The air is thick, the temps are rising, there is no doubt we are knee deep into the dog days of summer.  And what better way to wind up this summer than with a track by track analysis of Run the Jewel's "RTJ4"(2020).   We go through an abbreviated history of Killer Mike and El-P's solo and joint work before tackling this mammoth record.  This album was an instant classic for the backpack and tunnel crew, but what do your Hole Runners think of it?  Will Eric be inspired by the hard hitting lyrics?  Will Steve lay out some cardboard and get to breakin'?  Will Marc transform into a Hip Hop Head overnight?  One must listen to find out!

RTJ Links:

Ooh Lala Video:

https://youtu.be/Sff7Kc77QAY

Yankee and the Brave Video:

https://youtu.be/rWtsM2hvdYU

Walking in the Snow Video:

https://youtu.be/6-M15L4BTqI

There are 4 Elements of Hip Hop.  The mic, the turntable, the breakdance and the spray paint.  There are also 4 elements to Pod Like a Hole.  Marc, Eric, Steve and Ethan Hunt.  

In celebration of our next proper episode, a track by track analysis of "Run the Jewels 4", 2 out of those 4 elements (Eric and Steve) present a very special B-Side.  In this bonus episode we look at the solo careers of the Run the Jewels members:  Killer Mike and El-P.  Our focus remains zeroed in on El-P's record label (Def Jux) , where he released most of his solo albums and a slew of unbeatable , underground boom bap MCs.  Def Jux meant more than Eric and Steve can explain to their own development as music fans, but they sure will try.  

Rock your yankee to the side and enjoy the sludgy doom rap of Def Jux.  

See you next time for "RTJ4"

Links:  

El-P: Deep Space 9mm 

https://youtu.be/2Zn5o-gxtFA

EL-P:  Stepfather Factory

https://youtu.be/VhXmcnYvO7c

Murs:  Risky Business

https://youtu.be/DASFNYsnBMY

Aesop Rock:

https://youtu.be/ZEBGCOCxLgA

To conclude our discussion on the Deftones, the hosts at Pod Like a Hole analyze White Pony track by track. The third album is considered the album that pushes the Deftones into a new level of the nu-metal category and arguably ejects them from the genre. 

Join us as we saddle up the White Pony (with a respectful nod to the Black Stallion remixes) and ride through the dark backroads of this modern classic. 

Official Video Links:

Back to School (Mini Maggit)

Digital Bath

Street Carp 

Teenager (Robert Smith Remix) 

Knife Prty (Purity Ring Remix)

Passenger (Mike Shinoda Remix) 

Change (In the House of Flies)

Change (In the House of Flies) (Tourist Remix)

Pod Like a Hole Links:

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In the third episode of our Deftones mini season, Joey from New York calls into the show to discuss the late 90s and early 00s  Sacramento music scene, the Deftones, and the power of physical media. 

How did this born and raised New Yorker become part of the Far street team? Listen to find out.

Come back next time for the White Pony track by track discussion with the other two hosts.

#glassjaw

In the spirit of celebrating The Deftones , and in preparation of our official "White Pony" episode, we decided to give a little context to the music scene in Sacramento, especially during the late 90's early 00's.  This will give some context to why that album was so special, geographically speaking.  

In this episode we speak with local musician and Sacramento music scene stalwart Sean Bivins (Eightfourseven, Will Haven 

Enjoy our conversation (and Steve's follow up with Joey from NYC coming soon) about this unique scene and a little context to the time and place before we drop our White Pony episode.  

Videos: 

eightfourseven :  erratic youth 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bS5PER43o4A

Will Haven :

https://www.facebook.com/willhavenband

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vCTDci-VClY

Death Valley High - Raise Hell

https://youtu.be/UrHMRESU9x0

Surefire:

https://surefire.bandcamp.com/

Silent Game:

https://thesilentgame.bandcamp.com/

Pod Like a Hole: 

In this episode, the hosts take you through the Deftones history and discography in preparation for the discussion and analysis of White Pony. 

