Songs That Don't Suck

By MarkMusic Music Commentary

Songs That Don't Suck episodes

May 12, 2025 Episode 119 - "a great movie in reverse..."
This week I skip down nostalgia lane and find a long lost friend in the shape of a song I thought was lost to the annuals of history! As promised, here is a link to that magical friend!
I've also got a handful of new songs for your listening pleasure!
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22 min
May 05, 2025 Episode 118 - "...I lost my heart and the future's gone with it..."
This week I am all up in my feels about aging musicians, and I'll probably catch some strays as I'm talking about Ozzy and the Back to the Beginning concert... and of course, I've got some new music for your playlists. Come on in, the water is fine, but the takes might be hot.

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22 min
April 28, 2025 Episode 117 - "a hotline to the afterlife"
This week I'm chatting about the great mysteries in life, like bands who don't play the same set of songs every night when they are on tour... and of course I've got a bunch of great new songs for you, and one song that will make you scratch your head.
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21 min
April 21, 2025 Episode 116 - "The truth is I've never been anywhere further from fine"
This week I'm back up on my virtual soapbox railing against the phenomenon of "McDonaldization"... curious? Get in here and give it a listen. Of course, I've got new songs for you as well.
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21 min
April 14, 2025 Episode 115 - Classic Albums That Don't Suck #1 - The Doors Self-Titled Debut
Welcome to a special episode of Songs That Don't Suck, which is Classic Albums That Don't Suck. This special episode I am taking a deep dive in to one of my favorite albums of all time, The Doors debut album. I hope you enjoy this special episode!
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27 min
April 07, 2025 Episode 114 - "Some days, we might fall apart, but we're never broken"
This week I basically have a ABC After School Special about the trend regarding young men and music, and then, I share a few great new songs for your playlists.
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21 min
March 31, 2025 Episode 113 - "Lie to my face and beg me not to cry..."
This week I recap a cool week in Amsterdam, discussing street art and the intersection of social commentary. I've also got a bunch of new tracks for your playlists.
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23 min
March 24, 2025 Episode 112 - Special Episode! RNRA Interviews STDS
This episode breaks from tradition and is purely an interview of me, Mark, the host of Songs That Don't Suck. The interview was conducted by Scott and Rico from Rock-n-Roll Autopsy and we get in to old music, new music, how the STDS Sausage is made, and my marching band buses are formative experiences.

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39 min
March 17, 2025 Episode 111 - "I'm too stressed to be depressed..."
This week I dive head first in to the smartphones at concert debate... because if I'm nothing, I'm opinionated. I mention new music from Chappell Roan, and Jack White, but they aren't new to anyone... but, I do have 5 new songs that you may not have heard yet from artists who may be new to you.
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25 min
March 10, 2025 Episode 110 - "Come on inside, and we can watch the news and be naked..."
This week I review concert #3 of the year, Dream Theater.. and there were some weird moments that you want to hear about it... I've also got 5 new tracks for you to check out, so get in here and let's get started!
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23 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.…