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In this episode of Music at a Rational Volume, Nate and Kyle discuss the newest 52 year old record to be released this year, the legendary album by Lindsey Buckingham and Stevie Nicks called Buckingham Nicks. Before they found fame and success as part of Fleetwood Mac, this duo made a surprisingly accessible and well-produced record, that would sadly be lost to time and buried by slow sales and future stardom. After years of being one of those mythical albums that music snobs and snobbier collectors used to polish their egos and lord over the rest of the masses, the wait for a full re-release is over and we are here to talk all about it.
Albums of the week: The Beaches - No Hard Feelings and Bethany Cosentino - Natural Disaster
No playlist this week, instead check out Buckingham Nicks!
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In this episode of Music at a Rational Volume, Nate and Kyle discuss the latest effort from Buffalo New York's favorite rock and rolling sons the Goo Goo Dolls, called Summer Anthem. An EP that we were looking forward to was just released and we took some time to record our thoughts. So listen along as we break down the things we liked and those that we didn't like at all. Our albums of the week were: Iggy Pop - Every Loser and Ione - From Here EP
No playlist this week, instead check out Goo Goo Dolls - Summer Anthem
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In this episode of Music at a Rational Volume, Nate and Kyle discuss the rock albums chart from April 30, 1983 and talk about the creation of a playlist based on the top 30 albums from that chart. Also, listen in for some fun nostalgia chat for all you playlist makers and cassette tape-aged folks. Can you remember when you made your first true mix-tape? How long did it take?... probably for-flipping-ever am I right?
This week's playlist: Reliving the Charts 04/30/1983
- I’m Ready - Bryan Adams
- High wire - Men At Work
- Drums - The Tubes
- It’s Only Words - Jon Butcher Axis
- Why Me - Planet P Project
- Don’t Make Me Do It - Patrick Simmons
- The Salt In My Tears - Martin Briley
- Walking The Fine Line - Red Rider
- “40” - U2
- Stagefright - Def Leppard
- Don’t Change - INXS
- Dirty Dog - ZZ Top
- Love’s Got a Line On You - Scandal
- Can’t Love Them All - Greg Kihn Band
- Carrie - Michael Bolton
- Flying North - Thomas Dolby
- Dawn Chorus - Modern English
- Power (Strength in Numbers) - Red Rider
- Walk Like This - John Butcher Axis
- This Time - Bryan Adams
- No, Not Again – the Tubes
- Got Me Under Pressure - ZZ Top
- Action Not Words – Def Leppard
- What’s It Gonna Be? – Bryan Adams
- Can't Turn Back - Red Rider
- Not Now John – Pink Floyd
- Power Tools - Planet P
- Chain Reaction – Journey
- Don’t Let It End – Styx
- Modern Love – David Bowie
- I Fall to Pieces – Greg Kihn Band
- Just a Mile Away - Martin Briley
- Blue For You - Men At Work
- She Can't Say No - Scandal
- Stayed Awake All Night – Krokus
- It’s So Cruel – Billy Idol
- Only the Young – Scandal
- Crack the Sky – Red Rider
- Human Touch – Rick Springfield
- Out On The Streets - Patrick Simmons
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In this episode of Music at a Rational Volume, Nate and Kyle regale everyone with the further misadventures of the two-middle-aged-men-a-concert-going show. In this installment the hosts try and figure out why this show as different from their last show at the same venue, the problem with "concert series" in general, and what's wrong with the Merch? So listen a long as they try to navigate the world of live music while also being whiny, job having middle aged babies.
This Week's Playlist: Good Intentions Tour Primer (the songs they should've played)
Sixpence
- There She Goes
- Don't Let Me Die In Dallas
- Don't Dream It's Over
- Kiss Me
Jayhaws
- Blue
- Save It For A Rainy Day
- I'm Gonna Make You Love Me
- Angelyne
- Quiet Corners and Empty Spaces
- A Break In The Clouds
Toad The Wet Sprocket
- Good Intentions
- Crazy Life
- Fly From Heaven
- Something To Say
- All I Want
- Come Back Down
- Jam
- Crowing
- Windmills
- Come Down
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Welcome to Nate and Kyle disagree about music, just kidding, it's Music at a Rational Volume. In this episode, we ask you to consider one of the best soundtracks ever made/produced by humans on the planet Earth (or is it?), The Music From Scrubs, released in 2002, this soundtrack covers the first season+ of the show and is, at least in one host's opinion, one of the best mix-tapes ever assembled. So tune in to what the hosts have to say and decide for yourself after giving it a listen on your own.
This week's playlist... You know, the tunes from Scrubs playlist that I mentioned earlier...
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In this first of its kind (for us) episode of Music at a Rational Volume Nate and Kyle discuss an actual live concert they attended. Listen along as the hosts discuss the venue, the merch, the food, and of course the music from the latest iteration of the now annual Last Summer on Earth concert series headlined by the Barenaked Ladies. This time around being supported by bands Guster and Fastball. A good time was had by all, stop in and hear what Nate and Kyle thought about the show.
This Week's playlist: LSOE2025 Primer Playlist - MARV version
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In this episode of Music at a Rational Volume, Nate and Kyle discuss the new album by Dave Hause titled Nurses. Follow the hosts as they talk about the record and a few bonus topics that float up in this surprisingly unhinged episode. Thanks for listening.
No playlist this week, instead check out Nurses by Dave Hause
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In this episode Nate and Kyle try a little something new and make a playlist from a long past chart, in this case the Rock Albums Chart from March 20, 1982. A chart that is lousy with 80s greats and no longer relevant has-beens is a perfect place for the hosts to dabble in album tracks and deep dives. The associated playlist is a mix of lesser known hits and unknown album tracks. So listen and enjoy the best playlist ever created based on the rock albums chart of this particular week in 1982. Not since Uncle Rico has someone been so excited to relive that year, Nate and Kyle made a soundtrack for it. They shoulda made State... Enjoy!
This Week's Playlist: Reliving The Charts - March 20, 1982
- Nick lowe - My Heart Hurts
- Huey Lewis & The News - Tell Me A Little Lie
- Joan Jett - Love Is Pain
- Prism - Don’t Let Him Know
- Bryan Adams - Last Chance
- Le Roux - Last Safe Place On Earth
- The Cars - I’m Not The One
- Tommy Tutone - Why Baby Why
- Foreigner - Luanne
- AC/DC - I Put The Finger Right On You
- Lonely Nights – Bryan Adams
- I’ll Fall in Love Again – Sammy Hagar
- How Do You Talk to Girls – Rick Springfield
- Find Another Fool – Quarterflash
- Hollywood – Thin Lizzy
- Jump – Loverboy
- Huey Lewis & The News - Tattoo (Giving It All Up For Love)
- I Think It’s That Girl – Dwight Twilley
- Baby It’s Alright – Tommy Tutone
- Tonight – Ozzy Osbourne
- Lust to Love – the Go-Go’s
- Hang Fire – the Rolling Stones
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In this episode of Music at a Rational Volume, Nate and Kyle do their best to put a little more love (of music) back into the world of music commentary. The album titled We Need Medicine by the band The Fratellis is one of the few records that both Nate and Kyle absolutely love and at long last they have chosen it to be crowned as one of their GAEMBHOPE, that is, Greatest Albums Ever Made By Humans On Planet Earth. It's great, no spoilers about this one. Go out and get yourself a copy... own it, love it, play the crap out of it... You won't be sorry. Also be even less sorry and check out the music video for Seven Nights Seven Days, it's magic.
No playlist this week, instead appreciate The Fratellis - We Need Medicine
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In this episode of Music at a Rational Volume, Nate and Kyle discuss the new album by British rock band The Darkness called Dreams on Toast. Listen in as the hosts share their opinions on the record and how much they loved it on a scale from "it was pretty good" to "freakin' loved it" and you can play the guessing game to figure out who said and thought what as well as which of our hosts is clearly deluding themselves.
No playlist this week instead check out The Darkness - Dreams on Toast and decide for yourself.
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In this episode of Music at a Rational Volume, Nate and Kyle discuss the 1972 album by Memphis band Big Star called #1 Record. The hosts delve into the circumstances behind the album's release as well as a breakdown of the songs and its importance, and a larger context of music criticism and perspective. What it all boils down to is like what you like and don't let anyone tell you that you shouldn't.
No playlist this week, instead check out #1 Record by Big Star
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In this episode of Music at a Rational Volume, Nate and Kyle take a swipe at making a playlist of their favorite Prince songs, done by another artist. Covers are great and the hosts do love them especially from a brilliant songwriter like Prince. So take a listen as Nate and Kyle walk you through some of the choices and set up a unique listening experience, certainly better than any other Prince cover playlist you're likely to here.
This week's playlist: Prince Covers Playlist
- We All Wanna Be Prince -- Felix Da Housecat
- I Feel For U -- Chaka Khan
- Why You Wanna Treat Me So Bad? – Tuesday Knight
- When U Were Mine -- Cyndi Lauper
- Erotic City -- Semisonic
- Controversy -- Information Society
- Little Red Corvette -- Mike Zito
- Let’s Pretend We’re Married – Tina Turner
- Let’s Go Crazy -- Incubus
- Take Me With U -- Susanna Hoffs
- Darling Nikki -- Rebecca Romijn Stamos
- When Dove Cry -- the Be Good Tanyas
- I Would Die 4 U -- Noah Guthrie
- Baby, I’m a Star -- Tina Turner
- Purple Rain -- Martin Sexton
- Paisley Park – the Newbees
- Raspberry Beret -- Hindu Love Gods
- Pop Life -- Dead or Alive
- Nothing Compares 2 U -- Sinead O’Connor
- Never Take the Place of Your Man – Goo Goo Dolls
- Sign O’ the Times -- Simple Minds
- The Cross -- Kevin Max w/DC Talk
- The Most Beautiful Girl in the World – Paul Canning
- Kiss -- Art of Noise feat. Tom Jones
- (There’ll Never B) Another Like Me – Prince
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In this episode of Music at a Rational Volume, Nate and Kyle discuss Forever, the recent release from singer/songwriter Lilly Hiatt. So listen along as the hosts break down their thoughts about Hiatt's latest release titled Forever.
No playlist this week. Check out Forever from Lilly Hiatt and see if you agree with the hosts.
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In this episode of Nate and Kyle b.s. about music... sorry, Music at a Rational Volume... the hosts tell you all about their favorite tunes from the year that was 2024. The new things, old things, and all the things that came into their lives during the year. So listen along as Nate and Kyle talk about the hows and whys about the tracks that made the cut, and also a little announcement on where you can support the show if you are so inclined. Thanks for listening everyone and enjoy the playlist!
This week's playlist: 2024 Discoveries
- Scarlet Opera - Heaven Is A Place On Earth
- Okay Love - Not Alright
- The Strike - Devils In The Canyon
- Hello High Water - Bells
- Grant Terry - Friend of Mine
- Little Fortune - Katie Lynn Sharbaugh
- The Band Light - Was It Love?
- Modernkind - Figured It Out
- The Bluebottles - Reckless Type
- Mark Ambor - Someone That’s Better
- Colleen Ave - Blame
- Jack Droppers & the Best Intentions - Found My Way
- The Statistics - Maryanne
- Daniel Jacklin - Better Days
- Honest Men - Stuck!
- The Wino Few - What Can I Say
- Lena Traynham - Brick by Brick
- Grace Yuchuk - Mixed Messages
- Caroline Jones (feat. Zac Brown Band) - Million Little Bandaids
- Pocket Hollow - Door To My Heart
- Jesus H. Christ & the Four Hornsmen of the Apocalypse - Vicki is a Pro
- Naked Barbies - One Thing
- Mercy Union - Silver Dollars
- Amyl & the Sniffers - Gacked on Anger
- Fire, Inc. - Tonight is What It Means to Be Young
- Whirling Dervishes - Winter Kills
- Rilo Kiley - The Angels Hung Around
- Stampeders - Carry Me
- Blancmange - Don’t Tell Me
- Dan Warner - The President of the United States
- 7Horse - The Record Collector
- Brigitte Calls Me Baby - Impressively Average
- The Last Dinner Party - The Feminine Urge
- Royal Otis - Sofa King
- Stew & the Negro Problem - Is This the Single?
- Underwater Sunshine - Rusty Crown
- Carolyn Mark, NQ Arbuckle - Too Sober to Sleep
- the Menzingers - The Last One Killed Me
- Dave Hause w/Lilly Hiatt - Doublewhiskeycokenoice
- Robbie Fulks & Linda Gail Lewis - It Came From the South
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In this episode of Music at a Rational Volume, Nate and Kyle do their best to help you feel better about the state of music in 2024 by giving their pick for the best albums to come out of music last year. So listen along as the hosts weed out the so-so stuff to find the albums that had something interesting about them.
This week's playlist: 2024 Best Albums
Nate's List:
- The Strike - A Dream Through Open Eyes (10/25)
- American Dream
- The Getaway
- Sister Hazel - Sand, Sea & Crash Debris (11/15)
- Complicated You
- All Goes By So Fast
- Spencer Sutherland - The Drama (10/04)
- Let Me Loose
- Drama
- Vaccines – Pickup Full of Pink Carnations (01/12
- Sometimes I Swear
- Another Nightmare
- Sea Girls – Midnight Butterflies (06/14)
- Scream and Shout
- Polly
Nate's Not Quite Top 5s…
- Old 97s - American Primitive (04/05)
- By The End Of The Night
- Red Wanting Blue – Light It Up (06/07)
- Time’s For You
- Riley Pearce - It’s Your Turn Now (07/28)
- Human
- Lawrence - Family Business (06/20)
- Guy I used to be
- Ian McConnell - Season 2 (08/01)
- Not that serious
- Honeymoon Suite - Alive (02/16)
- Alive
Kyle's List:
5) Sea Girls – Midnight Butterflies (6/14)
- Midnight Butterflies
- Does Only God Know That We’re Lonely?
4) Red Wanting Blue – Light It Up (6/07)
- Hey ‘84
- Look Up
3) Vaccines – Pickup Full of Pink Carnations (1/12)
- Sometimes I Swear
- Love to Walk Away
2) Dwight Yoakam – Brighter Days
- Wide Open Heart
- If Only
1) Tuk Smith & the Restless Hearts – Rogue to Redemption (8/30)
- Take the Long Way
- Rogue to Redemption
Kyle's lso rans…
Ace Frehley – 10,000 Volts
- 10,000 Volts
Joe Pug – Sketch of a Promised Departure
- What is Good Will Never Change
Avett Brothers – s/t
- Orion’s Belt
Pet Shop Boys – Nonetheless
- Why Am I Dancing?
Will Hoge – Tenderhearted Boys
- You Love Me Anyway
Soul Asylum – Slowly But Shirley
- Freak Accident
Kasey Chambers – Backbone
- The Divorce Song
Cactus Blossoms – Everytime I Think About You
- Keep Walkin’
Ratt – Out of the Cellar (lenticular cover)
- Reach For the Sky
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In this episode of Music at a Rational Volume, Nate and Kyle take a listen to 6 of this season's holiday music offerings. The hosts offer their opinions on what's merry and bright as well as the stuff that honestly deserves a steaming pile of coal in the stocking. So take a listen as Nate and Kyle try and make sense of these records so you don't have to... but if you must, there's a playlist here as well... Happy Holidays everybody!
This Week's Playlist: Christmas 2024 Mini-Reviews
Check out the albums:
- Ben Folds - Sleigher
- Jimmy Fallon - Holiday Seasoning
- Critical Role Presents: Winter's Crest (a holiday album)
- Olivia Newton-John – Angels in the Snow (re-imagined)
- Smash Mouth – Missile Toes
- Steve Perry – The Season 3
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In this episode of Music at a Rational Volume, Nate and Kyle present songs about getting older, looking back, and appreciating the journey. More than just songs about being old, the hosts look at songs spanning a lifetime perspective. So sit back and enjoy as the hosts talk about the ins and outs and what was chosen and what was not.
This week's playlist: Father Time
- We Close Our Eyes - Susanna Hoffs
- Time Stand Still - Rush
- Older - They Might Be Giants
- When Will You Die? - They Might Be Giants
- Time - Hootie and the Blowfish
- Wings of Time - Tame Impala
- Adulthood or Time and I - Jukebox the Ghost
- Time - Codeine Velvet Club
- Times to Remember - Dead Sara
- Hurry Hurry - Air Traffic Controller
- The One Moment - OK Go
- A Year Ago - Birds of Bellwoods
- Once in a Lifetime - Talking Heads
- This Is The Day - The The
- Obvious Child - Paul Simon
- Fifty For A While - Barenaked Ladies
- Landslide - Fleetwood Mac
- When I’m Sixty-Four - Beatles
- Time Is For You - Red Wanting Blue
- All Goes By So Fast - Sister Hazel
- Young At Heart - Bluebells
- Much Too Young (To Feel This Damn Old) - Jason Aldean
- Vienna - Billy Joel
- Dreams Go By - Harry Chapin
- Father and Son - Cat Stephens
- Slow Cruel Hands of Time – Band of Horses
- Older – Band of Horses
- Time – Pink Floyd
- Wasted Years – Iron Maiden
- Summer of 69 – Bryan Adams
- Turn Back the Clock – Johnny Hates Jazz
- Yesterday – the Beatles
- When Did I Become My Dad? – Mojo Nixon
- An Otherwise Disappointing Life – Frightened Rabbit
- Old Man – Neil Young
- 30 – Twisted Sister
- These Are the Days of Our Lives – Queen
- Losing Side of Twenty Five – American Aquarium
- 2 Seconds – Volebeats
- Cherry Bomb – John Cougar Mellencamp
- Wheel in the Sky – Journey
- Human Wheels – John Mellencamp
- 21 Days – Brian Fallon
- Grown Ups Grow Apart – Betty Who
- Anchorage – Michelle Shocked
- Last Week – Michigan Rattlers
- Time Heals – Gear Daddies
- 40 Years Along – Martin Zellar
- Glory Days – Bruce Springsteen & the E Street Band
- It’s About Time – the Lemonheads or Van Halen
- Your Life is Now – John Mellencamp
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In this episode, admittedly a long time in coming, Nate and Kyle are back after an unexpected hiatus and come in swinging with a breakdown of a "great" record. The next in the As Good As They Say series, The MARV hosts take a closer look at the Beach Boys' album Pet Sounds which was released in May of 1966. Yes, the album that people who are supposed to know have told you is fantastic and next level genius is finally getting the MARV review treatment. So listen in as Nate and Kyle take you through the good and the bad in this critically acclaimed album... And we can finally get to the bottom of the question, is it as good as they say?
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In this comeback episode of Music at a Rational Volume, Nate and Kyle say hello again with a playlist of the songs that never let them down, that can always be counted on to deliver good vibes and happy memories. So listen along as the hosts explain themselves and explain why this may just be the best playlist you'll have heard this week.
This week's playlist: The Warm Blanket
- Heaven Is A Place On Earth - Scarlet Opera
- Pinch Me - BNL
- She Drives Me Crazy - Brian Sharpe
- Skipper Dan - Weird Al
- Do You Love Me - Guster
- Fly Again - Kip Moore
- Good Intentions - Toad The Wet Sprocket
- Without A Trace - Soul Asylum
- Dominos - The Big Pink
- “45” - Gaslight Anthem
- Gone, Gone, Gone - Robert Plant and Alison Krauss
- Cigarettes and Chocolate Milk - Rufus Wainwright
- I Got You - Split Enz
- Accidentally 4th Street - Figures on a Beach
- Chick Magnet (live on KNDD) - MX
- Mr. Understanding - Pete and the Pirates
- About a Bird - Peachfuzz
- The Obvious Child - Paul Simon
- This Is The Day - The The
- Cry - Angie Aparo
- Close Your Eyes and Open Your Mouth - The Burning Hell
- Rock ‘n’ Roll Girls – John Fogerty
- Sick of Myself – Matthew Sweet
- Quiet Corners & Empty Spaces – the Jayhawks
- Sugartown – the Fratellis
- Another Nail for My Heart – Squeeze
- 4th of July – X
- Things People Say – the Volebeats
- Burrito – Pete Yorn
- Rollerskate Skinny – Old 97’s
- Goin’ Thru Your Purse – Material Issue
- Horseshoe Lake – Todd Snider & the Nervous Wrecks
- Girl I Almost Married – the Beat Farmers
- Keeping Me Alive – Tom Petty & the Heartbreakers
- Bobby Jean – Bruce Springsteen & the E Street Band
- My Happy Place – Odds
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In this episode of Nate and Kyle disagree about what good music is... I'm sorry, Music at a Rational Volume, is what I meant to write... where was I... Oh right, the episode description! In this episode Nate and Kyle discuss the new, and also the debut, self-titled record by the Wolves of Glendale. WoG is a comedy music trio whose narrative structure and absurdist bent may not be for everyone, so listen into the episode to discover which one of our hosts loved this record and which one really doesn't. Also in this episode is an announcement that the podcast is taking an extended hiatus over the summer and new episodes will resume sometime, probably September-ish... So look out for those, and we'll catch you in the Fall. Thanks for listening everyone!
No playlists this week, instead check out Wolves of Glendale and decide for yourself.
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In this episode of Music at a Rational Volume, Nate and Kyle discuss the highs and lows and cool finds they discovered in a hunt for Michigan's best music. As is tradition with our Best of States episodes and playlists, we focus on songs and artists that seem interesting or under appreciated, to shine a light where there hasn't been enough attention paid. So listen along as the hosts discuss the songs and artists that were chosen for the playlist and celebrate some of the best music to come out of the state of Michigan.
This week's playlist: Best of States - Michigan
- Volebeats (Hamtramck)
- Shannon
- Like Her
- Diamonds
- The Romantics (Detroit)
- Tell It to Carrie
- One in a Million
- Pop Evil (North Muskegon)
- Purple
- Waking Lions
- Marshall Crenshaw (Berkley)
- There She Goes Again
- You’re My Favorite Waste of Time
- Michigan Rattlers (Petoskey)
- Illinois Sky
- That Kind of Life
- The Legal Matters (Detroit?)
- Please Make a Sound
- Have You Changed Your Mind
- The Accidentals (Traverse City)
- Michigan and Again
- Go Getter
- Greensky Bluegrass (Kalamazoo)
- Handguns
- Windshield
- Glenn Frey (Royal Oak)
- The Heat Is On
- You Belong To The City
- Mitch Ryder & the Detroit Wheels (Hamtramck)
- Little Latin Lupe Lu
- Jenny Take A Ride
- Tommy James and The Shondells (Niles)
- Draggin’ The Line
- Crimson and Clover
- Lindsay Lou (Lansing)
- Nothing else matters
- Sugar
- Which Way Is Home (Detroit)
- Do You Feel Fine
- Adaline
- May Erlewine (Big Rapids)
- Your Someone
- Easy
- Note To Self
- Mason Proper (Alpena (Ann Arbor?))
- A Chance Encounter
- Life’s Cornucopia
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In this episode of Music at a Rational Volume, Nate and Kyle discuss the new album by the Old 97s called American Primitive. So listen along as the hosts go through the tracks and talk about what they liked and what they didn't about the latest effort from a great band.
No playlist this week, instead listen to Old 97s - American Primitive
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In this episode of Music at a Rational Volume, Nate and Kyle take their shot at creating a "get psyched" mix in the mold of the classic How I Met Your Mother episode. You know, the New Years Eve episode in which Barney Stinson shows off his all rise playlist to his friends. So listen along as Nate and Kyle explain themselves and why they chose the ones they did. Then you should definitely take the playlist with you any time you need a shot of musical adrenaline!
