37: How 'Check Yes Juliet' Almost Never Happened CD Burners podcast

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On this episode of CD Burners, the guys are diving into one of the most chaotic and influential internet-era bands: Attack Attack. We're joined by drummer Andrew Wetzel, who breaks down the band’s wild origin story, the viral rise of “crabcore,” and the backlash that made them underground legends. From MySpace fame to meme status to full-circle redemption, this is the unfiltered story of how a group of Ohio kids accidentally changed metalcore forever.…

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58: Dillon Francis Says This Is Blink-182’s Best Album — and He Might Be Right 1:20:30

14 days ago1:20:30

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On this episode of CD Burners, the guys are deep diving into the legendary pop punk album, Take Off Your Pants and Jacket by Blink-182 with special guest, renowned DJ & producer, Dillon Francis. From fart jokes to existential angst, iconic singles to hidden gems, we dive into it all & get the inside scoop on how this record shaped Dillon’s taste.…

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57: How AFI Made Sing the Sorrow — Told by Their A&R 1:14:24

20 days ago1:14:24

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On this episode of CD Burners, the guys are deep diving into one of the most iconic yet underrated rock albums of the 2000s, Sing The Sorrow by AFI. We're joined by legendary A&R, Luke Wood, who gives us an inside perspective on signing AFI and reveals stories behind the record’s sound, the intense industry battles over singles and radio play, and why this masterpiece never hit the massive commercial success it deserved.…

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56: The Truth About Good Charlotte: Punk Cred, Twin Power & Industry Hate 47:04

28 days ago47:04

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On this episode of CD Burners, the guys are diving deep into breakthrough album, The Young and The Hopeless by Good Charlotte. This misunderstood 2002 record helped shape emo and mall punk as we know it and made an everlasting impact on a generation that needed it most.

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55: What Really Happened with Acceptance’s Phantoms? w/ Jason Vena 1:37:28

5 weeks ago1:37:28

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On this episode of CD Burners, the guys are deep diving into cult classic album, Phantoms by Acceptance with special guest, singer, Jason Vena. Released in 2005, this debut album had the odds stacked against it from album leaks to controversial label software yet has still held its ground as a truly solid pop rock album.…

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54: The Brutal Truth Behind BMTH’s Debut with Producer Fredrik Nordström 1:13:17

6 weeks ago1:13:17

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On this episode of CD Burners, the guys are deep diving into Suicide Season by Bring Me The Horizon with special guest, album producer, Fredrik Nordström! Bring Me The Horizon have always been ahead of the times and their musical shift with this second studio album is no exception.

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53: Is Fall Out Boy Better Than The Beatles? Take This To Your Grave Album Deep Dive 1:10:37

7 weeks ago1:10:37

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On this episode of CD Burners, the guys are joined by their first podcast cohost, Games We Play! Tune in to hear them deep dive into debut studio album, Take This To Your Grave by Fall Out Boy. What started as a fun side project has skyrocketed to be one of the most influential albums and bands of all time.…

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52: Skrillex was in a Screamo Band? | Dear Diary by From First To Last Album Deep Dive with Matt Good 1:19:30

8 weeks ago1:19:30

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On this episode of CD Burners, the guys are deep diving into the highly influential debut emo album, Dear Diary, My Teen Angst Has A Body Count by From First To Last with original member and current frontman, Matt Good. This album shook the scene and if MySpace plays counted the way streams do, these songs would have topped the charts.…

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51: Behind Bright Eyes’ Most Devastating Album 59:23

9 weeks ago59:23

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On this episode of CD Burners, the guys are deep diving into one of the best written albums of all time, I’m Wide Awake It’s Morning by Bright Eyes. Released in 2005 and inspired by 70s folk, this sixth studio album stands out for its lyrical genius and true artistry.

