Face the Music: An Electric Light Orchestra Song-By-Song Podcast

Face the Music: An Electric Light Orchestra Song-By-Song Podcast

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Eric and Eric discuss, give songfacts, and the history of a song a week by the Electric Light Orchestra.

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    Waxy Buildup: Christmas in June!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 3, 2025 28:03


    Summer's Hell has begun, so let's pretend it's Christmas! Donate to the podcast through PayPal eloftmpodcast@gmail.com Or subscribe to my comic strip at patreon.com/LNTCS

    What Came Next...Emerson, Lake and Palmer "Works Volume 1"

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 2, 2025 9:43


    After releasing their best album, 1973's Brain Salad Surgery, Emerson, Lake and Palmer embarked on a world tour, followed by a much-needed break. When they returned they did so with the double album Works Volume 1, featuring one side each of solo material and one side as a band. To say it was spotty is an understatement, and more than anything highlighted a group that was becoming tired of working together. 

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    America's Top 40s: June 1, 1959

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 1, 2025 16:34


    Now with snippets from songs entering the Hot 100! Donate to the podcast through PayPal eloftmpodcast@gmail.com Or subscribe to my comic strip at patreon.com/LNTCS

    Face the Music Reversible: 006-R: Mr. Radio

    Play Episode Listen Later May 31, 2025 14:25


    Return to the thrilling days of March 31, 2018! New commentary from Mike Hudson, plus a remix of the song. Donate to the podcast through Patreon... https://www.patreon.com/ELOPod Or PayPal eloftmpodcast@gmail.com P.O. Box 1932 Superior, AZ 85173.

    Best of The Radiotrola Program: August 19 & 26, 2011

    Play Episode Listen Later May 30, 2025 25:22


    Phun Fone Phun, and the music of AnnaPaul & The Bearded Lady. Donate to the podcast through PayPal eloftmpodcast@gmail.com Or subscribe to my comic strip at patreon.com/LNTCS

    The 6-Minute Critic: Waiting for my Real Life

    Play Episode Listen Later May 29, 2025 6:22


    Colin Hay from Men at Work gets his own documentary!

    Podcast Art: Rain

    Play Episode Listen Later May 28, 2025 45:00


    45 minutes of a rain storm. Recorded: Wednesday April 2, 2025 5:00-5:45 PM Donate to the podcast through PayPal eloftmpodcast@gmail.com Or subscribe to my comic strip at patreon.com/LNTCS

    Waxy Buildup: Summer '25

    Play Episode Listen Later May 27, 2025 30:18


    Summer's here! Welcome to Hell. Donate to the podcast through PayPal eloftmpodcast@gmail.com Or subscribe to my comic strip at patreon.com/LNTCS

    What Came Next...The B-52's "Wild Planet"

    Play Episode Listen Later May 26, 2025 6:22


    "Rock Lobster" quickly became a song that filled dancefloors in the late 1970s and, though it only sold moderately well at the time, The B-52's has become one of the top new wave albums in everyone's collection. Pressured to get something out fast, the Athens, Georgia band quickly recorded Wild Planet and released it in 1980. Similar in sound to the first, it outsold the debut. Unfortunately, it was more of the same, with a lot of great songs but with many of the album tracks lacking. 

    America's Top 40s: May 25, 1959

    Play Episode Listen Later May 25, 2025 16:50


    The top 40 songs this week in 1959.

    Face the Music Reversible: 005-R: 1st Movement (Jumping Biz)

    Play Episode Listen Later May 24, 2025 14:38


    More biz jumpin' with Mike Hudson. Donate to the podcast through Patreon... https://www.patreon.com/ELOPod Or PayPal eloftmpodcast@gmail.com P.O. Box 1932 Superior, AZ 85173.