This week's Playlist: To Get You Psyched
- Wind It Up - Barenaked Ladies
- I Predict A Riot - Kaiser Chiefs
- Heart and Soul - Twin Atlantic
- Raise Your Hands - Bon Jovi
- You Really Got Me - Van Halen
- What I Like About You - The Romantics
- 99 Red Balloons - Goldfinger
- Try To Believe - Oingo Boingo
- Ballroom Blitz - Sweet
- Can’t Wait One Minute More - CIV
- Run Riot - Def Leppard
- Rock and Roll - Led Zeppelin
- I Will Follow / Desire - U2
- Power of Love - Huey Lewis and The News
- Holy Touch - Foxy Shazam
- Rescue Me - The Alarm
- Inner Ninja - Classified, David Myles
- Oxygen - Soul Asylum
- Girls With Guns - Tommy Shaw
- Commie Drives A Nova - Ike Reilly
- You Give Love a Bad Name – Bon Jovi
- Help Me Land – Material Issue
- Dreaming – Blondie
- She’s Tight – Cheap Trick
- No Homeowners – Sims (feat Doomtree)
- Sick of Myself – Matthew Sweet
- The Kids Are Alright – Matthew Sweet & Susanna Hoffs
- I Stole Your Love – Kiss
- 45 – the Gaslight Anthem
- My Mistake – Phantom, Rocker, & Slick
- Beats So Lonely – Charlie Sexton
- In a Big Country - Big Country
- Fast ‘n’ Hard – Bash & Pop
- If I Can’t Change Your Mind – Sugar
- Another Nail in My Heart – Squeeze
- Got the Time – Joe Jackson
- Good Girls Don’t – the Knack
- Mony Mony – Billy Idol
- Dyslexic Heart – Paul Westerberg
- I Got This – Royal Bliss
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In this episode of Music at a Rational Volume, Nate and Kyle discuss some of the new music they've been listening to this year. Sure there's some new stuff on this playlist, but like most of this podcast's playlists, there's a lot of things that somehow slipped through the cracks. So listen along as the hosts talk about their selections and get hyped for a quirky but really good playlist.
This week's playlist: Through The Cracks
- My Other - Cult Canvas
- Do One - Frank Turner
- Nettles - Apples with Moya
- Better is the End - Tophouse
- Olivia - Wolves of Glendale
- Higher - The Kost
- Golden - Rocket To Anywhere
- Maryanne - The Statistics
- Indefinitely - Riley Pearce, Liang Lawrence
- Tricks - Fox and Bones
- Devil’s Got My Woman – Andrew Combs
- I Hate the Winter – Bad Drugs
- I’m Gonna Be the Lonely Boy Tonight
- Nausea – Rocks and Rhubarb
- Illinois Sky – Michigan Rattlers
- My Happy Place – the New Odds
- Impressively Average – Brigette Calls Me Baby
- The Feminine Urge – the Last Dinner Party
- Is This the Single? – Stew & the Negro Problem
- Rusty Crown – Underwater Sunshine
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In this episode of Music at a Rational Volume, Nate and Kyle discuss the new album by the Kaiser Chiefs, their Easy Eighth Album. Listen along as the hosts dissect the highs and the lows of this long awaited new effort from one of our favorite bands making music today. Hear what Nate and Kyle have to say then check out the record to see if you agree with their takeaways.
No playlist this week, instead check out the Easy Eighth Album from the Kaiser Chiefs
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In this episode of Music at a Rational Volume Nate and Kyle talk about the upcoming St. Patrick's Day and reveal their playlist full of drinking and fighting songs. Enjoy this playlist as you celebrate Leprechaun season with your favorite Emerald Isle people, green or otherwise.
This week's playlist: Drinkin' and Fightin'
- Drunken Lazy Bastard – the Mahones
- Will You Still Love Me (If I Wet the Bed) – the Porters
- Shot Glass – the Pubcrawlers
- Whiskey in the Jar – Thin Lizzy
- Here Come a Regular (Replacements cover) – the Mahones
- Weekend Irish – Barleyjuice
- Have a Drink Ya Bastard – the Skels
- Liquor Store – the Killians
- Las Vegas (In the Hills of Donegal) – Goats Don’t Shave
- Goddamn Shame – Saint Bushmill’s Choir
- That Woman’s Got Me Drinking – Begorrah
- Fuck You, I’m Drunk – Paddy and the Rats
- Drunken Sailor – Blaggards
- Is This Bar Open til Tomorrow? – the Mahones
- No Irish Need Apply – the Wakes
- My Football Teams Got Me Drinkin’ – the Vandon Arms
- Kiss Me I’m Shitfaced – Dropkick Murphys
The Fightin’ Ones
- Brits Out Intro – the Bleeding Irish
- Hunger Strike – the Bleeding Irish
- Black Friday Rule – Flogging Molly
- Green and Red of Mayo – the Saw Doctors
- Chip – the Real McKenzies (ok Scottish, but who’s the wiser?)
- Katie, Bar the Door – the Dreadnoughts
- Frank – Blood or Whiskey
- Follow Me Up to Carlow – Young Dubliners
- Join the British Army – Barleyjuice
- Michael Collins – Cruachan
- When the Guns Have All Been Fired – Meisce
- 1916 Uprising – the Bleeding Irish
- Come Out Ye Black and Tans – Colm R. McGuinness
- Scotland (You Owe Us) – the Mighty Regis
- Honour of the Gael – the BibleCode Sundays
- Building Up and Tearing England Down – Mr. Irish Bastard
- What’s Left of the Flag – Wild Colonial Bhoys (MN)
- The Boxer – Carbon Leaf
- Better Man Than Me – the BibleCode Sundays
- Boys of the County Cork – Black Irish Band
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In this episode of Music at a Rational Volume Nate and Kyle discuss the new record from West London's indie rockers, the Vaccines. Called Pick-Up Full Of Pink Carnations, the album is The Vaccines 6th studio record and the hosts of this particular podcast have some definite opinions on this album. So listen in as Nate and Kyle discuss the highs and lows of this effort. Just don't be surprised if it doesn't go exactly the way you think it might, as few pieces of music find such rare territory shared in the Venn Diagram made from Nate and Kyle's musical tastes.
No playlist this week, instead check out The Vaccines - Pick-Up Full Of Pink Carnations
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In this episode of the Music at a Rational Volume Podcast, Nate and Kyle (mostly Kyle) take you on a brief reminiscence into the life and career of one Neill Kirby McMillan Jr. (August 2, 1957 – February 7, 2024), who was professionally known as Mojo Nixon. Perhaps best described as the "dirty" Weird Al, Nixon's work was sarcastic and cutting but also witty and clever, all while never being shy to take on topics and people most people wouldn't touch. Full of cuss words, sexual innuendo, adult themes, and plenty of other not safe for work content, Nixon's work will stand out for years to come. So be warned all ye that enter the playlist, it's pretty offensive in there. You can't say we didn't tell you.
This week's playlist: The Mojo playlist
- Jesus at McDonalds
- Stuffin’ Martha’s Muffin
- Be My Lover (Alice Cooper cover)
- I’m Living with a Three Foot Antichrist
- Burn Down the Malls
- Elvis is Everywhere
- Debbie Gibson is Pregnant with My Two-Headed Love Child
- Don Henley Must Die
- Not as Much as Football
- Girlfriend in a Coma (the Smiths cover)
- Don’t Ask Me Why I Drink
- Tie My Pecker to My Leg
- UFO’s Big Rigs & BBQ
- Bring Me the Head of David Geffen
- Are You Drinkin’ with Me, Jesus?
- Beer Ain’t Drinkin’
- High School is Prison
- The Ballad of Country Dick
- U.P.S. My Heart to You
- Disney is the Enemy
- Rock ‘n’ Roll Hall of Shame
- I Gotta Crazy Wife
- I Wanna Kill My Wife Tonight
- What’s Up Judge Judy’s Ass?
- Love Me, I’m a Liberal (with Jello Biafra)
- Will the Fetus Be Aborted? (with Jello Biafra)
- Drinkin’ with Jesus (with Jello Biafra)
- Elvis is Everywhere – the Pleasure Barons
- Punk Rock Girls – Dead Milkmen
- Vinyl Records – Todd Snider
- King of Sleaze – the Beat Farmers
- River of Justice – the Del Lords
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In this episode of Music at a Rational Volume, Nate and Kyle disagree about one of the most recognizable, well regarded, and simultaneously controversial albums of the 80s, Paul Simon's Graceland. In the latest installment of the As Good As They Say? series, your humble hosts talk about this iconic album from 1986 which is most known for the radio hit "You Can Call Me Al" and its accompanying music video featuring Chevy Chase (who was at the height of his popularity at the time). Graceland has won Grammys and is heralded by all the usual music industry tastemakers, but also has a sizable list of detractors so listen in to see which side Nate and Kyle land on.
No playlist this week, instead check out Paul Simon's Graceland
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In one of the more juvenile episodes/playlists we have made here at Music at a Rational Volume, Nate and Kyle have curated a very special set of songs just in time for Valentines Day. A playlist full of songs about self care, getting a grip on yourself, and embracing your situation, whatever that is... okay, let's call it what it really is, just a bunch of songs about masturbation. Join the Midnight Moonshooter's Club and sit back, or whatever position you prefer, with your box of tissues, and your favorite accessories and enjoy this playlist for anyone who is really just trying to love themselves. Have a great Valentines Day everybody!
This week's Playlist: The Real Selfie
- Turning Japanese - The Vapors
- It’s Only Me (The Wizard of Magicland) - Barenaked ladies
- Playmate of the year - Zebrahead
- I Touch Myself - Divinyls
- Coin Operated Boy - Dresden Dolls
- Blister In The Sun - Violent Femmes
- Dancing With Myself - The Donnas is better
- Pictures of Lily - The Who
- Get a Grip - Semisonic
- She Bop - Cyndi Lauper
- U + UR Hand – Pink
- Holding My Own – the Darkness
- Animal (F@ck Like a Beast) – W.A.S.P.
- San Diego - South Park
- Longview – Green Day
- I Don’t Need a Man – the Pussycat Dolls
- Holiday Song – the Pixies
- Doin’ Laundry – Nerf Herder
- Severed Lips – Dinosaur Jr.
- If – Janet Jackson
- Rosie – Jackson Brown
- Every Day I Die – Gary Numan
- Workin’ Up a Sweat – Alice Cooper
- The Stroke – Billy Squire
- Be My Girl (Sally) – the Police
- Thinking About You – Radiohead
- Fingers – Pink
- Jizzlobber – Faith No More
- Homemade – Sebadoh
- M&M’s – Blink 182
- Pink thing – XTC
- Stroking – Clarence Carter
- Captain Jack – Billy Joel
- Auto Manipulator – Crispin Glover
- Billy Liar – the Decemberists
- Vibrator – Electric Six
- Darling Nikki – Prince & the Revolution
- Icicle – Tori Amos
- Praying Hands – Devo
- My Ding-a-ling – Chuck Berry
- Orgasm Addict – the Buzzcocks
- Oops (Oh My) – Tweet ft. Missy Elliot
- St. Swithin’s Day – Billy Bragg
- The Key to Her Ferrari – Thomas Dolby
- Pump It Up – Elvis Costello
- Strap on Robbie Baby – Vanity 6
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In this episode of Music at a Rational Volume, Nate and Kyle discuss the newest October release that was Gaslight Anthem's History Books. As one of the host's favorite bands, Gaslight Anthem has a long track record of making great music. So listen along and see if Nate and Kyle think History Books lives up to the expectations of the band's previous greatness and Brian Fallon's genius.
No playlist this week, instead, check out History Books and decide for yourself!
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In this episode of Music at a Rational Volume Nate and Kyle discuss another one of the greatest albums ever made by humans on planet Earth, Material Issue's underrated classic Destination Universe. Listen as the hosts give some background, context, and reasons why this record was and is still a work of genius, but had the bad luck of being born at a time when its sound and its message was not what people (or the powers that be) wanted to hear.
No playlist this week, instead enjoy Material Issue - Destination Universe
You're welcome...
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In this episode Nate and Kyle discuss the songs made because Winter is a thing for most of us, and Mother Nature can be quite frosty. So the Hosts have created a playlist just for you and your slog through the shivering and freezing months. Listen along as Nate and Kyle discuss the choices for the playlist and set up your listen of definitely the best winter songs playlist out there. Enjoy!
This week's playlist: The Coldest Night Playlist
- Coldest Night of the Year - Bruce Cockburn
- Let’s Hibernate - Emma Wallace
- Colder Weather - Zac Brown Band
- January Wedding - Avett Brothers
- Snow In Montana - Michigander et al
- Song for a Winter’s Night - Gordon Lightfoot
- When It’s Cold I’d Like to Die - Moby
- January Hymn - The Decemberists
- A Long December - Counting Crows
- Fuck, I Hate the Cold – Cowboy Junkies
- Cold Outside – the Killigans
- Raped and Freezin’ – Alice Cooper
- New York City - They Might Be Giants
- Winter - Tori Amos
- Hazy Shade of Winter - Bangles
- Valley Winter Song - Fountains of Wayne
- Snowed In / Cruisin’ - Joel Plaskett Emergency
- Blizzard of ‘77 – Nada Surf
- Head West – Martin Zellar
- Cold Night in Sante Fe – Will Hoge
- Song for a Winter’s Night – Sarah McLachlan
- Long Cold Winter – Cinderella
- Dead of Winter – Volebeats
- Snowfall – Reckless Kelly
- Winter Song – Halford
- I Wanna Drive the Zamboni – Martin Zellar
- Skyway – the Replacements
- I Hate the Winter – Bad Drugs
- See You in the Spring – Courtyard Hounds w/Jakob Dylan
- Winter – the Rolling Stones
- S.A.D. Light – Glasvegas
- Seasonal Depression – Mary Lambert
- Seasonal Affective Disorder – the Yule Logs
- Snow Plow – Larry Crane
- A Long Cold Night in Minneapolis – Dead Man Winter
- Minneapolis – Lucinda Williams
- Minnesota Winter – Courtney Waldron
- It’s Alright to Hate Minnesota in the Wintertime – Michael Shynes
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In this episode of Music at a Rational Volume, Nate and Kyle discuss their favorite, and therefore best, albums of the previous year 2023. Listen along as the hosts give their justifications for what they like and try to explain why all they chose these albums to recommend them to you.
This week's playlist: Best Albums of 2023
10) Semisonic – Little Bit of Sun (Nov 3, 2023)
- The Rope
- Beautiful Sky
9) The Dead Milkmen – Quaker City Quiet Pills (Jun 9, 2023)
- We Are (Clearly Not) the Master Race
- How Do You Even Manage to Exist
8) the Gaslight Anthem – History Books (Oct 27, 2023)
- Little Fires
- History Books (feat. Bruce Springsteen)
7) Dessa – Bury the Lede (Sep 29, 2023)
- Chopper
- Blush
6) Jason Isbell & the 400 Unit – Weathervanes (Jun 9, 2023)
- When We Were Close
- White Beretta
5) Iggy Pop – Every Loser (Jan 6, 2023)
- Strung Out Johnny
- Morning Show
4) Candi Carpenter – Demonology, Part 1 (Jun 9, 2023)
- Novels About Vampires
- Cult
3) Ruston Kelly – The Weakness (Apr 7, 2023)
- St. Jupiter
- Michael Keaton
2) Martin Zellar – Head West (Aug 6, 2023)
- Better Off Apart
- Anyone But Me
1) Dave Hause – Drive It Like It’s Stolen (Apr 28, 2023)
- Hazard Lights
- Tarnish
N8:
- Mimi Webb - Amelia March 2, 2023
- Red Flags
- Freezing
- Kip Moore - Damn Love April 8, 2023
- Damn Love
- Sometimes She Stays
- Barenaked Ladies - In Flight September 15, 2023
- Enough Time
- Fifty for a While
- Gaslight Anthem - History Books October 27, 2023
- Positive Charge
- Spider Bites
- Tyler Childers - Rustin’ In The Rain September 8, 2023
- Rustin’ In The Rain
- In Your Love
- The Beaches - Blame My Ex September 15, 2023
- Blame Brett
- Everything Is Boring
- The National Parks - 8th Wonder July 28, 2023
- Sunshine
- Don’t Wake Me
- NEEDTOBREATHE - Caves September 15, 2023
- Dreams
- The Cave
- Ashley McBryde- The Devil I Know September 8, 2023
- Blackout Betty
- Single At The Same Time
- Kelsea Ballerini - Rolling Up the Welcome Mat (For Good) August 11, 2023
- Mountain With A View
- Penthouse
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In this episode Nate and Kyle reminisce about the year that was 2023 and highlight the tunes they discovered. This is not a playlist of songs released during the year, but the tunes that have crossed any space or time to impact the hosts this year. So listen along as they talk you through the songs they've picked, the circumstances, and the reasons why. Then sit back and click on the link to listen to the complete playlist on Spotify!
This week's playlist: 2023 Discoveries
N8 Discoveries:
- The Scarlet Opera - Riot (Comedy - 2023)
- Dollyrots - Twist Me To The Left (The Dollyrots - 2012)
- Lake Street Dive - Hell Yeah (Side Pony - 2016)
- Frank Turner - Get Better (Positive Songs for Negative People - 2015)
- The Avett Brothers - Ain’t No Man (True Sadness - 2016)
- Bronze Radio Return - Light Me Up (Light Me Up - 2015)
- Mother Mother - Get Up (Dance and Cry - 2018)
- Lostboycrow, AVIV - Strawberry Sunscreen (Rework - Single, 2022 original version on Valleyheart - 2021)
- The National Parks - I Better Go (8th Wonder - 2023)
- Blu Eyes - Talk to Myself (single, 2023)
- Fritz Hager - Two Step (single, 2023)
- MARIS - Crashland (Single, 2023 (March), also Gravity EP (June))
- Fake Problems - Soulless (Real Ghosts Caught On Tape, 2010)
- Tyler Childers - All Your’n (Country Squire, 2019)
- Ashley Mcbryde - The Devil I Know (The Devil I Know, (2023)
Kyle:
- The Pigeon Detectives (UK) – Love You For a Day (Hate You for a Week) (Emergency – 2008)
- Pointed Sticks (CAN) – What Do You Want Me to Do? (Waiting For the Real Thing – 2006)
- Kelly Willis – Rollerskate Skinny (Old 97’s cover) (Desperate Times - Song of the Old 97’s – 2016)
- Jesse Malin w/Lucinda Williams – Room 13 (Sunset Kids – 2019) )(Sweet Relief Musicians Fund)
- The Inmates (UK) – Dead Red Roses (Wanted – 1993)
- John Gorka – I’m From New Jersey (Pure John Gorka – 1990)
- The Museum of Knives and Fire – What the hell? (Mpls?) (612.990.6767 – 2009)
- The Watson Twins – The Palace (Hollar – 2023) (Chandra/Leigh Kentucky)
- The Menzingers – America (You’re Freaking Me Out) (Hello Exile – 2019) (Philly)
- American Aquarium – All I Needed (Chicamacomico – 2022) (NC)
- Will Hoge (and a bunch of other slappies) – Can I Be Country Too?
- Michigan Rattlers – Last Week (Evergreen – 2018)
- The Catholic Girls – Should Have Been Mine (Meet the Catholic Girls – 1982, NJ, only LP, Go-Go’s?)
- The Holy Cows – (It Ain’t the) Dyin’ That’s Hard (Blueberrie – 1997) (Chelsea, MI)
- Crash Kelly (CAN) – Jenny Jet (One More Heart Attack – 2008)
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In this episode Nate and Kyle discuss the best, or at least their favorite traditional/classic Christmas tunes. The hosts attempt to explain their choices as they pick their favorites from 26 of the most done to death and over recorded Christmas songs around. Listen in as they talk about the whys and the whats around every song and hopefully there will be something new for everyone to hear on this week's playlist.
This week's playlist: Christmas Classics Favorites
- O Holy Night
- Jordan Smith and MoTab
- Heart
- Silent Night
- Erasure
- The Thorns
- Little Drummer Boy
- Sister Hazel
- Bob Seger
- Angels We Have Heard on High
- Brian Setzer Orchestra
- Beta Radio
- O Come All Ye Faithful
- Celine Dion
- Twisted Sister
- Joy To The World
- Nat King Cole (
- Handsome & Gretyl
- God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen
- BNL, Sarah McLachlan (duh! It’s damn near perfect)
- Yep…although, Belinda Carlisle does a nice version. Good luck finding that one.
- Away In A Manger
- David Myles
- John Denver
- Carol of the Bells
- Mannheim Steamroller
- Mr. Mackey
- The First Noel
- Johnny Mathis
- Lady Antebellum
- We Wish You A Merry Christmas
- Pentatonix
- Weezer
- Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas
- Bing Crosby
- Shawn Colvin – only one close is First Aid Kit
- White Christmas
- The Drifters
- Darlene Love
- The Christmas Song
- Chris Isaak
- Nat “the King” Cole
- The Christmas Waltz
- The Carpenters
- Johnnyswim
- Jingle Bells
- Michael Buble, Puppini Sisters
- Brian Setzer Orchestra
- 12 Days of Christmas
- John Denver, Muppets
- Straight No Chaser
- Rudolph the Red-nosed Reindeer
- Jewel
- Jack Johnson
- Santa Baby
- Me First and the Gimme Gimmes
- Everclear
- Baby It’s Cold Outside
- Seth MacFarlane w/Sara Bareilles
- Brian Setzer Orchestra w/Ann-Margret
- Santa Claus Is Coming To Town
- Johnny Mercer - specifically the Q-Burns Abstract Message Remix
- Bruce Springsteen & the E-Street Band
- Blue Christmas
- Chris Isaak
- The Lumineers
- Mary, Did You Know?
- Carrie Underwood
- CeeLo Green
- Do You Hear What I Hear?
- Peter Breinholt
- Kristen Chenoweth
- I’ll Be Home For Christmas
- Darius Rucker
- Beach Boys
- Little Saint Nick
- Hanson
- Beach Boys
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In this episode Nate and Kyle discuss the 80s "Classic" album The Replacements Let It Be. Released in 1984 this record has been widely hailed as one of the most influential albums ever released and has also received critical praise for its brilliance. The hosts take a stab at reviewing it now and seeing if it is indeed as good as they say. Nate hadn't heard it all the way through and Kyle, because he loves Minnesota, has heard it a lot. So take a listen and hear what these two random music fans think about.
No playlist this week instead listen to Let It Be for yourself and make up your own mind.
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In this episode of Music at a Rational Volume, Nate and Kyle break out the next round of epic breakup songs. No matter who you are you will have your heart torn into pieces at least once and if you're really honest with yourself, you're better for it... and let's be honest you kind of deserved that one, you know which one I'm talking about. So listen in as the hosts walk you through the songs and give you the playlist of 14 excellent breakup songs, plus 2 bonus tunes thrown in for good measure. Enjoy, but not too much, ya masochist.
This week's playlist: Breakup Songs - Part II
- Nothing Breaks Like A Heart - Sea Girls
- Losing You - Ugly Americans
- Better Than You – Will Hoge
- Wore Me Down – Martin Zellar & the Hardways
- I’m Not Ready - Michael Bolton, Delta Goodrem
- Please Baby Please - Serena Ryder
- How to Break a Heart – Julian Moon
- Boys Don’t Cry – Plumb
- My Baby’s Gone - Kip Moore
- See If I Care - Gary Allan
- Blue Period – the Smithereens w/Belinda Carlisle
- Thought I Was the One – Volebeats
- If You Wanna - The Vaccines
- Thorns – CeeLo Green
- Heartbreak on the 101 – Band of Horses
- You Don’t Love Me Anymore - Weird Al
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In this episode Nate and Kyle do some housekeeping and clear out the glut of albums released in 2023 that they haven't had time to do full reviews on. Enjoy bite sized commentary on a random assortment of albums released this year from Ruston Kelly, Dessa, Foxy Shazam, Turnpike Troubadours, and others. Thanks for listening!
