Music at a Rational Volume

In this comeback episode of Music at a Rational Volume, Nate and Kyle say hello again with a playlist of the songs that never let them down, that can always be counted on to deliver good vibes and happy memories. So listen along as the hosts explain themselves and explain why this may just be the best playlist you'll have heard this week. This week's playlist: The Warm BlanketHeaven Is A Place On Earth - Scarlet Opera Pinch Me - BNLShe Drives Me Crazy - Brian SharpeSkipper Dan - Weird AlDo You Love Me - GusterFly Again - Kip MooreGood Intentions - Toad The Wet SprocketWithout A Trace - Soul AsylumDominos - The Big Pink“45” - Gaslight AnthemGone, Gone, Gone - Robert Plant and Alison KraussCigarettes and Chocolate Milk - Rufus WainwrightI Got You - Split Enz Accidentally 4th Street - Figures on a BeachChick Magnet (live on KNDD) - MXMr. Understanding - Pete and the PiratesAbout a Bird - PeachfuzzThe Obvious Child - Paul SimonThis Is The Day - The TheCry - Angie AparoClose Your Eyes and Open Your Mouth - The Burning HellRock ‘n' Roll Girls – John FogertySick of Myself – Matthew SweetQuiet Corners & Empty Spaces – the JayhawksSugartown – the FratellisAnother Nail for My Heart – Squeeze4th of July – XThings People Say – the VolebeatsBurrito – Pete YornRollerskate Skinny – Old 97's Goin' Thru Your Purse – Material Issue Horseshoe Lake – Todd Snider & the Nervous Wrecks Girl I Almost Married – the Beat Farmers Keeping Me Alive – Tom Petty & the Heartbreakers Bobby Jean – Bruce Springsteen & the E Street Band My Happy Place – OddsMusicatarationalvolume.com@MARVpodcast on Twittermusicatatrationvolume profile on Spotify for episode playlists based on topics discussed

In this episode of Nate and Kyle disagree about what good music is... I'm sorry, Music at a Rational Volume, is what I meant to write... where was I... Oh right, the episode description! In this episode Nate and Kyle discuss the new, and also the debut, self-titled record by the Wolves of Glendale. WoG is a comedy music trio whose narrative structure and absurdist bent may not be for everyone, so listen into the episode to discover which one of our hosts loved this record and which one really doesn't. Also in this episode is an announcement that the podcast is taking an extended hiatus over the summer and new episodes will resume sometime, probably September-ish... So look out for those, and we'll catch you in the Fall. Thanks for listening everyone!No playlists this week, instead check out Wolves of Glendale and decide for yourself.Musicatarationalvolume.com@MARVpodcast on Twittermusicatatrationvolume profile on Spotify for episode playlists based on topics discussed

In this episode of Music at a Rational Volume, Nate and Kyle discuss the highs and lows and cool finds they discovered in a hunt for Michigan's best music. As is tradition with our Best of States episodes and playlists, we focus on songs and artists that seem interesting or under appreciated, to shine a light where there hasn't been enough attention paid. So listen along as the hosts discuss the songs and artists that were chosen for the playlist and celebrate some of the best music to come out of the state of Michigan.This week's playlist: Best of States - Michigan Volebeats (Hamtramck)ShannonLike HerDiamondsThe Romantics (Detroit)Tell It to CarrieOne in a MillionPop Evil (North Muskegon) PurpleWaking LionsMarshall Crenshaw (Berkley) There She Goes AgainYou're My Favorite Waste of TimeMichigan Rattlers (Petoskey)Illinois SkyThat Kind of LifeThe Legal Matters (Detroit?)Please Make a SoundHave You Changed Your MindThe Accidentals (Traverse City)Michigan and AgainGo Getter Greensky Bluegrass (Kalamazoo)HandgunsWindshieldGlenn Frey (Royal Oak)The Heat Is On You Belong To The CityMitch Ryder & the Detroit Wheels (Hamtramck) Little Latin Lupe LuJenny Take A RideTommy James and The Shondells (Niles)Draggin' The Line Crimson and CloverLindsay Lou (Lansing)Nothing else matters SugarWhich Way Is Home (Detroit)Do You Feel FineAdalineMay Erlewine (Big Rapids)Your SomeoneEasyNote To SelfMason Proper (Alpena (Ann Arbor?))A Chance EncounterLife's CornucopiaMusicatarationalvolume.com@MARVpodcast on Twittermusicatatrationvolume profile on Spotify for episode playlists based on topics discussed

In this episode of Music at a Rational Volume, Nate and Kyle discuss the new album by the Old 97s called American Primitive. So listen along as the hosts go through the tracks and talk about what they liked and what they didn't about the latest effort from a great band.No playlist this week, instead listen to Old 97s - American PrimitiveMusicatarationalvolume.com@MARVpodcast on Twittermusicatatrationvolume profile on Spotify for episode playlists based on topics discussed

In this episode of Music at a Rational Volume, Nate and Kyle take their shot at creating  a "get psyched" mix in the mold of the classic How I Met Your Mother episode.  You know, the New Years Eve episode in which Barney Stinson shows off his all rise playlist to his friends. So listen along as Nate and Kyle explain themselves and why they chose the ones they did. Then you should definitely take the playlist with you any time you need a shot of musical adrenaline!This week's Playlist: To Get You PsychedWind It Up - Barenaked LadiesI Predict A Riot - Kaiser ChiefsHeart and Soul - Twin AtlanticRaise Your Hands - Bon JoviYou Really Got Me - Van HalenWhat I Like About You - The Romantics99 Red Balloons - GoldfingerTry To Believe - Oingo BoingoBallroom Blitz - SweetCan't Wait One Minute More - CIVRun Riot - Def LeppardRock and Roll - Led Zeppelin I Will Follow / Desire - U2Power of Love - Huey Lewis and The NewsHoly Touch - Foxy ShazamRescue Me - The AlarmInner Ninja - Classified, David MylesOxygen - Soul AsylumGirls With Guns - Tommy ShawCommie Drives A Nova - Ike ReillyYou Give Love a Bad Name – Bon JoviHelp Me Land – Material IssueDreaming – BlondieShe's Tight – Cheap TrickNo Homeowners – Sims (feat Doomtree)Sick of Myself – Matthew SweetThe Kids Are Alright  – Matthew Sweet & Susanna HoffsI Stole Your Love – Kiss45 – the Gaslight AnthemMy Mistake – Phantom, Rocker, & SlickBeats So Lonely – Charlie SextonIn a Big Country -  Big CountryFast ‘n' Hard – Bash & PopIf I Can't Change Your Mind – SugarAnother Nail in My Heart – SqueezeGot the Time – Joe JacksonGood Girls Don't – the KnackMony Mony  – Billy IdolDyslexic Heart – Paul WesterbergI Got This – Royal BlissMusicatarationalvolume.com@MARVpodcast on Twittermusicatatrationvolume profile on Spotify for episode playlists based on topics discussed

In this episode of Music at a Rational Volume, Nate and Kyle discuss some of the new music they've been listening to this year. Sure there's some new stuff on this playlist, but like most of this podcast's playlists, there's a lot of things that somehow slipped through the cracks. So listen along as the hosts talk about their selections and get hyped for a quirky but really good playlist.This week's playlist: Through The CracksMy Other - Cult Canvas Do One - Frank TurnerNettles - Apples with Moya Better is the End - TophouseOlivia - Wolves of GlendaleHigher - The Kost Golden - Rocket To AnywhereMaryanne - The Statistics Indefinitely - Riley Pearce, Liang Lawrence Tricks - Fox and BonesDevil's Got My Woman – Andrew CombsI Hate the Winter – Bad Drugs I'm Gonna Be the Lonely Boy TonightNausea – Rocks and Rhubarb Illinois Sky – Michigan Rattlers My Happy Place – the New Odds Impressively Average – Brigette Calls Me BabyThe Feminine Urge – the Last Dinner Party Is This the Single? – Stew & the Negro ProblemRusty Crown – Underwater Sunshine Musicatarationalvolume.com@MARVpodcast on Twittermusicatatrationvolume profile on Spotify for episode playlists based on topics discussed

In this episode of Music at a Rational Volume, Nate and Kyle discuss the new album by the Kaiser Chiefs, their Easy Eighth Album. Listen along as the hosts dissect the highs and the lows of this long awaited new effort from one of our favorite bands making music today. Hear what Nate and Kyle have to say then check out the record to see if you agree with their takeaways. No playlist this week, instead check out the Easy Eighth Album from the Kaiser ChiefsMusicatarationalvolume.com@MARVpodcast on Twittermusicatatrationvolume profile on Spotify for episode playlists based on topics discussed

In this episode of Music at a Rational Volume Nate and Kyle talk about the upcoming St. Patrick's Day and reveal their playlist full of drinking and fighting songs. Enjoy this playlist as you celebrate Leprechaun season with your favorite Emerald Isle people, green or otherwise.  This week's playlist: Drinkin' and Fightin'Drunken Lazy Bastard – the MahonesWill You Still Love Me (If I Wet the Bed) – the PortersShot Glass – the PubcrawlersWhiskey in the Jar – Thin LizzyHere Come a Regular (Replacements cover) – the MahonesWeekend Irish – BarleyjuiceHave a Drink Ya Bastard – the SkelsLiquor Store – the KilliansLas Vegas (In the Hills of Donegal) – Goats Don't Shave Goddamn Shame – Saint Bushmill's Choir That Woman's Got Me Drinking – Begorrah Fuck You, I'm Drunk – Paddy and the Rats Drunken Sailor – Blaggards Is This Bar Open til Tomorrow? – the Mahones No Irish Need Apply – the Wakes My Football Teams Got Me Drinkin' – the Vandon Arms Kiss Me I'm Shitfaced – Dropkick MurphysThe Fightin' Ones Brits Out Intro – the Bleeding IrishHunger Strike – the Bleeding IrishBlack Friday Rule – Flogging MollyGreen and Red of Mayo – the Saw DoctorsChip – the Real McKenzies (ok Scottish, but who's the wiser?)Katie, Bar the Door – the DreadnoughtsFrank – Blood or WhiskeyFollow Me Up to Carlow – Young DublinersJoin the British Army – Barleyjuice Michael Collins – Cruachan When the Guns Have All Been Fired – Meisce 1916 Uprising – the Bleeding Irish Come Out Ye Black and Tans – Colm R. McGuinness Scotland (You Owe Us) – the Mighty Regis Honour of the Gael – the BibleCode Sundays Building Up and Tearing England Down – Mr. Irish Bastard What's Left of the Flag – Wild Colonial Bhoys (MN) The Boxer – Carbon Leaf Better Man Than Me – the BibleCode Sundays Boys of the County Cork – Black Irish BandMusicatarationalvolume.com@MARVpodcast on Twittermusicatatrationvolume profile on Spotify for episode playlists based on topics discussed

