Two Songs One Couple

We're back! First of all, our deepest apologies for being away for so long. We've been very busy with life, and we finally got a chance to sit down and record an episode! We reach back into the 90s for an oldie but goodie, and also a strange genre blend of breakbeat, opera and metal. Thank you so much for your patience!Our Songs for This Week:Smoke and Ashes by Tracy Chapman, from her 1995 album New Beginning released via Elektra Records.Paranoid Bulldozer Italiano by Igorrr, from their 2020 album Spirituality and Distortion released via Metal Blade Records.Support the show

We return to our original format with two random songs, no special theme this time. We talk about an up and coming pop star as well as an established but relatively unknown prog metal band.Our Songs for This Week:Escapism (featuring 070 Shake) by Raye, from her 2023 album My 21st Century Blues released via Human Re Sources.1985 by Haken, from their 2016 album Affinity released via Inside Out Music.Support the show

First of all, our apologies for missing an episode in April. We suffered some loss in our family, including our dog Leela. In this episode we pay tribute to our puppers, and pick two songs that remind us of her. We barely talk about our songs, and we just ended up talking about our pups the majority of the time.The release date of this episode is also no coincidence, as it would have been her 16th birthday. Rest in peace Leela, we love you and miss you every day!Our Songs for This Week:A Life Embossed by Protest the Hero, from their 2013 self-released album Volition.Run the World (Girls) by Beyoncé, from her 2011 album 4 released via Columbia Records.Support the show

New episode! We have another edition of Criss Cross Applesauce for you. Sam chooses a solo piano tune, and Peter chooses a heartfelt country tune.Our songs for this week:Fry Bread by Connor Chee, from his 2020 album Scenes from Dinétah self-released.My Only Child by The Highwomen, from their 2019 album The Highwomen released via Elektra RecordsAlso check out the video for Fry Bread https://youtu.be/7fItjTPtPEkSupport the show

And we're back!  In this episode, we pick songs that we think the other will absolutely hate. One of us is way more successful than the other, bet you can't guess! Thank you for your patience while we were away, and moving forward we will be releasing episodes less frequently. We're thinking once a month at this point. Thank you for sticking with us!Our songs for this week:Spit it Out by Pharmakon, from her 2019 album Devour released via Sacred Bones Records.Out in the Middle by Zac Brown Band, from their 2022 (Deluxe Edition, original album released in 2021) album The Comeback released via Home Grown Music and Warner Music Nashville.Support the show

Happy New Year friends! What a crazy year it's been.  This year we have tried something with a theme for almost every episode. It's been an absolute blast picking our songs for these themes, and we've even learned a thing or two.We can't wait to see what 2023 has to bring. Honestly, it's been tough to keep up a regular schedule these days, so we may be reducing the amount of episodes we release. We don't plan on going away though! We'll take a short break for the month of January, and we'll be back in February!Thank you so much to all of our supporters. We don't say it nearly enough, and we apologize for that. We are so grateful for every listen! Here's to a wonderful and prosperous 2023!Our Songs for this Episode (all from 2022):5We Cry Together by Kendrick Lamar featuring Taylour Paige, off of Mr. Morale & The Big Steppers released via Aftermath/Interscope RecordsPut on Earth for You by MonoNeon, off of Put on Earth for You self-released4Nervous by Maren Morris, off of Humble Quest released via Sony Music EntertainmentFate of Man by Arjen Anthony Lucassen's Star One featuring Brittney Slayes and Michael Romeo, off of Revel in Time released via InsideOut3Poor Everybody Else by Carrie Underwood, off of Denim & Rhinestones released via UMG RecordingsAll of Sudden, You're Gone by Von Hertzen Brothers, off of Red Alert in the Blue Forest released via DoingBeingMusic22 Be Loved (Am I Ready) by Lizzo, off of Special released via Nice Life / AtlanticPhantoms by Meshuggah, off of Immutable released via Atomic Fire1In His Arms by Miranda Lambert, off of Palomino released via Vanner RecordsA Vagabond's Lament by Kardashev, off of Liminal Rite released via Metal Blade RecordsSupport the show

