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Daft Punk released their second album “Discovery” in March of 2001 and marked a departure from their first album into more disco and R&B. It was a critical and commercial success and is #236 on the Rolling Stone top 500 as of 2020.Subscribe on Patreon for Bonus Episodes and to join our private GroupMe where we've been discussing upcoming festivals, new releases, and music in general: https://patreon.com/postampPRO TIP: We encourage you to listen to the album in full, either before or after its related episode. (Or before AND after!)Click here for our Spotify playlists for this and past episodes: https://open.spotify.com/user/kd8l2yvse4sbkeka389htt4o1?si=d169a6785b8c4ec9Visit the website to leave us a message: https://www.chwstudios.com/post-amp-podcast

Taylor Swift's fifth studio album (titled after her birth year, 1989) marked a departure into synth-pop territory. It featured 7 singles, made it to Rolling Stone's list of top 500 albums, and has sold over 10 million copies.Subscribe on Patreon for Bonus Episodes and to join our private GroupMe where we've been discussing upcoming festivals, new releases, and music in general: https://patreon.com/postampPRO TIP: We encourage you to listen to the album in full, either before or after its related episode. (Or before AND after!)Click here for our Spotify playlists for this and past episodes: https://open.spotify.com/user/kd8l2yvse4sbkeka389htt4o1?si=d169a6785b8c4ec9Visit the website to leave us a message: https://www.chwstudios.com/post-amp-podcast

In this extra special episode, we take a dive into the 25 themes from one of the most well-known film franchises: James Bond. Which one is your favorite?Subscribe on Patreon for Bonus Episodes and to join our private GroupMe where we've been discussing upcoming festivals, new releases, and music in general: https://patreon.com/postampPRO TIP: We encourage you to listen to the album in full, either before or after its related episode. (Or before AND after!)Click here for our Spotify playlists for this and past episodes: https://open.spotify.com/user/kd8l2yvse4sbkeka389htt4o1?si=d169a6785b8c4ec9Visit the website to leave us a message: https://www.chwstudios.com/post-amp-podcast

We're taking a quick detour to discuss The Blues Brothers, a 1980 musical comedy film starring John Belushi and Dan Aykroyd. While it's an absolutely absurd film, we explore how, at its heart, it's a love letter to R&B, soul, and blues artists such as Aretha Franklin, Chaka Khan, James Brown, and Ray Charles, among many more!Subscribe on Patreon for Bonus Episodes and to join our private GroupMe where we've been discussing upcoming festivals, new releases, and music in general: https://patreon.com/postampPRO TIP: We encourage you to listen to the album in full, either before or after its related episode. (Or before AND after!)Click here for our Spotify playlists for this and past episodes: https://open.spotify.com/user/kd8l2yvse4sbkeka389htt4o1?si=d169a6785b8c4ec9Visit the website to leave us a message: https://www.chwstudios.com/post-amp-podcast

Is it show tunes? Is it rock and roll? Listen along and let us know what you think! Billy Joel's 1977 album “The Stranger” is considered his considered his commercial and critical breakout, and has sold more than 10 million units worldwide.Subscribe on Patreon for Bonus Episodes and to join our private GroupMe where we've been discussing upcoming festivals, new releases, and music in general: https://patreon.com/postampPRO TIP: We encourage you to listen to the album in full, either before or after its related episode. (Or before AND after!)Click here for our Spotify playlists for this and past episodes: https://open.spotify.com/user/kd8l2yvse4sbkeka389htt4o1?si=d169a6785b8c4ec9Visit the website to leave us a message: https://www.chwstudios.com/post-amp-podcast

For our second live music recap of 2021, we discuss the ins and outs as well as best sets from Austin City Limits Festival. Some artists have their own tequila brands, some play dad rock, and some come out of giant pill bottles. A little something for everyone.Subscribe on Patreon for Bonus Episodes and to join our private GroupMe where we've been discussing upcoming festivals, new releases, and music in general: https://patreon.com/postampPRO TIP: We encourage you to listen to the album in full, either before or after its related episode. (Or before AND after!)Click here for our Spotify playlists for this and past episodes: https://open.spotify.com/user/kd8l2yvse4sbkeka389htt4o1?si=d169a6785b8c4ec9Visit the website to leave us a message: https://www.chwstudios.com/post-amp-podcast

