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Ep 289 -Political Music-
Oh, dip! Look who's back! Chris and Jared have returned to discuss just what is political music.
Ep 288: The Pretenders "The Pretenders II" (1981)
We bring "The Ladies of the 80's" to a close with an unmitigated banger. Not talking about sausage but this British(?) crew led by The Dread Pirate Hynde, purely plundered our hearts and minds. No more rhyming. I mean it! Beware the rope-a-dope of Side B...
Ep 287: The Bangles "Different Light" (1986)
Ladies of the 80"s can't stop and won't stop. Let's cast our ears back to the "Reagan Era" for this delightful second album by The Bangles. We'll see what a young "up and comer", Prince had to contribute and how the gals had everyone walking like Egyptians.
Ep 286: the Go-Gos "Vacation (1982)
We're still about the "Ladies of the 80s" in this episode. Out of the early 80s L.A. punk scene came a force of nature known as the Go-Gos. With a little bit of help from an "old school" record man behind the board, they delivered a classic that won't quit. Just like Jared's love for Belinda Carlisle.
Ep 285: Pat Benatar "Crimes Of Passion" (1980)
We're going to kick off our "Ladies of the 80's" run with the queen herself, Pat Benatar. "Crimes of Passion" is her second album. Released in 1980, no one could match her tough-guy femininity or her singing chops. Throw in the guitar man Neil Giraldo and stand back and turn it up. There's a reason these two have been making beautiful music together for over 40 years.
Ep 284: Stone Temple Pilots "Purple" 1994
Before things got dark and sad, there was a time when STP was on top of the world. Their second album quieted a lot of the critics who had perhaps written the band off as "Grunge" pretenders to the throne. Perhaps we needed to be convinced as well. Sure, they could grunge it up with the best of them but they also had places to go outside of those lazy corners of pop rockdom. Come and have a listen to a record that makes it feel like it's always raining in San Diego. We've been converted. Hallelujah.
Ep 283: Wilco "Being There" 1996
This week we have our good "friend of the show", Troy Carter back in with us to take a listen to the second album from Wilco. Join us as we geek out and sing along with these "Icons of Americans". And... maybe some bad Celine Dion impressions. Dig it!
Ep 282: AC/DC "High Voltage" 1976
OK. So, what is AC/DC's second album actually? Nobody cares as long as it rocks like Ayers. Enjoy this episode full of totally non-offensive Australian impressions. Sorry.
Ep 281: The Cult "Love" 1985
How come we don't listen to The Cult more often? Can a guitar solo be for the entire length of a song? What the hell is a Fairlight? Come on. You know we got these answers for you. Here comes the rain, suckers!
Ep 280: The Doors "Strange Days" (1967)
Hardly can believe it's taken us this long to get around to The Doors. American icons. Art rockers who can right a hit. Subjects of a brilliant documentary by Oliver Stone. We might have realized that 99% of what we know about this band, we learned from Val Kilmer and Co. Listen two times!
Ep 279: The Clash "Give 'Em Enough Rope" (1978)
Rudy can't fail and neither can this episode! We are joined by Rev (The Drowns) to break down and enjoy sophomore effort from The Clash. Can "punk" be more of a credo than a sound? Does Blue Oyster Cult have anything to do with this? Is Jar Jar a Sith Lord? Join us as we answer these and all the questions you were too scared to ask. It's drug stabbin' time.Check out the latest album from The Drowns, "Lunatics" in stores and streaming now.https://shop.piratespressrecords.com/pages/the-drowns
Episode 278: "Southern Harmony and Musical Companion" The Black Crowes (1992)
This week was so much fun because we had not one, but two guests to help us peel this onion. That "onion" being "Southern Harmony and Musical Companion" by Georgia's own, Black Crowes. How much life must be lived to sing the blues? When does ignoring Rick Rubin go right? Who killed that bird upon your windowsill? Why does Led Zeppelin come up so much in this episode? We promise to answer at least two of those questions. Special thanks to Joey Mazak and Troy Carter for their help on this one.
