Spin It! The Record Ranking Podcast

We're heading to the Land Of Sweets this week and reviewing The Nutcracker ballet, an annual seasonal staple around the globe! The 1892 ballet proved to be Pyotr Tchaikovsky's swansong, serving as a capstone on a composing career that brought Russian music to western audiences. Today, the ballet brings in more than $50 million in annual ticket sales to support dance companies and education... but what made it so popular in the first place? Sure, it features iconic songs like the March, the Russian Dance, and the Dance Of The Sugar Plum Fairy, but the remarkable history of The Nutcracker goes deeper than we realized!James & Connor are talking holiday traditions! We look at the ballet's striking stats, meet Connor's (actual) 5'11" nutcracker Nick and the world's LARGEST functional nutcracker, and talk about some idiosyncrasies between different adaptations of the ballet. We'll explore Tchaikovsky's legendary career, from the 1812 Overture to Swan Lake. The Mixtaper has lost his head with some 19th-century Fact Or Spin tidbits about superstitions, giant bees, and grand theft Celesta during the Waltz Of The Dastard. Then we learn what sugar plums actually are and share our thoughts on the plot, characters, and music that make up this Christmas classic!Have you seen The Nutcracker live? What's your favorite version of the ending? Have you ever had a sugar plum?! And... how do you decorate your tree? Let us know in the comments or on any of our social media! See you next week for our own tradition-- the annual Naughty Or Nice competition!Keep Spinning at www.SpinItPod.com!Thanks for listening!0:00 Intro8:27 Modern Nutcracker Statistics12:09 About Pyotr Tchaikovsky18:19 About The Nutcracker21:45 Why Did The Ballet Get So Famous?26:58 Fact Or Spin33:21 Tchaikovsky Was Afraid Of Losing His Head37:31 He Was A Musical Secret Agent42:47 The Original Ballet Avoided 13 Of Everything47:01 The Original Nutcracker Was Quite The Buzz53:53 Breaking Down The Ballet54:15 What Are Sugarplums?56:23 The Plot: Act I59:06 The Plot: Act II1:01:17 The Music1:03:51 The Suite1:10:52 The Dance Of The Sugarplum Fairy1:12:23 Decorating The Christmas Tree1:15:49 Full Ballet Vs. Suite?1:16:50 Final Spin Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It's All Blues this week as we review and rank Kind Of Blue, the revolutionary instrumental modal jazz album by the legendary Miles Davis! Davis and his sextet (full of icons like John Coltrane and Julian "Cannonball" Adderley) abandoned the idea of chord progressions and studied scales, with minimal rehearsal. The result is a five-track improvised album that "changed the language of music." Its songs have become staples in the jazz canon, to the point that a certain chord is named the So What chord because it's so recognizable from this album. We'll talk about Miles' storied life and fluctuating career that led to his 1959 masterpiece... and then figure out why he later dismissed it as "warmed-over turkey."James and Jazzy Connor talk about bearing Davis' torch into the future! As our resident trumpeter, Connor is quite familiar with Miles Davis. We learn how puffed up he can get. The Mixtaper is freestyling Fact Or Spin with tales about a vow of silence, a mysterious good Samaritan, and a Presidential Mix-Up that ended up Kinda Red. Then, get ready for a five-course meal as we examine the album track by track. Whether you're a decadent soup or an arugula dressed in regret, there's something on this album for every appetite.How's this jazz album sit with you? Are there other foods you'd put in your five-course meal? Let us know if hard bop and modal jazz is music to your ears in the comments or on social media, and be sure to give us a follow! It's all no charge-- there are no Freddie Freeloaders here!Keep Spinning at www.SpinItPod.com!Thanks for listening!0:00 Intro4:01 About Miles Davis16:34 About Kind Of Blue28:18 Awards & Accolades29:19 Fact Or Spin30:52 He Took A Year-Long Vow Of Silence35:05 He Had A Presidential Mix-Up38:49 He Was Saved By A Famous Good Samaritan45:34 Albino Loco Punched Him In The Face50:25 Album Art51:23 So What57:01 Freddie Freeloader1:00:41 Blue In Green1:05:03 All Blues1:09:18 Flamenco Sketches1:12:37 Final Spin Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It's like paradise spread out with a butter knife! This week we wanna scream "EUREKA!" with the colorful third record from Canadian