Tricky Notes Podcast
41 episodes - English - Latest episode: 3 months ago - ★★★★★ - 7 ratingsThis podcast is my (Trick's) personal thoughts on music. I want to share the music I love with the world.
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Episodes
Albums I Wish Weren't Missing From Streaming
February 04, 2024 20:24 - 28 minutes - 26.3 MBThis streaming era has made it easier to find long out of print albums, or albums that were never released in the US. Not everything that has been released is out there, though. On this episode I discuss some of the albums missing from streaming, and what I think is the reason they are missing. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/tricky-notes/message
Tricky Notes - 3rd Times A Charm...or an Anchor
January 28, 2024 18:00 - 34 minutes - 31.6 MBOn this episode I talk through a hypothesis of mine...that the 3rd album is often the most important in an artist's career. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/tricky-notes/message
Hello...I'm back
January 19, 2024 01:40 - 3 minutes - 3.68 MBSo...it's been a minute. But I'm coming back. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/tricky-notes/message
Tricky Critique - ABBA Voyage
January 30, 2023 14:00 - 30 minutes - 27.8 MBYeah, yeah, yeah...I know this is late. I told you I had a back-log of reviews I was going to bring you. LOL This album did get brought back into the limelight recently when it was nominated for Album of the Year at this year's Grammy Awards. (The first nomination ABBA ever received!) This episode brought to you by The Lucky Bear. Mention this podcast and get a discount off your next reading. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/tricky-notes/message
Quicky Tricky - News Briefs 1/17/2023
January 18, 2023 04:40 - 4 minutes - 4.1 MBSome quick music news for you. Brought to you by https://www.theluckybear.com/ --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/tricky-notes/message
Are "Best Of Lists" Click Bait, Elitist Schlock, or Something Else?
January 18, 2023 04:35 - 37 minutes - 34.6 MBRolling Stone recently released a new Best Singers list...with some notable omissions (and questionable inclusions) Do lists like this even matter? I discuss my history with similar lists, and give a plan using one of the lists moving forward. You can email the show at [email protected] This episode sponsored by https://www.theluckybear.com/ --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/tricky-notes/message
Channel Update - Coming Back Soon
January 11, 2023 04:13 - 3 minutes - 3.29 MBDid you miss me? --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/tricky-notes/message
Episode 18 - Diva Directory: Madonna Part 4 - The Remixes and Other Miscellany
November 28, 2021 11:00 - 37 minutes - 34.3 MBI close out the Diva Directory for Madonna talking about her Remixes and a few extra items. This will end my Madonna rambling...for now. LOL Essential Songs playlist https://open.spotify.com/playlist/2iPlRmCXkhPH7qUdDwyLmc?si=68ddc993d463400f Personal Faves playlist https://open.spotify.com/playlist/0lqhSJOvkjQHV5QHFoYZrP?si=c0110d9d94144ae7l --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/tricky-notes/message
Episode 17 - Diva Directory: Madonna Part 3 - 2003-2021
November 24, 2021 11:00 - 1 hour - 68.6 MBPart 3 of the Madonna Diva Directory...This covers her career following her Second Greatest Hits collection up until present day. Much, much more of a mixed bag here than previous episodes. Essential Songs playlist https://open.spotify.com/playlist/2iPlRmCXkhPH7qUdDwyLmc?si=68ddc993d463400f Personal Faves playlist https://open.spotify.com/playlist/0lqhSJOvkjQHV5QHFoYZrP?si=c0110d9d94144ae7 --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/tricky-notes/message
Episode 16 - Diva Directory: Madonna Part 2 - 1993-2002
November 23, 2021 11:00 - 59 minutes - 54.8 MBHere is part 2 of the Diva Directory on Madonna Here we talk about her post Erotica era, big soundtracks, and return to relevance. Essential Songs playlist https://open.spotify.com/playlist/2iPlRmCXkhPH7qUdDwyLmc?si=68ddc993d463400f Personal Faves playlist https://open.spotify.com/playlist/0lqhSJOvkjQHV5QHFoYZrP?si=c0110d9d94144ae7 --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/tricky-notes/message
Episode 15 - Diva Directory: Madonna Part 1 - 1979-1992
November 22, 2021 11:00 - 1 hour - 81.7 MBThis week I bring you another Diva Directory...but this one is going to have to be split up into multiple episodes. On this episode we discuss her beginnings, and her first 10 years as a major label artist. Essential Songs playlist https://open.spotify.com/playlist/2iPlRmCXkhPH7qUdDwyLmc?si=68ddc993d463400f Personal Faves playlist https://open.spotify.com/playlist/0lqhSJOvkjQHV5QHFoYZrP?si=c0110d9d94144ae7 --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/tricky-not...