Episode 277: "Sister" Sonic youth (1987)
Ok, right out the gate there's an asterisk on this episode. We know it's not the second album. It's their fourth. See, if you have a guest fly all the way out from the east cost, we let 'em bend the rules. To be fair, it's the second album from the "classic lineup". That counts, right? And there is plenty of Philip K. Dickin' around. Anyway, Thank you to John for joining us on this one. A good time was had. Get into "Sister" by Sonic Youth.
Episode 276: "Rid Of Me" PJ Harvey (1993)
This week we are joined by friend and podcaster, Elise Ballard (The Importance of Wine Podcast). She has chosen the most excellent second album, "Rid Of Me" by PJ Harvey. Pop the cork on some vino and revel in the veritas. Cheers!
Episode 275: "Elton John" Elton John (1970)
Sir Reginald Dwight. The Rocket Man. Captain Fantastic. In 1970 though, plain ol' Elton John and his band Hookfoot messed around and dropped a jewel. Let's, shall we?
Episode 274: "Recovering the Satellites" Counting Crows (1996)
1996 was a wild time. The President played saxophone, got BJs, and "smoked" grass. A "Florida Man" tried to kill Bjork with a mail bomb and got WAY too close to succeeding. The Feds caught up with Ted Kaczynski who tried to kill some professors with mail bombs and unfortunately was quite successful. Tupac was gunned down in Sin City. Grunge was also dead. Buried by waves of Bushes and Seven Mary Threes. Yeah, we still had Rage Against the Machine but they were headed into the "Renegades" era. The Strokes were just getting their first pubes and Metallica got haircuts. "Rocking" was becoming precarious. Was there another option? Maybe, just maybe, we could all just chill the F out for a minute. Enter the Crows. Their second album hits all the right notes for this foul year of our Lord. Mellow enough but without the Hootie-isms. Poppy enough but with a poetic bent that owed itself to its Bay Area roots. Just "rockin" enough to fend off Oasis fans at a festival. Let's party like Woodstock '99 hasn't happened yet.
Episode 273: "So Tonight That I Might See" Mazzy Star (1993)
Fade into this, fool. Some records are for a certain type of listening. Some records make you want to pump your fist, shake your booty, or drive fast. Mazzy's second album will not make you drive fast. In fact, I wouldn't recommend operating any machinery heavier than a roach-clip while listening to this. Settle into the gentle groove with us and just relax already. Seriously! Fu#&ing relax! The world (TNE staff) needs this right now.
Episode 272: "Happier Than Ever" Billie Eilish (2021)
Here comes another recent second album. We're living in the now! "Happier Than Ever" is the second offering from Los Angeles native, Billie Eilish. She gets by with a little help from her songwriting partner/producer/brother, Phineas. ASMR pop is here and you'll EFFing like it!
Episode 271: "Future Nostalgia" Dua Lipa (2021)
If a disco record drops in a disco-less world, does it make a sound? You tell me. If you didn't hear Dua Lipa last year, your quarantine bubble is too tight. And, maybe get the internet. In 2021, this album was the star of every Zoom dance party, car stereo, and gas station radio. Oh, yeah, and the internet. Time to "Blawst Off"!
Episode 270: "On Letting Go" Circa Survive (2007)
This week, with Chris out on assignment, Peter joins Jared in the "117 Studios Compound" to discuss one of his favorite second albums.Circa Survive's second album, "On Letting Go". Jared is just not that into it, historically. Will he change his tune? Will Peter slander Led Zeppelin? Will both of our hosts admit that it's not worth the work to be "cool"? Turn up and find out on The Next Episode.
Episode 269: In Defense Of "One Hot Minute" Red Hot Chili Peppers (1995)
We're breaking from tradition again. Sometimes we just want to take an episode to shed some light on an overlooked record or maybe one that the artist would just as soon you overlook. Such is the case with "One Hot Minute" from the RHCP. What do you do when you lose a superstar guitarist of a generation? Well, sometimes if you're lucky, you just scoop up another one. They didn't have to look that far even though they did. (Shout out Arik Marshall). Just so happened that a young but established guitar god was fresh out of a gig and lookin to mingle. I mean, come on. Dave Navarro got that Sammy Hagar deal. If all you remember from that era is "aeroplane", you might need a revisit and you have come to the right place. We've got drugs, rock n roll, and sex. Well, not so much sex. This might go down as the Chili's least horny record to date. They made up for it with lavish displays of homoeroticism and boundary pushing videos. In this episode, we thank Dave for his service and hopefully reacquaint everyone with a semi-lost classic.
