Guest Jacob T. Simons introduces us to the "loser rock" of Mott the Hoople. We listen to the album which followed in the wake of their success with All the Young Dudes (both the album and song) which finds the glam rock band coming to grips with the harsh realities of being in a band.  

Co-host Jeremy spins selections from the debut solo album by English singer-songwriter Roy Wood. Best known for his work with bands like the Move, Electric Light Orchestra, and Wizzard, Wood's solo work carries a similar knack for pop hooks and eccentric arrangements, the latter quality amplified by the fact that he's playing everything.  

Co-host Sean brings a sharp left turn for the program: a progressive rock LP by UK band Jade Warrior. This album, their fourth, was itself a stylistic shift by the group toward what might best be described as "world" or "ambient" music, and was influential on the burgeoning New Age genre.  

Mark Weathersby aka DJ Mahogany joins us to hype the debut album by the Bangles. Predating their superstar years, this LP contains a more raw rock sound than their later work—while still ripe with rich harmonies and vocal hooks.  

Musician and journalist Jessi Phillips joins us to sing the praises of John David Souther. Best known for writing songs for other artists such as the Eagles and Linda Ronstadt, JD (as he is better known) possessed a pleasant and unique singing voice that could have made him a star in his own right. We discuss why that never quite happened as we listen to his second solo album.  

Guest Bevan Bell returns with a copy of Woody Herman's Giant Steps to spin. This 1973 album shows the big band leader not only unafraid of the new jazz sounds but fully embracing them with a set of contemporary covers.  

Co-host Jeremy spins a late-stage release by "End of the World" singer Skeeter Davis. This LP emphasizes the country roots of the crossover popstar. We also learn about her tumultuous upbringing and rise to stardom.  

Our first episode of 2025 finds the classic trio discussing the early career of Rod Stewart. We listen to "Rod the Mod's" follow-up LP to his breakout solo success and explore the long road he traveled to get there.  

For our final ReWind of the holiday break, we revisit our enthusiastic discussion with guest Samantha Simmons on the early life and career of the "Gut Bomb King" himself: Bruce Springsteen.  

On our latest ReWind of the holiday break, we revisit Peggy Lee and her 1969 pivot toward "fatalistic nihilism" which proved a huge commercial success for the torch singer.