This week's playlist - Album Review Grab Bag Sampler
Mimi Webb – Amelia
- House on Fire
- Freezing
- Ghost of You
- See You Soon
Foxy Shazam - Dark Blue Night
- I Can Change For You
- Man In Bloom
- The Forbidden Kind
Turnpike Troubadours – Cat in the Rain
- Chipping Mill
- Black Sky
Dessa – Bury the Lede
- Chopper
- Blush
- I Already Like You
Ruston Kelly – The Weakness
- St. Jupiter
- Holy Shit
- Michael Keaton
The Sherlocks – People Like Me & You
- Going Nowhere
- Here and Now
Candi Carpenter – Demonology EP, part 1
- Novels About Vampires
- Skinny
Pet Shop Boys – Lost EP
- Skeletons in the Closet
- Living in the Past
Dead Milkmen – Quaker City Quiet Pills
- How Do You Even Manage to Exist?
- We Are (clearly not) the Master Race
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In this first episode back after a short break... We begin Series 6 of Music at a Rational Volume with a review episode. Nate and Kyle take on the (relatively) new album by the Canadian rockers, the Barenaked Ladies, called In Flight. In what can only be described as a complicated review, the hosts parse the effort from Toronto's finest and decide whether or not to recommend it for you to listen to as well. So listen in as the hosts dive into the issues surrounding the band's 14th studio record as they another chapter to their legacy.
No Playlist for this week, but take In Flight for a test drive instead.
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In this episode of Music at a Rational Volume, Nate and Kyle discuss one of the greatest albums ever made by humans on the planet Earth. The album is by Canadian pop-rockers Two Hours Traffic, called Foolish Blood. Listen in as the hosts discuss what makes the record so great, all while bemoaning its lack of earth shattering success, which it really should have gotten... where's that parallel universe? I want to live there for a while... anyway enjoy this last episode of series IV of the show and we'll all be back in a few weeks with more shenanigans. Thanks for listening!
No playlist this week. Instead enjoy Foolish Blood by Two Hours Traffic... and thank us later.
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In this Episode Nate and Kyle discuss the best music that the state of Oregon has to offer. So listen along as the hosts discuss all of the artists that have come out of this Pacific Northwest music scene. Portland is a music rich town and because of that some bands were left off because they were formed elsewhere or their main members were not from Oregon originally... Some coin flips were made.
Playlist this week: Best of States: Oregon
- M. Ward- Portland
- Songs: - Magic Trick, Rollercoaster
- Menomena - Portland
- Songs: - Plumage
- Quarterflash - Portland
- Songs: - Night Shift, Walking On Ice, Find Another Fool
- Todd Snider - Portland
- Songs:- Missing You, Money Compliments Publicity (Song Number Ten), Horseshoe Lake, Keep Off the Grass, Looking For a Job
- Blitzen Trapper - Portland
- Songs: - Love The Way You Walk Away, Big Black Bird
- Modest Mouse - Portland
- Songs: - The World At Large, Lampshades On Fire
- Everclear - Portland
- Songs: - AM Radio… (In my humble opinion… That is all, that’s the list. The rest of their catalog is crap). So Much for the Afterglow, Thrift Store Chair
- Red Fang - Portland
- Songs: - …, …
- Black ‘n’ Blue - Portland
- Songs: - Miss Mystery, … “Outta This World” - Kiss (Tommy Thayer wrote and sang this song)
- The Kingsmen - Portland
- Songs: - Killer Joe, …Louie, Louie (Fellow Oregonian, Todd Snider wrote, “The Ballad of the Kingsmen” It’s a nice tribute)
- I Can Lick Any Sonafabitch in the House - Portland
- Songs: - A Good Day To Be A Bad Husband,
- The Hudson Brothers - Portland
- Songs: - (Nothing on Spotify), …
- Meredith Brooks - Corvallis
- Songs: - The Graces - Perfect View, Cosmic Woo Woo, I Have Everything
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In this episode of Music at a Rational Volume, Nate and Kyle discuss the, relatively, new record by the New Pornographers. The newest effort is called Continue as a Guest and as a record by a band that the hosts both enjoy there are some high hopes hinging on this album. Listen in to see if those high hopes are validated, or if it leaves us wanting the good old days.
No playlist this week, but check out The New Pornographers Continue as a Guest
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In this episode of Music at a Rational Volume, Nate and Kyle take a stab at seeing if they can put together a decent playlist of songs that are all over 6 minutes, and good. Largely the list came out great with lots of compelling, complex, and enjoyable songs from artists you may or may not associate with lengthy singles. Listen as the hosts tell you about their process and what went into choosing the songs, then listen to the list on your favorite device/streaming service.
This Week's Playlist: The Long Play Playlist
- Bad - U2
- Not Dark Yet - Bob Dylan
- Fool in the Rain - Led Zeppelin
- Jackson Park Express - Weird Al
- Paradise By the Dashboard Light - Meat Loaf
- Bat Out of Hell - Meat Loaf
- Weird Science - Oingo Boingo
- I’m Not In Love - 10cc
- One Bourbon, One Scotch, One Beer – George Thorogood & the Delaware Destroyers
- Life’s Been Good - Joe Walsh
- Miles - Jason Isbell and 400 Unit
- Haunted When The Minutes Drag - Love And Rockets
- I Wish - Semisonic
- Wishful Thinking - Joel Plaskett
- Working Man - Rush
- Bloodletting (The Vampire Song) - Concrete Blonde
- Rock Me - Great White
- Still Of The Night - Whitesnake
- Underneath The Radar - Underworld
- Cannons - Kaiser Chiefs
- Settle Down - No Doubt
- Goodnight, California – Kathleen Edwards
- Hello, Stranger (old-fashioned version) – the Fratellis
- I Hope He Breaks Your Heart – American Aquarium
- Human Touch – Bruce Springsteen
- Red Barchetta – Rush
- I Could Never Take the Place of Your Man – Prince
- Precious Time – Pat Benatar
- Down Payment Blues – AC/DC
- Poison – Ruston Kelly
- I Can Tell Your Love is Waning – Slobberbone
- …I’ll Catch a Ride – Red City Radio
- Anxiety – Jason Isbell & the 400 Unit
- A Better Man – Del Amitri
- Angel of Death – Thin Lizzy
- I Talk with My Hands – the Rainmakers
- Night Accident – Robbie Fulks
- Till I Whisper You Something – Sinead O’Connor
- I Can’t See New York – Tori Amos
- Shrapnel – Atmosphere
- Take Me to the Top – Loverboy
- Waiting in the Weeds – the Eagles
- All These Little Cowboys – Corey Branan
- Heroin – the Velvet Underground
- The Driver – Drive-by Truckers
- Change - Oingo Boingo
- Albuquerque - Weird Al
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In this episode of Music at a Rational Volume, Nate and Kyle try to decide if one of those records people always talk about is as good as they say, or is it worth the hype? The hosts apply their unique album reviewing perspectives to the well-regarded yet annoyingly common rock alter presence, 2112 by Canadian rockers RUSH. Listen along as the hosts go through the album and share their thoughts about what's good, and what's not.
No playlist this week, but check out 2112 from Rush
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In this episode Nate and Kyle talk about the live music experience. What makes a good one, what makes a bad one, and why can't bands just put out a decent tour t-shirt anymore??? Hear about the host's best concert going experiences and some of the less good stuff too. Also stick around to hear some of the reasons why the hosts chose these songs to make the playlist.
This week's playlist: It's Better Live!
- (Churchill’s Speech) Aces High – Iron Maiden (Live After Death)
- God of Thunder - Kiss (Alive II)
- Lay It on the Line – Triumph (US Festival ‘83)
- 2112 - Rush (Rush in Rio Live)
- We Will Rock You - Queen (Live Killers)
- Clock Strikes Ten - Cheap Trick (Live at Budokan)
- Living For Tonight – Accept (Kaizoku Ban)
- Born to Run (acoustic version) – Bruce Springsteen (Chimes of Freedom EP)
- Take On Me - A-Ha (MTV Unplugged)
- Suspicious Minds - Pete Yorn (Live from New Jersey)
- Statistician’s Blues - Todd Snider (Near Truths and Hotel Rooms Live)
- For You - BNL (Play Everywhere for Everyone, SLC 3-20-04)
- Feel It - Sister Hazel (Before the Amplifiers…Live Acoustic)
- Still the Night - BoDeans (Joe Dirt Car)
- Ridin’ the Storm Out – REO Speedwagon (You Get What You Play For)
- Rent – Pet Shop Boys (Performance), not on Spotify
- No One’s Gonna Love You - Band Of Horses (Acoustic at The Ryman)
- Have You Seen Me Lately? - Counting Crows (Across A Wire Live in New York)
- You Wear Flowers - Peter Breinholt (Live September)
- King of Pain - Alanis Morissette (Live/Unplugged)
- Life, in a Nutshell - BNL (Rock Spectacle)
- Bandstand in the Sky – Pete Yorn (Live From New Jersey)
- Broke - Todd Snider (Near Truths and Hotel Rooms Live)
- Satellite - Ed Robertson (Bathroom Sessions), not on Spotify
- Joyride - Roxette (MTV Unplugged)
- Best I Ever Had - Gary Allan (Get Off On The Pain (Deluxe version))
- Come And Get It - Kip Moore (Soundcheck Live)
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In this episode Nate and Kyle discuss the new album by The Alarm, called Forwards. In a decidedly more hopeful and positive record than the subject of last week's episode, Jason Isbell's new one, the hosts find a breath of fresh air and upbeat rock tunes. So listen in as the hosts go track by track and tell you whether or not you should give it a listen... who are we kidding? You should definitely give it a listen.
No playlist this week, check out Forwards by The Alarm
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In this episode of Music at a Rational Volume Nate and Kyle discuss the (relatively) new album by Jason Isbell and The 400 Unit, called Weathervanes. Listen in for a spirited discussion of a fascinating album made by one of the more interesting and though-provoking songwriters working today. Of course one of the hosts like this album more than the other, so after you check out the album come back and see who you agree with more this time around.
No playlist this week, check out Weathervanes, by Jason Isbell
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In this episode of Music at a Rational Volume, Nate and Kyle break out the Summer Songs playlist... These are songs about summer, not necessarily summer songs in the sense that they remind you of the summer. It's a hefty beast perfect for whatever shenanigans you might get up to this summer, certainly long enough to get you to the beach and back.
This Week's Playlist: Summer Songs
- Beach Baby - First Class
- Stuck For The Summer - Two Hours Traffic
- Waiting on the Summer - VHS Collection
- Heat of the Summer - Young The Giant
- Always Summertime (feat. Sarah Gregory) - Gregory Brothers
- Girls in Their Summer Clothes - Bruce Springsteen
- Summertime - DJ Jazzy Jeff & the Fresh Prince
- Summer Song - Martin Zellar
- Summertime Girls - Y&T
- Rain in the Summertime - the Alarm
- Vacation - the Go-Go’s
- Dream Vacation - Gear Daddies
- All Summer Long - the Beach Boys
- Beach Song - the Dead Milkmen
- The Summer Looks Good on You - Cheap Trick
- Summertime Blues – Blue Cheer
- Rockaway Beach – Ramones
- Love Shack – B-52’s
- Hard Rock Summer – Alice Cooper
- Glory Days – Betty Who
- Summer Breeze - Seals and Crofts
- Summer Days - ARIZONA
- Summer Holiday - Chris Isaak
- Summer Rain - Belinda Carlisle
- Summer, Highland Falls - Billy Joel
- Summertime - Barenaked Ladies
- Sunburn - Kip Moore
- Sunshine - Barenaked Ladies
- In The Summertime - Shaggy (Mungo Jerry cover)
- Say Hey (I Love You) (featuring Cherine Anderson) - Michael Franti
- Shotgun - George Ezra
- Six Days In June - Fratellis
- Narrow Streets - Barenaked Ladies and The Persuasions
- Here Comes the Summer - The Undertones
- Hot Summer - Prince
- Summertime Thing - Chuck Prophet
- Summertime (When I’m With You) - The Mavericks
- Pleasant Valley Sunday - Monkees
- Summer Nights - Van Halen
- Endless Summer Nights - James Bay
- Saddest Summer - The Drums
- Summer - The Vistas
- Pipeline (the Ventures cover) – Anthrax
- Dancing in the Street (Martha & the Vandellas cover) – Van Halen
- It’s Hot Tonight – Alice Cooper
- Soak Up the Sun – Sheryl Crow
- In the Sun – Blondie
- Summer of ‘69 – Bryan Adams (sorry, couldn’t help myself)
- Summer of Memories - The National Parks
- Summer Song - Stephen Lynch
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In this episode of Music at a Rational Volume, Nate and Kyle give you the best playlist with songs about carnivals (i.e. state and county fairs, theme parks, or "whatsit-local" days celebrations). Enjoy an eclectic list of tunes hitting all the sketchy rides, fatty foods, and questionable decisions involved with participating in all the summer fun that poorly maintained contraptions and iffy vendors can provide. Oh, and happy Independence Day to our USA listeners, and to everyone else happy regular old 4th of July!
This week's playlist: Carnival Songs
- Tilt-a-Whirl - Slobberbone
- Wall of Death (Linda & Richard Thompson cover) - R.E.M.
- Tunnel of Love - Bruce Springsteen
- Side Show Blues - Todd Snider
- Stuart - Dead Milkmen
- Rollercoaster - Bleachers
- Inside the Electric Circus - WASP
- Carnival - Natalie Merchant
- Psycho Circus - Kiss
- Patient Ferris Wheel - the Gaslight Anthem
- The Mighty MN State Fair - Billy Dankert
- Lakeside Park - Rush
- Rollercoaster - the Jesus and Mary Chain
- Turn For the Worse - the Bottle Rockets
- Palisades Park (Freddy Cannon cover) - Ramones
- The Ferris Wheel - Everly Brothers
- Bumper Cars - Trapper Schoepp
- My MN State Fair - Ann Reed
- Carnival - Bikini Kill
- The Midway - Insane Clown Posse
- Wild Billy’s Circus Story - Bruce Springsteen & the E Street Band
- The Flying Wallendas – Drive-By Truckers
- Fairground Blues – the Walkabouts
- Tattooed Lady and the Alligator Man – Marcia Ball
- Dusty Old Fairgrounds – Jimmy LaFave
- Carney Man – Cross Canadian Ragweed
- Eastern European Carney Man – Drivin’ n’ Cryin’
- Carny – Momma
- Corn Dog – Maury D.
- Sideshow – Alice Cooper
- Under the Circus Lights – Owl City
- Clowns are Experts (at Making Us Laugh) – the Vandals
- 4th of July (Dave Alvin cover) – X
- Karn Evil 9 1st Impression, pt 2 - Emerson, Lake & Palmer
- Carousel - Miranda Lambert
- The Fair’s Moving On - Elvis
- Coney Island Fair – the Other Favorites
- All The Bearded Ladies - The Beards
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In this episode Nate and Kyle continue the dream of an alt-country summer... Kyle's dream really, but since Nate is a good friend here we are. The hosts go over Kyle's list of favorite alt-country records and they take a deep look at the top 10.
There is no playlist this week, instead check out the following records...
- The Sky & the Ocean (1997) – the Volebeats (MI)
- Beware of Dog (2000) – the Hangdogs (NY)
- Tomorrow the Green Grass (1995) – the Jayhawks (MN)
- Too Far to Care (1997) – Old 97’s (TX)
- Songs for the Daily Planet (1994) – Todd Snider & the Nervous Wrecks (OR)
- Billy’s Live Bait (1990) – Gear Daddies (MN)
- Plastic Seat Sweat (1997) – Southern Culture on the Skids (NC)
- Diamonds & Gasoline (2010) – Turnpike Troubadours (OK)
- Brooklyn Side (1994) – the Bottle Rockets (MO)
- Car Wheels on a Gravel Road (1998) – Lucinda Williams (LA)
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In this episode Nate and Kyle, well... mostly Kyle discusses all things alt country. These are the songs that Kyle feels best represent the alt country vibe. The songs and artists on this playlist are ones that don't fit into your precious genre boxes or your succinct synopses and certainly don't want your country radio airplay, or your increased exposure... or your fandom... or your... money... um... where was I? Listen as at least one of the hosts heaps mounds of love on these beloved songs and is grateful that they chose to follow their muse instead of suckling at the teats of big music and selling out.
This week's playlist: Alt-Country Primer
- Blue – The Jayhawks
- Propinquity (I’ve Just Begun to Care) – Mike Nesmith
- Cry Love – John Hiatt
- Enough – Todd Snider & the Nervous Wrecks
- Gimme Back My Dog – Slobberbone
- New Madrid – Uncle Tupelo
- Tear-Stained Eye – Son Volt
- Pick Up the Change – Wilco
- Angels – Bodeans
- Kerosene – The Bottle Rockets
- Six Blocks Away – Lucinda Williams
- Diamonds – Volebeats
- Walk it Off – Bellwether
- Stupid Boy – The Gear Daddies
- Time & Time Again – Martin Zellar & the Hardways
- Salome – Old 97’s
- In My Dreams – The Hangdogs
- No One’s Gonna Love You – Band of Horses
- If Looks Could Kill – Rodney Crowell
- Straight to Hell – Drivin’ n’ Cryin’
- Michael Keaton – Ruston Kelly
- It Ain’t Easy Being Me – Chris Knight
- MIddle of America – Will Hoge
- She Left Me For Jesus – Hayes Carll
- He’s a Dick – Golden Smog
- Love Caught Up to Me – Dwight Yoakam
- Goin’ Back to Harlan – Emmylou Harris
- I and Love and You – The Avett Brothers
- Don’t Wanna Know Why – Whiskeytown
- Two – Ryan Adams
- Every Saturday Night – Vandoliers
- Traveling Alone – Jason Isbell & the 400 Unit
- Let’s Kill Saturday Night (Robbie Fulks cover) – 5 Chinese Brothers
- Another Song Nobody Will Hear – Will Hoge w/Wade Bowen
- Revival - Jamestown Revival
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The list of best albums ever we have discussed gets one more in this episode of Music At A Rational Volume. Nate and Kyle discuss Todd Snider's Songs For The Daily Planet. They talk about all the ins and outs of what makes this one of the best albums ever made. The hosts don't agree with everything so listen along as they explain the highs and lows of this tremendous piece of art.
No playlist this week, but try Todd Snider's Songs For The Daily Planet
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In this episode of Music at a Rational Volume, Nate and Kyle try to get to to the heart of what power pop is and then make a playlist. The truth is it depends on who you talk to and what definition you believe. So being the opinionated and independent minded people they are, the hosts just make their own for a kick-ass playlist just for you.
This week's playlist: It's Power Pop To Me
- Talk to Ya Later - Tubes
- Overnight Sensation - Raspberries
- Local Girls - Graham Parker
- James - Bangles
- Calling All Girls - Rick Springfield
- Far From Me to You - Big Country
- Dogtown Days - Jayhawks
- Help Me Land - Material Issue
- Cruel to Be Kind - Nick Lowe
- You’re All I Wanna Do - Cheap Trick
- Sad Song - the Cars
- House We Used to Live In - Smithereens
- It’s Alright - Volebeats
- September Girls - Big Star
- Good Girls Don’t -- the Knack
- The Kids Are Alright - Matthew Sweet & Susanna Hoffs
- Chasing Heather Crazy - Guided By Voices
- Half-Way to Crazy - the Jesus and Mary Chain
- New Romance - Spider
- Fox on the Run - the Sweet
- Do You Wanna Touch Me - Joan Jett
- Anything That’s Rock ‘n’ Roll - Tom Petty
- Come As You Are - Peter Wolf
- Teacher, Teacher - Rockpile
- Another Nail for My Heart - Squeeze
- If You’ve Got the Time - the Babys
- 4th of July - X
- Rollerskate Skinny - Old 97’s
- Back to You - Matthew Sweet
- 68 Guns - The Alarm
- I’ll Do It Anyway - Lemonheads
- Never Mind - the Replacements
- If I Can’t Change Your Mind - Sugar
- Starry Eyes - the Records
- Till I Hear It From You - Gin Blossoms
- Twin Cinema - New Pornographers
- Singing in My Sleep – Semisonic
- Love is Like a Bullet - Shoes
- Wind It Up - BNL
- Got the Time - Joe Jackson
- Stop Your Sobbing - the Pretenders
- Skidmarks on My Heart - the Go-Go’s
- Anything Anything - Dramarama
- The Breakup Song - Greg Kihn Band
- In My Eyes - Best Coast
- Corvette - Golden Smog
- Needle Hits E - Sugar
- Destroyer - the Kinks
- I Still Love Rock ‘n’ Roll - Flipp
- Get Over You - The Undertones
- Killer Whales - Smallpools
- Pen To Paper - Modern Space
- Amour Than Amis - Two Hours Traffic
- Bullet - Steel Train
- Two Hands Up - O.A.R.
- Bang Pop - Free Energy
- Caught Inside - Bad Things
- Art & A Wife - Rah Rah
- Land of Gathering - The Ceremonies
- Harlem - New Politics
- Don’t Run - Bad Veins
- End Of The World - Hunter Hunted
- Beverly Hills - Weezer
- Tangerine Speedo - Caviar
- Stacy’s Mom – Fountains of Wayne
- Million Miles Away – Plimsouls
- Since You’ve Been Gone – the Outfield
- You Better You Bet – the Who
- Angry Mob - Kaiser Chiefs
- Let’s Go! - Fratellis
- If You Wanna - The Vaccines
- Hometown - Sea Girls
- 15 Years - Vistas
- Heart and Soul - Twin Atlantic
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In this episode of Music at a Rational Volume, Nate and Kyle do another new album review. The new record from Dave Hause called Drive It Like It's Stolen is the latest effort from the Philadelphia native. You might be surprised to hear that the hosts don't necessarily agree on this one, but listen as they go back and forth about this noticeably short 10 song album. Is it a tightly packed bite sized power snack, or is it a good thing you don't have to wait so long for one song to another? You decide.
No playlist this week, enjoy Dave Hause - Drive It Like It's Stolen
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In this episode of Music at a Rational Volume Nate and Kyle discuss the new album by country artist Kip Moore, called Damn Love. This one is definitely more up Nate's street than Kyle, but the hosts talk about it mostly rationally and find some interesting things to say about the record and about country music generally. So strap in and listen along as the hosts discuss one of Nate's favorite artists and a source of some of Kyle's musical frustrations.
No playlist this week, but check out Kip Moore's Damn Love
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In this episode Nate and Kyle hop in the time machine to make a playlist to get into the mysterious land of the New Wave musical phenomenon. Is it a genre, a time frame, both? Who knows, but the hosts of this podcast will do their best to offer thoughts and opinions and ultimately a playlist to prove what they think are worthy inclusions and shoulda been bigger hit songs from the era.
