Record Roulette: Recent Episodes
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A podcast about the greatest albums of all time. Every two weeks we choose an album from the Rolling Stone 500 Greatest Albums to discuss with a rotating cast of guests - everything from physicists and journalists to politicians and musicians. Listen and subscribe on Spotify and Apple Podcasts, and follow us on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram at @rrmusicpod.
As we close down the show, it's sad to think of the many, many albums we won't cover on Record Roulette. Which album would Eamon, Nathan and Sonya like to cover? Find out.
This is the series finale!
To mark the occasion, we've welcomed former co-host Sonya Walton back to the show to talk about TWO albums at one time - Michael Jackson's "Thriller" and Marvin Gaye's "What's Going On." During this episode we cover:
- Which type of album would be harder to make
- How the two albums showcase the vocal talents of their creators
- How these two albums are emblematic of the different paths to creating great works of musical art.
If you don't know anything about these albums, take a quick listen to our 101 here: https://recordroulettepodcast.com/episode/thrillerwhats-going-on-101
Leave comments on Twitter, Instagram or Facebook at @rrmusicpod or visit our website at recordroulettepodcast.com.
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Don't know anything about two of the greatest albums of all time? Don't worry, we're here to help fill a gap or two before our episode about Michael Jackson's "Thriller" and Marvin Gaye's "What's Going On."
In this episode you will learn:
- the basic info about the album
- its critical and commercial reception
- why Rolling Stone thinks it's one of the greatest albums of all time
Have thoughts? Let us know on Twitter, Instagram or Facebook at @rrmusicpod.
Music by lemonmusicstudio from Pixabay.
We asked Gia Mora to answer the following questions:
- What is your dream concert?
- Who from the music world - dead or alive - would you most want to have a beer or coffee with?
- What is your favourite album?
- Which album doesn't get the credit or recognition it deserves?
- What is one song you wish you could take credit for writing?
Have questions? Let us know on Twitter, Instagram or Facebook at @rrmusicpod.
Music by lemonmusicstudio from Pixabay.
We have an actress, Gia Mora, on the show this week, so it's the perfect time to mix film and music - what's the best musical performance in a film? Eamon, Nathan and Gia give their answers.
Who would you like to see on VH1 Storytellers? Let us know on Twitter, Instagram or Facebook at @rrmusicpod.
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We asked Gia Mora - actress, writer, musician and most prolific Record Roulette guest! - to pick an album and she went with... improvisational jazz? We're talking about John Coltrane's 1960 banger, "Giant Steps," which is on the Rolling Stone list at #232. During this episode we cover:
- What makes a jazz album good/bad
- How neophytes should prepare for their first foray into jazz
- The incredible musical ability necessary to produce an album like this
If you don't know anything about Giant Steps, take a quick listen to our 101 here: https://recordroulettepodcast.com/episode/giant-steps-101
Leave comments on Twitter, Instagram or Facebook at @rrmusicpod or visit our website at recordroulettepodcast.com.
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Don't know anything about improvisational jazz? Don't worry, we're here to help fill a gap or two before our episode on John Coltrane's "Giant Steps," which turns up on the Rolling Stone list at #232.
In this episode you will learn:
- the basic info about the album
- its critical and commercial reception
- why Rolling Stone thinks it's one of the greatest albums of all time
Have thoughts? Let us know on Twitter, Instagram or Facebook at @rrmusicpod.
Music by lemonmusicstudio from Pixabay.
We asked Michael Simon to answer the following questions:
- What is your dream concert?
- Who from the music world - dead or alive - would you most want to have a beer or coffee with?
- What is your favourite album?
- Which album doesn't get the credit or recognition it deserves?
- What is one song you wish you could take credit for writing?
Have questions? Let us know on Twitter, Instagram or Facebook at @rrmusicpod.
Music by lemonmusicstudio from Pixabay.
We have Michael Simon - creator of VH1 Storytellers - on the show, so we figured we'd ask him about... VH1 Storytellers. Specifically, we gave him a hypothetical - if the show came back today, who would you feature on it?
Who would you like to see on VH1 Storytellers? Let us know on Twitter, Instagram or Facebook at @rrmusicpod.
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We asked all-star guest Michael Simon - the creator of VH1 Storytellers - to FINALLY pick an album that makes him happy, after previously chatting with us about The Cure, NWA and The Velvet Underground. This is what he picked - a "compilation" by semi-obscure punk rockers Buzzcocks, which comes in at #250 on the Rolling Stone list. On this episode we cover:
- Whether this is a compilation or not
- Whether this is punk or not
- Why this album didn't break the Buzzcocks into America
If you don't know anything about Singles Going Steady, take a quick listen to our 101 here: https://recordroulettepodcast.com/episode/singles-going-steady-101
Leave comments on Twitter, Instagram or Facebook at @rrmusicpod or visit our website at recordroulettepodcast.com.
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Who were the Buzzcocks? What was a Buzzcock? Is Singles Going Steady a compilation album? Want answers to these questions? Check out our 101 about the Buzzcocks and their 1979 album, Singles Going Steady, which appears on the Rolling Stone 500 Greatest Albums list at #250.
In this episode you will learn:
- the basic info about the album
- its critical and commercial reception
- why Rolling Stone thinks it's one of the greatest albums of all time
Have thoughts? Let us know on Twitter, Instagram or Facebook at @rrmusicpod.
Music by lemonmusicstudio from Pixabay.
We asked Alex Kinsella to answer the following questions:
- What is your dream concert?
- Who from the music world - dead or alive - would you most want to have a beer or coffee with?
- What is your favourite album?
- Which album doesn't get the credit or recognition it deserves?
- What is one song you wish you could take credit for writing?
Have questions? Let us know on Twitter, Instagram or Facebook at @rrmusicpod.
Music by lemonmusicstudio from Pixabay.
If it's too loud you're too old! Music is at its most impactful when we're teenagers. It shapes our attitudes, opinions and even our groups of friends. We self-select who we want to be based on who we want to listen to. That made us wonder - what's the one album that resonated most with you as a teenager?
It's a highly personal question that we asked our guest, Alex Kinsella, to answer.
Which album resonated most in your teenager years? Let us know on Twitter, Instagram or Facebook at @rrmusicpod.
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We asked Alex Kinsella to pick an album from the Rolling Stone 500 Greatest list and he went with a juvenile little disc called "Licensed to Ill" by the Beastie Boys, which just so happens to also be one of the most important albums in hip hop history. On this episode we cover:
- The group's unique place in the early days of hip hop
- Cultural appropriation and why this album IS NOT a good example
- The use of humour and satire
- The surprisingly glowing critical reception this album received AT THE TIME
If you don't know anything about Licensed to Ill, take a quick listen to our 101 here: https://recordroulettepodcast.com/episode/licensed-to-ill-101
Leave comments on Twitter, Instagram or Facebook at @rrmusicpod or visit our website at recordroulettepodcast.com.
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Were the Beastie Boys really important enough to have three albums on the Rolling Stone 500 Greatest Albums list? A good place to start is a conversation about their 1986 debut album, Licensed to Ill. Don't know anything about it? Well, we have you covered.
In this episode you will learn:
- the basic info about the album
- its critical and commercial reception
- why Rolling Stone thinks it's one of the greatest albums of all time
Have thoughts? Let us know on Twitter, Instagram or Facebook at @rrmusicpod.
Music by lemonmusicstudio from Pixabay.
We asked Tyrell Lisson - host of The Band: A History - to answer the following questions:
- What is your dream concert?
- Who from the music world - dead or alive - would you most want to have a beer or coffee with?
- What is your favourite album?
- Which album doesn't get the credit or recognition it deserves?
- What is one song you wish you could take credit for writing?
Have questions? Let us know on Twitter, Instagram or Facebook at @rrmusicpod.
Music by lemonmusicstudio from Pixabay.
If there's one album from The Band that everyone knows, it'd The Last Waltz. An epic, iconic moment in rock and roll history, The Last Waltz stands at a pivotal time in history. But is that enough to earn it a spot on a greatest albums list? Should live albums ever be on greatest albums lists?
Our newest episode tries to answer that question through the prism of The Band with Tyrell Lisson, host of The Band: A History.
Should live albums be on greatest album lists? Let us know on Twitter, Instagram or Facebook at @rrmusicpod.
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We asked the guy with a podcast called "The Band: A History" to pick and album and... he picked an album by The Band. We're talking Music from Big Pink with Tyrell Lisson. On this episode we cover:
- The group's unique vocal capabilities
- The "rural and rustic" nature of The Band's sound
- The reasons why they were so influential
- Publishing rights, publishing rights, publishing rights.