Happy National Native American Heritage Month! In this episode, we pick artists that have Native American ties. One from New England in North America, and one from Columbia in South America. As mentioned in the episode, if you're curious which indigenous lands you are on, check out Native Land Digital.Our songs for this week:You Never Told Me by The GroovaLottos, a 2021 single released via Midnight Groove Recordings / Liberation Multimedia, LLC.Orinoco (Live) by Cimarrón, a self released 2021 single. Also check out the music video for Orinoco.Finally, the honorable mention Sam was talking about at the end of the episode is K-Pop Dream Boy by The Martin Sisters.Support the show

This week we wanted to highlight transgender artists for Transgender Awareness Week, observed November 13 to November 19.  While we featured a transgender artist for our pride month episode, we wanted to go a step further and raise awareness of the transgender community. Our songs for this week:I Lie Here Buried with My Rings and My Dresses by Backxwash (featuring Ada Rook), off her 2021 album of the same name, released via Ugly Hag Records.A Guy Names Joe by Joe Stevens, off of the 2012 compilation 3 Guys & 6 Strings: The Encore, released via Joe Stevens, Eli Conley, Alex Davis, Storm Florez. Please consider donating to your local LGBTQIA+ center. Here are a few that we mention on this episode.The SF LGBT Center: https://www.sfcenter.org/The Oakland LGBTQ Center: https://www.oaklandlgbtqcenter.org/The Amidala Initiative for Equality Texas: https://www.gofundme.com/f/the-amidala-initiative-for-equality-texasOur Trans Home SF: https://www.ourtranshomesf.org/Support the show

For the conclusion of our two part episode, we continue our discussion of opera songs with friendo Kris! We continue with a metal rendition of a famous aria, and conclude with one of the most iconic arias of all time.Thanks again to Kris for joining us, and we hope you enjoyed this two part special!Our songs for this week:Nessun Dorma by Manowar, off their 2002 album Warriors of the World released via Nuclear BlastDer Hölle Rache kocht in meinem Herzen (Queen of the Night Aria)  by Diana Damrau, off her 2007 album Arie di Bravura released via EMI Records / Virgin ClassicsSupport the show

For this two part episode, we invited friendo of the pod Kris back on! This time we are covering opera songs! We start off with Sarah Brightman and discussing the world of popera. This is only part 1 of 2, so please stay tuned for part 2!Stay tuned for part 2 in a couple weeks, where we cover both Sam and Peter's songs!Our song for this week:O mio babbino caro by Sarah Brightman, off her 2001 album Classics released via Angel Records.Support the show

This week we decide to go back to our regular format with no theme. Sam revisits The Marfa Tapes which you heard in our top 5 songs of 2021, and Peter shares a song with an American Idol!Our songs for this week:Home Grown Tomatoes by Miranda Lambert, Jack Ingram, and Jon Randall, off their 2021 album The Marfa Tapes released via RCA Nashville.Takeover by District 97, off their 2015 album In Vaults, released via The Laser's Edge.Support the show

Happy (belated) birthday to the late great Freddie Mercury! In this episode, we choose two songs by Queen that were primarily written by Freddie Mercury. His songwriting, his vocal talent, and his stage presence are truly unparalleled. Unfortunately, he was taken from us too soon and succumbed to complications as a result from having AIDS. His influence continues to live on in the bands we listen today, and may he rest in power!Our songs for this week:Flick of the Wrist by Queen, off their 1974  album Sheer Heart Attack released via EMI / Elektra.Love of My Life by Queen, off their 1975 album A Night at the Opera released via EMI / Elektra.Support the show

This week, we wrap up our dive into Post by Björk! For part 2 we finish with the more chill and more subdued latter half of the album, including our favorites from this portion of the album. We absolutely loved re-listening to this album, and we hope you enjoyed our discussion!All songs are from Post by Björk, released on June 7, 1995 released via  One Little Indian Records (United Kingdom), Elektra Records (United States and Canada), and Polydor Records (Australia and Japan). Support the show

