Best Record Review Podcasts (2024)

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Hit record Episode 60 : SCARING THE HOES 1:38:54

20d ago1:38:54

1:38:54

Send us a Text Message. This week the bois finally get around to the podcast favourite that never actually got reviewed. UNTIL NOW! JPEGMAFIA & Danny Brown's SCARING THE HOES Do YOU want to ask us a question and help perpetuate the random nonsense we chat about instead of the album review itself? Send us an email at Hitrecordpodcast@outlook.com…

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Episode 326 - The Raconteurs - Consolers of the Lonely 1:10:48

1h ago1:10:48

1:10:48

Ian, Prof and Lou explore the 2008 release Consolers of the Lonely from the Jack White led "supergroup" The Raconteurs. Rock On! Theme: Trance by The Steepwater Band used by permission - Follow them at www.steepwater.com or follow @steepwaterband Website: https://ridiculousrockrecordreviews.buzzsprout.com Contact us! e-mail: ridiculousrockrecords@g…

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Episode 325 - Tom Petty - Full Moon Fever 1:41:03

1d ago1:41:03

1:41:03

JD, Ian, and Huddy explore Tom Petty's 1989 solo release Full Moon Fever with returning guest Steve Gleason. Rock on! Theme: Trance by The Steepwater Band used by permission - Follow them at www.steepwater.com or follow @steepwaterband Website: https://ridiculousrockrecordreviews.buzzsprout.com Contact us! e-mail: ridiculousrockrecords@gmail.com Fa…

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Episode 324 - David Lee Roth - A Little Ain't Enough 1:39:22

8d ago1:39:22

1:39:22

Ian and Prof steal the R4 keys and take a joy ride through David Lee Roth's 1991 release A Little Ain't Enough. Rock On! Theme: Trance by The Steepwater Band used by permission - Follow them at www.steepwater.com or follow @steepwaterband Website: https://ridiculousrockrecordreviews.buzzsprout.com Contact us! e-mail: ridiculousrockrecords@gmail.com…

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Episode 323 - Our Lady Peace - Naveed 1:13:30

16d ago1:13:30

1:13:30

After some brief announcements, JD and Lou dive into the old CD bin and discuss the 1994 debut record Naveed from Our Lady Peace. Rock On! Theme: Trance by The Steepwater Band used by permission - Follow them at www.steepwater.com or follow @steepwaterband Website: https://ridiculousrockrecordreviews.buzzsprout.com Contact us! e-mail: ridiculousroc…

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Hit Record Episode 59: I'm Totally Fine with it, Don't Give A Fuck Anymore 1:56:55

27d ago1:56:55

1:56:55

Send us a Text Message. This Week the bois take a look at the latest from Falkirk's finest Arab Strap, I'm Totally fine With It, Don't Give A Fuck Anymore. Do YOU want to ask us a question and help perpetuate the random nonsense we chat about instead of the album review itself? Send us an email at Hitrecordpodcast@outlook.com…

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Episode 322 - Widespread Panic - 'Til the Medicine Takes 1:45:27

22d ago1:45:27

1:45:27

Huddy, JD and Lou are joined by Patreon member Sam Supey as they jam to Widespread Panic's 1999 record 'Til the Medicine Takes. Rock on! Theme: Trance by The Steepwater Band used by permission - Follow them at www.steepwater.com or follow @steepwaterband Website: https://ridiculousrockrecordreviews.buzzsprout.com Contact us! e-mail: ridiculousrockr…

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Shostakovich's Symphony no.5 in D minor 43:13

1M ago43:13

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Edward Seckerson chooses his favourite recording of Shostakovich's Symphony no.5.By BBC Radio 3

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Episode 321 - Pink Floyd - Animals 1:08:24

29d ago1:08:24

1:08:24

R4 RERUN Vol. 2 - Hillman, Huddy, and Ian attend class with the Prof as they are educated on the 1977 release Animals from Pink Floyd. Check out episode 94 to hear the original review with "Super Listener" Sam. Rock on! Theme: Trance by The Steepwater Band used by permission - Follow them at www.steepwater.com or follow @steepwaterband Website: htt…

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hit Record Episode 58: Antics 1:27:06

1M ago1:27:06

1:27:06

Send us a Text Message. This week, the bois take a look at the Sophomore release from goth indie gang Interpol, Antics. Ginty's Track Pick: Chris Cornell - You Know My Name Adam's Track Pick: Interpol - The Rover Sam's Track Pick: Anderson Paak. - Sweet Chick Do YOU want to ask us a question and help perpetuate the random nonsense we chat about ins…

