Epic Albums

Epic Albums

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Epic Albums episodes

  • Epic Albums 18 - Private Eyes

    In episode 18 of Epic Albums, Mike and Greg welcome a special guest, their friend Jason Brown to the studio. They explore the pleasures of Daryl Hall and John Oates' classic 1981 album Private Eyes. The guys discuss the songs Mano a Mano, Head Above Water, Some Men, Unguarded Minute, Private Eyes, Friday Let Me Down, Tell Me What You Want, and Did It In A Minute.

    45 min
  • Epic Albums 17 - A New World Record

    In episode 17 of Epic Albums, Mike and Greg listen to an album from one of their all-time favorite artists: Electric Light Orchestra. The dive into A New World Record and review the tracks Do Ya, Tightrope, Livin' Thing, Rockaria, So Fine, Shangri La, and Telephone Line.


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    42 min
  • Epic Albums 16 - Sports

    In episode 16 of Epic Albums, Mike and Greg listen to an 80s classic: Sports from Huey Lewis and the News. They discuss the tracks I Want A New Drug, Bad Is Bad, Heart and Soul, Walking on a Thin Line, Heart of Rock and Roll, and If This Is It.

    42 min
  • Epic Albums 15 - Marshall Crenshaw

    In episode 15 of Epic Albums, Mike and Greg dive into one of the greatest debut albums ever made: Marshall Crenshaw's self-titled first record. They review the tracks Brand New Lover, Someday Someway, Not For Me, Mary Anne, There She Goes Again, Girls, Cynical Girl, and I'll Do Anything.

    42 min
  • Epic Albums 14 - Rumours

    In episode 14 of Epic Albums, Mike and Greg listen to an undeniable classic: Fleetwood Mac's Rumours. They go deep on the tracks Dreams, Never Going Back Again, Don't Stop, Second Hand News, The Chain, You Make Loving Fun, Gold Dust Woman, and Go Your Own Way.


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    43 min
  • Epic Albums 13 - Working Class Dog

    In episode 13 of Epic Albums, Mike and Greg picked an album that might confuse some listeners. But certainly not the people who know them best. Rick Springfield's Working Class Dog fits their musical tastes to a tee, and stands as one of their favorite guilty pleasure records of all time. Mike and Greg discuss the tracks Daddy's Pearl, Carry Me Away, Love Is Alrite Tonight, I've Done Everything for You, Everybody's Girl, The Light of Love, and Jesse's Girl.


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    43 min
  • Epic Albums 12 - From Elvis In Memphis

    In episode 12 of Epic Albums, Mike and Greg listen to the King of Rock and Roll. They dive into Elvis Presley's 1969 classic From Elvis in Memphis. They discuss album tracks including Any Day Now, Only The Strong Survive, Wearin' That Loved On Look, Power of My Love, I'll Hold You In My Heart, In The Ghetto, and Long Black Limousine. They also touch upon the non-album singles from the era Kentucky Rain and Suspicious Minds.

    37 min
  • Epic Albums 11 - Bridge Over Troubled Water

    In episode 11 of Epic Albums, Mike and Greg listen to Simon and Garfunkel's classic 1970 release Bridge over Troubled Water. They review the record, explore the tense relationship between Art and Paul, and discuss the tracks The Boxer, Baby Driver, Cecilia, Keep the Customer Satisfied, The Only Living Boy in New York, So Long, Frank Lloyd Wright, Bye Bye Love, Song for the Asking, and the title track.

    40 min
  • Epic Albums 10 - Hysteria

    In episode ten of Epic Albums, Mike, Greg, Alex, and Gavin listen to Def Leppard's Hysteria. Not everyone feels that this is Def Leppard's best album, but all agree it's packed with hits. Songs reviewed include Armageddon It, Animal, Hysteria, Rocket, Love Bites, and Pour Some Sugar on Me.

    41 min
  • Epic Albums 09 - Blonde on Blonde

    In episode nine of Epic Albums, Mike, Greg, Alex and Gavin listen to Bob Dylan's Blonde on Blonde. Everyone in the studio agrees this album deserves epic status, and they share their top songs. Songs reviewed include One of Us Must Know, Obviously 5 Believers, I Want You, Pledging My Time, Stuck inside of Mobile with the Memphis Blues Again, Visions of Johanna, and Just Like a Woman.

    37 min

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Epic Albums reviews the albums that define the history of popular music from the 1960s through today. Hosts Mike Gemma and Greg Potter provide the history and their personal reviews of the best, and…