Singer/Songwriter/Pianist Nina Simone released “I Put A Spell On You” in 1965. Although she didn't write any of the songs on this particular album, she is known for her songwriting abilities and piano skills in the classical and jazz realms, as well as her expressive vocal delivery. NPR placed the album as number 3 on the "150 Greatest Albums Made by Women" list.Subscribe on Patreon for Bonus Episodes and to join our private GroupMe where we've been discussing upcoming festivals, new releases, and music in general: https://patreon.com/postampPRO TIP: We encourage you to listen to the album in full, either before or after its related episode. (Or before AND after!)Click here for our Spotify playlists for this and past episodes: https://open.spotify.com/user/kd8l2yvse4sbkeka389htt4o1?si=d169a6785b8c4ec9Visit the website to leave us a message: https://www.chwstudios.com/post-amp-podcast

At the end of August 2021, we headed to Lexington, KY to check out Railbird Festival. In this episode we give you a peek into what the festival life was like as well as how it felt experiencing live music for the first time in a long time!Subscribe on Patreon for Bonus Episodes and to join our private GroupMe where we've been discussing upcoming festivals, new releases, and music in general: https://patreon.com/postampPRO TIP: We encourage you to listen to the album in full, either before or after its related episode. (Or before AND after!)Click here for our Spotify playlists for this and past episodes: https://open.spotify.com/user/kd8l2yvse4sbkeka389htt4o1?si=d169a6785b8c4ec9Visit the website to leave us a message: https://www.chwstudios.com/post-amp-podcast

Graceland is Paul Simon's 7th solo record, featuring a staggering list of incredible musicians along with a longer-than-usual list of diverse genres. Released in 1986, it won album of the year at the Grammys in 1987, and has sold around 16 million copies worldwide. Subscribe on Patreon for Bonus Episodes and to join our private GroupMe where we've been discussing upcoming festivals, new releases, and music in general: https://patreon.com/postampPRO TIP: We encourage you to listen to the album in full, either before or after its related episode. (Or before AND after!)Click here for our Spotify playlists for this and past episodes: https://open.spotify.com/user/kd8l2yvse4sbkeka389htt4o1?si=d169a6785b8c4ec9Visit the website to leave us a message: https://www.chwstudios.com/post-amp-podcast

As a quick detour from our usual album reviews, we decided to reflect on our experiences and go track-by-track with Bo Burnham's recent special, Inside. If you haven't already watched it, we highly recommend watching the entire special on Netflix for the full experience!Subscribe on Patreon for Bonus Episodes and to join our private GroupMe where we've been discussing upcoming festivals, new releases, and music in general: https://patreon.com/postampPRO TIP: We encourage you to listen to the album in full, either before or after its related episode. (Or before AND after!)Click here for our Spotify playlists for this and past episodes: https://open.spotify.com/user/kd8l2yvse4sbkeka389htt4o1?si=d169a6785b8c4ec9Visit the website to leave us a message: https://www.chwstudios.com/post-amp-podcast

We didn't think we'd ever review an album as recent as this one, but it's so well-deserving of all of its critical acclaim! Billie Eilish's debut full-length album sits at #397 on the Rolling Stone 500, and she and her brother Finneas won 6 Grammys related to the album in 2020.Subscribe on Patreon for Bonus Episodes and to join our private GroupMe where we've been discussing upcoming festivals, new releases, and music in general: https://patreon.com/postampPRO TIP: We encourage you to listen to the album in full, either before or after its related episode. (Or before AND after!)Click here for our Spotify playlists for this and past episodes: https://open.spotify.com/user/kd8l2yvse4sbkeka389htt4o1?si=d169a6785b8c4ec9Visit the website to leave us a message: https://www.chwstudios.com/post-amp-podcast

