
Brian and Sarah are your hosts for this look back at albums from the New Wave and Classic Rock genres-- albums which have earned a permanent spot in their record collection. The hosts start the discussion with a history of the album, followed by their personal history with it. Over the course of two episodes, they do a track-by-track review of the album and the videos that accompany the singles. T... more
| Publishes | Twice monthly | Episodes | 231 | Founded | 9 years ago |
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Episode 200: Pet Shop Boys – Please (1986) (Featuring Andrew Dineley of "Art on Your Sleeve") – Part 1 and Colours of Ever announcement
The 200th "regular" episode of Permanent Record Podcast is here! ("Regular" excludes special episodes and the PR... more
PRP 007 Mini-Broadcast: Episode 9– Live and Let Die (With Robbie Sims)
Since the beginning of the show, Brian has done his best to strong-arm discussion of Agent 007 into as many podcasts as he could. Finally he convinced Sarah to embark on a new m... more
Bonus Episode: In Conversation with Rob Rowe: WHITEWAITS/VHXRR/Cause and Effect (2026)
Brian and Sarah are delighted to welcome back a previous and much-beloved guest of the Permanent Record Podcast, Rob Rowe. In past episodes, Rob has been here wi... more
Bonus Episode: In Conversation with Blaklight (Adam Collier, Brian Belknap, and Omar Quiñones) 2026
In this episode, Brian and Sarah have the great pleasure of talking with Brian Belknap, Adam Collier, and Omar Quiñones of the band BlakLight. BlakL... more
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If you are into classic popmusic and like rambling discussions this is the podcast for you.
I share Brians and Sarah’s love for DM and A-ha and I do agree that Tipping point is the best Tears for Fears album. But I can’t understand why they like Erasure so much. Please make me understand.
I was having a debate with my girlfriend about “the greatest album of all time”. The conversation helped me find this amazing podcast. Informative, entertaining, and very well done… I’m psyched I found Brian and Sarah treasure trove of knowledge; providing trips down memory lane, an appreciation for the 80s, and a chance to learn a whole lot new.
Now about the question that led me here… I would love to see their overall rankings of albums after nearly 10 years of doing this awesome podcast. Th... more
I am re-entering my review. Originally I came for VHxRR and keep checking back for more of info on both Rob and Von, but now I’m going back and listening to older episodes of some of my favorite albums growing up. You both do great research and have such great memories of my favorite music, it makes me want to talk with you about it lol. Keep up the great work and once again, thanks for all your effort here.
Love the passion of the two main hosts! They go into incredible detail with each album and I always learn stuff that I didn’t already know. I’d be interested to hear what they think of The Housemartins.
Love this podcast! They always have fantastic content and great stories about the bands/music that I love. Please keep talking about Erasure, DM, and the PSB!
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A rich exploration of classic albums from the New Wave and Classic Rock genres is at the forefront, with hosts who navigate both their personal histories and broader musical contexts associated with each album. Engaging listeners with in-depth, track-by-track analyses, the discussions include nostalgic reflections and critical assessments of the songs and music videos that defined eras. Particularly notable is the blend of humor, personal anecdotes, and thorough research, creating a cozy atmosphere that resonates with both longtime fans and newcomers to the genres. The show stands out for its unique charm, characteristic warmth, and its focused commitment to dissecting albums that have left a lasting impact on music lovers.
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