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StarCHaser Central

StarCHaser Central
Author: Brandon Braxton
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You're now tuned in to StarCHaser Central, the podcast that takes a comprehensive look at the enigmatic Charles Hamilton, from his music, moments and everything in between. Join Stik Braxton and Mike Jackson as they enjoy the career of their favorite artist!
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We celebrate episode 100 and so much more with a treasured entry in the StH series. Is this a tape about Sonic, the demise of Charles or something totally different? Please stay tuned through the end for an important announcement!SCC Rating System:Super Sonic: Undeniable classic, all time greatBase Sonic: Good to Great tape, a few chaos emeralds shortTails: An underrated tape; needs more earsKnuckles: Tape of highs & lows; inconsistentMecha Sonic 2: a meh tape that has been done better.Robotnik: not a fan/wasn't for me Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
We hop on the flight of TWA 801 as we listen to Steve Smith and The Blazer. We discuss the versatile tape that shows many different styles of Charles but were successful trips or was their turbulence along the way?SCC Rating System:Super Sonic: Undeniable classic, all time greatBase Sonic: Good to Great tape, a few chaos emeralds shortTails: An underrated tape; needs more earsKnuckles: Tape of highs & lows; inconsistentMecha Sonic 2: a meh tape that has been done better.Robotnik: not a fan/wasn't for me Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Possibly the most requested "project" for this podcast, Stik and Mike explore the 200+ track Catholic Illuminati: Infinite Psalms. Will they even survive listening to all that music?SCC Rating System:Super Sonic: Undeniable classic, all time greatBase Sonic: Good to Great tape, a few chaos emeralds shortTails: An underrated tape; needs more earsKnuckles: Tape of highs & lows; inconsistentMecha Sonic 2: a meh tape that has been done better.Robotnik: not a fan/wasn't for me Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Can Charles improve on the first? We review his second album while discussing quotables, his growth as an artist in between albums and the potential connection to the Substance Abuse project SCC Rating System:Super Sonic: Undeniable classic, all time greatBase Sonic: Good to Great tape, a few chaos emeralds shortTails: An underrated tape; needs more earsKnuckles: Tape of highs & lows; inconsistentMecha Sonic 2: a meh tape that has been done better.Robotnik: not a fan/wasn't for me Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
From a release standpoint, The Blue Lavalamp was the second in the Lavalamp series. A project that divides the StarCHasers, we review the enigmatic tape, discover an interesting version and wonder why mirrors are the enemy.SCC Rating System:Super Sonic: Undeniable classic, all time greatBase Sonic: Good to Great tape, a few chaos emeralds shortTails: An underrated tape; needs more earsKnuckles: Tape of highs & lows; inconsistentMecha Sonic 2: a meh tape that has been done better.Robotnik: not a fan/wasn't for me Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Another album that unfortunately didn't get released, we take a look at what happens when Charles really goes pop. We discuss the two versions of All Alone, the infamous Gauchos and address the popular, yet controversial favorite, Choices. SCC Rating System:Super Sonic: Undeniable classic, all time greatBase Sonic: Good to Great tape, a few chaos emeralds shortTails: An underrated tape; needs more earsKnuckles: Tape of highs & lows; inconsistentMecha Sonic 2: a meh tape that has been done better.Robotnik: not a fan/wasn't for me Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
A first draft or discarded prototype? We discuss The Broken Pink Lavalamp, CH/Yung Nate's debacle (and chemistry) and try to figure out what this project was meant to be.SCC Rating System:Super Sonic: Undeniable classic, all time greatBase Sonic: Good to Great tape, a few chaos emeralds shortTails: An underrated tape; needs more earsKnuckles: Tape of highs & lows; inconsistentMecha Sonic 2: a meh tape that has been done better.Robotnik: not a fan/wasn't for me Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Come join us for a time at the grand old opera as Charles takes on a very ambitious crossover. How does a CH x Opera project translate? SCC Rating System:Super Sonic: Undeniable classic, all time greatBase Sonic: Good to Great tape, a few chaos emeralds shortTails: An underrated tape; needs more earsKnuckles: Tape of highs & lows; inconsistentMecha Sonic 2: a meh tape that has been done better.Robotnik: not a fan/wasn't for me Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
