Beck Did It Better

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  • New Order: Power, Corruption & Lies (1983) Ep. 262

    We talk Blue Monday, FinDoming on amazon, we give out a spanking of the week. We can't stop watching shows, we hurt our fingernails cleanring the dishes, my daughter hops into a road race. Then we listen to an album that has at least one banger and mostly talk about how much we want the flag draft. 

     

     

    1 hr 28 min
  • Beastie Boys: Check Your Head (1992) Ep. 261

    Folks, we are ditching our guests and talking about the Beastie Boys 3rd album and it will make you say "DAMN!" 

     

    We talk about our various types of whips, the worst airplane movies, and Rob tries to talk Pat O'Brien.   Then we sing along with Snow and go on a comment rabbit hole. Rob goes on a winning streak, Matt talks inflatables, and Big Daddy takes on the big Easy. 

     

    Then we talk the boys playing their own instruments, the great music of the 90s, and whether or not an eclectic album is a good thing. 

     

    Next week we are talking New Order "Power, Corruption, and Lies" and you should also listen to some versions of Blue Monday!

     

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    1 hr 38 min
  • The Slits: Cut (1979) Ep. 260

    Listen. We know you are not here to hear what we have to say. You are here because you are HUGE The Slits fans. We get a pleasureable voicemail where Russ has to face his greatest letdowns, Aaron tells his most pathetic story ever, and we ask if there are any good restaurants in Edina that won't make you wait! 

     

    Then we talk about the Slits and the best female punk bands from Kurt Cobain's journal. 


    Next week we are talking Beastie Boys: Check your Head!


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    1 hr 23 min
  • Janis Joplin: Pearl (1971) Ep. 259

    We talk about one of the greatest voices of our generation and of course I am talking about Russ and why he won't come to NYC for thanksiving (being forced to go to parades.)

     

    We are talking about Janis Joplin- Pearl and we are blown away by the album. Great music, great voice, and just like Matt's love- language, the album is a touching tribute to a singer who died before the release.  


    Aaron went to an 85 yeart olds birthday party and Rob is being disrepectful. Then we talk our favorite port arthur texas alums and explore Janis' short but bright career. 


    Then I add on 10 minutes of the George Micheal's epsode at the end. 

     

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    1 hr 37 min
  • Joni Mitchell: The Hissing of Summer Lawns (1975) Ep. 258

    Folks, I'm not going to lie. This is an episode that Russ woke up in his record player chair just before recording.... Why? Listen and find out! 

     

    We become the Best joni mitchell podcast when we talk about her moving from pop to experimental with the album about the sprinklers and the suburbs. We have lots of fun lists this episode that everyone loves and does NOT get mad at. We get a voicemail about the problem with listening to our podcast, why my. mouth is so weak, and  Aaron's bad day coaching. 


    Then Russ takes us on a tour of his day which will shock you and your liver. Then lets all adjust our tone, grab our ice cream and talk Joni Mitchell, famous flautists, and shortlived grammy categories. 

     

    Next week we hit the JJs with Janis Joplin and Pearl. 


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    1 hr 40 min
  • Dolly Parton: Coat Of Many Colors (1971) Ep. 257

    We are talking about Coats of Many Colors and we become a great Dolly Parton podcast when we talk about her 1971 breakout hit. We learn more about Aaron, talk about driving across parking lots, and getting turnt up for Halloween. 


    Then we have a serious conversation about reflecting on the tone we use when someone makes us dinner and we harass them. 

     

    Then we hit the best songs inspired by the good book and what would happen if Rob hung with Armwreslters at Truck stops. 

     

     

    1 hr 35 min
  • Tracy Chapman: Tracy Chapman (1988) Ep. 255

    I am releasing two episodes and this one has the reactions to the world series game going on as we recorded. Listen to the other version if you do NOT want baseball. 

     

    This week we become the best Tracy Chapman podcast as we talk about Fast Car, the best pop vocals of all time, our driving, and everyone's favorite: Deviled Eggs. 

     

    Then we chat Chapmans amazing start, metoric rise, and how this album was both influcenced by the sound of the time and influenced a lot of the 90's folk pop scene. 


    Call 802 277 BECK to interact with us! That sounds weird as hell. 

     

    Next week: Dolly Parton: Coat of Many Colors

     

    1 hr 20 min
  • Tracy Chapman: Tracy Chapman (1988) Ep. 255

    I am releasing two episodes and this one DOES NOT HAVE  the reactions to the world series game going on as we recorded. Listen to the other version if you do want baseball. 

     

    This week we become the best Tracy Chapman podcast as we talk about Fast Car, the best pop vocals of all time, our driving, and everyone's favorite: Deviled Eggs. 

     

    Then we chat Chapmans amazing start, metoric rise, and how this album was both influcenced by the sound of the time and influenced a lot of the 90's folk pop scene. 


    Call 802 277 BECK to interact with us! That sounds weird as hell. 

     

    Next week: Dolly Parton: Coat of Many Colors

     

    1 hr 13 min
  • Bob Dylan: The Freewheelin’ Bob Dylan (1963) Ep. 254

    I would like to report a crime. That this is so low on this list! (High number) 

     

    We listen to folky Bob Dylan and it whips ass! Before we become the 1 millionth podcast to (barely) talk Bob Dylan we have a few other very important things to talk about. 

     

    We talk gambling, the death of Single Russell, we get a voicemail about Taylor Swift, and Matt and Rob's time in the city. 

     

    Then we get into the scariest songs according to Billboard Magazine, Paul McCartney Live, and candy packs. 


    Then we break down the album and its just great. Duh

     

    Next up Tracy Chapman: Fast Car. 

     

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    1 hr 46 min
  • D’Angelo: Brown Sugar (1995) Ep. 260

    Hello, one more ep for D'Angelo but as I was listening to this, I realized what a canon episode this is. Shoplifting from the airport, going to watch the State of the Union Address, plus a Big Bopper call. I also left all of Russell's original notes in the episode because they are brilliant. 

     

     

    We are the world. We are children. We are the ones who make the best podcast about D'Angelo and the 183rd greatest album of all time, Brown Sugar, so you should start listening.1

     

    Before we get to the music, we provide our rebuttal to the State of the Union with some discussion about the Wizard of Oz, the keys to good hospitality, and 44 days of amazing music in 1991.2  We're also your accountability buddy when it comes to airport etiquette when we chat about security checkpoint stops and normalizing kiosk shoplifting.

     

    Then at (55:00) this podcast takes a smooth turn when we discuss D'Angelo's 1995 debut studio album Brown Sugar. We discuss D'Angelo's double entendres, the Voodoo sound, and the best weed songs ever.3

     

    Next week we just want to have fun when we become the best Cyndi Lauper podcast and cover her 1983 debut studio album, She's So Unusual. 

     
    1. The opening of this writeup was a play on words from the song We Are the World, which was covered in the 2024 Documentary, The Greatest Night in Pop.
     
    2. If our discussion of the 7 Legendary Rock Albums that were released in 44 days gives you the perfect body feeling, then reading this article reference will put a little mustard on it.
     
    3. If you think this video of Snoop Dogg and Willie Nelson singing Roll Me Up and Smoke Me When I Die deserves a two-star rating then you probably should've just left this podcast about 15 minutes earlier.
    1 hr 30 min

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Beck Did It Better is a comedy podcast where we discuss the top 500 albums of all time as decided by Rolling Stone magazine. We don’t know the Beatles from the Beach Boys, but we are here to talk…

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