Episode 100 is here and it’s dedicated to the greatest band of all-time (The Beatles and Afghan Whigs notwithstanding) THE RAMONES!!!  It’s a long one people but stay with us, it’s worth it.     This episode is dedicated to our old pals Dave Lutes & Marty Montelongo.    RIP Joey, Johnny, Dee Dee & Tommy, you were four of a kind.   Career highlights conversation begins at 1:57:54     Recommended Listening   It’s Alive  https://open.spotify.com/album/2gNFY6ndby3ss6FdrExuGQ?si=8-YK3TX0TFKh01py09TWjA   Joey Ramone Don’t Worry About me https://open.spotify.com/album/4QkB5FT0hN3KWQeeF5Bih5?si=wtmefjD0R3KGy2Ix368HVg   Foo Fighters Danny Says  https://open.spotify.com/track/0TxxdiZgO92Q6L7M19PVWe?si=8W9EqBHbRn-J6BuAfapl5Q   Movie End of the Century https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0368711/?ref_=nv_sr_2?ref_=nv_sr_2   huntsmanhill.com #huntsmanhill Spotify Playlist:  https://open.spotify.com/user/1298220429/playlist/4gy1wWwypkoFS2lUztvZ44?si=waSq07DBQlq3x9G1_nK0pg  

 

As Chuck D. famously once said “RUN DMC once said a DJ could be a band” and King of Rock was the definitive proof.  It was the first rap album to go platinum and made the trio international superstars.  But does it hold up today?  Mike and Rod aren’t totally aligned on this.  Enjoy the disagreement.     RIP Jam Master Jay.   Recommended Listening:   Sun 0))) Life Metal  https://open.spotify.com/album/7A10XxbkAl4hIQRMp4NyKO?si=3XRIO_wuSCa1FfLB6so5Uw   ScHoolboy Q CrasH Talk https://open.spotify.com/album/3UTp6spxkyTdvsmJDPfb7n?si=WgEk9RXNTRC-IFRexQwGKQ    Charger https://open.spotify.com/artist/09TFJzMAXlGTTmq0yqPtjg?si=YJ8VbMy-R-iQ6DtXHoVmpQ   Movie Who Killed Jam Master Jay https://www.netflix.com/watch/80191044?trackId=13752289&tctx=0%2C0%2C96b06075109abee88e776facd66ba3ff98d4d573%3A69744b330567c9e364298b04ff0ff14541f1cc26%2C%2C   huntsmanhill.com #huntsmanhill Spotify Playlist:  https://open.spotify.com/user/1298220429/playlist/4gy1wWwypkoFS2lUztvZ44?si=waSq07DBQlq3x9G1_nK0pg

 

We lost Ranking Roger back on March 26 so we’re going back to The Beat’s timeless 1980 debut I Just Can’t Stop It to celebrate his legacy.  RIP Roger.    Recommended Listening   What is Beat? https://www.discogs.com/The-English-Beat-What-Is-Beat/master/80999   This Are Two Tone https://www.discogs.com/Various-This-Are-Two-Tone/release/404894   Eddy Grant https://open.spotify.com/artist/6j2HWcd7z61iTLbi8eD0hA?si=yPZYurRbTw6pjK3owJZ8bQ     huntsmanhill.com #huntsmanhill Spotify Playlist:  https://open.spotify.com/user/1298220429/playlist/4gy1wWwypkoFS2lUztvZ44?si=waSq07DBQlq3x9G1_nK0pg  

By many people’s estimation, including Adam Yauch, Henry Rollins, Ian MacKaye and John Joseph, Bad Brains are the most important Hardcore band of all-time.  From early on they had incorporated elements of Jazz, Funk and of course Reggae into their music but it wasn’t until their third album, 1986’s I Against I that they began adding melody, complex song structures and hard rock/metal influences to the mix, all of which would become key elements in their remaining output.  We have very fond memories of this one and are joined by our pals Glenn Polanco and Patrick Sweeney to discuss the lasting legacy it’s had on our lives.    Recommended Listening   Bad Brains w/ Henry Rollins Kick Out the Jams https://www.discogs.com/composition/ba7da99b-94d1-47d1-8bf5-f45664ef8dc3-Kick-Out-The-Jams   Fireburn Don’t Stop the Youth https://open.spotify.com/album/6RQtodMFW85bcXCchhvSqc?si=TsYGXbT2SrO-UaVojGJzEg   Massive Attack w/ Mos Def I Against I  https://open.spotify.com/track/07L2b1rNFcywc0coZYUzeV?si=nM2B9vHJRq-AmdBl4XsHjw     Movie   Bad Brains: A Band in DC https://www.imdb.com/title/tt2243163/     huntsmanhill.com #huntsmanhill Spotify Playlist:  https://open.spotify.com/user/1298220429/playlist/4gy1wWwypkoFS2lUztvZ44?si=waSq07DBQlq3x9G1_nK0pg