Episode 268: Dreams Are Messages From the Deep (With Corrie and Augie)
Long live the fighters! Thanks to Augie (Fair Warning), and Corrie (Dune Expert) for joining us to express our many thoughts about the new Dune movie. From Harkonnen haircuts to "Eyes of Ibad" and more. Let's catch the last Hi-Liner to Arrakis and remember, it's a movie about drugs.
Ep 267: Eurythmics "Sweet Dreams (Are Made Of This)" (1983)
Annie Lennox and Dave Stewart. They just go together like the best of them. Lennon and McCartney, Hall and Oats, and Gin and Tonic.Chris is back in the country and in studio. For real. Let's go.
Episode 266: "Thriller" Michael Jackson (1982)
"Thriller" by Michael Jackson... We know. We were still young men once. We entered the pop landscape in the early 80's. We didn't know then.There were "Titans" everywhere you looked. Few of them had the help of one Quincy Jones. Steve Lukather and the rest of Toto joined the effort too. Eddie Van Halen for crissakes! We know now.But can we discredit the work of one of the illest MCs of 1982?Vincent Price deserves better.Quincy, Eddie, Steve, and every top-notch session player on this album deserve better.If you want to skip this episode, we get it.But, here we go."Thriller" by Quincy Jones, Rod Temperton, Steve Porcaro, John Bettis, James Ingram, Steve Lukather, Eddie Van Halen, and Vincent Price.
Episode 265: "Fearless" Taylor Swift (2008)
There are things that come and go from our lives. There are musical artists that make their marks and fade from view. Hemlines go up. Hemlines go down. It appears to us at TNE, that as long as she doesn't bite the head off a bat or pick up a crippling drug habit, Taylor Swift is here to stay. Join us as we delve into her big crossover, platinum, and second album. "Fearless"
Episode 264: "Free Your Mind...And Your Ass Will Follow" Funkadelic (1970)
Funky psychedelia and cutting-edge studio technique led to lots great music in 1970. The Isley Brothers, Sly and the Family Stone, Jimi Hendrix. They all added their pieces but one band has come to define it. It's literally in the name. Funkadelic. Accept no substitutes. This album finds the band experimenting with the studio as well as LSD. In lesser hands, it could have been a shit show. Instead, it's a classic.
Episode 263: "The Wild, the Innocent & the E Street Shuffle" Bruce Springsteen (1973)
Jersey July comes to a close. Don't act like we weren't going to let "The Boss" close the show the whole time. Come stroll down the boardwalk with our esteemed guest and New Jersey native, Steve Whithacomb. Marvel at the cast of characters Bruce evokes in his pre-superstar era.
Episode 262: "Slave To The Grind" Skid Row (1991)
Jersey July rolls on! Steve-O is back in the studio to enjoy "Slave To The Grind" with us. He'll explain life on the Shore, how he could have met Sebastian Bach but didn't, and lastly, how much it costs to drive from Jersey to Long Island. Get your sleazy hat on cuz we're gettin nasty. It's Skid Row fer crissakes!
Episode 261: "The Score" The Fugees (1996)
You take the record advance money. You trick out your uncle's "Booga Basement". Buy some gear and build this thing from the ground up. Pras, Lauryn, and Wyclef settle "the score" after a lackluster debut and launch themselves to the top of not only the Hip Hop world but crossed over like a motherfucker with the sweet sound of Ms. Hill's voice. Quit trying to front like you're down with Mt Zion.
Episode 260: "Skyscraper" David Lee Roth (1988)
What can you say about David Lee Roth that hasn't already been said about herpes? It started out with a good time and now he's with us forever. Listen along as we enjoy the second album from the former Van Halen frontman/demigod. This would also be the last album to feature this all-star lineup of Steve Vai, Billy Sheehan, and Greg Bissonette together. This was way more fun than it had any right to be. Long Live DLR!
Episode 259: "World Waits" Jeremy Enigk (2006)
This week, we're getting emo AF. Jeremy Enigk, late of Sunny Day Real Estate, released his second solo album in 2006 and we're gonna listen to it and have emotions about it.
