Music Talk

Finally....FINALLY we wrap up our 2018 episodes.  Kris and Alex decided to get a little jazzy, a little jammy, and just a tad weird in this episode with three 2018 releases that are easy on the vocals and heavy on the not-radio-friendly. Amgala Temple - Invisible AirshipsUnknown Mortal Orchestra - IC-01 HanoiThought Gang - Thought Gang

Ranging from pop to post-rock Alex is back with more mini-reviews of his recent listens.Tom Petty & The Heartbreakers - The Last DJMilt Jackson & John Coltrane - Bags & TraneJeremiah Johnson - GrindJMSN - It is.Wham! - The FinalIndian Summer - Science 1994MFSB - SummertimeMokadelic - Gomorra: La SerieStan Getz, João Gilberto - Getz/GilbertoPremiata Forneria Marconi - Per Un AmicoJohnny Cash - American Recordings

At Music Talk we have been super busy, so busy that we still have some 2018 episodes to give to you.  Alex, Ryan, and TeAngelo listened to some albums that once were new.  Maybe you missed them, and now here is your chance to hear their opinions on Paul Simon- In The Pale Blue LightRoddy Ricch - Feed Tha Streets 2Jeff Goldblum - The Capitol Studio Sessions.

It was the day before Alex's birthday and he had thoughts about music and growing up.  Enjoy

Alex and Kris are here to discuss three albums that were trailblazers in their respective genres.  These three classic albums were in their own leagues at their release, creating new paths for others to follow.  Enjoy as Kris and Alex discuss.Frank Zappa & The Mother's of Invention - Freakout!Silver Apples - Silver ApplesThe Band - Music From Big Pink

Happy February, Alex is here with a round-up of recent listens. This episode will coverHealth - Death MagicHealth - Get ColorSambomaster - YesThe Presidents of the United States - Pure FrostingNeil Young - Live RustNeil Young - A Letter HomeMacklemore - GeminiPolysics - Replay!Kraftwerk - Live on Bremen Radio 1971Lupe Fiasco - Drogas WaveIllscarlet - EPdemic

Alex, Kris, TeAngelo, and Ryan are all together for the first time and what a fitting time for them to all be in the same digital room. The four hosts go through their bests and worsts of 2018. Of course when all of these guys are in the same space things ebb and flow from whimsical debate to full out name calling. Check out as they coverBest DebutBest ReturnBiggest LetdownBiggest SurpriseWorst AlbumBest Album

Alex is here with the first Round-up of the year and he has a lot to cover.

Alex and Kris do something they almost never do...discuss modern albums! For reasons beyond explanation they decide to get contemporary, which also leads them to going postal on a few kids from Michigan, discuss their complete lack of awareness of the Lil Wayne discography, and the pros and cons of being half-human and half-machine. Find out how these conversations go as they review:Lill Wayne -Tha Carter VGreta Van Fleet - Anthem For The Peaceful ArmyDeantoni Parks - Homo Deus

Alex muses about the journey Riff and Rock went on during 2018 and what he hopes for in 2019.

Alex recently went to Japan and therefore had to force his co-hosts to listen to weird music from there. Naturally that means Kris is dragged into this mess, but to our surprise Ryan volunteered to come along as well! Give a listen as this trio discuss Polysics: National PBuffalo Daughter:  New Rock Boredoms: Super æ

Remember when Alex ranted about the potential end of At The Drive-In? Well, he is now doing it again, but this time is about another darling of his, Tera Melos. Tera Melos just wrapped up their most recent tour with no future to be seen. This time, however, Alex pleads to the music gods that Tera Melos must continue to exist and get more attention and audience. Listen as he explains his master plan for their future success.

Oh boy this episode gets awkward!  TeAngelo, Alex, & Ryan attempt a podcast about music, but end up yelling at each other and insulting their tastes in music.  What starts as a disagreement begins to collapse into personal sniping and name-calling which should all be to the enjoyment of the listener.  Listen as they review. Death Cab For Cutie: Thank You For Today Doja Cat:  Amala Calexico: The Thread That Binds Us

Alex is here with a mini-episode about the saga of At The Drive-In.  They recently finish a run of shows in South America claiming they don't know when they would play again if ever.  Alex asks the question, should they ever get back together?  Listen in as to why he thinks this would be the perfect ending for the band!

Alex had a brilliant idea, one to cause listeners to stroke their chins in as they pondered in deep thought.  Proto-goth, yes the predecessors to the main goth movement of the 80's would be a great topic.  Unfortunately Alex kind of bungled that and so instead asked Kris to review three albums that vaguely are sad. Echo And The Bunnymen - Crocrodiles Bauhaus - In The Flat Field Joy Division - Unknown Pleasures

Before Alex left for a two week trip to Japan he took some time to record some thoughts on some recent listens. This episode of the round-up looks at Adrian Younge - Adrian Younge Presents Voices of Gemma AZ - The Format Electric Light Orchestra - El Dorado Dom - Edge of Time Happy The Man - Happy The Man - James Bay - Chaos In The Calm Various Artists - Whiplash the soundtrack Various Artists - Different Strokes By Different Folks Tü Edge - Tü Edge Spiritualized - And Nothing Hurt  

Kris and Alex ponder upon what happens when Jazz musicians plug their instruments.  Exploring 3 albums across a near 20 year period, they discover that Electric Jazz can be both magical and painfully uninteresting.  Listen as they discuss: Francisco Mondragon Rio - Natural Miroslav Vitous - Green Line Sun Ra - Lanquidity

Alex, as late to the party as always takes a look at the last release from now deceased musician XXXTentacion and dives into the deeper topic of separating art from artist and how the mental gymnastics we partake in with people we laud.

We had a small recording issue when producing this episode which meant Ryan was sadly wiped from the existence of this episode.  Fortunately TeAngelo and Alex's audio survived and with the magic of editing we were able to produce this episode where they review three new(ish) hip-hop oriented albums.  Check out their thoughts on Lecrae & Zaytoven - Let The Trap Say Amen Del the Funky Homosapien & Amp Live - Gate 13 The Coup - Sorry To Bother You: The Soundtrack

Round-Up #11 is here.  Alex is off the episode 100 high and back to humble grounds to give you some run-downs on recent listens. Bon Iver - For Emma Forever Ago Talib Kweli & Mos Def - Blackstar Frank Zappa - Imaginary Diseases Hawkwind - The 1999 Party Neil Young & Crazy Horse - Ragged Glory Tricky - Maxinquaye