Beats, Beards & Brews

The gang (Eric, Evan and Dan) is all here in a very special episode of Beats, Beards & Brews. In the second episode of their new "album discussion" format, the boys review Metric's ninth studio album Formentera II [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Formentera_II]. Get ready for some divided opinions and a whole lotta foolin'. Metric songs previewed in this episode include: * "Just the Once" * "Days of Oblivion" * "Descendants" You'll also hear some hot takes on Rolling Stone's surprisingly controversial "50 Best Canadian Musician's of All Time" list [https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-lists/best-canadian-musicians-1234779020/] and some even hotter takes on QT taquitos [https://www.quiktrip.com/product_menu/roller-grill/]. It's a vibe. As always, thanks for listening. Until next time! Eric: Oh, and as a little bonus, here's a Formentera II track-by-track breakdown [https://consequence.net/2023/10/metric-formentera-ii-track-by-track/] that Consequence did with Metric! Just in case you happen to vibe with this album like I did. ;)

Eric and Evan are back on their mics after a bit of a summer hiatus — and they're mixing things up! In this episode, the duo discusses trying out a new format for the podcast, where they focus more on the albums they are reviewing in shorter, tighter episodes. Pittsburgh alternative rock/metal band Code Orange [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Code_Orange_(band)] is the group featured this time around, as the boys take a deep dive into the band's fifth studio album "The Above [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Above_(Code_Orange_album)]." Code Orange songs previewed in this episode include: * "Take Shape (Feat. Billy Corgan)" * "Mirror" * "Grooming My Replacement" * "The Game" Evan and Eric also share some beverages they are drinking. Eric sips on Zombie Dust [https://www.3floyds.com/beer/zombie-dust/] by 3 Floyds Brewing and Evan tries out the non-alcoholic version of Guinness [https://www.guinness.com/en/beers/guinness-zero]. As always, thanks for listening. We greatly appreciate your support!

Evan and Eric hit the mics to review Portugal. The Man's ninth studio album Chris Black Changed My Life [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chris_Black_Changed_My_Life]. Can it top the insane hype around Woodstock and standout track "Feel It Still"? Well, the lead single on this one, "Dummy," was featured in a Taco Bell ad. Is that good or bad? You decide! Portugal. The Man tracks previewed in this episode include: * "Dummy" * "Summer of Luv (featuring Unknown Mortal Orchestra)" * "Champ (featuring Edgar Winter)" Next up, Eric revisits The Bearded Mack and shares his thoughts on the company at this point in time and selects his favorite scents from their Beard Oil Sample Pack [https://thebeardedmackgroomingco.com/collections/beard-oils-all-oils/products/beard-oil-samples-pack]. Note: The Icy Mack scent was not available when Eric ordered his sample pack. But he tried this scent previously, and it's pretty enjoyable. The Beard Mack Sample Pack Scents Ranked 1. The Gamblin' Mack (Leather & Frankincense) 2. The Deadwood Mack (Tobacco, Musk & Leather) 3. The Corner Mack (Citrus Cologne) 4. Mad Mack (Tobacco & Bay Leaf) 5. The Roaring 20's Mack (Barbershop) 6. The Ravager Mack (Grapefruit & Patchouli) 7. The Command Mack (Fresh Citrus & Mint) 8. Tropical Storm Mack (Mango & Lime) 9. The Sleepwalker Mack (Lavender & Vanilla) Finally, the boys discuss Evan's recent decision to quit drinking and Eric rates the Non-Alcoholic Chocolate Milk Dark Brew [https://www.drinkuntitled.com/product/non-alcoholic-chocolate-milk-stout-6pk/] from Untitled Art, which has a wide selection of N/A brews [https://www.drinkuntitled.com/products/non-alcoholic-beer/]. As always, thanks for listening and stay tuned for more new episodes of Beats, Beards & Brews!

Dan and Eric are back on their respective mics to deliver not one, but three album reviews. The boys share their well-informed opinions on Free Rein to Passions [https://thedirtynil.bandcamp.com/album/free-rein-to-passions] by Dirty Nil, But Here We Are [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/But_Here_We_Are] by the Foo Fighters and Weathervanes [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Weathervanes_(Jason_Isbell_and_the_400_Unit_album)] by Jason Isbell and the 400 Unit. Choice tracks previewed in this episode include: * "Blowing Up Things in the Woods" by Dirty Nil * "Under You" by Foo Fighters * "Death Wish" by Jason Isbell and the 400 Unit * "Nicer Guy" by Dirty Nil Next up, Eric reviews beard oils, beard hydration spray and natural deodorant from Voodoo Menscraft [https://www.voodoomenscraft.com/]. Then the boys talk about two totally legal cannabis-infused beverages: Climbing Kites [https://www.climbingkites.com/] and Trail Magic [https://drinktrailmagic.com/]. As always, thanks for listening and stay tuned for more new episodes very soon!

Now that we've all had some time to let the riffs on the eleventh Metallica album 72 Seasons [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/72_Seasons] sink in, it's time to let our thoughts be known with an official Beats, Beards & Brews review. Dan and Eric are joined by returning special guest Alex for a thorough discussion on the album. Metallica tracks previewed in this episode include: * "Shadows Follow" * "Chasing Light" * "Lux Aeterna" Next, Eric embarks on a musky journey through Chicago, Miami and Austin, three destination-inspired beard oil scents from Passport Grooming [https://passportgrooming.com/] in West Des Moines, Iowa. Finally, the boys drop reviews of one beer we won't name and two very special dank beers — DDH Dr. Dank IPA [https://reunionbrewery.com/beer-dr-dank-hazy-ipa] by Reunion Brewing and Legalize Big Doinks Extra Dank West Coast IPA [https://fairstate.coop/beer/legalize-big-doinks/] by Fair State Brewing. Thanks for listening and stay tuned for more new episodes of Beats, Beards & Brews!