sibling band Mother Mother! Ryan and Molly Guldemond noticed a striking lack of powerful melodic rock and set out to make the music they wanted to hear. After becoming British Columbia's next big thing (and releasing the future viral hit Hayloft), the band pushed high-concept emotional rock to infectious levels with tracks like Oleander, Problems, and their first charting hit, The Stand! This self-made creative endeavor stands out from the rest of the band's discography with its sleek, polished romp through internal turmoil.James & Connor Connor learn about Quadra Island, talk about the Greek & gold rush origins of the album title, and explore why the band became TikTok famous in the early 2020s. The Mixtaper will blow our hair and ears away as he belts out four supposedly-true facts about anthropomorphic metronomes, cover art cosplay, and a new type of magnet that fans took a bit too far. Will the album Carve A Name into our hearts, or will we have to Getaway to something new? Eureka might just awaken a new bad habit for Connor...Let us know if you'd bring your own Mother to Mother Mother! Have you ever been poisoned by oleander? Are you.. some sort of butter knife hater? Chime in down in the comments and on social media!Keep Spinning at www.SpinItPod.com!Thanks for listening!0:00 Intro1:27 About Mother Mother7:17 About Eureka!13:28 Awards & Accolades13:53 Fact Or Spin15:27 Ryan's Hair And Ears Were Blown Away20:45 They Pitched A Mother Mother Cartoon26:19 They Dressed As Their Album Art For Halloween30:02 They Became A Mother Magnet35:43 Album Art39:19 Chasing It Down41:31 The Stand44:38 Baby Don't Dance46:17 Original Spin47:40 Born In A Flash48:50 Simply Simple50:23 Problems51:55 Aspiring Fires53:32 Getaway54:49 Far In Time56:02 Oleander58:00 Calm Me Down59:12 In The Wings1:01:34 Carve A Name1:02:46 Final Spin Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

If you've lived your whole life before the First Light, you'd better check out Hozier's latest LP, Unreal Unearth! James & Connor are reviewing the "Unaired" edition of the album, with seven bonus tracks including Too Sweet, his biggest hit since Take Me To Church! This concept album inspired by Dante's Inferno takes us down circle by circle, vice by vice, so seamlessly that you'll forget you're in the middle of the descent. Through moving songs like Francesca, All Things End, Butchered Tongue, and Eat Your Young, Hozier explores our relationship to darkness, power, and human connection through his well-sifted lyrics and unique creative lens.We'll dig into Hozier's Irish roots, from a small hometown to the country's national choir, and discover his rise from starving artist to folk pop sensation. We refamiliarize ourselves with the mythology behind the Divine Comedy, reminisce on the popularity of Take Me To Church, and gear up for Thanksgiving before The Mixtaper brings us his Hoziest facts to date! Twitter stalkers, lead pants, and a well full of digestive biscuits (for the land) await us in Fact Or Spin! Then we'll discuss the whopping 16-track record and its accompanying EPs in their entirety! Will this hellish descent be able to rise above the competition?Let us know which EP songs you think should have made the album! Did we get close on pronouncing "uiscefhuaraithe?" If this podcast felt like Hozier's yell, let us know in the comments and on social media.. and be sure to follow along through the holiday season! Happy Thanksgiving!Keep Spinning at www.SpinItPod.com!Thanks for listening!0:00 Intro4:30 About Hozier13:04 About Unreal Unearth18:13 Podcast Segment That Feels Like Hozier's Yell19:10 Awards & Accolades21:22 Fact Or Spin22:50 His Fans Track Him27:22 He Nearly Drowned31:22 He's Immortal34:43 He Offered Biscuits To Faeries43:04 Album Art44:30 Nobody's Soldier46:22 July48:53 That You Are51:18 Too Sweet55:44 Wildflower And Barley (feat. Allison Russell)59:09 Empire Now1:01:00 Fare Well1:02:34 De Selby (Part 1)1:04:55 De Selby (Part 2)1:08:09 First Time1:10:49 Francesca1:13:43 I, Carrion (Icarian)1:16:59 Eat Your Young1:20:19 Damage Gets Done (feat. Brandi Carlile)1:22:56 Who We Are1:26:34 Son Of Nyx1:28:26 All Things End1:30:22 To Someone From A Warm Climate (Uiscefhuaraithe)1:33:44 Butchered Tongue1:36:05 Anything But1:38:41 Abstract (Psychopomp)1:40:50 Unknown / Nth1:42:52 First Light1:45:05 Final Spin Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

