Episodes
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Beatles Song vs. Solo Beatles Song, Part 2
Part 2 of my matchup of Beatles songs vs. Solo Beatles songs. It's all Paul McCartney this time, and not every matchup is an easy Beatles victory. Take a trip with a bluebird, the Crimson Dynamo, to the C Moon! Also, a special shout-out to Kaiya Buffelen, a family musician who has covered one of...
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Beatles Song vs. Solo Beatles Song, Part 1
Well, I did it: I recorded a Beatles-centric episode. I will be comparing a Beatles song to its solo Beatle counterpart, determined by me. Which song will win each round? Part 1 has 5 matchups for John Lennon, 6 for George Harrison. Paul McCartney will be handled in Part 2. Here comes...
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Bizarre Beach Boys Album Cuts in the 1960's
You all know "California Girls," "Surfin USA," and "I Get Around." In this episode, we look at some of the "other" tracks on their pre-Pet Sounds albums. Misguided covers, some curio pieces of its time, and some wtf decisions. Enjoy!!
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One Shot Wonders of the 1960s, Part. 2
We move on to 1966 and 1967 for the 2nd of the 2-part series of One Shot Wonders of the 1960's. A diverse set of artists here!
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One Shot Wonders of the 1960's, Part 1
The 1960's were a fertile time for recording artists who had just one hit, but made the most of it. This is Part 1 of my favorite of these, covering up to 1965. Girl groups and some British Invasion songs included here!!!!
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KDAN Radio - Top 10 Oldies I Loved in 1992
It's the summer of 1992, I'm 8 years old, and listening to KOOL 104 Oldies from dawn til dusk. This is a formative time for my music love, and 10 songs in particular were ones I loved and couldn't wait to hear each day. Enjoy!
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Songs I loved in 1997
So, it turns out I was making lists of #1 songs as far back as June 1997. Coming out of my Big Beatles Bubble that month at age 13, my musical exploration had only begun. Join me as I discuss a selection of these #1's. Almost all 1960's songs, some dorky, some stone cold all time classics. Enjoy!
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Underrated Songs by Artists I Love, Part 1
After two episodes of picking apart Songs, I switch towards the positive here. I lift up 10 songs from the '60s and '70s that deserve to be held in higher regard!
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Overrated Songs by Artists I Love, Part 2
Time to knock some more innocent songs down a peg! These all come from the '80s and '90s, by artists I love.
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Overrated Songs by Artists I Love, Pt. 1
I love a lot of artists, and a lot of songs. But sometimes even my favorites have songs that have gotten too much love. This first part includes 8 songs from the '60s and '70s. No one is safe!!!!
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In Defense of The Monkees, Part 2
Take a break from this awful state of affairs with Part 2 of my ongoing series In Defense of the Monkees!! I originally planned this episode to cover two of their albums, but I love Pisces, Aquarius, Capricorn, and Jones Ltd so much that I devoted the full episode to it. Davy subverts his image,...
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Top 12 Final Verses
New episode of Music is My Radar is up!! Today I am counting down my Top 12 Favorite Final Verses! No need to roll your eyes at this, you can spend some TIME together. I had a blast recording this episode, I hope to do more countdown episodes like this for you all. Enjoy!
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In Defense of The Monkees, Part 1.
I'm back in business, everyone!!! I've sidelined the #1's Project for now, instead focusing on all kinds of different music topics for each episode. This week, it's Part 1 of my primer on The Monkees, a group finally getting its due for their innovations and diverse musical contributions. This…
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My #1's - April through July 2011
Is...that Dwight Schrute??? Nope, it's Andy Partridge of XTC, inviting you to a new episode of Music Is My Radar!! We're looking at #1's from the 2nd quarter of 2011, where XTC and Lou Reed are featured twice. I'll get through 2011 and perhaps revamp the podcast format, hopefully not after 3…
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My #1's - January through March 2011
La la, la la la! Music Is My Radar has a song in its heart as it checks in on 2011! #1's of Quarter 1 of 2011 in this episode, including some British '90s selections, a total soundalike of 2-3 songs at once, and rediscovering my love for They Might Be Giants. Enjoy! Song list: "Wolf Like Me" by…
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My #1's - October through December 2010
We're wrapping up 2010 with a veritable grab bag of #1 songs! From '70s staples to 2000's UK rock to one of the biggest current hits of 2010, you won't know what you'll get next. Stick your hand on the bag! ...in a non-sexual way... Song list: "Move Your Feet" by Junior Senior, "Smells Like Teen...