As always, we strive to answer the burning questions of the day. Do they shake off the label of being simply poster children for Nu Metal? Do they deserve a key to the city for their musical heroics? As fellow Sacramentans, have we ever crossed paths with them in a dark alleyway or a local dive bar? Find out these answers and more in a rundown of the Deftones' career.

To check out all official music videos, go to the official Deftones Youtube Channel

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Artwork by Greg Wolgast(the Fourth Pod Holer)

We are back to conclude our coverage of the industrial hip-hop group Clipping and their ambitious 2016 concept album "Splendor and Misery".  Eric, Steve and Marc wrap this one up for you with a track-by-track analysis.  

This album is the story of the relationship between an escaped slave from the future and the computer AI of the ship he commandeers.  It explores the nature of freedom and the history of shackles.

Will Marc appreciate Daveed Diggs' spaced aged swagger?  

Will Steve graffiti #2331's lyrics on the side of his neighbor's house?  

Will Eric freestyle over the entire album instead of actually reviewing it, as a bit of a high concept Rick-roll?  

You've got to listen to know for sure.  

For this season of Run the Gamut, we've got a few grimy, head bopping hip hop albums.  Of course the diamond dice, in their infinite wisdom, have rolled one of the most unconventional boom bap records on this list.  The experimental, concept story of Clipping's "Splendor and Misery" is a heavy one, but there's work to do before we get to that. 

In this Introductory episode, your PLAHBoys go through their history of Hip Hop music.  It's a fun L-train ride through the sights and sounds of hip hop in the 90s and 00's.  Your hosts don't stray too far, as we wrap this up with the history of the group Clipping.  We talk Daveed Diggs, Hamilton and Snipes & Hutson and the career of this strange Industrial/Hip Hop project.  We'll follow this one up with a track by track analysis of "Splendor and Misery" next week.  As always, enjoy the talk and let us know your hip hop history. 

Video Links:

ODB:  Shimmy Shimmy Yeah 

https://youtu.be/h2zgB93KANE

E-40 

https://youtu.be/2GZbaXdK8Js

DMX

https://youtu.be/ThlhSnRk21E

El-P

https://youtu.be/2Zn5o-gxtFA

Clipping:

Visions of Bodies Being Burned 

https://youtu.be/Whsfo9cYD-g

Blood on the Fang 

https://youtu.be/s9EsHbqmjN4

Wriggle (LIVE)

https://youtu.be/tZjKj3UNk6o

Captain Ahab - Snakes on the Brain

https://youtu.be/eNt0_uSAJ24

If you just got into town about an hour ago, took a look around to see which way the wind blow, you will know that the big boys from Pod Like a Hole are talking about The Doors sixth studio album from 1971 L.A. Woman. 

Last episode we took you through a history of the Doors and now it's time to go track by track on Marc's nomination of L.A. Woman. Are you a lucky listener in the City of Night? Or jusa nudder loss angle? (I'm pretty sure that's what Mr. Mojo Risin is saying). Anyways, sit back, put this episode on at dusk, and look out at the endless highway while listening to three guys talk about Venice Beach Blues.

Episode Links:

Rolling Stone Review - By Robert Meltzer

L.A. Woman - Vocals Only

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Mother? Yes, son? I want to listen to....Pod Like a Hole ALL NIGHT LONG YEAH. In this part 1 of a 2 part series on The Doors, your lizard kings at Pod Like a Hole discuss what those boys in Venice Beach were up to when they decided to Walk On Down that Hall of rock history. We also have time to march along with the Soft Parade in this episode. THE MONK BOUGHT LUNCH (yeah, he bought a little!)

Tune in next week, when we give L.A. Woman, The Doors sixth and final album with Jim Morrison, a little Sunday afternoon track by track analysis.

Video Links:

The Soft Parade (Soundstage Live Performance) 

The Doors - Official Movie Trailer

Kids in the Hall - Into the Doors 

Ben Stiller Show - Oliver Stone Land 

Pod Like a Hole Links:

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Artwork by Greg Wolgast