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Bad News: We're haven't uploaded in forever Good News: We've been recording every week. So there is almost 2 years of content coming your way quickly. So here we are, Imagine Dragons Evolve. How do we Rate That Album?
Well after a short break, it seems Joe and Paul are continuing their attempt to be cancelled this season with yet another controversial, questionable and problematic album choice this week, with the not so lovable Charlies Manson and his debut music album, Lie: The Love and Terror Cult. REDACTED REDACTED Paul and Joe. How will they Rate That Album?
Another Episode just another FAN REQUEST!!!! This time the request came from an unusual but not unknown source. The one and only Giffiny. We are to del into Cavetown's Lemon Boy. A band that Joe nor Paul knew anything about! How will they Rate That Album??
Joe and Paul, take a step back into the waters that is Pink Floyd. Roger Waters that is. Arguably considered by some as the former, de factor leader and primary songwriter of Pink Floyd. This episode we take a look at his 3rd solo album Amused to Death. One that Waters himself has stated serves as a third part to Dark Side of the Moon and The Wall. Does it really stand next to those giant albums? Is Waters the best songwriter of all time? Those questions and these will be answered when Joe and Paul Rate That Album!
Welllllllll this is a thing Joe and Paul are reviewing that's for sure. There is a disclaimer on this one. They dig DEEP into the horrible acts that R Kelly committed and then dig deeper into this album that is pretty much a confession of R Kelly being a horrible person. BUT the real questions is how will that Rate That Album?
Joe and Paul FINALLY get back on the rails, oddly through DMX. One the most off the rails prolific rappers of his time. Joe and Paul get back on the same page and back to NORMAL. But the question is, how did they Rate That Album?
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Joe and Paul have been sticking around 80's too long. For due to Joe's desire to destroy Paul this season, they finally sniff out the dreaded Butt Rock. With Mötley Crüe's second studio album, Shout at the Devil. Does it truly rock or does it fail to earn its devil horns and Aqua Net hair style? Most importantly HOW DO THEY RATE THAT ALBUUUUUUUUUUUUM?
*EVERYTHING STATED HERE ABOUT HULK HOGAN REGARDING UNCONFIRMED RUMORS SHOULD BE NOTED THAT IS ALL ALLEGED AND NOT PROVEN FACT. PLEASE DO NOT SUE US AS WE DON'T HAVE THAT BUBBA THE LOVE SPONGE MONEY. JOE AND I COULD NEVER AFFORD STRIP CLUB BUFFET SUSHI. WE CAN BARELY AFFORD THE RICE. THIS IS ALL FOR LAUGHS* Paul takes Joe back in to the land of wrestling in hopes of converting the podcast from one about music to one about 1980 pro wrestling. However Joe refuses to put up Paul's REDACTED and puts him in the BA BA BA BLASTZONE! Oh for the last 30 minutes of the podcast, the whole thing goes off the rails. This is by far the most unhinged, incoherent mess that Rate That Album has been done. SPEAKING of, how will Joe and Paul Rate That Album?
Joe and Paul, stick around the last gasps of disco with The Rolling Stones - Emotional Rescue. Depending on where you land, most people love The Stones or hate them. However Joe and Paul need to put that aside to focus on their 1980 effort and just call it how it is. And that's the question how will they Rate That Album?
Is there a more understood band that Blondie? Lumped into the disco scene and passed over for years. Well Joe and Paul are here to dive into their 3rd album (seems an odd theme for this being season 4). Is it really a disco album? is it a new wave album? is it a pop album? All these questions and more will be answered on this episode of Rate That Album! (queue the SOAP theme song)
Joe and Paul go full Dad Rock with this episode! Huey Lewis is your dad's favorite artist no matter what he actually says. If you haven't yet, next Father's Day go order this for you old man and he will tell all about the crazy stuff he did in high school like throwing tomatoes at cars, smoking behind the school while skipping PFLS and that one girlfriend that ruined his junior year. Now that all said.. How did our guys Rate That Album?
New season, new theme Song, new albums but the same snark! Welcome to season 4 of Rate That Album! Joe and Paul start it off with Bang(les)! Everything, the 3rd studio album by The Bangles is in their sights! Will it be an Eternal Flame or the gaslight of living in a Bell Jar? Listen and find out how they Rate That Album!
