Light the Sky Podcast

Light the Sky Podcast

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Light the Sky Podcast episodes

  • Boston ”Don’t Look Back” (1978) Track by Track Debate

    Put out an APB because Light the Sky Podcast has disappeared down the rabbit hole that is Boston's Don't Look Back. Is this an underappreciated deep cut record for those who want more Boston, or is it a re-tread that isn't done as well with less depth? Who's favorite song is on this album and what song is it? Which members of Light the Sky strap on the gloves and go toe to toe on this one? Mark, Chris, Alex and Kevin discuss and debate all this and more, shaking things out at the end with a classic Love It or Flush It.

    2 hr 15 min
  • Boston ”Boston” (1976) Track by Track Debate

    New Discography! In the 85th episode, Light the Sky dives right into a brand new discography, starting with one of the biggest selling debut albums of all time, Boston's self-titled 1976 album. Does this album rightfully deserve that status and constant airplay on classic radio? Is this the peak of the band and it's all downhill from here? What on earth is going on with Fran in the "More Than a Feeling" music video? Find out which of these classic songs we are forced to take sides on in a classic Love It or Flush It. Mark, Chris, Alex and Kevin go track by track to discuss all of this and more.

    2 hr 5 min
  • CHVRCHES ”Screen Violence” (2021) Track by Track Debate

    Episode 84 sees a reunited Light the Sky discuss the most recent release by CHVRCHES, Screen Violence, with Alex jumping into the fray on this episode. Considering the discord on previous bonus episodes and the previous synthwave album reviewed (see Bonus Episode #4), will Light the Sky come together on this album? Is this an album meant for our times, and does it make an impact? Mark, Chris, Alex and Kevin discuss and debate all this and more, going track by track. Now streaming live, join us Sunday nights 7PM Central Time at twitch.tv/lightthesky

    2 hr 9 min
  • Ghost ”Impera” (2022) Track by Track Debate

    In a fiery debate this week, Light the Sky debates the latest Ghost album, 2021's Impera. Is it a return to rock greatness or is it merely derivative and tread over the same ground? Where does Mike Pence fit in? Mark, Chris and Kevin discuss and debate all this and more, going track by track. Now streaming live, join us Sunday nights 7PM Central Time at twitch.tv/lightthesky

    2 hr 28 min
  • Mammoth WVH S/T (2021) Track by Track Debate

    #musicforcryptoads Episode 82 covers the 2021 debut self-titled album of Mammoth WVH. We have a spirited debate about whether Wolfgang should have brought in outside musicians and about what works on this album and what doesn't. Is this a modern attempt at putting life into rock and roll or is it destined straight for the grocery store playlist? Mark, Chris and Kevin discuss and debate all this and more, going track by track. Now streaming live, join us Sunday nights 7PM Central Time at twitch.tv/lightthesky

    1 hr 59 min
  • Mike and the Mechanics S/T (1985) Track by Track Debate

    The Revenge of the 2D Man. Join us as we finally touch the periphery of the Genesis family tree in Episode 81 with Mike + the Mechanics' self-titled album. Does Mike out-Phil Phil in his 1985 band debut? Could the world take much more music from the Genesis tree? What happened on side two of this record? Mark, Chris and Kevin go track by track to discuss and debate. Now streaming live, join us Sunday Nights 7PM Central Time at twitch.tv/lightthesky

    1 hr 46 min
  • Jimi Hendrix ”The Cry of Love” (1971) Track by Track Debate

    Episode 80 deals with the 1971 posthumous album by Jimi Hendrix. Is this one of the better posthumous albums released, or does it fall flat and needed Jimi's guidance in the final product? Mark, Chris and Kevin go track by track to discuss and debate. Now streaming live, join us Sunday Nights 7PM Central Time at https://twitch.tv/lightthesky

    1 hr 25 min
  • Jimi Hendrix ”Band of Gypsys” (1970) Track by Track Debate

    Join us as we switch up the format a little bit, and comment on the album directly as we play through it. Episode 79 finds Light the Sky talking about Hendrix's live album "Band of Gypsys." As we don't usually cover live material, is this album important enough to warrant the attention? How does the new band fit with where Jimi is going? Mark, Chris and Kevin listen to the album live to discuss and debate. Now streaming live, join us Sunday Nights 7PM Central Time at twitch.tv/lightthesky

    1 hr 25 min
  • Jimi Hendrix ”Electric Ladyland” (1968) Track by Track Debate

    Episode 78 covers Jimi Hendrix's album, 1968's "Electric Ladyland" Is this one of the best albums of all time? Is it just too darn long? The opinions among the group start to diverge on this album. Mark, Chris and Kevin debate, discuss, love and flush their favorites and not-so-favorites from this record. Now streaming live, join us Sunday Nights 7PM Central Time at twitch.tv/lightthesky

    2 hr 6 min
  • Jimi Hendrix ”Axis: Bold As Love” (1967) Track by Track Debate

    Episode 77 covers Jimi Hendrix's album, 1967's "Axis: Bold As Love" Is this a worthy follow up to the massive "Are You Experienced" or is it missing some of the magic of that first record? What about that album cover? Mark, Chris and Kevin debate, discuss, love and flush their favorites and not-so-favorites from this record. Now streaming live, join us Sunday Nights 7PM Central Time at twitch.tv/lightthesky

    2 hr 2 min

About Light the Sky Podcast

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Join us on a track-by-track, album-by-album exploration of the musical artists whose discographies spanned generations, inspired millions, and every night, lit the sky with some of the greatest stage shows seen on earth. Four not-middle-aged blokes dive into the greatest hard rock, metal, prog, and pop discographies ever to be pressed to vinyl. No interviews, no KISS talk, no filler, all killer discussion.