The ABC's of Rock Podcast: Recent Episodes
Nathan Suher
The ABC's of Rock Podcast is hosted by Nathan Suher, just a regular guy with a passion for all things that fall under the umbrella of Rock and Roll. Nathan is going through his library of music in alphabetical order by artist highlighting a different band/artist each week by compiling 10 songs from a that you probably won't hear on the radio.
AC/DC is back with their 17th studio album. I gave it a few listens over the weekend and already I can say it's definitely a cut above their last couple of albums. Of course they don't stretch to far with their sound, but I definitely don't feel they phoned this album in. It rocks and it rocks hard!
I do not own the rights to any of the music played on this podcast. The musicians or the music labels own the copyright. I play this music under the doctrine of Fair Use. I am not here as a DJ, but to offer music commentary and criticism. My goal is for you to gain a larger appreciation for the bands or the musicians played here on this podcast and I ask for you to go out and purchase their music or legally stream it. The musicians need your support and I hope this show contributes to spreading the good word about the bands you hear on these episodes. I do not profit in any way from this podcast. It is truly done out of my pure love of the music.
Emptying the Vault returns for its letter 'U' edition. This is by far the most eclectic variety of music I've assembled for an episode. I had to search near and far to put together a full show of 10 kickass songs. It includes some deep cuts from some giants of the music industry, and also several indie bands that until recently I never knew existed. But I'm eternally grateful for this show, because if it weren't for my determination to find 10 bands to represent the letter U I never would have discovered them. I hope you all enjoy this weeks show!
I do not own the rights to any of the music played on this podcast. The musicians or the music labels own the copyright. I play this music under the doctrine of Fair Use. I am not here as a DJ, but to offer music commentary and criticism. My goal is for you to gain a larger appreciation for the bands or the musicians played here on this podcast and I ask for you to go out and purchase their music or legally stream it. The musicians need your support and I hope this show contributes to spreading the good word about the bands you hear on these episodes. I do not profit in any way from this podcast. It is truly done out of my pure love of the music.
Featured songs (read ahead OR be surprised!!!)
Ugly Kid Joe - Little Red Man [From 1996's Motel California]
Uriah Heep - Suicidal Man [From 1974's Wonderworld]
Urge Overkill - Positive Bleeding [From 1993's Saturation]
The Underground Railroad To Candyland - Th Ppr R Hm [From 2015's The People Are Home]
The Undertones - Jump Boys [From 1979's The Undertones]
Ultravox - A Friend I Call Desire [From 1984's Lament]
The Ultrasónicas - Monstruo Verde [From 1999's Yo Fui una Adolescente Terrosatanica]
UFO - Follow You Home [From 1971's UFO 1]
The Underground Youth - Mademoiselle [From 2010's Mademoiselle]
The Upper Crust - Let Them Eat Rock [From 1995's Let Them Eat Rock]
After nearly a month on hiatus from a regular episode it's wonderful to be back behind the microphone. It's been incredibly busy both personally and professional for me. One of the big reasons for the delay is because of the exciting news that I have a feature film premiering Online on Sunday Night at 8pm (Eastern Time). The film is titled, The Assassination of Western Civilization. Since I make a point to not profit in anyways from this podcast, this is a great way to support my other artistic endeavors, feature film making. To learn about the film and how to register for the screening visit www.assassinatemovie.com.
This episode features another one of my all-time favorite bands. In fact throughout most of high school and college they were MY BAND. I'm not too naive to understand that not everything they produced was pure gold. I do have some gripes with some of their output and I don't pull any punches when I get to some of the eras of their music. I really hope you enjoy this journey through my favorite underrated and under-appreciated music form U2.
I do not own the rights to any of the music played on this podcast. The musicians or the music labels own the copyright. I play this music under the doctrine of Fair Use. I am not here as a DJ, but to offer music commentary and criticism. My goal is for you to gain a larger appreciation for the bands or the musicians played here on this podcast and I ask for you to go out and purchase their music or legally stream it. The musicians need your support and I hope this show contributes to spreading the good word about the bands you hear on these episodes. I do not profit in any way from this podcast. It is truly done out of my pure love of the music.
Featured songs (read ahead OR be surprised!!!)
