Here’s just a few of the many things that Graham discusses with Discograffiti in this podcast: The reasons why he split from The Hollies (Director’s Cut only); A recounting of the very first time he met Crosby & Stills, plus the fateful question they posed to him; Exactly who was Captain Manyhands, and why he was so crucial to the success of that debut album; The several identities behind the amalgam of personalities Crosby sung about in “Guinnevere”; The very first time Graham met Joni Mitchell; And an in-depth deep dive on every song that comprises the Crosby, Stills, & Nash LP! Listen: linktr.ee/discograffiti Wild Tales: The Graham Nash Interview Series tackles every last release the great Graham Nash ever had a hand in creating, including CSN, CSNY, C&N, and his solo career, detailing a history almost too crazy to be believed. His honesty is profoundly refreshing, and overall this series is a Mt. Olympus climb which explores the Aquarian age in all its majesty and chaos. It has already overtaken my life in so my ways…and it’s my hope that it does the same to yours. I support a wife and a six-year-old son with Discograffiti as my sole source of income. If you’re a Graham Nash superfan like me, The Director’s Cut of this episode is ad-free and features 20 additional minutes of essential material. Subscribe to Discograffiti’s Patreon at the Major Tier and receive a ceaseless barrage (4 shows a week) of must-hear binge-listening: Patreon.com/Discograffiti Or just purchase The Director’s Cut as a one-off at the same link. CONNECT Join our Soldiers of Sound Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1839109176272153 Patreon: www.Patreon.com/Discograffiti Podfollow: https://podfollow.com/1592182331 YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UClyaQCdvDelj5EiKj6IRLhw Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/discograffitipod/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Discograffiti/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/Discograffiti Order the Digital version of the METAL MACHINE MUZAK 2xLP (feat. Lou Barlow, Cory Hanson, Mark Robinson, & W. Cullen Hart): www.patreon.com/discograffiti/shop/197404 Order the $11 Digital version of the MMM 2xLP on Bandcamp: https://discograffiti.bandcamp.com/album/metal-machine-muzak Order the METAL MACHINE MUZAK Double Vinyl + Digital package: www.patreon.com/discograffiti/shop/169954 Merch Shop: https://discograffitipod.myspreadshop.com/all Venmo Dave A Tip: @David-Gebroe Web site: http://discograffiti.com/ CONTACT DAVE Email: dave@discograffiti.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/hooligandave Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/davidgebroe/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/DaveGebroe There is no other Patreon in existence where you get more for your money. 4 shows a week is what it takes these days to successfully blot out our unacceptable reality…so do yourself a favor and give it a shot for at least one month to see what I’m talking about. If you’re already a member, please comment below about your experience. www.Patreon.com/discograffiti #grahamnash #davidcrosby #stephenstills #neilyoung #thehollies #classicrock #allanclarke #tonyhicks #bobbyelliott #berniecalvert #erichaydock #crosbystillsnashandyoung #csny #crosbystillsandnash #csn #henrydiltz #folkrock #jonimitchell #rockmusic #vinyl #britishinvasion #jamestaylor #ritacoolidge #woodstock #altamont #hippie #discograffiti #metalmachinemuzak #soldiersofsound #andyourdreamscometrue
Meet Chuck Granata. Chuck’s written the only tome anyone needs about Pet Sounds, entitled Wouldn’t It Be Nice: Brian Wilson And The Making Of The Beach Boys’ Pet Sounds. His timing in climbing aboard the Discograffiti train is splendid, indeed: his entrance has allowed this season to balloon to gargantuan proportions. Simply put, it will be the most in-depth investigation of a single record ever enacted in the history of music. Here’s just a few of the many things that Chuck discusses with Discograffiti in this podcast: The origin of Chuck’s book; The ludicrous amount of incredible interviews that Chuck conducted for his book; The crazy road trip we took together to retrieve his tapes, which were in storage 10 hours away across the US; And a look ahead at Season 3 of “The Beach Boys: And Your Dreams Come True”. Listen: linktr.ee/discograffiti I support a wife and a six-year-old son with Discograffiti as my sole source of income. If you’re a Beach Boys superfan like me, The Director’s Cut of this episode is ad-free and features 12 additional minutes of essential material. Purchase The Director’s Cut as a one-off at Patreon.com/Discograffiti. Subscribe to Discograffiti’s Patreon at the Major Tier and receive a ceaseless barrage (4 shows a week) of must-hear binge-listening: