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11 Feb 2022
What's next on the long and winding road
00:03:21
Ringer and the J-Man announce a hiatus to the show. But don't worry we've got over 125 episodes for you to consume.
See ya around the bend.
12 Jul 2019
Rival Sons - Feral Roots [Album Review]
01:00:28
Ben and Jesse take a listen and do a full album review of Feral Roots by Rival Sons, going through each track, album art, a little personal history and then give their "6-string rating" on the inaugural episode of On the Record Music. Feral Roots by Rival Sons is some of the best new music in 2019.
On The Record Music: A music podcast for those who fucking love music. We talk all things music from full length album reviews to topics in the world of music. From new music to the classics and no topic is off limits.
12 Jul 2019
Buffalo Fuzz - Buffalo Fuzz [Album Review]
01:00:31
Ben and Jesse dive into Minneapolis band Buffalo Fuzz and do a full album review of their 2016 LP Buffalo Fuzz. This album review of Buffalo Fuzz includes album art work, a track by track analysis and a final "6-string" rating.
On The Record Music: A music podcast for those who fucking love music. We talk all things music from full length album reviews to topics in the world of music. From new music to the classics and no topic is off limits.
26 Jul 2019
Howlin' Sun - Howlin' Sun [Album Review]
01:11:58
Ben and Jesse dive into the debut album of Norwegian rock band, Howlin' Sun. They go through track by track of this gritty, raw, blues album and give their "6 string rating" for the record.
On The Record Music: A music podcast for those who fucking love music. We talk all things music from full length album reviews to topics in the world of music. From new music to the classics and no topic is off limits.
02 Aug 2019
Greta Van Fleet - Anthem of the Peaceful Army [Album Review]
01:08:55
Ben and Jesse rock out to new music from Greta Van Fleet and their first official studio album, Anthem of the Peaceful Army. They go through the record track by track and give their 6 string rating.
On The Record Music: A music podcast for those who fucking love music. We talk all things music from full length album reviews to topics in the world of music. From new music to the classics and no topic is off limits.
09 Aug 2019
Cage the Elephant - Social Cues [Album Review]
01:20:18
Ben and Jesse go on the record with Social Cues, new music Cage the Elephant in 2019. They talk a little personal history with the band, the album art, dive into each track and give their string rating (Out of 6 strings because its a music podcast).
On The Record Music: A music podcast for those who fucking love music. We talk all things music from full length album reviews to topics in the world of music. From new music to the classics and no topic is off limits.
15 Aug 2019
The Raconteurs - Help Us Stranger [Album Review]
01:14:29
Ben and Jesse spin The Raconteurs' 2019 new album Help Us Stranger. They dive into a little personal history, discuss the album artwork, dive into each track and give their official string rating of the album.
On The Record Music: A music podcast for those who fucking love music. We talk all things music from full length album reviews to topics in the world of music. From new music to the classics and no topic is off limits.
23 Aug 2019
People You Find at a Concert
00:44:07
Ben and Jesse discuss 6 types of people (assholes?) they commonly run into at concerts. Somehow Ace of Base gets referenced in the show as well.
On The Record Music: A music podcast for those who fucking love music. We talk all things music from full length album reviews to topics in the world of music. From new music to the classics and no topic is off limits.
30 Aug 2019
The Black Keys - Let's Rock [Album Review]
01:10:58
Ben and Jesse examine the electrifying new album, Let's Rock by The Black Keys. They talk about when the first heard of the band, times Ben has seem them live (sorry Jesse), the album art, each individual song and give their 6 string rating.
On The Record Music: A music podcast for those who fucking love music. We talk all things music from full length album reviews to topics in the world of music. From new music to the classics and no topic is off limits.
06 Sep 2019
How We Rate and Review Albums
00:31:47
Ben and Jesse discuss their process for listening and reviewing the albums discussed on this podcast, as subjective as they may be.
On The Record Music: A music podcast for those who fucking love music. We talk all things music from full length album reviews to topics in the world of music. From new music to the classics and no topic is off limits.
13 Sep 2019
Ondara - Tales of America [Album Review]
01:17:31
Ben and Jesse run through the debut album, Tales of America, by J.S Ondara. They discuss this week in music, a little history of JS Ondara, the first time they heard him and dive into each track.
On The Record Music: A music podcast for those who fucking love music. We talk all things music from full length album reviews to topics in the world of music. From new music to the classics and no topic is off limits.
20 Sep 2019
What Does Music Mean to You?
00:38:51
Ben and Jesse discuss what music means to them. Also featured in the episode are responses from some of the good people on Reddit at r/LetsTalkMusic. Get ready for a deep dive into what music means to each person, you may want to find some of your local herb before you press play.
On The Record Music: A music podcast for those who fucking love music. We talk all things music from full length album reviews to topics in the world of music. From new music to the classics and no topic is off limits.
27 Sep 2019
Jenny Lewis - On The Line [Album Review]
01:20:07
Ben and Jesse dive into the new album by Jesse's lifelong crush, Jenny Lewis. Each track is discussed along with a little of what has been going on the last week in music. Of course the episode is wrapped up with a 6 string rating for the album by both Ben and Jesse.
On The Record Music: A music podcast for those who fucking love music. We talk all things music from full length album reviews to topics in the world of music. From new music to the classics and no topic is off limits.
04 Oct 2019
Our Favorite Concerts of All Time
01:06:37
How can you pick just one? Ben and Jesse talk about their favorite concert they've seen live as well as lots of others that were close to the top. The world of Reddit chimes in with some of their favorite concerts. Ben and Jesse also talk about winning concert tickets on the radio.
On The Record Music: A music podcast for those who fucking love music. We talk all things music from full length album reviews to topics in the world of music. From new music to the classics and no topic is off limits.
11 Oct 2019
Temples - Hot Motion [Album Review]
01:26:53
Ben and Jesse slide like butter through the third album, Hot Motion, by English psychedelic rockers Temples, released September 27, 2019.
On The Record Music: A music podcast for those who fucking love music. We talk all things music from full length album reviews to topics in the world of music. From new music to the classics and no topic is off limits.
18 Oct 2019
Building (and destroying) a Wedding Playlist
00:33:53
Fall wedding season is in full swing so Ben and Jesse discuss one of the most important parts of any wedding: the music.
Topics they take on include: What role music plays at a wedding, how to execute a good first dance, wedding DJ fails and successes, what songs they would want played at their wedding and what songs are absolutely BANNED from their wedding.
On The Record Music: A music podcast for those who fucking love music. We talk all things music from full length album reviews to topics in the world of music. From new music to the classics and no topic is off limits.
25 Oct 2019
Sturgill Simpson - Sound and Fury [Album Review]
01:40:23
Sturgill Simpson's new album, Sound and Fury is up for discussion in this week's episode of On the Record Music.
In addition to the music review, Ben and Jesse talk about their week in music including old Rage Against the Machine footage, holding an $8000 guitar and the video produced by Sturgill Simpson that goes with the album.