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Magnolia Park | Bonus Episode 34:38

10 weeks ago34:38

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On this bonus episode of CD Burners, TJ & Morgan are chatting it up with pop punk band, Magnolia Park! Blending elements of hip hop, pop punk, & emo rock, Magnolia Park creates a sound that packs a punch. Tune in to hear the inside scoop on what it was like building this new world for their first concept album, VAMP, out NOW!…

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50: Why Nothing, Nowhere Stays True to Himself 1:11:40

10 weeks ago1:11:40

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On this episode of CD Burners, the guys are joined in the studio by emo rapper turned multi genre extraordinaire, Nothing, Nowhere. Tune in to hear the inside scoop on his artistic journey and how he stays authentic to himself by creating music that’s outside of the box.

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49: The Story Behind The Format’s Unsung Masterpiece 43:52

11 weeks ago43:52

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On this episode of CD Burners, the guys are deep diving into an album truly ahead of its time, Interventions + Lullabies by The Format. While it didn’t gain the proper recognition it deserved, it sure as hell paved the way for indie pop and showcased Nate Ruess as one of the best pop singers around.

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48: Panic! at the Disco’s Rise — Told by Their Producer 1:07:28

12 weeks ago1:07:28

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On this episode of CD Burners, the guys are deep diving into a debut album like no other, A Fever You Can’t Sweat Out by Panic! At The Disco. Album producer, Matt Squire joins the podcast to give us the insider perspective of what it was really like to create this one of a kind, wildly theatrical record that blended electronic beats, emo angst, and vaudeville inspired drama.…

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47: How The Get Up Kids Changed Emo Forever 1:19:18

13 weeks ago1:19:18

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On this episode of CD Burners, TJ & Morgan are diving deep into one of the most influential albums of all time, Something To Write Home About by The Get Up Kids. Founding member and lead vocalist, Matt Pryor joins the podcast to give us the inside scoop on the album that paved the way for emo in all its forms and served as the blueprint for all the bands we know and love.…

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46: How Something Corporate Made Their Debut Album — Told by Andrew McMahon 1:21:11

14 weeks ago1:21:11

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On this episode of CD Burners, the guys are diving into Leaving Through The Window by Something Corporate and getting the inside scoop from special guest, frontman, Andrew McMahon. This major label debut album is packed with piano-fueled anthems, heartbreak, and undeniable angst that set this record apart and stand the test of time.…

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45: How Hellogoodbye’s Weird Little Album Took Over the Internet 1:06:19

15 weeks ago1:06:19

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On this episode of CD Burners, the guys are talking all things Zombies! Aliens! Vampires! Dinosaurs! by Hellogoodbye, with the OG Bedroom Pop genius himself, Forrest Kline. Produced by Matt Mahaffey, this debut album has a playful and chaotic sound that’s entirely its own and truly embodies the Myspace era and scene culture.…

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44: The Story Behind Blink-182’s Breakthrough Album 58:23

16 weeks ago58:23

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On this episode of CD Burners, the guys are deep diving into one of the most iconic albums of all time, Enema Of The State by Blink-182. Produced by Jerry Finn and released in the summer of 1999, this album forever changed the state of the scene and what it means to be punk. It's funny, it's juvenile, it's relatable, and it's a timeless album you'll always go back to.…

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43: The Spill Canvas’ Cult Classic — What Really Happened 1:08:58

17 weeks ago1:08:58

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On this episode of CD Burners, the guys are deep diving into No Really, I’m Fine by The Spill Canvas with special guest, frontman, Nick Thomas. Released in October 2007, this first major label release from the band solidified their place in the emo scene despite not necessarily being an emo band. With their sound being "somewhere between The All American Rejects and Matchbox Twenty", this album proves that sometimes emo is a spectrum and more about a scene than a sound.…

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42: MCR’s Three Cheers Changed Everything — Howard Benson Tells the Story 1:34:06

18 weeks ago1:34:06

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On this episode of CD Burners, the guys are pulling back the layers of the album some would call the pinnacle of emo, Three Cheers for Sweet Revenge by My Chemical Romance. The album’s producer, Howard Benson joins the guys to give an inside look at what it was like to work on an album that shaped culture and proved that emo is so much more than just a genre.…

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41: The Truth Behind Paramore’s Wild Rise — The Riot! Era 54:31

19 weeks ago54:31

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On this episode of CD Burners, the guys are digging into the album that forever shifted the scene, Riot! by Paramore. Released in 2007 and produced by David Bendeth, this secondary album proved that Hayley Williams and Paramore were a force to be reckoned with.

