
Mining the layers of long players. We focus on great albums in their entirety and believe every album tells a story. We take a deep dive into the history of the artist and the album while discussing the merits of the music within the grooves. We are highly opinionated and outspoken and hope to provoke you into sharing your own opinions on albums. If you are serious about great music, this is your ... more
| Publishes | Monthly | Episodes | 161 | Founded | 5 years ago |
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On this episode we tackle the LP that introduced the world to Captain Beefheart and His Magic Band: 1967's Safe as Milk.
Captain Beefheart, né Don Van Vliet, is best known for having recorded one of the most heralded rock albums o... more
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On this episode we discuss Dave Alvin and his 1994 LP, King of California.
Dave Alvin started his storied career in Los Angeles with the Blasters, a band he founded with his brother Phil. Full of energy and attitude, the Blasters found... more
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On this episode we discuss one America's great modern singer-songwriters -Robbie Fulks, and his wonderful 2016 album Upland Stories.
Produced by the late, great Steve Albini, Upland Stories combines folk and traditional country element... more
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On this episode of the podcast, we discuss Joni Mitchell’s 1971’s LP Blue, regarded by most critics as a masterpiece and consistently is listed on best of lists of the greatest albums ever made.
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I’m a little late to the party, but this is an incredibly enjoyable podcast. These guys are both entertaining and well informed and do a great job discussing the LP format. The banter is genuine and they do their research; all the while presenting their own individual unique takes on some great records. This is a great listen. Highly recommend.
Fantastic podcast, put together by true music enthusiasts. Detailed history, interesting insights and fun reviews of a wide variety of albums, not just the usual suspects.
If you enjoy listening to 3 friends bantering and you share their passion for music, this is a must listen podcast. I have known Doug and Jonathan (JM) since we were teenagers and can verify they are 100% Texas Yahoos…and Tony fits right in.
My New Year’s resolution is to complete all episodes from the original Jerry Jeff Walker and Billy Joe Shaver memorial podcasts all the way to today including listening to each album. It will be time well spent.
I just don’t understand my podcast with this many episodes can’t convince one of the hosts to not have such a dry mouth, but it makes it impossible to listen to on headphones
Down to earth guys with great chemistry. Terrific show for a music fan.
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A vinyl-centered discussion show that does deep dives into full albums, exploring the historical context, artistry, and recording details behind classic and influential records. Hosts bring strong opinions, shedding light on how albums reflect culture, production choices, and the stories of the artists, often weaving in personal anecdotes and research to illuminate why a given record endures. The format emphasizes album-as-whole listening, with a focus on how context, lineage, and prior work shape both reception and legacy. Noteworthy is the hosts' blend of rigorous music history with lively banter, making it appealing to serious listeners who want both insight and entertaining debate about great records.
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