Is This Song Good?

Discussions about music and songs.

Ben Seretan – New Air

This episode of the "First Impression" series goes elbow deep into Ben Seretan's new song called New Air from the forthcoming album Allora. We answer the question: Can a walrus play guitar? Listen to the song: Ben Seretan - New Air

07-06
07:58

Belong – Souvenir

This week's podcast features another "First Impressions" theme for the song Souvenir by the band Belong. Will we like or dislike it after one listen? Tune in. Listen to the song here: Belong - Souvenir

06-13
06:31

Red Fang – Wires

We return this week with a new series we are calling "First Impressions." The first song is Wires by Red Fang. Did it deliver after one listen? Listen to the song here: Red Fang - Wires

05-29
06:36

Oscars Best Song Nominations 2024

On a very special Is This Song Good episode, we discuss the Oscar Best Song nominations. Which ones do we like? Which one will win? Listen to the playlist of all five songs: Oscars Best Song Nominations 2024

02-28
20:40

Michael Hutchence – Slide Away

This week's episode is the last of the posthumously released series. This episode features INXS lead singer Michael Hutchence's song Slide Away from his self titled solo album released in 1999. Listen to the song: Michael Hutchence - Slide Away

02-21
13:26

Chris Cornell – Patience

This week's episode discusses Soundgarden lead singer Chris Cornell's posthumously released cover song of Guns N' Roses' Patience. Listen to the song: Chris Cornell - Patience

02-07
08:55

Tom Petty – Harry Green

This week's episode visits the posthumous release of the song Harry Green by Tom Petty. Listen to the song: Tom Petty - Harry Green

01-24
08:04

Jimi Hendrix – Dolly Dagger

This episode of Is This Song Good features the posthumously released Dolly Dagger by Jimi Hendrix. Listen to this song: Jimi Hendrix - Dolly Dagger

01-10
08:31

Nirvana – You Know You’re Right

This week's posthumously released song is the last song recorded by Nirvana called You Know You're Right. Is it actually a good Nirvana song or just a cash grab? We'll decide for you. Listen to the song on YouTube: Nirvana - You Know You're Right

12-27
10:00

The Beatles – Now and Then

We've returned with a new series featuring posthumously released songs. This episode discussion is about the "last" Beatles song called Now and Then, which was released in early November 2023. Listen to this song here: The Beatles - Now and Then

12-13
16:53

Hum – In The Den

This week's episode of Is This Song Good wraps up the NOT one hit wonders series with Hum's song In The Den from their 2020 album Inlet. Listen to this song on YouTube: Hum - In The Den

11-29
16:34

The Fixx – Reach the Beach

Continuing the NOT one hit wonders series, we're discussing "Reach the Beach" by The Fixx. While this new wave British band has had several big songs in the UK, they are most known for their one hit "One Thing Leads to Another" from the early 1980s. Listen to this song on YouTube: The Fixx - Reach the Beach

11-22
12:08

The Cardigans – My Favourite Game

This week's Is This Song Good podcast digs into "My Favourite Game" by The Cardigans who are known for their one hit wonder "Lovefool" from the Romeo + Juliet soundtrack. Listen to the song on YouTube: The Cardigans - My Favourite Game

11-15
09:27

Marcy Playground – Rebel Sodville

If you smell "Sex and Candy" you should get your nose checked, because this week's episode discusses the non-one-hit "Rebel Sodville" from the 1999 album "Shapeshifter." Listen to the song on YouTube: Marcy Playground - Rebel Sodville

11-08
12:38

Talk Talk – New Grass

This week's Is This Song Good podcast mows the New Grass by Talk Talk, a one hit wonder band that produced It's My Life in the 1980s. Find out it the group enjoys this more artistic post rock song from the early 1990s. Listen to the song on YouTube: Talk Talk - New Grass

11-01
18:37

Joan Osborne – Man in the Long Black Coat

This episode of the Is This Song Good podcast starts a new series of featured songs by one hit wonders, but not the hit song. The mid 1990s brought us Joan Osborne and the smash hit song One of Us, but we're listening to her cover of Bob Dylan's Man in the Long Black Coat. Listen to the song on YouTube here: Joan Osborne - Man in the Long Black Coat

10-25
12:59

Whitecross – Eternal Fire and You Will Find It There

This week’s Is This Song Good podcast explores guitar shredding from Eddie Van Halen Rex Carroll and the 80s Christian rock hair band Whitecross. Get ready to be saved.

08-25
15:34

Meat Loaf – Objects In The Rear View Mirror May Appear Closer Than They Are

This week’s epic podcast delivers the Meat… Loaf. No half measures. No restraint. Just the past come back to haunt us. R.I.P. Kenny.

08-19
18:14

Tim Cappello – I Still Believe

This week’s podcast is another blast from the past. 80s style. This guilty pleasure song is from The Lost Boys soundtrack by Tim Cappello. Sax ’em, Timmy!

08-11
13:16

Bon Jovi – Bed of Roses

This week we have another guilty pleasure from 80s band Bon Jovi. Watch the music video for some mountaintop rocking from the Jovis.

08-05
13:44

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