Leitmotif and Movement: A Father and Son Musical Journey Podcast

Welcome to the rock history class you actually want to take!In this installment, Mike and Michael journey from the heavy, atmosphere-drenched depths of the modern global metal underground to the complex, boundary-pushing realms of contemporary progressive metal and the soul-stirring, legendary heights of late-1960s classic rock.We kick things off with The Art of Discovery, our mission to find your next musical obsession. Here’s what we have for you this time:·      Asura Falls (Germany)·      Förderstatus Lärmen (Germany)·      Unreqvited (Canada)Next, we dive into our main topic: Periphery’s brand new record, A Pale White Dot. We explore how the progressive metal pioneers have once again pushed the envelope, blending staggering technical precision with deeply atmospheric, crushing sonic soundscapes. We break down the album's intricate rhythms, soaring melodic hooks, and the sheer evolution of their signature sound. Plus, we want to give a massive shoutout to Reddit users u/Dangerous_Recipe5823 and u/BartHarleyJarvis00 for their terrific recaps of the A Pale White Dot listening parties they attended! Your incredible, boots-on-the-ground insights added a fantastic layer to today's breakdown!Finally, we head into Michael’s Journey to discuss the monumental 1968 classic, "With a Little Help from My Friends" by Joe Cocker. We uncover how Cocker completely transformed the Beatles' lighthearted tune into a raw, emotionally charged tour de force of blues-rock history. We look at the sophisticated arrangements that made this track legendary, from the iconic, slow-burning organ intro and Jimmy Page's soaring guitar lines to the powerhouse, gospel-infused backing vocals that perfectly lift Cocker’s unforgettable, gravelly vocal performance.Press play to join the journey from the complex, gut-punching riffs of modern prog-metal to the infectious, soulful heights of late-60s rock!(00:00:00) - Intro/What Have You Been Listening to this Week?(00:21:44) - The Art of Discovery(00:22:12) - Asura Falls "Eyes Wide Open"(00:26:46) - Förderstatus Lärmen "The Overload"(00:31:40) - Unreqvited "Void Essence/Frozen Tears"(00:42:07) - Main Topic: Breaking Down Periphery's 2026 release, "A Pale White Dot"(01:31:47) - Question for the Audience(01:31:57) - Can't Wait(01:33:24) - Michael's Journey: Discussing Joe Cocker's "With a Little Help From My Friends"(01:39:14) - On the Next Episode(01:39:52) - Contact Info/Outro THE ART OF DISCOVERY:·      Asura Falls – “Eyes Wide Open”·      Förderstatus Lärmen – “The Overload”·      Unreqvited – “Void Essence/Frozen Tears” (From the album “A Pathway to the Moon”) OTHER BAND MENTIONS:·      A Perfect Circle·      Primus·      This Is Hell·      The Smashing Pumpkins·      Dance Gavin Dance·      Devin Townsend·      I Built The Sky·      Elder·      Shinedown·      Ayreon·      Evanescence·      Evergrey·      Fires In The Distance·      Artificial Silence·      The Ocean Collective CONNECT WITH & SUPPORT USConnect With Us & Follow the Show: [https://tinyurl.com/yt48wp3z]We are part of the SPDM Crew Network!Leave a 5-star review on Apple/Spotify!Want to be featured on The Art of Discovery? Send us a message! Recorded on 05/31/2026 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Welcome to the rock history class you actually want to take! In this installment, Mike and Michael journey from the technical, precision-engineered depths of the global underground to the revolutionary chugging riffs of 1980s thrash and the neon-soaked, soulful pop of the early 90s. We kick things off with The Art of Discovery, our mission to find your next musical obsession. Here’s what we have for you this time:inner:i (Greece)Spillflower feat. Failed Star (Germany)panicwaves (Germany)Next, we dive into our main topic: Metallica’s 1986 masterpiece, Master of Puppets. We explore what is widely considered Cliff Burton’s magnum opus—an album where technical brilliance meets raw thrash intensity. We break down the "Prog-tallica" evolution of the instrumental epic "Orion," featuring its three-layer bass harmonies and spacey, bluesy middle section. From the high-speed assault of "Battery" to the unsettling, Bach-inspired reversed intro of "Damage, Inc.," we trace how Metallica refined their sound to create a legendary blueprint for heavy metal. Finally, we head into Michael’s Journey to discuss the 1990 pop-rock classic, "King of Wishful Thinking" by Go West. We uncover the emotional contrast within this Pretty Woman soundtrack anthem: how Peter Cox uses his incredible vocal range to paint a picture of heartbreak and fake it till you make it resilience. We look at the sophisticated arrangements, from the church choir backing vocals to the bright, nostalgic brass section, and why this track remains a perfect encapsulation of early 90s optimism. Press play to join the journey from the complex, gut-punching riffs of modern prog-metal to the infectious, soulful heights of 90s pop-rock! (00:00:00) - Intro/What Have You Been Listening to this Week?(00:15:16) - The Art of Discovery(00:15:42) - inner:i "Yellow Days"(00:21:56) - Spillflower (ft. Failed Star) "Hollow Shell"(00:26:16) - panicwaves "Scarce"(00:30:42) - Main Topic: Breaking Down Metallica's 1986 release, "Master of Puppets"(01:05:57) - Question for the Audience(01:06:08) - Can't Wait(01:08:29) - Michael's Journey: Discussing Go West's "King of Wishful Thinking"(01:13:20) - On the Next Episode(01:14:08) - Contact Info/Outro THE ART OF DISCOVERY:·      inner:i – “Yellow Days” (From the album “Lavender”)·      Spillflower (ft. Failed Star) – “Hollow Shell”·      panicwaves – “Scarce” OTHER BAND MENTIONS:·      Black Veil Brides·      In 2 Again·      Periphery·      A Static Lullaby·      Our Lady Peace·      Black Sabbath·      Dance Gavin Dance·      Devin Townsend·      I Built The Sky·      Elder·      Shinedown·      If These Trees Could Talk·      Anthrax CONNECT WITH & SUPPORT USConnect With Us & Follow the Show: [https://tinyurl.com/yt48wp3z]We are part of the SPDM Crew Network!Leave a 5-star review on Apple/Spotify!Want to be featured on The Art of Discovery? Send us a message! Recorded on 05/16/2026 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Welcome to the rock history class you actually want to take!In this installment, Mike and Michael journey from the cutting edge of the global underground to the experimental, kaleidoscopic heights of 1970s rock and the soul-stirring peaks of Motown.We kick things off with The Art of Discovery, our mission to find your next musical obsession. Here’s what we have for you this time:Witchmark (USA)Chronochromie (Canada)Inertia (GermanyNext, we dive into our main topic: Led Zeppelin’s 1973 masterpiece, Houses of the Holy. We explore a record where the band broke their own rules, moving away from the heavy blues of their past into a world of vibrant experimentation. We break down the soul of "The Rain Song" and the funky, off-kilter rhythm of "The Crunge." From the mystical, multi-layered harmonies of "No Quarter" to the stadium-sized sound of "The Ocean," we trace how Zeppelin embraced reggae, funk, and psychedelic synth textures, proving they were far more than just a hard rock band.Finally, we head into Michael’s Journey to discuss the 1967 Motown classic, "Ain’t No Mountain High Enough" by Marvin Gaye and Tammi Terrell. We uncover the secret of the separate sessions, the reality that these two legends never actually recorded their parts in the same room. Also, how the songwriting duo of Ashford & Simpson crafted a anthem that defines soulful resilience. We look at the intro-chorus trick that breaks pop conventions and why this track remains an uplifting, emotional beacon nearly 60 years later.Press play to join the journey from the experimental, guitar-laden landscapes of the 70s to the soaring, soulful anthems of Motown! (00:00:00) - Intro/What Have You Been Listening to this Week?(00:21:13) - The Art of Discovery(00:21:39) - Witchmark "Mating in Captivity"(00:26:42) - Chronochromie "Borrowed Time"(00:32:37) - Interia "Sushi"(00:40:37) - Main Topic: Breaking Down Led Zeppelin's 1973 release, "Houses of the Holy"(01:24:07) - Question for the Audience(01:24:19) - Can't Wait(01:27:01) - Michael's Journey: Discussing Marvin Gaye & Tammi Terrell's "Ain't No Mountain High Enough"(01:34:00) - On the Next Episode(01:34:12) - Contact Info/Outro THE ART OF DISCOVERY:·      Witchmark – “Mating in Captivity” (From the album “Coventry”)·      Chronochromie – “Borrowed Time”·      Interia – “Sushi” (From the album “The Death of Great Art”) OTHER BAND MENTIONS:·      Foo Fighters·      Sevendust·      Atreyu·      Einar Solberg·      Sepultura·      The Amity Affliction·      Plini·      Black Sabbath·      Black Veil Brides·      Periphery·      Elder·      Redshift·      Metallica·      Loathe·      Bear McCreary CONNECT WITH & SUPPORT USConnect With Us & Follow the Show: [https://tinyurl.com/yt48wp3z]We are part of the SPDM Crew Network!Leave a 5-star review on Apple/Spotify!Want to be featured on The Art of Discovery? Send us a message! Recorded on 05/09/2026 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Welcome to the rock history class you actually want to take!In this installment, Mike and Michael journey from the cutting edge of the global underground to the crushing, progressive depths of the Atlantic Ocean and the soulful stadium lights of the 1980s.We kick things off with The Art of Discovery, our mission to find your next musical obsession. Here’s what we have for you this time:Internal Descent (Arizona)Harsh Language (United Kingdom)Monosphere (Germany)Next, we dive into our main topic: Mastodon’s 2004 masterpiece, Leviathan. We explore a record that defined modern progressive metal, from the trippy, psychedelic vibes of the opening tracks to the monstrously heavy interlocking riffs of Brent Hinds and Bill Kelliher. We break down the Neil Peart-like precision of Brann Dailor’s drumming and the growled, shared vocal duties of Troy Sanders. We trace the band's movement from the 13-minute cinematic journey of "Hearts Alive" into the somber, respectful closing credits vulnerability of "Joseph Merrick," showing how a concept album about a legendary whale became a timeless tribute to resilience.Finally, we head into Michael’s Journey to discuss Tesla’s 1989 powerhouse anthem, "Love Song." We uncover the secret of the "Love Dove" acoustic intro, the accidental heartbreak that inspired the song’s soulful blues-rock grit, and how this stadium-sized classic provides an uplifting, emotional message.Press play to join the journey from the dark, heavy-metal depths of the deep sea to the soulful, neon-lit anthems of the late 80s! (00:00:00) - Intro/What Have You Been Listening to this Week?(00:08:29) - The Art of Discovery(00:08:57) - Internal Descent "Narcissistic Plague"(00:13:28) - Harsh Language "Capsized (EP Edit)"(00:19:02) - Monosphere "Idiomorph"(00:25:07) - Main Topic: Breaking Down Mastodon's 2004 release, "Leviathan"(01:02:22) - Question for the Audience(01:02:33) - Can't Wait(01:04:55) - Listener Feedback(01:06:12) - Michael's Journey: Discussing Tesla's "Love Song"(01:10:56) - On the Next Episode(01:11:08) - Contact Info/Outro\ THE ART OF DISCOVERY:·      Internal Descent – “Narcissistic Plague”·      Harsh Language – “Capsized (EP Edit)” (From the “Signal Fires” EP)·      Monosphere – “Idiomorph” (From the album “Amnesia”) OTHER BAND MENTIONS:·      Alter Bridge·      Killswitch Engage·      Glassjaw·      Dir En Grey·      Nine Inch Nails, Boys Noize·      Black Matter Device·      Black Sabbath·      Atreyu·      Einar Solberg·      Foo Fighters·      Sepultura·      The Amity Affliction·      Sevendust·      Evanescence·      Fires In The Distance·      DevilDriver CONNECT WITH & SUPPORT USConnect With Us & Follow the Show: [https://tinyurl.com/yt48wp3z]We are part of the SPDM Crew Network!Leave a 5-star review on Apple/Spotify!Want to be featured on The Art of Discovery? Send us a message! Recorded on 04/18/2026 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Welcome to the rock history class you actually want to take!In this installment, Mike and Michael journey from the cutting edge of global technical metal to the cold, mechanical, and revolutionary streets of 1980s Cleveland.We kick things off with The Art of Discovery, our mission to find your next musical obsession. Here’s what we have for you this time:Let It Eat You For Fun (United Kingdom)OSSO (Portugal)Silent Vice (California)Next, we dive into our main topic: Nine Inch Nails’ 1989 masterpiece, Pretty Hate Machine. We explore the "Broken Machine" production of the early Emax samplers, the "Dirty Funk" grit inspired by Prince in tracks like "The Only Time," and the heart-wrenching storytelling behind "Something I Can Never Have." We trace Trent Reznor's movement from the defiance of "Head Like a Hole" into the cinematic, "closing-credits" vulnerability of the album’s final moments, showing how a one-man studio project defined the sound of industrial soul.Finally, we head into Michael's Journey to discuss Soft Cell’s 1981 powerhouse cover, "Tainted Love." We uncover the secret of the synthesized stinger, the "theatrical" inspiration behind Marc Almond’s desperate vocal performance, and how this minimalist synthwave classic provides a sleek, electronic answer to the raw emotional industrialism of Nine Inch Nails.Press play to join the journey from dark industrial soundscapes of to the neon-lit streets of the 80s synth era!