Losing My Opinion

Tom Rainey joins once again! Matt opens the show with a good hard look at some of the more "unintentionally creepy" songs from the 60s pop canon. Thomas then tries his best to explain his love of The Chunk.   https://www.thinlear.com/ https://www.niagaramoonmusic.com/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/losingmyopinion IG: https://www.facebook.com/losingmyopinion/ Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/losingmyo...

Matt shares some choice numbers from renowned humorist Dave Barry's iconic list - and ya, they're pretty bad. Thomas revisits the topic of AI, making several important amendments along the way.   https://www.niagaramoonmusic.com/   https://www.thinlear.com/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/losingmyopinion IG: https://www.facebook.com/losingmyopinion/ Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/losingmyopinion

Massachusetts indie folkster Chloe Deeley of Sailor Down is on the show! Thomas leads the first segment by sharing three songs he really doesn't know how to feel about. Are they hidden gems, or just... nuthin? Chloe then educates the hosts on the legacy of Sarah Records, and the fun misunderstood nature of the twee genre in general. https://sailordown.bandcamp.com/   https://www.thinlear.com/ http...

Matt reveals how important Tom Verlaine and Television were in his own formative years as a guitar player. Thomas then dares Matt to become a fan of UK artpop cult band XTC - and doesn't make it particularly easy for him...   https://www.niagaramoonmusic.com/   https://www.thinlear.com/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/losingmyopinion IG: https://www.facebook.com/losingmyopinion/ Tiktok: https://www.t...

Writer / comedian Amy Lynne Berger joins the show today! Thomas get things rolling with a look at music made by comedians, and where the line is drawn between "joke" and genuinely enjoyable. Amy then celebrates her love of Weird Al, and several examples where his version beats the original. http://www.amylynneberger.com/   https://www.thinlear.com/ https://www.niagaramoonmusic.com/ Twitter: https:...

Matt Kelly - man of 1000 podcasts (including One Hit Thunder and Weird Al-Gorithm) - joins the show today! Thomas starts the discussion with an argument for Jethro Tull as easily the weirdest classic rock band. Matt (not Thin Lear) then passionately defends Weezer's discography as a whole, controversial though some parts may be...   https://www.niagaramoonmusic.com/   https://www.thinlear.com/ Twi...

Nashville gloitchpop wunderkind Jesse Gillenwalters aka Basic Printer joins on today! Thomas shares the best TV show theme songs from a very particular category... Jesse then gives the guys an update on what's happening in new alternative hip-hop. Check out all BP activities over at https://www.basicprinter.com/     https://www.niagaramoonmusic.com/ https://www.thinlear.com/ Twitter: https://twitt...

Thomas remembers everybody in middle school obsessing over the likes of My Chemical Romance and Fall Out Boy, but never heard any of the music firsthand - until now! Matt caps it all off with a celebration of the hard-rockin lads known as The Walkmen.   https://www.niagaramoonmusic.com/   https://www.thinlear.com/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/losingmyopinion IG: https://www.facebook.com/losingmyop...

Tom Rainey is back once again! Thomas opens the discussion with a selection of songs that are terminally overplayed - is it still possible to enjoy them? Tom then acknowledges this special time of year with a look into the all-too-rare "graduation" song, starting with the obvious choice of Vitamin C.   https://www.niagaramoonmusic.com/ https://www.thinlear.com/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/losingm...

Things get tense this week. Matt offers up a tasteful mix of Dr. John, only for Thomas to coldly refuse. Thomas then rails against 1997's Time Out Of Mind, and later era Dylan in general.   https://www.niagaramoonmusic.com/   https://www.thinlear.com/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/losingmyopinion IG: https://www.facebook.com/losingmyopinion/ Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/losingmyopinion

Vinyl connoisseur and Youtuber Giggens joins on today! Thomas first tackles the question of alternate studio versions of the same song - and picking the right one to release. Giggens then takes the crew through the dazzling world of SMiLE - the Beach Boys' masterpiece that never was, or was it? Check out Giggens' review videos: https://www.youtube.com/@Giggens   https://www.niagaramoonmusic.com/ h...

A very special episode this week! Matt welcomes Thomas over for an in-person record with his wife Emely, and they hold a contest. Matt shows the group some songs he hopes Emely will hate (but that he personally likes), while "good cop" Thomas shares songs he hopes Emely will love.   Check out Niagara Moon at Somerville Porchfest on Sat, May 13th. Details HERE . Several upcoming Thin Lear shows lis...

