Exile in Guyville by Liz Phair – Album Review

Bill & Tony head back to the ‘90s to unpack Exile in Guyville, Liz Phair’s raw, fearless, and game-changing 1993 debut. Part confessional, part confrontation, and all attitude, this album shook up indie rock, challenged expectations, and made some guys in “Guyville” squirm.

Was this a track-by-track response to Exile on Main St. or something even bolder? How did a lo-fi demo from a Chicago bedroom become one of the most celebrated albums of the decade? And does this brutally honest record still hit as hard in 2025?

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🎙️ Candid, clever, and completely unfiltered, Liz Phair kicked the door open with Exile in Guyville, and we’re here to celebrate every gritty, glorious minute of it.

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Amazon Music: https://music.amazon.com/albums/B07BFKHYHW

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1993 in History: https://www.history.com/a-year-in-history/1993

Exile in Guyville Album Page: https://www.lizphair.net/discography/albums/exile-in-guyville/

Pitchfork’s Review Retrospective: https://bit.ly/4kIRTo7

Liz Phair Look-Back Interview: https://bit.ly/3HirGyx

Girly Show: The History of Exile in Guyville: https://bit.ly/43NM4PM

The Story of Exile in Guyville: https://bit.ly/3SZHUyX

Guns N' Roses – Appetite for Destruction

We’re talking Paradise City dreams, Nightrain rides, and the firestorm behind a band that made chaos look cool. What made Appetite such a game-changer? And does this album still hold up after nearly four decades?

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🎸 Big guitars. Big attitude. Big trouble. Join us as we revisit the album that made the Sunset Strip shake and gave rock its edge back.

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Bill and Tony are ready to pour some sugar on Def Leppard's Hysteria! It's not just another album review; it's a 'Rocket' ride through the 1987 masterpiece that defined an era. We're sharing our 'Animal' instincts, uncovering long-forgotten stories, and exploring if this album truly deserves 'Love and Affection'. From the dueling guitar magic of Phil Collen and Steve Clark to the 'Pour Some Sugar on Me' tales, we're unpacking the album that topped the charts and rocked the world. Join Bill and Tony as they crank up the volume to explore the Hysteria album legacy. Another rockin' adventure awaits!

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Bill and Tony are ready to find out 'Why Can't This Be Love' for Van Halen's '5150'! It's not just another album review; it's a 'Best of Both Worlds' deep dive into the Hagar era. We're sharing our 'Dreams' of 1986, uncovering studio secrets, and exploring if this was truly a 'Summer Nights' triumph. Did the shift to Sammy Hagar 'Get Up' and redefine Van Halen, or was it a natural evolution? From Eddie's guitar magic to the 'Love Walks In' stories, we're unpacking the album that topped the charts. Join Bill and Tony as they crank up the volume to explore the '5150' album legacy. Another rockin' adventure awaits!

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Bill and Tony take it to the IMAX for 'Becoming Led Zeppelin'! Did the legendary band's early days truly come to life on the giant screen? From the band interviews to the early concert footage to the behind-the-scenes glimpses, Bill and Tony are digging deep. They're exploring the raw energy and musical magic that fueled Zeppelin's rise. Did the IMAX format amplify the experience, or was it the music itself that truly commanded the room? Join Bill and Tony as they discuss the movie that tells the story of this iconic band's journey. Another cinematic adventure awaits!

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Bill & Tony Led Zeppelin IV Podcast: click here

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Becoming Led Zeppelin web page: click here

Rotten Tomatoes for Becoming Led Zeppelin: click here

Bill and Tony had so much fun at the movies with “A Complete Unknown”, but are happy to be back with the first album review show of the season.  The Bob Dylan trend continues with a move from the big screen to the record store for a deep dive into Dylan’s classic, “Highway 61 Revisited”.  There is plenty of room in the back of the “Buick 6”, and Bill and Tony have no “secrets to conceal”.   Don’t worry - that’s an Acme slide whistle you hear behind you - not a police siren.  Why not join Bill and Tony as they seek to discover: “How does it feel?”.  We invite you on another excellent music adventure with Bill and Tony!

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How Bob Dylan Made Rock History on ‘Highway 61 Revisited’: click here

'Is It Rolling, Bob?': Remembering Producer Bob Johnston: click here

The story of Elston Gunnn, Bob Dylan’s unknown alter-ego: click here

Behind the Meaning of “Ballad of a Thin Man” by Bob Dylan: click here

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Bill and Tony kicked off season 3 with a road trip to discuss the concerts they saw in 2024.  Before they get back to their album review shows, they made a pit stop at the movies to see the Bob Dylan biopic, “A Complete Unknown”, nominated for 8 Oscars this year.  “Don’t think twice, it’s alright”, they’re not “Blowing in the Wind”, they are putting the finishing touches on “Highway 61 Revisited”, the first true album show of season 3.  Grab some popcorn and your favorite movie candy and join Bill and Tony for an excellent adventure in movies!

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Bill and Tony are back with Season 3 of Bill and Tony's Excellent Adventure in Music.  We didn’t put out any new shows in 2024 because we were “on tour” seeing loads of concerts.  We’re back with a full slate of shows for you.  Our opening act for the season will be a recap of the concerts we saw this year.  We will also comment on some of our favorite new albums from 2024 and preview some of the episodes we have planned for you this year.  We invite you to rejoin us as we continue our excellent adventure in music!

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Peso Plumo - ÉXODO

Aight, picture this: it's Christmas Eve, the fruitcake's gone stale, and the carols are on repeat for the 5,000th time. You're trapped in a family movie marathon with Aunt Mildred's questionable fashion choices burning into your retinas. Sound familiar? Well, fear not, weary travelers, because Bill & Tony's Excellent Adventure is here to rescue you with a holiday special like no other: This year we take a "Celluloid Sleigh Ride and pick our Our Favorite Holiday Flicks.

This is your chance to eavesdrop on two pop culture fiends as they dissect holiday cinema like elves on sugar. So grab your spiked eggnog (or hot cocoa, if you're feeling virtuous) and settle in for a holiday movie chat that's as warm as a crackling fire and as sharp as a snowman's carrot nose. Just remember, if Aunt Mildred asks what you're watching, tell her it's a heartwarming tale about the power of friendship... and questionable fashion choices. Happy holidays, you magnificent misfits!!!!!

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Indiana Jones and The Dial of Destiny premiered on Disney+ on December 1st and judging by the disappointing box office numbers, a lot of folks didn’t go see this in the theater this summer.  Bill and Tony think there is much to commend the movie to you.  While it is not a perfect film, any movie with Harrison Ford, Phoebe Waller-Bridge, and Mads Mikkelsen in it is at least worth watching from home.  Like Indy, Bill and Tony are back in the saddle for another Excellent Adventure in Movies.  

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Robert Pattinson / Christopher Nolan article: click here