In this episode of Music at a Rational Volume Nate and Kyle discuss the new record from West London's indie rockers, the Vaccines. Called Pick-Up Full Of Pink Carnations, the album is The Vaccines 6th studio record and the hosts of this particular podcast have some definite opinions on this album. So listen in as Nate and Kyle discuss the highs and lows of this effort. Just don't be surprised if it doesn't go exactly the way you think it might, as few pieces of music find such rare territory shared in the Venn Diagram made from Nate and Kyle's musical tastes.No playlist this week, instead check out The Vaccines - Pick-Up Full Of Pink CarnationsMusicatarationalvolume.com@MARVpodcast on Twittermusicatatrationvolume profile on Spotify for episode playlists based on topics discussed

In this episode of the Music at a Rational Volume Podcast, Nate and Kyle (mostly Kyle) take you on a brief reminiscence into the life and career of one Neill Kirby McMillan Jr. (August 2, 1957 – February 7, 2024), who was professionally known as Mojo Nixon. Perhaps best described as the "dirty" Weird Al, Nixon's work was sarcastic and cutting but also witty and clever, all while never being shy to take on topics and people most people wouldn't touch. Full of cuss words, sexual innuendo, adult themes, and plenty of other not safe for work content, Nixon's work will stand out for years to come. So be warned all ye that enter the playlist, it's pretty offensive in there. You can't say we didn't tell you.This week's playlist: The Mojo playlist Jesus at McDonalds Stuffin' Martha's Muffin Be My Lover (Alice Cooper cover) I'm Living with a Three Foot Antichrist Burn Down the Malls Elvis is Everywhere Debbie Gibson is Pregnant with My Two-Headed Love Child Don Henley Must Die Not as Much as Football Girlfriend in a Coma (the Smiths cover)Don't Ask Me Why I Drink Tie My Pecker to My Leg UFO's Big Rigs & BBQ Bring Me the Head of David Geffen Are You Drinkin' with Me, Jesus? Beer Ain't Drinkin' High School is Prison The Ballad of Country Dick U.P.S. My Heart to You Disney is the Enemy Rock ‘n' Roll Hall of Shame I Gotta Crazy Wife I Wanna Kill My Wife Tonight What's Up Judge Judy's Ass? Love Me, I'm a Liberal (with Jello Biafra) Will the Fetus Be Aborted? (with Jello Biafra) Drinkin' with Jesus (with Jello Biafra) Elvis is Everywhere – the Pleasure Barons Punk Rock Girls – Dead Milkmen Vinyl Records – Todd Snider King of Sleaze – the Beat Farmers River of Justice – the Del LordsMusicatarationalvolume.com@MARVpodcast on Twittermusicatatrationvolume profile on Spotify for episode playlists based on topics discussed

In this episode of Music at a Rational Volume, Nate and Kyle disagree about one of the most recognizable, well regarded, and simultaneously controversial albums of the 80s, Paul Simon's Graceland. In the latest installment of the As Good As They Say? series, your humble hosts talk about this iconic album from 1986 which is most known for the radio hit "You Can Call Me Al" and its accompanying music video featuring Chevy Chase (who was at the height of his popularity at the time).  Graceland has won Grammys and is heralded by all the usual music industry tastemakers, but also has a sizable list of detractors so listen in to see which side Nate and Kyle land on.No playlist this week, instead check out Paul Simon's GracelandMusicatarationalvolume.com@MARVpodcast on Twittermusicatatrationvolume profile on Spotify for episode playlists based on topics discussed

In one of the more juvenile episodes/playlists we have made here at Music at a Rational Volume, Nate and Kyle have curated a very special set of songs just in time for Valentines Day. A playlist full of songs about self care, getting a grip on yourself, and embracing your situation, whatever that is... okay, let's call it what it really is, just a bunch of songs about masturbation. Join the Midnight Moonshooter's Club and sit back, or whatever position you prefer, with your box of tissues, and your favorite accessories and enjoy this playlist for anyone who is really just trying to love themselves. Have a great Valentines Day everybody!This week's Playlist: The Real SelfieTurning Japanese - The VaporsIt's Only Me (The Wizard of Magicland) - Barenaked ladiesPlaymate of the year - ZebraheadI Touch Myself - DivinylsCoin Operated Boy - Dresden DollsBlister In The Sun - Violent FemmesDancing With Myself - The Donnas is betterPictures of Lily - The WhoGet a Grip - SemisonicShe Bop - Cyndi LauperU + UR Hand –  PinkHolding My Own – the DarknessAnimal (F@ck Like a Beast) – W.A.S.P.San Diego - South ParkLongview – Green DayI Don't Need a Man – the Pussycat DollsHoliday Song – the PixiesDoin' Laundry – Nerf HerderSevered Lips – Dinosaur Jr.If – Janet JacksonRosie – Jackson BrownEvery Day I Die – Gary NumanWorkin' Up a Sweat – Alice CooperThe Stroke – Billy SquireBe My Girl (Sally) – the PoliceThinking About You – RadioheadFingers – PinkJizzlobber – Faith No MoreHomemade – SebadohM&M's – Blink 182Pink thing – XTCStroking – Clarence CarterCaptain Jack – Billy JoelAuto Manipulator – Crispin GloverBilly Liar – the DecemberistsVibrator – Electric SixDarling Nikki – Prince & the RevolutionIcicle – Tori AmosPraying Hands – DevoMy Ding-a-ling – Chuck BerryOrgasm Addict – the BuzzcocksOops (Oh My) – Tweet ft. Missy ElliotSt. Swithin's Day – Billy BraggThe Key to Her Ferrari – Thomas DolbyPump It Up – Elvis CostelloStrap on Robbie Baby – Vanity 6Musicatarationalvolume.com@MARVpodcast on Twittermusicatatrationvolume profile on Spotify for episode playlists based on topics discussed

In this episode of Music at a Rational Volume, Nate and Kyle discuss the newest October release that was Gaslight Anthem's History Books. As one of the host's favorite bands, Gaslight Anthem has a long track record of making great music. So listen along and see if Nate and Kyle think History Books lives up to the expectations of the band's previous greatness and Brian Fallon's genius. No playlist this week, instead, check out History Books and decide for yourself!Musicatarationalvolume.com@MARVpodcast on Twittermusicatatrationvolume profile on Spotify for episode playlists based on topics discussed

In this episode of Music at a Rational Volume Nate and Kyle discuss another one of the greatest albums ever made by humans on planet Earth, Material Issue's underrated classic Destination Universe. Listen as the hosts give some background, context, and reasons why this record was and is still a work of genius, but had the bad luck of being born at a time when its sound and its message was not what people (or the powers that be) wanted to hear.No playlist this week, instead enjoy Material Issue - Destination UniverseYou're welcome...Musicatarationalvolume.com@MARVpodcast on Twittermusicatatrationvolume profile on Spotify for episode playlists based on topics discussed

In this episode Nate and Kyle discuss the songs made because Winter is a thing for most of us, and Mother Nature can be quite frosty. So the Hosts have created a playlist just for you and your slog through the shivering and freezing months. Listen along as Nate and Kyle discuss the choices for the playlist and set up your listen of definitely the best winter songs playlist out there. Enjoy!This week's playlist: The Coldest Night PlaylistColdest Night of the Year - Bruce CockburnLet's Hibernate - Emma WallaceColder Weather - Zac Brown BandJanuary Wedding - Avett BrothersSnow In Montana - Michigander et alSong for a Winter's Night - Gordon LightfootWhen It's Cold I'd Like to Die - MobyJanuary Hymn - The DecemberistsA Long December - Counting CrowsFuck, I Hate the Cold – Cowboy JunkiesCold Outside – the KilligansRaped and Freezin' – Alice CooperNew York City - They Might Be GiantsWinter - Tori AmosHazy Shade of Winter - BanglesValley Winter Song - Fountains of WayneSnowed In / Cruisin' - Joel Plaskett EmergencyBlizzard of ‘77 – Nada SurfHead West – Martin ZellarCold Night in Sante Fe – Will HogeSong for a Winter's Night – Sarah McLachlanLong Cold Winter – CinderellaDead of Winter – VolebeatsSnowfall – Reckless Kelly Winter Song – Halford I Wanna Drive the Zamboni – Martin Zellar Skyway – the Replacements I Hate the Winter – Bad Drugs See You in the Spring – Courtyard Hounds w/Jakob Dylan Winter – the Rolling Stones S.A.D. Light – Glasvegas Seasonal Depression – Mary Lambert Seasonal Affective Disorder – the Yule Logs Snow Plow – Larry Crane A Long Cold Night in Minneapolis – Dead Man Winter Minneapolis – Lucinda Williams Minnesota Winter – Courtney Waldron It's Alright to Hate Minnesota in the Wintertime – Michael ShynesMusicatarationalvolume.com@MARVpodcast on Twittermusicatatrationvolume profile on Spotify for episode playlists based on topics discussed

