The Classic Rock Album-By-Album Podcast is the podcast that endeavors to review, dissect and discuss rock albums and to answer the burning question... Is it a classic?
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Music: it's good. On each episode of Strong Songs, host Kirk Hamilton takes listeners inside a piece of music, breaking it down and figuring out what makes it work.
We review pop culture, including TV, movies, books & music, until we can't stand it anymore...and we nix it.
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We review Marvel's new show and a much-hyped new movie. Also discussed: Muppets, Caroline Kepnes, Concrete Rose (Angie Thomas), Morganville Vampires (Rachel Cain), Doctor Who, Dogma, Servant, Search Party, We Ride Upon Sticks (Quan Barry), Home Before Dark (Riley Sager)
Check out Derek and Jay's Top 5 Anticipated Albums of 2021! Check out other Poolside Podcast content here: www.linktr.ee/PoolsidePodcastBy Poolside Podcast, The Punk Rock MBA, The State of the Scene, Lead Singer Syndrome with Shane Told, Note To Scene
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Daft Punk, “Discovery”, 2 Minutes to Review | Epic Footnote Productions
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“Discovery” saw Daft Punk transform into one of the most influential entities in dance and electronic music. But how has the robot helmet-clad French duo’s sophomore album aged since its release 20 years ago? Find out what Matt and Zach think in Epic Footnote Productions’ “2 Minutes to Review,” a podcast that’s part album review and part competitio…
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"Space Oddity" and "Starman" by David Bowie
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Let the children lose it, let the children use it, and let all the children join in for Strong Songs year three! Kirk kicks off the new year with a pair of classics by the great David Bowie: 1969's melancholy "Space Oddity" and 1972's triumphant "Starman." What goes up, as they say, must come down. Written by: David Bowie Albums: David Bowie (1969)…
We review The Dissident, a new documentary about the murder of journalist Jamal Khashoggi. Plus, Justin tries to sort through his feelings on (understanding of?) Tenet. Also discussed: Cobra Kai S3 (Netflix), Discovery of Witches S2 (AMC), Detective Pikachu (HB0), Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom (Netflix), First Cow (Showtime), Pretend It’s a City (Netfli…
Scenecore Jeopardy is here! Take a screenshot. Post it on your IG story. Share with your friends. Thank you for listening! Check out our other content here: www.linktr.ee/PoolsidePodcastBy Poolside Podcast, The Punk Rock MBA, State of the Scene, Lead Singer Syndrome
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Best Songs by Metallica - “If You Have to Pick 3 …”
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Metallica have a lot to celebrate in 2021 (including anniversaries of classic albums like “Master of Puppets” and the self-titled “Black Album”). With that in mind, we gave ourselves the daunting task of naming the iconic metal band’s three best songs… NOT named “Enter Sandman,” “One” or “Master of Puppets”... Find out our choices in this episode o…
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Episode 0067 - Dire Straits' Love Over Gold
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In episode number 67 of The Classic Rock Album-By-Album Podcast, hosts Chris Karson and Lee Bowie get to work on the new vaccine and even then have time to check out another classic album. This time it's an OD pick deep into the Dire Straits catalogue where Mark Knopfler was excersizing his dicatorial rights on Love Over Gold. Is Love Over Gold the…
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Bring Me The Horizon - "That's The Spirit" RETRO REVIEW
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Share this with your friends! THAT'S THE SPIRIT! Check out our other content here: www.linktr.ee/PoolsidePodcastBy Poolside Podcast, State of the Scene, The Punk Rock MBA
We review the 2 biggest releases of this holiday season. Also discussed: Queen & Slim (HBO), Wolfwalkers (Apple TV), Midnight Sky (Netflix), Kingmaker (Amazon Prime), The Fabulous Alan Carr (Amazon Prime)
Share a screenshot on Instagram that you're listening to this episode! 2020 was filled with twists and turns and if you're reading this, you've probably been along for the ride. Happy New Year, next year is going to be our best year yet. Contact us here: www.linktr.ee/PoolsidePodcastBy Poolside Podcast
As terrible of a year 2020 was, at least there was plenty of great new music! Listen to this special episode to find out which 5 albums Matt and Zach declare as their favorites of 2020, as well as which albums came close and which ones disappointed them the most.By Matt Gamba & Zach Shaw
The year wasn't all bad! We each run down our top 10 favorite movies, tv, and music of 2020. Also discussed: J: Mandalorian finale (Disney), Lover’s Rock (Small Axe - Amazon), How Can You Mend a Broken Heart (HBO), The Rider (VOD), Happy Happy Joy Joy (VOD), Uncle Frank (Amazon Prime), Flight Attendant (HBO), Your Honor (Showtime), The Wilds (Amazo…
Enjoy our Top 10 Songs of 2020. Find the playlist to these songs here: www.linktr.ee/PoolsidePodcastBy Poolside Podcast
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George Schenck - Silent Shred (Silent Night cover)
