Beck Did It Better

It's Halloween! And to celebrate, we're giving all you ghosts and goblins a special treat with the best podcast about Kendrick Lamar and the 115th greatest album of all time, Good Kid, M.A.A.D. City.

Before we get to the album, this episode kicks off with a list of the best scary songs straight from the big lake they called Gitche Gumee and a discussion of great Halloween costumes. We also talk marching band music, live-action remake movies, and Twitter likes.

Then at (1:01:00), we're putting some hot sauce all up in your Top Ramen when we discuss Kendrick Lamar and his first major label album Good Kid, M.A.A.D. City. We discuss Kendrick's ability to tell concise stories, album guest appearances, and the best songs written and produced by the Neptunes. And trust us, our milkshake will bring all the boys to the yard!

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Next week, join us for a stroll down fascination street when we become the best podcast about The Cure, and the 116th greatest album of all time, Disintegration.              

Last nite the guys from Beck Did it Better challenged death to a podcast game for our soul and what resulted was the best podcast about The Strokes and the 114th greatest album of all time, Is This It.

But before we talk about the music we'd like to tell you about the volleyball court we're building and where we took the money from. We also talk about our biggest regrets, costume shaming, band-offs, and how to choose a pillow. We also talk about things you shouldn't do at a comedy show and the most embarrassing fast food restaurant to be seen in.

This week, for the first time ever, our hosts had the perfect length and duration at (53:00) when we started discussing The Strokes and their debut studio album, This Is It. We talk about the Strokes taking indie rock mainstream, danceable rock, and the best songs with false endings. 

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Next week we'll try to not kill your vibe with our backseat freestyle when we prove again that we are the best Kendrick Lamar podcast and talk about his major label debut, Good Kid, M.A.A.D City.

This week's episode goes out to all of our celibate vegetarian listeners out there because we forbade you to have pleasure when listening to the best podcast about The Smiths and the 113th greatest album of all time, The Queen is Dead. 

But before we get  to the album, that resentment and emptiness you feel is caused by the fulfillment of you listening to the guys talk about their go-to-song, the best book about the 90s, and the passing of Pharoah Sanders. We also talk about when it's ok to shush someone.

Then at (53:00) we crash into you like a double decker bus when we discuss the most depressing album yet, The Queen is Dead, by the Smiths. We talk about Morrisey's unique vocal approach, The Smiths influence on alternative music, and the saddest songs of all time.

If your people, girlfriends, and grandkids can't understand why you're still listening to this podcast after 113 episodes then you should join us again next week (and have your people, girlfriends, and grandkids download to) when we become the podcast about the Strokes and the 114th greatest album of all time, Is This It.

In this week's episode, your hosts show some great control, and it has nothing to do with some weird blood flow thing, when we become the best podcast about Janet Jackson and the 111th greatest album of all time, Control.

Before we get to the music, for medical reasons, you should check out the first half of the podcast where we talk about public displays of affection, lucky days at the library, vanity license plates, and bike helmets. We also get weirdly specific when we become the best Minnesota Vikings podcast, and talk about sponsored scoreboards, excessive celebration for gyrating, and fans we can't stand.

Then at (49:00) our rhythm will keep you up all night when we discuss Janet Jackson's third studio album from 1986, Control. We talk about Jimmy Jam, Terry Lewis, the Minnesota sound, the New Kids on the Block, and the best New Jack Swing songs. We also share our prerogative about....sorry, we didn't know how we were going to finish this sentence.

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Next week we're living our lives like a candle in the wind when we become the best podcast about Elton John and his 1973 double LP, Goodbye Yellow Brick Road. Seriously, please listen...What else do you people from South Dakota have to do, go see Mt. Rushmore again?

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This week's episode is more than meets the eye when we become the best podcast about Lou Reed and the 109th greatest album of all time, Transformer. Seriously this episode is really good...somewhere.

But before we talk about the album, the first half of this podcast is a real vibe check when we discuss the new Roc Marciano album, electric toothbrushes, and why squirrels are splooting. We also take a wine flight tonight and discuss the best wineries in Minnesota. We don't tell you what tannins are but we make sure you know you can't go across the water unless you have power. 

