The 100 Albums Podcast

This week The Guys finish up their discussion of Radiohead's third studio album "OK Computer" with their special guest Nate Walker. Nate is a musician, songwriter, producer, and a great friend of Bert's from high school. Please visit https://theultraplain.com, Nate's new music project, the purchase the first single "End Of The World". You can also drop a follow on socials @theultraplain.   Referenced in this episode Bert's James Bond reference: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a2GHL8VhMjo    Songs featured in this episode "Never There" by Cake "Airbag" by Radiohead "Paranoid Android" by Radiohead "Exit Music (For A Film)" by Radiohead "Bohemian Rhapsody" by Queen "Happiness Is A Warm Gun" by The Beatles "Karma Police" by Radiohead "Sexy Sadie" by The Beatles "Let Down" by Radiohead "No Surprises" by Radiohead "Exit Music (For A Film)" by Radiohead "Prelude in E Minor Op. 28 No. 4" by Frédéric Chopin "Electioneering" by Radiohead "Subterranean Homesick Alien" by Radiohead "The Tourist" by Radiohead "Fitter, Happier" by Radiohead "The Breaks" by Kurtis Blow "Burn The Witch" by Radiohead  

This week The Guys welcome Nate Walker to the pod to discuss Radiohead's landmark 1997 album "OK Computer". They all had so much to say that they couldn't fit the conversation into one episode! Nate Walker is a musician, songwriter, producer, and a great friend of Bert's from high school. Please visit https://theultraplain.com, Nate's new music project, to purchase the first single "End Of The World". You can also drop a follow on socials @theultraplain.   Songs featured in this episode "Radio Head" by The Talking Heads "Creep" by Radiohead "The Air That I Breathe" by The Hollies "Fake Plastic Trees" by Radiohead "No Surprises" by Radiohead "Bitches Brew" by Miles Davis "The Chase" from "A Fistful of Dollars" by Ennio Morricone "Mushroom" by CAN "New Grass" by Talk Talk "Paranoid Android" by Radiohead "Talk Show Host" by Radiohead  

This week The Guys take a trip back in time to 1991 to talk about Pearl Jam's debut album "Ten". Lots of nostalgia, stories of virginity lost, and bitchin' guitar riffs are discussed.   Referenced in this episode "Singles" movie trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b4tQFsPTGXI  Pearl Jam's first performance on Saturday Night Live: https://www.reddit.com/r/pearljam/comments/1cj1py0/pearl_jam_porch_snl_1992/    Songs featured in this episode "Reach Down" by Temple of the Dog "Say Hello 2 Heaven" by Temple of the Dog "Man of Golden Words" by Mother Love Bone "Hunger Strike" by Temple of the Dog "Dirt" by Alice In Chains "Midlife Crisis" by Faith No More "Live And Let Die" by Guns 'n Roses "Smells Like Teen Spirit" by Nirvana "Jeremy" by Pearl Jam "Give It Away" by The Red Hot Chili Peppers "Animal" by Pearl Jam "Oceans" by Pearl Jam "You've Got To Hide Your Love Away" by Pearl Jam (live in São Paulo in 2017) "Spoonman" by Soundgarden "Alive" by Pearl Jam "Porch" by Pearl Jam "Even Flow" by Pearl Jam "Deep" by Pearl Jam "Release" by Pearl Jam "Once" by Pearl Jam "Black" by Pearl Jam "Elderly Woman Behind the Counter in a Small Town" by Pearl Jam "Better Man" by Pearl Jam "Nothingman" by Pearl Jam "Master/Slave" by Pearl Jam "Whole Lotta Love" by Led Zeppelin  