In a 2001 interview, Rolling Stone asked lead singer Serj Tankian if he was “happy with how [this] album turned out”, and he answered “I'm just happy”. We believe him, and we also believe that this is one of the most intense, angry-sounding alternative metal records ever created! Upon release, Toxicity was critically and commercially successful, and has been certified triple platinum.Subscribe on Patreon for Bonus Episodes and to join our private GroupMe where we've been discussing upcoming festivals, new releases, and music in general: https://patreon.com/postampPRO TIP: We encourage you to listen to the album in full, either before or after its related episode. (Or before AND after!)Click here for our Spotify playlists for this and past episodes: https://open.spotify.com/user/kd8l2yvse4sbkeka389htt4o1?si=d169a6785b8c4ec9Visit the website to leave us a message: https://www.chwstudios.com/post-amp-podcast

Talking Heads' fourth album is a wild ride, and we're here for it. Combining electronics, funk, African polyrhythms, looped grooves, and stream-of-consciousness lyrics, “Remain in Light” has been called the band's magnum opus. It was the last album to be produced by old sourpuss himself, Brian Eno.Subscribe on Patreon for Bonus Episodes and to join our private GroupMe where we've been discussing upcoming festivals, new releases, and music in general: https://patreon.com/postampPRO TIP: We encourage you to listen to the album in full, either before or after its related episode. (Or before AND after!)Click here for our Spotify playlists for this and past episodes: https://open.spotify.com/user/kd8l2yvse4sbkeka389htt4o1?si=d169a6785b8c4ec9Visit the website to leave us a message: https://www.chwstudios.com/post-amp-podcast

When Seattle-based band Mother Love Bone ceased to exist in 1990, the remaining members went on to form Pearl Jam. Their debut album “Ten”, released in 1991, has since gone 13x platinum and remains a quintessential grunge/alternative/hard rock album. Do we know what Eddie Vedder is singing? Not quite. Are we singing along to every syllable? Absolutely.Subscribe on Patreon for Bonus Episodes and to join our private GroupMe where we've been discussing upcoming festivals, new releases, and music in general: https://patreon.com/postampPRO TIP: We encourage you to listen to the album in full, either before or after its related episode. (Or before AND after!)Click here for our Spotify playlists for this and past episodes: https://open.spotify.com/user/kd8l2yvse4sbkeka389htt4o1?si=d169a6785b8c4ec9Visit the website to leave us a message: https://www.chwstudios.com/post-amp-podcast

Who knew a concept album (it's also been called a “song cycle”) would reach #1 on the Rolling Stone 500?? Marvin Gaye's 11th album, “What's Going On” was well received upon release and remains a critically acclaimed record. Is it a perfect record? We'll discuss that in the episode!Subscribe on Patreon for Bonus Episodes and to join our private GroupMe where we've been discussing upcoming festivals, new releases, and music in general: https://patreon.com/postampPRO TIP: We encourage you to listen to the album in full, either before or after its related episode. (Or before AND after!)Click here for our Spotify playlists for this and past episodes: https://open.spotify.com/user/kd8l2yvse4sbkeka389htt4o1?si=d169a6785b8c4ec9Visit the website to leave us a message: https://www.chwstudios.com/post-amp-podcast

Frank Ocean's 2nd studio album, “Blonde”, was declared #1 on Time Magazine's list of the top 10 albums of 2016, ranks at #79 on the Rolling Stone top 500, and has been called he best album of the 2010s by Pitchfork. Originally called “Boys Don't Cry” and slated for a 2015 release, we can wholeheartedly say it was worth the delays in production! It features a slew of producers and guest artists and is certified Platinum in the US.Subscribe on Patreon for Bonus Episodes and to join our private GroupMe where we've been discussing upcoming festivals, new releases, and music in general: https://patreon.com/postampPRO TIP: We encourage you to listen to the album in full, either before or after its related episode. (Or before AND after!)Click here for our Spotify playlists for this and past episodes: https://open.spotify.com/user/kd8l2yvse4sbkeka389htt4o1?si=d169a6785b8c4ec9Visit the website to leave us a message: https://www.chwstudios.com/post-amp-podcast

