This week we gear up for a review of Information Retrieved by Pinback, and then we voice our thoughts on the recent fiasco involving Glee’s “cover” of Jonathan Coulton’s “Baby Got Back” arrangement.

Next week’s album review:

Take the Crown by Robbie Williams

This week we tackle our first video game soundtrack: the Halo 4 OST.  Then we get into a discussion on originality in film & video game scores, and the importance of compelling themes and vivid imagery.

Next week’s album review:

Information Retrieved by Pinback

Tonight we’re joined by returning guests, the Wall Street Playaz, who come to us with a special choice album suggestion for this week’s review: Hide the Kitchen Knives by The Paper Chase. Then we get some insight into WSP’s latest work, as well as a sneak preview track from their upcoming LP, so stick around!

Next week’s review:

The Halo 4 Soundtrack

This week we review the latest from Garbage, Not Your Kind of People, and we chat about active vs. passive listening.

Next week’s album review:

Hide the Kitchen Knives by The Paper Chase

Welcome back!  Join us in our first review of 2013, where we take on the remix album, A Wrenched Virile Lore, released by Mogwai.  Then stick around for a discussion on the visual associations we come to have with music.

Next week’s album review:

Not Your Kind of People by Garbage

HAPPY NEW YEAR from Crash Chords! To celebrate, we deliver to you this very special non-episode to commemorate our many off-air shenanigans… (and to dispose of some excess clippage).  Enjoy!

Next week’s album review:

A Wrenched Virile Lore by Mogwai

Hey folks, it’s our year-end special! Buckle up, this one is a bit longer than usual. Enjoy and Happy Holidays!

 

This week we review Green Day’s album ¡Dos! (the second installment of their trilogy), and we talk about the effects and weight of discographies on music.

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Cee-Lo’s Magic Moment by Cee-Lo Green

This week we talk about Matt’s adventures at the red carpet premiere for The Hobbit, we review the Wreck-It Ralph OST, and talk about other soundtracks as well.

Next week’s album review:

¡Dos! by Green Day

This week we review the latest album from The Avett Brothers, The Carpenter, and we criticize critics who don’t think critically.

Next week’s review:

Wreck-It Ralph Soundtrack