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You’ve heard the hits, but you want more? We take the good with the bad and dive into full albums, discussing each track individually. We throw in trivia, history, and plenty of tangents. As "expert listeners," we evaluate records based on "refined criteria" and we use a "proprietary rating scale" to quantify our opinions.

B-Side Chicks


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    Radiohead / Against Me! EP Episode

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 15, 2022 213:24


    On this, the final episode of the B-Side Chicks Podcast, the fellas each picked and EP to talk about.  The first half of the Episode is about the 1998 EP  Airbag / How Am I Driving? by Radiohead and the second half is about the The Acoustic EP by  Against Me! from 2001.  Happy Friday forever!Chapter Markers below.Link to Will's article about Laura Jane Grace that is talked about in the Against Me! portion of the Episode.Album Links:Radiohead | Airbag / How Am I DrivingSpotify (A Spotify playlist that I made because this EP isn't on Spotify but the songs spread across different albums)Apple Music (Not sure if this works, the page doesn't load for me but I don't have Apple Music)Against Me! | The Acoustic EPSpotify Apple Music

    Paramore - Riot! (W/ Kara)

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 11, 2022 122:52


    Kara joins the fellas to talk about Riot! by Paramore from the year 2007.Album Links:SpotifyApple Music

    Miley Cyrus - Plastic Hearts

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 25, 2022 103:34


    Gojira - Fortitude

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 11, 2022 147:21


    The fellas talk about Fortitude by Gojira from the year 2021.Album Links:SpotifyApple

    Little Simz - Sometimes I Might Be Introvert

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 28, 2022 142:40


    The fellas talk about Sometimes I Might Be Introvert by Little Simz from the year 2021.Album Links:SpotifyApple

    Eagles - Hotel California

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 14, 2022 127:33


    The fellas talk about the Eagles album Hotel California from the year 1971 which includes songs such as Hotel California, New Kid in Town, and Life in the Fast Lane.Album Links:SpotifyApple

    End of 2021 Recap

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 31, 2021 151:20


    It's the last day of the year and we're recappin babbbbbyyyy!  After talking about our Spotify wrapped we talk about the albums that we have previously reviewed on the podcast to see where we are with them now.  To keep it at a nice round number we are only talking about the first 29 albums that we have reviewed.  Happy Friday and Happy New Year!

    Holiday Special

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 17, 2021 57:38


    Kara and Bill join us for our first attempt at an in-person episode! We talk about each of our "Mt. Rushmore" choices for Christmas songs. This episode contains plenty of holiday cheer.

    BROCKHAMPTON - SATURATION III

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 3, 2021 137:03


    Kara joins the fellas to talk SATURATION III by BROCKHAMPTON.  The self-described boy band BROCKHAMPTON saturated the market in 2017, releasing all 3 albums from the Saturation series within the year.Genre: Hip hopAlbum Links:SpotifyApple MusicVideos Mentioned in the Podcast:The synth vocals video Trevr was talking about (it does not include Tom Petty)

    Thundercat - Drunk (W/Kara)

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 1, 2021 201:36


    Kara joins the fellas to talk Drunk by Thundercat.  Thundercat is an immensely talented bassist (among other things) and has been a frequent collaborator in rap music in recent years.  He has made impactful appearances on songs by Kendrick Lamar, Mac Miller, Childish Gambino, and many others.  Album Links:SpotifyApple MusicVideos Mentioned in the Podcast:Mac Miller Tiny Desk Concert Featuring Thundercat (What's the Use)[Adult Swim] Festival - Them Changes by Thundercat (Feat. Ariana Grande, DOMI & JD Beck)

    SZA - Ctrl (Part 2 of 2)

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 10, 2021 76:06


    The fellas talk about SZA's album Ctrl from the year 2017.  This is part 2 of 2 because it's a little longer than usual and I did not have enough time to edit it.Album Links:SpotifyApple

    SZA - Ctrl (Part 1 of 2)

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 27, 2021 103:09


    The fellas talk about SZA's album Ctrl from the year 2017.  This is part 1 of 2 because it's a little longer than usual and I did not have enough time to edit it.Album Links:SpotifyApple

    Billie Eilish - Happier Than Ever (W/Bill)

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 13, 2021 136:47


    Bill Joins the fellas to talk about Billie Eilish's new album Happier Than Ever.  This is her second album and was recorded throughout the pandemic in her brother/producer Finneas' basement recording studio.Album Links:SpotifyApple

