2 Twins & An Album

Episode 38 - Nickelback 'Feed The Machine'

Nubs leads the discussion and review of Nickelback's 2017 album 'Feed The Machine' – including, as always, albums + songs on our radar and much more!

It's time for everyone's favorite band..!  Well.  At least for some people. Tune in to hear Nubs defend this band as the torch carrier of rock 'n roll...Toph's retirement job audition...and the boys deliver a Michael McDonald + Philip Bailey duet for the ages.  You're welcome.  Put your bias in the backseat, and enjoy this one!

Episode 37 - Barry Manilow 'Barry Manilow II'

Toph leads the discussion and review of Barry Manilow's 1974 album 'Barry Manilow II' – including, as always, albums + songs on our radar and much more!

 

Fanilows unite!  The boys plow through the sophomore effort from one of their musical heroes, as Nubs puts the pressure on -- and Toph becomes either a March Madness hero, or an early tournament exit.  Tune in to hear an attempt at a new game show...another top 5...and a special duet performance by Michael McDonald and Philip Bailey.  So whether you listen somewhere down the road, somewhere in the night, or in the midst of a daybreak -- we hope you enjoy it!

Episode 36 - Yes '90125'

Nubs leads the discussion and review of Yes' 1983 album '90125' – including, as always, albums + songs on our radar and much more!  

 

Let your owned-heart not be lonely, as the gents take you through this prog pop classic -- one that truly defined this category.  Which we sort of made up.  Tune in to this Trevor Rabin love-fest, as Toph declares this band the pioneers of "Festival Rock"...Nubs almost cries like six times cause he loves this band so much...and Marv Albert weighs in.  Enjoy!

Episode 35 - Faith No More 'Angel Dust'

Toph leads the discussion and review of Faith No More's 1992 album 'Angel Dust' – including, as always, albums + songs on our radar and much more!

 

Leave your genres at home...but bring your catch phrases from '92 such as: "not!"

After that, tune in as Nubs talks about his love and musical respect for the Red Hot Chili Peppers (not!)...Toph denies still sleeping with a stuffed animal (not!)...and the boys agree that this album is formulaic, boring and not worthy of a deep dive (definitely a not). 

Here's something that's not a not:  we hope you enjoy it!

Episode 34 - A Flock of Seagulls 'A Flock of Seagulls'

Nubs leads the discussion and review of A Flock of Seagulls' self-titled 1983 debut album – including, as always, albums + songs on our radar and much more!

 

Bringing the early 80's heat, the boys review an album renowned for its production, and perhaps gets off to one of the hottest starts ever.  Be there, as Nubs checks in with the judges...Toph dances (fortunately you can't see it)...and the gents provide an abundance of vocal performances (unfortunately you can hear it).  Enjoy!

Episode 33 - Run-DMC 'Run-DMC'

Toph leads the discussion and review of Run-DMC's self-titled 1984 debut album – including, as always, albums + songs on our radar and much more!

 

Bring your Adidas (and bring your green hat), let's go!  The gents get tricky, as they analyze a new-school hip hop classic.  And unfortunately, try a little shout-out tribute rapping themselves.  Apologies in advance.  Tune in as Nubs brings back a track from the album 'Kid B'...Toph throws down some heartfelt ballads during "In Your Head"...and the analysis of yet another Beatles comparison.  Tune in -- because the rhymes we say, sharp as a nail, witty as can be, and not for sale.  

Which is actually true.  It's a free show.  Enjoy!

Episode 32 - Radiohead 'Kid A'

Nubs leads the discussion and review of Radiohead's 2000 album 'Kid A' – including, as always, albums + songs on our radar and much more!

 

It's a synth jam session!  The boys dissect this interesting, fairly confusing work from one of the more acclaimed bands of the past 2.5 decades.  Tune in as we pull out the synths to lay down some demos for our upcoming album 'Kid B'...we also revisit the genius of Don Cornelius, discuss alternate song possibilities for the Schmitt's Gay commercial, and decide that soundtracks are acceptable for the Round And Round segment.  Because if we can change...and you can change...everybody can change!  Enjoy.

Episode 31 - Listener Q&A Special #1

The gents take your rather impressive variety of questions during, what is, the first-ever 'Listener Q&A Special' for the podcast.  Enjoy!

Episode 30 - The Mars Volta 'Frances The Mute'

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..!

Episode 29 - Huey Lewis & The News 'Sports'

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!