An Cat Dubh
I Threw a Brick Through a Window
Surrender
Wire
One Tree Hill
God Part II
Until the End of the World
Ultraviolet Light (Light My Way)
Dirty Day
Gone
After nearly a twenty year hiatus, legendary rockers, Blue Öyster Cult are back with a seriously epic album. For a band with two of it's founding members in their 70's, they still sound fresh and still know how to rock your socks off.
Also mentioned on this podcast was the upcoming release of my 2nd feature film, The Assassination of Western Civilization. It premiers Sunday, November 1st at 8pm (Eastern Time). Please register for the screening by visiting www.assassinatemovie.com
I do not own the rights to any of the music played on this podcast. The musicians or the music labels own the copyright. I play this music under the doctrine of Fair Use. I am not here as a DJ, but to offer music commentary and criticism. My goal is for you to gain a larger appreciation for the bands or the musicians played here on this podcast and I ask for you to go out and purchase their music or legally stream it. The musicians need your support and I hope this show contributes to spreading the good word about the bands you hear on these episodes. I do not profit in any way from this podcast. It is truly done out of my pure love of the music.
Emptying the Vault returns for its letter 'T' edition. As always the music bounces from decade to decade and showcases a WIDE variety of genre's of rock 'n roll. From 60's Garage Rock to 90's Doom Metal, from 80's New Wave to 70's Hard Rock, and so much more.....
I do not own the rights to any of the music played on this podcast. The musicians or the music labels own the copyright. I play this music under the doctrine of Fair Use. I am not here as a DJ, but to offer music commentary and criticism. My goal is for you to gain a larger appreciation for the bands or the musicians played here on this podcast and I ask for you to go out and purchase their music or legally stream it. The musicians need your support and I hope this show contributes to spreading the good word about the bands you hear on these episodes. I do not profit in any way from this podcast. It is truly done out of my pure love of the music.
Featured songs (read ahead OR be surprised!!!)
Them - Mystic Eyes [From 1965's The Angry Young Them]
Tito & Tarantula - After Dark [From 1997's Tarantism]
Tomahawk - 101 North [From 2001's Tomahawk]
Trapeze - Back Street Love [From 1974's Hot Wire]
Tygers of Pan Tang - Blackjack [From 1981's Spellbound]
They Might Be Giants - Lucky Ball and Chain [From 1990's Flood]
Type O Negative - Nettie [From 2003's Life Is Killing Me]
The Troggs - Somewhere My Girl Is Waiting [From 1968's Cellophane]
Them Crooked Vultures - Warsaw Or The First Breath You Take After You Give Up [From 2009's Them Crooked Vultures]
Tom Tom Club - Shock the World [From 1988's Boom Boom Chi Boom]
I'm once again joined by my 50" co-host, Chloe for a really fun episode for her. At least this time she stayed awake throughout the entire show! We had a great time listening to my favorite underrated/under-appreciated classic from every studio album from the "Eggheads of Rock 'N Roll, The Talking Heads. The banter was priceless. I hope you enjoy our show!
I do not own the rights to any of the music played on this podcast. The musicians or the music labels own the copyright. I play this music under the doctrine of Fair Use. I am not here as a DJ, but to offer music commentary and criticism. My goal is for you to gain a larger appreciation for the bands or the musicians played here on this podcast and I ask for you to go out and purchase their music or legally stream it. The musicians need your support and I hope this show contributes to spreading the good word about the bands you hear on these episodes. I do not profit in any way from this podcast. It is truly done out of my pure love of the music.
Featured Songs (Or be surprised!)
Tentative Decisions
The Big Country
Mind
Crosseyed and Painless
Making Flippy Floppy
What A Day That Was
Stay Up Late
Papa Legba
City of Dreams
Mr. Jones
Emptying the Vault returns. A little bonus action this week because....well I couldn't count. Yup, somehow an 11th song squeaked its way into my podcast without me even noticing it until I got to the editing stages. I supposed this makes up for the lack of a 10th song on my Metallica or Hives episodes. Once again the music this week hits up every decade between the 60's and 2010's and encompasses many different genres such as surf rock, power pop, psych-rock, rockabilly, punk-rock, and some straight ahead hard rock and modern alternative for good measure.
