Say What You Will Podcast

Alright, buckle up, rock fans! Forty years ago, 1985 unleashed some serious hair! We had Night Ranger, seasoned pros on their "7 Wishes" tour – probably wishing for less hairspray and more encores. Then came Stryper, "Soldiers Under Command," boldly going where no bumblebee-themed band had gone before. Were their guitar picks blessed? And let's not forget White Lion, fresh out of the den with "Fight to Survive." Talk about a "mane" event waiting to happen! Do these 80s gems still rock, or are they just a "Memory" of big hair and bigger ballads? The "Say What You Will Podcast" is figuring it out!   Please leave a review and subscribe on your podcast platform. Corrections: Send your corrections, and we will read them on the next podcast. https://www.saywhatyouwillpodcast.net/   X (Twitter): https://twitter.com/saywhatyouwill_ Join the Facebook group: www.facebook.com/groups/1425817651592700/   Show some love and help with the cost: https://ko-fi.com/saywhatyouwill

This month, we review rock albums from April 1985 to see if they still shred or should've stayed on cassette. Expect hot takes, big riffs, and bigger opinions—because while we're definitely not professionals, we are passionate… and maybe a little tone-deaf.   Keel - Right to rock The Firm - The Firm The Cult - Love   Please leave a review and subscribe on your podcast platform.   Corrections: Send your corrections, and we will read them on the next podcast. https://www.saywhatyouwillpodcast.net/   X (Twitter): https://twitter.com/saywhatyouwill_ Join the Facebook group: www.facebook.com/groups/1425817651592700/   Show some love and help with the cost: https://ko-fi.com/saywhatyouwill

Dennis, Mark, and Derek talk with renowned rock journalist Steve Rosen, who has contributed to Guitar World and Guitar Player and is the author of the fantastic book Tonechaser. In this podcast episode, Steve shares his journey in rock journalism and recounts his first meeting with Edward in 1977. We take a slightly different approach to discussing the book, leading to some engaging conversation points with Steve. Photos in the book and podcast cover are by legendary Van Halen photographer Neil Zlozower.  Here are all the places you can find Steve Rosen.  Website: https://www.tonechaserbook.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TONECHASERBOOK Audio Book: https://mysoundwise.com/soundcasts/1717024962822s YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@SteveRosenInterviews

March of 1985 was a slim month for rock album releases, but we pushed through a couple of opposite albums in rock. Since March Madness began, we did our own March Music Madness.  Bon Jovi - 7800° Fahrenheit Slayer - Hell Awaits Please leave a review and subscribe on your podcast platform. Corrections: Send your corrections, and we will read them on the next podcast. https://www.saywhatyouwillpodcast.net/ X (Twitter): https://twitter.com/saywhatyouwill_ Join the Facebook group: www.facebook.com/groups/1425817651592700/ Show some love and help with the cost: https://ko-fi.com/saywhatyouwill

We review the first three Rock albums from 1985. Do they hold up today? We disagree with a few. We also reviewed last year's predictions and made some new ones for 2025. ZZ Top - Afterburner Loudness - Thunder in the east AC/DC - Fly on the wall   Please leave a review and subscribe on your podcast platform.   Corrections: Send your corrections, and we will read them on the next podcast. https://www.saywhatyouwillpodcast.net/   X (Twitter): https://twitter.com/saywhatyouwill_ Join the Facebook group: www.facebook.com/groups/1425817651592700/   Show some love and help with the cost: https://ko-fi.com/saywhatyouwill

We are back! There was a slight delay, but we are kicking off the year by remembering the mighty John Sykes. If you have been listening to the podcast, his name comes up a lot. He was a true inspiration to the music we love. We give our top 5 Sykes songs he wrote or co-wrote.   We also talked about the following podcasts.   EP 7 - Thin Lizzy - Thunder and Lightning. https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/ep-7-this-album-reads-like-a-suicide-note/id1652056578?i=1000608173622 EP 21 - Whitesnake - Slide it in https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/ep-21-music-for-plumbers/id1652056578?i=1000654490896   Please leave a review and subscribe on your podcast platform.   Corrections: Send your corrections, and we will read them on the next podcast. https://www.saywhatyouwillpodcast.net/   X (Twitter): https://twitter.com/saywhatyouwill_ Join the Facebook group: www.facebook.com/groups/1425817651592700/   Show some love and help with the cost: https://ko-fi.com/saywhatyouwill

