Two Fat Guys & An Album

🎙️ Welcome to Two Fat Guys and an Album …the only fat guys podcast that matters! 🎧🎸 This week, Mike Blackburn and Maestro Brek Hufnus are diving into Jane’s Addiction’s alt-rock breakthrough, Nothing’s Shocking 🔥—a landmark in alternative and art rock that helped shape the sound of late ’80s and early ’90s music. With Perry Farrell, Eric Avery, Dave Navarro, and Stephen Perkins at the helm, this album was raw, eclectic, and fearless. From its explosive energy to its cultural legacy (hello, Lollapalooza), Nothing’s Shocking left a permanent mark on rock history. On Side Two, the guys check in on King Gizzard and the Lizard Wizard and their sprawling psychedelic jam-prog record Phantom Island 🌴🐉. Then Side Three takes a turn into Highly Suspect’s gritty, emotional and alternative powerhouse, The Boy Who Died Wolf 🐺⚡. If you love deep dives, lively debates, and music that pushes at boundaries, you’re in the right place. 🎶 Explore even more with the official Two Fat Guys and an Album playlist: Apple Music Playlist 📼 Episode Breakdown 0:00 Welcome + Nuggets 🐔 (The Who – Who’s Next, Keith Moon, rock is dead?, Tyler the Creator podcast rant) 11:55 Side One: Jane’s Addiction – Nothing’s Shocking (band history, Lollapalooza, Porno for Pyros, Mountain Song video) 32:15 Song breakdown & analysis 51:51 Landmark? Perfect? 🗺️💯 1:01:48 Side Two: What’s Going On: Blind Melon, Des Plaines Theater, Becoming Led Zeppelin, BoDeans, Al Scorch, King Gizzard – Phantom Island, Flying Microtonal Banana 1:25:02 Side Three: Beyond Classic Rock: Highly Suspect – The Boy Who Died Wolf 1:38:20 Side Four: Ranking + Thank You 🙌 💌 Sponsors & Contributors 📧 twofatguysalbum@gmail.com 🏠 Diane – yourhomegroupchi.com 🧠 Deeper Connections Counseling – dcctherapy.com 📸 LR Media – LauraRose2003@aol.com 🎬 SmidgeFilms – Smidgefilms@gmail.com 🎧 Listen Everywhere Stream Two Fat Guys and an Album on Apple, Spotify, iHeart Radio, or anywhere you get your podcasts! 🎵The Maestro's Current Album Ranking 1. Sgt. Pepper (1967) – The Beatles 2. Moondance (1970) – Van Morrison 3. The Doors (1967) – The Doors 4. Wish You Were Here (1973) Pink Floyd 5. Aqualung (1971) - Jethro Tull 6. Graceland (1986) - Paul Simon 7. Who's Next (1971) - The Who 8. Violent Femmes (1983) - Violent Femmes 9. London Calling (1979) – The Clash 10. Nothing's Shocking (1988) - Jane's Addiction 11.Blonde on Blonde (1966)-  Bob Dylan 12. American Beauty (1970)- Grateful Dead 13. The Sunset Tree (2005)- The Mountain Goats 14. Moving Pictures (1981) – Rush 15. Bat Out of Hell (1977) – Meat Loaf 16. Brothers in Arms (1985) – Dire Straits 17. Automatic for the People (1992) - R.E.M 18. The Chirping Crickets (1958) - Buddy Holly 19. Discipline (1981) – King Crimson 20. OK Computer (1997) - Radiohead 21. Joshua Tree (1987) U2 22. What’s the Story (1995) Oasis 23. Dream of the Blue Turtles (1985) – Sting 24. Breakfast in America (1979) - Supertramp   🎵The Show's Current Album Ranking 1. London Calling (1979) – The Clash 2. Blonde on Blonde (1966)-  Bob Dylan 3. Aqualung (1971) - Jethro Tull 4. Bat Out of Hell (1977) – Meat Loaf 5. The Doors (1967) – The Doors 6. Moving Pictures (1981) – Rush 7. Breakfast in America (1979) - Supertramp 8. Moondance (1970) – Van Morrison 9. Brothers in Arms (1985) – Dire Straits 10. Dream of the Blue Turtles (1985) – Sting