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Korngold's Violin Concerto 46:21

1M ago46:21

46:21

William Mival chooses his favourite recording of Korngold's Violin Concerto.By BBC Radio 3

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Episode 320 - Stone Temple Pilots - Tiny Music...Songs From the Vatican Gift Shop 1:38:12

1M ago1:38:12

1:38:12

JD, Lou and Ian are joined by returning guest Steve Gleason as they discuss the 1996 release Tiny Music...Songs From a Vatican Giftshop by Stone Temple Pilots. Rock on! Theme: Trance by The Steepwater Band used by permission - Follow them at www.steepwater.com or follow @steepwaterband Website: https://ridiculousrockrecordreviews.buzzsprout.com Con…

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Chopin's Ballades 47:19

1M ago47:19

47:19

Kenneth Hamilton chooses his favourite recording of Chopin's four Ballades.By BBC Radio 3

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Episode 319 - Bruce Springsteen - Born in the USA 1:40:20

1M ago1:40:20

1:40:20

Shuffling down E-Streat, Vol 7. The Grand Puba Aaron Martel returns just in time for the holiday to lead Huddy, Hillman, Lou and JD in celebrating the 40th anniversary of Born in the USA by Bruce Springsteen. Rock on! Opening theme by Matt Fleming. Closing theme by The Steepwater Band. Listen to the end for a fabulous giveaway and check out our sis…

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Hit Record Episode 57: Hyperdrama 1:32:24

2M ago1:32:24

1:32:24

Send us a Text Message. This week, Sam & Ginty take a look at the 4th album from everybody's 2nd favourite French Electronic duo, Hyperdrama by Justice. Ginty's Track Pick: Venjent - Hey Maia Sam's Track Pick: Charlie XCX - Talk TalkBy Jetstream Radio

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Episode 318 - The Beatles - Revolver 2:24:52

2M ago2:24:52

2:24:52

To finish out our month across the pond, we get an actual Englishman Steve Sumner, host of the McCartney in Goal podcast, to join Hillman, Ian and Prof in discussing the 1966 classic Revolver from a little band called The Beatles. Rock On! Theme: Trance by The Steepwater Band used by permission - Follow them at www.steepwater.com or follow @steepwa…

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Episode 317 - Ozzy Osborne - Diary of a Madman 1:51:25

2M ago1:51:25

1:51:25

JD, Prof, Ian, and Lou are joined by R4 Patreon Legend "The Punk Guy" Dan Huston as we stay focused across the pond and review Ozzy's 1981 release Diary of a Madman. Rock On! Theme: Trance by The Steepwater Band used by permission - Follow them at www.steepwater.com or follow @steepwaterband Website: https://ridiculousrockrecordreviews.buzzsprout.c…

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Strauss's Also sprach Zarathustra 45:56

2M ago45:56

45:56

Jonathan Cross chooses his favourite recording of Strauss's Also sprach ZarathustraBy BBC Radio 3

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Hit Record Episode 56: Paul's Boutique 1:17:52

2M ago1:17:52

1:17:52

Send us a Text Message. This week the bois take a look at the apples top 100 music list which contains this weeks podcast pick! Beastie Boys very own Paul's Boutique Ginty's Track Pick: The Mouse Outfit - No Stoppin This (feat. Sparkz & Truthos Mufasa) Kron's Track Pick: Cassius - Cassius 1999 Sam's Track Pick: Geese - 2122 (Re-pick because Sam is …

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Mozart's Piano Concerto No 23 in A major 47:51

2M ago47:51

47:51

Lucy Parham chooses her favourite version of Mozart's Piano Concerto No 23 in A majorBy BBC Radio 3

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Episode 316 - Oasis - Standing on the Shoulder of Giants 1:30:46

2M ago1:30:46

1:30:46

We keep the focus over the pond as Ian, Huddy, Lou, Prof and JD breakdown the 2000 release Standing on the Shoulder of Giants from Oasis. Rock on! Theme: Trance by The Steepwater Band used by permission - Follow them at www.steepwater.com or follow @steepwaterband Website: https://ridiculousrockrecordreviews.buzzsprout.com Contact us! e-mail: ridic…

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Elgar's Symphony no.1 45:34

2M ago45:34

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Mark Lowther's personal choice of recording of Elgar's Symphony no.1.By BBC Radio 3

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Episode 315 - U2 - Achtung Baby 2:26:15