Patreon.com/Discograffiti CONNECT Join our Soldiers of Sound Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1839109176272153 Patreon: www.Patreon.com/Discograffiti Podfollow: https://podfollow.com/1592182331 YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UClyaQCdvDelj5EiKj6IRLhw Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/discograffitipod/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Discograffiti/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/Discograffiti Order the Digital version of the METAL MACHINE MUZAK 2xLP (feat. Lou Barlow, Cory Hanson, Mark Robinson, & W. Cullen Hart): www.patreon.com/discograffiti/shop/197404 Order the $11 Digital version of the MMM 2xLP on Bandcamp: https://discograffiti.bandcamp.com/album/metal-machine-muzak Order the METAL MACHINE MUZAK Double Vinyl + Digital package: www.patreon.com/discograffiti/shop/169954 Merch Shop: https://discograffitipod.myspreadshop.com/all Venmo Dave A Tip: @David-Gebroe Web site: http://discograffiti.com/ CONTACT DAVE Email: dave@discograffiti.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/hooligandave Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/davidgebroe/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/DaveGebroe There is no other Patreon in existence where you get more for your money. 4 shows a week is what it takes these days to successfully blot out our unacceptable reality…so do yourself a favor and give it a shot for at least one month to see what I’m talking about. If you’re already a member, please comment below about your experience. www.Patreon.com/discograffiti #chuckgranata #wouldntitbenice #thebeachboys #brianwilson #beachboys #denniswilson #mikelove #carlwilson #music #thehollies #aljardine #thebeatles #brucejohnston #rock #petsounds #vinylcollection #goodvibrations #paulmccartney #surf #rocknroll #davidmarks #records #surfing #california #beach #surfrock #discograffiti #metalmachinemuzak #soldiersofsound #andyourdreamscometrue
This 6 1/2 hour Discograffiti podcast interview series is an unprecedented, no-holds-barred honest account of Pete’s output and experience in the legendary psych band Spacemen 3. Here’s just a few of the many things Pete and I discuss in this podcast: An examination of the end of Pete’s love affair with opiates, and how that train came to a stop; The endless ways in which the band was being manipulated & screwed over by the end; The crazy tale of how Spiritualized was born behind Pete’s back, and how he discovered its existence during a one-man sting operation; Some of the biggest whip-cracking taskmasters with whom Pete’s ever worked; A fascinating deep-dive on their final album, Recurring; Not to mention the background story behind his masterful new holiday LP with Dean & Britta, out now on Carpark Records…A Peace Of Us! Listen: https://podfollow.com/1592182331 I support a wife and a five-year-old son with Discograffiti as my sole source of income. If you’re a Spacemen 3 superfan like me, you’ll want THE DIRECTOR’S CUT of this episode. It’s ad-free and features 13 ADDITIONAL MINUTES of essential material! You can purchase it as a one-off from our Patreon Shop: www.patreon.com/discograffiti/shop/ Better yet, SUBSCRIBE TO OUR PATREON and receive a ceaseless barrage of must-hear binge-listening! Discograffiti’s 4-show-a-week release schedule is yours for the price of a cup of coffee a week: Patreon.com/Discograffiti TIPS: VENMO GEBROE @David-Gebroe PayPal @davidbgebroe@gmail.com Even a $1 tip will be massively helpful. Thank you. Be sure to stream or purchase a physical copy of Sonic Boom’s incredible new holiday LP with Dean & Britta, A Peace Of Us (out now on Carpark Records). CONNECT Join our Soldiers of Sound Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1839109176272153 Patreon: www.Patreon.com/Discograffiti Podfollow: https://podfollow.com/1592182331 YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UClyaQCdvDelj5EiKj6IRLhw Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/discograffitipod/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Discograffiti/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/Discograffiti Order the Digital version of the METAL MACHINE MUZAK 2xLP (feat. Lou Barlow, Cory Hanson, Mark Robinson, & W. Cullen Hart): www.patreon.com/discograffiti/shop/197404 Order the $11 Digital version of the MMM 2xLP on Bandcamp: https://discograffiti.bandcamp.com/album/metal-machine-muzak Order the METAL MACHINE MUZAK Double Vinyl + Digital package: www.patreon.com/discograffiti/shop/169954 Merch Shop: https://discograffitipod.myspreadshop.com/all Venmo Dave A Tip: @David-Gebroe Web site: http://discograffiti.com/ CONTACT DAVE Email: dave@discograffiti.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/hooligandave Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/davidgebroe/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/DaveGebroe #spacemen3 #petekember #perfectprescription #playingwithfire #jasonspaceman #takingdrugstomakemusictotakedrugsto #spaceagerecordings #vinyl #sonicboom #spiritualized #psychedelic #mybloodyvalentine #spacerock #soundofconfusion #shoegaze #silvertonerecords #spectrum #palfium #odcatastrophe #jasonpierce #forallthefuckedupchildrenofthisworldwegiveyouspacemen3 #glassrecords #peterkember #recurring #metalmachinemuzak #discograffiti #creem #offthebeatenpath #soldiersofsound