On The Record Music: A music podcast for those who fucking love music. We talk all things music from full length album reviews to topics in the world of music. From new music to the classics and no topic is off limits.
01 Nov 2019
The unwritten rules of a mosh pit and being in the crowd
00:39:25
Secure your phone, wallet and keys and jump in with Ringer and Jesse on this episode of the best music podcast as they discuss mosh pits including the unwritten rules and their experiences in them. Also included is finding good sight lines at a show, being in the front row, and Ringer fangirling over John Mayer (again).
On The Record Music: A music podcast for those who fucking love music. We talk all things music from full length album reviews to topics in the world of music. From new music to the classics and no topic is off limits.
08 Nov 2019
Lizzo - Cuz I Love You [Album Review]
01:27:46
Blame it on the juice because Ben and Jesse take a venture into a genre not often talked about on the podcast as they dive through Lizzo's 2019 album, Cuz I Love You. You'll hear each track analyzed in it's entirety from the perspective of two massively uncool white guys as well as discussion about Ben's trip to Mexico for a wedding, dancing at weddings and discussion about whether "Purple Rain" by Prince is a slow-dance song or not.
On The Record Music: A music podcast for those who fucking love music. We talk all things music from full length album reviews to topics in the world of music. From new music to the classics and no topic is off limits.
15 Nov 2019
Lizzo Follow Up, Live Tracks vs. Studio, Song Writing Process
00:25:23
Ringer and the J-Man go through a wide variety of topics on this week's episode. They talk about Lizzo's "Cuz I Love You" album not having 'Truth Hurts' and 'Boys' on the original release and what that means for the album's legacy. Ben and Jesse also discuss hearing a live track when you want a studio version, using live tracks to gauge the talent of a band, Peter Frampton Comes Alive, and a little bit of how they write songs.
On The Record Music: A music podcast for those who fucking love music. We talk all things music from full length album reviews to topics in the world of music. From new music to the classics and no topic is off limits.
22 Nov 2019
One Hit Wonders
00:55:04
Ben and Jesse dive into the wonderful world of one hit wonders. They discuss what it means to be a one hit wonder, some of their favorite one hit wonders and more.
On The Record Music: A music podcast for those who fucking love music. We talk all things music from full length album reviews to topics in the world of music. From new music to the classics and no topic is off limits.
29 Nov 2019
3 Musical Things Were Thankful For [Thanksgiving Special]
00:21:33
Ben and Jesse discuss 3 things they are most thankful for this year in music including but not limited to Bluetooth adapters and live music. They also become a fantasy football podcast and Ben has a special surprise to share.
On The Record Music: A music podcast for those who fucking love music. We talk all things music from full length album reviews to topics in the world of music. From new music to the classics and no topic is off limits.
06 Dec 2019
The Avett Brothers - Closer Than Together [Album Review]
01:15:05
Ben and Jesse trudge through this week's episode as they review The Avett Brothers 2019 new album, Closer Than Together. Hear Jesse carry over his frustrations from the work day into this review of an album he already didn't care for, some talk of seeing the Avett Brothers Live and more of Jesse being unhappy.
On The Record Music: A music podcast for those who fucking love music. We talk all things music from full length album reviews to topics in the world of music. From new music to the classics and no topic is off limits.
13 Dec 2019
Jack Klatt - It Ain't The Same [Album Review]
01:26:47
Ben and Jesse dig into the #sexcellent album It Ain't The Same by Minneapolis based, Jack Klatt. Among breaking down each track Ben and Jesse discuss drinking Trulys and White Claws and some up coming concerts. And if you haven't already guessed, they came up with the best hashtag to describe the podcast, #sexcellent
On The Record Music: A music podcast for those who fucking love music. We talk all things music from full length album reviews to topics in the world of music. From new music to the classics and no topic is off limits.
20 Dec 2019
Bob Dylan - Christmas in the Heart [Album Review - Holiday Edition]
01:15:53
Ho ho ho down with Ben and Jesse as they sleigh through Bob Dylan's 2009, Christmas in the Heart. Just picture all of your favorite Christmas classics with the gravely voice of Mr. Dylan himself. Every single track gets analyzed to the fullest extent and the room is filled with holiday cheer.
On The Record Music: A music podcast for those who fucking love music. We talk all things music from full length album reviews to topics in the world of music. From new music to the classics and no topic is off limits.
27 Dec 2019
2019 music year in review
00:57:52
In the final episode of 2019 Ben and Jesse take a look back and discuss their favorite albums, songs, moments and experiences from the year. They dig through their Spotify data to see what's really going on and discuss what's coming up in 2020.
On The Record Music: A music podcast for those who fucking love music. We talk all things music from full length album reviews to topics in the world of music. From new music to the classics and no topic is off limits.
03 Jan 2020
Michael Kiwanuka - Kiwanuka [Album Review]
01:31:52
Ben and Jesse review Michael Kiwanuka's 2019 album release, Kiwanuka. Each track is analyzed in its entirety by these genius brains. In addition, Ben and Jesse contemplate becoming a music/sauna podcast, Jesse discusses his upcoming vinyl project (listening through all of his vinyl and giving each a rating) and Ben tells a story about getting high and not noticing when the record was skipping.
On The Record Music: A music podcast for those who fucking love music. We talk all things music from full length album reviews to topics in the world of music. From new music to the classics and no topic is off limits.
10 Jan 2020
The Concept of Albums - The Album Era
00:50:17
Ben and Jesse take a little twist and discuss the idea of albums. Why they started, what they are, what is the album era (and if we are still in it or not), the future of albums and music in the streaming era and much more related to albums.
On The Record Music: A music podcast for those who fucking love music. We talk all things music from full length album reviews to topics in the world of music. From new music to the classics and no topic is off limits.
17 Jan 2020
Is Woodstock overrated? And More About Festivals
00:48:13
Ben and Jesse travel back in time to take a look at the Woodstock lineup and answer the question, is it overrated? This question was posed on Twitter so they thought they would take up the matter on the air. They also discuss festivals today, the importance of festival lineups, the cultural significance of festivals and corporate takeovers.
On The Record Music: A music podcast for those who fucking love music. We talk all things music from full length album reviews to topics in the world of music. From new music to the classics and no topic is off limits.
24 Jan 2020
Did the Beatles reform as the band Klaatu? Conspiracies of Rock Pt 1
01:00:43
In 1976 a band named Klaatu released an album called 3:47 EST, carrying a uncanny resemblance to the sound and craftsmanship of the Beatles. To further the mystery the band gave no indication of who the members were and riddled the album with clues and hints that connected them to the Beatles. Join us in the magical world of conspiracies as Ben and Jesse take on this lesser known conspiracy about the Beatles.
On The Record Music: A music podcast for those who fucking love music. We talk all things music from full length album reviews to topics in the world of music. From new music to the classics and no topic is off limits.
