Know Your Writes!

Satan's comin' 'round the bend and people runnin' 'cause they're scared... it must be time for Know Your Writes! This week, Robb and Colton take on the unholy excellence that is the first four albums by metal legends Black Sabbath. Other topics include:
- Robb rails against Colton's cell phone habits
- A "come to Jesus" moment regarding our discography episodes
- How much noodling is too much noodling? 

Bands mentioned in this episode:
- Led Zeppelin 
- The Hives 
- The Yeah Yeah Yeah's 
- Rage Against the Machine 
- Avenged Sevenfold 

I'm dyin' for some action because it's time for Know Your Writes! In this Song Spotlight, Robb and Colton take on the Boss himself, Bruce Springsteen, and his 1984 hit "Dancing in the Dark". They'll unpack the lyrical minimalism and musical maximalism that make this song special. 

Other topics include:

- Colton's new track "Drag" from the now released The Kaki Tree 

- Robb's notes from the "Dancing in the Dark" Courtney Cox cameo

- a visit from friend Max Sabate for the first Know Your Writes August Madness Song Bracket

Bands mentioned in this episode:
- The War on Drugs 
- MJ Lenderman 
- Ben Kweller
- Billy Joel
- Bob Dylan 

The Kaki Tree by Colton Saylor is out now at https://coltonsaylor.bandcamp.com/album/the-kaki-tree-2 and on streaming sites of your choice. 

Now there is no sound if we all live underground--and now it's time for Know Your Writes! This week, Robb and Colton are joined by the Blamfather himself, Leo Cardona (DJ Brute)! Leo takes our hosts on a funk odyssey as they explore four albums from acid jazz greats Jamiroquai. Other topics include:

- Robb's golf adventure
- memories of Lancaster, circa 2005
- Colton's take on Center Stage 

Bands mentioned in this episode:
- Daft Punk 
- Robin Thicke
- Lil Dicky
- The Mars Volta (not actually mentioned but Colton wanted to and had them in his notes and forgot, so imagine that he did) 

I guess you'd say what could make me feel this way? Another episode of Know Your Writes! On another edition of Song Spotlight, our hosts explore the majesty that is "My Girl," a Motown classic written by Smokey Robinson and Ronald White and performed by The Temptations. Other topics include:

- how Colton used to wake up Robb 
- the complexities of breaking down songwriting credit
- the made-up-sounding names that played on "My Girl" 

Bands mentioned in this episode:
- The Supremes
- Smokey Robinson 
- Marvin Gaye 

We're only a podcast, but we never, never, never, never, never, never, never, never, never...knew it was time for Know Your Writes! This episode finds Robb and Colton diving into the discography of indie greats Rilo Kiley. Our hosts will discuss the quartet's four LPs to see if they're a hit. Other topics include:

- following up on Coltrarobbus predictions 

- Colton rants about the new Haim album

-  Robb brings on a very special guest during the third segment! 


Bands mentioned in this episode:

- Death Cab for Cutie

- Bright Eyes

- Tom Petty 

- Waxahatchee 

- Fleetwood Mac

We're only a podcast, but we never, never, never, never, never, never, never, never, never...knew it was time for Know Your Writes! This episode finds Robb and Colton diving into the discography of indie greats Rilo Kiley. Our hosts will discuss the quartet's four LPs to see if they're a hit. Other topics include:

- following up on Coltrarobbus predictions 

- Colton rants about the new Haim album

-  Robb brings on a very special guest during the third segment! 

Bands mentioned in this episode:

- Death Cab for Cutie

- Bright Eyes

- Tom Petty 

- Waxahatchee 

- Fleetwood Mac

Two friends. Two microphones. One luke-warm advertisement concept. On this special episode of Know Your Writes, follow Robb and Colton's many, many attempts to record a commercial--followed by the actual, final product. Enjoy! (regular scheduled programming will re-commence next episode) 

Listen to the wind blow, watch the sun rise, and turn on another episode of Know Your Writes! For this week's Song Spotlight, Robb and Colton break their silence on Fleetwood Mac's 1977 hit, "The Chain". Other topics include: 
- Robb's Fleetwood Mac conspiracy theory
- Just a touch of Sports Talk (NBA Finals Addition)
- A history lesson on the 'New' Fleetwood Mac

Bands mentioned in this episode:
- The White Stripes
- No Doubt
- Queen
- The Beths

It has to start somewhere, it has to start sometime; what better place than this podcast, and what better time than now for Know Your Writes! This week, Robb and Colton do what they told ya and dive into Rage Against the Machine. They'll discuss the radical quartet's entire discography to see how this legendary group balances songwriting with politics. Other topics include:
- Robb's NBA draft conspiracy 
- Constructing the perfect Nu Metal band 
- Debating RATM's Nu Metal legacy 

Bands mentioned in this episode:
- At the Drive-In 
- Limp Bizkit 
- Korn 
- Audioslave 
- Facing New York
- Feist

It's Friday afternoon, meaning it's time for Know Your Writes! In this edition of Song Spotlight, Robb and Colton sway through the fairyland of love to talk about "Tuesday Afternoon" by The Moody Blues. Our hosts unpack what makes this haunting track so effective even today. Other topics include: 

- A sad Sports Talk! segment 
- Colton's never-finished song about Clayton Kershaw 
- A discussion on the White Stripes' Rock and Roll Hall of Fame induction 

Bands mentioned in this episode: 
- The White Stripes
- The Beach Boys 
- OutKast 
- The Velvet Underground