It's only talk! This week, Mike rounds out our fifth-anniversary triad of King Crimson discussions with some dialogue, duologue, diatribe, dissension, and declamation about the band's 1981 album Discipline. On this album, bassist Tony Levin and guitarist and vocalist Adrian Belew joined Crimson veterans Robert Fripp and Bill Bruford to produce some of the most complicated music in the Crimson oeuvre, with every musician devoted to making their instrument produce sounds you’ve never heard. But paradoxically, it's also one of their catchiest albums, dabbling in new wave and world beat in the same musical sphere as Talking Heads, who were part of the same New York scene as Fripp in the late ‘70s. Discipline may sound like a sharp, disorienting left turn for King Crimson on first listen, but the album did a lot to cement the band’s music as a living document to be iterated upon. Join us as we break it down, frame by frame!Cohosts: Mike DeFabio, Rich Bunnell, Phil Maddox, John McFerrin Complete show notes: https://discordpod.com/listen/122-king-crimson-discipline-1981Discord &amp; Rhyme's merch store: http://tee.pub/lic/discordpodSupport the podcast! https://www.patreon.com/discordpod

It's only talk! This week, Mike rounds out our fifth-anniversary triad of King Crimson discussions with some dialogue, duologue, diatribe, dissension, and declamation about the band's 1981 album Discipline. On this album, bassist Tony Levin and guitarist and vocalist Adrian Belew joined Crimson veterans Robert Fripp and Bill Bruford to produce some of the most complicated music in the Crimson oeuvre, with every musician devoted to making their instrument produce sounds you’ve never heard. But paradoxically, it's also one of their catchiest albums, dabbling in new wave and world beat in the same musical sphere as Talking Heads, who were part of the same New York scene as Fripp in the late ‘70s. Discipline may sound like a sharp, disorienting left turn for King Crimson on first listen, but the album did a lot to cement the band’s music as a living document to be iterated upon. Join us as we break it down, frame by frame! Cohosts: Mike DeFabio, Rich Bunnell, Phil Maddox, John McFerrin Complete show notes: <a href="https://discordpod.com/listen/122-king-crimson-discipline-1981" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://discordpod.com/listen/122-king-crimson-discipline-1981</a> Discord &amp; Rhyme's merch store: http://tee.pub/lic/discordpod Support the podcast! <a href="https://www.patreon.com/discordpod" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.patreon.com/discordpod</a>

122: King Crimson - Discipline (1981)

Part two of the Discord &amp; Rhyme celebration of King Crimson brings us to the 1974 album Red, the band’s final studio(-ish) album before it disbanded for 7 years. John’s history with King Crimson began with this album, and while he didn’t initially like it, it’s long become his favorite King Crimson album, and the ‘72-’74 King Crimson lineup especially has long become one of his favorite bands. This episode examines how everything in King Crimson’s turbulent history to this point made this album possible, and how the band’s refusal to get pigeonholed as “progressive rock” allowed it to create some of the heaviest, most powerful, and most awe-inspiring music ever made under the general umbrella of “rock” music. Also, “Starless” might be the best song ever recorded, and we're happy to tell you why.Cohosts: John McFerrin, Amanda Rodgers, Mike DeFabio, Phil MaddoxComplete show notes: https://discordpod.com/listen/121-king-crimson-red-1974Discord &amp; Rhyme's merch store: http://tee.pub/lic/discordpodSupport the podcast! https://www.patreon.com/discordpod

Part two of the Discord &amp; Rhyme celebration of King Crimson brings us to the 1974 album Red, the band’s final studio(-ish) album before it disbanded for 7 years. John’s history with King Crimson began with this album, and while he didn’t initially like it, it’s long become his favorite King Crimson album, and the ‘72-’74 King Crimson lineup especially has long become one of his favorite bands. This episode examines how everything in King Crimson’s turbulent history to this point made this album possible, and how the band’s refusal to get pigeonholed as “progressive rock” allowed it to create some of the heaviest, most powerful, and most awe-inspiring music ever made under the general umbrella of “rock” music. Also, “Starless” might be the best song ever recorded, and we're happy to tell you why. Cohosts: John McFerrin, Amanda Rodgers, Mike DeFabio, Phil Maddox Complete show notes: <a href="https://discordpod.com/listen/121-king-crimson-red-1974" rel="noreferrer noopener nofollow" target="_blank">https://discordpod.com/listen/121-king-crimson-red-1974</a> Discord &amp; Rhyme's merch store: <a href="http://tee.pub/lic/discordpod" rel="noreferrer noopener nofollow" target="_blank">http://tee.pub/lic/discordpod</a> Support the podcast! <a href="https://www.patreon.com/discordpod" rel="noreferrer noopener nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.patreon.com/discordpod</a>

121: King Crimson - Red (1974)

As frequently as we mention King Crimson on this podcast, you’d think we would have done a proper episode on them by now. But we wanted to hold off until we could really do it up right, so this is the premiere of our three-episode series on the greatest pioneers of progressive rock. They didn’t fully invent prog, but they did more to solidify the genre than any group that had come before them, to the point where each song on their debut album spawned a different prog subgenre - so, while this isn’t the first prog album, it might be the most important. Time to get started on this journey, because the cracked brass bells have rung to summon back all us fire witches to discuss The Court of the Crimson King.Cohosts: Amanda Rodgers, John McFerrin, Mike DeFabio, Dan WatkinsComplete show notes: https://discordpod.com/listen/120-king-crimson-in-the-court-of-the-crimson-king-1969Discord &amp; Rhyme's merch store: http://tee.pub/lic/discordpodSupport the podcast! https://www.patreon.com/discordpod

As frequently as we mention King Crimson on this podcast, you’d think we would have done a proper episode on them by now. But we wanted to hold off until we could really do it up right, so this is the premiere of our three-episode series on the greatest pioneers of progressive rock. They didn’t fully invent prog, but they did more to solidify the genre than any group that had come before them, to the point where each song on their debut album spawned a different prog subgenre - so, while this isn’t the first prog album, it might be the most important. Time to get started on this journey, because the cracked brass bells have rung to summon back all us fire witches to discuss The Court of the Crimson King. Cohosts: Amanda Rodgers, John McFerrin, Mike DeFabio, Dan Watkins Complete show notes: <a href="https://discordpod.com/listen/120-king-crimson-in-the-court-of-the-crimson-king-1969" rel="noreferrer noopener nofollow" target="_blank">https://discordpod.com/listen/120-king-crimson-in-the-court-of-the-crimson-king-1969</a> Discord &amp; Rhyme's merch store: http://tee.pub/lic/discordpod Support the podcast! <a href="https://www.patreon.com/discordpod" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.patreon.com/discordpod</a>

120: King Crimson - In the Court of the Crimson King (1969)

It’s time to follow the Moody Blues into the 1980s. After a long hiatus and a disappointing comeback album, the Moodies reconvened with a new keyboard player and a new producer to start a new decade in their long career. Music production styles had changed quite a lot since their classic period in the ‘60s and ‘70s, and the new personnel came with a new aesthetic that sounds quite different from the Moody Blues music we’re all used to. However, if you can forgive Patrick Moraz for not being Mike Pinder, and Pip Williams for not being Tony Clarke, and the ‘80s for not being the ‘70s, you’ll find that there is some fantastic music to be found on Long Distance Voyager. And there is also “Veteran Cosmic Rocker.” Cohosts: Mike DeFabio, Phil Maddox, John McFerrin, Amanda RodgersComplete show notes: https://discordpod.com/listen/119-the-moody-blues-long-distance-voyager-1981Merch store: https://www.teepublic.com/user/discordpodSupport the podcast! https://www.patreon.com/discordpod