For my money, Galaxie 500 was the greatest dream pop group that ever existed. And Dean’s Discograffiti appearance couldn’t possibly be better timed: his brand-new solo LP, That’s The Price Of Loving Me—his best work since 1990 imho—marks the first time he and producer Kramer have collaborated since that very year, after the latter had doused Galaxie 500’s perfect triumvirate of albums in his trademark reverb bath. Here’s just a few of the many things that Dean discusses with Discograffiti in this podcast: A deep-dive into the degree of urgency intended by “Don’t Let Our Youth Go To Waste,” which Discograffiti wisely co-opted as its eternal sign-off; An overview of the type of material proffered by Dean’s early band Speedy & The Castanets; The early champions who wound up making things happen for the band; And a track-by-track rundown of Galaxie 500’s demo tape and their classic debut, Today! Listen: linktr.ee/discograffiti I support a wife and a six-year-old son with Discograffiti as my sole source of income. If you’re a Galaxie 500 superfan like me, you’ll want The Director’s Cut of this episode. It’s ad-free and features 17 additional minutes of essential material. Purchase it as a one-off, get the entire Season 1 & 2 Series as a bundle (listed under Collections), or better yet… Subscribe to Discograffiti’s Patreon and receive a ceaseless barrage (4 shows a week!) of must-hear binge-listening. And now with our 2025 Patreon Membership Drive, you’ll also get an episode all about YOU and a FREE copy of Metal Machine Muzak at the Lieutenant Tier or higher: Patreon.com/Discograffiti CONNECT Join our Soldiers of Sound Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1839109176272153 Patreon: www.Patreon.com/Discograffiti Podfollow: https://podfollow.com/1592182331 YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UClyaQCdvDelj5EiKj6IRLhw Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/discograffitipod/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Discograffiti/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/Discograffiti Order the Digital version of the METAL MACHINE MUZAK 2xLP (feat. Lou Barlow, Cory Hanson, Mark Robinson, & W. Cullen Hart): www.patreon.com/discograffiti/shop/197404 Order the $11 Digital version of the MMM 2xLP on Bandcamp: https://discograffiti.bandcamp.com/album/metal-machine-muzak Order the METAL MACHINE MUZAK Double Vinyl + Digital package: www.patreon.com/discograffiti/shop/169954 Merch Shop: https://discograffitipod.myspreadshop.com/all Venmo Dave A Tip: @David-Gebroe Web site: http://discograffiti.com/ CONTACT DAVE Email: dave@discograffiti.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/hooligandave Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/davidgebroe/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/DaveGebroe There is no other Patreon in existence where you get more for your money. 4 shows a week is what it takes these days to successfully blot out our unacceptable reality…so do yourself a favor and give it a shot for at least one month to see what I’m talking about. If you’re already a member, please comment below about your experience. www.Patreon.com/discograffiti #galaxie500 #deanwareham #deanandbritta #brittaphillips #thatsthepriceoflovingme #damonandnaomi #damonkrukowski #naomiyang #thisisourmusic #luna #reverb #thevelvetunderground #dreampop #boston #harvarduniversity #kramer #shimmydisc #discograffiti #metalmachinemuzak #soldiersofsound #andyourdreamscometrue #dontletyouryouthgotowaste
