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    41. Pinkerton - Weezer

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 31, 2022 65:21


    The boys finally get back to Weezer and decide that maybe they aren't mad at them anymore?? Also, a new, sleeker (easier?) format is introduced.ENJOY music on BandcampSOCIALize on Facebook or InstagramSupport the show (https://www.patreon.com/thepapershakers)

    40. Christmas Songs 2021/Get Back/Our Top 5 Albums of the Year: 1971

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 20, 2021 96:52


    The boys take a sabbatical from their hiatus to do an action-packed, combo holiday episode! ENJOY music on BandcampSOCIALize on Facebook or InstagramSupport the show

    39. Déjà Vu - Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 21, 2021 101:04


    The boys accidentally celebrate the belated 50th anniversary of CSN(and sometimes Y)'s beloved second album along with the rest of the world. Also, Carol Channing comes up??ENJOY music on BandcampSOCIALize on Facebook or InstagramSupport the show (https://www.patreon.com/thepapershakers)

    38. Freak Out! - The Mothers of Invention

    Play Episode Listen Later May 24, 2021 131:05


    Rob and Nolan get weird and wild with Frank Zappa and The Mothers of Invention's debut album. Exactly how much can Nolan take? We'll find out!ENJOY music on BandcampSOCIALize on Facebook or InstagramSupport the show (https://www.patreon.com/thepapershakers)

    37. MODERN MUSIC MUNCH - TRAMP STAMPS

    Play Episode Listen Later May 3, 2021 50:42


    This week, Rob and Nolan check out a new band that's been the subject of much controversy. Spoiler Alert: We kinda love 'em. Should we love 'em?ENJOY music on BandcampSOCIALize on Facebook or InstagramSupport the show (https://www.patreon.com/thepapershakers)

    35. Pet Sounds - The Beach Boys

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 22, 2021 132:58


    Rob and Nolan admire production masterwork by Brian Wilson on his crowning achievement - Pet Sounds. Other pet sounds are also discussed in depth.ENJOY music on BandcampSOCIALize on Facebook or InstagramSupport the show (https://www.patreon.com/thepapershakers)

    34. Licensed to Ill - Beastie Boys

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 8, 2021 116:35


    This week, Rob and Nolan discuss the debut album by legendary rap (rock?) trio, The Beastie Boys. It's time to get ill!ENJOY music on BandcampSOCIALize on Facebook or InstagramSupport the show (https://www.patreon.com/thepapershakers)

    33. Untitled (Led Zeppelin IV) - Led Zeppelin

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 22, 2021 115:37


    Rob and Nolan dive into the amazing untitled album known to the world as “Led Zeppelin IV”. Also, Greedo's parting words are discussed.ENJOY music on BandcampSOCIALize on Facebook or InstagramSupport the show (https://www.patreon.com/thepapershakers)

    32. In the Aeroplane Over the Sea - Neutral Milk Hotel

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 8, 2021 110:22


    Join Rob and Nolan as the navigate the twisty landscape of Neutral Milk Hotel's 1998 masterpiece. Also, the boys resort to low brow humor when things get a little dark. Can ya blame 'em?ENJOY music on BandcampSOCIALize on Facebook or InstagramSupport the show (https://www.patreon.com/thepapershakers)

    30. Dookie - Green Day FEATURING RYAN (Our Drummer)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 11, 2021 121:31


    Rob and Ryan revert to childhood as Nolan looks on. Also, probably the best pop punk album of all time is discussed in rose-colored detail.ENJOY music on BandcampSOCIALize on Facebook or InstagramSupport the show

    29. Our Top 5 Albums of the Year: 1970

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 28, 2020 79:24


    Eager to leave 2020 behind? Join the boys on a journey through 1970 and a whole lotta solo Beatles records. Happy New Year!ENJOY music on BandcampSOCIALize on Facebook or InstagramSupport the show

    28. Christmas Songs 2020

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 14, 2020 72:53


    The boys take some time off from discussing albums to talk Christmas songs! What's YOUR favorite? Happy Holidays from all of us at The Paper Shakers!ENJOY music on BandcampSOCIALize on Facebook or InstagramSupport the show

    27. Purple Rain - Prince

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 30, 2020 118:37


    This week, the boys delve into the music of the artist formerly known as "The Artist Formerly Known as Prince". Purple Rain just might transcend their mutual distaste for '80s record production!ENJOY music on BandcampSOCIALize on Facebook or InstagramSupport the show

    25. Ramones (Self-Titled) - Ramones

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 2, 2020 109:41


    Gabba gabba hey! The boys discuss the album that started punk rock. There are absolutely no doubts or conflicting opinions about that. Also, Rob and Nolan touch on the nuanced world of glue eating and/or sniffing.ENJOY music on BandcampSOCIALize on Facebook or InstagramSupport the show (https://www.patreon.com/thepapershakers)

