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

Backtracking is the music podcast where three old friends, Dan, Raf and JW, take a second listen to influential albums, track by track. Season 1 covered the entire Rush catalog. Season 2 went deep on American Music Club. Season 3 is fifteen albums, from Ozzy's "Blizzard of Ozz" and Asia's "Alpha" to Sting's "The Soul Cages" and The Chameleons' "Strange Times," with guests including Mark Burgess an... 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.

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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.

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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.

Who can it be knock... 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.

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Recent Guests

Dax Kimbrough
Asia insider and Asia producer
Asia (producer/insider)
Episode: Asia "Alpha" (1983): Interview with Asia Producer Dax Kimbrough
Mark Burgess
Lead singer of The Chameleons
The Chameleons
Episode: The Chameleons' Mark Burgess and Reg Smithies on "Strange Times"
Reg Smithies
Lead guitar of The Chameleons
The Chameleons
Episode: The Chameleons' Mark Burgess and Reg Smithies on "Strange Times"
Seth Tiven
Lead singer, songwriter, and guitarist of Dumptruck
Dumptruck
Episode: Dumptruck's Seth Tiven on "For the Country" and the Big Time Lawsuit
Will Hodgkinson
Author and journalist, chief rock and pop critic for The Times (UK)
The Times
Episode: Felt's Lawrence and "Street Level Superstar," with Will Hodgkinson
J. William Hall
Guest participant, previously referenced as being in the room
Episode: Ozzy Osbourne "Blizzard of Ozz" (1980), Side B: Mr. Crowley
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: Nathan Larson on Mind Science of the Mind and Shudder to Think
Raf Bagdasarian
Co-host of the Backtracking podcast
Backtracking Podcast
Episode: Raf and Dan on "Something for Nothing: A Rush Fancast"
Dan Fieden
Co-host of the Backtracking podcast
Backtracking Podcast
Episode: Raf and Dan on "Something for Nothing: A Rush Fancast"

Hosts

Raph Bagdasarian
Host of Backtracking, leads discussion and introduces segments
Dan Fieden
Co-host who introduces himself and guides the discussion
Rob Bagnesari
Host of Backtracking
Jay William Hall
Host of Backtracking, provides critique and observations
Raf Bagdasarian
Host of Backtracking

Reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars from 57 ratings
  • Where is Season 1 Episode 37

    Was really enjoying Season 1 on Rush but then Episode 37 disappeared. Snakes and Arrows Side A&B is gone on all platforms. Does anyone know what happened?

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Dannyboy2112
    United States3 months ago
  • 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 States7 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 States8 months ago
  • Rush

    Really enjoying the rush episodes

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Leafryan
    United States10 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

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Listeners praise the hosts' deep knowledge and the engaging, friendly banter.
Guests and voices add credibility and variety, while the hosts' personalities keep the episodes accessible.

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American Music Club "California" (1988), Side B: Western Sky
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.
American Music Club "Mercury" (1993), Side B: Johnny Mathis' Feet
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.
American Music Club "Mercury" (1993), Side B: Johnny Mathis' Feet
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'.
American Music Club "Everclear" (1991), Side B: Sick of Food
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.
Mark Eitzel "The Invisible Man" (2001), Side A: Can You See?
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-leaning critique and track-by-track discussion series that revisits a broad mix of artists across seasons, with a heavy emphasis on deep-dive analyses, banter, and personal anecdotes from the hosts. Recent episodes consistently explore album sides, production choices, and artist backstories, ranging from classic rock legacy acts to indie gems. The format blends rigorous musical analysis with affectionate humor, guest-driven storytelling, and community-oriented reflections, making it appealing to listeners who enjoy nerdy liner-notes style breakdowns and long-form conversations about catalog tracks. Notable traits include a willingness to re-track albums, contrast eras, and weave cultural context into listens, offering a fresh lens f... more

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1. Something for Nothing: A RUSH Fancast
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1. Dax Kimbrough
2. Mark Burgess
3. Reg Smithies
4. Seth Tiven
5. Will Hodgkinson
6. J. William Hall
7. Nathan Larson
8. Raf Bagdasarian

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