31 Jan 2020
Klaatu - 3:47 EST [Album Review] - Conspiracies of Rock Pt 2
01:39:07
The band Klaatu sounds strikingly similar to The Beatles and now that we've understood the intricacies of the conspiracy and the clues from the previous episode, it's time to take an analytical dive into the album, 3:47 EST by Klaatu. By itself this album is fantastic and Ben and Jesse take on each track with full analysis in their own right and also throw in some comparisons to The Beatles.
On The Record Music: A music podcast for those who fucking love music. We talk all things music from full length album reviews to topics in the world of music. From new music to the classics and no topic is off limits.
07 Feb 2020
Ringer and The J-Man see Temples live in Chicago
01:13:56
The band Temples are on a U.S. tour and making their way through Chicago and Minneapolis so Ben and Jesse got together to see them live and review the show at their stop at Lincoln Hall in Chicago. The episode starts, pre-concert where Ben and Jesse talk about the band then ends with a review of the Chicago and Minneapolis shows.
Things got a little weird in the post-concert portion of the show, most of which needed to be edited out but a little has been put back in at the end of the episode for purely entertainment purposes. Enjoy.
On The Record Music: A music podcast for those who fucking love music. We talk all things music from full length album reviews to topics in the world of music. From new music to the classics and no topic is off limits.
14 Feb 2020
Dead Lucid - Desolation [Album Review]
00:52:25
Chicago, a small town tucked in the southwest corner of Lake Michigan, home to a budding music scene. A music scene noteworthy enough for Ben and Jesse to take notice. So this week's episode features a review of Chicago band, Dead Lucid and their 2020 EP, Desolation. Each track is analyzed to its fullest and at the end of the episode Ben and Jesse give their 6 string rating.
On The Record Music: A music podcast for those who fucking love music. We talk all things music from full length album reviews to topics in the world of music. From new music to the classics and no topic is off limits.
21 Feb 2020
Your Smith - Wild Wild Woman [Album Review]
00:43:37
This week we dance to Your Smith's newest EP, Wild Wild Woman. This pop forward EP adds dashes and splashes from indie music, jazz, R&B, rap and more. During this album review Ben and Jesse analyze each track as only they can do and give their string rating at the every end.
On The Record Music: A music podcast for those who fucking love music. We talk all things music from full length album reviews to topics in the world of music. From new music to the classics and no topic is off limits.
28 Feb 2020
Greatest Guitar Solos of All Time, Honorable Mentions
01:17:52
Why it took this long for two guys who don't stop talking about the guitar to do a podcast about guitar solos is a question without an answer. Finally, in this episode Ben and Jesse are talking about their favorite or the greatest guitar solos of all time (at least in their opinions). You'll hear 5 handpicked solos from each of the co-hosts and hear them talk about why its one of the greats.
On The Record Music: A music podcast for those who fucking love music. We talk all things music from full length album reviews to topics in the world of music. From new music to the classics and no topic is off limits.
06 Mar 2020
Tame Impala - The Slow Rush [Album Review]
01:32:16
After much anticipation the new Tame Impala record is finally here, so naturally Ben and Jesse are busting out their surgical like analytical style and going through this song track by track.
In this episode you will hear each song discussed, a 6 string rating (we don't do stars because this is a music podcast), as well as a little personal history with the band.
This week we are excited to announce we will be bringing our show to Bonnaroo 2020! More details to come!
On The Record Music: A music podcast for those who fucking love music. We talk all things music from full length album reviews to topics in the world of music. From new music to the classics and no topic is off limits.
13 Mar 2020
Our favorite women guitar players
01:11:21
We are counting down our top 5 favorite female guitar players of all time in this week's episode. We've got a diverse mix from hard rock to folk guitarists. We discuss these great guitar players and play some clips along the way. In our week in music segment, we discuss the cancellation of South by Southwest festival in Austin, TX due to COVID-19 and if our trip to Bonnaroo is in jeopardy.
On The Record Music: A music podcast for those who fucking love music. We talk all things music from full length album reviews to topics in the world of music. From new music to the classics and no topic is off limits.
20 Mar 2020
Leon Bridges, Khruangbin - Texas Sun [Album Review]
00:58:59
We're taking a quick dive into the 4-track EP, Texas Sun, a combined effort by soul/funk/folk singer Leon Bridges and funk, psychedelic, multi-genre band Khruangbin. Each song gets the Ben and Jesse treatment with full analysis followed by a 6-string rating at the end of the episode.
In our week in music segment we discuss the Motley Crue biopic, The Dirt, a cover band called Pink Talking Fish, and Pokey LaFarge.
On The Record Music: A music podcast for those who fucking love music. We talk all things music from full length album reviews to topics in the world of music. From new music to the classics and no topic is off limits.
03 Apr 2020
Protest and Political Music
01:30:43
This week's episode dives into the world of protest and political music. For a time, political music dominated the landscape. Ben and Jesse discuss how and why that's changed, they breakdown the purpose of political music and discuss its future as well. They also present 5 political/protest songs each and break them down and talk about their significance.
On The Record Music: A music podcast for those who fucking love music. We talk all things music from full length album reviews to topics in the world of music. From new music to the classics and no topic is off limits.
27 Mar 2020
Corona Madness Tournament Kickoff - Match up Breakdown
01:23:55
We are determining the number one song for this Corona Madness time. In this episode we break down each song and discuss why it has what it takes to win the whole tournament.
This 16 song tournament will feature 8 head to head match ups in round one, aka the Sick 16, with the winners advancing to the Isolated Eight followed by the Furloughed Four and on to the Corona Court Championship. Each song is a representative of one of four regions, the Social Distancing Region, the Quarantine Region, the Surreal Region and the Virus Region.
The voting will begin Tuesday March 31 on Facebook and Instagram and will continue each day with the championship vote taking place on Sunday April 29, 2020.
On The Record Music: A music podcast for those who fucking love music. We talk all things music from full length album reviews to topics in the world of music. From new music to the classics and no topic is off limits.
10 Apr 2020
Janis Joplin - I Got Dem Ol' Kozmic Blues Again Mama! [Legacy Album Review]
01:14:03
This week we're taking a look back at an already established album and giving it the Ol' On The Record Music Podcast album review treatment. This week we are going through I Got Dem Ol' Kozmic Blues Again Mama! by Janis Joplin.
On The Record Music: A music podcast for those who fucking love music. We talk all things music from full length album reviews to topics in the world of music. From new music to the classics and no topic is off limits.
17 Apr 2020
Iconic guitar intros
01:07:17
We are counting down our individual "Top" 5 guitar intros of all time. We breakdown each intro and talk about it OTRM style. In our Week in Music segment we toast to our listeners as we recently crossed the 1000 plays mark, we also discuss Paul McCartney's first solo album, and the late John Prine.
On The Record Music: A music podcast for those who fucking love music. We talk all things music from full length album reviews to topics in the world of music. From new music to the classics and no topic is off limits.
24 Apr 2020
Pokey LaFarge - Rock Bottom Rhapsody [Album Review]
01:32:56
Ben and Jesse analyze the recently released album Rock Bottom Rhapsody by Pokey LaFarge. Each track is talked about in depth and at the end they give their 6 string rating.
