Epic Albums

On this episode of Epic Albums, Greg and Mike dive into the classic 1974 Joni Mitchell album, Court and Spark. Their top three lists were very similar for this record, and they were both excited to learn that they picked the same favorite song. Tracks reviewed include Free Man in Paris, Help Me, Same Situation, Car on a Hill, Raised on Robbery, and People's Parties.

On episode 47 of Epic Albums, hosts Greg Potter and Mike Gemma welcome special guest Jason Brown to the studio to discuss one of the greats from the 1970s: Stevie Wonder's Songs in the Key of Life. They review the songs Love's In Need of Love Today, Knocks Me Off My Feet, Isn't She Lovely, Contusion, As, Summer Soft, Joy Inside My Tears, I Wish, Saturn, and Sir Duke.

On episode 46 of Epic Albums, Mike and Greg tackle Madonna's Like a Prayer. This blockbuster record wasn't even her biggest seller, but is often viewed as the true artistic statement of her early career. They dive into the songs Cherish, Till Death Do Us Part, Oh Father, Promise to Try, Spanish Eyes, Love Song, Dear Jessie, Express Yourself, Keep it Together, and Like a Prayer.

On episode 45 of Epic Albums, Mike and Greg go back to the 1960s for one of the era's classic records, Stand! by Sly and the Family Stone. The guys discuss all eight tracks on the LP, including You Can Make It If You Try, Somebody's Watching You, I Want to Take You Higher, Sing a Simple Song, Everyday People, Sex Machine, Don't Call Me N***r, Whitey, and Stand!

On this episode of Epic Albums, the guys review one of Greg's all timers, the 1979 debut record from the Knack, Get the Knack. Musically, this one is right up their alleys, and they discuss the songs Good Girls Don't, Heartbeat, Let Me Out, My Sharona, That's What the Little Girls Do, Frustrated, Your Number or Your Name, and Oh Tara.

On episode 43 of Epic Albums, the guys listen to one of Mike's favorite albums of the 1980s: Heartbeat City from the Cars. Both Greg and Mike have fond childhood memories of this record and they dive into the "Mutt" Lange production head first. Songs reviewed include Heartbeat City, Drive, Magic, Looking for Love, Hello Again, and You Might Think.

On episode 42 of Epic Albums, Mike and Greg dig into the classic 1979 album from the Clash, London Calling. The guys struggle to select a top three from such a sprawling, diverse record and land on reviewing a larger selection of songs. Tracks discussed include Lost in the Supermarket, Koka Kola, Death or Glory, Clampdown, Rudie Can't Fail, The Card Cheat, Lovers Rock, The Right Profile, Spanish Bombs, London Calling, and Train in Vain.

On episode 41 of Epic Albums, Greg and Mike discuss their mutual admiration for Steely Dan and review the album Katy Lied. They critique the songs Everyone's Gone to the Movies, Bad Sneakers, Doctor Wu, Any World (That I'm Welcome To), Your Gold Teeth II, Chain Lightning, Black Friday, and Rose Darling.

On episode 40 of Epic Albums, the boys listen to one of Greg's favorite albums of all time that cracks his top ten: Matthew Sweet's Girlfriend. He reflects back on hearing the album for the first time in the 90s, while Mike talks about his recent discovery of Sweet's catalog. They review the songs Divine Intervention, Nothing Lasts, Don't Go, Evangeline, Winona, You Don't Love Me, I Wanted to Tell You, Looking at the Sun, Girlfriend, and I've Been Waiting.

On episode 39 of Epic Albums, the boys review an album that landed in Mike's top ten: The Joshua Tree from U2. In another exciting turn of events, Greg and Mike had the exact same top three from this album. They review the songs I Still Haven't Found What I'm Looking For, Where the Streets Have No Name, Red Hill Mining Town, In God's Country, Running to Stand Still, Trip Through Your Wires, and With or Without You.