Songs That Don't Suck

By MarkMusic Music Commentary

Songs That Don't Suck episodes

October 04, 2023 Songs That Don't Suck - Episode 40 (Cliff Notes Version) - "Your quippy jokes, they mean nothing"
This week, I share my latest concert experience which was epic. I share a cover from Guster, and I share a handful of new songs that ends with me ranting about the collapse of humanity... it's good time.
Website: ⁠https://songsthatdontsuck.net⁠
Social Media:
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19 min
September 27, 2023 Songs That Don't Suck - Episode 39 (Cliff Notes Version) - “I know that Ringo sometimes wishes he was Paul”
This week, I talk about Milli Vanilli and how things have changed since we stopped crucifying artists for lipsynching, share an amazing cover recorded with toy instruments, and a handful of great new songs.
Website: ⁠https://songsthatdontsuck.net⁠
Social Media:
@STDSPodcast (⁠Twitter⁠ and ⁠Instagram⁠)
⁠Songs That Don't Suck - The Podcast⁠ (Facebook)

19 min
September 20, 2023 Songs That Don't Suck - Episode 38 (Cliff Notes Version) - "The rot at the roots is the root of the problem, but you wanna blame it on me."
This week I talk about a survey which explored music discovery by generations and sources, share a cover from an artist with massive stones, I try and describe Cake, and I share some great new music if I do say so myself. Action packed? I'd say so...

Website: ⁠https://songsthatdontsuck.net⁠
Social Media:
@STDSPodcast (⁠Twitter⁠ and ⁠Instagram⁠)
⁠Songs That Don't Suck - The Podcast⁠ (Facebook)
22 min
September 13, 2023 Songs That Don't Suck - Episode 37 (Cliff Notes Version) - 'You know I love getting scared in the woods..."
This episode we've got a boat load of Aussie bands, a brain bending mashup/cover and a posthumous release.
Featured this week:
Old Mervs - Hey
Middle Kids - Highlands
Teen Jesus and the Jean Teasers - Salt
The Moss - The Place That Makes Me Happy
Jimmy Buffett - Like My Dog

Website: ⁠https://songsthatdontsuck.net⁠
Social Media:
@STDSPodcast (⁠Twitter⁠ and ⁠Instagram⁠)
⁠Songs That Don't Suck - The Podcast⁠ (Facebook)
15 min
September 06, 2023 Songs That Don't Suck - Episode 36 (Cliff Notes Version) - "Contented to be living and dying in three quarter time" - A Tribute to Jimmy Buffett
This week I take a pause from new releases to reflect on an artist that has meant so much to me over the last 30 years. I'm sharing stories and thoughts about songs you don't know by heart, and probably my most awkward encounter with a celebrity... the one and only Jimmy Buffett.
Website: ⁠https://songsthatdontsuck.net⁠
Social Media:
@STDSPodcast (⁠Twitter⁠ and ⁠Instagram⁠)
⁠Songs That Don't Suck - The Podcast⁠ (Facebook)
14 min
August 30, 2023 Songs That Don't Suck - Episode 35 (Cliff Notes Version) - "Back in the city, cold Eyes and Lips of Dust"
This week, I dive in to the music disrupter that is TikTok, share a cover from Small Town Titans, and of course a few new tracks for your playlists.

Featured this week:
Turnpike Troubadours - A Cat in the Rain
Royal Tusk - Head Up
Cam Cole - Know What I Mean
The Paper Kites - June's Stolen Car
The Last Dinner Party - Sinner

Website: ⁠https://songsthatdontsuck.net⁠
Social Media:
@STDSPodcast (⁠Twitter⁠ and ⁠Instagram⁠)
⁠Songs That Don't Suck - The Podcast⁠ (Facebook)

14 min
August 23, 2023 Songs That Don't Suck - Episode 34 (Cliff Notes Version) - "My sense of rejection is no excuse for my behavior”
This week I mark a GenX Milestone, review another concert I recently attended and was gushing like a fanboy, and I've got more new music as always.
Featured this week:
Guns-n-Roses - Perhaps
The Grogans - I Cannot Read Your Mind
HAWXX - Embrace The Ugly
Des Rocks - I Am The Lightning
The Bites - Good Love

Website: ⁠https://songsthatdontsuck.net⁠
Social Media:
@STDSPodcast (⁠Twitter⁠ and ⁠Instagram⁠)
⁠Songs That Don't Suck - The Podcast⁠ (Facebook)

14 min
August 16, 2023 Songs That Don't Suck - Episode 33 (Cliff Notes Version) - "I don't want to turn to the light, don't pray for me, don't waste your time"
This week I've got a quick concert review, an audience submission of a brain bending cover and of course, 5 new tracks for your ears to consume.
Featured this week:
Royal Blood - Pull Me Through
Electric Enemy - Panic
Twin Temple - Burn Your Bible
Nothing But Thieves - Tomorrow is Closed
The Sherlocks - Louder Than Words

Website: ⁠https://songsthatdontsuck.net⁠
Social Media:
@STDSPodcast (⁠Twitter⁠ and ⁠Instagram⁠)
⁠Songs That Don't Suck - The Podcast⁠ (Facebook)

14 min
August 09, 2023 Songs That Don't Suck - Episode 32 (Cliff Notes Version) - "I'd laugh until I'd die If it wasn't my life"
This week I share some music news worth sharing, complain about artist bios and share a handful of great songs released in the last week. I mentioned the Wild Feathers new release on Bandcamp, so as promised, here is the link to check that out

Featured this week:
Brenn! - Valapriso
Wilco - Evicted
The Pale White - Validate Me
Mom Rock - Close Your Eyes
The Rolling People - Disguise

Website: ⁠https://songsthatdontsuck.net⁠
Social Media:
@STDSPodcast (⁠Twitter⁠ and ⁠Instagram⁠)
⁠Songs That Don't Suck - The Podcast⁠ (Facebook)

15 min
August 02, 2023 Songs That Don't Suck - Episode 31 (Cliff Notes Version) - "Pulling Hell off from it's hinges"
This week Jenna joins the podcast to talk about a recent live show we attended... we aren't naming names, but it wasn't pretty. I've also got a genre buffet of music for you so check it out!
Featuring:
Cecelia Castleman - It's Alright
Cherry Poppin' Daddies - Lowdown Appreciator
The Wans - Too High
The Cold Stares - Cross the Line
Tyler Childres - In Your Love

Website: ⁠https://songsthatdontsuck.net⁠
Social Media:
@STDSPodcast (⁠Twitter⁠ and ⁠Instagram⁠)
⁠Songs That Don't Suck - The Podcast⁠ (Facebook)

17 min

About Songs That Don't Suck

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"Songs That Don't Suck" is a podcast hosted by an aging GenXer who scours through hundreds of newly released songs each week, seeking fresh artists and sounds to avoid replaying the hits of his youth.…