(The London) Suede Debut Album

(The London) Suede Debut Album

Britpop is born and Cool Britannia ruled again as Suede forged a new scene. Council Estate poetry of exurban boredom, emotional pain, and bad choices that provide fleeting relief. A Les Paul put to proper use, lighting it all ablaze. Most Yanks missed this great album and a still-great band. Join the boys as they revisit a classic. ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.

Pour Down Like Silver by Richard and Linda Thompson

Heartbreak, despair, regret, yearning. All of these are explored on "Pour Down Like Silver" by Richard and Linda Thompson, a couple seeking spiritual redemption at the time of the album's recording. Colin and Michael offer context and appreciation for the stark beauty of this haunting mid-'70s release. ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.

Private Space by Durand Jones & the Indications

In which Mike and Colin celebrate a Hoosier victory everyone can love, a triumph of silky smoothness and sooooul. Come on through and bring the crew. Durand Jones & the Indications wanna get funky witchoo! Note: We apologize for the annoying audio watermarks on this episode! ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.

Dr. Lonnie Smith

NEA Jazz Master Dr. Lonnie Smith made joyful sounds jump from the Hammond B3 organ. He played with the greats and recorded album after album of funky, soulful music. Considered a forefather of acid jazz, his music has been sampled in hip hop and house, and his fan base includes listeners of bebop, soul, and even jam bands. Do you know the Good Doctor? If not, let Colin and Michael introduce you as they dive into two albums released late in his career: All in My Mind and Breathe, the latter of which features a collab with none other than Iggy Pop! ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.

Taylor Swift and the Grateful Dead

Two Tribes Go to War? What to do with massive icons with massive fan bases and legions of ready critics? Can our boys bushwhack their way through the thickets of memes and Easter eggs… and their own biases? Swifties, Deadheads, and all you haters, Relax and join the journey to find the soul within the music. ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.