Also discussed in our week in music segment is collecting vinyl, new music gear, and The Last Waltz, the documentary about The Band's final show together.
On The Record Music: A music podcast for those who fucking love music. We talk all things music from full length album reviews to topics in the world of music. From new music to the classics and no topic is off limits.
01 May 2020
Artists and albums we were wrong about
01:27:14
Ben and Jesse have some fun this week as they recall bands, artists and albums they were wrong about. This means wrong about in anyway whether they previously liked a band then changed their mind or if they hated an album but came around to it. They take some jabs at The Beach Boys, U2 and modern rock along the way.
In the week in music segment they discuss Post Malone's Nirvana covers set, Ben's new song on Spotify with his band The Knox, and understanding the guitar on a technical level.
On The Record Music: A music podcast for those who fucking love music. We talk all things music from full length album reviews to topics in the world of music. From new music to the classics and no topic is off limits.
08 May 2020
Black Pumas - Black Pumas [Album Review]
01:20:13
Ben and Jesse are back to analyzing albums this week as they cover Black Pumas' 2019 debut album, Black Pumas. Each song is discussed in depth along with clips of each track; they also discuss the band's origins, seeing them live and the album cover.
In the week in music segment Jesse talks about his journey playing the drums and Ben talks about the story of blues OG Robert Johnson.
On The Record Music: A music podcast for those who fucking love music. We talk all things music from full length album reviews to topics in the world of music. From new music to the classics and no topic is off limits.
15 May 2020
27 Club
01:18:29
Ringer and Jesse are discussing the 27 Club in this episode. The show kicks off with a little bit of "Guess this member of the 27 Club trivia" then Ringer and Jesse answer some questions about the 27 Club including what are the criteria to enter, and where would the members fit in today's music scene if they were still alive? And finally the guys spotlight 3 lesser talked about members of the 27 Club including blues legend (and creator) Robert Johnson, Badfinger's Pete Ham and Amy Winehouse.
On The Record Music: A music podcast for those who fucking love music. We talk all things music from full length album reviews to topics in the world of music. From new music to the classics and no topic is off limits.
22 May 2020
Marcus King - El Dorado [Album Review]
01:30:46
Ben and Jesse rock out to Marcus King's 2020 new album release, El Dorado. Each song gets analyzed track by track and then they rate the album as a whole at the very end.
Also covered in the week in music segment; Jesse returns the favor from last week's episode and surprises Ringer with some trivia, Ringer poses a question about quarantine music listening habits to Jesse, Jesse talks about his new Gretsch guitar, and Ringer talks about the latest music documentary he's been watching.
On The Record Music: A music podcast for those who fucking love music. We talk all things music from full length album reviews to topics in the world of music. From new music to the classics and no topic is off limits.
29 May 2020
Boy Bands
01:10:54
This week Ben and Jesse talk about everybody's favorite: Boy Bands. They take on questions such as:
What is a boy band?
What group was the first boy band?
Are The Beatles a boy band?
What's up with K-Pop
They also break down 3 boy bands each and talk about why you should like them or at least listen to them.
On The Record Music: A music podcast for those who fucking love music. We talk all things music from full length album reviews to topics in the world of music. From new music to the classics and no topic is off limits.
05 Jun 2020
Rival Sons - Feral Roots [1 Year Later Album Review]
01:34:09
Ben and Jesse are going back and re-reviewing the album Feral Roots by Rival Sons. It's been just over a year since the album has been released and almost one year since Ben and Jesse dropped the very first episode reviewing said album. So they will go through each track with an open mind one year later to see what's changed and what they still like or don't like about the album.
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On The Record Music: A music podcast for those who fucking love music. We talk all things music from full length album reviews to topics in the world of music. From new music to the classics and no topic is off limits.
12 Jun 2020
Buffalo Fuzz - Volume II [Album Review]
01:23:45
Ringer and Jesse review the second album released by blues hard rock band, Buffalo Fuzz. This one has got some heavy hitting riffs, smooth vocals and bangin' drums. Ringer and Jesse review each song and give their 6 string rating at the end.
In the week in music segment Ringer and Jesse also compare last week's episode Re-Reviewing Rival Sons' album Feral Roots to their very first episode of this podcast reviewing the same album.
On The Record Music: A music podcast for those who fucking love music. We talk all things music from full length album reviews to topics in the world of music. From new music to the classics and no topic is off limits.
19 Jun 2020
Cage the Elephant Live at Bonnaroo 2017 [Concert Watch-Along]
01:14:43
Cheers to 50 episodes of On The Record Music! We're celebrating by trying something new with a concert watch along. Ringer and Jesse are watching Cage the Elephant's performance live from Bonnaroo 2017. You can join in the fun by listening along as they watch and commentate and let the discussion meander. Clips from the show are inserted but feel free to pull it up on youtube and watch along too!
On The Record Music: A music podcast for those who fucking love music. We talk all things music from full length album reviews to topics in the world of music. From new music to the classics and no topic is off limits.
26 Jun 2020
Why live albums are so great and some you should listen to
01:31:19
Live albums serve as a great introduction to the "real" sound of a band and can be iconic masterpieces. We're taking on the topic of live concert albums this week as we discuss what we like about live albums and countdown our top 3 live albums of all time.
In our week in music segment we discuss Kurt Cobain's Unplugged guitar selling for $6 million dollars and we beat up Live Nation for being a bad company.
On The Record Music: A music podcast for those who fucking love music. We talk all things music from full length album reviews to topics in the world of music. From new music to the classics and no topic is off limits.
03 Jul 2020
Bob Marley - Live at the Rainbow, 1977 [Album Review]
01:32:06
Bob Marley performed and recorded at the Rainbow Theater in Finsbury Park, London, England in June of 1997 and in this episode Ringer and Jesse are reviewing the album as part of the live music series. Each song is individually reviewed and at the end Ringer and Jesse give their "6-string rating."
In the week in music segment, the guys talk about Bonnaroo officially nixing the festival this year and if they plan on going next year.
On The Record Music: A music podcast for those who fucking love music. We talk all things music from full length album reviews to topics in the world of music. From new music to the classics and no topic is off limits.
10 Jul 2020
Cover Songs
01:14:28
If you've ever heard someone play a song they haven't written you've heard a cover song; they're everywhere. In this week's episode Ringer and Jesse are covering cover songs. Talking the history of cover songs, cover bands, covers at live shows, sampling and cover songs that have "replaced" the original version.
In this week in music we cheer's to the 2nd best drummer in The Beatles, Ringo Starr as he celebrates his 80th birthday.
On The Record Music: A music podcast for those who fucking love music. We talk all things music from full length album reviews to topics in the world of music. From new music to the classics and no topic is off limits.
