Music Commentary Episodes

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Ace's 3rd record in as many years had riffs and fills that fit right in with the hard rock being played on the radio in 1989. And though The Wolf & Action Jackson love Ace, we reminisce about discovering KISS and this album together while we have to be honest about the vocals and lyrics

The Replacements 3rd album featured more personal songs with more developed melodies along with the thrashing punk type songs they were known for on a record that tackles themes like growing up, sexual confusion, loneliness, and not fitting in - universal rock themes

U2 didn't want to just be another rock band with great riffs, they wanted to expand their sound and on their 4th album, The Unforgettable Fire, they took some big chances with Brian Eno and Daniel Lanois. While this album wasn't an enormous success, it set them up to become the biggest band in the world.

Liam & Noel Gallagher announce that they'll put Oasis back together in 2025 in stadiums around the world. We had to do a hot take episode to discuss what this means for rock music, the fans, the Gallagher Brothers and what we can expect.

It's The Wolf's old cross street but also The Beatles last real recording sessions together and it's the most iconic album cover in the world

American Idiot is Green Day's concept album of the American Dream slipping away from a generation during a time of fabricated news stories and political parties dividing the nation to get power. Good thing this was only relevant 20 years ago right? Oh wait a minute...

The boys chat with Kiran Roy, lead singer & lyricist of October Drift, about influences, the new album Blame The Young and upcoming European headline tour

Iron Maiden's 5th album, Powerslave, is the one that set them up for global success with radio friendly hits prog-like epics and a grueling 11 month, 28 country world tour that would lead to the iconic live album & video Live After Death

The Crue's 5th album would be their biggest - 6x platinum with 5 singles on the charts in the US. They did it sober with Bob Rock but it wouldn't last - however, the album endures as their biggest and best

Definitely Maybe introduced the world to Oasis and they became the voice of a generation in the UK but never quite achieved the same success in the US. Not only do we examine the album that started an English phenomenon but we talk about the b-sides as Oasis were the best of all time at b-sides.

Metallica's 2nd album is turning 40 and the boys go track x track and debate if Ride The Lightning is the band's best record

Is Highway To Hell AC/DC's best album? Are the songs better than Back In Black? Would Back In Black have been nearly as big without Highway To Hell or if Bon Scott hadn't died? We examine all this and more as it turns 45

1994 saw the Stones return with a new bass player and a fat new record contract - but was the record they delivered one of their best?

Oliver Wakeman discusses his new Celtic album Anam Cara, all the talented musicians he collaborated with to make it, how he forms song ideas and why he loves the power of music

The Wolf finally caught up with Wolfgang Van Halen & Mammoth where he was delighted by great sound, strong musicianship, some funny crowdwork moments from Wolfgang and killer show

Dio's sophomore effort went platinum before Holy Diver but was it as good an album? We go track x track and analyze the videos to find the answer

Prince's 6th album, Purple Rain, featured the funky & sexy Revolution and propelled Prince into the stratosphere. As the soundtrack album turns 40, we reflect on what a huge cultural touchstone Purple Rain was and the importance it played in the career of Prince.

Bruce Springsteen struck gold (and 17x platinum) with Born in the USA with 7 top 10 singles and was on top of the world. But how cool could he be if your mom likes him? That's a question two 11 year olds at the time of release contemplate as this classic turns 50!

The 1974 eponymous debut by Bad Company is chock full of big 70s rock riffs, big hits, classic rock radio deep tracks and one of the greatest voices in rock history from Paul Rodgers. Even if you never owned this one, you'll know most of it by heart.

Roger Waters first solo album was ambitious with a deep story set in real time, with a full stage production which you might expect from a Pink Floyd show. But is it a good album? Are there good songs? We try to answer those questions on our first listen of the record.

The former Men At Work frontman is a real troubadour with hilarious one man show that showcases his dry sense of humor & extraordinary songwriting, voice & storytelling

Mel Gaynor is a renowned session musician & was behind the kit for Simple Minds for 30+ years. Now he's released his first solo album which covers multiple genres and showcases his vocals. We talk about the album Come With Me, his career and he answers some of our Simple Minds fanboy questions.

Post 9/11 in New York City was an uneasy time for residents. People weren't sure when it was OK to feel joy again, if only for a couple of hours. Brian Colburn of My Weekly Mixtape tells us about a Blues Traveler concert that helped him heal and move forward