Episode 258: "Promise" Sade (1985)
Get ready to get soaking wet in this "quiet storm" with us. The smoothest saxes, the slipperiest basslines, and that voice. THAT voice. Time to stop frontin' and get into this "sweetest taboo".
Episode 257: "Closer" Joy Division (1980)
Well, we finally got here. Joy Division's second album, "Closer". After this, we swear we're going to cover something light hearted and joyful. Honestly, after a month of post-punk, we're all gonna need it. Listen as a young band hones their craft and zeros in on what it sounds like to be utterly hopeless. They make it hurt so good. Unsung blues players. Joy Division.
Episode 256: "Join Hands" Siouxsie And The Banshees (1979)
The "High Priestess Of Punk" herself, and her Banshees released this post-punk masterpiece before there was even a word for it. Goth before it was a thing. Though not looked at as one of their "greatest" albums, we disagree. You can't listen to this album without hearing the future echoes of The Cure, Sleater Kinney, or Jane's Addiction. Also, we bet you've never heard "The Lords Prayer" performed like this.
Episode 255: "Replicas" Tubeway Army (1979)
Ffffffresh from 40+ years ago, we get into the Tubeway Army's second album, "Replicas". Synth-pop pioneers with a secret weapon. I can't keep a secret. This is Gary Numan's old band! Yes. THE Gary Numan. Philip K. Dick meets the guy that brought you "Cars". Think about it.
Episode 254: Culture Club "Colour By Numbers" (1983)
On The Next Episode...We travel back to 1983 to visit the juggernaut that was "Colour By Numbers" by Culture Club. After the drab 70's Boy George and Co. drop this explosion of Day-Glow soul/reggae/new wave greatness.
Episode 253: "Back To Black" Amy Winehouse (2006)
We have a guest this week! Holy crap! Please welcome Darcie Pfiefle into "Studio 117" as she helps us dissect and come to terms with Amy's final album. There will be laughs, tears, and genuine confusion. Enjoy.
Episode 252: "Double Vision" Foreigner (1978)
This week, we get a little more familiar with Foreigner and their second album, "Double Vision". Well, we wanted to be down with this album so hard. In the end, were we? Check it and see.
Episode 251: "Whitney" Whitney Houston (1987)
We close out Black History Month with "The Voice" herself, Whitney Houston. 1987 was a great year for music. Probably because of this album. God save the "Queen".
Episode 250: CrazySexyCool TLC (1994)
Join us as we come full circle with the mighty TLC. Not just "Waterfalls, and Creep(in). Some of the smoothest, horniest, and funniest tracks lay in wait as we dive into Atlanta's representation during Black History Month, CrazySexyCool.
Episode 249: Time's Up Living Colour (1990)
In the second week of Black History Month, we go to New York City to find Living Colour and their second album, Time's Up. Elite level musicianship? Check. An old school "conscious" mind-set? Yup. More Body Glove than Daisy Fuentes at the "Spring Break Beach House"? You bet your jazz/metal/punk/soul/gospel/futuristic/hip-hop/rock lovin' ass! Time's Up.
Episode 248: Power Ice-T (1988)
We kick off Black History Month with an album from a true pioneer of the game. The one and only MC Ice-T. Power (1988) was as influential as it was boundary defiling. Funny as it was serious but always real.
Episode 247: Ozma The Melvins (1989)
It's the last "Hometown January" show. This week, we are celebrating The Melvins and their second album, Ozma. Unsung "Doom Metal Pioneers"? Maybe. Ripped off by everyone? Probably. Heaviest band from the Northwest? Definitely. If you are from the Northwest or just like the music, drop us a line and let us know who you'd like to hear next "Hometown January".
Episode 246: Nevermind Nirvana (1991)
Hometown January continues! Hometown for us anyway. If you are unfortunate enough to not live in the shadow of a killer volcano called Mt. Rainier, you still probably know or love this album. Nirvana's Nevermind. One of the greatest power trios up there with Cream and The Police? Logging town misery? Mean Girl snarkiness? Come as you are and see for yourself.
Episode 245: Vs. Pearl Jam (1993)
We continue "Home Town January" with one of the biggest and long lasting bands to ever come from Seattle. Pearl Jam. We get into their second album, second drummer, second guesses and the like.