17 Jul 2020
Larkin Poe - Self Made Man [Album Review]
01:36:42
This week's episode we are do an album review of Larkin Poe's 2020 release, Self Made Man. The 5th studio album by the Lovell sisters is rooted in heavy blues and southern rock but branches out to touch all the branches of the music world. Elements of pop, hip hop, rock, R&B and country combine to make one delicious cocktail for your ears.
In our Week in Music segment Ringer and Jesse talk Marcus King's live performance series and Ben plays Jesse a little tune on the guitar.
On The Record Music: A music podcast for those who fucking love music. We talk all things music from full length album reviews to topics in the world of music. From new music to the classics and no topic is off limits.
24 Jul 2020
Margo Price - That's How Rumors Get Started [Album Review]
01:26:00
Ringer and Jesse finally get their ears on Margo Price's third studio album, That's How Rumors Get Started. After being pushed back due to the Coronavirus pandemic, the album has finally come out 2 months after its original release date. In the music review Ben and Jesse go through each song and give it their full analytical powers and follow it up with their 6 string rating at the end.
In the Week in Music segment, Ben and Jesse read a review from a listener and encourage the rest of yous to get in on the action.
On The Record Music: A music podcast for those who fucking love music. We talk all things music from full length album reviews to topics in the world of music. From new music to the classics and no topic is off limits.
31 Jul 2020
Movie Soundtracks
01:23:52
Movies and music go hand in hand so Ben and Jesse set out to honor that commitment in this week's episode. They discuss the history of soundtracks, what makes a soundtrack, the difference between great movie songs and great soundtracks and count down 3 of their favorite movie soundtracks of all time.
In the Week in Music segment Jesse pays tribute to the late, Peter Green and Ben shares the latest podcast reviews.
On The Record Music: A music podcast for those who fucking love music. We talk all things music from full length album reviews to topics in the world of music. From new music to the classics and no topic is off limits.
07 Aug 2020
Movie Soundtracks Pt 2: Prince - Purple Rain [Album Review]
01:35:40
In this episode Ben and Jesse pick up from last week and do a full on album review of Purple Rain by Prince; often considered to have one of the best soundtracks of all time. In addition to the album review, Ben and Jesse try their hand at a movie review and discuss the movie and the soundtrack together.
In the Week in Music segment Ben and Jesse discuss the Save Our Stages act. A bill in the United States Senate that would provide a $10 billion dollar grant fund to support local venues throughout the country during the coronavirus pandemic. If you care about your local venues contact your senators and tell them to support the Save Our Stages act. Learn more at saveourstages.com.
On The Record Music: A music podcast for those who fucking love music. We talk all things music from full length album reviews to topics in the world of music. From new music to the classics and no topic is off limits.
14 Aug 2020
Buffalo Fuzz - Jared Zachary [Interview]
00:57:20
This week Ben and Jesse are sitting down with Jared Zachary of Buffalo Fuzz, a heavy blues rock band from Minneapolis, Minnesota. The conversation includes being a new dad, the new album, Buffalo Fuzz Volume II, the late Jake Allen, and even an old fashioned recipe.
On The Record Music: A music podcast for those who fucking love music. We talk all things music from full length album reviews to topics in the world of music. From new music to the classics and no topic is off limits.
21 Aug 2020
TV Theme Songs
01:26:14
One genre of music that doesn't get a lot of attention is television theme songs so this week Ben and Jesse are giving some credit to TV and talking about some of their favorite theme songs from TV shows.
In This Week in Music, Ben and Jesse talk Buffalo Fuzz's vinyl record, Ben seeing the Foo Fighters in 2011 and The Beatles, A Hard Day's Night movie.
On The Record Music: A music podcast for those who fucking love music. We talk all things music from full length album reviews to topics in the world of music. From new music to the classics and no topic is off limits.
28 Aug 2020
Glass Animals - Dreamland [Album Review]
01:41:43
Ben and Jesse do a track by track analysis of Glass Animal's 2020 album, Dreamland. A full shift into the world of pop music, Dreamland is loaded with nostalgia (at least for those who grew up in the 80s, 90s and a hair in the early 2000s). Even if you don't get all the references to Dunkaroos, Push Pops, and Pokemon, there's still plenty be enjoy about this album.
In the week in music segment, Jesse introduces us to his Old Fashioned Recipe, the Buffalo Old-Fuzzioned, named after the heavy blues rock band Buffalo Fuzz, they celebrate Robert Plant's birthday and the Rolling Stone Magazine's new article discussing the 50th anniversary of The Beatles breakup.
On The Record Music: A music podcast for those who fucking love music. We talk all things music from full length album reviews to topics in the world of music. From new music to the classics and no topic is off limits.
04 Sep 2020
Dance Loud (Chicago EDM) [Interview Pt 1]
01:07:40
Ben and Jesse sit down with Deserree Fawn Zimmerman and Kristin Sanchez of Chicago based EDM duo, Dance Loud. They cover a little bit of everything from treating your music like a small business, operating as an independent band, sticker trading, audio equipment and the concept behind their debut album "The Moment."
You can find Dance Loud where ever you listen to music, you can also visit DanceLoudMusic.com to pick up the vinyl record for yourself along with some other merch. You can also connect with them on social media on Instagram and Facebook.
On The Record Music: A music podcast for those who fucking love music. We talk all things music from full length album reviews to topics in the world of music. From new music to the classics and no topic is off limits.
11 Sep 2020
Dance Loud (Chicago EDM) [Interview Pt 2]
00:45:25
Ben and Jesse continue the conversation with EDM duo, Dance Loud. This part of the conversation includes what the future might hold for live music and creative ways to do small live shows with a broad reach, they talk about "selling out" vs doing your own thing, more about Dance Loud's impressive home studio and their debut album The Moment.
You can find Dance Loud where ever you listen to music, you can also visit DanceLoudMusic.com to pick up the vinyl record for yourself along with some other merch. You can also connect with them on social media on Instagram and Facebook.
On The Record Music: A music podcast for those who fucking love music. We talk all things music from full length album reviews to topics in the world of music. From new music to the classics and no topic is off limits.
18 Sep 2020
What kind of music will quarantine produce? + Comments about Miley Cyrus on Joe Rogan
00:57:29
Discussed on this week's episode
New music from Temples and Benjamin Booker
Will we see an explosion of new music because of quarantine?
What would a Bob Dylan Hip Hop album sound like?
Artists using EPs to experiment with new sounds
What is "making it?"
The last concerts we saw before quarantine
Bands we've seen at small venues who go on to play much bigger venues
On The Record Music: A music podcast for those who fucking love music. We talk all things music from full length album reviews to topics in the world of music. From new music to the classics and no topic is off limits.
25 Sep 2020
Temples - Hot Motion [1 Year Later Album Review]
01:29:56
Hop in the time machine as we revisit Temples' 2019 release, Hot Motion. We covered this album in episode 14 just after it was released and now we are going back to analyze it again one year later to see what's changed.
On The Record Music: A music podcast for those who fucking love music. We talk all things music from full length album reviews to topics in the world of music. From new music to the classics and no topic is off limits.