I do not own the rights to any of the music played on this podcast. The musicians or the music labels own the copyright. I play this music under the doctrine of Fair Use. I am not here as a DJ, but to offer music commentary and criticism. My goal is for you to gain a larger appreciation for the bands or the musicians played here on this podcast and I ask for you to go out and purchase their music or legally stream it. The musicians need your support and I hope this show contributes to spreading the good word about the bands you hear on these episodes. I do not profit in any way from this podcast. It is truly done out of my pure love of the music.
Featured songs (read ahead OR be surprised!!!)
Squeeze - Another Nail In My Heart [From of 2010's Spot the Difference]
Silverchair - The Door [From 1997's Freakshow]
The Surfaris - Burnin' Rubber [From 1964's Fun City USA]
Peter Schilling - Major Tom (Coming Home) German Version [From 1982's Fehler im System]
The Michael Schenker Group - Captain Nemo [From 1983's Built To Destroy]
Hope Sandoval and the Warm Inventions - Trouble [From 2009's Through the Devil Softly]
Brian Setzer - Malagueña [From 2001's Brian Setzer '68 Comeback Special - Ignition!]
Stone Gods - Burn the Witch [From 2008's Silver Spoons & Broken Bones]
The Sex Pistols - E.M.I [From 1977's Never Mind the Bollocks, Here's the Sex Pistols]
Soul Asylum - The Streets [From 2012's Delayed Reaction]
Joe Strummer and the Mescaleros - Mondo Bongo [From 2001's Global A Go-Go]
Shock and Goth Rocker Marilyn Manson 11th studio album doesn't disappoint, unless you are still one of those expecting a triumphant return to the days of Antichrist Superstar. I spin my favorite song from his new album, Red Black And Blue. The entire album is chalk full of catchy melodic goth rock and fuzzed out guitars. Pure bliss for me!
As always I encourage you to legally purchase or stream your music. Buying physical media will always deepen your appreciation for it. I don't monetize this podcast because I do not own the rights to these songs. Please support all the artists that appear on The ABC's of Rock by purchasing their music.
It's time for what I've coined "Rock School" because I came into this episode as only a casual fan of Skid Row. I've always enjoyed their first two classic albums, but I never went beyond those. In the past few weeks I listened to Subhuman Race, and the rest of the post-Sebastian Bach catalogue for the first time. So this week is a combination of some of my underrated songs off of their debut and Slave To the Grind but also some of my new favorites from their last three studio albums. Whether you are a Skid Row purest or not, I think you'll enjoy this journey through their entire catalogue.
I do not own the rights to any of the music played on this podcast. The musicians or the music labels own the copyright. I play this music under the doctrine of Fair Use. I am not here as a DJ, but to offer music commentary and criticism. My goal is for you to gain a larger appreciation for the bands or the musicians played here on this podcast and I ask for you to go out and purchase their music or legally stream it. The musicians need your support and I hope this show contributes to spreading the good word about the bands you hear on these episodes. I do not profit in any way from this podcast. It is truly done out of my pure love of the music.
Featured Songs
Here I Am
Midnight/Tornado
The Threat
Mudkicker
Frozen
Face Against My Soul
Thick Is the Skin
Mouth of Voodoo
Another Dick In the System
Shut Up Baby, I Love You
Emptying the Vault returns after a little break. This week I curate ten songs from ten artists that all start with the letter R. Once again the music this week comes from every decade between the 60's and the 2000's with genre's of rock and roll that span the musical spectrum such as hard rock, new wave, power-pop, psycho-billy, and pirate metal! So strap in and turn it up!
I do not own the rights to any of the music played on this podcast. The musicians or the music labels own the copyright. I play this music under the doctrine of Fair Use. I am not here as a DJ, but to offer music commentary and criticism. My goal is for you to gain a larger appreciation for the bands or the musicians played here on this podcast and I ask for you to go out and purchase their music or legally stream it. The musicians need your support and I hope this show contributes to spreading the good word about the bands you hear on these episodes. I do not profit in any way from this podcast. It is truly done out of my pure love of the music.
