This Is Modern Rock: Alternative Rock Music of the 80's & 90's

This Is Modern Rock: Alternative Rock Music of the 80's & 90's

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This Is Modern Rock: Alternative Rock Music of the 80's & 90's episodes

  • 09 - XTC "Mayor of Simpleton" (April 1989)
    Will Westercauw invites Elizabeth Merritt into the studio to talk about songs that peaked on the Billboard Modern Rock charts in April 1989, as well as the importance of older siblings on developing musical appreciation.
    Songs under discussion include XTC's "Mayor of Simpleton", Robyn Hitchcock & the Egyptians's "Madonna of the Wasps", Morrissey's "The Last of the Famous International Playboys", and Erasure's "Stop!"
    Season 2 Spotify Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1pTIGr0DjGFDDh79uRb0Mu
    36 min
  • 08 - The Replacements "I'll Be You" (March 1989)
    Paul Regan (Watchlist, Stars of Cascadia) joins Will in the studio to talk about songs from March 1989 on the Billboard Modern Rock charts.
    Artists under discussion include The Replacements, Elvis Costello, Midge Ure, and The Untouchables.
    Paul Regan's current music projects include the power pop band Watchlist - https://onthewatchlist.bandcamp.com/track/watch-list
    and the Alt-Country band Stars of Cascasdia - https://soundcloud.com/stars-of-cascadia/sets/riverside-skyline
    Season 2 Spotify Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1pTIGr0DjGFDDh79uRb0Mu
    36 min
  • 07 - Lou Reed "Dirty Blvd" (February 1989)
    Will and Orly talk about some of the top Modern Rock hits of February 1989, including "Dirty Blvd." by Lou Reed, "Sweet Jane" by the Cowboy Junkies, "Punk Rock Girl" by The Dead Milkmen, and "Teenage Riot" by Sonic Youth.
    Season 2 Spotify Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1pTIGr0DjGFDDh79uRb0Mu
    36 min
  • 06 - Julian Cope "Charlotte Anne" (January 1989)
    In the first episode of Season 2, Will is joined by co-host Emily, as they talk about four songs that peaked on the Billboard Modern Rock charts in January 1989. Songs include Julian Cope's "Charlotte Anne", R.E.M.'s "Stand", The Waterboys' "Fisherman's Blues", and The Go-Betweens' "Was There Anything I Could Do?".
    Season 2 Spotify Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1pTIGr0DjGFDDh79uRb0Mu
    35 min
  • 05 - Pixies "Gigantic" (1988 Wrap-up)
    Will, Orly, and a baby wrap up 1988 with a special episode about songs that could have potentially charted on the Modern Rock charts if the charts had existed since the start of that year. The songs featured include The Church's "Reptile", Morrissey's "Everyday is like Sunday", the Pixies's "Gigantic", and Dinosaur Jr.'s "Freak Scene".
    Season 1 Spotify Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/2RaSyjirQgVQcO9CnEGho2
    36 min
  • 04 - They Might Be Giants "Ana Ng" (December 1988)
    Will talks about the alternative rock songs of December 1988, including "The Great Commandment" by Camouflage, "Angel of Harlem" by U2, "What I Am" by Edie Brickell & the New Bohemians, and "Ana Ng" by They Might Be Giants. Featuring special guest host Jesse Reklaw.
    Season 1 Spotify Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/2RaSyjirQgVQcO9CnEGho2
    36 min
  • 03 - Cocteau Twins "Carolyn's Fingers" (November 1988)
    Will and Orly discuss the top modern rock songs of November 1988, including The Cocteau Twins' "Carolyn's Fingers", Siouxsie & the Banshees "The Killing Jar", REM's "Orange Crush", and "Jane Says" by Jane's Addiction.
    Season 1 Spotify Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/2RaSyjirQgVQcO9CnEGho2
    36 min

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This Is Modern Rock is a podcast about Alternative Rock Music of the 80's & 90's. Each episode takes a look at one month on the Billboard Modern Rock charts, beginning with September 1988. This Is Modern Rock is currently in Season 5 (1992).