It’s time to follow the Moody Blues into the 1980s. After a long hiatus and a disappointing comeback album, the Moodies reconvened with a new keyboard player and a new producer to start a new decade in their long career. Music production styles had changed quite a lot since their classic period in the ‘60s and ‘70s, and the new personnel came with a new aesthetic that sounds quite different from the Moody Blues music we’re all used to. However, if you can forgive Patrick Moraz for not being Mike Pinder, and Pip Williams for not being Tony Clarke, and the ‘80s for not being the ‘70s, you’ll find that there is some fantastic music to be found on Long Distance Voyager. And there is also “Veteran Cosmic Rocker.” Cohosts: Mike DeFabio, Phil Maddox, John McFerrin, Amanda Rodgers Complete show notes: <a href="https://discordpod.com/listen/119-the-moody-blues-long-distance-voyager-1981" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://discordpod.com/listen/119-the-moody-blues-long-distance-voyager-1981</a> Merch store: <a href="https://www.teepublic.com/user/discordpod" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.teepublic.com/user/discordpod</a> Support the podcast! <a href="https://www.patreon.com/discordpod" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.patreon.com/discordpod</a>

119: The Moody Blues - Long Distance Voyager (1981)

By the time he recorded his third solo album, After the Gold Rush, Neil Young had already been part of successful records by the Buffalo Springfield and Crosby, Stills, Nash, and Young, and his second album had hit the top 40. As great as that music had been, though, Neil hadn't yet reached his peak - at least according to Ben. Ben explains why After the Gold Rush is a high point in a career full of high points, and why the album and its singer have meant so much to him since he was a teenager. Rich, Phil, and John also weigh in and discuss their varying - but generally substantial - levels of Neil Young fandom. Cohosts: Ben Marlin, Rich Bunnell, Phil Maddox, John McFerrinComplete show notes: https://discordpod.com/listen/118-neil-young-after-the-gold-rush-1970Merch store: https://www.teepublic.com/user/discordpod/Support the podcast! https://www.patreon.com/discordpod

By the time he recorded his third solo album, After the Gold Rush, Neil Young had already been part of successful records by the Buffalo Springfield and Crosby, Stills, Nash, and Young, and his second album had hit the top 40. As great as that music had been, though, Neil hadn't yet reached his peak - at least according to Ben. Ben explains why After the Gold Rush is a high point in a career full of high points, and why the album and its singer have meant so much to him since he was a teenager. Rich, Phil, and John also weigh in and discuss their varying - but generally substantial - levels of Neil Young fandom. Cohosts: Ben Marlin, Rich Bunnell, Phil Maddox, John McFerrin Complete show notes: <a href="https://discordpod.com/listen/118-neil-young-after-the-gold-rush-1970" rel="noreferrer noopener nofollow" target="_blank">https://discordpod.com/listen/118-neil-young-after-the-gold-rush-1970</a> Merch store: <a href="https://www.teepublic.com/user/discordpod" rel="noreferrer noopener nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.teepublic.com/user/discordpod/</a> Support the podcast! <a href="https://www.patreon.com/discordpod" rel="noreferrer noopener nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.patreon.com/discordpod</a>

118: Neil Young - After the Gold Rush (1970)

Phil Ochs

Phil Ochs, perhaps more than anybody else in the 1960s Greenwich Village folk scene, believed that he could end the Vietnam War and change the world through his music. He offered deeply critical insight both of mainstream society and of the folk scene itself, calling out hypocrisy where he saw it and asking his listeners to consider questions and issues without easy solutions. He did this through a combination of exceptional songwriting gifts and a blazing intensity, but this intensity also limited his ability to appeal to a wide audience, and he largely faded into obscurity after his untimely 1976 death. In this episode, John leads a discussion on the 1966 live(ish) album In Concert, which he has loved for nearly 20 years, and the tenor of the discussion ranges from serious to silly in a way that mirrors the album itself. Join John, Ben, Phil, and Amanda as they cover an essential album from one of the most complicated figures ever to pick up an acoustic guitar and declare his truth.Cohosts: John McFerrin, Ben Marlin, Phil Maddox, Amanda RodgersComplete show notes: https://discordpod.com/listen/117-phil-ochs-in-concert-1966Merch store: https://www.teepublic.com/user/discordpodSupport the podcast! https://www.patreon.com/discordpod

Phil Ochs, perhaps more than anybody else in the 1960s Greenwich Village folk scene, believed that he could end the Vietnam War and change the world through his music. He offered deeply critical insight both of mainstream society and of the folk scene itself, calling out hypocrisy where he saw it and asking his listeners to consider questions and issues without easy solutions. He did this through a combination of exceptional songwriting gifts and a blazing intensity, but this intensity also limited his ability to appeal to a wide audience, and he largely faded into obscurity after his untimely 1976 death. In this episode, John leads a discussion on the 1966 live(ish) album In Concert, which he has loved for nearly 20 years, and the tenor of the discussion ranges from serious to silly in a way that mirrors the album itself. Join John, Ben, Phil, and Amanda as they cover an essential album from one of the most complicated figures ever to pick up an acoustic guitar and declare his truth. Cohosts: John McFerrin, Ben Marlin, Phil Maddox, Amanda Rodgers Complete show notes: <a href="https://discordpod.com/listen/117-phil-ochs-in-concert-1966" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://discordpod.com/listen/117-phil-ochs-in-concert-1966</a> Merch store: <a href="https://www.teepublic.com/user/discordpod" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.teepublic.com/user/discordpod</a> Support the podcast! <a href="https://www.patreon.com/discordpod" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.patreon.com/discordpod</a>

117: Phil Ochs in Concert (1966)

Crosby, Stills &amp; Nash weren’t the first so-called “supergroup,” but they may have been the first to eclipse the fame of each of the bands the members came from. David Crosby (hailing from the Byrds), Stephen Stills (hailing from Buffalo Springfield), and Graham Nash (hailing from the Hollies) came together to create a group that was completely unique. While the group would become more famous with the addition of Neil Young for 1970’s Deja Vu, their 1969 self-titled LP remains the group’s masterpiece. Phil, who has a lifelong love of the works of Crosby, Stills, and Nash, is joined by Amanda and Ben to discuss just what makes their 1969 debut LP such an enduring masterpiece.Cohosts: Phil Maddox, Ben Marlin, Amanda RodgersComplete show notes: https://discordpod.com/listen/116-crosby-stills-amp-nash-crosby-stills-amp-nash-1969Discord &amp; Rhyme's merch store: http://tee.pub/lic/discordpodSupport the podcast! https://www.patreon.com/discordpod

Crosby, Stills &amp; Nash weren’t the first so-called “supergroup,” but they may have been the first to eclipse the fame of each of the bands the members came from. David Crosby (hailing from the Byrds), Stephen Stills (hailing from Buffalo Springfield), and Graham Nash (hailing from the Hollies) came together to create a group that was completely unique. While the group would become more famous with the addition of Neil Young for 1970’s Deja Vu, their 1969 self-titled LP remains the group’s masterpiece. Phil, who has a lifelong love of the works of Crosby, Stills, and Nash, is joined by Amanda and Ben to discuss just what makes their 1969 debut LP such an enduring masterpiece. Cohosts: Phil Maddox, Ben Marlin, Amanda Rodgers Complete show notes: <a href="https://discordpod.com/listen/116-crosby-stills-amp-nash-crosby-stills-amp-nash-1969" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://discordpod.com/listen/116-crosby-stills-amp-nash-crosby-stills-amp-nash-1969</a> Discord &amp; Rhyme's merch store: http://tee.pub/lic/discordpod Support the podcast! <a href="https://www.patreon.com/discordpod" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.patreon.com/discordpod</a>

116: Crosby, Stills & Nash - Crosby, Stills & Nash (1969)

Q&amp;A time is here again! In this edition, we share some exciting news and then talk about how to run a successful podcast, why we probably won't cover that album, whether Ariana Grande should cover a Moody Blues song, how much we love Producer Mike, and much more!! If you have thoughts about podcast merch, hit us up: discordpod@gmail.comWe opened a merch store!!!!! http://tee.pub/lic/discordpod Cohosts: Rich Bunnell and Amanda RodgersTheme Music: Joni Mitchell - Free Man in Paris/The Moody Blues - Question