🎙️ Welcome to Two Fat Guys and an Album …the only fat guys podcast that matters! 🎧🎸 This week your host Mike Blackburn and Maestro Brek Hufnus are turning the spotlight on The Who’s 1971 Rock masterpiece, Who’s Next. Then on Side Two we review Matt Beninger’s new Indie album Get Sunk. But wait… there’s more! On Side Three we turn our attention to Bee Thousand, the seminal Punk/Lo-Fi album by Guided by Voices. So tune in to Two Fat Guys and an Album, to hear entertaining reviews and analysis by two guys who love to talk about music, no matter the genre. Check out the Two Fat Guys and an Album playlist on Apple Music: Apple Music Playlist 📼 Episode Breakdown 🕒 Time stamps so you can jump right in: 0:00 Welcome and Nuggets 🐔 Buddy Holly The Chirping Crickets. Tragically Hip Fully Completely. The greatest rock band in history? 21:30 Side One: The Who’s Who’s Next. Band breakdown Roger Daltrey, Pete Townshend, John Entwistle, and Keith Moon. Zak Starkey. 42:35 Album breakdown. Lowery Organ and synth talk. Concept album? Meher Baba and Terry Riley. 1:02:00 Landmark? 🗺️ Perfect 💯 1:07:12 Side Two: What’s Going On: New video for the Talking Heads Psycho Killer. YouTube Link The Cure Mixes of a Lost World. Review Matt Beninger’s new Indie album Get Sunk. Ronboy. Kevin Morby Bittersweet Tennessee. Angela Ellsworth bonnets aellsworth.com/seer-bonnets. Booker T. Jones. 1:26:26 Side Three: Beyond Classic Rock: Bee Thousand, by Guided by Voices. 1:40:45 Side Four: Ranking and Thank You 🙌 💌 Thanks to our sponsors & contributors! 📧 twofatguysalbum@gmail.com 🏠 Diane – yourhomegroupchi.com 🧠 Deeper Connections Counseling – www.dcctherapy.com 📸 LR Media – LauraRose2003@aol.com 🎬 SmidgeFilms – Smidgefilms@gmail.com Two Fat Guys and an Album is also available on Apple, Spotify, iHeart Radio, or wherever you get your podcasts! 🎶 The Maestro’s Current Album Ranking Sgt. Pepper (1967) – The Beatles Moondance (1970) – Van Morrison The Doors (1967) – The Doors Wish You Were Here (1973) – Pink Floyd Aqualung (1971) – Jethro Tull Graceland (1986) – Paul Simon Violent Femmes (1983) – Violent Femmes London Calling (1979) – The Clash Blonde on Blonde (1966) – Bob Dylan American Beauty (1970) – Grateful Dead The Sunset Tree (2005) – The Mountain Goats Moving Pictures (1981) – Rush Bat Out of Hell (1977) – Meat Loaf Brothers in Arms (1985) – Dire Straits Automatic for the People (1992) – R.E.M The Chirping Crickets (1958) – Buddy Holly Discipline (1981) – King Crimson OK Computer (1997) – Radiohead The Joshua Tree (1987) – U2 What’s the Story (1995) – Oasis Dream of the Blue Turtles (1985) – Sting Breakfast in America (1979) – Supertramp #️⃣ Tags: #TwoFatGuysAndAnAlbum #MusicReview #AlbumReview #MusicPodcast #ClassicAlbums #NewMusic #Indie #MusicCulture #AlbumAnalysis #MusicDiscussion #musicpodcast

🎙️ Welcome to Two Fat Guys and an Album – the only fat guys podcast that matters! 🎧🎸 This week, hosts Mike Blackburn and Maestro Brek Hufnus dive into: The Chirping Crickets' 1957 rock & roll masterpiece, The Chirping Crickets The Counting Crows' new album Butter Miracle: The Complete Sweets The Tragically Hip's indie-pop tour de force Fully Completely Entertaining reviews, thoughtful analysis, and plenty of laughs—because these guys just love to talk about music, no matter the genre. Check out the official playlist on Apple Music: Two Fat Guys and an Album Playlist 📼 Episode Breakdown 🕒 Time stamps so you can jump right in: 0:00 Welcome and Nuggets – Graceland, Phil Collins' drum sound, Billy Strings' guitar sound 16:34 Death Legacy of Rock Stars? 28:45 Side One: The Chirping Crickets – The Chirping Crickets (Buddy Holly, The Rolling Stones, The Beatles, Roy Orbison, Chuck Willis, Don McLean) 1:05:47 Landmark? Perfect? 1:08:55 Side Two: What's Going On: Counting Crows – Butter Miracle: The Complete Sweets 1:21:38 Fixing your vinyls → Watch here 1:24:07 The Sheepdogs' challenge 1:27:54 Side Three: Beyond Classic Rock: The Tragically Hip – Fully Completely 1:47:00 Side Four: Ranking and Thank You 🙌 💌 Sponsors & Contributors 📧 Contact: twofatguysalbum@gmail.com 🏠 Diane – yourhomegroupchi.com 🧠 Deeper Connections Counseling – dcctherapy.com 📸 LR Media – LauraRose2003@aol.com 🎬 SmidgeFilms – Smidgefilms@gmail.com 🎧 Listen Everywhere Two Fat Guys and an Album is available on Apple, Spotify, iHeart Radio, or wherever you get your podcasts! 🎼 The Maestro's Current Album Ranking Sgt. Pepper (1967) – The Beatles Moondance (1970) – Van Morrison The Doors (1967) – The Doors Wish You Were Here (1973) – Pink Floyd Aqualung (1971) – Jethro Tull Graceland (1986) – Paul Simon Violent Femmes (1983) – Violent Femmes London Calling (1979) – The Clash Blonde on Blonde (1966) – Bob Dylan American Beauty (1970) – Grateful Dead The Sunset Tree (2005) – The Mountain Goats Moving Pictures (1981) – Rush Bat Out of Hell (1977) – Meat Loaf Brothers in Arms (1985) – Dire Straits Automatic for the People (1992) – R.E.M The Chirping Crickets (1958) – Buddy Holly Discipline (1981) – King Crimson OK Computer (1997) – Radiohead Joshua Tree (1987) – U2 What’s the Story (1995) – Oasis Dream of the Blue Turtles (1985) – Sting Breakfast in America (1979) – Supertramp 🎶 The Show's Current Top Ten London Calling (1979) – The Clash Blonde on Blonde (1966) – Bob Dylan Aqualung (1971) – Jethro Tull Bat Out of Hell (1977) – Meat Loaf The Doors (1967) – The Doors Moving Pictures (1981) – Rush Breakfast in America (1979) – Supertramp Moondance (1970) – Van Morrison Brothers in Arms (1985) – Dire Straits Dream of the Blue Turtles (1985) – Sting #️⃣ Tags: #TwoFatGuysAndAnAlbum #MusicReview #AlbumReview #MusicPodcast #ClassicAlbums #NewMusic #Indie #MusicCulture #AlbumAnalysis #MusicDiscussion #musicpodcast  