This week The Guys welcome Andrew Stinson to the podcast to talk jazz, Miles Davis, and his legendary album "Kind Of Blue".  Andrew Stinson stays busy as an in-demand bassist, performing jazz, rock, folk, salsa, funk, and almost any other type of music. His master's thesis on Charles Mingus is an insightful look at the great jazz artist's solo style, and continues to be referenced in jazz academia.   Referenced in this episode Photo of Julian "Cannonball" Adderley's music stand: (ref: https://www.sussexjazzmag.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/Flamenco-Sketches-Scales.jpg) Modes in music (particularly related to jazz): https://www.learnjazzstandards.com/blog/what-are-modes-in-music/  Ryan's book recommendation: "Three Shades Of Blue" by James Kaplan: https://jameskaplan.net/3-shades-of-blue/  Miles Davis' autobiography: "Miles: The Autobiography" by Miles Davis and Quincy Troupe: https://www.amazon.com/Miles-Autobiography-Davis/dp/0671725823    Songs featured in this episode "Boplicity" by Miles Davis "Bitches Brew" by Miles Davis "Move" by Miles Davis "Milestones" by Miles Davis "So What" by Miles Davis "Flamenco Sketches" by Miles Davis "Peace Piece" by Bill Evans "Some Other Time" by Tony Bennett (feat. Bill Evans) "All Blues" by Miles Davis "Take The A-Train" by Clark Terry and his Big Band "Water Babies" by Miles Davis "Tune Up" by Miles Davis "Four" by Miles Davis "Blue In Green" by Miles Davis "I've Got A Feeling" by The Beatles "Ko-Ko" by Charlie Parker (with Dizzy Gillespie) "Breathe" by Pink Floyd  

In this episode, The Guys discover new things about themselves AND Frank Ocean. Particularly regarding Ocean's first official studio album, "Channel Orange". Also, Drew is super sick and sounds terrible.    Songs featured in this episode "Oceans" by Jay-Z "Frank's Track" by Kanye West "She" by Tyler The Creator  "Novacane" by Frank Ocean "Thinkin Bout You" by Frank Ocean "Brown Sugar" by D'Angelo "This Is America" by Childish Gambino "Bad Religion" by Frank Ocean "Hotline Bling" by Drake "Super Rich Kids (feat. Earl Sweatshirt)" by Frank Ocean "Benny And The Jets" by Elton John "Crack Rock" by Frank Ocean "Pyramids" by Frank Ocean "Sweet Life" by Frank Ocean "White (feat. John Mayer)" by Frank Ocean "Start" by Frank Ocean "Tyrone" by Erykah Badu "Them Changes" by Thundercat "Pilot Jones" by Frank Ocean "Sierra Leone" by Frank Ocean "Pink Matter (feat. Andre 3000)" by Frank Ocean  

The Guys are taking a break this week to spend time with family and friends. And Ryan doesn't care what you think about it.  Let RYAN know what you think by leaving a voice message at https://speakpipe.com/100albums, or drop an email at 100albums@bertislo.com. From all of us at The 100 Albums Podcast, happy new year to you and yours!  

The Guys asked, and you answered! This week's episode features five Christmas albums sent in by you Turkeys (that is, listeners of the podcast)! Thanks to everyone who sent in recommendations!  Let The Guys know what you think by leaving a voice message at https://speakpipe.com/100albums, or drop an email at 100albums@bertislo.com. From all of us at The 100 Albums Podcast, Merry Christmas and happy holidays to you and yours!   Recommended albums Squirrel Nut Zippers - "Christmas Caravan": https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lfpnCeio3k0&list=OLAK5uy_kiHjiP35vgHBK6D-XSNtGRakFyxhsyjRI Booker T. & The M.G.'s - "In the Christmas Spirit": https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X8igr8nOTik Sy Mann - "Switched On Santa!": https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6CnQ-EC_FWw&list=PL8Rl_tvRV-9PbyprSFm8YM1GWBXFBNHjl&index=1 Hanson - "Snowed In": https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-OfxPUEh9Pg&list=PLYUzkyiLX3gMvm6ERWZIz7kBHLAR-FP6o  Kenny Rogers - "Kenny Rogers Christmas" - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H73LOKqaUzI&list=PL4CDtX_nrbI8Pcw-nWMefV46wm7usysWL   Songs featured in this episode "Merry Christmas Baby" by Hanson "White Christmas" by Hanson "Mmmbop" by Hanson "What Christmas Means To Me" by Hanson "What Christmas Means To Me" by Stevie Wonder "Silent Night Medley" by Hanson "Angels We Have Heard On High" by Sy Mann "Rudolph The Red-Nosed Reindeer" by Sy Mann "Joy To The World" by Sy Mann "White Christmas" by Sy Mann "Jingle Bells" by Booker T. & The M.G.'s "Winter Wonderland" by Booker T. & The M.G.'s "Blue Christmas" by Booker T. & The M.G.'s "We Wish You A Merry Christmas" by Booker T. & The M.G.'s "We Three Kings" by Booker T. & The M.G.'s "We Three Kings" by Kings and Camels (from a Claymation Christmas) "Carol Of The Bells" by Kenny Rogers "Favorite Things" by Kenny Rogers "Kids" by Kenny Rogers "Kentucky Homemade Christmas" by Kenny Rogers "Winter Weather" by Squirrel Nut Zippers "Hot Christmas" by Squirrel Nut Zippers "Indian Giver" by Squirrel Nut Zippers "Hanging Up My Stockings" by Chester and Martha Church  