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Instrumental version of Silent Night for all your Xmas needs. Don't need any feedback on this track by the way, got enough of that with the way I mastered the solo guitars... thank you!By George Schenck
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Episode 0066 - Christopher Lee's A Heavy Metal Christmas
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In episode number 66 of The Classic Rock Album-By-Album Podcast, hosts Chris Karson and Lee Bowie get festive as the podcast approaches its 3rd anniversary. They are spending the days in lockdown listening to Christopher Lee's heavy metal musings... what? being Saruman, Count Dracula, Frankenstein's Monster and Count Dooku wasn't enough for Christo…
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Happiest Season and Queer Romantic Fiction
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We're joined by a special guest, queer romance author Philip William Stover. to discuss his Seasons of New Hope series, the new Hulu movie, Happiest Season, and queer romantic fiction. Also discussed: Flight Attendant, My Sweet Audrina, Big Mouth, Beforeigners, Blinkist, Mank, Love and Monsters, Search Party, Taylor Swift's Evermore.…
You've waited all year, we've waited all year, and here. it. is. Enjoy our Top Albums of 2020! Have questions or want to reach out to us? Contact us here: www.linktr.ee/PoolsidePodcastBy Poolside Podcast
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Chris Cornell, “No One Sings Like You Anymore, Vol. 1” - 2 Minutes to Review
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Chris Cornell’s estate gave fans a special surprise before 2020 came to a close - a posthumous album of covers titled “No One Sings Like You Anymore, Vol. 1” recorded in 2016 with producer Brendan O’Brien. So what does the late Soundgarden / Audioslave singer sound like covering songs initially made famous by John Lennon, Guns N’ Roses, Prince, Jan…
He protecc, he attac, but most importantly, he Attack Attack. Check out our other content here: www.linktr.ee/PoolsidePodcastBy Poolside Podcast
In episode number 65 of The Classic Rock Album-By-Album Podcast, hosts Chris Karson and Lee Bowie get back to their roots with a dose pf electricity. Both kinds. ACDC have changed singers a few times, but here reunite with Brian Johnson and someone even bailed out Phil Rudd to make a Corona-virus era album. Listen as Chris and Lee dig in to the lat…
Take care of your house repair @ 97bpm and hit the nail right on the head.By George Schenck
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Best James Bond Theme Songs - “If You Have to Pick 3 …”
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The name’s Bond. James Bond… No other franchise in movie history has led to as many iconic theme songs by such a diverse group of pop artists as the 007 films. But which three James Bond theme songs would we declare as the all-time best? Which ones still leave us shaken (but not stirred)? Find out in this episode of Epic Footnote Productions’ “If Y…
The latest buzzy movie to go straight to streaming is Run, a thriller about Sarah Paulson and her wheelchair-using daughter. We caught it on Hulu and have a review. Also discussed: Hillbilly Elegy (Netflix), His House (Netflix, Remi Weeks, Sudan), New Mutants (VOD), Adventure Time: Distant Lands (HBO Max), The Mandalorian (Disney+), 616 (Disney+), …
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Attack Attack! - This Means War RETRO REVIEW
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As Year Two of Strong Songs draws to a close, it's time to take a look back. SCHEDULING NOTE: Strong Songs will be off for the month of December, and will be back for Year Three at the start of January, 2021. But before that! Let's go back, back, back in time one hundred years, to the start of 2020. SONGS DISCUSSED: "Stairway to Heaven" by Led Zepp…
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System Of A Down, “Protect The Land” / “Genocidal Humanoidz” - 2 Minutes to Review
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Has it really been more than 15 years since System Of A Down released ANY new music? Well then, are the band’s two new songs “Protect The Land” and “Genocidal Humanoidz” (recorded to raise awareness for the recent conflict between Armenia and Azerbaijan over the disputed region of Artsakh) worth the wait? Do the singles make us want more new music …
In episode number 64 of The Classic Rock Album-By-Album Podcast, hosts Chris Karson and Lee Bowie get back down to Tejas for a little dose of Blues-Rock. After 5 previous albums and a long unplanned break can they still deliver the goods? And why the heck has Billy ditched Pearly Gates for a Stratocaster copy? Chris and Lee dig in while avoiding ma…
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Best Holiday Songs That Are NOT Mariah Carey’s “All I Want For Christmas Is You” - “If You Have to Pick 3 …”
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‘Tis the season to be jolly and blast your favorite holiday songs. So which modern holiday classics (that are NOT Mariah Carey’s “All I Want For Christmas”) do we consider the best? Which three songs instantly get us in the holiday spirit? Find out in this episode of Epic Footnote Productions’ “If You Have to Pick 3 … ,” a podcast where Matt Gamba …
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Like Moths to Flames - "No Eternity in Gold" ALBUM REVIEW