You know him, you love him, You've Got A Friend In Him... It's Randy Newman! This week we're exploring his sardonic, sarcastic wit as we review and rank his commercial breakthrough, Sail Away! After years as a hit songwriter behind the scenes and a false start to his own recording career, Newman turned his greatest hits into a studio album full of social commentary that still resonates today. From the frolicking Simon Smith And The Amazing Dancing Bear to the rollicking You Can Leave Your Hat On, this songsmith and his piano crank out hits faster than you can say "satire."We'll trace Randy's roots to a family tree that's full of talent (the most Oscar-nominated family tree in history, actually). We'll talk about the rocky road into recording, the artists whose covers paved the way, and more! Then we reminisce about our favorite Newman-scored films, talk about his career in score, and find out how he broke his Oscar drought! The Mixtaper is bringing a roster of four supposedly true Friends of Randy Newman, from athletes to archeologists to... literal dancing bears. From Major League to Monsters Inc., Randy Newman's music has shaped generations of entertainment... but how will this solo record fare in our rankings? Tune in and find out!We wouldn't have nothin' if we didn't have you-- tell us your favorite Randy Newman-scored movie! How does his hard-hitting satire resonate with short people? Rednecks? Politicians?? Tell us your take in the comments and on social media!Keep Spinning at www.SpinItPod.com!Thanks for listening!0:00 Intro3:14 About Randy Newman12:50 About Sail Away20:40 Awards & Accolades23:58 Fact Or Spin24:44 Randy Newman Has A Friend In The Cincinnati Bengals27:37 He's Got A Friend In A Dancing Bear30:28 He Has A Friend In A FAKE Dancing Bear33:02 Randy Newman's Got A Friend In Harrison Ford38:12 Album Art39:58 Sail Away45:04 Lonely At The Top46:27 He Gives Us All His Love47:49 Last Night I Had A Dream49:27 Simon Smith And The Amazing Dancing Bear51:45 Old Man53:58 Political Science56:35 Burn On59:13 Memo To My Son1:00:43 Dayton, Ohio - 19031:02:30 You Can Leave Your Hat On1:04:05 God's Song (That's Why I Love Mankind)1:05:13 Let It Shine1:06:48 Final Spin Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Almost 200 weeks ago we explored Thirty Seconds To Mars' 2017 record America and... let's just say it didn't go well. For the Year Of Redemption, we decided the band needed a second chance so we're back to talk about A Beautiful Lie, the band's sophomore record that really solidified their arena rock sound. Jared Leto sings and screams his way through some of the band's all-time classics like Attack, The Kill, and From Yesterday. Their lyrics pull back from cosmic generality and hone in on the angsty, intimate side of the human experience. Bartholomew Cubbins is also back in the picture and we'll talk about some of his directorial feats, including a climate change documentary and a music video from the Forbidden City!James & Connor reminisce on Episode 33, talk about cotton candy grapes (and yes, the ear), and then learn more about 30STM's early days before The Mixtaper enters the scene with Beautiful (Potential) Lies about pyramid schemes, cult islands, and ambitious zero-G promotion in Fact Or Spin! Then we'll take a look at this top-heavy rock record and decide whether it reigns supreme. Will Thirty Seconds To Mars blast off to redemption, or are they doomed to be one of our lowest-scoring bands of all time? Did our 30STM takes get a little too hot? Too cold?? Is there an even better record we could have chosen for redemption? And... do you like cotton candy grapes as much as Connor does? Okay.. the answer to the last question is "no," but check in with us in the comments or on socials about the rest! Follow us for more album reviews and rankings every week!Keep Spinning at www.SpinItPod.com!Thanks for listening!0:00 Intro0:48 Last Time: America3:18 Past 30STM Experience6:58 About Thirty Seconds To Mars11:10 About A Beautiful Lie20:18 Awards & Accolades21:26 Fact Or Spin24:05 The Band's Desert Pyramid Extravaganza28:13 The Tale Of Mars Island35:45 They're Pioneers Of Space Rock Marketing39:16 The Band Wanted To Record On The International Space Station47:39 Album Art49:19 Attack52:54 A Beautiful Lie57:16 The Kill1:03:16 Was It A Dream?1:04:52 The Fantasy1:05:59 Savior1:07:00 From Yesterday1:09:28 The Story1:10:56 R-Evolve1:12:34 A Modern Myth1:13:06 Battle Of One1:14:13 Hunter1:15:26 Final