This week, we return to a format we tried last year, and we take another deep dive into an album! Sam bought Post by Björk on whim at a used record store, and for a steal! It remains one of our favorite albums of all time, and is also important in Sam's vocalist journey!This episode is only part one, please stay tuned to part two in a couple weeks!All songs are from Post by Björk, released on June 7, 1995 released via  One Little Indian Records (United Kingdom), Elektra Records (United States and Canada), and Polydor Records (Australia and Japan). Support the show

This week we have a listener request for kid's songs! Thank you Jackie for requesting this episode. We had a blast recording this, and it was a nice break from the more serious heavy subjects as of late. We cover a song from an Animated show from our tween years, as well as a Finnish metal band that performs in dinosaur costumes and aims their music at children.Our songs for this week:Wakko's America by Animaniacs, off their 1993 album Steven Spielberg Presents Animaniacs released via WaterTower Music.Poro soitti taikarumpua by Hevisaurus, off their 2019 album Bändikouluun! released via Sony Music Entertainment Finland Oy.Support the show

On this episode, we pay tribute to artists in our respective genres. Trevor Strnad and Naomi Judd were large figures in the metal and country world respectively.  Unfortunately, they both took their own lives.We take this opportunity to talk about mental health. We are certainly not experts on the subject, but we at least want to have this conversation since it's an extremely important topic. Our songs for this week:Of God and Serpent, of Spectre and Snake by The Black Dahlia Murder, off their 2017  album Nightbringers released via Metal Blade Records.Girls Night Out by The Judds, off their 1984 single released via RCA Nashville.If you're having suicidal thoughts, please reach out and get help. The number for the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline is 1-800-273-8255 (TALK)Support the show

Here's part 2 of our celebration of Pride Month! We continue the fun with Mark and David and we conclude with Sam and Mark's songs! Big thanks to them once again for joining us, we had a total blast. We hope you all had a wonderful pride month filled with love and positivity!Our songs for this week:Skeletons by Brothers Osborne, off their 2020  album Skeletons released via EMI Nashville.I Am What I Am (2014 Club Version) by Gloria Gaynor, a 2014 single released via Silver Blue Productions Ltd.You can find David's (aka DJ Davey) 10 @ 10 series here: https://soundcloud.com/david-archwamety. Also follow him on Twitter @batmanpopfigureYou can find Mark co-hosting Pink Milk (After Dark) where you can find them "Talking Star Wars, Queerly!" Also follow him on Twitter @iameldiablitoFinally, please consider donating to The Amidala Initiative which benefits the Eqtx Equality Texas Foundation. They stand together with their trans siblings and their families in Texas, where recent bills are specifically targeting trans and non-binary youth.  You can donate here: https://www.gofundme.com/f/the-amidala-initiative-for-equality-texasSupport the show

Happy Pride Month! For this very special 2 part episode, we have invited another couple to join us! We talk to Mark and David about how we all celebrate pride, and we share and discuss LGBTQIA+ artists / songs. With the four of us each sharing a song, this episode ended up being fairly massive. This is just part 1 and it's over an hour long!Our songs for this week:Body of Song by Bob Mould, off his 2005 album Body of Song released via Granary Music / Yep Roc Records.SIHEYMN's Lament by Liturgy, off their 2020 album Origin of the Alimonies released via YLYLCYN.You can find David's (aka DJ Davey) 10 @ 10 series here: https://soundcloud.com/david-archwamety. Also follow him on Twitter @batmanpopfigureYou can find Mark co-hosting Pink Milk (After Dark) where you can find them "Talking Star Wars, Queerly!" Also follow him on Twitter @iameldiablitoFinally, please consider donating to The Amidala Initiative which benefits the Eqtx Equality Texas Foundation. They stand together with their trans siblings and their families in Texas, where recent bills are specifically targeting trans and non-binary youth.  You can donate here: https://www.gofundme.com/f/the-amidala-initiative-for-equality-texasSupport the show

