The Zero Check

Return of The Zero Check (Season 4 - Episode 1)

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The original three hosts, Craig, Steve and Richard are back, and we dragged our friend Michael along! You'll find we're a bit rusty after our million-year hiatus, but we have not three, but four kickass albums to discuss, all connecting to the theme of comebacks. Except for Michael's, his is the opposite with a sort-of breakup album. 

  • Craig's pick: Iron Maiden's "Brave New World" (2000) which marked the return of Bruce Dickinson to the band.
  • Steve's pick: Red Hot Chili Peppers' "Californication" (1999) the first album since John Frusciante's return to the group.
  • Richard's pick: Alice In Chains' "Black Gives Way to Blue" (2009), the first album they released with William DuVall. 
  • Michael's pick: Barenaked Ladies' "Snacktime!" (2008) the band's first foray into producing a children's album and Steven Page's last studio album with the group. 

    • Give the episode a listen to find out what we thought of these releases, and then go listen to the albums on your favourite streaming platform! an option that was definitely not mainstream when we last recorded an episode of this show.

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    The Zero CheckBy Richard, Craig, Steve & Michael