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My #1's - July through September 2010
Finally back at it with a new episode!! We head into Quarter 3 of 2010. I belatedly get on the bandwagon of one of the most critically acclaimed artists of the 2000's, look across the pond for some UK dad rock(?) and shout out a local band gone national. Enjoy!! Song list: "Rebellion (Lies)" by...
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My #1's - April through June 2010
Ahoy, new episode! #1 songs on my chart in Quarter 2 of 2010. Some more not too noteworthy songs, and a few attempts to go out of my depth in talking about certain genres. But don't worry, alles wunderbar!!! Enjoy! Song list: "Can't Go Back" by Fleetwood Mac, "Talk" by Coldplay, "Computer Love"…
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My #1's - January through March 2010
Oh no! There goes Tokyo! New episode, everyone!! New decade, new batch of #1's, Quarter 1 of 2010. I end up spending equal time on the #2's this time around, since some of the #1's....were not noteworthy. But any episode with Talking Heads, the best Peter Gabriel song, and Neil Young can't be…
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My #1's - October through December 2009
In which Morrissey might get laid, as well as an artist replacing themselves at #1. Enjoy! Song list: "Nothing Bad Ever Happens" by Oingo Boingo, "There is a Light That Never Goes Out" by the Smiths, "Stumble"/"Wolves, Lower" by R.E.M., "Leave" by R.E.M., "Can We Still Be Friends" by Todd…
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My #1's - July through September 2009
New episode! I get to talk about one of my favorite bands XTC!!! And I try not to go overboard on the Beatles during a Beatles adjacent track!!!!! All this and more on #1 songs of Quarter 3, 2009. Enjoy!! Song list: " Missionary Man" by Eurythmics, "De-Luxe" by Lush, "Life Begins at the Hop" by...
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My #1's - April through June 2009
NEw episode of Music is My Radar is up, covering #1's April thru Jun 2009!!! Some more 2000s stuff here, proving I wasn't that hopelessly behind at the time. Thanks for listening! Song list: "Train in the Distance" by Paul Simon, "All My Friends" by LCD Soundsystem, "19/2000 (Soulchild remix)" by...
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My #1's - January through March 2009
Back in the game, buddy!!! We pick back where we left off, looking at songs topping my charts in 2009. A decent mix of sounds, albeit a few that don't have a lot of commentary. Thanks for listening! Song list: "Sex on Fire" by Kings of Leon, "Make a Circuit With Me" by Polecats, "Our Lips are...
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My #1's - October through December 2008
New episode is posted. I had a lot to say this time around....some of these songs sure expressed my feels during Quarter 4 of 2008. Moving back to Idaho, coming to terms with what happened. Two all time classic songs included...one more subjective than the other. Enjoy! Song list: "Respect...
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My #1's - July through September 2008
New episode today - Quarter 3 of 2008 #1's. Some more examples of music really hitting my personal life. But that was when Chris Martin ruled the world. Enjoy! Song list: "City of Blinding Lights" by U2, "Viva La Vida" by Coldplay, "Come Back" by Wah!, "When You Were Young" by the Killers…
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My #1's - April through June 2008
New episode is up - it's Quarter 2 of 2008....a monumental time in my personal life, and some #1's reflect that. So stop staring out the window like Curt Smith and take a listen! Song list: "I Don't Want a Lover" by Texas, "There Must be an Angel (Playing With my Heart)" by Eurythmics, "Young...
