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267 episodes - English - Latest episode: 11 days ago - ★★★★★ - 44 ratingsShort talks about long players. We focus on great albums in their entirety. We are highly opinionated and outspoken. We hope to provoke you into sharing your own opinions on Albums. If you are serious about great music, this is your podcast. www.tappingvinyl.com
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SE 3, EP 1: JJ Cale - Naturally
November 16, 2022 17:00 - 1 hour - 66.4 MBThis week we take a listen to the 1971 debut LP by J.J. Cale Naturally. Though not a household name, J.J. Cale (or Johnny Cale as he was originally known) was a songwriter, singer, engineer, and guitarist of great renown among his fellow musicians. He has penned songs made famous by other artists (Lynyrd Skynyrd, Poco, and, most famously Eric Clapton) and he may well be one of the most influential guitarist in rock. A pillar if the "Tulsa Sound" (whatever that is), his laid back approach an...
No. 87, JJ Cale, Naturally
November 16, 2022 17:00 - 1 hour - 66.4 MBThis week we take a listen to the 1971 debut LP by J.J. Cale Naturally. Though not a household name, J.J. Cale (or Johnny Cale as he was originally known) was a songwriter, singer, engineer, and guitarist of great renown among his fellow musicians. He has penned songs made famous by other artists (Lynyrd Skynyrd, Poco, and, most famously Eric Clapton) and he may well be one of the most influential guitarist in rock. A pillar if the "Tulsa Sound" (whatever that is), his laid back approach an...
No. 86, Jeff Buckley, Grace
October 29, 2022 18:00 - 1 hour - 67.9 MBOn this week's episode, we look at our second "Lister's Choice" and a record that we were for the most part sadly unaware of: the 1994 studio debut by Jeff Buckley - Grace. Jeff Buckley's career was brief, but brilliant. The son a famed singer/songwriter Tim Buckley, he worked as a session guy before making people really take notice at a New York tribute concert in his dad's honor. Jeff unfortunately followed in his father's footsteps by dying too young, with a brilliant career ahead of hi...
SE 2, EP 38: Jeff Buckley - Grace
October 29, 2022 18:00 - 1 hour - 67.9 MBOn this week's episode, we look at our second "Lister's Choice" and a record that we were for the most part sadly unaware of: the 1994 studio debut by Jeff Buckley - Grace. Jeff Buckley's career was brief, but brilliant. The son a famed singer/songwriter Tim Buckley, he worked as a session guy before making people really take notice at a New York tribute concert in his dad's honor. Jeff unfortunately followed in his father's footsteps by dying too young, with a brilliant career ahead of hi...
SE 2, EP 37: Linda Ronstadt - Heart Like a Wheel
October 16, 2022 23:00 - 1 hour - 72 MBOn this weeks episode, we dive deep into Heart Like A Wheel, the 1974 LP from Linda Ronstadt. Possessing one of the strongest, versatile, and distinctive voices in rock has allowed Ronstadt to sing some of the greatest songs ever written in just about every musical genre. On this album, she interprets songs by variety of singers and songwriters to stunning effect, including James Taylor, Lowell George, Phil Everly, and Kate McGarrigle. While this was her fifth album, is was also her break o...
No. 85, Linda Ronstadt, Heart Like a Wheel
October 16, 2022 23:00 - 1 hour - 72 MBOn this weeks episode, we dive deep into Heart Like A Wheel, the 1974 LP from Linda Ronstadt. Possessing one of the strongest, versatile, and distinctive voices in rock has allowed Ronstadt to sing some of the greatest songs ever written in just about every musical genre. On this album, she interprets songs by variety of singers and songwriters to stunning effect, including James Taylor, Lowell George, Phil Everly, and Kate McGarrigle. While this was her fifth album, is was also her break o...
