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This List SUCKS

79 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 2 years ago - ★★★★★ - 7 ratings

Two guys, one list, lots to talk about. JB Williams and Mike Sisco explore a variety of lists to find out what is good, what is not so good, and what about these lists just plain suck. The journey begins with the newly-updated list from Rolling Stone magazine of the 500 Greatest Albums of All Time with so much more to come.

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Episodes

TLS Bonus (Snub) - Elliott Smith, 'Elliott Smith'

February 22, 2021 07:55 - 23 minutes - 32.4 MB

Mike and J.B. do another deep dive on an album from the Reddit snub list. This week we discuss Elliott Smith, 'Elliott Smith' from 1995, and it's a record that is worth discussing. Let us know your thoughts on this disc, and any other that you believe are snubbed on Rolling Stone's list by sending us an email at [email protected], or engaging with us on social media. Thanks for listening! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thislistsucks/message

TLS 420-416

February 22, 2021 07:42 - 1 hour - 121 MB

Reunited, albeit on a Sunday, and it feels so good! Mike and J.B. get together to discuss another batch of records from Rolling Stone's 'The 500 Greatest Albums of All Time' list. Albums covered this week include: 420) Earth, Wind and Fire, 'That's the Way of the World', 419) Eric Church, 'Chief', 418) Dire Straits, 'Brothers in Arms', 417) Ornette Coleman, 'The Shape of Jazz to Come', and 416) The Roots, 'Things Fall Apart'. As always, reach out to us via email at [email protected], a...

TLS Bonus (Snub) - My Morning Jacket, 'The Tennessee Fire'

February 12, 2021 05:56 - 28 minutes - 38.9 MB

Time for another snub episode! Mike and J.B. discuss My Morning Jacket's debut record, 'The Tennessee Fire'. Let us know your thoughts on this album via email at [email protected], and as always, follow us on social media/YouTube for updates and extra content. Cheers, and thanks for listening! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thislistsucks/message

TLS 425-421

February 12, 2021 05:46 - 1 hour - 139 MB

Mike and J.B. dish the results of an audience poll pitting Adele against Amy Winehouse, touch on the 2021 Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductees, and thoroughly enjoy chatting about this week's stellar listening. Albums covered this week are: 425) Paul Simon, 'Paul Simon', 424) Beck, 'Odelay', 423) Yo La Tengo, 'I Can Hear the Heart Beating As One', 422) Marvin Gaye, 'Let's Get It On', and finally, 421) M.I.A., 'Arular'. Engage with us on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and Youtube; as always se...

TLS Bonus (Snub) - Alice in Chains, 'Facelift'

February 06, 2021 07:11 - 36 minutes - 49.6 MB

Mike and J.B. chat about an album potentially snubbed from the Rolling Stone '500 Greatest Albums' list, and this one rings true. We're talking about Alice in Chains' debut album, 'Facelift'; this one's worth a listen! Let us know your thoughts via email at [email protected], and follow us on Facebook/Instagram/Twitter. Enjoy, and see you next week! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thislistsucks/message

TLS 430-426

February 06, 2021 06:51 - 1 hour - 125 MB

Mike and J.B. continue down the Rolling Stone list, uncover a new surprising favorite, and recap the last 25 records of the list! Albums covered this week are: 430) Elvis Costello, 'My Aim Is True', 429) The Four Tops, 'Reach Out', 428) Husker Du, 'New Day Rising', 427) Al Green, 'Call Me', and last, but certainly not least 426) Lucinda Williams, 'Lucinda Williams'. Interact with the show on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter, and email us at [email protected]. Cheers! --- Send in a v...

