More Episodes
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Episode 48: The Velvet Underground and Nico, track by track, part three
Today, we discuss “Run Run Run” and “All Tomorrow’s Parties” as our track-by-track exploration of “The Velvet Underground & Nico” continues. With special guest music journalist Mark Jenkins.
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Episode 47: The Velvet Underground and Nico, track by track, part two
Our track-by-track breakdown of “The Velvet Underground & Nico” continues. With special guest Mark Jenkins. On this episode, we discuss the songs “Femme Fatale” and “Venus in Furs.”
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Episode 46: The Velvet Underground and Nico, track by track, part one
Track-by-track! All week, we break down the groundbreaking album “The Velvet Underground & Nico” on the occasion of its 50th anniversary. Joining us is music journalist Mark Jenkins. We start with “Sunday Morning” and “I’m Waiting for the Man” today, then move on to the rest of the songs throughout the week.
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Episode 45: Fan Mail Friday 1
Jim & Patrick go through their massive fan mail and talk about the Black Crowes, Fleetwood Mac, DYGL, a beer song and more.
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Episode 44: Drumless songs
Yesterday, we talked about great drum songs. Today, we talk about songs we love that have no drums at all (what?). Drummer pal Bobby Padavick joins again — and may be scarred by this discussion.
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Episode 43: Songs defined by drums
Our favorite drumming couple, Bobby and Renee Padavick, talk about songs that are defined by their drum parts. (Jim & Patrick make picks too.) This episode will rock your world.
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Episode 42: Thin Lizzy!
Bobby Week continues, and our friend Mr. Padavick has been eager to talk about the greatness of Thin Lizzy for a long time.
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Episode 41: Drums and marriage
Our good friend Bobby Padavick makes his first appearance on Rockin’ the Suburbs. (Some of you may recall Bobby as the drummer from Night Streets.) But even better, Bobby’s wife Renee also joins in the fun. And she’s a drummer too! They talk about their musical influences on each other.
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Episode 40: Perfect pop – part one
What makes a perfect pop song? Jim discusses, Patrick fights bronchitis (and loses).
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Episode 39: Tug’s amazing ‘music cleanse’
Every January, our friend Tug Baker stops takes a break from new music and instead does a deep dive into established artists’ work. This year, he listened to a lot of Funkadelic and Kate Bush.