⚠️ Content Warning & Support ResourcesThis episode features in-depth discussions of Pretty Hate Machine. Some segments address intense themes, including sexual content, emotional distress, and references to suicidal ideation. If you or someone you know is struggling, help is available 24/7:988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline: Call or Text 988Web Chat: 988lifeline.orgCrisis Text Line: Text HOME to 741741 (00:00:00) - Intro/What Have You Been Listening to this Week?(00:09:09) - The Art of Discovery(00:09:39) - Let It Eat You For Fun "There's Madness in this Method"(00:14:12) - OSSO "Voidborn"(00:20:16) - Silent Vice "Temptress"(00:25:03) - Main Topic: Breaking Down Nine Inch Nails' 1989 release, "Pretty Hate Machine"(01:04:13) - Question for the Audience(01:04:23) - Can't Wait(01:07:50) - Michael's Journey: Discussing Soft Cell's "Tainted Love"(01:14:12) - On the Next Episode(01:14:23) - Contact Info/Outro THE ART OF DISCOVERY:·      Let It Eat You For Fun – “There’s Madness in this Method” (From the “I Want to Fly the Plane” EP)·      OSSO – “Voidborn”·      Silent Vice – “Temptress” (From the “Temptress” EP) OTHER BAND MENTIONS:·      Black Label Society·      30 Seconds To Mars·      Green Carnation·      U2·      Periphery·      Plini CONNECT WITH & SUPPORT USConnect With Us & Follow the Show: [https://tinyurl.com/yt48wp3z]We are part of the SPDM Crew Network!Leave a 5-star review on Apple/Spotify!Want to be featured on The Art of Discovery? Send us a message! Recorded on 04/04/2026 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this special two-part bonus episode, Mike and Michael navigate the emotional extremes of music—from the "doomy" depths of loss to the "soaring" heights of a 100-piece orchestra.Part 1: Review – Bragging Rights, "A Comedy Divine"We dive into an exclusive early listen new studio effort from the heavy metal powerhouse. This isn't just another "heavy" record; it’s a solemn, cinematic journey through the reality of loss.The "Tears in the Rain" Connection: We break down the haunting intro track, "Peridictum," and how its use of the iconic Blade Runner monologue sets the stage for a meditation on mortality.Standout Tracks: Why this "solemn affair" is a must-listen for fans of sludgy, groovy, and emotionally raw metal.Part 2: The Experience – Distant Worlds: Music from Final FantasyFresh off our Saturday night experience, we recap what it’s like to hear the "Technical Soul" of video game music performed live by a full orchestra and choir.The "Prelude" Impact: Mike shares why hearing those iconic harp arpeggios fully orchestrated brought him to tears and provided a much-needed "soaring soul" moment.The Main Theme Finale: We discuss the power of the Final Fantasy Main Theme as a closing credit to the night—a "hero’s journey" in musical form.The Father-Son Connection: How sharing these legendary melodies live creates a "core memory" and proves that video game scores are the new classical masterpieces. (00:00:00) - Intro(00:00:37) - Review of Bragging Rights' "A Comedy Divine"(00:25:22) - Question for the Audience(00:25:32) - Distant Worlds: Music from Final Fantasy Concert Discussion(00:50:09) - Contact Info/Outro Connect with Bragging Rights:Pre-order "A Comedy Divine": https://braggingrights2022.bandcamp.com/Follow Bragging Rights: Instagram, Threads CONNECT WITH LEITMOTIF AND MOVEMENTAll Links: Find us everywhere (subscribe, follow, like) at: leitmotifandmovement.com/bioWe are proud members of the SPDM Crew Network of podcasts!Support the Show: Leave a 5-star review on Apple Podcasts and Spotify!The Art of Discovery: Are you in a band? Send us a message! We'd love to check you out and give you a shout-out on the show! Recorded on 03/29/2026 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Welcome to the rock history class you actually want to take! In this installment, Mike and Michael journey from the spiritual, wide-open vistas of America to the soulful, high-stakes promises of 1960s Detroit.We kick things off with The Art of Discovery, our mission to find your next musical obsession. This week, we’re traveling from the Lone Star State to the Australian coast:Enthronement (Texas)Elara (Australia)The Mantra Discord (California)Next, we dive into our main topic: U2’s 1987 masterpiece, The Joshua Tree. We explore the "Science Project" production of "Where the Streets Have No Name," the grit of "Bullet the Blue Sky," and the heart-wrenching storytelling behind "Red Hill Mining Town." We trace the band's descent from the hopeful anthems of Side A into the cinematic, "closing-credits" grief of "Mothers of the Disappeared," showing how Brian Eno and Daniel Lanois helped a bunch of Irish rockers find the sound of the American spirit.Finally, we head into Michael's Journey to discuss The Four Tops’ 1966 powerhouse, "Reach Out I'll Be There." We uncover the secret of why Holland-Dozier-Holland pushed Levi Stubbs to the very edge of his vocal range, the "classical" inspiration behind that driving rhythm, and how this Motown classic provides the ultimate soulful answer to the spiritual searching we found in the desert.Press play to join the journey from the technical heights of modern metal to the gritty, heartfelt streets of the Motown era! (00:00:00) - Intro/What Have You Been Listening to this Week?(00:05:22) - The Art of Discovery(00:05:52) - Enthronement "Demiurge"(00:10:13) - Elara "Elakai"(00:14:28) - The Mantra Discord "The Lost Widow"(00:20:03) - Main Topic: Breaking Down U2's 1987 release, "The Joshua Tree"(01:08:03) - Question for the Audience(01:08:13) - Can't Wait(01:10:05) - Michael's Journey: Discussing The Four Tops' "Reach Out I'll Be There"(01:15:52) - On the Next Episode(01:16:03) - Contact Info/Outro THE ART OF DISCOVERY:·      Enthronement – “Demiurge”·      Elara – “Elakai”·      The Mantra Discord – “The Lost Widow” (From “The Lost Widow” EP) OTHER BAND MENTIONS:·      Lamb Of God·      Poison The Well·      The Dear Hunter·      Black Label Society·      Green Carnation·      Black Veil Brides·      Devin Townsend·      The Pretty Reckless·      Muse CONNECT WITH & SUPPORT USConnect With Us & Follow the Show: [https://tinyurl.com/yt48wp3z]We are part of the SPDM Crew Network!Leave a 5-star review on Apple/Spotify!Want to be featured on The Art of Discovery? Send us a message! Recorded on 03/21/2026  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Welcome to the rock history class you actually want to take! In this installment, Mike and Michael journey from the "blood-curdling" screams of 2005 Welsh metalcore to a Cold War anthem that turned 99 balloons into a global phenomenon.We kick things off with The Art of Discovery, our mission to find your next musical obsession. This week, we’re featuring three standout independent acts from across the globe: the high-octane, cinematic Power Metal duo Niovel from Germany; the mind-bending, jangled fusion of Grunge and Mathrock from the UK’s A-Tota-So (feat. Ashley Tubb); and the gritty, authentic Rock sounds of Participant, straight out of Derbyshire, England.Next, we dive into our main topic: Bullet For My Valentine’s landmark 2005 debut, The Poison. We break down how Matt Tuck and company bridged the gap between the precision of British Heavy Metal and the raw, "heart-on-sleeve" emotion of the mid-2000s scene. We explore the "Madden 06" nostalgia of "4 Words (To Choke Upon)," the symphonic tension of the Apocalyptica-produced "Intro," and why the "passed-out-in-the-booth" energy of "Tears Don’t Fall" remains the gold standard for the genre over two decades later.Finally, we head into Michael's Journey to discuss Nena’s 1983 powerhouse, "99 Luftballons." We uncover the incredible story of how a Rolling Stones concert in West Berlin inspired a protest anthem, the massive lyrical differences between the original German and the English translation, and how the song’s shift from atmospheric melancholia to synth-punk energy captured the "pre-apocalyptic" anxiety of the Cold War forever.Press play to join the journey from the technical heights of the metalcore explosion to the neon-drenched, high-stakes streets of 80s Berlin! (00:00:00) - Intro/What Have You Been Listening to this Week?(00:09:23) - The Art of Discovery(00:09:46) - Niovel "Hidden In Plain Sight"(00:15:24) - A-Tota-So (feat. Ashley Tubb) "When the Waves Come"(00:21:57) - Participant "I Don't Know What Drowning Proves"(00:28:47) - Main Topic: Breaking Down Bullet For My Valentine's 2005 debut, "The Poison"(01:15:15) - Question for the Audience(01:15:24) - Can't Wait(01:16:26) - Michael's Journey: Discussing Nena's "99 Luftballoons"(01:24:06) - On the Next Episode(01:24:17) - Contact Info/Outro THE ART OF DISCOVERY:·      Niovel – “Hidden In Plain Sight” (From the album: Letters to the Other Side)·      A-Tota-So (feat. Ashley Tubb) – “When the Waves Come” (From the album: Lights Out)·      Participant – “I Don’t Know What Drowning Proves” OTHER BAND MENTIONS:·      Tool·      Loathe·      Periphery·      Evergrey·      System Of A Down·      Rob Zombie·      Nine Inch Nails·      ERRA·      Lamb Of God·      Poison The Well·      Sepultura·      Atreyu·      Elder CONNECT WITH & SUPPORT USConnect With Us & Follow the Show: https://tinyurl.com/yt48wp3zWe are part of the SPDM Crew Network!Leave a 5-star review on Apple/Spotify!Want to be featured on The Art of Discovery? Send us a message! Recorded on 03/07/2026 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Welcome to Leitmotif and Movement, the musical journey where father and son explore the records that define us. Today marks a massive milestone for the show: our very first interview!Your host Mike and his co-pilot Michael are honored to be joined by Fredrik Keith Croona, the visionary vocalist behind the blackened death metal project Against I. Fredrik sits down with us to discuss the creative fire behind his latest work, his inspirations, and the unfiltered truth that drives his art.Following the interview, Mike and Michael provide a full, track-by-track breakdown of the forthcoming Against I record, Anti Life (Official release: March 13, 2026).⚠️ CONTENT ADVISORYAnti Life is a powerful, visceral record that explores the darkest corners of the human experience. This episode contains discussions on sensitive subject matter, including war, death, depression, and suicide. We believe these are important conversations to explore through the lens of music, but listener discretion is strongly advised.If you or someone you know is struggling, please reach out to a local crisis hotline or mental health professional. You are not alone.(00:00:00) - Intro(00:00:52) - Interview with Freddie of Against I(00:22:03) - Review of Against I's "Anti Life"(00:52:16) - Question for the Audience(00:52:27) - Contact Info/Outro Connect with Against I:Pre-order "Anti Life": https://tfreco.bandcamp.com/album/anti-lifeFollow Fredrik: Instagram, Threads CONNECT WITH LEITMOTIF AND MOVEMENTAll Links: Find us everywhere (subscribe, follow, like) at: leitmotifandmovement.com/bioWe are proud members of the SPDM Crew Network of podcasts!Support the Show: Leave a 5-star review on Apple Podcasts and Spotify!The Art of Discovery: Are you in a band? Send us a message! We'd love to check you out and give you a shout-out on the show! Recorded on 02/28/2025 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Welcome to the rock history class you actually want to take! In this installment, Michael and his dad journey from a 13-year wait for Australian prog-royalty to a Motown classic that transformed a child star into a soul visionary.We kick things off with The Art of Discovery, our mission to find your next musical obsession. This week, we’re featuring three standout independent acts: the Tolkien-inspired, heavy riffs of Fight In The Shade, the post-industrial soundscapes of Above The Snow Line, and the hauntingly beautiful trans-Atlantic collaboration of Sloen featuring the soulful vocals of Swan Porter.Next, we dive into our main topic: Karnivool’s massive 2026 return, In Verses. After over a decade of silence, we break down how the band and producer Forrester Savell crafted a record that rewards patient listeners with its masterclass in "tension and release." We explore the "Tool-adjacent" grit of "All It Takes," the technical masterclass of Steve Judd’s percussion, and why the 10-minute epic "Sālva"—complete with cinematic bagpipes—is the spiritual successor to Sound Awake that fans have been dreaming of.Finally, we head into Michael's Journey to discuss Stevie Wonder’s 1965 powerhouse, "Uptight (Everything's Alright)." We uncover the incredible story of how this track saved Stevie’s career during a difficult transition, the secret of the "whispered lyrics" recorded in real-time, and how the legendary James Jamerson and the Funk Brothers created a rhythm so infectious it redefined the Motown sound forever.Press play to join the journey from the technical heights of modern prog to the soul-drenched streets of 60s Detroit! (00:00:00) - Intro/What Have You Been Listening to this Week?