Afleveringen
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In Episode 253, Martin explores albums that bands' fanbase want to intellectualize into being good (even if they're maybe not).
Queen – “The Hitman”
Black Sabbath – “Letters from Earth”
Rush – “Carnies”
Kiss – “Easy as It Seems”
The Clash – “Movers and Shakers”
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In Episode 252, Martin rebuts his friend's mockery of those people who think the Police are the best New Wave band ever (or if they're even truly New Wave)!
The Police – “Omegaman”
XTC – “Grass”
Joy Division – “A Means to an End”
Magazine – “Shot by Both Sides”
The Clash – “Last Gang in Town”
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In Episode 251, Martin complains about 'lazy' songwriting and 'underwritten' songs.
AC/DC – “There’s Gonna Be Some Rockin’”
Van Halen – “Source of Infection”
Deep Purple – “Never Before”
Ted Nugent – “Backstrap Fever”
Thin Lizzy – “Are You Ready”
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In Episode 250, Martin ponders the question "when has a band 'found' their future sound in one song/album?"
Ted Nugent’s Amboy Dukes – “Living in the Woods”
Rolling Stones – “If You Can’t Rock Me”
Rush – “Anthem”
Scorpions – “In Trance”
The Saints – “Memories Are Made of This”
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In Episode 249, Martin pays homage to Black Sabbath's song "I" and explores some "self centered" songs.
Thin Lizzy – “Soldier of Fortune”
Blue Oyster Cult – “Flaming Telepaths”
The Damned – “These Hands”
Iron Maiden – “Running Free”
Black Sabbath – “Trashed”
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In Episode 248, Martin dissects the first verse of the first track of some seminal metal gods.
Jimi Hendrix Experience – “Purple Haze”
Montrose – “Rock the Nation”
Judas Priest – “One for the Road”
Diamond Head – “Lightning to the Nations”
Metallica – “Hit the Lights”
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In Episode 247, Martin wonders aloud about the meaning and intent of tracks that wrap up albums.
Rush – “La Villa Strangiatto”
Slayer – “Raining Blood”
Black Sabbath – “Lonely Is the Word”
Van Halen – “Happy Trails”
Queen – “More of That Jazz”
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In Episode 246, Martin explores the whys and hows of band who included cover songs on their debut album.
38 Special – “Around and Around”
Winger – “Purple Haze”
Kiss – “Kissin’ Time”
Great White – “Substitute”
Cheap Trick – “Speak Now or Forever Hold Your Peace”
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In Episode 245, Martin continues his dive into artists who are compared and contrasted to the mighty Zep in reviews of their albums.
Black Sabbath – “Laguna Sunrise”
The Who – “How Many Friends”
Yes – “Sound Chaser”
Electric Light Orchestra – “Last Train to London”
Status Quo – “Too Far Gone”
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In Episode 244, Martin focuses on the first four Led Zeppelin albums. He delves into artists who are compared and contrasted to the mighty Zep within reviews of those albums covering 1969 to 1971.
Jeff Beck – “Let Me Love You”
Blue Cheer – “Second Time Around”
Rolling Stones – “Live with Me”
Faces – “Around the Plynth”
Jefferson Airplane – “Triad”
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In Episode 243, Martin focuses on bands that are referenced to compare Black Sabbath to, for better or worse.
Cream – “N.S.U.”
Grand Funk – “Paranoid”
Led Zeppelin – “Black Dog”
Todd Rundgren – “Black Maria”
MC5 – “Miss X”
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In Episode 242, Martin explores bands who replicate the magic of Judas Priest's seminal 1980 album British Steel with a simplified, straightforward killer album.
Megadeth – “Countdown to Extinction”
Yes – “Owner of a Lonely Heart”
Black Sabbath – “Neon Knights”
Whitesnake – “Would I Lie to You”
Saxon – “Stand Up and Be Counted”
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In Episode 241, Martin proves to himself that he may not be as contrarian as he thinks while he picks *his* favorite albums from artists whose catalogues he knows well.
Alice in Chains – “Rain When I Die”
Stranglers – “The Raven”
Rolling Stones – “Lies”
Ozzy Osbourne – “You’re No Different”
Dio – “Night People”
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In Episode 240, Martin celebrates late, great producer's Chris Tsangarides' catalog.
Judas Priest – “Victim of Changes”
Thin Lizzy – “Angel of Death”
Tygers of Pan Tang – “Slave to Freedom”
Lords of the New Church – “Kiss of Death”
Y&T – “Breaking Away”
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In Episode 239, Martin ponders who are the biggest LIVING heavy metal stars.
Black Sabbath – “Shock Wave”
Judas Priest – “Reckless”
Guns N’ Roses – “Bad Apples”
Kiss – “Any Way You Slice It”
AC/DC – “This House Is on Fire”
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In Episode 238, Martin explores artists who are "creative geniuses" who surround themselves with the best musicians, collaborators and influences.
Peter Gabriel – “The Family and the Fishing Net”
King Crimson – “Three of a Perfect Pair”
Robert Plant – “Come into My Life”
Bjork – “Black Lake”
David Bowie – “Love Is Lost”
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In Episode 237, Martin explores the subjective notion of "genius" in the craft of musicianship.
Frank Zappa – “No Not Now”
Snowy Shaw – “Nachtgeist”
Elvis Costello – “New Lace Sleeves”
Adrian Belew – “1967”
Queen – “Flick of the Wrist”
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In Episode 236, Martin celebrates singers whose "top gear" is arguably their best gear.
Wings – “Rock Show”
Kiss – “Baby Driver”
Nirvana – “Serve the Servants”
Samson – “Bright Lights”
Whitesnake – “Love Ain’t No Stranger”
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In Episode 235, Martin looks at "low energy crooners" whose singing may not always be the most powerful.
Blue Oyster Cult – “Mirrors”
Robert Plant – “Carry Fire”
Yes – “Arriving UFO”
Kate Bush – “Sat in Your Lap”
ZZ Top – “Rhythmeen”
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In Episode 234, Martin looks at "boogie rock" influenced bands who tightened or shifted their focus.
Rolling Stones – “She’s So Cold”
Status Quo – “Jam Side Down”
Foghat – “Too Late the Hero”
AC/DC – “Got Some Rock & Roll Thunder”
The Black Crowes – “Ozone Mama”
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