Hello friends! I cut a big chunk of the end of our special episode with Kris. It didn't have much to do with the songs, but I found the conversation to be interesting and I hope you do too. Unfortunately, we've had some IRL (In Real Life) things get in the way of our regularly scheduled program, so I'm stalling a bit with this mini episode. But I wanted to release something for y'all!I hope you enjoy this little mini, and new episode coming up soon!Support the show

It's part two of our celebration of Happy Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month! In the conclusion of this special episode, we go through Sam and Peter's songs and to discuss with our friendo Kris!Our songs for this week:日月神教第一節 (Sun Moon Holy Cult Part 1) by Ripped to Shreds, off their 2019 self-released EP 魔經 - Demon Scriptures.Freelance by Toro y Moi, off his 2019 album Outer Peace released via Carpark Records.Support the show

Happy Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month! In this two part episode, we invite our very good friendo, Kris! We've known him for quite some time, and he was even in our wedding party. For part 1, we cover Kris' song by K-pop supergroup GOT the beat. He's a big fan of K-pop and was the perfect person to speak to teach us the ins and outs of how The Avengers of K-pop was formed.Stay tuned for part 2 in a couple weeks, where we cover both Sam and Peter's songs!Our song for this week:Step Back by GOT the Beat, a 2022 single released via SM Entertainment and Dreamus.Support the show

This week we continue with our celebration of Arab American Heritage Month. Sam chose a song from a Lebanese indie rock band, while Peter chose a song from an anonymous black metal band from Saudi Arabia.We also begin the pod discussing the potential end of an era. The Bay Area may lose its one and only country station and Sam has a sads.Our songs for this week:Raksit Leila by Mashrou' Leila, from their 2009 self titled and self released (?) album. Atba'a Al Namrood by Al-Namrood, from their 2008 EP Atba'a Al Namrood released via Shaytan Productions.Support the show

Happy Arab American Heritage Month!  Peter and Sam discuss what countries are considered Arab countries, and an upcoming Disney+ show. This week Peter presents a song from the one and only Myrath of Tunisia, and Sam chooses a blast from the past which is somebody you may not know is half Syrian.Our songs for this week:Nobody's Lives by Myrath, from their 2016 album Legacy released via Nightmare Records (US), Verycords (Europe), Groove Master (MENA), and King Records (Japan).Nobody's Lives Lyric Video: https://youtu.be/FSYdiaHFZCIOpposites Attract - Street Mix (with the Wild Pair and Derrick "Delite" Stevens) by Paula Abdul, originally from her 1988 Forever Your Girl album released via Virgin Records. The Street Mix was included on several international versions of her 1989 Opposites Attract single.Opposites Attract Official Music Video: https://youtu.be/xweiQukBM_kSupport the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/2songs1couple)

For the second episode of March we are continuing our celebration of female artists for Women's History Month! Sam goes outlaw country while  Peter slaps you in the face with a blazing fast tech death tune.Our songs for this week:I Don't Owe You Anything by Tanya Tucker, from her 2019 album While I'm Livin' released via Fantasy Records.If You're Going to Do It, Do It Now by Anna Pest (ft. Jason Evans), from her self-released 2021 album Dark Arms Reach Skyward With Bone White Fingers.Support the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/2songs1couple)

For March we are celebrating female artists for Women's History Month! Peter kicks things off with an all female death metal band, while Sam steps outside of her norm a bit with a blues tune.Our songs for this week:Death Arcana by Crypta, from their 2021 album Echoes of the Soul released via Napalm Records.Woman Down by Beth Hart, from her 2019 album War in My Mind released via Mascot Label Group / Provogue.Support the show

Sam and Peter continue to celebrate Black History Month by starting off the episode talking about The Beatles (hear us out!). Sam's song is by a San Francisco Bay Area artist and Peter chose to highlight one of the members of the West Coast Get Down. Today's episode title come from one of Frank Zappa's most famous quotes. Our songs for this week:Hard to Love by H.E.R., from her 2021 album Back of My Mind released via RCA Records.Red by Cameron Graves, from his 2021 album Seven released via Artistry Music / Mack Avenue Records.Support the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/2songs1couple)

