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The Sonic Collective

The Sonic Collective

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1 day ago

On this episode of The Sonic Collective, Scott C brings us on a journey into rap history with Nas’s first studio album Illmatic (1994). Nas is frequently cited as an influence of other rappers, including his contemporaries, and contributed heavily to the 90s renaissance of east-coast rap. The west coast scene was dominating, and this album was on the vanguard of several releases that reset the balance and cemented the voice of a generation. The guys had various levels of experience and intere...

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On this episode of The Sonic Collective, Scott C brings us on a journey into rap history with Nas’s first studio album Illmatic (1994). Nas is frequently cited as an influence of other rappers, including his contemporaries, and contributed heavily to the 90s renaissance of east-coast rap. The west coast scene was dominating, and this album was on the vanguard of several releases that reset the balance and cemented the voice of a generation. The guys had various levels of experience and intere...

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The Sonic Collective

Album Review: Nas - Illmatic

On this episode of The Sonic Collective, Scott C brings us on a journey into rap history with Nas’s first studio album Illmatic (1994). Nas is frequently cited as an influence of other rappers, including his contemporaries, and contributed heavily to the 90s renaissance of east-coast rap. The west coast scene was dominating, and this album was on the vanguard of several releases that reset the balance and cemented the voice of a generation. The guys had various levels of experience and intere...

1 day ago

41 minutes

The Sonic Collective

Album Review: Gordon Lightfoot - Sundown

On this episode of The Sonic Collective, we dive into one of the most iconic albums in Canadian music history — Gordon Lightfoot’s Sundown (1974). Known for its title track, which became Lightfoot’s only U.S. #1 single, Sundown is an album that perfectly balances folk roots with a smooth country-rock polish. At the height of the 1970s singer-songwriter era, Lightfoot delivered deeply personal songs about love, jealousy, and restlessness, cementing his place as one of the greatest storytellers...

2 months ago

44 minutes

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Album Review: MGK - Tickets To My Downfall

This month on The Sonic Collective, things got a little louder and a lot more divided. Our newest and youngest member, Owen Pearson, brought us Machine Gun Kelly’s 2020 album Tickets to My Downfall—a bold departure from the classic rock and older albums we often cover. Owen loved this album when it dropped, and he wanted to challenge the crew to revisit it and see if it holds up as a modern “classic.”The results? Well, let’s just say sparks flew. Some of us heard a lot of Blink-182 in the mix...

2 months ago

51 minutes

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Classic Compilation Albums Review: Big Shiny Tunes 4 - 1999

🎧 The Sonic Collective podcast is back with a nostalgic deep dive into one of Canada's most iconic compilation albums — Big Shiny Tunes 4! For over 10 years, our crew of passionate music lovers — Darren Scott, Scott Coates, Alain DuPuis, and Scott Gregory — have reviewed classic albums to see if they still hold up today. In this episode, we proudly welcome our newest member, Owen Pearson, as we revisit the MuchMusic-curated soundtrack that defined 1999 for a generation of Canadian rock fans. ...

4 months ago

52 minutes

The Sonic Collective

Classic Compilation Albums Review: Spawn, The Album (Movie Soundtrack)

This episode explores the original motion picture soundtrack of the 1997 action-horror movie, Spawn, based on Todd McFarlane's comic book of the same name. This album is unique in that it consists of all original music, with each song featuring a collaboration between some of the hottests artists of the day. Contributors of note include Korn, The Prodigy, Moby, Marilyn Manson, The Crystal Method, and more.We discuss the tracks we enjoyed, the tracks we didn't, and talked about just how unique...

5 months ago

37 minutes

The Sonic Collective

Classic Compilation Albums Review: Hit Express, by K-Tel Records 1982

We chat about impressions listening to 1983's Hit Express. Overall we really enjoyed it and everyone rated it 4 out of 5.

6 months ago

38 minutes

The Sonic Collective

Classic Compilation Albums Review: Full Tilt, by K-Tel Records 1981

Welcome to the Sonic Collective, a music podcast that explores a different album or musical concept each month, diving deep into its history, context, and impact on the music industry. Join hosts Alain DuPuis, Scott Coates and Darren Scott, along with Scott Gregory, as they share their thoughts, insights, and personal connections to the music, inviting listeners to discover new perspectives and appreciation for some of the greatest albums of all time.Darren Scott reminisces about compilation ...

7 months ago

41 minutes

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Album Review: Skid Row - Slave to the Grind

Skid Row entered the scene at a cross roads of rock and grunge. Touring with both sides of the fence, they went through a journey on this album from a more polished glam metal sound to something harder. Did it work?The guys get together and give their takes on what they thought of the album and the musical happenings of the time that might have influenced it's fate. Could the band put out something solid in the face of changing musical tastes?Stay tuned at the end when Darren reveals his pick...

8 months ago

46 minutes

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The Sonic Collective - Review of Best of the Beach Boys Vol 2

We spent January 2025 listening to and pondering over the 1967 compilation album, Best of the Beach Boys, Vol. 2. As we listened, we found ourselves dreaming about what it must have been like to spend carefree summer days in the 1960s, catching waves along the coasts of California with the surf-rock stylings and delicious harmonies of the Beach Boys. Tune in to hear our review of this album, and stick around until the end to hear what album we'll be reviewing next.