    24. Fall/Halloween Favorites (Featuring BRIWEEKLY)

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 19, 2020 93:20


    This week, Rob and Nolan are joined by their dear friend Brian of the BRIWEEKLY podcast. Together, they discuss their favorite fall and Halloween albums. Also, Nolan takes us on a "dies irae" deep dive. Don't get scared, now!ENJOY music on BandcampSOCIALize on Facebook or InstagramSupport the show (https://www.patreon.com/thepapershakers)

    23. More Adventurous - Rilo Kiley

    Play Episode Play 26 sec Highlight Listen Later Oct 5, 2020 118:54


    The boys cover their second album from the early aughts - Rilo Kiley's 2004 indie rock gem,  "More Adventurous"! Witness Rob and Nolan make a foolhardy attempt to decipher the lyrics. Spoiler Alert: Nolan passes away!ENJOY music on BandcampSOCIALize on Facebook or InstagramSupport the show (https://www.patreon.com/thepapershakers)

    22. At Folsom Prison - Johnny Cash

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 21, 2020 121:56


    This week, the boys make their first leap into the world of LIVE albums with Johnny Cash's masterpiece - At Folsom Prison. Also, Rob and Nolan's curious pop culture blindspots are discussed.ENJOY music on BandcampSOCIALize on Facebook or InstagramSupport the show (https://www.patreon.com/thepapershakers)

    20. Nevermind - Nirvana

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 24, 2020 139:19


    This week, the boys discuss an album that defined the "bored generation". The album that changed everything... For us? Also, Little Shop of Horrors is mentioned and Ben Affleck is erroneously derided!ENJOY music on BandcampSOCIALize on Facebook or InstagramSupport the show (https://www.patreon.com/thepapershakers)

    19. Odessey and Oracle - The Zombies

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 10, 2020 119:24


    The boys chat about an album that flopped upon initial release, only to become one of the most influential and beloved records of the sixties. Also, Rob and Nolan implore the general public to not touch each other. Ever!ENJOY music on BandcampSOCIALize on Facebook or InstagramSupport the show (https://www.patreon.com/thepapershakers)

    Bonus! Gimme Ten Kisses - The Paper Shakers

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 3, 2020 98:55


    A special treat! This week, the boys take some time out to chat about the first full-length The Paper Shakers released in 2016.Containing some of their proudest moments as songwriters and a batch of effective cover songs, Gimme Ten Kisses makes for decent listening (in our opinion)!Listen to the album here: https://thepapershakers.bandcamp.com/album/gimme-ten-kissesSOCIALize on Facebook or InstagramSupport the show (https://www.patreon.com/thepapershakers)

    18. Rumours - Fleetwood Mac

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 20, 2020 117:37


    The boys sit down to discuss Fleetwood Mac's landmark album from 1977 and it still sounds fresh. Also, Rob and Nolan try to figure out what the band's X factor is.. With some success! ENJOY music on BandcampSOCIALize on Facebook or InstagramSupport the show (https://www.patreon.com/thepapershakers)Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/thepapershakers)

    17. Innervisions - Stevie Wonder

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 6, 2020 116:27


    This week, the boys dig in to one of the most culturally important albums of Stevie Wonder's career. Also, how many times can Rob and Nolan say "palatable" in one episode?Please consider donating to one of these great charities!https://amistadlaw.org/https://www.aclupa.org/https://afaho.org/https://www.millcreekurbanfarm.org/https://100blackmen.org/Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/thepapershakers)

    15. The Presidents of the United States of America - The Presidents of the United States of America

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 8, 2020 113:47


    This episode, the boys discuss the debut album by one of the most fun and nearly UNgooglable bands of all time! Also, Rob and Nolan compliment each other ad nauseam. ENJOY music on BandcampSOCIALize on Facebook or InstagramSupport the show (https://www.patreon.com/thepapershakers)

    14. Can't Buy a Thrill - Steely Dan

    Play Episode Listen Later May 25, 2020 117:58


    This week, the boys tackle the debut album of a band whom many would consider an acquired taste. Like broccoli! Also, Rob and Nolan come to the defense of pale, artistic nerds everywhere.ENJOY music on BandcampSOCIALize on Facebook or InstagramSupport the show (https://www.patreon.com/thepapershakers)

    13. Graceland - Paul Simon

    Play Episode Listen Later May 11, 2020 123:09


    The boys cover this groundbreaking, albeit controversial, comeback album by Paul Simon. Also, a plan for world peace is discussed, while Rob and Nolan are emotionally moved to the point of bewilderment!ENJOY music on BandcampSOCIALize on Facebook or InstagramSupport the show

    12. Jailbreak - Thin Lizzy

    Play Episode Play 60 sec Highlight Listen Later Apr 27, 2020 115:51


    This week, The boys discuss the -BREAKOUT- record of Irish hard rock band Thin Lizzy. Also features a phone call to Dustin Hoffman!ENJOY music on BandcampSOCIALize on Facebook or InstagramSupport the show (https://www.patreon.com/thepapershakers)