SE 2, EP 36: Marshall Crensaw - Marshall Crenshaw
October 07, 2022 05:00 - 1 hour - 66.1 MBOn this episode, we talk about the 1982 self-titled debut from Marshall Crenshaw. Arriving in New York after a stint with the traveling production of Beatlemania, Detroit born Crenshaw caught the attention of the New York music scenesters by writing and performing tight little pop tunes. Lauded by Critics, making several end of year “best of” lists. The album also stood out at the time. It was markedly different than the big radio anthems getting regular radio airplay. Musicians were also pa...
No, 84, Marshall Crensaw, Marshall Crenshaw
October 07, 2022 05:00 - 1 hour - 66.1 MBOn this episode, we talk about the 1982 self-titled debut from Marshall Crenshaw. Arriving in New York after a stint with the traveling production of Beatlemania, Detroit born Crenshaw caught the attention of the New York music scenesters by writing and performing tight little pop tunes. Lauded by Critics, making several end of year “best of” lists. The album also stood out at the time. It was markedly different than the big radio anthems getting regular radio airplay. Musicians were also pa...
SE 2, EP 35: Jefferson Airplane - Surrealistic Pillow
September 21, 2022 12:00 - 1 hour - 76.5 MBThe year 1967 was quite a year for rock music and this second album from The Jefferson Airplane was one of the first and most influential albums released that year. It's a psychedelic album with strange guitar sounds, strange lyrics, and strange arrangements, and the influence of new member Grace Slick cannot be overstated. Embrace the strange with us on this episode of This Is Vinyl Tap. Visit us at www.tappingvinyl.com.
No. 83, Jefferson Airplane, Surrealistic Pillow
September 21, 2022 12:00 - 1 hour - 76.5 MBThe year 1967 was quite a year for rock music and this second album from The Jefferson Airplane was one of the first and most influential albums released that year. It's a psychedelic album with strange guitar sounds, strange lyrics, and strange arrangements, and the influence of new member Grace Slick cannot be overstated. Embrace the strange with us on this episode of This Is Vinyl Tap.
SE 2, EP 34: Love - Forever Changes
September 13, 2022 12:00 - 1 hour - 77.6 MBOn this episode we let you, our loyal listeners and fans, pick the album we reviewed. That's right, its our first "Listener's Choice!" and you all picked a doozy: Forever Changes by Love. Love's third album has come to be appreciated as a classic. Released around the time of the "Summer of Love", the album's lyrics and themes are not the "peace and love" you'd expect. Rather they seem to dwell on the inevitability of breakdown those lofty ideals. Forever Changes is considered by many to ...
No. 82, Love, Forever Changes
September 13, 2022 12:00 - 1 hour - 77.6 MBOn this episode we let you, our loyal listeners and fans, pick the album we reviewed. That's right, its our first "Listener's Choice!" and you all picked a doozy: Forever Changes by Love. Love's third album has come to be appreciated as a classic. Released around the time of the "Summer of Love", the album's lyrics and themes are not the "peace and love" you'd expect. Rather they seem to dwell on the inevitability of breakdown those lofty ideals. Forever Changes is considered by many to ...
No. 81: Leonard Cohen, I'm Your Man
September 01, 2022 13:00 - 1 hour - 74.8 MBOn this episode, we discuss the 1988 LP by Leonard Cohen, I’m Your Man. Cohen gained fame as a writer of poetry and novels before he gained fame as a musician. He writes some of the most compelling (and often covered) songs in popular music (including the ubiquitous “Hallelujah”). His early albums fit more into the folk idiom, but on later albums, he began to experimenting with synthesizers and incorporating them into the mix culminating with this album. I'm Your Man is an album filled wi...
SE 2, EP 33: Leonard Cohen - I'm Your Man
September 01, 2022 13:00 - 1 hour - 74.8 MBOn this episode, we discuss the 1988 LP by Leonard Cohen, I’m Your Man. Cohen gained fame as a writer of poetry and novels before he gained fame as a musician. He writes some of the most compelling (and often covered) songs in popular music (including the ubiquitous “Hallelujah”). His early albums fit more into the folk idiom, but on later albums, he began to experimenting with synthesizers and incorporating them into the mix culminating with this album. I'm Your Man is an album filled wi...