Q&amp;A time is here again! In this edition, we share some exciting news and then talk about how to run a successful podcast, why we probably won't cover that album, whether Ariana Grande should cover a Moody Blues song, how much we love Producer Mike, and much more!! If you have thoughts about podcast merch, hit us up: <a href="https://gmail.com" rel="noreferrer noopener nofollow" target="_blank">discordpod@gmail.com</a> We opened a merch store!!!!! http://tee.pub/lic/discordpod Cohosts: Rich Bunnell and Amanda Rodgers Theme Music: Joni Mitchell - Free Man in Paris/The Moody Blues - Question

Five Thousand Million Questions (Listener Q&A #5)

Joni Mitchell

Everyone knows by now that Joni Mitchell is one of the most profoundly gifted and driven musicians of the 20th century, and it’s long past time we came back to her here on Discord &amp; Rhyme. Court and Spark is Amanda’s favorite Joni album, and it marks the sweet spot where Mitchell balanced her desire to push boundaries with the need for accessibility. The result is a set of brilliant songs that sound simple enough on the surface, but are secretly full of strange and interesting details. We spent a very happy couple of hours analyzing her brilliant lyrics, deciphering the weird and complicated musical arrangements, and marveling at Joni Mitchell’s genius. Cohosts: Amanda Rodgers, John McFerrin, Rich Bunnell, Ben MarlinComplete show notes: https://discordpod.com/listen/115-joni-mitchell-court-and-spark-1974Discord &amp; Rhyme merch: http://tee.pub/lic/discordpodSupport the podcast! https://www.patreon.com/discordpod

Everyone knows by now that Joni Mitchell is one of the most profoundly gifted and driven musicians of the 20th century, and it’s long past time we came back to her here on Discord &amp; Rhyme. Court and Spark is Amanda’s favorite Joni album, and it marks the sweet spot where Mitchell balanced her desire to push boundaries with the need for accessibility. The result is a set of brilliant songs that sound simple enough on the surface, but are secretly full of strange and interesting details. We spent a very happy couple of hours analyzing her brilliant lyrics, deciphering the weird and complicated musical arrangements, and marveling at Joni Mitchell’s genius. Cohosts: Amanda Rodgers, John McFerrin, Rich Bunnell, Ben Marlin Complete show notes: <a href="https://discordpod.com/listen/115-joni-mitchell-court-and-spark-1974" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://discordpod.com/listen/115-joni-mitchell-court-and-spark-1974</a> Discord &amp; Rhyme merch: http://tee.pub/lic/discordpod Support the podcast! <a href="https://www.patreon.com/discordpod" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.patreon.com/discordpod</a>

115: Joni Mitchell - Court and Spark (1974)

This week, Discord &amp; Rhyme heads back to Ohio for a discussion of Pere Ubu’s 1978 debut The Modern Dance. Rising from the ashes of the short-lived proto-punk pioneers Rocket from the Tombs, David Thomas and company emerged with a fiery set of songs fusing art and punk with an intensity that the band would never quite match again, even as their music would become even stranger and more challenging. Join Dan, Mike, and Rich for this sentimental journey of rusty Chuck Berry riffs, art-rock detours, and creepy soundscapes.Cohosts: Dan Watkins, Rich Bunnell, Mike DeFabioComplete show notes: https://discordpod.com/listen/114-pere-ubu-the-modern-dance-1978Discord &amp; Rhyme merch: http://tee.pub/lic/discordpod Support the podcast! https://www.patreon.com/discordpod

This week, Discord &amp; Rhyme heads back to Ohio for a discussion of Pere Ubu’s 1978 debut The Modern Dance. Rising from the ashes of the short-lived proto-punk pioneers Rocket from the Tombs, David Thomas and company emerged with a fiery set of songs fusing art and punk with an intensity that the band would never quite match again, even as their music would become even stranger and more challenging. Join Dan, Mike, and Rich for this sentimental journey of rusty Chuck Berry riffs, art-rock detours, and creepy soundscapes. Cohosts: Dan Watkins, Rich Bunnell, Mike DeFabio Complete show notes: <a href="https://discordpod.com/listen/114-pere-ubu-the-modern-dance-1978" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://discordpod.com/listen/114-pere-ubu-the-modern-dance-1978</a> Discord &amp; Rhyme merch: http://tee.pub/lic/discordpod Support the podcast! <a href="https://www.patreon.com/discordpod" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.patreon.com/discordpod</a>

114: Pere Ubu - The Modern Dance (1978)

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Discord and Rhyme: An Album Podcast

Wonder

Good morn and evening, friends, and get ready for a super-sized episode. Stevie Wonder has a deep catalog of classic, beloved LPs, but since this week’s host, Ben, follows the “because it’s there” approach to choosing albums for this podcast, we’re tackling the longest, most epic one of all: 1976’s Songs in the Key of Life. Encompassing two LPs and a bonus EP, Songs is “massive and meant to be massive,” Ben argues to co-hosts Phil, Mike, and John — and just look at the list of personnel if you don’t believe us. Even if not every song lands, the album is such a mountain range of joyous musical peaks that you’re likely going to emerge from it adoring at least a dozen tracks. Plus, ‘90s kids will recognize the source material for both Coolio’s legendary anthem “Gangsta’s Paradise” and Will Smith’s much less legendary soundtrack cash-in “Wild Wild West.” This one might take you a few commutes, but if you’ve somehow not yet experienced the music of Stevie Wonder, we promise you’re about to have a new favorite artist.Cohosts: Ben Marlin, Phil Maddox, Mike DeFabio, John McFerrinComplete show notes: http://discordpod.com/listen/019-stevie-wonder-songs-in-the-key-of-life-1976Support the podcast! https://www.patreon.com/discordpod

Good morn and evening, friends, and get ready for a super-sized episode. Stevie Wonder has a deep catalog of classic, beloved LPs, but since this week’s host, Ben, follows the “because it’s there” approach to choosing albums for this podcast, we’re tackling the longest, most epic one of all: 1976’s Songs in the Key of Life. Encompassing two LPs and a bonus EP, Songs is “massive and meant to be massive,” Ben argues to co-hosts Phil, Mike, and John — and just look at the list of personnel if you don’t believe us. Even if not every song lands, the album is such a mountain range of joyous musical peaks that you’re likely going to emerge from it adoring at least a dozen tracks. Plus, ‘90s kids will recognize the source material for both Coolio’s legendary anthem “Gangsta’s Paradise” and Will Smith’s much less legendary soundtrack cash-in “Wild Wild West.” This one might take you a few commutes, but if you’ve somehow not yet experienced the music of Stevie Wonder, we promise you’re about to have a new favorite artist. Cohosts: Ben Marlin, Phil Maddox, Mike DeFabio, John McFerrin Complete show notes: <a href="http://discordpod.com/listen/019-stevie-wonder-songs-in-the-key-of-life-1976" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">http://discordpod.com/listen/019-stevie-wonder-songs-in-the-key-of-life-1976</a> Support the podcast! <a href="https://www.patreon.com/discordpod" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.patreon.com/discordpod</a>

019: Stevie Wonder - Songs in the Key of Life (1976)

This week, the Discord and Rhyme crew settle in for a breezy, fast ‘n bulbous chat about one of the most infamously impenetrable albums of the 20th century. Sure, we could have made it easy on ourselves and chosen one of Captain Beefheart’s shorter, more accessible records, but where’s the fun in that? On this episode, Dan guides Mike, Phil, and Rich through Beefheart (and the Magic Band)’s 1969 magnum opus Trout Mask Replica, a double (yes, double) album that, depending on who you ask, is either a hugely influential, groundbreaking masterpiece or completely unlistenable noise. Listen as we discuss the insane story behind how the album was made, list the dozens upon dozens of bands and artists who have scrapped the album’s sound for parts in the decades since, and break down why people who enjoy it aren’t just trying to prove how cool they are. Cohosts: Dan Watkins, Mike DeFabio, Rich Bunnell, Phil MaddoxComplete show notes: https://discordpod.com/listen/026-captain-beefheart-and-his-magic-band-trout-mask-replica-1969 Support the podcast! https://www.patreon.com/discordpod

