*I MUST STRESS THAT THIS IS NOT THE ACTUAL ALBUM, IT IS A PODCAST EPISODE WHERE WE DISCUSS THE ALBUM. IF YOU ARE INTERESTED IN HEARING DISCUSSIONS ABOUT THE ALBUM AND MAYBE OTHER ALBUMS, GIVE THIS EPISODE AND MAYBE THE PODCAST AS A WHOLE A CHANCE. IF NOT THEN I APOLOGIZE FROM THE BOTTOM OF MY HEART.*

Originally recorded November 23, 2024.

Rock of Ages takes another foray into the world of hip-hop in this special birthday episode for our panelist Kate (formerly Jamie), with one of the most modern, brash, and exciting sounding rap albums yet! Almost makes us want to check out more... We're talking Death Grips and their debut [mixtape], Exmilitary!

Also meant to add an obituary to the band here, but since it seems they've reformed I don't have to do it anymore!

Rock of Ages tackles The Stooges 2: The Iggy Stooges Back

Originally recorded November 17, 2024.

Originally recorded November 9, 2024.

Rock of Ages does its first foray into Britpop with Paul's second birthday episode! It might be the most English album we've covered, next to The Kinks' VGPS, and boy is it good. Let's dive into Blur, Parklife!

Originally recorded November 2, 2024.

In 1981, The Cure released their third studio album, and after two starter albums finally showed the world who they are. It's dark, gloomy, and it sounds awesome and beautiful at once. So what do the theater kids think of Robert Smith? Well, I have Faith that they'll like him.

... I'll show myself out.

Originally recorded October 26, 2024.

This musical inspired by RL Stevenson's 1886 novel has gone through many phases and versions. And for this podcast I chose the "Complete" version. It was a bit more adult contempo than any of us were expecting. Let's talk Jekyll & Hyde!

Originally recorded October 18, 2024.

Pardon any sound problems this episode may have. Idk if it was anything wrong with my mic or my setup, but the point is the sound might be a little wonky.

Anyway, Neil Cicierega time, baybeeeee! He may not have a radio hit to his name, but on the internet he's well known through almost all walks of life! And he also makes music. Let's talk "Spirit Phone"!

Originally recorded October 12, 2024.

Devo is a band we think about sporadically, but it's always been there throughout our lives even when we didn't know it. Especially Mark Mothersbaugh. And will the theater kids recognize him as well? Not to spoil but yes, they do. This debut rocks, go listen to it!

Originally recorded October 5, 2024.

Not to be confused with the Doors' song of the same name on a different album for some reason. What will the theater kids think of Waiting for the Sun in a time ofMegalopolisandGrunkle Stunkle winning the Funkle Bunkle? Let's find out!

Originally recorded September 30, 2024.

Good morning, Baltimore! I say this as I upload it in the morning and in Baltimore! For the past couple decades, the movie, musical, and movie-musical Hairspray has been growing as a part of Maryland culture. And what better way to celebrate it than to do an episode on the movie musical's soundtrack! Let's dive in!

Originally recorded September 21, 2024.

If released today, this album may not be so freaky. But back in 1966, it absolutely deserved the freaky moniker. Frank Zappa was undoubtedly a genius, but is genius, and his wit, enough to save this album in the minds of the theater kids? Let's find out with The Mothers of Invention's "Freak Out!"