Matt sings the praises of early Sheryl Crow, before she went on to soak up the sun. Thomas takes a glimpse of the confusing future that awaits us with the usage of AI in music.   https://www.thinlear.com/ https://www.niagaramoonmusic.com/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/losingmyopinion IG: https://www.facebook.com/losingmyopinion/ Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/losingmyopinion

Getting your song featured in the most legendary of film franchises is an award all its own. So who did it right (or wrong)...? With 27 movies to choose from that span over 60 years of pop music trends, Matt and Thomas find their top 3, bottom 3, and several honorable mentions along the way in this special "concept" episode.   https://www.niagaramoonmusic.com/   https://www.thinlear.com/ Twitter:...

Matt introduces Thomas to the bizarre world of stage banter albums. Thomas then attempts to settle some unfinished business - it's time for more Waters-dominated Pink Floyd talk, and a closer look at an underrated 1983 classic that's definitely too good for Nate Safren.   https://www.thinlear.com/ https://www.niagaramoonmusic.com/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/losingmyopinion IG: https://www.facebo...

Matt clues Thomas in on the goofy yet suave sound of Sébastien Tellier - forget that ol' Serge Gainsbourg. Thomas then stumbles through his examination of three different tunes and their would-be "non-secular" nature... https://www.niagaramoonmusic.com/   https://www.thinlear.com/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/losingmyopinion IG: https://www.facebook.com/losingmyopinion/ Tiktok: https://www.tiktok....

Matt attempts to persuade Thomas into becoming a country fan again. Thomas then drags the podcast down to hell with a steady descent into the most annoying pop song of all time...   https://www.thinlear.com/ https://www.niagaramoonmusic.com/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/losingmyopinion IG: https://www.facebook.com/losingmyopinion/ Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/losingmyopinion

Jason Reis of Youtube channel Tastes Like Music and podcast Worst Favorite Record joins the show this week! Thomas kicks things off with a retrospective on Sgt Pepper's. Simple as that - no surprises... Jason then shares his favorites songs from this year. Always good to take a break from the old stuff. https://tasteslikemusic.com/ https://www.niagaramoonmusic.com/ https://www.thinlear.com/ Twitte...

Matt rocked the house down in SXSW and now needs a quick breather, so Thomas barrages him with a collection of killer 70's Japanese grooves - all featuring the man Haruomi Hosono on bass. Artists featured: Eiichi Ohtaki - Yubikiri Chu Kosaka - Flying Saucer Yukihiro Takahashi - Present Makoto Kubota - Kawaii Omae https://www.thinlear.com/ https://www.niagaramoonmusic.com/ Twitter: https://twitter....

LMO troublemaker Nate Safren is back again! Thomas takes him and Matt to task over their disdain of Waters-driven Pink Floyd. Nate then invites everyone to take part in The Challenge. Listener discretion is advised... The Challenge Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/7vgbVWNyibNtIDJnJfP7e2?si=HpMGHLIzSuy6CrGnGgwn-w https://www.niagaramoonmusic.com/ https://www.thinlear.com/ Twitter: https:...

The fantastic and fabulous music history youtuber Abigail Devoe joins the show today! Thomas gets the ball rolling with an inspection into the first two post-Jim Morrison Doors albums. Abby then heightens the excitement with a celebration of rock songs with loooong running times. They're not just for prog and jazz... Check out her Vinyl Monday series at @abigaildevoe on Youtube, and blog at www.re...

Matt comes out swinging with a dive into the greatest "punk" album (if we'll call it that) of all time - Raw Power, baby. Thomas then shares his scientifically curated collection of tunes that make up The Perfect Workout Playlist.   https://www.niagaramoonmusic.com/ https://www.thinlear.com/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/losingmyopinion IG: https://www.facebook.com/losingmyopinion/ Tiktok: https://...

An interesting coincidence this week. Matt shares music that exemplifies joy, ala classic hits from legendary reggae band Toots and the Maytals. Thomas then shares music that exemplifies sadness - the "brutally beautiful", as he calls it. Buckle up, buttercups... See Thin Lear perform at Stephen F's Bar in Austin, TX on 3/18! https://www.thinlear.com/ https://www.niagaramoonmusic.com/ Twitter: htt...

What a treat! Very distinguished songwriter/recording artist Marker Starling (aka Chris) stops by the podcast to talk shop. Thomas reveals some of his favorite (and unusual) covers that "re-contextualize" the original. Chris then shares some underrated 70s soul/funk classics that greatly influenced his sound as Marker Starling. Tickets for 3/4/23 Toronto show with Marker Starling, Dorothea Paas an...

Dan from The Story Song Podcast is here today! An expert on talkin' tunes in-depth, he joins Matt in the jury box as they both review Thomas's new round of potentially guilty pleasure songs - and decide the severity of his sentence. Dan then takes the reigns to discuss and defend the finer points of perennial LMO favorite - Billy Joel. (He's baaaaack...!)   https://thestorysongpodcast.wordpress.co...