Was anyone really “ok” in the 90s? We're featuring a few records from that decade this season, and Mezzanine by Massive Attack is further proof that the answer to that question is a resounding “nope!” Their most successful album to date, it released in 1998 topping European charts, and in 2020 was moved from position 412 to 383 on the Rolling Stone's list of 500 Greatest Albums of all time. Subscribe on Patreon for Bonus Episodes and to join our private GroupMe where we've been discussing upcoming festivals, new releases, and music in general: https://patreon.com/postampPRO TIP: We encourage you to listen to the album in full, either before or after its related episode. (Or before AND after!)Click here for our Spotify playlists for this and past episodes: https://open.spotify.com/user/kd8l2yvse4sbkeka389htt4o1?si=d169a6785b8c4ec9Visit the website to leave us a message: https://www.chwstudios.com/post-amp-podcast

Is it okay for a band or a song to become “meme-ified”? In the case of R.E.M., we definitely think so! The 8th studio album from the Athens, Georgia-based group is full of empathetic lyrics about mortality loss, nostalgia, and mourning, that all can relate to.Subscribe on Patreon for Bonus Episodes and to join our private GroupMe where we've been discussing upcoming festivals, new releases, and music in general: https://patreon.com/postampPRO TIP: We encourage you to listen to the album in full, either before or after its related episode. (Or before AND after!)Click here for our Spotify playlists for this and past episodes: https://open.spotify.com/user/kd8l2yvse4sbkeka389htt4o1?si=d169a6785b8c4ec9Visit the website to leave us a message: https://www.chwstudios.com/post-amp-podcast

“Heaven or Las Vegas” is the 6th album by Scottish dream pop band Cocteau Twins, and their most critically acclaimed. Like the city itself, this release has an otherworldly yet grounded element despite quite a few incomprehensible and misheard lyrics.PRO TIP: We encourage you to listen to the album in full, either before or after its related episode. (Or before AND after!)Click here for our Spotify playlists for this and past episodesVisit the website to leave us a message: https://www.chwstudios.com/post-amp-podcast

Released in 1975 as the 18th studio album by Willie Nelson, Red Headed Stranger is a concept album about a man who kills his wife and her lover and goes on the run. The album gave Willie his first #1 hit as a singer and cemented him as one of the most important and recognized artists in country music at the time.PRO TIP: We encourage you to listen to the album in full, either before or after its related episode. (Or before AND after!)Click here for our Spotify playlists for this and past episodes: https://open.spotify.com/user/kd8l2yvse4sbkeka389htt4o1?si=e5ITPI5EQ4q8ljwPN-3B3QJoin our Patreon for exclusive Bonus Content and to be a part of our private community! https://www.patreon.com/postampLeave us a comment below or visit the website to leave a message: https://www.chwstudios.com/post-amp-podcast

As we kick off our 3rd Season of Post Amp, we're coming in hot with one of the more polarizing artists who's making waves in music - love them or hate them, there's no denying that Viva La Vida saw Coldplay diversifying their sound and helped propel them to new heights of success.PRO TIP: We encourage you to listen to the album in full, either before or after its related episode. (Or before AND after!)Click here for our Spotify playlists for this and past episodes: https://open.spotify.com/user/kd8l2yvse4sbkeka389htt4o1?si=e5ITPI5EQ4q8ljwPN-3B3QJoin our Patreon for exclusive Bonus Content and to be a part of our private community! https://www.patreon.com/postampLeave us a comment below or visit the website to leave a message: https://www.chwstudios.com/post-amp-podcast

It’s our Season 2 finale! To close out our second run, we chose the 9th studio album by Pink Floyd, recorded in 1975 at Abbey Road. Although reviews were mixed when it released, it has gone on to receive critical acclaim and has sold over 20 million copies.PRO TIP: We encourage you to listen to the album in full, either before or after its related episode. (Or before AND after!)Click here for our Spotify playlists for this and past episodes: https://open.spotify.com/user/kd8l2yvse4sbkeka389htt4o1?si=e5ITPI5EQ4q8ljwPN-3B3QJoin our Patreon for exclusive Bonus Content and to be a part of our private community! https://www.patreon.com/postampLeave us a comment below or visit the website to leave a message: https://www.chwstudios.com/post-amp-podcast