If you don't know anything about Music From Big Pink, take a quick listen to our 101 here: https://recordroulettepodcast.com/episode/music-from-big-pink-101
Leave comments on Twitter, Instagram or Facebook at @rrmusicpod or visit our website at recordroulettepodcast.com.
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A band so important they're called THE Band released Music From Big Pink in 1968 and it shook up the whole rock and roll establishment. Do you know which Beatle cited this album as a reason he decided to leave the Fab Four? Do you know why it's called Music From Big Pink? Was it a hit? Was it a flop? If you don't know the answers to these questions, this 101 is for you!
In this episode you will learn:
- the basic info about the album
- its critical and commercial reception
- why Rolling Stone thinks it's one of the greatest albums of all time
Have thoughts? Let us know on Twitter, Instagram or Facebook at @rrmusicpod.
Music by lemonmusicstudio from Pixabay.
We ask actress, comedian and Twitter miscreant Clare Blackwood to answer the following questions:
- What is your dream concert?
- Who from the music world - dead or alive - would you most want to have a beer or coffee with?
- What is your favourite album?
- Which album doesn't get the credit or recognition it deserves?
- What is one song you wish you could take credit for writing?
Have questions? Let us know on Twitter, Instagram or Facebook at @rrmusicpod.
Music by lemonmusicstudio from Pixabay.
It's that time of year, when the world falls in love... every song you hear, seems to say... Merry Christmas...
Our newest episode meets the challenge of the season by asking our co-hosts and guest Clare Blackwood to name the MOST ICONIC CHRISTMAS SONG. Listen to find out what they pick.
What's the most iconic Christmas song in your opinion? Let us know on Twitter, Instagram or Facebook at @rrmusicpod.
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We asked funny internet lady Clare Blackwood to pick an album, she said she didn't know anything about music, so we ended up with a Creedence Clearwater Revival album, but what an album! Cosmo's Factory was released in 1972 and makes the Rolling Stone 500 Greatest Albums list at #413.
Listen as we cover:
- The similarities between comedy and music performance
- Whether John Fogerty's vocal style is cultural appropriation
- The improbability of four random people forming a good band
- Fogerty's underrated songwriting
If you don't know anything about Cosmo's Factory, take a quick listen to our 101 here: https://recordroulettepodcast.com/episode/cosmos-factory-101
Leave comments on Twitter, Instagram or Facebook at @rrmusicpod or visit our website at recordroulettepodcast.com.
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Did you know that Creedence Clearwater Revival isn't from the American south? Did you know they only produced music for a handful of years as CCR? Do you know what CCR means? Do you know why they called their album Cosmo's Factory? If you answered "no" to any of these questions, this 101 is for you!
In this episode you will learn:
- the basic info about the album
- its critical and commercial reception
- why Rolling Stone thinks it's one of the greatest albums of all time
Have thoughts? Let us know on Twitter, Instagram or Facebook at @rrmusicpod.
Music by lemonmusicstudio from Pixabay.
We ask singer, songwriter, musician and author Emm Gryner to answer the following questions:
- What is your dream concert?
- Who from the music world - dead or alive - would you most want to have a beer or coffee with?
- What is your favourite album?
- Which album doesn't get the credit or recognition it deserves?
- What is one song you wish you could take credit for writing?
Which artist would you move to a different genre? Let us know on Twitter, Instagram or Facebook at @rrmusicpod.
Music by lemonmusicstudio from Pixabay.
Our two hosts are Canadian and our guest - Emm Gryner - is a multi-time Juno nominee, so we thought this was the perfect opportunity to introduce you Americans, Germans, Brits, Australians and Kiwis to some must-hear Canadian fare.
Which artist from your country would you introduce to foreigners? Let us know on Twitter, Instagram or Facebook at @rrmusicpod.
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We asked Juno-nominated musician, best-selling author and former David Bowie bandmate Emm Gryner to pick an album from the Rolling Stone 500 Greatest Albums list and she picked... Sade? The album, Love Deluxe, came out in 1992 and makes the list at #247.
Have either Eamon or Nathan heard of Sade before? Can they resist the temptation to ask Emm about touring with Bowie? Will Emm start asking "wait, why am I here?" halfway through the episode? Only one way to find out! Listen as we cover:
- How Emm decides whether to cover a song
- Whether "icy" and "detatched" are good ways to describe Sade's vocals
- Why this band that sold 75 million albums isn't EXTREMELY known
- Probably some Bowie stuff
If you don't know anything about Love Deluxe, take a quick listen to our 101 here: https://recordroulettepodcast.com/episode/love-deluxe-101
Leave comments on Twitter, Instagram or Facebook at @rrmusicpod or visit our website at recordroulettepodcast.com.
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Need a primer on Sade's 1992 album Love Deluxe? Don't know who Sade is? We're here to help. This short explainer gives you everything you need to know to prepare for our upcoming full-length discussion with special guest Emm Gryner. Oh, but listen to the actual album, too. It's a surprise.
In this episode you will learn:
- the basic info about the album
- its critical and commercial reception
- why Rolling Stone thinks it's one of the greatest albums of all time
Have thoughts? Let us know on Twitter, Instagram or Facebook at @rrmusicpod.
Music by lemonmusicstudio from Pixabay.
We ask journalist, author and screenwriter Chris Jones to answer the following questions:
- What is your dream concert?
- Who from the music world - dead or alive - would you most want to have a beer or coffee with?
- What is your favourite album?
- Which album doesn't get the credit or recognition it deserves?
- What is one song you wish you could take credit for writing?
Which artist would you move to a different genre? Let us know on Twitter, Instagram or Facebook at @rrmusicpod.
Music by lemonmusicstudio from Pixabay.
You show up at a karaoke bar where everyone has their eyes closed and you need to convince them you're a famous singer. Who do you pretend to be? Mick Jagger? That guy from Green Day? Or do you get ambitious, like a fool, and try for a Freddie Mercury?
We asked the Record Roulette hosts and their guest, journalist, author and screenwriter Chris Jones and we want to know your answer, too!
Which artist can you mimic best? Let us know on Twitter, Instagram or Facebook at @rrmusicpod.
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We asked journalist, screenwriter, author and... uh... Twitter guy Chris Jones to pick an album from the Rolling Stone 500 Greatest List. He went with Pearl Jam's 1991 debut, Ten, which makes the list at #160.
Do Eamon and Nathan approve of this pick? Can Nathan get over his Nirvana fandom enough to enjoy an album Kurt Cobain hated? Will Chris Jones tell a wild story about suppositories? Listen to find out. In this episode we cover:
- The definition of "grunge" (ie. is grunge a real thing?)
- Our collective surprise at the number of face-melting guitar solos
- Eddie Vedder's oft-imitated vocals
- The super weirdo subject-matter of each song
If you don't know anything about Ten, take a quick listen to our 101 here: https://recordroulettepodcast.com/episode/ten-101
Leave comments on Twitter, Instagram or Facebook at @rrmusicpod or visit our website at recordroulettepodcast.com.
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Need a primer on Pearl Jam's 1991 debut album? We're here to help. This short explainer gives you everything you need to know about "Ten" to prepare for our upcoming full-length discussion. Oh, but listen to the actual album, too. It's a banger.
In this episode you will learn:
- the basic info about the album
- its critical and commercial reception
- why Rolling Stone thinks it's one of the greatest albums of all time
Have thoughts? Let us know on Twitter, Instagram or Facebook at @rrmusicpod.
Music by lemonmusicstudio from Pixabay.
We ask music journalist Allison Rapp to answer the following questions:
- What is your dream concert?
- What is, objectively, the greatest album of all time?
- What is your favourite album?
- Which album doesn't get the credit or recognition it deserves?
- What is one song you wish you could take credit for writing?
Which artist would you move to a different genre? Let us know on Twitter, Instagram or Facebook at @rrmusicpod.
Music by lemonmusicstudio from Pixabay.
Tina Turner in heavy metal? Freddie Mercury in straight-up pop music? How about Jimi Hendrix the blues legend? If you had to pluck one artist from music history out of their genre and place them in another, who would you pick and where would you put them?
We asked the Record Roulette hosts and their guest, music journalist Allison Rapp.
Which artist would you move to a different genre? Let us know on Twitter, Instagram or Facebook at @rrmusicpod.
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We asked music journalist Allison Rapp to pick an album to chat about from the Rolling Stone 500 Greatest list and she picked... something from John Mayer?!?