Spin Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Early November came out of nowhere in 2001, and after a strong debut in The Room's Too Cold, frontman Ace Enders got ambitious. Their sophomore record, The Mother, The Mechanic, And The Path, is a three-disc concept album that pushed every boundary. It's the longest album we've ever reviewed and scored, clocking in at 2 hours and 12 minutes, with more than 45 tracks that tell the story of a broken family and a boy who's afraid to follow in his father's footsteps... and make his father's mistakes. It's all told in their quintessential 2006 emo-punk sound, over the course of hits like Decoration, Hair, and 1,000 Times A Day. Whether it's a big hit or a big miss, you can't deny it's a big swing for this new band.We'll talk about the band's debut in the rock scene and their acoustic re-workings of their early songs that help develop their softer side. The Mixtaper introduces us to a record-breaking Conga and a new adrenaline sport, as well as the art of van-flipping. We do have a Mixtober tie to break in Fact Or Spin, after all! Then we'll work our way through the album disc by disc by disc, sharing our favorite moments, our impressions of the story, and more. Which disc will reign supreme? Will Connor be able to overlook integrated dialogue on The Path, a section that feels more like an audio drama than an album? If there's A Bigger Meaning to this record we'll Figure It Out this week!What did YOU think about this self-indulgent album? Does the unique storytelling structure justify the immense length? Which of the three discs was your favorite? Reach out and let us know in the comments or on social media, and be sure to follow for more!Keep Spinning at www.SpinItPod.com!Thanks for listening!0:00 Intro8:31 About The Early November11:18 About The Mother, The Mechanic, And The Path18:29 Fact Or Spin20:21 They Have An Impressive Conga29:38 They Had A Tarot Interpreter32:07 They Wrote A Hit While Desert Surfing35:37 They Might Hold The Record For Most Replaced Equipment In A Month42:18 Album Art43:33 Doing Things A Little Differently44:41 Disc 1: The Mechanic46:28 Decoration47:33 No Good At Saying Sorry49:24 Outside49:55 The Car In 2050:10 Figure It Out51:09 Disc 2: The Mother52:00 My Lack Of Skill52:23 A Little More Time53:11 Hair55:13 The Truth Is / 1000 Times A Day57:18 Disc 3: The Path1:04:43 Story Content1:07:33 Standout Disc 3 Moments1:07:42 Long Talks1:08:20 Guess What1:09:56 Runaway & Runaway II1:11:31 Final Spin Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Bonus Content! We sent our wolves to war with Asking Alexandria's Reckless And Relentless on Episode 224... but Connor wondered whether an album with less screaming and more melody could pique his interest. He listened to the band's 2017 self-titled album on his own, and we decided it needed a second look with this Backtrack. The band's shifted away from screaming and blended electronica into their metalcore sound, but how will it compare to the darker, more introspective songwriting of R&R? The self-titled record comes after Danny Worsnop's departure and return, so in some ways it IS still a return to form, but tracks like Alone In A Room, Into The Fire, and Vultures take their sound to new arena rock heights. Did we pick the right album? Will this tame the two wolves? And whose ship is it, anyway?! Find out if we truly need to backtrack after this unique record.Listen to Spin It Episode 224 wherever you get your podcasts!Keep Spinning at www.SpinItPod.com!Thanks for listening!0:00 Intro1:57 About Asking Alexandria (2017)5:50 Our Opinions15:54 Wrap-Up Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Got questions about being Reckless And Relentless? We do, and we're Asking Alexandria about their 2011 album. (Not literally asking, but we'll review and rank it just the same!) After guitarist Ben Bruce "Ship-Of-Theseused" his band from South Africa to London, they started making waves with vocalist Danny Worsnop and a metalcore sound that ruffled feathers and explored the human condition. On Reckless & Relentless, tracks like Someone Somewhere, Another Bottle Down, and Morte Et Dabo tackle themes of addiction, loss, and love in a gritty, dark way based in realism.We'll trace the band's journey and maturation from album to album! This record is on the precipice of the band's commercial success, but they continue to push the envelope in its wake. Then the