Tricky Notes Podcast: Recent Episodes
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This podcast is my (Trick's) personal thoughts on music. I want to share the music I love with the world.
This streaming era has made it easier to find long out of print albums, or albums that were never released in the US. Not everything that has been released is out there, though. On this episode I discuss some of the albums missing from streaming, and what I think is the reason they are missing.
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On this episode I talk through a hypothesis of mine...that the 3rd album is often the most important in an artist's career.
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So...it's been a minute. But I'm coming back.
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Yeah, yeah, yeah...I know this is late. I told you I had a back-log of reviews I was going to bring you. LOL
This album did get brought back into the limelight recently when it was nominated for Album of the Year at this year's Grammy Awards. (The first nomination ABBA ever received!)
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Some quick music news for you.
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Rolling Stone recently released a new Best Singers list...with some notable omissions (and questionable inclusions)
Do lists like this even matter?
I discuss my history with similar lists, and give a plan using one of the lists moving forward.
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I close out the Diva Directory for Madonna talking about her Remixes and a few extra items.
This will end my Madonna rambling...for now. LOL
Essential Songs playlist https://open.spotify.com/playlist/2iPlRmCXkhPH7qUdDwyLmc?si=68ddc993d463400f
Personal Faves playlist https://open.spotify.com/playlist/0lqhSJOvkjQHV5QHFoYZrP?si=c0110d9d94144ae7l
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Part 3 of the Madonna Diva Directory...This covers her career following her Second Greatest Hits collection up until present day.
Much, much more of a mixed bag here than previous episodes.
Essential Songs playlist https://open.spotify.com/playlist/2iPlRmCXkhPH7qUdDwyLmc?si=68ddc993d463400f
Personal Faves playlist https://open.spotify.com/playlist/0lqhSJOvkjQHV5QHFoYZrP?si=c0110d9d94144ae7
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Here is part 2 of the Diva Directory on Madonna
Here we talk about her post Erotica era, big soundtracks, and return to relevance.
Essential Songs playlist https://open.spotify.com/playlist/2iPlRmCXkhPH7qUdDwyLmc?si=68ddc993d463400f
Personal Faves playlist https://open.spotify.com/playlist/0lqhSJOvkjQHV5QHFoYZrP?si=c0110d9d94144ae7
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This week I bring you another Diva Directory...but this one is going to have to be split up into multiple episodes.
On this episode we discuss her beginnings, and her first 10 years as a major label artist.
Essential Songs playlist https://open.spotify.com/playlist/2iPlRmCXkhPH7qUdDwyLmc?si=68ddc993d463400f
Personal Faves playlist https://open.spotify.com/playlist/0lqhSJOvkjQHV5QHFoYZrP?si=c0110d9d94144ae7
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The music industry has always been a rough business...but when your voice is stolen and given to someone more conventionally attractive than you? How do you react?
Martha Wash faced this...multiple times...and she fought back and WON!
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Now...this is just my opinion!
I do think these artists don't have a dud in their discography.
Anita Baker
Garbage
Everything But The Girl
ABBA
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On this week's episode, I bring you a Tricky 10 centered around cover songs. These are all cover songs I like better than the original. This is not to say the original version is bad necessarily, but definitely the version I would listen to the most.
Songs covered
Respect - Aretha Franklin
No More "I Love You's" - Annie Lennox
If - Dolly Parton
Wind Beneath My Wings - Bette Midler
(I Can't Get No) Satisfaction - Otis Redding
Hazy Shade of Winter - The Bangles
I Found Someone - Cher
Yesterday - Marvin Gaye/Boyz II Men
When You Say Nothing At All - Alison Kraus & Union Station
Superstar/Until You Come Back To Me (That's What I'm Going To Do) - Luther Vandross
YouTube Playlist - https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLCZXprmdgZ9n3Fqy6VHI7pdtwK5eWNHDW
Spotify Playlist - https://open.spotify.com/playlist/3jICIi2j7494tStSDjScZF?si=53b11d9cd9004d3f
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A compilation series with "Hits" of the day started to be released in 1998 in the US. Now! That's What I Call Music has continued to release new editions several times a year, also spawning spin off series.