It's true. We're reviewing Continuum, an album that barely makes the list at #486, from an artist that receives a lot of (unearned?) scoffing. Will Allison's pick make Mayer fans of Eamon and Nathan? You have to listen to find out. In this episode we cover:
- Mayer's reputation as a guitar god
- Continuum's reputation as Mayer's "quantum creative leap"
- The blues/rock elements of the album (or lack thereof)
- TWO bad opinions from Amazon
If you don't know anything about Continuum, take a quick listen to our 101 here: recordroulettepodcast.com/episode/continuum-101
Leave comments on Twitter, Instagram or Facebook at @rrmusicpod or visit our website at recordroulettepodcast.com.
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Don't know anything about John Mayer's 2006 album Continuum? No problem. This short explainer gives you everything you need to know - short of listening to the actual album - to prepare for our upcoming full-length discussion.
In this episode you will learn:
- the basic info about the album
- its critical and commercial reception
- why Rolling Stone thinks it's one of the greatest albums of all time
Have thoughts? Let us know on Twitter, Instagram or Facebook at @rrmusicpod.
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This is the absolute last episode before we go on summer hiatus, so we're looking back on the season two to each make our pick for the best album of the season.
Quick reminder: this season we talked about Beyonce’s self-titled album, Stevie Wonder’s Songs in the Key of Life, The Beatles’ Sgt. Pepper, as well as albums from Neil Young, Nirvana, David Bowie, Janet Jackson and NWA. In other words, there was lots to choose from.
What's your pick for the best album from season two? Let us know on Twitter, Instagram or Facebook at @rrmusicpod.
Like this sort of thing? You should check out some of our other BONUS episodes:
- What was the second best British Invasion group?
- Guess the best-selling albums from the 1990s
- What is the worst Beatles song?
Runtime: 11 minutes
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In the final episode of season two, the Record Roulette crew tackled one of the FOUR albums from Aretha Franklin on the Rolling Stone 500 Greatest Albums list. Young, Gifted and Black comes in at #388 on the list.
Can they add anything to the discussion about her voice? Will Nathan say something that will infuriate the internet? Anything is possible on Record Roulette.
Leave comments on Twitter, Instagram or Facebook at @rrmusicpod or visit our website at recordroulettepodcast.com.
Was this fun? Check out these great episodes:
- The Doors - The Doors (Review)
- Are You Experienced - Jimi Hendrix Experience (Review)
- The Velvet Underground and Nico - The Velvet Underground (Review)
Runtime: 44.5 minutes
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It's not a genre that Rolling Stone recognizes on their list of the greatest albums of all time, but soundtracks (and scores, for that matter) are very important contributors to culture.
Do you have a favourite soundtrack? We asked the Record Roulette team to reveal those soundtracks that they love most.
What's your favourite BritPop song? Let us know how you did on Twitter, Instagram or Facebook at @rrmusicpod.
Like this sort of thing? You should check out some of our other BONUS episodes:
- What was the second best British Invasion group?
- Guess the best-selling albums from the 1990s
- What is the worst Beatles song?
Runtime: 9.5 minutes
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Ten years after it was released, do we think Daft Punk's Random Access Memories - #295 on Rolling Stone's 500 Greatest Albums list - is underrated, overrated or just, uh, rated?
The Record Roulette crew weighs in on that question, the suggestion that this is "live" instrumentation, the challenge of comparing dance music to everything else and whether this is another "Nebraska" situation.
Leave comments on Twitter, Instagram or Facebook at @rrmusicpod or visit our website at recordroulettepodcast.com.
Was this fun? Check out these great episodes:
- The Doors - The Doors (Review)
- Are You Experienced - Jimi Hendrix Experience (Review)
- The Velvet Underground and Nico - The Velvet Underground (Review)
Runtime: 43 minutes
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With groups like Blur, Oasis, Pulp and Suede leading the way, BritPop was a dominant force in mid-1990s music that produced a ton of classic tracks. The question: what's your favourite one?
We asked the Record Roulette crew and our special guest from our episode about Pulp's Different Class - Stewart Reynolds aka Brittlestar - to weigh in on their favourite BritPop song. What'd they pick? Listen to find out.
What's your favourite BritPop song? Let us know how you did on Twitter, Instagram or Facebook at @rrmusicpod.
Like this sort of thing? You should check out some of our other BONUS episodes:
- What was the second best British Invasion group?
- Guess the best-selling albums from the 1990s
- What is the worst Beatles song?
Runtime: 9 minutes
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What's a Pulp? Well, if you're American or named Eamon you might not know, but they're a BritPop band that has an album from 1995 -- Different Class -- at #162 on the Rolling Stone 500 Greatest Albums list.
The Record Roulette crew are joined by Canadian icon Brittlestar to discuss Jarvis Cocker being weird, the meaning of BritPop and the fallout from Sonya's much-discussed move.
Leave comments on Twitter, Instagram or Facebook at @rrmusicpod or visit our website at recordroulettepodcast.com.
Was this fun? Check out these great episodes about 90s albums:
- In Utero - Nirvana (Review)
- Dónde Están los Ladrones? - Shakira (Review)
- The Velvet Rope - Janet Jackson (Review)
Runtime: 57 minutes
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What do Joe Cocker, Frank Sinatra, the B52s, Beastie Boys, Aretha Franklin, The Black Crows, Blue Oyster Cult, Bon Jovi and David Bowie have in common? They all covered Beatles songs. The Beatles are probably the most-covered group of all time.
We asked the Record Roulette crew and special guest Gia Mora to name their absolute favourite Beatles cover. What'd they pick? Listen to find out.
Who is your favourite guitarist? Let us know how you did on Twitter, Instagram or Facebook at @rrmusicpod.
Like this sort of thing? You should check out some of our other BONUS episodes:
- What was the second best British Invasion group?
- Guess the best-selling albums from the 1990s
- What is the worst Beatles song?
Runtime: 8 minutes
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What can you say about Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band that hasn't been said? Good question! Joined by the wonderful Gia Mora, we tackle the idea of Sgt. Pepper as a concept album, unique approaches to storytelling and turning points in Western Civilization in this new episode about The Beatles' eighth studio album, which comes in at #24 on the Rolling Stone 500 Greatest Albums list.
Leave comments on Twitter, Instagram or Facebook at @rrmusicpod or visit our website at recordroulettepodcast.com.
Love Gia Mora? Check out these great episodes featuring Gia:
- The Velvet Rope - Janet Jackson (Review)
- Transformer - Lou Reed (Review)
- Sweet Baby James - James Taylor (Review)
Runtime: 50.5 minutes
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A Record Roulette Exclusive! We've had Michael Simon, the creator of VH1 Storytellers, on our show three times. Until now, we've controlled our urge to ask questions about working with the likes of Ray Davies, Stevie Nicks, Johnny Cash and Willie Nelson, but that's exactly what we did in this BONUS EPISODE.
Take a listen for a behind the scenes look at three VH1 Storytellers episodes.
Want to hear more with Michael? Here are three episodes where he's featured:
- Disintegration - The Cure (Review)
- Straight Outta Compton - NWA (Review)
- The Velvet Underground and Nico - The Velvet Underground (Review)
Check us out on on Twitter, Instagram or Facebook at @rrmusicpod.
Runtime: 13.5 minutes
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The wonderful Michael Simon - creator of VH1 Storytellers - returns to discuss one of the foundational pieces of the hip hop genre: Straight Outta Compton.
We talk about misogyny, trying to understand an album built on completely different life experiences and the potency of creating an album on a shoestring budget.
Leave comments on Twitter, Instagram or Facebook at @rrmusicpod or visit our website at recordroulettepodcast.com.
New to Record Roulette? Check out these great episodes about debut albums:
- The Doors - The Doors (Review)
- Are You Experienced - Jimi Hendrix Experience (Review)
- The Velvet Underground and Nico - The Velvet Underground (Review)
Runtime: 49 minutes
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Gordon Lightfoot - Canada's greatest songwriter - passed away at age 84. Record Roulette host Eamon O'Flynn, a devoted fan of Lightfoot's work, says a few words about his impact, importance and legacy.
It's a simple question, but your answer says a lot about you. Is your favourite guitarist a speed demon like Eddie Van Halen? A finger-picker like Mark Knopfler? A classic rock icon like Eric Clapton?
We've made our picks - and so has our guest, Mark Urban.
Who is your favourite guitarist? Let us know how you did on Twitter, Instagram or Facebook at @rrmusicpod.
Like this sort of thing? You should check out some of our other BONUS episodes:
- What was the second best British Invasion group?
- Guess the best-selling albums from the 1990s
- What is the worst Beatles song?