(00:08:26) - The Art of Discovery(00:08:50) - Fight In The Shade "Ghosts"(00:13:40) - Above The Snow Line "Religoons"(00:18:19) - Sloen (ft. Swan Porter) "If We Meet Again Somehow (2026 Version)"(00:27:41) - Main Topic: Breaking Down Karnivool's new release, "In Verses"(01:20:10) - Question for the Audience(01:20:21) - Can't Wait(01:23:51) - Michael's Journey: Discussing Stevie Wonder's "Uptight (Everything's Alright)"(01:29:10) - On the Next Episode(01:29:22) - Contact Info/Outro THE ART OF DISCOVERY:·      Fight In The Shade – “Ghosts” (From the EP: Tales from the Wake)·      Above The Snow Line – “Religoons”·      Sloen (feat. Swan Porter) – “If We Meet Again Somehow (2026 Version)” (From their album: For All the Days Gone) OTHER BAND MENTIONS:·      Cold·      Story Of The Year·      Sylosis·      Thrice·      U2·      Rob Zombie·      ERRA·      The Dear Hunter·      Foo Fighters·      Shinedown·      I Built The Sky·      Evergrey·      Tomahawk·      Mikael Akerfeldt (Opeth) CONNECT WITH & SUPPORT USConnect With Us & Follow the Show: [https://tinyurl.com/yt48wp3z]We are part of the SPDM Crew Network!Leave a 5-star review on Apple/Spotify!Want to be featured on The Art of Discovery? Send us a message! Recorded on 02/21/2026 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Welcome to the rock history class you actually want to take! In this installment, Michael and his dad are navigating the transition from the controversial birth of a 90s cornerstone to a 60s anthem that redefined the protest song.We kick things off with The Art of Discovery, our mission to find your next musical obsession. This week, we’re featuring three powerful independent acts: the crushing, blackened doom and raw atmosphere of Funeral Language, the melodic, post-hardcore-infused alternative rock of DARIA, and the icy, symphonic black metal precision of Darkest of Winter.Next, we dive into our main topic: Stone Temple Pilots’ 1992 powerhouse debut, Core. At the time of its release, the band was famously voted "Best New Band" by fans and "Worst New Band" by critics in the same magazine. We break down why this album was so polarizing, the dark stories behind tracks like "Plush" and "Sex Type Thing," and how the late Scott Weiland and the DeLeo brothers created a record that has stood the test of time for over 30 years.Finally, we head into Michael's Journey to discuss Buffalo Springfield’s 1966 classic, "For What It's Worth." While often mistaken for a Vietnam War protest, we uncover the true story of the Sunset Strip curfew riots that inspired Stephen Stills to write this legendary anthem. We break down that iconic "alarm bell" harmonic and why its message of social tension remains just as relevant today.And before we go, find out which surprise full album and song Michael has to study for the next episode! Press play to join the journey from the grunge-soaked 90s to the revolutionary 60s! (00:00:00) - Intro/What Have You Been Listening to this Week?(00:10:22) - The Art of Discovery(00:10:49) - Funeral Language (feat. Geoff Halbherr) "Off Script)(00:14:14) - Daria "A Smile, An Oasis"(00:18:47) - Darkest Of Winter "III"(00:24:17) - Main Topic: Breaking Down Stone Temple Pilots' 1992 debut, "Core"(00:57:00) - Question for the Audience(00:57:11) - Can't Wait(01:00:24) - Michael's Journey: Discussing Buffalo Springfield's "For What It's Worth"(01:07:34) - On the Next Episode(01:08:16) - Contact Info/Outro THE ART OF DISCOVERY:·      Funeral Language (feat. Geoff Halbherr) – “Off Script” (From the EP: Cirque)·      DARIA – “A Smile, An Oasis” (From the album: Fall Not)·      Darkest Of Winter – “III” (From their album: The Composer: Chapter II) OTHER BAND MENTIONS:·      Sevendust·      Karnivool·      The Used·      Hällas·      The Hirsch Effekt·      Puscifer·      Silversun Pickups·      Story Of The Year·      Sylosis·      ERRA·      Therapy?·      Green Carnation·      Dir En Grey·      Look Outside Your Window·      Evergrey CONNECT WITH & SUPPORT USConnect With Us & Follow the Show: [https://tinyurl.com/yt48wp3z]We are part of the SPDM Crew Network!Leave a 5-star review on Apple/Spotify!Want to be featured on The Art of Discovery? Send us a message! Recorded on 02/07/2026 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Welcome to the rock history class you actually want to take! In this installment, Michael and his dad are exploring the monumental shift from the shadows of Black Sabbath to the birth of a heavy metal icon, before cooling off with a quintessential slice of 90s alternative.We kick things off with The Art of Discovery, our mission to find your next musical obsession. This week, we’re featuring three powerful independent acts: the atmospheric depth and heavy, progressive layers of Thræds, the epic, high-fantasy scale of power metal outfit Chronosynthesis, and the high-energy, infectious metal drive of Vibrant.Next, we dive into our main topic: Dio’s legendary 1983 debut, Holy Diver. This isn't just an album; it’s a declaration of independence. We break down Ronnie James Dio’s transition from band member to solo powerhouse, the mystery behind the iconic album art, and how he turned a synthesizer riff he almost threw away into one of the most famous anthems in metal history.Finally, we head into Michael's Journey to discuss Toad the Wet Sprocket’s 1991 hit, "All I Want." We look past the quirky Monty Python-inspired band name to explore the track's melodic brilliance and the existential longing hidden beneath its catchy, acoustic-driven surface.And before we go, find out which surprise full album and song Michael has to study for the next episode! Press play to join the journey from the dungeons of metal to the heights of 90s alt-rock! (00:00:00) - Intro/What Have You Been Listening to this Week?(00:09:52) - The Art of Discovery(00:10:18) - Thraeds "Story in Reverse"(00:18:47) - Chronosynthesis "Wrath of God"(00:24:47) - Vibrant "Time Traders"(00:29:09) - Main Topic: Breaking Down Dio's 1983 debut, "Holy Diver"(01:02:59) - Question for the Audience(01:03:10) - Can't Wait(01:06:14) - Michael's Journey: Discussing Toad The Wet Sprocket's "All I Want"(01:10:14) - On the Next Episode(01:10:26) - Contact Info/Outro THE ART OF DISCOVERY:·      Thræds – “Story in Reverse” (From the album: Impermanence)·      Chronosynthesis – “Wrath of God” (From the album: Echoes of the Forlon Tales)·      Vibrant – “Time Traders” OTHER BAND MENTIONS:·      Green Day·      Soundgarden·      Opeth·      Buckethead·      Soen·      My Ruin·      Megadeth·      Pelican·      Textures·      Hällas·      The Hirsch Effekt·      Karnivool·      Puscifer·      Silversun Pickups·      Lamb of God·      Black Label Society·      Einar Solberg·      Sevendust·      The Contortionist CONNECT WITH & SUPPORT USConnect With Us & Follow the Show: [https://tinyurl.com/yt48wp3z]We are part of the SPDM Crew Network!Leave a 5-star review on Apple/Spotify!Want to be featured on The Art of Discovery? Send us a message! Recorded on 01/24/2026 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Welcome to the rock history class you actually want to take! In this installment, Michael and his dad are charting a course from the underground metal scene to the landmark sounds of the early 2000s and back to the foundations of soul.We kick things off with The Art of Discovery, our mission to find your next musical obsession. This week, we’re featuring three powerful independent acts: the atmospheric black metal of Ashbringer, the progressive stoner-doom weight of Puerto Rico’s Moths, and the intricate, Barcelona-based progressive metal of Permyon.Next, we dive into our main topic: Finch’s 2002 powerhouse debut, What It Is To Burn. This record was a defining moment for the post-hardcore explosion. We thoroughly explore this visceral, gutwrenching album track by track.Finally, we head into Michael's Journey to discuss The Impressions’ 1963 classic, "It's All Right." Written by the iconic Curtis Mayfield, this track is the essence of "Chicago Soul." We break down the smooth gospel harmonies and its uplifting and powerful message.And before we go, find out which surprise full album and song Michael has to study for the next episode!Press play to join the journey from the underground to the heart of soul! ·      (00:00:00) - Intro/What Have You Been Listening to this Week?·      (00:06:08) - The Art of Discovery·      (00:06:35) - Ashbringer "Vessels"·      (00:12:00) - Moths "Pride"·      (00:17:15) - Permyon "Minstrel of Wasteland"·      (00:26:04) - Main Topic: Breaking Down Finch's 2002 debut, "What It Is To Burn"·      (01:07:03) - Question for the Audience·      (01:07:15) - Can't Wait·      (01:08:21) - Michael's Journey: Discussing The Impressions' "It's All Right"·      (01:11:42) - On the Next Episode·      (01:11:56) - Contact Info/Outro THE ART OF DISCOVERY:·      Ashbringer – “Vessels” (From the album: Subglacial)·      Moths – “Pride” (From the album: Septem)·      Permyon – “Minstrel of Wasteland” (From the EP: Permyon) OTHER BAND MENTIONS:·      Linkin Park·      Incubus·      Alter Bridge·      Buckethead·      Sloen·      Soen·      Megadeth·      Pelican·      Textures·      The Ocean CONNECT WITH & SUPPORT USConnect With Us & Follow the Show: [https://tinyurl.com/yt48wp3z]We are part of the SPDM Crew Network!Leave a 5-star review on Apple/Spotify!Want to be featured on The Art of Discovery? Send us a message! Recorded on 01/11/2026 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Welcome to the rock history class you actually want to take!In this installment, Michael and his dad are bridging the gap between the golden era of New Wave pop and the groundbreaking world of video game composition.First, we tackle our main topic: the legendary Final Fantasy IV Original Soundtrack. Composed by the "John Williams of Japanese gaming," Nobuo Uematsu, this score represents a massive technical leap for the genre. We discuss the "excruciating" nights the sound team spent in sleeping bags to get this project finished and how Uematsu used the new power of the SNES to create character themes that still resonate with fans over 30 years later.Then, we swap the controllers for a leather jacket as we dive into Michael's Journey. This week, Michael explores Adam Ant’s solo debut smash, "Goody Two Shoes." We break down the satire behind the famous "Don't drink, don't smoke" hook and look at how Adam Ant successfully reinvented his entire sound with a high-energy, brass-heavy swing.Finally, we continue our mission to find your next favorite artist in the Art of Discovery. This episode features the independent sounds of Against I, Octavium, and March Of Scylla.And before we go, find out which surprise full album and song Michael has to study for the next episode!Press play to join the journey from the dance floor to the moon! ·      (00:00:00) - Intro/What Have You Been Listening to this Week?·      (00:09:29) - The Art of Discovery·      (00:09:59) - Against I "Darkness Within"·      (00:15:02) - Octavium "Peaceful Empire"·      (00:20:20) - March Of Scylla "Ulysses' Lies"·      (00:26:14) - Main Topic: Breaking Down the Soundtrack to the 1991 video game Final Fantasy IV as Composed by Nobuo Uematsu·      (01:19:31) - Question for the Audience·      (01:20:00) - Can't Wait·      (01:20:50) - Listener Feedback·      (01:21:47) - Michael's Journey: Discussing Adam Ant's "Goody Two Shoes"·      (01:25:21) - On the Next Episode·      (01:25:49) - Contact Info/Outro THE ART OF DISCOVERY:·      Against I – “Darkness Within”·      Octavium – “Peaceful Empire”·      March Of Scylla – “Ulysses’ Lies” (From the album: Andromeda) OTHER BAND MENTIONS:·      Coheed and Cambria·      Opeth·      Foo Fighters·      AC/DC·      Periphery·      Babymetal·      The Winery Dogs·      Journey·      Alter Bridge CONNECT WITH & SUPPORT USConnect With Us & Follow the Show: [https://tinyurl.com/yt48wp3z]We are part of the SPDM Crew Network!Leave a 5-star review on Apple/Spotify!Want to be featured on The Art of Discovery? Send us a message! Recorded on 12/30/2025 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

