The Sad Dad Radio Hour

In the latest episode, the Dads pay tribute to the late, great John Prine. Specially they examine Prine's eponymous debut album with Atlantic Records in 1971. The legendary songwriter started off his prolific career on dare, and didn’t slow down until his recent death from the COVID. I mean shit, this dude beat cancer and still kept chugging along. Despite never reaching the mainstream success of his peers, Prine inspired a myriad of musician, from Conor Oberst to Jason Isbell. The man was able to deliver heartfelt, humorous, and eye opening social commentary without condescension or superiority. Above all, Prine just seemed like a really good dude, and he will surely be missed.

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In the latest episode, the dads talk about Cloud Nothings' 2012 album—- Attack on Memory. Based in Cleveland, Ohio, the band started in 2009 in Dylan Baldi’s parents’ basement as one of several “fake” MySpace bands. However, over the years, the act slowly gained a following after being invited to open for Woods and Real Estate. Not long after, the Dylan was signed to Carpark Records as a one man band. The record we look at today was their third release, but the first Cloud Nothings album to feature frontman Dylan Baldi’s live band as full time members. It was also recorded with producer/engineer Steve Albini at Electrical Audio, so that’s pretty rad. These changes resulted in a heavier and darker sounding album than the previous power pop tracks that the band was known for. The dads also get off topic and talk about Creed and the Corona Virus

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In the latest episodes, the guys look at Minnesotan indie-rock band, Cloud Cult. Lead by Craig Minowa, founder of Earthology Records, the band originated in 1995 as a solo project before evolving into the group we now know today. Specifically, we will be looking at their 2005 release, Advice From the Happy Hippopotamus. It’s a 25 track album that is as eccentric as its name will lead you to believe, as the band grapples with mortality and loss of a childlike innocence. Take care of yourselves and wash your damn hands

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In the latest episode, the dads talk about Deja Entendu by the Long Island emo legends—Brand New. Now, before we go any further, let’s be clear, Jesse Lacey is not a good dude. In fact, in the words of one of his victims, “JESSE LACEY IS A PIECE OF SHIT.” Full stop. However, with that being said, Deja Entendu was released back in 2003 when the dads were just boys, so this record (for better or worse) was on heavy rotation during their formative years. Thus, in typically sad dad fashion, they attempt to figure out what makes this album apart of the genre as a whole. So sit back, relax, and wash your damn hands as they discuss Deja Entendu

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In the latest episode of the show, the dads dig into Joy Division's Closer. Released in the summer of 1980, the album was the final studio album by the Manchester, English rock band. If you didn't know, the album has been considered the "crown jewel" of post-punk, as frontman Ian Curtis reveals an introspective look at his life prior to his untimely death. It's dark, claustrophobic, and hauntingly beautiful as Curtis invites the listener into his word. It's what Hot Topic wishes it was. Socks are optional.

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In the first episode of season three, the Dads are on the road to find out about one of the pillars of the Sad Dad genre with Cat Stevens' Tea for the Tillerman. Released in 1970 by British folk rocker, Cat Stevens, the album asks hard hitting questions about parenthood, children, and oddly specific boats. Plus, the album was ranked on Rolling Stone's "500 Albums to Hear Before You Die," so its got that going for it--which is nice. Go ahead, grab a beverage and put your feet up... It's sure to be...wait for it... the cat's meow. Get it?! Meow?

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In the final episode of season two, the dads discuss some of their favorite albums from 2019. We're talking about music from Purple Mountains, Sufjan Stevens, and more. It’s a “Hurricane Party” for sure! That's really it. I mean, what else do you want? A cookie? Maaaaan, we are all about some animal crackers—you know what I’m sayin?

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In the last album of the season, the guy cover literally, one of the best albums of all time-- Modest Mouse’s The Lonesome Crowded West. Released in 1997 on Up Records, the band met with producer, Calvin Johnson, at Moon Studios where for seventeen consecutive days they recorded, before holding a second, smaller session with Phil Elk in Seattle. During these recordings, the band refined the sonic landscape it debuted just one year prior with their first studio album—This Is a Long Drive for Someone with Nothing to Think About. And while that release was a breakthrough with the public eye, the band truly garnered a following with this album, as it would come to define modern indie rock. And the record, while not explicitly autobiographical, provides insight into the throughs and dwelling of Isaac Brock as he muses over malls, Montana, and modern religion

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In the latest episode, the Dads discuss one of the most intoxicated bands in the history of rock n' roll-- The Replacements. The Minneapolis alt. rockers released Tim, their major label debut on Sire Records, in the fall of 85. Produced by Tommy Ramone, the band blasts its way through roughly 40 minutes of some of the best tunes from this side of the Mississippi... whatever side that is. Paul Westerberg, Chris Mars, and the Stinson brothers deliver eleven tracks that are filled with heart-on-the-sleeve adolescent rock. So kick back, crack a brew, and listen to our dumbasses talk about one of the best "Sad Dad" albums of all time. So being your own lampshade, as this episode is sure to be a hootenanny!

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In episode seventeen of season two, the Dads go a little bit mad with the first ever Mad Dad Radio Hour. In it, they discuss the Misfits' Twelve Hits From Hell. Originally recorded in 1980, the album was soon scrapped, and parts of it were reverse Frankensteined into various EPs and singles. However, the original recordings almost saw the light of day back in 2001, and even went as far as to producing physical copies that were sent to stores, but band members Glenn Danzig and Jerry Only called off production and the album was scrapped for a second time. On the project, Danzig pummels his audience's puny face with power chords and songs about ghouls, ghosts, and goth girls. Hell, (get it--hell!) it even has songs about haunted hotels, vampires, and spoOOOOOoooooky dungeons. Thus, it's a perfect album to play at Halloween

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