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Featured Artist - Strawhouse -

In this episode of the podcast, we hear a rare version of Carl's song "World in Decline". We all get excited for what we have deemed "Pretzel Salad Week".  And we have a brand new segment that is Greg's brainchild! Our featured artist is Strawhouse and they even answer our "Questions of the Week!"

Links from this episode:

Carl Allocco

Reeves Gabrels

David Bowie

The CURE

Van Halen

Metallica

Judas Priest

Ed Sheeran

Stevie Nicks

Bruce Springsteen

Taylor Swift

Bongo Java

Watchhouse

Foghorn Stringband

Lynyrd Skynyrd

Allman Brothers Band

Lumineers

John Denver

James Taylor

Bob Dylan

Zac Brown Band

 

 

World In Decline (lyrics)

Drunken angels learn to swim while the matador does his serpent thing

and the tired old cowboy just rides off into the sun.

Armchair heroes clap their hands for the ballerinas as they take the stand

in defense of what they should have or could have done.

Big man buys the beer, dangles keys and his career.

Talks God from a pick-up truck, he loves to talk, he smokes too much,

but hey, everything’s just fine in a world in decline.

Cartoon saviors raise their fists

while their animators rub their worn-out wrists.

Then one by one they whisper in the hall.

Paparazzi point their guns on the self-appointed chosen ones

while the dreamer throws his vision to the dogs.

Small boy buys the fear, sells us hope like souvenirs.

Walks tall with a Midas crutch, he hates the things he loves to touch,

but hey, everything’s on time in a world in decline.

And if you wait for me, who waits for you,

‘cause I don’t climb when I’m this low.

You pray for me, I’ll pray for you,

‘cause I’m behind and I don’t know . . .

Politicians wave their flags while the unsuspecting grab their rags

to polish what is left of what was true.

Itsy, bitsy big machines make it easy for the dragon queens

while the allocators laugh at me and you, and you, and you.

Brave world, so sincere. Pave the way, what’s new this year.

All rise to the ways and means where dirty hands keep conscience clean,

but hey, everything’s online in a world . . .

and hey, everything’s on time in a world . . .

and hey, everything’s just fine in a world in decline.

words & music – Carl Allocco

Featured Artist - Colton James -

In this episode of the podcast, we talk about "swifties" crashing Ticketmaster, and how it really could have been prevented. We also discuss the trend of "whisper" singing. And Carl is "smiling" again! Our featured artist is Colton James and he also answers our "Questions of the Week!"

Links from this episode:

Colton James

Taylor Swift

Selena Gomez

Billie Eilish

P!NK

Bruce Springsteen

Billy Joel

Chris Stapleton

George Jones

Don Williams

Hank Williams, Jr.

Willie Nelson

Charlie Daniels

Invisilign

Featured Artist - Tony Luke Jr. -

In this episode of the podcast, Greg attempts to explain "awards week" here in Nashville. We also talk about why some words sing well and others do not. And the "old Carl" is back! Our featured artist(s) are both Carl Allocco and Tony Luke Jr. with Tony answering our "Questions of the Week!".

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Links from this episode:

Carl Allocco

Tony Luke Jr.

The Beatles

Jerry Lee Lewis

Loretta Lynn

George Jones

Hank Williams 

Alabama

Willie Nelson

Bad Bunny

Chris Stapleton

Patty Loveless

Billy Joel

Marvin Gaye

Billie Holiday

Paul Loren

Featured Artist - Juna N Joey -

In this episode of the podcast, Carl has some bones to pick with Taylor Swift's newest release. Greg has a beef with . . . whatever?? And the Beatles are mentioned, yet again! Our featured artist this week is country duo Juna N Joey and they answer our "Questions of the Week!"