    Best of The Radiotrola Program: 1st Anniversary Special: August 6, 2011

    Play Episode Listen Later May 23, 2025 60:55


    It's a smattering of the better bits from year 1 of The Eric Paul Johnson Radiotrola Program. Donate to the podcast through PayPal eloftmpodcast@gmail.com Or subscribe to my comic strip at patreon.com/LNTCS

    The 6-Minute Critic: The Man Who Could Work Miracles

    Play Episode Listen Later May 22, 2025 6:09


    A meek man acquires the powers of God!!!

    Podcast Art: Kelvin Bridge

    Play Episode Listen Later May 21, 2025 14:58


    Abandoned Kelvin Bridge over the Gila River in Kelvin, AZ at 10:38 am on April 23, 2025. Sounds include birds, wind, the old guardrails creaking, a helicopter flying over, a car, footsteps and Eric taking pictures of a lizard. Donate to the podcast through PayPal eloftmpodcast@gmail.com Or subscribe to my comic strip at patreon.com/LNTCS

    Waxy Buildup: That's Sick!

    Play Episode Listen Later May 20, 2025 28:40


    As olde timey diseases make a comeback, I play olde timey records about olde timey diseases. Donate to the podcast through PayPal eloftmpodcast@gmail.com Or subscribe to my comic strip at patreon.com/LNTCS

    What Came Next...Public Image Ltd - The Flowers of Romance

    Play Episode Listen Later May 19, 2025 6:25


    After Public Image Ltd's second album Metal Box (known as Second Edition in the United States,) bass player Jah Wobble left. John Lydon and Keith Levene continued on, with drummer Martin Atkins, for the extremely experimental The Flowers of Romance. Despite being as non-commercial as possible, it was still a modest hit in the UK and a few other places around the world. It would also be the last album featuring the original band members. 

    America's Top 40s: May 18, 1959

    Play Episode Listen Later May 18, 2025 13:43


    The top 40 songs this week in 1959.

    Face the Music Reversible: 004-R: Battle of Marston Moor (July 2nd 1644)

    Play Episode Listen Later May 17, 2025 18:57


    We go back to Marston Moor with Mike Hudson, and Jerry Lewis. March 17, 2018 Donate to the podcast through Patreon... https://www.patreon.com/ELOPod Or PayPal eloftmpodcast@gmail.com P.O. Box 1932 Superior, AZ 85173.

    Best of The Radiotrola Program: July 29, 2011 Part II

    Play Episode Listen Later May 16, 2025 24:13


    For the love of old music, Karen tries to feed Eric some cock & balls, and Eric's battle with math in the form of Star Trek II. Donate to the podcast through PayPal eloftmpodcast@gmail.com Or subscribe to my comic strip at patreon.com/LNTCS

    The 6-Minute Critic: Star Wars Episode VIII: The Last Jedi

    Play Episode Listen Later May 15, 2025 7:16


    It's the last Jedi, but it's not the last Star Wars movie.

    Podcast Art: Walking

    Play Episode Listen Later May 14, 2025 14:59


    15 minutes walking on a path. Recorded: Tuesday April 1, 2025 9:55-10:10 am Donate to the podcast through PayPal eloftmpodcast@gmail.com Or subscribe to my comic strip at patreon.com/LNTCS

    Waxy Buildup: It's a Birthday Party!

    Play Episode Listen Later May 13, 2025 27:08


    Songs and home recordings from the 1890s-1920s about birthdays. Donate to the podcast through PayPal eloftmpodcast@gmail.com Or subscribe to my comic strip at patreon.com/LNTCS

    What Came Next...Dio "Sacred Heart"

    Play Episode Listen Later May 12, 2025 5:51


    Dio's first two albums, Holy Diver and The Last in Line, were hard rock classics. So, why change things up? If anything, Sacred Heart was a bit poppier, but largely it sounded like the first two, which was both a blessing and a curse. It would be the last album with Vivian Campbell on guitar, signaling that the band's sound would change a bit for the following record, but not radically.

    America's Top 40s: May 11, 1959

    Play Episode Listen Later May 11, 2025 13:58


    It's the top 40 songs this week in 1959.

