The Arms Wide Open Podcast

Its been a slow year for The Arms Wide Open crew but we couldn't miss out on our annual tradition, reviewing a rock n roll Christmas album.  The Jo(h)n's finish off the year with a classic- The Beach Boys Christmas Album.  They cover all their favorites, discuss the legacy of the album, and debate whether or not Brian Wilson can effectively sing Elvis songs.  Always a fun time, don't forget to like comment and subscribe!

FROM THE VAULT.  Originally recorded in 2021, the John's tackle the latest album from Led Zepplin adjacent, Greta Van Fleet.  The Jo(h)n's talk the retro style of the band, their occasional departure from Zepplin's sound, and Shaggy's eternal struggle to enjoy new music.

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The Jo(h)n's take a moment to remember Taylor Hawkins in a special tribute podcast.

It's that time of year again!  The Jo(h)n's unwrap another rock themed Christmas album for the holiday season, this year digging into Eric Clapton's 2017 album "Happy Xmas."  They break down all of the songs, dig into the inspiration around why Clapton made the album, and compare it to past years album reviews.  Always a fun time, dont forget to subscribe, like and comment!

The podcast is back with a look at System of a Down and their 1998 debut self titled album.  The Jo(h)n's take a look at nu metal and the bands place in that genre, their unique sound, and whether the music stands up today.  They also discuss the HBO documentary on '99 Woodstock and how late 90's music influenced rock music going forward.  Don't forget to like, subscribe, and comment!

The Jo(h)n's are back to dig into Modest Mouse and their 2004 album Good News for People Who Love Bad News.  The hosts cover all the songs, talk about the detailed recording style, the bands missing drummer, and share stories of being at the same concert during the bands tour for this album.  A fun show as always, don't forget to rate, comment and subscribe!

This week the Jo(h)n's shake it up and review a recently released album from an up and coming band- The Blue Stones and their 2021 album Hidden Gems.  They dig into all the songs, look at how the band evolves the two member format, debate modern rock music, and a whole lot more. Check it out and don't forget to rate, subscribe and like!

After a lengthy hiatus the Jo(h)n's are back in the saddle to discuss the iconic 1966 Beach Boys album "pet Sounds."  We cover all the history, including the odd approach to recording, the drama around Brian Wilson and his relationship to drugs and the rest of the band, the cultural influences the music inspired, the Beatles rivalry and a lot more.  Always a fun time, don't forget to subscribe, like and comment!

After a lengthy break, the boys are back to review The Kinks 1970 album "Lola Versus Powerman and the Moneygroround, Part One."  They break down all the songs including the iconic single "Lola". discuss the bands style and its influence on current rock music.  Always a good time, don't forget to subscribe, rate and comment!

Season's Greetings!  Its that time again, where the Jo(h)n's review a special Christmas themed album for the holiday season.   This year they take on Cheap Trick's 2017 Christmas Christmas.  They discuss the covers, the originals, an interesting track order, all with a ton of holiday cheer.  The best thing you can listen to while wrapping presents, don't forget to subscribe, comment and rate!