The Beach Boys’ sixth LP is unquestionably one of their best. It’s a transitional one, too, which is why this record stands as the perfect signpost at which to conclude “Catch A Wave: 1961-1964.” This two-part Season One Finale is an intense investigation of the heady days that built up to the explosion of creativity that still stands unequalled in the annals of music history. Beach Boys author Jon Stebbins is back, and he explains why his favorite Beach Boys record preceded what’s normally considered Brian’s most celebrated era. *** STAY TUNED, BECAUSE SEASON 2 BEGINS NEXT WEEK! *** Here’s just a few of the many things that Jon discusses with Discograffiti in this Season 1 finale podcast: Brian Wilson’s curious signature move of placing random coughing and muttered background conversations in his otherwise perfect tracks; The importance of drive-in theaters in the culture at the time, and how best to sneak people in; Brian’s insistence that his best, most important song was a track on this very album; An in-depth breakdown of Side 2 of the All Summer Long LP; The wild build-up of landmark events in Brian’s life as 1964 drew to a close which comparatively makes the last scene in GoodFellas feel about as intense as a an afternoon at a retirement community; And the most important nervous breakdown in music history. Listen: linktr.ee/discograffiti I support a wife and a six-year-old son with Discograffiti as my sole source of income. If you’re a Beach Boys superfan like me, you’ll want The Director’s Cut of this episode. It’s ad-free and features 10 additional minutes of essential material. Purchase it as a one-off, get the entire Season 1 Series as a bundle (listed under Collections), or better yet… Subscribe to Discograffiti’s Patreon and receive a ceaseless barrage (4 shows a week!) of must-hear binge-listening. And now with our 2025 Patreon Membership Drive, you’ll also get an episode all about YOU and a FREE copy of Metal Machine Muzak at the Lieutenant Tier or higher after having been a member for 3 months: Patreon.com/Discograffiti CONNECT Join our Soldiers of Sound Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1839109176272153 Patreon: www.Patreon.com/Discograffiti Podfollow:https://podfollow.com/1592182331 YouTube Channel:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UClyaQCdvDelj5EiKj6IRLhw Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/discograffitipod/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Discograffiti/ Twitter:https://twitter.com/Discograffiti Order the Digital version of the METAL MACHINE MUZAK 2xLP (feat. Lou Barlow, Cory Hanson, Mark Robinson, & W. Cullen Hart):www.patreon.com/discograffiti/shop/197404 Order the $11 Digital version of the MMM 2xLP on Bandcamp:https://discograffiti.bandcamp.com/album/metal-machine-muzak Order the METAL MACHINE MUZAK Double Vinyl + Digital package: www.patreon.com/discograffiti/shop/169954 Merch Shop:https://discograffitipod.myspreadshop.com/all Venmo Dave A Tip: @David-Gebroe Web site:http://discograffiti.com/ CONTACT DAVE Email: dave@discograffiti.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/hooligandave Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/davidgebroe/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/DaveGebroe There is no other Patreon in existence where you get more for your money. 4 shows a week is what it takes these days to successfully blot out our unacceptable reality…so do yourself a favor and give it a shot for at least one month to see what I’m talking about. If you’re already a member, please comment below about your experience. www.Patreon.com/discograffiti #jonstebbins #davidmarks #thebeachboys #brianwilson #beachboys #denniswilson #mikelove #carlwilson #music #vinyl #aljardine #thebeatles #brucejohnston #rock #petsounds #pattismith #goodvibrations #allsummerlong #surf #rocknroll #themoon #nuggets #surfing #california #beach #surfrock #discograffiti #metalmachinemuzak #soldiersofsound #andyourdreamscometrue
In an odd coincidence, the first entry in our new, caplet-sized “now ya see ’em, now ya don’t” series is only 19 minutes long…which to the minute is exactly how long Blind Faith were around! - Official playlist curated by Dave on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1HbEIWViNLJ94O8MHAs5gO?si=082aa9a824cf4ac6 - Blind Faith’s entire debut gig at Hyde Park from June 7, 1969!: https://youtu.be/yaDfFk4z8rE - A Blind Faith gig from Sweden 11 days later on June 18, 1969 (audio only): https://youtu.be/AcyE0sJFUNw - A gig at State Fair Park in Wisconsin from July 26, 1969: https://youtu.be/YsIXyp243yM CONNECT Join our Soldiers of Sound Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1839109176272153 Link Tree: https://linktr.ee/discograffiti Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/discograffitipod/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Discograffiti/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/Discograffiti Web site: http://discograffiti.com/ Patreon: www.Patreon.com/Discograffiti CONTACT DAVE Email: dave@discograffiti.com Twitter: https://twitter.com/DaveGebroe Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/davidgebroe/