🎙️ Welcome to Two Fat Guys and an Album …the only fat guys podcast that matters! 🎧🎸 This week your host Mike Blackburn and Maestro Brek Hufnus are turning the spotlight on Paul Simon's 1986 world music masterpiece, Graceland. Then on Side Two we review Car Seat Headrest's new indie album The Scholars. But wait…there’s more! On Side Three we turn our attention to a Hidden Gem 💎 Prologue a wonderful Indie-folk album by *The Milk Carton Kids* So tune in to Two Fat Guys and an Album, to hear entertaining reviews and analysis by two guys who love to talk about music, no matter the genre. Check out the Two Fat Guys and an Album playlist on Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/us/playlist/two-fat-guys-and-an-album-2025/pl.u-oZylavgsZlRJ0 ------------------------------------- 📼 Episode Breakdown 🕒 Time stamps so you can jump right in: 0:00 Welcome and Nuggets 🐔 *The Sheepdog's* _Changing Colours._ The Beatle's and The Everly Brothers Double Melody. Dawes and Goose. 7:18 Taylor Swift owns her music- what does that mean? 23:12 *Side One:* *Paul Simon's*  _Graceland._  48:00 Track list thoughts 1:08:19 Landmark?🗺️ Perfect💯 1:13:26 *Side Two: What's Going On:* Review of *Car Seat Headrest's* new indie album _The Scholars_. Libretto: https://genius.com/Car-seat-headrest-the-scholars-libretto-annotated.  *Billy Strings* _Wreck of the Edmund Fitzgerald_ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RP0kiNLnzX4 1:34:11 *Side Three: Beyond Classic Rock:* Hidden Gem 💎 _Prologue_ a wonderful Indie-folk album by *The Milk Carton Kids.* Tiny Desk Concert https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fp0xjVzmKxY 1:47:25 *Side Four:* Ranking and Thank You 🙌 ------------------------------------- 💌 Thanks to our sponsors & contributors! 📧 twofatguysalbum@gmail.com 🏠 Diane – yourhomegroupchi.com 🧠 Deeper Connections Counseling – www.dcctherapy.com 📸 LR Media – LauraRose2003@aol.com 🎬 SmidgeFilms – Smidgefilms@gmail.com ------------------------------------- *Two Fat Guys and an Album* is also available on Apple, Spotify, iHeart Radio, or wherever you get your podcasts! ------------------------------------- *The Maestro's Current Album Ranking* 1. Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band (1967) – The Beatles 2. Moondance (1970) – Van Morrison 3. The Doors (1967) – The Doors 4. Wish You Were Here (1973) Pink Floyd 5. Aqualung (1971) - Jethro Tull 6. Violent Femmes (1983) - Violent Femmes 7. London Calling (1979) – The Clash 8. Blonde on Blonde (1966)-  Bob Dylan 9. American Beauty (1970)- Grateful Dead 10. The Sunset Tree (2005)- The Mountain Goats 11. Moving Pictures (1981) – Rush 12. Bat Out of Hell (1977) – Meat Loaf 13. Brothers in Arms (1985) – Dire Straits 14. Automatic for the People (1992) – R.E.M. 15. Discipline (1981) – King Crimson 16. OK Computer (1997) - Radiohead 17. Joshua Tree (1987) U2 18. (What’s the Story) Morning Glory (1995) Oasis 19. Dream of the Blue Turtles (1985) – Sting 20. Breakfast in America (1979) - Supertramp *"The Show's" Current Top Ten* 1. OK Computer (1997) - Radiohead 2. London Calling (1979) – The Clash 3. Blonde on Blonde (1966)-  Bob Dylan 4. Aqualung (1971) - Jethro Tull 5. Bat Out of Hell (1977) – Meat Loaf 6. Wish You Were Here (1973) Pink Floyd 7. The Doors (1967) – The Doors 8. Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band (1967) – The Beatles 9. Moving Pictures (1981) – Rush 10. Automatic for the People (1992) – R.E.M. 11. The Sunset Tree (2005)- The Mountain Goats 12. Violent Femmes (1983) - Violent Femmes 13. Breakfast in America (1979) - Supertramp 14. (What’s the Story) Morning Glory (1995) Oasis 15. Moondance (1970) – Van Morrison 16. Brothers in Arms (1985) – Dire Straits 17.  Discipline (1981) – King Crimson 18. American Beauty (1970)- Grateful Dead 19. Joshua Tree (1987) U2 20. Dream of the Blue Turtles (1985) – Sting ------------------------------------- #️⃣ Tags: #TwoFatGuysAndAnAlbum #MusicReview #AlbumReview #MusicPodcast #ClassicAlbums #NewMusic #Indie #MusicCulture #AlbumAnalysis #MusicDiscussion #musicpodcast

