To call the Bad Brains visionary would be putting it mildly. They didn't just come on the scene, they bulldozed it and laid a foundation of influence that's still being built upon today. Join us as we examine and enthuse over this seminal band from our nation's capital. Make sure you listen to our Bad Brains playlist: https://spoti.fi/3rS6aVv

Sure, you know of Steely Dan. But do you know the bounty of other brilliant tunes that lie beyond what you'll find on their Best Of compilation? We go deep into the band's deep cuts and marvel how they evolved from a working band to a studio musician-powered juggernaut. After the episode, witness these lesser-listened gems on our Steely Deep Spotify playlist: https://spoti.fi/3rtq2xV

Are you ready for the Texas Cannonball?!? Listen to our unharnessed delight talking about one of the blues most dynamic, electrifying, and unknown artist who left a bounty of hip-shaking, smile-making tunes for us all to savor. Get down with the man and his music by listening to our Freddie King playlist on Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3jLrWs2

We discuss Quebec's metal forebears who created an iconoclastic sound that spanned from thrash to prog to hard rock, yet has created a distinctive sound that remains clearly their own. Join us as we bask in the wonder that is Voivod. Make sure you check our deliciously lethal playlist on Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3xaWabJ

We discuss the highly formative power trio from the Portland and their passionate, raw, and powerful sound that made them an unforgettable live act and a plentiful well that many bands still draw from today. Jump into our Dead Moon playlist on Spotify and witness their greatness for yourself: https://spoti.fi/2TZXXBB

Shoutout to listener (and AFL Supercoach rockstar) David for this suggestion of this long-running, indefatigable band who has shifted their tone but never gave up their tenacity and love of giving a crowd more than their money's worth for six freakin' decades. Recorded at the end of a long day so please excuse the excess silliness. Check out our Autoreverse Quo playlist on Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3gkaRCa

Calling Marc Bolan the godfather of Glam Rock would be severely shortchanging his artistry as a songwriter, singer, and guitarist. Tony and Matt jump in on all things Marc Bolan especially focusing on his fantastical creation T.Rex. Behold Mr. Bolan's greatness by listening to our expertly curated playlist on Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3ib6Y59

We venture into the band who had the gift of songwriting, possessed a radio-friendly sound that showcased their musical chops, and were backed by the most popular band in the world, yet all these strengths lead them down a road of heartbreak. Thank goodness they left plenty to listen to and talk about. See what we mean by checking out our Badfinger playlist on Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3oPFpiW

How can one not gush about George Duke? Infectious in all things he touches, whether it's jazz fusion, avant garde rock, or a dance floor joint, the gifted musician and collaborator brings a smile to your face almost as wide as his own. Behold Tony and Matt's gush-fest along with the delightfully explorative George Duke playlist on Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3oCdnHK

We discuss the smart, charming, biting gents from Swindon who define the punk and new wave movement in their own glorious terms and created a string of seminal albums and devoted following. Dive into some XTC in our playlist on Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3tHB3es