Joe and Dave do an exhaustive deep dive on the brief but incendiary career of the kingpins of 90s alternative music, Nirvana. All albums, singles, b-sides and assorted ephemera are discussed and rated on a 0-5 star scale, and the hosts name their favorite and least favorite Nirvana albums. - Official playlist curated by Joe and Dave on Spotify - Live clip of Nirvana in 1989, in the brief period when Jason Everman played second guitar. Chad Channing on drums, and Kurt with fabulous long hair - GREAT performance beautifully filmed and recorded from the period of the band's ascent to the stratosphere, blowing the roof off a packed Paramount Theater in Seattle in October 1991 - Crushing "Drain You" at the Reading festival, 1992 - "Smells Like Teen Spirit" on SNL, 1992 - Near the end, "Rape Me" in Paris, February 1994 -
Joe and Dave are joined by Replacements biographer Bob Mehr to discuss the band's career from their major label debut 'Tim' through their swan song 'All Shook Down.' All releases are rated 0 through 5 stars, and Joe, Dave and Bob pick their favorite and least favorite Replacements albums. - Official curated playlist by Joe and Dave on Spotify - Live album 'The Shit Hits The Fans,' not on streaming services but available here on YouTube - Legendary performance on SNL in 1986 that got them banned from the show - "Kiss Me On The Bus" on the Old Grey Whistle Test in 1986 - Coming full circle on their farewell reunion tour
Joe and Dave welcome Replacements biographer Bob Mehr to discuss the oeuvre of the band and the forces that shaped them into greatness. Bob and the hosts go in-depth on the first four Replacements albums and the other essential live and demo material that makes up their creative arc. - Official curated playlist by Joe and Dave on Spotify - Excellent multi-camera footage of the early 'Mats blowing up the tiny stage at 7th Street Entry in 1981 - Hootenanny-era performance of "Color Me Impressed," on tour opening for X in 1983 - The making of Bob Mehr's definitive bio of The Replacements
Joe and Dave resume their discussion with Bob Forrest about The Band, spanning the years from their third album Stage Fright through their mid 70s rough patch and their should-have-been finale The Last Waltz, to their 1990s comeback sans Robbie Robertson and Richard Manuel. All releases are discussed and reviewed, and Joe and Dave name their personal top three albums list. - Official curated playlist by Joe and Dave on Spotify - Live at the Academy of Music, 1971 - Robbie Robertson discusses the making of the mixed bag album Cahoots - Footage of The Band playing "Acadian Driftwood" at The Last Waltz. Joni Mitchell and Neil Young come out to sing backup vocals - Pretty much every rock star in the world comes out on stage while Bob Dylan sings lead on "I Shall Be Released" - Performing "The Weight" on David Letterman in 1995 - Trailer for The Band documentary Once Were Brothers
In a Very Special Episode, Dave and Joe welcome filmmaker John Landis (Animal House, The Blues Brothers, Coming To America, Three Amigos!, Michael Jackson's Thriller video), who talks about seeing The Beatles as a teenager, a terrifying situation with Michael Jackson, Monterey Pop, and much more. Relevant links: - The T.A.M.I. Show - Otis Redding at Monterey Pop
Joe and Dave welcome Bob Forrest (of Thelonius Monster, The Bicycle Thief and Celebrity Rehab) to discuss the work of The Band from their inception through their classic self-titled 1969 album. All releases are discussed and rated from 0 to 5 stars. - Official curated playlist for Part 1 by Joe and Dave on Spotify - The Band alienates turtlenecked folkies as Bob Dylan's backing combo in 1966 - Playing "Up On Cripple Creek" on Ed Sullivan in 1969 - Clip from the "Classic Albums" series about the brown album - Playing "The Weight" at Woodstock
Atlanta rapper Killer Mike and NYC's El-P (Company Flow, co-founder, Definitive Jux) teamed up as Run The Jewels in 2013 and began the most successful run of either of their careers, quickly becoming festival and critical favorites. Hosts Joe and Dave break down their discography and rate each release on a scale of 0 to 5 stars. - official curated playlist by Joe and Dave on Spotify - Live performance of "Close Your Eyes (And Count To Fuck)" at Pitchfork Festival in 2015 - In-depth interview on Drink Champs - Live on Austin City Limits - Nardwuar interviews with El-P and Killer Mike
The Monkees' longtime manager Andrew Sandoval joins Joe and Dave to continue the saga of The Prefab Four, covering the years 1968 to the present. Joe and Dave reveal their picks for the top 3 must-own Monkees releases, as well as the one to avoid. - Official curated playlist by Joe and Dave on Spotify - The Monkees' psychedelic cinematic masterpice Head in its glorious entirety. - The Monkees' weirdo television special "33 1/3 Revolutions Per Monkee" in its bizarre entirety. - Three Monkees (the MonkThrees?) on the Johnny Cash show in 1969. - Weirdly charming performance on Glen Campbell's TV show in 1969. - The Monkees music video for “Every Step of the Way” from 1987’s Pool It!, featuring several very impressive mullets.