Details for ABC of Rock T-Shirt Giveaway:
Be the first person to email me at: abcofrockpodcast@gmail.com with the correct answer. Contest ends on Sunday, September 20th, 2020 at midnight (Eastern Time). The winner will be contacted by me no later than Monday, September 21st, 2020.
Featured songs
The Raconteurs - Carolina Drama
Joey Ramone - Don't Worry About Me
Romeo Void - Nothing For Me
Reverend Horton Heat - Jezabel
Rainbow - Gates of Babylon
Paul Revere & The Raiders - I'm Not Your Stepping Stone
Chris Robinson - Silver Car
Racer X - Viking Kong
The Romantics - Little White Lies
Running Wild - Under Jolly Roger
All hail the Holy Trinity! Canadian prog rockers Rush are the featured artist representing the letter 'R' on this weeks show. Their catalogue was too deep...too rich to fit into a single episode so this show highlights my top ten underrated/under-appreciated songs from their 1970's classic era (Rush, Fly By Night, Caress of Steel, 2112, All the Worlds a Stage, A Farewell to Kings, and Hemispheres. Whether you are a lifelong Rush fan, or especially if you are a casual fan, this is a great way to be re-introduced to one of the greatest rock and roll bands of all time.
I do not own the rights to any of the music played on this podcast. The musicians or the music labels own the copyright. I play this music under the doctrine of Fair Use. I am not here as a DJ, but to offer music commentary and criticism. My goal is for you to gain a larger appreciation for the bands or the musicians played here on this podcast and I ask for you to go out and purchase their music or legally stream it. The musicians need your support and I hope this show contributes to spreading the good word about the bands you hear on these episodes. I do not profit in any way from this podcast. It is truly done out of my pure love of the music.
Featured songs
Take a Friend
What You're Doing
Best I Can
In the End
Necromancer
Something For Nothing
Lakeside Park (Live)
A Farewell to Kings
Cinderella Man
Circumstances
Desert Rock - Stoner Rock - Hard Rock - Whatever adjectives you use to peg Queens of the Stone Age, it boils down to the fact this Josh Homme vehicle is one of the most original American rock bands of the last couple decades, and my personal favorite band since I discovered them in late 2002. Curating ten songs for this episode was one of the most pleasurable/painful experiences because my original list was somewhere around 34 songs I wanted to play, and distilling it down to ten wasn't easy. But I'm happy with these ten songs that I feel are underrated and/or under-appreciated that span their entire twenty two year career.
As always I encourage you to legally purchase or stream your music. Buying physical media will always deepen your appreciation for it. I don't monetize this podcast because I do not own the rights to these songs. Please support all the artists that appear on The ABC's of Rock by purchasing their music.
Featured songs
Give the Mule What He Wants
Auto Pilot
Quick and and to the Pointless
Another Love Song
The Mosquito Song
Everybody Knows that You're Insane
River In the Road
The Vampyre of Time and Memory
Kalopsia
Domesticated Animals
After 52 years in the industry, Deep Purple are still going strong with their 21st studio album, WHOOSH! (Not the best title of an album...but hey it's still better than Bananas). This isn't Mark II Purple. Of course not. But if you are into their output of the past 17 years or so then this group is still delivering the goods. On this episode I feature my favorite track off their new LP titled, 'The Power of the Moon'.
As always I encourage you to legally purchase or stream your music. Buying physical media will always deepen your appreciation for it. I don't monetize this podcast because I do not own the rights to these songs. Please support all the artists that appear on The ABC's of Rock by purchasing their music.
Welcome to another mashup episode, or what I call "Emptying The Vault - Letter P style". A show I drop every other week after a regular episode that features 10 songs from bands/artists beginning with the letter P that I probably wouldn't feature on a regular episode. This week it's another eclectic smörgåsbord of gems ranging from practically every corner of the rock and roll landscape.
As always I encourage you to legally purchase or stream your music. Buying physical media will always deepen your appreciation for it. I don't monetize this podcast because I do not own the rights to these songs. Please support all the artists that appear on The ABC's of Rock by purchasing their music.
