Playing By Ear

Wide Open Spaces (The Chicks)

Easy on the ears, The Chicks' fourth album "Wide Open Spaces" broke wide open and made the band, then known as The Dixie Chicks, a household name. Nearly thirty years on, this album still holds up beautifully, as the trio's impeccable harmonies and their collaborators' exceptional melodies results in an album that will take care of you. Searingly sincere and clear vocals from the band's then new singer Natalie Maines cemented The Chicks as a County force to be reckoned with, and this first album with her plants a big old boot proving why. Please listen along with us. Your homework for next time is "Pinkerton" by Weezer. 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 songs from Wide Open Spaces by The Chicks

Hedwig and the Angry Inch: Original Motion Picture Soundtrack

To honor Pride Month we start by tearing down walls revisiting the glam rock soundtrack of "Hedwig and the Angry Inch". It's the 25th anniversary of John Cameron Mitchell's landmark adaptation of the stage production about a fictional icon whose gender and sexuality are simultaneously right in the middle, babe, and nothing at all. Stephen Trask's songs continue to shine like the brightest star, a transmission on the midnight radio. Please listen along with us. Your homework for next time is "Wide Open Spaces" by The Chicks. 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 from Hedwig and the Angry Inch by Stephen Trask

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