CONTENT ADVISORY: This episode's main discussion (Top 5 Records of 2025) includes an analysis of an album with sensitive subject matter, including mental health crises, panic disorders, sleep deprivation, and suicide. Listener discretion is strongly advised.Welcome to the rock history class you actually want to take!The year is done, but the music lives on! Join Michael and his dad for our annual deep dive as we reveal the albums that dominated our playlists and defined 2025 in the world of heavy music. We're running down our personal Top 5 Records of the Year, talking the biggest surprises, and discussing what these albums mean for the future of the metal scene.We also bring back the best of the independent spirit with our 2025 Best of The Art of Discovery segment, featuring 5 electrifying killer tracks from Caustic Waves, Bragging Rights, Am I In Trouble?, meanue, and Megg Jacobs. Finally, we take a detour from the mosh pit to the dance floor as Michael explores the history and infectious synth-pop groove of Whitney Houston's "How Will I Know" in Michael's Journey.And before we go, find out which surprise full album and song Michael has to study for the next episode!Press play to discover your new favorite record and celebrate the best music of 2025! ·      (00:00:00) - Intro/What Have You Been Listening to this Week?·      (00:18:21) - The Art of Discovery·      (00:19:04) - Caustic Waves "Neon Claws"·      (00:24:23) - Bragging Rights "Quake"·      (00:28:28) - Am I In Trouble? "White"·      (00:35:25) - meanue "Anthropocene"·      (00:42:21) - Megg Jacobs "Break the Mirror"·      (00:46:40) - Main Topic: Top 5 Records of 2025·      (01:18:44) - Question for the Audience·      (01:19:07) - Can't Wait·      (01:22:42) - Michael's Journey: Discussing Whitney Houston's "How Will I Know"·      (01:27:17) - On the Next Episode·      (01:27:28) - Contact Info/Outro THE ART OF DISCOVERY:·      Caustic Waves - “Neon Claws” (From the album: Echoes)·      Bragging Rights - “Quake” (From the album: Carpe Jugulum)·      Am I In Trouble? - "White" (From the album: Spectrum)·      meanue - “Anthropocene” (From the EP: The Divine, Evolution, Extinction And Other Modern Prophecies, Vol. 2)·      Megg Jacobs - “Break the Mirror” OTHER BAND MENTIONS:·      The Tea Club·      Lynch Mob·      Dyssidia·      Nine Inch Nails·      Trivium·      Northlane·      Persefone·      Tesseract·      Earthside·      Rivers Of Nihil·      Coheed and Cambria·      Dream Theater·      An Abstract Illusion·      The Reticent·      Spiritbox·      Between The Buried And Me·      Killswitch Engage·      Deftones·      Cea Serin·      Allegaeon·      Jinjer CONNECT WITH & SUPPORT USConnect With Us & Follow the Show: [https://tinyurl.com/yt48wp3z]We are part of the SPDM Crew Network!Leave a 5-star review on Apple/Spotify!Want to be featured on The Art of Discovery? Send us a message! Recorded on 12/14/2025 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

CONTENT ADVISORY: This episode discusses sensitive topics, including mental health crises, panic disorders, sleep deprivation, and suicide, related to the subject matter of The Reticent's album “please". Listener discretion is advised.Welcome to the rock history class you actually want to take!Join the father and son duo as we unpack the deeply personal and intense new album from The Reticent, please. We'll give you the album's backstory and a detailed track-by-track breakdown of this powerful, heavy release.Next, we dive into Michael's Journey by dissecting the unforgettable 80s dance-rock hit, "Need You Tonight" by INXS!Plus, we shine a light on three fantastic bands that deserve more attention in our essential segment, The Art of Discovery, featuring Flood In Belief, FREKVENT, and Maudits.And before we go, find out what surprise song and albums Michael has to study for the next episode's Top 5 Albums of 2025 Special! ·      (00:00:00) - Intro/What Have You Been Listening to this Week?·      (00:04:40) - The Art of Discovery·      (00:05:05) - Flood In Belief "Flood in Belief"·      (00:13:26) - Frekvent "The Garden of Delusion"·      (00:23:36) - Maudits "Fall Over"·      (00:32:49) - Main Topic: Breaking Down The Reticent's Brand New Release, "please"·      (01:10:45) - Question for the Audience·      (01:10:55) - Can't Wait·      (01:12:18) - Michael's Journey: Discussing INXS' "Need You Tonight"·      (01:17:35) - On the Next Episode·      (01:17:54) - Contact Info/Outro THE ART OF DISCOVERY:·      Flood In Belief “Flood in Belief” (From the album: Senseless)·      FREKVENT - “The Garden of Delusion” (From the album: In Hubris)·      Maudits - "Fall Over" (From the album: In Situ) OTHER BAND MENTIONS:·      Between The Buried and Me·      Spock’s Beard·      Persefone·      Tesseract CONNECT WITH & SUPPORT USConnect With Us & Follow the Show: [https://tinyurl.com/yt48wp3z]We are part of the SPDM Crew Network!Leave a 5-star review on Apple/Spotify!Want to be featured on The Art of Discovery? Send us a message! Recorded on 11/30/2025 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Welcome to the rock history class you actually want to take!Join the father and son duo as we unpack the raw, electrifying debut of Aerosmith, their self-titled 1973 record. We'll give you the band's origin story and a detailed track-by-track breakdown of the album that launched America's greatest rock and roll band.Next, we dive into Michael's Journey by dissecting the unforgettable 60s Motown classic, The Marvelettes' "Please Mr. Postman!"Plus, we shine a light on three fantastic bands that deserve more attention in our essential segment, The Art of Discovery.And before we go, find out which surprise full album and song Michael has to study for the next episode! ·      (00:00:00) - Intro/What Have You Been Listening to this Week?·      (00:08:18) - The Art of Discovery·      (00:08:43) - Wrath Upon Eden "The Wake of Tragedy"·      (00:14:40) - Voidpiercer "Constellation"·      (00:19:35) - The Sleeper "Your Departure"·      (00:24:48) - Main Topic: Breaking Down Aerosmith's 1973 debut, "Aerosmith"·      (00:50:11) - Question for the Audience·      (00:50:22) - Can't Wait·      (00:51:56) - Michael's Journey: Discussing The Marvelettes' "Please Mr. Postman"·      (00:58:12) - On the Next Episode·      (00:58:49) - Contact Info/Outro THE ART OF DISCOVERY:·      Wrath Upon Eden “The Wake of Tragedy” (From the album: The Wake of Tragedy)·      Voidpiercer - “Constellation”·      The Sleeper - "Your Departure" (From the album: Veil) OTHER BAND MENTIONS:·      Linkin Park·      Caligula’s Horse·      Maudits·      Northlane·      The Reticent·      Of Mice & Men·      The Devil Wears Prada CONNECT WITH & SUPPORT USConnect With Us & Follow the Show: [https://tinyurl.com/yt48wp3z]We are part of the SPDM Crew Network!Leave a 5-star review on Apple/Spotify!Want to be featured on The Art of Discovery? Send us a message! Recorded on 11/16/2025 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

[BONUS EPISODE] ADVANCE REVIEW! Dive headfirst into the crushing new sound of Bragging Rights' upcoming record, Carpe Jugulum. We were given an early listen to this sludge infused progressive death metal release and are delivering our brutal, in-depth review right now. Discover your next favorite heavy act and find out if this record truly seizes the throat of the underground metal landscape!Featured Album: Carpe Jugulum Artist: Bragging Rights (Sludge Infused Progressive Death Metal)Support the Band and Purchase the Music: https://braggingrights2022.bandcamp.com/HUGE thanks to Bragging Rights for giving us the early listen!CONNECT WITH LEITMOTIF AND MOVEMENTAll Links: Find us everywhere (subscribe, follow, like) at: leitmotifandmovement.com/bioWe are proud members of the SPDM Crew Network of podcasts!Support the Show: Leave a 5-star review on Apple Podcasts and Spotify!The Art of Discovery: Are you in a band? Send us a message! We'd love to check you out and give you a shout-out on the show!Recorded on 11/8/2025 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Welcome to the rock history class you actually want to take!Join the father and son duo as we unpack the monumental debut of A Perfect Circle, 'Mer de Noms.' We'll give you the album's backstory and a detailed track-by-track breakdown of the 2000 masterpiece.Next, we dive into Michael's Journey by dissecting the unforgettable 80s pop of Mr. Mister's 'Broken Wings!'Plus, we shine a light on three fantastic bands that deserve more attention in our essential segment, The Art of Discovery.And before we go, find out which surprise full album and song Michael has to study for the next episode! ·      (00:00:00) - Intro/What Have You Been Listening to this Week?·      (00:12:33) - The Art of Discovery·      (00:13:05) - Now I've Done It "Dilly-Dally"·      (00:18:49) - Bragging Rights "Carpe Jugulum"·      (00:23:55) - An Abstract Illusion "Frost Flower"·      (00:33:31) - Main Topic: A Perfect Circle Mer de Noms Breakdown·      (01:16:52) - Question for the Audience·      (01:17:02) - Can't Wait·      (01:18:29) - Michael's Journey: Mr. Mister's "Broken Wings"·      (01:22:01) - On the Next Episode·      (01:22:11) - Contact Info/Outro THE ART OF DISCOVERY:·      Now I’ve Done It - “Dilly-Dally” (From the album: An Ill Guest)·      Bragging Rights - “Carpe Jugulum” (From the forthcoming album: Carpe Jugulum)·      An Abstract Illusion - "Frost Flower" (From the album: The Sleeping City) OTHER BAND MENTIONS:·      Linkin Park·      Galactic Empire·      Leprous·      Pyschonaut·      Soulfly·      The Acacia Strain·      Archaeologist·      Mammoth·      Avatar·      Frontierer·      Chimaira CONNECT WITH & SUPPORT USConnect With Us & Follow the Show: [https://tinyurl.com/yt48wp3z]We are part of the SPDM Crew Network!Leave a 5-star review on Apple/Spotify!Want to be featured on The Art of Discovery? Send us a message! Recorded on 11/1/2025 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week, we're diving deep into the dark, masterful sound of Alice In Chains’ 1992 grunge masterpiece, Dirt! We break down why this album remains a heavy music benchmark.Plus: We pay tribute to the late Limp Bizkit bassist, Sam Rivers, and honor the enduring legacy of Kiss's Spaceman, Ace Frehley.In The Art of Discovery, we shine a spotlight on three fantastic and underappreciated bands you need to hear!Finally, we tackle the rock 'n' roll foundation of Elvis Presley's 'All Shook Up' as part of Michael's Journey, and the plot thickens: Michael receives his next mysterious assignment!Don't miss our ultimate breakdown of Dirt, essential new discoveries, the next steps in Michael's musical quest, and more!(00:00:00) - Intro/What Have You Been Listening To?(00:07:43) - RIP Ace Frehley & Sam Rivers(00:08:51) - The Art of Discovery(00:09:17) - The Sleeper Service "Answer and Apophthegm"(00:17:52) - Sungoose "Stone Cold Walls"(00:24:07) - The Reticent "The Concealment (Those Who Don't Want to Wake)"(00:31:44) - Main Topic: Breaking Down Alice In Chains' "Dirt"(01:04:58) - Can't Wait(01:08:59) - Michael's Journey: Elvis Presley's "All Shook Up"(01:13:23) - On the Next Episode/OutroTHE ART OF DISCOVERY:“Answer and Apophthegm”Performed by The Sleeper ServiceFrom the album: Canvas “Stone Cold Walls”Performed by SungooseFrom the “Reach Out” EP "The Concealment (Those Who Don’t Want to Wake)"Performed by The ReticentFrom the forthcoming album: PleasePlease Pre-Order OTHER BAND MENTIONS:Arch EnemyJohn 5Sammy Hagar and the Best of All Worlds BandEarshotA Sense of PurposeAn Abstract IllusionAce FrehleyLimp BizkitCONNECT WITH & SUPPORT USConnect With Us & Follow the Show: https://tinyurl.com/yt48wp3zWe are part of the SPDM Crew Network!Leave a 5-star review on Apple/Spotify!Want to be featured on The Art of Discovery? Send us a message!Recorded on 10/19/2025 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We're breaking down Pantera’s 1992 release, “Vulgar Display of Power”! We also feature our regular segments including The Art of Discovery. Plus we discuss The Contours’ “Do You Love Me” and Michael receives his next assignment! Songs featured in The Art of Discovery: “Every Breath A Thorn”Performed by Mind:FieldFrom the album: An Atonement For ExistenceComposed by: Marcel Ulbrichhttps://mindfieldband.bandcamp.com/ “I Hear the Unspeakable”Performed by AramisFrom the album: TerralithComposed by: Nik Hayeshttps://aramismetal.bandcamp.com/ "The Beauty (of Caducity)"Performed by On Stranger TidesComposed by: On Stranger TidesLyrics by: Philipp Hirschhttps://onstrangertides.bandcamp.com/ (00:00:00) - Intro/What Have You Been Listening to this Week?(00:07:06) - Hulu's Into the Void Documentary Series(00:11:40) - The Art of Discovery(00:12:13) - Mind:Field "Every Breath A Thorn"(00:18:36) - Aramis "I Hear the Unspeakable"(00:24:45) - On Stranger Tides "The Beauty (of Caducity)"(00:30:20) - Main Topic: Breaking Down Pantera's 1992 release, "Vulgar Display of Power"(00:59:41) - Question for the Audience(00:59:52) - Can't Wait(01:01:02) - Michael's Journey: Discussing The Contours' "Do You Love Me"(01:05:17) - On the Next Episode(01:05:25) - Contact Info/Outro Other Band Mentions:Amorphishttps://amorphis.net/Elderhttps://beholdtheelder.com/AFIhttps://afireinside.net/Thricehttps://thrice.net/Coheed and Cambriahttps://www.coheedandcambria.com/ A complete list of how to contact, follow, like, and subscribe to us can be found at: leitmotifandmovement.com/bio  Can’t find us on your chosen platform? Shoot us a message and let us know! We are a part of the SPDM Crew Network of podcasts! Leave us a 5-star review on Apple Podcasts and Spotify! This helps us to be found in the algorithm. Like, subscribe, and leave a comment on YouTube! Make them good, and we’ll read them on the air! Are you in a band, and you’d like for us to check you out and possibly drop a recommendation on the show? Shoot us a message! We’d love to check you out and give you a shout! Recorded on 10/05/2025 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We got an early chance to check out the new record from Caustic Waves, "Echoes", and we're providing our thoughts on it! Purchase music from Caustic Waves at:https://causticwaves.bandcamp.com/ HUGE thanks to Caustic Waves for giving us the early listen! All music written and performed by Neil Thomas. Special thanks to Neil for giving us approval to play clips of each song on the show! A complete list of how to contact, follow, like, and subscribe to us can be found at: leitmotifandmovement.com/bio Can’t find us on your chosen platform? Shoot us a message and let us know! We are a part of the SPDM Crew Network of podcasts! Leave us a 5-star review on Apple Podcasts and Spotify! This helps us to be found in the algorithm.  