It Rocks or It Sucks

It Rocks or It Sucks episodes:

• 09.28.2021

  Episode 42: Gorillaz – Demon Days

  We've reached the end of season 2!!!! And we're going out with a bang discussing the sophomore LP from Gorillaz, Demon Days! Other topics include doing THAT, Becca's heartburn, and actually the Oregon trail?  Thank you for listening! Please encourage someone...

  
• 09.14.2021

  Episode 41: Coldplay – Parachutes (w/ Chris Farren)

  This week we're discussing the debut album from Coldplay, Parachutes! And we're doing so with Chris Farren who you may know from his iconic work as a solo musician, or with Antarctigo Vespucci, or even the band Fake Problems. Other...

  
• 09.07.2021

  Episode 40: Mates of State – Bring It Back

  This week we're discussing the 2006 LP from Mates of State, Bring It Back! Other topics include seltzer, Becca's DIY projects, and her new obsession with grout. Becca also battles a tiny fruit fly, and we do a BUNCH of...

  
• 08.31.2021

  Episode 39: Metric – Live It Out (w/ James Rettig)

  This week we're making podcast history with our first ever IN PERSON guest! And it's none other than James Rettig (Stereogum) and we're discussing Metric's 2005 LP, Live It Out. Other topics include Grey's Anatomy, turning a song on its...

  
• 08.31.2021

  Episode 37: Of Montreal – Sunlandic Twins (w/ Joey Joesph of Pomegranates)

  WE'RE BACK! This week we're diving into The Sunlandic Twins by Of Montreal, and we're doing so with Joey Joesph formerly of the band Pomegranates (who we reviewed in our last ep!!!!)! Other topics include skateboarding, The Beach Boys, and...

  
• 08.24.2021

  Episode 38: The Kills – Midnight Boom

  This week we're diving into The Kills' 2008 LP, Midnight Boom! Other topics include gossip girl, when the song is sparse but full, but also when the song is good but gets more annoying every time you listen lol. If...

  
• 07.27.2021

  Episode 36: Pomegranates – Everything Is Alive

  This week we're diving into the debut album from the band Pomegranates, Everything Is Alive! Other topics include when the drums sound GOOD, when the lyrics are NOT online, and how to record video on zoom. We basically just vibed...

  
• 07.20.2021

  Episode 35: The Shins – Oh, Inverted World (w/ Sarah Tudzin of Illuminati Hotties)

  This week we're joined by Sarah Tudzin of Illuminati Hotties and the three of us are diving into the debut album from The Shins, 'Oh, Inverted World'! This is our first attempt at recording an ep "from the road" (aka...

  
• 07.13.2021

  Episode 34: Islands – Return To The Sea

  This week we're diving into the debut album from the band Islands, Return to the Sea! Other topics include what this podcast is even about (???), my lost cat Squeak, and Zoboomafoo! A polarizing ep overall lol

  
• 07.06.2021

  Episode 33: Animal Collective – Merriweather Post Pavilion (w/ Terrence Richard of Junior Astronomers)

  This week we're diving into the most critically acclaimed album of 2009, Merriweather Post Pavilion by Animal Collective! And we're doing so with iconic guest Terrence Richard (aka Alan Charmer) of the band Junior Astronomers! Other topics include The Beach...

  
• 06.29.2021

  Episode 32: Camera Obscura – My Maudlin Career

  This week we're diving into the album that birthed THE hit single "French Navy"!!! My Maudlin Career by the band Camera Obscura! Other topics include Becca dropping her la croix the second we started recording, whether this album is considered...

  
• 06.22.2021

  Episode 31: Cymbals Eat Guitars – Why There Are Mountains (w/ Ian Cohen)

  This week we're joined by THEE friend of the pod... Ian Cohen! And we're discussing the debut album from Cymbals Eat Guitars, Why There Are Mountains. Other topics include Ian's humble beginnings working behind the scenes in the comedy world...

  
• 06.15.2021

  Episode 30: Shout Out Louds – Howl Howl Gaff Gaff

  This week we're diving into the debut album from Swedish indie rockstars THE Shout Out Louds, Howl Howl Gaff Gaff! Other topics include... giving a new apartment a "trial run", sparkles and flies, and honestly? Becca really proves that nobody...

