August 26, 2014
The Rentals have a new album out, so it's the perfect time to revisit their debut album from 1995, Return of The Rentals. The band scored a minor hit with Friend of P, and this debut is full of even more radio-friendly singles, but can the keep the vocal and musical hooks flowing throughout the record with the analog synth, fuzz bass and boy/girl vocal set-up? Tune in to find out, and to hear Jason go on a interface design rant you may or may not want to miss.
Songs in this Episode:
Intro - My Summer Girl
3:04 - Friends of P
5:51 - History of the Band
13:46 - Waiting
18:25 - Brilliant Boy
21:47 - Naive
26:32 - Please Let That Be You
Outro - The Love I'm Searching For
August 19, 2014
With a new album out soon and twenty years since their sophomore release Twice Removed, we thought now was a good time to head north of the border and investigate Sloan. We dive into the four-singer/songwriter band, try to figure out if this is the best Canadian album of all time, or even the best by the band, and end up trying to figure out the best decade for Canadian rock 'n roll.
Songs in this Episode:
Intro - Deeper Than Beauty
3:41 - Money City Maniacs
5:14 - History of the Band
16:22 - Snowsuit Sound
19:12 - People of the Sky
21:21 - Coax Me/Go Your Own Way
27:25 - Bells On
30:28 - I Can Feel It
Outro - Worried Now
August 12, 2014
Along with Guided By Voices, Sebadoh flew the lo-fi flag in the 90s with a similar gift for short, punchy rock songs. We revisit their 1994 release Bakesale, and dive into a discussion on the two-singer/songwriter band set-up.
Songs in this Episode:
Intro - Magnet's Coil
2:49 - Rebound
4:29 - History of the Band
14:57 - License to Confuse
17:22 - Skull
20:54 - Temptation Ride
23:26 - Not Too Amused
28:55 - Give Up
Outro - Dreams
August 5, 2014
This week we revisit the 1994 release Second Coming by The Stone Roses. Joining us to dissect this divisive sophomore release is old friend and music professor Neal Schmitt, who provides a deep knowledge of band and provides insight into the recording technology that went into an album that sounds before it's time while borrowing heavily from earlier influences. That leads us into an extended discussion of other 90s bands and artists who either surpassed expectations on their second albums, or sank like the proverbial stone.
Songs in this Episode:
Intro - Driving South
4:07 - Love Spreads
6:41 - History of the Band
15:52 - Breaking Into Heaven
22:06 - Driving South
29:50 - Begging You
35:09 - Love Is The Law (The Seahorses)
Outro - Ten Storey Love Song
