Epic Albums

On episode 40 of Epic Albums, the boys listen to one of Greg's favorite albums of all time that cracks his top ten: Matthew Sweet's Girlfriend. He reflects back on hearing the album for the first time in the 90s, while Mike talks about his recent discovery of Sweet's catalog. They review the songs Divine Intervention, Nothing Lasts, Don't Go, Evangeline, Winona, You Don't Love Me, I Wanted to Tell...

On episode 39 of Epic Albums, the boys review an album that landed in Mike's top ten: The Joshua Tree from U2. In another exciting turn of events, Greg and Mike had the exact same top three from this album. They review the songs I Still Haven't Found What I'm Looking For, Where the Streets Have No Name, Red Hill Mining Town, In God's Country, Running to Stand Still, Trip Through Your Wires, and Wi...

On episode 38 of Epic Albums, the guys review This Year's Model by Elvis Costello and the Attractions. Greg has been a long-time fan since high school, but Costello is a recent discovery for Mike. The pair dive into the songs Little Triggers, Hand in Hand, Radio Radio, No Action, Pump It Up, You Belong to Me, This Year's Girl, The Beat, and Lip Service.

On this episode, the guys listen to Greg's favorite all-time album, Revolver by the Beatles. They dive into their favorite tracks and discuss the record's elements of psychedelia, world music, and rock that influenced popular music for years to come. Tracks reviewed include Tomorrow Never Knows, For No One, I Want to Tell You, Got to Get You Into My Life, And Your Bird Can Sing, She Said S...

On episode 36 of Epic Albums, the guys listen to Mike's favorite album of all time: Bruce Springsteen's Born in the USA. Greg shares fond memories of hearing the singles on the radio in his childhood. They talk about the songs No Surrender, I'm On Fire, Bobby Jean, Cover Me, Glory Days, Born in the USA, and Dancing in the Dark.

On episode 35 of Epic Albums, the boys tackle an album from one of Greg's all-time favorite artists, Todd Rundgren. Not only has Mike been converted, but the guys recorded the episode just hours before going to see Todd live in concert. They review tracks from Something/Anything?, including Hello It's Me, Torch Song, I Saw the Light, One More Day, Sweeter Memories, The Night the Carousel B...

On episode 34 of Epic Albums, Mike and Greg listen to one of classic rock's seminal albums: Boston's debut from 1976. Despite a lot of heavy airplay and exposure, the guys find a lot to love on this record. They review the songs Rock and Roll Band, Smokin', Hitch a Ride, Peace of Mind, Something About You, Foreplay / Long Time, and More than a Feeling.

On episode 33 of Epic Albums, Mike and Greg dive into one of the great UK bands of the late 1970s. They're both huge fans of The Jam, and landed on a review of the album Sound Affects. Songs include Pretty Green, Dream Time, That's Entertainment, Start!, Set the House Ablaze, Boy About Town, But I'm Different Now, and Man In The Corner Shop.

On episode 32 of Epic Albums, Mike and Greg tackle one of the greatest Britpop records of all time: (What's the Story) Morning Glory from Oasis. While their top 3 track picks are slightly different, they are both huge fans of this album. Songs reviewed include Cast No Shadow, Some Might Say, Hey Now!, Wonderwall, Hello, Roll With It, and Don't Look Back In Anger.

On episode 31 of Epic Albums, Mike and Greg tackle an artist that was a long time coming: Elton John. They listen to his classic 1973 double album Goodbye Yellow Brick Road and discuss its merits, and whether or not it should have been a single record. Songs reviewed include Harmony, Grey Seal, Candle in the Wind, Funeral for a Friend/Love Lies Bleeding, Bennie and the Jets, Saturday Night's A...

On this episode of Epic Albums, Mike and Greg welcome special guest Joe Finlaw to the studio. They listen to Empty Glass, the solo album from Who guitarist, songwriter and vocalist Pete Townshend. All three are big fans not only of Pete's work, but also producer Chris Thomas. Songs reviewed include Keep on Working, I Am An Animal, Let My Love Open the Door, Jools and Jim, And I Moved, A Little...

On episode 29 of Epic Albums, Mike and Greg invite back one of their favorite guests, who also happens to be a huge Police fan, Jason Brown. They review Ghost in the Machine and discuss the songs Darkness, Secret Journey, Invisible Sun, One World (Not Three), Omegaman, Spirits in the Material World, and Every Little Thing She Does Is Magic.

