Music Talk

Nearly halfway into 2021 and Riff and Rock has finally cleared out its cache of 2020 episodes.  Listen as Kris and Alex discuss some late in the year releases. The Flaming Lips - American HeadTrickfinger - She Smiles Because She Pushes the ButtonNihiloxica - Kaloli

Alex discusses some recent listens and muses about his disdain for late 80's early 90's rock music. Orb - BirthOrb - NaturalityOrb - The Space BetweenParliament - Funkentelechy vs. The Placebo SyndromePlini - Handmade CitiesRick James - Bustin' Out of L SevenRick James - Garden of LoveRick James - Street SongsRick James - Fire it UpThe Time - The TimeThe Sugarcubes - Stick Around For JoyThe Sugarcubes - Life's Too GoodThe Sugarcubes - Here Today, Tomorrow Next Week!Tom Petty - Full Moon FeverThe Tragically Hip - Road Apples

It's been a while since Alex has done one of these.  Listen as he goes over some of his 2020 listens.   Listen as he reviews The Aquabats - Kooky Spooky....In Stereo! Bartees Strange - Live Forever Dai Khat - Dai Kaht II Deantoni Parks - Silver Cord Parks/Hunt - Lightlike Christian Scott - Axiom Gia Margaret - Mia Gargaret Emily A. Sprague - Hill, Flower, Fog Irreversible Entanglements - Who Sent You? James Brandon Lewis Quarter - Molecular Shabaka and the Ancestors - We Are Sent Here By History  

Alex, Ryan, and Teangelo were talking about music back in October....or was it September?  Either way, enjoy their discussion of three albums that have been out for a minute.  On this episode they discuss Glass Animals - Dreamland, Bright Eyes - Down in the Weeds, Where the World Once Was, and Nas - King's Disease.  

On this episode, Alex and Kris will delve deep into the synth-filled world of Progressive rock in the 80s. They will discuss the cultural impact of three iconic albums: Moving Picture by Rush, 90125 by Yes, and A Momentary Lapse of Reason by Pink Floyd.

A small clip of Alex, Ryan, and Teangelo discussing Kanye's strange political rally.  

Of course they did.....Alex and Kris talked about the once new Clouds Hill sessions by Omar Rodriguez-Lopez.  Is it a contractual obligation?  Who knows at this point.

In this brief cut clip Alex regales everyone with a story of when him and Teangelo moved into together.  

When was this recorded?  Who knows.  Alex, Teangelo, and Ryan review three albums that were new about half a year ago.  Look, the year was rough on all of us.  Run The Jewels - RTJ4 NNAMDÏ - Brat Snoh Aalegra - Ugh Those Feels Again

Another great non-sequitur from Teangelo, Ryan, and Alex that was just a hair too tangential for the main episode.

Ryan, Teangelo, and Alex decide to each pick an album for the other host in an effort to get them to enjoy a style of music they typically dismiss.  Will their efforts be successful?  Find out as they review Yes - Close To The EdgeDrake - Dark Lane Demo TapeHarry Styles - Fine Line

You may not know, but many of our hosts are massive movie fans as well as music lovers.  Before we got started with a recent episode we discussed what we have been watching recently.  

Kris and Alex talk about 3 atypical Prince releases and learn to appreciate the finer details of his career. Loring Park SessionsOriginalsPiano & A Microphone 1983

Music.  Opinions.  Music.  Opinions.  Music. Opinions.  Round-up   Le Butcherettes - Kiss & KillLe Butcherettes - Live at Clouds Hillclipping. - The DeepBusRatch - Split Series #001Gangsta Boo & La Chat - WitchJackey Yoshikawa & his Blue Comets - Blue Comets Original Hits Vol 2Mother Mother - Oh My HeartNNAMDÏ - DroolRobert Plant - Dreamland

In celebration of Taylor Swift's new album Evermore enjoy Ryan and Alex's review of Folklore because one thing you will always get with Music Talk is timeliness.  

Once again Alex has a thought on something and couldn't wait to share it.  This time he is reflecting on what we can take from 2020 to make life better for musicians.  

Alex and Kris decide to venture into the vast world of Sun Ra, exploring three different albums representing three different parts of his career.  Listen in as they discuss Sun Ra - My Brother The Wind Volume IISun Ra - CosmosSun Ra - On Jupiter

While you are still recovering from Thanksgiving enjoy my opinion on some leftover music. Apryl Fool - Apryl FoolDamien Jurado - Visions of Us on the LandJet Set Siempre 1° - Clive Tanaka y su orquestaThe Fall - DragnetThe Fall - Hex Enduction HourThe Fall - Perverted by LanguageThe Fall - This Nation's Saving GraceParliament - Mothership ConnectionMadlib - Madlib Medicine Show #7: High JazzRobert Wyatt - Nothing Can Stop UsRobert Wyatt - Theatre Royal Drury Lane 8.09.1974

Sometimes bands create an album they hate so much or that is so far removed from their iconic sound they disown it.  On this episode Kris and Alex look at 3 albums that have been largely ignored or disowned.   Listen as they Discuss Can - Out of ReachKraftwerk - Ralf und FlorianThe Doors - Other Voices

You know the drill.  New albums.  New opinions. Smoke Fairies - Through Low Light and TreesSam Hunt - SouthsideTalking Heads - Live In Plattsburg 09.30.1983Jason Isbell and the 400 Unit - ReunionsUS 3 - Hand On The TorchRobert Wyatt - Rock BottomRobert Plant - Shaken 'N' StirredThe Stooges - Fun HouseVarious Artists - B-Music - Cross Continental Record Raid Road TripAndy Votel - Cock Diesel Andy Votel - Futen KarmenAndy Votel - Hindi HardcoreAndy Votel - Raising HelelyosAndy Votel - Plight of the Hunter