  
• 06.08.2021

  Episode 29: Yeah Yeah Yeahs – It's Blitz! (w/ James Cassar)

  This week we're we're joined by none other than James Cassar, and we're discussing the third LP from New York City's very own THE Yeah Yeah Yeahs, It's Blitz! Other topics include hacking iPods, paralyzer by finger eleven, and an...

  
• 06.01.2021

  Episode 28: M.I.A.– Kala

  This week things go a little off the rails, BUT we mostly talk about M.I.A.'s sophomore album Kala. Other topics include the hottest new piece of playground equipment, swine flu, instant messenger, and Legendary on HBO Max. The vibe is...

  
• 05.18.2021

  Episode 27: Desaparecidos – Read Music/Speak Spanish (w/ Tim Crisp of Better Yet)

  This week we're diving into the debut LP from indie rock super group Desaparecidos, Read Music/Speak Spanish with iconic guest Tim Crisp! Tim hosts a number of podcasts including one of my absolute faves, Better Yet! Other topics include capitalism...

  
• 05.11.2021

  Episode 26: Rilo Kiley – The Execution of All Things

  This week we're revisiting a modern classic! The Execution of All Things by Rilo Kiley! Other topics include kermit the frog, depression, and actually the national anthem? Unbelievable, I know. Does it hold up? Listen and find out!

  
• 05.04.2021

  Episode 25: Best Coast – Crazy For You (w/ Jeanette Wall)

  This week we're joined by none other than Jeanette Wall to discuss the debut album from Best Coast... Crazy for You! Other topics include Urban Outfitters, Arrah and The Ferns, and of course a little bit of Drag Race talk....

  
• 04.27.2021

  Episode 24: Peter Bjorn and John – Writer's Block

  This week we're diving into Peter Bjorn and John's 2006 album Writer's Block! This record is....... well, you simply MUST listen to the ep! Other topics include loud birds, pools, and uncrustables. 

  
• 04.20.2021

  Episode 23: MGMT – Oracular Spectacular (w/ Sommer Rodriguez)

  WE'RE BACK! This week we're joined by Sommer Rodriguez and we're tackling the 2007 debut album from MGMT, Oracular Spectacular. Other topics include La Croix, PLUR, and what time the sun sets in Idaho?... truly an ep not to be...

  
• 03.23.2021

  Episode 22 – The End of Season 1

  The pod is taking a break! The pod is going on SPRING BREAK!!!! Thanks for listening! See y'all in April

  
• 03.16.2021

  Episode 21 – Belong

  First of all, how tall do we sound? Secondly.... this week we're discussing the album Belong by the band The Pains of Being Pure at Heart! Other topics include ripping this band tf off (!!!!!!!), gila monsters, and we CONTINUE...

  
• 03.09.2021

  Episode 20 – Blink-182 (w/ Eric Smeal of Clearbody)

  This week we're joined by Eric Smeal of Clearbody (and Acrobat Unstable records) to dissect Blink-182's self-titled album! Is it self-titled? Is it untitled? Will we remain on topic? Who is actually to say! Also bring back MTV's 'Album Launch!'

  
• 03.02.2021

  Episode 19 – Album

  This week we're discussing the seminal album.... Album by Girls! Other topics include riding a bike with no hands, the power of nostalgia, and a little bit of Rupaul's Drag Race talk. ALSO Christopher Owens, Paul Giamatti, and Cardi B...

  
• 02.23.2021

  Episode 18 –The Garden State Soundtrack (w/ Mallory Hawk)

  This week we're joined by Mallory Hawk (of Double Double Whammy, How Says, and Slight Of) to discuss the iconic Garden State soundtrack! Other topics include hollywood's obsession with James Mercer, Zach Braff's obsession with TV actors, and the power...

  
• 02.16.2021

  Episode 17 – Good Health

  This week we're tackling the 2002 debut LP from Pretty Girls Make Graves, Good Health! Other topics include SPORTS, and being young and buying individual songs on itunes to save money. If you've never listened to this album PLEASE DO!...

  
• 02.09.2021

  Episode 16 – Intimacy (w/ Dave Tomaine of Cave People)

  This week we're joined by Dave Tomaine of Cave People and the three of us are fearlessly revisiting the 2008 third LP Intimacy by Bloc Party! A polarizing release that is ultimately very... GAY! Other topics include death, religious imagery,...