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“Power Up” marks a grand return for AC/DC and serves as their first album since Malcolm Young’s death. But how does Angus Young and the iconic Australian rock band’s 17th album stack up against their historic catalog? Find out what Matt and Zach think in Epic Footnote Productions’ “2 Minutes to Review,” a podcast that’s part album review and part c…
It's a bit of a grab bag this week as we catch up on pop culture odds and ends, including the Queen's Gambit (Netflix) and second season of The Mandalorian (Disney+) Also Discussed: We Are Who We Are (HBO), The Vow (HBO), Rachel Gets Strange (Amazon Prime), Both Fright Nights (Amazon & Showtime respectively), Evil Eye (Amazon Prime), Two Weeks to L…
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Bring Me The Horizon - "Post Human: Survival Horror" ALBUM REVIEW
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We Came As Romans - "To Plant a Seed" RETRO REVIEW
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Attack Attack! - Self-Titled RETRO REVIEW
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Wake up, fall out of bed, and drag a comb across your head, cause Strong Songs is finally doing an episode about The Beatles. It's time for Kirk to tackle the fab four, and what better Beatles song to analyze than Lennon and McCartney's two-tune casserole of a closer, "A Day in the Life." Get ready for some lilting Lennon dreamscapes, some meticulo…
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Episode 0063 - Chuck Berry's ..Is On Top
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In episode number 63 of The Classic Rock Album-By-Album Podcast, hosts Chris Karson and Lee Bowie get a lesson in photography as well as labour and tax laws in the US of A.Does the Berry on top of the Sundae actually fit? How much originality is there in Chuck's playing? Or did he get everything from Marty McFly when he went back to the 50's? Chris…
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Cone McCaslin of Sum 41, Interview Part 2 - Bonus Spin
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In part 2 of our interview, hear Cone McCaslin share how he hopes Sum 41 will celebrate the 20th anniversary of “All Killer No Filler”, what he remembers most about recording and touring behind the punk rock band’s landmark album, how COVID-19 continues to throw a wrench into Sum 41’s plans for 2021, and what direction he sees the band’s new music …
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Gorillaz, “Demon Days” and “Song Machine: Season 1 - Strange Timez” - 2 Minutes to Review
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15 years ago, Gorillaz released “Demon Days” - the sophomore album that proved Damon Albarn and Jamie Hewlett’s virtual band were more than a clever concept. Just as we were about to celebrate its 15 anniversary, Gorillaz unleashed “Song Machine: Season 1 - Strange Timez” - the soundtrack to a web series that saw them collaborate with everyone from…
Roald Dahl's book The Witches has been remade into a new movie - how does it compare to the original? We also debut our new segment, Who Dat?, where we do a deep dive on one of our favorite actors/directors/musicians/etc. This week Fanny tackles John Cusack. Also discussed: Borat Subsequent Moviefilm (Amazon Prime), Over the Moon (Netflix), The Con…
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Cone McCaslin of Sum 41, Interview Part 1 - There Goes My Hero
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What was Cone McCaslin of Sum 41’s reaction to receiving a voicemail from Joe Strummer of The Clash? What happened while partying with Lars Ulrich after playing Metallica’s “MTV Icon” tribute TV special? What’s it like to share the stage with icons like Iggy Pop and Darryl “DMC” McDaniels of Run DMC? What does the bassist remember most about recrea…
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Microtones, Minimalism & the Bebop Scale
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Mailbag episode! Kirk answers your burning musical questions about songs from Parks & Rec, Black Sails, Lovecraft Country, and What We Do in the Shadows, as well as microtones, minimalist songwriting, the bebop scale, practicing habits, and more. REFERENCED ON THIS EPISODE: “Parks & Recreation” by Gaby Moreno and Vincent Jones, 2009 “Black Sails” b…
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Episode 0062 - 30 Seconds To Mars' This Is War
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In episode number 62 of The Classic Rock Album-By-Album Podcast, hosts Chris Karson and Lee Bowie get to play rock stars in between their other gigs. Can a rock album with pop leanings from a certified movie star be any good? Will their ongoing war against their record company to shave two years off of their contract do anything for them? Or was it…
Spooky stuff for you this episode - we review the Netflix series The Haunting of Bly Manor, and give final thoughts on Lovecraft Country. Also discussed: 40 Year Old Version (Netflix), My Octopus Friend (Netflix), You Should Have Left (VOD), Daytrippers (HBO), Over the Garden Wall (HBO Max), Soulmates (AMC), Tiny World (Apple TV), Swamp Thing: Twin…
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Fans Love/Hate for Nu Metal - “Am I Missing Something?”
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It’s hard to find another genre of music as polarizing as Nu Metal. One minute bands like Korn and Limp Bizkit dominated mainstream pop culture, then the next any band even subtly associated with downtuned guitars, baggy pants, rap-growling versus and bleached frosted tips were chastised and avoided like the plague. But what led to such disdain, an…