Featured songs:
Page & Plant - Burning Up
Porno For Pyros - Blood Rag
Public Image Ltd. - FFF
A Perfect Circle - The Doomed
Phantom Planet - Hey Now Girl
Pantera - The Sleep
Passengers - Your Blue Room
Pariah - Anesthesia
Pavement - In the Mouth a Desert
Elvis Presley - Blue Moon
The Psychedelic Furs dropped their first full studio album in nearly 30 years! And it sounds frickin' phenomenal! Top to bottom I already have fallen in love with in. For your sampling pleasure here is the opening track, 'The Boy That Invented Rock & Roll'.
As always I encourage you to legally purchase or stream your music. Buying physical media will always deepen your appreciation for it. I don't monetize this podcast because I do not own the rights to these songs. Please support all the artists that appear on The ABC's of Rock by purchasing their music.
This week is a special one for me. Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers are the soundtrack to my life. His music was there during my formative years, during my adolescence, my teenage years, high school, college, cross country moves to Los Angeles and back to New England. He was there for good times and bad times. Graduations, breakups, new beginnings, and sometimes his music was just there holding space for me while I figured out what my life was all about. Yes, his music is extremely personal to me and I'm very excited to share with you ten of my favorite underrated and under-appreciated songs from his 70's and 80's classic era.
As always I encourage you to legally purchase or stream your music. Buying physical media will always deepen your appreciation for it. I don't monetize this podcast because I do not own the rights to these songs. Please support all the artists that appear on The ABC's of Rock by purchasing their music.
Special announcement - I officially have an email dedicated for The ABC's of Rock. You can send your feedback, comments, praise, or complaints to abcofrockpodcast@gmail.com - I would love to hear from some listeners!
Featured songs:
Strangered In the Night
Magnolia
You Tell Me
What Are you Doin' In My Life?
Nightwatchman
Finding out
Southern Accents
A Self Made Man
Depending On You
Zombie Zoo
Emptying The Vault continues the tradition of following up the regular show featuring a new artist with a follow up episode featuring a Smörgåsbord of bands and musicians that also begin with the same letter. Following up last weeks The Offspring episode here are 10 songs from artists/bands represented by the letter 'O'that I may not have been able to get to on the regular show. This is quite an eclectic batch of songs on this weeks show ranging from 80's Electronica, 70's heavy metal, 50's rockabilly, and many genres in between. Something for everybody!!!
As always I encourage you to legally purchase or stream your music. Buying physical media will always deepen your appreciation for it. I don't monetize this podcast because I do not own the rights to these songs. Please support all the artists that appear on The ABC's of Rock by purchasing their music.
Featured songs:
Ric Ocasek - Situation
Orchard and Vines - In the Darkness
Oingo Boingo - Controller
Overkill - Wrecking Crew
Oysterhead - Little Faces
The O'Jays - Survival
Oasis - Some Might Say
Otep - Royals
Our Lady Peace - Nice To Meet You
Roy Orbison - California Blue
Welcome to episode #18 of the ABC's of Rock. This week we move on to the letter O and representing our favorite circular letter is none other than California Skate Punk/Pop-Punk band, The Offspring. As always this podcast isn't here to celebrate the hits and singles, but to dive deep into their catalogue and to curate songs that aren't radio or concert staples. Every album is represented on this podcast from their early hardcore punk days, to the far leanings into pop-punk...it's all here and everything in between with of course my running commentary for each song.
As always I encourage you to legally purchase or stream your music. Buying physical media will always deepen your appreciation for it. I do not own the copyright to any of the music played on this podcast. The copyright is owned by either the musicians or the music labels. Therefore I do not monetize this podcast, I do simply for the pure love of the music so please support all the artists that appear on The ABC's of Rock by purchasing their music.
Featured music:
Crossroads
Dirty Magic
Something To Believe In
Mota
Don't Pick It Up
Pay the Man
Denial, Revisited
Spare Me the Details
Trust In You
Divided By Zero/Slim Pickens Does the Right Thing and Rides The Bomb To Hell
Music video for Divided By Zero/Slim Pickens Does the Right Thing and Rides The Bomb To Hell:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=asDlYjJqzWE
Emptying The Vault continues with the letter 'N', featuring 10 songs from artists/bands represented by the letter that I may not have been able to get to on the regular show. This is quite an eclectic batch of songs on this weeks show ranging from 80's Electronica, 70's heavy metal, 50's rockabilly, and many genres in between. Something for everybody!!!