In this episode of Music at a Rational Volume, Nate and Kyle discuss their favorite, and therefore best, albums of the previous year 2023. Listen along as the hosts give their justifications for what they like and try to explain why all they chose these albums to recommend them to you.This week's playlist: Best Albums of 202310)  Semisonic – Little Bit of Sun (Nov 3, 2023)  The RopeBeautiful Sky9)  The Dead Milkmen – Quaker City Quiet Pills (Jun 9, 2023)  We Are (Clearly Not) the Master RaceHow Do You Even Manage to Exist8)  the Gaslight Anthem – History Books (Oct 27, 2023) Little FiresHistory Books (feat. Bruce Springsteen)7)  Dessa – Bury the Lede (Sep 29, 2023)  ChopperBlush6)  Jason Isbell & the 400 Unit – Weathervanes (Jun 9, 2023) When We Were CloseWhite Beretta5)  Iggy Pop – Every Loser (Jan 6, 2023)  Strung Out JohnnyMorning Show4)  Candi Carpenter – Demonology, Part 1 (Jun 9, 2023)  Novels About VampiresCult3)  Ruston Kelly – The Weakness (Apr 7, 2023)  St. JupiterMichael Keaton2)  Martin Zellar – Head West (Aug 6, 2023)  Better Off ApartAnyone But Me1)  Dave Hause – Drive It Like It's Stolen (Apr 28, 2023)  Hazard LightsTarnishN8:Mimi Webb - Amelia March 2, 2023Red FlagsFreezingKip Moore - Damn Love April 8, 2023Damn LoveSometimes She StaysBarenaked Ladies - In Flight September 15, 2023Enough TimeFifty for a WhileGaslight Anthem - History Books  October 27, 2023Positive ChargeSpider BitesTyler Childers - Rustin' In The Rain September 8, 2023Rustin' In The RainIn Your LoveThe Beaches - Blame My Ex September 15, 2023Blame BrettEverything Is BoringThe National Parks - 8th Wonder July 28, 2023SunshineDon't Wake MeNEEDTOBREATHE - Caves  September 15, 2023DreamsThe CaveAshley McBryde- The Devil I Know September 8, 2023Blackout BettySingle At The Same TimeKelsea Ballerini - Rolling Up the Welcome Mat (For Good) August 11, 2023Mountain With A ViewPenthouseMusicatarationalvolume.com@MARVpodcast on Twittermusicatatrationvolume profile on Spotify for episode playlists based on topics discussed

In this episode Nate and Kyle reminisce about the year that was 2023 and highlight the tunes they discovered. This is not a playlist of songs released during the year, but the tunes that have crossed any space or time to impact the hosts this year. So listen along as they talk you through the songs they've picked, the circumstances, and the reasons why. Then sit back and click on the link to listen to the complete playlist on Spotify!This week's playlist: 2023 DiscoveriesN8 Discoveries:The Scarlet Opera - Riot (Comedy - 2023)Dollyrots - Twist Me To The Left (The Dollyrots - 2012)Lake Street Dive - Hell Yeah (Side Pony - 2016)Frank Turner - Get Better (Positive Songs for Negative People - 2015)The Avett Brothers - Ain't No Man (True Sadness - 2016)Bronze Radio Return - Light Me Up (Light Me Up - 2015)Mother Mother - Get Up (Dance and Cry - 2018)Lostboycrow, AVIV - Strawberry Sunscreen (Rework - Single, 2022 original version on Valleyheart - 2021)The National Parks - I Better Go (8th Wonder - 2023)Blu Eyes - Talk to Myself (single, 2023)Fritz Hager - Two Step (single, 2023)MARIS - Crashland (Single, 2023 (March), also Gravity EP (June))Fake Problems - Soulless (Real Ghosts Caught On Tape, 2010)Tyler Childers - All Your'n (Country Squire, 2019)Ashley Mcbryde - The Devil I Know (The Devil I Know, (2023)Kyle:The Pigeon Detectives (UK) – Love You For a Day (Hate You for a Week) (Emergency – 2008)Pointed Sticks (CAN) – What Do You Want Me to Do? (Waiting For the Real Thing – 2006)Kelly Willis – Rollerskate Skinny (Old 97's cover)  (Desperate Times - Song of the Old 97's – 2016)Jesse Malin w/Lucinda Williams – Room 13 (Sunset Kids – 2019) )(Sweet Relief Musicians Fund)The Inmates (UK) – Dead Red Roses (Wanted – 1993)John Gorka – I'm From New Jersey (Pure John Gorka – 1990) The Museum of Knives and Fire – What the hell?  (Mpls?) (612.990.6767 – 2009) The Watson Twins – The Palace (Hollar – 2023) (Chandra/Leigh Kentucky) The Menzingers – America (You're Freaking Me Out) (Hello Exile – 2019) (Philly) American Aquarium – All I Needed (Chicamacomico – 2022) (NC) Will Hoge (and a bunch of other slappies) – Can I Be Country Too? Michigan Rattlers – Last Week (Evergreen – 2018)The Catholic Girls – Should Have Been Mine (Meet the Catholic Girls – 1982, NJ, only LP, Go-Go's?) The Holy Cows – (It Ain't the) Dyin' That's Hard (Blueberrie – 1997) (Chelsea, MI)  Crash Kelly (CAN)  – Jenny Jet (One More Heart Attack – 2008) Musicatarationalvolume.com@MARVpodcast on Twittermusicatatrationvolume profile on Spotify for episode playlists based on topics discussed

In this episode Nate and Kyle discuss the best, or at least their favorite traditional/classic Christmas tunes. The hosts attempt to explain their choices as they pick their favorites from 26 of the most done to death and over recorded Christmas songs around. Listen in as they talk about the whys and the whats around every song and hopefully there will be something new for everyone to hear on this week's playlist.This week's playlist: Christmas Classics FavoritesO Holy NightJordan Smith and MoTabHeart Silent NightErasureThe Thorns Little Drummer BoySister HazelBob SegerAngels We Have Heard on HighBrian Setzer Orchestra Beta RadioO Come All Ye FaithfulCeline DionTwisted SisterJoy To The WorldNat King Cole (Handsome & GretylGod Rest Ye Merry GentlemenBNL, Sarah McLachlan (duh! It's damn near perfect)Yep…although, Belinda Carlisle does a nice version.  Good luck finding that one.Away In A MangerDavid MylesJohn DenverCarol of the BellsMannheim SteamrollerMr. MackeyThe First NoelJohnny Mathis Lady AntebellumWe Wish You A Merry ChristmasPentatonixWeezer Have Yourself a Merry Little ChristmasBing CrosbyShawn Colvin – only one close is First Aid KitWhite ChristmasThe DriftersDarlene LoveThe Christmas SongChris Isaak Nat “the King” ColeThe Christmas WaltzThe Carpenters JohnnyswimJingle BellsMichael Buble, Puppini Sisters Brian Setzer Orchestra 12 Days of ChristmasJohn Denver, MuppetsStraight No ChaserRudolph the Red-nosed ReindeerJewelJack JohnsonSanta BabyMe First and the Gimme GimmesEverclearBaby It's Cold OutsideSeth MacFarlane w/Sara BareillesBrian Setzer Orchestra w/Ann-Margret Santa Claus Is Coming To TownJohnny Mercer - specifically the Q-Burns Abstract Message RemixBruce Springsteen & the E-Street BandBlue ChristmasChris Isaak The LumineersMary, Did You Know?Carrie UnderwoodCeeLo GreenDo You Hear What I Hear?Peter BreinholtKristen ChenowethI'll Be Home For ChristmasDarius RuckerBeach BoysLittle Saint NickHansonBeach BoysMusicatarationalvolume.com@MARVpodcast on Twittermusicatatrationvolume profile on Spotify for episode playlists based on topics discussed

In this episode Nate and Kyle discuss the 80s "Classic" album The Replacements Let It Be. Released in 1984 this record has been widely hailed as one of the most influential albums ever released and has also received critical praise for its brilliance. The hosts take a stab at reviewing it now and seeing if it is indeed as good as they say. Nate hadn't heard it all the way through and Kyle, because he loves Minnesota, has heard it a lot. So take a listen and hear what these two random music fans think about.No playlist this week instead listen to Let It Be for yourself and make up your own mind.Musicatarationalvolume.com@MARVpodcast on Twittermusicatatrationvolume profile on Spotify for episode playlists based on topics discussed

In this episode of Music at a Rational Volume, Nate and Kyle break out the next round of epic breakup songs. No matter who you are you will have your heart torn into pieces at least once and if you're really honest with yourself, you're better for it... and let's be honest you kind of deserved that one, you know which one I'm talking about. So listen in as the hosts walk you through the songs and give you the playlist of 14 excellent breakup songs, plus 2 bonus tunes thrown in for good measure. Enjoy, but not too much, ya masochist.  This week's playlist: Breakup Songs - Part IINothing Breaks Like A Heart - Sea GirlsLosing You - Ugly AmericansBetter Than You – Will HogeWore Me Down – Martin Zellar & the HardwaysI'm Not Ready - Michael Bolton, Delta GoodremPlease Baby Please - Serena RyderHow to Break a Heart – Julian MoonBoys Don't Cry – PlumbMy Baby's Gone - Kip MooreSee If I Care - Gary AllanBlue Period – the Smithereens w/Belinda CarlisleThought I Was the One – VolebeatsIf You Wanna - The VaccinesThorns – CeeLo GreenHeartbreak on the 101 – Band of HorsesYou Don't Love Me Anymore - Weird AlMusicatarationalvolume.com@MARVpodcast on Twittermusicatatrationvolume profile on Spotify for episode playlists based on topics discussed