This week's playlist: New Wave Primer
- No More Words - Berlin
- It’s Not Me Talking - Flock of Seagulls
- A Man Could Get Arrested – Pet Shop Boys
- Take the L – the Motels
- Girl U Want - Devo
- Antmusic - Adam and the Ants
- How to Be a Millionaire - ABC
- Be Near Me - ABC
- Let’s Go to Bed - The Cure
- Robert De Niro’s Waiting – Bananarama
- Planet Earth - Duran Duran
- Pop Goes the World - Men Without Hats
- Walking in L.A. - Missing Persons
- New Song - Howard Jones
- Life In One Day - Howard Jones
- Church of the Poison Mind - Culture Club
- Heartbreak Beat – The Psychedelic Furs
- Little Girls - Oingo Boingo
- On The Outside – Oingo Boingo
- Rattle My Bones - The Suburbs
- I Know What Boys Like - The Waitresses
- Life During Wartime – Talking Heads
- Making Plans for Nigel XTC
- Mayor of Simpleton - XTC
- Oliver’s Army - Elvis Costello
- Pump It Up - Elvis Costello
- I Knew The Bride (When She Used to Rock and Roll) - Nick Lowe
- Change - Tears for Fears
- Crazy - Icehouse
- Tesla Girls - OMD
- Pandora’s Box - OMD
- Bring on the Dancing Horses - Echo & the Bunnymen
- Cry Wolf - A-ha
- Dance With Me - Alphaville
- 88 Lines About 44 Women - Nails
- This Is The Day- The The
- Vienna - Ultravox
- Birds Fly (Whisper To A Scream) - The Icicle Works
- The Edge of Forever - The Dream Academy
- Guilty - Classix Nouveaux
- Overkill - Men At Work
- Walking Away – Information Society
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In this episode of Music at a Rational Volume, Nate and Kyle dive into murky genre waters with a playlist years in the making. There have been female vocal leads and there has been electronic pop music, and there has also been dance elements, but the recent crop of artists putting these things together have carved out some space of their own. Nate has been collecting them and Kyle has been dipping a toe or two into the pool of these artists and the result is a lengthy playlist full of upbeat and synthetic music so catchy that one person you know is probably gonna catch it twice. Listen as the hosts highlight a few of their favorites and introduce the playlist, built for your enjoyment. Thanks for Listening!
This week's playlist: Electro-Pop Playlist
- Too Afraid - Marina
- Sexotheque - La Roux
- Music To Make The Boys Cry - Diana Vickers
- Night Like This - LP
- 24 Hours - Sky Ferreira
- Boys Don’t Cry - Natalia Kills
- Somebody Loves You - Betty Who
- How Come You Don’t Want Me - Tegan and Sara
- Hard to Hold - RAC (w/ Tegan and Sara)
- Mother & Father - BROODS
- Pumpin Blood - NONONO
- Loudspeaker - MUNA
- Wild - Royal Teeth
- Robots in Love - Beautiful Small Machines
- Run Through My Head - Best Coast
- Breakin’ Up - Rilo Kiley
- Mine - Phoebe Ryan
- I’m a Ruin - Marina
- Psycho - Rozzi Crane
- Wait Just a Minute - Myzica
- Enough - Black Coast (feat. M. Maggie)
- Show Your Colors - Genevieve
- Crazy - Kat Dahlia
- Wildfire - Scavenger Hunt
- Entropy - Grimes, Bleachers
- Picture in My Mind - Ames
- Technicolor Dreaming - Cardiknox
- Here With me - Chvrches
- Bury it - Chvrches
- Breathing Underwater - Metric
- House on Fire - Mimi Webb
- Halfway - Mimi Webb
- Walk - Griff
- Crashland - MARIS
- I Wrote a Song - Mae Muller
- Nerve - Nicole han
- Up We Go - Lights
- Secret - Chelsea Lankes
- You’re Still a Mystery - Bleachers, MØ
- Careless - Alex Winston
- Mona Lisa- Little Daylight
- Maneater - Grace Mitchell
- Problems Problems - FRANKIE
- Let Go For Tonight - Foxes
- Lost The Breakup - Maisie Peters
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In this episode of Music at a Rational Volume Nate and Kyle share with you a random sampling of tunes they've been enjoying recently. It is by all accounts, a mixed bag, but there's a variety of old stuff, new stuff, and stuff in-between. Listen as the hosts discuss the whys with lots of tangents and whining from Kyle's puppy dog, Astro. Enjoy everybody!
This week's Random Playlist
- Novels About Vampires – Candi Carpenter (digital single only)
- Big Big Love – Belinda Carlisle (from new EP, Kismet, avail for pre-order at her website, www.imthetalentedone.com, vinyl only, no CD, all songs by Diane Warren (she wrote, I Get Weak, back in the day)
- Okay – Atmosphere (from So Many Other Realities Exist Simultaneously, pre-order at Rhymesayers.com, horrible album cover)
- Over – CHVRCHES (non-LP single per Wikepedia)
- Weirdo – Girl Scout (from EP, Real Life Human Garbage, Swedish band)
- Death Wish – Jason Isbell & the 400 Unit (from Weathervanes, pre-order available)
- Frenzy - Iggy Pop (from Every Loser, out now)
- Sing Me Spanish Techno – the New Pornographers (Twin Cinema, 2005)
- It Ain’t Right – the Current Swell (From When to Talk and When to Listen, 2017, Victoria, BC)
- Like a Ghost – Ian Blurton’s Future Now (melodic hard rock ala Ghost, Canadian band around since the 80’s?, heard about them on Channel 33 RPM w/Frank Landry)
- Wings of Time - Tame Impala (from D&D soundtrack) (Wrote specifically for the film soundtrack. Kevin Parker (The “mastermind” of the band) wrote it with a friend, Nicolas Allbrook.)
- Crashland - Maris (Will debut on her upcoming EP, “Gravity” in March. I found this one looking for similar stuff, like Mimi Webb, Metric, Chvrches, Tegan and Sarah… etc.. There’s probably gonna be a playlist at some point.)
- Alive - The Scarlet Opera (from Comedy EP) (LA 5-piece debuted in March with new stuff)
- Damn Love - Kip Moore (title track)
- Sirens - The Sherlocks (recently toured UK w/Kaiser Chiefs and the Fratellis)
- Red Light - Jonny lang (Long Time Coming, 2003) (A classic and it just came around again. It Needs younger ears.)
- Dracula From Houston - Butthole Surfers (Weird Revolution, 2001)
- 555 - Jimmy Eat World (Surviving, 2019) (Decent band, decent album, but this is the best thing on it. Just never a reason to talk about it.)
- Prospect Street - The Big Dish (Swimmer, 1986) (A should be classic from an underrated Scottish band. Released in 1985)
- Crazy - Northern Portrait (Criminal Art Lovers, 2009) (Band formed in Copenhagen Denmark in 2007. This tune has been hanging around my periphery for a long time and every time I hear it I love it.)
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In this episode of Music at a Rational Volume Nate and Kyle welcome you all to the beginning of series 5 of the show and its a review of one of the best albums ever made by humans on the planet Earth. This time around it is the classic by New Jersey's own Gaslight Anthem and their album Handwritten. The hosts talk about its greatness and its highlights, even diving into front man Brian Fallon's songwriting themes and processes. Hopefully you will love this one as much as Nate and Kyle do, but let's not hold our breath cause nobody likes it THATmuch am I right?
No playlist this week but enjoy Handwritten by Gaslight Anthem
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In this not-an-episode of Music at a Rational Volume Nate briefly discusses the impromptu break in production of the podcast for at least another few weeks. If you'd rather not listen to the audio, you may consider this text good enough, you have been announced to and the purpose is served. Thanks for being a listener of the podcast, we are glad you join us for these crazy shows, you are appreciated.
This Week's Playlist: Sophie Blair - Air I Breathe
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In this episode of Music at a Rational Volume Nate and Kyle make a playlist that is sorry for your loss... and hopefully helps when you need it. That is all to say it is a playlist of songs to get us through the passing of a loved one. Mostly hopeful and celebratory, the hosts have attempted to create something moving and hopeful. Listen in as they try and explain themselves, without bumming everyone out. It mostly works.
This week's playlist: Songs For A Funeral
- Last Day on Earth - Tai Verdes
- The Funeral - Turnpike Troubadours
- Forget Me Not - Brian Fallon
- I’ll Be Peaceful Then - Crash Test Dummies
- Will I See You in Heaven? - the Jayhawks
- The Funeral - Band of Horses
- At My Funeral - Crash Test Dummies
- Check Your Tears at the Door - Drivin’ n’ Cryin’
- Gone Away - the Offspring
- Every Grain of Sand - Emmylou Harris
- You’re Missing - Bruce Springsteen & the E Street Band
- Flicker - Atmosphere (for Eyedea)
- Monsters - James Blunt (Acoustic)
- Dad - K’s Choice
- In This River - Black Label Society
- Angel Band - Michael Nesmith
- Play a Train Song - Todd Snider
- Gone Too Soon - Daughtry
- Sweet Old World - Lucinda Williams
- Supermarket Flowers - Ed Sheeran
- Keg On My Coffin - The Push Stars
- Your Long Journey - Robert Plant & Alison Krauss
- Life is Hard - Edward Sharpe & The Magnetic Zeros
- Throw Me A Party - Rita Wilson
- Life Ain’t Always Beautiful - Gary Allan
- See You Soon - Jukebox The Ghost
- Rest Easy - Dawes
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In this playlist episode of Music at a Rational Volume Nate and Kyle talk about their favorite new songs in 2022. New music? You might be asking yourself... no, not necessarily. The songs on this playlist are much like used cars, they strictly speaking new... but they're new again to someone else. The hosts talk about what struck them, sometimes more eloquently than others, but always with an excitement over a discovered piece of music that resonated deep down...
This week's playlist: 2022 Review - Discoveries
- Never Said I Love You – Envy of None (Envy of None, 2022)
- Wall of Death – R.E.M. (New Adventures is Hi-Fi, 25th Anniversary Edition, 2021)
- Drinkin’ on the Job – the Rainmakers (the Rainmakers, 1986)
- Whole World’s Sick (from the album, Volume (short version)) – Flipp (Volume, 2002)
- Yeah, I Like You – Goo Goo Dolls (Chaos in Bloom, 2022)
- Until the Wolves Come Out – NateWantsToBattle (Paid in Exposure, 2018)
- Money Talks (AC/DC cover) – Kathleen Edwards (Money Talks single, 2003)
- This Ain’t a Love Song – Scouting For Girls (Everybody Wants To Be On TV, 2010)
- Exorcist – Candi Carpenter (Exorcist single, 2022)
- I Am Your Radio – Boss Martians (the Set-Up, 2004)
- Tarzan on a Big Red Scooter – Lolita Pop (Love Poison, 1989)
- Diet Coke – Leanna Firestone (Forward/Slash, 2022) (use the single version!!!)
- Hey ‘84 – Red Wanting Blue (Hey ‘84 single, 2022)
- The Golden Age of Doubling Down – Steven Page (Excelsior, 2022)
- Mother, Son, & Holy Ghost – Jason Isbell, P. Cole, J.P. White (For the Birds EP, 2022)
- We Don’t Get Along (Go Go’s cover) – Kathy Valentine & Rhett Miller (single, 2021)
- Welcome 2 Club XIII – Drive-By Truckers (Welcome 2 Club XIII, 2022)
- Tuesday Morning – the Pogues (Waiting for Herb, 1993)
- The Best Ever Death Metal Band in Denton – Mtn. Goats (All Hail West Texas, 2002)
- House on Fire – Mimi Webb (House on Fire single, 2022)
- Swallowed by the Cracks – David & David (Boomtown, 1986)
- MIddle of Nowhere - House of Schock (House of Schock, 1988)
- Losing My Mind (Pet Shop Boys cover) – Eleri Ward (A Perfect Little Death, 2021)
- The Girl I Almost Married – Beat Farmers (Poor & Famous, 1989)
- Diane Mozart - Saint Motel (The Motion Picture Soundtrack, 2021)
- Automatic - Lake Street Dive (Pointer Sisters cover) (Fun Machine: The Sequel, EP, 2022)
- Hold Me Down / No Instructions - The Happy Fits (What Could Be Better, 2020)
- Picture In My Mind - Ames (My Name is Ames, EP, 2019)
- The Temporary Blues - The Features (Some Kind Of Salvation, 2008)
- Not Gonna Take Me - BAILEN (Thrilled To Be Here, 2019)
- Kill The Sun - Motherfolk (Family Ghost, 2019)
- Straight Ahead - Dom Fera (Straight Ahead, single, 2020)
- Shake Me Up - The Hounds (Cattle In The Sky, 2021)
- Stuck In Your Head - Calista Garcia (Stuck In Your Head, single, 2019)
- I’m Okay - Honest Men (I’m Okay, 2020)
- Room For You - Sub-Radio (Room For You, single, 2019)
- Judy You Hung The Moon - Harbour (Heatwave, 2017)
- Hard To Hold - RAC (w/Tegan and Sara) (Strangers, 2014)
- You + The Sun - Old Daisy (Truce, EP, 2014)
- Leave me Alone - Culture Wars (Bill and Ted Face The Music, 2020)
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Back after a little mental health break over the holidays, this latest episode finds Nate and Kyle discussing their favorite albums of 2022. A down year mostly, but there were a few stand out records released this past year. To no one's surprise, the two disagree quite a bit on some of them, but also to no one's surprise it doesn't matter... like what you like and let others do the same.
This week's playlist: Albums: 2022 Favorites!
- Jukebox the Ghost - Cheers! (May 27, 2022)
- Million Dollar Bills
- Ramona
- Cheers!
- Sea Girls - Homesick (March 18, 2022)
- Hometown
- Again Again
- Spoon - Lucifer on the Sofa (February 11, 2022)
- The Hardest Cut
- Wild
- Goo Goo Dolls - Chaos In Bloom (August 12, 2022)
- Yeah, I Like You
- Going Crazy
- Rhett Miller - The Misfit (September 16, 2022)
- Go Through You
- Already There
- The Weeknd - Dawn FM (January 7, 2022)
- How Do I Make You Love Me?
- Take My Breath
- 1975 - Being Funny In a Foreign Language (October 14, 2022)
- Looking For Somebody (To Love)
- I’m In Love With You
- Metric - Formentera (July 8, 2022)
- What Feels Like Eternity
- Oh Please
- Regina Spektor - Home, Before and After (February 22, 2022)
- Raindrops
- Becoming All Alone
- Yeah Yeah Yeahs - Cool It Down (September 30, 2022)
- Burning
- First Aid Kit – Palomino (11/04)
- A Feeling That Never Came
- Out of My Head
- Palomino
- American Scarecrows – Drawing Little Pictures (05/27)
- Saving Grace
- Chandeliers
- Sea Girls – Homesick (03/18)
- Paracetamol Blues
- Higher
- Bryan Adams – So Happy It Hurts (03/11)
- So Happy It Hurts
- Just About Gone
- The Vandoliers (self-titled) (08/12)
- Every Saturday Night
- Down and Out
- Scorpions – Rock Believer (02/25)
- Peacemaker
- Gas in the Tank
- BoDeans – 4 the Last Time (06/24)
- A Little More Time
- Ya Gotta Go Crazy
- Band of Horses – Things Are Great (03/04)
- Lights
- Warning Signs
- Betty Who – Big! (10/14)
- I Can Be Your Man
- Weekend
- 10) the Smithereens – the Lost Album (09/23)
A World Apart
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In this episode Nate and Kyle send you into Christmas into the dying embers of the holiday season with some of the weirdest, strangest, and most unusual Christmas themed songs they could find... and that, is saying something. Listen along as the hosts try and justify their choices and help you understand why this playlist was put together. Then, you can sit down and enjoy a lengthy playlist full of new, and not always enjoyable, musical surprises.
This week's playlist: Christmas Outta Left Field
- A Weird Little Christmas - Jack Blanchard
- Chiron Beta Prime - Jonathan Coulton
- Christmas With the Devil – Spinal Tap
- I Want an Alien for Christmas – Fountains of Wayne
- Christmas Tree – Lady Gaga feat. Space Cowboy
- Happy Birthday – Mojo Nixon & the Toadliquors
- My First X-mas (as a Woman) – the Vandals
- Zombie Christmas – Emmy the Great & Tim Wheeler
- Santa Doesn’t Cop Out on Dope – Sonic Youth
- Deck the Stills – BNL
- Merry Something to You – Devo
- The Little Drum Machine Boy – Beck
- The Little Drum Machine Boy – Parralox
- Funkytown Christmas - Steven P. Greenberg
- “Hidden Track” - Nerf Herder
- Carol of the Fates - AtinPiano
- I Saw Mommy Biting Santa Clause: A Zombie Christmas Story: Dollyrots
- Jingle Bells – Austrian Death Machine
- Xmas Curtain – My Morning Jacket
- Christmas at the Zoo – the Flaming Lips
- Christmas Duel – the Hives w/Cyndi Lauper
- Feliz Navidad – William Shatner
- Careless Santa – They Might Be Giants
- Little Drummer Boy - Christopher Lee
- All I Want for Xmas is the Criss Angel Platinum Magic Kit with Over 250 Magic Tricks – Watch Out for Rockets
- Christmas is a Pain in the Arse – the Accelerators
- Elf Creep – the Rocket Summer
- It’s Christmas – Bouquet of Veal
- Do You Hear What I Hear? – Rosie O’Donnell & Elmo
- The Lord’s Prayer – the Beach Boys
- Hot Chocolate – Tom Hanks
- Jingle Bell Rock – Thousand Foot Krutch
- Don’t Shoot Me, Santa – the Killers
- (I Spent) Christmas with the Devil – MX-80
- Yuletide Throwdown – Blondie w/Fab 5 Freddy
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In this episode Nate and Kyle put together another bangin' Christmas playlist, this time full of our favorite bands and their recent holiday efforts. Listen in as the hosts chat about the reasons why and some commentary on what makes these songs a great addition to your holiday listening menu. Oh, and Merry Christmas everyone!
A Very (Music At a Rational Volume-y) Christmas Playlist
- Because It’s Christmas – People on Vacation
- Magic in the Air – Office Romance
- I Gotta Work on Christmas Day – Honky Tonk Confidential
- Office Party Blues - Straight No Chaser
- Seasonal Depression – Mary Lambert
- Christmas All Over Again – Red Wanting Blue
- The Blessing – Brian Fallon
- Wish for You – Amanda Shires
- This is Christmas – Goo Goo Dolls
- Gotta Love Being a Kid – Old 97’s
- It’s a New Year (Just Get Along) – Sister Hazel
- Seasons Greetings – Robbers on High Street
- Christmas Eve (Soul Purpose) – Blossoms
- Best Christmas Ever – Julian Moon
- Is This Christmas? – Wombats
- Merry Christmas/Happy Holidays – Betty Who
- You’re a Gift – The Both
- Surfin’ on Christmas Day – Southern Culture on the Skids
- Love is What You Get – the Odds
- It’s Christmastime (Let’s Just Survive) – Kathleen Edwards
- Snow in Los Angeles – Dead Sara
- Hang an Ornament – Band of Horses w/Grandaddy
- Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas – Dave Hause
- Snoopy’s Christmas – American Scarecrows
- Some Hearts at Christmastime – Low (for Mimi Jo Parker)
- Grateful For Christmas – Hayes Carll
- Christmas Cheers – Upscale Divers
- X’mas Time (It Sure Doesn’t Feel Like It) – The Mighty Mighty Bosstones
- Almost Too Early for Christmas – Jimmy Fallon & Dolly Parton
- Everybody Knows It’s Christmas – Chris Isaak
- Christmas is L.A. – the Killer
- Blue Spruce Needles – Communist Daughter
- Little Saint Nick (Beach Boys cover) – Best Coast
- Santa Stole My Lady – Fitz & the Tantrums
- Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas – First Aid Kit
- And to All a Good Night – Five Chinese Brothers
- Christmas in the ‘80’s – Scouting for Girls
- One More Sleep (Leona Lewis cover) - The Dollyrots
- One More Christmas - The Mavericks
- All The Gifts I Need - JD McPherson
- The Christmas Song - The Raveonettes
- Please Come Home For Christmas - Gary Allan
- Santa Sabbath (X-mas Metal-y) - BNL
- Finally It’s Christmas - Hanson
- Here It Is Christmastime - Kevin Bacon, Old 97s
- Walking in the Air - Foxy Shazam
- Merry Christmas Everyone - Vistas
- Christmas Train - Brett Dennen
- All I Want For Christmas is a Rock Show - Grizfolk, Kyle Gass
- Santa Never Brings Me A Banjo - David Myles
- Hours Before Morning - Delta Rae
- Economy Xmas - Jeremy Fisher
- Father Christmas - The Features
- Holiday - Locksley
- Chiron Beta Prime – Jonathan Coulton
- If We Make It Through December - Two Tons Of Steel
- Christmas Tree - Zac Brown Band, Sara Bareilles
- Chiron Beta Prime - Jonathan Coulton
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In this episode Nate and Kyle discuss the songs written about being on tour. This rich vein of song type has been a constant for bands. For as long as people have been touring, there's been songs about being on the road. Listen as the hosts discuss how the songs were chosen and the whys behind the playlist.
This Week's Playlist: Songs About the Road (Touring)
- Babe - Styx
- Beth - Kiss
- Turn the Page - Bob Segar & the Silver Bullet Band
- Indianapolis - Bottle Rockets
- The Load Out - Jackson Browne
- Danny Says - Ramones
- On the Road Again - Willie Nelson
- Wanted Dead or Alive - Bon Jovi
- City to City - Ratt
- Road Rats - Alice Cooper
- We’re an American Band - Grand Funk Railroad
- Home Sweet Home - Motley Crue
- Faithfully - Journey
- Traveling Band - CCR
- Long Way to the Top - AC/DC
- Limelight - Rush
- What’s Your Name? - Lynyrd Skynyrd
- We Are the Road Crew - Motorhead
- Lodi - CCR
- Postcard - the Who
- Torn and Frayed - Rolling Stones
- Touring - Ramones
- Tour Song - Jawbreaker
- Miracle Mile - Silk Worm
- All I Can Do is Write About It - Lynyrd Skynyrd
- Life on the Road - Jerry Jeff Walker
- Room Service - Kiss
- Motel Blues - Big Star or (Loudon Wainwright III)
- Wasted Years - Iron Maiden
- Super Trouper - ABBA
- Look Inside America - Blur
- Tonight’s the Night - Neil Young
- The Opening Act - Drive By Truckers
- Roadie - Tenacious D
- Shut Up and Get on the Plane - Drive-by Truckers
- Stagefright - Def Leppard
- Psycho Circus - Kiss
- Kickstart My Heart - Motley Crue
- Escape - Alice Cooper
- Lipstick - Kip Moore
- Separate Ways - Kip Moore
- Bringing It Home - BNL
- The End of the Tour - They Might Be Giants
- A Road Song - Fountains of Wayne
- Longer Than You’ve Been Alive - Old 97s
- United Breaks Guitars - Dave Carroll
- A Showman’s Life - Gary Allan, Willie Nelson
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In this episode of Music at a Rational Volume, Nate and Kyle present a playlist they have curated with songs of gratitude, the occasional one about Thanksgiving, and also some turkey. In preparation for the annual holiday reminding you to, as your mother says, "stop your whining and be okay with what you have for crying out loud", listen as the hosts share some of their thoughts and favorite choices. You will then be prepared to listen to the following songs or the link to the playlist. It might be nice to hear that people much more narcissistic than you were able to be grateful, at least for as long as it took to produce the song... hopefully that means that you can too.
This week's playlist: Songs of Gratitude, Thanksgiving, and Turkey
- The Thanksgiving Song - Ben Rector
- I’ve Got Plenty To Be Thankful For - Bing Crosby
- Gobble Gobble - Matthew West
- Don’t Need Anything - Glen Phillips
- I Want To Thank You - Otis Redding
- Gratitude - Earth, Wind, & Fire
- The Grateful Song (Thanksgiving) - Jonah Tolchin
- Thanks - Waylon Jennings
- Grateful - Callmestevieray, Connor Price
- Grateful - Rita Ora
- Gratitude - Sol Rising, Koala Karlous
- More Than Enough - Kip Moore
- What I Have - Kelsea Ballerini
- Grateful - Jewel
- I Can’t Believe - Martin Zellar & the Hardways
- Grace and Gratitude – Olivia Newton-John
- Never Let Me Down – Todd Snider
- Kind and Generous – Natalie Merchant
- Blessed – Lucinda Williams
- Soak Up the Sun – Sheryl Crow
- Life is Beautiful – Sixx A.M.
