Tony is joined by Nick Alpers to discuss the album Preservation Act 1 by The Kinks. The album is divisive among fans and critics alike but there's more to like than hate on this concept album. Contributors to the podcast received access to this episode early! Get full access to Hero Habit at herohabit.substack.com/subscribe

Riches to rags is a pretty common theme in Kinks music and this song is one of the topic's best examples. Get full access to Hero Habit at herohabit.substack.com/subscribe

It's our 100th episode and we're discussing a beautiful cover by The Beatles that exemplifies the brilliance of George Harrison as a guitarist. Get full access to Hero Habit at herohabit.substack.com/subscribe

The perfect companion to Joe Walsh's Life's Been Good. Get full access to Hero Habit at herohabit.substack.com/subscribe

In what can only be called the worst episode of the podcast thus far, Tony discusses the Michael Jackson/Paul McCartney collaboration mega hit. Get full access to Hero Habit at herohabit.substack.com/subscribe

Off of Ray's solo album, Other People's Lives, this track is moody and rocking...just like its author. Get full access to Hero Habit at herohabit.substack.com/subscribe

This Kinks gem has been marred by a horrible mix/mastering job but it is truly a highlight of the Village Green album. Get full access to Hero Habit at herohabit.substack.com/subscribe

From that iconic count in to the thumping bass and jangly guitars, I Saw Her Standing There is a Beatles classic through and through. Get full access to Hero Habit at herohabit.substack.com/subscribe

This Kinks song runs on and on for seven minutes and, at times, contradicts its earlier position but the piano part is catchy. Get full access to Hero Habit at herohabit.substack.com/subscribe