Free Form Rock Podcast

Suicidal Tendencies In this episode, we review the first album by a band that crossed over into punk, thrash, and regular rock. They had their own sound and they knew what they were doing. Our tracks of the week are Wishbone Ash's "Blind Eye", Dangerous Toys' "Take Me Drunk" and we close with Lee's song "Habitual Coat-Wearer." Take care, everybody. Cheers! #SuicidalTendencies #punk #thrash  

Richie Kotzen-Into The Black On this episode, we have a guest-host Sonny Pooni From the Growin' Up Rock and Podcast Rock City (all Kiss podcast). We review a solo album by a guitarist who is more known for the groups in which he played than his solo work. Our tracks of the week are, Eclipse “Never Look Back”, Bad Company “Heartbeat” and Journey “Let It Rain.” Take care everyone and rock on!

Mott the Hoople - Wildlife In this episode, we review an album that is not typical for the group. Whether we like it or not… listen and find out. Our tracks of the week are Projector’s “Hell In My Head”, Quatermass’ “Up On The Ground” and we close with Lee’s song “Why Did You Say That?” Listen and be entertained.

The Rolling Stones - Beggar's Banquet In this episode, we review a classic album that should be checked into more. We also get into a yelling match and argue with each other. It's a heated episode but it ought to be entertaining for people who like that type of stuff. Our tracks of the week are Jody Grind's cover of The Rolling Stones' "Paint It Black", Aerosmith's "Critical Mass" and we close wit...

Dio - The Last In Line In this episode, we review the second album from a singer many people feel is the greatest singer in all of heavy metal. What do we think of the album? We tell you. Our tracks of the week are Head Over Heels’ “Road Runner”, Dorothy’s “Raise Hell”, and we close with Lee’s song “Kom Sammen (Get Together).” Happy listening, folks! #DIO #RonnieJamesDio #TheLastInLine #Metal

Sutherland Brothers - Lifeboat   In this episode, we review an album by a duo who used the backing back Quiver. A member of Pink Floyd's touring band was a member of Quiver and was on this album, also. Rod Stewart covered a song from this album. Hear what we think of the album, the group, and Rod Stewart's cover. Our tracks of the week are Little Feat's "Takin' My Time", The Band's "The Weight" an...

Live - Throwing Cooper In this episode, we review the best-known album by a group that is ordinarily lesser-known and not often reviewed. We also talk about the weather and other stuff. Our tracks of the week are Sarofeen and Smoke's "It's Love" and R.E.M.'s "Drive." We close with Lee's song "Improvisation No. 3." Have fun. Cheers! #LIveband

Steve Miller - Sailor In this episode, we review an early album by a guy whose music changed somewhat as his career progressed. You’ll hear what we think of his progression as well as other subjects. Our tracks of the week are A-Ha’s “Stay On These Roads” and Michael Chapman’s “Soulful Lady.” We finish with Lee’s song “9th Experimental Piece.” Keep on rocking. Cheers! #stevemillerband

Reef - Replenish On this episode, we are graced with the presence of Jason Thomas Broadrick, better known as JTB from JTBs Groovy Record Room, as our special guest co-host as we review an album that causes a stir among everyone involved. An opinion is an opinion and a yell is a yell. Listen and be amused. Our tracks of the week are The Rolling Stones' "Rocks Off', "Jethro Tull's "My Sunday Feeling...

Van Halen - 1984 In this episode, we are happy to have our friend James West as co-host to review an album that impressed many people when it came out. We give our opinions and differences of opinions throughout the episode. Our tracks of the week are KISS' "God Of Thunder", Bedlam's "Believe In You" and Lucifer's "Midnight Phantom." We hope you are entertained by this episode. Cheers!  #vanhalen...

Starcrawler In this episode, we review an album by a band that ought to be more well-known and has some classic-sounding rock songs but a modern edge. Our tracks of the week are Big Brother and the Holding Company’s  “Intruder”, The Pretenders’ “Tattooed Love Boys” and we close with Lee’s song “A Tiny Mistake.” It’s a good episode and you ought to listen to it. Cheers!

GTR On this episode, we are joined by guest co-host Mark Daly as we review an album which featured two guitarists from the prog rock scene, going in a direction unlike their previous work. Our tracks of the week are Genesis’ “Follow You Follow Me” Death Angel’s “Falling Off The Edge Of The World” Planet P’s “King Of The Day.” We finish with Lee’s song “When We Are One.” Have a good listen, everybo...