    Rage Against the Machine - Renegades (Part 2 of 2)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 30, 2021 109:35


    The fellas talk about Rage Against the Machine's album Renegades from the year 2000.  This is the bands final album and consists entirely of covers.  Most of our episodes are too long, this one was much longer so we are splitting it into 2 releases.Album Links:SpotifyAppleVideos Mentioned in the Podcast:The Ghost of Tom Joad (Live Video Version featuring Tom Morello)

    Rage Against the Machine - Renegades (Part 1 of 2)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 16, 2021 119:43


    The fellas talk about Rage Against the Machine's album Renegades from the year 2000.  This is the bands final album and consists entirely of covers.  Most of our episodes are too long, this one was much longer so we are splitting it into 2 releases.Album Links:SpotifyAppleVideos Mentioned in the Podcast:Limp Bizkit vs Rage Against The Machine - MTV Video Music Awards 2000

    The Gaslight Anthem - The 59' Sound

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 2, 2021 133:01


    Will joins the fellas to discuss The Gaslight Anthem's 2008 album The 59' Sound.  The band's songwriting was commonly compared to a modern version of Bruce Springsteen and this nostalgia packed album broke them out of the New Jersey punk scene and into the world's view.Album Links:SpotifyAppleVideos Mentioned in the Podcast:Angry Johnny and the Radio: Reading, 2009I Coulda Been A Contender (Driveway)Film Noir Pinkpop videoBruce 59' SoundPatient Ferris Wheel Live AcousticNo Surrender Live (Featuring Brian Fallon)The Backseat (U2 I Still Haven't Found What I'm Looking For Ending)

    The Strokes - Is This It (W/ Bill)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 18, 2021 101:08


    Bill returns for this guest episode to discuss The Strokes' seminal 2001 album, Is This It. This album was a huge debut and kicked off an era of rock revival, becoming one of the most influential records of the early millennium.Album Links:SpotifyApple

    Avenged Sevenfold - City of Evil

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 4, 2021 137:15


    Trevr and Paul discuss Avenged Sevenfold's 2005 album City of Evil.  This metal album contains singles such as Burn It Down, Bat Country, and Beast and the Harlot.Album Links:SpotifyApple Music

    Charli XCX - Charli

    Play Episode Listen Later May 21, 2021 143:56


    Trevr and Paul discuss Charli XCX's 2019 album Charli.  This pop album includes singles such as 1999, Blame It on Your Love, Gone, and White MercedesAlbum Links:SpotifyApple Music

    Foxygen - We Are the 21st Century Ambassadors of Peace & Magic (W/ Bill)

    Play Episode Listen Later May 7, 2021 106:06


    Trevr and Paul have Bill on as their first guest to discuss Foxygen's 2013 album We Are the 21st Century Ambassadors of Peace & Magic.  This psychedelic pop album includes singles such as Shuggie, San Francisco, and No DestructionIn the Darkness and No Destruction Takeaway On Blue Mountain Takeaway ShowBill's Bowling VideoAlbum Links:SpotifyApple Music

    Billy Joel - The Stranger

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 23, 2021 148:48


    Trevr and Paul discuss The Stranger, the 1977 album by Billy Joel.  This album includes hits such as Movin' Out, Just the Way You Are, Only the Good Die Young, and She's Always a Woman as well as the cult classic Scenes From an Italian Restaurant.Album Links:SpotifyApple Music

    Beach House - Bloom

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 9, 2021 147:34


    Trevr and Paul discuss the 2012 Beach House album Bloom.  The duo uses a base of arpeggios on many of the dreampop songs on this albumAlbum Links:SpotifyApple Music

    The Smashing Pumpkins - Zeitgeist (Silver Edition)

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 26, 2021 163:03


    Trevr and Paul discuss the 2007 album Zeitgeist by The Smashing Pumpkins.  This is their 7th studio album and their 1st album after breaking up in 2000.  This album contains singles such as Tarantula and That's the Way (My Love Is). Billy Corgan removed the album from streaming services but it is possible to find all of the songs on YouTube.  Links:Here are live versions of most of the songs we will be discussing in one video.Tommy Cash video that is discussed near the end of the episode.