Episode 14 - Historical Notes - The Woman Who Changed The Music Industry
November 08, 2021 11:00 - 41 minutes - 38.8 MBThe music industry has always been a rough business...but when your voice is stolen and given to someone more conventionally attractive than you? How do you react? Martha Wash faced this...multiple times...and she fought back and WON! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/tricky-notes/message
Episode 13 - Tricky Spotlight - Artists Without a Dud Album
October 18, 2021 10:00 - 43 minutes - 40.5 MBNow...this is just my opinion! I do think these artists don't have a dud in their discography. Anita Baker Garbage Everything But The Girl ABBA --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/tricky-notes/message
Episode 12 - Tricky 10: Covers I Like Better Than The Original
October 04, 2021 10:00 - 42 minutes - 39.7 MBOn this week's episode, I bring you a Tricky 10 centered around cover songs. These are all cover songs I like better than the original. This is not to say the original version is bad necessarily, but definitely the version I would listen to the most. Songs covered Respect - Aretha Franklin No More "I Love You's" - Annie Lennox If - Dolly Parton Wind Beneath My Wings - Bette Midler (I Can't Get No) Satisfaction - Otis Redding Hazy Shade of Winter - The Bangles I Found Someone - Cher ...
Quick Channel Update
September 23, 2021 03:44 - 1 minute - 1.32 MBRelaunching 10/3 --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/tricky-notes/message
Episode 11 - Then! That's What They Called Music Vol 2: A Retrospective of the NOW! Series
June 04, 2021 10:00 - 51 minutes - 47.4 MBA compilation series with "Hits" of the day started to be released in 1998 in the US. Now! That's What I Call Music has continued to release new editions several times a year, also spawning spin off series. On this episode, I (Trick) look at the second one released in 1999 and see how the songs hold up. (Pretty darned well to be honest...) Apple Music Playlist - https://music.apple.com/us/playlist/now-thats-what-i-call-music-2/pl.u-WabZ6Y3T0yoDJ Spotify Playlist - https://open.spotify.co...
Podacst Update - Summer 2021
June 04, 2021 01:42 - 36 minutes - 33.4 MBHousekeeping... I talk about the channel, and what to expect moving forward. **Warning...This episode contains a brief discussion of child sexual assault and how that impacts how I talk about (or don't talk about) certain artists*** --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/tricky-notes/message
Episode 10 - Albums That Made Trick: - Huey Lewis & The News - Sports
May 28, 2021 10:00 - 27 minutes - 25.5 MBI know...I know...This is a weird one. But little elementary school Trick listened to this album all the time. It had a big influence on my musical taste and gave me a window to explore other genres and bands. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/tricky-notes/message
Vacation Hiatus
May 06, 2021 03:15 - 1 minute - 959 KBI'll be on hiatus until 5/21 --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/tricky-notes/message
Quickie Tricky Classic - The Gold Experience by The Artist Formerly Known as Prince
April 30, 2021 10:00 - 26 minutes - 24.2 MBOn this week's Quickie Tricky I talk about The Gold Experience by The Artist Formerly Known as Prince This album ended up in the news this week due to a possible settlement with the Prince estate related to a plagiarism case. I love this album, even though it isn't perfect. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/tricky-notes/message
Episode 9: Tricky Spotlight - Supergroups that Were Amazing
April 23, 2021 10:00 - 35 minutes - 33.1 MBSometimes Supergroups come together and they don't meet expectations... These are 3 Supergroups that not only met expectations, but to me exceeded. Groups highlighted The Traveling Wilburys Trio ABBA --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/tricky-notes/message
Episode 8 - Tricky Ten: Trick's Mantra Songs
April 16, 2021 10:00 - 52 minutes - 48.6 MBSometimes you need a musical pick me up, or musical encouragement, etc. These are some songs included in what I call my Mantra playlist...songs I go to when I need that encouragement. Songs included Got To Be Real - Cheryl Lynn Fix Me Now - Garbage I'm In A Hurry (And Don't Know Why) - Alabama Standing Outside the Fire - Garth Brooks I'm Free - Jon Secada You Gotta Be - Des'ree Beautiful Life - Ace of Base Beautiful Scars - Madonna Let Your Soul Be Your Pilot - Sting Light of a...