Mascara-Sue “Biro 2” On this episode, we are joined by Charles Traynor as we review the solo album by a woman who was in a Japanese noise-pop band back in the late 90’s. Her album is very much different than anything else we’ve reviewed and our opinions are quite strong. Our tracks of the week are Depeche Mode’s “World In My Eyes”, This Heat’s “Testcard” and Pink Floyd’s “The Nile Song.” We finish...

Arcadia - So Red The Rose On this episode, we review an album by a group whose members are from a more well-known group and this was their one-off off-shoot. Our tracks of the week are “‘The Power Station’s “Some Like It Hot” and Gamalon’s “Ooh… Babe.” We close with Lee’s song “The View Of You And Me.” Enjoy good obscure music and podcasts who highlight the music. Cheers!

Charlie - No Second Chance We review an album by a group a lot of people have heard of but have not listened to so we remedy that situation. Our tracks of the week are Dire Straits’ “Private Investigations”, Dakota’s “Crazy For Your Love” and we finish with Lee’s song “In The Afternoon.” Happy listening, everybody. Cheers!

In this episode, we are joined by the very cool Chris Czynszak as a guest co-host on for an album by an iconic rocker who has done some great work and we talk about one of his lesser-known albums. Our tracks of the week are Clean Break's "Coming Home", Halestorm "Steeple" and Tom Verlaine's "Five Miles Of You." We close with Lee's song "Tredje Snodans." Take care, everybody, cheers! #AliceCooper 

All We Have Left On this special episode, we interview a new group and we play their new song, “Ghost.” Go check out this interview. They’re a good group with diverse influences and they deserve a following. Cheers!

KISS - Alive! In this episode, we are joined by guest co-host Paul LaPlaca to review an album that was a pivoting point for a group whose records did not sell much until they did a live album, which this was. Our tracks of the week are "Page One" from October Thorns, "157 Riverside Ave. (live)" from REO Speedwagon and "Poor Mohammed" by Procol Harum." We close with Lee's song "Slipping On Fish." T...

Slint - Spiderland On this episode, we review a group who only made two albums and were influential to many groups after they came and went. Our tracks of the week are, Sonic Youth’s “100#” and The Pop Group’s “Kiss The Book.” We close with Lee’s song “Trio.” Cheers and enjoy!

Drivin N Cryin - Fly Me Courageous On this episode, we review an album by a group that should be more well-known. They are cool and so is our review of them. Our tracks of the week are Touch “Black Star” and Black Swan “She Hides Behind.” We finish with Lee’s song “Changed Your Mind.” Take care, everyone!

Polyrock - On this episode, we review the debut album of a group unlike other groups out there. They are definitely worth hearing. Our tracks of the week are Oingo Boingo “No Spill Blood” and The Desperate Bicycles “Sarcasm” and we close with Lee’s song “The Deserted Nest” (words by George Sterling). Take care, everyone. Cheers!

Rush - Our Top 25 Songs On this episode, we are joined by Ryan T. Russell and Eric “RMCP” Jordan to talk about our favorite Rush songs. We give personal stories and banter and it’s a fun overall chat. Get in on the fun and listen. We finished with Lee’s song “Taking Advantage Of Me.” Cheers! #rush #neilpeart #geddylee #alexlifeson

Bon Jovi - Slippery When Wet On this episode, we review an album that causes one of us to yell in a cranky grumpy way (for some of it). If you want “schooling”, MAYBE this episode is for you (unless you’re a fan of the album). Our tracks of the week are Cinderella’s “ Somebody Save Me” and Bulletboys “Smooth Up In Ya.” We conclude with Lee’s song, “It Seems.” Have fun listening!

Urban Verbs - On this episode, we review an album by a group which is arguably one of the coolest bands from the early nineteen eighties (and boy do we argue a lot about it!). Our tracks of the week are The Cars’ “All Mixed Up”, Polyrock’s “Love Song” and we close with Lee’s song “(You Decided To) Chase Me.” Enjoy the screaming… um… the review. 

Interview with Roy Cathey from The Fifth We do an interview with the lead singer of a band from North Carolina who can do various styles of music from grunge to hair-band and classic rock and metal. We had a fun time talking to him and you’ll have a fun time listening to the interview. Cheers! #rock #metal