SE 2, EP 32: Commander Cody and His Lost Planet Airmen - Lost in the Ozone
August 19, 2022 03:00 - 1 hour - 73.7 MBOn this week’s episode, we take a two-steppin’ deep dive into the debut LP of a true original, 1971’s Lost in the Ozone by Commander Cody and His Lost Planet Airmen. The band members came from varied musical backgrounds and interests, but they brought a love of pre-1970s American music to the table, to including boogie-woogie blues, honky tonkin’ shuffle tunes, 1940’s jumpin’ jive, 1950’s rock n’ roll, and western swing. And it is all performed so expertly and effortlessly on this LP. What ...
No. 80, Commander Cody and His Lost Planet Airmen, Lost in the Ozone
August 19, 2022 03:00 - 1 hour - 73.7 MBOn this week’s episode, we take a two-steppin’ deep dive into the debut LP of a true original, 1971’s Lost in the Ozone by Commander Cody and His Lost Planet Airmen. The band members came from varied musical backgrounds and interests, but they brought a love of pre-1970s American music to the table, to including boogie-woogie blues, honky tonkin’ shuffle tunes, 1940’s jumpin’ jive, 1950’s rock n’ roll, and western swing. And it is all performed so expertly and effortlessly on this LP. What ...
SE 2, EP 31: Elton John - Tumbleweed Connection
August 06, 2022 01:00 - 1 hour - 68.9 MBOn this week's episode, we discuss Elton John's third, 1970's Tumbleweed Connection. Elton John's second LP was a lushly orchestrated affair that launched Elton John's career into the stratosphere, largely due to the single "Your Song", which was a top ten single all over the world. Not wanting to be pigeonholed, Elton John, chose to make an album that was more stripped down. There are elements of gospel, folk country, and even funk. Long time Elton John collaborator Paul Buckmaster's strin...
No. 79, Elton John, Tumbleweed Connection
August 06, 2022 01:00 - 1 hour - 68.9 MBOn this week's episode, we discuss Elton John's third, 1970's Tumbleweed Connection. Elton John's second LP was a lushly orchestrated affair that launched Elton John's career into the stratosphere, largely due to the single "Your Song", which was a top ten single all over the world. Not wanting to be pigeonholed, Elton John, chose to make an album that was more stripped down. There are elements of gospel, folk country, and even funk. Long time Elton John collaborator Paul Buckmaster's strin...
SE 2, EP 30: Lou Reed - Transformer
July 26, 2022 05:00 - 1 hour - 75.4 MBOn this week's episode, we look at the second LP by Lou Reed: Transformer. After a disappointing debut solo LP (both critically and commercially), Reed’s solo career was destined to be somewhat short-lived. However, interest to produce his next album by one of the hottest musical acts at the time (David Bowie) prompted Reed’s label to give it another go. Aided by his right-hand man, Mick Ronson, Bowie and Ronson understood perfectly what Reed is trying to accomplish. Reed’s vocals have ra...
Episode 78: Lou Reed, Transformer
July 26, 2022 05:00 - 1 hour - 75.4 MBOn this week's episode, we look at the second LP by Lou Reed: Transformer. After a disappointing debut solo LP (both critically and commercially), Reed’s solo career was destined to be somewhat short-lived. However, interest to produce his next album by one of the hottest musical acts at the time (David Bowie) prompted Reed’s label to give it another go. Aided by his right-hand man, Mick Ronson, Bowie and Ronson understood perfectly what Reed is trying to accomplish. Reed’s vocals have ra...
Ep. 77: Black Sabbath, Paranoid
July 19, 2022 13:00 - 1 hour - 67.5 MBOn this week's episode, we look at the second LP by quite possibly the most influential band to wear a pentagram: Paranoid by Black Sabbath. Black Sabbath may not have invented the genre of "heavy metal," but the group certainly did more to mold it into the doom-and-gloom, distorted, heavy blues-based music it became associated with. Paranoid finds lead singer Ozzy Osborne at the peak of his singing powers, groove-master Tony Iommi at the top of his game, and the bottom-heavy rhythm section ...
