Album Maunder

It's Sam's turn to bring an album to the pod but he also brought us a special mystery guest named Kate Bell! Together, we dove head first into 1997's OK Computer, the third studio album, by Radiohead. Often referred to as one of the greatest albums of all time, we decided to put it to the ultimate test and hold it to the utmost scrutiny on this podcast that has now, according to reviews that we are pretty sure are about us, become the gold standard for reviewing albums. So don't be so paranoid, Android, just hit play!

Today, with special guest Emily Greene, we dive into an album of Lance's choosing. From 1994, the debut album of British rock band Bush titled Sixteen Stone. With 5 of the 12(ish) tracks getting serious radio play, it's no surprise that this is the episode that Veronica has been looking forward to the most.

After many months of talking about it, outside of this podcast, we thought it was time we finally make and episode about it. So today Kara sits in on the podcast to talk about the music, the cast, and everything surrounding the show Beetlejuice The Musical!

In this first episode of what is likely to be many, in this side series, we are discussing 1991. Were you there? Do you remember? Each of our hosts picked some of their favorite songs from the year and are bringing them to YOU!

In 2006, the rock band Blue October released their fourth studio album... Foiled. It would end up being the band's best-selling and most popular album. While casual radio listeners were waiting for the next time the DJ would play Hate Me or Into The Ocean, Dawn had already bought the CD and was becoming more and more invested in the band, their music, and the meaning of their song's lyrics. Unbeknownst to Dawn at the time, she was preparing for the day when she would spring the album on three friends and have them dive into a nearly THREE HOUR conversation about it. This, dear friends, is that day...

For those of us born between the late 70s and the early 80s, we were probably the perfect age for Weird Al's 10th studio album, Running With Scissors, to penetrate our minds and lay the foundation for a lifelong memory of its lyrical genius. With parodies, style parodies, and some original songs, Al continued to wow his fans and even gain many new ones with hits like A Saga Begins making its way into the mainstream pop culture scene. Although 1999 was a "different time", we think everyone will enjoy this hilarious, incredibly clever, and quite weird album that Veronica brings to us in this episode of Album Maunder!

It's Sam's turn to throw an album our way and he didn't disappoint. Some might say He's Misstra Know-It-All and definitly didn't get Too High when picking this one for us. So turn up that dial, Golden Lady, and Don't You Worry 'bout a Thing because, fresh off the 1973 presses, we're diving into Stevie Wonder's Innervisions. Hit play and you might just find some... (clears throat) Higher Ground.

Although it is published a little late, in this episode Veronica has us dive into the 2022 Tony Awards and the SIX nominees for Best Musical.

If you made it through the first disc... This episode is for you! More solid RHCP tracks from 2006! Click play for the second and last episode for our dive into Stadium Arcadium!

Lance, determined to bend the rules of Album Maunder, brings the group a DOUBLE ALBUM. That's right, not one, but TWO CDs in this bad boy. Kids, CDs replaced cassettes and cassettes were these things that... Nevermind. From 2006, Red Hot Chili Peppers' 9th studio album, Stadium Arcadium! This episode is part one of two. Let's be done with this description and get started! This, dear friends, is Stadium Arcadium: Jupiter.

The time has come for a conversation about soundtracks! Veronica, Sam, and Lance pick from a long list of their favorite soundtracks to share a few with the group and you!

Today we dive into an album of Veronica's choosing! If you were alive and listening to music in the early 90s, you definitely had heard Gin Blossoms on the radio or saw their music videos on MTV. However, you may have missed the full album that held many of their hits. That album was New Miserable Experience. Not only was it worth a deep dive but, although everyone in the studio knew it fairly well, it's undeniable that they learned a lot about how it was made, the lyrics, and what the band went through to make these songs and this album the multi-platinum success it became.

Some time ago, the powers that be, in the universe, commissioned us to settle a debate once and for all... Who is the better band, The Bangles or The Go-Go's? Who are we to say no to this challenge? Needless to say, we accepted this responsibility. So join two dudes, who love both bands, and their female counterpart, who may or may not have thought that they were both the same band until just recently, in their quest to answer this once and for all!

In 1986, Peter Gabriel officially hit the "Big Time" with the release of his album, So. It vaulted him into legendary status on MTV during it's heyday, and onto the big screen in one of the most iconic scenes in '80s movie history. Lance, Sam, and Veronica know you can‘t wait to hear about this album. They can see it "In Your Eyes".