This week, the Discord and Rhyme crew settle in for a breezy, fast ‘n bulbous chat about one of the most infamously impenetrable albums of the 20th century. Sure, we could have made it easy on ourselves and chosen one of Captain Beefheart’s shorter, more accessible records, but where’s the fun in that? On this episode, Dan guides Mike, Phil, and Rich through Beefheart (and the Magic Band)’s 1969 magnum opus Trout Mask Replica, a double (yes, double) album that, depending on who you ask, is either a hugely influential, groundbreaking masterpiece or completely unlistenable noise. Listen as we discuss the insane story behind how the album was made, list the dozens upon dozens of bands and artists who have scrapped the album’s sound for parts in the decades since, and break down why people who enjoy it aren’t just trying to prove how cool they are. Cohosts: Dan Watkins, Mike DeFabio, Rich Bunnell, Phil Maddox Complete show notes: <a href="https://discordpod.com/listen/026-captain-beefheart-and-his-magic-band-trout-mask-replica-1969" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">https://discordpod.com/listen/026-captain-beefheart-and-his-magic-band-trout-mask-replica-1969</a> Support the podcast! <a href="https://www.patreon.com/discordpod" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.patreon.com/discordpod</a>

026: Captain Beefheart and His Magic Band - Trout Mask Replica (1969)

We're talking about Ween today, so listener beware: Here be dragons, also salty language. For his first outing as host, Phil Maddox leads his co-hosts through New Hope, PA, alternative rock duo Ween’s highly idiosyncratic and mildly sophomoric 1997 release The Mollusk. Ween initially gained notoriety in the early ’90s, when major labels were snapping up every weird band under the sun in search of the next Nirvana, and it was awesome. The band is best known for its grating MTV hit “Push th’ Lil’ Daisies,” but The Mollusk is more of a loving homage to progressive rock and sea shanties — with a few jarring doses of Ween humor. Rated R for language. Cohosts: Phil Maddox, Rich Bunnell, Dan Watkins, Chris Willie WilliamsComplete show notes: https://discordpod.com/listen/2018/7/22/episode-003-ween-the-mollusk-1997-9smdgSupport the podcast! https://www.patreon.com/discordpod

We're talking about Ween today, so listener beware: Here be dragons, also salty language. For his first outing as host, Phil Maddox leads his co-hosts through New Hope, PA, alternative rock duo Ween’s highly idiosyncratic and mildly sophomoric 1997 release The Mollusk. Ween initially gained notoriety in the early ’90s, when major labels were snapping up every weird band under the sun in search of the next Nirvana, and it was awesome. The band is best known for its grating MTV hit “Push th’ Lil’ Daisies,” but The Mollusk is more of a loving homage to progressive rock and sea shanties — with a few jarring doses of Ween humor. Rated R for language. Cohosts: Phil Maddox, Rich Bunnell, Dan Watkins, Chris Willie Williams Complete show notes: <a href="https://discordpod.com/listen/2018/7/22/episode-003-ween-the-mollusk-1997-9smdg" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">https://discordpod.com/listen/2018/7/22/episode-003-ween-the-mollusk-1997-9smdg</a> Support the podcast! <a href="https://www.patreon.com/discordpod" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.patreon.com/discordpod</a>

003: Ween - The Mollusk (1997)

We are commemorating the 50th anniversary of two world-changing events: the Apollo 11 moon landing and the release of To Our Children’s Children’s Children, the Moody Blues album it inspired. Dense but accessible, spine-chillingly beautiful, and toweringly ambitious, To Our Children’s Children’s Children pushed the band’s sound as far as it could possibly go. The five of us on this episode think it's their very best creation, and we tried hard to convey why we love this music with all our hearts. We can't fully explain what it means to us in a mere two and a half hours, but we sure tried. Cohosts: Amanda Rodgers, Mike DeFabio, Phil Maddox, John McFerrin, Chris Willie WilliamsComplete show notes: https://discordpod.com/listen/028-the-moody-blues-to-our-childrens-childrens-children-1969Support the podcast! https://www.patreon.com/discordpod

We are commemorating the 50th anniversary of two world-changing events: the Apollo 11 moon landing and the release of To Our Children’s Children’s Children, the Moody Blues album it inspired. Dense but accessible, spine-chillingly beautiful, and toweringly ambitious, To Our Children’s Children’s Children pushed the band’s sound as far as it could possibly go. The five of us on this episode think it's their very best creation, and we tried hard to convey why we love this music with all our hearts. We can't fully explain what it means to us in a mere two and a half hours, but we sure tried. Cohosts: Amanda Rodgers, Mike DeFabio, Phil Maddox, John McFerrin, Chris Willie Williams Complete show notes: <a href="https://discordpod.com/listen/028-the-moody-blues-to-our-childrens-childrens-children-1969" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">https://discordpod.com/listen/028-the-moody-blues-to-our-childrens-childrens-children-1969</a> Support the podcast! <a href="https://www.patreon.com/discordpod" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.patreon.com/discordpod</a>

028: The Moody Blues - To Our Children's Children's Children (1969)

Dave Weigel

It’s Discord &amp; Rhyme’s 25th episode, and we’re celebrating by tackling not one, but two Yes albums (with more in common than they appear to have): The Yes Album from 1971, and Drama from 1980. In this double-length episode, Rich, Phil, and Amanda join forces with Prog John and (making a return appearance) with Washington Post reporter David Weigel, aka Prog Dave, aka The Man Who Wrote The Book On Prog. Yes has one of the craziest histories of any major band from the 1970s onward, marked by a willingness to replace anybody at any time, most notably demonstrated by the time that they responded to the departure of their singer and keyboardist by replacing them with The Buggles, and this episode features a deep dive into the history of Yes and the circumstances that led to one of the least likely lineups ever formed. Join us for a discussion of one of John’s very favorite bands, full of silly sing-alongs, ridiculous listicles of yesteryear, and one of the most scorching hot takes this show will ever produce.Cohosts: John McFerrin, Rich Bunnell, Phil Maddox, Amanda Rodgers, Dave WeigelComplete show notes: https://discordpod.com/listen/025-feat-dave-weigel-yes-the-yes-album-1971-and-drama-1980 Support the podcast! https://www.patreon.com/discordpod

It’s Discord &amp; Rhyme’s 25th episode, and we’re celebrating by tackling not one, but two Yes albums (with more in common than they appear to have): The Yes Album from 1971, and Drama from 1980. In this double-length episode, Rich, Phil, and Amanda join forces with Prog John and (making a return appearance) with Washington Post reporter David Weigel, aka Prog Dave, aka The Man Who Wrote The Book On Prog. Yes has one of the craziest histories of any major band from the 1970s onward, marked by a willingness to replace anybody at any time, most notably demonstrated by the time that they responded to the departure of their singer and keyboardist by replacing them with The Buggles, and this episode features a deep dive into the history of Yes and the circumstances that led to one of the least likely lineups ever formed. Join us for a discussion of one of John’s very favorite bands, full of silly sing-alongs, ridiculous listicles of yesteryear, and one of the most scorching hot takes this show will ever produce. Cohosts: John McFerrin, Rich Bunnell, Phil Maddox, Amanda Rodgers, Dave Weigel Complete show notes: <a href="https://discordpod.com/listen/025-feat-dave-weigel-yes-the-yes-album-1971-and-drama-1980" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">https://discordpod.com/listen/025-feat-dave-weigel-yes-the-yes-album-1971-and-drama-1980</a> Support the podcast! <a href="https://www.patreon.com/discordpod" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.patreon.com/discordpod</a>

