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Decomposition Podcast
by Decomposition
Hyper-analyzing all of your favorite terrible songs. From Taylor Swift or Nicki Minaj to Billy Joel or Rush...no one is safe. New episodes every time we feel like it!Artists like: Billy Joel, Ariana Grande, Kiss, Iggy Azalea, Britney Spears, Alice Cooper, Heart, Pitbull, Steve Miller Band, Taylor Swift, one-hit wonders galore, actors gone rogue, anything and everything else
Episodes
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Decomposition's Favorite Songs
Wanna know what our favorite songs are? Well, here they are. No parameters other than "Name your 5 favorite songs." Somehow this takes us 2 hours E-mail: [email protected] Twitter: @decomp_pod Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/decompositionpod Instagram:...
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Pour Some Sugar On Me- Def Leppard Decomposition
Katie didn't realize the drummer only had 1 arm Thats literally the only thing that people remember aout Def Leppard this episode gets dirty. Thanks a lot, Mutt Lange Razzle and dazzle e-mail: [email protected] Twitter: @Decomp_Pod @PFGrounders Facebook:...
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Everybody Have Fun Tonight- Wang Chung Decomposition
This is an iconic song with an iconic video. We didn't know the words to this song before sitting down to record this episode, but it feels like we picked a good one. Babylon? The edge of oblivion? Strong words? The song is excellent, and we are all very glad that it wasn't a ballad. We are also...
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Merry Christmas, Ya Filthy Animal!
I would like to make this abundantly clear; what is about to get stuck in your head is entirely Natty Bumpercar's fault! Here are three animal-related Christmas songs. Ugh, that's all I got, go buy his book And adopt his puppy...
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Holiday Road- Lindsey Buckingham Decomposition
Oh Lindsey, where do we even begin. He hardly even tried with this one, and now it is a decades-spanning Christmas classic. Easily the fewest lines per song we have ever discussed. Plus Barking!! He does some strange things, and makes strange choices...and has for 50 plus years. Plus you get to...
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Banditos- The Refreshments Decomposition
Teresa didn't do her homework. Katie gets saucey. This song sounds like 1996. If you listened to the radio in 96' then hopefully you remember this song. Or the chorus, at least. The Refreshments released Fizzy, Fuzzy, Big and Buzzy in 96, had a big his with "Banditos." and then promptly…
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Buffalo Stance- Neneh Cherry Decomposition
Are you ready to party safely? Katie is! Brad is barely awake. But if you are ready for a safe party then turn on Buffalo Stance, do katie's new dance, and buckle up. Neneh Cherry is nothing if not an extremely versatile artist. And we learn a lot about her and her life. From her musical family…
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Yellow Ledbetter- Pearl Jam Decomposition
This week we try something a little different. We each wrote out what we thought we heard when listening to the song "Yellow Ledbetter." It's an excellent song with famously mush-mouthed lyrics. Hannah and Carmine, wearing boxers, on the rayside. onna gomman onna way. Who knows? Just sing…
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Holy Diver- Dio Decomposition
Ronald James Padavona, AKA Ronnie James Dio, died a heavy metal legend in 2010. He left the world a great gift in the form of a little song called "Holy Diver," which feels like a parody of itself. AllMusic called Dio's work "unquestionably stellar songwriting." Teresa thinks this song is...
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Radiation Vibe- A Decomposition Tribute to the Works of Adam Schlesinger
Nerdy suburban kids need music too. Thankfully we had Adam Schlesinger. The message of many Fountains of Wayne songs was that even if things are terrible now we can still be optimistic and thankful for what we have. Katie cries. Its the best spring break ever Thanks for all you gave us, Adam...
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We Are Young- fun. ft. Janelle Monae
WE'RE BACK, BABY! And we are quarantined, and thus have time to occasionally record an episode for you guys. 2011 was huge for the band fun. Thats "fun period." This is a fun-period song, not a fun, period song. Also, Nate Ruess is history's greatest monster. Bergenfield, NJ's own Jack Antonoff…
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Digging In The Dirt- Peter Gabriel Decomposition
PSYCHOLOGY!! This song is dark and sticky. And its really really really good. Brad has an idea about the scene, Katie decides whether or not it holds up. She also has no idea which songs are by Peter Gabriel and which songs are by Phil Collins. That's all I want to type.
