We will always love you, 100 Albums Family! On this week's episode, The Guys dig into "The Bodyguard: Original Soundtrack Album" by Whitney Houston. What do Kevin Costner, Kenny G., and C&C Music Factory all have in common?   Referenced in the episode "People Get Ready" by The Impressions: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C8sIIiuB8Us  

On this mini-episode, The Guys regale each other with stories from their first concerts. From the Jackson 5 to Kenny G, there are some laughs to be had!  What was your first concert experience? Write-in and let The Guys know at 100Albums@bertislo.com! As always, thanks for listening!

On this week's episode, The Guys dive into "Elephant" by The White Stripes. What do siblings, spouses, analog, and Burt Bacharach all have in common?

This week The Guys are discussing "Damn The Torpedoes", the 1979 release from Tom Petty & The Heartbreakers. What do Pink Floyd's "The Wall" and Beats headphones have in common? 

This week The Guys dive into the quirks, eccentricities, and legacy of the Pixies' 1989 album "Doolittle". What do "loud-quiet-loud" dynamics, Nirvana, and The Breeders all have in common? Referenced in the podcast: Rig Rundown - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=szqx1NNkg-A

On this week's episode, The Guys dive into Daft Punk's 1997 banger "Discovery". What do creative control, robots, and anime all have in common? Referenced in the podcast: "Untitled 18" by Darlin: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cp20n8Wdg9w And here is great primer on sampling techniques that Daft Punk uses: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5AqHSvR9bqs 

On this mini-episode, The Guys talk about what they would use as "walk-out music" if they were professional athletes.  Drew: “Genesis” by Justice Ryan: “Car Horn Prelude” to Le Grand Macabre by György Ligeti Ron: “O Death” by Ralph Stanley  Bert: “Groove Holmes” by the Beastie Boys What would your walk-out music be? Write-in and let The Guys know at 100Albums@bertislo.com! Thanks for listening!

In the second episode of this season The Guys dive into the murky waters of "electronica" and "big beat" with 1997's "Fat Of The Land" by The Prodigy. What do alternative music, Kurt Loder, Nazi quotes, and the article "the" have in common?

The Guys kick-off Season 2 of the podcast by discussing Sinead O'Connor's sophomore album, "I Do Not Want What I Haven't Got". What do Prince, U2, and Saturday Night Live all have in common? 

In this Between The Episodes, The Guys once again take a break from talking about albums from The Poster. Instead, they discuss some of the albums and artists that have been getting some regular spins in their day-to-day.    Ryan: MJ Lenderman, "Manning Fireworks"  Tiny desk concert: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gAY74NyLMGs  Ron: Pantera, "Cowboys From Hell" Bert: Noga Erez, "The Vandalist" Aquarium concert: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m2SQmjN8bU0   Check these out and let The Guys know what you think, or let them know what you're listening to right now. Connect with the podcast at 100albums@bertislo.com, or on Facebook and Instagram @100AlbumsPodcast. Thanks for listening!

We hope you have been enjoying the 100 Albums Podcast! The Guys are taking a break this week, since the "bracket playoff" episode marked the end of season one. But don't fret! We’re putting together some really interesting stuff for season two. We’ll kick things off with Sinead O’Connor’s "I Do Not Want What I Haven’t Got", and have conversations about Daft Punk, Whitney Houston, The Beach Boys, Dr. Dre, Blur, and many, many more!  While The Guys take a break, please go back and check out all of the episodes from the first season and let us know what you think! Shoot The Guys an email at 100albums@bertislo.com - and maybe you'll be featured in an upcoming episode! Thanks so much for listening!

In the final episode of their first season of the podcast, The Guys debate the first 20 albums from the poster. Who will be the champion?  Spoiler: you can see the final bracket, with all of the winners and losers, HERE.  What do you think? Let The Guys know at 100albums@bertislo.com! Thanks for listening!