Runtime: 8.5 minutes
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The debut album from Guns N' Roses is many things. It's the best-selling debut album in American history. It's one of the best-selling albums of all time. It's #62 on the Rolling Stone 500 Greatest Albums list. But, is it the definitive hard rock album?
We tackle this question and more in this episode of Record Roulette with the help of videographer, guitarist and big-time Guns N' Roses fan Mark Urban.
Leave comments on Twitter, Instagram or Facebook at @rrmusicpod or visit our website at recordroulettepodcast.com.
New to Record Roulette? Check out these great episodes about debut albums:
- The Doors - The Doors (Review)
- Are You Experienced - Jimi Hendrix Experience (Review)
- The Velvet Underground and Nico - The Velvet Underground (Review)
Runtime: 53 minutes
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We all know The Beatles are #1 when it comes to the British Invasion, but who places (a distant) second? There are lots of deserving options - The Who, The Rolling Stones, The Yardbirds, etc. - but picking just one is HARD.
Like this sort of thing? You should check out some of our other BONUS episodes:
- What is your favourite heartland rock album?
- Guess the best-selling albums from the 1990s
- What is the worst Beatles song?
Which British Invasion group would you pick as the second best? Let us know how you did on Twitter, Instagram or Facebook at @rrmusicpod.
Runtime: 8.5 minutes
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Is this album a brilliant and courageous effort to create a new sound or the flat, amateurish work of a first-time producer? Does that even matter when it comes to judging an album?
The Record Roulette crew is joined by returnee Gabe Pollack to discuss these and other questions about The Kinks' incredible sixth studio album - The Kinks Are The Village Green Preservation Society - which comes in at #384 on the Rolling Stone 500 Greatest Albums list.
Leave comments on Twitter, Instagram or Facebook at @rrmusicpod or visit our website at recordroulettepodcast.com.
New to Record Roulette? Check out these great episodes featuring Gabe Pollock:
- Eli and the Thirteenth Confession - Laura Nyro (Review)
- Station-to-Station - David Bowie (Review)
Runtime: 49 minutes
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The term heartland rock is a bit nebulous but that didn't stop the Record Roulette crew from picking their favourite heartland rock albums.
What is your favourite heartland rock album? Let us know how you did on Twitter, Instagram or Facebook at @rrmusicpod.
Runtime: 6.5 minutes
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As we review Bruce Springsteen's Nebraska - the 150th greatest album of all time according to Rolling Stone - we ask whether it's truly a great album or just a great Springsteen album. Can it be one without being the other?
Along the way, the Record Roulette crew stumbles upon Neil Diamond, scratched up cassette tapes and one truly incredible bad review from Amazon.
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New to Record Roulette? Check out these great episodes:
- On The Beach - Neil Young (Review)
- Station-to-Station - David Bowie (Review)
- The Velvet Underground and Nico - The Velvet Underground (Review)
Runtime: 61 minutes
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What cocktail best represents 1980s-era Madonna? Is there a beer that absolutely captures the essence of 1970s Neil Young?
We asked Adam Rogers, author of the NYT Bestseller Proof: The Science of Booze, and co-host Nathan Smith to suggest cocktail and beer pairings for six artists we've covered on Record Roulette. Want to drink the essence of Beyonce? Listen now.
What's your favourite drink for listening to music? Let us know on Twitter, Instagram or Facebook at @rrmusicpod.
Runtime: 16.5 minutes
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Can one word ruin the legacy of a great album? It might have. Our newest episode is about Dire Straits' Brothers in Arms - one of the best-selling albums of all time - which comes in at #418 on the Rolling Stone 500 Greatest Albums list.
We're joined by journalist and NYT best-selling author Adam Rogers to discuss booze, Eddie Murphy and, oh yeah, this album.
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Runtime: 69 minutes
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Did you know that Janet Jackson was part of a pretty famous musical family? Yeah, her brother Michael was pretty good. Oh, and most of the rest of her siblings are pretty talented.
With that in mind, we're following our episode about Janet's album, The Velvet Rope, with a question: who is your favourite musical family? The Record Roulette team and special guest Gia Mora weigh in.
Who is your favourite musical family? Let us know how you did on Twitter, Instagram or Facebook at @rrmusicpod.
Runtime: 8 minutes
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Does Janet Jackson's The Velvet Rope hold up 25+ years after its release? It better - Rolling Stone says it's the 318th greatest album of all time!
Our newest review features the lovely and talented Gia Mora, joining the Record Roulette crew as they talk about embarrassing Halloween costumes, the power of a good funky baseline and, oh year, songs like "Together Again," "Got 'Til It's Gone" and "I Get Lonely."
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Runtime: 55 minutes
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Do you remember the first time you heard a song that was written for comedy? Was it Weird Al? Spinal Tap? Denis Leary?
The Record Roulette team reflects on their first experiences with musical comedy.
Do you remember the first time you heard some musical comedy? Let us know how you did on Twitter, Instagram or Facebook at @rrmusicpod.
Runtime: 7.5 minutes
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What is the greatest musical comedy album?
The Record Roulette crew seeks to answer this question in the unforgiving crucible of an ALBUM BATTLE. Each member of the team picked an album to champion as we go through seven rounds of relentless debate.
The contenders are "Weird Al Yankovic in 3D," "This is Spinal Tap" and "Flight of the Conchords." May the best (funniest) album win.
Which album would you choose? Leave comments on Twitter, Instagram or Facebook at @rrmusicpod or visit our website at recordroulettepodcast.com.
Runtime: 61 minutes
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What is the most underrated musical artist or group from the 1980s?
This bonus episode includes four options from the Record Roulette crew and special guest Michael Simon, creator of VH1 Storytellers.
Let us know who you think is the most underrated artist of the 1980s on Twitter, Instagram or Facebook at @rrmusicpod.
Runtime: 8 minutes
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It's the return of a legend. Michael Simon, creator of VH1 Storytellers, joins the Record Roulette crew to talk about The Cure's timeless masterpiece Disintegration, which comes in at #116 on the Rolling Stone 500 Greatest Albums list.
Get ready to hear about "albums that sound like the 80s," Adam Sandler's "The Wedding Singer," Tim Burton movies, amazing lyrics and a One Bad Opinion that'll make you go "huh?"
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Runtime: 50 minutes
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Can you guess the top-3 best-selling albums of the 1990s? What if we gave you the top-10 in no particular order? Give it a shot.
We asked Nathan and Sonya to take this challenge and... well, they did the challenge. Let's put it this way.
Put your knowledge to the test and let us know how you did on Twitter, Instagram or Facebook at @rrmusicpod.
Runtime: 8 minutes
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What happens when someone who thought that TLC stood for The Learning Channel took a listen to the album CrazySexyCool? Only one way to find out - listen to the newest episode of Record Roulette all about TLC's biggest hit, which hits the Rolling Stone 500 Greatest Albums list at #218.
Along the way, our daring hosts talk about potential mess hall meet-ups between the Notorious BIG and the girls from TLC, an early-90s cartoon called Pro Stars and what is, undoubtedly, one of the most feminist albums we've covered.
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Runtime: 53 minutes
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The holidays are here and it's time to celebrate with the best music celebrating the season. What's the best non-traditional holiday song? The Record Roulette crew along with guest Allison Rapp reveal their picks.
What's your favourite non-traditional holiday song? Leave comments on Twitter, Instagram or Facebook at @rrmusicpod or visit our website at recordroulettepodcast.com.
Runtime: 8 minutes
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What happens when four Neil Young fans review one of his albums from the Rolling Stone 500 Greatest list? Well, it isn't 45 minutes of praise. Instead, the group seems to suggest that On The Beach, which comes in at #311 on the list, shouldn't be there at all.
This episode features Allison Rapp - a legitimate, competent and professional music journalist - who has written for ultimateclassicrock.com, culturesonar and Brooklyn Magazine about Bob Dylan, Talking Heads, Elvis Costello and more. With Allison, the Record Roulette team discusses the musicians you're least likely to find on the beach, the uniqueness of Levon Helm's drum beat and Young's masterful nonsense lyrics, among other things.
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Runtime: 46 minutes
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Here’s the hypothetical: imagine a world where only one Canadian artist has ever gained international attention and renown. Just one. Who would you want that artist to be?
This question comes from our most recent episode about Shakira's Dónde Están los Ladrones? - Shakira is Colombia's most famous musician and, as a result, the face of Colombian music to the world. They could do worse - she's incredible.
Who would you choose as Canada's music ambassador? Leave comments on Twitter, Instagram or Facebook at @rrmusicpod or visit our website at recordroulettepodcast.com.
