The Record Refresh

The Record Refresh

By Joey Mezzatesta and Chris AquinoMusicMusic Commentary
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The Record Refresh episodes

  • Ep. 10: Linkin Park, "Hybrid Theory"
    To wrap up Season 2 and the “One for Me, One for You” theme, Joe chooses a throwback near and dear to his heart: Linkin Park’s debut album “Hybrid Theory.” Tune in as the guys talk through revisiting this album 20 years after its release and the standout moments from the record. RIP Chester <3.
    As always, feel free to hit the guys up on Twitter (@recordrefresh) or via email ([email protected]).
    57 min
  • Ep. 9: Rage Against the Machine, "The Battle of Los Angeles"
    Episode 9 of Season 2 means it’s Chris’s last pick, and he walks off with a bang - it’s Rage Against the Machine’s 1999 album, “The Battle of Los Angeles.” The boys kick off the show by discussing their top 5 bands from their early teens (6:21), discuss their shared regret over not having seen Rage perform live yet (23:43), and discuss the possibility of a future Rage Against the Machine album (38:15). So you’re tellin’ us there’s a chance….?
    As always, feel free to hit the guys up on Twitter (@recordrefresh) or via email ([email protected]).
    1 hr 16 min
  • Ep. 8: Jamie XX, "In Colour"
    It’s officially the home stretch of season 2, and Joe’s taking us down a little Rainbow Road (tbt) with Jamie xx’s 2015 debut solo album “In Colour.” Join your two favorite podcasters as they discuss Jamie’s style of recording this album and production style (9:48), sit down for StoryTime with Joe™️ (15:00), and pick their favorite songs from the album (19:32) before handing out Awards to Jamie in style.
    As always, feel free to hit the guys up on Twitter (@recordrefresh) or via email ([email protected]).
    1 hr 3 min
  • Ep. 7: Little Joy, "Little Joy"
    Season 2 rolls right along with episode 7, and Chris has got a breezy one for us this week - Little Joy’s debut and sole self-titled album. Tune in as Chris talks about how he got into Little Joy originally (4:35) and the boys choose their favorite track from the record (10:31) before the return of the Pitchfork section (!) (27:44) and the Awards for this album.
    As always, feel free to hit the guys up on Twitter (@recordrefresh) or via email ([email protected]).
    1 hr 1 min
  • Ep. 6: Weezer, "Weezer (Blue Album)"
    It’s episode 6 of season 2, and that means it’s Joe’s pick once again. And Joe’s got a good nostalgic rock album this time: it’s Weezer, and their debut album “Weezer” (The Blue Album). Join the guys as they discuss this album’s strengths and its place in alternative rock history (5:45), why this album’s guitar work shines so much (11:50), and what the best song on the record is (17:42) before they hand out awards for the album.
    As always, feel free to hit the guys up on Twitter (@recordrefresh) or via email ([email protected]).
    1 hr 11 min
  • Ep. 5: Jerry Paper, "Toon Time Raw"
    The pendulum swings back to Chris for episode 5 of season 2. And Chris has probably the most unexpected album choice in our humble podcast’s history - Jerry Paper’s 2016 album “Toon Time Raw.” Listen in as Chris explains his “out there” record pick (5:29), the guys debate their favorite tracks on the record (14:58), and Joe tries to find some comps for Jerry Paper in the indie music landscape (27:02) before handing out awards for this album.
    As always, feel free to hit the guys up on Twitter (@recordrefresh) or via email ([email protected]).
    1 hr
  • Ep. 4: Eminem, "The Eminem Show"
    It’s episode 4 of season 2, and that means it’s Joe’s pick. And Joe’s cleanin’ out his closet with this one. Join the lads as they talk through the choice of “The Eminem Show,” (5:13) their favorite early-career Eminem song (9:57), and what makes this album special (16:31) before they hand out awards for the record.
    As always, feel free to hit the guys up on Twitter (@recordrefresh) or via email ([email protected]).
    1 hr 21 min
  • Ep. 3: Carole King, "Tapestry"
    For Season 2 Episode 3, Chris gets the pick, and it’s a great one: “Tapestry” by Carole King. Join the guys as they talk through Carole King’s career pre-”Tapestry” (3:00), their favorite songs off the album (9:15), and how many other influential musicians she inspired along the way.
    As always, feel free to hit the guys up on Twitter (@recordrefresh) or via email ([email protected]).
    1 hr 1 min
  • Ep. 2: The National, "High Violet"
    For episode 2 of season 2, Joe immerses Chris in a record by one of his favorite bands: “High Violet” by The National. Listen in as the guys talk about what makes The National polarizing as a band among music fans (3:25), why Joe chose this particular album (9:18), and their favorite song off the record (20:44) before they hand out some awards.
    As always, feel free to hit the guys up on Twitter (@recordrefresh) or via email ([email protected]).
    1 hr 12 min
  • Ep. 1: D'Angelo, "Voodoo"
    We back baby! Season 2 kicks off with a bang, as Chris and Joe are taking on D'Angelo's 2000 classic, "Voodoo." Grab a slice of the devil's pie and ride with us as we tackle the Season 2 theme, how this one got chosen, and the best moments of the record.
    1 hr 8 min

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The Record Refresh is a music podcast about memorable albums. Join co-hosts and longtime friends Joey Mezzatesta and Chris Aquino as they dissect the most "relistenable" albums through the years -…