On this bonus episode of CD Burners, we’re joined by Fred Cimato, founding member of Cute Is What We Aim For, for a true tell-all about the band. From the Buffalo come up and the first demos to the PureVolume blow up and the chaos behind The Same Old Blood Rush With a New Touch, Fred breaks down what really happened during the band’s rise, the behind-the-scenes tension, the second album era, and the moments that changed everything.

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On this episode of CD Burners, we’re diving into the chaos that was The Same Old Blood Rush With A New Touch by Cute Is What We Aim For. From the PureVolume blow up to the Fueled By Ramen machine, special guest, tiLLie joins us to break down how this band defined the MySpace era, perfected the swoop, and dropped some of the most unhinged lyrics of the 2000s.

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On this episode of CD Burners, we’re diving into the album that owned 2004 and gave us one of the best pop rock runs of the era - Autobiography by Ashlee Simpson. Joined by special guest LØLØ, we we talk MTV era chaos, big choruses, and why Pieces of Me is still undeniable.

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On this episode of CD Burners, we're diving into the most polarizing Panic! At The Disco record ever, Pretty. Odd. With special guest Billy Titko, we unpack how Panic went from emo darlings to psychedelic flower children, why this album confused the hell out of everyone, and how it quietly became a cult classic.

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On this episode of CD Burners, the crew dives deep into the prog emo epic In Keeping Secrets of Silent Earth: 3 by Coheed and Cambria. Joined by special guest, The Ready Set, we get into the insane lore, the genre blending chaos, and why this record still confuses and inspires fans 20 years later. From space operas to shredding riffs, we try to figure out how this band pulled off one of the weirdest and most beloved albums in 2000s alt rock.

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On this episode of CD Burners, the guys are diving into Hybrid Theory by Linkin Park, the album that made them a global phenomenon. With special guest Frank Zummo of Sum 41, we unpack how this record redefined nu-metal, crossed genre lines, and became the angst filled anthem of a generation.

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On this episode of CD Burners, we’re diving into Either/Or by Elliot Smith with special guest Sarah Tudzin of Illuminati Hotties. We get into the quiet chaos of Elliott’s songwriting, the devastating beauty of “Between the Bars,” and how Either/Or shaped a generation of sad music lovers. Sarah shares how Elliott’s raw honesty influenced her own music and why this album still feels like a gut punch in the best way.

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On this episode of CD Burners, we're digging into Dookie by Green Day with special guest Ryan Savitski of One Step Closer. We talk about how this record got Green Day banned from their own scene, why it became the blueprint for pop punk, and what it meant for every kid who just wanted to start a band.

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On this episode of CD Burners, we’re throwing it back to one of the most influential emo records ever, Through Being Cool by Saves the Day. Special guest, Andrew Hurley of Fall Out Boy, joins us as we dig into the emotional chaos, pop punk grit, and sneaky hardcore roots that made this album a generational blueprint.

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On this bonus episode of CD Burners, the guys are listening to your voicemails! Got something to say? We wanna hear it! Call 323-310-2731.

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