On this episode, I (Trick) look at the second one released in 1999 and see how the songs hold up. (Pretty darned well to be honest...)
Apple Music Playlist - https://music.apple.com/us/playlist/now-thats-what-i-call-music-2/pl.u-WabZ6Y3T0yoDJ
Spotify Playlist - https://open.spotify.com/playlist/08uutvqG9r6ixkKl7E6Gbt?si=19d54ce2792642b8
YouTube Playlist - https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLCZXprmdgZ9kLr30rVealNWF7Y8d2Yp_w
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Housekeeping...
I talk about the channel, and what to expect moving forward.
Warning...This episode contains a brief discussion of child sexual assault and how that impacts how I talk about (or don't talk about) certain artists*
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I know...I know...This is a weird one. But little elementary school Trick listened to this album all the time. It had a big influence on my musical taste and gave me a window to explore other genres and bands.
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I'll be on hiatus until 5/21
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On this week's Quickie Tricky I talk about The Gold Experience by The Artist Formerly Known as Prince
This album ended up in the news this week due to a possible settlement with the Prince estate related to a plagiarism case.
I love this album, even though it isn't perfect.
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Sometimes Supergroups come together and they don't meet expectations...
These are 3 Supergroups that not only met expectations, but to me exceeded.
Groups highlighted
The Traveling Wilburys
Trio
ABBA
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Sometimes you need a musical pick me up, or musical encouragement, etc.
These are some songs included in what I call my Mantra playlist...songs I go to when I need that encouragement.
Songs included
Got To Be Real - Cheryl Lynn
Fix Me Now - Garbage
I'm In A Hurry (And Don't Know Why) - Alabama
Standing Outside the Fire - Garth Brooks
I'm Free - Jon Secada
You Gotta Be - Des'ree
Beautiful Life - Ace of Base
Beautiful Scars - Madonna
Let Your Soul Be Your Pilot - Sting
Light of a Clear Blue Morning - Dolly Parton
Link to YouTube playlist - https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLCZXprmdgZ9kMmm24_4dbvRSd4zwyiTy8
Link to Spotify Playlist - https://open.spotify.com/playlist/6uvmXDb4yOKSAwLFvlpvY2?si=99b515fe29b2465a
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This compilation is a charity compilation benefiting the (RED) charity which supports AIDS and Covid-19 relief in Africa.
Nigerian DJ and Producer brings a great sampler of Afrobeats and artists. While I don't feel any of these are club bangers, I do think this is an awesome collection for a chill evening with friends.
HIGHLY Recommend.
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This week I bring you another album that made Trick.
This week is Serenity by Culture Beat. This 1993 album came out at the height of EuroDance and is nostalgic and magical to me even today.
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This is the first Diva Directory. This is basically a where to start with a Diva's career...Sharing what I feel is essential, and what is not...
This episode is about Dolly Parton, who has over 55 years of music...so this ended up going a little long. LOL
Essential Albums
Hello, I'm Dolly
Just Because I'm a Woman (1969)
Joshua
Coat of Many Colors
Here You Come Again
Heartbreaker
Great Balls of Fire
9 to 5 and Odd Jobs
Hungry Again
The Grass Is Blue
Little Sparrow
Halos and Horns
Trio
Trio II
Essential song playlists
Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/playlist/0QimCalKn8NpxmXHDpCP9Y?si=fiKmuyVfQSaRl7ye8ECSiA
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This 2020 album really surprised me. Fantastic mix of genres and guests. Highly recommend the album.
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This album is good, but not what I was hoping for when I heard the title.
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On this week's Quickie Tricky I look at Greenfields, the latest album by Barry Gibb.
This is basically a duets album revisiting the songs written by the Gibb brothers.
You can find it on most streaming platforms and physical copies at most major retailers.
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On this week's Episode, I talk about an album that made me.
In honor of my birthday 2/26, I though it would be fun to give you more insight to who I am and what music makes me tick. This album is an essential in my life and I am excited to share my thoughts on it with you.
Garbage Version 2.0
Note, after recording I decided to make this a recurring segment and full episode
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A compilation series with "Hits" of the day started to be released in 1998 in the US. Now! That's What I Call Music has continued to release new editions several times a year, also spawning spin off series.
