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American Music Club
Mark Eitzel
Everclear
Rush
Love Songs For Patriots
Mercury
Indie Music
San Francisco
The Invisible Man
Music Production
George W. Bush
Mitchell Froome
California
Indie Rock
Los Angeles
Felt
Dumptruck
Alcoholism
The Golden Age
Bernard Butler

Backtracking Season 3! After diving deep into Rush and AMC, the Backtracking crew returns to dissect every track from the legendary to the cult-classic. From the Prince of Darkness (Ozzy) to the stadium heights of U2 and Sting, we’re covering it all. Expect doom metal (Candlemass), 80s icons (Men at Work), indie gems (Idaho, Gang of Youths), and even Barenaked Ladies. Three friends, every album, z... more

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Welcome to Backtracking – the podcast where three old friends take a second listen to influential bands' albums, track by track. For our third season, we've each selected five albums that we think deserve a good old Backtracking.

Email me tonight an... more

Welcome to Backtracking – the podcast where three old friends take a second listen to influential bands' albums, track by track. For our third season, we've each selected five albums that we think deserve a good old Backtracking.

Email me tonight an... more

Welcome to Backtracking – the podcast where three old friends take a second listen to influential bands' albums, track by track. For our third season, we've each selected five albums that we think deserve a good old Backtracking.

Growing up in a bio... more

Welcome to Backtracking – the podcast where three old friends take a second listen to influential bands' albums, track by track. For our third season, we've each selected five albums that we think deserve a good old Backtracking.

Summer’s going fast... more

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Recent Guests

Seth Tiven
Lead singer, songwriter, and guitarist of Dumptruck
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Episode: S3E14 Dumptruck Seth Tiven Interview
Will Hodgkinson
Author and journalist, chief rock and pop critic for The Times (UK)
The Times
Episode: S3E10 Felt "Street Level Superstar" Author Will Hodgkinson
J. William Hall
Guest participant, previously referenced as being in the room
Episode: S3E6 Ozzy Osbourne "Blizzard of Ozz" Side B
Nathan Larson
Singer, songwriter, guitarist for Mind Science of the Mind; film composer and author
Mind Science of the Mind; film scores; Dewey Decimal Trilogy
Episode: S3E4 Mind Science of the Mind Nathan Larson Interview
Raf Bagdasarian
Co-host of the Backtracking podcast
Backtracking Podcast
Episode: S1 Bonus Raf & Dan on Something for Nothing Podcast
Dan Fieden
Co-host of the Backtracking podcast
Backtracking Podcast
Episode: S1 Bonus Raf & Dan on Something for Nothing Podcast

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Dan Fieden
Co-host who adds analysis and helps guide interviews and episode structure.
Jay William Hall
Host and frequent interviewer, often introduces guests and steers interview threads.

Reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars from 52 ratings
  • Entertaining analysis

    I came for the Rush episodes and ended up staying for the AMC episodes as well. I was not converted to an AMC fan but did enjoy the analysis, history and commentary on a band I didn’t even know existed.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    BosleyBean
    United States4 months ago
  • 5 stars because of your AMC worship

    American Music Club fans are a special breed. Thanks for tackling the whole catalog. I have many thought of my own on AMC, but I will just enjoy yours for now.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    blades sportsman
    United States5 months ago
  • Rush

    Really enjoying the rush episodes

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Leafryan
    United States7 months ago
  • Super entertaining and interesting

    Every episode is great. Funny every time. Suggest listening to the albums along the way too. Well done!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    SophCol1017
    United States2 years ago
  • Awesome podcast

    Love this podcast. As a die hard Rush fan, listening to this podcast is like talking to friends about my favorite band. These guys are super knowledgeable about music and Rush and they have a lot of interesting insights about each Rush album. Great blend of not so well known facts, opinions and humor!

    Guests on a Show of Hands episode were great!!!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Dniles373432
    United States2 years ago

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Guests and episodes are consistently engaging and informative.
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S2E8 American Music Club "California" Side B
Q: Is this American Music Club's masterpiece?
Opinions vary, some believe it showcases a side of the band that is more alt-country, while others feel it's a transitional album.
S2E15 American Music Club "Mercury" Side B
Q: What is the best song on American Music Club's album Mercury?
J. William Hall argues that 'I've Been a Mess' is the best song, although both he and Dan Seidin believe 'Johnny Mathis' Feet' is excellent.
S2E15 American Music Club "Mercury" Side B
Q: What is the worst song on AMC's album Mercury?
J. William Hall states that in his opinion, the worst song is 'More Hopes and Dreams'.
S2E13 American Music Club "Everclear" Side B
Q: What is the best song on this album?
Jesus' Hands is chosen as the best song, though the host argues that Royal Cafe is the true standout.
S2E27 Mark Eitzel "The Invisible Man" Side A
Q: What do you think about the lyrics of 'To the Sea'?
The song is perceived to be about Jeff Buckley, referencing moments leading to his death in a poignant way.

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What is Backtracking about and what kind of topics does it cover?

A music-nerd conversation centered on in-depth, track-by-track explorations across a wide swath of rock, indie, and metal from classic era icons to cult bands. Episodes blend thorough musical analysis with personal storytelling, host banter, and occasional guests who illuminate recording history, production quirks, and industry drama. The format favors long-form conversations, trend-spotting within genres, and nostalgia-driven fandom, making it appealing to listeners who want both context and candid opinions about albums, eras, and artists. Notable strengths include the hosts' knowledge depth, a mix of immersive deep-dives and big-picture observations, and guest appearances that broaden perspectives without sacrificing the show's signature ... more

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2. Will Hodgkinson
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