Show Anthology
1979
(aired 9/15/26)
1979 was not only the soundtrack of my early adolescence, it was also a year for bracing debut albums, last gasps and new directions for several rock dinosaurs, and a banner year for both great guitar solos and silly love songs. For this episode's deep dive, I have chosen landmark albums by The Cars, Fleetwood Mac, and Gang of Four, while taking several detours to explore everything 1979 can muster.
R.E.M.
(aired 8/4/26)
Perhaps the band most associated with the “College Rock” genre, R.E.M. navigated a path where they could be true to their artistic impulses and also become indie rock superstars. Join me as I do a deep dive on three of their best albums (Reckoning, Green, and New Adventures in Hi-Fi), while giving some love (more or less) to every album in between.