We kick off the new year in style as The Grand Puba Aaron Martel joins the crew to discuss the 1971 release Sticky Fingers.  Rock On!

Opening Theme: Mama Got to Ramble by The Steepwater Band
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We bring in the new year with the universal emblem of a good party - the Mirrorball.  Pearl Jam finished our 2024 reviews, so lets have them kick off 2025 as the backing band for a record celebrating it's 30 year anniversary this year - 1995's Mirrorball from Neil Young.  And, as a holiday bonus, we also discuss the sister EP Murkenball from Pearl Jam.  Rock On, and Happy New Year!

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The crew prepares for the holidays by reviewing the definitive top album of 2024 as voted by the listeners - Dark Matter from Pearl Jam.  You knew it was coming, Rock On (and Merry Christmas everyone)!

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Next up on the list of top records of 2024 as voted by the fans - The crew dives into this year's Grammy nominated release Happy Bastards from The Black Crowes.  It had to happen sometime.  Rock On!

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We continue our breakdowns of the top records of 2024 as Hillman and JD discuss Be Right Here from Blackberry Smoke.  Rock On!

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Our reviews of the listener selected top albums of 2024 begins with Hillman, JD, returning guest Jimbo, and first time guest and journalist Justin Conn discussing Passage Du Desir from Johnny Blue Skies (AKA Sturgill Simpson).  Rock On!

Check out Justin's music discussion substack here: talljc.substack.com

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R4's 1st Annual Thanksgiving Turkey - Ian, Lou, and Prof share the spirit of Thanksgiving while discussing Van Halen's 1998 release Van Halen III.  Rock On!

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JD and Lou are joined by R4 legend Super-listener Sam as they discuss the requested Incubus record A Crow Left of the Murder from 2004.  Rock On!

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Returning guest Jason Johantges from the All Things Blues and Southern Rock podcast join Ian, JD, and Gleason in discussion the requested 1990 record Heartbreak Station from Cinderella.  Rock On!

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Hillman, JD, and Ian are joined by friend and Patreon member Seth Miller to discuss his request of Blood Sugar Sex Magik released in 1991 by the Red Hot Chili Peppers.  Rock On!

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