And we're back! We're fresh off of our podcast vacation, and we have decided to feature black artists in honor of Black History Month! We also have another criss-cross applesauce where Peter's song is country adjacent, and Sam's song is a ripping rap/metal hybrid. Our songs for this week:Hold On by Yola (featuring The Highwomen, Sheryl Crow, and Jason Isbell), which is a single from 2020 released via Why Queue Records. The song benefits MusiCares and National Bail Out Collective.Carnivore by Body Count, from their 2020 album Carnivore released via Century Media Records.Support the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/2songs1couple)

Happy (Almost) New Year!As we wrap up our first full year as a podcast, we look back at our 5 favorite songs of 2021. We were so hopeful that 2021 would magically be a better year. In many ways it was, but we still have a long way to go before we return to normalcy. Here's to a better year, cheers to every single one of you, we appreciate you all!Peter's Top 5:5. Personal Shopper by Steven Wilson, from his album The Future Bites released via Caroline International4. A Clockwork Expectation by Fractal Universe, from their album The Impassable Horizon released via Metal Blade3. My Promise by Anneke Van Giersbergen, from her album The Darkest Skies Are the Brightest released via Inside Out2. 24 Light-Years by Vola, from their album Witness released via Mascot Records1. Boys At School by Spellling, from her album The Turning Wheel released via Sacred BonesSam's Top 5:5. Drunk (And I Don't Wanna Go Home) by Elle King and Miranda Lambert, released via RCA Records.4. Heart on Fire by Eric Church, from his album Heart released via EMI Nashville3. Fly As Me by Silk Sonic, from their album An Evening With Silk Sonic released via Atlantic2. Ghost by Miranda Lambert, Jack Ingram, Jon Randall, from their album The Marfa Tapes released via RCA Nashville1. Oh My God by Adele, from her album 30 released via Columbia RecordsSupport the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/2songs1couple)

Happy holidays y'all! We are a bit late but we wanted to celebrate the holidays with a special Hanukkah episode! Peter picks a part serious, part jokey, but pure fun song. Meanwhile, Sam picks a traditional Hanukkah song covered in a modern jazzy style.  Our songs for this week:The Hanukkah Song by Too $hort, a single from 2012 released via Short Dogg Holiday Music.Ma'oz Tzur by Leslie Odom Jr (feat. Nicolette Robinson), from his 2020 album The Christmas Album released via S-Curve Records.Support the show

We did it y'all! We made it to the fourth and final part of our Quadrilogy! For Part 4 of our Podcast Anniversary Quadrilogy, we are now in modern times in the 2010s and talk about the "evil evil" streaming service: Spotify! Peter digs himself even deeper into the progressive metal rabbithole, while Sam circles back to her roots. We hope you enjoyed our anniversary episodes, and we can't thank everyone enough for listening to us ramble for a year! Cheers to you and here's to many more years to come!Our songs for this week:Telos by Between the Buried and Me from their 2012 album The Parallax II: Future Sequence released via Metal Blade Records.I Was Wrong by Chris Stapleton, from his 2017 album From a Room: Volume 1 released via Mercury Nashville.Support the show

For Part 3 of our Podcast Anniversary Quadrilogy, we breach the 2000s and talk about the infamous file sharing software: Napster! In this period of Sam's life, she took a break from Country music until she heard Miranda Lambert's first top 10 hit, while Peter was crashing headfirst into progressive metal.Stay tuned to part 4 (the finale!) which will be released next week, where we will finish out our anniversary celebration by covering the 2010s.Our songs for this week:Gunpowder & Lead by Miranda Lambert from her 2007 album Crazy Ex-Girlfriend released via Columbia Nashville.Fatal Tragedy by Dream Theater, from their 1999 album Metropolis Pt. 2: Scenes from a Memory released via Elektra Records.Support the show

