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2 Twins & An Album
by Nubs & Toph
Twin brothers and musicians Nubs and Toph take you through an album discussion each episode, going track-by-track and answering the question of why this album mattered...or perhaps shouldn't have!
Episodes
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Episode 101 - For Squirrels 'Example'
Toph leads the discussion and review of For Squirrels' 1995 album ‘Example' – including, as always, albums + songs on our radar and much more! The boys take a sad song and make it better, which this "we will never know" band that put out a 90's gem through tragic circumstances. Also, the fellas...
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Episode 100 - Type O Negative 'World Coming Down’ [w/ special guest Kenny Hickey]
100th EPISODE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! The boys welcome Kenny Hickey. Enough said.
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Episode 99 - Lionel Richie 'Can't Slow Down'
Nubs leads the discussion and review of Lionel Richie’s 1983 album ‘Can’t Slow Down' – including, as always, albums + songs on our radar and much more! Hello hello….guess who. Today the boys bring you a piece of vinyl that is just a great album, and would probably sound unbelievable on a jukebox....
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Episode 98 - The Prayer Chain 'Mercury' part 2
Toph leads the discussion and review of The Prayer Chain's 1995 album ‘Mercury' – including, as always, albums + songs on our radar and much more! Genre bending? Absolutely. A masterpiece? Likely. Killer opportunity to discuss a whole genre and scene of music beloved by the brothers?? You betcha....
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Episode 98 - The Prayer Chain 'Mercury' part 1
Toph leads the discussion and review of The Prayer Chain's 1995 album ‘Mercury' – including, as always, albums + songs on our radar and much more! Genre bending? Absolutely. A masterpiece? Likely. Killer opportunity to discuss a whole genre and scene of music beloved by the brothers?? You betcha....
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Episode 97 - Peter Gabriel 'So'
Nubs leads the discussion and review of Peter Gabriel's 1986 album ‘So' – including, as always, albums + songs on our radar and much more! Healthy debates ensue, from Toph's Top Five selections to whether songs that are obvious love songs are actually love songs or not. (Can you tell who wrote...
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Toph's Top Five (Episode #19): Tom Petty & The Heartbreakers
Episode 19 of Toph’s Top Five, the 2T&A spinoff sweeping the nation, focuses on simplicity...hitting it down the middle of the fairway...giving the people what they want...and of course, shaming Nubs for being so mean to these gosh darn Heartbreakers all the time. Hard working, serviceable…
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Toph's Top Five (Episode #18): Lenny Kravitz
Episode 18 of Toph’s Top Five, the 2T&A spinoff sweeping the nation, takes you to Lenny Kravitz dude!!! For TJ. Loved and missed always.
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Toph's Top Five (Episode #17): Def Leppard
Episode 17 of Toph’s Top Five, the 2T&A spinoff sweeping the nation, reminds us that there were really three major eras in music: the Rick Allen 2-armed era...the Rick Allen 1-armed era...and, still ongoing, bassist Flea and his 3-arm era. So let's get the Def out. If no one ever said that…
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Toph's Top Five (Episode #16): AC/DC
Episode 16 of Toph’s Top Five, the 2T&A spinoff sweeping the nation, focuses on group of Aussie alpha dogs which had some incredible song names -- and some actual songs that weren't so shabby either. Angus beef. Top choice cuts. TT5 is back and, this time, we've got the biggest balls of them all.
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Episode 96 - Fall Out Boy 'Folie à Deux'
Toph leads the discussion and review of Fall Out Boy's 2008 album ‘Folie à Deux' – including, as always, albums + songs on our radar and much more! That's French, ya know. What it means? Tune in and find out. Is this their last good album? Tune in and find out. What was Yes' last good album? Tune...
