Playing By Ear

All The Pain Money Can Buy (Fastball)

Fastball's winning album "All The Pain Money Can Buy" was best known for its huge hits, "The Way" and "Out Of My Head" but if you only stopped at those two, then you missed out on an album full of endearing and heartfelt songs. On this episode we confirm that Fastball hit this one out of the park. Please listen along with us. Your homework for next time is the soundrack to the film "Hedwig & The Angry Inch". Be sure to check out out our other podcasts. There is "Nostalgium Arcanum" (https://nostalgiumarcanum.fireside.fm/ [https://nostalgiumarcanum.fireside.fm/]) for more pop culture from the past. There is also our Jim Henson show, "Still Muppeting", which is available at patreon.com/stillloadingpod. Find us on the socials here: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/4009185735998587/ [https://www.facebook.com/groups/4009185735998587/] Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/playingbyearpod/ [https://www.instagram.com/playingbyearpod/] Ami's handmade earrings can be found at https://www.etsy.com/shop/MomoBunnysmoreCo [https://www.etsy.com/shop/MomoBunnysmoreCo] Check out Kyle's band, Kyle and The Silver Dork, wherever you get you music, or here on youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC0cxlTh9yM7rSBkZBb5aIKw [https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC0cxlTh9yM7rSBkZBb5aIKw] Musical Credits: Playing By Ear Theme - Kyle Lieberman All music by Fastball

Great Divide (Semisonic)

Dan Wilson is one of the most prolific and accomplished songwriters of the last thirty years. Before hitting it big with "Closing Time", his band Semisonic released its first album, "Great Divide" which showcases exactly why Wilson was destined for success. Full of lush, memorable melodies, this record is a perfect calling card of Wilson's legendary skill. Comedian Rich Baker joins us for a look back at this fantastic album. Please listen along with us. Your homework for next time is "All the Pain Money Can Buy" by Fastball. If you want to take an online improv class from Rich, go to www.daretofailimprov.com [http://www.daretofailimprov.com] (first class is free!). Be sure to check out out our other podcasts. There is "Nostalgium Arcanum" (https://nostalgiumarcanum.fireside.fm/ [https://nostalgiumarcanum.fireside.fm/]) for more pop culture from the past. There is also our Jim Henson show, "Still Muppeting", which is available at patreon.com/stillloadingpod. Find us on the socials here: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/4009185735998587/ [https://www.facebook.com/groups/4009185735998587/] Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/playingbyearpod/ [https://www.instagram.com/playingbyearpod/] Ami's handmade earrings can be found at https://www.etsy.com/shop/MomoBunnysmoreCo [https://www.etsy.com/shop/MomoBunnysmoreCo] Check out Kyle's band, Kyle and The Silver Dork, wherever you get you music, or here on youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC0cxlTh9yM7rSBkZBb5aIKw [https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC0cxlTh9yM7rSBkZBb5aIKw] Musical Credits: Playing By Ear Theme - Kyle Lieberman All music by Semisonic

Ozzmosis (Ozzy Osbourne)

The Prince of Darkness, the Ozzman, whatever you call him, Ozzy Osboune remains the undisputed master of heavy metal. No one did more to cement what metal was, and his unique vocals and showmanship were untouchable. This episode we look back at 1995's "Ozzmosis" with comedian Rch Baker, and analyze why Ozzy's reign remained, even while musical tastes around him completely shifted. Please listen along with us. Your homework for next time is "Great Divide" by Semisonic. If you want to take an online improv class from Rich, go to www.daretofailimprov.com [http://www.daretofailimprov.com] (first class is free!). Be sure to check out out our other podcasts. There is "Nostalgium Arcanum" (https://nostalgiumarcanum.fireside.fm/ [https://nostalgiumarcanum.fireside.fm/]) for more pop culture from the past. There is also our Jim Henson show, "Still Muppeting", which is available at patreon.com/stillloadingpod. Find us on the socials here: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/4009185735998587/ [https://www.facebook.com/groups/4009185735998587/] Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/playingbyearpod/ [https://www.instagram.com/playingbyearpod/] Ami's handmade earrings can be found at https://www.etsy.com/shop/MomoBunnysmoreCo [https://www.etsy.com/shop/MomoBunnysmoreCo] Check out Kyle's band, Kyle and The Silver Dork, wherever you get you music, or here on youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC0cxlTh9yM7rSBkZBb5aIKw [https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC0cxlTh9yM7rSBkZBb5aIKw] Musical Credits: Playing By Ear Theme - Kyle Lieberman All music by Ozzy Osbourne except for Tom Fool by Van Phillips, and Harder to Breathe by Maroon 5

Parallel Lines (Blondie)

One way or another, "Parallel Lines" from Blondie is gonna get you. This 1978 album is innovative, and a convergence of genres on the rise, from punk rock, to new wave, and everything in between, anchored by Debbie Harry's limitless cool and swagger. Highly influential, this album is a gas that doesn't turn out to be a pain in the ass. Please listen along with us. Your homework for next time is "Ozzmosis" by Ozzy Osbourne. Be sure to check out out our other podcasts. There is "Nostalgium Arcanum" (https://nostalgiumarcanum.fireside.fm/ [https://nostalgiumarcanum.fireside.fm/]) for more pop culture from the past. There is also our Jim Henson show, "Still Muppeting", which is available at patreon.com/stillloadingpod. Find us on the socials here: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/4009185735998587/ [https://www.facebook.com/groups/4009185735998587/] Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/playingbyearpod/ [https://www.instagram.com/playingbyearpod/] Ami's handmade earrings can be found at https://www.etsy.com/shop/MomoBunnysmoreCo [https://www.etsy.com/shop/MomoBunnysmoreCo] Check out Kyle's band, Kyle and The Silver Dork, wherever you get you music, or here on youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC0cxlTh9yM7rSBkZBb5aIKw [https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC0cxlTh9yM7rSBkZBb5aIKw] Musical Credits: Playing By Ear Theme - Kyle Lieberman All music by Blondie

The Innocents (Erasure)

We give a little respect to Erasure's "The Innocents". The album features classic 80s new wave synth sounds that perfectly suit Vince Clarke's smooth voice. Vivacious, danceable, and sometimes moving, "The Innocents" perfectly encapsulates everything that makes Erasure what it is, a pop confection with more depth than you might expect at first glance. Please listen along with us. Your homework for next time is "Parallel Lines" by Blondie. Be sure to check out out our other podcasts. There is "Nostalgium Arcanum" (https://nostalgiumarcanum.fireside.fm/ [https://nostalgiumarcanum.fireside.fm/]) for more pop culture from the past. There is also our Jim Henson show, "Still Muppeting", which is available at patreon.com/stillloadingpod. Find us on the socials here: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/4009185735998587/ [https://www.facebook.com/groups/4009185735998587/] Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/playingbyearpod/ [https://www.instagram.com/playingbyearpod/] Ami's handmade earrings can be found at https://www.etsy.com/shop/MomoBunnysmoreCo [https://www.etsy.com/shop/MomoBunnysmoreCo] Check out Kyle's band, Kyle and The Silver Dork, wherever you get you music, or here on youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC0cxlTh9yM7rSBkZBb5aIKw [https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC0cxlTh9yM7rSBkZBb5aIKw] Musical Credits: Playing By Ear Theme - Kyle Lieberman All music by Erasure