  
• 02.02.2021

  Episode 15 – Portamento

  1 week late, but this week we're tackling the 2011 sophomore LP from The Drums, Portamento! Other topics include recording all your demos acapella, toxic relationships, and the power of a good pointed and..... kinda b*tchy song! Amazing band and...

  
• 01.19.2021

  Episode 14 – Vampire Weekend (w/ Katie Chow)

  This week we're joined by music writer and photographer Katie Chow to discuss the 2008 self-titled debut album by Vampire Weekend! Other topics include fish, Jake Gyllenhaal doing a handstand, and Anna Konkle!

  
• 01.12.2021

  Episode 13 – Guns Babes Lemonade

  This week we're tackling the 2007 debut LP from Australian electronica musician Muscles, Guns Babes Lemonade! A true party rocker's album. Other topics include american apparel hoodies, bands making pins as merch, and there's a lot of talk about ice...

  
• 01.05.2021

  Episode 12 – Elevator (w/ Lamont Brown of Rnie)

  This week we're joined by our juiciest guest so far... Lamont Brown of Rnie! And we're talking about Elevator by Hot Hot Heat! Other topics include escaping emo, getting electrocuted, and even the WB frog himself actually if you can...

  
• 12.29.2020

  Episode 11– 10 Things That Rocked in 2020

  Last ep of the pod for the year! No specific album to talk about this week, just recounting 10 things we liked or enjoyed in 2020 despite the overall vibe of "suck." Waxing nostalgic about friends, and also family, and...

  
• 12.22.2020

  Episode 10 – The Suburbs (w/ Lillie West of Lala Lala)

  An absolutely unbelievable amount of giggling this week as we're joined by Lillie West of Lala Lala to discuss the Grammy award winning Album Of The Year 2010... The Suburbs by Arcade Fire. Other topics include the missing "THE" from...

  
• 12.15.2020

  Episode 9 – Pink Friday

  Celebrating 10 years of the iconic Pink Friday by Nicki Minaj by reviewing the.... iconic Pink Friday by Nicki Minaj! Other topics include cranberry Sprite, Winter Spiced cranberry Sprite, and how one time Becca's mom forgot her at the airport...

  
• 12.08.2020

  Episode 8 – The Con (w/ Stevie Knipe of Adult Mom)

  This week we're joined by the incomparable Stevie Knipe of Adult Mom! And we're diving into an album that is.... just so..... we're diving into The Con by Tegan & Sara! This one runs a little long but there's a...

  
• 12.01.2020

  Episode 7 – Give Up

  This week we tackle the indie rock monolith that is Give Up by The Postal Service. Other topics include nuts, new york city, and our absolute favorite topic... Shelley from Hemlock Grove! Also final verdict this week is one not...

  
• 11.24.2020

  Episode 6 – King of the Beach (w/ Felix Walworth of Told Slant)

  This week we're joined by our history making second guest ever... Felix Walworth of Told Slant! Felix is also cementing themselves in IROIS history as having never listened to this week's album in question before agreeing to come on the...

  
• 11.17.2020

  Episode 5 – Be Your Own Pet

  This week we're establishing what will now be referred to as "journalism eps" of the pod. Just your hosts gabbing about the deep dish in between having iconic guests on. Be your own PET was a band that made a...

  
• 11.10.2020

  Episode 4 – A Lesson in Crime (w/ Ana Davis)

  History making ep this week as Becca and Karl are joined by their first ever GUEST of the pod Ana Davis! The album in question? A Lesson in Crime by Tokyo Police Club. Does it rock or does it suck?...

  
• 11.03.2020

  Episode 3 – Commit This to Memory

  This week we're welcoming cooler temps with a quintessential fall/winter album... Commit This to Memory by Motion City Soundtrack! Other topics include Myrtle Beach, our biggest fears, and the degrees of separation between us and this band lol. Also THE...

  
• 10.27.2020

  Episode 2 – Bottoms of Barrels

  On this episode Becca and Karl discuss birds, daddy long legs, and the 2006 album Bottoms of Barrels by Tilly and the Wall! 

  
• 10.16.2020

  Episode 1 – Grand

  On the inaugural ep of the podcast Becca and Karl revisit Grand (2009) by Matt and Kim, and determine that the album does indeed ****! Listen to find out.