The Audible Extacy Podcast

Today we start country music month with Keith Whitley's 1988 album Don't Close Your Eyes. In this album, Whitley's vocals mixed with his rich, smooth Appalachian-influenced baritone has an unusual ability to communicate pain without sounding overly dramatic. Musically, the record blends traditional honky-tonk, steel guitar, fiddle, heartfelt ballads, and polished late-1980s Nashville country production. It maintains a strong connection to classic country while sounding accessible to contemporary audiences. Tune in to see if this album lives up to the scrutiny of the Audible Extacy crew!

Today we review the self-titled debut from the Massachusetts hard-rock band Aerosmith. Released in 1973, the album captures Aerosmith before the arena-rock fame, radio hits, and larger-than-life image fully developed. The sound is gritty, loose, and rooted in the blues. Tune in to see how this classic album rates with the Audible Extacy crew and see if it lives up to the hype!

Today we review the 1973 self-titled debut from the California hard-rock band Montrose. At just over 32 minutes, it is a remarkably compact, hard-hitting record built around Ronnie Montrose's scorching guitar, Sammy Hagar's youthful powerhouse vocals, Bill Church's muscular bass, and Denny Carmassi's thunderous drumming. Tune in to see how this classic album rates with the Audible Extacy crew and see if it lives up to the hype!

Today the Audible Extacy Podcast review the sophomore album The Last in Line, from the band Dio. Released in 1984, the album blends powerful heavy metal with dark fantasy and mythic imagery. This album is driven by Ronnie James Dio’s commanding vocals, Vivian Campbell’s guitar work, and the band’s thunderous rhythm section. Tune in to see if this album lives up to the scrutiny of the Audible Extacy crew!

Today we review the 1989 glam metal debut album from the band Warrant, Dirty Rotten Filthy Stinking Rich. This album is a snapshot of late-’80s Los Angeles hair metal at its most polished, melodic, and unapologetically fun. It was Warrant’s debut album, produced by Beau Hill, and it turned the band into major stars almost immediately.Tune in to see how this one measures up to the Audible Extacy's scrutiny and see if it stands the test of time.