A round-table discussion about music and our opinions about it. Each week we pick a specific album and open it up for discussion. We love, we hate we berate. Join us as we navigate the infinite landscape of popular music.
Sneaky Sandal is at it again for another episode of OECM. Join Reed as he takes us through the 2016 album Beach Music. So strap into your sandals and take a visit to the beach of your minds dream.
Episode two of the Video Game Music half hour. Songs from such games as Streets of Rage, Undertale, Earthbound and more! Make sure as well to listen to Sandy (Alex G) and his album Beach Music for next weeks full episode.
This week is the third installment of our Frank Ocean coverage, which was recorded second, and discusses his first album- so it's a chronological nightmare- try to keep up. 2/3s of us Kendrick LaMarched for your lives and now we're Channeling Your Orange! Stay Tuned!
Our second in a three part Frank Ocean series. Join us as the ghost of Jeff intros us into Frank's post-Blonde singles and Reed and Xavier duke it out over what song deserves the top spot.
The first part of our deep dive into Frank Ocean. Join us as we discuss the incomparable Frank Ocean and his ethereal sophomore album. We argue, we laugh, we cry, check it out.
Whoops we lost an episode there- but we have this fun game episode! get hyped and start listening to Frank Ocean's Blonde!
Its an episode alright. Reed and Xavier get to know each other just a little better by way of 3 surprise musical selections. Don't forget to listen to "Things to Learn" by The Silents for next week's episode! Trigger warning: Xavier exhibits extreme prejudice towards Cuckold Americans at the end of the episode.
Today we talk about the seminal indie band Broken Social Scene. Along with that we learn about the wonders of China's lax copyright laws and also Bill Engvall. Enjoy the show and here's your sign.
This episode is dedicated entirely to video game music! Xavier is the DJ and he is "spinning" video game music from every generation of consoles. There are some classics and also some deep cuts. All you need to do is sit back, relax and bob your head to these sweet tunes.
If you're looking for interracial witty banter come no further than this exciting new episode of Open Ears Closed Minds. This week Jeff takes us on a music journey through the Jazz classic Mingus Ah Um by Charles Mingus. Strap in and put on your listening helmet y'all.
Reed and Xavier go on a blind date. The boys share songs that the other hasnt heard. Going in "blind" Reed and Xavier give live takes and first impressions. Try and guess along as we goof and spoof.
Oh boy. Oh man. the guys are at it again talking about some particularly heavy post-rock from the Emerald Isle. Get your bicker-nickers on and hoist em high Link to the album: https://asiwyfa.bandcamp.com/album/gangs
We talkin about concert stories, pet peeves, favorite stuff- stupid opinions. turn it on and be transported 40 minutes into your future
Episode 20 takes us to ten. Pearl Jam's debut album "Ten" that is. Make sure to bring your best Eddie Vedder impression as we tackle this iconic grunge album.
19.5 - Covers- the good, the bad, and the comfy by Open Ears Closed Minds
Join us on our journey to the afterlife led by none other than Flying Lotus. In our 19th episode of the show we do deep dive into the 2014 genre busting album You're Dead. There is a lot going on this album so sit tight and enjoy the ride.
We talk about the songs we love that make us feel dirty. Also we forgot to introduce the show- so charmingly unprofessional as always. Listen to "You're Dead!" by Flying Lotus to get ready for next week's album review.
With this album: the dirty seed bloomed into the most beautiful flower- and we have some strong feelings about it- hungover though we be
Japan... the 1980s... cars... synths... Xavier is a hungover robot.
We are back from our long awaited hiatus with a brand new episode brought to you by Jeff Bartman and his good friends moe. Join us as we get jammy with the 2007 album The Conch.
In lieu of our normal podcast Xavier instead takes the helm for another week. In this short episode Xavier runs down a few of the albums he has been listening to to get him through those winter doldrums. If you are looking for something new to listen to, try out these suggestions.
quick rundown of Xavier's favorite non 2017 albums of 2017
we giving you the plans + the playlist from the holiday episode so you can get that goodness.
We go down our fav albums of the year with special guest John Nowak of Desmond Jones
16 - Esperanza Spalding: Esperanza by Open Ears Closed Minds
Jam. Jar. Jail. Explore some fun Irish metal with us this week- lightly redacted.
I know not everyone takes my music recommendations- but don't you think you're due for one? Therapy? - Suicide Pact: You First
It's a hot one OECM listeners. We talk about the Bela Fleck album The Bluegrass Sessions: Tales from the Acoustic Planet, Vol. 2. Also mentioned are, SNES F-Zero, Alex Jones, and the state of our fearless leader. Enjoy listening as we "Pick" apart this collection of great bluegrass tunes.
Reminder to listen to The Bluegrass Sessions: Tales from the Acoustic Planet, Vol. 2 for next week. Don't listen to volume 1, Xavier.
Episode 13 of Open Ears Closed Minds. The group discusses the proto punk album Funhouse by The Stoges
Honey- you're gonna love this one- I'll bet my steak on it. smooches.
This week were talking about the amazing Lou Reed and his live album Rock N Roll Animal. Check it out and see what we thought about this one.
Here is your reminder to listen to Lou Reed's live album Rock N Roll Animal before next Tuesdays podcast.
Our tenth episode of the podcast. We get into Radiohead's 2007 album In Rainbows. Join Reed, Xavier, Jeff and two special guests on in a riveting dialog about this Brit Rock masterpiece.
Sure is a beautiful day for some delta blues inspired alt-rock, so why not listen to What the Toll Tells by Two Gallants, grab a blacklabel, and talk about it? That's right- drinking beers on the podcast, don't tell our mom. We all have the same mom. We're brothers, but it doesn't come up a lot. First live episode. So that's fun.
this tells you what to do: listen to What the Toll Tells by Two Gallants Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/album/1uWKou0Bx4CZn86WqtHK25
Hello OECM heads. Today were talking about the diet phish album The Green Sparrow by Mike Gordon. This one is rough.... for Jeff as he loves the boys. Give it a listen and pick your side.
Our seventh episode of Open Ears Closed Minds. Join us as we discuss Raekwon and Ghostface Killah's debut album. Its loaded with rappy goodness!
Another week, another wimbler. This ones about the post-modern-indie-math-pop band: The Forms and their album: The Forms. Is it good? I don't know- maybe give it a listen why don'tcha?
On this episode of Open Ears Closed Minds were talking about the 1975 Frank Zappa release One Size Fits All. We also talk about Starcraft music, cookies, and you guessed it, Phish. So sit back on your SOFA and enjoy.
Episode 4 of our fantastic show, join us as we discus the seminal punk rock album Let It Be by The Replacements.
Episode 3- get hyped! A beautiful, classic, 90s alternative album, and a gradual but consistent attempt to break Reed's spirit. you'll love it. maybe.
This week on Open Ears Closed Minds we talk Jazz, electric jazz. Jeff will be guiding us through the 1971 release Live Evil by Miles Davis. This album has been called the sound Miles was looking for when he first approached electric music and has surely influenced many musicians since. Enjoy!
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