Mixtaper has some hot new facts that bring the roof down as he introduces us to Metal Elvis and some DEVOTED fans. Then, two wolves inside Connor go to war as we balance intense screaming with intricate instrumentals.. and then he does something that's a podcast-first. See how this record stacks up as we close out Mixtober!Which Asking Alexandria tracks leave you Breathless? Need a little extra Closure? Reach out on social media and follow or rate wherever you're listening for more!Keep Spinning at www.SpinItPod.com!Thanks for listening!0:00 Intro3:52 About Asking Alexandria8:09 About Reckless & Relentless15:49 Awards & Accolades16:09 Fact Or Spin17:45 They Performed With Elvis21:50 Asking Alexandria Flooded A Venue25:20 They Literally Brought The House Down28:45 They Have VERY Passionate Fans34:43 Album Art35:43 Welcome36:49 Dear Insanity39:42 Closure41:09 A Lesson Never Learned43:02 To The Stage44:42 Dedication45:33 Someone, Somewhere48:05 Breathless49:03 The Match51:38 Another Bottle Down52:33 Reckless & Relentless54:31 Morte Et Dabo56:27 Final Spin Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Black Sabbath has us Paranoid as we review their sophomore album this week! After Ozzy Osbourne, Geezer Butler, and company literally invented the genre of heavy metal with their debut they knew they needed to push the envelope to further define and refine their style with the next release. With just three days of studio time and hits like War Pigs and Iron Man in their arsenal, find out if Paranoid ranks among the greats... or if it gets an Electric Funeral.James & Connor explore the record's origins as Walpurgis, talk about the Prince Of Darkness' life and legacy, and dive into the recording techniques used to make Paranoid stand out-- from floaty flutes to metal fan blades. Connor the Concept King tries to imagine the Iron Man story woven into the MCU, and The Mixtaper is bringing us facts of the band's unbelievable antics (emphasis on the ANT). We'll talk about mysterious aerosol poisons, exploding fish, and Michael Bolton's branching career path during Fact Or Spin. Can Black Sabbath make this a Mixtober to remember? We've got one more Mixtober week in store, so make sure to subscribe and follow for more! This album has the band's highest concentration of hits... but is it Black Sabbath's best? Let us know your thoughts in the comments or on socials!Keep Spinning at www.SpinItPod.com!Thanks for listening!0:00 Intro2:13 About Black Sabbath10:32 About Paranoid18:48 Back To The Beginning Reunion Show19:44 Awards & Accolades20:10 Fact Or Spin21:30 They Almost Had A Wildly Different Lead Singer26:02 Ozzy Snorted A Line Of Live Ants31:10 Ozzy Accidentally Poisoned His Drummer34:54 Richard Branson's Fish Had A Bad Christmas43:20 Album Art45:11 War Pigs/Luke's Wall48:49 Paranoid51:43 Planet Caravan54:33 Iron Man58:43 Electric Funeral1:01:13 Hand Of Doom1:03:40 Rat Salad1:05:27 Jack The Stripper / Fairies Wear Boots1:07:53 Final Spin Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Will The Real Slim Shady please stand up? Mixtober continues as we score and rank The Marshall Mathers LP, the third record by legendary Detroit hip-hop artist Eminem! His shocking, horror film-esque lyrics exploded onto the scene with his Slim Shady LP, and this time around (as the title suggests) he gives us a peek behind the persona with a personal glimpse into sudden fame and public backlash about his music. The record produced hits like the iconic Real Slim Shady, The Way I Am, and of course one of Em's all-time greats in Stan!We'll talk about the Rap Olympics that launched Eminem's career, explore his meaningful relationship with Dr. Dre that led to the album's distinct sonic profile, and learn about villains on the M&Ms wiki as we break down this record. Connor's already claimed Eminem as a favorite rapper... but will his score reflect that? The Mixtaper is pulling no punches with facts about an insulting feud, a taste of how Eminem vents his frustration, and a home sold off one piece at a time. Will this album scare us away, or will this Criminal-ly catchy wordplay keep us Under The Influence?Follow us for more Mixtober-y albums all month long! Let us know your favorite Eminem facts in the comments or on socials, and give us a like if you learned something (about the rapper OR about the little dragee lentil candies)!Thanks for listening!Keep Spinning at www.SpinItPod.com!0:00 Intro3:36 