ZZ Top got their name of a gritty Texas rock band by playing nasty blues licks with a driving beat. Their sophomore effort Rio Grande Mud kick you in the teeth and then some. Lets talk about it.

This episode covers Warren Zevon's album "Sentimental Hygiene" as well as Zevon and R.E.M bandmates album "Hindu Love Gods".

Werewolves of London? Headless Thompson Gunners? Macabre songs from one of the greatest to ever do it. We discuss Warren Zevon's 3rd album Excitable Boy.

Warren Zevon's self titled release is absolute rock and roll mastery. It's poetic and precise lyrics open the amazingly talented musicians to build rock solid support for every song on this album. True beauty.

Let's talk about one of Elton John's unheralded masterpieces Madman Across the Water. We discuss it's recording, the artists and musicians, the impact on music and who it influenced over the years.

Sophomore Slump? We think not. Sam's Town by The Killers is what pop-rock is all about. Driving beats, amazing riffs, catchy lyrics, and groovin hooks. You can smell Las Vegas in this one!

Linda Thompson and her album Proxt Music have quite the story. Linda was diagnosed with Spasmodic dysphonia and could no longer sing, but did that stop her from making an incredible album??? no. Let's talk about it!

Let's talk about Madonna's 9th studio album American Life. We discuss it's recording, Madonna career, it's place in her history and what the songs have to say.

Why not do two albums from one of Scotlands greatest singer/songwriters of all time? Paolo Nutinis debut These Streets and his 3rd album Caustic Love are discussed.

Lets talk about the greatest Reggae artist of all time- Bob Marley, and the last album released in his lifetime Uprising.