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Episode 95 - Dream Theater 'Images and Words'
Nubs leads the discussion and review of Dream Theater's 1992 album ‘Images and Words’ – including, as always, albums + songs on our radar and much more! Episode 6-7. What does that even mean...we don't know. No one seems to know. But it's actually 95. And we are here to bring you another prog…
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Episode 94 - Coldplay 'X&Y'
Toph leads the discussion and review of Coldplay's 2005 album ‘X&T’ – including, as always, albums + songs on our radar and much more! Welp, lots to cover today. Let’s start with dead people…Nubs’ summer concert schedule…and kiss cams. From there, we will get into everyone’s love of Human...
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Episode 93 - U2 'Pop'
Nubs leads the discussion and review of U2’s 1997 album ‘Pop’ – including, as always, albums + songs on our radar and much more! Pop or Not Pop? The boys assess this piece which, regardless of your thoughts, bridged the industry from the 90s to the 2000s. Then we all got scared of Y2K and such.…
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Episode 92 - Fine Young Cannibals 'The Raw & The Cooked'
Toph leads the discussion and review of Fine Young Cannibals' 1989 album ‘The Raw & The Cooked’ – including, as always, albums + songs on our radar and much more! Stop the presses...we did two episodes in 8 days! Which makes us proud as pie. Tune in to hear the boys discuss the sweet sultry (I...
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Episode 91 - Backstreet Boys 'Millennium'
Nubs leads the discussion and review of Backstreet Boys’ 1999 album ‘Millennium’ – including, as always, albums + songs on our radar and much more! Well it’s been a bit – and what better way to say we’ve missed you, we love you, we can’t be without you, and we yearn for your touch and your kisses...
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Toph's Top Five (Episode #15): R.E.M.
Episode 15 of Toph’s Top Five, the 2T&A spinoff sweeping the nation, focuses on a quartet from Georgia who liked to put on their harborcoats and play some sort-of rock and roll. Mandolin sold separately.
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Toph's Top Five (Episode #14): Dave Matthews Band
Episode 14 of Toph’s Top Five, the 2T&A spinoff sweeping the nation, focuses on a Charlottesville, Virginia's favorite South African son, David J. Matthews and his reggae band. Don't burn the day away, listen to Toph's Top Five instead. It'll make you smile.
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Toph's Top Five (Episode #13): Goo Goo Dolls
Episode 13 of Toph’s Top Five, the 2T&A spinoff sweeping the nation, focuses on a trio from Buffalo (go Chiefs) -- who once saved the day for a young, bored Nubs and Toph as an opening act before anyone knew who they were. True story. Enjoy.
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Toph's Top Five (Episode #12): Celine Dion
Episode 12 of Toph’s Top Five, the 2T&A spinoff sweeping the nation, focuses on a French-Canadian lady that could kinda sing. She had some tres bien songs. Tune in...maintenant!!
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Toph's Top Five (Episode #11): Maroon 5
Episode 11 of Toph’s Top Five, the 2T&A spinoff sweeping the nation, focuses on a band that at one point played their instruments, and now that seems fairly optional. So before I spend all my change on you...give this a listen. Will make you smile.
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Episode 90 - Boston 'Walk On'
Toph leads the discussion and review of Boston's 1994 album ‘Walk On’ – including, as always, albums + songs on our radar and much more! The boys return with -- much like last episode -- a release outside of a band’s commercial peak, but with the distinctive sound and songwriting that made it...
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Episode 89 - Journey ‘Next'
Nubs leads the discussion and review of Journey's 1977 album ‘Next’ – including, as always, albums + songs on our radar and much more! Lovin...Touchin...Squeezin...and Podcastin. The boys return with one you more likely than not never heard -- where the question will be asked, would you want to...
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Episode 88 - The Four Seasons ‘Who Loves You’
Toph leads the discussion and review of The Four Seasons’ 1975 album ‘Who Loves You’ – including, as always, albums + songs on our radar and much more! HEOOOOOOOO!!! The boys from the Mitten State talk about the boys from Jersey -- as we jog through this short, yet efficient, jaunt of an album.…
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Toph's Top Five (Episode #10): Chicago [part two, 1978-present]
Episode 10 of Toph’s Top Five, the 2T&A spinoff sweeping the nation, focuses on the rather adult contemporary...aka David Foster...era (1978-present) of Chicago. After listening to their entire catalogue (yes, their entire catalogue), part two reveals Toph's top 5 songs from this time period.
