Rock Of Ages

By Andrew

In this podcast I’ll be introducing various rock albums to my musical theatre-loving friends. We choose our next albums at the end of almost each episode through a wheel system with way too many album... more

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The podcast currently has 247 episodes available.

Rock Of Ages episodes:

April 06, 2023 109 - Falsettos
Based on the latter two parts of a musical trilogy spanning from 1979 to 1990, this musical was nominated for several Tonys in 2017 only to win none of them. Which is a darn shame, because the lyrics, aesops, and especially the music present something different than anything Broadway has seen previously, that might be why it didn't garner any Tonys, but still. Let's look at Falsettos!
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30min
March 21, 2023 108 - Thin Lizzy: Jailbreak
Wow an episode released on schedule! On our second St Patrick’s special we take a look at an Irish band known for their dual guitar sound, their Celtic character studies, and sharing a name with a famous Irish-hater. Will the theater kids like this better than Lizzie? Let’s find out by diving into Thin Lizzy’s “Jailbreak”!
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37min
March 20, 2023 107 - Crosby, Stills & Nash: Crosby, Stills & Nash
Sorry if the episode is out a week late again, but hey at least I got it out!

In 1969, three ex-guitarists from mid-60s folk rock acts that had some chart success banded together to form a supergroup destined to top the charts. And that they did! They just need Neil Young and they'd be a decent group! Ok I'm joking with that one. Let's just talk about the eponymous debut by Crosby, Stills & Nash!

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28min
March 11, 2023 106 - Into The Woods
Life is what happens to you while you’re busy making other plans.
We recorded this episode on Sunday, March 5, but it only took me until now to edit and upload it, mostly due to personal problems I’d rather not get into. But enough of that, it’s our second Stephen Sondheim episode! And we honor the legendary late Broadway composer by discussing one of his most popular works. Let’s dive into “Into the Woods”!
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33min
February 27, 2023 105 - Emerson, Lake & Palmer: Tarkus
Tarkus sweep, baby!

In 1971, supergroup Emerson, Lake & Palmer released their most popular studio album, though not necessarily their best by any stretch. Not just me saying this, also the theater kids. But hey, the giant mecha armadillo tank is still dope 52 years later. Let's talk about "Tarkus"!
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35min
February 19, 2023 104 - Bruce Springsteen: The River
This episode is dedicated to Chris Schaffer of Schaffrillas Productions (1997-2023), a special guest of three episodes on this podcast, and whose humor and heart meant the world to us all. The first episode he was on was for Bruce Springsteen’s “Born to Run”, so I thought it would be good for us to review another one of The Boss’ albums. Released in 1980, this sprawling double album may not be perfect, but it perfectly encapsulates Springsteen’s essence, from the celebrations to the melancholy. Let’s talk about “The River”!
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39min
February 12, 2023 103 - Jerry Nelson: Truro Daydreams
I know we originally said we were gonna do the soundtrack to the rock-comedy film “Walk Hard” for Romi’s birthday episode, but in light of recent events. It almost seems in poor taste. So we thought it’d be nice to retreat to a simpler, more lush sound brought to us by one of the great names in Muppet history. Let’s talk about Jerry Nelson’s “Truro Daydreams”!
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30min
January 30, 2023 102 - Prince: 1999
As I mentioned in the description of our latest bonus episode, this will probably be our last episode for a while. We’ll still upload episodes, just more sporadically. There’s just too many things happening in our individual lives right now and we find it best to take a break and recuperate to take care of these things. You’ve all been a wonderful audience and we’ll see you guys soon.

But before we go…let’s take a look at once of the funkiest, danciest double albums of the 1980s, one filled with raw hedonism and pure talent, as the main man plays almost every instrument on this classic. Let’s take a look at Prince, “1999”!
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31min
January 30, 2023 BONUS - Romi explains the Fraggle Rock lore
Literally just an episode of me and Romi talking about the lore of the classic 80s TV show 'Fraggle Rock'.

I should also take this time to note that episodes will be coming out less frequently now due to personal problems and other priorities. We hope you understand and we want y'all to know that y'all are the best listeners we could ask for!
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15min
January 15, 2023 101 - Jerry Lee Lewis: Live at the Star-Club, Hamburg
Probably not the most recognizable album we have or will cover on this podcast, but it’s importance towards heavier rock can’t be overstated. During his exile from the US, The Killer toured with a Scouse band known as the Nashville Teens and in Spring 1964, they played a legendary show at the Beatles’ old haunt. Will the theater kids enjoy this or will it just bring back Stooges flashbacks for them? Let’s find out with Jerry Lee Lewis’ “Live at the Star-Club, Hamburg”!
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23min

FAQs about Rock Of Ages:

How many episodes does Rock Of Ages have?

The podcast currently has 247 episodes available.