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An examination of the world's most moving music by two life-long enthusiasts on the wrong side of 35. What distinguishes good from great songs, why some artists are more universally appreciated than others, what makes genres popular, and how to separate timeless music from trendy or otherwise forget…

The Music Podcast


    • Aug 4, 2017 LATEST EPISODE
    • infrequent NEW EPISODES
    • 33m AVG DURATION
    • 10 EPISODES


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    Why is '80s music so beloved?

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 4, 2017 32:00


    Here are seven reasons why, according to science. For more visit patreon.com/commercialappeal

    Is Michael Jackson the king of pop? (ep. 9)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 27, 2017 30:00


    The entertainer, his legacy, and his greatest songs. For more visit patreon.com/commercialappeal

    The merits of lyrics (ep. 8)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 20, 2017 35:00


    Cooler Than Me, the San Francisco music scene, and the importance of lyrics. For more visit patreon.com/commercialappeal

    Doing our homework (ep. 7)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 30, 2017 28:00


    Subjective ratings, Vampire Weekend, and Pharcyde cameos. For more visit patreon.com/commercialappeal

    The album episode (ep. 6)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 22, 2017 35:00


    A deluge of new albums, live concerts, songs that move us. For more visit patreon.com/commercialappeal

    All things pop (ep. 5)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 16, 2017 38:00


    The problem with pop albums, La La Land, and discovering new music. For more visit patreon.com/commercialappeal

    The big question (ep. 4)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 1, 2017 32:00


    Timeless music, rap lulls, and The Killers. Visit patreon.com/commercialappeal for more

    Third time's a charm (ep. 3)

    Play Episode Listen Later May 25, 2017 37:00


    Staying power, better catalog browsing, and greatest Nirvana song. Visit patreon.com/commercialappeal for more

    Sophomore slump (ep. 2)

    Play Episode Listen Later May 19, 2017 37:00


    Sophomore slumps, songwriter eras, and another apparent musician suicide. Visit patreon.com/commercialappeal for more

    The show begins (ep. 1)

    Play Episode Listen Later May 11, 2017 34:50


    Formal introductions, commercial appeal, and why you should listen. Visit patreon.com/commercialappeal for more

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