As always I encourage you to legally purchase or stream your music. Buying physical media will always deepen your appreciation for it. I don't monetize this podcast because I do not own the rights to these songs. Please support all the artists that appear on The ABC's of Rock by purchasing their music.
Featured songs:
Gary Numan - Observer
Night Ranger - Somehow Someway
Harry Nilsson - You're Breakin' My Heart
No Doubt - Six Feet Under
The Normals - Warm Leatherette
Ricky Nelson - If You Can't Rock Me
Stevie Nicks - Outside In the Rain
Nazareth - Expect No Mercy
New Order - Working Overtime
Night Flight Orchestra - Servants of the Air
This week I tackle the great white whale of underrated bands, the New York Dolls. Got to play some classic songs from their two amazing albums from the 70's, then the 2nd half the episode selections from their three reunion albums that I personally feel are can't miss gems. All in all, a collection of 10 songs that just don't get the respect they deserve from a band that is criminally underrated. Hopefully someday they Rock and Roll HOF will come calling, but I'm not holding my breath. In the meantime, enjoy this hour of rock and roll that just can't be beat!
As always I encourage you to legally purchase or stream your music. Buying physical media will always deepen your appreciation for it. I don't monetize this podcast because I do not own the rights to these songs. Please support all the artists that appear on The ABC's of Rock by purchasing their music.
Featured songs:
Vietnamese Baby
Frankenstein
Jetboy
Who Are the Mystery Girls?
It's Too Late
Dance Like a Monkey
Gotta Get Away From Tommy
Gimme Luv & Turn On the Light
Temptation To Exist
I'm So Fabulous
I'm attempting a little bit of a format change going forward to save my sanity. Every other week I will be progressing through the alphabet as I have been. However, every other week will be an episode such as this. This episode I will be "emptying the vault" sharing with you underrated and under-appreciated songs from bands/musicians that start with the letter M. It's a great way for me both conserve some energy for the big letter themed shows, plus it's an opportunity to play some really awesome music from artists that typically I couldn't play on the regular show.
As always I encourage you to legally purchase or stream your music. Buying physical media will always deepen your appreciation for it. I don't monetize this podcast because I do not own the rights to these songs. Please support all the artists that appear on The ABC's of Rock by purchasing their music.
Featured songs:
Mad Season - Wake Up
Mission of Burma - This Is Not a Photograph
MC5 - Sister Ann
The Mars Volta - Vermicide
Muddy Waters - I'm A King Bee
Mazzy Star - Ghost Highway
The Monkees - Circle Sky
Monster Magnet - Kiss of the Scorpion
Michael Monroe - Machine Gun Etiquette
Men At Work - I Like To
This week I tackle another heavy metal giant, Metallica. However, I decided to focus on their early career from Kill 'Em All up through The Black Album focusing on songs that I are (at least compared to others during this era) less celebrated but equally amazing.
As always I encourage you to legally purchase or stream your music. Buying physical media will always deepen your appreciation for it. I don't monetize this podcast because I do not own the rights to these songs. Please support all the artists that appear on The ABC's of Rock by purchasing their music.
Featured songs:
Jump Into The Fire
Phantom Lord
Escape
The Call of Ktulu
Leper Messiah
Damage inc.
The Shortest Straw
To Live Is To Die
Through the Never
Lenny Kravitz is one of the most unique musicians able to breakthrough into the mainstream over the past 30 years. His ability to fuse musical styles is one of a kind and this episode shares 10 amazing tracks that span his entire career that that casual fan probably isn't familiar with, but after this episode you will be.
As always I encourage you to legally purchase or stream your music. Buying physical media will always deepen your appreciation for it. I don't monetize this podcast because I do not own the rights to these songs. Please support all the artists that appear on The ABC's of Rock by purchasing their music.