🎙️ Welcome to *Two Fat Guys and an Album* …the only fat guys podcast that matters! 🎧🎸 This week your host Mike Blackburn and Maestro Brek Hufnus are turning the spotlight on *The Beatles* 1967 masterpiece,  _Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band_ Then on Side Two we take a look at "What's Going on" currently in music. But wait…there’s more! On Side Three we turn our attention to _Pretty.Odd._ a Beatlesque album by *Panic at the Disco.* So tune in to *Two Fat Guys and an Album,* to hear entertaining reviews and analysis by two guys who love to talk about music, no matter the genre. Check out the Two Fat Guys and an Album playlist on Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/us/playlist/two-fat-guys-and-an-album-2025/pl.u-oZylavgsZlRJ0 ------------------------------------- 📼 Episode Breakdown 🕒 Time stamps so you can jump right in: 0:00 Welcome and Nuggets 🐔 Sheepdogs Yay or Nay? Is Rock Dead? *Sleep Token* _Even in Arcadia._ *Ghost* _Skeleta._ Rise of podcasts. 8:28 Death of terrestrial radio? 18:10 *Side One:* _Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band_ by *The Beatles.*  1:02:50 Landmark?🗺️ Perfect💯 1:11:52 *Side Two: What's Going On:* Billy Joel cancels shows. *BeBe Stockwell* _Minor Inconveniences._ John Erlandson. *Matt Berninger* _Bonnet of Pins._ Julia Laws *Ronboy.* *Pulp* _More_. *Counting Crows* *Arcade Fire* *Dawes* *Lily Kershaw* _The New Basement Tapes._ 1:32:00 Leave comments on _Changing Colours_ by *The Sheepdog.* 1:34:00 *Side Three: Beyond Classic Rock:* _Pretty.Odd._ by *Panic at the Disco.* 1:46:20 *Side Four:* Ranking and Thank You 🙌 ------------------------------------- 💌 Thanks to our sponsors & contributors! 📧 twofatguysalbum@gmail.com 🏠 Diane – yourhomegroupchi.com 🧠 Deeper Connections Counseling – www.dcctherapy.com 📸 LR Media – LauraRose2003@aol.com 🎬 SmidgeFilms – Smidgefilms@gmail.com ------------------------------------- *Two Fat Guys and an Album* is also available on Apple, Spotify, iHeart Radio, or wherever you get your podcasts! *SPOILERS* *SPOILERS* *SPOILERS* *SPOILERS* *SPOILERS* *SPOILERS* ------------------------------------- *The Maestro's Current Album Ranking* 1. Moondance (1970) – Van Morrison 2. The Doors (1967) – The Doors 3. Wish You Were Here (1973) Pink Floyd 4. Aqualung (1971) - Jethro Tull 5. Violent Femmes (1983) - Violent Femmes 6. London Calling (1979) – The Clash 7. Blonde on Blonde (1966)-  Bob Dylan 8. American Beauty (1970)- Grateful Dead 9. The Sunset Tree (2005)- The Mountain Goats 10. Moving Pictures (1981) – Rush 11. Bat Out of Hell (1977) – Meat Loaf 12. Brothers in Arms (1985) – Dire Straits 13. Discipline (1981) – King Crimson 14. Automatic for the People (1992) R.E.M. 15. OK Computer (1997) - Radiohead 16. Joshua Tree (1987) U2 17. What’s the Story (1995) Oasis 18. Dream of the Blue Turtles (1985) – Sting 19. Breakfast in America (1979) - Supertramp *"The Show's" Current Top Ten* 1. London Calling (1979) – The Clash 2. Blonde on Blonde (1966)-  Bob Dylan 3. Aqualung (1971) - Jethro Tull 4. Bat Out of Hell (1977) – Meat Loaf 5. The Doors (1967) – The Doors 6. Moving Pictures (1981) – Rush 7. Breakfast in America (1979) - Supertramp 8. Moondance (1970) – Van Morrison 9. Brothers in Arms (1985) – Dire Straits 10. Dream of the Blue Turtles (1985) – Sting ------------------------------------- #️⃣ Tags: #TwoFatGuysAndAnAlbum #MusicReview #AlbumReview #MusicPodcast #ClassicAlbums #NewMusic #Indie #MusicCulture #AlbumAnalysis #MusicDiscussion #musicpodcast

Is Purple Mountains by Purple Mountains the saddest album ever recorded? 🎙️ Welcome to Two Fat Guys and an Album …the only fat guys podcast that matters! 🎧🎸 Tune in to hear entertaining reviews and analysis by two guys who love to talk about music, no matter the genre. In this episode your host Mike Blackburn and Maestro Brek Hufnus are turning the spotlight on Purple Mountains' 2019 Indie masterpiece, Purple Mountains. This is a rewind of Side 3 from our 4th episode, Dire Straits' Brothers in Arms. Check out the Two Fat Guys and an Album playlist on Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/us/playlist/two-fat-guys-and-an-album-2025/pl.u-oZylavgsZlRJ0

Did REM's Automatic for the People define 90s music? 🎙️ Welcome to Two Fat Guys and an Album …the only fat guys podcast that matters! 🎧🎸 Tune in to hear entertaining reviews and analysis by two guys who love to talk about music, no matter the genre. This week your host Mike Blackburn and Maestro Brek Hufnus are turning the spotlight on REM's 1992 indie masterpiece, Automatic for the People. Then on Side Two we review Briston Maroney's new alt/indie album Jimmy. But wait, there's more! On Side Three we turn our attention to Changing Colours, a 2018 retro-rock album straight out of the 70's by The Sheepdogs.

Is Sunset Tree by The Mountain Goats the best album you've never heard?  🎙️Welcome to Two Fat Guys and an Album …the only fat guys podcast that matters! 🎧🎸 This week your host Mike Blackburn and Maestro Brek Hufnus are turning the spotlight on The Mountain Goats' 2005 indie-folk-goth masterpiece, The Sunset Tree. Then on Side Two we review Samantha Fish’s new Blues/Rock album Paper Doll. But wait…there’s more! On Side Three we turn our attention to The Family Tree: Branches, a fascinating Americana album by Radical Face. So tune in to Two Fat Guys and an Album to hear entertaining reviews and analysis by two guys who love to talk about music. ------------------------------------- 📼 Episode Breakdown 🕒 Time stamps so you can jump right in: 0:00 Welcome! Goose, Live at Radio City Music Hall. The Grateful Dead Wake of the Flood. Staind. 11:39 Final results of the 2025 Rock and Roll Hall of Fame voting. Phish. Carol Kaye. 33:43 Side One: Sunset Tree by The Mountain Goats. Panasonic RX-FT500 boombox 📻. John Vanderslice Angela. 1:05:00 Landmark 🗺️ Perfect 💯 ? 1:15:16 Side Two: What's Going On: Review of Paper Doll by Samantha Fish. Blues/Rock Guitar. Arcade Fire Pink Elephant. Briston Maroney Jimmy. The Lumineers Sugar Mountain. 1:31:05 Side Three: Beyond Classic Rock: The Family Tree: Branches, by Radical Face. Click here for The Family Tree Guidebook: https://oldradicalface.com/music/TheFamilyTree Guidebook.pdf  1:48:41 Side Four: Ranking and Thank You 🙌 ------------------------------------- 💌 Thanks to our sponsors & contributors! 📧 twofatguysalbum@gmail.com 🏠 Diane – yourhomegroupchi.com 🧠 Deeper Connections Counseling – www.dcctherapy.com 📸 LR Media – LauraRose2003@aol.com 🎬 SmidgeFilms – Smidgefilms@gmail.com ------------------------------------- Two Fat Guys and an Album is also available on Apple, Spotify, iHeart Radio, or wherever you get your podcasts! ------------------------------------- #️⃣ Tags: #TwoFatGuysAndAnAlbum #MusicReview #AlbumReview #MusicPodcast #ClassicAlbums #NewMusic #Indie #MusicCulture #AlbumAnalysis #MusicDiscussion #musicpodcast #goose #gratefuldead #phish #rockandrollhalloffame #rockhall #johncoltrane #warrenzevon #themountaingoats #samanthafish #thelumineers #radicalface

