Free Form Rock Podcast

On this episode, we review the fourth studio album of a band that can be called progressive rock and folk, depending on what they choose to do. We also talk a little bit about which groups we think are getting obscure and ought to have more people aware of them. Our tracks of the week are Steeleye Span’s “Thomas The Rhymer” and Aimee Mann’s “Stupid Thing.” We finish with Lee’s song “Take A Walk.”...

Blues Brothers - Briefcase Full of Blues On this episode we are joined by Brian Davis Of the "Damn Good Movie Memories Podcast" to review the album by the blues revivalist duo. Our tracks of the week are Blues Brothers’ “Sweet Home Chicago”, Bacon Fat’s “Up The Line” and Kenny Wayne Sheppard’s “Alive.” We conclude with a song by Lee co-written with Marc called “Hoist Those Moist Dumplings (Sweet P...

On this episode, we review the eighth studio album by a group who does all sorts of styles and keeps people guessing as to what they will do next. We are again joined by Brian Davis from "Damn Good Movie Memories". What do we think of the album? Listen and find out. Our track of the week are Clutch's "Tight Like That", Crobot's "The Necromancer" and Indian Summer's "Emotions Of Men." We close with...

Interview with Dark Beauty On this episode, we interview Liz Tapia and Bryan Ziegler of the group Dark Beauty and we talk about their first release “Fall From Grace.” and we also discuss what they will be doing in the future. We play a couple of songs from “Fall From Grace.” We were very happy to have the opportunity to talk with him. Happy listening! #darkbeautyfallfromgrace #progressivegoth  Lin...

Muddy Waters - Hard Again We don't need to get our feet wet in this episode even though the blues master who made this album had a certain stage name. We are joined by Brian Davis From"Damn Good Memories Podcast" for this review of a later album by a musician who still had stuff to prove and plenty of moves. Our tracks of the week are Dirty Blues Band's "Don't Start Me Talkin'", Mountain's "For Ya...

John Mayall's Bluesbreakers - Bluesbreakers with Eric Clapton On this episode, we are joined by the expert blues guy Brian Davis, From the Podcast 'Damn Good Movie Memories"We review the debut album by a group known for having many influential artists running through various line-ups. One of us even mistakenly thinks a certain person is on the album. Our tracks of the week are Stevie Ray Vaughn's...

The Paul Butterfield Blues Band Today we review an album that came out years before many of our listeners were born but that should not stop anyone from checking it out. We are accompanied by Brian Davis, the cool blues guy, also from the Podcast "Damn Good Movie Memories" Our tracks of the week are The Paul Butterfield Blues Band's "Born In Chicago", Procol Harum's "Juicy John Pink"  and Big Head...

Gov't Mule - Life Before Insanity On this episode, we are joined by the blues guy Brian Davis From the Podcast "Damn Good Movie Memories": for the review of an album whose career involves a lot of jamming and not only bread and butter (a little pun). Our opinions and counter opinions flow like usual. Our tracks of the week are Gov"t Mule's "Fallen Down", Joe Walsh's "The Confessor" and Jethro Tull...

Merry Christmas!!! On this episode, we are accompanied by Jason Thomas Broadrick from JTB's Groovy Record Room, a cool record guy. We review the first album by a band that needs to be heard more. At least we did our part by reviewing. During the episode, we talk about every subject from A to Z, including what toppings to put on pizza. Our tracks of the week are Free’s “Walk In My Shadow”, Granicus...

Pantera - Far Beyond Driven On this episode, the opinions are definitely mentioned about the seventh studio album by a band who went pretty heavy. We are accompanied by James West and the conversation is interesting. Our tracks of the week are Venom “Black Metal”,  Death Angel “The Dream Calls For Blood, RelayeR “Life Goes On” and Sabastian Bach “American Metalhead.” Take care everyone. Cheers! #m...

Camel - Moonmadness  On this episode, we review the fourth album by a band that maybe more people should know about. If you don’t know anything about the group, you can listen to us reminiscing about our partying days. You’ll be entertained. Our tracks of the are Yes’ “I’ve Seen All Good People” and Sandrose’s “Vision.” We close the show with Lee’s track “A Little Bit.” Have fun everyone and all t...

Jefferson Starship - Modern Times  On this episode, we review an album that ought to be familiar to anyone who grew up during the era when MTV played music videos. We also mention Creem magazine. Our tracks of the week are Toto’s “Hold The Line” and Stephen Stills’ “Nothing To Do But Today.” We conclude the episode with Lee’s song “Getting Dressed.” Rock on, everyone... and remember that butter go...

Robert Wyatt - Rock Bottom On this episode, we review Robert Wyatt’s second solo album. We get into an argument about it with a lot of screaming because our opinions are completely different and it makes one of us blow a gasket. Our tracks of the week are Pink Floyd’s “Run Like Hell” and Rainbow’s “Does Your Head Need Straightening?” We close with Lee’s song “Swedish Homecoming.” Please listen to...

