Milk Crates and Turntables. A Music Discussion Podcast

Ep. 205 - What makes music age well. Dark legacies of 70s rock icons. Honoring Robert Duvall’s Top 10 Movies

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Ep. 204 - Lost Sounds: Vanished Rock Genres And Killer Crime Films

Send a text [https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/1719138/open_sms] We chart the rise and fade of once-mighty rock genres and then sprint through a sharp list of the best crime films, mixing live reactions, music nerdery, and a few spicy takes. It ends with a rebrand tease, Super Bowl rituals, and a maple syrup legend. • arena rock’s monoculture and why it collapsed • glam swagger, new romantics’ club mystique, pub rock’s punk fuse • psychedelic folk’s drift, krautrock’s motorik influence • rockabilly revival peaks, christian rock’s retreat, college rock renaming • “life support” genres and a defense of nu metal • worst albums by great bands argued with needle drops • lou reed’s noise wall, bowie and queen risk vs misfire • pink floyd authorship debates and 80s production choices • the crime canon from french connection to fargo • korean crime gems and modern thrillers worth your time • personal rituals, stadium stories, and the french toast syrup saga Thanks for watching. Thanks for listening. If you like this, share it. Don’t forget to brown the cheese. If you like this podcast SHARE it. If you have any ideas or suggestions for the show you can email us at: milkcratesandturntables@gmail.com

Ep. 203 - From Skid Row Gossip To The Origins Of Mr. Brightside

Send a text [https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/1719138/open_sms] We celebrate 203 by leaning into what keeps us steady: music, honesty, and the live-wire chat. Hot takes on “legendary” labels, deep cuts that deserve daylight, and why Mr. Brightside still hits like the first time. • calling the stream our church and choosing authenticity over clout • sharing how podcasting supports PTSD healing and community • updates on One Man One Mic Foundation and veteran creators • questioning Skid Row’s “legendary” tag and guest-loaded solo hype • testing five classic rock deep cuts for merit and memory • why Hey Bulldog works and when deep cuts fall flat • the anatomy of Mr Brightside’s staying power and catharsis • gratitude for listeners, friends, and the live chat energy If you liked it, share it. If you didn’t like it, well, thanks for watching and listening for 58 minutes and 34 seconds. If you like this podcast SHARE it. If you have any ideas or suggestions for the show you can email us at: milkcratesandturntables@gmail.com

Ep. 202 - Snorting Cupcakes, Skipping “Imagine,” And Other Honest Music Takes

Send a text [https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/1719138/open_sms] We riff on how 1969 quietly engineered the 70s, why certain “boomer graduation” songs feel like revisionist history, and what Steely Dan actually meant. We also rank rock films that defined the look of music and spotlight four classics written at lightning speed. • Led Zeppelin, Allman Brothers, and Elton John’s early signals for the 70s • A myth check on graduation anthems and late boomer memory • Reunions, Facebook, and why nostalgia gets messy • Steely Dan’s Rikki as a literal phone number • Rock films that shaped music’s visual language • Songs written fast: Dylan, Bowie, Elton, Guns N’ Roses If you liked it, share it If you like this podcast SHARE it. If you have any ideas or suggestions for the show you can email us at: milkcratesandturntables@gmail.com

Ep. 201 - 201 Episodes And Still Loud

Send a text [https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/1719138/open_sms] We mark 201 episodes with a fast, loud tour through the songs and stories that stick: the 20th century’s most played tracks, 1984’s turning points, and a fresh fight over who gets paid when the stream never stops. Along the way we defend underloved albums, roast flimsy takes, and remind ourselves why legacy matters. • EDM nostalgia and a quick reset after tech chaos • 20th century most played list breakdown and debates • Sinatra’s jab at Morrison dismissed as noise • The Police royalty case and streaming vs sales • 1984’s pivot points via Springsteen, Rat, and Metallica • Why long intros vanished in the streaming economy • Follow-up albums that buckled under big predecessors • U2 October defended against lazy criticism • Live chat banter and a Patriots-flavored send-off If you like the show, share it. If you didn’t like it, well, thanks for watching and listening for an hour and two minutes and 37 seconds If you like this podcast SHARE it. If you have any ideas or suggestions for the show you can email us at: milkcratesandturntables@gmail.com