🎙️ Welcome to Two Fat Guys and an Album – the only fat guys podcast that matters! 🎧🎸 This week, hosts Mike Blackburn and Maestro Brek Hufnus shine the spotlight on: The Violent Femmes' self-titled 1983 folk-punk masterpiece, Violent Femmes Mumford and Sons' brand-new album Rushmere Blues Traveler's underrated gem 💎 Traveler's Blues Three sides of reviews, discoveries, and laughs, plus plenty of nuggets of music history along the way! Check out the official playlist on Apple Music: Two Fat Guys and an Album Playlist 📼 Episode Breakdown 🕒 Jump right in with these time stamps: 0:00 Welcome! Nuggets – Garth Hudson. Lowery Pump Organ? Hammond Organ 7:53 Richard Wright, Pink Floyd, The Wall 10:29 Did Poison/MTV kill Heavy Metal? 18:54 Side One: Violent Femmes – Chicago Philharmonic Orchestra, Big Johnson Acoustic Bass Guitars, Trancephone, Dream Syndicate, Jonathan Richman & The Modern Lovers Landmark? Perfect? 58:56 Side Two: What's Going On: Car Seat Headrest – The Scholar, Bright Eyes live at The Salt Shed Chicago, Mad Season – River of Deceit, Tom Waits – Wrong Side of the Road 1:11:31 Review of Mumford and Sons – Rushmere 1:17:23 Side Three: Beyond Classic Rock: Blues Traveler – Traveler’s Blues with mentions of Son Seals, J.J. Cale, Lil Jimmy Reed, Freddy King, Big Momma Thornton, Kingfish Ingram, Gnarls Barkley, John Scofield, Warren Haynes, War and Treaty, Little Willie John, Keb’ Mo’ 1:30:20 Side Four: Ranking and Thank You 🙌 💌 Sponsors & Contributors 📧 Contact: twofatguysalbum@gmail.com 🏠 Diane – yourhomegroupchi.com 🧠 Deeper Connections Counseling – dcctherapy.com 📸 LR Media – LauraRose2003@aol.com 🎬 SmidgeFilms – Smidgefilms@gmail.com 🎧 Listen Everywhere Two Fat Guys and an Album is available on Apple, Spotify, iHeart Radio, or wherever you get your podcasts! #️⃣ Tags: #TwoFatGuysAndAnAlbum #MusicReview #AlbumReview #MusicPodcast #ClassicAlbums #NewMusic #Indie #MusicCulture #AlbumAnalysis #MusicDiscussion #musicpodcast #skiffle #jamband

🎙️ Welcome to Two Fat Guys and an Album – the only fat guys podcast that matters! 🎧🎸 This week, hosts Mike Blackburn and Maestro Brek Hufnus spotlight Pink Floyd’s 1975 psychedelic art-rock masterpiece, Wish You Were Here. From the haunting beauty of Shine On You Crazy Diamond 💎 to the poignant title track 💔🎸, this album stands as a tribute, a protest, and a timeless exploration of the music industry’s soul. But we’re not stopping there! In Beyond Classic Rock, the guys dig into Camper Van Beethoven’s eccentric 1989 album Key Lime Pie 🥧🎻—a whirlwind of Americana, political satire, and psych-folk weirdness that’s as sharp as it is sweet. Check out the official Two Fat Guys and an Album playlist on Apple Music: Listen on Apple Music 📼 Episode Breakdown 🕒 Time stamps so you can jump right in: 0:00 Welcome! 3:33 Dad Rock 13:21 More MTV Talk. Napster. 18:50 Side One: Pink Floyd – Wish You Were Here (#DavidGilmour #RogerWaters) 27:35 Glass Harp → Watch here 30:45 Richard Wright’s keyboards 38:10 Album Art – Hipgnosis: Squaring the Circle 41:00 Syd Barrett 43:48 Track List Discussion – Roy Harper 52:25 Landmark Album? Perfect? 57:47 Side Two: What's Going On: Okkervil River – Down, Down, the Deep River; Horse Vision – Another Life; Momma – Welcome to My Blue Sky 1:12:37 Side Three: Beyond Classic Rock: Camper Van Beethoven – Key Lime Pie (with Garth Hudson, New Roman Times, Cracker, Leftover Salmon, Bonerama, Dumpstaphunk) 1:33:05 Side Four: Ranking and Thank You 🙌 💌 Sponsors & Contributors 📧 Contact: twofatguysalbum@gmail.com 🏠 Diane – yourhomegroupchi.com 🧠 Deeper Connections Counseling – dcctherapy.com 📸 LR Media – LauraRose2003@aol.com 🎬 SmidgeFilms – Smidgefilms@gmail.com 🎧 Listen Everywhere Two Fat Guys and an Album is streaming on Apple, Spotify, iHeart Radio, or wherever you get your podcasts! #️⃣ Tags: #TwoFatGuysAndAnAlbum #MusicReview #AlbumReview #MusicPodcast #ClassicAlbums #NewMusic #Indie #MusicCulture #AlbumAnalysis #MusicDiscussion #musicpodcast #theband #statusquo