- You’re a Friend of Mine – Clarence Clemons w/Jackson Browne
- Unanswered Prayers – Garth Brooks
- God Only Knows – the Beach Boys
- In My Life – the Beatles
- Thank You, Friends – Big Star
- Almost Thanksgiving Day – Graham Parker
- Peaceful World – John Mellencamp
- Better Days – Bruce Springsteen
- Lick It Up – Kiss
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This episode of Music at a Rational Volume is another album review, this time it is Rhett Miller's (Old 97s) 8th solo record titled The Misfit. There is a bit of a spoiler alert in that Nate and Kyle don't agree on whether this is a good album or not, so listen to the record and see what side you land on, then tune in to the podcast to see who agrees with you... who is right... or, who is more wrong.
No playlist this week, instead listen to The Misfit by Rhett Miller
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In this episode the hosts take a bit of a departure from new album reviews and talking about "classic" music to talk about the problem of female artists struggling to get exposure in the country music genre. We all remember Shania Twain, Reba, and Dolly, but why aren't there more voices like theirs in contemporary country music? Are Nate and Kyle the best options to answer this question?... um, a resounding NO... However they are going to try and unearth some reasons and take a stab at discussing some of the issues. Underneath all of this chatter though, is the real reason for this episode... a chance to do a Ladies of Country playlist, you're welcome world! Hopefully you enjoy it the chat and the playlist.
This Weeks Playlist: Female Voices In Country Music
- One More Song The Radio Won't Like - Kathleen Edwards
- Tired of Being Happy - Ashley Mcbryde
- Never Wanted To Be That Girl - Carly Pearce, Ashly Mcbryde
- Canary - Church of Roswell, Candi Carpenter
- Don't Talk Back - Kasey Chambers
- Goin' Back To Harlan - Emmylou Harris
- Just How Lonely - Southern Culture on the Skids
- He's Fine - The Secret Sisters
- Everybody Knows - The Chicks
- The Hard Way - Mary Chapin Carpenter
- Murder, Tonight, In the Trailer Park
- Waitress Song - First Aid Kit
- I Don't Know Why You Don't Want Me - Rosanne Cash
- The Lucky One - Alison Krauss & Union Station
- I Know Him Too - Tift Merritt
- Metal Firecracker - Lucinda Williams
- The Night The Lights Went Out In Georgia - Reba McEntire
- Why Have You Left The One You Left Me For - Crystal Gayle
- Outbound Plane - Suzy Boguss
- Never Been Kissed - Sherrie Austin
- Little Good-Byes - SHeDAISY
- We Danced Anyway - Deana Carter
- My Baby Loves Me - Martina McBride
- No One Else On Earth - Wynonna
- One Way Ticket - LeAnn Rimes
- XXXs And OOOs - Trisha Yearwood
- I'll Think Of A Reason Later - Lee Ann Womack
- Bye-Bye - Jo Dee Messina
- If Your Heart Ain't Busy Tonight - Tanya Tucker
- Single White Female - Chely Wright
- Poor, Poor Pitiful Me - Terri Clark
- I Try to Think About Elvis - Patty Loveless
- Watch Me - Lorrie Morgan
- This Kiss - Faith Hill
- Don't Be Stupid - Shania Twain
- I'm Gone - Cyndi Thompson
- Dyin' - Elizabeth Cook
- Alone - Holly Williams
- Why Ya Wanna - Jana Kramer
- Dibs - Kelsea Ballerini
- The Bones - Maren Morris
- People Got A Lot Of Nerve - Neko Case
- Born To Fly - Sara Evans
- Stuck Like Glue - Sugarland
- On A Night Like This - Trick Pony
- You Lie - The Band Perry
- If I Loved You - Delta Rae
- Need You Now - Lady A
- Fly The Angel Song - The Wilkinsons
- Just To Be With You - Aubrie Sellers
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In this episode Nate and Kyle discuss the new solo effort called Excelsior from Mr. Steven Page, who if you don't know or didn't care is, a former member of Canadian legends the Barenaked Ladies. Listen in as the hosts discuss the good, the bad, and the ugly in this key lime pie of dubious quality... listen to the end and you'll understand. Nate and Kyle will walk you through all of the tracks and what they thought about each. Check out the record for yourself and see if you agree!
No playlist this week, but here's the link for Excelsior so you can decide for yourself.
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In this episode Nate and Kyle discuss the music, artists, and the scene of the great state of Connecticut. Have you ever wondered why there isn't more good music coming out of this particular state? We did too, and no we're still wondering because... honestly... there wasn't much new here that we were super excited about. But listen as the hosts talk about what they enjoyed and what disappointed them... ahem Michael Bolton!
This week's playlist: Best of States - Connecticut
MGMT - Middletown
Songs: Congratulations, Pieces of What
Moby (Richard Melville Hall) - Darien
Songs: Go, Alone
Sammy Rae and the Friends - Derby
Songs: Living Room Floor, Everybody Wants To Rule The World
Anxious - Darien/Fairfield
Songs: In April
A Will Away - Naugatuck
Songs: Karma, Pay Raise, Matchstick
The Carpenters - New Haven
Songs: Calling Occupants of Interplanetary Craft (the Recognized Anthem of World Contact Day), Hurting Each Other
Michael Bolton? - New Haven
Songs: (Blackjack) Heart of Mine, (Lonely Island) Jack Sparrow
Gene Pitney - Hartford/Rockville
Songs: Twenty Four Hours From Tulsa, I’m gonna Be Strong
Hatebreed - Bridgeport
Songs: Escape (Metallica cover), You’re Never Alone
Peter Tork - Storrs
Songs: (Monkees) Your Auntie Grizelda, Alvin, Tear the Top Right Off My Head, Long Title: Do I Have to Do This All Over Again, Cripple Creek (live)
Vinnie Vincent - Bridgeport
Songs: Love Kills (VV Invasion), Lick It Up (Kiss, VV wrote and played lead)
Steelheart - Norwalk
Song: Everybody Loves Eileen, Mama Don’t You Cry (went to #1 in Hong Kong in 1992)
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In this episode Nate and Kyle discuss one of the most underrated albums in pop music history... Semisonic's All About Chemistry. Whether it was a record that took a little too long to make and missed its window, was left behind by the music buying masses, or a Closing Time hangover that resulted in less than stellar results, the hosts will try and convince you to give this album another shot. Because... it is worth it.
No playlist this week, Enjoy Semisonic - All About Chemistry instead.
Extra songs left off the original release - Girlfriend and Ordinary Life
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In this Episode Nate and Kyle discuss the songs of Autumn. The Fall doesn't have quite the number of songs written about it that some other times or seasons, but there's still some great stuff to share. Listen as the hosts talk about some of their favorites and the process of putting together a quality list of songs to accompany your leaf-changing-falling-crunching activities this year.
This week's playlist: The Fall Playlist
(Note: This is a complete list of songs from the research for your information only. The playlist has been curated to pick out the optimal choices for the final cut.)
- This Time Of Year - Better Than Ezra
- September Gurls - Big Star or the Bangles
- Sweater Weather - The Neighborhood
- October Skies - Mumford & Sons
- Love You in the Fall - Paul Westerberg
- I’m With You - Vance Joy
- Old Time Feeling (Like Before) - Turnpike Troubadours
- Autumn Town Leaves - Iron & Wine
- Leaves That Are Green- Simon and Garfunkel
- Fall Songs - City Mouth
- Autumn - Paolo Nutini
- See You In September - The Happenings
- Doctor Jones - Aqua
- September - Earth Wind & Fire
- Autumn Leaves - Frank Sinatra
- October - U2
- September Song - Willie Nelson
- September Grass - James Taylor
- Autumn Almanac - The Kinks
- Autumn Song - Van Morrison
- My Cosmic Autumn Rebellion - Flaming Lips
- September in the Rain - Bing Crosby
- Autumn Leaves - Eva Cassidy
- Last Day of Summer - The Cure
- Autumn’s Not That Cold - Lorrie Morgan
- Try to Remember - The Brothers Four
- We Are Going To Be Friends - White Stripes
- Fallen Leaves - Billy Talent
- Harvest Moon - Neil Young
- Autumnsong - Manic Street Preachers
- My Girlfriend is a Witch - October Country
- Forever Autumn - Justin Hayward (moody blues)
- September - Corb Lund
- November Rain - GNR
- We Fell In Love In October - Girl In Red
- Harvest Fair - Summer Salt
- Pale September - Fiona Apple
- Gone till November - Wyclef Jean
- Autumn Shade II - The Vines
- Season of the Witch - Donovan
- Back to Autumn - Tall Heights
- Autumn Leaves - Ed Sheeran
- Autumn - Ben Rector
- Autumn: Suite - Strawbs
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In this episode of Music at a Rational Volume Nate and Kyle discuss one of the greatest albums ever made by humans on the planet Earth, The Hooters - Out of Body. As one of Kyle's favorite records of all time this one is full of effusive praise, as well as some righteous indignation at this not being available on streaming services and kind of hard to find otherwise. Follow the links below to check out the music from this one of a kind and really well made album from one of the world's most underrated bands.
- Twenty Five Hours a Day
- Boys Will Be Boys (feat. Cyndi Lauper)
- Shadow of Jesus
- Great Big American Car
- Private Emotion
- Driftin’ Away
- Dancing on the Edge
- All Around the Place
- One Too Many Nights
- Nobody But You
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In this episode Nate and Kyle dig into the rabbit hole that is songs about someone named Diane. Why Diane? Nobody knows, but there are a lot, an inordinate amount, of Diane themed songs. So listen along as the hosts share the good tracks and some of their thoughts behind the ones that made the cut. Enjoy the playlist by following the link to Spotify or there's also the list and you can look them up on your own, you know, if you're masochist or something.
This week's playlist: The Diane Playlist
- Diane - Robert Randolph & the Family Band
- Diane - American Scarecrows
- Diane - Trip Shakespeare
- Diane - Terri Nunn (former Missing Persons)
- Diane - Superfly 69
- Diane - Jukebox The Ghost
- Diane - Guster
- Oh Diane - Fleetwood Mac
- Diane - Material Issue
- Diane - Winnetka Bowling League
- Any Friend of Diane’s - Weezer
- Diane Mozart - Saint Motel
- Diane - (Don’t Point That Thing At Me) - Low Cut Connie
- Diane - Husker Du
- Hey Diane - Bowling for Soup
- Diane - The Kentucky Headhunters
- Diane - Mike Doughty
- Dear Diane - Pete Droge
- Diane - The Hippos
- Shy Diane - Pretty Boy Floyd
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In this episode of Music at a Rational Volume Nate and Kyle dig into the new album by American Scarecrows, Drawing Little Pictures. Listen along as the hosts get into their favorite and lesser-favorite tracks and talk about the album generally. A decent record you should all give a listen to.
No playlist this week, but enjoy American Scarecrows - Drawing Little Pictures
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In this technical difficulty riddled episode of Music at a Rational Volume, Nate and Kyle discuss the bands just good enough to make 2 albums. That is, a collection of recordings with a minimum number of songs/tracks to be called an LP. Try and listen along as the hosts discuss their favorite examples of the great and notable bands who stayed together just long enough to make two full length records.
This week's playlist: 2-LP Bands
- Don't Look At Me - Gear Daddies
- Am I Wrong - Love Spit Love
- It Hurts When I Laugh - Love Spit Love
- Love Me Already - Black Kids
- If My Heart Is Broken - Black Kids
- For Cryin' Out Loud - Yayhoos
- Never Give An Inch - Yayhoos
- Adore - Alva Star
- Cold Calculated - Alva Star
- Blue - Fine Young Cannibals
- Tell Me What - Fine Young Cannibals
- My Kinda Girl - Chickenfoot
- Different Devil - Chickenfoot
- Wild Hearts - American Scarecrows
- Cheshire - American Scarecrows
- Introdiction - Scroobius Pip
- Death of the Journalist - Scroobius Pip
- Inside Out - Traveling Wilburys
- Poor House - Traveling Wilburys
- Congratulations - Traveling Wilburys
- Ready When You Are - Bad English
- Straight To Your Heart - Bad English
- Funeral In His Heart - October Project
- Bury My Lovely - October Project
- Pen to Paper - Modern Space
- It's Only A Dream - Modern Space
- War on Fun - Modern Space
- Carefree - The Refreshments
- Wanted - The Refreshments
- Una Soda - The Refreshments
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In this better late than never episode of Music at a Rational Volume, Nate and Kyle discuss their favorite movie and television soundtracks and present a gloriously odd and all-over-the-place playlist of songs for you to enjoy. From Queen as the musical backbone for Highlander to indie collections of artists you've probably never heard of, listen as the hosts run the gamut of excellent soundtrack offerings... oh, and you're welcome.
This week's playlist: The One With The Soundtracks
- Good Time - Leroy
- Dracula From Houston - Butthole Surfers
- Overkill - Colin Hay (acoustic)
- Come and Get Your Love - Redbone
- Go All the Way - Raspberries
- Moonage Daydream - David Bowie
- El Salvador - Athlete
- Hold You In My Arms - Ray LaMontagne
- Cigarettes and Chocolate Milk - Rufus Wainwright
- Scott Pilgrim - Plumtree
- Teenage Dream - T. Rex
- Black Sheep - Metric
- That Thing You Do! - The Wonders
- Dance With Me Tonight - The Wonders
- She Knows It - The Heardsman
- There She Goes - the Boo Radley’s
- The Break - Soul Asylum (not on Spotify)
- Saturday Night - Ned’s Atomic Dustbin
- Maybe Baby - Sun-60
- After Midnight - Fastway
- If You Could See - Fastway
- Scream Until You Like It - Only Child
- Take Me With U - Prince w/Appolonia (and Lisa Coleman)
- Baby, I’m a Star - Prince & the Revolution
- Jungle Love - The Time
- Rock ‘n’ Roll Creation - Spinal Tap
- Big Bottom - Spinal Tap
- Stonehenge - Spinal Tap
- A Kind of Magic - Queen
- Who Wants to Live Forever - Queen
- Princes of the Universe - Queen
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Welcome to Series IV of Music at a Rational Volume, the podcast. In this episode we review Pete Yorn's new release "Hawaii." Listen in as the host's give their thoughts on the music and tell you whether you should go out and give it a spin.
No curated playlist this week, but enjoy Pete Yorn's Hawaii!
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In this last episode of series 3 of Music at a Rational Volume, Nate and Kyle offer a response to the mildly successful Songs About a Girl playlist episode, Songs About Dudes. They talk about creating the list and in the same vein, the hosts discuss the differences between the two. Such as, why there are 80,000 million times more songs about girls than their male counterparts, and how come James by The Bangles wasn't a hit. It should have been huge. I know it, you know it, and those jerks at the label back in the day sure as hell knew it and they screwed that poor band out of further money and succes.... sorry... So listen along as we put a pin in another series and there will be more to come later in the summer. Thanks for the support!
Playlist this week: Songs About Dudes
- James - Bangles
- Randy - Dolly Parton
- Eddie - Deana Carter
- Be Good Johnny - Men At Work
- It's A Shame About Ray - Lemonheads
- Brian Wilson - Barenaked Ladies
- Rapid Roy (That Stock Car Boy) - Jim Croce
- Meet James Ensor - TMBG
- What's The Frequency Kenneth? - R.E.M.
- I Remember Larry - Weird Al Yankovic
- Johnny's Gonna Die - The Replacements
- Keith and Quentin - Jayhawks
- George and Tammy - Martin Zellar
- Wallace '48 - The Hangdogs
- Joey - Concrete Blonde
- Steve McQueen - Sheryl Crow
- Goin' Back to Harlan - Emmylou Harris
- Danny Says - Ramones
- My Friend John - Fratellis
- Ziggy Stardust - David Bowie
- Galileo - Indigo Girls
- Don Henley Must Die - Mojo Nixon
- Ulysses - Red Wanting Blue
- Billy Prichard - Slobberbone
- D.B. Cooper - Todd Snider
- Jackie Brown - John Mellencamp
- Ballad of Jack and Haley - Ike Reilly
- William Wilson - Smithereens
- Murray - Pete Yorn
- Dean's Dream - Dead Milkmen
- Brady - Backyard Tire Fire
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In this episode Nate and Kyle discuss our favorite late 80s early 90s much-maligned music genre mockingly called "Hair Metal." The hosts walk through the common misconceptions and try and tear down some of the more egregious arguments some use to take shots at what, in our opinion, was an era of talented musicians, making great rock and roll music. The main take-away is that big hair, tight pants, and lots of makeup isn't a genre, and we would fight you on it, but we need to find our eye liner.
This week's playlist: Hair and Glam
- Can’t Stop Me Lovin’ You - Steelheart (Self-titled 1991)
- Goin’ Home Tonight - White Lion (Big Game 1989)
- I Like What I See - Tuff (Fist First 1994)
- The Bitter Pill - Warrant (Dog Eat Dog 1992)
- The Meaning of Love - Firehouse (Hold Your Fire, 1992)
- Hangin On - Winger (Self titled 1988)
- Blame It On My Youth - Mr. Big (Self titled 1989)
- Smoke Signals - Extreme (Self titled 1989)
- One More Reason - L.A. Guns (same, 1988)
- You’re So Vain - Faster Pussycat (Rubaiyat: Elektra’s 40th Anniversary, 1990)
- Headhunter - Krokus (Headhunter, 1983)
- Uncle Tom’s Cabin - Warrant - (Cherry Pie, 1990)
- Words Are Not Enough - Frehley’s Comet(Live +1, 1987)
- Blue Murder - Blue Murder (same, 1989)
- All Over Town - April Wine - (Nature of the Beast, 1981)
- Heavy Metal Shuffle - Kick Axe (Vices, 1984)
- On With the Show - Motley Crue (Too Fast For Love, 1981)
- Comin’ Under Fire - Def Leppard (Pyromania, 1983)
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In this episode Nate and Kyle once again visit, figuratively of course, one of the United States and try to figure out what, if any, good music comes from that state. This Week that state is Tennessee... I hear you saying, "That's a softball, surely there isn't an easier state what with Memphis and Nashville within the borders..." and I can hear myself saying right back at you, "it definitely wasn't that easy, and don't call me Shirley." There is some great music from this state and a lot of it isn't Dolly Parton and Miley Cyrus, so listen as the hosts take you on a journey of musical discovery as they discover the lesser knowns, all of what's hiding under the popular and recognizable exports from the great state of Tennessee.
This week's Playlist: Best of States: TN
Protomen (Murfreesboro - MTSU)
- Light Up The Night
- In The Air Tonight (Phil cover)
- Princes of the Universe (Queen cover)
Self (Murfreesboro)
- Monogamy
- Could You Love Me Now
- Runaway
- What a Fool Believes (Doobie Brothers cover)
The Katies (Clinton, Murfreesboro)
- Drowner
- Noggin’ Poundin’
The Features (Sparta)
- From Now On
- Temporary Blues
- This Disorder
- The Idea of Growing O
Those Darlins (Nashville)
- Be Your Bro
- Night Jogger
- Red Light Love
De Novo Dahl (Hendersonville)
- All Over Town
Big Star (Memphis)
- Thirteen
- September Gurls
- Alex Chilton (Replacements song about Alex Chilton, lead singer of Big Star)
- “...I never travel far without a little Big Star.”
Aubrie Sellers (Nashville)
- Wicked Game
- Just to be With You
- Haven’t Even Kissed Me Yet
Roseanne Cash (Memphis - Mostly)
- I don’t know why you don’t want me
- Seven Year Ache (w/the Golden Smog)
- I Was Watching You
- Girl From the North Country (Johnny Cash/Bob Dylan cover)
- Pink Bedroom (John Hiatt cover)
Tora Tora (Memphis)
- Walkin’ Shoes
Royal Court of China (Nashville)
- It’s All Changed
- Half the Truth
Will Hoge (Franklin)
- Secondhand Heart
- Goodbye Ain’t Always Gone
- Even If It Breaks Your Heart (smash hit for the Eli Young Band)
- Jesus Came to Tennessee
- Growing Up Around Here
Lucero (Memphis)
- Last Night in Town
- Back in Ohio
- Went Looking for Warren Zevon’s Los Angeles
- Sweet Little Thing
Bis-Quits (Nashville)
- Tommy’s on His Own
- Tennessee Valley Girl
- The Powers That Be
Giant (Nashville)
- Innocent Days
- Stay
The Civil Wars (Loretto/Nashville)
- Barton Hollow
- I Want You Back (cover)
Saliva (Bartlett)
- -Rest in Pieces (their best song…written by James Michael & Nikki Sixx of Sixx A.M.)
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- Southern Girls
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In this episode Nate and Kyle take a moment to celebrate the female voice by making a playlist full of fabulous ladies singing good tunes. Take a moment and listen as the hosts talk about their love for women in music and the bands they lead. The playlist is broad and spans some different sounds and should give a very well-rounded taste of women led bands.
Playlist for this week: Fronted by The Ladies
1 - Clout
- Ooowatanite
- Save Me
2 - Middle of the Road
- Soley Soley
- Tweedle Dee Tweedle Dum
3 - Dead Sara
- Whispers and Ashes
- Times to Remember
4 - Delta Rae
- If I Loved You
- Ain’t Love
5 - Metric
- Sick Muse
- Stadium Love
6 - Heartless Bastards
- Nothing Seems The Same
- Parted Ways
7 - Pretty Reckless
- My Medicine
- Heaven Knows
8 - Texas
- I Don't Want A Lover
- Everyday Now
9 - Dollyrots
- My Best Friend’s Hot
- Promised Call
10 - Voice of the Beehive
- Monsters and Angels
- Don’t Call Me Baby
11 - K’s Choice
- Something’s Wrong
- The Ballad of Lea & Paul
12 - The Donnas
- Too Bad About Your Girl
- Hot Boxin’
13 - Best Coast
- I Don’t Know How
- In My Eyes
14 - CHVRCHES
- Nightmares
- Keep You On My Side
15 - Girl in a Coma
- Say
- Come On, Let’s Go (Richie Valens cover)
16 - Alabama Shakes
- Always Alright
- Shoegaze
17 - Blondie
- Long Time
- Union City Blue
18 - Garbage
- Why Do You Love Me?
- Androgyny
19 - Bangles
- James
- Be With You
20 - Halestorm
- It’s Not You
- Private Parts (feat. James Michael)
21 - First Aid Kit
- Stay Gold
- It’s a Shame
22 - Shiny Toy Guns
- Somewhere to Hide
- You Are the One
In this episode Nate and Kyle present their ideas for the perfect BBQ, or really any summertime food and drink centered get together, playlist. Featuring all of the depth and insightful analysis you have come to expect from what some are calling the 73rd most popular music commentary podcast in this particular region of this half of the United States, this episode is bursting with BBQ flavored jams... sorry, that sounds gross. What I should have said was jams packed with BBQ Flavor... no.. sorry again... just enjoy the show.
This week's playlist: BBQ Jams
- Summer Breeze
- It’s Alright
- Narrow Streets
- The Sound of Sunshine
- The Little Things
- David Myles
- Get Over You
- Land of Gathering
- Sugar
- Walking Down Your Street
- Shut Up and Dance
- High
- Beware the Dog
- Beach Baby
- Kinks Shirt
- Summertime (When I’m With You)
- Get Off Of My Cloud
- Dance The Night Away
- My Best Friend’s Girl
- Hey Girl
- Do Ya
- Heart and Soul
- And We Danced
- Fox On The Run
- Mr. Night
- So Tell Me Why
- Nothing But a Good Time
- Somebody Loves You
- Hey Ya
- Uptown Funk
- Pump Up the Jam
- Hips Don’t Lie
- It Takes Two
- Light
- Intergalactic
- Tall Boy
- White Lines (Don’t Do It)
- Sheriff Fatman
- Say It Out Loud
- I’m Not Gonna Teach Your Boyfriend How to Dance With You
- I Beg Your Pardon
- Love, What You Doing?