SE 2, EP 29: Black Sabbath -Paranoid
July 19, 2022 13:00 - 1 hour - 67.5 MBOn this week's episode, we look at the second LP by quite possibly the most influential band to wear a pentagram: Paranoid by Black Sabbath. Black Sabbath may not have invented the genre of "heavy metal," but the group certainly did more to mold it into the doom-and-gloom, distorted, heavy blues-based music it became associated with. Paranoid finds lead singer Ozzy Osborne at the peak of his singing powers, groove-master Tony Iommi at the top of his game, and the bottom-heavy rhythm section ...
SE 2, EP 28: The Who - Who's Next
July 13, 2022 15:00 - 1 hour - 76.2 MBOn this episode, we look at the Who’s monster-selling 1971 LP: Who’s Next. Coming off the surprising success of Tommy, Pete Townsend was looking to take the "concept album" in a new direction: a full, multimedia experience where music, film, and stage would become one. The Lifehouse project (as it was known) had a backstory: a dystopian future where humans can experience life only as beings plugged into a machine, the Lifehouse. (Sound similar? The Matrix?) Attempts to record the ambitious ...
No. 76: The Who, Who's Next
July 13, 2022 15:00 - 1 hour - 76.2 MBOn this episode, we look at the Who’s monster-selling 1971 LP: Who’s Next. Coming off the surprising success of Tommy, Pete Townsend was looking to take the "concept album" in a new direction: a full, multimedia experience where music, film, and stage would become one. The Lifehouse project (as it was known) had a backstory: a dystopian future where humans can experience life only as beings plugged into a machine, the Lifehouse. (Sound similar? The Matrix?) Attempts to record the ambitious ...
SE 2, EP 27: Talking Heads - Remain in Light
June 30, 2022 12:00 - 1 hour - 69.9 MBOn this episode, we look at what is regarded by most critics as the Talking Head's masterpiece: Remain in Light. Brian Eno, who had produced their previous two LPs, took a more active role in the songwriting and playing and pushed the band to explore the African rhythms he had been exploring with the band's singer and main songwriter, David Byrne. It is an album of experimentation with songs culled from jam sessions where the members frequently changed instruments. Perhaps the album's most i...
No. 75: Talking Heads, Remain in Light
June 30, 2022 12:00 - 1 hour - 69.9 MBOn this episode, we look at what is regarded by most critics as the Talking Head's masterpiece: Remain in Light. Brian Eno, who had produced their previous two LPs, took a more active role in the songwriting and playing and pushed the band to explore the African rhythms he had been exploring with the band's singer and main songwriter, David Byrne. It is an album of experimentation with songs culled from jam sessions where the members frequently changed instruments. Perhaps the album's most i...
No. 74, Woodface, Crowded House
June 17, 2022 12:00 - 1 hour - 74.5 MBCrowded House seemingly came from nowhere in 1986 with the debut album. The hits "Don't Dream its Over" and "Something So Strong" were welcome respites from the hair-metal-and-faux-rap blur that dominated the airwaves that year. But the song crafting on that album begin more than a decade before when Neil Finn joined his older brother Tim's band, Split Enz, one of the most popular bands in Australia, New Zealand, and the UK. On this album, Woodface, the Finn brothers reunite with songs about...
SE 2, EP 26: Woodface - Crowded House
June 17, 2022 12:00 - 1 hour - 74.5 MBCrowded House seemingly came from nowhere in 1986 with the debut album. The hits "Don't Dream its Over" and "Something So Strong" were welcome respites from the hair-metal-and-faux-rap blur that dominated the airwaves that year. But the song crafting on that album begin more than a decade before when Neil Finn joined his older brother Tim's band, Split Enz, one of the most popular bands in Australia, New Zealand, and the UK. On this album, Woodface, the Finn brothers reunite with songs about...