Once lost but now found! I thought we lost the recording, but we were able to piece it together in the final mix. In this episode, we review the 1984 albums from the podcast and rate our top five. Play our yearly BS game show at the end, too!  Please leave a review and subscribe on your podcast platform. CORRECTIONS: We will read them in the next podcast. Ya, we make mistakes.  https://forms.gle/Zdbt3fqbmeFCeq2a9 X: https://twitter.com/saywhatyouwill_ Join the Facebook group: www.facebook.com/groups/1425817651592700/ Show some love and help with the cost: https://ko-fi.com/saywhatyouwill

In this month's episode, we discuss rock albums released in October 1984. Some we find challenging, others we love, but do they STILL stand the test of time? Share your thoughts with us.  - The Cult - Dreamtime - Fastway - All Fired Up - Deep Purple - Perfect Strangers Please leave a review and subscribe on your podcast platform. CORRECTIONS: We will read them in the next podcast. Ya, we make mistakes.  https://forms.gle/Zdbt3fqbmeFCeq2a9 X: https://twitter.com/saywhatyouwill_ Join the Facebook group: www.facebook.com/groups/1425817651592700/ Show some love and help with the cost: https://ko-fi.com/saywhatyouwill

September 1984 in rock. We look back on the following rock album released 40 years ago. The podcast is now two years old! At the end of the podcast, we continue with "Name that album year," remembering some great albums before 1982.  DOKKEN - Tooth and Nail Queensryche - The Warning Iron Maiden - Powerslave Do you agree? Do they hold up? Please leave a review and subscribe on your podcast platform.   CORRECTIONS: Send in your corrections and we will read on the next podcast. https://www.saywhatyouwillpodcast.net/   X (Twitter): https://twitter.com/saywhatyouwill_ Join the Facebook group: www.facebook.com/groups/1425817651592700/   Show some love and help with the cost: https://ko-fi.com/saywhatyouwill

It was August 1984 in rock. We look back on rock album releases 40 years ago. It was another summer night recording outside. At the end of the podcast, we continue with "Name that album year," remembering some great albums before 1982. W.A.S.P - W.A.S.P Hanoi Rocks - Two Steps From The Move Y&T - In Rock We Trust   Please leave a review and subscribe on your podcast platform.   CORRECTIONS: Send in your corrections and we will read on the next podcast. https://www.saywhatyouwillpodcast.net/   X (Twitter): https://twitter.com/saywhatyouwill_ Join the Facebook group: www.facebook.com/groups/1425817651592700/   Show some love and help with the cost: https://ko-fi.com/saywhatyouwill

July 1984 was a WAY better month for rock album releases 40 years ago. Our "professional" analysis and debate whether these albums are still rocking or should be left to gather dust in a time capsule. Let the musical mayhem commence! At the end of the podcast, we continue the "name that date game" to remember some great albums before 1982. Metallica - Ride the lighting Sammy Hagar - VOA Dio - Last in line Please leave a review and subscribe on your podcast platform. CORRECTIONS: Send in your corrections and we will read on the next podcast. https://www.saywhatyouwillpodcast.net/ X (Twitter): https://twitter.com/saywhatyouwill_ Join the Facebook group: www.facebook.com/groups/1425817651592700/   Show some love and help with the cost: https://ko-fi.com/saywhatyouwill

June 1984 was a tough month for rock album releases, but we look back at those released 40 years ago. We'll be doling out our "professional" analysis and debating whether these albums are still rocking or if they should be left to gather dust in a time capsule. Let the musical mayhem commence! We play a fun little game at the end to remember some great albums before 1982. Ted Nugent - Penetrator Loudness - Disillusion Gary Moore - Victims of the future Please leave a review and subscribe on your podcast platform. CORRECTIONS: Send your corrections, and we will read them on the next podcast. https://www.saywhatyouwillpodcast.net/ X (Twitter): https://twitter.com/saywhatyouwill_ Join the Facebook group: www.facebook.com/groups/1425817651592700/   Show some love and help with the cost: https://ko-fi.com/saywhatyouwill

May is ending, and this month, we're looking back at rock albums released 40 years ago. We will provide our "professional analysis" and discuss whether these albums still hold up today. Autograph - Sign In Please Kiss - Animalized Twisted Sister - Stay Hungry Please leave a review and subscribe on your podcast platform. Website: https://www.saywhatyouwillpodcast.net/ X (Twitter): https://twitter.com/saywhatyouwill_ Join the Facebook group: www.facebook.com/groups/1425817651592700/ Share thoughts, corrections, and feedback: https://forms.gle/Zdbt3fqbmeFCeq2a9   Show some love and help with the cost: https://ko-fi.com/saywhatyouwill