TLS Bonus (Snub) - Flaming Lips, 'Here It Is'

January 30, 2021 20:29 - 25 minutes - 47.2 MB

Lee sticks around to fix his audio and then talk about the debut album from the Flaming Lips.  This album is one of the many snubs from the Reddit snub list from episodes past.  Enjoy and interact on social, with Facebook and Instagram, send the podcast messages at www.anchor.fm/thislistsucks or email the show at [email protected]! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thislistsucks/message

TLS 435-431

January 30, 2021 20:23 - 1 hour - 177 MB

It's another Friday, but this is not just any old Friday.  This Friday diamond hands and rockets to the sun propel JB and Mike to welcome Lee Stamper as a special guest host this week.  All three will discuss the next five albums of Rolling Stone's Greatest 500 Albums of All Time.  This week: 435) Pet Shop Boys, 'Actually', 434) Pavement, 'Crooked Rain, Crooked Rain', 433) LCD Soundsystem, 'Sound of Silver', 432) Usher, 'Confessions', and 431) Los Lobos, 'How Will the Wolf Survive?'  Follow ...

TLS Bonus (Snub) - Queens of the Stone Age, 'Queens of the Stone Age'

January 25, 2021 19:04 - 26 minutes - 24.5 MB

For this bonus show, JB and Mike continue to work down the Reddit list of notable snubs from Rolling Stones Greatest 500 Albums of All-Time.  The week they guys dive into the first release from the Queens of the Stone Age.  Interact on Facebook or Instagram, or leave the show a message at www.anchor.fm/thislistsucks. Thanks for listening and enjoy! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thislistsucks/message

TLS 440-436

January 25, 2021 18:59 - 1 hour - 87 MB

A few days, but nothing left short on this episode when JB and Mike get back to it with the following albums: 440) Loretta Lynn, 'Coal Miner's Daughter', 439) James Brown, 'Sex Machine', 438) Blur, 'Parklife', 437) Primal Scream, 'Screamadelica', and 436) 2Pac, "All Eyez on Me.'   Interact with the show on Facebook or Instagram, or send a message to JB and Mike via www.anchor.fm/thislistsucks.  Thanks for listening and enjoy! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod...

TLS Bonus (Snub) - Queens of the Stone Age, "Queens of the Stone Age"

January 25, 2021 11:51 - 27 minutes - 49.8 MB

For this bonus show, JB and Mike continue to work down the Reddit list of notable snubs from Rolling Stones Greatest 500 Albums of All-Time.  The week they guys dive into the first release from the Queens of the Stone Age.  Interact on Facebook or Instagram, or leave the show a message at www.anchor.fm/thislistsucks. Thanks for listening and enjoy! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/thislistsucks/message

TLS Bonus (Snub) - Fleet Foxes, 'Fleet Foxes'

January 16, 2021 18:04 - 24 minutes - 44.7 MB

Mike and J.B. examine another record that was snubbed in the creation of Rolling Stone's list - 'The 500 Greatest Albums of All Time'. Bear with us with the technical difficulties, this is a truly fantastic album and was a joy to discuss.  --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thislistsucks/message

TLS 445-441

January 16, 2021 17:45 - 1 hour - 182 MB

Life necessitates a remote recording this week, but that doesn't dampen the fun at all. Mike and J.B. air several long-awaited listener voice messages, as well as dig into some choice selections from new music Friday. Albums discussed this week include: 445) Yes, 'Close to the Edge', 444) Fiona Apple, 'Extraordinary Machine', 443) David Bowie, 'Scary Monsters', 442) The Weeknd, 'Beauty Behind the Madness', and last AND least 441) Britney Spears, 'Blackout'. Shoot us an email at thislistsucks...

TLS Bonus (Snub) - Tool, 'Opiate'

January 09, 2021 19:01 - 39 minutes - 71.5 MB

Mike, J.B., and special guest Justin Handel dive into one of the records off of the Rolling Stone '500 Greatest Albums' snub list, which was detailed in episode 12. The album this week is Tool's 'Opiate', and snub deep dives like this will be an ongoing feature each week going forward! Interact with the show via email at [email protected], and engage with us on social media. Thanks for listening! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thislistsucks/message

TLS 450-446

January 09, 2021 18:46 - 1 hour - 163 MB

This week Mike and J.B.  get back in the saddle with Rolling Stone's list of 'The 500 Greatest Albums of All Time', and are joined by very special guest Justin Handel, phoning in from Brooklyn, NY. Albums covered this week include 450) Paul and Linda McCartney, 'Ram', 449) The White Stripes, 'Elephant', 448) Otis Redding, 'Dictionary of Soul', 447) Bad Bunny, 'X 100pre', and 446) Alice Coltrane, 'Journey in Satchidananda'. As always, engage with the show via email at [email protected],...