02 Oct 2020
The state of pop music is actually pretty good
00:55:11
This week we discuss the state of pop music, we discuss Bonnaroo being rescheduled yet again, we discuss Stacy's Mom and her hit song that came out 17 years ago, as well as George Floyd's star on First Avenue in Minneapolis.
On The Record Music: A music podcast for those who fucking love music. We talk all things music from full length album reviews to topics in the world of music. From new music to the classics and no topic is off limits.
09 Oct 2020
John Lennon - Plastic Ono Band [Legacy Album Review]
01:33:46
Ben and Jesse review John Lennon's 1970 release, Plastic Ono Band in honor of what would be John Lennon's 80th birthday. Each track is analyzed in it's entirety and then Ben and Jesse give their final string rating at the end of the show.
On The Record Music: A music podcast for those who fucking love music. We talk all things music from full length album reviews to topics in the world of music. From new music to the classics and no topic is off limits.
16 Oct 2020
How should we define classic rock?
01:06:01
After taking proper precautions to ensure our safety (Ben got tested - negative) we got together for the first time since January to bring the show live (to tape) in studio! A pressing question was on Ben's mind - What is classic rock? That question is the center piece for this show as we take on the questions
Is classic rock an age or a sound?
Are the Foo Fighters classic rock?
Is Greta Van Fleet classic rock?
Are The Beatles classic rock?
When did rock become classic rock?
We also discuss the late, great Eddie Van Halen, The Replacements getting kicked off a Tom Petty Tour and commercial radio.
On The Record Music: A music podcast for those who fucking love music. We talk all things music from full length album reviews to topics in the world of music. From new music to the classics and no topic is off limits.
23 Oct 2020
Phoebe Bridgers - Punisher [Album Review]
01:34:35
We're making good on our promise to review albums in exchange for Apple Podcast reviews. So this week we are taking a look at Punisher by Phoebe Bridgers. We go through a little bit of Bridgers' history and then we'll take a listen to each track and discuss them in depth.
In This Week in Music we discuss Paul McCartney's conversation with Sean Lennon, Pink Floyd's 'Animals' and an auction with some Bob Dylan artifacts.
On The Record Music: A music podcast for those who fucking love music. We talk all things music from full length album reviews to topics in the world of music. From new music to the classics and no topic is off limits.
30 Oct 2020
If the Beatles made one more album, what songs would be on it?
00:54:12
'Let it Be' was the Fab-4's final studio effort as a band but what if they released one more album in 1971? All of the Beatles went on to have very successful solo careers so we look into their very early solo work and see what songs might have made the cut for a final Beatles album.
This is part of our 3 part series on the Beatles 1971 album. You can read all three parts, here, on our website.
On The Record Music: A music podcast for those who fucking love music. We talk all things music from full length album reviews to topics in the world of music. From new music to the classics and no topic is off limits.
06 Nov 2020
Heart - Fanatic [Album Review]
01:25:52
We're fulfilling our promise to review albums based on your submissions yet again. This week's album comes from rock band extraordinaire, Heart. But not just any Heart album, no, we are reviewing the band's 15th studio effort, Fanatic. We will go through each song track by track and discuss what we like and don't like and give our 6 string rating at the end of the show.
In "This Week in Music" we celebrate Jesse's birthday! Plus on this day, November 6, in 1965 the Rolling Stones notched their 2nd number 1 hit with Get Off My Cloud, and in 1967 Bob Dylan recorded the song now known to belong to Jimi Hendrix; All Along the Watchtower.
On The Record Music: A music podcast for those who fucking love music. We talk all things music from full length album reviews to topics in the world of music. From new music to the classics and no topic is off limits.
13 Nov 2020
Parodies, Satire and Comedy Music
01:11:16
We're dipping our toes in the world that's often forgotten about in music; music that makes you laugh. In this episode we discuss the history behind parodies, satire and comedy and discuss their uses and place in today's world. We also discuss our own list of 3 comedy/parody/satire songs that we felt we're worthy of discussion.
In our "Week in Music" we discuss Ben's recording of an EP, Jesse's in home studio and stage and Joni Mitchell.
On The Record Music: A music podcast for those who fucking love music. We talk all things music from full length album reviews to topics in the world of music. From new music to the classics and no topic is off limits.
20 Nov 2020
Foals - Everything Not Saved Will Be Lost Pt. 1 [Album Review]
01:22:57
In exchange for your Apple Podcast/iTunes review we promised we'd do an album of your choosing and this week we're making good on that promise yet again. We are sitting down to do a music review and analyze Everything Not Saved Will Be Lost Pt. 1 by Foals.
In This Week in Music we discuss the late Alex Trebek and Ben brings up the question, is it time to ditch Spotify?
On The Record Music: A music podcast for those who fucking love music. We talk all things music from full length album reviews to topics in the world of music. From new music to the classics and no topic is off limits.
25 Nov 2020
3 Music Things We're Thankful For [Thanksgiving Special]
01:01:29
Just because we're spending Thanksgiving alone doesn't mean we can't eat until breathing is difficult. Where's your American spirit? If you don't live in the United States, this episode is your chance to experience American culture at its finest.
In this week's episode Ben and Jesse are running through 3 music things they are thankful for this year including the continued life of Paul and Bob and a company that you'd think was sponsoring us based on Jesse's slobber for them.
In the Week in Music segment Jesse demos a new piece of equipment he just got and at the end of the show we play a game of Fuck, Marry, Kill with Thanksgiving foods.
On The Record Music: A music podcast for those who fucking love music. We talk all things music from full length album reviews to topics in the world of music. From new music to the classics and no topic is off limits.
04 Dec 2020
Foals - Everything Not Saved Will Be Lost Pt. 2 [Album Review]
01:31:46
Ringer and J-Man liked Foals' Everything Not Saved Will Be Lost Part 1 so much we thought we would review album number 2. On this episode they dive into each song track by track and compare it to part 1 along the way.
In this week in music Ringer gives us an update on his trial with Tidal and J-Man announces his "Sunday Morning Album" series which each week he will talk about an album that is great for Sunday mornings and also share a cocktail recipe to complement the album.
On The Record Music: A music podcast for those who fucking love music. We talk all things music from full length album reviews to topics in the world of music. From new music to the classics and no topic is off limits.
11 Dec 2020
Lets talk Christmas music + Holly Dolly Christmas [Topic + Album Review]
01:41:39
In this episode we talk about Christmas music and even do a quick album review of Dolly Parton's Holly Dolly Christmas.
Among the things we discuss:
When is it appropriate to listen to Christmas music?
On The Record Music: A music podcast for those who fucking love music. We talk all things music from full length album reviews to topics in the world of music. From new music to the classics and no topic is off limits.
18 Dec 2020
Sweetie (Chicago Punk Rock) [Interview]
01:07:53
Ringer and the J-Man chat with Chicago based, punk duo, Sweetie. The four discuss everything from the music they grew up listening to, to their new album, to drinking out of a boot; a real, worn boot.
