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Welcome to Season 2 of Post Amp! We're excited to kick this one off with one of Austin's and Preston's favorites, and #223 on the Rolling Stone's list of "The 500 Greatest Albums of All Time": 1983's "War" by U2. If you are new to Post Amp, we'll be diving into this album track by track, discussing its meaning and significance (as well as our personal relationship to it), and looking at it through the lens of a few different and fun categories.

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Season 2 is almost here! We wanted to continue looking back on Season 1 with some fun and meaningful moments from the last half, from our bonus quarantine episode all the way through John Coltrane's "A Love Supreme".

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As we look toward Season 2 starting in August 2020, we also look back on some of the best moments from Season 1 - in this episode we're starting at Led Zeppelin and going through 808s by Kanye West!

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For our Season 1 Finale we recap some of our favorite moments from the episodes so far, discuss the impact these albums have had on us personally, and look forward to what's coming up in Season 2. We also take a brief look at the post-grunge genre - or as Alex Trebek would say, "genre".

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The word "honest" is often used to describe incredible works of art, especially in the world of music, and John Coltrane's masterpiece is no exception. With just four tracks, the album is a movement that chronicles Coltrane's connection to and journey with the divine.

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While many bands suffer from the "sophomore slump", Metallica's second release was not only a turning point in the band's career but simultaneously helped define the thrash genre. Certified 6x platinum, "Ride The Lightning" displays unmatched energy as well as dynamics, a truly iconic album.

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While many hoped that the fifth Radiohead album would see the band returning to its roots, they instead continued down the path of electronics and experimentation. Join us as we discuss the instrumentation, influences, and our own impressions while listening through Amnesiac.

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This week we dive in to the multi-platinum, self-titled first album by Tracy Chapman. Join us as we discuss the revival of the singer-songwriter movement, Chapman’s political and social lyrics that remain timeless, and let us know how this album has impacted you!

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One of the most influential and popular artists of the 1900s, Frank Sinatra boasts a 54-year career with 59 albums. In this episode we dive into his 1955 recording, dubbed one of the first "concept albums", that has paved the way for popular artists to wear their hearts on their sleeves.

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With some of the most well-known, listened-to, and karaoke'd southern rock songs, "Pronounced 'Lĕh-'nérd 'Skin-'nérd" will live on as one of the earliest and quintessential albums of the style. However, this episode proves that this album is not for everyone - so how does it hit you? Let us know with a comment on Instagram or by emailing us at [email protected]!