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My #1's - January through March 2008
Music is My Radar jumps into 2008 in this episode! 2008, Was It Great?? Well.... Join Robert Palmer and look for clues. Enjoy! Song list: "Looking for Clues" by Robert Palmer, "Jukebox (Don't Put Another Dime)" by the Flirts, "Overcome" by Live, "Love and Loneliness" by the Motors, "Memo to Human...
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My #1's - October through December 2007
New episode of Music is My Radar is out! Almost exclusively British, and almost exclusively silly named bands, this time around. Now, Blur...there's a band name you can set your watch to. Enjoy! Song list: "Reward" by the Teardrop Explodes, "Seven Seconds" by Neneh Cherry and Youssou N'Dour…
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My #1's - July through September 2007
Happy Inauguration Day! New episode of Music is My Radar is out: #1's of Quarter 3 2007. Including the greatest intersection of sport and music ever, and a strong theme of "I don't know this artist that well, and I feel like I should." Enjoy! Song list: "Back Street Luv" by Curved Air, "Three...
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My #1's - April through June 2007
New episode of Music Is My Radar: Quarter 2 of 2007 #1's. A whole lotta Sparks this time out, and some 'cancelled' music talks. I try not to be too thinkpiece like, but it had to be mentioned. Enjoy! Song list: "Sad Sweet Dreamer" by Sweet Sensation, " This Town Ain't Big Enough For Both of Us"…
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My #1's - January through March 2007
The #1's series is back, baby! I proclaim my enjoyment of Yazoo and the Alan Parsons Project, and throw in references to The Simpsons, Bill Walton, and Richard Sherman. It gets pop culturey, in other words. Enjoy! Song list: "Money (That's What I Want)" by the Flying Lizards, "Don't Answer Me" by...
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Year in Review: my Top 10 songs of 2020
In this episode, I count down the Top 10 songs I loved this year. It's a mix of the old and new, as it is every year. Enjoy!
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The Christmas Episode
It's a Very Merry new episode of Music is my Radar! Dropping an extra special Christmas episode one day early! I talk about my relationship with Christmas and its music, and share some highlights of my playlist. Some cheesy, some smart ass, but no shame. Enjoy, and hope your Christmas is great!...
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My #1's - October through December 2006
New episode of Music is my Radar is up! We end 2006 with #1 tracks from all time favorite artists who released new albums in Quarter 4, and I call another song 'perfect.' Thanks for listening! Song list: "White and Nerdy" by Weird Al Yankovic, "Dead Man's Party" by Oingo Boingo, "The Tears of a...
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My #1's - July through September 2006
It's Quarter 3 of my 2006 #1's in today's episode of Music is my Radar! I was pleasantly surprised at how much material I ended up with this time around. This episode highlights an underrated band The Jam, as well as proof that I listened to some current songs of 2006. Enjoy! Song list: "After…
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My #1's - April through June 2006
Welcome to Quarter 2 of 2006 #1's. Plenty of Clash, Police, and Roy Wood projects return this episode, as well as the only appearance of Los Ramones! Gabba Gabba Hey and yep. Thanks for listening! Song list: "Bankrobber" by the Clash, "The Bed's Too Big Without You"/"Bring on the Night" by the...
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My #1's - January through March 2006
Our journey of my #1 songs takes us to 2006. It's almost completely U.K. acts, especially songs that topped their charts in the 1970's. Enjoy! Song list: "Rubber Bullets" by 10cc, "Wuthering Heights" by Kate Bush, "Angel Fingers: by Wizzard, "Begin the Begin"/"These Days" by R.E.M., "Passengers"…
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My #1's - October through December 2005
After a week off, we got a doozy of a new episode of Music is my Radar! Quarter 4 of 2005 this week....tracks from my favorite R.E.M. album, two of my most beloved David Bowie songs, some more from TMBG, and more! It was very enjoyable to record, hope that comes through! Song list: "A Mighty…
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My #1's - July through September 2005
New episode out, one day early!! Since I will spend Election Day "off the grid," I wanted to post this before that. Another week of classics, highlighted by the inimitable They Might be Giants. Enjoy! And vote, everybody!!!! Song list: "They'll Need a Crane" by They Might Be Giants, "All Around…
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My #1's - April through June 2005
Onto Quarter 2 of my #1's in 2005. We welcome back Sir Beck, as well as the first of several selections from Nuggets II. Enjoy! Song list: "E-Pro"/"Girl" by Beck, "Why" by the Byrds, "Somebody to Love"/"Killer Queen" by Queen, "Father's Name Was Dad" by the Fire, "It's a Sin to Go Away' by We All...
