#770: Give The Drummer Some
What role do drums play in Rock? Should they be keeping the beat or leading from the front? Who are some of the greatest drummers in rock music? The b...
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#770 Give the Drummer Some
What role do drums play in rock? Should they be keeping the beat or leading from the front? Who are some of the greatest drummers in rock music? Jim a...
#769: The Replacements & Mission of Burma
The Replacements never had a hit song, but few bands have inspired such a deep connection with their fans. Bob Mehr, author of the biography Trouble B...
#768 The Velvet Underground & Nico
Jim and Greg explore the background and influence of the Velvet Underground’s debut with a classic album dissection.
#767 The New Analog & Opinions On Neil Young
Jim and Greg talk with Galaxy 500’s Damon Krukowski about the value of analog listening in an increasingly digital world. They’ll also review new albu...
#766 Chris Frantz and Talking Heads
Jim and Greg chat with Talking Heads drummer Chris Frantz about his new book, Remain In Love. The book tracks the bands commercial success and interna...
#765 Chicago Soul
From Curtis Mayfield to Minnie Riperton, Jim and Greg explore the Chicago Soul scene. They’ll examine how the music tells the story of political and c...
#764 Songs About Help and the Rock Doctors
In these confusing and anxious times, we could all use the occasional helping hand. This week, Jim DeRogatis and Greg Kot share their favorite songs a...
#763 Buried Treasures & Caroline Rose
It's time for another edition of Buried Treasures, where Greg Kot and Jim DeRogatis share some under-the-radar new music you need to hear. Plus, we he...
#762 Bill Withers' Live at Carnegie Hall & Opinions on Phoebe Bridgers
Bill Withers is beloved for classics like Lean On Me, but Greg contends that Withers’ best album is Live at Carnegie Hall. Jim and Greg honor Withers’...