Afleveringen
-
This week, Frizz and Bob continue the tale of Jeff Wayne's ultimate passion project, his musical version of The War of the Worlds. Frizz poured Talisker single malt and Bob pours Green River Bourbon while we talk about modern tours and computer generated whackiness and finally get into the tracks themselves. We'll open the cylinder of music theory and orchestration and learn just how brilliant the writing on this record was.
-
(To be read in a dramatic voice)
No one would have believed...
... that a tale so vast- of death, alien destruction, heat rays, Phil Lynott, and the Moody Blues- could be told through orchestral prog rock, synths, and frying pans. Yet today, Frizz and Bob pop open Quest's End Paladin Whiskey & Ardbeg Uigedal Scotch to bring you PART ONE of Jeff Wayne’s Musical Version of The War of the Worlds- a British sci-fi marvel that, for decades, has been misunderstood and mostly unseen by the American eye. In this first chapter, we set the stage: The backstory. The architects of the sound. The players of this curious sonic war. The chances of you missing this are a million to one, they said. Yet, here you are. Next week... the invasion begins. -
Zijn er afleveringen die ontbreken?
-
Join us as we dig into the enigmatic and unpredictable Radiohead. Bob cracks open Old Grandad 114 and Frizz spices it up with Mason's of Yorkshire's Pear and Pink Peppercorn Gin, as we learn the origin story of one of the most influential bands of the last 30 years- starting with their refusal of a record deal, to the guitar noise on "Creep" and finally to their legacy defining album, In Rainbows. We dive into the tracks that allowed the band to have a revolutionary pay what you want model that became a pot of gold, reminisce about uncommon concert experiences, and praise the insane mathematics of Radiohead.
-
Today we wrap up Jazz Appreciation Month with GlenDronach 12-year scotch and Yamazaki 12-year Japanese whisky, as we share a legend who was gone far too soon- Clifford Brown. Few may know his name, but Brown was perhaps the greatest jazz trumpet player of all time when he was killed in a car accident at the age of 25. Join us as we learn about his life, his lasting legacy, and the music we're lucky enough to enjoy.
-
Frizz and Bob enjoy coffee cocktails and dig into one of the raddest, hippest, and hottest albums of all time, Peggy Lee's Black Coffee. Join us as we talk about Lee's inspiring life, her rise to fame, the power in her purr, her defiance of expectations, and her amazing ability to transform throughout her recording career. We also dive into the Great American Songbook and learn a little about what that collection really is. Go brew a pot and join us!
-
Today we walk hard in honor of Bob's birthday. Frizz pours some cognac and Bob pours Old Louisville's new Cognac-finished whiskey as we talk about one of the all-time greats, Dewey Cox. Learn how a poor, smell-blind boy from Alabama became a major influence on Johnny Cash, The Beatles, and Bob Dylan, all while seemingly inventing punk music, hosting a variety show, never paying for drugs, and creating the idea of "shmusic." It's time to open your mind, learn to play the theremin, and walk hard.
-
Frizz and Bob celebrate St. Patrick's Day by diving into the early career of the iconic Irish rock band, U2, and the album that changed their sound forever: The Unforgettable Fire. Join us as Frizz drinks Writers Tears Copper Pot Irish Whiskey and Bob drinks Rare Hare Lucky Bastard 30 Year Old as we discuss how U2 went from a Dublin kitchen to a multi album deal on Island Records in just 4 short years. We see them grow from post-punk into arena rock titans before making the decision to completely reinvent their sound with producer Brian Eno. We also learn who just might be Bob's least favorite band ever.
-
Today, Frizz and Bob FINALLY dive into one of the best written and sold records of all time, Carole King's Tapestry. Frizz poured Knob Creek Bourbon and Bob enjoyed a single barrel of Yellowstone Bourbon as we learned about some gross idiot royals, how Carole's LA friends pushed her to be the star she became, and her never-ending legend as a writer- all while trying not to go tumblin' down, tumblin' down.
-
Frizz and Bob set sail into the wild world of country music as we take on The Chicks and their decades-long journey of reinvention, rebellion, and resilience. Frizz pours a smoky Longrow Peated Campbeltown Single Malt, while Bob sips on the classic Very Old Barton, and we break down the band that went from bluegrass darlings to the most controversial voices in country. We give the details on their latest album Gaslighter- from fiddle-driven twang to pop-country domination, from standing up to Sony to standing against a war, from hunky Texas men to internet sleuthing for the tea- we explore how The Chicks became legends, and why they refuse to back down.