TLS Bonus -- The 50 Best Songs of 2020

January 03, 2021 05:28 - 46 minutes - 42.9 MB

Happy New Year! Mike and J.B. go through Rolling Stone's recent list of the 50 best songs of 2020. Solid highlights and serious snubs galore; interact with the show via social media or at [email protected]. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thislistsucks/message

TLS Bonus--Snubs So Far

January 02, 2021 12:23 - 39 minutes - 72.8 MB

Happy New Years!  Mike and JB take a few minutes to discuss notable and known snubs to the 500 Greatest Albums of All-Time by Rolling Stone.  Engage with the show at anchor.fm/thislisucks or on social with Facebook and Instagram.  Enjoy! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thislistsucks/message

TLS Xmas Bonus

December 24, 2020 11:43 - 1 hour - 160 MB

It's Christmas Eve!  That means it is time to throw on some Christmas tunes and get ready for the big day.  JB and Mike got you covered with this list of the 25 most streamed Christmas songs according to Spotify.  Merry 2020 Christmas everyone and enjoy! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thislistsucks/message

TLS 455-451

December 19, 2020 11:32 - 1 hour - 201 MB

This week JB and Mike go over listener responses to the poll question last week about who should be in the "New Highwaymen."  The albums this week are: 455) Bo Diddley, 'Bo Diddley/Go Bo Diddley', 454) Can, 'Ege Bamyasi', 453) Nine Inch Nail, 'Pretty Hate Machine', 452) Diana Ross and the Supremes, 'Anthology', and 451) Roberta Flack, 'First Take'. Interact with the show on Facebook, Instagram, email to: [email protected], or go to the podcast homepage, www.anchor.fm/thislistsucks. Enj...

TLS 460-456

December 12, 2020 07:04 - 1 hour - 202 MB

Strange coincidences abound this week regarding new music Friday, and an upcoming Facebook poll about a modern-day iteration of The Highwaymen. Albums covered this week include: 460) Lorde, 'Melodrama', 459) Kid Cudi, 'Man on the Moon: The End of the Day', 458) Jason Isbell, 'Southeastern', 457) Sinead O'connor, 'I Do Not Want What I Haven't Got', and 456) Al Green, 'Greatest Hits'. Reach out to us via email at [email protected], or send us a message at anchor.fm/thislistsucks. Follow ...

TLS 465-461

December 05, 2020 15:46 - 1 hour - 155 MB

This week there is great new music for discussion and a mix of opinions on the albums for the week which include: 465) King Sunny Ade, "The Best of the Classic Years", 464) The Isley Brothers, '3+3', 463) Laura Nyro, 'Eli and the 13th Confessional', 462) The Flying Burrito Brothers, 'The Gilded City of Sin', and finally 461) Bon Iver, "To Emma, Forever Ago'.  Interact with the show on Facebook, Instagram, send us a message at www.anchor.fm/thislistsucks or shoot us an email at thislistsucks@...