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Links from this episode:

Juna N Joey

Episode 27

Lady A

Taylor Swift

Billie Eilish

P!nk

The Beatles

Garth Brooks

Britney Spears

Madonna

Celine Dion

Meghan Trainor

Carly Rae Jepsen

Natalia Taylar

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The Chicks

Donnie and Marie Osmund

Morgan Wallen

Luke Combs

Parker McClumm

Hardy

Cody Johnson

Carly Pearce

Kelsea Ballerini

Ashley McBryde

Elton John

Bernie Taupin

Featured Artist - Natalia Taylar -

In this episode of the podcast, we ask: is Ed Sheeran actually THAT good? Greg calls Nicole out for referring to records as "Vinyls". And we discuss if Beethoven created the modern-day album sequence. Our featured artist is Natalia Taylar and she also answers our "Questions of the Week!"

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Links from this episode:

Natalia Taylar

Paramore

Taylor Swift

Ed Sheeran

Beethoven 

Elliot Smith

Madonna

Celine Dion

Jeff Buckley

Elton John

Harry Styles

The Beatles

Tate Mcrae

Mimi Webb

All Time Low

Charlotte Sands

Featured Artist: The Comancheros -

In this episode of the podcast, we talk about music archetypes. Also, Taylor Swift's latest album and the hopes it will help bring back a resurgence of an album release being an event. Our featured artist this week is The Comancheros and they answer our "Questions of the Week!"

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Links from this episode:

The Comancheros

Taylor Swift

Dead Flowers - The Rolling Stones

Jerry Jeff Walker

Georgia Satellite 

Kentucky Headhunters

Lynyrd Skynyrd

B.B. King

Eric Clapton

Mick Jagger

Billy Strings

Eddie Van Halen

Little Buster & the soul brothers

Muddy Waters

KISS

Johnny Cash

Willie Nelson

AC/DC

Blackberry Smoke

Meghan Trainor

Featured Artist - Angela Predhomme -

In this episode, we talk about the impact Loretta Lynn had on country music. And how geographical regions within the music industry have certain sounds. Our featured artist is Angela Predhomme, and she also answers our "Questions of the Week?"

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Links from this episode:

Angela Predhomme

Sara Barreilles

Colby Callillat

Michelle Branch

Johnny Otis 

Edie Brickell

Loretta Lynn

Brenda Lee

Tammy Wynette

Dolly Parton

Eddie Cochran

Hank Williams

Gene Autry

Bruno Mars

Meghan Trainor

Pink

FooFighters

Featured Artists - Gabrielle Metz -

In this episode of the podcast, we talk about the joy of mixtapes, and if there is a "perfect" album. Our featured artist is Gabrielle Metz, and she answers our "Questions of the Week!"

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Links from this episode:

Gabrielle Metz

Bad Bunny

The Beatles

Hunky Dory

Jackson Browne

Ziggy Stardust

Bruce Springsteen - Darkness on the Edge of Town

Jim Croce

Chuck Berry 

Kelsea Ballerini

Taylor Swift

Featured Artist - Chris Day -

In this episode of the podcast, we talk about fan phases. Carl and Greg get into a spat over the number "10". And we contemplate if we should retire one of our questions. Our featured artist of the week is Chris Day and he also answered our "Questions of the Week!"

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Links from this episode:

Chris Day

Billy Idol

Adam Ant

The Ramones

The Records

The Beatles

David Bowie

The Rolling Stones

Bad Bunny

Elton John

PreFab Sprout

Radiohead

Jack White

Rival Sons

The Coasters

Foghorn Stringband

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Featured Artist - Mark Lesseraux -

In this episode of the podcast, we discuss the lost art of buying and listening to music the way we did "back in the day". Also, the resurgence of Creem Magazine. And our thoughts on music artist development today. Our featured artist is Mark Lesseraux, and he also answers our "Questions of the Week."

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Links from this episode:

Mark Lesseraux

Sacred Bones Records

The Osmonds

John Lennon

James Dean

Elvis

Gregorian Chants

The Beatles

Hair

The Smiths

U2

Echo & the Bunny Man

Morton Feldman

Taylor Swift

Bruce Springsteen

Billy Joel

David Bowie