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Its been a slow year for The Arms Wide Open crew but we couldn't miss out on our annual tradition, reviewing a rock n roll Christmas album. The Jo(h)n's finish off the year with a classic- The Beach Boys Christmas Album. They cover all their favorites, discuss the legacy of the album, and debate whether or not Brian Wilson can effectively sing Elvis songs. Always a fun time, don't forget to like comment and subscribe!
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FROM THE VAULT. Originally recorded in 2021, the John's tackle the latest album from Led Zepplin adjacent, Greta Van Fleet. The Jo(h)n's talk the retro style of the band, their occasional departure from Zepplin's sound, and Shaggy's eternal struggle to enjoy new music.
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The Jo(h)n's take a moment to remember Taylor Hawkins in a special tribute podcast.
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It's that time of year again! The Jo(h)n's unwrap another rock themed Christmas album for the holiday season, this year digging into Eric Clapton's 2017 album "Happy Xmas." They break down all of the songs, dig into the inspiration around why Clapton made the album, and compare it to past years album reviews. Always a fun time, dont forget to subscribe, like and comment!
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The podcast is back with a look at System of a Down and their 1998 debut self titled album. The Jo(h)n's take a look at nu metal and the bands place in that genre, their unique sound, and whether the music stands up today. They also discuss the HBO documentary on '99 Woodstock and how late 90's music influenced rock music going forward. Don't forget to like, subscribe, and comment!
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The Jo(h)n's are back to dig into Modest Mouse and their 2004 album Good News for People Who Love Bad News. The hosts cover all the songs, talk about the detailed recording style, the bands missing drummer, and share stories of being at the same concert during the bands tour for this album. A fun show as always, don't forget to rate, comment and subscribe!
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This week the Jo(h)n's shake it up and review a recently released album from an up and coming band- The Blue Stones and their 2021 album Hidden Gems. They dig into all the songs, look at how the band evolves the two member format, debate modern rock music, and a whole lot more. Check it out and don't forget to rate, subscribe and like!
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After a lengthy hiatus the Jo(h)n's are back in the saddle to discuss the iconic 1966 Beach Boys album "pet Sounds." We cover all the history, including the odd approach to recording, the drama around Brian Wilson and his relationship to drugs and the rest of the band, the cultural influences the music inspired, the Beatles rivalry and a lot more. Always a fun time, don't forget to subscribe, like and comment!
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After a lengthy break, the boys are back to review The Kinks 1970 album "Lola Versus Powerman and the Moneygroround, Part One." They break down all the songs including the iconic single "Lola". discuss the bands style and its influence on current rock music. Always a good time, don't forget to subscribe, rate and comment!
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Season's Greetings! Its that time again, where the Jo(h)n's review a special Christmas themed album for the holiday season. This year they take on Cheap Trick's 2017 Christmas Christmas. They discuss the covers, the originals, an interesting track order, all with a ton of holiday cheer. The best thing you can listen to while wrapping presents, don't forget to subscribe, comment and rate!
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This week the Jo(h)n's review Rage Against the Machine's 1996 album Evil Empire. The boys talk about the band's influence on metal music, Tom Morello's guitar style, the band's dynamic, all the album's songs and how this album stacked up against the rest of the band's limited output. Don't forget to subscribe, rate, and comment!
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WE DID IT! The podcast turns fifty, and as a celebration the hosts circle back to one of their guilty pleasures, The Darkness, and review their 2019 album Easter is Cancelled. The Jo(h)n's cover all the songs, the trademark sound that mixes serious musicianship with tongue in cheek lyrics, and thoughts on how the bands arch parallels the state of rock music today. As a bonus, we start a new segment, real answers to fake reader questions. Don't forget to subscribe, rate and comment!
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The podcast you knew was coming one day is finally here. The Jo(h)n's review one of Shaggy's all time favorite bands- Ween and their 1994 album Chocolate and Cheese. The boys go over the bands unique approach, their place on the joke vs serious band spectrum, Dean Ween guitar licks, and how the band balances ultra uncomfortable topics with catchy lyrics. A fun time as always, don't forget to subscribe, comment, and rate!
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Our hosts dig into one of the most famous early metal albums of all time, reviewing Black Sabbath's 1970' album Paranoid. The Jo(h)n's cover the band's history, how they sit in the pantheon of 70's rock, all the hit's, the influence on metal, and a lot more. Don't forget to subscribe, rate, and comment!
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The Jo(h)ns kick off a new format called "Here and Now" where they compare two albums from a band and discuss the career arch in between. In this first episode, the boys look at Incubus and compare their breakthrough 1999 album Make Yourself with their lackluster 2017 album 8. They discuss the progression of the bands sound, what make Incubus a unique rock band and whether that sound still holds up today. A fun time, dont forget to rate, comment and subscribe!
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The boys are back to discuss Living Color and their 1990 album, Times Up. The Jo(h)n's discuss the bands sound and how it tied to the rock scene's transition from 80's jam bands into 90's grunge, the album's tone, the bands slot in musical history, and the crazy guest spot list the album sports. Don't forget to rate, subscribe and comment!
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This week the Jo(h)n's cover another popular mid 90's rock band by looking at Pearl Jam and their self titled 2006 album. The boys discuss the bands sound progression, the rarity of bands producing good output this late in their careers, band dynamics and a lot more. Check it out and remember to rate, comment and subscribe!
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The Jo(h)n's return to discuss The Black Key's 2019 album Let's Rock. They re-hash the dynamics of a two piece band and its inevitable pull to a full set, the bands return to guitar heavy music, the dangers of Danger Mouse producing your record, and two perspectives on the bands live act. Don't forget to rate, comment and subscribe!
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NOTE: This episode was recorded in late 2019
The Jo(h)n's discuss Silversun PIckup's 2009 album "Swoon." They cover the band's catchy sound, comparisons to Smashing Pumpkins, their live act and so much more. Always a good time, don't forget to comment, like and subscribe!
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We're BACK! (again). While maintaining a safe social distance, the Jo(h)n's finally get around to reviewing one of their favorite bands, Foo Fighters, and their 1999 album There Is Nothing Left to Lose. They discuss how the band ended up recording as a three piece, how well the album hold up today, the power of Dave Groul and more. Always a fun time- don't forget to subscribe, rate and comment!
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