In this episode Nate and Kyle do some housekeeping and clear out the glut of albums released in 2023 that they haven't had time to do full reviews on. Enjoy bite sized commentary on a random assortment of albums released this year from Ruston Kelly, Dessa, Foxy Shazam, Turnpike Troubadours, and others. Thanks for listening!This week's playlist - Album Review Grab Bag SamplerMimi Webb – AmeliaHouse on FireFreezingGhost of YouSee You SoonFoxy Shazam - Dark Blue NightI Can Change For YouMan In BloomThe Forbidden KindTurnpike Troubadours – Cat in the RainChipping MillBlack SkyDessa – Bury the LedeChopperBlushI Already Like YouRuston Kelly – The WeaknessSt. JupiterHoly ShitMichael KeatonThe Sherlocks – People Like Me & YouGoing NowhereHere and NowCandi Carpenter – Demonology EP, part 1 Novels About VampiresSkinnyPet Shop Boys – Lost EPSkeletons in the ClosetLiving in the PastDead Milkmen – Quaker City Quiet PillsHow Do You Even Manage to Exist?We Are (clearly not) the Master RaceMusicatarationalvolume.com@MARVpodcast on Twittermusicatatrationvolume profile on Spotify for episode playlists based on topics discussed

In this first episode back after a short break... We begin Series 6 of Music at a Rational Volume with a review episode. Nate and Kyle take on the (relatively) new album by the Canadian rockers, the Barenaked Ladies, called In Flight. In what can only be described as a complicated review, the hosts parse the effort from Toronto's finest and decide whether or not to recommend it for you to listen to as well. So listen in as the hosts dive into the issues surrounding the band's 14th studio record as they another chapter to their legacy.No Playlist for this week, but take In Flight for a test drive instead.Musicatarationalvolume.com@MARVpodcast on Twittermusicatatrationvolume profile on Spotify for episode playlists based on topics discussed

In this episode of Music at a Rational Volume, Nate and Kyle discuss one of the greatest albums ever made by humans on the planet Earth. The album is by Canadian pop-rockers Two Hours Traffic, called Foolish Blood. Listen in as the hosts discuss what makes the record so great, all while bemoaning its lack of earth shattering success, which it really should have gotten... where's that parallel universe? I want to live there for a while... anyway enjoy this last episode of series IV of the show and we'll all be back in a few weeks with more shenanigans.  Thanks for listening!No playlist this week. Instead enjoy Foolish Blood by Two Hours Traffic... and thank us later.Musicatarationalvolume.com@MARVpodcast on Twittermusicatatrationvolume profile on Spotify for episode playlists based on topics discussed

In this Episode Nate and Kyle discuss the best music that the state of Oregon has to offer. So listen along as the hosts discuss all of the artists that have come out of this Pacific Northwest music scene. Portland is a music rich town and because of that some bands were left off because they were formed elsewhere or their main members were not from Oregon originally... Some coin flips were made. Playlist this week: Best of States: OregonM. Ward- PortlandSongs: - Magic Trick, RollercoasterMenomena - PortlandSongs: - PlumageQuarterflash - PortlandSongs: - Night Shift, Walking On Ice, Find Another Fool Todd Snider - PortlandSongs:- Missing You, Money Compliments Publicity (Song Number Ten), Horseshoe Lake, Keep Off the Grass, Looking For a JobBlitzen Trapper - PortlandSongs: - Love The Way You Walk Away, Big Black BirdModest Mouse - PortlandSongs: - The World At Large, Lampshades On FireEverclear - PortlandSongs: - AM Radio… (In my humble opinion… That is all, that's the list. The rest of their catalog is crap).  So Much for the Afterglow, Thrift Store ChairRed Fang - PortlandSongs: - …, … Black ‘n' Blue - PortlandSongs: - Miss Mystery, … “Outta This World” - Kiss (Tommy Thayer wrote and sang this song)The Kingsmen - PortlandSongs: - Killer Joe, …Louie, Louie  (Fellow Oregonian, Todd Snider wrote, “The Ballad of the Kingsmen”  It's a nice tribute) I Can Lick Any Sonafabitch in the House - PortlandSongs: - A Good Day To Be A Bad Husband, The Hudson Brothers - PortlandSongs: - (Nothing on Spotify), … Meredith Brooks - CorvallisSongs: - The Graces - Perfect View, Cosmic Woo Woo, I Have EverythingMusicatarationalvolume.com@MARVpodcast on Twittermusicatatrationvolume profile on Spotify for episode playlists based on topics discussed

In this episode of Music at a Rational Volume, Nate and Kyle discuss the, relatively, new record by the New Pornographers. The newest effort is called Continue as a Guest and as a record by a band that the hosts both enjoy there are some high hopes hinging on this album. Listen in to see if those high hopes are validated, or if it leaves us wanting the good old days. No playlist this week, but check out The New Pornographers Continue as a GuestMusicatarationalvolume.com@MARVpodcast on Twittermusicatatrationvolume profile on Spotify for episode playlists based on topics discussed

In this episode of Music at a Rational Volume, Nate and Kyle take a stab at seeing if they can put together a decent playlist of songs that are all over 6 minutes, and good. Largely the list came out great with lots of compelling, complex, and enjoyable songs from artists you may or may not associate with lengthy singles. Listen as the hosts tell you about their process and what went into choosing the songs, then listen to the list on your favorite device/streaming service.This Week's Playlist: The Long Play PlaylistBad - U2Not Dark Yet - Bob DylanFool in the Rain - Led ZeppelinJackson Park Express - Weird AlParadise By the Dashboard Light - Meat LoafBat Out of Hell - Meat LoafWeird Science - Oingo BoingoI'm Not In Love - 10cc One Bourbon, One Scotch, One Beer – George Thorogood & the Delaware Destroyers Life's Been Good - Joe WalshMiles - Jason Isbell and 400 UnitHaunted When The Minutes Drag - Love And RocketsI Wish - SemisonicWishful Thinking - Joel PlaskettWorking Man - RushBloodletting (The Vampire Song) - Concrete BlondeRock Me - Great WhiteStill Of The Night - WhitesnakeUnderneath The Radar - UnderworldCannons - Kaiser ChiefsSettle Down - No Doubt Goodnight, California – Kathleen EdwardsHello, Stranger (old-fashioned version) – the Fratellis I Hope He Breaks Your Heart – American Aquarium Human Touch – Bruce Springsteen Red Barchetta – Rush I Could Never Take the Place of Your Man – Prince Precious Time – Pat Benatar Down Payment Blues – AC/DC Poison – Ruston Kelly I Can Tell Your Love is Waning – Slobberbone …I'll Catch a Ride – Red City Radio Anxiety – Jason Isbell & the 400 UnitA Better Man – Del Amitri Angel of Death  – Thin Lizzy I Talk with My Hands – the Rainmakers Night Accident – Robbie Fulks Till I Whisper You Something – Sinead O'Connor I Can't See New York – Tori AmosShrapnel – Atmosphere Take Me to the Top – Loverboy Waiting in the Weeds – the Eagles All These Little Cowboys – Corey Branan Heroin – the Velvet Underground The Driver – Drive-by TruckersLightning Bolt - Joel Plaskett EmergencyChange - Oingo BoingoNow Or Never Now - MetricLet It Happen - Tame ImpalaAlbuquerque - Weird AlMusicatarationalvolume.com@MARVpodcast on Twittermusicatatrationvolume profile on Spotify for episode playlists based on topics discussed

In this episode of Music at a Rational Volume, Nate and Kyle try to decide if one of those records people always talk about is as good as they say, or is it worth the hype? The hosts apply their unique album reviewing perspectives to the well-regarded yet annoyingly common rock alter presence, 2112 by Canadian rockers RUSH. Listen along as the hosts go through the album and share their thoughts about what's good, and what's not.No playlist this week, but check out 2112 from RushMusicatarationalvolume.com@MARVpodcast on Twittermusicatatrationvolume profile on Spotify for episode playlists based on topics discussed

In this episode Nate and Kyle talk about the live music experience. What makes a good one, what makes a bad one, and why can't bands just put out a decent tour t-shirt anymore??? Hear about the host's best concert going experiences and some of the less good stuff too. Also stick around to hear some of the reasons why the hosts chose these songs to make the playlist. This week's playlist: It's Better Live!(Churchill's Speech) Aces High – Iron Maiden (Live After Death)God of Thunder - Kiss (Alive II)Lay It on the Line – Triumph (US Festival ‘83)2112 - Rush (Rush in Rio Live)We Will Rock You - Queen (Live Killers)Clock Strikes Ten - Cheap Trick (Live at Budokan)Living For Tonight – Accept (Kaizoku Ban)Born to Run (acoustic version) – Bruce Springsteen (Chimes of Freedom EP)Take On Me - A-Ha (MTV Unplugged)Suspicious Minds - Pete Yorn (Live from New Jersey)Statistician's Blues - Todd Snider (Near Truths and Hotel Rooms Live)For You - BNL (Play Everywhere for Everyone, SLC 3-20-04)Feel It - Sister Hazel (Before the Amplifiers…Live Acoustic)Still the Night - BoDeans (Joe Dirt Car)Ridin' the Storm Out – REO Speedwagon (You Get What You Play For)Rent – Pet Shop Boys (Performance), not on SpotifyNo One's Gonna Love You - Band Of Horses (Acoustic at The Ryman)Have You Seen Me Lately? - Counting Crows (Across A Wire Live in New York)You Wear Flowers - Peter Breinholt (Live September) King of Pain - Alanis Morissette (Live/Unplugged) Life, in a Nutshell - BNL (Rock Spectacle)Bandstand in the Sky – Pete Yorn (Live From New Jersey)Broke - Todd Snider (Near Truths and Hotel Rooms Live)Satellite - Ed Robertson  (Bathroom Sessions), not on SpotifyJoyride - Roxette (MTV Unplugged)Best I Ever Had - Gary Allan (Get Off On The Pain (Deluxe version))Come And Get It - Kip Moore (Soundcheck Live)Musicatarationalvolume.com@MARVpodcast on Twittermusicatatrationvolume profile on Spotify for episode playlists based on topics discussed