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My #1's - January through March 2005
2005, here we come. Truth be told, this is a ho-hum batch of songs this week. But there is one that makes me feel like cutting onions, so that's something. Thanks for listening! Song list: "A House is Not a Motel"/"Maybe the People..." by Love, "Candle of Life" by the Moody Blues, " Why Does it...
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My #1's - October through December 2004
Don't worry, I didn't 'forget Poland' on this latest episode of Music is my Radar, Quarter 4 of 2004. A wide assortment of artists this time around, highlighted by the best song to come from Belgium. Enjoy! Song list: "Dear Landlord" by Bob Dylan, "Ca Plane Pour Moi" by Plastic Bertrand, "Peak...
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My #1's - July through September 2004
New episode of Music is my Radar is up! 3rd quarter of 2004, and a lotta Sandinista. A heaping helping, you might say. Thanks for listening! Song list: "Life During Wartime" by the Talking Heads, "The Letter" by the Box Tops, "This Love" by Maroon 5, "On Your Radio"/"I'm the Man" by Joe Jackson,...
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My #1's - April through June 2004
We are powering through a flipping sweet year of 2004, Quarter 2! Gosh! Our usual suspects show up here, plus a visitor from Deutschland! Song list: "Safe European Home"/"Julie's in the Drug Squad" by the Clash, "The Other Side of Summer" by Elvis Costello, "Do the Instant Mash"/"Pretty Girls" by...
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My #1's - January through March 2004
All aboard the 2004 train! We got some of the usual suspects, beginning their chart dominance....and a few oddballs. Song list: "Hey Ya!" by OutKast, "Clash City Rockers"/"I'm so Bored With the USA" by the Clash, "Suzukisan!" by Pokemon cast "Sing This All Together"/"Citadel" by the Rolling…
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My #1's - October through December 2003
We are wrapping up the 2003 chart toppers this week! It's a wonderful tapestry of the silly and the sublime this quarter. (Note: not THAT Sublime. No Santeria.) Song list: "Fernando"/"Waterloo" by ABBA, "I Must Be In Love"/"Ouch!" by the Rutles, "Accidents Will Happen"/"(What's so Funny About)...
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My #1's - July through September 2003
New episode of Music is my Radar is up! Quarter 3 of 2003 features the first of many encounters with EC that will come up over the next few episodes. Also more Who and Stones, and find out which classic act I find more than a little overrated. Enjoy! Song list: "Christmas" by the Who, "Jigsaw...
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My #1's - April through June 2003
We are in Quarter 2 of 2003! I admit my brief obsession with the musical Rent!, as well as being immersed with Nuggets, London Calling the album...and I reveal my subjective favorite song of All Time. And personal anecdotes/asides. Lots of 'em this time. Thanks for listening! Song list: "Rent" by...
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My #1's - January through March 2003
Here we are in 2003! Nothing bad happened this quarter in the world...right?? The #1's this time around include a few posthumous tracks from artists who passed in 2001, the first of several Nuggets, and an arrival of a band who will loom large on my charts for 2 years. Thanks for listening! Song...
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My #1's - October through December 2002
We finish off the #1's of 2002 with a lot more Who, and a few appearances by Dave Grohl. But not the Foo Fighters. Find out how! Song list: "Young Man Blues" (live) by the Who, "A Quick One While He's Away" (live) by the Who, "Jamie's Cryin'" by Van Halen, "You Know You're Right" by Nirvana…
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