EPISODE · Oct 29, 2025 · 2H 7M
A Trick of the Tail (2FGA #28)
from Two Fat Guys & An Album · host twofatguysalbum
This week we explore *Genesis'* stunning first post-Peter Gabriel album, _Trick of the Tail._ Then in our *What's Going On* segment we share some new music releases we're interested in. But wait…there’s more! On Side Three we turn our attention to the brilliant _Misplaced Childhood_ by *Marillion.* So welcome to *Two Fat Guys and an Album* …the only fat guys podcast that matters! 🎧🎸 A lively, in-depth music podcast dedicated to album lovers, vinyl collectors, and curious listeners everywhere. Each week, your host Mike "The Show" Blackburn and Maestro Brek Hufnus passionately dive into legendary classics, hidden gems, and brand-new releases, sharing entertaining reviews, sharp analysis, and hilarious banter across every genre—from rock and alternative to indie, folk, prog, metal, and beyond. Available wherever you get your podcasts. 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 🐔 *Iron Maiden* _Number of the Beast_ and _Somewhere More Familiar_ by *Sister Hazel.* Who owns Eddie? Did Elmo kill Grover? How do you define a "one hit wonder?" *The Beatles* _Anthology 4._ 18:07 When does a band stop being a band? 31:15 *Side One:* _Genesis_ *Trick of the Tail.* Phil Collins, Steve Hackett, Mike Rutherford, Tony Banks. 1981 concert recording: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AD3LnhlZ7_g&t=4877s. Phil Collins v. Peter Gabriel. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z6ZhiEj3G3A. 49:28 The songs. Hipgnosis. 1:13:48 Landmark?🗺️ Perfect💯 1:20:32 *Side Two: What's Going On:* _Tell Me a Tale_ by *Michael Kiwanuka.* _Bowery_ *Zac Bryan* with *Kings of Leon.* _Dry Stick_ *Buddy Guy* with *Joe Bonamassa.* https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VC02wGj5gPw. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xjGowAPNlvc 1:42:12 *Side Three: Beyond Classic Rock:* _Misplaced Childhood_ by *Marillion.* Fish and the band. Major and minor keys. 2:02:38 *Side Four:* Ranking and Thank You 🙌 ------------------------------------- 💌 Thanks to our sponsors & contributors! 📧 [email protected] 🏠 Diane – www.yourhomegroupchi.com 🧠 Deeper Connections Counseling – www.dcctherapy.com 📸 LR Media – [email protected] 🎬 SmidgeFilms – [email protected] ------------------------------------- *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* Check out our full episodes of each the following albums! 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. Paranoid (1970) - Black Sabbath 9. Violent Femmes (1983) - Violent Femmes 10. Nothing’s Shocking (1988) - Janes’ Addiction 11. London Calling (1979) – The Clash 12. Blonde on Blonde (1966)- Bob Dylan 13. American Beauty (1970)- Grateful Dead 14. Let It Bleed (1969) - Rolling Stones 15. The Sunset Tree (2005)- The Mountain Goats 16. Moving Pictures (1981) – Rush 17. A Trick of the Tail (1976) - Genesis 18. Bat Out of Hell (1977) – Meat Loaf 19. Brothers in Arms (1985) – Dire Straits 20. Automatic for the People (1992) - R.E.M 21. The Chirping Crickets (1958) - The Crickets 22. Discipline (1981) – King Crimson 23. OK Computer (1997) - Radiohead 24. Joshua Tree (1987) U2 25. What’s the Story (1995) Oasis 26. Dream of the Blue Turtles (1985) – Sting 27. Breakfast in America (1979) - Supertramp 28. Number of the Beast (1982) - Iron Maiden *"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: #ClassicAlbums #MusicPodcast #TwoFatGuys #2FatGuys #MusicReview #AlbumReview #NewMusic #Indie #MusicCulture #AlbumAnalysis #MusicDiscussion #Progrock #Genesis #Marillion
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This week we explore *Genesis'* stunning first post-Peter Gabriel album, _Trick of the Tail._ Then in our *What's Going On* segment we share some new music releases we're interested in. But wait…there’s more! On Side Three we turn our attention to the brilliant _Misplaced Childhood_ by *Marillion.* So welcome to *Two Fat Guys and an Album* …the only fat guys podcast that matters! 🎧🎸 A lively, in-depth music podcast dedicated to album lovers, vinyl collectors, and curious listeners everywhere. Each week, your host Mike "The Show" Blackburn and Maestro Brek Hufnus passionately dive into legendary classics, hidden gems, and brand-new releases, sharing entertaining reviews, sharp analysis, and hilarious banter across every genre—from rock and alternative to indie, folk, prog, metal, and beyond. Available wherever you get your podcasts. 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 🐔 *Iron Maiden* _Number of the Beast_ and _Somewhere More Familiar_ by *Sister Hazel.* Who owns Eddie? Did Elmo kill Grover? How do you define a "one hit wonder?" *The Beatles* _Anthology 4._ 18:07 When does a band stop being a band? 31:15 *Side One:* _Genesis_ *Trick of the Tail.* Phil Collins, Steve Hackett, Mike Rutherford, Tony Banks. 1981 concert recording: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AD3LnhlZ7_g&t=4877s. Phil Collins v. Peter Gabriel. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z6ZhiEj3G3A. 49:28 The songs. Hipgnosis. 1:13:48 Landmark?🗺️ Perfect💯 1:20:32 *Side Two: What's Going On:* _Tell Me a Tale_ by *Michael Kiwanuka.* _Bowery_ *Zac Bryan* with *Kings of Leon.* _Dry Stick_ *Buddy Guy* with *Joe Bonamassa.* https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VC02wGj5gPw. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xjGowAPNlvc 1:42:12 *Side Three: Beyond Classic Rock:* _Misplaced Childhood_ by *Marillion.* Fish and the band. Major and minor keys. 2:02:38 *Side Four:* Ranking and Thank You 🙌 ------------------------------------- 💌 Thanks to our sponsors & contributors! 📧 [email protected] 🏠 Diane – www.yourhomegroupchi.com 🧠 Deeper Connections Counseling – www.dcctherapy.com 📸 LR Media – [email protected] 🎬 SmidgeFilms – [email protected] ------------------------------------- *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* Check out our full episodes of each the following albums! 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. Paranoid (1970) - Black Sabbath 9. Violent Femmes (1983) - Violent Femmes 10. Nothing’s Shocking (1988) - Janes’ Addiction 11. London Calling (1979) – The Clash 12. Blonde on Blonde (1966)- Bob Dylan 13. American Beauty (1970)- Grateful Dead 14. Let It Bleed (1969) - Rolling Stones 15. The Sunset Tree (2005)- The Mountain Goats 16. Moving Pictures (1981) – Rush 17. A Trick of the Tail (1976) - Genesis 18. Bat Out of Hell (1977) – Meat Loaf 19. Brothers in Arms (1985) – Dire Straits 20. Automatic for the People (1992) - R.E.M 21. The Chirping Crickets (1958) - The Crickets 22. Discipline (1981) – King Crimson 23. OK Computer (1997) - Radiohead 24. Joshua Tree (1987) U2 25. What’s the Story (1995) Oasis 26. Dream of the Blue Turtles (1985) – Sting 27. Breakfast in America (1979) - Supertramp 28. Number of the Beast (1982) - Iron Maiden *"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) –
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