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Daydream Believer- The Monkees Decomposition
Katie had no idea what other song by the Monkees contained the word "Believer." First-time guest John Trumbull joins us in our new podcast studio/ murder basement. Spoiler alert: he doesn't get murdered. John has a lot of Monkee-love (hubba hubba) so it is fitting that we have him over for this...
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Call Me Maybe LIVE- Carly Rae Jepsen
Well, it's happened. Brad has finally fully embraced his role as the villain of the podcast. And plenty of people got to watch it happen. Gawker described this song as "flawless," but somehow we were able to find flaws. This song was a super-mega-hit that was certified Diamond (10 Mil. units…
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Champagne Supernova Re-release
VACATION, SUCKERS! Enjoy this classic (?) 'sode
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Shut Up + Dance- Walk The Moon Decomposition
Remembering the name of this band is difficult. It isn't Walk Off The Earth... they are a much better band. Walk The Moon wrote a song that has already been written by several other bands from the 80's. Why do white people love this song so much? Do white people love this song? Did Brad invent a...
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Work It- Missy Elliot Decomposition
Bees, Pubes, Elephant trumpets... all sorts of wiedness happening here. And yet, a lesser rapper couldn't pull it off. Thats why Missy Elliot is a gift. We hear about a new YouTube Channel "Sex Parts with Kate Nichols," so long as there isn't already a "Sex Parts with Fate Pickles," out there...
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Decomposition Interview: Chris Trapper
This is a very special episode of Decomposition. Katie and Brad had the chance to interview one of their favorite songwriters around; Chris Trapper, front man for the band The Push Stars. We discuss the songwriting process, rubbing elbows with other big name musicians, writing hit songs for…
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Do You Believe In Love- Huey Lewis and the News Decomposition
Patrick Bateman was correct, despite how you feel about his murderous rampage, about Huey Lewis and the News. This is one of Brad's favorite bands. Katie is on board, for the most part, but still finds them to be cheesy. Darin is way, way, WAAAAAAY on board. When they team up against Katie then…
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Fight Song- Rachel Platten Decomposition
Are you interested in ways to torture your loved ones? Well, Brad has a technique that you have to try. Rachel Platten wrote this song to convince herself that she still had a place in the music industry, and it quickly became an anthem for overcoming obstacles. Brad uses this song as a punchline...
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Ramble On- Led Zeppelin Decomposition
Led Zeppelin; rock gods, right? They really were greater than the sum of their parts. Even with the addition of Robert Plant. This is a story-song. Is it a story? Who is the main character? Who is his girl? Is she a bluebird? Has it been ten years to the day, or was this years ago in days of old?...
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Re-release: Nothing's Gonna Stop Us Now- Starship
We are taking the week off. Why? Because we deserve it. So instead of some brand new content, why don't you re-live this classic episode from January of 2018?
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Donna Summer- MacArthur Park Decomposition
It is frequently considered one of the worst songs of all time. And yet we, as a people, shot this song up onto the charts 5 times since its composition in 1968. The most popular of which was released by Donna Summer as a 17 minute-long suite. We should be ashamed. Cake melting? Rivers in the…
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REM- It's The End Of The World As We Know It (And I Feel Fine)
This isn't your typical episode of Decomposition. This episode is more of a love letter to the band REM. Natty Bumpercar grew up in Macon, Georgia. He went to school at UGA in Athens. Thus, REM is a very important band to him. He has been able to rub elbows with the likes of Stipe, Buck, Mills…
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Styx- Mr. Roboto Decomposition
Dennis DeYoung is a crazy person. He created the concept album/ rock-opera "Kilroy Was Here," which was a half-baked idea that essentially caused Tommy Shaw to quit the band. It's easy to see why. This song and, likely the entire album, was garbage. He was like a non-talented Jim Steinman/ Billy...
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Mr. Big- To Be With You Decomposition
This super-group ROCKS SO SOFT! Its a group made up of not-so-terribly well known musicians; Blond Fred Armisen, Emilia Estevez, Darryl Hall, and Darryl Strawberry. How is it that Teresa and Katie don't like hair bands, but they do love this song? The Answer: Sing-along. We learn all about...
