Our Liner Notes

This week, show producer and co-host, Agent Palmer attempts to convince Chris that the 2008 Guns N' Roses album Chinese Democracy (32:32, 44:54, 56:13, 1:04:27, 1:11:18) is far better than its detractors would have you believe.  Reach Us: @agentpalmer  @chrismaierbc  @olinernotes  olinernotes@gmail.com Original Agent Palmer article  

This week we welcome Matt of the Reasons Are Several podcast to the mix tape format (13:27, 23:44, 35:56, 48:07, 1:00:15, 1:12:13, 1:25:07, 1:38:02, 1:51:41). Topics discussed include: podcast changes, going solo, first concerts, hip hop beginnings, Sports Centre highlights, trips to Colorado, visiting Canada, karaoke, Billy Idol, sleeping habits,  music for the family, depressing tunes, sampling/...

This week, OLN dives into the world of the originators of post-punk doom and gloom, Joy Division (0:00, 2:56, 4:45, 11:34, 15:17, 20:08, 24:15, 29:48, 33:47, 39:23, 46:00 and 49:15). The UK band that only had one charted hit to its' credit, was much more than Billboard could ever quantify and influenced countless artists to come after.   Reach Us: @olinernotes  @chrismaierbc  @agentpalmer  olinern...

This week we welcome Mike Laybourne, writer for the 4thLine Podcast, all the way from the UK to make us a very special mix tape (8:06, 14:55, 26:23, 34:35, 41:20, 50:23, 57:41, 1:11:14 and 1:32:07). Topics discussed include: hockey in the Uk, writing, French dance music, Blur vs Oasis, classic rock radio, movie tracks, William Orbit, punk roots, Manchester bombing, daddy's music, gift to the girls...

This week Chris and Producer Palmer talk about the year that was and look forward to the year to come. Topics include: snow, enter the producer, Nazareth, mix tapes, HWYWH, A to Z playlists, new music, Week of Coffee, binge listening, UK taxes, artists we lost, guitar heroes and what's old is new. Palmer (7:48, 25:21, 39:14, 54:10, 1:09:14) Chris (18:08, 33:01, 47:09, 1:03:16, 1:14:20) Reach Us: @...

With the start of Season 3 of Our Liner Notes just around the corner, producer Palmer and friend of the show, Stefanie Muniz (Gotham Lights/Orville Lights podcast) take over hosting duties while we put the final touches on our next few episodes! Having made each other playlists, Stef & Palmer each bring a selection of 5 tracks each to play for your listening enjoyment! All this plus: singing voice...

This week we welcome Stefanie Muniz of the Gotham Lights podcast to make us her mix tape (12:11, 30:40, 40:30, 58:00, 1:10:47, 1:31:50, 1:47:25, 1:57:15, 2:07:12) all the while discussing topics such as, but not limited to: fan-casts, German music, rocking out with Mom, in the Army, Tina Turner, music the constant friend, gender constraints, Supernatural, women in geekdom, early relationships, cou...

Agent Palmer and Chris continue down the path of the Tragically Hip in this second part of their tribute to the band and their front man (16:12, 44:19, 1:04:21, 1:14:40, 1:27:05) including: Hip on the mountain, CAN vs US, style shifts, critical acclaim, poetry and growth, SNL, record store jerks, Another Roadside Attraction, collapse of grunge, '72 Summit Series, Aryan riots and movie soundtracks....

This week we present the first half of our tribute to Canadian legend Gord Downie and his band, The Tragically Hip. Guest hosted by Agent Palmer, Chris presents tracks from the beginnings of the Hip's career (20:45, 36:05, 51:48, 1:01:43, 1:15:39) while presenting fun facts about the band and its native land. All this plus: NAFTA, Tom Thomson and the Group of Seven, live shows, cryptic lyrics, the...

This week Chris and Palmer go head to head with their favourite 80's animated rock film soundtracks - Heavy Metal (18:14, 35:00, 51:12, 1:08:21, 1:24:28) and Rock & Rule (29:10, 43:05, 1:02:03, 1:15:37, 1:33:51). All this plus: origins of an argument, Nelvana, Van Hagar, synopsis of a film, more sheep vocals, MTV Moon Man, Harry Canyon, Mok, John Candy, Fear and Loathing, playing bass, animation s...

This week we're joined by Kristin Maier of How Was Your Week Honey! While making her mix she also discusses: mix tape of song parts, Josey and the Pussy Cats, Kenmore vacuums, musical lifestyles, my two dads, being a bad hippie, moving out for the 1st time, Simon + Garfunkel vs the Spice Girls, dancing, Mom's picks, Limewire, Bedtime songs, questioning authority and cray-cray for Tay-Tay. Reach Us...

