This episode makes history, being the first to preview two future #FreshCuts nominated for Vol. 81. But before that, your host Burke Wasson is joined by Wellington Davis, Steve Strait, and Bryan Mosby to get into our #FreshCuts countdown from a raucous Vol. 80. There was a lot more metal than typical. Also some deep punk talk. And some controversy over a certain #FreshCut being included. This episode is fun, deep, and highly entertaining. Don't play this one on 1.5 speed. It's meticulously assembled, and you don't want to ruin the mood of the two future #FreshCuts that will be in Vol 81. Standings and playlists will post Friday.
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- Ratboys - Light Night Mountains All That (2025) 14 + Burke, Claire, Eric, Scotty, JJJ, Kevin 20
- Chris Cornell - Seasons (1992) 15 + Jenny, Wes, Jeremy 18
- The Stone Roses - I Wanna Be Adored (1989) 13 + Travis, Steve, Jesse, Fodor, Grant 18
- Robin Trower - I’m Out To Get You (1978) 15 + Jennifer, Nate 17
- The Decemberists - A Beginning Song on(2014) 13 + Burke, Jennifer, Eric 16
- Goose - Thatch (2025) 14 + Fodor, Kevin 16
- Cut Chemist - What’s the Altitude (feat. Hymnal) (2006) 12 + Steve, Mosby, Wes 15
- Wednesday - Wasp (2025) 12 + Claire, Mosby, Nate 15
- Bad Brains - Supertouch / Shitfit (1979) 13 + Jeremy, Fodor 15
- Melvins - Night Goat (1993) 12 + Wellington, Jesse 14
- Slayer - Repentless (2015) 13 + Jeremy 14
- Blockhead - Mississippi (feat. Aesop Rock) (2023) 11 + Steve, Mosby, JJJ 14
- Jacuzzi Fire - Robocop (2025) 10 + Wellington, Nate, Zach 13
- Neko Case - Neon Grey Midnight Green (2025) 10 + Scotty, Mosby, Nate 13
- Danger Mouse & MorMor - Wonder (2025) 11 + Travis, Jesse 13
- Lamont Landers - America (2025) 12 + Scotty 13
- George Harrison - Beware Of Darkness (1970) 13
- Twin Tribes - Monolith (2023) 12 + Wellington 13
- Arrested Development - United Front (1994) 12 + Jennifer 13
- The Velvet Underground - Oh! Sweet Nuthin’ (1970) 12 + Zach 13
- Sebastian Ingrosso, Martin Garrix & Citadelle - Peace of Flood (2025) 9 + Burke, Claire, Jennifer 12
- Conor Oberst - Souled Out!!! (2008) 11 + Burke 12
- Swimming Tapes - See It Out (2019) 6 + Wellington, Jenny, Jesse 9 (STRAY CUT)
- The Halluci Nation - Electric Pow Wow Drum (2012) 5 + Steve 6 (STRAY CUT)
Listen to the #FreshCuts Vol. 80 countdown playlist at the following links on:
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/2LohtWBb8oCgyKZDszk5qI?si=ybTYPAvFRb2tjPFbw6pPow&pi=dH528py3QCqPZ
Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/us/playlist/freshcuts-vol-80-countdown/pl.u-zPyLkL9s4vV7q
Amazon Music: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/e45fc46e-e911-405f-8fd2-ee1917814c21/episodes/8b0861fe-14e1-4fa4-bde6-f5606d8dac45/the-midlife-critics-podcast-s-3-e40-freshcuts-vol-80-with-new-features?ref=dm_sh_DgUDMxehXUNMB98paZyRebZPB
YouTube: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLhGwwDGyNc-_GKObxNU3fZiJ_GfvkbgPg&si=3gqKWQckNkY6SLdJ