Joe and Dave welcome The Monkees' manager, Andrew Sandoval, to discuss the often underrated work of the Prefab Four. This episode covers the band from their origins as a television show concept to their fight for musical independence to their triumphant rise to the top of the pop charts. All releases are rated from 0 to 5 and the band's history / origin story is examined in great detail. - Official curated playlist by Joe and Dave on Spotify - The Monkees' audition tapes for their TV show - Newsreel footage from 1967 - Feature length documentary about the band if you want even more Monkees
Joe and Dave discuss the solo career of Stevie Nicks, from the lofty heights of 'Bella Donna' to... everything else. All of her solo albums are rated on a scale from 0 to 5 and Joe and Dave rank their favorites. - Curated playlist by Joe and Dave on Spotify - Live clip from the 'Bella Donna' era - "Stand Back" live at the US Festival - "Stop Draggin' My Heart Around" live with Tom Petty
De La Soul has one of the best catalogs in the history of hip hop, but due to legal problems with Tommy Boy, the majority of it is still unavailable on streaming services. In late 2021 the group members announced that the catalog would finally be coming to streaming, but as of March 2022, there's still no sign of this actually coming true. Legal woes aside, the music is still available to listen to in other formats - host Joe and Dave walk you through the magic they created, their work with Prince Paul and their lasting influence on hip hop culture at large. The first four albums are essential and are all on Youtube: - 3 Feet High and Rising - De La Soul Is Dead - Buhloone Mind State - Stakes Is High - Interesting article about the band's state of mind around the "Stakes Is High" album - In-depth, comprehensive interview on Drink Champs
Novelist Dawnie Walton (The Final Revival of Opal and Nev) joins Dave and Joe to discuss the work and enduring influence of trailblazing funk diva Betty Davis, who recently passed away. Dawnie talks about how Betty influenced the protagonist of her acclaimed novel and Joe and Dave dissect and rate Betty's entire recorded output. - official curated playlist by Joe and Dave on Spotify - Betty's first single from 1964, the sassy "Get Ready For Betty" - Clips from the "Tales From The Tour Bus" episode about Betty - The as-of-yet unreleased Crashin' From Passion album, available for listening on YouTube
Pixies were one of the most, if not THE most influential bands to form in the mid 80s. All of their singles, EPs and LPs are discussed and rated 0 to 5 stars by Joe and Dave, who also share their picks for the top 3 albums and also their least essential title. Please note: we are saving Pixies side projects and solo records for later episodes. - official playlist curated by Joe and Dave on Spotify - Confident and swaggering live performance from 1988 - Absolutely crushing "Debaser" at a club show in 1989 - Live at Brixton Academy in 1991, at the height of their first run of success - Great comeback single "Bam Thwok," currently unavailable on streaming
Joe and Dave welcome legendary Wrecking Crew keyboardist Don Randi to discuss the discography of the nonpareil producer and arranger David Axelrod, whose lush and cinematic funk masterpieces proved to be manna from heaven for crate diggers of the hip hop generation. Don played on many of these recordings and talks about his experience working with Ax in his Capitol Records heyday. Axelrod's entire catalog is discussed in detail and all of his works are rated from 0 to 5 stars. - official playlist curated by Joe and Dave on Spotify - Don Randi discusses David Axelrod's legacy upon the 50th anniversary of the release of "Songs Of Experience" - "Love Theme From Romeo And Juliet" from Don Randi's excellent Axelrod-produced album, not currently available on streaming but has the classic Ax sound - Standout track from the 1977 album "Strange Ladies," which is sadly unavailable on streaming but definitely worth checking out - "The Shadow Knows" from the 2001 MoWax release of the excellent eponymous Axelrod album that was saved from extinction, currently unavailable on streaming - Live clip of the man himself conducting the band and orchestra performing "The Edge" in 2004 at Royal Festival Hall