Quickie Tricky: Dance (RED) Save Lives 3 (curated by Don Jazzy and Aluna) - Various Artists
April 09, 2021 10:00 - 6 minutes - 6.13 MBThis compilation is a charity compilation benefiting the (RED) charity which supports AIDS and Covid-19 relief in Africa. Nigerian DJ and Producer brings a great sampler of Afrobeats and artists. While I don't feel any of these are club bangers, I do think this is an awesome collection for a chill evening with friends. HIGHLY Recommend. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/tricky-notes/message
Episode 7 - Albums That Made Trick: Culture Beat - Serenity
April 02, 2021 10:00 - 31 minutes - 29.3 MBThis week I bring you another album that made Trick. This week is Serenity by Culture Beat. This 1993 album came out at the height of EuroDance and is nostalgic and magical to me even today. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/tricky-notes/message
Episode 6 - Diva Directory: Dolly Parton
March 26, 2021 10:00 - 2 hours - 116 MBThis is the first Diva Directory. This is basically a where to start with a Diva's career...Sharing what I feel is essential, and what is not... This episode is about Dolly Parton, who has over 55 years of music...so this ended up going a little long. LOL Essential Albums Hello, I'm Dolly Just Because I'm a Woman (1969) Joshua Coat of Many Colors Here You Come Again Heartbreaker Great Balls of Fire 9 to 5 and Odd Jobs Hungry Again The Grass Is Blue Little Sparrow Halos and Ho...
Quickie Tricky - Song Machine, Season One: Strange Timez by Gorillaz
March 19, 2021 10:00 - 10 minutes - 9.51 MBThis 2020 album really surprised me. Fantastic mix of genres and guests. Highly recommend the album. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/tricky-notes/message
Quickie Tricky: Disco by Kylie Minogue
March 12, 2021 11:00 - 5 minutes - 2.55 MBThis album is good, but not what I was hoping for when I heard the title. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/tricky-notes/message
Quickie Tricky - Greenfields: The Gibb Brothers Songbook Vol. 1 by Barry Gibb
March 05, 2021 11:00 - 12 minutes - 11.8 MBOn this week's Quickie Tricky I look at Greenfields, the latest album by Barry Gibb. This is basically a duets album revisiting the songs written by the Gibb brothers. You can find it on most streaming platforms and physical copies at most major retailers. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/tricky-notes/message
Episode 5 - Albums That Made Trick: Garbage Version 2.0
February 26, 2021 11:00 - 51 minutes - 47.3 MBOn this week's Episode, I talk about an album that made me. In honor of my birthday 2/26, I though it would be fun to give you more insight to who I am and what music makes me tick. This album is an essential in my life and I am excited to share my thoughts on it with you. Garbage Version 2.0 **Note, after recording I decided to make this a recurring segment and full episode** --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/tricky-notes/message
Quickie Tricky - Albums That Made Trick: Garbage Version 2.0
February 26, 2021 11:00 - 51 minutes - 47.3 MBOn this week's Quickie Tricky, I talk about an album that made me. In honor of my birthday 2/26, I though it would be fun to give you more insight to who I am and what music makes me tick. This album is an essential in my life and I am excited to share my thoughts on it with you. Garbage Version 2.0 --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/tricky-notes/message
Episode 4 - Then! That's What They Called Music: A Retrospective of the NOW! Series
February 19, 2021 11:00 - 34 minutes - 31.5 MBA compilation series with "Hits" of the day started to be released in 1998 in the US. Now! That's What I Call Music has continued to release new editions several times a year, also spawning spin off series. On this episode, I (Trick) look at the first one released in 1998 and see how the songs hold up. Apple Music Playlist - https://music.apple.com/us/playlist/now-thats-what-i-call-music-1/pl.u-GgA5e8bU6K8vzD Spotify Playlist - https://open.spotify.com/playlist/6ZxJqyN3x15lzymJW4Q62I?si...