SE 2, EP 25: Roxy Music - Avalon
May 30, 2022 15:00 - 1 hour - 76 MBOn this episode, we dive into the last album by the highly influential band, Roxy Music, 1982’s Avalon. Avalon was free of the experimentations found on the group's earlier records. The synthesizers are more atmospheric and provide the bed where the other instruments can find space and be heard. Sonically, it is beautiful, and the musicianship and recording are first-rate. Roxy Music, now down to a trio of Bryan Ferry (keyboards and vocals), Phil Manzenara (guitar), and Andy Mackay (saxophon...
No. 73, Roxy Music, Avalon
May 30, 2022 15:00 - 1 hour - 76 MBOn this episode, we dive into the last album by the highly influential band, Roxy Music, 1982’s Avalon. Avalon was free of the experimentations found on the group's earlier records. The synthesizers are more atmospheric and provide the bed where the other instruments can find space and be heard. Sonically, it is beautiful, and the musicianship and recording are first-rate. Roxy Music, now down to a trio of Bryan Ferry (keyboards and vocals), Phil Manzenara (guitar), and Andy Mackay (saxophon...
No. 72, Queen, A Day at the Races
May 24, 2022 13:00 - 1 hour - 66.1 MBOn this episode, we discuss the fifth album by Queen, 1976’s A Day at the Races. The band blended elements of hard rock, prog rock, power pop, glam rock, and even opera into their own unique rock-n-roll stew. While this often makes Queen’s music difficult to categorize, there is little doubt that what they created was a sound that was completely and uniquely their own. A Day at the Races was the follow-up to their previous and most well-known LP, 1975’s A Night at the Opera. With its grand...
SE 2, EP 24: Queen - A Day at the Races
May 24, 2022 13:00 - 1 hour - 66.1 MBOn this episode, we discuss the fifth album by Queen, 1976’s A Day at the Races. The band blended elements of hard rock, prog rock, power pop, glam rock, and even opera into their own unique rock-n-roll stew. While this often makes Queen’s music difficult to categorize, there is little doubt that what they created was a sound that was completely and uniquely their own. A Day at the Races was the follow-up to their previous and most well-known LP, 1975’s A Night at the Opera. With its grand...
SE 2, EP 23: Little Steven and the Disciples of Soul - Men Without Women
May 16, 2022 15:00 - 1 hour - 81.7 MBOn this episode, we finally complete our look at the Holy Trinity of the Jersey Shore sound by diving headfirst into the 1982 debut by Little Steven and the Disciples of Soul - Men Without Women (We talked about the other two on Episode 34 - Springsteen and Episode 38 - Southside Johnny). It is not hyperbole to say that Steven Van Zandt has likely done more to promote rock-n-roll and rhythm and blues than any other musician alive today. A fine musician in his own right, Van Zandt cut his t...
No. 71: Little Steven and the Disciples of Soul, Men Without Women
May 16, 2022 15:00 - 1 hour - 81.7 MBOn this episode, we finally complete our look at the Holy Trinity of the Jersey Shore sound by diving headfirst into the 1982 debut by Little Steven and the Disciples of Soul - Men Without Women (We talked about the other two on Episode 34 - Springsteen and Episode 38 - Southside Johnny). It is not hyperbole to say that Steven Van Zandt has likely done more to promote rock-n-roll and rhythm and blues than any other musician alive today. A fine musician in his own right, Van Zandt cut his t...
SE 2, EP 22: Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers - Southern Accents
May 01, 2022 12:00 - 1 hour - 77.2 MBOn this episode, we talk about the 6th studio LP by Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers, 1985's Southern Accents. Released three years after their last album, it was originally conceived as a concept album about the Southern experience. However, the band was at a bit of a crossroads and that concept became derailed when Petty, looking for outside inspiration, teamed up with Dave Stewart from the Eurythmics to write a trio of songs that didn't really fit with the overall theme but were be inc...