Episode 244: Louder Than Love Soundgarden (1989)
Before there were Black Days and Rusty Cages, there was Louder Than Love. We kick off "Home Town January" with a listen to Soundgarden's second album. Earlybirds on the so called "Grunge" scene in Seattle, Soungarden's influence would be felt for decades to come. Perhaps Seattle's tallest band? No doubt. We get up to all this and more on The Next Episode.
Episode 243: Seventeen Seconds The Cure (1980)
This has been a long time coming and if this isn't one of the best second albums out there, we'll eat our hats. The Cure's Seventeen Seconds. See what how these youthful "Godfathers of Gloom" start laying the groundwork for the rest of their career and an entire genre.
Episode 242: Queen II (1974)
Today we dig in to Queen II by, you guessed it, Queen. Listen in to hear why Queen is like an expensive, imported sports car. Why it's sometimes just fine to let the drummer sing one. Last but not least, OGRE BATTLE!
Episode 241: October U2 (1981)
This week we look into the early days of MEGA-BAND, U2. Still fresh faced and barely a set of pubes between them, they embark on their most openly spiritual album to date. They have yet to fully shed the cocoon of their influences to emerge as beautiful butterflies on "War" but the youthful exuberance still wins the day. Check it out!
Episode 240: Shout at the Devil Motley Crue (1983)
This week, we bring you the Hollywood juggernaut, Motley Crue. Love 'em or hate 'em, these guys were enormous on the 80's scene. We start a drinking game and somehow learn to love this album for what it is.
Episode 239: Requiem For A Maestro
This is the first episode of our new Van Halen podcast, FAIR WARNING. Jared Britt, Chris Pfeifle, and Augie Pagan bring you an in depth look at the history and shenanigans of America's greatest rock 'n roll band, Van Halen. This episode, we just play a few songs and share some Eddie stories. Rest In Power EVH.
Episode 238 Meantime helmet (1992)
What was up with Helmut? Polo shirts and crushing metal riffage you could "gleam the cube" to? Or the next evolution of East Coast Hardcore? We might find out on The Next Episode.
Episode 237: Room On Fire The Strokes (2003)
This week, we brave the smoky skies to huddle up in 117X to reminisce on our 20's and The Strokes second album. Room On Fire (2003). Does every New York band get compared to The Velvet Underground? Do they do heroine better in New York City or Seattle? Are Swiss boarding schools a breeding ground for gritty garage rock? All these questions answered and more on this episode.
Episode 236: Rio Duran Duran 1982
Just what everybody needs right now. Let us whisk you away to tropical ports of call. Let's go yachting with supermodels and funky basslines. This is Rio. Act like you know.
Episode 235: Disreali Gears Cream
Best power trio of all time?!?! Well, maybe just the first. Groundbreaking and earsplitting none the less. Join us as we explore the musicians and their powerful personalities that fueled, and ultimately, burned the group out.
Episode 234: Cargo Men At Work
It feels so good to be back! This episode was recorded before the hiatus. We are excited to talk about a band we both have a severe spot for. The boys from downunda themselves. Men At Work. We tried to sing along in some spots. It's A Mistake. Subscribe and get into the back catalog! @TNENetwork on twitter for news and shit.
Episode 233: Songs From The Big Chair by Tears For Fears
This was recorded before the world went to hell. Just thought that needed saying. Enjoy!
Episode 232: Self Titled Sheryl Crow
Today we head right back to 1996 when Sheryl Crow dropped her second album. I kinda think we loved it. listen for yourself.
Episode 231: Anthem of the Sun The Grateful Dead
Hey maaaaan, take a trip with us to 1968 and have your face stolen. We're diggin in to the Dead's second album, Anthem of the Sun. For everyone's safety, we maintained minimum THC levels at all times during this show.
Episode 230: Antichrist Superstar Marilyn Manson
On this episode Jared and I dive deep into Antichrist Superstar or was it called Holy Ghost with the Most? Either way, this album is a monster and set off more than a few trends. -
Episode 229: Sailing The Seas Of Cheese - Primus
We Discuss Primus' second album, Sailing The Seas Of Cheese. We get into Olympic Hurdling, the nature of artistic progression, and someone got a new drop machine.
