Inspired by the book 501 Essential Albums of the 90s, BJ made a list of 51 albums from the nineties which he considers essential, but are not listed in that book. This episode covers albums 1-10, plus an interview with Honeycrack frontman Willie Dowling about the album Prozaic.

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Originally released February 2018:

Rock and/or Roll listeners are familiar with the "Worst of" series where BJ and special guest co-host Brian Sword pick the five worst song by the best bands. Now with this new series "Best of" they've decided to turn that idea on its head and force themselves to pick the five best songs by the worst bands, starting with Hootie and the Blowfish.

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Finally! Another episode chock full of melodic hard rock from the eighties and nineties, for your listening enjoyment.

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It's discography against discography. Album by album, BJ and Fistful of Dave figure out which classic metal band reigns supreme: Scorpions or Judas Priest.

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Originally released August 2017:

BJ spins some very cool and rare heavy metal 45's from the eighties, Side A and Side B.

STITCH - DEVIL'S DEAL b/w TOUCHIN' THE STARS

SIREN - TERRIBLE SWIFT SWORD b/w METRO MERCENARY

HIROSHIMA - SOLDIER OF THE WORLD b/w NUCLEAR NIGHTMARE

KEEN HUE - ONE OF TWO b/w SPREAD YOUR WINGS OF FIRE

SASHAY - LOOKING FOR SOME ACTION b/w TOGETHER

SATIN STEEL - KICK ME WHERE IT HURTS b/w LET'S NOT DIE

WHITE LIGHTNING - THIS POISON FOUNTAIN b/w HYPOCRITE

SALEM - COLD AS STEEL b/w REACH FOR ETERNITY

DENIGH - NO WAY b/w RUNNING

RAW DEAL - OUT OF MY HEAD b/w IN THE MOOD

RICOCHET - MIDAS LIGHT b/w OFF THE RAILS

SPOILER - KICK DOWN THE WALL b/w STARBLIND CHILD

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BJ takes the yacht rock challenge: can he find a song he likes by the yacht rock artists he hates?

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Which diva shall reign supreme? BJ welcomes guest co-host Jon Lamoreaux for this epic smackdown: Mellencamp vs. Adams.

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David Johansen was a true icon. He will be missed.

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Originally released October 2015:

Let's spend some time together.

WEIRD AL YANKOVIC - HOT ROCKS POLKA

DEL SHANNON - OUT OF TIME

NAZARETH - RUBY TUESDAY

TRUTH AND JANEY - UNDER MY THUMB

LITTLE RICHARD - BROWN SUGAR

THE FOLKSMEN - START ME UP

JOAN JETT AND THE BLACKHEARTS - STAR STAR

LINDA RONSTADT - TUMBLING DICE

PUSSY GALORE - TORN AND FRAYED

EXODUS - BITCH

TESLA - MOTHER'S LITTLE HELPER

STEVE EARLE AND THE SUPERSUCKERS - BEFORE THEY MAKE ME RUN

JOSEFUS - GIMMIE SHELTER

SOUNDGARDEN - STRAY CAT BLUES

JOHNNY THUNDERS - AS TEARS GO BY

JERRY GARCIA - LET'S SPEND THE NIGHT TOGETHER

MONTROSE - CONNECTION

ELLEN FOLEY - STUPID GIRL

ROD STEWART - STREET FIGHTING MAN

THE POGUES - HONKEY TONK WOMEN

THE RESIDENTS - SATISFACTION

KISS - 2000 MAN

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Led Zeppelin's landmark 1975 double album turned 50 years old this week. BJ tells the story of that period for the band, including the launch of their own record label and release of a feature film, then discusses the recording of the album and breaks it down track by track.

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