Epic Albums

In episode 28 of Epic Albums, Mike and Greg revisit one of their favorite artists. But this time it's not a solo album, it's one from his band: Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers' Damn the Torpedoes. The guys review and discuss the songs Shadow of a Doubt (A Complex Kid), Even the Losers, Century City, What Are You Doin' In My Life, Refugee, Here Comes My Girl, and Don't Do Me Like That.

On this episode of Epic Albums, Mike and Greg dive into an album that seems to polarize: the classic Smiths album The Queen Is Dead. Fortunately the hosts are both on board and they discuss the history of the record, as well as their favorite songs. Tracks reviewed include Bigmouth Strikes Again, There a Light That Never Goes Out,

I Know It's Over, Frankly Mr. Shankly, The Queen is Dead, Cemetry Gates, and The Boy with the Thorn in His Side.

On episode 26 of Epic Albums, Mike and Greg dig into another 80s monster: Phil Collins' No Jacket Required. They discuss the making of the record and pick their favorite songs. Tracks include I Don't Wanna Know, Inside Out, Sussudio, Only You Know and I Know, One More Night, Don't Lose My Number, and Take Me Home.

On episode 25 of Epic Albums, Mike and Greg tackle one of the powerhouse albums of hard rock: Led Zeppelin's fourth. Whether you call it Zeppelin 4, Runes, or Untitled, it's such an undeniable classic that some people are legitimately tired of hearing about it. The guys cover that topic and review the songs When the Levee Breaks, Four Sticks, Stairway to Heaven, Rock and Roll, Black Dog, Battle of Evermore and Going to California.

On episode 24 of Epic Albums, the guys review one of Greg's top 25 albums of all time: Big Star's Radio City. Despite his recent discovery of the album, Mike is already a huge fan. They listen to and review Daisy Glaze, Back of a Car, I'm In Love With a Girl, Life is White, What's Going Ahn, Way Out West, You Get What You Deserve, and September Gurls.

On Episode 23, the guys dig into one of Mike's favorite albums of all time: Paul Simon's Graceland. In addition to running through their favorite songs and honorable mentions, they discuss the history and controversy surrounding this acclaimed album. Songs reviewed include All Around the World (Or the Myth of Fingerprints), You Can Call Me Al, Gumboots, Crazy Love, Diamonds on the Soles of Her Shoes, Under African Skies, and Boy in the Bubble.

On episode 22 of Epic Albums, Mike and Greg review another one of the five albums to hit #1 on the Billboard album chart in 1984: Prince's Purple Rain. With so many hits and classic deep cuts, the guys had a tough time picking a top three for this episode. Their lists turned out to be a bit different and they listened to Take Me With You, Baby I'm a Star, I Would Die 4 U, Let's Go Crazy, When Doves Cry, Computer Blue, and Purple Rain.

In episode 21 of Epic Albums, the guys review one of Greg's favorite ever albums from his childhood: Paul McCartney's Tug of War. Mike and Greg even give some love to the album's huge hit single, which seems to inspire a significant amount of disdain amongst many music fans. They listen to Wanderlust, The Pound is Sinking, Tug of War, Ebony and Ivory, Here Today, Ballroom Dancing, Get It, and Take It Away.

In episode 20 of Epic Albums Mike and Greg pay tribute to rock and roll royalty. They listen to Queen's A Night at the Opera and find they spend as much time talking about Brian May as they do Freddie Mercury. And they couldn't ignore Roger and John, either, as they played their favorite tracks including I'm In Love With My Car, '39, Sweet Lady, Love of my Life, You're My Best Friend, Seaside Rendezvous, Good Company and Bohemian Rhapsody.

In episode 19 of Epic Albums, Mike and Greg listen to a hidden gem from the 1960s that over the years has finally received the recognition it deserves. The guys analyze the Zombies' Odessey and Oracle and discuss their favorite tracks including Maybe After He's Gone, Friends of Mine, I Want Her She Wants Me, A Rose for Emily, This Will Be Our Year, Brief Candles, Beechwood Park, Care of Cell 44, and Hung Up On A Dream.