Runtime: 8 minutes
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What happens when two English-speaking dummies try to review a Spanish-language album from Shakira? We find out as the Record Roulette crew discusses the Queen of Latin Music's 1998 crossover hit Dónde Están los Ladrones?, which comes in at #496 on the Rolling Stone 500 Greatest Albums list.
Don't worry, for this episode Eamon O'Flynn and Nathan Smith are joined by Lisa Lambert, who DOES speak Spanish. What does Shakira have to do with Eamon's journey through puberty? How similar is this album to Alanis Morissette? Should a non-English album be on the predominantly English Rolling Stone list? We tackle these questions and more.
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Runtime: 50 minutes
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They were the greatest band of all time, but that didn't stop The Beatles from producing some terrible songs. In this bonus episode we each suggest a song that could be considered the worst The Beatles ever recorded.
What do you think their worst song is? Leave comments on Twitter, Instagram or Facebook at @rrmusicpod or visit our website at recordroulettepodcast.com.
Runtime: 10 minutes
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Here's the hypothetical: if Rolling Stone allowed just one album from each artist or group on their 500 Greatest list, which Beatles album would make the cut?
In this album battle, we debate whether Revolver, Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band or Abbey Road should win the title "Greatest Beatles Album." Along the way, we'll decide which album is the most representative of The Beatles, which album is the most unique and which album has the best song from each of John, Paul, George and Ringo.
LET THE ALBUM BATTLE BEGIN!
Which album would you choose? Leave comments on Twitter, Instagram or Facebook at @rrmusicpod or visit our website at recordroulettepodcast.com.
Runtime: 65 minutes
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Who's the greatest musical prodigy of all time? Stevie Wonder has a claim. He also has a claim to the greatest album of all time with Songs in the Key of Life, which lands at #4 on the Rolling Stone 500 Greatest Albums list.
For this episode, we're joined by the wonderful Charles Day - physicist, journalist and Stevie Wonder admirer - to discuss the sort of genius who can make a 1.5 hour double album feel like a 30 minute jaunt through just about every style of music.
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Runtime: 54 minutes
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It was a turning point for David Bowie, but is it good enough to be on the Rolling Stone 500 Greatest Albums list? We're talking about Station-to-Station, which shows up on the list at #52.
This episode, we have Gabe Pollock as a guest to discuss everything from Flight of the Conchords and Labyrinth to global catastrophe and unorthodox diets. Oh, and we talk about the album, too.
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Runtime: 59 minutes
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Nirvana wasn't a stranger to mixed reviews, which is great because that's what they get when we talk about their third and final studio album: In Utero. It turns up on the Rolling Stone 500 Greatest Albums list at #173.
To help us talk our way through this rougher, tougher version of Nirvana is Andy Keatts - the co-host of Rock Docs, a podcast about music documentaries. We'll touch on "Waif Me," Steve Albini's insanity, Cobain's vaunted lyrical abilities and the ways the album is remembered today.
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Runtime: 59 minutes
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What happens when someone who has never heard Beyoncé before listens to one of her best-known albums?
This episode, we're discussing Beyoncé's 2013 self-titled album, which comes in at #81 on the Rolling Stone 500 Greatest Albums list. It seems impossible, but our lead host Eamon O'Flynn has never knowingly listened to Queen Bey's music, which should make this review even more interesting. Don't worry, our other two co-hosts are well-acquainted with what one could conservatively describe as "one of the biggest music superstars alive today."
Where do they land on Beyoncé? Does her self-titled album deserve to be among the greatest of all time? Only one way to find out - listen now.
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Runtime: 51 minutes
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For our final summer mini-episode, we've asked our three intrepid co-hosts to identify the artist or artists they're looking forward to discussing on Record Roulette. With 500 albums on the Rolling Stone list we have hundreds of artists we could choose from - did anyone pick big names like Springsteen or Dylan? Is there a real out-of-left-field pick? Listen to find out. Listen to find out.
Which album left the most lasting impression on you? Leave suggestions on Twitter, Instagram or Facebook at @rrmusicpod or visit our website at recordroulettepodcast.com.
Runtime: 8.5 minutes
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We reviewed 25 albums in the first season of Record Roulette and we've asked our three co-hosts a simple question: which one left the most lasting impression? Was it Biggie's Ready to Die? Did Dolly Parton knock someone's socks off? Was Madonna's Like A Prayer - which we all loved - the once that we just can't stop hearing in our dreams? Listen to find out.
Which album left the most lasting impression on you? Leave suggestions on Twitter, Instagram or Facebook at @rrmusicpod or visit our website at recordroulettepodcast.com.
Runtime: 10.5 minutes
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What are the future battles for musical supremacy? That's what our second Summer Mini-Episode is trying to find out. Eamon O'Flynn, Sonya Walton and Nathan Smith present their ideas for "album battles" in Season Two of Record Roulette. What'd did they propose? Listen to find out.
Do you have an idea for an album battle? Leave suggestions on Twitter, Instagram or Facebook at @rrmusicpod or visit our website at recordroulettepodcast.com.
Runtime: 11.5 minutes
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The first of our Summer Mini-Episodes finds Eamon O'Flynn asking Sonya Walton and Nathan Smith for their "dream guests" for Season Two of Record Roulette. Who did they pick? Listen to find out.
Who would you like to hear on the podcast? Leave suggestions on Twitter, Instagram or Facebook at @rrmusicpod or visit our website at recordroulettepodcast.com.
Runtime: 18 minutes
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The season finale of Record Roulette has a very special guest - the creator of VH1 Storytellers, Michael A. Simon.
He's a perfect fit for this episode, too, because we're talking about The Velvet Underground's debut album, The Velvet Underground and Nico, which comes in at #23 on the Rolling Stone 500 Greatest Albums list.
What does a New Yorker who worked with Lou Reed on multiple occasions think of the quintessential 1960s New York album? You won't be surprised. But, the real question is whether the three bumpkins from north of the border felt the same way. Tune in for stories about David Bowie, the power of nostalgia, a "One Bad Opinion" and more.
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Runtime: 53 minutes
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What happens when three dummies talk about one of the best-selling and most-controversial music groups in 21st century America? Listen to find out.
We're talking about Fly, the diamond-certified second studio album from The Chicks, which hits the Rolling Stone 500 Greatest Albums list at #224.
There's so much to talk about with this album. First, we have no idea what Sonya and Nathan think of country music - they weren't on the show last time we tackled the genre with Dolly Parton's Coat of Many Colors. Are either of them anything-but-country music fans? If so, will this be an offensive and horrible episode that country fans are bound to hate? Do country fans still like The Chicks? Does this album from The Chicks have the depth and heft to earn its way onto the list? Is it even the right album from The Chicks?
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Runtime: 53 minutes
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What happens when three people who aren't big pop fans listen to an album from one of the world's top pop stars? It ain't all sunshine and rainbows.
We're talking about Lorde's 2017 critical hit album, Melodrama, which just barely grabs a piece of the 2020 Rolling Stone 500 Greatest Albums list at #460.
One of our usual co-hosts, Sonya, couldn't make it for this show, so we replaced her with the most genetically-similar person we could find: her son. What'd he think of this album? Could Nathan get over his general disdain for pop music? Will Eamon ever understand modern music production? These questions and more are answered in our review.
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Runtime: 52 minutes
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We're talking about Bob Marley and the Wailers' 1977 reggae masterpiece, Exodus, which makes the 2020 Rolling Stone 500 Greatest Albums list at #71.
Is Bob Marley overrated?
He's one of the biggest names in music history and 40 years after his death you can still find his image and art everywhere. Oh, and his album is in the top-100 of all time, according to Rolling Stone. Yes, the Marley brand is strong, but does the music hold up? We asked our friend David Lizerbram from Rock Docs to join us for a discussion that ranged from reggae and assassination attempts to beach girls and the Tragically Hip.
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Runtime: 52 minutes
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This episode is all about The Roots' fourth studio album, Things Fall Apart, which was released in 1999. It makes the Rolling Stone 500 Greatest Albums list at #416.
Physicist, author, blogger and NYC-native Ethan Siegel brings some hip hop credibility to the podcast this episode, helping counteract the rural(ish) roots of Eamon, Sonya and Nathan. Known as "hip hop's first legitimate band," did the music, lyrics and vocals hold up under the toughest of scrutiny? Is this truly one of the greatest albums of all time? Well, you'll have to listen to find out.
During the episode we discuss Ethan's upcoming book - The Encyclopaedia Cosmologica - which you can pre-order here.
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Runtime: 56 minutes
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We're talking about Lou Reed's 1972 glam rock landmark, Transformer, which makes the 2020 Rolling Stone 500 Greatest Albums list at #109.