Almost late Monday, we reviewed rock albums released 40 years ago from April 1984—our twist and whether or not they hold up today.  Whitesnake - Slide It In HSAS - Through The Fire RUSH - Grace Under Pressure Please leave a review and subscribe on your podcast platform. Website: https://www.saywhatyouwillpodcast.net/ X (Twitter): https://twitter.com/saywhatyouwill_ Join the Facebook group: www.facebook.com/groups/1425817651592700/ Share thoughts, corrections, and feedback: https://forms.gle/Zdbt3fqbmeFCeq2a9   Show some love and help with the cost: https://ko-fi.com/saywhatyouwill

In true Spinal Tap fashion, I mucked up the end of our podcast recording. Let's be honest. The podcast could be about ten minutes shorter anyway! Friday, we reviewed rock albums released 40 years ago from March1984—our twist and whether or not they hold up today.  Great White - Great White Scorpions - Love at first sting Spinal Tap - This is Spinal Tap Please leave a review and subscribe on your podcast platform. Website: https://www.saywhatyouwillpodcast.net/ X (Twitter): https://twitter.com/saywhatyouwill_ Join the Facebook group: www.facebook.com/groups/1425817651592700/ Share thoughts, corrections, and feedback: https://forms.gle/Zdbt3fqbmeFCeq2a9   Show some love and help with the cost: https://ko-fi.com/saywhatyouwill

Friday, we reviewed rock albums released 40 years ago from February 1984—our twist and whether or not they hold up today.  Saxon - Crusader Europe - Wings of Tomorrow RATT - Out of The Cellar Please leave a review and subscribe on your podcast platform. Website: https://www.saywhatyouwillpodcast.net/ X (Twitter): https://twitter.com/saywhatyouwill_ Join the Facebook group Search Say What You Will Podcast Share thoughts, corrections, and feedback: https://forms.gle/Zdbt3fqbmeFCeq2a9   Show some love and help with the cost: https://ko-fi.com/saywhatyouwill

Friday, we reviewed rock albums released 40 years ago from January 1984—our twist and whether or not they hold up today.  Van Halen - 1984 Judas Priest - Defenders of the Faith Bon Jovi - Bon Jovi Please leave a review and subscribe on your podcast platform. Website: https://www.saywhatyouwillpodcast.net/ X (Twitter): https://twitter.com/saywhatyouwill_ Join the Facebook group Search Say What You Will Podcast Share thoughts, corrections, and feedback: https://forms.gle/Zdbt3fqbmeFCeq2a9

We had a great time ranking our top 5 albums from 1983 in our latest episode. Unfortunately, there was a microphone issue with Dennis, so please listen carefully. In addition, we added a special bonus at the end to make up for something we forgot. We appreciate your support throughout the year and would be grateful if you could share our podcast with others. Thank you for listening!  What were your top five?    Please leave a review and subscribe on your podcast platform. Website: https://www.saywhatyouwillpodcast.net/ X (Twitter): https://twitter.com/saywhatyouwill_ Join the Facebook group. Search "Say What You Will Podcast" Share thoughts, corrections, and feedback: https://forms.gle/Zdbt3fqbmeFCeq2a9 Show some love and help with the cost: https://ko-fi.com/saywhatyouwill

Three rock albums were released in November 1983. Well...Accept was in December, but we discussed this during the podcast. We hope you enjoy it and encourage you to share it with others. Y&T - Mean Streak Accept - Balls to the wall Ozzy Osbourne - Bark at the Moon Please leave a review and subscribe on your podcast platform. Website: https://www.saywhatyouwillpodcast.net/ X (Twitter): https://twitter.com/saywhatyouwill_ Join the Facebook group. Search "Say What You Will Podcast" Share thoughts, corrections, and feedback: https://forms.gle/Zdbt3fqbmeFCeq2a9   Show some love and help with the cost: https://ko-fi.com/saywhatyouwill

In October 1983, three rock albums made their debut. This weekend, we took the time to review these albums, and our podcast episode featuring these reviews will be released tomorrow morning. We hope you find it enjoyable, and we encourage you to share it with others. Riot - Born in America Night Ranger - Midnight Madness Alcatraz - No parol Rom Rock 'n' Roll Please leave a review and subscribe on your podcast platform. Website: https://www.saywhatyouwillpodcast.net/ X (Twitter): https://twitter.com/saywhatyouwill_ Join the Facebook group. Search "Say What You Will Podcast" Share thoughts, corrections, and feedback: https://forms.gle/Zdbt3fqbmeFCeq2a9   Show some love and help with the cost: https://ko-fi.com/saywhatyouwill