On this episode, I (Trick) look at the first one released in 1998 and see how the songs hold up.
Apple Music Playlist - https://music.apple.com/us/playlist/now-thats-what-i-call-music-1/pl.u-GgA5e8bU6K8vzD
Spotify Playlist - https://open.spotify.com/playlist/6ZxJqyN3x15lzymJW4Q62I?si=kmGzpCJFTKuhFl0XYsrMjQ
YouTube Playlist - https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PL8nsahmspdFibFVxKSHoZwXcIx7pmyh6y
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In 2020, 2 90's R&B Divas released new albums. On this Quickie Tricky, I discuss my thoughts on each of these albums.
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The AIDS crisis took many artists from us too young. In this episode I am highlighting three that I feel need more love.
Jermaine Stewart
Sylvester
Patrick Cowley
Links to playlists
Youtube - https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLCZXprmdgZ9n8tatBZYgw5dRBGSH5gP7b
Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/playlist/3A2EXtQjLMymOsC3RQNbKz?si=kjy-PNs8ThW9fjvL3rxbeQ
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This week I give a review to an album that was once a Holy Grail. Thanks to the digital revolution in music, it is now out of the archives and available to stream or download.
Must listen song from this album - Gotta Get Used To You
YouTube https://youtu.be/4Zw5SkSQNY4
Spotify https://open.spotify.com/track/7lFfrRriOu81qveolAnE2I?si=5Fs1_dK1RtagITjqRQekWw
Apple Music https://music.apple.com/us/album/gotta-get-used-to-you/1443921095?i=1443921857
Links to album
YouTube https://youtube.com/playlist?list=OLAK5uy_nq5u-QrWEsyldIaGbqmb8EEIwlI9Y_8u8
Spotify https://open.spotify.com/album/1vv7gE5KrgfDahXOYlGlbs?si=yMDV8aMeTxexbVEQD5AFSw
Apple Music https://music.apple.com/us/album/white-heat-remastered/1443921095
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In this week's episode I (Trick) will give a Historical Note about The "Robbery" of 1985. The Grammy Award for Album of the Year in 1985 is thought by many to have gone to the wrong album...robbing another artist of their rightful win. But was that really the case? I discuss the albums and touch on what was going on historically, as well as discussing the Grammy awards as a whole.
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Originally released in 1987 everywhere but the US, we finally received this release in the US in 2019. This is a must have if you love Janet, 80's, or classic DJ Dance Mixes.
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On this Quickie Tricky I talk about the new Deluxe Remastered Edition of one of my all time favorite albums, No Need To Argue by The Cranberries
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Sometimes pop artists like to express their faith in song. Here are 10 songs where the artist expresses their beliefs...and 1 where they express their disbelief.
Songs featured on this episode:
- Jesus is Just Alright - The Doobie Brothers
- All Is Full of Love (Greatest Hits Version) - Bjork
- Make It Happen - Mariah Carey
- Hello God - Dolly Parton
- Shine - Collective Soul
- Beautiful, Loved, and Blessed - Prince Featuring Tamar
- Tennessee - Arrested Development
- Love...Thy Will Be Done - Martika
- Secret - Madonna
- Yah Mo Be There - James Ingram and Michael McDonald
- None of the Above - Duran Duran
Links to playlists
YouTube - https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLCZXprmdgZ9ntGoD5SfXl5pWs5b-IjUXp
Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/playlist/3g2d7rG4LQlm5o4iwv5xG2?si=B8KVkoavRkqhTta4nzW_2g
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There have been a lot of Christmas Releases in 2020. On this Quickie Tricky, I talk about 7 new releases...some I liked and some I didn't.
Albums discussed
- Ty Herndon - Regifted
- Carrie Underwood - My Gift
- Meghan Trainor - A Very Trainor Christmas
- Tori Amos - Christmastide
- The Goo Goo Dolls - It's Christmas All Over
- Dolly Parton - A Holly Dolly Christmas
- Various Artists - Home Alone (On The Night Before Christmas)
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Welcome to the Preview/intro episode of the Tricky Notes Podcast.
Here I (Trick) go into the who, why, and what to expect from this podcast.
New episodes coming soon.
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