Like, subscribe, and leave a comment on YouTube! Make them good, and we’ll read them on the air! Are you in a band, and you’d like for us to check you out and possibly drop a recommendation on the show? Shoot us a message! We’d love to check you out and give you a shout! Recorded on 09/28/2025 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We're breaking down Faith No More’s 1989 release, “The Real Thing”! We also feature our regular segments including The Art of Discovery. Plus we discuss Martha and the Vandellas’ “Dancing in the Street” and Michael receives his next assignment! Songs featured in The Art of Discovery: “Made Manifest”Performed by OvertounFrom the album: This Darkness Feels AliveComposed by: Overtoun “Dark Forest”Performed by Innocence LostFrom the album: OblivionComposed by: Aloysio Ventura "Taste of Sorrow"Performed by Rogue AwakeningComposed by: Zakk Virdee, James Morgan, Ollie Day, Tom Corrigan, Kimberley VoiceLyrics by: Kimberley Voice (00:00:00) - Intro/What Have You Been Listening to this Week?(00:13:35) - The Art of Discovery(00:14:04) - Overtoun "Made Manifest"(00:19:06) - Innocence Lost "Dark Forest"(00:26:06) - Rogue Awakening "Taste of Sorrow"(00:30:46) - Main Topic: Breaking Down Faith No More's 1989 release, "The Real Thing"(00:56:44) - Question for the Audience(00:57:07) - Can't Wait(00:59:55) - Listener Feedback(01:00:29) - Michael's Journey: Discussing Martha and the Vandellas' "Dancing in the Street"(01:03:30) - On the Next Episode(01:03:40) - Contact Info/Outro A complete list of how to contact, follow, like, and subscribe to us can be found at: leitmotifandmovement.com/bio  Can’t find us on your chosen platform? Shoot us a message and let us know! We are a part of the SPDM Crew Network of podcasts! Leave us a 5-star review on Apple Podcasts and Spotify! This helps us to be found in the algorithm. Like, subscribe, and leave a comment on YouTube! Make them good, and we’ll read them on the air! Are you in a band, and you’d like for us to check you out and possibly drop a recommendation on the show? Shoot us a message! We’d love to check you out and give you a shout! Recorded on 09/19/2025 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We're breaking down Deftones’ new release, “private music”! We also feature our regular segments including The Art of Discovery. Plus we discuss Dexys Midnight Runners’ “Come On Eileen” and Michael receives his next assignment! Songs featured in The Art of Discovery: “Cherry Violence”Performed by New GhostFrom the album: A Dagger in Every TideComposed by: Tarin Ali, Nic Bowden, Gareth Hughes, Ellie Richards, Joe Richards, Chris Anderson, James Borrowdale "Hemophage"Performed by BlakwerkFrom the album: Echo ImmortalisComposed by: Blakwerk "Coffin"Performed by Buried WithinFrom the “The Devil Came Knocking” EPComposed by: Harrison Ashlock, Luke Lytle, Nathaniel Bray, Ryder Robertson, Jackson MelquistLyrics by: Harrison Ashlock(00:00:00) - Intro/What Have You Been Listening to this Week?(00:06:53) - The Art of Discovery(00:07:16) - New Ghost "Cherry Violence"(00:14:52) - Blakwerk "Hemophage"(00:20:47) - Buried Within "Coffin"(00:26:50) - Main Topic: Breaking Down Deftones' new release, "private music"(00:53:57) - Question for the Audience(00:54:13) - Can't Wait(00:56:04) - Michael's Journey: Discussing Dexys Midnight Runners' "Come On Eileen"(00:59:20) - On the Next Episode(00:59:35) - Contact Info/Outro A complete list of how to contact, follow, like, and subscribe to us can be found at: leitmotifandmovement.com/bio  Can’t find us on your chosen platform? Shoot us a message and let us know! We are a part of the SPDM Crew Network of podcasts! Leave us a 5-star review on Apple Podcasts and Spotify! This helps us to be found in the algorithm. Like, subscribe, and leave a comment on YouTube! Make them good, and we’ll read them on the air! Are you in a band, and you’d like for us to check you out and possibly drop a recommendation on the show? Shoot us a message! We’d love to check you out and give you a shout! Recorded on 09/06/2025 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We're celebrating our one year anniversary by revisiting Michael’s Top 5 Records of All time and revisiting a few records to see if his feeling about them has changed! We have some fun statistics about the last year, talk a bit about our history with music, the impetus for this show, and what the future of the show may hold. We also feature our regular segments including The Art of Discovery. Plus we discuss Billy Ocean’s “Get Outta My Dreams, Get into My Car” and Michael receives his next assignment! Songs featured in The Art of Discovery: “Absence of Sound”Performed by VISVAFrom the “Some Riffs I Wrote” EPComposed by: Matias Kuosmanen, Leo Laitinen, Linda Saunanoja, Olavi RantapuuLyrics by: Linda Saunanoja "Ghost in the Veins"Performed by Scythe Of SorrowComposed by: Piotr KrysiakLyrics by: Piotr Kyrsiak "Returnal"Performed by UnfathomedFrom the “Red Cast Sky” EPComposed by: Daniel Talvitie, Paul Gutierrez, George Kobty, Tyler TalvitieLyrics by: George Kobty, Daniel Talvitie (00:00:00) - Intro/What Have You Been Listening to this Week?(00:08:27) - The Art of Discovery(00:08:55) - VISVA "Absence of Sound"(00:13:28) - Scythe of Sorrow "Ghost in the Veins"(00:18:49) - Unfathomed "Returnal"(00:24:45) - Main Topic: Celebrating Our 1 Year Anniversary!(01:15:21) - Question for the Audience(01:15:32) - Can't Wait(01:18:59) - Michael's Journey: Discussing Billy Ocean's "Get Outta My Dreams, Get into My Car"(01:22:41) - On the Next Episode(01:23:53) - Contact Info/Outro A complete list of how to contact, follow, like, and subscribe to us can be found at: leitmotifandmovement.com/bio  Can’t find us on your chosen platform? Shoot us a message and let us know! We are a part of the SPDM Crew Network of podcasts! Leave us a 5-star review on Apple Podcasts and Spotify! This helps us to be found in the algorithm. Like, subscribe, and leave a comment on YouTube! Make them good, and we’ll read them on the air! Are you in a band, and you’d like for us to check you out and possibly drop a recommendation on the show? Shoot us a message! We’d love to check you out and give you a shout! Recorded on 08/23/2025 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We're breaking down Ozzy Osbourne’s 1980 debut solo release, “Blizzard of Ozz”! We also feature our regular segments including The Art of Discovery. Plus we discuss Simple Minds’ “Don’t You (Forget About Me)” and Michael receives his next assignment! Songs featured in The Art of Discovery: “Shatter the Visage”Performed by Mother Of GravesFrom the album: “The Periapt of Absence”Composed by: Mother Of Graves "All I Need"Performed by Eve After FallFrom the album: “Endless Trip”Composed by: Anastasia Radaeva & Aleksey SokolenkoLyrics by: Anastasia Radaeva & Aleksey Sokolenko "Not the Same"Performed by HauntFrom the forthcoming album: “Ignite”Composed by: Trevor ChurchLyrics by: Trevor Church (00:00:00) - Intro/What Have You Been Listening to this Week?(00:05:50) - The Art of Discovery(00:06:17) - Mother of Graves "Shatter the Visage"(00:13:18) - Eve After Fall "All I Need"(00:20:58) - Haunt "Not the Same"(00:25:38) - Main Topic: Breaking Down Ozzy Osbourne's 1980 debut solo release, "Blizzard of Ozz"(00:52:35) - Question for the Audience(00:53:17) - Can't Wait(00:54:28) - Listener Feedback(00:54:55) - Michael's Journey: Discussing Simple Minds' "Don't You (Forget About Me)"(00:58:01) - On the Next Episode(00:59:56) - Contact Info/Outro A complete list of how to contact, follow, like, and subscribe to us can be found at: leitmotifandmovement.com/bio  Can’t find us on your chosen platform? Shoot us a message and let us know! We are a part of the SPDM Crew Network of podcasts! Leave us a 5-star review on Apple Podcasts and Spotify! This helps us to be found in the algorithm. Like, subscribe, and leave a comment on YouTube! Make them good, and we’ll read them on the air! Are you in a band, and you’d like for us to check you out and possibly drop a recommendation on the show? Shoot us a message! We’d love to check you out and give you a shout! Recorded on 08/10/2025 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We're breaking down Black Sabbath’s second 1970 release, “Paranoid”!  We also take a moment to remember Ozzy Osbourne.  All of our regular segments are here as well, including The Art of Discovery.  Plus we discuss Ben E. King’s “Stand by Me” and Michael receives his next assignment! Songs featured in The Art of Discovery: "Atonement Part II: Victim Machine"Performed by Mind:FieldComposed by:  Marcel UlbrichLyrics by:  Marcel Ulbrich "Burning"Performed by Coma RossiFrom the album:  “Void”Composed by:  Gaurav GovilkarLyrics by:  Gaurav Govilkar "Wraith"Performed by EnthronementFrom the “A World Not Made for Us” EPComposed by:  Sarah Peterson, Joseph Rodriguez, Cory Brunnemann, Alexandro CortezLyrics by:  Sarah Peterson (00:00:00) - Intro/What Have You Been Listening to This Week?(00:05:33) - Remembering Ozzy Osbourne(00:10:12) - The Art of Discovery(00:10:48) - Mind:Field “Atonement Part II: Victim Machine”(00:16:29) - Coma Rossi "Burning"(00:21:47) - Enthronement "Wraith"(00:26:50) - Main Topic:  Breaking Down Black Sabbath's Second 1970 Release, "Paranoid"(00:57:08) - Question for the Audience(00:57:20) - Can't Wait(00:59:46) - Michael's Journey:  Discussing Ben E. King's "Stand By Me"(01:03:26) - On the Next Episode(01:03:54) - Contact Info/Outro A complete list of how to contact, follow, like, and subscribe to us can be found at: leitmotifandmovement.com/bio  Can’t find us on your chosen platform?  Shoot us a message and let us know! We are a part of the SPDM Crew Network of podcasts! Leave us a 5-star review on Apple Podcasts and Spotify!  This helps us to be found in the algorithm. Like, subscribe, and leave a comment on YouTube!  Make them good, and we’ll read them on the air! Are you in a band, and you’d like for us to check you out and possibly drop a recommendation on the show?  Shoot us a message!  We’d love to check you out and give you a shout! Recorded on 07/26/2025 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We're breaking down Killswitch Engage’s 2002 release, “Alive or Just Breathing”! We also feature our regular segments including The Art of Discovery. Plus we discuss Richard Marx’s “Should’ve Known Better” and Michael receives his next assignment! Songs featured in The Art of Discovery: "Bloodlines"Performed by The Lucidia ProjectFrom “The Twilight Affliction” EPComposed by: Garrett Caroll, Daniel Williams, Benjamin Jacobs, Chase BaldwinLyrics by: Chase Baldwin "Mazebound"Performed by LAMIRAComposed by: Jasper Roelofsen, Theo MatthaiosLyrics by: Jasper Roelofsen "Departer"Performed by Obscure AnimalsFrom the album: “The Dismissive Acknowledgement of A Mutual Existence”Composed by: David Menendez, JR Kaufman, Patrick Shea, Jesse BlankenshipLyrics by: JR Kaufman (00:00:00) - Intro/What Have You Been Listening to This Week?(00:07:04) - The Art of Discovery(00:07:19) - The Lucidia Project "Bloodlines"(00:12:08) - Lamira "Mazebound"(00:16:46) - Obscure Animals "Departer"(00:21:38) - Main Topic: Breaking Down Killswitch Engage's 2002 release, "Alive or Just Breathing"(00:55:12) - Question for the Audience(00:55:38) - Can't Wait(00:57:19) - Listener Feedback(00:58:11) - Michael's Journey: Discussing Richard Marx's "Should've Known Better"(01:01:37) - On the Next Episode(01:01:57) - Contact Info/Outro A complete list of how to contact, follow, like, and subscribe to us can be found at: leitmotifandmovement.com/bio  Can’t find us on your chosen platform? Shoot us a message and let us know! We are a part of the SPDM Crew Network of podcasts! Leave us a 5-star review on Apple Podcasts and Spotify! This helps us to be found in the algorithm. Like, subscribe, and leave a comment on YouTube! Make them good, and we’ll read them on the air! Are you in a band, and you’d like for us to check you out and possibly drop a recommendation on the show? Shoot us a message! We’d love to check you out and give you a shout! Recorded on 07/13/2025 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We're breaking down Steve Vai’s 1993 release, “Sex & Religion”!  