In episode 28 of Epic Albums, Mike and Greg revisit one of their favorite artists. But this time it's not a solo album, it's one from his band: Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers' Damn the Torpedoes. The guys review and discuss the songs Shadow of a Doubt (A Complex Kid), Even the Losers, Century City, What Are You Doin' In My Life, Refugee, Here Comes My Girl, and Don't Do Me Lik...

On this episode of Epic Albums, Mike and Greg dive into an album that seems to polarize: the classic Smiths album The Queen Is Dead. Fortunately the hosts are both on board and they discuss the history of the record, as well as their favorite songs. Tracks reviewed include Bigmouth Strikes Again, There a Light That Never Goes Out, I Know It's Over, Frankly Mr. Shankly, The Queen is Dead, Cemet...

On episode 26 of Epic Albums, Mike and Greg dig into another 80s monster: Phil Collins' No Jacket Required. They discuss the making of the record and pick their favorite songs. Tracks include I Don't Wanna Know, Inside Out, Sussudio, Only You Know and I Know, One More Night, Don't Lose My Number, and Take Me Home.

On episode 25 of Epic Albums, Mike and Greg tackle one of the powerhouse albums of hard rock: Led Zeppelin's fourth. Whether you call it Zeppelin 4, Runes, or Untitled, it's such an undeniable classic that some people are legitimately tired of hearing about it. The guys cover that topic and review the songs When the Levee Breaks, Four Sticks, Stairway to Heaven, Rock and Roll, Black Dog, B...

On episode 24 of Epic Albums, the guys review one of Greg's top 25 albums of all time: Big Star's Radio City. Despite his recent discovery of the album, Mike is already a huge fan. They listen to and review Daisy Glaze, Back of a Car, I'm In Love With a Girl, Life is White, What's Going Ahn, Way Out West, You Get What You Deserve, and September Gurls.

On Episode 23, the guys dig into one of Mike's favorite albums of all time: Paul Simon's Graceland. In addition to running through their favorite songs and honorable mentions, they discuss the history and controversy surrounding this acclaimed album. Songs reviewed include All Around the World (Or the Myth of Fingerprints), You Can Call Me Al, Gumboots, Crazy Love, Diamonds on the Soles of...

On episode 22 of Epic Albums, Mike and Greg review another one of the five albums to hit #1 on the Billboard album chart in 1984: Prince's Purple Rain. With so many hits and classic deep cuts, the guys had a tough time picking a top three for this episode. Their lists turned out to be a bit different and they listened to Take Me With You, Baby I'm a Star, I Would Die 4 U, Let's Go Craz...

In episode 21 of Epic Albums, the guys review one of Greg's favorite ever albums from his childhood: Paul McCartney's Tug of War. Mike and Greg even give some love to the album's huge hit single, which seems to inspire a significant amount of disdain amongst many music fans. They listen to Wanderlust, The Pound is Sinking, Tug of War, Ebony and Ivory, Here Today, Ballroom Dancing, Get...

In episode 20 of Epic Albums Mike and Greg pay tribute to rock and roll royalty. They listen to Queen's A Night at the Opera and find they spend as much time talking about Brian May as they do Freddie Mercury. And they couldn't ignore Roger and John, either, as they played their favorite tracks including I'm In Love With My Car, '39, Sweet Lady, Love of my Life, You're My Best...

In episode 19 of Epic Albums, Mike and Greg listen to a hidden gem from the 1960s that over the years has finally received the recognition it deserves. The guys analyze the Zombies' Odessey and Oracle and discuss their favorite tracks including Maybe After He's Gone, Friends of Mine, I Want Her She Wants Me, A Rose for Emily, This Will Be Our Year, Brief Candles, Beechwood Park, Care of Ce...

In episode 18 of Epic Albums, Mike and Greg welcome a special guest, their friend Jason Brown to the studio. They explore the pleasures of Daryl Hall and John Oates' classic 1981 album Private Eyes. The guys discuss the songs Mano a Mano, Head Above Water, Some Men, Unguarded Minute, Private Eyes, Friday Let Me Down, Tell Me What You Want, and Did It In A Minute.

In episode 16 of Epic Albums, Mike and Greg listen to an 80s classic: Sports from Huey Lewis and the News. They discuss the tracks I Want A New Drug, Bad Is Bad, Heart and Soul, Walking on a Thin Line, Heart of Rock and Roll, and If This Is It.

In episode 15 of Epic Albums, Mike and Greg dive into one of the greatest debut albums ever made: Marshall Crenshaw's self-titled first record. They review the tracks Brand New Lover, Someday Someway, Not For Me, Mary Anne, There She Goes Again, Girls, Cynical Girl, and I'll Do Anything.