Echoes Down the Road: Recent Episodes
West of House
West of House is back with Season Two of Echoes Down the Road. In this season, the boys have dropped their surprise album Drown the Wind and just like in our first season, they’re going to break it down song by song. The insights get deeper, the jokes get funnier, and Tommy gets told to shut up more times than anyone can count. Welcome back!
SEASON TWO FINALE! The boys are back one final time to wrap up Season 2. Even Tommy returns from his Goblin Cave for this one to regale all the Westies with tales of mirth and nonsense. Surprises galore will abound as you'll hear what's in store next for the band and, if you're really good, you're going to get a World Premiere of something pretty awesome.
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Voodoo Ranger Atomic Citrus - New Belgium Brewing
Time to wrap up the album with the face melting closer Apropos! Some long held secrets will be revealed like the identity of the "second Kevin," Tommy's percussion bucket list, and why the number of hits at the end of the song is critical to unlocking the mysteries of the universe.
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Waldo's Special Ale - Lagunitas Brewing Co.
Where to begin on Where to Begin? In this episode, the boys take on the penultimate song off of Drown the Wind and talk about its origins, battle about the difference between 6/4 and 6/8, and unmask the mysterious electronic intruder that almost mucked the whole thing up.
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On These Bones - Institution Ale Co.
Erick has mentioned several times this season that this is the episode he's been waiting for and it absolutely delivers! Prepare to be shocked when you find out what this song is REALLY about - and for a bonus treat, you'll get to hear Lance opine about his love of caulk. So hop in and Erick, Lance, and Bobby as the take on The First Time for the, uh, first time.
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Dale's Double IPA - Oskar Blues Brewery
In this episode, we talk about the resurrection of The Oracle (Speak to Me), a song which was originally written by Kevin and Erick when they were in The Mad Ones. Much will be learned about this face melter and you'll even be blessed with the presence of a VERY special guest star. Rating: 10 out of 10 Tommys.
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Stone IPA - Stone Brewing
Yeah, we haven't uploaded an episode in quite awhile but WE ARE BACK! The next few episodes closing out Drown the Wind were recorded in 2021 but still as relevant as the day is long. Tommy shows his face and is mocked accordingly. Bonus fun - you're going to find out what Cattywampus means!
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Nootropics - New Belgium
Lance returns, Tommy is taken back to the abyss from whence he cames, and the boys peel all the Fall Down layers. (Not gonna lie - the background of this one night surprise you.) You'll also be able to impress your friends after we teach you about hammered dulcimers and Irish tin whistles.
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Lugene - Odell Brewing Co.
Erick & Bobby find Tommy wandering around in a discarded tin can and the three decide to break down "Beautiful Distraction as a way to celebrate. Also - horns.
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The Crisp - Sixpoint Brewery
The boys are back and talking about Sunshine Girl today in this feel good, rant-free session about a song guaranteed to tug on your heartstrings. You'll also be the first to hear an unfinished version of the song with Kevin's guitars and piano from deep within the West of House achives. Oh, and Lance embarasses himself. Again.
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WhistlePig Lo-Ball Cider - Shacksbury
Erick, Lance, and Bobby talk about 'Merican, a political barnburner that doesn't pull any punches. Also, Lance learns something "new" about recording in what may be the funniest exchange we've ever recorded on Echoes Down the Road and Tommy remains unfound. Hilarious and scathing - that's how we do things around here.
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Double Dry Hopped Pliny the Elder - Russian River Brewing Company
Lance, Bobby, and Erick return to talk all things "Entwined" in this heartfelt episode where many a joyful tear will be shed. You'll learn the about the song's inescapable relationship to Dio and for bonus fun - Bobby coins the term "Voltron of Music" (You're gonna need context on that one!) Oh yeah - the search continues for Tommy.
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Citadelle Gin de France
Fever-Tree Ginger Beer
Bobby joins Erick and Lance as they dive in to the first track off of Drown the Wind. See if you can find more hidden secrets than Lance in "Nothing is But What is Not" for the West of House version of the Kobayashi Maru (spoiler alert - you probably will) and listen to Erick rant about monsters who shuffle the songs on albums. Also Tommy goes missing.