We also feature our regular segments including The Art of Discovery.  Plus we discuss WAR’s “Why Can’t We Be Friends?” and Michael receives his next assignment! Songs featured in The Art of Discovery: "All Hope Is Gone"Performed by Against IComposed by:  Against ILyrics by:  Against I "ego"Performed by Megg JacobsComposed by:  Jose Gonzalez, Megan Perkins JacobsLyrics by:  Megan Perkins Jacobs "Disguise"Performed by panicwavesComposed by:  Moritz Amrhein, Sandro Rubbers, Timo Hübner, Florian SchwoebelLyrics by:  Sandro Rubbers (00:00:00) - Intro/What Have You Been Listening to This Week?(00:10:06) - The Art of Discovery(00:10:37) - Against I "All Hope Is Gone"(00:15:10) - Megg Jacobs "ego"(00:18:51) - panicwaves "Disguise"(00:23:55) - Main Topic:  Breaking Down Steve Vai's 1993 release, "Sex & Religion"(00:50:00) - Question for the Audience(00:50:11) - Can't Wait(00:52:03) - Listener Feedback(00:53:29) - Michael's Journey:  Discussing WAR's "Why Can't We Be Friends?"(00:57:23) - On the Next Episode(00:57:42) - Contact Info/Outro A complete list of how to contact, follow, like, and subscribe to us can be found at: leitmotifandmovement.com/bio  Can’t find us on your chosen platform?  Shoot us a message and let us know! We are a part of the SPDM Crew Network of podcasts! Leave us a 5-star review on Apple Podcasts and Spotify!  This helps us to be found in the algorithm. Like, subscribe, and leave a comment on YouTube!  Make them good, and we’ll read them on the air! Are you in a band, and you’d like for us to check you out and possibly drop a recommendation on the show?  Shoot us a message!  We’d love to check you out and give you a shout! Recorded on 06/29/2025 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We're breaking down Skid Row’s 1989 debut release, “Skid Row”!  We also feature our regular segments including The Art of Discovery.  Plus we discuss Crowded House’s “Don’t Dream It’s Over” and Michael receives his next assignment! Songs featured in The Art of Discovery: "Stay Alive"Performed by Date Back To DawnFrom the album:  ReminiscenceComposed by:  Date Back To DawnLyrics by:  Date Back To DawnMusic Publisher:  Sleazy Rider "On a Hiding to Nothing"Performed by HalfEarthFrom the “On a Hiding to Nothing” EPComposed by:  Danos Ettrick, Jerry CarboneLyrics by:  Danos Ettrick "Aetos"Performed by ElidiComposed by:  Dan RussellLyrics by:  Dan Russell (00:00:00) - Intro/What Have You Been Listening to This Week?(00:10:14) - The Art of Discovery(00:10:29) - Date Back To Dawn "Stay Alive"(00:13:49) - Half Earth "On a Hiding to Nothing"(00:17:52) - Elidi "Aetos"(00:24:47) - Main Topic:  Breaking Down Skid Row's 1989 debut release, "Skid Row"(00:55:27) - Question for the Audience(00:55:43) - Can't Wait(00:58:07) - Michael's Journey:  Discussing Crowded House's "Don't Dream It's Over"(01:04:18) - On the Next Episode(01:05:06) - Contact Info/Outro A complete list of how to contact, follow, like, and subscribe to us can be found at: leitmotifandmovement.com/bio  Can’t find us on your chosen platform?  Shoot us a message and let us know! We are a part of the SPDM Crew Network of podcasts! Leave us a 5-star review on Apple Podcasts and Spotify!  This helps us to be found in the algorithm. Like, subscribe, and leave a comment on YouTube!  Make them good, and we’ll read them on the air! Are you in a band, and you’d like for us to check you out and possibly drop a recommendation on the show?  Shoot us a message!  We’d love to check you out and give you a shout! Recorded on 06/14/2025 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this special bonus episode, we are talking about our experience attending the Infinite Arc Tour (featuring Periphery, Mastodon, and Coheed and Cambria)!A complete list of how to contact, follow, like, and subscribe to us can be found at:  leitmotifandmovement.com/bio Can’t find us on your chosen platform?  Shoot us a message and let us know! We are a part of the SPDM Crew Network of podcasts! Leave us a 5-star review on Apple Podcasts and Spotify!  This helps us to be found in the algorithm.  Like, subscribe, and leave a comment on YouTube!  Make them good, and we’ll read them on the air! Are you in a band, and you’d like for us to check you out and possibly drop a recommendation on the show?  Shoot us a message!  We’d love to check you out and give you a shout! Recorded on 06/14/2025 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We're breaking down Coheed And Cambria’s 2002 debut release, “The Second Stage Turbine Blade”! We also feature our regular segments including The Art of Discovery. Plus we discuss The Commodores’ “Easy” and Michael receives his next assignment!WARNING: We do get into story spoilers in this week’s album discussion. We also discuss some difficult topics within the story such as murder and rape. Listener discretion is advised. Songs featured in The Art of Discovery: "Slither"Performed by Awaken The FireComposed by: Julius OksaLyrics by: Joonatan Oksa "Tonight is the Night"Performed by Bear Or BattleshipComposed by: Bear Or Battleship "Oslo in July"Performed by PathsFrom the album: “A Cause to Revolt”Composed by: Joakim Enrique Carlie, Daniel Valle, Lars Andre Gussias, Sam Inchley, Markus Osdal Olsen(00:00:00) - Intro/What Have You Been Listening to This Week?(00:04:26) - The Art of Discovery(00:04:43) - Awaken The Fallen "Slither"(00:09:11) - Bear Or Battleship "Tonight is the Night"(00:14:59) - Paths "Oslo In July"(00:20:34) - Main Topic: Breaking Down Coheed And Cambria's 2002 debut release, "The Second Stage Turbine Blade"(00:50:11) - Question for the Audience(00:50:23) - Can't Wait(00:52:54) - Listener Feedback(00:55:18) - Michael's Journey: Discussing The Commodores' "Easy"(00:58:13) - On the Next Episode(00:58:37) - Contact Info/Outro A complete list of how to contact, follow, like, and subscribe to us can be found at: leitmotifandmovement.com/bio  Can’t find us on your chosen platform? Shoot us a message and let us know! We are a part of the SPDM Crew Network of podcasts! Leave us a 5-star review on Apple Podcasts and Spotify! This helps us to be found in the algorithm. Like, subscribe, and leave a comment on YouTube! Make them good, and we’ll read them on the air! Are you in a band, and you’d like for us to check you out and possibly drop a recommendation on the show? Shoot us a message! We’d love to check you out and give you a shout! Recorded on 06/01/2025 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We're breaking down Soundgarden’s 1994 release, "Superunknown"! We also feature our regular segments including The Art of Discovery.  Plus we discuss John Waite’s “Missing You” and Michael receives his next assignment! Songs featured in The Art of Discovery: "Best Of Times"Performed by Full ThrottleComposed by:  Kaelin Chase Caron, Max William McGill, Evan Samuel LeviteLyrics by:  Evan Samuel Levite, Kaelin Chase Caron, Max William McGill "Left To Rot (feat. Nathan Stuckey)"Performed by Ever HvrtComposed by:  Connor Harding, Aaron Cropley, Nathan StuckeyLyrics by:  Aaron Cropley, Connor Harding "Quicksand"Performed by Caustic WavesFrom the album:  “Echoes”Composed by:  Neil Alexander ThomasLyrics by:  Neil Alexander Thomas (00:00:00) - Intro/What Have You Been Listening to This Week?(00:05:49) - The Art of Discovery(00:06:18) - Full Throttle "Best Of Times"(00:10:21) - Ever Hvrt "Left To Rot (feat. Nathan Stuckey)"(00:14:49) - Caustic Waves "Quicksand"(00:19:37) - Main Topic:  Breaking Down Soundgarden's 1994 release, "Superunknown"(00:57:26) - Question for the Audience(00:57:37) - Can't Wait(00:59:19) - Listener Feedback(01:00:41) - Michael's Journey:  Discussing John Waite's "Missing You"(01:04:06) - On the Next Episode(01:04:34) - Contact Info/Outro A complete list of how to contact, follow, like, and subscribe to us can be found at: leitmotifandmovement.com/bio  Can’t find us on your chosen platform?  Shoot us a message and let us know! We are a part of the SPDM Crew Network of podcasts! Leave us a 5-star review on Apple Podcasts and Spotify!  This helps us to be found in the algorithm. Like, subscribe, and leave a comment on YouTube!  Make them good, and we’ll read them on the air! Are you in a band, and you’d like for us to check you out and possibly drop a recommendation on the show?  Shoot us a message!  We’d love to check you out and give you a shout! Recorded on 05/16/2025 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We got an early chance to check out the new record from Bragging Rights, "A Personal Curse", and we're providing our thoughts on it! Purchase music from Bragging Rights at:https://braggingrights2022.bandcamp.com/ HUGE thanks to Bragging Rights for giving us the early listen! A complete list of how to contact, follow, like, and subscribe to us can be found at: leitmotifandmovement.com/bio Can’t find us on your chosen platform?  Shoot us a message and let us know! We are a part of the SPDM Crew Network of podcasts! Leave us a 5-star review on Apple Podcasts and Spotify!  This helps us to be found in the algorithm. Like, subscribe, and leave a comment on YouTube!  Make them good, and we’ll read them on the air! Are you in a band, and you’d like for us to check you out and possibly drop a recommendation on the show?  Shoot us a message!  We’d love to check you out and give you a shout! Recorded on 05/18/2025 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We're breaking down Sammy Hagar’s 1982 release, "Standing Hampton"!  We also feature our regular segments including The Art of Discovery.  Plus we discuss The Four Tops’ “I Can’t Help Myself” and Michael receives his next assignment! Songs featured in The Art of Discovery: "Delicate Little Thoughts"Performed by Sin SeerComposed by:  Trey Saucillo & Cameron McLendonLyrics by:  Trey Saucillo "The Denier"Performed by My SundownFrom the “Revolution For Sale” EPComposed by:  Michael BergnerLyrics by:  Raphael Bernal Tejedor "pyrogen"Performed by Megg JacobsComposed by:  Brian RobbinsLyrics by:  Megan Perkins Jacobs (00:00:00) - Intro/What Have You Been Listening to This Week?(00:07:05) - The Art of Discovery(00:07:33) - Sin Seer "Delicate Little Thoughts"(00:11:32) - My Sundown "The Denier"(00:16:17) - Megg Jacobs "pyrogen"(00:21:47) - Main Topic:  Breaking Down Sammy Hagar's 1982 release, "Standing Hampton"(00:49:25) - Question for the Audience(00:49:44) - Can't Wait(00:53:39) - Michael's Journey:  Discussing The Four Tops' "I Can't Help Myself"(00:59:08) - On the Next Episode(01:00:02) - Contact Info/Outro A complete list of how to contact, follow, like, and subscribe to us can be found at: leitmotifandmovement.com/bio  Can’t find us on your chosen platform?  Shoot us a message and let us know! We are a part of the SPDM Crew Network of podcasts! Leave us a 5-star review on Apple Podcasts and Spotify!  This helps us to be found in the algorithm. Like, subscribe, and leave a comment on YouTube!  Make them good, and we’ll read them on the air! Are you in a band, and you’d like for us to check you out and possibly drop a recommendation on the show?  Shoot us a message!  We’d love to check you out and give you a shout! Recorded on 05/02/2025 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We're breaking down dredg’s 2002 release, "el cielo"!  We also feature our regular segments including The Art of Discovery.  Plus we discuss Barrett Strong’s “Money (That’s What I Want) and Michael receives his next assignment! Very special thanks to traversingboard.com via The Internet Wayback Machine for all of the great analysis of “el cielo”!   Songs featured in The Art of Discovery: "A Burial For Giants"Performed by Bragging RightsFrom the album:  “A Personal Curse”Composed by:  Kevin Edward Davies "Torn from the Heavens"Performed by Knight Of The RoundComposed by:  Masayoshi SokenLyrics by:  Masayoshi Soken "Shores (feat. Alex Orta)"Performed by DerelictsComposed by:  Clement Martin, Hugo Williame, Marion Durier, Simon Duthilleul-Vannucci, Alex Orta, Charlotte Laloutre, Pierre Croce, Ivan Penkuhn, Eliott WilliameLyrics by:  Simon Duthilleul-Vannucci, Yann Messemanne (00:00:00) - Intro/What Have You Bee Listening to This Week?(00:06:30) - The Art of Discovery(00:07:35) - Bragging Rights "A Burial For Giants"(00:12:51) - Knight Of The Round "Torn From The Heavens (FFXIV)"(00:17:52) - Derelicts "Shores (feat. Alex Orta)"(00:28:03) - Main Topic:  Breaking Down dredg's 2002 release, "el cielo"(01:22:59) - Question for the Audience(01:23:35) - Can't Wait(01:26:44) - Listener Feedback(01:27:50) - Michael's Journey:  Discussing Barrett Strong's "Money (That's What I Want)"(01:32:01) - On the Next Episode(01:32:23) - Contact Info/Outro A complete list of how to contact, follow, like, and subscribe to us can be found at: leitmotifandmovement.com/bio  Can’t find us on your chosen platform?  Shoot us a message and let us know! We are a part of the SPDM Crew Network of podcasts! Leave us a 5-star review on Apple Podcasts and Spotify!  This helps us to be found in the algorithm. Like, subscribe, and leave a comment on YouTube!  