- Bizarre Love Triangle
- Ever Fallen in Love
- The Truck Driver and His Mate
- Lights & Music
- Piece of Me
- Nobody Asked Me If I Was Okay
- Part of Me
- Dopamine
- Desperate Girls & Stupid Boys
- What If I Never Get Over You
- It’s My Life
- Alright
- Smoke
- Cleopatra
- Anxiety (Get Nervous)
- Jessie’s Girl 2
- Jump
- Don’t Fight It
- Salt Lake City
- Forget Me Not
- Drinkin’ Problem
- Stop Playing With My Heart
- Your Girl
- Anna Sun
- In My Eyes
- I’ll Be You
- Call Me Anytime
- Cough Syrup
- Rollercoaster
- Ms. Jackson
- Give Me a Try
- Empty Threat
- Keep You on My Side
- Handclap
- Beacon
- Middle of America
- Looking Hot
- West End Kids
- A Song About Girls
- Pray to God
- Keep Your Eyes Open
- Let ‘em Say
- Good as Hell
- Sex
- Don’t Kill the Magic
- Dust
- Cool It Now
- I Wanna Be Your Lover
- Cry Baby
- Music to My Soul
- Sugartown
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In this episode Nate and Kyle discuss one of the greatest albums created by humans on the planet Earth, Ike Reilly's 2001 effort Salesmen and Racists. It may not be an album for everyone, but the hosts lavish praise on this underrated gem. Reilly's album is fast-paced and catchy rock and roll poetry and you should definitely check it out.
No playlist this week, enjoy Salesmen and Racists by Ike Reilly
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In this unexpectedly interesting episode of MARV Nate and Kyle dive into one of America's least well known music scenes... the one beating at the heart of the land known as Montana. From Butte to Helena there is indeed new and interesting music to be found in this overlooked state. Listen as the hosts introduce you to a world of synthy pop acts, folky duos, and everything in between. Then check out the playlist to hear the tunes for yourself and make up your mind about what the music of Montana has to offer.
This week's Playlist: Best of States: MT
The Boy and Sister Alma (Helena)
- Keep Your Head
- It’s You
- Call on You (TB&SA was a feat on this Timecop1983’s 2014 song)
Tim Montana (Butte)
- Mostly Stoned
- Quarantine (w/Mat Best)
- Good By Me
Janet Gardner (Bozeman)
- Running to Her
Tarkio (Missoula)
- Helena Won’t Get Stoned
- My Mother Was a Chinese Trapeze Artist
- Neapolitan Bridesmaid
- If I Had More Time
- Goodbye girl
Jonny Corndawg (Missoula)
- Life of a Bear
- Oversteppin’
Candy Coded (Missoula)
- Wonder
The Clintons (Bozeman)
- Sellout
- Sex on the Radio
- Come With Me
- She’s a Chimney
- Blame It on the Rain
Silkworm (Missoula)
- Couldn’t You Wait?
- Treat The New Guy Right
Storyhill (Bozeman)
- Give Up The Ghost
- Love Will Find You
- Carry Me (Crosby and Nash Cover)
- Cover Your Tracks
- Cupid’s Dance
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In this episode Nate and Kyle discuss the new offering from UK Indie rockers the Sea Girls called Homesick. The hosts walk you through what's to like and what's a little off about this release from one of their favorite bands of the last few years. Go check out the record and then check back here for thoughts and commentary on a pretty good record.
No playlist this week. Check out Homesick by Sea Girls
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In this episode Nate and Kyle shine some light into one of the darker corners of Musicland and talk about the handful of bands and artists that quit or split after just one full length album release. There's some peaks and valleys from these one-off gems, so listen as the hosts discuss the notable and the ignoble alike... while also trying to answer the question, can they find enough good ones to fill out a playlist that anyone wants to hear?
This week's playlist:
Notable Songs from 1LP Bands
- I Love You Cuz I Have To - Dogs Die in Hot Cars
- I Told You - The Thorns
- Fast ‘n’ Hard - Bash & Pop
- Scared Boy - Honky Toast
- Say It Out Loud - Liam & Me
- ½ 2P - The I Don’t Cares
- Living on the 110 - Prophets of Rage
- On the Line - the Olms
- One Penny - Julian Moon
- Honesty is No Excuse - the Both
- 24 Hours - Sky Ferriera
- Say Hello 2 Heaven - Temple of the Dog
- Roadrunner - Modern Lovers
- Ladykiller - the Horrible Crows
- Never Enough - Limited Warranty
- Timeless Melody - The La’s
- Louise - Swag
- Des Moines - the Drams
- Precious Time (Maria McKee cover) - Mark Olson & Gary Louris
- Now and Always - Rockpile
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In this slightly delayed episode, Nate and Kyle discuss the Band of Horses new-ish record, Things Are Great. The hosts debate whether the title is an accurate description of the album or if it is indeed wishful thinking. As it turns out, this might be the episode in which the record for the most uses of the word "fine" is set. So listen and enjoy as your hosts talk about one of the most okay-est albums released this year.
No playlist this week, try out Things Are Great!
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In this episode Nate and Kyle discuss their favorite songs, the ones that would be the first to come with them where the internet is spottiest, where electricity is fickle, and where live music options are slim... if they could only take a few... here's their desert island lists. Links to the playlists and selected videos to follow...
Nate's Playlist:
- You Run Away - BNL (All In Good Time, 2010)
- Sunburn - Kip Moore (Slowheart, 2017)
- When You Were Mine - Night Terrors of 1927(Feat. Tegan & Sara) (Everything’s Coming Up Roses, 2015)
- Seven Nights, Seven Days - Fratellis (We Need Medicine, 2013)
- Say It Isn’t So - The Outfield (Play Deep, 1985)
- Good Intentions - Toad The Wet Sprocket (In Light Syrup, 1992)
- Doctor Jones (Adrenalin Club Mix) - Aqua (Dr. Jones E.P., 1997)
- Einstein On The Beach - Counting Crows (DGC Rarities, Vol. 1, 1994)
- Time - Hootie and the Blowfish (Cracked Rear View, 1994)
- 29 - Gin Blossoms (New Miserable Experience, 1992)
- Jam - Toad The Wet Sprocket (Pale, 1989)
- Pinch Me - BNL (Maroon, 2000)
Kyle's Playlist:
- Joey - Concrete Blond (Bloodletting, 1990)
- Blue - the Jayhawks (Tomorrow the Green Grass, 1995)
- Blue Period - the Smithereens w/Belinda Carlisle (11, 1989)
- Jump - Loverboy (Get Lucky, 1981)
- Authority Song - Jimmy Eat World (Bleed American, 2001)
- Help Me Land - Material Issue (Freak City Soundtrack, 1994)
- Careful - Guster (Keep It Together, 2003)
- Come As You Are - Peter Wolf (not on stupid Spotify!) (Come As You Are, 1987)
- Half a Life - Love Spit Love (Love Spit Love, 1994)
- My Mistake - Phantom, Rocker, and Slick (1985)
- Last Great American Whale - Lou Reed (New York, 1989)
- I’ve Underestimated My Charm - Black Kids (Partie Traumatic, 2008)
- Stand Up (Let’s Get Murdered) - P.O.S. (Audition, 2007)
- Russians - Sting (The Dream of the Blue Turtles, 1985)
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In this episode Nate and Kyle discuss one of the greatest albums ever recorded by humans on the planet Earth, Pete Yorn's classic Musicforthemorningafter. It's good, no description needed here. If you haven't heard it, what are you waiting for... go and enjoy.
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In this episode Nate and Kyle discuss another of America's states and its music, and by no small surprise it is Minnesota... Kyle's home state. Listen as Kyle spins yarns about the music of his motherland. Meanwhile, listen to Nate try and think of interesting things to say while Kyle spins even more yarns about even more music from the land of 10,000 lakes. If anything, enjoy the gargantuan playlist full of good tunes birthed in the Upper Midwest... just like Kyle.
This week's playlist:
https://open.spotify.com/playlist/4KWqnYGeNlLzXSqbcITXUk?si=e50410fabde742d9
- The Jayhawks (Mpls)
- Over My Shoulder
- Quiet Corners & Empty Spaces
- I’m gonna make you love me
- Gear Daddies (Austin)
- Stupid Boy
- Time Heals
- This Time (not on stupid Spotify)
- The Replacements
- Never Mind
- Achin’ To Be
- Husker Du (St. Paul)
- Hardly Getting Over It
- Pink Turns to Blue
- Doomtree
- Bangarang
- Beacon
- Gray Duck
- Prince
- When You Were Mine
- Housequake
- How come u don’t call me anymore
- A Case of U
- Atmosphere
- To All My Friends
- Don’t Ever Fucking Question That
- Flicker
- Brother Ali (Mpls by way of Madison, WI)
- Self Taught
- Fresh Air
- Forest Whitiker
- The Honeydogs (St. Paul)
- Losing Transmissions
- Piece of Cake
- Soul Asylum
- Cartoon
- Oxygen
- Misery
- Bittersweetheart
- Black Gold
- Without A Trace
- Farewell Milwaukee
- True Love Don’t Leave Scars
- Diamonds
- Golden Smog
- Until You Came Along
- He’s a Dick
- American Scarecrows
- No Guts, No Laurie
- Cheshire
- Semisonic
- Singing in My Sleep
- Sunshine & Chocolate
- If I Run
- Chemistry
- FNT
- Bob Dylan (Hibbing)
- Talkin’ World War III Blues
- Not Dark Yet
- Mississippi
...And many, many, many, many, many,manymanymany more!
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In this episode Nate and Kyle discuss the best songs to work out to... and discover a very different strategy for each host. The playlist associated with this episode is divided into two, Nate's is pop/power-pop centered and Kyle's playlist is a rage filled plow through the pain list. Whatever your taste there's plenty to digest here, so get up and get going, ya slob!... whoa, just kidding, I'm sure you're a lovely person with excellent personal care regimes.
This Week's Playlist(s)
N8's List:
https://open.spotify.com/playlist/3tOxiMMPVQ937dN48BjvmY?si=28239c9a75674470
- Gonna Walk - BNL
- Walking down your street - Bangles
- Walking On Sunshine - Katrina and the Waves
- Circles - Soul Coughing
- Tangerine Speedo - Caviar
- Run For The Hills - Sister Hazel
- Jeannie Nitro - Fratellis
- I Wanna Get Better - Bleachers
- Work This Body - Walk The Moon
- One For The Body - Wildlife
- High - Young Rising Sons
- Inner Ninja - Classified
- As Fast As You Can - Our Lady Peace
- My Body - Young The Giant
- March of the Swivel Heads - The English Beat
- BOOM - X Ambassadors
- If You Wanna - Vaccines
- Oxygen - Soul Asylum
Kyle's "Workout Rage Music" List:
https://open.spotify.com/playlist/0o6jnZHCqrSqioDYW5KmOf?si=4f17de538a384bfa
https://youtu.be/7MrMfoHejiw - Katrina and the Waves VS Slayer
- Fucking Hostile - Pantera
- Just Like Paradise - DLR
- Here We Are Juggernaut - Coheed & Cambria
- Dialectic Chaos - Megadeth
- Trying to Find a Balance - Atmosphere
- Body Count - Body Count
- Saints of Los Angeles - Motley Crue
- You Can’t Bring Me Down - Suicidal Tendencies
- Psychosocial - Slipknot
- More Than Meets the Eye - Testament
- Calm Like a Bomb - Rage Against the Machine
- Kickstart My Heart - Motley Crue
- Crush - Anthrax
- Hy Pro Glo - Anthrax
- Push It - Static-X
- Yankee Rose - DLR
- Head Crusher - Megadeth
- Hit the Lights - Metallica
- Straight Outta Compton - N.W.A.
- B.Y.O.B. - System of a Down
- Angry Again - Megadeth
- Dead Skin Mask - Slayer
- Disciple - Slayer
- Fast as a Shark - Accept
- See You in Hell - Grim Reaper
- I Think Bad Thoughts - Danko Jones
- One More Reason - L.A. Guns
- Crazy Nights - LOUDNESS
- Sick Bubblegum - Rob Zombie
- Redemption - Shadows Fall
- I Got the Six - ZZ Top
- The Girl Tried to Kill Me - Ice T
- Live to Rock - Saxon
- Bad Habit - the Offspring
- This Cocaine Makes Me Feel Like I’m on This Song - System of a Down
- Runnin’ Wild - Airbourne
- Now It’s Dark - Anthrax
- Sabbath Bloody Sabbath - Black Sabbath
- Hammer and Life - Exodus
- Under and Over It - Five Finger Death Punch
- Fight ‘em Till You Can’t - Anthrax
- I Disappear - Metallica
- Undertow - Mr. Big
- I’m Broken - Pantera
- Kill Yourself - Stormtroopers of Death
- Wish You Were Dead - Overkill
- Loss of Control - Van Halen
- Painkiller - Judas Priest
- Last Man Standing - Pop Evil
- Institutionalized - Suicidal Tendencies
- Pissed Off and Mad About It - Texas Hippie Coalition
- Don’t Stop Runnin’ - Y&T
- The Loneliness of the Long Distance Runner - Iron Maiden
- Lose Yourself - Eminem
- I’m on a Boat - the Lonely Island
- Peace Sells - Megadeth
- Nitro (Youth Energy) - the Offspring
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In the first of a new series of playlist episodes Nate and Kyle dive into the artists and music from a randomly selected state in the union. The first entry is certainly famous for being one of the afore mentioned states, we're talking about Oklahoma. The hosts dig deep to find what great music can be found from the people making music who were from the... (searches google)... Sooner State, yup that tracks. Turns out this state has a lot more to offer than just your average traditional country fare, there is much to love about the musical legacy from this not at all made up state in our fair country. Hope you enjoy our tour playlist... no kidding around, it's good.
This Week's Playlist:
https://open.spotify.com/playlist/4uEA47vRRwu1fK4M7nYEnq?si=97a3080f7851443f
Turnpike Troubadours (Tahlequah)
- 1968
- The Funeral
- Gin, Smoke, & Lies
- Down Here
- Pay No Rent
Flaming Lips (OKC)
- Ego Tripping at the Gates of Hell
- Yoshimi Battles the Pink Robots, pt.1
Hanson (Tulsa)
- Get The Girl Back
- Thinking ‘Bout Something
- Don’t Ever Change
Garth Brooks (Tulsa) (Not on Spotify, respect!)
- What She’s Doin’ Now
- In Another’s Eyes w/Trisha Yearwood
- Hard Luck Woman (Kiss cover)
Cross Canadian Ragweed (Yukon)
- Sick and Tired
- Leave Me Alone
- 17
Kings of Leon (sorta raised in OK)
- Waste a Moment
Vince Gill (Norman)
- Tryin’ to Get Over You
- Foolin’ Around (Buck Owens cover)
Red City Radio (OKC)
- Electricity
- Did You Know? (Yeah, this was on the last playlist…let ‘em riot!)
- In the Shadows
- I’ll Take a Mile
Gap Band (Tulsa)
- You Dropped a Bomb on Me
Shiny Toy Guns (Shawnee)
- Speaking Japanese
- Major Tom
Hinder (OKC)
- Take It to the Limit (feat. Mick Mars)
- I Need Another Drink
Jason Boland & the Stragglers (Harrah)
- I Guess It’s Alright to Be an Asshole
- Dee Dee Od’d
The Damn Quails
- Me and the Whiskey
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In this episode Nate and Kyle discuss one of the few artists that both hosts love, Chris Isaak. From his brilliant song craft and musicianship to his hard to define genre-less-ness, the man needs to be applauded... and listened to more, a lot more. In order to encourage some new ears give a listen as the hosts go album to album and pick out some noteworthy and excellent tracks for this week's playlist, a long and weighty one for sure but nothing except the good stuff.
This week's playlist:
https://open.spotify.com/playlist/5wPzxcQPs3thJSBDipaNbM?si=0be2857480664fba
Silvertone (1985)
- Voodoo
- Gone Ridin’
- Another Idea
- Back on Your Side
Chris Isaak (1986)
- You Owe Me Some Kinda Love
- Waiting For the Rain to Fall
- This Love Will Last
Heart Shaped World (1989)
- I’m Not Waiting
- Wicked Game
- Forever Young
San Francisco Days (1993)
- Solitary Man
- Except the New Girl
- I Want Your Love
Forever Blue (1995)
- I Believe
- Baby Did A Bad Bad Thing
- Somebody's Crying
- Things Go Wrong
- There She Goes
Baja Sessions (1996)
- I Wonder
- Pretty Girls Don’t Cry
Speak of the Devil (1998)
- Please
- Wanderin’
- Flying
- I’m Not Sleepy
- Like The Way She Moves
Always Got Tonight (2002)
- Let Me Down Easy
- Worked It Out Wrong
- I See You Everywhere
- American Boy
- Nothing To Say
Mr. Lucky (2009)
- Breaking Apart [Duet With Trisha Yearwood]
- Baby Baby
- Very Pretty Girl
- We Let Her Down
- You Don’t Cry Like I Do
- Summer Holiday
- Best I Ever Had
First Comes The Night (2015)
- First Comes the Night
- Perfect Lover
- Down in Flames
- Please Don’t Call
- Insects
Beyond The Sun (2011)
- Can’t Help Falling in Love (Elvis Presley cover)
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In this episode Nate and Kyle dive into the plentiful waters of songs with a girl's name in the title. You've heard the usual ones, but how many times can you sing Sarah or Amanda or Michelle or Roxanne before you start craving some new ones?... Well good thing there's this podcast to provide you with commentary and playlists to help you find new things. Enjoy the many tangents as the hosts attempt to explain what they've done and enjoy the playlist, lots of good stuff there.
This week's playlist:
https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1LweUgQH3bi8Hy2ipfmlna?si=bed2d7dd63d94977
- Jane - BNL
- Sweet Annie - Zac Brown Band
- Diane - Jukebox The Ghost
- Nanci - Toad The Wet Sprocket
- Joanne - Michael Nesmith & The First National Band
- Janie Blu - Kip Moore
- Audrey - Two Hours Traffic
- Hey Julie - Fountains of Wayne
- Ruby - Kaiser Chiefs
- Adelaide - Old 97’s
- Oh Roxy- Fratellis
- Kate - Ben Folds
- Valerie - Zutons
- Evangeline - Matthew Sweet
- Hey Deanie - Eric Carmen
- Mae - Gaslight Anthem
- Airline Amy - Weird Al
- Marie's The Name (Of His Latest Flame) - Two Tons of Steel
- Oh Eleanor - Forest Fire Gospel Choir
- Kayleigh - Marillion
- Diane - Material Issue
- Some Girls - Martin Zellar & the Hardways
- Ballad of Jenny Rae - BoDeans
- Nancy Sinatra - Bottle Rockets
- Laura - Scissor Sister
- For Nancy - Pete Yorn
- Good Lord, Lorrie - Turnpike Troubadours
- Annabel - Volebeats
- I Love You, Suzanne - Lou Reed
- St. Claire of Cedar Rapids - Hangdogs
- Divine Lorraine - Dave Hause
- Sweet Rosie - Royal Bliss
- Shandi - Kiss
- Rosemary - Brian Fallon
- V - Golden Smog
- Letter to Elise - the Cure
- Oh Diane - Fleetwood Mac
- Allison’s Starting to Happen - the Lemonheads
- Hurricane Jane - Black Kids
- Ballad of Jack & Haley - Ike Reilly
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In this episode Nate and Kyle discuss one of the greatest albums created by humans on the planet earth, Joel Plaskett's Ashtray Rock. A concept album, a High School yearbook, and a brilliant piece of musical art, Ashtray Rock is one of the few albums that both hosts love from start to finish. Do yourself a favor and check out one of Canada's hidden gems (at least to those of us in the USA), it's totally worth it... is that overselling it? We all think not.
Playlist this week:
https://open.spotify.com/album/2cxTEwGfzDAZ64GeHvQyKe?si=fXSEJ3m6R9uW_BOsqIPVpA
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In what hopes to be the final nail in the coffin of the year 2021, Nate and Kyle discuss their favorite new music discoveries during the year. They talk a lot about what makes the songs worthy of the list and why you should check them out too. The playlist is eclectic, but full of catchy ear worms just waiting to crawl inside your ears and never ever leave no matter how hard you try, you know... even including that one cream you got from your Doc that one time for the thing your mom said was perfectly normal, but you were like "mom, that can't be right" and she said "fine go see Doc Ellison, see if I care..." so you did and the Doc was like, "you should have come in sooner, woof!"... where was I? That's right... music... it's good, check it out!
This week's playlist:
https://open.spotify.com/playlist/51C4EHTcCrPYRvrXGyevOp?si=bbd2b111886a4005
- Riley Pearce - Golden Retriever
- Grizfolk - Now That I Know
- Michigander - OK
- RINSE, Hatchie - Back Into Your Arms
- Galantis, David Guetta, Little Mix - Heartbreak Anthem
- Locksley - The Whip
- Brett Dennen - Already Gone
- Serena Rider - Better Now
- Tai Verdes -Stuck In The Middle
- The Undertones - Get Over You
- Sea Girls - Again Again
- Hollerado - Juliette
- Lilly Hiatt - Lately
- Betty Who - Wanna Be
- Dirty Nil - To the Guy Who Stole My Bike
- The Del Lords – Cheyenne
- Elizabeth Cook – Perfect Girls of Pop
- Red City Radio – Did You Know?
- Gasoline Heart - Love Let Me Go
- Whiskey Myers - Gasoline
- Northey Valenzuela - Not a Lot Goin’ On
- Candi Carpenter - When the Asteroid Comes
- Church of Roswell - Crazy Train (Ozzy Osbourne cover)
- Dave Hause - Minimum Wage is a Gateway Drug
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Back for the first show in 2022, Music at a Rational Volume invites you to help throw some dirt on the smoldering remains of the last year of our lives... In this episode Nate and Kyle discuss the standout albums that were born into the world during 2021. Sometimes a joy, and sometimes a struggle, 2021 had a lot to offer and the hosts take turns guiding you through their favorite new albums of the year... and a smattering of the disappointments.
This week's playlist:
https://open.spotify.com/playlist/5fTB3GWTLO67PZ1lTJrxO7?si=cfa8aa3810cc45bc
In more or less the order they get discussed in the show:
- The Fratellis - Six Days in June
- Barenaked Ladies - Flat Earth
- The Vaccines - Headphones Baby
- The Fratellis - Strangers in the Street
- Barenaked Ladies - New Disaster
- The Vaccines - Jump Off the Top
- Dessa - I Already Like You
- Dead Sara - Uninspired
- The Wallflowers - The Dive Bar In My Heart
- The Darkness - The Power and Glory of Love
- CHVRCHES - Nightmares
- Weezer - All My Favorite Songs
- Southern Culture on the Skids - Where is the Moon
- Bronze Radio Return - Get All Over It
- Vistas - Dayglow
- Smallpools - Science Fiction
- Dave Hause - Sandy Sheets
- Langhorne Slim - Colors
- KISS - Black Diamond
- Church of Roswell - Werewolf
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In this episode Nate and Kyle discuss the songs that aren't really Christmas songs, that is to say songs about or dealing with the actual holiday. Christmas songs are awesome, but there aren't that many good, traditional, and repeatable songs. So once you've heard Silent Night, Rudolph, and whatever combo of the other 15 standards, you're gonna start looking to fill out your playlist a bit. The problem is that most artists don't write original holiday songs, so we're left with the ones that seem "close enough" and the playlist for this episode is full of these.
Playlist for this episode:
https://open.spotify.com/playlist/59LLs2N5bMjYgP1pZuRypJ?si=90d384b2994b4a61
My Favorite Things - Brian Setzer version
I Hear The Bells - Mike Doughty
Christmas Card from A Hooker... - Tom Waits
Last Christmas - Wham!