About Eminem13:38 About The Marshall Mathers LP22:05 Awards & Accolades24:01 Fact Or Spin27:31 Eminem Had A Feud Live On TV32:12 He Puts His Enemies On Dartboards35:19 Eminem Sold His Childhood Home (Piece By Piece)40:59 He Used A Chainsaw To Kill A Barracuda47:12 Album Art48:38 Public Service Announcement 200049:50 Kill You53:31 Stan58:05 Paul - Skit58:27 Who Knew1:00:41 Steve Berman1:01:25 The Way I Am1:03:54 The Real Slim Shady1:07:20 Remember Me?1:08:39 I'm Back1:09:40 Marshall Mathers1:10:42 Ken Kaniff - Skit1:11:41 Drug Ballad1:12:41 Amityville1:14:32 B** Please II1:15:42 Kim1:18:02 Under The Influence1:19:03 Criminal1:20:39 Final Spin Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

HAPPY MIXTOBER! Connor is out of town, so once again the Mixtaper is taking over for his annual Halloween Thirteen playlist, with 13 songs guaranteed to get you into the spirit of the season! But there's a twist: too many holidays each year go underappreciated (and under-soundtracked), so this time around our resident dastard has decided to share some Halloween Hits with other holidays throughout the year. James will have 60 seconds to solve his clues and figure out which special day will be rocking these songs. You definitely already celebrate some of these holidays and definitely haven't heard of the rest. It's Another Another spooky special in the way only The Mixtaper can, so celebrate Mixtober all month long with us as we kick it off this week!Listen along with The Mixtaper's playlist on Spotify and YouTube!Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1yMLM0aeo8Ns8TtxVsSxmx?si=9c947311e2b6401fYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u1O2-oFmWXM&list=PLYumnChiw_I8Z68AxRXm4_r4Bbc6r4gqjKeep Spinning at www.SpinItPod.com!Thanks for listening!0:00 Intro2:49 Previous Halloween 13s Recap5:14 What's New For Another Another Halloween 138:54 Rules Of The Game10:43 The Time Warp - Rocky Horror Picture Show15:36 Werewolves Of London - Warren Zevon19:31 Haunted - Taylor Swift23:47 Purple People Eater - Sheb Wooley26:50 Spooky Scary Skeletons - Andrew Gold30:58 People Are Strange - The Doors33:55 The Addams Family Theme37:29 Hungry Like The Wolf - Duran Duran40:00 Hell's Kitchen - Alice Cooper43:16 The Season Of The Witch - Donovan45:45 Bela Lugosi's Dead - Bauhaus49:23 Abracadabra - The Steve Miller Band52:02 Strange Brew - Cream54:26 Another Another 13 Recap Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

No alarms and No Surprises! This week we're revisiting Radiohead for the Year Of Redemption! Connor tore into the experimental nature of Kid A on Episode 53, so we're turning back the clock to another definitive, revolutionary Radiohead record: OK Computer. We'll learn the story behind this iconic album (from transportation anxiety to haunted mansions), which features some of their greatest hits like Paranoid Android and Let Down! The Mixtaper plays the role of Karma Police with Fact Or Spin rounds about sleepy fans, puppet publicity, and bullying. Can this song-shaped non-concept album get Lucky and increase Connor's score, or is Radiohead a band doomed to the bottom of his rankings?Keep Spinning at www.SpinItPod.com!Thanks for listening!0:00 Intro3:59 About Radiohead6:38 About OK Computer20:43 Awards & Accolades21:39 Fact Or Spin23:18 They Stopped A Show To Help A Sleepy Fan26:46 Thom Yorke Did An Interview With A Sock Puppet30:09 Radiohead Bullied A Child35:50 Radiohead Has Ghost Detecting Equipment43:58 Album Art46:24 Airbag51:39 Paranoid Android57:53 Subterranean Homesick Alien1:00:23 Exit Music (For A Film)1:04:54 Let Down1:08:18 Karma Police1:11:59 Fitter Happier1:14:27 Electioneering1:16:48 Climbing Up The Walls1:19:28 No Surprises1:23:35 Lucky1:25:19 The Tourist1:27:30 Final Spin Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Get ready to Rocket on a satellite of love with Def Leppard's 1987 hit record Hysteria! James & Connor discuss the band's challenges to grow an international fanbase through their first three albums of "lust, blood, and rock" music with a sleek, polished glam metal edge. We'll talk about the car accident that changed Thunder God Rick Allen's life and transformed Hysteria into a legendary album. With major staples like Animal, Pour Some Sugar On Me, and Love Bites, this was Def Leppard's attempt to make an all-hits record. Did they succeed? The Mixtaper enlightens us on undercover roadies, confectionery cleanup, and unique tour