3M ago2:26:15

2:26:15

Special guest Steve Gleason joins JD and the Prof as they unpack the 1991 release Achtung Baby from U2. Rock On! Theme: Trance by The Steepwater Band used by permission - Follow them at www.steepwater.com or follow @steepwaterband Website: https://ridiculousrockrecordreviews.buzzsprout.com Contact us! e-mail: ridiculousrockrecords@gmail.com Faceboo…

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Hit Record Episode 55: This Is Happening 1:58:51

3M ago1:58:51

1:58:51

Send us a Text Message. This week the bois talk about john's Holiday, rap beef again (sorry) and Sam's favourite album, LCD Soundsystem's This is happening. Ginty's Track Pick: Fightstar - Palahniuk's Laughter Sam's Track Pick: kendrick Lamar - Euphoria Do YOU want to ask us a question and help perpetuate the random nonsense we chat about instead o…

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JS Bach's Keyboard Partitas BWV 825-830 51:31

3M ago51:31

51:31

Joanna MacGregor's ultimate recording of JS Bach's Keyboard Partitas BWV 825-830By BBC Radio 3

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Episode 314 - Singles Soundtrack 1:34:20

3M ago1:34:20

1:34:20

It's Soundtracks of Our Lives - Vol. 1 as Hillman, Ian, Lou, and JD discuss the 1992 soundtrack to the movie Singles. Rock On! Theme: Trance by The Steepwater Band used by permission - Follow them at www.steepwater.com or follow @steepwaterband Website: https://ridiculousrockrecordreviews.buzzsprout.com Contact us! e-mail: ridiculousrockrecords@gma…

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Debussy's Jeux 46:11

3M ago46:11

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Flora Willson's ultimate recommendation for Debussy's ballet Jeux.By BBC Radio 3

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Episode 313 - The Smashing Pumpkins - Gish 1:44:20

3M ago1:44:20

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JD and Lou are joined by Frank Garcia-Hejl from the Smashing Pumpkast to discuss the 1991 release Gish from The Smashing Pumpkins. Rock On! Follow The Smashing Pumpkast @pumpkinspodcast on X and download wherever you get your pods! Ending song clip from @stephenlynch Theme: Trance by The Steepwater Band used by permission - Follow them at www.steep…

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Hit Record Episode 54: 3 Feet High and Rising 1:17:56

3M ago1:17:56

1:17:56

Send us a Text Message. This week the bois take about beef and the 1989 classic debut album from De la Soul, 3 Feet High and Rising. Adam's Track Pick: George Clanton - Monster Sam's Track Pick: Kendrick Lamar - Not Like Us Kron's Track Pick: Prof - High Priced Shoes Do YOU want to ask us a question and help perpetuate the random nonsense we chat a…

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Stravinsky's The Firebird 46:20

3M ago46:20

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Kate Molleson chooses her favourite recording of Stravinsky's The FirebirdBy BBC Radio 3

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Episode 312 - R.E.M. - Monster 1:30:27

3M ago1:30:27

1:30:27

Hillman, Huddy, and JD review REM's 1994 record Monster. Rock on! Theme: Trance by The Steepwater Band used by permission - Follow them at www.steepwater.com or follow @steepwaterband Website: https://ridiculousrockrecordreviews.buzzsprout.com Contact us! e-mail: ridiculousrockrecords@gmail.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/R4podcast Twitter/X…

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Ravel's Piano Concerto for the Left Hand 44:30

3M ago44:30

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Jeremy Sams chooses his favourite recording of Ravel's Piano Concerto for the Left Hand.By BBC Radio 3

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Episode 311 - The Cars - The Cars (Debut) 1:23:07

4M ago1:23:07

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R4 RERUN Vol. 1 - Hillman, Ian, and JD are joined by Brian Colburn from the My Weekly Mixtape podcast as they dig back into The Cars 1978 debut. Check out episode 17 for the original R4 review from Aaron and sister Shannon. (https://www.buzzsprout.com/1764909/8392231) Listen to My Weekly Mixtape on all podcast platforms or at www.myweeklymixtape.co…

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Hit record Episode 53: The Man Machine 1:51:34

4M ago1:51:34

1:51:34

Send us a Text Message. This Week the bois take a look at the sound of the future via 1978 Dusseldorf Germany with Kraftwerk's The Man Machine. Sam's Track Battle Pick: Emeralds - Candy Shoppe Ginty's Track Pick: Black Sabbath - Black Sabbath Do YOU want to ask us a question and help perpetuate the random nonsense we chat about instead of the album…

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