Schizophrenic Music

Let Us Know Your Thoughts! Craig and Kevin rewind to 1997 for this week’s picks. Craig spotlights Whiplash by James, an expansive, melodic album from the Manchester band that mixes big hooks with a restless, experimental streak. Kevin counters with Sister Sweetly by Big Head Todd & The Monsters, the Colorado trio’s bluesy, soulful alt-rock record that deserves another spin. From there, the guy...

Let Us Know Your Thoughts! Craig and Kevin land in 2020, a year like no other. Craig spotlights Summerlong , the sophomore album from Rose City Band, a sunny, easygoing psych-folk record from a band Kevin introduced him to. Kevin showcases Sad Hunk by Bahamas, a warm, smooth collection from Afie Jurvanen, full of soulful guitar and wry charm. From there, the guys dig into the year that was: the su...

Let Us Know Your Thoughts! Craig and Kevin set the dial to 1996 for this week's picks. Craig spotlights Fantastic Planet by Failure, a sprawling, hypnotic space-rock record that slipped past the mainstream at the time and has since become a touchstone for fans of heavy, atmospheric alt-rock. Kevin counters with R.L. Burnside's A Ass Pocket of Whiskey , a gritty, hypnotic slab of Mississi...

Let Us Know Your Thoughts! Craig and Kevin dig deep into 1970 for this week's picks. Craig spotlights the self-titled solo debut from Emitt Rhodes — a home-recorded, one-man-band pop masterpiece so Beatles/McCartney-adjacent in sound and timing that it remains one of the era's great lost gems. Kevin counters with Cactus , the self-titled debut from the blues-rock supergroup built out of...

Let Us Know Your Thoughts! Craig and Kevin head back to 2007 for this week's picks. Craig spotlights Civilians , Joe Henry's tenth studio album — a stripped-back, politically tinged folk-and-jazz record cut in his home studio with an all-star cast including Loudon Wainwright III, Bill Frisell, and Van Dyke Parks. Kevin counters with From the Corner to the Block , Galactic's genre-be...

Let Us Know Your Thoughts! Craig and Kevin bring things into the present with a look at 2025. Kevin spotlights Sweet Misery , Will Hoge's 15th studio album — a loud, hooky return to his rock 'n' roll roots after the quieter, solo-recorded Tenderhearted Boys , built for cranking the windows down and playing it loud. Craig counters with Unpopular Music , the sixth album from Nashville...

Let Us Know Your Thoughts! Craig and Kevin dig into 1989 for this week's picks. Craig leads off with Surprise Attack , the debut from Memphis hard rockers Tora Tora — a hooky, blues-tinged slice of late-'80s rock built around the hit "Walkin' Shoes." Kevin answers with No One Can Do It Better , The D.O.C.'s classic solo debut produced top to bottom by Dr. Dre — a West...

Let Us Know Your Thoughts! This episode opens on a somber note as Craig and Kevin pay tribute to Dolly Parton, who passed away in Nashville after a brief battle with cancer. A songwriter, performer, and philanthropist whose reach went far beyond country music, Dolly was — and always will be — a national treasure, and the guys take a moment to reflect on what she meant to them and to American music...

Let Us Know Your Thoughts! Craig and Kevin travel back to 2003 for this week's picks. Craig spotlights 1972 by Josh Rouse — a warm, sunny homage to the AM-radio songwriters of the year Rouse was born, steeped in Laurel Canyon vibes and widely regarded as one of his best. Kevin brings the fire with Unclassified , the studio debut from Robert Randolph and the Family Band — a gospel-tinged, sacr...

Let Us Know Your Thoughts! Craig and Kevin jump forward to 2023 for this week's spotlights. Craig picks Altitude , Marty Stuart & His Fabulous Superlatives' first new album in five years — a cosmic-country trip through dreamers, drifters, and desert-flavored twang that stakes Stuart's claim as one of country's great living traditionalists. Kevin counters with Stephen Marley...

Let Us Know Your Thoughts! This week Craig and Kevin head to 1986 for two very different debut albums. Craig opens with the self-titled solo debut from Peter Case — the former Nerves/Plimsouls frontman's pivot from power pop to acoustic-leaning Americana, a record T-Bone Burnett helped shape into what The New York Times called the best album of the year. Kevin swings hard in the opposite dire...

Let Us Know Your Thoughts! Craig and Kevin roll the clock back to 1974 for this week's overlooked-and-underrated dig. Kevin goes deep into library music territory with Stefano Torossi's Feelings — a cult Italian jazz-funk record cut under pseudonyms for contractual reasons, later prized by crate-diggers for its cinematic grooves and breakbeats. Craig counters with Ronnie Lane's solo...