habits! Tune in to see if Joe Elliot and crew can earn our Love And Affection... we know you get so Excitable!Keep Spinning at www.SpinItPod.com!Thanks for listening!0:00 Intro3:29 About Def Leppard9:57 Rick Allen's Car Accident10:37 About Hysteria19:24 Awards & Accolades21:32 Fact Or Spin22:38 Rick Allen Had A Roadie Disguise25:42 The Band Literally Poured Sugar On The Audience30:11 They Got Arrested By The Fun Police34:26 Fast Fire Facts: Tour Habits44:12 Album Art45:40 Women49:55 Rocket54:44 Animal57:09 Love Bites1:00:46 Pour Some Sugar On Me1:05:34 Armageddon It1:10:22 Gods Of War1:12:44 Don't Shoot Shot Gun1:13:34 Run Riot1:14:36 Hysteria1:16:37 Excitable1:17:32 Love And Affection1:18:53 Final Spin Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

How do you cage an elephant? One bar at a time! There Ain't No Rest For The Wicked this week as we take on the self-titled debut from Cage The Elephant! This unpolished garage rock band from Bowling Green, Kentucky experiments with loud guitars, louder drums, and mile-a-minute soapbox lyrics that offer a candid look at life in 2009. We'll talk about their Foo Friends, stolen pockets, and more as James takes on the Danny DeVito-sized Mixtaper! (And yes, we do learn plenty of elephant facts along the way.) Will the band get some Free Love from us, or will this record go In One Ear and right out the other?Keep Spinning at www.SpinItPod.com!Thanks for listening!0:00 Intro3:07 About Cage The Elephant (The Band)7:51 About Cage The Elephant (The Album)12:06 Awards & Accolades12:32 Fact Or Spin13:53 They Got Saved By The Foo17:41 Matt Schultz Had His Pocket Stolen20:27 Jared And Matt Got Weird Gifts24:30 Jared Wants To Fight Danny DeVito29:20 Album Art30:28 In One Ear34:07 James Brown36:41 Ain't No Rest For The Wicked40:09 Tiny Little Robots42:16 Lotus43:25 Back Against The Wall44:39 Drones In The Valley45:55 Judas47:05 Back Stabbin' Betty49:50 Soil To The Sun50:38 Free Love52:14 Cover Me Again (Bonus Track)52:40 Final Spin Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We were drowning and now we're Swimming in the depths of Mac Miller's introspective 2018 record, the final album he'd release in his lifetime. We'll talk about the Pittsburgh native's EZ Mac days and his evolution from frat lyrics to his now-signature deeply personal jazz rap. Swimming features hits like What's The Use and Self Care that see Mac navigate addiction, complicated relationships, and the road to healing. The Mixtaper will teach us about several Larries, big hot dogs, and a petty zoo. Miller's impact and legacy will be an inspiration in music for ages to come.. how will we score this unique record? Brace yourself, because we'll never run out of Jet Fuel!Keep Spinning at www.SpinItPod.com!Thanks for listening!0:00 Intro3:05 About Mac Miller9:51 About Swimming16:33 Awards & Accolades16:57 Fact Or Spin18:11 He Rented A School Bus23:34 He Turned Down A Super Bowl Commercial27:43 He Had A Petty Zoo34:10 Fast Fire Facts: Pseudonyms41:28 Album Art43:42 Come Back To Earth46:22 Hurt Feelings48:49 What's The Use?50:07 Perfecto51:48 Self Care54:08 Wings55:01 Ladders56:34 Small Worlds57:57 Conversation Pt. 159:01 Dunno59:31 Jet Fuel1:00:49 20091:02:46 So It Goes1:04:37 Final Spin Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Wop-Bop-A-Loo-Wop-A-Wop-Bam-Boom! This week we're Slippin' And Slidin' into the world of Little Richard Penniman! Raised on Gospel music in his dad's church, the War Hawk soon took to the stage to play "the Devil's music," complete with rollicking piano, screaming vocals, and boundless energy. His 1957 debut Here's Little Richard exploded onto the scene with hits like Tutti Frutti and Long Tall Sally that defined early rock 'n' roll and changed the nature of music forever. We'll cover his career, his conversion from rock star to preacher, and more as we Rip It Up with this record! The Mixtaper has facts about Grammy anachronisms, pompadour problems, and 29 weddings (give or take). So if you're Ready, Teddy.. rock and roll!Keep Spinning at www.SpinItPod.com!Thanks for listening!0:00 Intro3:27 About Little Richard13:04 About Here's Little Richard21:15 Awards & Accolades23:01 Fact Or Spin23:58 He Made Grammy Award History28:11 He Had Car Problems32:27 A-Wop-Bop-A-Loo-Bop-A-Scoop-Bam-Boom39:17 Fast Fire Facts: Who Got Hitched?46:24 Album Art47:14 Tutti Frutti55:30 True, Fine Mama57:10 Can't Believe You Wanna Leave57:48 Ready Teddy59:37 