    10. (What's the Story) Morning Glory? - Oasis

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 30, 2020 115:50


    April Fools'! The boys DO NOT do a Beatles episode, but instead talk about Oasis' outstanding sophomore record. Get your unibrows out!ENJOY music on BandcampSOCIALize on Facebook or InstagramSupport the show

    9. Warren Zevon - Warren Zevon

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 16, 2020 140:07


    This week, the boys examine the breakout album of the often overlooked titan of sardonic rock music - Warren Zevon. If you're not familiar, we suggest you get acquainted!ENJOY music on BandcampSOCIALize on Facebook or InstagramSupport the show

    8. The Rise and Fall of Ziggy Stardust and the Spiders from Mars - David Bowie

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 2, 2020 137:26


    The boys attempt to tackle David Bowie's MASSIVE breakthrough album and clock in at over 2 hours of content! Spoiler: it's good/weird.ENJOY music on BandcampSOCIALize on Facebook or InstagramSupport the show (https://www.patreon.com/thepapershakers)

    7. Is This It - The Strokes

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 17, 2020 101:27


    Wow! The boys discuss a recent album! That being said, it was released almost 20 years ago... The Strokes' debut LP was a landmark achievement, even if Rob and Nolan can't tell some of the songs apart. OOF. ENJOY music on BandcampSOCIALize on Facebook or InstagramSupport the show (https://www.patreon.com/thepapershakers)

    6. With the Beatles - The Beatles

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 3, 2020 114:51


    The boys continue their journey through The Beatles recording catalog with their second LP! This album has some of the best cover songs of their career; which is why The Paper Shakers stole 8 of them for their live shows. WARNING: This episode contains a pointless Rise of Skywalker discussion. Skip to 9:40 to avoid it.ENJOY music on BandcampSOCIALize on Facebook or InstagramSupport the show (https://www.patreon.com/thepapershakers)

    5. Glass Houses - Billy Joel

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 20, 2020 100:53


    The boys chat about an artist that Rob and Ryan (drummer) were basically raised by; And what better album to start with than their favorite? Also, Dan Brown- novelist and Billy Joel guitarist (?) is briefly discussed!SUPPORT the podcast on PatreonENJOY music on BandcampSOCIALize on Facebook or InstagramSupport the show (https://www.patreon.com/thepapershakers)

    4. The Blues Brothers: Original Soundtrack Recording

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 6, 2020 100:06


    The boys discuss one of the best movie soundtracks of all time; All while avoiding the clutches of the cease and desist ghost. And who knew that the dragon, Smaug, was from the windy city?SUPPORT the podcast on PatreonENJOY music on BandcampSOCIALize on Facebook or InstagramSupport the showSupport the show (https://www.patreon.com/thepapershakers)

    Bonus! Our Top 5 Albums of the Year: 1969

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 30, 2019 58:18


    Auld acquaintances! Join the boys as the journey through a very important year in rock music: 1969! Also, a whole lot of Perkinses are mentioned.SUPPORT the podcast on PatreonENJOY music on BandcampSOCIALize on Facebook or InstagramSupport the show (https://www.patreon.com/thepapershakers)

    Bonus: Christmas Songs

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 23, 2019 34:42


    A very special holiday episode where the boys discuss some of their favorite Christmas tunes. Will they talk about YOUR favorite?SUPPORT the podcast on PatreonENJOY music on BandcampSOCIALize on Facebook or InstagramSupport the show

    3. Weezer (The Blue Album) - Weezer

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 16, 2019 129:32


    The boys strike back with an album that was very influential for half of them! Find out who on the episode... Also, the virtues of not reading books and the Windows '95 start up dick are discussed!SUPPORT the podcast on PatreonENJOY music on BandcampSOCIALize on Facebook or InstagramSupport the show

    2. My Aim is True - Elvis Costello

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 2, 2019 90:22


    In their sophomore episode, the boys marvel at Elvis Costello's songwriting prowess on his debut album. Also: Dr. Hook, Honkin' on Bobo and Chicken Butt are mentioned... Check out The Paper Shakers covering half of My Aim is True HERE!SUPPORT the podcast on PatreonENJOY music on BandcampSOCIALize on Facebook or InstagramSupport the show (https://www.patreon.com/thepapershakers)

    1. Please Please Me -The Beatles

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 7, 2019 84:22


    Welcome, Paper-mates! This is the first one. The boys discuss the album that started it all for the band that started it all for the boys (??). Also, KoRn is briefly discussed.SUPPORT the podcast on PatreonENJOY music on BandcampSOCIALize on Facebook or InstagramSupport the show (https://www.patreon.com/thepapershakers)

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