Same Old Lang Syne - Dan Fogelberg
Christmas In The Fall - Tim Mahoney
Beer for Breakfast - The Replacements
Winterlove - Parachute
Happy New Year - ABBA
Fairytale of New York - The Pogues
Dead by X-mas - Hanoi Rocks
2000 Miles - Pretenders
Candy Cane Children - White Stripes
Oi To The World - No Doubt
A Hazy Shade of Winter - Simon & Garfunkel
Winter Song - Sara Bareilles, Ingrid Michaelson
Let Me Sleep (It's Christmas Time) - Pearl Jam
Another Lonely Christmas - Prince
River - Joni Mitchell
A Long December - Counting Crows
I've Got My Love To Keep Me Warm - Dean Martin
Baby, It's Cold Outside - Seth MacFarlane, Sara Bareilles
Snow Angel - Tori Amos
What Are You Doing New Year's Eve - Ella Fitzgerald
White Winter Hymnal - Fleet Foxes
A Marshmallow World - Dean Martin
Frosty The Snowman - Bing Crosby
Let It Snow - Johnny Mathis
New Year's Day - U2
Better Days - Goo Goo Dolls
Linus and Lucy - Vince Guaraldi Trio
Christmas To Remember - Kenny and Dolly
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In this very special episode of the MARV podcast, Nate and Kyle finally break out the Stalker Playlist, alternate titles include Stalking for Beginners, Duct Tape and You, and They Keep on Running Away... it's exactly what it sounds like, the hosts go exploring in the deep sea of songs that walk the line of acceptable behavior. They including the simple ones about unrequited love, obsessive love and also deeper into flat out stalking or other forms of harassment to come up with 30-ish songs. The songs on this playlist are great in their own right, but all share some level of ick as well. So listen in as Nate and Kyle discuss why they chose the songs they did and just how creeped out you should be about some of the lyrics in popular music... looking at you Blondie, one way or another... hello HR? Police?..Anybody?
This week's playlist:
https://open.spotify.com/playlist/6uIuPnRNO0z2pTCkjJkThS?si=6855996848134273
- If You Don’t Love Me (I’ll Kill Myself) - Pete Droge
- Gonna Get Close to You - Queensryche
- This Letter - Material Issue
- Christine Sixteen - Kiss
- David Duchovny - Bree Sharp
- I Wish I Was - the Avett Brothers
- I’ll Still Be There - Alice Cooper
- Hunt You Down - Yayhoos
- That’s the Girl I’ve Been Telling You About - Blessid Union of Souls
- Six Blocks Away - Lucinda Williams
- Behind the Wall of Sleep - the Smithereens
- What I Wouldn’t Do - Old 97’s
- Walking Down Your Street - the Bangles
- Kiss Me on the Bus - the Replacements
- Two Steps Behind - Def Leppard
- The Creep - Lonely Island
- Girl Up The Stairs - Two Hours Traffic
- The More You Ignore Me, the Closer I Get - Morrissey
- Melanie - Weird Al Yankovic
- Straw Hat & Old Dirty Hank - BNL
- Stalker - gold finger
- Stalker girl - arrogant worms
- I’m Gonna Getcha Good! - Shania Twain
- I Am The President Of Your Fanclub (And Last Night I Followed You Home) - Cancel The Astronauts
- This Crush - The Dollyrots
- It hurts to be in love - gene pitney
- (One Of Those) Crazy Girls - Paramore
- Not About You - Jonathan Coulton
- Crazy Love - Mindy Gledhill
- Got You Where I Want You - The Flys
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In this episode Nate and Kyle discuss a fast-paced, straight ahead, and in your face rock 'n' roll record from The Donnas called Spend The Night. More than just a girl version of The Ramones, The Donnas were known for their driving, almost punk-like, sound and this record exemplifies their brilliant musicianship, no-nonsense vocals and lyrics, and well crafted 3 minutes or less tunes. The hosts, unlike most weeks, pretty much stick to the record this week and shine a light on a band that should continue to be heard and celebrated.
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In this Episode Nate and Kyle take a dive into the past of formats and mediums to talk about the craze of vinyl enthusiasm and sound snobbery. Vinyl, 8-tracks, Cassettes, CD, and Streaming are all on the table as the hosts sift through and discuss the fuzzy world of the ways people deliver music into their ear holes. Also, there's a hefty dab of nostalgia, pop culture, and two dudes who've been around a while discussing the kids and their music nowadays. Damn kids! Get off my lawn!
In this episode Nate and Kyle discuss one of the best albums ever created by humans on the planed earth, Mike Doughty's Haughty Melodic. Following the break-up of his band Soul Coughing and his battles with personal demons, Mike delivered an excellent and listenable album, though some could argue one that's a bit of an acquired taste. Listen as Nate and Kyle discuss the ins and outs of the album and its tracks as well as some big staff picks for the week.
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After a year of fine tuning, the final unveiling of the Music At A Rational Volume Podcast's Halloween Playlist is happening. In this episode Nate and Kyle discuss the ins and outs of one of the best times for distinct and creative music to celebrate a holiday season. Next to maybe Christmas, Halloween offers some great opportunities to express the feeling of the Autumn and its attendant Halloweeny stuff.
This week's playlist:
https://open.spotify.com/playlist/6yaBIkTtjRTcKQQLTANhi0?si=5af4add34418413e
- Shia LaBeouf Live - Rob Cantor
- Re: Your Brains - Jonathan Coulton
- Halloween - Stephen Lynch
- A Nightmare On My Street - DJ Jazzy Jeff & The Fresh Prince
- Nature Trail to Hell - Weird Al Yankovic
- Halloween - Aqua
- Theme From Friday The Thirteenth
- Zombie Prom - Kaiser Chiefs
- Thriller (Album Version) - Michael Jackson
- Carmina Burana - O Fortuna - Carl Orff
- Tocata and Fugue in D Minor - Bach
- Ghost Town (Extended Version) - The Specials
- The Lunatics (Have Taken Over The Asylum) - Fun Boy Three
- Stop, I'm Already Dead - Deadboy & the Elephantmen
- Red Right Hand - Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds
- He’s Back (the Man Behind the Mask) --AC (Constrictor, 1986)
- Trick or Treat – Fastway
- Dream Warriors – Dokken (Back for the Attack, 1987)
- Halloween Theme - John Carpenter
- Halloween – Helloween (Keeper of the Seven Keys, pt 1., 1987)
- Halloween – Misfits (Halloween single, 10/31/1981)
- Loneliest Ghost in Town - Southern Culture on the Skids (Mondo Zombie Boogaloo, 2013)
- Fight ‘em Till You Can’t – Anthrax (Worship Music, 2011)
- Joan Crawford – Blue Oyster Cult (Fire of Unknown Origin 1981)
- Almost Human – Kiss (Love Gun, 1977)
- Trick or Treat – Bloodsucking Zombies from Outer Space (Trick or Treat EP, 2014)
- Pet Semetary – Ramones (Brain Drain, 1989)
- X Files Theme (Terrestrial Mix)
- This is Halloween -- Marilyn Manson (Nightmare Before Christmas, 2006)
- Keeping Halloween Alive – Alice Cooper (single, 2009)
- Tag, You’re It -AC (Zipper Catches Skin, 1982)
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In this episode Nate and Kyle discuss one of Kyle's favorite albums of all time, Bury Me In Philly, by Dave Hause. It is one that Kyle claims is one of the greatest albums ever recorded by humans on the planet Earth, although Nate is less convinced. The hosts discuss the great, the good, and the not so much. Listen in to discover why you should check out this artist and his remarkable album. Whether you agree with Kyle or Nate it is totally worth a listen and should definitely be on your radar.
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In this episode of the podcast Nate and Kyle discuss the 2015 album Heart Blanche by CeeLo Green. The host's discuss the album's musical excellence and its post release disappointments. The discussion then spreads to a wider discussion of CeeLo's missteps, ill-fated social media gaffes, and other questions surrounding behaviors in his personal life. Some attempt is made to answer big questions such as, is it okay to still appreciate someone's art while actively refusing to condone their negative/damaging choices in other areas? How far should you run away from Ryan Adams? Where do you draw the lines? Nate and Kyle offer commentary and conjecture as well as a definitive maybe on most of the questions raised. Spoilers... it depends, second chances are a maybe, and as always be prepared to like what you like and ignore the scorn from the haters.
Heart Blanche on Spotify:
https://open.spotify.com/album/4V7teI9GVCoLf6BNdaNj29?si=sibWYTalR-26kwlXs7_zsg&dl_branch=1
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In this week's episode Nate and Kyle discuss the music of their youth. Among the themes discussed are whether you can or should dismiss the music of your past, if "guilty pleasure" should still be a thing, and can you just dismiss something because it happened before you were born? Spoilers, it's just no, no you can't.
The playlist this week:
https://open.spotify.com/playlist/7cLvR7gxZI1dJWhAtyV5HR?si=e9efc3f5fa64459e
- We’re Not Gonna Take It - Twisted Sister
- Pour Some Sugar On Me - Def Leppard
- You Were On My Mind - We Five
- Uptown Girl - Billy Joel
- For The Longest Time - Billy Joel
- Midnight Star - Weird Al
- Nature Trail To Hell - Weird Al
- Little Boxes - Malvina Reynolds
- Everybody's Rich But Us - Glenn Yarbrough
- El Paso - Marty Robbins
- The 59th Street Bridge Song - Simon & Garfunkel
- Undercover Angel - Alan O’day
- Pleasant Valley Sunday - Monkees
- The Rock - Harry Chapin
- The Mayor of Candor Lied - Harry Chapin
- Up On The Roof - Nylons
- (Just Like) Romeo and Juliet - The Reflections
- Lazy Day - Spanky & Our Gang
- Beach Baby - First Class
- Pied Piper - Crispian St. Peters
- Leaving on a Jet Plane - John Denver
- I Wanna Be Free - the Monkees
- Rhinestone Cowboy - Glen Campbell
- Sir Duke - Stevie Wonder
- Little Deuce Coupe - Beach Boys
- Afternoon Delight - Starlight Vocal Band
- Love Gun - Kiss
- Heart of Glass - Blondie
- Heartbreaker - Pat Benatar
- Brass in Pocket - the Pretenders
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In this episode Nate and Kyle discuss their favorite music and artists to come out of Scotland. Guess what? Surprise, surprise, they made a playlist full of the music that they love from that excellently creative part of the world. So listen along as the hosts walk through their thoughts and decisions about what makes some of the songs really stand out versus the crowd.
This week's playlist:
https://open.spotify.com/playlist/7KzEEeqZWvfgZpHCZq5wae?si=683805e501a24a47
- Chvrches - Miracle
- Jon Fratteli - Rolling By
- Simple Minds - Alive And Kicking
- Travis - We Are Monkeys
- Twin Atlantic - Heart and Soul
- Teenage Fanclub - Sparky’s Dream
- Frightened Rabbit - Living In Colour
- Texas - I Don’t Want A Lover
- Algernon Doll - Suicide
- Fatherson - Charm School
- Frightened Rabbit - An Otherwise Disappointing Life
- CHVRCHES - Empty Threat
- The Fratellis - Sugartown
- Glasvegas - S.A.D. Light
- Del Amitri - To Last a Lifetime
- Big Country - From Me to You
- The Jesus & Mary Chain - Half Way to Crazy
- Texas - Detroit City
- We Were Promised Jetpacks - Quiet Little Voices
- Dogs Die in Hot Cars - I Love You ‘Cause I Have To
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In this episode Nate and Kyle discuss their love of the Old 97s and their fourth album from 1999, Fight Songs. It's not Kyle's favorite, because it's no Too Far To Care, but it's one of the best albums ever made by humans on the planet Earth and the hosts get knee deep into the highlights of a great work of art. Also discussed are topics that range from how country is the band, is Alt-Country a fair genre class?, and just how far into BFF land is Nate with Old 97s singer/bassist Murry Hammond? Listen and decide for yourself...
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In this episode Nate and Kyle discuss the School Days playlist they have created to "celebrate" the new school year and back to school season. They discuss the process and the songs as well as why school is rough for most kids. This shorter episode is pretty much all about the playlist... so Enjoy!
This week's playlist:
https://open.spotify.com/playlist/02gXuAV0GlR7Bz8iTE7D78?si=a799d00600ba4025
1 - I Love You Period - Dan Baird
2 - Summer's Over - Jonathan Coulton
3 - Stacy's Mom - Fountains of Wayne
4 - School Uniforms - The Wombats
5 - School Is In - Josie Cotton
6 - I Don't Wanna Go To School - The Donnas
7 - Popular - Nada Surf
8 - Grade 9 - BNL
9 - Never Miss A Beat - Kaiser Chiefs
10 - Margaret Middle School - Guided By Voices
11 - Pizza Day - The Aquabats!
12 - Come On, Teacher - Joel Plaskett Emergency
13 - Smokin' In The Boys Room - Motley Crue
14 - School Daze - W.A.S.P.
15 - Friends Forever - Old 97s
16 - On The Outside - Oingo Boingo
17 - Teenage Dirtbag - Ruston Kelly
18 - High School Never Ends - Bowling For Soup
19 - Kodachrome - Paul Simon
20 - Hey, Headmaster - Pet Shop Boys
21 - I Don't Like Mondays - The Boomtown Rats
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In this episode Nate and Kyle have had to change some plans due to life stuff, and not in a fun way. Listen as they walk through both playlists they have made, designed in an effort to pick you up and dust you off when the inevitable downers of life take a toll on you. Full of songs to put some wind back in your sails, the associated playlists will help you get right back into the battle and be a happier more positive force... or well... at the very least, survive it.
Nate's Songs For A Sucky Week:
https://open.spotify.com/playlist/5tTvKQNypscwPPk8tSbXBa?si=c26fb7d02add4918
- Comeback Kid (That’s My Dog) - Bret Dennen
- Overkill - Colin Hay
- When You Fall Down - Blues Traveler
- Don’t Look Back - David Myles
- Good News - Classified, Breagh Isabel
- Odds Are - BNL
- Change Your Mind - Sister Hazel
- End of the World - Drew Holcomb & The Neighbors
- Always Look On The Bright Side of Life - Monty Python
- Can’t Go Back Now - The Weepies
- After The Storm - Mumford and Sons
- Hold On - Twin Atlantic
- Life Ain’t Always Beautiful - Gary Allan
- Looking Forward to Looking Back - Mandy Moore
- One Of Those Days - Toad The Wet Sprocket
- Try to Believe - Oingo Boingo
Kyle's Stop Yer Sobbin' Quit Yer Bitchin' Suck It Up Rub Some Dirt On It and Walk It Off Playlist:
https://open.spotify.com/playlist/56tJRGc0k27yUUazzG837s?si=ffb29351ad094bdb
- Stand up and Be Strong - Soul Asylum
- The Best Day - Atmosphere
- Need You Now - Plumb
- You’re Not Alone - Owl City w/Britt Nicole
- Sending You Angels - Delbert McClinton
- Stars Come Out - Atb (feat. Heather Nova)
- Still Learning How to Fly - Rodney Crowell
- Somebody’s Coming - Todd Snider
- All Over Again - GB Leighton
- Let ‘em Say - Lizzo & Caroline Smith
- Smile - the Jayhawks
- Far, Far Away From My Heart (live from “Joe Dirt Car) - BoDeans
- I’m O.K. - Styx
- Some Other Suckers Parade - Del Amitri
- We Are One - Kiss
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In this episode Nate and Kyle discuss Soul Asylum's early to mid 90s powerhouse releases, Grave Dancers Union and its follow-up Let Your Dim Light Shine. The hosts discuss the hits, the missed opportunities, and which album they each think deserves to be 1A and why the other is 1B. Spoilers, they don't agree.
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In this episode Nate and Kyle discuss the new record from the Barenaked Ladies called Detour De Force. While both hosts give an in depth look at the the album, listen for other topical gems including some harmless speculation on Toby Keith's secret influence on track #8, an obligatory KISS tangent, and BNL fans who can't seem to get over the fact that Steve is gone... it's time to get over it now.
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In this episode Nate and Kyle discuss one of Kyle's most favorite records, Beware of Dog by the Hangdogs. Listen along as the hosts discuss an album that is perhaps the most Alt-Country-est album ever made by anyone on the planet earth. There is some talk about band websites, how many Fantastic 4 characters are related to members of the band, and why more bands just can't be bothered to be Canadian.
No playlist for this episode, please listen and enjoy Beware of Dog!
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In this episode Nate and Kyle discuss the 20 selections of the best, and our most favorite, cover songs. Also discussed in the episode is what makes a good one, why these ones, and also how many times can Kyle say the name of the band he loves the most?... it's the Jayhawks in case you didn't know.
This week's Playlist:
https://open.spotify.com/playlist/0K5yPsAVbzZpqhiTqdxC9Q?si=1c57b298e01e406a
- One Week (Blink 182-like version)- Alex Melton (BNL)
- Rose Garden - Southern Culture on the Skids (Billy Joe Royal)
- Power of Love - I Fight Dragons (HUEY)
- Blue - the Thorns (the Jayhawks)
- Institutionalized - Black Velvet Flag (Suicidal Tendencies)
- Ever Fallen in Love - Fine Young Cannibals (Buzzcocks)
- Since You’ve Been Gone - Clout (Russ Ballard/Rainbow)
- Rhinestone Cowboy - Soul Asylum (Larry Weiss)
- Lovers In A Dangerous Time - BNL (Bruce Cockburn)
- Welfare Music - Hard Working Americans (the Bottle Rockets)
- She Drives Me Crazy - Brian Sharpe (FYC)
- If I Can’t Change Your Mind - Train (Sugar)
- She May Call You Up Tonight - Matthew Sweet/Susanna Hoffs (The Left Banke)
- Crazy Train - Church of Roswell (Ozzy Osbourne)
- I Want To Be Sedated - Two Tons Of Steel (Ramones)
- Then She Kissed Me - the Derailers (the Crystals)
- Sheena Is A Punk Rocker - Yeah Yeah Yeahs (Ramones)
- Take ‘em as They Come - Jimmy Eat World (Bruce Springsteen)
- Maneater - Grace Mitchell (Sirs Hall and Oates)
- Doreen - Turnpike Troubadours (Old 97’s)Musicatarationalvolume.com
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In this episode the hosts unveil the best most underrated Canadian music most Americans probably haven't heard before. Nate and Kyle talk all things Canada, including their shared love of Sir Beiber and the greatness that is Celine Dion, well... um no, not really, but the playlist is pretty good without them.
This week's playlist:
https://open.spotify.com/playlist/49PnAgyF3oNbd600LLk4Ki?si=39590a6a05ab45f5
- Let’s Go To The Mall - Robin Sparkles
- I’m An Adult Now - The Pursuit of Happiness
- Twin Cinema - New Pornographers
- The Stand - Mother Moth
- One Track Mind (Feat. Joel Plaskett) - Classified
- How’d I Ever Think I Loved You - David Myles
- Feel Alright - Two Hours Traffic
- Lovers Breakdown - Hannah Georgas
- Bad Timing - Blue Rodeo
- Unkind - Sloan
- All I Can Do - Chantal Kreviazuk
- Enough is Enough - April Wine
- Winterlong - Neil Young
- I Make the Dough, You Get the Glory - Kathleen Edwards
- Androgynous - Crash Test Dummies
- Miles From Our Home - Cowboy Junkies
- My Little RnR - Danko Jones
- Save For You - Clumsy Lovers
- Don’t Kill the Magic - Magic!
- That’s What They Say - Jeff Healey Band
- Heavy Metal Shuffle - Kick Axe
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In this episode Nate and Kyle discuss lyrics and the associated playlist that highlights some of their favorites. They also discuss why certain artist and songs were included and others not, as well as some close calls that didn't quite make the cut. Enjoy the chatter, but give the playlist a listen for some clever, heartfelt, and genuinely excellent lyrical content, you're welcome.
This week's playlist:
https://open.spotify.com/playlist/2Jr4b1rOgQup25EfUGuB1y?si=00ddb8ffa2514363
Mississippi - Sheryl Crow
Werewolf - Church Of Roswell
Time Stand Still - Rush
Driving With The Brakes On - Del Amitri
You Are The Everything - R.E.M.
One Step Up - Bruce Springsteen
Winter - Tori Amos
St. Clarie Of Cedar Rapids
Mother - Said The Whale
One Penny - Julian Moon
This Is Where It Ends - Barenaked Ladies
Down Here - Turnpike Troubadours
Hurry Hurry - Air Traffic Controller
Slug Line - John Hiatt
My Mistake - Dave Hause
Close Your Eyes and Open Your Mouth - The Burning Hell
Another Song Nobody Will Hear - Will Hoge
What A Good Boy - Barenaked Ladies
40 Miles to Vegas - Southern Culture on the Skids
WOLD - Harry Chapin
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In this first episode back after a brief hiatus, Nate and Kyle welcome you to Volume 2 of Music at a Rational Volume. For the opener of the second series of podcasts, the hosts take a stab at one of pop music's most interesting and underrated bands Oingo Boingo. The classic album Dead Man's Party is one of the greatest albums ever created by human beings on the planet Earth, and all of us at the MARV Podcast will stand by that statement forever. So listen as Nate and Kyle try and figure out why this album wasn't bigger, why the singles failed to catch on nationwide, and why can't people ever just appreciate these things on their own without having to wait for us to point it out? Just kidding, I'm sure you are awesome, it's those other people that suck.
This week's playlist is the album Dead Man's Party by Oingo Boingo
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In this episode Nate and Kyle take some time to remember the unique voice in pop music that is Sir Jim Steinman, pretty sure he was knighted right? Also, the hosts look back on Steinman's impact on their music fandom as well as the world of music in general.
This week's playlist:
https://open.spotify.com/playlist/3TdtXBHnxi5YPjc7Zb3oW2?si=592032a9a7874cfd
1 - Original Sin (Theme From The Shadow) - Taylor Dayne
2 - You Took The Words Right Out Of My Mouth (Hot Summer Night) Meat Loaf
3 - Faster Than the Speed of Night - Bonnie Tyler
4 - Dead Ringer for Love (with Cher) - Meat Loaf
5 - What Part Of My Body Hurts The Most - Rob Fowler, Sharon Sexton
6 - Rock And Roll Dreams Come Through - Meat Loaf
7 - Ravishing - Bonnie Tyler
8 - For Crying Out Loud - Meat Loaf
9 - More - Sisters of Mercy
10 - I'd Do Anything For Love (But I Won't Do That) - Meat Loaf
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In this episode Nate and Kyle talk music for a rainy day. With Spring in full swing and rain in the forecast the hosts take a minute to pick a few songs for dueling playlists. Who did better? Listen and find out...
The playlists for this week:
Kyle's -
https://open.spotify.com/playlist/4uioWJMz8MiCqNBO1i5oNb?si=01ab6a1f3f314673
1 - The Rain The Park And Other Things - Cowsills
2 - Waiting For The Rain To Fall - Chris Isaak
3 - Vacation Rain - Sister Hazel
4 - Rain In The Summertime - The Alarm
5 - Who'll Stop The Rain - CCR
6 - Every Storm Runs Out of Rain - Gary Allan
7 - I Wish It Would Rain - Rodney Crowell
8 - After The Rain - Nelson
9 - Why Does It Always Rain On Me - Travis
10 - Spit In The Rain - Del Amitri
11 - So. Central Rain - R.E.M.