In this episode Nate and Kyle discuss the new album by The Alarm, called Forwards. In a decidedly more hopeful and positive record than the subject of last week's episode, Jason Isbell's new one, the hosts find a breath of fresh air and upbeat rock tunes. So listen in as the hosts go track by track and tell you whether or not you should give it a listen... who are we kidding? You should definitely give it a listen.No playlist this week, check out Forwards by The AlarmMusicatarationalvolume.com@MARVpodcast on Twittermusicatatrationvolume profile on Spotify for episode playlists based on topics discussed

In this episode of Music at a Rational Volume Nate and Kyle discuss the (relatively) new album by Jason Isbell and The 400 Unit, called Weathervanes. Listen in for a spirited discussion of a fascinating album made by one of the more interesting and though-provoking songwriters working today. Of course one of the hosts like this album more than the other, so after you check out the album come back and see who you agree with more this time around.No playlist this week, check out Weathervanes, by Jason IsbellMusicatarationalvolume.com@MARVpodcast on Twittermusicatatrationvolume profile on Spotify for episode playlists based on topics discussed

In this episode of Music at a Rational Volume, Nate and Kyle break out the Summer Songs playlist... These are songs about summer, not necessarily summer songs in the sense that they remind you of the summer. It's a hefty beast perfect for whatever shenanigans you might get up to this summer, certainly long enough to get you to the beach and back.This Week's Playlist: Summer SongsBeach Baby - First ClassStuck For The Summer - Two Hours TrafficWaiting on the Summer - VHS CollectionHeat of the Summer - Young The GiantAlways Summertime (feat. Sarah Gregory) - Gregory BrothersGirls in Their Summer Clothes - Bruce SpringsteenSummertime - DJ Jazzy Jeff & the Fresh PrinceSummer Song - Martin ZellarSummertime Girls - Y&TRain in the Summertime - the AlarmVacation - the Go-Go'sDream Vacation - Gear DaddiesAll Summer Long - the Beach BoysBeach Song - the Dead MilkmenThe Summer Looks Good on You - Cheap Trick Summertime Blues – Blue CheerRockaway Beach – Ramones Love Shack – B-52'sHard Rock Summer – Alice CooperGlory Days – Betty WhoSummer Breeze - Seals and CroftsSummer Days - ARIZONASummer Holiday - Chris IsaakSummer Rain - Belinda CarlisleSummer, Highland Falls - Billy JoelSummertime - Barenaked LadiesSunburn - Kip MooreSunshine - Barenaked LadiesIn The Summertime - Shaggy (Mungo Jerry cover)Say Hey (I Love You) (featuring Cherine Anderson) - Michael FrantiShotgun - George EzraSix Days In June - FratellisNarrow Streets - Barenaked Ladies and The PersuasionsHere Comes the Summer - The UndertonesHot Summer - PrinceSummertime Thing - Chuck ProphetSummertime (When I'm With You) - The MavericksPleasant Valley Sunday - MonkeesSummer Nights - Van HalenEndless Summer Nights - James BaySaddest Summer - The DrumsSummer - The VistasPipeline (the Ventures cover) – Anthrax Dancing in the Street (Martha & the Vandellas cover) – Van Halen It's Hot Tonight – Alice Cooper Soak Up the Sun – Sheryl Crow In the Sun – Blondie Summer of ‘69 – Bryan Adams (sorry, couldn't help myself) Summer of Memories - The National ParksSummer Song - Stephen LynchMusicatarationalvolume.com@MARVpodcast on Twittermusicatatrationvolume profile on Spotify for episode playlists based on topics discussed

In this episode of Music at a Rational Volume, Nate and Kyle give you the best playlist with songs about carnivals (i.e. state and county fairs, theme parks, or "whatsit-local" days celebrations). Enjoy an eclectic list of tunes hitting all the sketchy rides, fatty foods, and questionable decisions involved with participating in all the summer fun that poorly maintained contraptions and iffy vendors can provide. Oh, and happy Independence Day to our USA listeners, and to everyone else happy regular old 4th of July!This week's playlist: Carnival SongsTilt-a-Whirl - SlobberboneWall of Death (Linda & Richard Thompson cover) - R.E.M.Tunnel of Love - Bruce SpringsteenSide Show Blues - Todd SniderStuart - Dead MilkmenRollercoaster - BleachersInside the Electric Circus - WASPCarnival - Natalie MerchantPsycho Circus - KissPatient Ferris Wheel - the Gaslight AnthemThe Mighty MN State Fair - Billy DankertLakeside Park - RushRollercoaster - the Jesus and Mary ChainTurn For the Worse - the Bottle RocketsPalisades Park (Freddy Cannon cover) - RamonesThe Ferris Wheel - Everly BrothersBumper Cars - Trapper SchoeppMy MN State Fair - Ann ReedCarnival - Bikini KillThe Midway - Insane Clown PosseWild Billy's Circus Story - Bruce Springsteen & the E Street Band The Flying Wallendas – Drive-By Truckers Fairground Blues – the Walkabouts Tattooed Lady and the Alligator Man – Marcia Ball Dusty Old Fairgrounds – Jimmy LaFave Carney Man – Cross Canadian Ragweed Eastern European Carney Man – Drivin' n' Cryin' Carny – Momma Corn Dog – Maury D. Sideshow – Alice Cooper Under the Circus Lights – Owl City Clowns are Experts (at Making Us Laugh) – the Vandals 4th of July (Dave Alvin cover) – XKarn Evil 9 1st Impression, pt 2 - Emerson, Lake & PalmerCarousel - Miranda Lambert The Fair's Moving On - Elvis Coney Island Fair – the Other FavoritesAll The Bearded Ladies - The BeardsMusicatarationalvolume.com@MARVpodcast on Twittermusicatatrationvolume profile on Spotify for episode playlists based on topics discussed

In this episode Nate and Kyle continue the dream of an alt-country summer... Kyle's dream really, but since Nate is a good friend here we are. The hosts go over Kyle's list of favorite alt-country records and they take a deep look at the top 10. There is no playlist this week, instead check out the following records... The Sky & the Ocean (1997) – the Volebeats (MI)Beware of Dog (2000) – the Hangdogs (NY)Tomorrow the Green Grass (1995) – the Jayhawks (MN)Too Far to Care (1997) – Old 97's (TX)Songs for the Daily Planet (1994) – Todd Snider & the Nervous Wrecks (OR)Billy's Live Bait (1990) – Gear Daddies (MN)Plastic Seat Sweat (1997) – Southern Culture on the Skids (NC)Diamonds & Gasoline (2010) – Turnpike Troubadours (OK)Brooklyn Side (1994) – the Bottle Rockets (MO) Car Wheels on a Gravel Road (1998) – Lucinda Williams (LA)Musicatarationalvolume.com@MARVpodcast on Twittermusicatatrationvolume profile on Spotify for episode playlists based on topics discussed

In this episode Nate and Kyle, well... mostly Kyle discusses all things alt country. These are the songs that Kyle feels best represent the alt country vibe. The songs and artists on this playlist are ones that don't fit into your precious genre boxes or your succinct synopses and certainly don't want your country radio airplay, or your increased exposure... or your fandom... or your... money... um... where was I? Listen as at least one of the hosts heaps mounds of love on these beloved songs and is grateful that they chose to follow their muse instead of suckling at the teats of big music and selling out.This week's playlist: Alt-Country Primer Blue – The JayhawksPropinquity (I've Just Begun to Care) – Mike Nesmith Cry Love – John HiattEnough – Todd Snider & the Nervous WrecksGimme Back My Dog – SlobberboneNew Madrid – Uncle TupeloTear-Stained Eye – Son VoltPick Up the Change – WilcoAngels – BodeansKerosene – The Bottle RocketsSix Blocks Away – Lucinda Williams Diamonds – VolebeatsWalk it Off – BellwetherStupid Boy – The Gear DaddiesTime & Time Again – Martin Zellar & the HardwaysSalome – Old 97'sIn My Dreams – The HangdogsNo One's Gonna Love You – Band of HorsesIf Looks Could Kill – Rodney CrowellStraight to Hell – Drivin' n' Cryin'Michael Keaton – Ruston KellyIt Ain't Easy Being Me – Chris KnightMIddle of America – Will HogeShe Left Me For Jesus – Hayes CarllHe's a Dick – Golden SmogLove Caught Up to Me – Dwight YoakamGoin' Back to Harlan – Emmylou HarrisI and Love and You – The Avett BrothersDon't Wanna Know Why – WhiskeytownTwo – Ryan AdamsEvery Saturday Night – VandoliersTraveling Alone  – Jason Isbell & the 400 UnitLet's Kill Saturday Night  (Robbie Fulks cover) – 5 Chinese BrothersAnother Song Nobody Will Hear – Will Hoge w/Wade BowenRevival - Jamestown RevivalMusicatarationalvolume.com@MARVpodcast on Twittermusicatatrationvolume profile on Spotify for episode playlists based on topics discussed

The list of best albums ever we have discussed gets one more in this episode of Music At A Rational Volume. Nate and Kyle discuss Todd Snider's Songs For The Daily Planet. They talk about all the ins and outs of what makes this one of the best albums ever made. The hosts don't agree with everything so listen along as they explain the highs and lows of this tremendous piece of art.No playlist this week, but try Todd Snider's Songs For The Daily PlanetMusicatarationalvolume.com@MARVpodcast on Twittermusicatatrationvolume profile on Spotify for episode playlists based on topics discussed

