Because discussing The Velvet Underground was far too mainstream, in this episode John & Pat talk about Big Star’s first album and their last albums.
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Episode 31: The Velvet Underground and Nico vs. Lou Reed – Ecstasy
Commemorating Lou Reed’s life and legacy just the way he’d have wanted it: With two idiots rambling incoherently and forgetting which songs they’re talking about.
The Velvet Underground and Nico
Lou Reed – Ecstasy
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Episode 29: The Replacements – Let It Be vs. Superchunk – I Hate Music (with Michael Morris)
Drag queen expert Michael Morris returns to discuss a decidedly non-drag topic: American indie rock. Naturally, the discussion turns to Facebook and death.
The Replacements – Let It Be
Superchunk – I Hate Music
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Episode 17: Cover Songs (with guest Mia Blankensop)
John & Pat jabber on like chimps, while special-guest Mia schools them on improv and talks about her favorite covers. We know you tune in for the chimp jabber.
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Episode 16: Hüsker Dü – Zen Arcade vs. Grant Hart – The Argument
Hüsker Dü – Zen Arcade
Grant Hart – The Argument
Go from rage to middle age as John & Pat discuss two concept double albums from an era when such things shouldn’t still exist.
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Episode 8: Best Songs of 2013 Part 1
It’s right in the episode title. Best songs of 2013. Why would you even bother reading this description?
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Episode 7: Robyn Hitchcock – Black Snake Dîamond Röle vs. Love From London
John and Pat dissect in excruciating detail 2 albums by should-be music legend Robyn Hitchcock. Then things go off the rails a bit.
Black Snake Dîamond Röle
Love From London
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Episode 5: The Beatles – Revolver vs. XTC – Skylarking
John and Pat get psychedelic without achieving enlightenment or offering any new insights. Just like the original hippies!
The Beatles – Revolver
XTC – Skylarking
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Episode 2: Rush – Signals vs. Clockwork Angels
John and Pat discuss the merits of Rush’s 1982 synth record “Signals” and their 2012 concept album “Clockwork Angels”. A nerdy episode for nerds!
Rush – Signals
Rush – Clockwork Angels
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