Autoreverse w/ Tony & Matt

Happy New Year to all of you! We'd thought to try something different to ring out 2022 and ring in 2023 with a free-form talk about all things music currently swirling around our respective noggins. And yes, those delightful curmudgeonly exchanges you've come to love make an appearance or two. It's a show without a playlist or script we hope you enjoy. 

One could say that we were victims of Stockholm Syndrome when we tell the tale of our captors, the Swedish merchants of death metal and roll, Entombed. Tune in as we recount our pleasant musical ordeal of listening to and being transformed by a band who help change the landscape of heavy music as we stepped into the millennium. And give those necks and fists a workout by listening to our Autoreverse Entombed playlist: https://spoti.fi/3FLeH5f

The Windy City has blown many seminal talents our ways but few as influential as Mr. Ramsey Lewis. We discuss the pianist/songwriter/mentor extraordinaire and his massive influence on jazz, soul, dance, rhythm & blues, and pop music. And when you're done with the episode, get a delicious taste of his work by listening to our AutoReverse Ramsey Lewis playlist on Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3TI68f1

When Supergrass found themselves in the weeds of Brit pop, they refused to allow themselves to get lost, and instead they forged their own sonic path. Join us as we dissect this band, their fabulous music, and their role in the English rock continuum. And get a taste of this goodness and check out our Autoreverse Supergrass playlist on Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3FAVxPV

Which one of these things wasn't Harry Nilsson: an awe-inspiring songwriter, an astounding dynamic singer, or a prolific touring musician? Join us as we discuss a man of breathtaking talent who reached the top of the pop world but felt just as comfortable out of the spotlight. And check out his brilliance for yourself in our AutoReverse Nillson playlist on Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3TaUQAt

We're back! And we return from our summer breather to discuss a trio that emerged from Philly — slowly yet spectacularly — with a mix of soul, funk, and rock that asserted their breathtaking abilities in ways that are still heard today. To see what we're gushing about, make sure you check out the Autoreverse Labelle playlist on Spotify.

We tackle the question whether Ian Hunter, Mick Ralphs, and the boys were a great band that didn't get their due or a good band that got that and a little more. And if we don't make a convincing case, decide for yourself by listening to our Mott the Hoople playlist on Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3Q7C2jM

If their album covers were what drew you in, it was their horn-powered, bottom heavy grooves, and wondrously provocative lyrics that kept you coming back. We jump into a long talk about The Ohio Players and how they carved out a musical legacy worthy of several revisits and re-listens. If you need a lift today and don't want to hear us ramble on, make sure you listen to our Ohio Players playlist on Spotify...it's guaranteed to cure all your ills: https://spoti.fi/3P2p8Db

We discuss Chris Bailey and the boys from Brisbane that helped usher in punk rock with their unmistakable sound then dragged it by its hair to places it never thought it could go for more than 20 years. Make sure you check out our Saints playlist on Spotify. Link: spoti.fi/3aWgI1n

What started out as a tool for a nervous performer became a signature “rap” that would catapult her to the top of the charts. Join us as we get bitchy with the Queen of Squeam and R&B juggernaut Millie Jackson. Make sure check out our playlist on Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3x77kRn

There are bands that can be mesmerizingly elegant one song and brilliantly caustic the next. But no band can do it better than Wire. We invite our friend and resident Wire aficionado Greg Vegas to discuss their musical splendor. And make sure you check out our Wire playlist on Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3L57cpd

Notting Hill before it became a hand job for rom-comers was the unforgiving home to one of the most take-no-prisoners bands that was matched by few others. Join us as we explore Jaz Coleman and his not so merry partners as they created a legacy of music rooted in punk /post punk and instrumental to the development of industrial , heavy metal, and beyond. And listen to our Killing Joke playlist on Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3Dm2yRt

Autoreverse listener Phil Lemire recommend this hidden gem of a rock band from El Paso Texas. Tony and Matt get into the dynamic and ever-changing band that made some truly enjoyable albums during their heydays in the 70s. Don't believe us? Well, after listen to the show, check out our Bloodrock playlist on Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3KcGDhw

Seeped in the blues and packing boogie power that never met a toe they couldn't make tap, Canned Heat was a band that electrified audiences on stage and kept them guessing in the studio. We discuss the Alan Wilson-powered band and the dynamic musical they created during their leader's short life. Check out the playlist on Spotify.

We discuss the shaman of sound and the father of dub who magic and mastery in the studio influenced legions of musicians and remix artists. To behold his mastery, check out our Lee Scratch Perry playlist on Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3qFUwhm

A teen blues guitar prodigy, his jazz drumming stepfather, along with a couple musicians with a pop, folk, and classical backgrounds, Spirit harnessed these styles to create an eclectic catalog. We discuss the always-keep-'em-guessing nature of the band and some of the truly beautiful music they created. Treat yourself by listening to our Spirit playlist on Spotify: https://spoti.fi/32Dk05z

The Fatback Band is a band overflowing with numerous musical tales informed by funk, soul, and R&B. These significant influences mixed with incredible talent built unforgettable songs that helped create hip hop and boogie with a clear message to all to “get down.” Join Matt and Tony as they go through the Fatback songbook as we gush and ponder the many joys and mysteries of this NYC band. Check out our Autoreverse Fatback Band playlist on Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3ITVNbE

We welcome our good friend Brian Kelly who regales us with stories about this renown Long Island band and why the G-Rats never broke through despite their many catchy songs, live show prowess, and ability to earn a lot of breaks along the way. And if you've never heard of them, you can dive into the Good Rats playlist on Spotify that Brian himself put together: https://spoti.fi/3nKCJ7p

Tony and Matt have a very special guest joining this week: acclaimed artist Arik "Moonhawk" Roper! We dive into the mysterious and magical world of The Edgar Broughton Band and the many different rock brushes they painted with since their start in the late 60's. Make sure you hear what the three of us are talking about by listening to our Edgar Broughton Band playlist on Spotify: https://spoti.fi/30ljND8 And do yourself a favor and check out Arik's truly extraordinary artwork at: http://www.arikroper.com/

Brother George Clinton once sang , "Funk is its own reward." Besides being right on point, this funk-claration was taken to heart by bands like Dayton Ohio's own Slave, who rewarded funkateers like us for more than 20 years. Join us as we discuss the smooth assshaking greatness that is Slave. Make sure you check out our playlist on Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3Ei3N3e