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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On this episode of CD Burners, we’re diving headfirst into Paramore’s Brand New Eyes with special guest Morgan Pope. This is the record that almost tore the band apart — but also helped redefine them. We get into the heartbreak behind the lyrics, the tension in the studio, and why this album still hits like a breakup text you never saw coming.

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On this episode of CD Burners, we're breaking down Deja Entendu by Brand New with special guest, GHOST's CEO and Founder, Dan Lourenco. This is the album that made emo feel deeper, darker, and way more grown up. We get into Jesse Lacey's cryptic lyrics, the band's left turn from pop punk, and how this record quietly shaped a generation.

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On this episode of CD Burners, we’re diving into Hot Fuss by The Killers, the debut album that gave us eyeliner disco, the murder trilogy, and one of the most enduring songs in internet history. Special guest, CARR joins us on the pod as we get into how Brandon Flowers tricked the world into thinking he was British, why Mr. Brightside still goes harder than it should, and how this record turned pure chaos into stadium-sized hooks.

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On this episode of CD Burners, we’re cracking open Slipknot’s unhinged debut album that turned nine masked maniacs into metal legends with special guest, Cam George. From haunted house samples to broken keg hits, we dive into how this record became a chaotic masterpiece. We’re talking blast beats, lawsuits, and the absolute madness it took to make screaming a mainstream thing. This album didn’t just shift the scene, it split it wide open.

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