This week marks the end of the first season of the 100 Albums Podcast! 20 albums down, only 80 more to go! For the final episode, The Guys will be lining up the first 20 albums in a bracket competition. However, prior to listening to the season finale, The Guys want you to join in the fun! Down your own bracket HERE. Then listen to the podcast and see how your bracket holds up against The Guys'. You can also email your thoughts (or bracket!) to 100albums@bertislo.com. Thanks for listening!

Here we are with the final album of the first season! This week The Guys are discussing "At Folsom Prison" by Johnny Cash. What do gospel music, social justice, and entire wardrobes of black clothes all have in common?  [Footnote: the article that Ryan references in the episode can be found here.]

This week The Guys wanna be startin' somethin'. They tackle Michael Jackson's 1983 monster album "Thriller". What do Paul McCartney, Toto, and Van Halen all have in common?

This week The Guys discuss the incomparable Ray Charles and his epic country-crossover record "Modern Sounds In Country And Western Music". What do country, rhythm and blues, and "easy listening" music all have in common?

In this mini-episode, Ryan dives deep into the philosophy and construction of a mixtape that he presents to the rest of The Guys. Discussion, hilarity, and perhaps some confusion ensues. Ryan's McDLT Mixtape: Side 1 Song Artist Album 1. Rock & Roll Deserves To Die The Darkness Easter Is Cancelled 2. Stupidly Happy XTC Wasp Star 3. Zero Sum The Smile Cutouts 4. Tattooed Love Boys The Pretenders The Pretenders 5. Contort Yourself The Contortions Buy 6. Electricity Captain Beefheart Safe As Milk 7. Maggot Amyl & The Sniffers Comfort To Me 8. R&B English Teacher This Could Be Texas   Side 2 Song Artist Album 1. Carsick Youbet Way To Be 2. Come Back For It Your Friend Gumption 3. Road Nick Drake Pink Moon 4. Rollercoasters Aimee Mann Mental Illness 5. Born To Beg The National Sleep Well Beast 6. A Stolen Kiss Robert Plant Lullaby And The Ceaseless Roar 7. Yesterday Is Here Tom Waits Franks Wild Years 8. Till I Die The Beach Boys Surf’s Up   Want to listen? Ryan's Mixtape on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/2VZXAaKNsedslpYpEi3SyH   Additional listening from the conversation Robert Plant & Allison Krauss - "Raise the Roof": https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z2B9H2M4Cb0&list=PLgaFNC_I_Zkkaq0APJASjzc-yT4mnXeBl  Billy Joe Armstrong/Norah Jones - "Foreverly": https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=czpMQN4CStQ  What do you think? Let Ryan and The Guys know at 100AlbumsPodcast.com, or shoot them an email at 100Albums@bertislo.com. 

In this week's episode, The Guys talk about The Who and their second rock opera "Quadrophenia". What do Modernism, Schizophrenia, and concept albums all have in common? 

In this week's conversation, The Guys talk about "Black Holes And Revelations" by Muse. Along with the usual suspects of Bert, Drew, Ron, and Ryan they welcome special guest Mark Davis to the pod. What do the Château Miraval, Pink Floyd album artwork, and Monty Python all have in common?

15 episodes into this project and the listeners are responding! In this not-so-mini, mini-episode, The Guys welcome Brian Miller to the podcast. They discuss Brian's affinity for Massive Attack, and the "Blue Lines" album specifically.  ...and Brian brought receipts! Some required listening that he pointed to during (and after) the episode: Horace Andy - You Are My Angel (1973)https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6ZfYLAUNynE Daddy G rapping with The Wild Bunch (cued to verse)https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V_X1Mg0FMJM&t=1803s Daddy G's same verse as it appears in "Five Man Army" (cued to verse)https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JOkykdCdyNY&t=89s Thanks to Brian for joining in and bringing his perspective! Do you have an opinion about one of the albums discussed on the podcast? Let The Guys know by writing to 100Albums@bertislo.com - and you might get invited to appear on a future episode!