Off The Flipside

In this episode, I'm looking back on a genre defining album simply known as "VAN HALEN," the self titled debut from the legendary band of the same name. Join me on a track-by-track reflection on why this album is regarded to be one of the best of it's field! This special episode is dedicated in memoriam to Eddie Van Halen.

Legendary progressive rock band, King Crimson continues to evolve their sound with their fifth studio album, "LARKS' TONGUES IN ASPIC." This episode, we take a short look back on an album that's responsible for redefining a genre!

The King of Pop's breakthrough solo album, "OFF THE WALL" doesn't seem to be revisited as often today as many of his other albums throughout the eighties. It might be a sign of the times but today, I'm giving the album a look for myself! Does it have the same appeal today as such a massively acclaimed album had back in the day?

Overshadowed and commonly forgotten, "ONE HOT MINUTE" is considered to be the darkest effort made by the RED HOT CHILI PEPPERS due to the dark period that the band was in. In this episode of OFF THE FLIPSIDE, I'm taking a dive into the album to look back on what made the album forgotten but also why the album is so unique in different ways!

After the previous lengthy guest episode, we're taking a bit of a breather this time around as I sit back and chat about "THE YES ALBUM" by YES! Regarded as the kickstarter to their signature sound, the album is considered a classic. We explore today why that is and what the album brought to spruce up the prog rock formula!

For this extended episode of OFF THE FLIPSIDE, we're mixing up genres here as we check out one of the most experimental albums by GORILLAZ, known as "PLASTIC BEACH!" I bring along good friend and fellow fan of the band, Jacob Mohler as we take a deep dive into the world of the Plastic Beach!

Although episode eleven was supposed to be a guest episode, we had a short delay issue (stay tuned for next time!) but for now, metal listeners are getting another treat as I look back on Megadeth's "RUST IN PEACE" which is claimed by many to be one of the greatest thrash albums of all time. For a statement as strong as that, how does the album hold up almost thirty years later?

Sometimes bands like to play safe, which works on occasion as Judas Priest displays on their ninth effort, "DEFENDERS OF THE FAITH." Although fairly considered successful, how does it hold up nowadays? Is the album really considered as successful as it predecessors? Also, peep the new intro.

This month, metal fans celebrated the 30th anniversary of a fantastic thrash record that kickstarted the confusing decade of the nineties. Today, we're taking a look at said album and understanding why "PERSISTENCE OF TIME" is one of Anthrax's most impactful records and one of their greatest!

It's time to take a look at one of most critically acclaimed arena rock albums of all time with Queen's "News of the World!" With an album with smash stadium hits such as "We Will Rock You" and "We Are The Champions," does the rest of the album still hold up as well?