Featured songs on this show:
Freedom Train
Draggin' Around
Ascension
Beyond the 7th Sky
Can We Find a Reason
Million Miles Away
Minister of Rock and Roll
If You Want It
Faith of a Child
Strut
When I decided on Huey Lewis and the News for this episode I thought it was going to be a cake walk. But I really got into it way more than I ever imagined I would. Especially since their later catalogue (post Fore!) is so ignored. As usual I discard the hits and dig deep, waaayyyy deep into albums like Four Chords, Plan B, Soulsville, and their recent album, Weather. Not to mention a couple amazing tracks off their mostly ignored debut self-titled album. It's a fun episode that I got to enjoy with my favorite co-host, my daughter Chloe who rocked out in the studio with me as we listened and talked about the songs. Thanks for listening!
As always I encourage you to legally purchase or stream your music. Buying physical media will always deepen your appreciation for it. I don't monetize this podcast because I do not own the rights to these songs. Please support all the artists that appear on The ABC's of Rock by purchasing their music.
Featured songs:
I Want You
Who Cares
Buzz Buzz Buzz
Walking On A Thin Line
Finally Found A Home
Naturally
Your Cash Ain't Nothing But Trash
I Never Think About You
I Want To (Do Everything For You)
Her Love Is Killing Me
I call an audible this week. Instead of recording a show for the letter M. I ask the Facebook and Twitter-verse to send me music requests that support Peace, Love, and Tolerance for each other. We are living a very difficult time right now with a global pandemic, civil unrest, protesting, rioting, and a country more divided than ever. This podcast includes 10 songs that were requested from listeners of the show to raise our spirits and lift our souls. Thank you to Dave, Patti, Robin, Indy, Judy, Bethany, Rachel, Alyssa, and Mike for your requests.
As always I encourage you to legally purchase or stream your music. Buying physical media will always deepen your appreciation for it. I don't monetize this podcast because I do not own the rights to these songs. Please support all the artists that appear on The ABC's of Rock by purchasing their music.
Featured songs:
David Bowie (feat. Queen) - Under Pressure
John Lennon - Imagine
Five Man Electric Band - Signs
Elvis Costello & The Attractions - (What's So Funny) 'Bout Peace Love and Understanding
Curtis Mayfield - We Got To Have Peace
Youngbloods - Get Together
Sam Cooke - A Change Is Gonna Come
Extreme - Rest In Peace
Colour Haze - Peace, Brothers & Sisters!
Lenny Kravitz - Let Love Rule
Bonus episode paying tribute to the recently deceased Bob Kulick. A great musician and producer. Spinning a couple songs highlighting both aspects of his career. R.I.P. Bob.
This episode features 10 songs that will obliterate your mind from heavy metal pioneers, Judas Priest. However, due to their extensive catalogue I only focus on their 1970's output, from the albums Rocker Rolla, Sad Wings of Destiny, Sin After Sin, Stained Class, and Hell Bent For Leather (aka Killing Machine). As always my goal is to curate songs that are underplayed, forgotten, or underrated. So sit back and enjoy!
Featured songs
Cheater
Never Satisfied
Deceiver
Genocide
Dissident Aggressor
Better By You, Better Than Me
Invader
Saints In Hell
Evening Star
Rock Forever (Live)
Billy Idol is a rock and roll icon and his rollercoaster career is more nuanced than you may think. I select songs from his heyday period of the 80's, his tumultuous and uneven years in the 90's and his underrated comeback this millennium. Tune in for a some good time party rock with one of the greatest showman of all time.
Featured songs:
Come On, Come On
Blue Highway
The Right Way
Then The Night Comes
Speed
Super Overdrive
Scream
Save Me Now
Nothing To Fear
Whisky and Pills
Lyrics to original demo version of Blue Highway - https://genius.com/Billy-idol-blue-highway-original-demo-lyrics
The Hives, one of the the great stories of the Garage Band Revival movement of the early century. There is so much more to their story though. This episode begins during their early formative years in as punk rockers and continues through their many experimental stages of their career. It's a "Howlin" great time.
Featured songs on this episode:
I'm A Wicked One
Black Jack
A Get Together To Tear It Apart
B Is For Brutus
Love In Plaster
T.H.E.H.I.V.E.S.