We continue our pod celebration with Part 2 of our Anniversary Quadrilogy. This time we hit our hormone fueled teenage years and we pick songs from the 90s!We begin by discussing the beginnings of playing music, then head into some grunge, and end with a bluegrass leaning pop country tune.Stay tuned to part 3 which will be released next week where we tackle the 2000s!Our songs for this week:My Wave by Soundgarden, from their 1994 album Superunknown released via A&M Records .Sin Wagon by by The Chicks (formerly Dixie Chicks), from their 1999 album Fly released via Monument Records.Support the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/2songs1couple)

Happy Anniversary to the pod! Our very first intro episode was released on Nov 3, 2020, and we wanted to celebrate by giving y'all four episodes for the month of November.  Welcome to Part 1 of our Quadrilogy, where we are picking a song from each decade of our lives. We start off in the 80s (ish) where you get to know where Sam's country roots start, and where Peter's love of both synth and metal comes from.Stay tuned to part 2 which will be released next week where we tackle the 90s!Our songs for this week:I Can't Make You Love Me by Bonnie Raitt, from her 1991 album Luck of the Draw released via Capitol Records .Strangelove (single version) by Depeche Mode. The song is originally from their 1987 Music for the Masses released via Mute Records Ltd. The version included in today's episode is the single version which you can find on the compilation The Singles 86-98 released in 1998  via Mute Records Ltd.Shoutout goes to DJ Davey, who is killin' it with his KFOG style 10 @ 10: https://soundcloud.com/david-archwametyAlso, here is the roundtable mentioned in the second half of the episode: https://themuse.jezebel.com/how-can-i-explain-an-incomplete-oral-history-of-asian-1845911631Support the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/2songs1couple)

Happy Halloween! On this week's episode, Peter and Sam share a few spooky stories, and swap songs that are dark and macabre.WARNING: Explicit content! Well, there's explicit content every week, but in particular we speak a bit about domestic abuse as well as a truly vile cannibal true crime story.Our songs for this week:Goodbye Earl by The Chicks (formerly Dixie Chicks), from their 1999 album Fly released via Monument Records.Eaten by Bloodbath, from their 2004 album Nightmares Made Flesh released via Century Media Records.Support the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/2songs1couple)

This week we pay tribute to one of our favorite bands, The Beatles! October 15th, 1960 marks the first recording session that included Lennon, McCartney, Harrison and Starr. To celebrate this momentous occasion, Peter and Sam swap their favorite Beatles songs, Special shoutout goes to the Alphabeatical podcast, where they cover all songs by The Beatles in alphabetical order.  You can find more info here: http://www.alphabeatical.com/ Our songs for this week:A Day in the Life from their 1967 album Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band released via Parlophone Records. Something from their 1969 album Abbey Road released via Apple Records.Support the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/2songs1couple)

On this week's episode, Peter and Sam stumble upon an unintentional theme of making judgements on how an artist sounds based on their looks. Sam gives Peter Mickey Guyton's song Remember Her Name. It is off Guyton's debut album of the same name which is out today.  It's an important album in the country world, showing us all that representation matters as well as paying tribute to Breonna Taylor.For the second half, we lighten up the mood with a surprisingly funky tune from Swedish group Dirty Loops.As mentioned in the opening segment, check out The United States v. Billie Holiday, now streaming on Hulu.Our songs for this week:Remember Her Name by Mickey Guyton, from her 2021 album Remember Her Name (out today!) released via Capitol Records Nashville.Rock You by Dirty Loops, from their self-released 2020 EP Phoenix.Support the show

On this week's episode, Peter and Sam discuss a couple shows they have been watching  lately, the comfort we find in our rituals, and the suburbs.The shows are Giri/Haji on Netflix, and Wu-Tang: An American Saga on Hulu.Our songs for this week:Rituals by Rolo Tomassi, from their 2018 album Time Will Die and Love Will Bury It released via Holy Roar Records.I Can't by Caitlyn Smith, from her 2020 album Supernova released via Monument Records.Support the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/2songs1couple)

