2 Twins & An Album

Toph leads the discussion and review of The Mars Volta's 2005 album 'Frances The Mute' – including, as always, albums + songs on our radar and much more!

 

Top of the mornin' to yah...as the gents discuss this unusual band at the time they delivered a frantic, unique, ambitious and at-times-brilliant sophomore album -- one that very well may have been the last of its kind.  Tune in to hear us revisit the radio talkup...explain "Kurt Warner'ing"...inform you of who is on the warpath...and, yet again, briefly discuss the topic of Beatle solo albums.  How much of this 77-minute album contains actual music?  Tune in to find out..!

Nubs leads the discussion and review of Huey Lewis & The News' 1983 album 'Sports' – including, as always, albums + songs on our radar and much more!

 

The boys discuss this band and frontman that cut their teeth to mainstream success, with one of the more successful albums of -- what was -- a crowded field in 1983.  Listen in for many delights, including Toph botching "round and round"...Nubs breaking hearts...the latest inductions into the butt-chin hall of fame...and a brief review of two of the boys' favorite films which satire the 80's.  Is the heart of rock and roll still beating?  Join and find out!

Toph leads the discussion and review of The Verve Pipe's 1996 album 'Villains' – including, as always, albums + songs on our radar and much more!

 

The gents usher in the new year (and, of course, year #2 of "The T Decade") with a bit of hometown flavor, as they discuss this local-legend band that made the big time.  Albeit briefly.  And the rather interesting era of the band that followed.  Join us, as the boys speak of children's music...one-hit wonders...older sisters...actual in-person record shopping...and, a beloved old friend.  Enjoy!!

The boys lend some thoughts to their top album releases of 2020, and reveal their respective (or, is it?) 2020 Album of the Year.  They also relive a few memories from podcast past...debate/disagree on the merits of Pearl Jam, again...and share their excitement for the return of live music in 2021.  Enjoy!

Nubs leads the discussion and review of King Crimson's 1974 album 'Red' – including, as always, albums + songs on our radar and much more!

 

Yes! Prog!  The boys discuss this 70's progressive rock work from one of the true pioneers of the genre.  Tune in as Toph plows through under the weather, Nubs is in his happy prog place, and the fellas debate the merits of good vs. not-as-good improvisation.  Enjoy and happy new year!

Toph leads the discussion and review of Type O Negative's 1996 album 'October Rust' – including, as always, albums + songs on our radar and much more!

 

 

The boys sort of like this album.  They view it as okay at best.  Listen as they talk about how they wish it could have gone beyond its mediocrity, and how it's one that they would listen to more often if it wasn't so average.

 

 

Ya, on?  Hey we hope you enjoyed our little joke, there...this is Nubs and Toph, we just wanted to take a minute to thank you for listening to our latest -- and 25th -- episode.  We spent a few hours, eatin' pie, workin on it.....we hope you enjoy it.   Cluck.  Caw.

Nubs leads the discussion and review of Tears For Fears' 1985 album 'Songs From The Big Chair' – including, as always, albums + songs on our radar and much more!

 

The gents discuss this intelligent -- for the most part -- 80's classic, and the thoughtful musical + lyrical approach from this rather important duo that wasn't actually a duo at all.  Listen as the boys shout and let it all out -- except for Toph, who after 24 podcast episodes finally finds himself speechless.  Tune in...and Avoid The Clap!

Toph leads the discussion and review of Limp Bizkit's 1999 album 'Significant Other' – including, as always, albums + songs on our radar and much more!

 

The fellas do it all for the nookie, and Episode 23 is no exception.  Jump in -- as well as up and down -- to hear discussion around this album's time period...how important it was to the rap/rock/nu metal genre...and whether or not it holds up nicely 20+ years later.  Will Nubs apply the "Dolly/Willy Rule"..?  Is Toph a closet Juggalo..?  Do aliens actually exist, like real ones?  Tune in to hear the answer to two of these pressing questions.  Enjoy!

Nubs leads the discussion and review of Styx's 1978 album 'Pieces of Eight' – including, as always, albums + songs on our radar and much more!

 

The boys dive into this group some call a "guilty pleasure" -- and assess the importance of this triple platinum recording from the late 70's.  Tune in to hear this, as well as yet another unsolicited vocal performance from the gents of both Styx classics "LadyBabe" and "BabeLady" that can only be described as a true tear jerker.  Enjoy!

Toph leads the discussion and review of Kraftwerk's 1978 album 'The Man-Machine' – including, as always, albums + songs on our radar and much more!

 

The fellas dive into an incredibly important group...and attempt to answer the question, was this their most important work?  Also, Nubs brags about celebrity musician encounters -- while at the same time, "Nubs Hütter" delivers perhaps his most amazing vocal performance to date.  Tune in as wir fahren fahren fahren auf der Episode 21..!