12 - Louisiana Rain - Tom Petty & The Heartbreakers
12 - Save It For A Rainy Day - The Jayhawks
Nate's -
https://open.spotify.com/playlist/3vjntVfWbUQ6yqJFOtDOyu?si=62c67444c9394291
1 - Here Comes That Rainy Day Feeling - The Fortunes
2 - Summer Rain - Johnny Rivers
3 - Brian Wilson - BNL
4 - Summer Rain - Belinda Carlisle
5 - Raining - Susanna Hoffs
6 - Red Rain - Peter Gabriel
7 - Wish It Would Rain Down - Phil Collins
8 - I Wish It Would Rain - Gladys Knight & The Pips
9 - Let It Rain - Zac Brown Band
10 - Happy When It Rains - The Jesus And Mary Chain
11 - Only Happy When It Rains - Garbage
12 - Here Comes The Rain Again - Eurythmics
13 - London Rain - Heather Nova
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In this episode Nate and Kyle take some time to celebrate the legacy of Prince. A career of a prolific artist spanning decades should make for a pretty great playlist right? Yes, yes it does. We talk about the hits, the misses, and the underrated gems of Sir Prince Rogers Nelson... he was knighted right?... No, well he should have been.
This weeks Playlist:
https://open.spotify.com/playlist/4UlywBFLZ1Fax8XdZ40HGW?si=8a5a8dff73384b19
- My Name Is Prince - Single Version
- How Come U Don't Call Me Anymore
- Let's Work
- Let's Go Crazy
- When You Were Mine
- The Arms of Orion
- Purple Rain - 7" Single Edit
- 7
- Uptown - Single Version
- Little Red Corvette - Single Version
- Kiss
- (There'll Never B) Another Like Me
- A Case of You
- 4ever
- Nothing Compares 2 U
- Housequake
- Controversy
- Raspberry Beret
- Cinnamon Girl
- I Could Never Take The Place Of Your Man
- So Far So Pleased (feat Gwen Stefani)
- 1999
- Jungle Love
- Courtin' Time
- Rock 'N' Roll Is Alive! (And It Lives In Lives In Minneapolis)
- I Would Die 4 U
- Delirious - Full Length
- Purple Rain - Piano & A Microphone 1983 version
- When Dove Cry - 7" Single Edit
- Let's Pretend We're Married
- Batdance
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In this episode Nate and Kyle discuss their collection of songs about work... yup, that's pretty much all there is to know about this one. Playlist does have some songs with adult language, so it that is an issue for you, please tread lightly. You have been warned.
This week's playlist:
https://open.spotify.com/playlist/3Yclejw5emFa112imPEyYU?si=6cc543d4df8546fd
Looking for a Job - Todd Snider
The Work - Air Traffic Controller
Responsibility - MxPx
Allentown - Billy Joel
Working Man - Rush
Work Away - Classified, David Myles
I Go To Work - Kool Moe Dee
Working Class Heroes - CeeLo Green
Work Everyday - Brother Ali
Code Monkey - Jonathan Coulton
Rain On The Scarecrow
Gotta Get Up - The Bottle Rockets
Car Wash - Bruce Springsteen
Guarantees - Atmosphere
Keepin' Up - Alabama
Sixteen Tons - Tuff
God Damn Job - The Replacements
This F*ing Job - Drive-By Truckers
I Go To Work - Delta Rae
Take This Job And Shove It - Johnny Paycheck
Road Rats - Alice Cooper
Couple Days Off - Huey Lewis & The News
Callin' In Sick - "Weird Al" Yankovic
A Cup Of Coffee - Julian Moon
I Quit My Job - Old Man Luedecke
I Still Got A Finger - Blake Shelton
Suit and Jacket - Judah & The Lion
Last Factory Song - Ned Van Go
Shuttin' Detroit Down - John Rich
Bang the Drum All Day - Todd Rundgren
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In this episode Nate and Kyle do their first of hopefully many new album reviews. This one for the Fratellis most recent effort called Half Drunk Under A Full Moon. The hosts give the album a once-over and tell you whether or not you should give it a listen, and more importantly a purchase... spoilers... yes, do those things.
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In this episode Nate and Kyle discuss one of the most underrated albums of all time that certainly deserved a better fate, the Gear Daddies masterpiece Billy's Live Bait. A genre blurring record commonly labeled under Alt-Country, the album features a back bone of classic rock and traditional country influences. Join the hosts for a deep dive through a regional legend from the upper Midwest. Check it out and enjoy!
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In this episode Nate and Kyle discuss the limited, yet pretty amazing, world of songs about baseball to celebrate one of the best days of the year, Opening Day. Join the hosts for a deep dive into a very specialized topic and witness the scope of meaningless facts and the depth of useless knowledge on display in this episode of Music at a Rational Volume.
This week's playlist:
https://open.spotify.com/playlist/5JOgaQ3My1F23Ql7ByyTpS?si=3e142178f7994e7f
Opening Day - Dan Bern, Common Rotation
Centerfield - John Fogerty
Don't Call Them Twinkies - The Baseball Project
America's Favorite Pastime - Todd Snider
Seven Miles an Hour - Dan Bern
From Nails to Thumbtacks - The Baseball Project
I'm Swinging 3-0 - CJ Beatty
Baseball Boogie - Mabel Scott
The Cheap Seats - Alabama
I Miss The Steroid Era - Dan Bern
Summer Song - Martin Zellar, The Hardways
To The Veteran's Committee - The Baseball Project
Knock It out of the Park - Sam & Dave
Bad Umpire - CJ Beatty
Baseball Song - Matt Wessel
Kenesaw Mountain Landis - Jonathan Coulton
We're Gonna Win - Bryan Adams
Casey at the Bat - Boston Pops Orchestra
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In this episode Nate and Kyle discuss one of the most underrated albums of the last decade, Jon Fratelli's solo departure during a Fratellis hiatus, an album called Psycho Jukebox. Despite the album being full of catchy hooks and interesting lyrics, this album was a bit out of time, a critical lightning rod, and a commercial dial-tone of strong disinterest. The host's feel it deserves a better fate and share reasons why. Also tackled in this episode are music critics, the cult of coolness, and restaurant analogies drawing parallels between singer-songwriters and chefs making burgers.
No playlist this week, but please check out Jon Fratelli - Psycho Jukebox wherever you consume music.
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In this episode Nate and Kyle discuss the love and loss of breakup songs and introduce 16 of the 10 best examples, meaning it's really just their favorites. Listen along as the hosts discuss many topics and questions including Canada, Canadians, and who is and who isn't a Canadian artist?
This week's playlist:
In a very particular order...
https://open.spotify.com/playlist/6VBIDO1oDFGsy3RmKdfdww?si=3579210591eb4220
In no particular order...
- Thing For Me - Alva Star
- Just Another Girl - the Killers
- Take a Bow - Sister Hazel
- I Wish I Were Blind - Bruce Springsteen w/Bobby Hatfield
- Here Comes My Man - the Gaslight Anthem
- Time - Bonehead
- True Love Don’t Leave Scars - Farewell Milwaukee
- Nothing More To Say - Joel Plaskett Emergency
- When You Were Mine - Night Terrors of 1927 (With Tegan and Sara)
- Fall Apart - The Mavericks
- Where You Are Tonight - Kip Moore
- Goodbye In Her Eyes - Zak Brown Band
- Stay With Me (Baby) - Lorraine Ellison
- CeeLo Green - Cry Baby
- So Blind - David Myles, Classified
- Half of You - Dessa
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In this episode Nate and Kyle discuss the legitimacy of Sir Weird Al Yankovic (...he was knighted right?) Preaching the Weird Al gospel to the masses, the hosts share their thoughts on all things Al and explain why the people who don't take the man, his music, and his band seriously, are dumb, by which they mean ill-informed.
This week's playlist:
https://open.spotify.com/playlist/5ElXXItFz2jZSRcxGSaqy7?si=24a4c06155114ca0
Weird Al's Best Originals:
- One More Minute (Dare to Be Stupid)
- Don’t Wear Those Shoes (Polka Party)
- Melanie (Even Worse)
- You Don’t Love Me Anymore (Off the Deep End)
- Everything You Know is Wrong (Bad Hair Day)
- Since You’ve Been Gone (Bad Hair Day)
- I Remember Larry (Bad Hair Day)
- Stop Forwarding That Crap to Me (Alpocalypse)
- That Boy Could Dance - (In 3-D)
- Midnight Star - (In 3-D)
- Good Enough For Now - (Polka Party!)
- Frank’s 2000 Inch TV - (Alapalooza)
- She Never Told Me She Was a Mime - (Alapalooza)
- Don’t Download This Song - (Straight Outta Lynwood)
- CNR - (Alpocalypse)
- Skipper Dan - (Alpocalypse)
- Albuquerque - (Running With Scissors)
- Airline Amy - (Off The Deep End)
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In this episode Nate and Kyle discuss a few new singles, upcoming albums, and some odds and ends. The big reveal with this episode is the launch of our pandemic playlist. It's a playlist that bridges musical styles, genre, and tastes and creates a lonely, isolated, scared, and depressed stew of songs, all with a hefty sprinkling of hope, light, comedy... and some strong language.
The Pandemic Playlist:
https://open.spotify.com/playlist/2O4InUYFaUSNi6vgLoQQ6l
- Better Things -- the Kinks
- I Ain’t Goin’ Nowhere - Rick Moranis
- Room Without a View - Smithereens
- Germs - Weird Al
- Prison Walls - Todd Snider
- Panic Attack - The Glorious Sons
- Scattered - Green Day
- Unwell - Matchbox Twenty
- Unsafe Building - The Alarm
- Be Alone - Paramore
- Basket Case - Green Day
- Stuck In A Rut - The Darkness
- No Mercy - The Stranglers
- Cooped Up -- Spose (feat. Ekoh)
- Living in a Ghost Town -- the Rollings Stones
- Waitin’ on a Sunny Day -- Bruce Springsteen & the E Street Band
- Don’t Give Up -- Alice Cooper
- Six Feet Apart -- Luke Combs
- Anxiety (Get Nervous) -- Pat Benatar
- Lockdown Part II -- the Dirty Knobs
- Splendid Isolation (Warren Zevon cover) -- Pete Yorn
- Living in a Bubble -- the Jayhawks
- Here’s to Everyone -- Martin Zellar & the Hardways
- Do What You Can -- Bon Jovi
- Never Let Me Down -- Todd Snider
- Gotta Be Patient -- BNL w/Buble and Sofia Reyes
- Give Blood -- Pete Townsend
- Eachother -- Grace Potter et. al.
- No Blue Sky -- the Thorns
- The World Might Not Live Through the Night -- Atmosphere
- I Blame the Government - Carter the Unstoppable Sex Machine
- Love and Mercy -- Brian Wilson
- We’ll Make It Through -- Ray LaMontagne
- These Days -- Jackson Browne
- Fragile -- Sting
- Every Storm Runs Out of Rain -- Gary Allen
- Stand Up and Be Strong -- Soul Asylum
- Pandemic -- Accept
- Down and Out in Paradise -- John Mellencamp
- American Crisis -- Bob Mould
- Long Walk Home -- Bruce Springsteen
- F 2020 - Steel Panther*
- Long Year -- Todd Snider
- Pandemic Blues -- Dan Israel
- When the Way Gets Dark -- Lucinda Williams
- Quarantine -- Blink-182
- Stay Home -- Big & Rich
- Back to the Wild - Langhorne Slim
- Dandy Life - Collective Soul
- This Too Will Pass -- Rodney Crowell
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In this episode Nate and Kyle discuss one of the best albums created by humans on the planet Earth... The Smithereens 1989 album 11. It's a jangly power-pop masterpiece. Join us as we discuss the album, its era, its impact on music, and why it wasn't a bigger hit? Was it just an album out of time, or was it the people who missed out on greatness in their time? Who knows, but we'll talk all about it.
No playlist for this week, just enjoy the Smithereens album 11.
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In this episode Nate does a deep dive into the discography of Kyle's 5 favorite bands/artists (Band of Horses, The Monkees, KISS, Todd Snider, and The Jayhawks). Nate's mission: Pick 5 of his favorite tracks from those artists. Topics also discussed include: Is it okay to love an artist even though the last half of their catalogue sucks? How many songs will Kyle agree with?... and many other weird and tangentially related things get discussed.
Playlist for this week:
https://open.spotify.com/playlist/5o0Tq9XiLM6vYZX1uzr49T
- The Jayhawks
- Blue - Tomorrow The Green Grass
- Save It For A Rainy Day - Rainy Day Music
- I’m Gonna Make You Love Me - Smile
- Angelyne - Rainy Day Music
- A Break In The Clouds - Smile
- The Monkees
- I Don’t Think You Know Me - Mike’s vocal - The Monkees (Deluxe)
- I’ll Be Back Up on My Feet - The Birds, The Bees, & The Monkees
- All the King’s Horses - The Monkees (Deluxe)
- She - More of The Monkees
- Pleasant Valley Sunday - Pisces, Aquarius, Capricorn & Jones Ltd.
- KISS
- Tomorrow - Unmasked
- All The Way - Hotter Than Hell
- I Stole Your Love - Love Gun
- Tomorrow and Tonight - Love Gun
- I - Music from “The Elder”
- Band of Horses
- Casual Party - Why Are You OK
- The General Specific - Cease To Begin
- Is There A Ghost - Cease To Begin
- No One’s Gonna Love You - Cease To Begin
- The Great Salt Lake - Everything All the Time
- Todd Snider
- Can’t Complain - Viva Satellite
- Broke (Live) - Near Truths and Hotel Rooms Live
- Statistician's Blues - New Connection
- Missing You - Happy to Be Here
- Money, Compliments, Publicity (Song Number Ten) - Excitement Plan
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In this special episode Nate and Kyle spend 6 minutes of your precious time to tell you they made a Valentine's playlist especially for you as a thank you for listening and supporting the show through its first handful of episodes. Happy Valentine's Day everybody!
The Valentine's Playlist:
https://open.spotify.com/playlist/4CPW4Eq7e38IesVRdqCZCz
Grow Old with You - Adam Sandler
Into Your Arms - The Lemonheads
Stay The Night - Jukebox The Ghost
Dumb Love - Red Wanting Blue
Highs & Lows - Alexander Jean
Secret Smile - Semisonic
The One - Kodaline
All That Heaven Will Allow
When You Say Nothing At All - Alison Krauss & Union Station
Angelita Turns - The Hangdogs
All The Right Reasons - The Jayhawks
Pay No Rent - Turnpike Troubadours
Near You Always - Jewel
Your Song - Ewan McGregor, Alessandro Safina
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In this episode Kyle does a deep dive into the discography of Nate's 5 favorite bands/artists (Barenaked Ladies, Toad the Wet Sprocket, Joel Plaskett, the Fratellis, and Kip Moore). Kyle's mission: Pick 5 of his favorite tracks from those artists. Topics also discussed include: Why certain music or specific bands stick with you? What's your core music/era? How much music is too much for a week's episode? What's wrong with modern Country music?... and many other weird and tangentially related things get discussed.
Playlist for this week:
https://open.spotify.com/playlist/4TI3YZIVNI1i6budwpBVv0
Kyle's favorite tracks from Nate's top 5:
- BNL
- Brian Wilson
- Too Little Too Late
- Another Postcard
- You Run Away
- Canada Dry
- Fratellis
- Everybody Know You Cried Last Night
- Acid Jazz Singer
- Rock ‘n’ Roll Will Break Your Heart
- Slow
- Sugartown
- Kip Moore
- Drive Me Crazy
- Burn the Whole World Down
- Janie Blu
- She’s Mine
- Crazy For You Tonight
- Toad the Wet Sprocket
- Something to Say
- Nanci
- Fly From Heaven
- Throw It All Away
- Is There Anyone Out There?
- Joel Plaskett
- Maybe We Should Just Go Home
- Mystery & Crime
- Drunk Teenagers
- Face of the Earth
- I’m Yours
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In this episode Nate and Kyle discuss the greatness that is the debut album from The Outfield. The hosts discuss why it was so great, the success of "Your Love", the limitations to the success of other tracks, and also the reasons that it isn't listed among other "great" albums from their era in spite of its quality.
“You don’t have to analyze my lyrics to understand them. You enjoy these songs or you don’t. You can put these songs on while you’re driving. They make you feel good. What more can you ask?” -- John Spinks
No Spotify Playlist this week, just listen to the record, and thank us later.
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In this episode Nate and Kyle discuss their favorite underrated debut albums. Why are they Underrated? Why aren't/weren't they more popular? Why does Nate love Canada so much? Why does Kyle keep harping on about the (bleep)ing Jayhawks? Why are we here and what are we doing? Get insight into these and other deeply important questions on this chat-filled episode.
Spotify Playlist
https://open.spotify.com/playlist/4Ok89x0gfqVqm5kWBeondK
- Kathleen Edwards - Failer
- BNL - Gordon
- Slobberbone - Crow Pot Pie
- Sister Hazel - Sister Hazel
- The Jayhawks (the Bunkhouse record)
- Chris Isaak - Silvertone
- The Bottle Rockets
- Two Hours Traffic - Two Hours Traffic
- Gear Daddies - Let’s Go Scare Al
- Crash Test Dummies - The Ghosts That Haunt Me
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In this episode of Music at a Rational Volume, Nate and Kyle put a fork in 2020 by discussing the best individual discoveries and releases that happened during the year of suck that was 2020. Please listen along as we make sure the best old stuff gets resurrected and whatever new stuff gets dissected.
https://open.spotify.com/playlist/6adDWrZ6zJSjNnx28D59KJ
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If You Wanna - The Vaccines
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If There’s Another Road - Joel Plaskett
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Panic Attack - The Glorious Sons
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Violet - Sea Girls
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My Thoughts on You - The Band Camino
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Fashion Crisis Hits New York - The Frank and Walters
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Baseball - Hippo Campus
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Hypnotized - Purple Disco Machine & Sophie and the Giants
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Just Friends - Violet Nine
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Girls With Guns - Tommy Shaw
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Light Up The Night - The Protomen
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Another Song Nobody Will Hear - Will Hoge & Wade Bowen
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The Rest of Our Lives - Red Wanting Blue
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The Funeral - Turnpike Troubadours
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Forever - CHVRCHES
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Smoke - Drivin’ n’ Cryin’
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Jessie’s Girl 2 - Coheed and Cambria w/Rick Springfield
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Maybe It’s Time - Sixx A.M. feat/ CoreyTaylor, etc.
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It Ain’t Over Yet - Rodney Crowell/Rosanne Cash/John Paul White
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Detroit Rock City - Avila
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Teenage Dirtbag - Ruston Kelly
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Keeping Me Alive - Tom Petty
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In this episode Nate and Kyle discuss all the stuff they forgot/left out of/ignored/since discovered... that didn't make it into the Christmas musings episode. The playlist for this episode is the best Christmas compilation EVER! ... according to Nate and Kyle that is.
Best Christmas Compilation Ever!
https://open.spotify.com/playlist/2zmgz9yh4YYMZwynnsSsJt
Kurt Bestor - Twas The Night Before Christmas
Emerson, Lake and Palmer - I Believe In Father Christmas
Punchline - All Hopped Up On Jingle Bells
Shawn Lee's Ping Pong Orchestra - Jingle Bells
The Christmas Jug Band - Santa Lost a Ho
Straight No Chaser - Merry Christmas Baby (feat. Otis Redding)
London Festival Orchestra - Carol Of The Bells
Guster - Dónde está Santa Claus?
Billy May - Rudolph, The Red-Nosed Reindeer (Malibu Remix)
Jason Mraz - Winter Wonderland
Dropkick Murphys - The Season's Upon Us
Bing Crosby - Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas
Barenaked Ladies - God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen/We Three Kings
Berlin Symphony Orchestra - Dance Of The Sugar Plum Fairy (Red Baron Remix)
Brian Setzer Orchestra - Angels We Have Heard on High
Cee Lo Green - Mary, Did You Know?
Jordan Bluth - O Holy Night
JD McPherson - All the Gifts I Need
The Bird and the Bee - Hallelujah Chorus
Weird Al Yankovic - The Night Santa Went Crazy
Sidewalk Prophets - What a Glorious Night
Killers w/Elton John & Neil Tennant -Joseph, Better You Than Me
the Band - Christmas Must Be Tonight
Frightened Rabbit - It’s Christmas So We’ll Stop
Dar Williams - Christians and Pagans
the Be Good Tanyas - Rudy
the Sota Boys - The Reason
Emmy the Great & Tim Wheeler - Zombie Christmas
The Killers - Christmas in L.A.
5 Chinese Brothers - And to All a Good Night
the Lumineers - Blue Christmas
the Raveonettes - The Christmas Song
the Empty Hearts - It’s Christmastime
Kathleen Edwards - It’s Christmastime (Let’s Just Survive)
Fountains of Wayne - I Want an Alien for Christmas
the Mighty Mighty Bosstones - Xmas Time (Sure Doesn’t Feel Like It) --
Big Star - Jesus Christ
the New Pornographers - Joseph, Who Understood
Liam and Me - Winter Paradise
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In this episode Nate and Kyle discuss the best and worst that Christmas music has to offer. Topics discussed this week include where nostalgia and quality collide, the best Christmas record ever (n their opinion), and whether 'Last Christmas' is a Christmas song... spoilers, it's not.
Christmas in the 80s playlist:
https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1OVETuW2yubsV6jescCpIY
Christmas At Ground Zero - Weird Al
Christmas is the Time to Say “I Love You” -- Billy Squier
Christmastime -- BoDeans
Do They Know It’s Christmas? -- Band Aid
Shouldn’t Have Given Him a Gun For Christmas -- Wall of Voodoo
She Won’t Be Home – Erasure
It Doesn’t Often Snow at Christmas -- Pet Shop Boys
All I Want For Christmas -- Timbuck 3
Santa, I Got Your Number -- Tommy Tutone
Christmas Time -- Bryan Adams
Christmas in Hollis -- Run-D.M.C.
Oh Come All Ye Faithful -- Twisted Sister
Christmas Wrapping -- Waitresses
I Wish Everyday Could Be Like Christmas -- Bon Jovi
Rock and Roll Christmas -- George Thorogood & the Destroyers
I Saw Mommy Kissing Santa Claus -- John Mellencamp
Christmas Day -- Squeeze
Silent Night -- the Hooters
Santa’s Beard -- They Might Be Giants
Yellin’ at the Christmas Tree -- Billy Idol
Just Call Me Scrooge -- Fishbone
Zat You Santa Claus -- Buster Poindexter
Winter Wonderland -- the Fabulous Thunderbirds
Santa Claus is Coming to Town -- the Pointer Sisters
Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer -- the Smithereens
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In this episode Nate and Kyle discuss the best albums of 2020, according to them. Included are the latest recordings from Brian Fallon, Jason Isbell, Kip Moore, Green Day, and more.
Best Albums of 2020 Playlist:
https://open.spotify.com/playlist/4DPMnPaAUJJ600ofu6iZLE
- Janie Blu – Kip Moore
- South – Kip Moore
- Stab You in the Heart – Green Day
- Oh Yeah! – Green Day
- Dreamsicle – Jason Isbell and the 400 unit
- Letting You Go – Jason Isbell and the 400 unit
- Damage Done – Sea Girls
- Closer – Sea Girls
- You Have Stolen My Heart – Brian Fallon
- When You’re Ready -- Brian Fallon
- Vincent -- Brian Fallon
- This Forgotten Town -- the Jayhawks
- Dogtown Days -- the Jayhawks
- Genfern -- Kathleen Edwards
- Options Open -- Kathleen Edwards
- Radio Cloud -- Ruston Kelly
- Hallelujah Anyway -- Ruston Kelly
- Everything Has Changed -- Best Coast
- Seeing Red -- Best Coast
- C Sections & Railroad Trestles -- the Avett Brothers
- Locked Up -- the Avett Brothers
- Trees -- Felt
- Hologram (feat. the Grouch & Aesop Rock) -- Felt
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Hosts Nathan and Kyle offer a brief description of the podcast, who we are, what we're doing, and an invitation to explore more episodes.
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