Free Form Rock Podcast

Slash - 4 (with Myles Kennedy and the Conspirators) - On this episode, we talk about the new album by another somewhat supergroup. (They are a dime and one of us always like to review them, haha.) Our tracks of the week are Slash (with Ian Astbury) “Ghost”, Graham Parker’s “Nuthins Gonna Pull Us Apart” and we close with Lee’s song “Deep Dive” (which is a parody of another group). Take care and ROC...

Foreigner On this episode, we talk about the debut album of a group and we also say things to each other that are not nice. It’s a grumpy episode (for one of us) but we part as friends so… la dee da. Our tracks of the week are Bad Company’s “Youngblood”, Lou Gramm’s “Just Between You And Me” and we close with Lee’s song “Fart Whistle” (co-written with Glen Hansford). Take care and cheers! #foreign...

Brian Briggs - Combat Zone On this episode, we review an album by someone you haven’t heard of but you’ve heard his work. (Listen to the review for details) It’s a fun episode where one of us won’t shut up and the other still survives the ordeal. Our tracks of the week are Adam And The Ants’ “Apollo 9” and The Clash’s “Overpowered By Funk.” We close with Lee’s song “Coriander Becomes You.” Take ca...

Premiata Forneria Marconi - Chocolate Kings   In this episode, we review an English-sung album by an Italian progressive rock band who has been on Emerson, Lake & Palmer's record label, "Manticore." We also talk about other stuff of interest. You might as well listen and find out. Our tracks of the week are Made In Sweden's "I Don't Care", Yes' "Yours Is No Disgrace" and we finish the episode with...

Marc and Lee Pick Their Top 5 Cover Songs That top the Originals  On this episode, each co-host picks his idea of which cover song is better than the original version and there are five picks each. There is some disagreement among the picks and one host gets a bit annoyed and lets it be known. Entertainment for those who like a bit of shouting and drama. 

Nazareth - Exercises This is a unique album for a band who is mostly known for a certain type of music but who did something different on their second album. What do we think? You can listen and find out. Our tracks of the week are Electric Light Orchestra’s “Telephone Line” and Humble Pie’s “Earth And Water Song.” We close with Lee’s song “The Moon Is A Symphony Meister.” Stay well, everybody. Ch...

On this episode, we are graced with the presence of two guest co-hosts, Nate “Bushy” Atcheson and “Metal” Mike Tyler  From "The Plug Podcast Music And More" Crossover Episode for an album that allows us to talk a lot (and talk we will) about what we think of the album and the metal scene at that time in general. It’s an entertaining ride. Our tracks of the week are Krokus’ “Loud Stick Goes Boom”,...

White Lion - Mane Attraction We talk about classical music first and then we get into the review. It’s a really good group. As to how we (at least one of us) have opinions about it, you’ll need to hear what we say. Our tracks of the week are Aerosmith's “Chip Away The Stone”, Ted Nugent’s “Motor City Madhouse (from Double Live Gonzo)” and we finish with Lee’s song, “Pyramid.” Have fun listening! W...

Rush - Power Windows This Week On America’s Podcast On this episode, we are graced by the presence of two very cool special co-hosts, Jerry Supe and Eric “RMCP” Jordan From the "Rock All Over You Podcast". We talk about a cool album by a cool group. Our tracks of the week are Rainbow’s “Man On The Silver Mountain”, Cobra Spell’s “Addictive To The Night”, Kansas’ “Lonely Wind” and FM’s “Krakow.” We...

This Week On America's Podcast On this episode, we have the pleasure of having a guest-host who’s a great singer in a great band, Roxanne Paris from Late Night Trouble. She talks about her band and we play two songs from her group: “Sex Drive” and “Diamond In The Rough.” We review an album from a Swedish group who does interesting music worth checking out. Our tracks of the week are New Order “Blu...

Rare Earth - In Concert On this episode, we do a live album that has a distinct vibe to it unlike a lot of live albums out there. We give our opinions on what it sounds like. Our track of the week are The Chambers Brothers “Let’s Do It (Do It Together) (Live)”, The Doobie Brothers’ “Rockin Down The Highway (Live At Wolf Trap)” and we finish with Lee’s song “Dancing On The Ice Cream Sundae Mountain...

Enuff Z’Nuff - Strength Sometimes one gets enough and sometimes one gets more. We get a great co-host, Aaron Camaro, From The Decibel Geek Podcast on an episode where we review the second album by a band that might have been less well-known than they should have been. Our tracks of the week are Dreamer “ Looking Back At You”, Cheap Trick “Big Eyes (live version)” and Minefield “My Disease.” We clo...