TLS 470-466

November 28, 2020 11:54 - 1 hour - 181 MB

No one can stop eating on Thanksgiving and there is plenty to explore with this week's albums: 470) Juvenile, '400 Degreez', 469) Manu Chao, 'Clandestino', 468) The Rolling Stones, 'Some Girls', 467) Maxwell, 'BLACKsummers'night', and 466) The Beach Boys, 'The Beach Boys Today!'  Messages can be sent to [email protected] or via www.anchor.fm/thislistsucks. Thanks for listening!   --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thislistsucks/message

TLS 475-471

November 21, 2020 11:48 - 1 hour - 158 MB

COVID safety concerns forced us to record from remote locations and the FB poll involving Ani DiFranco and Fiona Apple is up on Facebook, for real this time.  :) This week we discuss 475) Sheryl Crow, 'Sheryl Crow', 474) Big Star, '#1 Record', 473) Daddy Yankee, 'Barrio Fino', 472) SZA, 'Ctrl', and 471) Jefferson Airplane, 'Surrealistic Pillow'.  If you have feeback that you want to share with us, email to [email protected] or send us a message at anchor.fm/thislistsucks  Enjoy! --- ...

TLS 480-476

November 14, 2020 07:06 - 1 hour - 170 MB

It's time for a recap!  This week JB and Mike review their favorite albums so far.  Five more albums and new music Friday too!  This week's show covers the following albums: 480) Miranda Lambert, 'The Weight of These Wings', 479) Selena, 'Amor Prohibido', 478) The Kinks, 'Something Else', 477) Howlin' Wolf, 'Moanin' in the Moonlight', and 476) Sparks, 'Kimono My House'.  Contact the show at [email protected] or www.anchor.fm/thislistsucks --- Send in a voice message: https://podcast...

TLS 485-481

November 07, 2020 13:42 - 1 hour - 189 MB

A week of strong opinions and snub revelations on a long one.  This week Mike and JB discuss 485) Richard and Linda Thompson, 'I Want to See the Bright Lights Tonight', 484) Lady Gaga, 'Born This Way', 483) Muddy Waters, 'Anthology', 482) Pharcyde, 'Bizarre Ride II the Pharcyde', and 481) Belle and Sebastian, 'If You're Feeling Sinister'. More discussion abound as well as a poll question to help chime in on Fiona Apple vs. Ani DiFranco.  Enjoy! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcast...

TLS 490-486

October 31, 2020 10:34 - 1 hour - 154 MB

A new theme is unveiled as are the following albums on this week's show: 490) Linda Ronstadt, 'Heart LIke a Wheel' 489) Phil Spector and Various Artists, 'Back to Mono (1958-1969)' 488) The Stooges, 'The Stooges' 487) Black Flag, 'Damaged' 486) John Mayer, 'Continuum' Give us feedback or new list ideas or grief at [email protected] or www.anchor.fm/thislistsucks. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thislistsucks/message

TLS 495-491

October 24, 2020 14:32 - 1 hour - 147 MB

On this week's show, JB and Mike talk nonsense, offer updates on the misinformation from last week, and continue to offer their silliness on this week's listening: 495) Boyz II Men,"II", 494) The Ronettes, "Presenting the Fabulous Ronettes", 493) Marvin Gaye, "Here, My Dear", 492) Bonnie Raitt, "Nick of Time" and 491) Harry Styles, "Fine Line".  As always, share your listener feedback via www.anchor.fm/thislistsucks, find us on facebook, or send us an email to [email protected] --- ...

TLS 500-496

October 17, 2020 15:03 - 1 hour - 127 MB

The start of it all!  This is the first episode going down the list of the 500 Greatest Albums of All Time according to Rolling Stone Magazine.  On this week's show we go through the first five albums on the list: 500) Arcade Fire, "Funeral", 499) Rufus ft. Chaka Khan, "Ask Rufus", 498) Suicide, "Suicide", 497) Various Artists, "The Indestructible Sounds of Soweto", and 496) Shakira, "Donde Estan Los Ladrones". Join us as we begin our first, very epic, list. --- Send in a voice message: h...

This List SUCKS Trailer

October 17, 2020 14:40 - 1 minute - 3.54 MB

Join the conversation at [email protected] for email, or send us a message at www.anchor.fm/thislistsucks.  New episodes each week covering a variety of lists, starting with the newly updated list of the 500 Greatest Albums of All Time according to Rolling Stone Magazine. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thislistsucks/message