025: Yes - The Yes Album (1971) and Drama (1980)

Brian Eno

My, my, my! Brian Eno is the producer’s producer, so it only makes sense that Producer Mike would eventually get around to him. Eno is renowned for producing classic albums for U2 and Talking Heads, pioneering and naming the genre of ambient music, and composing the seven seconds that comforted Windows 95 users as they learned how to use the Start button. Today, Mike guides Dan, John, and Rich through Here Come the Warm Jets, Eno’s 1974 solo debut, released shortly after Roxy Music proved too small to house both his ego and Bryan Ferry’s. Warm Jets was composed and produced piecemeal in the studio, which Eno saw as its own instrument, and the result is a taped-together masterpiece filled with overdubs (one song contains 27 tracks of piano). It can take some time for the noisy blur of Warm Jets to coalesce into identifiable, hummable pieces, but we’re hoping to help ease you into the madness.Cohosts: Mike DeFabio, John McFerrin, Rich Bunnell, Dan WatkinsComplete show notes: https://discordpod.com/listen/031-brian-eno-here-come-the-warm-jets-1974Support the podcast! https://www.patreon.com/discordpod

My, my, my! Brian Eno is the producer’s producer, so it only makes sense that Producer Mike would eventually get around to him. Eno is renowned for producing classic albums for U2 and Talking Heads, pioneering and naming the genre of ambient music, and composing the seven seconds that comforted Windows 95 users as they learned how to use the Start button. Today, Mike guides Dan, John, and Rich through Here Come the Warm Jets, Eno’s 1974 solo debut, released shortly after Roxy Music proved too small to house both his ego and Bryan Ferry’s. Warm Jets was composed and produced piecemeal in the studio, which Eno saw as its own instrument, and the result is a taped-together masterpiece filled with overdubs (one song contains 27 tracks of piano). It can take some time for the noisy blur of Warm Jets to coalesce into identifiable, hummable pieces, but we’re hoping to help ease you into the madness. Cohosts: Mike DeFabio, John McFerrin, Rich Bunnell, Dan Watkins Complete show notes: <a href="https://discordpod.com/listen/031-brian-eno-here-come-the-warm-jets-1974" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">https://discordpod.com/listen/031-brian-eno-here-come-the-warm-jets-1974</a> Support the podcast! <a href="https://www.patreon.com/discordpod" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.patreon.com/discordpod</a>

031: Brian Eno - Here Come the Warm Jets (1974)

The Grateful Dead are such a ubiquitous cultural institution that many people don’t engage with their music - it’s frequently written off as slow, lazy music for stoners. Well, Phil isn’t a stoner at all, and he’s here to tell you all about why the Grateful Dead are great. While the group is perhaps best known for their marathon live sets and endless catalog of concert recordings, Phil decided to focus on 1970’s “American Beauty” - the album generally considered to be the band’s best studio LP. Short on jams and long on great songs and fantastic harmony vocals, American Beauty is a folk-and-country tinged masterpiece and is a wonderful entry point for beginning your voyage into the world of the Grateful Dead.Cohosts: Phil Maddox, Mike DeFabio, Ben Marlin, Dan WatkinsComplete show notes: https://discordpod.com/listen/039-the-grateful-dead-american-beauty-1970Support the podcast! https://www.patreon.com/discordpod

The Grateful Dead are such a ubiquitous cultural institution that many people don’t engage with their music - it’s frequently written off as slow, lazy music for stoners. Well, Phil isn’t a stoner at all, and he’s here to tell you all about why the Grateful Dead are great. While the group is perhaps best known for their marathon live sets and endless catalog of concert recordings, Phil decided to focus on 1970’s “American Beauty” - the album generally considered to be the band’s best studio LP. Short on jams and long on great songs and fantastic harmony vocals, American Beauty is a folk-and-country tinged masterpiece and is a wonderful entry point for beginning your voyage into the world of the Grateful Dead. Cohosts: Phil Maddox, Mike DeFabio, Ben Marlin, Dan Watkins Complete show notes: <a href="https://discordpod.com/listen/039-the-grateful-dead-american-beauty-1970" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">https://discordpod.com/listen/039-the-grateful-dead-american-beauty-1970</a> Support the podcast! <a href="https://www.patreon.com/discordpod" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.patreon.com/discordpod</a>

039: The Grateful Dead - American Beauty (1970)

In Prog John’s first go-around as host, the Discord and Rhyme crew (John, Amanda, Mike, and Dan) turn their attention to the debut album of Emerson, Lake &amp; Palmer, an album and band that everyone in this episode agrees is far better than consensus critical opinion would suggest. John offers a spirited defense not only of the band and this album, but also of prog rock in general as well as of one of his favorite classical composers, the 20th-century Hungarian composer Bela Bartok (Mike agrees wholeheartedly with John’s Bartok love, while Amanda is far more ambivalent). This podcast offers deep dives into each of this album’s six tracks (the 12:27 “Take a Pebble” is discussed over six parts), as well as close examination of the band’s roots and influences, collectively and individually. We can practically guarantee that this will be the only podcast you ever hear that contains excerpts from ELP, the Vince Guaraldi Trio, a Bach keyboard suite, and, somehow, the Japanese anime “Cowboy Bebop.”Cohosts: John McFerrin, Amanda Rodgers, Mike DeFabio, Dan WatkinsComplete show notes: https://discordpod.com/listen/2018/9/18/007-emerson-lake-palmer-emerson-lake-palmerSupport the podcast! https://www.patreon.com/discordpod

In Prog John’s first go-around as host, the Discord and Rhyme crew (John, Amanda, Mike, and Dan) turn their attention to the debut album of Emerson, Lake &amp; Palmer, an album and band that everyone in this episode agrees is far better than consensus critical opinion would suggest. John offers a spirited defense not only of the band and this album, but also of prog rock in general as well as of one of his favorite classical composers, the 20th-century Hungarian composer Bela Bartok (Mike agrees wholeheartedly with John’s Bartok love, while Amanda is far more ambivalent). This podcast offers deep dives into each of this album’s six tracks (the 12:27 “Take a Pebble” is discussed over six parts), as well as close examination of the band’s roots and influences, collectively and individually. We can practically guarantee that this will be the only podcast you ever hear that contains excerpts from ELP, the Vince Guaraldi Trio, a Bach keyboard suite, and, somehow, the Japanese anime “Cowboy Bebop.” Cohosts: John McFerrin, Amanda Rodgers, Mike DeFabio, Dan Watkins Complete show notes: <a href="https://discordpod.com/listen/2018/9/18/007-emerson-lake-palmer-emerson-lake-palmer" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">https://discordpod.com/listen/2018/9/18/007-emerson-lake-palmer-emerson-lake-palmer</a> Support the podcast! <a href="https://www.patreon.com/discordpod" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.patreon.com/discordpod</a>

007: Emerson, Lake and Palmer - Emerson, Lake and Palmer (1970)

Jeff Blehar

Wowee Zowee

This week on Discord &amp; Rhyme, we strap in for another ride through ’90s indie rock as we discuss Pavement’s beautifully messy third album, Wowee Zowee. Released right as the band was positioned for a possible mainstream breakout, this sprawling, stylistic tour de force was apparently the last thing MTV’s Buzz Bin was looking for in 1995. Over the years, however, fans and critics have come around to the album’s wild, unpredictable twists and turns through gorgeous soundscapes, tossed-off blasts of punk fuzz, country-rock ballads, big power-pop hooks, and stoned weirdness. Special guest (and fellow music podcaster himself) Jeff Blehar joins Dan, Phil, and Rich for a deep dive into Pavement’s eclectic masterpiece. (NOTE: We said some swears in this one, but nothing too terrible.)Co-hosts: Dan Watkins, Phil Maddox, Rich Bunnell, Jeff BleharComplete show notes: https://discordpod.com/listen/033-feat-jeff-blehar-pavement-wowee-zowee-1995Support the podcast! https://www.patreon.com/discordpod