In this episode of Music at a Rational Volume, Nate and Kyle try to get to to the heart of what power pop is and then make a playlist. The truth is it depends on who you talk to and what definition you believe. So being the opinionated and independent minded people they are, the hosts just make their own for a kick-ass playlist just for you. This week's playlist: It's Power Pop To Me Talk to Ya Later - TubesOvernight Sensation - RaspberriesLocal Girls - Graham ParkerJames - BanglesCalling All Girls - Rick SpringfieldFar From Me to You - Big Country Dogtown Days - JayhawksHelp Me Land  - Material IssueCruel to Be Kind - Nick Lowe You're All I Wanna Do - Cheap TrickSad Song  - the CarsHouse We Used to Live In - SmithereensIt's Alright - VolebeatsSeptember Girls - Big StarGood Girls Don't -- the KnackThe Kids Are Alright - Matthew Sweet & Susanna HoffsChasing Heather Crazy - Guided By VoicesHalf-Way to Crazy - the Jesus and Mary ChainNew Romance - SpiderFox on the Run - the SweetDo You Wanna Touch Me - Joan JettAnything That's Rock ‘n' Roll - Tom PettyCome As You Are - Peter WolfTeacher, Teacher - RockpileAnother Nail for My Heart - SqueezeIf You've Got the Time - the Babys4th of July - XRollerskate Skinny - Old 97'sBack to You - Matthew Sweet68 Guns - The AlarmI'll Do It Anyway - LemonheadsNever Mind - the ReplacementsIf I Can't Change Your Mind - SugarStarry Eyes - the RecordsTill I Hear It From You - Gin BlossomsTwin Cinema - New PornographersSinging in My Sleep – SemisonicLove is Like a Bullet - ShoesWind It Up - BNLGot the Time - Joe JacksonStop Your Sobbing  - the PretendersSkidmarks on My Heart - the Go-Go'sAnything Anything - DramaramaThe Breakup Song - Greg Kihn BandIn My Eyes - Best CoastCorvette - Golden SmogNeedle Hits E - SugarDestroyer - the KinksI Still Love Rock ‘n' Roll - FlippGet Over You - The UndertonesKiller Whales - SmallpoolsPen To Paper - Modern SpaceAmour Than Amis - Two Hours TrafficBullet - Steel TrainTwo Hands Up - O.A.R.Bang Pop - Free EnergyCaught Inside - Bad ThingsArt &  A Wife - Rah RahLand of Gathering - The CeremoniesHarlem - New PoliticsDon't Run - Bad VeinsEnd Of The World - Hunter HuntedBeverly Hills - WeezerTangerine Speedo - CaviarStacy's Mom – Fountains of WayneMillion Miles Away – PlimsoulsSince You've Been Gone – the Outfield You Better You Bet – the WhoAngry Mob - Kaiser ChiefsLet's Go! - FratellisIf You Wanna - The VaccinesHometown - Sea Girls15 Years - VistasHeart and Soul - Twin AtlanticMusicatarationalvolume.com@MARVpodcast on Twittermusicatatrationvolume profile on Spotify for episode playlists based on topics discussed

In this episode of Music at a Rational Volume, Nate and Kyle do another new album review. The new record from Dave Hause called Drive It Like It's Stolen is the latest effort from the Philadelphia native. You might be surprised to hear that the hosts don't necessarily agree on this one, but listen as they go back and forth about this noticeably short 10 song album.  Is it a tightly packed bite sized power snack, or is it a good thing you don't have to wait so long for one song to another? You decide.No playlist this week, enjoy Dave Hause - Drive It Like It's StolenMusicatarationalvolume.com@MARVpodcast on Twittermusicatatrationvolume profile on Spotify for episode playlists based on topics discussed

In this episode of Music at a Rational Volume Nate and Kyle discuss the new album by country artist Kip Moore, called Damn Love. This one is definitely more up Nate's street than Kyle, but the hosts talk about it mostly rationally and find  some interesting things to say about the record and about country music generally. So strap in and listen along as the hosts discuss one of Nate's favorite artists and a source of some of Kyle's musical frustrations. No playlist this week, but check out Kip Moore's Damn LoveMusicatarationalvolume.com@MARVpodcast on Twittermusicatatrationvolume profile on Spotify for episode playlists based on topics discussed

In this episode Nate and Kyle hop in the time machine to make a playlist to get into the mysterious land of the New Wave musical phenomenon. Is it a genre, a time frame, both? Who knows, but the hosts of this podcast will do their best to offer thoughts and opinions and ultimately a playlist to prove what they think are worthy inclusions and shoulda been bigger hit songs from the era.This week's playlist: New Wave Primer No More Words - BerlinIt's Not Me Talking - Flock of SeagullsA Man Could Get Arrested – Pet Shop BoysTake the L – the MotelsGirl U Want - DevoAntmusic - Adam and the AntsHow to Be a Millionaire - ABC Be Near Me - ABCLet's Go to Bed - The CureRobert De Niro's Waiting – BananaramaPlanet Earth - Duran DuranPop Goes the World - Men Without HatsWalking in L.A. - Missing PersonsNew Song - Howard JonesLife In One Day - Howard JonesChurch of the Poison Mind - Culture ClubHeartbreak Beat – The Psychedelic FursLittle Girls - Oingo BoingoOn The Outside – Oingo BoingoRattle My Bones - The SuburbsI Know What Boys Like - The WaitressesLife During Wartime – Talking HeadsMaking Plans for Nigel XTCMayor of Simpleton - XTCOliver's Army - Elvis CostelloPump It Up - Elvis CostelloI Knew The Bride (When She Used to Rock and Roll) - Nick Lowe Change - Tears for FearsCrazy - IcehouseTesla Girls - OMDPandora's Box - OMDBring on the Dancing Horses - Echo & the BunnymenCry Wolf - A-haDance With Me - Alphaville88 Lines About 44 Women - NailsThis Is The Day- The TheVienna - UltravoxBirds Fly (Whisper To A Scream) - The Icicle WorksThe Edge of Forever - The Dream AcademyGuilty - Classix NouveauxOverkill - Men At WorkWalking Away – Information Society Musicatarationalvolume.com@MARVpodcast on Twittermusicatatrationvolume profile on Spotify for episode playlists based on topics discussed

In this episode of Music at a Rational Volume, Nate and Kyle dive into murky genre waters with a playlist years in the making. There have been female vocal leads and there has been electronic pop music, and there has also been dance elements, but the recent crop of artists putting these things together have carved out some space of their own. Nate has been collecting them and Kyle has been dipping a toe or two into the pool of these artists and the result is a lengthy playlist full of upbeat and synthetic music so catchy that one person you know is probably gonna catch it twice. Listen as the hosts highlight a few of their favorites and introduce the playlist, built for your enjoyment. Thanks for Listening!This week's playlist: Electro-Pop PlaylistToo Afraid - MarinaSexotheque - La RouxMusic To Make The Boys Cry - Diana VickersNight Like This - LP24 Hours - Sky FerreiraBoys Don't Cry - Natalia KillsSomebody Loves You - Betty WhoHow Come You Don't Want Me - Tegan and SaraHard to Hold - RAC (w/ Tegan and Sara)Mother & Father - BROODSPumpin Blood - NONONOLoudspeaker - MUNAWild - Royal TeethRobots in Love - Beautiful Small MachinesRun Through My Head - Best CoastBreakin' Up - Rilo KileyMine - Phoebe RyanI'm a Ruin - MarinaPsycho - Rozzi CraneWait Just a Minute - MyzicaEnough - Black Coast (feat. M. Maggie) Show Your Colors - GenevieveCrazy - Kat DahliaWildfire - Scavenger HuntEntropy - Grimes, BleachersPicture in My Mind - AmesTechnicolor Dreaming - CardiknoxHere With me - ChvrchesBury it - ChvrchesBreathing Underwater - Metric House on Fire - Mimi WebbHalfway - Mimi WebbWalk - GriffCrashland - MARISI Wrote a Song - Mae MullerNerve - Nicole hanUp We Go - LightsSecret - Chelsea LankesYou're Still a Mystery - Bleachers, MØCareless - Alex WinstonMona Lisa- Little DaylightManeater - Grace MitchellProblems Problems - FRANKIELet Go For Tonight - FoxesLost The Breakup - Maisie PetersMusicatarationalvolume.com@MARVpodcast on Twittermusicatatrationvolume profile on Spotify for episode playlists based on topics discussed

In this episode of Music at a Rational Volume Nate and Kyle share with you a random sampling of tunes they've been enjoying recently. It is by all accounts, a mixed bag, but there's a variety of old stuff, new stuff, and stuff in-between. Listen as the hosts discuss the whys with lots of tangents and whining from Kyle's puppy dog, Astro. Enjoy everybody!This week's Random PlaylistNovels About Vampires – Candi Carpenter (digital single only)Big Big Love – Belinda Carlisle (from new EP, Kismet, avail for pre-order at her website, www.imthetalentedone.com, vinyl only, no CD, all songs by Diane Warren (she wrote, I Get Weak, back in the day)Okay – Atmosphere (from So Many Other Realities Exist Simultaneously, pre-order at Rhymesayers.com, horrible album cover)Over – CHVRCHES (non-LP single per Wikepedia)Weirdo – Girl Scout (from EP, Real Life Human Garbage, Swedish band)Death Wish – Jason Isbell & the 400 Unit (from Weathervanes, pre-order available)Frenzy - Iggy Pop (from Every Loser, out now)Sing Me Spanish Techno – the New Pornographers (Twin Cinema, 2005)It Ain't Right – the Current Swell (From When to Talk and When to Listen, 2017, Victoria, BC)Like a Ghost – Ian Blurton's Future Now (melodic hard rock ala Ghost, Canadian band around since the 80's?, heard about them on Channel 33 RPM w/Frank Landry)Wings of Time - Tame Impala (from D&D soundtrack) (Wrote specifically for the film soundtrack. Kevin Parker (The “mastermind” of the band) wrote it with a friend, Nicolas Allbrook.)Crashland - Maris (Will debut on her upcoming EP, “Gravity” in March. I found this one looking for similar stuff, like Mimi Webb, Metric, Chvrches, Tegan and Sarah… etc.. There's probably gonna be a playlist at some point.)Alive - The Scarlet Opera (from Comedy EP) (LA 5-piece debuted in March with new stuff)Damn Love - Kip Moore (title track)Sirens - The Sherlocks (recently toured UK w/Kaiser Chiefs and the Fratellis)Red Light - Jonny lang (Long Time Coming, 2003) (A classic and it just came around again. It Needs younger ears.)Dracula From Houston - Butthole Surfers (Weird Revolution, 2001)555 - Jimmy Eat World (Surviving, 2019) (Decent band, decent album, but this is the best thing on it. Just never a reason to talk about it.)Prospect Street - The Big Dish (Swimmer, 1986) (A should be classic from an underrated Scottish band. Released in 1985)Crazy - Northern Portrait (Criminal Art Lovers, 2009) (Band formed in Copenhagen Denmark in 2007. This tune has been hanging around my periphery for a long time and every time I hear it I love it.)Musicatarationalvolume.com@MARVpodcast on Twittermusicatatrationvolume profile on Spotify for episode playlists based on topics discussed

