Kristin has returned from he journey to Europe, and she and Steve discuss great bands to come out of the UK. E-mails, stories of Stonehenge, a grave, and Jane Austen all are included as well on the returning Rock Out Loud. If you want to support the show use the links below to buy the music we've talked about from Amazon.

Money by Pink Floyd
A View To A Kill by Duran Duran
Bang A Gong [Get It On] by T. Rex
Pinball Wizard by The Who
Hey Jude by the Beatles
White Queen (As It Began) by Queen
Cracked Actor by David Bowie
Whole Lotta Love by Led Zeppelin
Get Off of My Cloud by The Rolling Stones
X - Album by Def Leppard

Kristin and Steve take a look at some of the more misunderstood songs in music. Everything from War protests to vampire love songs is included in this episode of Rock Out Loud!

Jimmy Mac and Steve sit down and listen to the B Side of Led Zeppelin I. The guys take a journey discussing the history of some of the tracks and listen to early versions of Black Mountain Side. Then they round out the episode with a live performance "I Can't Quit You Baby" from Stockholm, Sweden. It's time to get the Led out with ROCK OUT LED!

Kristin and Steve discuss Batman V. Superman before settling in to remember a great artist of our time - Prince. Regardless of anyone's thoughts about his eccentricities, Prince was a musical genius. He was an artist who was passionate about doing things his way and having his music get to the masses his way. He lived the dream of any pure artist, and this episode (after some geeky discussion) honors his art and memory the best way we can, by pointing you to a few tunes.

It's a new addition to the Rock Out Loud family. Jimmy Mac joins Steve to discuss one of their favorite bands of all time - Led Zeppelin! On this episode the guys tackle the A side of Led Zeppelin I. Then as an added bonus the guys play a recording of Zeppelin performing "Communication Breakdown" in London in 1975. It's a rockin ride with one of the most passionate Zeppelin fans you'll ever hear...and Steve. If you want to support the show please do so by using the link below to head to Amazon and pick up a copy of Led Zeppelin I for yourself!

The time line is as follows - The Struts release an EP. Kristin makes Steve listen to the EP with the promise that he will love it. Steve loves it. Kristin goes to every Struts show within 500 miles of her. The Struts release their first full album in the US. Steve and Kristin procure the album. Steve and Kristin listen to and review the album on this episode of Rock Out Loud! The Struts step in to the US spotlight in a big way with a Everybody Wants. Check it out here and purchase it using the link below to support the show.

Kristin and Steve have seen Bruce Springsteen live on The River tour. This was Kristin's bajillionth show and Steve's first ever Bruce Springsteen concert. Kristin was in Philly and Steve was in The ATL. The two recount their experiences at the show and gush (as they usually do) over Bruce Springsteen. Then they play some songs. The best thing to do is to pick up one or both of the albums listed below from Amazon to not only support the show, but enhance your music library with some great Bruce Springsteen!

Kristin throws down the challenge to pick songs that you can wrap around you like a blanket and just be comforted that they exist. It's the comfort songs of Rock and Roll as chosen by Kristin and Steve. No Amazon links this time around. Instead, if you hear this before January 31st, head over to www.geekoutonline.com/cure and donate directly to CURE to further push us past our $3000 goal. To find out more about CURE head to www.curechildhoodcancer.org

Kristin and Steve come to this episode with heavy hearts as they remember the musical legacy of David Bowie. There are tears, there is laughter, and to make Kristin feel a bit better Steve commits to going to a show. The Starman has left the earth, but not without a proper send off from Rock Out Loud

Kristin and Steve are back in time to ring in the new year with a list of songs for your party. They rock, they're fun, and you can dance to them...that's what matters. Use the links below to buy the songs or albums we discuss and support the GOLiverse!

Steve and Kristin make their own funeral arrangements. At least as far as the music is concerned. Seriously, after the awesome Def Leppard listening party...where else is there to go but to the grave. Use the links provided below to purchase the songs discussed and support the show!

Kristin and Steve listen to the new self-titled album from Def Leppard for the first time! The hosts are a little trepidatious at first, but SPOILER ALERT, they end up completely happy with what they hear. It's a good time listening to good music on Rock Out Loud! You can click the links below to download the album, purchase the CD, or purchase the vinyl from Amazon and support the show in the process.