Check out Sweetie's new album 'Bad Thing Sweet Thing' available on all streaming platforms. Pre-order yourself a physical copy of the CD on bandcamp today.
On The Record Music: A music podcast for those who fucking love music. We talk all things music from full length album reviews to topics in the world of music. From new music to the classics and no topic is off limits.
25 Dec 2020
Miley Cyrus - Plastic Hearts [Album Review]
01:42:55
Ringer and Jesse drop the needle on megastar Miley Cyrus' newest album Plastic Hearts. In this album review each song gets its own full blown analysis and at they give their 6-string rating.
In the week in music section Kayne West is discussed because he was on Ringer's coffee mug.
On The Record Music: A music podcast for those who fucking love music. We talk all things music from full length album reviews to topics in the world of music. From new music to the classics and no topic is off limits.
01 Jan 2021
Top Albums, Songs, and Moments of 2020
01:29:39
Ringer and J-Man take a look back and go over 3 of their favorite albums, songs, highlights and take-aways. Then the attention is turned to 2021 as they discuss what they are looking forward to including new music, live concerts and the innovations spurred by 2020. They also discuss their music resolutions and intentions for 2021 that hopefully inspire you to create your own, if you're into that sorta thing.
On The Record Music: A music podcast for those who fucking love music. We talk all things music from full length album reviews to topics in the world of music. From new music to the classics and no topic is off limits.
08 Jan 2021
You thought they sang that?? The best and worst misheard lyrics
00:59:41
Hold me closer Tony Danza, Ringer and Jesse are getting cozy and listening to some of their favorite lyrics that never were. Lyrics we've come to mishear and misunderstand over the years. They are counting down some of their personal experiences with mishearing lyrics and some of their favorite misheard lyrics.
On The Record Music: A music podcast for those who fucking love music. We talk all things music from full length album reviews to topics in the world of music. From new music to the classics and no topic is off limits.
15 Jan 2021
Paul McCartney - McCartney III [Album Review]
01:41:08
Ringer and J-Man discuss and analyze new music from Beatles legend, Paul McCartney in the form of his newest album, McCartney III. The two of them try to recall the first time they heard Paul McCartney, times they've seen Macca live, give their thoughts on the album cover in addition to going through each song in this music review.
In the 'Week in Music' segment at the top of the show Ringer and Jesse talk about the news that Dan Wilson, of Semisonic fame and songwriter for Adele, Taylor Swift and many more, has become the latest musician to sell his entire music catalog and what the implications of that might be.
On The Record Music: A music podcast for those who fucking love music. We talk all things music from full length album reviews to topics in the world of music. From new music to the classics and no topic is off limits.
22 Jan 2021
Our favorite debut albums
01:11:51
Ringer and J-Man discuss debut albums on this week's episode. They answer some questions like what makes a good debut album, does it take time before a debut album can be considered great, and what is it like to experience a great debut album when it comes out? Then they run through some of their favorite debut albums.
In the 'Week in Music' segment at the top of the show Ringer and the J-Man discuss "cold" weather in Chicago and Jesse's dive into punk music.
On The Record Music: A music podcast for those who fucking love music. We talk all things music from full length album reviews to topics in the world of music. From new music to the classics and no topic is off limits.
29 Jan 2021
Sex Pistols - Never Mind the Bollocks, Here's the Sex Pistols [Album Review]
01:41:01
Ringer and J-Man discuss and analyze the debut (and farewell) album Never Mind the Bollocks, Here's the Sex Pistols by the Sex Pistols.
In the 'Week in Music' segment at the top of the show Ringer and Jesse talk about Ringer's return to a Nirvana cover band, mosh pitting at a folk concert and JMan shows off his new 12-string guitar.
On The Record Music: A music podcast for those who fucking love music. We talk all things music from full length album reviews to topics in the world of music. From new music to the classics and no topic is off limits.
05 Feb 2021
A Few Great Debut Singles
01:14:25
Ringer and J-Man talk about debut singles on this week's episode. They answer some questions like what makes a good debut single, how important they are for an artist and the comparisons to one hit wonders, then the run through 3 of each of their favorite debut singles.
In the 'Week in Music' segment at the top of the show Ringer and J-Man discuss Nirvana cover bands and listening to the Rolling Stones on vinyl.
On The Record Music: A music podcast for those who fucking love music. We talk all things music from full length album reviews to topics in the world of music. From new music to the classics and no topic is off limits.
12 Feb 2021
Hidden gems in the world of music
01:17:46
Ringer and J-Man bust out their best mining tools as they uncover some hidden gems. In the show they discuss some of their favorite bands and artists that aren't as well know but are as good as any well known band out there.
In the 'Week in Music' segment at the top of the show Ringer and J-Man discuss the Weekend's Super Bowl halftime show and J-Man discusses another album he's digging this week.
On The Record Music: A music podcast for those who fucking love music. We talk all things music from full length album reviews to topics in the world of music. From new music to the classics and no topic is off limits.
19 Feb 2021
Portage - Landings [Hidden Gem Album Review]
01:20:37
Last week Ringer and J Man discussed some hidden gems in the world of music, this week they are taking a closer look at a hidden gem in the form of an album review. The band Portage, with roots in Duluth, Minneapolis and Seattle, put out a stellar album in 2012 called Landings. So the two hosts go through this album track by track and give a final rating at the end of the show.
In the 'Week in Music' segment at the beginning of the show Ringer and J Man talk about some music history with Simon and Garfunkel completing the acoustic version of Sounds of Silence, Kiss making their TV debut, and the death of Bon Scott all which happened on the day of this show's release, February 19.
On The Record Music: A music podcast for those who fucking love music. We talk all things music from full length album reviews to topics in the world of music. From new music to the classics and no topic is off limits.
26 Feb 2021
Foo Fighters - Medicine at Midnight [Album Review]
01:41:58
The Foo Fighter's have finally released their long anticipated follow up to Concrete and Gold with Medicine at Midnight: released February 2021. In this episode, Ringer and J Man go through each track (with music for your reference), highlighting the highlights and calling out some low points; following the review by giving their 6-string rating. They also discuss the history of the Foo Fighters, their personal history with the band and review the album artwork.
In "This Week in Music" the duo discusses if this is really the end of Daft Punk and J Man shares a couple new artists he's been digging, including a former band of Dave Grohl's NOT named Nirvana.
On The Record Music: A music podcast for those who fucking love music. We talk all things music from full length album reviews to topics in the world of music. From new music to the classics and no topic is off limits.
05 Mar 2021
Why Foo Fighters should NOT be in the Hall of Fame + More on Rock and Roll HOF
00:58:23
The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame has become thee destination for music's greatest but has it become a little too easy to get into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame? On this episode Ringer and JMan answer this question along with analyzing the 2021 nominee class. They also discuss the current criteria to get into the HOF and offer some suggestions, and Ringer talks about why the Foo Fighters should not be on this year's nominee list.
