October 28, 2014
This week we revisit the 1992 debut album Shot Forth Self Living by Medicine. Combining waves of distortion and breathy vocals, Medicine has been called the American My Bloody Valentine. Are they worthy of comparison to such a legendary band? Tune in to find out.
Songs in this Episode:
Intro - Miss Drugstore
3:19 - History of the Band
10:33 - Defective
15:25 - A Short Happy Life
20:36 - Sweet Explosion
Outro - Aruca
October 21, 2014
This week we're revisiting the 1995 debut solo release Psychic Hearts by former Sonic Youth frontman/guitarist Thurston Moore. With a new solo album just released, it's the perfect time to check out Moore's first solo outing, with the inevitable comparisons to his (then) full-time gig in Sonic Youth. Shorter, stripped down and condensed songs dominate the album, but is the lack of experimentation a blessing or a curse? Tune in to find out.
Songs in this Episode:
Intro - Psychic Hearts
5:22 - History of the Band
15:37 - Patti Smith Math Scratch
19:17 - Ono Soul
21:40 - Tranquilizers
25:53 - Queen Bee and Her Pals
29:48 - Staring Statues
32:01 - Cindy (Rotten Tanx)
49:45 - Pretty Bad
October 14, 2014
The Melvins have a new album out, so it's the perfect time to revisit their 1994 release Stoner Witch. With their combination of metal, psyche and punk, Melvins have carved out a loyal fan base of their brand of "sludge metal." Stoner Witch is the second of their three albums on a major label, but the that doesn't make them any less metal, psyche or punk, as the band turns in some of the most exciting music in their history.
Songs in this Episode:
Intro - Queen
6:59 - History of the Band
9:25 - Sweet Willy Rollbar
15:55 - Roadbull
20:30 - Revolve
24:06 - Goose Freight Train
Outro - At The Stake
October 7, 2014
With a new solo album released by Johnny Marr, we decided to check out his post-Smiths band Electronic along with Bernard Sumner of New Order and their third album from 1999, Twisted Tenderness. Steeped in the dance electronic music of the 1990s, Sumner and Marr each bring their respective sounds to the band. While this frees Sumner to explore more pop melodies, Marr can occasionally get lost in the layers of loops and synths. Is Electronic a successful collaboration? Tune in to find out.
Songs in this Episode:
Intro - Make It Happen
8:06 - History of the Band
14:14 - Like No Other
16:33 - Twisted Tenderness
22:24 - Can't Find My Way Home
26:23 - Haze
28:49 - Vivid
Outro - Prodigal Son