This episode sees the triumphant return of Gia Mora - the actor, activist, singer, writer, etc. - who knocked our socks off when talking about James Taylor many episodes ago. Not only does she bring credibility - she's a musician! - but she also came ready with stories about Lou Reed's grumpy voicemails, his potential influence on Beck's work and more. As usual, Nathan Smith and Sonya Walton join Eamon O'Flynn as we dig into an enigmatic, complicated and exceptionally influential artist.
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Runtime: 60 minutes
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Where are all the Canadians, eh?
If you take a close look at the Rolling Stone 500 Greatest Albums list you’ll see a bunch of Canadians - The Band, Joni Mitchell, Neil Young, etc. - who have one thing in common: they spent a huge portion of their careers in the United States. It does seem like Rolling Stone has a bit of a gasp American bias.
Well, the good folks at Record Roulette would like to help Rolling Stone correct this bias, so we’ve picked three albums from Canadian artists that have a serious claim to the list and debated which one is best. Eamon O’Flynn chose Gordon Lightfoot’s “Sundown,” Sonya Walton chose kd lang’s “Ingenue” and Nathan Smith chose Rufus Wainwright’s self-titled debut album.
Which one should make the list? Listen to find out.
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Runtime: 59 minutes
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We're talking about Madonna's 1989 confessional album Like A Prayer, which turns up on the 2020 Rolling Stone 500 Greatest Albums list at #330.
How does the Queen of Pop's fourth studio album hold up 30+ years after it was released?
Record Roulette host Sonya Walton was sweating bullets - she loved it as a teenager, but lots of stuff we loved as teenagers are terrible now. Did she have to worry? You have peak 1980s Madonna pissing off the Catholic Church, plus deeply personal stories about spousal abuse, crumbling family ties and more packaged with exceptionally listenable pop music and the occasional shred on the guitar from the one and only Prince. What's not to love?
Record Roulette co-hosts Eamon O’Flynn, Nathan Smith and Sonya Walton are joined by special guest Mike Pereira of the Mid-Credit Scene Podcast to discuss.
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Runtime: 55 minutes
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Eamon O’Flynn, Nathan Smith and Sonya Walton discuss The Doors’ self-titled 1967 debut album with special guest Alex Kinsella. This album ranked #86 on the 2020 Rolling Stone 500 Greatest Albums of All Time list.
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Runtime: 54 minutes
Who are The Doors?
The Doors were an American rock band. Formed in 1967, they were among the most controversial and influential rock acts of the 1960s. The band released six albums in five years, selling more than four million records and nearly eight million singles in that half-decade, before vocalist Jim Morrison died in 1971. The Doors were the first American band to accumulate eight consecutive gold LPs and they have now sold more than 100 million records worldwide, making them one of the best-selling bands of all time. The Doors self-titled debut album is their lone entry on the Rolling Stone 500 Greatest Albums list.
What is The Doors?
The Doors is the debut studio album by American rock band The Doors. Released in 1967, the album is considered one of the greatest debut albums of all time, and an important landmark in psychedelic rock. In 2015, the Library of Congress selected The Doors for inclusion in the National Recording Registry based on its cultural, artistic or historical significance. The Doors is on the 2020 Rolling Stone 500 Greatest Albums list at #86.
Episode Details
Eamon O’Flynn, Nathan Smith and Sonya Walton discuss “Slanted and Enchanted,” the influential slacker-era gem from Pavement. This album ranked #199 on the 2020 Rolling Stone 500 Greatest Albums of All Time list.
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Runtime: 47 minutes
Who is Pavement?
Pavement is an American indie rock band. Formed in 1989, the group recorded five full-length albums over a decade-long career before disbanding in 1999. They have since reunited for tours in 2010 and 2022. Never a mainstream success, Pavement is considered one of the most influential bands to emerge from the American underground in the 90s and is considered to be a successful indie rock band. True to their convictions, they never signed with a major label. Pavement has three albums on the Rolling Stone 500 Greatest Albums list, including Slanted and Enchanted (#199), Wowee Zowee (#265) and Crooked Rain, Crooked Rain (#434).
What is Slanted and Enchanted?
Slanted and Enchanted is the debut studio album by American indie rock band Pavement. Released in 1992, the album received critical acclaim and is seen as a landmark for indie rock. Billboard has called it a “slacker masterpiece” and “the definitive indie rock album,” and it has appeared on various top-album lists from Blender, Pitchfork, Slant Magazine and Spin. Slanted and Enchanted is on the 2020 Rolling Stone 500 Greatest Albums list at #199.
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Eamon O’Flynn, Nathan Smith and Sonya Walton discuss James Brown’s “Sex Machine” - a legendary semi-live funk masterpiece. This album ranked #439 on the 2020 Rolling Stone 500 Greatest Albums of All Time list.
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Runtime: 44 minutes
Who was James Brown?
James Brown (also known as “The Godfather of Soul,” “Mr. Dynamite” and “Soul Brother #1”) was an American singer, dancer, musician, record producer and bandleader. A major figure in 20th century music and one of the creators of funk music, Brown’s career lasted more than 50 years. He was an inaugural inductee of the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, and has since been inducted into the Rhythm & Blues Music Hall of Fame, Black Music & Entertainment Walk of Fame and the Songwriters Hall of Fame. Brown was ranked seventh on Rolling Stone’s list of the 100 Greatest Artists of All Time, and he has three entries on the Rolling Stone 500 Greatest Albums list, including Star Time (#54), Live at the Apollo (#65) and Sex Machine (#439).
What is Sex Machine?
Sex Machine is the sixth live album from American funk legend James Brown. Released in 1970, it showcases the original J.B.’s lineup - including Bootsy and Catfish Collins - as well as a separate lineup from a live performance in Augusta, Georgia. Although it purports to be a live album, the first LP consists of material recorded in the studio with reverberation and overdubbed applause added afterward. Sex Machine is often considered one of the greatest and most important funk records of all time, and one of the great live albums of all time. Recorded at the height of Brown’s career, the album was a success, hitting #29 on the Pop Chart and #4 on the R&B Chart. Sex Machine is on the 2020 Rolling Stone 500 Greatest Albums list at #439.
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Eamon O’Flynn, Nathan Smith and Sonya Walton discuss The Who’s legendary live album Live at Leeds with special guest Kamil Ahmed. This album ranked #327 on the 2020 Rolling Stone 500 Greatest Albums of All Time list.
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Runtime: 51 minutes
Who are The Who?
The Who are one of the most influential rock bands of the 20th century. Founded in 1964, the group has made numerous important contributions to the development of rock music and has sold more than 100 million records. They have released some of the most iconic songs in rock and roll - “My Generation,” “Baba O’Riley,” “Behind Blue Eyes” and “Won’t Get Fooled Again,” among others - and are innovators in terms of playing style, technology and format. The Who have also been called one of the greatest live rock acts and they influenced everyone from The Beatles and Queen to the Ramones, the Clash, Green Day, Guns N’ Roses and Oasis. They have four albums on the 2020 Rolling Stone 500 Greatest Albums list, including Who’s Next (#77), Tommy (#190), The Who Sell Out (#316) and Live at Leeds (#327).
What is Live at Leeds?
Live at Leeds is the first live album from English rock band The Who. The only live album released with the original group line-up, Live at Leeds is often considered one of the greatest live rock recordings of all time. The original release includes just six songs from the original concert. A commercial and critical success, Live at Leeds reached #4 on the Billboard Pop Albums chart, and is 2x platinum in the United States. Released in 1970, this album is on the 2020 Rolling Stone 500 Greatest Albums list at #327.
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Eamon O’Flynn, Nathan Smith and Sonya Walton, with special guest Gabe Pollock, discuss Laura Nyro's little-known but exceptionally influential second studio album, Eli and the Thirteenth Confession. This album ranked #463 on the 2020 Rolling Stone 500 Greatest Albums of All Time list.
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Runtime: 54 minutes
Who is Laura Nyro?
Laura Nyro (1947-1997) was an American songwriter, singer and pianist. She achieved critical acclaim with her own recordings, but the most commercially successful versions of her songs were covers by a wide array of artists, including Three Dog Night and Barbra Streisand. Exceptionally influential in the 1960s and 1970s, she inspired everyone from Joni Mitchell and Carole King to Elton John, Alice Cooper, Paul Stanley and Bette Midler. Nyro was posthumously inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame and the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. Eli and the Thirteenth Confession is her lone entry on the 2020 Rolling Stone 500 Greatest Albums list.
What is Eli and the Thirteenth Confession?