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Listening to Your Voicemails | Bonus Episode 19:58

20 weeks ago19:58

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On this bonus episode of CD Burners, the guys are listening to your voicemails! Got something to say? We wanna hear it! Call 323-310-2731.

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40: The Rise, Fall, and Return of Warped Tour – Kevin Lyman Reflects 56:30

21 weeks ago56:30

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On this episode of CD Burners, the guys are diving into the world of Warped Tour with none other than the legend himself, Kevin Lyman. There’s no denying the monumental impact Warped Tour had on the music scene by blending together bands and artists of different genres, activism, and community. Tune in and prepare for the long awaited return of the largest and longest touring music festival in North America to date.…

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39: The Drama Behind Emo’s Most Explosive Debut 52:15

22 weeks ago52:15

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On this episode of CD Burners, the guys are deep diving into one of the most influential emo albums of all time, Tell All Your Friends by Taking Back Sunday. Released in March 2002 and produced by Sal Villanueva, this debut album has become the bestselling release for both Taking Back Sunday and Victory Records.…

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38: You Can't Say Emo Without Brand New | Your Favorite Weapon by Brand New 55:31

26 weeks ago55:31

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On this episode of CD Burners, the guys are peeling back the layers of Your Favorite Weapon by Brand New. Produced by Mike Sapone and released in 2001, this debut album is power chord heavy and packed full of lyrics that perfectly describe the highs and lows of the teenage experience.

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37: How 'Check Yes Juliet' Almost Never Happened 1:20:34

27 weeks ago1:20:34

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On this episode of CD Burners, the guys are diving into We The Kings’ self titled album with special guest, We The Kings singer, Travis Clark. Released in October 2007, this is a pretty perfect pop album that is heavily guitar driven and jam packed with catchy pop choruses.

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36: Every Cool Person Likes Tigers Jaw | Tigers Jaw 37:34

29 weeks ago37:34

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On this episode of CD Burners, TJ & Morgan are digging deep into Tigers Jaw's self titled album, Tigers Jaw. This album, first released in September 2008, has proven to be undeniably digestible, relatable, and just straight up cool to people in and out of the emo music scene.

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Story Of The Year (Ryan Phillips & Josh Wills) | WWWY 2024 Bonus Episode 32:20

30 weeks ago32:20

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Morgan catches up with Ryan & Josh of Story Of The Year ahead of their set at When We Were Young Festival '24 to chat about the fest, new music, & other projects they're working on!

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35: A Pit That's Not Too Scary | Don't You Fake It by The Red Jumpsuit Apparatus 38:13

30 weeks ago38:13

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On this episode of CD Burners, the guys are delving into The Red Jumpsuit Apparatus’s debut album, Don’t You Fake It. Produced by David Bendeth and released in the summer of 2006, this album truly showcased the band's ability to blend popular rock genres and land spots on both the charts and radio stations.…

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Boys Like Girls (Martin Johnson) | WWWY 2024 Bonus Episode 30:34

31 weeks ago30:34

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Morgan catches up with Martin Johnson of Boys Like Girls ahead of their set at When We Were Young Festival '24 to chat about the fest, new music, & other projects they're working on! Listen to their new album, Sunday At Foxwoods now! https://link.boyslikegirls.com/foxwoods This bonus episode is powered by GHOST Energy…

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34: Generic Pop Punk | Life's Not Out To Get You by Neck Deep 35:15

31 weeks ago35:15