In this episode of Music at a Rational Volume Nate and Kyle welcome you all to the beginning of series 5 of the show and its a review of one of the best albums ever made by humans on the planet Earth. This time around it is the classic by New Jersey's own Gaslight Anthem and their album Handwritten. The hosts talk about its greatness and its highlights, even diving into front man Brian Fallon's songwriting themes and processes. Hopefully you will love this one as much as Nate and Kyle do, but let's not hold our breath cause nobody likes it THAT  much am I right?No playlist this week but enjoy Handwritten by Gaslight AnthemMusicatarationalvolume.com@MARVpodcast on Twittermusicatatrationvolume profile on Spotify for episode playlists based on topics discussed

In this not-an-episode of Music at a Rational Volume Nate briefly discusses the impromptu break in production of the podcast for at least another few weeks. If you'd rather not listen to the audio, you may consider this text good enough, you have been announced to and the purpose is served. Thanks for being a listener of the podcast, we are glad you join us for these crazy shows, you are appreciated.This Week's Playlist: Sophie Blair - Air I BreatheMusicatarationalvolume.com@MARVpodcast on Twittermusicatatrationvolume profile on Spotify for episode playlists based on topics discussed

In this episode of Music at a Rational Volume Nate and Kyle make a playlist that is sorry for your loss... and hopefully helps when you need it. That is all to say it is a playlist of songs to get us through the passing of a loved one. Mostly hopeful and celebratory, the hosts have attempted to create something moving and hopeful. Listen in as they try and explain themselves, without bumming everyone out. It mostly works.This week's playlist: Songs For A FuneralLast Day on Earth - Tai VerdesThe Funeral - Turnpike TroubadoursForget Me Not - Brian FallonI'll Be Peaceful Then - Crash Test Dummies  Will I See You in Heaven? - the JayhawksThe Funeral - Band of HorsesAt My Funeral - Crash Test DummiesCheck Your Tears at the Door - Drivin' n' Cryin'Gone Away - the OffspringEvery Grain of Sand  - Emmylou HarrisYou're Missing - Bruce Springsteen & the E Street BandFlicker - Atmosphere (for Eyedea)Monsters - James Blunt (Acoustic)Dad - K's ChoiceIn This River - Black Label SocietyAngel Band - Michael NesmithPlay a Train Song - Todd SniderGone Too Soon - DaughtrySweet Old World - Lucinda WilliamsSupermarket Flowers - Ed SheeranKeg On My Coffin - The Push StarsYour Long Journey - Robert Plant & Alison KraussLife is Hard - Edward Sharpe & The Magnetic ZerosThrow Me A Party - Rita WilsonLife Ain't Always Beautiful - Gary AllanSee You Soon - Jukebox The GhostRest Easy - DawesMusicatarationalvolume.com@MARVpodcast on Twittermusicatatrationvolume profile on Spotify for episode playlists based on topics discussed

In this playlist episode of Music at a Rational Volume Nate and Kyle talk about their favorite new songs in 2022. New music? You might be asking yourself... no, not necessarily. The songs on this playlist are much like used cars, they strictly speaking new... but they're new again to someone else. The hosts talk about what struck them, sometimes more eloquently than others, but always with an excitement over a discovered piece of music that resonated deep down... This week's playlist: 2022 Review - DiscoveriesNever Said I Love You – Envy of None (Envy of None, 2022)Wall of Death – R.E.M. (New Adventures is Hi-Fi, 25th Anniversary Edition, 2021)Drinkin' on the Job – the Rainmakers (the Rainmakers, 1986)Whole World's Sick (from the album, Volume (short version)) – Flipp (Volume, 2002)Yeah, I Like You – Goo Goo Dolls (Chaos in Bloom, 2022)Until the Wolves Come Out – NateWantsToBattle (Paid in Exposure, 2018)Money Talks (AC/DC cover) – Kathleen Edwards (Money Talks single, 2003)This Ain't a Love Song – Scouting For Girls (Everybody Wants To Be On TV, 2010)Exorcist – Candi Carpenter (Exorcist single, 2022)I Am Your Radio – Boss Martians (the Set-Up, 2004)Tarzan on a Big Red Scooter – Lolita Pop (Love Poison, 1989)Diet Coke – Leanna Firestone (Forward/Slash, 2022) (use the single version!!!)Hey ‘84 – Red Wanting Blue (Hey ‘84 single, 2022)The Golden Age of Doubling Down – Steven Page (Excelsior, 2022)Mother, Son, & Holy Ghost – Jason Isbell, P. Cole, J.P. White (For the Birds EP, 2022)We Don't Get Along (Go Go's cover) – Kathy Valentine & Rhett Miller (single, 2021)Welcome 2 Club XIII – Drive-By Truckers (Welcome 2 Club XIII, 2022)Tuesday Morning – the Pogues (Waiting for Herb, 1993)The Best Ever Death Metal Band in Denton – Mtn. Goats (All Hail West Texas, 2002)House on Fire – Mimi Webb (House on Fire single, 2022)Swallowed by the Cracks – David & David (Boomtown, 1986)MIddle of Nowhere -  House of Schock (House of Schock, 1988)Losing My Mind (Pet Shop Boys cover) – Eleri Ward (A Perfect Little Death, 2021)The Girl I Almost Married – Beat Farmers (Poor & Famous, 1989)Diane Mozart - Saint Motel (The Motion Picture Soundtrack, 2021)Automatic - Lake Street Dive (Pointer Sisters cover)  (Fun Machine: The Sequel, EP, 2022)Hold Me Down / No Instructions - The Happy Fits (What Could Be Better, 2020)Picture In My Mind - Ames (My Name is Ames, EP, 2019)The Temporary Blues - The Features (Some Kind Of Salvation, 2008)Not Gonna Take Me - BAILEN (Thrilled To Be Here, 2019)Kill The Sun - Motherfolk (Family Ghost, 2019)Straight Ahead - Dom Fera (Straight Ahead, single, 2020)Shake Me Up - The Hounds (Cattle In The Sky, 2021)Stuck In Your Head - Calista Garcia (Stuck In Your Head, single, 2019)I'm Okay - Honest Men (I'm Okay, 2020)Room For You - Sub-Radio (Room For You, single, 2019)Judy You Hung The Moon - Harbour (Heatwave, 2017)Hard To Hold - RAC (w/Tegan and Sara) (Strangers, 2014)You + The Sun - Old Daisy (Truce, EP, 2014)Leave me Alone - Culture Wars (Bill and Ted Face The Music, 2020)Musicatarationalvolume.com@MARVpodcast on Twittermusicatatrationvolume profile on Spotify for episode playlists based on topics discussed

Back after a little mental health break over the holidays, this latest episode finds Nate and Kyle discussing their favorite albums of 2022. A down year mostly, but there were a few stand out records released this past year. To no one's surprise, the two disagree quite a bit on some of them, but also to no one's surprise it doesn't matter... like what you like and let others do the same.This week's playlist: Albums: 2022 Favorites!Jukebox the Ghost - Cheers! (May 27, 2022) Million Dollar BillsRamonaCheers!Sea Girls - Homesick (March 18, 2022)HometownAgain AgainSpoon - Lucifer on the Sofa (February 11, 2022)The Hardest CutWildGoo Goo Dolls - Chaos In Bloom (August 12, 2022)Yeah, I Like YouGoing CrazyRhett Miller - The Misfit (September 16, 2022)Go Through YouAlready ThereThe Weeknd - Dawn FM (January 7, 2022)How Do I Make You Love Me?Take My Breath1975 - Being Funny In a Foreign Language (October 14, 2022)Looking For Somebody (To Love)I'm In Love With YouMetric - Formentera (July 8, 2022)What Feels Like EternityOh PleaseRegina Spektor - Home, Before and After (February 22, 2022)RaindropsBecoming All AloneYeah Yeah Yeahs - Cool It Down (September 30, 2022)Burning First Aid Kit – Palomino (11/04)A Feeling That Never CameOut of My HeadPalominoAmerican Scarecrows – Drawing Little Pictures (05/27)Saving GraceChandeliersSea Girls – Homesick (03/18)Paracetamol BluesHigherBryan Adams – So Happy It Hurts (03/11) So Happy It HurtsJust About GoneThe Vandoliers (self-titled) (08/12)Every Saturday NightDown and OutScorpions – Rock Believer (02/25)PeacemakerGas in the TankBoDeans – 4 the Last Time (06/24)A Little More TimeYa Gotta Go CrazyBand of Horses – Things Are Great (03/04)LightsWarning SignsBetty Who – Big! (10/14)I Can Be Your ManWeekend10) the Smithereens – the Lost Album (09/23)A World ApartMusicatarationalvolume.com@MARVpodcast on Twittermusicatatrationvolume profile on Spotify for episode playlists based on topics discussed