On The Record Music: A music podcast for those who fucking love music. We talk all things music from full length album reviews to topics in the world of music. From new music to the classics and no topic is off limits.
12 Mar 2021
Do the Grammys even matter? + 2021 Grammy Preview
01:12:11
This week Ringer and the JMan discuss the 2021 Grammys, previewing the "big 4" categories; Album of the Year, Song of the Year, Record of the Year and Best New Artist. They give their quick takes on potential winners but also get into a bigger discussion about the purpose of the Grammys and if they even truly matter. Spoiler: the answer is no.
In the "Week in Music" segment at the top of the show, JMan shares some "this day in history" and Ringer talks about his most recent live performance.
On The Record Music: A music podcast for those who fucking love music. We talk all things music from full length album reviews to topics in the world of music. From new music to the classics and no topic is off limits.
19 Mar 2021
Tash Sultana - Terra Firma Pt 1. Plus WAP-a-mania at the Grammys [Album Review]
01:05:23
This week Ringer and JMan breakdown the first half of Terra Firma by Tash Sultana. Released February of this year (2021) this record is hot off the presses and ready for your ears.
In this "Week in Music" the hosts discuss the winners of the Grammys and talk about some WAP WAP WAP.
On The Record Music: A music podcast for those who fucking love music. We talk all things music from full length album reviews to topics in the world of music. From new music to the classics and no topic is off limits.
26 Mar 2021
Tash Sultana - Terra Firma Part 2 [Album Review]
00:45:46
Following up on the last episode, this week Ringer and JMan explore the 2nd half of Terra Firma by Tash Sultana. If you haven't yet, check out last week's episode where we cover the first half of the album.
On The Record Music: A music podcast for those who fucking love music. We talk all things music from full length album reviews to topics in the world of music. From new music to the classics and no topic is off limits.
02 Apr 2021
Great deep cuts + Is it time to ditch Spotify?
01:18:56
Ringer and J-Man talk about the forgotten soldiers from albums; the deep cuts. They define what a deep cut is, the history of deep cuts, they discuss deep cuts in the world of streaming and then they run through a few of their favorite deep cuts.
In the week in music segment Ringer continues to explore other streaming services as he wonders if its time to move on from Spotify because of how little they pay their artists.
On The Record Music: A music podcast for those who fucking love music. We talk all things music from full length album reviews to topics in the world of music. From new music to the classics and no topic is off limits.
09 Apr 2021
Lukas Nelson and Promise of the Real - Turn off the News (Build a Garden) [Album Review]
01:36:00
Ringer and The J-Man respond to an album request from an Apple Podcast review for Lukas Nelson and Promise of the Real's 2019, Turn Off The News (Build a Garden). In the episode, they discuss the band's background and history, album artwork and finish it off with a track by track analysis of each song and their 6-string rating for the whole record.
On The Record Music: A music podcast for those who fucking love music. We talk all things music from full length album reviews to topics in the world of music. From new music to the classics and no topic is off limits.
16 Apr 2021
Way too early Bonnaroo preview with stories, tips, and tricks (We're going!)
01:00:46
Tickets are purchased and we are headed to Bonnaroo this September! We're so excited that we couldn't wait to discuss Bonnaroo so this week we do a high level overview of the festival. We do a rough run through of the lineup and talk about some artists we're excited to see, plus Ringer shares some stories, tricks, and tips he's picked up from his years of attending Bonnaroo.
If you're going to Bonnaroo, let us know! Hit us up on Facebook or Instagram (links below). We'd love a chance to say hi, have a drink (if its your thing) and maybe even have you on during one of our live from Bonnaroo shows.
On The Record Music: A music podcast for those who fucking love music. We talk all things music from full length album reviews to topics in the world of music. From new music to the classics and no topic is off limits.
23 Apr 2021
Worst songs to get stuck in your head
00:41:55
This episode is all about songs that get stuck in your head aka "earworms." Ringer and J-Man talk about some of the science behind why we get songs stuck in our head, how to get em out and some of the worst songs to get stuck in your head and some songs they often find stuck in their heads but are okay with.
On The Record Music: A music podcast for those who fucking love music. We talk all things music from full length album reviews to topics in the world of music. From new music to the classics and no topic is off limits.
30 Apr 2021
Greta Van Fleet - The Battle at Garden's Gate Part 1 [Album Review]
01:04:28
Greta Van Fleet has finally released their follow up to Anthem of the Peaceful Army with The Battle at Garden's Gate. In this week's music podcast episode, we take a look at the first half of the album and provide our full thoughts and analysis. We will follow up next week with part 2.
In this week in music we answer the question "is rock dead?" because according to Gene Simmons, it is.
On The Record Music: A music podcast for those who fucking love music. We talk all things music from full length album reviews to topics in the world of music. From new music to the classics and no topic is off limits.
07 May 2021
Greta Van Fleet - The Battle at Garden's Gate Part 2 [Album Review]
00:44:00
In this week's music podcast episode, we take a look at the second half of the album, The Battle at Garden's Gate by Greta Van Fleet, and provide our full thoughts and analysis. Check out last week's episode to hear our review of the first half of the album!
On The Record Music: A music podcast for those who fucking love music. We talk all things music from full length album reviews to topics in the world of music. From new music to the classics and no topic is off limits.
14 May 2021
Apocalypse Playlist - Songs for the last 10 minutes of the world
00:47:56
The earth is coming to an imminent and certain end in 10 minutes, what songs are you listening to? On this week's episode Ringer and the JMan share their final songs and share some answers from our listeners, some of which may surprise you.
In "This Week in Music" Ringer talks about his Bonnaroo dreams and JMan discusses digging into his subconscious to remember how to play songs on guitar.
On The Record Music: A music podcast for those who fucking love music. We talk all things music from full length album reviews to topics in the world of music. From new music to the classics and no topic is off limits.
21 May 2021
Royal Blood - Typhoons [Album Review] + Rock and Roll HOF Inductees
01:35:00
Ringer and the JMan take a look at Royal Blood's 2021 release Typhoons. As big time homers for the band, the two have some pretty good things to say about this album as they dig into each track and talk about some history of Royal Blood.
In "This Week in Music" Ringer and JMan talk about the 2021 Rock and Roll Hall of Fame class and share some of Todd Rundgren's (2021 HOF inductee) thoughts on the "rock and roll" aspect and requirements to be let in.
On The Record Music: A music podcast for those who fucking love music. We talk all things music from full length album reviews to topics in the world of music. From new music to the classics and no topic is off limits.
28 May 2021
If you could see any band/artist who would it be? + Is A.I. going to take over music?
01:01:51
Ringer and J-Man answer the best ice breaking question in the world, "If you could see any band or artist, living or dead, who would it be and why?" They share their thought process, insights and explain themselves as to why they chose who they did.
Plus Ringer and J-Man talk about artificial intelligence and worry that it might take over the music industry.
On The Record Music: A music podcast for those who fucking love music. We talk all things music from full length album reviews to topics in the world of music. From new music to the classics and no topic is off limits.
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