It was a damp rock night for the podcast. We reviewed rock albums released 40 years ago from September 1983—our twist and whether or not they hold up today.  Dokken - Breaking the chains Black Sabbath - Born Again Motley Crue - Shout at the Devil Please leave a review and subscribe on your podcast platform. Website: https://www.saywhatyouwillpodcast.net/ X (Twitter): https://twitter.com/saywhatyouwill_ Join the Facebook group. Search "Say What You Will Podcast" Share thoughts, corrections, and feedback: https://forms.gle/Zdbt3fqbmeFCeq2a9   Show some love and help with the cost: https://ko-fi.com/saywhatyouwill

During August of 1983, three rock bands released albums and we are currently discussing whether these albums are still relevant today. There is a lot of news to cover, including the release of a pro-shot performance by Van Halen at Donnington in 1984. Cheap Trick - Next position please Rainbow - Bent out of shape AC/DC - Flick of the switch Please leave a review and subscribe on your podcast platform. Website: https://www.saywhatyouwillpodcast.net/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/saywhatyouwill_ Join the Facebook group: https://fb.me/g/p_RWXEX4t7mkYGFgxM/SaQNdPZD Share thoughts, corrections, and feedback: https://forms.gle/Zdbt3fqbmeFCeq2a9 Show some love and help with the cost: https://ko-fi.com/saywhatyouwill

Mark, Dennis, and Derek did their best with the limited rock album releases in July 1983. Despite some duds, we made the most of what was available. Next month is WAY better. Joan Jett - Album Robert Plant - The Principle of Moments Metallica - Kill 'em All Please leave a review and subscribe on your podcast platform. Twitter: https://twitter.com/saywhatyouwill_ Join the Facebook group: https://fb.me/g/p_RWXEX4t7mkYGFgxM/SaQNdPZD Share thoughts, corrections, and feedback: https://forms.gle/Zdbt3fqbmeFCeq2a9 Show some love and help with the cost: https://ko-fi.com/saywhatyouwill

Breaking from our normal podcast format. We recorded this podcast at Wally's in Hampton Beach, NH, discussing ALL Van Halen and interviewing the tribute band, Completely Unchained. Gene Henrikson, who plays David Lee Roth, also joined us briefly to share a talk about the band and Van Halen. We had a great time enjoying some drinks, which you may hear throughout the podcast. An old friend stopped by too! (SK) We hope you enjoy listening to it! Special thanks to Completely Unchained for talking with us and putting on a great show. Check them out here http://www.completelyunchainedrocks.com/ Huge thanks to Wally's for letting us do this, and be sure to check out their schedule here https://wallysnh.com/   For more: https://www.saywhatyouwillpodcast.net    Please leave a review and subscribe on your podcast platform. Twitter: https://twitter.com/saywhatyouwill_ Share thoughts, corrections, and feedback. https://forms.gle/Zdbt3fqbmeFCeq2a9 Show some love and help with the cost: https://ko-fi.com/saywhatyouwill  

In this episode, Mark, Dennis, and Derek discuss some latest rock news and the three rock albums released in June of 1983. Do they hold up today? Do you like them? Were they stronger forty years ago?  Twisted Sister - You can't stop rock 'n roll Loverboy - Keep it up Motorhead - Another perfect day Please leave a review and subscribe on your podcast platform. Twitter: https://twitter.com/saywhatyouwill_ Join the Facebook group: https://fb.me/g/p_RWXEX4t7mkYGFgxM/SaQNdPZD Share thoughts, corrections, and feedback: https://forms.gle/Zdbt3fqbmeFCeq2a9 Show some love and help with the cost: https://ko-fi.com/saywhatyouwill

Another rainy podcast. This month's podcast reviews three rock albums from May 1983. We cover some music news from the Rock 'n Roll Hall of Fame and Aerosmith's final tour. And who's paying for reissues?  Albums reviewed: Dio - Holy Diver Iron Maiden - Piece of Mind Blackfoot - Siogo Please leave a review and subscribe on your podcast platform.   Twitter: https://twitter.com/saywhatyouwill_ Join the Facebook group: https://fb.me/g/p_RWXEX4t7mkYGFgxM/SaQNdPZD Share thoughts, corrections, and feedback: https://forms.gle/Zdbt3fqbmeFCeq2a9   Show some love and help with the cost: https://ko-fi.com/saywhatyouwill