In this episode Nate and Kyle send you into Christmas into the dying embers of the holiday season with some of the weirdest, strangest, and most unusual Christmas themed songs they could find... and that, is saying something. Listen along as the hosts try and justify their choices and help you understand why this playlist was put together. Then, you can sit down and enjoy a lengthy playlist full of new, and not always enjoyable, musical surprises.This week's playlist: Christmas Outta Left FieldA Weird Little Christmas - Jack BlanchardChiron Beta Prime - Jonathan CoultonChristmas With the Devil – Spinal TapI Want an Alien for Christmas – Fountains of WayneChristmas Tree – Lady Gaga feat. Space CowboyHappy Birthday – Mojo Nixon & the ToadliquorsMy First X-mas (as a Woman) – the VandalsZombie Christmas – Emmy the Great & Tim WheelerSanta Doesn't Cop Out on Dope – Sonic YouthDeck the Stills – BNLMerry Something to You – DevoThe Little Drum Machine Boy – BeckThe Little Drum Machine Boy – ParraloxFunkytown Christmas - Steven P. Greenberg“Hidden Track” - Nerf HerderCarol of the Fates - AtinPianoI Saw Mommy Biting Santa Clause: A Zombie Christmas Story: DollyrotsJingle Bells – Austrian Death MachineXmas Curtain – My Morning JacketChristmas at the Zoo – the Flaming LipsChristmas Duel – the Hives w/Cyndi LauperFeliz Navidad – William ShatnerCareless Santa – They Might Be GiantsLittle Drummer Boy - Christopher LeeAll I Want for Xmas is the Criss Angel Platinum Magic Kit with Over 250 Magic Tricks – Watch Out for RocketsChristmas is a Pain in the Arse – the AcceleratorsElf Creep – the Rocket SummerIt's Christmas – Bouquet of VealDo You Hear What I Hear? – Rosie O'Donnell & ElmoThe Lord's Prayer – the Beach BoysHot Chocolate – Tom HanksJingle Bell Rock – Thousand Foot KrutchDon't Shoot Me, Santa – the Killers(I Spent) Christmas with the Devil – MX-80Yuletide Throwdown – Blondie w/Fab 5 FreddyMusicatarationalvolume.com@MARVpodcast on Twittermusicatatrationvolume profile on Spotify for episode playlists based on topics discussed

In this episode Nate and Kyle put together another bangin' Christmas playlist, this time full of our favorite bands and their recent holiday efforts. Listen in as the hosts chat about the reasons why and some commentary on what makes these songs a great addition to your holiday listening menu. Oh, and Merry Christmas everyone!A Very (Music At a Rational Volume-y) Christmas PlaylistBecause It's Christmas – People on VacationMagic in the Air – Office RomanceI Gotta Work on Christmas Day – Honky Tonk ConfidentialOffice Party Blues - Straight No ChaserSeasonal Depression – Mary LambertChristmas All Over Again – Red Wanting BlueThe Blessing – Brian FallonWish for You – Amanda ShiresThis is Christmas – Goo Goo DollsGotta Love Being a Kid – Old 97'sIt's a New Year (Just Get Along) – Sister HazelSeasons Greetings – Robbers on High StreetChristmas Eve (Soul Purpose) – BlossomsBest Christmas Ever – Julian MoonIs This Christmas? – WombatsMerry Christmas/Happy Holidays – Betty WhoYou're a Gift – The BothSurfin' on Christmas Day – Southern Culture on the SkidsLove is What You Get – the OddsIt's Christmastime (Let's Just Survive)  – Kathleen EdwardsSnow in Los Angeles – Dead SaraHang an Ornament – Band of Horses w/GrandaddyHave Yourself a Merry Little Christmas – Dave HauseSnoopy's Christmas – American ScarecrowsSome Hearts at Christmastime – Low (for Mimi Jo Parker)Grateful For Christmas – Hayes CarllChristmas Cheers – Upscale DiversX'mas Time (It Sure Doesn't Feel Like It) – The Mighty Mighty BosstonesAlmost Too Early for Christmas – Jimmy Fallon & Dolly PartonEverybody Knows It's Christmas – Chris IsaakChristmas is L.A. – the KillerBlue Spruce Needles – Communist DaughterLittle Saint Nick (Beach Boys cover) – Best CoastSanta Stole My Lady – Fitz & the TantrumsHave Yourself a Merry Little Christmas – First Aid KitAnd to All a Good Night – Five Chinese BrothersChristmas in the ‘80's – Scouting for Girls One More Sleep (Leona Lewis cover) - The DollyrotsOne More Christmas - The MavericksAll The Gifts I Need - JD McPhersonThe Christmas Song - The RaveonettesPlease Come Home For Christmas - Gary AllanSanta Sabbath (X-mas Metal-y) - BNLFinally It's Christmas - HansonHere It Is Christmastime - Kevin Bacon, Old 97sWalking in the Air - Foxy ShazamMerry Christmas Everyone - VistasChristmas Train - Brett DennenAll I Want For Christmas is a Rock Show - Grizfolk, Kyle GassSanta Never Brings Me A Banjo - David MylesHours Before Morning - Delta RaeEconomy Xmas - Jeremy FisherFather Christmas - The FeaturesHoliday - LocksleyChiron Beta Prime – Jonathan CoultonIf We Make It Through December - Two Tons Of SteelChristmas Tree - Zac Brown Band, Sara BareillesChiron Beta Prime - Jonathan CoultonMusicatarationalvolume.com@MARVpodcast on Twittermusicatatrationvolume profile on Spotify for episode playlists based on topics discussed

In this episode Nate and Kyle discuss the songs written about being on tour. This rich vein of song type has been a constant for bands. For as long as people have been touring, there's been songs about being on the road. Listen as the hosts discuss how the songs were chosen and the whys behind the playlist.This Week's Playlist: Songs About the Road (Touring)Babe - StyxBeth - KissTurn the Page - Bob Segar & the Silver Bullet BandIndianapolis - Bottle RocketsThe Load Out - Jackson BrowneDanny Says - RamonesOn the Road Again - Willie NelsonWanted Dead or Alive - Bon JoviCity to City - RattRoad Rats - Alice CooperWe're an American Band - Grand Funk RailroadHome Sweet Home - Motley CrueFaithfully - JourneyTraveling Band - CCRLong Way to the Top - AC/DCLimelight - RushWhat's Your Name? - Lynyrd SkynyrdWe Are the Road Crew - MotorheadLodi - CCRPostcard - the WhoTorn and Frayed - Rolling StonesTouring - RamonesTour Song - JawbreakerMiracle Mile - Silk WormAll I Can Do is Write About It - Lynyrd SkynyrdLife on the Road - Jerry Jeff WalkerRoom Service - KissMotel Blues - Big Star or (Loudon Wainwright III)Wasted Years - Iron MaidenSuper Trouper - ABBALook Inside America - BlurTonight's the Night - Neil YoungThe Opening Act - Drive By TruckersRoadie - Tenacious DShut Up and Get on the Plane - Drive-by TruckersStagefright - Def LeppardPsycho Circus - KissKickstart My Heart - Motley CrueEscape - Alice CooperLipstick - Kip MooreSeparate Ways - Kip MooreBringing It Home - BNLThe End of the Tour - They Might Be GiantsA Road Song - Fountains of WayneLonger Than You've Been Alive - Old 97sUnited Breaks Guitars - Dave CarrollA Showman's Life - Gary Allan, Willie NelsonMusicatarationalvolume.com@MARVpodcast on Twittermusicatatrationvolume profile on Spotify for episode playlists based on topics discussed

In this episode of Music at a Rational Volume, Nate and Kyle present a playlist they have curated with songs of gratitude, the occasional one about Thanksgiving, and also some turkey. In preparation for the annual holiday reminding you to, as your mother says, "stop your whining and be okay with what you have for crying out loud", listen as the hosts share some of their thoughts and favorite choices. You will then be prepared to listen to the following songs or the link to the playlist. It might be nice to hear that people much more narcissistic than you were able to be grateful, at least for as long as it took to produce the song... hopefully that means that you can too. This week's playlist: Songs of Gratitude, Thanksgiving, and TurkeyThe Thanksgiving Song - Ben RectorI've Got Plenty To Be Thankful For - Bing CrosbyGobble Gobble - Matthew WestDon't Need Anything - Glen PhillipsI Want To Thank You - Otis ReddingGratitude - Earth, Wind, & FireThe Grateful Song (Thanksgiving) - Jonah TolchinThanks - Waylon JenningsGrateful - Callmestevieray, Connor PriceGrateful - Rita OraGratitude - Sol Rising, Koala KarlousMore Than Enough - Kip MooreWhat I Have - Kelsea BalleriniGrateful - JewelI Can't Believe - Martin Zellar & the HardwaysGrace and Gratitude – Olivia Newton-JohnNever Let Me Down – Todd SniderKind and Generous – Natalie MerchantBlessed – Lucinda WilliamsSoak Up the Sun – Sheryl CrowLife is Beautiful – Sixx A.M.You're a Friend of Mine – Clarence Clemons w/Jackson BrowneUnanswered Prayers – Garth BrooksGod Only Knows – the Beach BoysIn My Life – the BeatlesThank You, Friends – Big StarAlmost Thanksgiving Day – Graham ParkerPeaceful World – John MellencampBetter Days –  Bruce SpringsteenLick It Up – KissMusicatarationalvolume.com@MARVpodcast on Twittermusicatatrationvolume profile on Spotify for episode playlists based on topics discussed

This episode of Music at a Rational Volume is another album review, this time it is Rhett Miller's (Old 97s) 8th solo record titled The Misfit. There is a bit of a spoiler alert in that Nate and Kyle don't agree on whether this is a good album or not, so listen to the record and see what side you land on, then tune in to the podcast to see who agrees with you... who is right... or, who is more wrong.No playlist this week, instead listen to The Misfit by Rhett MillerMusicatarationalvolume.com@MARVpodcast on Twittermusicatatrationvolume profile on Spotify for episode playlists based on topics discussed