It's Brutal out there, so it may be Good 4 U to listen to this episode of Spin It! We're getting swept off our feet by Olivia Rodrigo's record-breaking debut, SOUR! Featuring the smash hit Drivers License, this pop album with punk roots will have us taking steps forward, backward, and all over the place. Find out how much money she spent on a designer doghouse, how many undercut slaps are headed your way, and whose toenails were up for auction as we dig into this Grammy-winning album!

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HAPPY BIRTHDAY! We're starting off Year Two with a different kind of album. It's the ephemeral, genre-fluid, medium-challenging fourth studio album from British innovators Radiohead: Kid A! From weird instruments (like the Ondes Martenot and the EBow) to snippets of lyrics pulled from a hat, we kind of figure this album is like listening to a painting. Some favorite facts return, and The Mixtaper teaches us how to ruin a Goldfish Christmas. Could Kid A be a record-breaker for both James and Connor? Only one way to find out.

PLUS! We have some Big Birthday Announcements this week! Starting tomorrow, you can find special Spin It Merchandise on our new Etsy store, and to celebrate we'll be hosting a giveaway later on in the week (keep an eye on socials @Spinitpod and @Spinitpodofficial for more details)! One of our favorite fibbing felons has made his way onto Twitter as well, and we've got even more to announce in this episode.

Thanks so much to each and every one of you for making this first year of podcasts such a fun ride. We're looking forward to many more albums, spins, and memories with you by our side! Keep Spinning into Year Two with us!

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It's the last episode of Year One, so Connor's taking a shot at redemption with his third pick: Crazy Love by modern music's favorite crooner, Michael Bublé! We'll talk about how his pipe dreams turned into a surprising career, discuss his proudest accomplishment (no, it's not his four Grammys), and explore how he stood his ground against record labels to cover pop and jazz standards, and keep the flame of some of the genre's most enduring hits alive for a new generation. This record and this episode are bubbling over with big band, so come celebrate the end of our first year with us!!

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Happy Fourth Of July! Celebrate Independence Day with Green Day's 2004 rock opera, American Idiot! Brimming with Billie Joe Armstrong's scathing critiques of the nation, this snot-rock masterpiece follows Jesus Of Suburbia on a journey of self-discovery down the Boulevard Of Broken Dreams. We'll talk about how one of punk's most recognizable trios rose from the halls of high school via Bookmobile to the stage of a very muddy Woodstock. From the frantic opening guitar to the gentle fade of Whatsername, this is an album and a story you shouldn't miss.

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Do you wanna Rock And Roll All Nite? Then you won't wanna miss this episode on Kiss! James and Connor are Rock N Roll Partying their way through the band's most successful album, Destroyer, featuring hits like Beth, Detroit Rock City, and God Of Thunder! With a billion-dollar brand and industry-changing tour practices, there's plenty to explore, from famous pyrotechnics to Gene Simmons' tongue. The Mixtaper is bringing a new minigame your way, too! Give us a spin; you might just know more about Kiss music than you thought!

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We know when you're around cause we know the sound of The 1975! This week we're talking about their pivotal sophomore album, I Like It When You Sleep, For You Are So Beautiful Yet So Unaware Of It! This genre-fusing ambient concept record tackles themes of love and loss through the cynical-but-never-hopeless eyes of Matty Healy. From the synth-pop vibes of The Sound to the gospel-infused If I Believe You to the sweeping titular instrumental, this Jupiter Award-winning album has it all. The Mixtaper is bringing a record-breaking 1,975 facts this week- learn all about the price of bread and how to make pet rocks! Tune in to find out more.

And this ISN'T your dream: our extended B-Side Cut of this episode is available exclusively on SpinItPod.com! It features full analysis of every song, an extra round of Fact Or Spin, a Bonus Track, and a complete recounting of Connor's experience in Paris. Head on over to check it out!

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Any guesses what album we're breaking into this week? Yes! That's right, it's Yes (the band) and their 1971 record, Fragile! This one-of-a-kind record features a solo contribution from each band member alongside landmark prog rock tracks like Roundabout and South Side Of The Sky! Join us as Connor tries to create a nickname and the Mixtaper tries to pull off some REALLY conniving spins. Come discover some fun Fish Facts, how many trumpets it would take to shake the world, and why several of Yes' 19 full-time members over the years can't stand each other.

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Ever wonder what would happen if you took four funk-rockers, covered them in rap, and sent them to California? Well, they might write an album like the Red Hot Chili Peppers' 1999 record, Californication! The record features some monumental tracks including Scar Tissue, Otherside, and Around The World. James and Connor discuss what really happened Under The Bridge and find out how many Fleas it takes to change a light bulb. We've got 15 great songs to talk about this week, and you're Right On Time to hear about them all!

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Call Us By Your Name... We're talking about Montero by the Industry Baby himself, Lil Nas X! Learn the story behind one of the most sweeping pop-rap success stories ever, Old Town Road, and get Lost In The Citadel with James and Connor as we figure out his namesake, play the video game he created, and discuss how he got world-renowned chef Gordon Ramsay to take up arms. We'll venture into unknown territory with new sounds, new featured artists, and the same old jokes. Come see whether this meme expert in Satan shoes can convert Connor into a fan of rap... only time will tell.

*This episode is clean but this album is not, listener discretion advised!*

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SPIN IT SINGLES RETURNS! You sent us your favorite songs by your favorite artists, and we're live-listening and putting our own spin on them! We also trade our own singles; find out about Connor's gopher fantasies and his descent into madness and hear a song James thinks is cool. Plus, the Mixtaper returns with a few rounds of Guess Who... Or Spin. Our second Singles episode is sure to have something for everyone. We've got country, metal, soul, classical, and everything in between! Check out the accompanying playlist on YouTube and Spotify to hear all the songs!

https://open.spotify.com/playlist/2oVtyjlXYv2Up0Y8B9WUGE?si=c988fc23a7384a18  

https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLYumnChiw_I9xJJdNfe7gx5rcJPpN_ns1 

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