No. 70: Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers, Southern Accents
May 01, 2022 12:00 - 1 hour - 77.2 MBOn this episode, we talk about the 6th studio LP by Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers, 1985's Southern Accents. Released three years after their last album, it was originally conceived as a concept album about the Southern experience. However, the band was at a bit of a crossroads and that concept became derailed when Petty, looking for outside inspiration, teamed up with Dave Stewart from the Eurythmics to write a trio of songs that didn't really fit with the overall theme but were be inc...
No. 70: Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers, Southern Accents
May 01, 2022 12:00 - 1 hour - 77.2 MBOn this episode, we talk about the 6th studio LP by Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers, 1985's Southern Accents. Released three years after their last album, it was originally conceived as a concept album about the Southern experience. However, the band was at a bit of a crossroads and that concept became derailed when Petty, looking for outside inspiration, teamed up with Dave Stewart from the Eurythmics to write a trio of songs that didn't really fit with the overall theme but were be inc...
SE 2, EP 21: Harry Nilsson - Aerial Ballet
April 25, 2022 04:00 - 1 hour - 82.3 MBOn this episode, we look at Harry Nilsson’s 2nd album for RCA, 1968’s Aerial Ballet. After signing with RCA, he received adulation from many of popular music's most notable figures, including the Beatles who called him their “favorite band” during a press conference. The man never toured or even really played in front of a live audience. Instead, he found solace in the studio where he could rely on his real strength: his 3 and 1/2 octave voice and his ability to create what was at the time,...
No. 69: Harry Nilsson, Aerial Ballet
April 25, 2022 04:00 - 1 hour - 82.3 MBOn this episode, we look at Harry Nilsson’s 2nd album for RCA, 1968’s Aerial Ballet. After signing with RCA, he received adulation from many of popular music's most notable figures, including the Beatles who called him their “favorite band” during a press conference. The man never toured or even really played in front of a live audience. Instead, he found solace in the studio where he could rely on his real strength: his 3 and 1/2 octave voice and his ability to create what was at the time,...
Bonus Episode: Sleestacks (A collection of outtakes)
April 24, 2022 21:00 - 11 minutes - 7.91 MBEvery now and then, we have to cut stuff from the show to due time constraints. These are some of the recent exchanges we've had: How do you say "Pogues"? Arguing the intellectual and entertaining merit of "Land of the Lost". "Who was Andy Warhol by chipmunks?" There will be more to come. Visit us at www.tappingvinyl.com.
Sleestacks (A collection of outtakes)
April 24, 2022 21:00 - 11 minutes - 7.91 MBEvery now and then, we have to cut stuff from the show to due time constraints. These are some of the recent exchanges we've had: How do you say "Pogues"? Arguing the intellectual and entertaining merit of "Land of the Lost". "Who was Andy Warhol by chipmunks?" There will be more to come.
SE 2, EP 20: Fleetwood Mac - Bare Trees
April 11, 2022 18:00 - 1 hour - 75.6 MBOn this episode, we discuss Fleetwood Mac’s sixth album, 1972’s Bare Trees. This album was released during the period between co-founder Peter Green's departure from the band and Lindsey Buckingham and Stevie Nick's arrival and is easily the most overlooked and underappreciated period in Fleetwood Mac's long history. This period marks a tumultuous time for the band, full of dizzying personnel changes and exploration of new musical directions away from their blues-based beginnings into what ...
No. 68, Fleetwood Mac, Bare Trees
April 11, 2022 18:00 - 1 hour - 75.6 MBOn this episode, we discuss Fleetwood Mac’s sixth album, 1972’s Bare Trees. This album was released during the period between co-founder Peter Green's departure from the band and Lindsey Buckingham and Stevie Nick's arrival and is easily the most overlooked and underappreciated period in Fleetwood Mac's long history. This period marks a tumultuous time for the band, full of dizzying personnel changes and exploration of new musical directions away from their blues-based beginnings into what ...