This week Lance brings us another one of his favorites to listen to and discuss. We are once again setting you up for some nostalgia for the 90s. With a mix of synth and alternative rock from the minds of 3 producers and the lyrics and vocals of a scotswoman named Shirley Manson, we were given one of 1998's most critically acclaimed albums... Garbage Version 2.0

With the release of the new Batman movie, Sam had the idea to get together and chat about past movies and their soundtracks. So that's exactly what happened!

Sometimes you want to talk about an album but you're just not sure everyone is ready for a deep dive... That's when we have our honorable mentions episode!

Like usual, we start off topic but we eventually get to discussing this year's Super Bowl Halftime Show. Since we were in the neighborhood, we thought we might as well dive into some from the past as well! The good, the bad, and the country.

Today we have 4 friends gathered to talk about Janet Jackson and her new documentary that recently aired on Lifetime. We dive into the details and our thoughts on them. We also discuss some of our favorite moments and songs.

For this Maunder, we dive into the biggest album of one of Veronica's first loves, Joey McIntyre, and the name of that album is Hangin' Tough. The name of the band... New Kids On The Block! Does it all hold up in 2022? We will find out! Also, Sam has a confession about NKOTB that may surprise you. Hit play in 3... 2... 1...

With the passing of Meat Loaf, we thought it would be nice to get together and talk about him, his music, and what we remembered about him. You may notice that the beginning of the episode sounds like it is about another singer but, rest assured, this is a Meat Loaf episode. This is just how we talk, people.

After many conversations that weren't recorded, we decided enough was enough. It was high that we let other people hear our music discussions. However random and long-winded they may be. So we would like to introduce you to a new kind of episode for us... The B-Side.

Back in the day, when we were teenagers (1991, to be more specific), A Tribe Called Quest released a trailblazing album called The Low End Theory that seamlessly fused hip-hop and jazz and had listeners, and the group themselves "Buggin' Out". Lance and Sam are joined by Veronica once again as we explore the beats, rhymes, and life of the group and album that left an indelible mark on music history.

Back at it with another album! Jagged Little Pill by Alanis. You didn't even need the last name, did you? You know what's up. Today we talk about this killer 1995 album with a fellow Alanis fan, Veronica, for damn near 3 hours. They said it couldn't be done. And, yet, here we are. So buckle up in a Lincoln Continental with 3 identical versions of yourself and let's drive around in some snow while belting out the lyrics we all know and love.

In this episode, Joe, Sam, and Lance each bring 3 songs to share. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Joe's pick. Enjoy! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

In 1984, fresh off the success of the album 1999, Prince did two things... He hired an unknown director to make a movie and he made what would become one of the best selling albums of all time to go with it. That album was Purple Rain. This week Sam has us dive into the album with the Minneapolis sound that cleverly combined funk and R&B into Rock and Pop. With songs that were recorded himself and some that feature The Revolution, there is only one man who could have pulled this off. His name was Prince... and he was funky. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Hello, 1994. What do you have to offer that checks the boxes for Hip-Hop, Punk, AND Funk? How about Ill Communication by Beastie Boys! ...Because you can't, you won't, and you don't stop! Lance asked us to listen to the second album by the trio to make it to #1 on the Billboard top 200. If you're only a "radio hits" fan of Beastie Boys, buckle up because this ride is gonna be a fun and enlightening one. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

In this episode Joe asked us to listen to the best selling rock album of the 21st century, Hybrid Theory by Linkin Park. If you're in the mood to scream it out and be immersed in the year 2000 up in here, hit play on this episode to join our discussion on this unstoppable album that made music history. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

For this episode, Sam's pick is Daft Punk's Random Access Memories! Released in 2013 and their last full studio album. So grab a can of disco themed porter and dive into the duo's award winning tribute to the late 70's and early 80's with Sam, Joe, and Lance! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Lance's pick! Just in time to celebrate the album's 30th anniversary, the guys dive in to R.E.M.'s seventh studio album, Out of Time. Having sold 18 million copies worldwide and giving us what might be their most famous single ever, Lance, Joe, and Sam discuss everything Michael, Mike, Bill, and Peter. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

If you turned on a radio or were ever anywhere in public in 1997, you probably heard Sex and Candy coming through speakers. Well, now you will know way more about the band and their self titled debut album with this latest episode where we dive into Joe's album pic... Marcy Playground. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Get ready to dive into one of the greatest industrial pop and R&B albums of all time! This week Sam has chosen one of his favorite albums, Janet Jackson's Rhythm Nation 1814, to be our latest album to dig into and talk about. So hit play and travel back to the end of the decade that gave us the Rubik's Cube and acid-washed jeans for a look into this socially conscious and undeniably hit-filled album. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

The first time we discussed an album. We had no idea this was gonna turn into a thing. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app