Baby1:00:11 Slippin' And Slidin' (Peepin' And Hidin')1:01:59 Long Tall Sally (The Thing)1:05:41 Miss Ann1:07:06 Oh Why?1:08:09 Rip It Up1:08:57 Jenny, Jenny1:09:59 She's Got It1:11:36 Final Spin Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We Got Her Back! The Year Of Redemption continues with Olivia Rodrigo's sophomore album GUTS. After our Year Two episode about Sour (Episode 54) James & Connor discovered they weren't in her primary audience demographic... but her maturing perspective and a new, punkier voice might elevate our opinions! Can the Ballads Of A Homeschooled Girl win us over? Hits like Vampire, Lacy, and Bad Idea Right took over the pop music conversation in 2023, and her 95-show world tour was the highest-grossing for an artist born in this millennium. The Mixtaper will shoehorn in facts about ethical bathtubs, international crime, and a circus censure as we try to figure out if GUTS is a true redemption or a sophomore slump. Maybe we'll know when we're 70.Keep Spinning at www.SpinItPod.com!Thanks for listening!0:00 Intro2:37 Musings On HSMTMTS7:16 About Olivia Rodrigo Since Sour8:14 About GUTS13:37 Awards & Accolades15:00 Fact Or Spin16:45 She Received A Weird Gift22:35 She Does Not Have An Ethically Enriched Bathtub27:04 She Was Interrogated By Border Police32:14 Olivia Rodrigo Has Been Banned By The Clowns39:44 Album Art40:58 All-American B***h47:14 Bad Idea Right?50:25 Vampire53:43 Lacy57:09 Ballad Of A Homeschooled Girl59:37 Making The Bed1:02:43 Logical1:06:42 Get Him Back!1:09:25 Love Is Embarrassing1:12:04 The Grudge1:13:26 Pretty Isn't Pretty1:14:41 Teenage Dream1:17:20 Final Spin Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Doechii the Don, Doechii the Dean, Doechii Supreme has us caught in a Death Roll this week with her Grammy-winning mixtape Alligator Bites Never Heal! TikTok turned Jaylah Hickmon from an aspiring choral singer into an overnight rap sensation. On her sophomore record the Swamp Princess blends styles and genres into a biting, analog hip-hop sound that tackles everything from mental health to relationships. The Mixtaper has a slew of swamp facts about homemade shoes, alligator activism (#StayWokezilla), and amphibious musicals. Can we handle the Boom Bap, rappity rap rap, or are we just in Denial? You'll just have to fall back and Wait... or Slide right into this episode!Keep Spinning at www.SpinItPod.com!Thanks for listening!0:00 Intro3:30 About Doechii8:10 About Alligator Bites Never Heal13:26 Awards & Accolades14:02 Fact Or Spin15:01 She's An Entrepreneur20:49 She Practices Alligator Activism27:18 Swamp Princess: The Musical30:20 She's Official Swamp Royalty34:01 Album Art36:26 Stankah Pooh39:02 Bullfrog39:56 Boiled Peanuts42:53 Denial Is A River45:19 Catfish48:01 Skipp48:51 Hide N Seek50:02 Bloom52:02 Wait54:14 Death Roll56:54 Profit58:02 Boom Bap59:55 Nissan Altima1:02:41 GTFO1:04:16 Huh!1:05:08 Slide1:06:18 Fireflies1:08:27 Beverly Hills1:11:12 Alligator Bites Never Heal1:12:48 Final Spin Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It's the last stop on our road to The Highwaymen with Waylon Jennings! He's an icon of Outlaw Country, and his 1973 record Honky Tonk Heroes combines his diverse musical influences and Billy Joe Shaver's modern cowboy songwriting into a consistent, ramblin' experience. From his humble DJ beginnings to his near brush with the Day The Music Died, we'll uncover how Waylon (not Wayland) became a staple of the Nashville country scene. We'll talk about hits like Black Rose and We Had It All, reminisce about Five & Dimes, and more. The Mixtaper will teach us about an indoor motorcycle, a Big Bird mishap, and a high-stakes Presidential(ish) Mix-Up. Enjoy the album and the episode, and remember.. if it was here, it ain't here no more!Keep Spinning at www.SpinItPod.com!Thanks for listening!0:00 Intro3:22 About Waylon Jennings12:10 About Honky Tonk Heroes17:12 Awards & Accolades18:05 Fact Or Spin19:00 He Got Stuck In A Big Bird Costume25:03 Waylon Inspired A Classic TV Gag28:31 He Fired Up Buddy Holly's Motorcycle In His Hotel Room31:25 Waylon Had A Presidential Mix-Up37:24 Album Art38:18 Honky Tonk Heroes41:42 Old Five And Dimers (Like Me)43:38 Willy The Wandering Gypsy And Me45:12 Low Down Freedom46:36 Omaha48:05 You Ask Me To50:15 Ride Me Down Easy51:22 Ain't No God In Mexico52:41 Black Rose53:53 We Had It All55:33 Final Spin Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.