    Face the Music Reversible: 003-R:Nellie Takes Her Bow

    Play Episode Listen Later May 10, 2025 13:45


    Nellie takes another bow. Read updated commentary on this song at our Substack radiotrola.substack.com/ Donate to the podcast through Patreon... https://www.patreon.com/ELOPod Or PayPal eloftmpodcast@gmail.com P.O. Box 1932 Superior, AZ 85173.

    Best of The Radiotrola Program: July 29, 2011

    Play Episode Listen Later May 9, 2025 24:58


    The worst travel experience Eric ever had with an airline that flies the U.S. airways. Donate to the podcast through PayPal eloftmpodcast@gmail.com Or subscribe to my comic strip at patreon.com/LNTCS

    The 6-Minute Critic: Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Band

    Play Episode Listen Later May 8, 2025 6:26


    The movie, not the album

    Eric vs. Eric: Not Funny

    Play Episode Listen Later May 7, 2025 20:46


    It was a post ELO show conversation in April that drifted from topic to topic. Mostly about what isn't funny anymore. Talk back to us at 623-850-3375 Donate to the podcast through PayPal eloftmpodcast@gmail.com P.O. Box 1932 Superior, AZ 85173. patreon.com/ericwincentsen728 Subscribe to EPJ's comic strip at https://www.patreon.com/LNTCS

    Waxy Buildup: Century Smash Hits II

    Play Episode Listen Later May 6, 2025 26:09


    Chart debuts from 100 years ago this week. Donate to the podcast through PayPal eloftmpodcast@gmail.com Or subscribe to my comic strip at patreon.com/LNTCS

    What Came Next...R.E.M. "Reckoning"

    Play Episode Listen Later May 5, 2025 6:34


    After a critical success with Murmur, R.E.M. again teamed with producers Mitch Easter and Don Dixon for their sophomore effort, Reckoning. In some ways it was more of the same, but a slightly rawer, rocking sound became evident as well. 

    America's Top 40s: May 4, 1959

    Play Episode Listen Later May 4, 2025 14:55


    The top 40 songs this week in 1959.

    Face the Music Reversible: Episode 002-R: Look At Me Now

    Play Episode Listen Later May 3, 2025 12:35


    The ghost of an episode from March 3, 2018 haunts the ELO podcast. Donate to the podcast through Patreon... https://www.patreon.com/ELOPod Or PayPal eloftmpodcast@gmail.com P.O. Box 1932 Superior, AZ 85173.

    Best of The Radiotrola Program: July 15, 2011

    Play Episode Listen Later May 2, 2025 30:03


    Crotch-itching fun, and Eric's dating profile. Donate to the podcast through PayPal eloftmpodcast@gmail.com Or subscribe to my comic strip at patreon.com/LNTCS

    The 6-Minute Critic: The Terror of Tiny Town

    Play Episode Listen Later May 1, 2025 6:00


    Did this movie really happen? Oh, yes, it did! Read more thoughts on the movie on our Substack.

    Podcast Art: Dryer

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 30, 2025 18:30


    18 minutes of the dryer. Recorded: March 11, 2025 Donate to the podcast through PayPal eloftmpodcast@gmail.com Or subscribe to my comic strip at patreon.com/LNTCS

    Waxy Buildup: The Oldest Recordings

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 29, 2025 29:44


    The very first sounds ever recorded. Hear the big hits from 1857! Read about this episode with more phun phakts and links at our Substack. Donate to the podcast through PayPal eloftmpodcast@gmail.com Or subscribe to my comic strip at patreon.com/LNTCS

    What Came Next...Devo "New Traditionalists"

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 28, 2025 7:47


    Devo scored a top-20 hit with the song "Whip It" in 1980, from their third album, Freedom of Choice. Unfortunately, it meant that even though the band had worked hard on its concept and identity through music, touring and visuals, it was now known as a novelty act by most people. They followed it up by upping the synthesizers in their sound, as well as the cynicism, for 1981's New Traditionalists, forging ahead rather than consciously trying to repeat the success of "Whip It". 

