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This month, we round out our four-part series exploring how some albums influence others by seeing if the Stone Temple Pilots influenced Def Leppard. Sometimes bands with careers that span decades aren't just the influencers, but take inspiration from new genres and newer bands smashing it in them. When Def Leppard decided to get into the grunge and alt rock scene in the 90s, did Scott Weiland and crew influence them? Let's find out.

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In this episode, Darren, Scott C, Alain, and Scott G embark on our third of four special episodes where we select two feature albums and discuss how one may have been influenced by the other in some form. Up for discussion: The Deftones' third album from 2000, White Pony and Sleep Token's debut album from 2019, Sundowning.

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In this review we share our impressions of the second of four episodes where we feature two album picks thinking about how one album may have influenced the other. This time we’re exploring The Southern Harmony and Musical Companion by The Black Crowes and how it may have been influenced by The Rolling Stones’ Exile on Main St. These albums were released 20-years apart and we all felt they had similar vibes.

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Did the Deftones influence Sleep Token? This month, Alain kicks off the third of our four-part series exploring albums that sound like they were influenced by other albums. Or perhaps, more broadly, bands that sound like they were influenced by other bands, focusing on an album from each band that demonstrates the similarities. Can you find the influences when listening to Deftones' White Pony and Sleep Token's Sundowning? Join us at the end of the month for our discussion episode.

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When the members of The Sonic Collective podcast set out to explore the connection between Bad Brains' "Rock for Light" and Dave Grohl's self-titled Foo Fighters album, they embarked on a journey filled with deep dives into music history, interviews, and countless hours of listening. Each member approached the research from a unique angle, tracing musical lineage and sonic parallels, delving into cultural and historical contexts, focusing on personal accounts from Grohl, and analyzing production techniques. They noted the similarities in raw energy, DIY ethos, and the aggressive, fast-paced riffs that both albums embody, highlighting the profound influence of Bad Brains on Grohl, who grew up in the D.C. punk scene.Through their combined efforts, the podcast members painted a comprehensive picture of the profound impact "Rock for Light" had on Dave Grohl and his self-titled Foo Fighters album. They revealed a rich tapestry of influences, connections, and inspirations that showcased the enduring legacy of Bad Brains and underscored the cyclical nature of musical innovation. This analysis included insights into how Grohl admired Bad Brains' fearless experimentation and raw, unfiltered emotion, and how he drew inspiration from their production values while crafting his own album, blending polished yet gritty sounds.Find show notes for this episode and access to all episodes at http://thesoniccollective.com

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Released in May 1992, The Southern Harmony and Musical Companion is The Black Crowes’ second album and expectations were beyond high after the huge success of their first release, Shake Your Money Maker. And it did not disappoint. Was it influenced by Exile on Main St., The Rolling Stones’ 10th UK album and 12th in the US. It’s known for its murky, inconsistent sound due to more disjointed musicianship and production, along with a party-like atmosphere heard in several tracks. It was released in May 1972, 17-years before The Southern Harmony and Musical Companion. It was their first double-album and contains a wider range of influences in blues, rock and roll, swing, country and gospel than some of their earlier releases. I’ve loved this album for quite a long time too.I’ll leave it at that. Let’s dig in and see if one did influence that.

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It's the end of the month and we come back together to discuss this month's pick: Fiona Apple's debut album, Sleep to Dream. Our differing musical tastes show through as we explore what we each liked and didn't like on the album. See how our thoughts match yours, and stay tuned to the end to see if you agree with the scores we give and find out what's on tap for next month.

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The Foo Fighters' self-titled debut album, released in 1995, bears noticeable influences from Bad Brains' "Rock for Light," a seminal hardcore punk album released in 1983. Dave Grohl, the driving force behind the Foo Fighters and former drummer of Nirvana, has often cited Bad Brains as one of his major musical inspirations. The raw energy, aggressive sound, and punk ethos of Bad Brains significantly shaped Grohl's approach to the Foo Fighters' early music. Check out all our album and music reviews on https://TheSonicCollective.com

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Fiona Apple’s first album Tidal debuted in 1996, and received significant positive reviews from fans and industry. It had this dark, rough vibe to it that somehow bridged the rock and grunge I was into at that time. Her vocals cut against the cutesy pop star image that was being sold at that time by many others, yet she wasn’t some crazy metal chick either. She seemed like some depressed, angry chick (I said chick back then) that seemed willing to get a littler darker than Alanis, who’d also just released Jagged Little Pill right around then.Listen along with us all May and tune back in at the end of the month to see what Alain, Scott, Darren and I thought, and be sure to share your thoughts with us about your own listen through. Until then, this is Scott G signing off for the sonic collective. Cheers.

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Over the month of April, 2024, The Sonic Collective did a deep dive into The Prodigy's third, and most impactful album, Fat of the Land.Tune into this episode and hear our thoughts on what makes this album good, whether or not we enjoyed it, and if it still holds up to modern music sensibilities.

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