Joe and Paul go finally dive into one of the biggest bands of the 80s and 90s, however plot twist! It's one of their least popular and experimental albums. Also the BLASTZONE is created. How will they Rate That Album?
Joe and Paul slide into late 90s/early 2000s world of neo-soul with this week by Mawell. Maxwell was one of the major pioneers of the genre. A genre that Joe has something to say about. Also Joe is amazed that Paul picked an album that actually has some soul.
Joe and Paul find themselves back into pseudo-country land with this "effort" by the former front man of a band called Staind. Effort is in quotes because there is some debate between Joe and Paul over that word and this album. Is this a great return for the former Nu Metal artist? Just how will they Rate That Album?
Joe and Paul head down the the path of the more dark holidays with the Duluth based band, Low. This is their 1994 debut album, I Could Live In Hope. Unfortunately, Co-Founder Mimi Parker passed away on Nov 5th, 2022. So how will they Rate That Album?
As promised here is the cover of the James Hurley classic, Just You and I
Joe took a play from Paul's playbook this go around and picked another actor gone musician (Although the truth is actually reversed but most people don't know that). Joe Pesci reprises his 1992's character from My Cousin Vinny for this 1998 album. It can't be any good right? Seriously how will they Rate That Album?
*Disclaimer: This episode dives into some difficult territory including allegations of abuse.* Paul takes Joe down one of his favorite rabbit holes once again. Celebrities who venture outside their normal career and into the music world. This time it's Steven Seagal's debut album, Songs From The Crystal Cave, and yes he does have another but that is another story. However, before they can even discuss the album, Joe and Paul are going to take into the weird world of Steven Seagal and his craziness! For this episode, who even cares how they will Rate That Album? Just enjoy the wild ride!
Joe and Paul after diving into one of Mike Patton's side projects last episode, drive on over to Roddy Bottum's house and explore his newest side projects, MAN ON MAN. The album was recorded with his boyfriend, Joey Holman, during the pandemic. There is a lot here to unpack here lyrically and musically, but the real question is how will they Rate That Album?
Joe and Paul finally take on one of music's busiest musicians of all time many side projects Mike Patton. We start with his one time collaboration: Nathaniel Merriweather Presents... Lovage: Music to Make Love to Your Old Lady By. Along with Dan the Automator, Kid Koala and Jennifer Charles. This album oozes with a certain mood very blatantly. But the question is, how will they Rate That Album
Joe and Paul take a funky ride back to 1973 and find themselves in the classic era of one Stevland Hardaway Morris AKA Little Stevie Wonder AKA Stevie Wonder. Into the middle of Stevie's "classic era". But is it as great as the critics said back in the day? How will they Rate That Album?
Joe and Paul dig into another fan request!! This time it's Tears for Fears debut album The Hurting! If you have a fan request reach out to The Pod Down on SoundCloud or YouTube! You can also email Joe and Paul at TalkingTwinPeaks@gmail.com or go to the www.thejoedown.blog! But how will they Rate That Album?
Welcome the REDACTED REDACTED REDACTED umm (Checks notes) The Inaugural Rate That Album Halloween Spooktacular! Joe and Paul give you two times the terror! Starting with Children of the Night by Tribulation and going right into October Rust by Type 0 Negative Happy Halloween People!
Joe and Paul head into The Land of the Mythical Dan Marrison one again to truly kick of Octobers Halloween Month proper. But before they can get their they must go into the future and discuss The Misfits album Famous Monsters. Also Paul totally derails half the episode by talking about The Misfits in WCW. BUT THE REAL ISSUE IS HOW WILL THEY RATE THAT ALBUM(S)?
Joe and Paul discuss The Dresden Dolls, on Amanda Palmer's short lived projects from the early 2000s until their recent reunion. The are considered in the Dark cabaret and great start for the October Halloween season! The real question is though, how will Joe and Paul Rate That Album?
Joe and Paul jump back into the modern era with the Porridge Radio 2022 release Waterslide, Diving Board, Ladder To The Sky. The indie rock album that has been on several top album lists for 2022. Also Paul messes up some facts per the usual, which Joe will correct towards the end of the podcast. The real question is though, how will Joe and Paul Rate That Album?