Episode 228: Space Oddity.... David, bring us luck....
Please, Oh Lord of Cool and Talent....please and thank you to our host through the expanse of creative mischief... We pray, David, guide and bless us on our new journey through the cosmos... Space Baby!!
Episode 277: Ride the Lightning (01:31:05)
Our good pal Troy joins us again in studio but this time, instead of tearing apart the latest Star Wars debacle we celebrate Metallica’s SECOND ALBUM, “ Ride the Lighting.” No surprises here, it’s a crusher!
Episode 276: Siamese Dream with Steve'o (01:35:35)
We got Steve in the studio with us talking about The Smashing Pumpkins SECOND ALBUM “ Siamese Dream.” Of course there are laughs and to quote Steve, “ …it, it is a good album.” Boom!
Episode 275: What's the Story Morning Glory (01:41:16)
On this episode Jared and I talk about Oasis’ SECOND ALBUM “ What’s the Story Morning Glory.” This record blew up all over the world, and I cannot image you don’t know at least a couple of these tunes.
Episode 274: Paranoid (01:22:28)
On this episode we talk about Black Sabbath's SECOND ALBUM "Paranoid." No spoiler here, it's a killer and holds an important foothold when climbing the mountain of music.
Episode 273: Cure for Pain (01:34:35)
On this episode our friend Jason joins us to talk about Morphine’s SECOND ALBUM “Cure for Pain.” We also talk a bit about our N.Y. trip and some other sh!t.
Episode 272: Regatta de Blanc (01:31:50)
This week we are talking about The Police, possibly the best trio ever, and their SECOND ALBUM, “Regatta de Blanc”. We love this album and chances are you love this album.
Episode 271: Like A Virgin (01:32:36)
This week Jared and I are talking about Madonna’s SECOND ALBUM, “Like a Virgin.” How lewd….
Episode 270: Desire (01:14:35)
This week our SECOND ALBUM is anything but weak, “DESIRE” by Pharoahe Monch!
Episode 269: You're Living All Over Me (01:34:10)
We have an excellent guest with us on this episode to talk about Dinosaur Jr.’s SECOND ALBUM “ You’re Living All Over Me.” Give Brent a warm welcome by following his podcast Solving Sounds and I assure you that you’ll walk away with a rare and entertaining insight into how musicians approach their music.Thanks for sitting in with us, Brent, we had a blast!
Episode 268: Axis Bold as Love (01:08:52)
A killer of a Second Album right here with Axis Bold as Love! Best three piece ever?? Who’s got the original master tapes after Jimi left them in the taxi? These questions and more when you roll this episode.
Episode 267: Origin of Symmetry (01:30:44)
On this episode Dave calls “Origin of Symmetry” from MUSE. It’s a strong sophomore album from a band that crushes it live! Thanks for sitting in with us, Dave!
Episode 266: Doolittle...with Chuck (01:34:12)
To continue Second Album talk, Chuck joins us and calls 1989s’ Doolittle by the Pixies. We have a great time listening to this album and laughing with Chuck.
Episode 265: Dirt (01:38:40)
On this episode we talk about DIRT, the Second Album from Alice in Chain. It’s great, you know it, we know it! We also hit a Threat Assessment and talk about Saltines, so, there’s that.
Episode 264: Post (01:11:14)
On this episode we find I’m getting E-blackmailed, that El Salvador was awesome and what’s going through Bjork’s head when she falls in ….Love?Our Second Album Selection for this week is Bjork’s “POST” and its a killer. Enjoy!
Episode 263: Nothing's Shocking (01:09:45)
This week we break down Jane’s Addiction, Nothing’s Shocking! Sooooo Guuuuuud.It’s a bass driving, tom thundering, banshee screaming, guitar ripping sexy assortment of excellent tunes. You know it, we know it now get to listening!
Episode 262: The Bends (01:19:05)
It’s a new year and a new moto is in order. “ Step your game up!” -inspired by Tracy HansenWe are also kicking off the year with a theme for our next bunch of episodes, God Damnit! GREAT SECOND ALBUMS!… and on this weeks episode we talk about and listen too The Bends by Radiohead.