As we discuss in this episode, when we think of 80s music, we think of big sweeping synths, gated reverb poured over the drums, and a twinge of darkness covering lyrics sung in a poppy, ear-catching way…in other words, we think of this album! Join us in our second-to-last episode of Season 2 as we explore the multi-platinum selling Songs from the Big Chair which Tears for Fears released in 1985, right in the middle of the decade.PRO TIP: We encourage you to listen to the album in full, either before or after its related episode. (Or before AND after!)Click here for our Spotify playlists for this and past episodes: https://open.spotify.com/user/kd8l2yvse4sbkeka389htt4o1?si=e5ITPI5EQ4q8ljwPN-3B3QJoin our Patreon for exclusive Bonus Content and to be a part of our private community! https://www.patreon.com/postampLeave us a comment below or visit the website to leave a message: https://www.chwstudios.com/post-amp-podcast

After 2 albums and varying success, American rock outfit Blondie released “Parallel Lines” in 1978, blending multiple styles and finding mainstream recognition. By diving into this album, we attempt to answer the age-old question: do we love the 80s or do we actually love the 50s??PRO TIP: We encourage you to listen to the album in full, either before or after its related episode. (Or before AND after!)Click here for our Spotify playlists for this and past episodes: https://open.spotify.com/user/kd8l2yvse4sbkeka389htt4o1?si=e5ITPI5EQ4q8ljwPN-3B3QJoin our Patreon for exclusive Bonus Content and to be a part of our private community! https://www.patreon.com/postampLeave us a comment below or visit the website to leave a message: https://www.chwstudios.com/post-amp-podcast

To bring in the holiday season, we discuss our top 5 Christmas songs as well as the things we like to keep on our "Christmas shelf" - from film soundtracks, to Christmas specials, candles, wreaths and everything in between!Click here for our Spotify playlists for this and past episodes: https://open.spotify.com/user/kd8l2yvse4sbkeka389htt4o1?si=e5ITPI5EQ4q8ljwPN-3B3QJoin our Patreon for exclusive Bonus Content and to be a part of our private community! https://www.patreon.com/postampLeave us a comment below or visit the website to leave a message: https://www.chwstudios.com/post-amp-podcast

Pixies released their second album "Doolittle" in 1989, and it includes themes of Biblical violence, torture, death, all with a surrealist twist. The album is cited as one of their greatest achievements and currently ranks #141 on the Rolling Stone 500.PRO TIP: We encourage you to listen to the album in full, either before or after its related episode. (Or before AND after!)Click here for our Spotify playlists for this and past episodes: https://open.spotify.com/user/kd8l2yvse4sbkeka389htt4o1?si=e5ITPI5EQ4q8ljwPN-3B3QJoin our Patreon for exclusive Bonus Content and to be a part of our private community! https://www.patreon.com/postampLeave us a comment below or visit the website to leave a message: https://www.chwstudios.com/post-amp-podcast

To all of our faithful listeners who have subscribed and supported us so far - thank you!! We wanted to share this bonus episode with you as a slight detour from our usual album deep-dives and to let you know what we have to offer on our Patreon. We hope you enjoy it, and click on the link below to subscribe!Click here for our Spotify playlists for this and past episodes: https://open.spotify.com/user/kd8l2yvse4sbkeka389htt4o1?si=e5ITPI5EQ4q8ljwPN-3B3QJoin our Patreon for exclusive Bonus Content and to be a part of our private community! https://www.patreon.com/postampLeave us a comment below or visit the website to leave a message: https://www.chwstudios.com/post-amp-podcast

Lauryn Hill’s debut solo album, “The Miseducation of Lauryn Hill” dropped in 1998, earning 10 Grammy nominations and 5 wins. Along with being a commercial success and propelling Hill to international stardom, this album helped give hip hop and neo soul a more prominent showing in popular music.PRO TIP: We encourage you to listen to the album in full, either before or after its related episode. (Or before AND after!)Click here for our Spotify playlists for this and episodes: https://open.spotify.com/user/kd8l2yvse4sbkeka389htt4o1?si=e5ITPI5EQ4q8ljwPN-3B3QJoin our Patreon for exclusive Bonus Content and to be a part of our private community! https://www.patreon.com/postampLeave us a comment below or visit the website to leave a message: https://www.chwstudios.com/post-amp-podcast