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Re-release "99 Problems," Jay-Z
SPRING BREAK!!!! Katie and Brad are taking the week off but didn't want to leave you without and content. So they've decided to re-release an episode that they recorded with their friend, Gbenga, on the hit song "99 Problems," by Jay-Z. Gbenga is a Jay-Z superfan and Katie did not think that she...
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Lump- Presidents of The United States of America Decomposition
This is groundbreaking news: We uncover a murder plot and the murderer is none other than ONE OF THE PRESIDENTS OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA!! Who is Lump? Why does she want brains (plural?) Is she a figment of Casper Babypants' imagination? Is she a zombie? If not then why are the piranha's...
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You Were Meant For Me- Jewel Decomposition
Jewel's album "Pieces of You," was an integral part of Katie and Emily's formative teenage years. Very moody, very melodramatic, and loaded with pancakes. Jewel obviously did something to ruin this relationship...and then turned into a straight-up crazy person who wrote a song. Possibly while...
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Build-a-Band Operation Switcheroo
For April Fools Day we have decided to partake in "Operation Switcheroo," as spearheaded by our friend Moxie over at the "Your Brain On Facts," podcast. We are adding an episode by the Build-a-Band podcast in order to introduce it to new listeners. Build-a-Band is a fun, music-based podcast who…
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Graduation (Friends Forever)- Vitamin C Decomposition
Vitamin C wrote some middle school poetry when she was 27. She didn't quite sing it, then it was released in '99, and became a hit in 2000. There are a TON of problems with this song. What is the timeline? Does she only care about two people in her class? Is Heather the dullest person on the...
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China Girl- David Bowie Decomposition
HEAR YE! HEAR YE! David Bowie and Iggy Pop cordially invite you to the drug ball!! "Let's Dance," was rock-legend David Bowie's most commercially successful album. It also contained this garbage number. Co-written and originally recorded by Iggy Pop, it may be about a Vietnamese woman. But the...
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Walk the Dinosaur- Was (Not Was) Decomposition
This is a crazy, fun, ridiculous song... which is why we love it. Super-producer, Don Was, created something that makes no sense, and yet somehow makes perfect sense. What would you use to make a drink called "Monkey Skull." Does this song take place in the Mario Bro.s movie universe? How did…
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Tarzan Boy- Baltimora Decomposition
Forest or jungles? Are they the same? Sara live-fact-checks us until we get her to join in the conversation. TMNT III. Nonsense all-around and a new bleeping record. There are too many versions of this song. www.michigansportsandentertainment.com
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Save a Horse (Ride a Cowboy)- Big & Rich Decomposition
This episode is all over the place. Country pop, Hich-hop, disco? Equine preservation societies. PETA members. It's very confusing. Katie gets a new nickname (Kathryn the Better-Than-Most.) Sexy cows, sexy accountants, Love pirates, Omarion. All over the place. Great song, though. Also, we find…
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Steinmania Part 3: "Total Eclipse Of The Heart," Bonnie Tyler
Happy 2-year anniversary!!! Concluding our 3-part series, Steinmania, we tackle what might be the most insane Jim Steinman song yet. Well, it's certainly the most insane video. Bonnie Tyler teamed up with Jim Steinman to deliver a powerhouse ballad. Tyler's distinctive vocals and Steinman's...
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Steinmania Part 2: "Making Love Out of Nothing at All," Air Supply
Happy anniversary! This week we are re-releasing one of our most popular episodes. Brad's brother, Matt, first appeared on Decomposition to talk about Air Supply's 1983 hit "Making Love Out Of Nothing At All." Laughs abound, and you might even learn a little something along the way! Also in this...
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Steinmania Part 1: "Rock And Roll Dreams Come Through," Meat Loaf
Happy 2-year anniversary!! This year, Brad and Katie are putting out a 3 part series on the works of crazy, evil, rock-genius Jim Steinman. Part one is a remastered version of their early episode on the Meat Loaf hit "Rock and Roll Dreams Come Through."
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T.H.E. (The Hardest Ever)- Will.i.am f/ Jennifer Lopez, Mick Jagger Decomposition
This song is pretty insufferable. Will.i.am recorded this song for his album #willpower and then decided to nix it, which we understand. Both Mick Jagger and J-Lo phone-in a performance... cool. There's a lot of talk about Will.i.am's penis (or someone else's, it isn't clear.) Statues, by the…
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Never Tear Us Apart- INXS decomposition
Katie had a revelation, she loves INXS, she just didn't realize that all of these hit songs were by the same band. Jamie and Brad, however, have always been on board. "Never Tear Us Apart," was on the seminal album "Kick," and one of 7 hit singles from this monster release. We discuss the use of...