On this week's episode, Peter and Sam are covering...cover songs! For both of our songs,we will be discussing the original as well as the cover, so you get four songs this week. We also discuss how much covers should stay faithful to the original, and why some people prefer the original over the cover and vice versa.Special shoutout goes to Rise to Offend! They were one of our earliest supporters and encouraged us before we even launched a single episode! Follow them on Facebook and Twitter @RiseToOffend and on Instagram @RiseToOffendOfficialOur songs for this week:Jolene by Dolly Parton, from her1974 album Jolene released via RCA Records.The cover of Jolene is by Miley Cyrus as part of the "Backyard Sessions." As it is not on Spotify, here's a link to the Youtube video: https://youtu.be/wOwblaKmyVwBlue Crystal Fire by Robbie Basho, from his 1978 album Visions of the Country released via Windham Hill Records. As it is not on Spotify, here's a link to the Youtube video: https://youtu.be/YYaGChm8RWwThe cover of Blue Crystal Fire is by Fire! Orchestra, from their 2019 album Arrival released via Rune Grammofon.Support the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/2songs1couple)

This week our theme is songs from soundtracks. We coincidentally chose songs with similar themes even though the movies they come from are very different. Also, dog farts!Our songs for this week:悟 (Wù) by Andy Lau, from the official soundtrack of the 2011 movie ShaolinGone by Ioanna Gika, from the official soundtrack of the 2012 movie Snow White and the HuntsmenSupport the show

 This week we talk about Bay Area country artist Cam, and Norwegian progressive black metal band Enslaved. Special shoutout this episode goes to Twitch streamer Vaehan. Check him out at twitch.tv/vaehan!Our songs for this week:Girl Like Me by Cam, from her 2020 album The Otherside released via RCA / Triple Tigers.Roots of the Mountain by Enslaved, from their 2012 album RIITIIR released via Nuclear Blast.Support the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/2songs1couple)

Surprise! We've got a bonus episode for you, and it features a very special guest. Alycia from Civics & Coffee!This episode is only part 1 of our 2 part discussion. To listen to part 2, please head over to Civics & Coffee, which you can find wherever you get your pods.Follow Civics & Coffee on Facebook and Instagram @civicsandcoffee, and on Twitter @civicspod.Our songs for this week:In Color by Jamey Johnson, from his 2008 album That Lonesome Song released via Mercury Nashville Records.To Hell and Back by Sabaton, from  their 2014 album Heroes released via Nuclear Blast.(Covered in part 2!)A Change Is Gonna Come by Sam Cooke, from his 1964 album Ain't That Good News released via RCA Victor records. Support the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/2songs1couple)

This week, Sam and Peter pay tribute to their parents for the upcoming parents day on July 25th.Our songs for this week:Hound Dog by Elvis Presley, from  his 1956 Hound Dog single released via RCA Records.Suspicious Minds by Elvis Presley, from his 1968 Suspicious Minds single released via RCA Records.Trống Vắng by Phương Thanh, from her 1998 EP Giã Từ Dĩ Vãng released via Bến Thành audio.Unchained Melody by The Righteous Brothers, from their 1965 album Just Once in My Life released via Philles Records.Support the show

This week, Sam and Peter tackle a question from @HistorianTibbs on Twitter, as well as old European Norse chants and country's move into pop territory.Our songs for this week:Traust by Heilung, from their 2019 album Futha released via Season of Mist.Villain by Lily Rose, her 2020 breakout single released via Big Loud Records.Support the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/2songs1couple)

This week we decided to honor Deborah, one of our dear friends that passed away recently. She was a big fan of Broadway musicals, and we wanted to honor her memory with a couple classic songs that have special meaning to us.Words cannot truly describe the impact that she has had on our lives. Rest in Peace Deborah, you will be forever in our hearts!Our songs for this week:Someone to Watch Over Me by Gertrude Lawrence, from the 2000 compilation Composers on Broadway: George Gershwin released via Decca Broadway.Someone to Watch Over Me by Ella Fitzgerald, from her 1950 album Ella Sings Gershwin released via Decca Records.As Long as He Loves Me by Sally Dexter, from the 1994 London Palladium Cast Recording released via Warner Music Group Company.As Long as She Needs Me by Sammy Davis Jr, from his 1961 album As Long as She Needs Me released via Reprise Records.Support the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/2songs1couple)

