Pop/Rock

Settle in with a plate of Diablo Breadsticks, because in this week’s Pop/Rock, Shawn and Cameron cover the last three ABB albums in their dad’s collection: Idlewild South (1970), At Filmore East (1971), and Eat a Peach (1972). Other topics include moose safety, favorite Anchorage eateries, and a big decision. And just to get ahead of things, at one point Cameron says At Filmore East was recorded in April, and YES, we KNOW it was recorded in MARCH, so don’t @ us, you VULTURES. Ooh also if you have any questions for Dad, please pass them on to [email protected]. Thanks, love ya!

The man/myth/legend Andy Valdez joins the fellas this week to discuss Duane Allman’s postumus Anthologies of exquisite guitar work. Which version(s) of “The Weight” does everyone prefer? Is “Happily Married Man” a thinly veiled diss track? What’s that bug in Andy’s garage? Answers to all these and more on this sizzling new Pop/Rock!

Welcome back, friends, to the Allman Brothers Space. This week the fellas slam through four (4) ABB albums, and they’re actually kind of bringing some real analysis to it at this point? But don’t worry—they still find time to discuss Hanson, karaoke, and the precarious legacy of Josta soda (RIP). Spoiler alert for that Hanson bit: we’re all very proud of those boys. Listen to find out why!

January is upon us, and what better way is there to smooch holiday music season goodbye than with the absolute slam-dunk of an album Aaron Neville’s Soulful Christmas? In this sizzling new Pop/Rock, the fellas also discuss harrowing rideshare experiences, preparations for Feeny 2K18, and how to bake the perfect Coca-Cola ham. Grab your favorite DVD copy of Syriana and buckle up, cuz you're in for some quality content.

Like a Churchy Pat Benatar, Amy Grant welcomes us into a world of hard synths and even harder theology in her 1983 hit A Christmas Album. The boys keep the holiday music season rolling along with a deep discussion of this Extremely Mom Album, as well as professorial oversharing, dating someone with the same name as you, and their new status as Icelandic celebrities. And remember: if you’re listening—you’re awesome, dude!

Lynyrd Skynyrd has A CHRISTMAS ALBUM, and certified lyric boy Andrew Nelder joins Shawn and Cameron to discuss its many twists and turns. Also: candle recommendations, grooming tips, and the burden of Shawn’s infinite memories. But mostly, the three gents search for the answer to a burning question: why is this album so horny?

Oh wow, it’s time for the GREATEST ALBUM OF ALL TIME: Blue Yule, the legendary 1991 compilation from Rhino Records. Blue Yule superfans Shawn and Cameron break down the iconic lyrics, the iconic riffs, the iconic DRESSER DRAWERS. Also discussed: Christmas tree aesthetics, NYC’s barbaric garbage situation, adjusting to non-Alaskan winters, and dart-based confusion. Keep an eye out for that pickle, baby!

HOLIDAY MUSIC SEASON CONTINUES with Kenny G’s album The Greatest Holiday Classics, a compilation of G’s finest sax-based seasonal bangers. Kenny G has literally six holiday albums, so there’s a lot of good stuff to choose from! Also, the fellas discuss emotionally evocative calendars, Shawn’s game-filled Thanksgiving, and Cameron’s dream roles. Get ready to ride that sleigh, baby!

It’s HOLIDAY MUSIC SEASON and what better way to kick it off than with a hearty discussion of Bing Crosby’s White Christmas album? Grab your favorite satchel and come along, because the boys are diving on into this dank smash. One little request, though: could we get a little more comfort & joy, a little less Satan’s pow’r?

Whoa, Kurt!!! This week, the boys discuss Nirvana’s 1991 album Nevermind, a masterpiece chock-full of beautiful melodies and horrifying imagery. Also: their legendary guitar teacher, tips for being a grungey boy, and a look ahead at Christmas music season. *bass riff* HOT! *bass riff* CARL!