The boys hit a milestone with the 60th episode of Epic Albums. To celebrate, Greg and Mike tackle another album from one of their favorite bands, the Who. They review the classic 1973 rock opera Quadrophenia and discover that Mike's deep dive into the Who catalog has converted him into a die-hard fan. They discuss the songs 5:15, I'm One, Love Reign O'er Me, The Real Me, The Dirty Jobs, and Cut My Hair.
On episode 59 of Epic Albums, Mike and Greg dive into one of the greatest one-album wonders of all time, The La's. They discuss the record's influence on pop and Britpop in the 1990s, as well as the troubled history of its creation. They review the tracks I Can't Sleep, Timeless Melody, Feelin', Way Out, Son of a Gun, and There She Goes.
On Episode 58 of Epic Albums, we're not doing another Beatles album. Mike and Greg actually tackle one of the great alternative rock albums of the 80s, Let it Be from the Replacements. The guys discuss the songs Seen Your Video, Favorite Thing, Sixteen Blue, Answering Machine, Androgynous, I Will Dare, and Unsatisfied.
On episode 57 of Epic Albums, Mike and Greg go back to fond memories of childhood while listening to ABBA's Arrival. For a change, the guys selected different songs in their top three picks. They review the songs Tiger, That's Me, Knowing Me Knowing You, Why Did It Have To Be Me, When I Kissed the Teacher, My Love My Life, Dum Dum Diddle, Fernando, Money Money Money, and Dancing Queen.
In honor of the recent passing of the great Brian Wilson, we revisit the second episode of Epic Albums where we reviewed the classic Beach Boys album Pet Sounds. Mike and Greg discuss the tracks Sloop John B, God Only Knows, That's Not Me, You Still Believe In Me, Here Today, Pet Sounds, and Caroline No.
On episode 56 of Epic Albums, Greg and Mike listen to the classic Creedence Clearwater Revival album Cosmo's Factory. They review the songs Ramble Tamble, Lookin' Out My Back Door, Who'll Stop the Rain, Travelin' Band, Run Through the Jungle, Long As I Can See the Light, Ooby Dooby, and Up Around the Bend.
On episode 55 of Epic Albums, Greg and Mike listen to an album that they explored together. After cultivating a love for the Smiths at the same time, the guys moved on to dig into Morrissey's catalog. They tackle one of his most acclaimed albums, Your Arsenal, and review the songs The National Front Disco, We Hate It When Our Friends Become Successful, Certain People I Know, You're Gonna Need Someone On Your Side, Tomorrow, We'll Let You Know, and You're the One for Me Fatty.
On episode 54 of Epic Albums, Mike and Greg listen to Cheap Trick's classic 1978 album Heaven Tonight. The record has been a favorite since childhood for both of our hosts. They review the songs How Are You, Takin' Me Back, On Top of the World, Stiff Competition, On the Radio, High Roller, and Surrender.
On episode 53 of Epic Albums, Greg and Mike dive into Peter Gabriel's classic 1986 album, So. While they disagree on its overall ranking amongst all the records covered on the podcast, they find common ground in some of their favorite songs. They review the tracks Sledgehammer, Don't Give Up, Red Rain, Big Time, That Voice Again, and In Your Eyes.
On episode 52 of Epic Albums, the guys dig into the debut album from the Byrds, Mr. Tambourine Man. It's Mike's first time listening to a full album from the band, and he's all in. They review and discuss the songs I'll Feel A Whole Lot Better, You Won't Have to Cry, Spanish Harlem Incident, Don't Doubt Yourself, Babe, All I Really Want to Do, Mr. Tambourine Man, and The Bells of Rhymney.
On episode 51 of Epic Albums, Greg and Mike tackle another one of the biggest selling records of all time. The listen to Pink Floyd's The Dark Side of the Moon, and both agree it still stands as one of the best albums of the rock era. They review the songs Money, The Great Gig in the Sky, Breathe (In the Air), Eclipse, Brain Damage, Any Colour You Like, Time, and Us and Them.
It's episode 50 of Epic Albums! Mike and Greg go big and invite their good friend Jason Brown to co-host and review one of the biggest albums of all time: Michael Jackson's Thriller. The guys discuss the songs Thriller, PYT (Pretty Young Thing), Billie Jean, Baby Be Mine, The Girl Is Mine, Beat It, Wanna Be Startin' Something, and Human Nature. They also look back at the last 50 episodes and highlight their top picks from the podcast from each decade from the 60s to the 90s.
On episode 49 of Epic Albums, the guys listen to Eye in the Sky from the Alan Parsons Project. Mike surprises Greg with his newfound love of the band and how high the album ranks amongst his favorites. They review the songs Step by Step, Silence and I, Children of the Moon, You're Gonna Get Your Fingers Burned, Mammagamma, Sirius, Psychobabble, Gemini, Eye in the Sky, and Old and Wise.
On this episode of Epic Albums, Greg and Mike dive into the classic 1974 Joni Mitchell album, Court and Spark. Their top three lists were very similar for this record, and they were both excited to learn that they picked the same favorite song. Tracks reviewed include Free Man in Paris, Help Me, Same Situation, Car on a Hill, Raised on Robbery, and People's Parties.
On episode 47 of Epic Albums, hosts Greg Potter and Mike Gemma welcome special guest Jason Brown to the studio to discuss one of the greats from the 1970s: Stevie Wonder's Songs in the Key of Life. They review the songs Love's In Need of Love Today, Knocks Me Off My Feet, Isn't She Lovely, Contusion, As, Summer Soft, Joy Inside My Tears, I Wish, Saturn, and Sir Duke.
On episode 46 of Epic Albums, Mike and Greg tackle Madonna's Like a Prayer. This blockbuster record wasn't even her biggest seller, but is often viewed as the true artistic statement of her early career. They dive into the songs Cherish, Till Death Do Us Part, Oh Father, Promise to Try, Spanish Eyes, Love Song, Dear Jessie, Express Yourself, Keep it Together, and Like a Prayer.
On episode 45 of Epic Albums, Mike and Greg go back to the 1960s for one of the era's classic records, Stand! by Sly and the Family Stone. The guys discuss all eight tracks on the LP, including You Can Make It If You Try, Somebody's Watching You, I Want to Take You Higher, Sing a Simple Song, Everyday People, Sex Machine, Don't Call Me N***r, Whitey, and Stand!
On this episode of Epic Albums, the guys review one of Greg's all timers, the 1979 debut record from the Knack, Get the Knack. Musically, this one is right up their alleys, and they discuss the songs Good Girls Don't, Heartbeat, Let Me Out, My Sharona, That's What the Little Girls Do, Frustrated, Your Number or Your Name, and Oh Tara.
On episode 43 of Epic Albums, the guys listen to one of Mike's favorite albums of the 1980s: Heartbeat City from the Cars. Both Greg and Mike have fond childhood memories of this record and they dive into the "Mutt" Lange production head first. Songs reviewed include Heartbeat City, Drive, Magic, Looking for Love, Hello Again, and You Might Think.
On episode 42 of Epic Albums, Mike and Greg dig into the classic 1979 album from the Clash, London Calling. The guys struggle to select a top three from such a sprawling, diverse record and land on reviewing a larger selection of songs. Tracks discussed include Lost in the Supermarket, Koka Kola, Death or Glory, Clampdown, Rudie Can't Fail, The Card Cheat, Lovers Rock, The Right Profile, Spanish Bombs, London Calling, and Train in Vain.