🎙️ Welcome to Two Fat Guys and an Album – the only fat guys podcast that matters! 🎧🎸 This week, hosts Mike Blackburn and Maestro Brek Hufnus dive into King Crimson’s 1981 progressive rock masterpiece, Discipline. 🔴 With polyrhythms, New Wave urgency, and Robert Fripp’s hypnotic guitar loops, Discipline pushed prog into the future with mathy precision and minimalist brilliance. From Elephant Talk 🐘🗣️ to Frame by Frame 🖼️ and the emotional sweep of Matte Kudasai 🌊, this is essential listening for fans of Fripp, Adrian Belew, Tony Levin, and Bill Bruford. But that’s not all—in the 🌟 Beyond Classic Rock segment, the guys dig into The New Pornographers’ 2002 indie power-pop explosion Electric Version 🇨🇦🎸. Packed with lush harmonies, clever hooks, and the combined magic of Dan Bejar, Neko Case, and Carl Newman, this record is a kaleidoscope of wit and sonics 🌈💥. Join Mike and Brek for a fun, deep conversation about two wildly different records that both know how to challenge and delight. Check out the official playlist here: Two Fat Guys and an Album Playlist 📼 Episode Breakdown 0:00 Welcome + Nuggets 8:28 Artists Influencing Artists – Talking Heads, Patti Smith, Blondie, Television, No Wave scene 19:50 Side One: King Crimson – Discipline (Chauncey & Adrian Belew) 30:16 Chapman Stick, Frippertronics & Guitar Effects 41:00 Album Discussion – The Land of Prog & King Crimson’s “Mountain Range” 50:00 Frame by Frame – Track by Track 1:05:45 Landmark? Perfect? 💯 1:11:15 Side Two: What’s Going On? Ringo Starr – Look Up; Goose – Live It Up; The Thing – Dave’s TV; Japanese Breakfast 1:25:45 Side Three: Beyond Classic Rock: The New Pornographers – Electric Version 1:38:40 Side Four: Ranking + Thank You 🏆🙏 💌 Sponsors & Contributors 📧 Contact: twofatguysalbum@gmail.com 🏠 Diane – yourhomegroupchi.com 🧠 Deeper Connections Counseling – dcctherapy.com 📸 LR Media – LauraRose2003@aol.com 🎬 SmidgeFilms – Smidgefilms@gmail.com 🎧 Listen Everywhere Two Fat Guys and an Album is available on Apple, Spotify, iHeart Radio, or wherever you get your podcasts! #️⃣ Tags: #TwoFatGuysAndAnAlbum #MusicReview #AlbumReview #MusicPodcast #ClassicAlbums #NewMusic #Indie #MusicCulture #AlbumAnalysis #MusicDiscussion #musicpodcast #NowWave #PowerPop #IndieRock #2000sMusic #CanadianIndie #NekoCase #DanBejar #ACNewman #LiquidTensionExperiment #StickMan #TomMorello #StanleyJordan #BruceHornsby #DeepSeaVents #ArtRock #BillyStrings #CarSeatHeadrest #REM

🎙️ In this special edition of Two Fat Guys and an Album, join Mike Blackburn and The Maestro as they break down the nominees for the 2025 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame! 🎸🏆 Who deserves to be inducted this year? From legends of classic rock to groundbreaking pop and indie acts, the guys share their takes, debates, and predictions. 👉 Cast your vote now at: vote.rockhall.com (Deadline: April 21, 2025) Plus, check out the official Two Fat Guys and an Album playlist on Apple Music: Listen Here 💌 Thanks to Our Sponsors & Contributors 📧 twofatguysalbum@gmail.com 🏠 Diane – yourhomegroupchi.com 🧠 Deeper Connections Counseling – dcctherapy.com 📸 LR Media – LauraRose2003@aol.com 🎬 SmidgeFilms – Smidgefilms@gmail.com 🎧 Listen Anywhere Two Fat Guys and an Album is streaming on Apple, Spotify, iHeart Radio, or wherever you get your podcasts! #️⃣ Tags: #TwoFatGuysAndAnAlbum #MusicReview #AlbumReview #MusicPodcast #ClassicAlbums #NewMusic #Indie #MusicCulture #AlbumAnalysis #MusicDiscussion #musicpodcast #rockhall #rockandrollhalloffame #Oasis #NewOrder #BadCompany #WhiteStripes #Mana #Phish #BlackCrowes #ChubbyChecker #JoeCocker #Soundgarden #BillyIdol #Outkast #MariahCarey #CyndiLauper  