This month's podcast reviews three rock albums from April 1983. We cover some music news from Extreme's new album, the 1983 US Festival, and more.  Albums reviewed: Kiss - Lick It Up Krokus - Headhunter Fastway - Fastway Please leave a review and subscribe on your podcast platform.   Twitter: https://twitter.com/saywhatyouwill_ Join the Facebook group: https://fb.me/g/p_RWXEX4t7mkYGFgxM/SaQNdPZD Share thoughts, corrections, and feedback: https://forms.gle/Zdbt3fqbmeFCeq2a9   Show some love and help with the cost: https://ko-fi.com/saywhatyouwill

It is April, but we are reviewing March ‘83 rock albums. Again, few laughs while we discussed Steve Gorman's book, Hard To Handle. Always discussing some things around Van Halen and Greg Renoff book, Van Halen Rising. And yes, the new Motley Mick Mars lawsuit and much more are discussed. Albums we reviewed from March of 1983 Thin Lizzy - Thunder and Lighting  Quiet Riot - Metal Health ZZ Top - Eliminator Please leave a review and subscribe on your podcast platform. Twitter: https://twitter.com/saywhatyouwill_ Share thoughts, corrections, and feedback. https://forms.gle/Zdbt3fqbmeFCeq2a9 Show some love and help with the cost: https://ko-fi.com/saywhatyouwill

On this edition of Say What You Will, Mark, Dennis, and Derek discuss recent hard rock news and other hard rock tidbits they didn't know from the '80s.    February 1983 album reviews.  Journey - Frontiers UFO - Making Contact Kix - Cool Kids Please leave a review and subscribe on your podcast platform.  Twitter: https://twitter.com/saywhatyouwill_    Share thoughts, corrections, and feedback. https://forms.gle/Zdbt3fqbmeFCeq2a9 Show some love and help with the cost: https://ko-fi.com/saywhatyouwill  

The time was January 1983, and hard rock was alive. We discuss some of the latest news in rock—our issues with some musicians trying to stay in the spotlight. Dennis once again joins Mark and Derek with some great insight!   Three albums reviewed; Molly Hatchet - no guts...no glory Triumph - Never Surrender Def Leppard - Pyromania   Thanks to "There I ruined It" on Instagram for the DLR intro.  https://www.instagram.com/there_i_ruined_it/   Twitter: https://twitter.com/saywhatyouwill_ Share thoughts, corrections, and feedback. https://forms.gle/Zdbt3fqbmeFCeq2a9   Show some love: https://ko-fi.com/saywhatyouwill

The final episode of 2022 for the Say What You Will podcast. These three bands are probably the heaviest albums we have reviewed. We have our good friend Dennis sit in and discuss all things rock, and he has lots of insight into the albums in review. Do they hold up today?  Twisted Sister - Under The Blade Iron Maiden - Number of The Beast Rainbow - Straight Between The Eyes ---- In the new year, we will review album releases from 1983, with a ton of hard rock albums.  Twitter: https://twitter.com/saywhatyouwill_   Share thoughts, corrections, and feedback. https://forms.gle/Zdbt3fqbmeFCeq2a9 Show some love: https://ko-fi.com/saywhatyouwill

Little recent rock news, silly tour names, and three albums from November 1982 come under our review. Scorpions - Blackout Aerosmith - Rock in a hard place Sammy Hagar - Three lock box Twitter: https://twitter.com/saywhatyouwill_ Share thoughts, corrections, and feedback. https://forms.gle/Zdbt3fqbmeFCeq2a9 Show some love: https://ko-fi.com/saywhatyouwill Thanks for the support!

Little hard rock news and then some BS chatter. Then we review three hard rock albums from October 1982. Do they still hold up?   Kiss - Creatures of the night Judas Priest - Screaming for vengeance Whitesnake - Saints 'n' sinners Twitter: https://twitter.com/saywhatyouwill_   Feedback and corrections: https://forms.gle/Zdbt3fqbmeFCeq2a9   Show some love: https://ko-fi.com/saywhatyouwill

We try to explain the podcast's concept, share some news, and review the three albums we selected for September 2022. Enjoy!!   Twitter: https://twitter.com/saywhatyouwill_   Send feedback, corrections, and comments.  https://forms.gle/Zdbt3fqbmeFCeq2a9   Help support the show: https://ko-fi.com/saywhatyouwill