"Elephant", the 4th album by former rock duo The White Stripes, won Best Alternative Music Album in 2004. The back-to-basics, garage-rock approach was met with critical acclaim and is currently ranked #449 on the Rolling Stone 500.PRO TIP: We encourage you to listen to the album in full, either before or after its related episode. (Or before AND after!)Click here for our Spotify playlists for this and episodes: https://open.spotify.com/user/kd8l2yvse4sbkeka389htt4o1?si=e5ITPI5EQ4q8ljwPN-3B3QJoin our Patreon for exclusive Bonus Content and to be a part of our private community! https://www.patreon.com/postampLeave us a comment below or visit the website to leave a message: https://www.chwstudios.com/post-amp-podcast

Bob Dylan released his second album, “The Freewheelin’ Bob Dylan” in 1963. Eleven of the thirteen songs were original compositions featuring political themes, love songs, and surreal humor, and his song “Blowin’ in the Wind” would become an anthem of the Civil Rights Movement.PRO TIP: We encourage you to listen to the album in full, either before or after its related episode. (Or before AND after!)Click here for our Spotify playlists for this and episodes: https://open.spotify.com/user/kd8l2yvse4sbkeka389htt4o1?si=e5ITPI5EQ4q8ljwPN-3B3QJoin our Patreon for exclusive Bonus Content and to be a part of our private community! https://www.patreon.com/postampLeave us a comment below or visit the website to leave a message: https://www.chwstudios.com/post-amp-podcast

Ray Charles’s 1959 album showcases the famous singer and pianist giving his signature soul to sweeping big band arrangements and ballads with a string orchestra. It features Ray more in the setting of a typical pop singer of the time (see our episode on Frank Sinatra) than his typical rhythm and blues style.PRO TIP: We encourage you to listen to the album in full, either before or after its related episode. (Or before AND after!)Join our Patreon for exclusive Bonus Content and to be a part of our private community! https://www.patreon.com/postampLeave us a comment below or visit the website to leave a message: https://www.chwstudios.com/post-amp-podcast

With Halloween approaching, we decided to delve into our musical cauldrons to present to you our favorite spooky songs! Let us know if you enjoy our top 5's and honorable mentions of songs that always give us chills this time of year, and share your top 5's with us!PRO TIP: We encourage you to listen to the album in full, either before or after its related episode. (Or before AND after!)Here's a link to the Spotify playlist for this episode:Coming Soon!!!Join our Patreon for exclusive Bonus Content and to be a part of our private community! https://www.patreon.com/postampLeave us a comment below or visit the website to leave a message: https://www.chwstudios.com/post-amp-podcast

English rock band The Cure released Disintegration, their 8th studio album, in 1989. While much of the writing for the album was a result of Robert Smith's being uncomfortable with the group's popularity, coupled with his depression from growing older and the group being misunderstood, the album is certified 2x Platinum in the US and has sold 2.7 million copies worldwide.PRO TIP: We encourage you to listen to the album in full, either before or after its related episode. (Or before AND after!)Here's a link to the Spotify playlist for this episode:COMING SOON!Join our Patreon for exclusive Bonus Content and to be a part of our private community! https://www.patreon.com/postampLeave us a comment below or visit the website to leave a message: https://www.chwstudios.com/post-amp-podcast

Although her life was tragically short, Patsy Cline has lived on as one of the 20th century's most influential vocalists. With a voice that Time magazine called "bold", she was able to cross over from country into pop music and inspire countless artists.PRO TIP: We encourage you to listen to the album in full, either before or after its related episode. (Or before AND after!)Here's a link to the Spotify playlist for this episode:https://open.spotify.com/playlist/47bCAIMFLvhFDpeSiZIGFX?si=ka4Gt340TSGQzeOlgpe7QwJoin our Patreon for exclusive Bonus Content and to be a part of our private community! https://www.patreon.com/postampLeave us a comment below or visit the website to leave a message: https://www.chwstudios.com/post-amp-podcast