🎙️ Welcome to Two Fat Guys and an Album…the only fat guys podcast that matters! 🎧🎸 This week, Mike Blackburn and Maestro Brek Hufnus dive deep into Radiohead’s 1997 masterpiece OK Computer 🖥️🎹—a record that didn’t just shape alternative rock, it redefined it. Dark, cinematic, and eerily prophetic, OK Computer is full of moody soundscapes, existential dread 😱, and warnings about technology 🤖 and alienation that still ring true today. From the chaos of Paranoid Android 🌪 to the melancholy beauty of No Surprises 🌸, this album remains one of the defining works of the late ‘90s. But the journey doesn’t stop there. In Beyond Classic Rock, the guys shine a light on Sparklehorse’s 2001 gem It’s a Wonderful Life 🎇🐴. With its fragile beauty, raw emotion, and dreamlike lo-fi textures, Mark Linkous’s haunting masterpiece is every bit as soul-stirring as its title suggests. Songs like Gold Day and Comfort Me balance intimacy with surreal wonder, cementing Sparklehorse as one of indie rock’s great poetic voices. So strap in 🎤🌌—Mike and Brek are taking you through the sonic landscapes of Radiohead and Sparklehorse in a conversation full of passion, analysis, and love for the music. Listen to the official playlist on Apple Music: Two Fat Guys and an Album Playlist 📼 Episode Breakdown 0:00 — Welcome! Is Rock Dead? 🤔 (Disturbed, deductive vs. inductive reasoning) 12:35 — Artist/label relationships 🎤🤝 (#KISS) 25:40 — Side One: Radiohead – OK Computer (Bruce Hornsby, Deep Sea Vents 🌊) 50:10 — Landmark? Perfect? 57:38 — Side Two: What’s Going On? Phil Collins: Drummer First 🥁 (#Drumeo, #MountainGoats, #Guster, #BuddyGuy, #StrawberryAlarmClock 🍓) 1:12:43 — Side Three: Beyond Classic Rock: Sparklehorse – It’s A Wonderful Life (#TomWaits, #PJHarvey, #JesusAndMaryChain, #Shoegaze 🎧, Sundance “Sonic Cinema” 🎬) 1:30:48 — Album Ranking + Thank You 🎉🙏 💌 Sponsors & Contributors 📧 Contact: twofatguysalbum@gmail.com 🏠 Diane – yourhomegroupchi.com 🧠 Deeper Connections Counseling – dcctherapy.com 📸 LR Media – LauraRose2003@aol.com 🎬 SmidgeFilms – Smidgefilms@gmail.com 🎧 Listen Everywhere Two Fat Guys and an Album is available on Apple, Spotify, iHeart Radio, or wherever you get your podcasts! #️⃣ Tags: #TwoFatGuysAndAnAlbum #MusicReview #AlbumReview #MusicPodcast #ClassicAlbums #NewMusic #Indie #MusicCulture #AlbumAnalysis #MusicDiscussion #musicpodcast #Radiohead #OKComputer #ArtRock #Britpop #Sparklehorse

🎙️ Welcome to Two Fat Guys and an Album…the only fat guys podcast that really matters! 🎧🎸 This week, Mike Blackburn and Maestro Brek Hufnus are shining a bright light on one of the greatest albums of the 1980s—U2’s iconic 1987 release The Joshua Tree 🌵. With its soaring anthems, deeply spiritual lyrics, and epic soundscapes, The Joshua Tree transformed U2 into global superstars and reshaped rock music for a new era. From the cinematic sweep of Where the Streets Have No Name 🎤🌍 to the intimate ache of With or Without You, this is music that still feels timeless and urgent. 🌟 But that’s only Side One! In Beyond Classic Rock, we take a look at Blitzen Trapper’s 2008 modern folk-rock gem Furr 🐺. With its mix of Americana, storytelling, and haunting melodies, it’s an album that bridges the old and the new—with unforgettable tracks like Furr and Wild Mountain Nation. 🌲✨ So tune in as Mike and Brek have fun exploring the grandeur of U2 and the rustic wonder of Blitzen Trapper, right here on Two Fat Guys and an Album. 🎶 Check out the official playlist: Two Fat Guys and an Album on Apple Music 📼 Episode Breakdown 0:00 Welcome! – Noel Gallagher’s High Flying Birds, Neil Young, Horsegirl. Is Rock Dead? 🤘 19:22 Evolution of U2, Rush, The Beatles, and more 🌀 28:38 Side One: U2 – The Joshua Tree 🌵 1:03:00 Side Two: What's Going On? – Bruce Hornsby & YMusic Deep Sea Vents, The Man/The Myth/The Meat Slab, HAIM, Marianne Faithfull Burning Moonlight, and searching for Jim Morrison 1:20:00 Side Three: Beyond Classic Rock – Blitzen Trapper – Furr 🌲 1:32:00 Side Four: Ranking + Thank You 🙌 💌 Sponsors & Contributors 📧 twofatguysalbum@gmail.com 🏠 Diane – yourhomegroupchi.com 🧠 Deeper Connections Counseling – dcctherapy.com 📸 LR Media – LauraRose2003@aol.com 🎬 SmidgeFilms – Smidgefilms@gmail.com 🎧 Listen Anywhere Two Fat Guys and an Album is available on Apple, Spotify, iHeart Radio, or wherever you get your podcasts! #️⃣ Tags: #TwoFatGuysAndAnAlbum #MusicReview #AlbumReview #MusicPodcast #ClassicAlbums #NewMusic #Indie #MusicCulture #AlbumAnalysis #MusicDiscussion #musicpodcast #U2 #JoshuaTree #BlitzenTrapper #Furr #BruceHornsby