This week on Discord &amp; Rhyme, we strap in for another ride through ’90s indie rock as we discuss Pavement’s beautifully messy third album, Wowee Zowee. Released right as the band was positioned for a possible mainstream breakout, this sprawling, stylistic tour de force was apparently the last thing MTV’s Buzz Bin was looking for in 1995. Over the years, however, fans and critics have come around to the album’s wild, unpredictable twists and turns through gorgeous soundscapes, tossed-off blasts of punk fuzz, country-rock ballads, big power-pop hooks, and stoned weirdness. Special guest (and fellow music podcaster himself) Jeff Blehar joins Dan, Phil, and Rich for a deep dive into Pavement’s eclectic masterpiece. (NOTE: We said some swears in this one, but nothing too terrible.) Co-hosts: Dan Watkins, Phil Maddox, Rich Bunnell, Jeff Blehar Complete show notes: <a href="https://discordpod.com/listen/033-feat-jeff-blehar-pavement-wowee-zowee-1995" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">https://discordpod.com/listen/033-feat-jeff-blehar-pavement-wowee-zowee-1995</a> Support the podcast! <a href="https://www.patreon.com/discordpod" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.patreon.com/discordpod</a>

033: Pavement - Wowee Zowee (1995)

In this episode, Ben leads everyone through an album nobody would have pegged him as loving (since it's not by Elvis), 1967's The Velvet Underground and Nico. Produced (sort of) by Andy Warhol and featuring singing (sort of) by German model Nico, the album's noisy, abrasive rock music - sweetened by Lou Reed's reliable pop instincts - has influenced generations of bands. But is it any fun to listen to? Ben says heck yes, Will rolls his eyes, and Amanda and Phil bring some sorely needed nuance to the table. There's definitely Discord here - probably inevitable whenever Lou Reed is involved. WARNING: This episode contains some adult themes and naughty language. Listener discretion is advised. Cohosts: Benjamin Marlin, Phil Maddox, Amanda Rodgers, Chris Willie WilliamsComplete show notes: https://discordpod.com/listen/035-the-velvet-underground-the-velvet-underground-and-nico-1967Support the podcast! https://www.patreon.com/discordpod

In this episode, Ben leads everyone through an album nobody would have pegged him as loving (since it's not by Elvis), 1967's The Velvet Underground and Nico. Produced (sort of) by Andy Warhol and featuring singing (sort of) by German model Nico, the album's noisy, abrasive rock music - sweetened by Lou Reed's reliable pop instincts - has influenced generations of bands. But is it any fun to listen to? Ben says heck yes, Will rolls his eyes, and Amanda and Phil bring some sorely needed nuance to the table. There's definitely Discord here - probably inevitable whenever Lou Reed is involved. WARNING: This episode contains some adult themes and naughty language. Listener discretion is advised.  Cohosts: Benjamin Marlin, Phil Maddox, Amanda Rodgers, Chris Willie Williams Complete show notes: <a href="https://discordpod.com/listen/035-the-velvet-underground-the-velvet-underground-and-nico-1967" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">https://discordpod.com/listen/035-the-velvet-underground-the-velvet-underground-and-nico-1967</a> Support the podcast! <a href="https://www.patreon.com/discordpod" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.patreon.com/discordpod</a>

035: The Velvet Underground - The Velvet Underground and Nico (1967)

British art rock band Procol Harum is remembered today mainly for its 1967 single, “A Whiter Shade of Pale,” and for almost nothing else. This is a mistake; far from a one-hit wonder, Procol Harum established itself from 1967 to 1974 as one of the more consistently solid album-oriented bands of the era, even as their style shifted from art rock to hard rock and back. In this episode, Prog John makes his triumphant return by leading Rich, Phil, and Mike through a look at a long-time favorite of his, the 1974 album “Exotic Birds and Fruit.” The album saw the band make a conscious turn from an orchestra-centered style towards a style that synthesized its whole past (including its mid-60s R&amp;B roots). Join us we take a journey through a wonderful (mostly) album and a band that does, indeed, go far “Beyond the Pale.”Cohosts: John McFerrin, Rich Bunnell, Mike DeFabio, Phil MaddoxComplete show notes: https://discordpod.com/listen/016-procol-harum-exotic-birds-and-fruit-1974Support the podcast! https://www.patreon.com/discordpod

British art rock band Procol Harum is remembered today mainly for its 1967 single, “A Whiter Shade of Pale,” and for almost nothing else. This is a mistake; far from a one-hit wonder, Procol Harum established itself from 1967 to 1974 as one of the more consistently solid album-oriented bands of the era, even as their style shifted from art rock to hard rock and back. In this episode, Prog John makes his triumphant return by leading Rich, Phil, and Mike through a look at a long-time favorite of his, the 1974 album “Exotic Birds and Fruit.” The album saw the band make a conscious turn from an orchestra-centered style towards a style that synthesized its whole past (including its mid-60s R&amp;B roots). Join us we take a journey through a wonderful (mostly) album and a band that does, indeed, go far “Beyond the Pale.” Cohosts: John McFerrin, Rich Bunnell, Mike DeFabio, Phil Maddox Complete show notes: <a href="https://discordpod.com/listen/016-procol-harum-exotic-birds-and-fruit-1974" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">https://discordpod.com/listen/016-procol-harum-exotic-birds-and-fruit-1974</a> Support the podcast! <a href="https://www.patreon.com/discordpod" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.patreon.com/discordpod</a>

016: Procol Harum - Exotic Birds and Fruit (1974)

Once one of the biggest bands in the world, Def Leppard is now a bit of a joke among “serious” rock fans. But do they deserve that? Amanda thinks not, and does her best to convince Rich, Mike, and Phil that Hysteria is a truly excellent album. Even if you’re not on board with Mutt Lange’s super-shiny production, this is a terrific bunch of songs, and very much worth any music fan’s time. Yes, even “Pour Some Sugar On Me.” Especially “Pour Some Sugar On Me.” Cohosts: Amanda Rodgers, Rich Bunnell, Mike DeFabio, Phil MaddoxComplete show notes: https://discordpod.com/listen/036-def-leppard-hysteria-1987Support the podcast! https://www.patreon.com/discordpod

Once one of the biggest bands in the world, Def Leppard is now a bit of a joke among “serious” rock fans. But do they deserve that? Amanda thinks not, and does her best to convince Rich, Mike, and Phil that Hysteria is a truly excellent album. Even if you’re not on board with Mutt Lange’s super-shiny production, this is a terrific bunch of songs, and very much worth any music fan’s time. Yes, even “Pour Some Sugar On Me.” Especially “Pour Some Sugar On Me.”  Cohosts: Amanda Rodgers, Rich Bunnell, Mike DeFabio, Phil Maddox Complete show notes: <a href="https://discordpod.com/listen/036-def-leppard-hysteria-1987" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">https://discordpod.com/listen/036-def-leppard-hysteria-1987</a> Support the podcast! <a href="https://www.patreon.com/discordpod" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.patreon.com/discordpod</a>

036: Def Leppard - Hysteria (1987)

Helium

Often criminally overlooked among the ’90s indie-rock canon, Helium’s The Magic City is one of the most colorful and unpredictable albums to come out of Matador Records’ reign as kings of the genre. On their second and final album, Mary Timony and crew cast aside the fuzzy, lo-fi guitars for bright, lush arrangements that explore influences as diverse as medieval folk, progressive rock, and video game music. Climb aboard your mighty unicorn and follow Dan, Amanda, and Rich into the cosmos as we travel through this musically rich landscape of aging astronauts, dragons, and Chamberlins. Cohosts: Dan Watkins, Rich Bunnell, Amanda RodgersComplete show notes: https://discordpod.com/listen/042-helium-the-magic-city-1997Support the podcast! https://www.patreon.com/discordpod