On this episode, The Guy discuss rock titans The Rolling Stones and their 1969 album "Let It Bleed". And Drew was late to the party.   Songs featured in this episode "As Tears Go By" by The Rolling Stones "(I Can't Get No) Satisfaction" by The Rolling Stones "Angie" by The Rolling Stones "Miss You" by The Rolling Stones "Fingerprint File" by The Rolling Stones "Gimme Shelter" by The Rolling Stones "Country Honk" by The Rolling Stones "Live With Me" by The Rolling Stones "Midnight Rambler" by The Rolling Stones "You Can't Always Get What You Want" by The Rolling Stones "Sympathy For The Devil" by The Rolling Stones "Love In Vain" by The Rolling Stones "Let It Bleed" by The Rolling Stones "You've Got The Silver" by The Rolling Stones "Monkey Man" by The Rolling Stones "Keep Your Hands To Yourself" by The Georgia Satellites "Word Up" by Cameo  

This week The Guys are joined by long-time friend, artist, and man-about-town David Huerbin as they do a deep dive into the early 1990s to discuss Nirvana's runaway hit album "Nevermind". David P. Huerbin is a musician and artist with a skill set in mixed media via a barrage of subject matter accompanying 32 years of experience in the art field. Check him out at https://1420gallery.com/ or The Dermy Show at https://www.youtube.com/@thedermyshow4058. And here's how Dave showed up: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1AA5pIHdYX_V3iMDg85Wf2pxe-g6_lhLV/view?usp=sharing https://drive.google.com/file/d/1KY4dg8yKW9PlU_EBkWEfbukhP-BMh962/view?usp=sharing    Referenced in this episode Dave Grohl interview with Pharrell Williams: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dZCrdSC2-1I  "The Year Punk Broke": https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LeCYXexOZEg  Conan O'Brien Needs A Friend: https://teamcoco.com/podcasts/conan-obrien-needs-a-friend/episodes/dave-grohl-krist-novoselic-and-in-utero-producer-steve-albini  "The Storyteller" by Dave Grohl: https://www.davegrohlstoryteller.com/  "Alternative For The Masses: The 90s Alt-Rock Revolution" by Greg Prato: https://www.amazon.com/Alternative-Masses-Alt-Rock-Revolution-History/dp/0760398429  "The Batman" scene featuring "Something In The Way": https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=reIXndCVIjc    Songs featured in this episode "Smells Like Teen Spirit" by Nirvana "Lithium" by Nirvana  "In Bloom" by Nirvana  "Come As You Are" by Nirvana  "Eighties" by Killing Joke "More Than A Feeling" by Boston "She's My Cherry Pie" by Warrant "Pepper" by Butthole Surfers "All Apologies (Live On MTV Unplugged)" by Nirvana "Kool Thing" by Sonic Youth "Breed" by Nirvana "Endless, Nameless" by Nirvana "Transistor Intro" by 311 "A Day In The Life" by The Beatles "End of Rawalpindi" from "Escalator Over The Hill" by Paul Haines and Carla Bley "Polly" by Nirvana "Kim" by Eminem "Territorial Pissings" by Nirvana "Breed" by Steve Earle "Something In The Way" by Nirvana "I Never Came (Alive In The Catacombs)" by Queens Of The Stone Age "You Know You're Right" by Nirvana "Drain You" by Nirvana   As always, let The Guys know what you think! Leave a voice message at SpeakPipe.com/100Albums, or send an email to 100Albums@bertislo.com - and maybe you'll be on a future episode!  