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No Diggity (feat. Dr. Dre & Queen Pen)- Blackstreet Decomposition
Teddy Riley is a legend in the R&B world. Credited with birthing New Jack Swing, as well as co-writing and producing a jillion hit songs. Little did we know how ahead of its time "No Diggity," was when it came out. It was respectful of women and very sex-positive. Don't worry, Katie gives us a...
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Sex And Candy- Marcy Playground Decomposition
This is a record setting song. Let that sink in for a minute. Marcy Playground wrote a sleepy, nonsense song in an hour. That song shot up to #1 and stayed there for 15 weeks. Lazy songwriting, odd pronunciations, no bridge... and this was the best song on the album. Probably any subsequent…
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Walk Like An Egyptian- The Bangles Decomposition
Holy Banana! This is a strange song. Somehow it's about people trying to keep their balance on a ferry. Written by Lionel Whatshispuss. It also features MOST of the Bangles singing and playing their instruments. The massive success of this song may have been the beginning of the end of the…
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Re-Release: The Christmas Shoes Remastered Decomposition
today we are re-releasing last year's Christmas episode where we invite Teresa to Decompose the hit song by NewSong, "The Christmas Shoes."
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STOCKING STUFFER! All I Really Want For Christmas- Lil Jon feat. Kool-Aid Man Decomposition
As a Christmas gift this year we have decided to give you a little stocking-stuffer of an episode. When we heard the 2018 song "All I Really Want For Christmas," by Lil Jon feat. Kool-Aid Man (what?) we knew we had to record an emergency episode of Decomposition. We reached out to several friends...
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Wonderful Christmastime- Paul McCartney Decomposition
A giggle-fit from the get-go. The moon/ mood is right. Right? This song pays Sir Paul approximately $400k a year in royalties. A million (approx,) the sounds of many instruments being thrown down stairs, cat's jumping on a synthesizer, the odd "Ding-Dong," "AAAAHHHHH, Don't look down," and some…
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Fairytale of New York- The Pogues (feat. Kirsty MacColl) Decomposition
The Pogues never had a hit in the U.S. However, this song has become an annual favorite on radio stations all over the country and has landed on the British charts 14 times. I guess if Elvis Costello dares you to write a Christmas song then you do it. We get into their possible homophobia, drug...
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Christmas Every Day- David Archuleta Decomposition
David Archuleta is still a celebrity. He has just released his second Christmas album and this is the lead single, though it feels like he is trying to get himself into an Old Navy campaign. the song is a pile of Christmas drivel. His cadence is strange. The song is nonsense and comes off as some...
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Get Here (If You Can)- Oleta Adams Decomposition
This is the longest song ever. It's only four and a half minutes long, and yet it goes on forever. We discuss deserts, Wind-surfing, mental teleportation, and terrible cabaret performances featuring death and 'Oh Holy Night." Does this song need a bass solo? Does it need a saxophone solo ON TOP…
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Send Me On My Way- Rusted Root Decomposition
Katie saw Rusted Root live, they were fine. Brad owned two of their albums, they were also fine. There's no doubt that this song inspires sheer joy and has, thankfully, stood the test of time, despite not really charting that high at the time of its initial release. But '95 was a tough year. Tell...
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
Hyper-analyzing all of your favorite terrible songs. From Taylor Swift or Nicki Minaj to Billy Joel or Rush...no one is safe. New episodes every time we feel like it!Artists like: Billy Joel, Ariana Grande, Kiss, Iggy Azalea, Britney Spears, Alice Cooper, Heart, Pitbull, Steve Miller Band, Taylor Swift, one-hit wonders galore, actors gone rogue, anything and everything else
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Hyper-analyzing all of your favorite terrible songs. From Taylor Swift or Nicki Minaj to Billy Joel or Rush...no one is safe. New episodes every time we feel like it!Artists like: Billy Joel, Ariana Grande, Kiss, Iggy Azalea, Britney Spears, Alice Cooper, Heart, Pitbull, Steve Miller Band, Taylor...
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