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Toph's Top Five (Episode #10): Chicago [part one, 1969-1977]
Episode 10 of Toph’s Top Five, the 2T&A spinoff sweeping the nation, focuses on the 'Terry Kath era' (1969-1977) of Chicago. After listening to their entire catalogue (yes, their entire catalogue), part one reveals Toph's top 5 songs from this time period.
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Episode 87 - Jellyfish 'Spilt Milk'
Nubs leads the discussion and review of Jellyfish’s 1993 album ‘Spilt Milk’ – including, as always, albums + songs on our radar and much more! Join us on this whimsical, multi-genre adventure. One that was a critical A+, and a commercial not-so-much during a time where the scene just may not have...
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Toph's Top Five (Episode #9): Muse
Episode 9 of Toph’s Top Five, the 2T&A spinoff sweeping the nation, focuses a power trio that at some point HAD to have recorded something you like. And if not, well, that's your problematique.
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Episode 86 - Duran Duran 'Seven and the Ragged Tiger'
Toph leads the discussion and review of Duran Duran’s 1983 album ‘Seven and the Ragged Tiger' – including, as always, albums + songs on our radar and much more! It’s been five months. But we’re gonna see if we still got it. May our voices be sturdy…may our technology be reliable…may our feet be...
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Episode 85 - The Police ’Synchronicity’
Nubs leads the discussion and review of The Police's 1983 album ‘Synchronicity' – including, as always, albums + songs on our radar and much more! Guess who's back. Back again. Guess who's back. Tell a friend. Guess who's back, guess who's back, guess who's back, Nubs is back, guess who's back,...
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Toph’s Top Five (Episode #8): The KLF
Episode 8 of Toph’s Top Five, the 2T&A spinoff sweeping the nation, focuses on one of the greatest stories in music history -- covering the absurd, the justified, the ancient, and the burning of a lot of fricking money. The KLF may have left the music industry, but they haven't left this episode....
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Toph’s Top Five (Episode #7): Nine Inch Nails
Episode 7 of Toph’s Top Five, the 2T&A spinoff sweeping the nation, focuses on a wonderful group/artist. Just try not to get too pissed off. Enjoy!
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Toph’s Top Five (Episode #6): Smashing Pumpkins
Episode 6 of Toph’s Top Five, the 2T&A spinoff sweeping the nation, focuses on some midwest rock 'n roll...and a band that has somehow, some way, prevailed the test of time -- The Smashing Pumpkins. Enjoy!
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Toph’s Top Five (Episode #5): Queen
Episode 5 of Toph’s Top Five, the 2T&A spinoff sweeping the nation, focuses on a rather squarely bunch of guys that never made a fantastic album -- but sure came up with some fantastic tracks: the one and only, Queen. Enjoy!
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Toph’s Top Five (Episode #4): Angels & Airwaves
Episode 4 of Toph’s Top Five, the 2T&A spinoff sweeping the nation, focuses on the supergroup...the side project...the duo...the business...the multimedia operation...the band within a company that also houses a UFO research institute...the unique musical operation that is, Angels & Airwaves. Enjoy!
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Toph’s Top Five (Episode #3): Madonna
Episode 3 of Toph’s Top Five, the 2T&A spinoff sweeping the nation, focuses on the great Madonna. Which, much like episode #1, features an artist who hails from the midwest...has a real name that sounds like a stage name...and most notably, is kind of a perv. Enjoy!
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Toph’s Top Five (Episode #2): Steely Dan
Episode 2 of Toph’s Top Five, the 2T&A spinoff sweeping the nation, focuses on the great Steely Dan. A session musician group named after a rather interesting device. Enjoy!