Eli and the Thirteenth Confession is the second studio album from American songwriter and musician Laura Nyro. Never a chart-topper, this album was incredibly influential and covers of "Eli's Comin'," "Sweet Blindness" and "Stoned Soul Picnic" became hits for other artists. Released in 1968, this album is on the 2020 Rolling Stone 500 Greatest Albums list at #463.
In a new mini-episode, Eamon O'Flynn takes on a number of questions including whether any of the early Beach Boys albums were good, whether the album "Private Dancer" is really in the National Recording Registry and whether Dolly Parton has any ice cream named for her. He also addresses some critiques of the podcast and outlines some coming changes to how we do things at Record Roulette.
Oh, and there's a sneak peek into our next full episode.
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Episode Details
Eamon O’Flynn, Nathan Smith and Sonya Walton discuss The Grateful Dead’s American Beauty. This album ranked #215 on the 2020 Rolling Stone 500 Greatest Albums of All Time list.
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Runtime: 38 minutes
Who are The Grateful Dead?
The Grateful Dead was an American rock band. Formed in 1965, the band was known for its eclectic style, which fused elements of country, folk, jazz, bluegrass, blues, gospel and more. Pioneers of the “jam band” subgenre, the Grateful Dead were known for lengthy live performances and a devoted fanbase, known as “Deadheads.” The band was ranked 57th by Rolling Stone magazine in its The Greatest Artists of All Time issue, was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1994 and a recording of their May 8, 1977 performance at Cornell University's Barton Hall was added to the National Recording Registry of the Library of Congress in 2012. The Grateful Dead has sold more than 35 million albums worldwide. They have two albums on the 2020 Rolling Stone 500 Greatest Albums list - American Beauty at #215 and Workingman’s Dead at #409.
What is American Beauty?
American Beauty is the fifth studio album from American rock band The Grateful Dead. A record that includes some of their biggest hits - “Friend of the Devil,” “Ripple” and “Truckin’” - American Beauty was a commercial and critical success. It also has staying power, hitting #19 on the Billboard 200 in 2020. It has made each edition of the Rolling Stone 500 Greatest Albums list, rising from #258 in 2003 to #215 in 2020.
Episode Details
Eamon O’Flynn, Nathan Smith and Sonya Walton discuss Al Green’s Greatest Hits. This album ranked #456 on the 2020 Rolling Stone 500 Greatest Albums of All Time list.
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Runtime: 39 minutes
Who is Al Green?
Al Green is an American singer, songwriter, pastor and record producer. Known for recording a series of soul hits in the 1970s - including “Take Me to the River,” “Tired of Being Alone” and “Let’s Stay Together,” Green was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1995. He has been referred to as “The Last of the Great Soul Singers,” has won 11 Grammy Awards and was ranked #65 on the Rolling Stone list of 100 Greatest Artists of All Time. Green has three albums on the Rolling Stone 500 Greatest Albums list - Greatest Hits (#456), I’m Still in Love with You (#306) and Call Me (#427).
What is Greatest Hits?
Greatest Hits is a collection of songs from 1971 to 1973 - from just five albums - released in 1975. Including some of his most iconic tracks - including “Tired of Being Alone” and “Let’s Stay Together” - the album was a critical and commercial success. It is consistently ranked as one of the best greatest hits albums in history, and reached #17 on the Billboard Top LPs chart. Greatest Hits was ranked #52 on the Rolling Stone 500 Greatest Albums list in 2003 and 2012, before dropping to #456 in the 2020 edition.
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Eamon O’Flynn, Nathan Smith and Sonya Walton discuss The Emancipation of Mimi, the tenth studio album from American pop diva Mariah Carey. This album ranked #389 on the 2020 Rolling Stone 500 Greatest Albums of All Time list.
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Runtime: 43 minutes
Who is Mariah Carey?
Mariah Carey is an American singer, songwriter, actress and record producer. Known for her five-octave vocal range, melismatic singing style and signature use of the whistle register, Carey is one of the best-selling musicians of all time. Carey was ranked second on VH1's list of the 100 Greatest Women in Music, and in 2019, Billboard named her the all-time top female artist in the United States, based on both album and song chart performances. She has won five Grammy Awards, nineteen World Music Awards, ten American Music Awards and fifteen Billboard Music Awards. Carey has just one entry on the Rolling Stone 500 Greatest Albums list - The Emancipation of Mimi at #389.
What is The Emancipation of Mimi?
The Emancipation of Mimi is Mariah Carey’s tenth studio album. Released in 2005, the album is considered a “comeback” or “redemption” album after the critical and commercial disappointment of Glitter. The album reached #1 on the Billboard 200 and two singles hit #1 on the Billboard Hot 100 (“We Belong Together” and “Don’t Forget About Us”), with another four singles hitting the charts. The Emancipation of Mimi was ranked #389 on the Rolling Stone 500 Greatest Albums list in 2020, and is Carey’s only entry on the list.
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Eamon O’Flynn, Nathan Smith and Sonya Walton have Record Roulette's first ALBUM BATTLE to name the greatest Christmas album, featuring Hawksley Workman's "Almost A Full Moon," Bob Dylan's "Christmas In The Heart" and the Vince Guaraldi Trip's "A Charlie Brown Christmas."
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Runtime: 50 minutes
What's an album battle?
Each host picks an album and then defends the choice through multiple rounds, including "best overall album," "best song" and "best legacy."
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Eamon O’Flynn, Nathan Smith and Sonya Walton discuss The Beach Boys Today!, the eighth studio album from American rock band The Beach Boys. This album ranked #466 on the 2020 Rolling Stone 500 Greatest Albums of All Time list.
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Runtime: 48 minutes
Who are The Beach Boys?
The Beach Boys are one of the most critically acclaimed and commercially successful bands of all time, selling more than 100 million records. Formed in 1961, the group built their name around surf-themed songs, but expanded into psychedelia, power pop, progressive rock and more, raising the reputation of popular music to an art form. The Beach Boys had 36 songs reach the US Top 40 and they were ranked #12 on the Rolling Stone list of the greatest artists of all time. The band has three entries on the Rolling Stone 500 Greatest Albums list, including Pet Sounds at #2, Wild Honey at #410 and The Beach Boys Today! at #466.
What is The Beach Boys Today!?
The Beach Boys Today! is The Beach Boys’ eighth studio album. Released in 1965, the album is considered a departure from the group’s earlier surf-themed rock music, incorporating an orchestral sound and more intimate subject matter. The album reached #4 on the Billboard 200 and three singles reached top-15 in the US charts, with a re-recording of “Help Me, Rhonda” later reaching #1. The Beach Boys Today! was ranked #271 on the Rolling Stone 500 Greatest Albums list in 2012, and #466 in 2020.
In a new mini-episode, Eamon O'Flynn throws out most of the questions that cropped up over the last week to tackle the trickiest one: why does he think Bob Seger deserves to be in the same discussion as Bruce Springsteen? This one promises to be divisive.
Also, we make another major program announcement and reveal the next album we'll cover on Record Roulette.
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Eamon O’Flynn is joined by Lisa Lambert and Ian O’Neill to discuss Maggot Brain, the third studio album from American funk band Funkadelic. This album ranked #136 on the 2020 Rolling Stone 500 Greatest Albums of All Time list.
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Runtime: 46 minutes
Who is Funkadelic?
Funkadelic was an American funk rock group that produced music from 1968 to 1982. Originally conceived as the backing band for Clinton’s vocal group - the Parliaments - Funkadelic eventually became its own entity that pursued a heavier, more psychedelic rock-oriented sound while Parliament - its sister act - pursued more commercial fare. In 1997, Funkadelic was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and in 2005 the group was the subject of a full-length documentary called Parliament-Funkadelic: One Nation Under a Groove. Artists such as Dr. Dre, Snoop Dogg, MC Hammer and Tupac have all cited Funkadelic as a major influence. The group has two albums on the Rolling Stone 500 Greatest Albums list, including Maggot Brain and One Nation Under a Groove.
What is Maggot Brain?
Maggot Brain is Funkadelic’s third studio album. Released in 1971, it is considered one of the cornerstones of the funk genre and is the final album recorded by the original Funkadelic lineup. The album was a critical and commercial success, hitting the charts in the United States and landing on numerous best-of lists, including being named the 17th best album of the 1970s by Pitchfork. Maggot Brain is a mainstay of the Rolling Stone Greatest Albums list, topping out at #136 in 2020.
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Eamon O’Flynn is joined by Gia Mora and Adam Becker to discuss Sweet Baby James, the bluesy second studio album by James Taylor. This album ranked #182 on the 2020 Rolling Stone 500 Greatest Albums of All Time list.