-
Frizz and Bob conclude our hip hop and Black History Month with Kendrick Lamar's autobiographical album Good Kid, m.A.A.d City. Join us as Frizz sips on Jura 12 and Bob pours Mellow Corn, and we tell the tale of another kid from Compton who changed the game. From his insane talent and love of creative writing, from Sherane to Maya Angelou, from Backstreet Freestyles to the Grammys and the deafening destruction of Drake, we find out how he has become the face of hip hop today.
-
Frizz and Bob continue to celebrate Black History Month with Erykah Badu's quintessential Baduizm. With a pour of Glen Moray Phoenix Rising and a 1792 Full Proof, we talk about one of the most introspective and transformative albums in recent decades. We get into some of the whackiest religions, the late, great Roy Hargrove, Mickey's malt liquor, reincarnation, and the spiritual movement that is Baduizm.
-
Frizz and Bob crack open some double-oaked bourbons and dig into the 90s hip-hop staple, Nas' Illmatic. Join us for a pour while we groove to the samples all over this album, get to pickin' boogers, go 2 fast 2 furious, and get to know an album that redefined what East Coast Hip Hop could be.
-
Frizz and Bob honor our Lady and savior, Dolly Parton, with a swig of Jack Daniel's Single Barrel Rye and Nelson's Green Brier because a Tennessee lady deserves a Tennessee whiskey! Join us as we dig up some of the weirdest named towns of Tennessee, share fun stories behind a few of the 3,000 songs Dolly's written over 6 decades, and find out just what makes her our favorite Country Queen! Long live Dolly!
-
Frizz and Bob jump into AC/DC's mega hit and the second most sold album of all time, Back in Black. Frizz pours Tomatin, and Bob pours Starlight Bourbon as we metaphorically drive down the highway to hell to learn about the career of one of the greatest, no-frills, rock and roll bands of all time. Join just a couple of scientists learning all about power currents, lonely British suburban wives, and rockin and rollin. (have a drink)
-
Frizz and Bob venture into beloved stout territory with Goose Island’s Bourbon County Stout and a classic Irish Guinness for an Irish queen, Enya. Cheers with us as we listen to her biggest legacy album, A Day Without Rain, and decipher what made Enya an enigma in popular music. We reveal how she healed a nation during a time of mourning, uncover her literary and mythological lyrics written in over 6 languages, understand how her marketability skyrocketed against the odds, and we listen, in real time, to Bob becoming an Enya fan. Get your Pure Moods CD ready for your bath. Happy birthday, Bear!
-
CHEERS ONE, CHEERS ALL! For the SECOND annual ROTR Award Show, Frizz and Bob pop the cork on the SECOND cheapest bottle of bubbly found in their neighborhood stores. What song brought the best vibes? Which album surprised us the most? What do we think was the best album of the year? Who was the biggest piece of crap? Come and find out the winners of these prestigious awards as we recap the year that was 2024. Burmp burb a DURRRRM!
-
Frizz and Bob are joined by Adam Edwards from Bob Dylan's whiskey brand, Heaven's Door. Join us through a tasting of their incredible line of whiskies while we share our favorite Bob Dylan songs and stories, talk about the art behind the musician, and uncover the true brilliance behind this brand.
-
LET'S GET WEIRD! Join us as Frizz sips Abasolo Mexican Corn Whiskey and Bob enjoys MB Roland Single Barrel Bourbon and we dive into the classic album that really started all the weird: "Weird Al" Yankovic in 3-D. We learn how the accordion had the power to change rock music, discover the brilliance of Al's pulse on pop culture, giggle over some fun nicknames, talk about the legalese of parody permissions, and learn the true power of hand farts.
-
NEW MUSIC ALERT! Lord Bael -the doomy, sludgy, and goshdarned delightful frontman of Shi- is back for the SIXTH time on Rhythm on the Rocks. Today we are talking all about Shi's brand new album, Pure Disgust. Frizz pours Rittenhouse Rye, while Bob and Bael pour JTS Brown (and an IRN BRU FOR THE FIRST TIME) and dish out all the disgusting details of your soon to be new favorite heavy record.
-
Frizz cracks open a Glennfiddich 15-Year Old Solera and Bob pours Old Louisville's 7-Year toasted single barrel. Together they tell the story of another artist who passed away too soon at the age of 27, the iconic Jimi Hendrix. We learn how a one-string ukulele got into the hands of the ultimate vibe man and left-handedly changed guitar playing and music forever. We paint the picture of how this musical Icarus went from a complete unknown, to international legend, to a memory of purple haze in only a matter of 4 years, highlight the most underrated parts of him, and also find out how many things are actually older than Frankie Valli.
- Laat meer zien
