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A music podcast for music lovers with strong, but flexible opinions. Two middle-aged music fans discussing the music they love and the interesting topics surrounding their fandom. We do album reviews both new and old, music commentary, themed playlist episodes, and above all just enjoy talking about some of our favorite tunes.
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Send us Fan Mail In this episode of Music at a Rational Volume, Nate and Kyle return to the world of album reviews of the greatest albums ever made by humans on the planet Earth. The latest entry is Missouri band, The Rainmakers. The host's discuss The Rainmakers 1986 self titled record and why it's a classic. No playlist this week, instead check out The Rainmakers Support the Podcast at : Buy Me A Coffee Musicatarationalvolume.com @MARVpodcast on Twitter musicatatrationvolume profile ...
Send us Fan Mail In this episode of Music at a Rational Volume, Nate and Kyle take a third stab at your heart, in honor of Valentine's day obviously, with a new installment of the break up song playlist. Listen in as the hosts choose 8-ish new songs each to add to the growing pantheon of their Music at a Rational Volume recommended breakup jams while also trying to justify their choices... which are all awesome right? You decide. The Breakup Song Compilation Link This week's playlist: B...
Send us Fan Mail In this episode of Music at a Rational Volume, Nate and Kyle talk about music they discovered during their music appreciation through 2025. This playlist is not limited to songs released during the year, but just to those that the hosts had no prior relationship with before this past year. So listen in as Nate and Kyle discuss the music that falls through the cracks, because the musical ocean is vast and deep and you can't hear everything. This then is the attempt to spread t...
Send us Fan Mail In this episode of Music at a Rational Volume, Nate and Kyle discuss the best albums and new releases that 2025 had to offer. Listen in as the hosts talk about the highs and lows of the musical scene in the last year... sometimes great and often times not so much. Kyle's album of the week Doublewide and Live by Southern Culture on the Skids This week's playlist: 2025 Albums of the Year Kip Moore - Solitary TracksFlowers In DecemberLove & WarIone - From Here HonestlyC...
Send us Fan Mail In this festive episode of Music at a Rational Volume, Nate and Kyle discuss the 70s contributions to the totality of Christmas music. So listen in as Nate and Kyle wish you a Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays in the only way they know how, by crafting a playlist... you're welcome everybody! Albums of the week: A Holly Jolly Jill Barber Christmas Taylor Momsen's Pretty Reckless Christmas This week's playlist: Christmas in the 70s Light of the Stable - Emmylou Harris (‘79)Jin...
Send us Fan Mail In this episode of Music at a Rational Volume, Nate and Kyle discuss the music, life and tragic passing of singer, songwriter, folkster, hippie, and all around well respected musician Todd Snider. His recent passing gives us a chance to celebrate all of the songs that Kyle and Nate have come to love and appreciate. So listen along as the hosts try to express feelings about just how big of an impact Todd's life and career had on these two music loving human beings. Enjoy the p...
Send us Fan Mail In this episode of Music at a Rational Volume, Nate and Kyle discuss the newest 52 year old record to be released this year, the legendary album by Lindsey Buckingham and Stevie Nicks called Buckingham Nicks. Before they found fame and success as part of Fleetwood Mac, this duo made a surprisingly accessible and well-produced record, that would sadly be lost to time and buried by slow sales and future stardom. After years of being one of those mythical albums that music snobs...
Send us Fan Mail In this episode of Music at a Rational Volume, Nate and Kyle discuss the latest effort from Buffalo New York's favorite rock and rolling sons the Goo Goo Dolls, called Summer Anthem. An EP that we were looking forward to was just released and we took some time to record our thoughts. So listen along as we break down the things we liked and those that we didn't like at all. Our albums of the week were: Iggy Pop - Every Loser and Ione - From Here EP No playlist this week, inste...
Send us Fan Mail In this episode of Music at a Rational Volume, Nate and Kyle discuss the rock albums chart from April 30, 1983 and talk about the creation of a playlist based on the top 30 albums from that chart. Also, listen in for some fun nostalgia chat for all you playlist makers and cassette tape-aged folks. Can you remember when you made your first true mix-tape? How long did it take?... probably for-flipping-ever am I right? This week's playlist: Reliving the Charts 04/30/1983 I...
Send us Fan Mail In this episode of Music at a Rational Volume, Nate and Kyle regale everyone with the further misadventures of the two-middle-aged-men-a-concert-going show. In this installment the hosts try and figure out why this show as different from their last show at the same venue, the problem with "concert series" in general, and what's wrong with the Merch? So listen a long as they try to navigate the world of live music while also being whiny, job having middle aged babies. Th...