This week, Dr. Alyssa Anderson joins The Guys as they chat about "O Holy Night" by Luciano Pavarotti (and The National Philharmonic Orchestra conducted by Kurt Herbert Adler).  Mezzo-soprano Alyssa Anderson's vocal repertoire spans the ages from Baroque masterpieces to contemporary experimental music, with a focus on American and twentieth/twenty-first-century artsong and chamber music. More about Dr. Anderson here: https://www.alyssaanderson.org/. Information about The Dream Songs Project here: https://www.thedreamsongsproject.org/.    Songs featured in this episode "The Christmas Shoes" by NewSong "O Holy Night" by Luciano Pavarotti, National Philharmonic Orchestra, Kurt Herbert Adler "Panis Angelicus" by Luciano Pavarotti, National Philharmonic Orchestra, Kurt Herbert Adler "Ave Maria (Ellens Gesang III, D839)" by Luciano Pavarotti, National Philharmonic Orchestra, Kurt Herbert Adler "Adeste Fideles (O Come All Ye Faithful)" by Luciano Pavarotti, National Philharmonic Orchestra, Kurt Herbert Adler "Pieta, Signore" by Luciano Pavarotti, National Philharmonic Orchestra, Kurt Herbert Adler "Ave Maria (Schubert)" by Luciano Pavarotti, National Philharmonic Orchestra, Kurt Herbert Adler "Ave Maria (Schubert)" by Jewel "Ave Maria (Schubert)" by Harry Connick, Jr. "Don Giovanni, K. 527, Act 1: Dalla Sua Pace" by Luciano Pavarotti  "I Am The Very Model Of A Modern Major General" by John Reed (from Gilbert & Sullivan's "Pirates of Penzance") "Gesu Bambino" by by Luciano Pavarotti, National Philharmonic Orchestra, Kurt Herbert Adler "Adeste Fideles (O Come All Ye Faithful)" by Bing Crosby    

The Guys are taking a break this week to eat waaay to much food and spend time with loved ones. From the 100 Albums Podcast to you and your family, have a wonderful Thanksgiving. Thank YOU for listening! We'll see you next week.

On this week's episode, The Guys dive into "Pain In My Heart" by Otis Redding. Want to share your thoughts? Leave The Guys a voice message at SpeakPipe.com/100Albums, and you might hear yourself on a future episode!   Songs featured in this episode "Shama Lama Ding Dong" by Otis Day and the Knights "Fa Fa Fa Fa Fa Fa (Sad Song)" by Otis Redding "These Arms Of Mine" by Otis Redding "(Sittin' On) The Dock Of The Bay" by Otis Redding "Hey Hey Baby" by Otis Redding "Security" by Otis Redding "Pain In My Heart" by Otis Redding "Respect" by Aretha Franklin "Jumpin' Jack Flash" by The Rolling Stones "(Sittin' On) The Dock Of The Bay" by Sergio Mendes & Brazil '66 "The Dog" by Otis Redding "Stand By Me" by Otis Redding "You Send Me" by Otis Redding "You Send Me" by Steve Miller Band "Louie Louie" by Otis Redding "Louie Louie" by Toots & The Maytals "Lucille" by Otis Redding "Lucille" by Frank Zappa "That's What My Heart Needs" by Otis Redding "Long Tall Sally" by Little Richard    