Make them good, and we’ll read them on the air! Are you in a band, and you’d like for us to check you out and possibly drop a recommendation on the show?  Shoot us a message!  We’d love to check you out and give you a shout! Recorded on 04/18/2025 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We got an early chance to check out the new record from Knight Of The Round, "Refractions", and we're providing our thoughts on it!Preorder the album on vinyl, cd, or digital at: https://knightoftheround.bandcamp.com/album/refractionsHUGE thanks to Knight Of The Round for giving us the early listen!A complete list of how to contact, follow, like, and subscribe to us can be found at: leitmotifandmovement.com/bioCan’t find us on your chosen platform?  Shoot us a message and let us know! We are a part of the SPDM Crew Network of podcasts! Leave us a 5-star review on Apple Podcasts and Spotify!  This helps us to be found in the algorithm. Like, subscribe, and leave a comment on YouTube!  Make them good, and we’ll read them on the air! Are you in a band, and you’d like for us to check you out and possibly drop a recommendation on the show?  Shoot us a message!  We’d love to check you out and give you a shout! Recorded on 04/19/2025 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We're breaking down Rainbow’s 1975 debut release, "Ritchie Blackmore’s Rainbow"!  We also feature our regular segments including The Art of Discovery.  Plus we discuss Marvin Gaye’s “I Heard It Through The Grapevine” and Michael receives his next assignment! Songs featured in The Art of Discovery: "Battle at Marthon"Performed by OverlordeFrom the album:  “Awaken the Fury”Composed by:  Overlorde "Scarlet"Performed by Let It RotComposed by:  Alex Rocky Tores & Brandon T HartmanLyrics by:  Brandon T Hartman "Eileen The Weary Crow"Performed by Beyond The VeilFrom the album:  “The Hunter’s Fate”Composed by:  Jimmy Zieger, Adam Altemus, & Michael BachLyrics by:  Michael Bach  (00:00:00) - Intro/What Have You Been Listening to This Week?(00:11:21) - The Art of Discovery(00:11:55) - Overlorde "Battle At Marathon"(00:18:31) - Let It Rot "Scarlet"(00:23:47) - Beyond The Veil "Eileen The Weary Crow"(00:28:31) - Main Topic:  Breaking Down Rainbow's 1975 debut release, "Ritchie Blackmore's Rainbow"(00:58:54) - Question for the Audience(00:59:25) - Can't Wait(01:02:40) - Michael's Journey:  Discussing Marvin Gaye's "I Heard It Through The Grapevine"(01:07:15) - On the Next Episode(01:07:43) - Contact Info/Outro A complete list of how to contact, follow, like, and subscribe to us can be found at: leitmotifandmovement.com/bio Can’t find us on your chosen platform?  Shoot us a message and let us know! We are a part of the SPDM Crew Network of podcasts! Leave us a 5-star review on Apple Podcasts and Spotify!  This helps us to be found in the algorithm. Like, subscribe, and leave a comment on YouTube!  Make them good, and we’ll read them on the air! Are you in a band, and you’d like for us to check you out and possibly drop a recommendation on the show?  Shoot us a message!  We’d love to check you out and give you a shout! Recorded on 04/11/2025 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We're breaking down Periphery’s 2016 release, "Periphery III:  Select Difficulty"!  We also feature our regular segments including The Art of Discovery. Plus we discuss Little Richard’s “Tutti Frutti” and Michael receives his next assignment! Songs featured in The Art of Discovery: "As Tight as Phantoms Hold"Performed by BeriedirFrom the album:  “Liminal Spaces”Composed by:  Stefano Nusperli, Francesco Ideo, Simone Bacchi Mottin, Ciro Salvi, Daniele Cantaboni "All We Have is Yesterday"Performed by Devil May CareComposed by:  Antonio Bergas RomeroLyrics by:  Veronica Gonzalez Rodriguez "The Age of the Pariah"Performed by Beyond The PaleFrom the album:  “Monument in Time”Composed by:  Johnny Derechos, Frank van Boven, Janneke De Rooy, Boudewijn de Kraaij, Jeroen van Donselaar, Geoggrey MaasLyrics by:  Janneke De Rooy  (00:00:00) - Intro/What Have You Been Listening to This Week?(00:06:19) - The Art of Discovery(00:06:49) - Beriedir "As Tight as Phantoms Hold"(00:11:30) - Devil May Care "All We Have is Yesterday"(00:15:31) - Beyond The Pale "The Age of the Pariah"(00:21:26) - Main Topic:  Breaking Down Periphery's 2016 release, "Periphery III:  Select Difficulty"(01:07:06) - Question for the Audience(01:07:43) - Can't Wait(01:10:58) - Listener Feedback(01:14:10) - Michael's Journey:  Discussing Little Richard's "Tutti Frutti"(01:18:29) - On the Next Episode(01:18:56) - Contact Info/Outro A complete list of how to contact, follow, like, and subscribe to us can be found at: leitmotifandmovement.com/bio Can’t find us on your chosen platform?  Shoot us a message and let us know! We are now a part of the SPDM Crew Network of podcasts! Leave us a 5-star review on Apple Podcasts and Spotify!  This helps us to be found in the algorithm. Like, subscribe, and leave a comment on YouTube!  Make them good, and we’ll read them on the air! Are you in a band, and you’d like for us to check you out and possibly drop a recommendation on the show?  Shoot us a message!  We’d love to check you out and give you a shout! Recorded on 03/21/2025 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We're breaking down Van Halen’s 1978 release, "Van Halen"! We also feature our regular segments including The Art of Discovery.  Plus we discuss Chuck Berry’s “Johnny B. Goode” and Michael receives his next assignment! Songs featured in The Art of Discovery: "The Elephant Man As A Distinguished Gentleman Sipping His Tea"Performed by Beware The GongFrom the album:  “Eternal Rain”Composed by:  ngaothr’gnaxz & yoz’edhr’zhuss "Gemini"Performed by DeeprootComposed by:  Morgan de Wendt, Casper Leijen, Max Stolwijk, & Siem RadderLyrics by:  Sten Govers "Passive Fire"Performed by ÆthericComposed by:  Nicholas Wilks & Jesse TurnerLyrics by:  Jesse Turner & Nicholas Wilks  (00:00:00) - Intro/What Have You Been Listening to This Week?(00:06:11) - The Art of Discovery(00:06:43) - Beware The Gong “The Elephant Man As A Distinguished Gentleman Sipping His Tea”(00:12:39) - Deeproot "Gemini"(00:16:50) - Ætheric “Passive Fire”(00:22:44) - Main Topic:  Breaking Down Van Halen's 1978 Debut Release, "Van Halen"(01:06:37) - Question for the Audience(01:06:47) - Can't Wait(01:09:32) - Michael's Journey:  Discussing Chuck Berry's "Johnny B. Goode"(01:15:02) - On the Next Episode(01:15:22) - Contact Info/Outro  A complete list of how to contact, follow, like, and subscribe to us can be found at: leitmotifandmovement.com/bio Can’t find us on your chosen platform?  Shoot us a message and let us know! We are now a part of the SPDM Crew Network of podcasts! Leave us a 5-star review on Apple Podcasts and Spotify!  This helps us to be found in the algorithm. Like, subscribe, and leave a comment on YouTube!  Make them good, and we’ll read them on the air! Are you in a band, and you’d like for us to check you out and possibly drop a recommendation on the show?  Shoot us a message!  We’d love to check you out and give you a shout! Recorded on 03/07/2025 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We're breaking down Rush’s 1976 release, "2112"!  We also feature our regular segments including The Art of Discovery.  Plus we discuss Corey Hart’s “Never Surrender” and Michael receives his next assignment! Songs featured in The Art of Discovery: "Soul Killer"Performed by The Lucidia ProjectComposed by:  Daniel Williams, Chris Polasky, Benjamin Ezekiel Jacobs, Chase Cody BaldwinLyrics by:  Chase Cody Baldwin, Benjamin Ezekiel Jacobs "Feet Of Clay"Performed by Bragging RightsFrom the album:  "Small Gods"Composed by:  Kevin Edward DaviesLyrics by:  Kevin Edward Davies "Chaos Redefined"Performed by Duo LateraFrom the “Chaos Redefined” EPComposed by:  Rick and FreddieLyrics by:  Freddie  (00:00:00) - Intro/What Have You Been Listening to This Week?(00:12:07) - The Art of Discovery(00:12:37) - The Lucidia Project "Soul Killer"(00:18:26) - Bragging Rights "Feet of Clay"(00:23:27) - Duo Latera "Chaos Redefined"(00:28:45) - Main Topic:  Breaking Down Rush's 1976 Release, "2112"(01:02:57) - Question for the Audience(01:03:08) - Can't Wait(01:06:58) - Listener Feedback(01:10:35) - Michael's Journey:  Discussing Corey Hart's "Never Surrender"(01:14:19) - On The Next Episode(01:15:28) - Contact Info/Outro  A complete list of how to contact, follow, like, and subscribe to us can be found at: leitmotifandmovement.com/bio Can’t find us on your chosen platform?  Shoot us a message and let us know! We are now a part of the SPDM Crew Network of podcasts! Leave us a 5-star review on Apple Podcasts and Spotify!  This helps us to be found in the algorithm. Like, subscribe, and leave a comment on YouTube!  Make them good, and we’ll read them on the air! Are you in a band, and you’d like for us to check you out and possibly drop a recommendation on the show?  Shoot us a message!  We’d love to check you out and give you a shout! Recorded on 02/22/2025 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We're breaking down Sevendust's 2003 release, "Seasons"!  We also feature our regular segments including The Art of Discovery.  Plus we discuss The Jackson 5's "Who's Lovin' You" and Michael receives his next assignment! Songs featured in The Art of Discovery: "Misery"Performed by ColdlungFrom the “Habit” EPComposed by: Sam Brown, Max Brown, Tyler Chambers, Wolf Millier, Jesseb O'donnellLyrics by: Sam Brown, Max Brown, Tyler Chambers, Wolf Millier, Jesseb O'donnell "Regenerate"Performed by Caustic WavesFrom the album: Full CircleComposed by: Neil Alexander ThomasLyrics by: Neil Alexander Thomas "Sign of the Times"Performed by Vision VideoFrom the album: Modern HorrorComposed by:  Dustin GannonLyrics by:  Dustin Gannon  (00:00:00) - Intro/What Have You Been Listening to This Week?(00:06:50) - The Art of Discovery(00:07:21) - Coldlung "Misery"(00:13:07) - Caustic Waves "Regenerate"(00:18:35) - Vision Video "Sign of the Times"(00:23:58) - Main Topic:  Breaking Down Sevendust's 2003 Release, "Seasons"(01:14:02) - Question for the Audience(01:14:36) - Can't Wait(01:17:42) - Michael's Journey:  Discussing The Jackson 5's "Who's Lovin' You"(01:23:04) - On The Next Episode(01:23:14) - Contact Info/Outro A complete list of how to contact, follow, like, and subscribe to us can be found at: leitmotifandmovement.com/bioCan’t find us on your chosen platform?  Shoot us a message and let us know! We are now a part of the SPDM Crew Network of podcasts! Leave us a 5-star review on Apple Podcasts and Spotify!  This helps us to be found in the algorithm. Like, subscribe, and leave a comment on YouTube!  Make them good, and we’ll read them on the air! Are you in a band, and you’d like for us to check you out and possibly drop a recommendation on the show?  Shoot us a message!  We’d love to check you out and give you a shout! Recorded on 02/07/2025 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We're back with our third bonus episode! This time we are covering meanue's new record: "The Divine, Evolution, Extinction And Other Modern Prophecies"!  A complete list of how to contact, follow, like, and subscribe to us can be found at : leitmotifandmovement.com/bioCan’t find us on your chosen platform?  Shoot us a message and let us know! We are now a part of the SPDM Crew Network of podcasts! Leave us a 5-star review on Apple Podcasts and Spotify!  This helps us to be found in the algorithm. Like, subscribe, and leave a comment on YouTube!  Make them good, and we’ll read them on the air! Are you in a band, and you’d like for us to check you out and possibly drop a recommendation on the show?  Shoot us a message! We’d love to check you out and give you a shout! Recorded on 02/09/2025 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It's our second bonus episode! This time we are covering the debut record from Am I In Trouble?: "Spectrum"!  A complete list of how to contact, follow, like, and subscribe to us can be found at: leitmotifandmovement.com/bio Can’t find us on your chosen platform? Shoot us a message and let us know! We are now a part of the SPDM Crew Network of podcasts! Leave us a 5-star review on Apple Podcasts and Spotify! This helps us to be found in the algorithm. Like, subscribe, and leave a comment on YouTube! Make them good, and we’ll read them on the air! Are you in a band, and you’d like for us to check you out and possibly drop a recommendation on the show? Shoot us a message! We’d love to check you out and give you a shout! Recorded on 02/09/2025 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We're breaking down Queen's 1974 release, "Sheer Heart Attack"!  We also feature our regular segments including The Art of Discovery.  Plus we discuss Smokey Robinson and the Miracles' "You've Really Got A Hold On Me" and Michael receives his next assignment! Songs featured in The Art of Discovery: "Empire of the Necromancers"Performed by AshenheartFrom the “Tales From Eternal Dusk” EPComposed by: Amanda Kauffman and Steve WienerLyrics by:  Alex Loach "Cult of Reapers"Performed by Ways To The GraveFrom the "Cult Of Reapers" EPComposed by:  Tom LundinLyrics by: Tom Lundin "Monachopsis"Performed by Torrential RainFrom the album: Digital DreamsComposed by:  Christopher Klaus DannerLyrics by:  Christopher Klaus Danner  (00:00:00) - Intro/What Have You Been Listening to This Week?