On this episode we have a guest host, Marissa Baby Girl Star Child Evans Stone, discussing the band’s eleventh studio album. Our tracks of the week are: Dio’s “Rainbow In The Dark”, Huey Lewis and the News’ “Pineapple Express” and James Taylor’s “One Man Parade.” We finish the episode with Lee’s song, “Finally.” Take care everyone. Cheers!

Thanksgiving Special Y'all  On this episode, we have a special guest co-host Eddy Cannistraci on our review of an album Motörhead-1916 that is untypical of the band but it’s a welcome change for us. Our tracks of the week are AC/DC’s “Money Shot”, “Am I Evil” by Metallica and Yes’ “Tempus Fugit.” We conclude the episode with Lee’s song “Voice Float.” Cheers, everyone!! #Motörhead1916

On this episode, we review Lou Reed’s second solo album. What do we think of it. If you listen to our review, you’ll find out. We also get a bit raunchy so listen if you’re into that sort of jibe. We start the episode with Lee’s song, “Orange Hat.” Our tracks of the week are Lou Reed and Metallica’s, “The View” and Rainbow Kitten Surprise’s, “Counting Cards.” Until next week, feel easy breezy and...

Shadow King - On this episode, we review the album Lou Gramm, Vivian Campbell, Brian Turgon and Kevin Valentine did. We also get a bit vocal on our opinions on certain people and this time both of us get vocal. Our tracks of the week are Lou Gramm’s “Arrow Thru Your Heart” and Bad Company’s “Live For The Music” and we close with Lee’s song “I Have A Name.” Have a happy listen and keep laughing. Ch...

John Kilzer - Memory In The King On this episode, we review an album from 1988 that was obscure when it first came out but one of us felt it needed to be reviewed. Do we both agree. Take a listen to what we say. Our tracks of the week are The Outsider’s “Ghost On The Beach”, Dirk Hamilton’s “The Sweet Forever” and we conclude with Lee’s song “Real.” Take care and enjoy good music!

On this episode, we are joined by special guest James West. We review Megadeth’s fourth studio album. Our tracks of the week are Slayer’s “War Ensemble”, Metallica’s “Atlas Rise” and Zoetrope’s “Trip Wires.” We conclude with Lee’s song “Whatever You Wanted.” Stay cool everybody and keep rocking! PS Laker game is in the background my bad but it was the Championship Game !! #megadeth #thrash #megade...

Billy Joel - Glass Houses On this episode, we review one of Billy Joel’s heavier albums. How much do we agree on the songs? Listen and find out! Our tracks of the week are David Lindley’s “Mercury Blues” and Chicago’s “25 or 6 to 4.” We conclude with a song by Lee called “Maybe As If.” Sticks and stones can’t break solid good music. Cheers! #billyjoel #glasshouses #pianoman  

Golden Earring - No Promises... No Debts On this episode, we review an album by a band that has made many albums so we figured we would pick one of their lesser-known releases. If you like Golden Earring, check out our episode! Our tracks of the week are The Bangles’ “Hero Takes A Fall” and Goodthunder’s “Barking At The Ants.” We close the episode with a song by Lee called, “Maybe As If.” Kick bac...

Monster Magnet - Dopes To Infinity On this episode, we review an album suggested by Samuel Weitz. We also talk about some other stuff... the usual situation if one is a regular listener. Our tracks of the week are Monster Magnet’s “19 Witches”, Alice In Chain’s “”What The Hell Have I” and Frankie Miller’s “The Heartbreak.” We close with a song of Lee’s called “The Poet’s Mission” which he wrote th...

R.I.P. Eddie Van Halen It is an unfortunate and almost unbelievable moment for us to have heard about the passing of our generation’s most innovative guitar player. We talk about our experiences listening to Eddie’s playing and the group Van Halen. We play some of our favorite Van Halen songs and we also have special guest reminiscences from Devin Dungan, Robert Hay and Edwin Cannistraci. It is a...

The Smiths - The Queen Is Dead On this episode, we are joined by Bob Hay  from the U2Cast podcast who reviews the third studio album by the band The Smiths. We discuss what we think of the songs and occasionally get into a little bit of banter about other stuff. Our tracks of the week are Type O Negative's "Unsuccessfully Coping With The Natural Beauty of Infidelity", The Cure's "Disintegration" a...

Steppenwolf - Monster On this episode, we review the band’s fourth studio album. The album was a more purposeful attempt at a concept album including songs of protest. Maybe one of us does not totally agree with all the lyrics. Our tracks of the week are Rod Stewart’s “All In The Name Of Rock ‘N’ Roll” and Andy Taylor’s “Don’t Let Me Die Young.” We close the episode with Lee’s song “Why Did You Pl...