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Toph’s Top Five (Episode #1): Prince O(+＞
Episode 1 of Toph’s Top Five, the 2T&A spinoff sweeping the nation, focuses on the artist formerly known as…O(+>…the Purple One…His Royal Badness…the High Priest of Pop…the great Prince Rogers Nelson.
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Toph’s Top Five (Episode #0): Introduction
Welcome to Toph’s Top Five! The 2T&A spinoff that is sure to sweep the nation. Tune in for a quick word from Toph on the new series, and what it will be all about.
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Episode 84 - Talk Talk ’It’s My Life’
Toph leads the discussion and review of Talk Talk’s 1984 album ‘It’s My Life' – including, as always, albums + songs on our radar and much more! We are back this fine 2T&A Friday to discuss a group, a (tortured) artist and a sound that was perhaps well ahead of its time, but met the moment nicely...
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Episode 83 - Supertramp ’Breakfast in America’ [w/ special guest Sam Fauser]
Toph leads the discussion and review of Supertramp's 1979 album 'Breakfast in America' – including, as always, albums + songs on our radar and much more! The boys welcome an infamous friend of the show, and 2T&A superfan (or is he? we shall find out) -- in fellow podcaster, music appreciator and...
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Episode 82 - 2022 Year in Review + Album of the Year Special
The boys have awoken from their long winter's nap...and lend some thoughts to their top album releases of 2022, reveal their respective 2022 Album of the Year, and discuss youth hockey, Lieutenant Weinberg, other podcasts, Nubs' loose definition of "Festival Rock" and the sheer artistic integrity...
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Episode 81 - Live ’Throwing Copper’
Nubs leads the discussion and review of Live’s 1994 album 'Throwing Copper' – including, as always, albums + songs on our radar and much more! Reunited…and we hope it feels good. The boys are back in town – back in the town of York, Pennsylvania that is – to dissect an album that everyone just...
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Episode 80 - USA for Africa “We Are the World” (b/w “Grace”)
Toph leads the discussion and review of USA for Africa’s 1985 recording ‘We Are the World' – including, as always, albums + songs on our radar and much more! For the first time, the brothers-brothers dive into an A-Side. After discussing some pigskin, including both fantasy football and the...
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Episode 79 - L.A. Weekly’s Top 20 Worst Bands of All Time Special
The fellas go through L.A. Weekly's list of "20 Worst Bands of All Time" -- providing their thoughts, and even unleashing their anger at a few selections. The also discuss Field Hockey, being in the middle of a sod fight at a concert, the multi-part songs of the Isley Brothers, and the...
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Episode 78 - Fleetwood Mac ’Tusk’ part 2
Nubs leads the discussion and review of Fleetwood Mac’s 1979 album 'Tusk – including, as always, albums + songs on our radar and much more! Part 2 of 2 where the boys finish the job on Tusk, and continue to debate who is the better female voice of this rather talented outfit, and who would be...
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Episode 78 - Fleetwood Mac ’Tusk’ part 1
Toph leads the discussion and review of Fleetwood Mac’s 1979 album 'Tusk – including, as always, albums + songs on our radar and much more! Part 1 of 2 where the boys plow through sides one + two of this late 70’s double album ride, and discuss the highs, the dramas and the other shenanigans that...
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Episode 77 - Handsome ’Handsome’ [w/ special guest Peter Mengede]
Nubs leads the discussion and review of Handsome's 1997 self-titled debut album – including, as always, albums + songs on our radar and much more! The boys welcome an acclaimed Aussie guitarist to the pod -- one that not only helped found one of the more influential abrasive metal acts of the…
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Episode 76 - Top Gun: Original Motion Picture Soundtrack
Nubs leads the discussion and review of the Original Motion Picture Soundtrack for Top Gun, released in 1986 – including, as always, albums + songs on our radar and much more! Feel like playing with the boys? Then grab a volleyball, put on some jeans, grease yourself up and let’s go. Tune in to...
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Twin brothers and musicians Nubs and Toph take you through an album discussion each episode, going track-by-track and answering the question of why this album mattered...or perhaps shouldn't have!
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