Then at (46:00) we just keep you hanging on when we talk about Lou Reed's second solo studio album, Transformer. These four blokes discuss Lou Reed's distinct voice, David Bowie and Mick Ronson's influence on this album, and the best songs featuring the recorder. We also become the best royal family podcast when we celebrate British musicians and their connections with the crown.

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Next week we're throwing a people's party for the three-time WNBA champions when we talk about Joni Mitchell's 1974 pop album, Court & Spark.

We know we're the mess that you don't want to clean up, but we promise it's only kisses on the cheek from here on out this episode when we become the best podcast about Fiona Apple and the 108th greatest album of all time When the Pawn...

But before we get to the album we find something sweet and enjoyable and totally ruin it when we discuss fig-flavored desserts, ballpark nachos, and realizing that you are in fact...inside-out shirt guy. We also talk about dating someone younger than you (Leo style), rules for watching TV shows with your spouse, and Pageant of the Masters performance art.

Then at (52:00) we're serving up a savory pie of discussion about Fiona Apple and her second studio album, When the Pawn. We talk about Fionna's percussive rhythms, her ability to play with a phrase, and the best Jon Brion songs.

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You can email us at [email protected] follow us on our Twitter and Instagram @beckdiditbetter and feel free to leave a review on your favorite podcast app.

Please mention feet if you do review the show. If we can get "ROSIE LOVES FEET" to be something that is searchable online, I feel like this will all be worth it. 

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Next week we hitchhike our way across the USA and take a walk on the Wildside when we become the best Lou Reed podcast and talk about his glam rock album Transformer. Autobots, roll out! 

Quality is our motto this week when we become the best podcast about Television and James Bond's upstairs neighbor, the 107th greatest album of all time, Marquee Moon.

But before we get to the album, we're talking about the songs that were hits on our 21st birthday and the discussion gets quite hot. Then we discuss custom cowboy hats, vanity license plates, and professional cornhole players. We also are proud to release our merch store [NOTE FROM ROB] (the merch store has been shut down by the website.... I'll let you know when it is back up)  where you can buy all the new Beck Did it Better Swag. We are officially a cash cow.

Then at (1:00:00) we break out our ass-less chaps and share our thoughts on Television and their debut studio album, Marquee Moon. We discuss the Mixolydian mode (which Aaron mocks), french poetry (which Matt confuses with a Stallone franchise), and the best bands to come out of the CBGB club in New York City (which Russ had never heard of).

Next week you can either deal it out or deal with all that we lay down when we become the best Fiona Apple podcast and talk about her alternative rock album When the Pawn...

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You can email us at [email protected] follow us on our Twitter and Instagram @beckdiditbetter and feel free to leave a review on your favorite podcast app.

Please mention feet if you do review the show. If we can get "ROSIE LOVES FEET" to be something that is searchable online, I feel like this will all be worth it. 

Expect the unexpected in the kingdom of the madness this week when we become the best podcast about Hole as we discuss the 106th greatest album of all time, Live Through This. Truly a delightful but morbid surprise.

But before we talk about the whole album, we invite former WWF Champion Randy Macho Man Savage onto the pod to talk about the best baseball closer songs ever, and Bonesaw is ready. Then we discuss how much tuna should go on a tuna melt, being the last person on a flight, and the merits of crustless pizza. We're also testing our might when we chat about the best arcade games ever.

Then at (56:00) we get Kurt Loder's thoughts on Hole's alternative rock album, Live Through This. We discuss Nirvana's influence on Hole, the Courtney Love controversy, and the best Riot grrrl movement songs. The Sphinx also gives a riddle for you.

Call or text 802 277 BECK.  Don't be a brat!

You can email us at [email protected] follow us on our Twitter and Instagram @beckdiditbetter and feel free to leave a review on your favorite podcast app.

Please mention feet if you do review the show. If we can get "ROSIE LOVES FEET" to be something that is searchable online, I feel like this will all be worth it. 

If you follow the guiding light after this episode you will see no evil next week when we become the best Television Podcast and talk about their debut post-punk album Marquee Moon.