Music fan Brian Koppen chats with music critic Zach Schonfeld as they discuss Hall of Fame artists: 

Michael Jackson’s “Don't Stop Till You Get Enough” vs. Outkast’s "Ms. Jackson"

OutKast’s “B.O.B.” vs. Sam Cooke’s “Ain't That Good News”

Guns n’ Roses’ “November Rain” vs. Nine Inch Nails’ "Hurt"

The Beastie Boys’ "Sabotage" vs. White Stripes’ “Dead Leaves and the Dirty Ground”

Rolling Stones’ “She Smiled Sweetly” vs. Prince’s "If I Was Your Girlfriend" 

They also discuss Sly and the Family Stone’s "Family Affair" and "If You Want Me To Stay," The Beastie Boys’ "Shadrach," Prince’s "Darling Nikki," Nine Inch Nails’ "March of the Pigs," Big Grams (Big Boi & Phantogram), and Kurt Cobain. 

Zach Schonfeld is a regular contributor to Pitchfork (https://pitchfork.com/staff/zach-schonfeld/) and Stereogum (https://stereogum.com/author/zach-schonfeld) and wrote the book on Nick Cage, How Coppola Became Cage, which can be purchased at https://www.amazon.com/Coppola-Became-Cage-Zach-Schonfeld/dp/019755637X! 

Intro music is from Jussy’s Down Open Roads.  Check out Jussy at https://soundcloud.com/user-214048265/sets/jussy-demos-1!

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