This week, Sam and Peter go back to their normal format and dive into a throwback country song and reminisce about concerts.Warning to your ears, Peter's song starts out loud!Special shoutout this week goes to Cereal and Beer!Our songs for this week:Next Girl by Carly Pearce, from her 2021 EP 29 released via Big Machine Records.When I Lost My Bet by The Dillinger Escape Plan, from their 2013 album One of Us is the Killer released via Party Smasher Inc. and Sumerian Records.Support the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/2songs1couple)

This week, Sam and Peter celebrate their anniversary by dedicating new songs to each other. You get a glimpse into our relationship and we prove that we actually do kind of like each other. You also get a visual of Peter that you can't unsee or unhear...you've been warned!Special shoutout this week goes to Civics & Coffee!Our songs for this week:Paralyzed by The Night Flight Orchestra, from their 2018 album Sometimes the World Ain't Enough released via Nuclear Blast.Never Break by John Legend, from his 2020 album Bigger Love released via Columbia Records.As a bonus, here are some of our other songs that we have dedicated to each other:Let's Get it On by Marvin Gaye, from his 1973 album Let's Get It On released via Motown Records.Ultimate Cheeseburger by The Meaty Cheesy Boys, from the Jack in the Box Commercial.This Heart of Mine (I Pledge) by Pain of Salvation, from their 2002 album Remedy Lane released via Inside Out Music.Walking on Air by King Crimson, from their 2015 album Thrak released via Virgin Records.Support the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/2songs1couple)

This week, we conclude our format breaking discussion of Lateralus by Tool. Do you ever wonder what it's like to sing Tool for karaoke? You're in luck because Peter has a story for you! All songs are from Lateralus by Tool, released on May 15, 2001 released via Volcano Records.Support the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/2songs1couple)

This week, we have a break in format and we are taking a deep dive into an album! Lateralus by Tool is one of our favorite albums of all time, and we are excited to share our discussion with y'all!Speaking of albums, special shoutout to Our Favorite Albums!  This episode turned out to be fairly massive, so we split it up into two parts. Stay tuned for part 2!All songs are from Lateralus by Tool, released on May 15, 2001 released via Volcano Records.Support the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/2songs1couple)

This week, we somehow connect our songs to both The Dark Knight and Avengers Endgame, and bring up Hamilton AGAIN.Our songs for this week:I'm Not Pretty by Jessia, from her 2021 single released via Republic RecordsTantibus II by Scardust, from their 2020 album Strangers released via M-Theory Audio. Check them out on Bandcamp here!Support the show

Bonus Episode! This is a follow up to "Insert Joke About Cowbell" where Peter said he wanted to dig into Marvin Gaye's discography.  We briefly talk about his experience going through Gaye's different eras.Our songs for this week:Stubborn Kind of Fellow by Marvin Gaye, from his 1963 album That Stubborn Kind of Fellow released via Tamla Records.Main Theme from Trouble Man - 1 by Marvin Gaye, from the 1972 Trouble Man Soundtrack released via Tamla Records. What's Going On by Marvin Gaye, from his 1971 album What's Going On released via Tamla Records.Support the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/2songs1couple)

Welcome to a bizarro universe episode! This week, Peter gives same a sorta not really country pop song, while Sam gives Peter a metal song.Our songs for this week:Undercover by Susanne Sundfør, from her 2017 album Music for People in Trouble released via Bella Union.The Extreme Song of Extremeness by The Ultra Cheesy Flubbed Up Nuclear Cheesballs, from their 2008 album They Are Coming...Hide the Cheese! independently released.Support the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/2songs1couple)