Send us Fan Mail Welcome to Nate and Kyle disagree about music, just kidding, it's Music at a Rational Volume. In this episode, we ask you to consider one of the best soundtracks ever made/produced by humans on the planet Earth (or is it?), The Music From Scrubs, released in 2002, this soundtrack covers the first season+ of the show and is, at least in one host's opinion, one of the best mix-tapes ever assembled. So tune in to what the hosts have to say and decide for yourself after giving it...
Send us Fan Mail In this first of its kind (for us) episode of Music at a Rational Volume Nate and Kyle discuss an actual live concert they attended. Listen along as the hosts discuss the venue, the merch, the food, and of course the music from the latest iteration of the now annual Last Summer on Earth concert series headlined by the Barenaked Ladies. This time around being supported by bands Guster and Fastball. A good time was had by all, stop in and hear what Nate and Kyle thought about t...
Send us Fan Mail In this episode of Music at a Rational Volume, Nate and Kyle discuss the new album by Dave Hause titled Nurses. Follow the hosts as they talk about the record and a few bonus topics that float up in this surprisingly unhinged episode. Thanks for listening. No playlist this week, instead check out Nurses by Dave Hause Support the Podcast at : Buy Me A Coffee Musicatarationalvolume.com @MARVpodcast on Twitter musicatatrationvolume profile on Spotify for episode playlists based...
Send us Fan Mail In this episode Nate and Kyle try a little something new and make a playlist from a long past chart, in this case the Rock Albums Chart from March 20, 1982. A chart that is lousy with 80s greats and no longer relevant has-beens is a perfect place for the hosts to dabble in album tracks and deep dives. The associated playlist is a mix of lesser known hits and unknown album tracks. So listen and enjoy the best playlist ever created based on the rock albums chart of this particu...
Send us Fan Mail In this episode of Music at a Rational Volume, Nate and Kyle do their best to put a little more love (of music) back into the world of music commentary. The album titled We Need Medicine by the band The Fratellis is one of the few records that both Nate and Kyle absolutely love and at long last they have chosen it to be crowned as one of their GAEMBHOPE, that is, Greatest Albums Ever Made By Humans On Planet Earth. It's great, no spoilers about this one. Go out and get y...
Send us Fan Mail In this episode of Music at a Rational Volume, Nate and Kyle discuss the new album by British rock band The Darkness called Dreams on Toast. Listen in as the hosts share their opinions on the record and how much they loved it on a scale from "it was pretty good" to "freakin' loved it" and you can play the guessing game to figure out who said and thought what as well as which of our hosts is clearly deluding themselves. No playlist this week instead check out The Darkness - ...
Send us Fan Mail In this episode of Music at a Rational Volume, Nate and Kyle discuss the 1972 album by Memphis band Big Star called #1 Record. The hosts delve into the circumstances behind the album's release as well as a breakdown of the songs and its importance, and a larger context of music criticism and perspective. What it all boils down to is like what you like and don't let anyone tell you that you shouldn't. No playlist this week, instead check out #1 Record by Big Star Suppor...
Send us Fan Mail In this episode of Music at a Rational Volume, Nate and Kyle take a swipe at making a playlist of their favorite Prince songs, done by another artist. Covers are great and the hosts do love them especially from a brilliant songwriter like Prince. So take a listen as Nate and Kyle walk you through some of the choices and set up a unique listening experience, certainly better than any other Prince cover playlist you're likely to here. This week's playlist: Prince Covers Playlis...
Send us Fan Mail In this episode of Music at a Rational Volume, Nate and Kyle discuss Forever, the recent release from singer/songwriter Lilly Hiatt. So listen along as the hosts break down their thoughts about Hiatt's latest release titled Forever. No playlist this week. Check out Forever from Lilly Hiatt and see if you agree with the hosts. Support the Podcast at : Buy Me A Coffee Musicatarationalvolume.com @MARVpodcast on Twitter musicatatrationvolume profile on Spotify for episode playli...
Send us Fan Mail In this episode of Nate and Kyle b.s. about music... sorry, Music at a Rational Volume... the hosts tell you all about their favorite tunes from the year that was 2024. The new things, old things, and all the things that came into their lives during the year. So listen along as Nate and Kyle talk about the hows and whys about the tracks that made the cut, and also a little announcement on where you can support the show if you are so inclined. Thanks for listening everyone and...
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