Often criminally overlooked among the ’90s indie-rock canon, Helium’s The Magic City is one of the most colorful and unpredictable albums to come out of Matador Records’ reign as kings of the genre. On their second and final album, Mary Timony and crew cast aside the fuzzy, lo-fi guitars for bright, lush arrangements that explore influences as diverse as medieval folk, progressive rock, and video game music. Climb aboard your mighty unicorn and follow Dan, Amanda, and Rich into the cosmos as we travel through this musically rich landscape of aging astronauts, dragons, and Chamberlins. Cohosts: Dan Watkins, Rich Bunnell, Amanda Rodgers Complete show notes: <a href="https://discordpod.com/listen/042-helium-the-magic-city-1997" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">https://discordpod.com/listen/042-helium-the-magic-city-1997</a> Support the podcast! <a href="https://www.patreon.com/discordpod" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.patreon.com/discordpod</a>

042: Helium - The Magic City (1997)

Do not attempt to adjust your podcast apps. Discord &amp; Rhyme is devoting the whole month of January to the world of George Clinton’s Parliament-Funkadelic, better known as P-Funk. Though P-Funk eventually came to comprise a single, massive collective of musicians releasing records under the names Parliament and Funkadelic, the two sides of P-Funk have different sounds and histories, and in this episode and the next, we’re going to dive in to what makes each one supergroovalistic. We’re starting with Funkadelic, as Phil takes Ben, Dan, and Mike through 1971’s Maggot Brain, a ragged, scuzzy, surreal album that some consider P-Funk’s crowning achievement. And be sure to come back in two weeks, when Mike will be covering Parliament’s masterpiece Mothership Connection, thus completing the P-Funk cosmology.Cohosts: Phil Maddox, Ben Marlin, Mike DeFabio, Dan Watkins Complete show notes: https://discordpod.com/listen/014-funkadelic-maggot-brain-1971Support the podcast! https://www.patreon.com/discordpod

Do not attempt to adjust your podcast apps. Discord &amp; Rhyme is devoting the whole month of January to the world of George Clinton’s Parliament-Funkadelic, better known as P-Funk. Though P-Funk eventually came to comprise a single, massive collective of musicians releasing records under the names Parliament and Funkadelic, the two sides of P-Funk have different sounds and histories, and in this episode and the next, we’re going to dive in to what makes each one supergroovalistic. We’re starting with Funkadelic, as Phil takes Ben, Dan, and Mike through 1971’s Maggot Brain, a ragged, scuzzy, surreal album that some consider P-Funk’s crowning achievement. And be sure to come back in two weeks, when Mike will be covering Parliament’s masterpiece Mothership Connection, thus completing the P-Funk cosmology. Cohosts: Phil Maddox, Ben Marlin, Mike DeFabio, Dan Watkins Complete show notes: <a href="https://discordpod.com/listen/014-funkadelic-maggot-brain-1971" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">https://discordpod.com/listen/014-funkadelic-maggot-brain-1971</a> Support the podcast! <a href="https://www.patreon.com/discordpod" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.patreon.com/discordpod</a>

014: Funkadelic - Maggot Brain (1971)

Joni Mitchell's fourth album, Blue, is host Ben Marlin’s favorite Joni album and one of his favorite albums of all time. But it's also her most accessible album, direct and hooky in a way she would rarely allow her music to be, before or since. For that reason, it's probably the best gateway to Joni Mitchell for listeners who aren't familiar with her.Aside from the catchy melodies, Joni’s lyrics pushed the “confessional singer-songwriter” style further than it had ever gone before. Her songs here are deeply personal, but in a way that is still beautifully universal. Dive into Blue with us and revel in Joni’s unique genius. Cohosts: Ben Marlin, Amanda Rodgers, Rich Bunnell, Chris Willie WilliamsComplete show notes: https://discordpod.com/listen/011-joni-mitchell-blue-1971Support the podcast! https://www.patreon.com/discordpod

Joni Mitchell's fourth album, Blue, is host Ben Marlin’s favorite Joni album and one of his favorite albums of all time. But it's also her most accessible album, direct and hooky in a way she would rarely allow her music to be, before or since. For that reason, it's probably the best gateway to Joni Mitchell for listeners who aren't familiar with her. Aside from the catchy melodies, Joni’s lyrics pushed the “confessional singer-songwriter” style further than it had ever gone before. Her songs here are deeply personal, but in a way that is still beautifully universal. Dive into Blue with us and revel in Joni’s unique genius. Cohosts: Ben Marlin, Amanda Rodgers, Rich Bunnell, Chris Willie Williams Complete show notes: <a href="https://discordpod.com/listen/011-joni-mitchell-blue-1971" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">https://discordpod.com/listen/011-joni-mitchell-blue-1971</a> Support the podcast! <a href="https://www.patreon.com/discordpod" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.patreon.com/discordpod</a>

011: Joni Mitchell - Blue (1971)

Libby Cudmore

SURPRISE!!! We just thought we’d drop in, for an episode that’s truly a Discord &amp; Rhyme party out of bounds. This week, Rich turns his watch back to late ‘70s Athens, GA, where you were either a student, a townie, or one of the artsy deadbeats in between. The B-52s fit into that last category, and the quintet had no artistic inspirations — they just sort of alternated between hanging out and crashing people’s parties, until a fateful encounter with a flaming volcano rum drink birthed the band proper. You most likely know the B-52s from their late ‘80s MTV comeback hits “Love Shack” and “Roam,” but we’re delving into their 1980 sophomore album Wild Planet, which captures every side of the band’s unique vibe, as well as how all five members contributed to their signature sound. And we’ve got a B-52s-sized panel for you: Rich is joined by Amanda, Phil, Ben, and special guest Libby Cudmore, who we hope will make a return visit to Discord &amp; Rhyme’s wild planet. NOTE: We said some swears and discussed some adult issues, so maybe save this one for when the kids aren't around.Cohosts: Rich Bunnell, Amanda Rodgers, Phil Maddox, Ben Marlin, Libby CudmoreComplete show notes: https://discordpod.com/listen/024-the-b-52s-wild-planet-1980 Support the podcast! https://www.patreon.com/discordpod

SURPRISE!!! We just thought we’d drop in, for an episode that’s truly a Discord &amp; Rhyme party out of bounds. This week, Rich turns his watch back to late ‘70s Athens, GA, where you were either a student, a townie, or one of the artsy deadbeats in between. The B-52s fit into that last category, and the quintet had no artistic inspirations — they just sort of alternated between hanging out and crashing people’s parties, until a fateful encounter with a flaming volcano rum drink birthed the band proper. You most likely know the B-52s from their late ‘80s MTV comeback hits “Love Shack” and “Roam,” but we’re delving into their 1980 sophomore album Wild Planet, which captures every side of the band’s unique vibe, as well as how all five members contributed to their signature sound. And we’ve got a B-52s-sized panel for you: Rich is joined by Amanda, Phil, Ben, and special guest Libby Cudmore, who we hope will make a return visit to Discord &amp; Rhyme’s wild planet. NOTE: We said some swears and discussed some adult issues, so maybe save this one for when the kids aren't around. Cohosts: Rich Bunnell, Amanda Rodgers, Phil Maddox, Ben Marlin, Libby Cudmore Complete show notes: <a href="https://discordpod.com/listen/024-the-b-52s-wild-planet-1980" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">https://discordpod.com/listen/024-the-b-52s-wild-planet-1980</a> Support the podcast! <a href="https://www.patreon.com/discordpod" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.patreon.com/discordpod</a>

024: The B-52's - Wild Planet (1980)