Seattle-based Fleet Foxes’ second album “Helplessness Blues” released in 2011 to critical acclaim, with a nomination for Best Folk Album at the Grammys. It’s easy to see why it’s one of our favorite albums, and in this episode we’ll dive into the internal wrestlings present in the lyrics as well as the beautiful soundscapes that give life to each movement.PRO TIP: We encourage you to listen to the album in full, either before or after its related episode. (Or before AND after!)https://open.spotify.com/playlist/3g27sIJvXJPPTLokYLJfqD?si=wpUrJ6lHQKqocE0qlAQjwQJoin our Patreon for exclusive Bonus Content and to be a part of our private community! https://www.patreon.com/postampLeave us a comment below or visit the website to leave a message: https://www.chwstudios.com/post-amp-podcast

The second studio album by Public Enemy, and the highest ranking hip hop album (#48) on Rolling Stone’s “500 Greatest Albums of All Time”, we could go on for days about the legacy and influence of this album. Take a listen and then join us as we celebrate this achievement by Chuck D, Flavor Flav, and the Bomb Squad.UPDATE: As of 9/22/20, It Takes A Nation is now #15 on Rolling Stone's Top 500.PRO TIP: We encourage you to listen to the album in full, either before or after its related episode. (Or before AND after!)https://open.spotify.com/playlist/3g27sIJvXJPPTLokYLJfqD?si=wpUrJ6lHQKqocE0qlAQjwQJoin our Patreon for exclusive Bonus Content and to be a part of our private community! https://www.patreon.com/postampLeave us a comment below or visit the website to leave a message: https://www.chwstudios.com/post-amp-podcast

As a quick detour from our usual album deep-dives, this week we are looking at “This Is Spın̈al Tap: A Rockumentary by Martin Di Bergi”, deemed “culturally and historically significant” by the Library of Congress in 2002. If you’ve seen it, you already know why, and if you haven’t, we recommend that you watch the film, listen to the album, and then join us for this episode!PRO TIP: We encourage you to listen to the album in full, either before or after its related episode. (Or before AND after!)Spotify Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/5ecOgKHsD7tOm7n5RaG2rG?si=ew7nCr-kSw2ec2Q1fgdleQJoin our Patreon for exclusive Bonus Content and to be a part of our private community! https://www.patreon.com/postampLeave us a comment below or visit the website to leave a message! https://www.chwstudios.com/post-amp-podcast

The hauntingly beautiful last album by David Bowie, released 2 days before his death, Blackstar was nominated for 5 Grammys - and won every single one. This spacy, jazzy album shows that the singer from England was innovating and achieving unique sounds even during the failing health of his last days.PRO TIP: We encourage you to listen to the album in full, either before or after its related episode. (Or before AND after!) Here is a link to the playlist on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/5Sj42DEWMkGAAEdQq3bfH2?si=La459ytLTNKc6KTuLIi9FAJoin our Patreon for exclusive Bonus Content and to be a part of our private community! https://www.patreon.com/postampLeave us a comment below or visit the website to leave a message! https://www.chwstudios.com/post-amp-podcast

With fantastic performances by singer Ella Fitzgerald and trumpeter/singer Louis Armstrong, Porgy and Bess is a studio recording of selections from the opera written by George Gershwin. It was released in 1958 and earned a Grammy Hall of Fame Award in 2001.PRO TIP: We encourage you to listen to the album in full, either before or after its related episode. (Or before AND after!)Join our Patreon for exclusive Bonus Content and to be a part of our private community! https://www.patreon.com/postampLeave us a comment below or visit the website to leave a message! https://www.chwstudios.com/post-amp-podcast