Joe and Paul dive back into familiar territory with Julee Cruise who rose to fame due to Twin Peaks. Julee Cruise passed away June 9, 2022 and at the time of this podcast the 30th anniversary of Twin Peaks: Fire Walk With Me came up, it only made sense for the boys to dig into one of her albums. That said though, how will they Rate That Album?
Joe and Paul finally take the plunge into genuine country with Hank Williams III. Paul really REALLY struggles with country and Joe very well knows this. So how will they Rate That Album?
Paul accepted a fan request this episode and forces Joe in on the journey. They look at Ice Nine Kills 6th album, The Silver Scream 2: Welcome to Horrorwood. The band already has points for using a Kurt Vonnegut reference in their name but we know what really matters: How will they Rate That Album?
Joe and Paul jump back to age of proto-punk with The Stooges album Fun House. This album is considered a classic by many and is the perfect vehicle for their 100th podcast together. But more importantly, how will they Rate That Album?
Joe and Paul head into the romantic goth genre with this album from the "not a band" music group from the label 4AD. It's This Mortal Coil with their debut album, It'll End in Tears. So did it end in tears and how did they Rate That Album?
Joe and Paul tackle Taylor Swift's 1989, which was recorded in 2014 and not in fact 1989. Joe and Paul seem to find their way into artists with extremely loyal fan bases. SO the question is, just how will they Rate That Album?
Frank Zappa. If you know, you know. If you don't, you will probably never know. Joe and Paul dive into what is arguably Zappa's most accessible album. How will they Rate That Album?
Joe and Paul find themselves in New York City Circa 1972 along with John Lennon, Yoko Ono and there Plastic Ono Band. Oh look some elephant band along with Frank Zappa showed up as well. Will Joe and Paul survive Some Time in New York City? Will Paul stop mumbling all the time? You just have to listen and find out how they Rate That Album!
Joe and Paul head back to 1987, the very important year for 2 things. 1. The 1st Final Fantasy game released in Japan and 2. Bruce Willis released his debut Motown musical record a year before he would star in the 1st Die Hard movie. However the most important question must be asked. How will they RATE THAT ALBUM, Mr. Gorbachev?
Joe and Paul give you lucky REDACTED's a two for one in this episode where they discuss not one but two albums(try to keep up) by Weird Al. How will the supposed king of parody perform? Listen and find out how they Rate That Album!
Joe and Paul finally tackle another of the PMRC's "Filthy 15" with Madonna's second album produced by the one and only Niles Rodgers. Listen and find out how they Rate That Album!
The bad decisions just keep coming this season. Listen and find out how they Rate THIS Album!
Hey remember the last episode I mentioned that Joe and Paul have made worse decisions? This is one of those worse decisions. Listen and find out how they Rate That Album!
Joe and Paul decide, even though they know better, to discuss this album. But hey they've made worse decisions right? Listen and find out how they Rate That Album!
Joe and Paul head into a magical land where They Might Be Giants, but more than likely that is an effect that will wear off in a couple hours. However, that doesn't stop them from discussing a Flood and seeing if it has any musical merit. Will it? Listen and find out as they Rate That Album.
Joe and Paul tackle the "punk before punk" inspired Black Lips 2020 album. This perfectly named album for what would become 2020 nailed it with its title, but does it nail it sonically for our reviewers? Find out as they Rate That Album
Joe and Paul dive headlong into the debut album of the satire-punk band The Dead Milkmen. Is it a grand slam debut or does it fail harder than a fascist at a Dead Kennedy's concert? Listen and find out as they Rate That Album.
Joe and Paul are back with for their 3rd season! The boys step into their flannel and rock t-shirts in a non-ironic way to dig into the unsung hero of the grunge era. But is it worth it or does Seattle need to apologize for yet another musical disaster? Listen as they Rate That Album
Joe and Paul discuss CHVRCHES 4th studio album, Screen Violence. Which Paul is very thankful for as he is still experiencing emotion damage from the Pat Boone episode. But how will they Rate That Album?
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Joe and Paul trek down the winter fields and take a look at Snow Patrol's Wildness and Joe's temper gets flared. But why and how will they Rate That Album?
That's right Joe and Paul discuss Neil Young's late 80's comeback album Freedom. Why in the world would they even discuss a Neil Young album in this day and age? More importantly, How do they Rate That Album?
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