The Rods - Let Them Eat Metal On this episode, we are joined by the cool rocker Ralph Viera From the "Rock and Metal Combat Podcast" and we review an album many people ought to hear because it rocks! Our tracks of the week are West, Bruce & Laing’s “Shake Ma Thing (Rollin Jack)”, Sunbomb’s “No Tomorrows” and Tony Martin’s “As The World Burns.” We close with Lee’s song “Trip On My Words.” Party on...

Meat Loaf-Bat Out Of Hell R.I.P. to a person who was a unique and loved singer. We are reviewing an album by him which is an iconic piece of rock history. Our guest host is Charles Traynor. Our tracks of the week are Ted Nugent’s “Writing On The Wall”, Frampton’s Camel’s “Lines On My Face” and Liam Gallagher’s “Wall Of Glass.” Take care, everybody. #meatloaf 

Thunder-Backstreet Symphony This week on #americaspodcast On this episode, we review a group that’s very well known in England but very little known in America. Well, maybe that might change after our review is heard. Our tracks of the week are Detective “Recognition” and Thunder “Last One Out Turn Out The Lights.” We close with Lee’s song “Exercise Music (As If You Will Use It).” Have a great day...

Soft Machine - Fifth A really cool progressive rock album (or a boring jazz-fusion thingamabob, depending on the point of view), this is a great thing to hear on your favorite intoxicating substance. Our tracks of the week are Sting’s “We’ll Be Together”, Nucleus’ “Song For The Bearded Lady” and we close with Lee’s song “Thank You For Being You.” Thank you for being our fans. Cheers.

Eagles - On The Border On this episode, we review an album by a group that introduces a guitarist who would become a full member by the next album. We also talk about stuff that leads to talking about other stuff… you know the drill… we talk about whatever. Our tracks of the week are Don Henley’s “The Garden of Allah”, The Charlatans’ “Alabama Bound” and we conclude with Lee’s song “The Confidence...

On this episode, we review the supergroup “Damn Yankees.” How super were they? You might hear some interesting opinions. Our guest co-host is Charles Traynor who did an awesome job of co-hosting. Our tracks of the week are Wyld Ryde “Gasoline Alley”, The Go-Go’s “Head Over Heels” and Doves’ “Words.” We finish with Lee’s song “They Don’t Matter.” Have a great time listening, folks! Party on!

Steely Dan - Katy Lied On this episode, we are happy to have Tim Wirasnik as our guest co-host  on an album which surprisingly had more interesting aspects to their lyrics than most people would have known. Our tracks of the week are Simon & Garfunkel’s “So Long, Frank Lloyd Wright”, The Rolling Stones’ “Fiji Jim” and Judas Priest’s “ Riding The Wild Wind.” We finish with Lee’s song “Thank For You...

KXM On this episode, we talk about a supergroup who manage to do an album that treads different ground from their usual projects. You’ll hear one of us try to be a little more nice but the yelling still comes. It’s just one of those things. Our tracks of the week are Dokken “Mr. Scary”, Echo and the Bunnymen “Do It Clean” and we close with Lee’s song “Beep.” Have a positive time, everybody! #k.x.m...

Chicago III You probably know this group but have probably not heard this album. It was a big seller in the day but then became one of their more obscure albums.  What do we think of it? Find out when you hear what we think. Our tracks of the week are Oingo Boingo’s “Only Makes Me Laugh” and Three Dog Night’s “Fire Eater.” Lee’s closing track is “Never Let Go.” Have a great time listening. Cheers!...

Lee Reviews Fan Picked Songs On this episode, Lee is “lucky” to have his “fans” pick songs for him to review. Will he like them? Maybe and maybe not. Let’s not make this a habit, haha. Our tracks of the week are Boomerang's “Juke It” and Y&T’s “Contagious.” Happy listening, everybody. #fanpicked 

Jen Trynin - Gun Shy, Trigger Happy On this episode, we review an album by an artist whose work is overlooked and needs more listeners. We also talk about how social media platforms are limiting and monitoring what people say and do. We certainly give our opinions. Our tracks of the week are, The Darling Buds’ “Fall”, The Call’s “Let The Day Begin” and we close the episode with Lee’s song “Leave M...

Yes-90125 On this episode, we review an album by a group who reformed with a slightly new personnel but the popularity of the group rose because of it. Jerry Supe joins us for this episode. Our tracks of the week are Boston’s “Hitch A Ride”, Dream Theater’s “Answering The Call” and Novo Combo’s “Animation Generation.” We finish with Lee’s song “Mental Shoelaces.” Take care everybody!

Limp Bizkit - Still Sucks On this episode, we have Nate Atchison to thank for suggesting this review to us and being a guest host as well. Our opinions on this album are… interesting. Our tracks of the week are Charm City Devils, “Man Of Constant Sorrow”, Incubus, “Wish You Were Here” and M. Frog, “Suckling-Pigs Game.” We close the episode with Lee’s song “Trip On My Words,” Take care, everybody!...