Quickie Tricky - Brandy: B7 and Toni Braxton: Say My Name
February 12, 2021 11:00 - 12 minutes - 11.7 MBIn 2020, 2 90's R&B Divas released new albums. On this Quickie Tricky, I discuss my thoughts on each of these albums. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/tricky-notes/message
Episode 3 - Tricky Spotlight: Artists We Lost Too Soon To AIDS
February 05, 2021 11:00 - 28 minutes - 26.7 MBThe AIDS crisis took many artists from us too young. In this episode I am highlighting three that I feel need more love. Jermaine Stewart Sylvester Patrick Cowley Links to playlists Youtube - https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLCZXprmdgZ9n8tatBZYgw5dRBGSH5gP7b Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/playlist/3A2EXtQjLMymOsC3RQNbKz?si=kjy-PNs8ThW9fjvL3rxbeQ --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/tricky-notes/message
Quickie Tricky Classic: White Heat - Dusty Springfield
January 29, 2021 11:00 - 29 minutes - 27.8 MBThis week I give a review to an album that was once a Holy Grail. Thanks to the digital revolution in music, it is now out of the archives and available to stream or download. Must listen song from this album - Gotta Get Used To You YouTube https://youtu.be/4Zw5SkSQNY4 Spotify https://open.spotify.com/track/7lFfrRriOu81qveolAnE2I?si=5Fs1_dK1RtagITjqRQekWw Apple Music https://music.apple.com/us/album/gotta-get-used-to-you/1443921095?i=1443921857 Links to album YouTube https://youtube...
Episode 2 - Historical Notes: The "Robbery" of 1985
January 22, 2021 11:00 - 1 hour - 65.6 MBIn this week's episode I (Trick) will give a Historical Note about The "Robbery" of 1985. The Grammy Award for Album of the Year in 1985 is thought by many to have gone to the wrong album...robbing another artist of their rightful win. But was that really the case? I discuss the albums and touch on what was going on historically, as well as discussing the Grammy awards as a whole. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/tricky-notes/message
Quickie Tricky - Control: The Remixes
January 15, 2021 11:00 - 14 minutes - 13.4 MBOriginally released in 1987 everywhere but the US, we finally received this release in the US in 2019. This is a must have if you love Janet, 80's, or classic DJ Dance Mixes. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/tricky-notes/message
Quickie Tricky - No Need To Argue (Deluxe Edition) - The Cranberries
January 08, 2021 09:00 - 13 minutes - 12.2 MBOn this Quickie Tricky I talk about the new Deluxe Remastered Edition of one of my all time favorite albums, No Need To Argue by The Cranberries --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/tricky-notes/message
Quickie Tricky - (No Need To Argue Deluxe Edition) - The Cranberries
January 08, 2021 09:00 - 13 minutes - 12.2 MBOn this Quickie Tricky I talk about the new Deluxe Remastered Edition of one of my all time favorite albums, No Need To Argue by The Cranberries --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/tricky-notes/message
Episode 1 - Tricky Ten: Songs of Faith by Pop Artists
January 01, 2021 07:04 - 49 minutes - 46.2 MBSometimes pop artists like to express their faith in song. Here are 10 songs where the artist expresses their beliefs...and 1 where they express their disbelief. Songs featured on this episode: Jesus is Just Alright - The Doobie Brothers All Is Full of Love (Greatest Hits Version) - Bjork Make It Happen - Mariah Carey Hello God - Dolly Parton Shine - Collective Soul Beautiful, Loved, and Blessed - Prince Featuring Tamar Tennessee - Arrested Development Love...Thy Will Be Done - Mar...
Quickie Tricky Roundup - Christmas 2020
December 21, 2020 02:22 - 20 minutes - 19.1 MBThere have been a lot of Christmas Releases in 2020. On this Quickie Tricky, I talk about 7 new releases...some I liked and some I didn't. Albums discussed Ty Herndon - Regifted Carrie Underwood - My Gift Meghan Trainor - A Very Trainor Christmas Tori Amos - Christmastide The Goo Goo Dolls - It's Christmas All Over Dolly Parton - A Holly Dolly Christmas Various Artists - Home Alone (On The Night Before Christmas) Twitter - @tricky_notes Facebook - @TrickyNotesPodcast --- Send i...
Episode 0 - Intro/Preview Episode
October 15, 2020 02:36 - 14 minutes - 13 MBWelcome to the Preview/intro episode of the Tricky Notes Podcast. Here I (Trick) go into the who, why, and what to expect from this podcast. New episodes coming soon. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/tricky-notes/message