    Childish Gambino - Because the Internet

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 12, 2021 142:32


    Trevr and Paul discuss Childish Gambino's 2013 album Because the Internet. This experimental rap album features singles such as 3005, Crawl, Sweatpants, and Telegraph Ave.Album Links:SpotifyApple Music

    Rancid - ...And Out Come the Wolves

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 26, 2021 144:59


    Trevr and Paul discuss Rancid's 1995 album ...And Out Come the Wolves. This album was a big part of 90s pop punk and was released a year after Dookie by Green Day and Smash by The Offspring. Hit songs from this album include Time Bomb and Ruby Soho.Album Links:SpotifyApple Music

    Carly Rae Jepsen - Dedicated

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 12, 2021 171:58


    Trevr and Paul discuss Carly Rae Jepsen's 2019 album Dedicated. This album contains singles such as Party for One, Now That I Found You, No Drug Like Me, Julien, and Too Much.Album Links:SpotifyApple Music

    Tyler Childers - Purgatory

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 29, 2021 106:44


    Trevr and Paul discuss Tyler Childer's 2017 album Purgatory. This modern country album was produced by Sturgill Simpson.Mongolian mouth harp video discussed in the episode.Album Links:SpotifyApple Music

    The National - Alligator

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 15, 2021 159:39


    Trevr and Paul discuss The National's 2005 album Alligator. This album includes singles such as Abel, Secret Meeting, and Lit Up.Album Links:SpotifyApple Music

    Mac Miller - Swimming

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 1, 2021 181:33


    Trevr and Paul discuss Mac Miller's 2018 album Swimming. This album includes singles such as Small Worlds, What's the Use?, and Self Care.Album Links:SpotifyApple Music

    At the Drive-In - Relationship of Command

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 18, 2020 150:14


    Trevr and Paul discuss At the Drive-In's album Relationship of Command from the year 2000. This album came out just before the band split in two, going on to create The Mars Volta and Sparta.Album Links:SpotifyApple Music

    Rihanna - Loud

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 11, 2020 123:31


    Trevr and Paul discuss Rihanna's 2010 album Loud. This dance-pop and R&B album includes singles such as Only Girl (In the World), What's My Name?, and S&M.Album Links:SpotifyApple Music

    Queens of the Stone Age - Songs for the Deaf

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 4, 2020 111:31


    Trevr and Paul discuss Queens of the Stone Age's 2002 album Songs for the Deaf. This heart pounding stoner album is non-stop action and includes hit singles such as No One Knows and Go with the Flow.Album Links:SpotifyApple Music

    Dua Lipa - Dua Lipa

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 27, 2020 126:17


    Trevr and Paul discuss Dua Lipa's self titled debut album. This 2017 album contains singles such as New Rules, IDGAF, and Hotter Than Hell. Album Links:SpotifyApple Music

    Everclear - So Much for the Afterglow

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 20, 2020 120:51


    On episode 10 we discuss Everclear's 1997 album So Much for the Afterglow. This album contains singles such as Father of Mine, I Will Buy You a New Life, and Everything to Everyone. Album Links:SpotifyApple Music

    Talking Heads - Remain in Light

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 13, 2020 132:40


    We talk about the Talking Heads 4th studio album Remain in Light. Produced by Brian Eno and released October 8th, 1980; this album received much acclaim for its experimentation looping tracks drawing influence from African polyrhythms.Youtube Link: The Anatomy of: Talking Heads - The Great CurveSpotifyApple Music

    Grimes - Art Angels

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 6, 2020 128:33


    This week, we're talking Art Angels. This is the fourth full-length album from by Canadian singer and songwriter Claire Boucher, known professionally as Grimes. Album Links:SpotifyApple Music

    Pat Benatar - In the Heat of the Night

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 30, 2020 148:57


    Pat Benatar had great success with singles "Heartbreaker" and " We Live for Love" on her 1979 debut album In the Heat of the Night. This platinum-certified album was listed as number 7 on Billboard magazine's 1980 year-end top pop albums, so if you care about that...that's what happened.Find us on Twitter @bsidechicks or on bsidechicks.comAlbum links:SpotifyApple MusicTrack List, length"Heartbreaker" (Jenny Darren cover 1978) 3:29"I Need a Lover" (John Mellencamp cover 1978) 3:30 "If You Think You Know How to Love Me" (Smokie cover 1975) 4:23"In the Heat of the Night" (Smokie cover 1977) 5:24"My Clone Sleeps Alone" 3:29"We Live for Love" 3:55"Rated X" (Nick Gilder cover 1977) 3:17"Don't Let It Show" (The Alan Parsons Project cover 1977) 4:04"No You Don't" (Sweet cover 1974) 3:20"So Sincere" 3:29