(00:08:37) - The Art of Discovery(00:09:09) - Ashenheart "Empire of the Necromancers"(00:16:48) - Ways To The Grave "Cult of Reapers"(00:22:07) - Torrential Rain "Monachopsis"(00:29:15) - Main Topic:  Breaking Down Queen's 1974 Release, "Sheer Heart Attack"(01:14:05) - Question for the Audience(01:14:31) - Can't Wait(01:18:46) - Michael's Journey:  Discussing Smokey Robinson and the Miracles' "You've Really Got A Hold On Me"(01:23:58) - On the Next Episode(01:24:27) - Contact Info/Outro A complete list of how to contact, follow, like, and subscribe to us can be found at: leitmotifandmovement.com/bio Can’t find us on your chosen platform?  Shoot us a message and let us know! We are now a part of the SPDM Crew Network of podcasts! Leave us a 5-star review on Apple Podcasts and Spotify!  This helps us to be found in the algorithm. Like, subscribe, and leave a comment on YouTube!  Make them good, and we’ll read them on the air! Are you in a band, and you’d like for us to check you out and possibly drop a recommendation on the show?  Shoot us a message!  We’d love to check you out and give you a shout! Recorded on 01/24/2025 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We're breaking down The Beatles’ 1963 debut studio record, "Please Please Me"!  We also feature our regular segments including The Art of Discovery.  Plus we discuss Edwin Starr’s “War” and Michael receives his next assignment! Songs featured in The Art of Discovery: "Fear Is The Little Death That Brings Total Obliteration"Performed by meanueFrom the “The Divine, Evolution, Extinction, And Other Modern Prophecies, Vol.1” EPComposed by:  Kevin SiplaLyrics by:  Kevin Sipla "Red (Spectrum Edition)"Performed by Am I In Trouble?From the album: SpectrumComposed by:  Steve Wiener "The Devil’s Masquerade"Performed by Timeless RageComposed by:  Michael Benk, Nicolaj Ruhnow, Christian PirchLyrics by:  Nicolaj Ruhnow “Monarch”Performed by NirensimtComposed by: Nirensimt (00:00:00) - Intro/What Have You Been Listening to This Week?(00:05:05) - The Art of Discovery(00:05:39) - meanue "Fear Is The Little Death That Brings Total Obliteration"(00:11:45) - Am I In Trouble? "Red (Spectrum Edition)"(00:18:46) - Timeless Rage "The Devil's Masquerade"(00:23:53) - Nirensimt "Monarch"(00:30:57) - Main Topic: Breaking Down The Beatles' 1963 debut studio release, "Please Please Me"(01:20:31) - Question for the Audience(01:20:59) - Can't Wait(01:25:44) - Michael's Journey: Dicussing Edwin Starr's "War"(01:31:28) - On the Next Episode(01:31:44) - Contact Info/Outro A complete list of how to contact, follow, like, and subscribe to us can be found at: leitmotifandmovement.com/bioCan’t find us on your chosen platform?  Shoot us a message and let us know!We are now a part of the SPDM Crew Network of podcasts!Leave us a 5-star review on Apple Podcasts and Spotify!  This helps us to be found in the algorithm. Like, subscribe, and leave a comment on YouTube!  Make them good, and we’ll read them on the air! Are you in a band, and you’d like for us to check you out and possibly drop a recommendation on the show?  Shoot us a message!  We’d love to check you out and give you a shout! Recorded on 01/10/2025 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We're breaking down Loathe's 2020 release, "I Let It In And It Took Everything"! We also feature our regular segments including The Art of Discovery. Plus we discuss Etta James' "At Last" and Michael receives his next assignment!Songs featured in The Art of Discovery:"Method Acting"Performed by MonosphereFrom the album: SentienceComposed by: Rodney Fuchs & Marlon PalmLyrics by: Kevin Ernst"Firestone"Performed by AvelionComposed by: Alessandro Ponzi, Lenoardo Freggi, Riccardo Rizzarelli, Oreste Giacomini, Danilo Arisi"Heart's Resonance"Performed by Virtual SymmetryFrom the album: Veils Of IlluminationComposed by: Marco Pastorino, Valerio VillaLyrics by: Vaerlio Villa(00:00:00) - Intro/What Have You Been Listening to This Week?(00:04:40) - The Art of Discovery(00:05:44) - Monosphere "Method Acting"(00:12:58) - Avelion "Firestone"(00:19:53) - Virtual Symmetry "Heart's Resonance"(00:28:30) - Main Topic: Breaking Down Loathe's 2020 release, "I Let It In And It Took Everything"(01:09:15) - Question for the Audience(01:10:28) - Can't Wait(01:11:45) - Listener Feedback(01:12:55) - Michael's Journey: Discussing Etta James' "At Last"(01:16:15) - On the Next Episode(01:17:00) - Contact Info/OutroWe want to hear from you! We will read your emails and messages on the show! We have only one request: keep them clean! There are several ways to contact us. You can email us at [email protected]. You can also reach us on several social media platforms:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61560207797174Bluesky: @leitmovepod.bsky.socialInstagram: @leitmovepodThreads: @leitmovepod If you liked the show, subscribe to us on your favorite podcasting platform and share it with your friends and family. We are available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, iHeart Radio, YouTube, and a variety of other platforms. Can’t find us on your chosen platform? Shoot us a message and let us know!Leave us a 5-star review on Apple Podcasts! This helps us to be found in the algorithm. Like, subscribe, and leave a comment on YouTube! Make them good, and we’ll read them on the air! Are you in a band, and you’d like for us to check you out and possibly drop a recommendation on the show? Shoot us a message! We’d love to check you out and give you a shout! Recorded on 12/28/2024 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We're talking our Top 5 Records of 2024! We also feature our Top 5 Discoveries of 2024 in our Art of Discovery segment! Plus we discuss John Parr's "St. Elmo's Fire (Man In Motion)" and Michael receives his next assignment!Songs featured in The Art of Discovery:"Raise Your Voices"Performed by Hike The Peak (featuring Heathcliff)From the album: Only The True Fly FreeComposed by: Lee ByattLyrics by: Stefan Fischer, Sebastian Kriegl, Andy Poppek, Bernie Heathcliff"The Blackest Night"Performed by Against IFrom the album: Songs For The DyingComposed by: Fredrik Keith Croona, Mathias Back, Anders Ström"One Night In Your Next Life (Lost In Time)"Performed by Galaxy ParadeFrom the "I'll Always Be Around" EPComposed by: Galaxy Parade"Heptagon"Performed by Across OceansFrom the "Pacifica" EPComposed by: Neema Sahebi, Joseph Francs Ryan, Benjamin RamjanLyrics by: Joseph Francis Ryan"The P Is Silent"Performed by Glory FellFrom the album: Season's GrievingsComposed by: Sean McGovern, Mike Brauch, Sam Stulce, Brendan Corley, Nathaniel Syrcle(00:00:00) - Intro(00:02:07) - The Art of Discovery - Top 5 Discoveries of 2024(00:03:59) - Hike The Peak "Raise Your Voices" (featuring Heathcliff)(00:08:30) - Against I "The Blackest Night"(00:14:48) - Galaxy Parade "One Night In Your Next Life (Lost In Time)"(00:19:29) - Across Oceans "Heptagon"(00:27:24) - Honorable Mentions(00:30:36) - Glory Fell "The P Is Silent"(00:38:19) - Main Topic:  Top 5 Records Of 2024(01:17:05) - Question for the Audience(01:18:36) - Can't Wait(01:30:20) - Michael's Journey:  Discussing John Parr's "St. Elmo's Fire (Man In Motion)"(01:38:09) - On the Next Episode(01:38:19) - Contact Info/OutroWe want to hear from you! We will read your emails and messages on the show! We have only one request: keep them clean! There are several ways to contact us. Visit leitmotifandmovement.com/bio for a complete list of links! If you liked the show, subscribe to us on your favorite podcasting platform and share it with your friends and family. We are available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, iHeart Radio, YouTube, and a variety of other platforms. Can’t find us on your chosen platform? Shoot us a message and let us know!Leave us a 5-star review on Apple Podcasts! This helps us to be found in the algorithm. Like, subscribe, and leave a comment on YouTube! Make them good, and we’ll read them on the air! Are you in a band, and you’d like for us to check you out and possibly drop a recommendation on the show? Shoot us a message! We’d love to check you out and give you a shout! Recorded on 12/21/2024 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We're breaking down Opeth's brand new record, "The Last Will And Testament"! We also feature our regular segments including The Art of Discovery. Plus we discuss George Michael's "Freedom '90" and Michael receives his next assignment!Songs featured in The Art of Discovery:"Perihelion"Performed by These Cursed HandsFrom the album: Intelligent (RE)DesignComposed by: Von-Aldrynne Eslava, Travis Cody, Wesley Griswold"All Good Old Days Rest In Limbo"Performed by MeanueComposed by: Kevin Sipla"Bound In Blood"Performed by Against IFrom the album: Songs for the DyingComposed by: Fredrik Keith Croona, Mathias Back, Anders Ström(00:00:00) - Intro/What Have You Been Listening to This Week?(00:10:26) - The Art of Discovery(00:10:56) - These Cursed Hands "Perihelion"(00:17:07) - Meanue "All Good Old Days Rest In Limbo"(00:22:45) - Against I "Bound In Blood"(00:29:20) - Main Topic:  Breaking Down Opeth's new release, "The Last Will And Testament"(01:13:51) - Question for the Audience(01:14:45) - Can't Wait(01:16:36) - Listener Feedback(01:17:13) - Michael's Journey:  Discussing George Michael's "Freedom '90"(01:21:42) - On the Next Episode(01:22:06) - Contact Info/OutroWe want to hear from you! We will read your emails and messages on the show! We have only one request: keep them clean! There are several ways to contact us. You can email us at [email protected]. You can also reach us on several social media platforms:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61560207797174Bluesky: @leitmovepod.bsky.socialInstagram: @leitmovepodThreads: @leitmovepod If you liked the show, subscribe to us on your favorite podcasting platform and share it with your friends and family. We are available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, iHeart Radio, YouTube, and a variety of other platforms. Can’t find us on your chosen platform? Shoot us a message and let us know!Leave us a 5-star review on Apple Podcasts! This helps us to be found in the algorithm. Like, subscribe, and leave a comment on YouTube! Make them good, and we’ll read them on the air! Are you in a band, and you’d like for us to check you out and possibly drop a recommendation on the show? Shoot us a message! We’d love to check you out and give you a shout! Recorded on 12/06/2024 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We're breaking down Devin Townsend's brand new record, "PowerNerd"! We also feature our regular segments including The Art of Discovery. Plus we discuss The Supremes' "Stop! In the Name of Love" and Michael receives his next assignment!Songs featured in The Art of Discovery:"Eraser"Performed by Duo Latera featuring DarkwavemetalFrom the "Destructor" EPComposed by: Duo Latera and Darkwavemetal"Blessings"Performed by panicwavesFrom the "Roots" EPComposed by: Sandro Rubbers, Florian Schwobel, Nico Vaeen, Timo Hubner"Feeder of Chaos"Performed by Misery OathFrom the album: "A Darker Path"Composed by: Lars Daniel Berlin(00:00:00) - Intro/What Have You Been Listening to This Week?(00:12:13) - The Art of Discovery(00:12:49) - Duo Latera "Eraser" ft. Darkwavemetal(00:18:41) - panicwaves "Blessings"(00:23:58) - Misery Oath "Feeder of Chaos"(00:29:15) - Main Topic: Breaking Down Devin Townsend's new release, "PowerNerd"(01:10:27) - Question for the Audience(01:11:34) - Can't Wait(01:13:39) - Listener Feedback(01:17:34) - Michael's Journey: Discussing The Supreme's "Stop! In the Name of Love"(01:21:42) - On the Next Episode(01:22:30) - Contact Info/OutroWe want to hear from you! We will read your emails and messages on the show! We have only one request: keep them clean! There are several ways to contact us. You can email us at [email protected]. You can also reach us on several social media platforms:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61560207797174Bluesky: @leitmovepod.bsky.socialInstagram: @leitmovepodThreads: @leitmovepod If you liked the show, subscribe to us on your favorite podcasting platform and share it with your friends and family. We are available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, iHeart Radio, YouTube, and a variety of other platforms. Can’t find us on your chosen platform? Shoot us a message and let us know!Leave us a 5-star review on Apple Podcasts! This helps us to be found in the algorithm. Like, subscribe, and leave a comment on YouTube! Make them good, and we’ll read them on the air! Are you in a band, and you’d like for us to check you out and possibly drop a recommendation on the show? Shoot us a message! We’d love to check you out and give you a shout! Recorded on 11/15/2024 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.