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The one where ...We got together before the 2020 Lockdowns.We listen to Land of Confusion, by Genesis.Released in 1986Album: Invisible TouchPolitical commentary meets pop rock.Remembered and in it's day lauded for it's hysteric video production.We end up exploring the cover by Disturbed.

The one where ...Hot Tramps get their mothers in a whirl.We listen to Rebel Rebel, by David Bowie.Released in 1974Album: Diamond Dogsthe farewell song to Bowie's Glam Pop personaBowie channels Mick Jagger's vocal styling and element's of Keith Richards guitar riffs to create his most covered track.If "You love bands when they're playing hard" join us until "your face is a mess".

" We never recorded it. WE DID! "The one where ... Brendan reminds John of an earlier attempt to record this episode.We listen to Raspberry Beret. O(+>Released in 1985Album: Around the World in a Daythe eclectic prince of pop, infuses psychedelic funk sounds into a video focused commercial masterpieceWalk in through the outdoor with us and enjoy a ride back to Old Man Johnson's Farm.

The one where ... we realise Brendan has an unhealthy fear of disco.We listen to The Chain.Release in 1977Album: Rumoursthe song that has become a show opener for the Fleetwood Macthe only song on the album credited to all the members of Fleetwood Mac

" don't start the talking, I could talk all night ... "The one where ... we realise it's a protest song disguised as a pop song.We listen to Elvis Costello's most successful single release in the UK.Release: 1979Album: Armed ForcesTake some time to check out producer Nick LoweThe Famous 50's progression, common to doo-wop songs from the 1950's

" shhhhhh, I'm listening "The one where ... we force ourselves to stop listening;it took 3 years to writeLearn how to use a sitar in a songJon Bonham was understated in this one.They use 2 different time signatures.

" they're doing it for the right reasons "The one where ... we mellow out and chill after being in the 80's.We listen to a smooth and melodically layered song by Tadeschi Trucks Band.Band formed from the merging of two bandsHe's playing slide guitarShe's playing the "Tele"The Hammond KeyboardsThey have a horn section2 drums

" They made squillions of dollars "The one where ... we start out discussing Photograph by Def Leppard, finally ending up discussing Peter Gabriel's, Sledgehammer.We got stuck in the 80's againThis time however;we got more synth than guitarheard more reverb than snareconnected the dots from producer Robert John "Mutt" Lange to Michael Bolton - AC/DC - Celine Dion - Bryan Adams ...finally ending up discussing Peter Gabriel's, Sledgehammer.----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Dedication and thanks to Andrew "Pomy" Mason - R.I.P.----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

" Is that like not the best intro to a song you've ever heard? "The one about "... the best intro to a song you've ever heard ..."This song can take you back to your High School Formal, or remind you of movies.Welcome back to the 1980's.In this episode we discuss;Synth-popeffectsthere never was an extended mixearly tranceAlive and Kicking, Don't Forget About Me.

The one ... we agree is " ... more Stones than The Stones "In this episode we discussed;the suitcase drum kitKeith the composerMick’s vocal chantand conclude that the song is "... more Stones than The Stones ..."

" short and sharp, its just a punch in the face "The one where ... Brendan introduces John to this MC5 classic. Kick Out The Jams! Motherfuckers!In this episode we discussed;It's not some version of The Jackson'sIt's a short, sharp punch in the face, the birth of punk - Kick Out The Jams Motherfuckers!Kick_Out_the_Jams! @ wikipedia

" Is that a sitar? "The one where ... we count guitar strings and Hallelujahs, maybe.My Sweet Lord, was written by George Harrison.Originally offered to Billy Preston who recorded and released his version in September of 1970, while George Harrison's version was released in November of the same year.Brendan and John explore the George Harrison version.In this episode we discuss;George Harrison the person6, 18 or 24 stringsthe "rip off"the use of the belland answer the question of "the sitar".