    A$AP Rocky - LONG.LIVE.A$AP

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 23, 2020 125:20


    In this off-the-cuff episode, the B-Side Chicks discuss A$AP Rocky's 2013 debut album. For those hoping for a successful follow up to his breakout mixtape, LIVE.LOVE.A$AP, this feature-heavy album hits all the walls. Listen and see if we can end the age-old debate: A$AP or Bowie?Find us on Twitter @bsidechicks or on bsidechicks.comAlbum links:SpotifyApple MusicTrack List, length"Long Live ASAP" 4:49"Goldie" 3:12"PMW (All I Really Need)" (featuring Schoolboy Q) 3:54"LVL" Clams Casino 3:40"Hell" (featuring Santigold) Clams Casino 3:51"Pain" (featuring Overdoz) 3:53"Fuckin' Problems" (featuring Drake, 2 Chainz, and Kendrick Lamar) 3:53"Wild for the Night" (featuring Skrillex and Birdy Nam Nam) 3:29"1 Train" (featuring Kendrick Lamar, Joey Badass, Yelawolf, Danny Brown, Action Bronson, and Big K.R.I.T.) 6:12"Fashion Killa" 3:56"Phoenix" Danger Mouse 3:53"Suddenly" 4:30Total length: 49:15"Jodye" 4:20"Ghetto Symphony" (featuring Gunplay and ASAP Ferg) 3:57"Angels" 3:48"I Come Apart" (featuring Florence Welch) 3:37

    Sturgill Simpson - Metamodern Sounds in Country Music

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 16, 2020 78:55


    Sturgill Simpson blurs the lines between country and psychedelic on his 2014 album, Metamodern Sounds in Country Music. While paying its dues to the country tradition, it breaks the mold to make a significant contribution to both genres. As if that weren't enough, Sturgill is a clever lyricist who doesn't shy away from confronting the hard questions. We talk through the thought-provoking lyrics, as well as the innovative writing and instrumentation.Album links:SpotifyApple MusicFind us on Twitter @bsidechicks or on bsidechicks.com

    Tame Impala - The Slow Rush

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 9, 2020 84:14


    Tame Impala has gained more mainstream popularity than possibly any modern psychedlic act. Since 2015's Currents, Kevin Parker (Tame Impala's creator) has been on a steady diet of touring and collaborations. February of 2020 saw the release of The Slow Rush, and Tame fans rejoiced. While it isn't a concept album, it focuses primarily on concepts related to time. It may not be as groundbreaking as Currents was, but it's still a solid album. Join us for an analysis of an album which is at times very introspective, and at others, very funky.Album links:SpotifyApple MusicLost In Yesterday music videoFind us on Twitter @bsidechicks or on bsidechicks.com

    Sylvan Esso - Free Love

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 2, 2020 86:25


    The B-Side Chicks discuss the recently released Sylvan Esso album. This is the 3rd album from the group and comes in around 29 minutes long. The electropop duo bring a strong vocal performance and intriguing instrumental choices together for a strangely soothing outcome. Album Links:SpotifyApple MusicFind us on Twitter @bsidechicks or on bsidechicks.com

    The Beach Boys - Pet Sounds

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 2, 2020 148:36


    Changing gears from episode one. Widely hailed as a masterpiece, Pet Sounds is the eleventh studio album from The Beach Boys. Released in 1966, this is the first solo album from the genius mind of Brian Wilson. While the length is only ~36 minutes, there is a lot to discuss here. We dive deep, discussing everything from the vast array of unusual instruments to the interesting origins of the tracks.Album Links:SpotifyApple Music

    Black Eyed Peas - Monkey Business

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 24, 2020 114:23


    The inaugural episode of the B-Side Chicks podcast. Trevr and Paul kick things off with some fun nostalgia. Join us as we take a close look at The Black Eyed Peas 2005 album, Monkey Business. These tracks cover quite a range, as do the features. We talk vibes, turkey corn dogs, and many ridiculous lyrics.Album links:SpotifyApple MusicFind us on Twitter @bsidechicks or on bsidechicks.com

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