Let Us Know Your Thoughts! Craig and Kevin kick things off the only way they know how—with a beer in hand...well, almost. Kevin enjoys his usual brew while Craig embarks on "Dry July" with a non-alcoholic alternative. Wish him luck. The conversation then turns to recent travels, with Kevin sharing stories from the Bahamas and Craig recounting his time in Kansas City and St. Louis , discu...

Let Us Know Your Thoughts! This week, Craig and Kevin turn their attention to 2001 , uncovering a pair of albums that may have slipped under the radar but remain worthy of rediscovery. Craig spotlights From Here on In by South, a debut album packed with atmospheric production, melodic songwriting, and a sound that feels both distinctly of its era and surprisingly timeless. Kevin counters with Welc...

Let Us Know Your Thoughts! This week, Craig and Kevin travel back to 1963 , revisiting a year dominated by hit singles and exploring what was happening beyond the top of the charts. The guys begin by reviewing some of the year's biggest songs before turning their attention to albums they feel deserve more recognition. Kevin spotlights Back Porch Bluegrass by The Dillards , a groundbreaking re...

Let Us Know Your Thoughts! This week, Craig and Kevin kick things off with an interesting music-industry comparison: the most acclaimed albums versus the best-selling albums. Using a list of Time Magazine's top-rated records, the guys compare critical darlings against commercial giants and explore what separates artistic acclaim from mass appeal. From there, they dive into their featured year...

Let Us Know Your Thoughts! This week, Craig and Kevin head back to 1969 , but with a twist. After comparing notes, both hosts agreed that UFO by Jim Sullivan would have been their shared Album of the Week. Rather than doubling up, they decided to dig a little deeper and each bring a runner-up selection to the table. Craig shines a light on Fast Fingers by Jimmy Dawkins , a blues record packed with...

Let Us Know Your Thoughts! This week, Craig and Kevin revisit 2004 , a year that holds special significance for both hosts and marked the beginning of a friendship built around a shared love of music. For their album picks, Craig spotlights LP by Ambulance LTD , a shimmering indie-rock release filled with memorable hooks, layered guitars, and the kind of songs that seemed tailor-made for the era....

Let Us Know Your Thoughts! Craig and Kevin jump into 2016 this week with two albums that couldn’t be more different in style, but both leave a lasting impression. Craig spotlights The Party by Andy Shauf , a beautifully crafted indie-folk record filled with intimate storytelling, subtle arrangements, and late-night atmosphere. Kevin counters with The Last Days of Oakland by Fantastic Negrito , a p...

Let Us Know Your Thoughts! Craig kicks things off this week by putting Kevin through another round of Dig It or Dump It , featuring a mix of music-related debates, random lifestyle topics, and a few curveballs that spark some strong reactions along the way. From there, the guys move into their featured year: 2009 . Kevin spotlights For the Whole World to See by Death , the once-lost release from t...

Let Us Know Your Thoughts! Craig and Kevin kick things off with a listener recommendation , diving into Black Monk Time by The Monks — a raw, proto-punk release from 1966 that still sounds ahead of its time. From there, the guys jump to 2018 for their albums of the week. Kevin spotlights Cry No More by Danielle Nicole , a powerhouse blend of blues, soul, and rock. Craig counters with Chrome Neon J...

Let Us Know Your Thoughts! Craig and Kevin kick things off this week by diving into a couple of listener emails , sparking some early conversation before shifting into their featured year: 2013 . Craig brings Jesse Woods’ Get Your Burdens Lifted , a smooth, soulful record that blends folk, pop, and vintage textures into something quietly captivating. Kevin counters with Ricky Byrd’s Lifer , a rock...

Let Us Know Your Thoughts! Craig and Kevin take it back to 1971 , digging into a pair of albums that showcase very different sides of the era’s sound. Craig highlights Lee Moses’ Time and Place , a soulful, gritty release packed with raw emotion and powerful guitar work — a true hidden gem that never got its full due. Kevin follows with Dr. Hook and the Medicine Show’s self-titled debut ( Dr. Hook...

Let Us Know Your Thoughts! Craig and Kevin head into 1983 this week, spotlighting two albums that hit very different corners of the rock spectrum. Kevin kicks things off with Fastway’s self-titled debut , a hard-hitting blend of bluesy riffs and arena-ready energy that helped define early ‘80s hard rock. Craig follows with Killing Joke’s Fire Dances , a darker, atmospheric release that leans into...

Let Us Know Your Thoughts! This week, Craig and Kevin turn their attention to 1975 , digging into two albums that deserve far more love in the larger music conversation. Craig shines a light on Burning Spear’s Marcus Garvey , a towering reggae statement packed with spiritual weight, political urgency, and some of the most powerful roots grooves of the decade. Kevin counters with Ted Lucas’ self-ti...