SE 2, EP 19: VIolation Podcats - Great Albums from the Lone Star State
March 28, 2022 13:00 - 51 minutes - 35.8 MBJoe Ely, Adam Carroll, and Willis Alan Ramsey. What do these three have in common? They're all born and raised in Texas and they have each released fantastic albums that are uniquely Texan. Joe Ely's 1978 album "Honky Tonk Masquerade" is a mixture of old school country, with a touch of zydeco and norteno mixed in, and a collection of songs written by Ely and his Lubbock bandmates, Jimmie Dale Gilmore and Butch Hancock. Adam Carroll's first album, South of Town, is a debut album by an excel...
SE 2, EP 19: Violation Podcast - Great Albums from the Lone Star State
March 28, 2022 13:00 - 51 minutes - 35.8 MBJoe Ely, Adam Carroll, and Willis Alan Ramsey. What do these three have in common? They're all born and raised in Texas and they have each released fantastic albums that are uniquely Texan. Joe Ely's 1978 album "Honky Tonk Masquerade" is a mixture of old school country, with a touch of zydeco and norteno mixed in, and a collection of songs written by Ely and his Lubbock bandmates, Jimmie Dale Gilmore and Butch Hancock. Adam Carroll's first album, South of Town, is a debut album by an excel...
No. 67, Great Albums from the Lone Star State
March 28, 2022 13:00 - 51 minutes - 35.8 MBJoe Ely, Adam Carroll, and Willis Alan Ramsey. What do these three have in common? They're all born and raised in Texas and they have each released fantastic albums that are uniquely Texan. Joe Ely's 1978 album "Honky Tonk Masquerade" is a mixture of old school country, with a touch of zydeco and norteno mixed in, and a collection of songs written by Ely and his Lubbock bandmates, Jimmie Dale Gilmore and Butch Hancock. Adam Carroll's first album, South of Town, is a debut album by an excel...
No. 66, Led Zeppelin, Houses of the Holy
March 21, 2022 12:00 - 1 hour - 71 MBOn this episode, we take a look at the fifth album by arguably THE band of the 1970s: Led Zeppelin’s Houses of the Holy. After Led Zeppelin’s monster success with their fourth LP (Zeppelin IV, ZOSO, etc.), the band felt uncertain about how to follow up such a successful album. That success also gave the band a sense of artistic freedom that found them in a more experimental mood, departing from their heavy blues sound and embracing acoustic instruments, synthesizers, and a favorite instr...
SE 2, EP 18: Led Zeppelin - Houses of the Holy
March 21, 2022 12:00 - 1 hour - 71 MBOn this episode, we take a look at the fifth album by arguably THE band of the 1970s: Led Zeppelin’s Houses of the Holy. After Led Zeppelin’s monster success with their fourth LP (Zeppelin IV, ZOSO, etc.), the band felt uncertain about how to follow up such a successful album. That success also gave the band a sense of artistic freedom that found them in a more experimental mood, departing from their heavy blues sound and embracing acoustic instruments, synthesizers, and a favorite instr...
SE 2, EP 17: Fountains of Wayne - Welcome Interstate Managers
March 13, 2022 23:00 - 1 hour - 75.8 MBOn this episode, we take a deep dive into the third album by the power-pop band, Fountains of Wayne: Welcome Interstate Managers. After two critically acclaimed, but in the eyes of the Atlantic Records commercially underperforming LPs, the label dropped them. The band shopped around for a label, but with little success, As a result, Welcome Interstate Managers. was self-financed. The record saw the songwriting duo of Adam Schlesinger and Chris Collingwood crafting songs about the alienati...
No. 65, Fountains of Wayne, Welcome Interstate Managers
March 13, 2022 23:00 - 1 hour - 75.8 MBOn this episode, we take a deep dive into the third album by the power-pop band, Fountains of Wayne: Welcome Interstate Managers. After two critically acclaimed, but in the eyes of the Atlantic Records commercially underperforming LPs, the label dropped them. The band shopped around for a label, but with little success, As a result, Welcome Interstate Managers. was self-financed. The record saw the songwriting duo of Adam Schlesinger and Chris Collingwood crafting songs about the alienati...