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Guide Boat Citrus Gose - Black Tooth Brewing Co.
In Part Two of the supersized Season Two Premiere, Erick, Lance, and Tommy talk about the artwork for Drown the Wind and we get a chance to chat with Dev O'Reilly, the talented artist who created the cover.
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Dev O'Reilly
SEASON TWO, BABY! The boys are back and they brought a new album with them. Erick, Lance, and Tommy will talk about the surprise release of Drown the Wind and how they kept the entire project secret over the last year and where the name came from. This one became a supersized epsiode so make sure you check out Part Two when you're done!
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120 Minute IPA - Dogfish Head Craft Brewery
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SEASON ONE FINALE! Erick, Tommy, and Lance get together for the final time to talk about the journey thus far with Echoes Down the Road and if there will ever be a Season Two. They'll also discuss some current projects out now (The Pinecone EP), Erick's experimental solo album coming out in April 2021, and maybe even share some never before heard clips from - dare we say it? - the second West of House album!
The boys return to talk about about Voyeuristic Symphony, the final song from Cresendo of Silence! At almost 60 tracks and including a string section, the only thing more epic than the song is the conversation about it. The stems flow aplenty for this one, including the previously unheard (and rightfully so) choral section. And that's nothing compared to the moment when Tommy finally calls Lance out...
All the guys return to the virtual studio to talk about the podcast's namesake, "Echoes Down the Road." This episode runs the gamut of emotions, bringing up the absurdity as well as the heartbreaking reality of the subject presented - the deconstruction of faith. This one is a must listen.
In this very special episode, the guys get together to talk about the song that started it all. Originally written as a one-off song for a solo project, Fallen instead opened up the songwriting floodgates and mixed together the special sauce that would become West of House. Bobby Phillipps is back as well and you don't want to miss when he goes head to head with Italy, the UK, and Brazil. Come join us - it's gonna be a long way to fall.
Erick & Lance welcome Bobby Phillipps, the mix ninja for West of House, to the virtual studio to talk about "Turn of Phrase," one of the more intimate songs off of Crescendo of Silence. It's an interesting road for this one, filled with spoken word poetry, interpretive dance, and a little bit of romantic sorcery.
In Episode 7, the guys talk about Holy Ghosted; a powerful song written in response to the murder of George Floyd in 2020 and the failure of the American church to step up in the wake of nationwide civil unrest.
The entire band shows up to discuss "Moving Shadows" and how this six year old song set the stage for West of House as we know it. We're also proud to welcome special guest Paul Stamat to the podcast who directed the video for this song as well as "Yesterdays." It's a jam packed episode filled with previously unshared insights, mirth, and Tommy crying about not being able to play double bass on every song.
It's just a few weeks until Valentine's Day whch means it's a great time to talk about love. In Episode 5, the guys break down "Chasing After Memories," an intimate portrait of long term relationships. Along the way, Erick gets graded by a French teacher, Lance opines about artichokes in space, and Kevin speaks. No seriously, he really does this time!
Recorded just a few days before Election Day and with the Inauguration looming, it's the perfect time for the guys in West of House to talk about this scathing political song that nearly destroyed the band. You'll hear about the mystery of the song's crazy outro and Lance will spin a tale about "The Long Note." There is even a hidden duck.
Erick, Tommy, and Lance return to take on "Carry Your Dreams," the second track off of Crescendo of Silence. Grab a tissue because it's going to get dusty when the guys talk about how being dads inspired the song. Oh...and Tommy sings.
In the second episode of Echoes Down the Road, Erick, Lance, and Tommy take on "Yesterdays," the opening song from Crescendo of Silence. You'll not only get to hear the crazy organ part that didn't make the final cut but also all about how much the band truly hates Nazis. A special guest may show up as well...
In the debut episode of Echoes Down the Road, the guys from West of House talk about forming a band just weeks before COVID-19 locked the world down and how a global pandemic paved the way for the creation of their debut album, Crescendo of Silence. You'll also hear how the band got its name and also discover the secret meaning behind Antler Boy.