Pink Floyd is not exactly obscure, but it’s true that their pre-Dark Side of the Moon albums don’t get as much attention as they deserve. Rather than simply being the lead-up to their more well-known material, their first few albums are fascinating, groundbreaking, and democratically weird. Pink Floyd was a band that just wanted to make cool, interesting sounds that nobody had ever made before, and with Meddle, they succeeded spectacularly - in fact, this is where you’ll find some of their very best material. Come along with us as we fearlessly cut this album into little pieces.Cohosts: Mike DeFabio, John McFerrin, Rich Bunnell, Amanda RodgersComplete show notes: https://discordpod.com/listen/040-pink-floyd-meddle-1971Support the podcast! https://www.patreon.com/discordpod

Pink Floyd is not exactly obscure, but it’s true that their pre-Dark Side of the Moon albums don’t get as much attention as they deserve. Rather than simply being the lead-up to their more well-known material, their first few albums are fascinating, groundbreaking, and democratically weird. Pink Floyd was a band that just wanted to make cool, interesting sounds that nobody had ever made before, and with Meddle, they succeeded spectacularly - in fact, this is where you’ll find some of their very best material. Come along with us as we fearlessly cut this album into little pieces. Cohosts: Mike DeFabio, John McFerrin, Rich Bunnell, Amanda Rodgers Complete show notes: <a href="https://discordpod.com/listen/040-pink-floyd-meddle-1971" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">https://discordpod.com/listen/040-pink-floyd-meddle-1971</a> Support the podcast! <a href="https://www.patreon.com/discordpod" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.patreon.com/discordpod</a>

040: Pink Floyd - Meddle (1971)

Everybody go put on your sundresses over babydoll t-shirts and turn your baseball caps backward, because this is a mid-’90s party! Amanda took the opportunity to make Phil, Rich, and Will revisit 1994 and Under the Table and Dreaming, Dave Matthews Band’s studio debut. We all enjoyed this album when we were teenagers in the ‘90s, but since then, at least one of us has soured on it considerably. Come for the discord, stay for the rhyme, then stick around at the end to hear us accidentally channel Bart and Lisa and make an inadvertent crank call. Cohosts: Amanda Rodgers, Rich Bunnell, Phil Maddox, Chris Willie WilliamsComplete show notes: https://discordpod.com/listen/2018/8/21/episode-005-dave-matthews-band-under-the-table-and-dreaming-1994Support the podcast! https://www.patreon.com/discordpod

Everybody go put on your sundresses over babydoll t-shirts and turn your baseball caps backward, because this is a mid-’90s party! Amanda took the opportunity to make Phil, Rich, and Will revisit 1994 and Under the Table and Dreaming, Dave Matthews Band’s studio debut. We all enjoyed this album when we were teenagers in the ‘90s, but since then, at least one of us has soured on it considerably. Come for the discord, stay for the rhyme, then stick around at the end to hear us accidentally channel Bart and Lisa and make an inadvertent crank call.  Cohosts: Amanda Rodgers, Rich Bunnell, Phil Maddox, Chris Willie Williams Complete show notes: <a href="https://discordpod.com/listen/2018/8/21/episode-005-dave-matthews-band-under-the-table-and-dreaming-1994" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">https://discordpod.com/listen/2018/8/21/episode-005-dave-matthews-band-under-the-table-and-dreaming-1994</a> Support the podcast! <a href="https://www.patreon.com/discordpod" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.patreon.com/discordpod</a>

005: Dave Matthews Band - Under the Table and Dreaming (1994)

HO-HO-HO, we’re HU-HU-HUNGRY like the wolf! Discord &amp; Rhyme has held off on its namesake album for far too long, so Rich, Amanda, Phil, and returning guest Libby Cudmore are throwing a festive ‘80s holiday party with Duran Duran’s 1982 album Rio. The British music and fashion press were obsessed with the emerging glitter-and-puffy-shirts New Romantic scene when Duran Duran first hit the stage with their self-titled debut in 1981. The quintet was immediately branded as a “haircut band” and written off by the critical elite, and a series of exotic videos filmed in Antigua and Sri Lanka only reinforced this vapid public image. But Rich argues that their second album Rio, recorded during a hot streak for the band, is musically sophisticated, artistically triumphant, and makes for a fun discussion with some mulled wine.NOTE: We said some bad words in this one. Sometimes we can't help it.Cohosts: Rich Bunnell, Libby Cudmore, Phil Maddox, Amanda RodgersComplete show notes: https://discordpod.com/listen/038-duran-duran-rio-1982Support the podcast! https://www.patreon.com/discordpod

HO-HO-HO, we’re HU-HU-HUNGRY like the wolf! Discord &amp; Rhyme has held off on its namesake album for far too long, so Rich, Amanda, Phil, and returning guest Libby Cudmore are throwing a festive ‘80s holiday party with Duran Duran’s 1982 album Rio. The British music and fashion press were obsessed with the emerging glitter-and-puffy-shirts New Romantic scene when Duran Duran first hit the stage with their self-titled debut in 1981. The quintet was immediately branded as a “haircut band” and written off by the critical elite, and a series of exotic videos filmed in Antigua and Sri Lanka only reinforced this vapid public image. But Rich argues that their second album Rio, recorded during a hot streak for the band, is musically sophisticated, artistically triumphant, and makes for a fun discussion with some mulled wine. NOTE: We said some bad words in this one. Sometimes we can't help it. Cohosts: Rich Bunnell, Libby Cudmore, Phil Maddox, Amanda Rodgers Complete show notes: <a href="https://discordpod.com/listen/038-duran-duran-rio-1982" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">https://discordpod.com/listen/038-duran-duran-rio-1982</a> Support the podcast! <a href="https://www.patreon.com/discordpod" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.patreon.com/discordpod</a>

038: Duran Duran - Rio (1982)

Discord &amp; Rhyme’s panel is just a power trio this week of John, Rich, and host Producer Mike, but that didn’t stop them from covering an album with some of the headiest concepts in popular music. On 1982’s The Dreaming, Kate Bush opines on the futility of squeezing the totality of human knowledge into your puny brain; tells a tale of a heist caper that’s more about the anxiety of pulling off a heist; and puts you in the head of a Viet Cong soldier who’s about to throw a grenade — and that’s just the first three songs! Mike loves The Dreaming because the music sounds like it’s “happening in some non-Euclidean space inside Kate Bush’s head,”  and if you’re only familiar with her already out-there hits like “Running Up That Hill” and “Wuthering Heights,” the pure sonic experience of this album may be overwhelming. But if you sit back and let the weirdness in, this is music unlike anything else on this plane of reality.Cohosts: Mike DeFabio, Rich Bunnell, John McFerrinComplete show notes: https://discordpod.com/listen/023-kate-bush-the-dreaming-1982 Support the podcast! https://www.patreon.com/discordpod

Discord &amp; Rhyme’s panel is just a power trio this week of John, Rich, and host Producer Mike, but that didn’t stop them from covering an album with some of the headiest concepts in popular music. On 1982’s The Dreaming, Kate Bush opines on the futility of squeezing the totality of human knowledge into your puny brain; tells a tale of a heist caper that’s more about the anxiety of pulling off a heist; and puts you in the head of a Viet Cong soldier who’s about to throw a grenade — and that’s just the first three songs! Mike loves The Dreaming because the music sounds like it’s “happening in some non-Euclidean space inside Kate Bush’s head,”  and if you’re only familiar with her already out-there hits like “Running Up That Hill” and “Wuthering Heights,” the pure sonic experience of this album may be overwhelming. But if you sit back and let the weirdness in, this is music unlike anything else on this plane of reality. Cohosts: Mike DeFabio, Rich Bunnell, John McFerrin Complete show notes: <a href="https://discordpod.com/listen/023-kate-bush-the-dreaming-1982" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">https://discordpod.com/listen/023-kate-bush-the-dreaming-1982</a> Support the podcast! <a href="https://www.patreon.com/discordpod" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.patreon.com/discordpod</a>

023: Kate Bush - The Dreaming (1982)

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