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Runtime: 57 minutes
Who is James Taylor?
James Taylor (1948-) is an American singer, songwriter and musician. He is one of the best-selling musicians of all time, having sold more than 100 million records worldwide. In fact, every album he released between 1977 and 2007 sold more than one million copies. A six-time Grammy Award winner, he was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2000. He has one album on the Rolling Stone 500 Greatest Albums list - Sweet Baby James.
What is Sweet Baby James?
Sweet Baby James is James Taylor’s second studio album. Released in 1970, this album was an immediate success, reaching #3 on the Billboard album charts and receiving a nomination for Album of the Year at the Grammy Awards. Combining blues, folk and country sounds, Sweet Baby James included one of Taylor’s signature songs - “Fire and Rain” - and was ranked #104 on the Rolling Stone Greatest Album list in 2003 and 2012 before dropping to #182 in 2020.
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Eamon O’Flynn is joined by Nathan Smith and Sonya Walton to discuss Here Come the Warm Jets, the interesting debut solo album from Brian Eno. This album ranked #308 on the 2020 Rolling Stone 500 Greatest Albums of All Time list.
Runtime: 47 minutes
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Who is Brian Eno?
Brian Eno (1948-) is an English musician, composer, producer and visual artist. He is best known for his pioneering work in ambient music and contributions to rock, pop and electronica. Despite considering himself to be a “non-musician,” Eno is considered one of popular musics most influential and innovative figures thanks to his unique conceptual approach to contemporary music and experimental recording techniques. A member of the band Roxy Music before going solo, Eno has also made a name as a producer, having worked with Talking Heads, Devo, U2 and Coldplay. He has two albums on the Rolling Stone 500 Greatest Albums list, including Here Come the Warm Jets and Another Green World.
What is Here Come the Warm Jets?
Here Come the Warm Jets is Brian Eno’s debut solo album. Released in 1974, it was his first project after leaving the band Roxy Music. Blending glam and pop stylings with avant-garde approaches, the album features sixteen guest musicians who Eno mixed and matched to encourage musical incompatibility. The album was released to mostly positive reviews and was primarily praised for its experimentation.
In this mini-episode, Eamon tackles episode questions, including:
- Did any of the songs from "Blonde" hit the charts?
- How many songs dropped at least 200 spots on the Rolling Stone 500 Greatest Albums list between 2012 and 2020?
- How many instrumental albums are on the list?
He also reveals the following week's album.
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Eamon O’Flynn is joined by Nathan Smith and Kaleigh Rogers to discuss Look-Ka Py Py, the second studio album from American funk group The Meters. This album ranked #415 on the 2020 Rolling Stone 500 Greatest Albums of All Time list.
Runtime: 45 minutes
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Who are The Meters?
The Meters are an American funk group that originally produced music from the late 1960s until 1977, and then sporadically from 1989 onward. They played an influential role as backing musicians for artists like Lee Dorsey, Robert Palmer, Dr. John and Allen Toussaint, and they are considered originators of funk along with artists like James Brown. The Meters continue to influence music, with their tracks sampled by artists like LL Cool J and Queen Latifah, Run-DMC, Ice Cube, Cypress Hill, Public Enemy, A Tribe Called Quest and the Beastie Boys.
What is Look-Ka Py Py?
Look-Ka Py Py is The Meters’ second studio album. Released in 1969, the album is considered a landmark in the New Orleans funk community, with both the album and its title track achieving chart success. Look-Ka Py Py is a mainstay of the Rolling Stone Greatest Albums list, ranking #218 in 2003, #220 in 2012 and #415 in 2020.
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Eamon O’Flynn is joined by Nathan Smith and Kate Graham to discuss Blonde, the second studio album from American musician Frank Ocean. This album ranked #79 on the 2020 Rolling Stone 500 Greatest Albums of All Time list.
Runtime: 50 minutes
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Who is Frank Ocean?
Frank Ocean (1987-) is an American singer, songwriter, record producer, rapper, photographer and visual artist. was an American musician, singer and songwriter. His music encompasses jazz, funk, R&B, experimental, soul and psychedelic rock genres. In 2013 he was one of Time’s 100 most influential people in the world, and The Wall Street Journal regards him as the most dominant artist of the 2010s. Ocean has two albums in the top-150 of the Rolling Stone 500 Greatest Albums list - Blonde (#79) and Channel Orange (#148).
What is Blonde?
Blonde is Frank Ocean’s second studio album. Released in 2016, it was an immediate critical and commercial success, debuting at number one on the US Billboard 200. Standout tracks include “Nikes,” “Pink + White” and “Ivy.” Blonde was included on numerous lists of the best albums of 2016, best albums of the 2010s, best albums of the 21st century and best albums of all time.
This episode is all about Biggie's masterpiece Ready to Die, which is ranked #22 on the 2020 Rolling Stone 500 Greatest Albums of All Time list.
One of the listeners grew up in rural Canada. Another in a small city in Canada. The third is from Pakistan. And yet, they're talking about an album that captures the black experience in New York City in the early 1990s. What could go wrong?
Three people, three perspectives and three degrees of experience with The Notorious B.I.G's work come together to discuss an album that's controversial, complex and, in the end, a definitive part of hip hop history.
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Runtime: 53 minutes
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In this mini-episode, Eamon doesn't answer any listener questions but makes a MAJOR PROGRAMMING ANNOUNCEMENT!
He also reveals the following week's album.
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We're talking about Dolly Parton's 1971 country classic Coat of Many Colors, which turns up on the 2020 Rolling Stone 500 Greatest Albums list at #257.
What happens when three people with near-zero Dolly experience listen to this album?
They love it, that's what happens.
Eamon O’Flynn is joined by Anthony Ramsay and Alex Kinsella to discuss this album, their future Dolly-listening plans and more.
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Runtime: 46 minutes
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In this mini-episode, Eamon tackles listener questions, including:
- Was there an actual difference in the culture of r&b or other genres when it came to album construction?
- Did you know that Ray Charles was nicknamed the “High Priest of Soul” and Nina Simone was nicknamed the “High Priestess of Soul”?
- How could you possibly confuse Etta James with Nina Simone?
He also reveals the following week's album.
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Eamon O’Flynn is joined by Nathan Smith and Alex Kinsella to discuss Wild is the Wind, the daring and influential album from Nina Simone. This album ranked #212 on the 2020 Rolling Stone 500 Greatest Albums of All Time list.
Runtime: 46 minutes
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Who is Nina Simone?
Nina Simone (1933-2003) was an American singer, songwriter, musician and civil rights activist. Nicknamed “the High Priestess of Soul,” Simone’s music blended gospel, blues, jazz, folk and classical music to create a style all her own. She was one of the earliest established black musicians to produce direct social commentary in support of civil rights. Considered one of the most gifted vocalists of her generation, Wild is the Wind is Simone’s lone entry on the Rolling Stone 500 Greatest Albums list.
What is Wild is the Wind?
Wild is the Wind is Nina Simone’s sixth studio album. Released in 1966, it was cut together from several recordings from sessions in 1964 and 1965 and not originally conceived as an album. Despite this, Wild is the Wind was a “special merit pick” from Billboard Magazine upon release, though some tracks faced backlash due to their social commentary. For example, “Four Women” was released as a single and gained wide attention when it was banned by a New York jazz radio station for its lyrics. In addition to its appearance at #212 on Rolling Stone’s Greatest Albums list, Wild is the Wind was also rated the 5th best album of the 1960s by Pitchfork.
In this mini-episode, Eamon tackles listener questions, including:
- Why did you pick the Rolling Stone 500 Greatest Albums list?
- Are you going to provide in-depth research/commentary on the music?
- How do you pick which album to do next?
- Why aren't you playing clips from the albums?
He also reveals the following week's album.
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Record Roulette kicks off with one of the greatest debut albums of all time - the Jimi Hendrix Experience's Are You Experienced, which hits the 2020 Rolling Stone 500 Greatest Albums list at #30.
Unlike all of the rest of our selections, we decided to choose this album rather than select it at random because it really sets the standard for everything else. If this is the quintessential top-50 album, then we should be able to gauge where everything else should land. Are You Experienced has it all - excellent writing, musicianship, and vocals, paired with innovation and an influential legacy. In fact, it seems like it'd be hard to beat.
Eamon O’Flynn is joined by Nathan Smith and Sonya Walton - before they became permanent co-hosts! - to discuss.
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Runtime: 45 minutes
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Here's what you can expect from Record Roulette - a bi-weekly podcast that will discuss albums we've randomly selected from the Rolling Stone 500 Greatest Albums list.
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