A new series but working backwards? The TWA series is beloved by the StarCHasers and we see if we agree SCC Rating System:Super Sonic: Undeniable classic, all time greatBase Sonic: Good to Great tape, a few chaos emeralds shortTails: An underrated tape; needs more earsKnuckles: Tape of highs & lows; inconsistentMecha Sonic 2: a meh tape that has been done better.Robotnik: not a fan/wasn't for me Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
We complete the Reaper series and not only give our rating for Fear, but also rate the series as a whole and rank the tapes.SCC Rating System:Super Sonic: Undeniable classic, all time greatBase Sonic: Good to Great tape, a few chaos emeralds shortTails: An underrated tape; needs more earsKnuckles: Tape of highs & lows; inconsistentMecha Sonic 2: a meh tape that has been done better.Robotnik: not a fan/wasn't for me Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
A 2010 project with surprising origins, we discuss a tape full of longer CH records. SCC Rating System:Super Sonic: Undeniable classic, all time greatBase Sonic: Good to Great tape, a few chaos emeralds shortTails: An underrated tape; needs more earsKnuckles: Tape of highs & lows; inconsistentMecha Sonic 2: a meh tape that has been done better.Robotnik: not a fan/wasn't for me Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Camera Coolant Egyptian Circus is a trip into lofi territory--does it deliver? SCC Rating System:Super Sonic: Undeniable classic, all time greatBase Sonic: Good to Great tape, a few chaos emeralds shortTails: An underrated tape; needs more earsKnuckles: Tape of highs & lows; inconsistentMecha Sonic 2: a meh tape that has been done better.Robotnik: not a fan/wasn't for me Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Charles seems to have a thing for somebody on this tape from 2020. But is it a love tape? SCC Rating System:Super Sonic: Undeniable classic, all time greatBase Sonic: Good to Great tape, a few chaos emeralds shortTails: An underrated tape; needs more earsKnuckles: Tape of highs & lows; inconsistentMecha Sonic 2: a meh tape that has been done better.Robotnik: not a fan/wasn't for me Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
We check back in on the "Anatomy" series with The Soul of Charles Hamilton. Will the music live up to its name? SCC Rating System:Super Sonic: Undeniable classic, all time greatBase Sonic: Good to Great tape, a few chaos emeralds shortTails: An underrated tape; needs more earsKnuckles: Tape of highs & lows; inconsistentMecha Sonic 2: a meh tape that has been done better.Robotnik: not a fan/wasn't for me Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Coming off Charles dropping multiple projects to SoundCloud, we review Waft Dunk. We discuss the cover and title of the tape as well as the "third verse curse." SCC Rating System:Super Sonic: Undeniable classic, all time greatBase Sonic: Good to Great tape, a few chaos emeralds shortTails: An underrated tape; needs more earsKnuckles: Tape of highs & lows; inconsistentMecha Sonic 2: a meh tape that has been done better.Robotnik: not a fan/wasn't for me Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
From the year 2014 comes A Bad Representation of Ugly. What does Charles mean by this but more importantly, will this be the contrary and be a beautiful piece of art? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
We review the 2013 tape Death and the Downs. Does the mood of the project affect the listening experience? We discuss this, Charles' mention of the Hamiltonization Process, and more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Time to approach the stage as we review Showtime w/Apollo. Will this get a round of applause or will it fall on deaf ears?SCC Rating System:Super Sonic: Undeniable classic, all time greatBase Sonic: Good to Great tape, a few chaos emeralds shortTails: An underrated tape; needs more earsKnuckles: Tape of highs & lows; inconsistentMecha Sonic 2: a meh tape that has been done better.Robotnik: not a fan/wasn't for me Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Charles Hamilton x Dr Dre. A combination that can't miss? Check out what we thought!SCC Rating System:Super Sonic: Undeniable classic, all time greatBase Sonic: Good to Great tape, a few chaos emeralds shortTails: An underrated tape; needs more earsKnuckles: Tape of highs & lows; inconsistentMecha Sonic 2: a meh tape that has been done better.Robotnik: not a fan/wasn't for me Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
A tape that appears to be more of a compilation, did we stumble across the best there is, the best there was and the best there ever will be? Consider donating to Charles' GoFundMe:https://www.gofundme.com/f/feed-charles-assistance-lost?lang=en_US SCC Rating System:Super Sonic: Undeniable classic, all time greatBase Sonic: Good to Great tape, a few chaos emeralds shortTails: An underrated tape; needs more earsKnuckles: Tape of highs & lows; inconsistentMecha Sonic 2: a meh tape that has been done better.Robotnik: not a fan/wasn't for me Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.