9 months ago

38 minutes

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Album Selection: Best of The Beach Boys Vol 2

Over the last couple of months, both Darren and Scott picked the first albums they ever owned for us to review, so I'm continuing the trend. The first album I ever owned was Best of the Beach Boys, vol. 2 on cassette. Compiled and released by Capitol Records in 1967, this album served to fill a gap in releases by the band to keep the fans happy and the hype train going. Best of The Beach Boys vol. 2 features a selection of iconic tracks that showcase The Beach Boys' signature surf-rock sound...

10 months ago

10 minutes

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Album Review: Joan Jett - Bad Reputation

We chat about Joan Jett's debut album after listening to it over the month of December 2024. We enjoyed it, were blown away by what she has become over the decades, but were also surprised by how it had a bit of everything (not always good). From 50s-style tracks to straight up rock, they were throwing it all at the wall here to see what stuck. But it's a must listen to understand the story of rock, particularly women in rock.

10 months ago

34 minutes

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Album Review: Elvis Presley – Self Titled

Take a Musical Journey with the King: Elvis Presley’s Debut AlbumWhat made Elvis Presley the undisputed King of Rock ‘n’ Roll? This month on The Sonic Collective, the team dives into the groundbreaking self-titled debut album that launched Elvis into stardom. Released in 1956, this record is a time capsule of raw energy and revolutionary sound that forever changed the music landscape.Host Darren Scott reflects on his own introduction to Elvis as a young boy in Newfoundland, spinning records o...

11 months ago

48 minutes

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Album Selection: Elvis Presley, Self-Titled

Growing up in Newfoundland in 1975, I was a kid who loved Elvis Presley. His music had a unique spark that captured my imagination, and, looking back, I realize that spark ignited worldwide. For my pick on The Sonic Collective Podcast this month, I chose Elvis’s groundbreaking debut album from 1956, an album that changed the music industry forever. This album didn't just bring Elvis to the masses; it introduced rock ’n’ roll to a wider audience, shaping the future of popular music. I still re...

12 months ago

9 minutes

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10 Year Reflection - The Sonic Collective

We think it was in late 2014 that a thirst for exposure to a greater range of music led us to come together as a group – The Sonic Collective (TSC). Our goal is to each month select, listen to, and consider an album of ‘significance’ that is at least six-years of age. We tend to avoid greatest hits compilations and live albums, but exceptions have been made. Over the years we’ve listened to nearly 150 albums, had a few special rounds, and also interviewed a handful of artists and experts (Dan...

12 months ago

58 minutes

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Album Selection: Joan Jett - Bad Reputation

Our pick for December 2024 is Joan Jett's Bad Reputation, her first debut solo studio album after her band The Runaways called it quits. It was originally released independently in May 1980, self titled, then Jett signed with Boardwalk Records and it was re-released worldwide with this new title on January 23, 1981. It was pretty favourably received, with Jett having song writing credits on just 4 of 12 songs, with 5 singles being released. This was pre Jett forming The Black Hearts. Today Je...

1 year ago

3 minutes

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Album Review: How Stone Temple Pilots Influenced Def Leppard

In this episode, Darren, Scott C, Alain, and Scott G close out our series of four special episodes where we select two feature albums and discuss how one may have been influenced by the other in some form. The twist this time is new kids Stone Temple Pilots might have influenced Def Leppard, comparing the albums Purple and Slang. Is there a connection?

1 year ago

33 minutes

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Album Selection: How Stone Temple Pilots Influenced Def Leppard

This month, we round out our four-part series exploring how some albums influence others by seeing if the Stone Temple Pilots influenced Def Leppard. Sometimes bands with careers that span decades aren't just the influencers, but take inspiration from new genres and newer bands smashing it in them. When Def Leppard decided to get into the grunge and alt rock scene in the 90s, did Scott Weiland and crew influence them? Let's find out.

1 year ago

4 minutes

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This Album Influenced That Album: Deftones, White Pony and Sleep Token, Sundowning

In this episode, Darren, Scott C, Alain, and Scott G embark on our third of four special episodes where we select two feature albums and discuss how one may have been influenced by the other in some form. Up for discussion: The Deftones' third album from 2000, White Pony and Sleep Token's debut album from 2019, Sundowning.

1 year ago

34 minutes

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Review: This Album Influenced That Album – The Rolling Stones Influenced The Black Crowes

In this review we share our impressions of the second of four episodes where we feature two album picks thinking about how one album may have influenced the other. This time we’re exploring The Southern Harmony and Musical Companion by The Black Crowes and how it may have been influenced by The Rolling Stones’ Exile on Main St. These albums were released 20-years apart and we all felt they had similar vibes.

1 year ago

30 minutes

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Album Selection: How Deftones influenced Sleep Token

Did the Deftones influence Sleep Token? This month, Alain kicks off the third of our four-part series exploring albums that sound like they were influenced by other albums. Or perhaps, more broadly, bands that sound like they were influenced by other bands, focusing on an album from each band that demonstrates the similarities. Can you find the influences when listening to Deftones' White Pony and Sleep Token's Sundowning? Join us at the end of the month for our discussion episode.

1 year ago

4 minutes