    America's Top 40s: April 27, 1959

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 27, 2025 14:40


    The top 40 songs this week in 1959.

    Face the Music Reversible: 001-R: 10538 Overture

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 26, 2025 25:41


    It's the first episode of the podcast with some new stuff. Commentary from Troy White, accomplished musician Mike Hudson, and a medley of cover versions. Donate to the podcast through Patreon... https://www.patreon.com/ELOPod Or PayPal eloftmpodcast@gmail.com P.O. Box 1932 Superior, AZ 85173.

    Best of The Radiotrola Program: July 1 & 8, 2011

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 25, 2025 24:01


    Eric strips on the radio, bitches about the heat, and plans a heist with Wes. Donate to the podcast through PayPal eloftmpodcast@gmail.com Or subscribe to my comic strip at patreon.com/LNTCS

    The 6-Minute Critic: Skidoo

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 24, 2025 5:59


    It's late '60s WTF!

    Eric vs. Eric: America Dares to be Stupid Part II

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 23, 2025 22:39


    More stupid in America, and the secret to success in the early 21st century. Talk back to us at 623-850-3375 Donate to the podcast through PayPal eloftmpodcast@gmail.com P.O. Box 1932 Superior, AZ 85173. patreon.com/ericwincentsen728 Subscribe to EPJ's comic strip at https://www.patreon.com/LNTCS

    Waxy Buildup: Here in My Flivver

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 22, 2025 28:25


    It's all about cars in this episode. Donate to the podcast through PayPal eloftmpodcast@gmail.com Or subscribe to my comic strip at patreon.com/LNTCS

    What Came Next...Def Leppard "Adrenalize"

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 21, 2025 6:44


    After dominating late '80s pop and hard rock radio with seven singles from their album Hysteria, it took a while for Def Leppard to get a new album out. During that time guitarist Steve Clark passed away and longtime producer Robert John "Mutt" Lange decided to go on to other projects. Still, the band carried on briefly as a quartet, using what they could of Clark's work on Adrenalize and still scoring a major hit album even though it was clear the formula was wearing thin. 

    America's Top 40s: April 20, 1959

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 20, 2025 14:54


    The top 40 songs this week in 1959.

    Face the Music: Episode -001: Down on the Bay

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 19, 2025 16:36


    Jeff Lynne goes down on his bay. Which I'm guessing is a duck? Donate to the podcast through Patreon... https://www.patreon.com/ELOPod Or PayPal eloftmpodcast@gmail.com P.O. Box 1932 Superior, AZ 85173.

    Best of The Radiotrola Program: June 17 & July 1, 2011

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 18, 2025 26:38


    A symbol of American freedom, and an erotic reading from a classic tale of desire. Donate to the podcast through PayPal eloftmpodcast@gmail.com Or subscribe to my comic strip at patreon.com/LNTCS

    The 6-Minute Critic: Xanadu

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 17, 2025 6:25


    Is Xanadu still a Xanadon't?

    Podcast Art: Washing Machine

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 16, 2025 15:00


    Washing clothes in a 5 year-old Whirlpool washer. Recorded: March 11, 2025 9:53 am

    Waxy Buildup: Disasters

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 15, 2025 30:04


    This episode is a total disaster.

    What Came Next...Genesis "A Trick of the Tail"

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 14, 2025 7:41


    Peter Gabriel, the unique and flamboyant lead singer of Genesis, decided to part ways with the band in 1975 after the conclusion of their tour supporting their 1974 album, The Lamb Lies Down on Broadway. That album had been a major hit and, like the one before it, almost broke them on U.S. radio. With Gabriel gone, the search was on for a new singer, and much of the British press thought the band should just call it quits. Instead, after a fruitless search, they settled on drummer Phil Collins, who had sung the odd song on some of their previous albums. A Trick of the Tail was a hit in the UK and, surprisingly, did moderately well in the U.S. as well.

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