Welcome to Two Fat Guys and an Album… the only fat guys podcast that matters! This week, your hosts Mike Blackburn and Maestro Brek Hufnus are taking a deep dive into two iconic albums: The Doors by The Doors and GoGo Boots by Drive-By Truckers. Get ready as they explore these two masterpieces, each in its own way marking a milestone in rock history.   First, the guys will take on The Doors (1967), the groundbreaking debut album from Jim Morrison and the band that forever changed the landscape of rock music. With its mesmerizing blend of jazz, blues, and psychedelic rock, The Doors introduced the world to Morrison’s poetic lyrics and haunting vocals, as well as Ray Manzarek's iconic keyboard playing. Tracks like “Break On Through (To the Other Side),” “Light My Fire,” and “The End” stand as timeless anthems, blending dark, mysterious imagery with captivating musical experimentation. Mike and Brek will delve into how The Doors not only captured the spirit of the 60s counterculture but also established the band as one of rock’s most enigmatic and influential acts.   Then, in this week’s Beyond Classic Rock segment, the guys will turn their attention to GoGo Boots (2011), the critically acclaimed album from Drive-By Truckers. With its Southern rock roots and deep, reflective storytelling, GoGo Boots explores themes of love, loss, and redemption with a raw authenticity that has become the band's trademark. Tracks like “The Fireplace Song” and “Go-Go Boots” showcase the band’s ability to blend heartfelt lyricism with their signature gritty sound. Mike and Brek will break down how GoGo Boots captures the essence of Southern life while pushing the boundaries of alt-country rock, proving that Drive-By Truckers are more than just a Southern rock band—they're poets of the modern age.   Tune in for an insightful and entertaining discussion of two albums that continue to resonate with fans and musicians alike.

Welcome to Two Fat Guys and an Album… the only fat guys podcast that matters! This week, your hosts Mike Blackburn and Maestro Brek Hufnus are diving into a true classic: Aqualung by Jethro Tull. Get ready as they explore this 1971 album that cemented the band's place in rock history. With its distinctive blend of folk, hard rock, and progressive influences, Aqualung not only introduced the world to Ian Anderson’s unique flute playing but also his thought-provoking lyrics. Tracks like “Aqualung,” “Locomotive Breath,” and “Cross-Eyed Mary” stand out as timeless pieces that mix social commentary with powerful melodies. Mike and Brek will dig into how Aqualung challenged musical conventions and captured the spirit of early 70s rock, with Anderson’s vision at the heart of it all.   But that’s not all! In this week’s Beyond Classic Rock segment, the guys will dive into No Name, the 2024 album from Jack White. This release brings a fresh perspective to White's already diverse catalog, offering an experimental mix of garage rock, blues, and electronic textures. Tracks like “Archbishop Harold Holmes” and “Old Scratch Blues” showcase White’s ability to fuse traditional blues with his unique, modern spin, while continuing to push musical boundaries. Mike and Brek will discuss how No Name takes Jack White’s sound in a new direction, exploring deeper, darker themes, and offering a compelling blend of raw energy and intricate musicianship. Join Mike and Brek for a fun and insightful conversation on Aqualung, No Name, and so much more—only on Two Fat Guys and an Album!   Thanks to our sponsors and contributors! twofatguysalbum@gmail.com Diane@yourhomegroupchi.com Deeper Connections Counseling www.dcctherapy.com LR Media: LauraRose2003@aol.com SmidgeFilms: Smidgefilms@gmail.com

Welcome to Two Fat Guys and an Album… the only fat guys podcast that matters! This week, your hosts Mike Blackburn and Maestro Brek Hufnus are diving into a true classic, Dream of the Blue Turtles by Sting. Get ready as they break down this 1985 album that marked Sting’s bold departure from The Police, blending jazz, rock, and reggae influences with his signature poetic lyrics. Tracks like “If You Love Somebody Set Them Free,” “Russians,” and “Fortress Around Your Heart” showcase Sting’s ability to weave complex themes into accessible, catchy songs. They'll explore how the album’s unique mix of genres and sophisticated arrangements not only solidified Sting’s solo career but also brought a fresh sound to the mid-80s music scene. But that’s not all! In this week’s Beyond Classic Rock segment, the guys will dive into Nothing Is Wrong, the second album from Dawes. This 2011 release takes the band's Laurel Canyon-inspired sound to a deeper, more introspective level. With tracks like “Time Spent in Los Angeles,” “How Far We’ve Come,” and “A Little Bit of Everything,” Nothing Is Wrong showcases Dawes’ ability to craft heartfelt, nostalgic songs that balance personal reflection with universal appeal. Mike and Brek will discuss how this album evolved from their debut, highlighting the emotional depth and musical growth that helped solidify Dawes as one of the standout Americana bands of the 2010s. Join Mike and Brek for a fun and insightful conversation on Dream of the Blue Turtles, Nothing Is Wrong, and so much more—only on Two Fat Guys and an Album!

Welcome to Two Fat Guys and an Album... the only fat guys podcast that matters! This week, hosts Mike Blackburn and Maestro Brek Hufnus are turning the spotlight on one of rock’s greatest epics, Bat Out of Hell by Meat Loaf. Get ready as they break down this 1977 powerhouse that blends operatic flair with hard rock grit, featuring legendary tracks like "Paradise by the Dashboard Light," "Two Out of Three Ain’t Bad," and of course, the title track. They’ll explore how this album’s dramatic storytelling, powerful vocals, and rock opera influences transformed the genre and made it a timeless classic. Bat Out of Hell is celebrated for its cinematic approach to rock, featuring soaring melodies, ambitious arrangements, and unforgettable lyrics.   But of course, the fun doesn't stop there! In this episode’s Beyond Classic Rock segment, the guys will dive into the fascinating difference between Nickel Creek and Punch Brothers. While both bands share some of the same members, their sounds couldn’t be more distinct. Nickel Creek’s self-titled debut album brought progressive bluegrass into the mainstream with their energetic blend of folk, bluegrass, and modern influences. On the other hand, Punch Brothers take a more experimental approach, blending bluegrass with classical, jazz, and even indie rock to create a unique and intricate sound. Mike and Brek will break down how these two bands, with similar roots, diverged into different musical landscapes and what makes each of them so special in their own right. Join Mike and Brek for an engaging and entertaining discussion on Bat Out of Hell, Nickel Creek, and much more—only on Two Fat Guys and an Album!