Def Leppard mp3 album
Def Leppard CD
Def Leppard on Vinyl

Kristin and Steve listen to Rob Thomas' latest solo offering "The Great Unknown." It's a bit more poppy than Steve was prepared for, but the songwriting skills of Thomas are present throughout. A new game is also born as Steve tries to guess Kristin's favorite track. Use the link below to purchase the album from Amazon and support the show!

The Great Unknown - Rob Thomas

Kristin and Steve dive into the album that launched Bruce Springsteen into super-stardom. Born To Run celebrates 40 years since it's release in 1975 and Rock Out Loud celebrates by listening to and reviewing the album track for track. It's a great time listening to a great album. If you haven't purchased said album yet, what are you waiting for? Below you will find links to buy various formats of the album on Amazon and support the shows.

Born to Run on CD
Born To Run MP3 album
Born to Run (2014 Re-master) Vinyl Edition

Steve and Kristin delve into the music of Journey. A band who defines the musical fabric of the 1970's and 80's and continues to rock to this day.

Most of their selections can be found on the following two albums. Definitely worth having in your collection. Use the links to head to Amazon and pick up the albums and help the show out.

Journey Greatest Hits
Journey - Greatest Hits 2

Two songs not on those albums are listed below and can be purchased from Amazon as well.

Too Late by Journey

City Of Hope by Journey

Kristin and Steve discuss songs that they feel are underrated. It's big name performers and songs that don't get enough credit on this episode of ROCK OUT LOUD! As always, please use the links below to buy the songs or albums we discuss in the show.

She Likes Rock N Roll by AC/DC
Starman by David Bowie
You Gotta Move by Aerosmith
Euphoria featuring the song Paper Sun by Def Leppard
Nobody's Fault But Mine by Led Zeppelin
Reason To Believe (Live) by Bruce Springsteen
Hey Jude (cover) by Wilson Pickett (ft. Duane Allman)
Blood Money by Jon Bon Jovi
Yeah! featuring Stay With Me (Faces Cover) by Def Leppard
Stone Cold Crazy

Kristin and Steve just hang out and talk about some things and, of course, play some tunes. It's a classic hang out with our hosts and the live mixlr chat as Steve and Kristin run the gamut of great songs playing everything from AC/DC to Bruce Springsteen. If you want to help the show out, use the links below to purchase the songs discussed from amazon.

Rock and Roll Ain't Noise Pollution by AC/DC

Steve and Kristin talk the sounds of Summer as the weather heats up and the beach calls their names. What songs sound like Summer to the pair? What songs sound like summer to you? Thing are heating up on Rock Out Loud, and Steve resorted to a bad pun while writing this description.

Steve and Kristin take the easy way out of things when it comes to thinking of a topic to discuss...mainly because Steve has no capacity to think. So the two fall back on some good times and talk about the soundtrack to the 2001 feature A KNIGHT'S TALE starring Heath Ledger. From Queen to Motown to Thin Lizzy and back again to Queen, the two have a great time talking some big hits from a really fun movie. To support the show you can use the links below to purchase the movie and it's soundtrack and score from Amazon.

Click here to buy the movie
Click here to buy the Original Motion Picture Score
Click Here to Buy the Soundtrack

Steve and Kristin brave the High School waters once again to relive tunes from their high school days. It's an interesting look back because the two were in high school at very different times. Kristin defends what some call emo, and Steve slips some Christian Rock in on us all. Fun times as the duo go places no grown up ever wants to go again because high school...uhm...rocks? Don't forget to click the links below to head to Amazon and use their fantastic mp3 download service to purchase the songs we discuss.

MakeDamnSure by Taking Back Sunday
Right Now by Van Halen
Famous Last Words by My Chemical Romance
I'd Do Anything For Love (But I Won't Do That) by Meatloaf
Almost Here by The Academy Is
Dance by Petra
Dark Blue by Jacks Mannequin
I Alone by Live
Buried Myself Alive by The Used
My Wave by Soundgarden
Edinboro by The Audition
She Talks To Angels by The Black Crowes