We're at the halfway mark on the poster! 50 albums down, only 50 more to go! This week The Guys are taking a break from talking about albums to respond to messages that listeners have sent in to the podcast.  Want to send something to The Guys? You can email the podcast at 100Albums@bertislo.com, or you can send a voice message at SpeakPipe.com/100Albums. Here's to the next 50 albums! Thanks for listening!    Referenced in this episode Stephen King - You Know They Got A Hell Of A Band https://stephenking.fandom.com/wiki/You_Know_They_Got_a_Hell_of_a_Band    Songs featured in this episode "Parklife" by Blur "Hotel California" by The Eagles "Go Your Own Way" by Fleetwood Mac "Sir Duke" by Stevie Wonder "Nuthin' But A 'G' Thang" by Dr. Dre "Enter Sandman" by Metallica "Firestarter" by Prodigy "One More Time" by Daft Punk "You're My Best Friend" by Queen "Sweet Child o' Mine" by Guns 'N' Roses "I'm Every Woman" by Whitney Houston "The Real Me" by The Who "Debaser" by The Pixies "Happy" by The Rolling Stones "Nebakanezer" by The Black Crowes "Young, Gifted, and Black" by Aretha Franklin "Freedom Jazz Dance" by Eddie Harris "It Feels Good" by Tony! Toni! Toné!  

One of very few "best of" albums on the poster, this week The Guys are talking about 'The Immaculate Collection' by Madonna. Want to share your thoughts? Leave The Guys a voice message at SpeakPipe.com/100Albums, and you might hear yourself on a future episode!   Songs featured in this episode "Like A Virgin" by Madonna "Vogue" by Madonna "Express Yourself (edit mix?)" by Madonna "Everybody" by Madonna "Holiday" by Madonna "Material Girl" by Madonna "Papa Don't Preach" by Madonna "Live To Tell" by Madonna "Open Your Heart" by Madonna "La Isla Bonita" by Madonna "True Blue" by Madonna "Like A Prayer" by Madonna "Express Yourself" by Madonna "Love Song" by Madonna "Take A Bow" by Madonna "Ray Of Light" by Madonna "Frozen" by Madonna "The Power Of Goodbye" by Madonna "Vogue (edit version)" by Madonna "The Soul Cages" by Sting "Justify My Love" by Madonna "It Ain't Over Till It's Over" by Lenny Kravitz "Fly Away" by Lenny Kravitz "Born This Way" by Lady Gaga "Wrecking Ball" by Miley Cyrus "Get Into The Groove" by Madonna "Pour Some Sugar On Me" by Def Leppard "Let Me Ride" by Dr. Dre "Live To Tell" by Madonna "Like A Surgeon" by 'Weird Al' Yankovic "Big Time" by Peter Gabriel "Opposites Attract" by Paula Abdul "Bonita Applebum" by A Tribe Called Quest "The Breaks" by Kurtis Blow    

This week The Guys discuss the Arctic Monkeys and their smash debut album, "Whatever People Say I Am, That's What I'm Not".    Referenced in this episode Articles that Ryan mentioned: “How landfill indie swallowed guitar music in the mid-Noughties” by Ed Power, The Independent July 2019 https://www.the-independent.com/arts-entertainment/music/features/landfill-indie-kaiser-chiefs-album-razorlight-the-kooks-ricky-wilson-a9022051.html  "The term ‘landfill indie’ is pure snobbery from people who don’t know how to have fun" by Mark Beaumont, NME September 2020 https://www.nme.com/features/landfill-indie-snobbery-2741199  iPad commercial featuring Feist: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sijSh4tMPVg    Songs featured in this episode "Fake Tales Of San Francisco" by Arctic Monkeys "From The Ritz To The Rubble" by Arctic Monkeys "I Bet You Look Good On The Dancefloor" by Arctic Monkeys "When The Sun Goes Down" by Arctic Monkeys "I Am The Walrus" by The Beatles "My Humps" by Black Eyed Peas "SpottieOttieDopaliscious" by Outkast "Do I Wanna Know?" by Arctic Monkeys "The Remedy (I Won't Worry)" by Jason Mraz "Banana Pancakes" by Jack Johnson "Hey, Soul Sister" by Train "You're Beautiful" by James Blunt "Still Take You Home" by Arctic Monkeys "Supermassive Black Hole" by Muse "The View From The Afternoon" by Arctic Monkeys "1234" by Feist "Perhaps Vampires Is A Bit Strong But..." by Arctic Monkeys  