The 81st album by a man who was, in a sense, abandoned by his own people, “American Recordings” is a testament to perseverance on the part of Johnny Cash - with some confidence and expertise from Rick Rubin sprinkled in. PRO TIP: We encourage you to listen to the album in full, either before or after its related episode. (Or before AND after!)Join our Patreon for exclusive Bonus Content and to be a part of our private community! https://www.patreon.com/postampLeave us a comment below or visit the website to leave a message! https://www.chwstudios.com/post-amp-podcast

Welcome to Season 2 of Post Amp! We're excited to kick this one off with one of Austin's and Preston's favorites, and #223 on the Rolling Stone's list of "The 500 Greatest Albums of All Time": 1983's "War" by U2. If you are new to Post Amp, we'll be diving into this album track by track, discussing its meaning and significance (as well as our personal relationship to it), and looking at it through the lens of a few different and fun categories.PRO TIP: We encourage you to listen to the album in full, either before or after its related episode. (Or before AND after!)Join our Patreon for exclusive Bonus Content and to be a part of our private community! https://www.patreon.com/postampLeave a comment at https://www.chwstudios.com/post-amp-podcast

Season 2 is almost here! We wanted to continue looking back on Season 1 with some fun and meaningful moments from the last half, from our bonus quarantine episode all the way through John Coltrane's "A Love Supreme".Subscribe to our Patreon to get the extended cut of this episode by going to patreon.com/postampinstagram.com/postamppodcasttwitter.com/postamppodcast

As we look toward Season 2 starting in August 2020, we also look back on some of the best moments from Season 1 - in this episode we're starting at Led Zeppelin and going through 808s by Kanye West!Subscribe to our Patreon to get the extended cut of this episode by going to patreon.com/postampinstagram.com/postamppodcast/twitter.com/postamppodcast

For our Season 1 Finale we recap some of our favorite moments from the episodes so far, discuss the impact these albums have had on us personally, and look forward to what's coming up in Season 2. We also take a brief look at the post-grunge genre - or as Alex Trebek would say, "genre".Join our private community on Patreon to inform what albums we take a look at in the Fall at patreon.com/postampInstagram & Twitter: @postamppodcast Spotify: Postamppodcast

The word "honest" is often used to describe incredible works of art, especially in the world of music, and John Coltrane's masterpiece is no exception. With just four tracks, the album is a movement that chronicles Coltrane's connection to and journey with the divine. PRO TIP: We encourage you to listen to the album in full, either before or after its related episode. (Or before AND after!)

While many bands suffer from the "sophomore slump", Metallica's second release was not only a turning point in the band's career but simultaneously helped define the thrash genre. Certified 6x platinum, "Ride The Lightning" displays unmatched energy as well as dynamics, a truly iconic album. PRO TIP: We encourage you to listen to the album in full, either before or after its related episode. (Or before AND after!)

While many hoped that the fifth Radiohead album would see the band returning to its roots, they instead continued down the path of electronics and experimentation. Join us as we discuss the instrumentation, influences, and our own impressions while listening through Amnesiac. PRO TIP: We encourage you to listen to the album in full, either before or after its related episode. (Or before AND after!)

This week we dive in to the multi-platinum, self-titled first album by Tracy Chapman. Join us as we discuss the revival of the singer-songwriter movement, Chapman’s political and social lyrics that remain timeless, and let us know how this album has impacted you!PRO TIP: We encourage you to listen to the album in full, either before or after its related episode. (Or before AND after!)

One of the most influential and popular artists of the 1900s, Frank Sinatra boasts a 54-year career with 59 albums. In this episode we dive into his 1955 recording, dubbed one of the first "concept albums", that has paved the way for popular artists to wear their hearts on their sleeves. PRO TIP: We encourage you to listen to the album in full, either before or after its related episode. (Or before AND after!)

With some of the most well-known, listened-to, and karaoke'd southern rock songs, "Pronounced 'Lĕh-'nérd 'Skin-'nérd" will live on as one of the earliest and quintessential albums of the style. However, this episode proves that this album is not for everyone - so how does it hit you? Let us know with a comment on Instagram or by emailing us at postamppodcast@gmail.com!

In this middle of the COVID 19 pandemic, we decided to get together over Zoom to talk about what music has helped us get through this crazy time. Send us a message to let us know how you're doing and what you are listening to!