Giddy Up
Patrolling Days
Blood Red Moon
Representing the letter G for this week are the Go-Go's. America's first successful all female rock band. You know them from their early 80's hits, but there is so much more to them. Join me on this journey through their 4 studio albums and I'll introduce you to some amazing songs you either didn't know existed, or forgot all about. It's an 80's power-pop extravaganza this week on the ABC's of Rock. Let's GO-GO!
Featured songs:
How Much More
This Town
Automatic
I Think It's Me
The Way You Dance
I'm the Only One
Capture the Light
Stuck In My Car
Automatic Rainy Day
Sonic Superslide
This week we feature one probably the biggest and most mainstream rock band of the last 25 years, The Foo Fighters. But don't be fooled, we're going to dig deep into their catalogue and unearth some deep tracks from this band that span their entire career.
Featured songs:
Alone + Easy Target
Wind Up
M.I.A
Lonely As You - 1
Overdrive - 2
Hell - ?
Stranger Things Have Happened
Summer's End
Dear Rosemary
Make It Right
The Eagles of Death Metal are nothing like The Eagles, nor are they metal. But they live in on a plane of existence all onto their own. If you are a fan of raunchy and lewd stripped down good-time rock and roll then this is your next favorite band.
Featured songs:
Speaking In Tongues
Stuck In The Metal
I Gotta Feelin'
Cherry Cola
I Like To Move In The Night
Now I'm A Fool
Solo Flights
Got The Power
Skin-Tight Boogie
Just Dropped In (To See What My Condition Is In)
Counting down 10 songs by one of the greatest bands of all time, The Cars! As always our countdown won't include big radio hits, or singles, but some really great forgotten classics, deep cuts, and hidden gems.
Featured songs:
Bye Bye Love
It's All I Can Do
Candy-O
Don't Tell Me No
Misfit Kid
This Could Be Love
Tonight She Comes
Double Trouble
Blue Tip
Keep On Knocking
As always I encourage you to legally purchase or stream your music. Buying physical media will always deepen your appreciation for it. I don't monetize this podcast because I do not own the rights to these songs. Please support all the artists that appear on The ABC's of Rock by purchasing their music.
We are glamming it up this week with some candy coated guitar riffs from one of my favorite bands of all time, Def Leppard. Join me on a musical journey that spans nearly 40 years with one of rock and rolls most bombastic bands.
Rock Brigade
Wasted
You Got Me Runnin'
Billy's Got A Gun
Desert Song
Back In Your Face
Paper Sun
Hell Raiser
Energized
Let's Go
As always I encourage you to legally purchase or stream your music. Buying physical media will always deepen your appreciation for it. I don't monetize this podcast because I do not own the rights to these songs. Please support all the artists that appear on The ABC's of Rock by purchasing their music.
I tackled possibly the biggest band of all time this episode, The Beatles. Finding 10 songs that I feel fly under the radar was a bit of a challenge, but I think the casual listener will get a real kick out of this episode, and hopefully will turn on some fans to more songs in the catalogue.
Featured Songs:
Do You Want To Know A Secret
You Can't Do That
Honey Don't
I've Just Seen a Face
I'm Looking Through You
Lovely Rita
Your Mother Should Know
Mother Nature's Son
I've Got A Feeling
I Want You (She's So Heavy)
As always I encourage you to legally purchase or stream your music. Buying physical media will always deepen your appreciation for it. I don't monetize this podcast because I do not own the rights to these songs. Please support all the artists that appear on The ABC's of Rock by purchasing their music.
Adam Ant is truly an original in more than one way. His unique brand of new wave and pop was a cornerstone in the early 80's at the height of the MTV craze. This episode features 10 songs from Adam Ant that I really appreciate. I hope that this retrospective gives listeners a fresh take and some deeper appreciation for his brand of music.
Featured songs:
CarTrouble Parts 1 & 2
Whip In My Valise
Killer In the Home
Dog Eat Dog
Place In the Country
Desperate But Not Serious
Baby, Let Me Scream at You
Spanish Games
Libertine
Apollo 9
As always I encourage you to legally purchase or stream your music. Buying physical media will always deepen your appreciation for it. I don't monetize this podcast because I do not own the rights to these songs. Please support all the artists that appear on The ABC's of Rock by purchasing their music.