On this episode, The Guys attempt to make sense out of Eminem's highest-performing album, 'The Mashall Mathers LP'.    Songs featured in this episode "Idiot Control" from Mystery Science Theater 3000 "Threw It On The Ground" by The Lonely Island "Let Me Ride" by Dr. Dre  "Forgot About Dre" by Dr. Dre "My Name Is" by Eminem "Stan" by Eminem "The Real Slim Shady" by Eminem "Kim" by Eminem "The Way I Am" by Eminem "The Kids" by Eminem "Purple Pills" by D12 "Criminal" by Eminem "Rap God" by Eminem "Bitch Please II" by Eminem (feat. Dr. Dre, Snoop Dogg, Xzibit & Nate Dogg) "Who Knew" by Eminem "I'm Back" by Eminem "Under The Influence" by Eminem "Remember Me?" by Eminem (feat. RBX & Sticky Fingaz) "A Fan's Mail (Tron Song Suite II)" by Thundercat "Habits" by Eminem "Quality Control" by Jurassic 5  

This week The Guys are missing Drew, but still take on Fleetwood Mac's 1975 magnum opus, 'Rumours'.    Songs featured in this episode "Rhiannon" by Fleetwood Mac "Landslide" by Fleetwood Mac "Don't Stop" by Fleetwood Mac "Silver Springs" by Fleetwood Mac "Second Hand News" by Fleetwood Mac "The Chain" by Fleetwood Mac "Songbird" by Fleetwood Mac "Dreams" by Fleetwood Mac "Dreams" by Scary Pockets "Lithium" by Nirvana "Big Love" by Fleetwood Mac "I Don't Want To Know" by Fleetwood Mac "You Make Loving Fun" by Fleetwood Mac "The Jam" by Graham Central Station   Get in touch with the podcast at 100Albums@bertislo.com. 

It's nearly time for the holidays! This year, the 100 Albums Guys want to hear from YOU! What are your favorite Christmas albums? What are you favorite Christmas songs? What are your least favorite Christmas songs? Let The Guys know, and your story could appear in the podcast! Want to leave The Guys a voicemail? Check out https://www.speakpipe.com/100Albums and your message might be an upcoming episode! Don't want to hear your own voice on the pod? Send an email at 100Albums@bertislo.com, or visit https://100AlbumsPodcast.com for more details.

It's the one-year-anniversary of the start of The 100 Albums Podcast! To celebrate, this week The Guys tackle another monster British rock band as they dive into Queen's iconic 'A Night At The Opera'.   Songs featured in this episode "Keep Yourself Alive" by Queen "Killer Queen" by Queen "You're My Best Friend" by Queen "'39" by Queen "Death On Two Legs" by Queen "Prophet's Song" by Queen "Love Of My Life" by Queen "Row, Row, Row Your Boat" by Andrew Helbig "Lux Aurumque" by Eric Whitacre "Sweet Lady" by Queen "Whole Lotta Love" by Led Zeppelin "Bohemian Rhapsody" by Queen "Seaside Rendezvous" by Queen "Good Company" by Queen "Lazing On A Sunday Afternoon" by Queen "Your Mother Should Know" by The Beatles "The Lumberjack Song" by Monty Python "Jolly Holiday" from 'Mary Poppins' "Free Bird" by Lynyrd Skynryd "I'm In Love With My Car" by Queen "I'm In Love With My Car" by Mike Ness "We Are The Champions" by Queen "Another One Bites The Dust" by Queen "Fat Bottomed Girls" by Queen "Under Pressure" by Queen & David Bowie   ----- Bonus: Noah Wooten highlights - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AgqhpaNngbM 

After spending some time with The Beatles' 'Abbey Road' earlier this week, Ryan takes The Guys on a journey through the composition of one song from that album, "You Never Give Me Your Money".    Songs featured in this episode: "You Never Give Me Your Money" by The Beatles "Autumn Leaves" by Chet Baker "Alceste, LWV 50: La Pompe Funèbre" by Jean-Baptiste Lully