April 5th marks the 25th anniversary of Kurt Cobain’s death. To celebrate his legacy we dissect Nirvana’s first and last studio albums Bleach and In Utero to determine which holds up better today.  RIP Kurt.    LISTENER NOTE:  Due to some technical difficulties you’ll hear a significant drop in audio quality about 20 minutes into the episode.  Hopefully it doesn’t distract too much from enjoying the super fun conversation we had talking about these two records.  And seriously, what do you want from us?  We’re putting this thing together with scotch tape a paperclips.       Recommended Listening   The Clash Rat Patrol From Fort Bragg https://www.discogs.com/The-Clash-Rat-Patrol-From-Fort-Bragg/release/4682629   Nipsey Hussle Victory Lap https://open.spotify.com/album/6rcbbhcm8Os7EiVRHP9Aef?si=4nlNJle7RpWzFF_wHRrYxA   Shocking Blue At Home https://open.spotify.com/album/2vbAImlNuDjPBMdU6T1oRQ?si=z-mUABrZSfil-cOkb4qDqQ   Video   Punk documentary on Epix https://www.epix.com/series/punk     huntsmanhill.com #huntsmanhill Spotify Playlist:  https://open.spotify.com/user/1298220429/playlist/4gy1wWwypkoFS2lUztvZ44?si=waSq07DBQlq3x9G1_nK0pg

 

Twelve songs and not a dud among them, Caution is one of the best Punk Rock records of the past twenty years, combining Emo, Metal, Pop Punk and a dash of Hardcore, it’s greatness is pretty undeniable.  The only question that remains is what’s the best tune on the album?  Mike, Rod & Glenn discuss.    Recommended Listening     Naked Raygun Wonder Beer  https://open.spotify.com/track/3smBWt3Uew7DKerds7bNu8?si=RtojvrWQQWm4wmXuN9LPgQ     huntsmanhill.com #huntsmanhill Spotify Playlist:  https://open.spotify.com/user/1298220429/playlist/4gy1wWwypkoFS2lUztvZ44?si=waSq07DBQlq3x9G1_nK0pg

Put Black Sabbath, Hawkwind, the Alice Cooper Band and the Beatles into a blender, sprinkle in some 70’s horror flicks and you’ll get close to Uncle Acid & the Deadbeats.  They took the best elements of all of these influences and channeled through vintage gear and have made four consecutive, pretty perfect records.  That run started with 2011’s Blood Lust, a record that was new to Rod and Glenn and Mike couldn’t wait to hear their reactions to these distortion drenched throwback masters.     Recommended Listening   Trouble Psalm 9  https://open.spotify.com/album/6VchpjG3Z86CJzQeBIyGfp?si=SQJSN0BzSmuyEkoop6zWWw   Ghost Opus Eponymous https://open.spotify.com/album/1iHku1Vt79EP65KBqcepzI?si=IIR7-r00SHiN1rOonWoNqw     huntsmanhill.com #huntsmanhill Spotify Playlist:  https://open.spotify.com/user/1298220429/playlist/4gy1wWwypkoFS2lUztvZ44?si=waSq07DBQlq3x9G1_nK0pg

 

Before the debauchery, before the car crashes, before the overdoses there was Too Fast For Love.  At no point after their 1981 debut did Mötley Crüe sound as raw or vital but does that edge still hold up today?  Sometimes.  Regular show contributor Glenn Polanco joins us to discuss.       huntsmanhill.com #huntsmanhill Spotify Playlist:  https://open.spotify.com/user/1298220429/playlist/4gy1wWwypkoFS2lUztvZ44?si=waSq07DBQlq3x9G1_nK0pg

In addition to a single mourning Dracula and covering the likes of David Bowie and T. Rex, Bauhaus went 4-for-4 with their studio LP’s from 1980 to 1983 (and released a respectable 2008 album as well).  In this episode we discuss them all with our mood sounding applicably morose.  Listen with the lights off.       Recommended Listening   Bauhaus 1979-1983   https://open.spotify.com/album/0Zw1hVbG92bW2oO6b3S2SL?si=GNFGNpamTA-paCQh6e-XdQ     huntsmanhill.com #huntsmanhill Spotify Playlist:  https://open.spotify.com/user/1298220429/playlist/4gy1wWwypkoFS2lUztvZ44?si=waSq07DBQlq3x9G1_nK0pg

The second in our series focused on great music cities, this week we tackle London and cover the 1960’s through the 80’s. We each picked 10 albums to represent three decades of amazing music from the UK epicenter that takes us to Carnaby Street during the swinging 60’s, the 100 Club at punks apex and to King Cross as synthesizers became pop’s instrument of choice. Look for Part 2 in the coming weeks.   huntsmanhill.com #huntsmanhill Spotify Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/user/1298220429/playlist/4gy1wWwypkoFS2lUztvZ44?si=waSq07DBQlq3x9G1_nK0pg