This week OLN welcomes Ed O'Hare of the Wicked Theory Podcast along with his theme of "Artists Performing Under a Pseudonym". While Ed selects tracks from a lounge-ified cover album (9:42, 54:36, 1:20:04, 1:55:00), Chris plays cuts from a growth album for one of todays biggest acts (24:52, 1:05:51, 1:31:03) and Palmer gives us songs from an aging rocker looking to stay relevant in the charts (43:2...

This week we welcome podcast fan and music enthusiast, Jenn Anaya all the from LA California! Jenn's mix is a wide array of genres and tastes you're sure to enjoy (8:00, 19:00, 37:38, 53:21, 1:06:17, 1:18:05, 1:29:43, 1:39:37). All this plus: parent's vinyl collection, outdoor music, the radio, Punk nerdism, LA concerts, Boleros, spanish, working in England, depressing music, old timey sounds, the...

This week we welcome Bill from the Wicked Theory Podcast and Preacher Vs Preacher along with his theme, "Better Than Expected". While Bill plays tracks from a surprisingly good comedy album (24:47, 1:03:18, 1:36:24, 2:19:00), Palmer selects songs from a hard rock outfit trying to reclaim the sounds of their predecessors (38:50, 1:12:08, 1:51:30) and Chris gives us cuts from from a late blooming hi...

This week Paul welcomes Jodie B of the Po' Boys Podcast and his theme of American Jazz Funk!  While Jodie plays tracks from one of his favourite truck driving albums from New Orleans (23:27, 43:24, 1:02:19, 1:25:49, 1:48:06), Paul selects cuts from Californian horn section outfit (33:32, 52:02, 1:11:34, 1:36:04, 1:55:43). Reach Us: @jodieb501  @pmaier001  @chrismaierbc  @olinernotes  olinernotes@g...

In the very first episode of the brand spankin' new 'Mix Tape' format, Chris invites the one and only producer extraordinaire, Agent Palmer! Given a pre-set list of questions, Palmer selects an eclectic blend of tracks as his answers (10:50, 21:05, 32:25, 39:20, 48:43, 58:45, 1:11:29, 1:20:29) to take us on a musical journey through his soul. All this plus: Shell Cruisin' Classics, dinner parties,...

This week Chris is joined by his lovely wife and How Was Your Week Honey Co-host, Kristin Maier as they play some selected tracks from their A - Z playlists as assigned to them by the one and only Agent Palmer. While Chris has difficulty selecting tracks that haven't already appears on the show (21:10, 37:48, 54:22, 1:12:22, 1:30:28), Kristin plays cuts from her much more eclectic list (9:44, 28:3...

This episode Paul welcomes return guest Rodrigo Venegas of the Listening Party and the 15 Minute Eargasm Podcasts along with the theme "Album You Haven't Listened to in 10 Years or More". While Rod selects tracks from an early 2000's supergroup (18:20, 51:44, 1:09:06, 1:31:05, 1:48:33), Paul plays cuts from a cornerstone album of the 80's (39:08, 1:01:38, 1:19:19, 1:34:31, 1:54:06). Reach Us: @Pod...

In a return episode, Chris goes solo to pay tribute to the recently departed Chris Cornell with a brief history of the man and his music. Reach Us: @chrismaierbc  @pmaier001  olinernotes@gmail.com

This week is another hostful episode and our theme is "Band/Arttist from California". Paul plays tracks from his favourite 70's band (5:00, 30:48, 42:40, 55:30, 1:15:46) while Chris brings songs from a 90's ska/punk outfit (18:01, 36:33, 50:49, 1:04:24, 1:25:12). Also on this episode: allergies, booze-neat, ska history, guitar finger picking, Fishbone, Reel Big Fish, Hell's Angels, music style shi...

This week Paul makes his triumphant return with our theme " Album you love for the lyrics". While Chris plays tracks from a synth rock/pop outfit (5:07, 36:32, 50:17, 1:07:05, 1:24:43), Paul selects songs from one of the greatest selling rock acts of all time (16:05, 43:00, 57:37, 1:16:25, 1:32:45). All this plus class differences, Paul actually likes Chris's band, early videos, 1st cars, dangerou...

This week OLN is hijacked by the hosts of a new couples podcast, "How Was Your Week, Honey?" one of which sounds an awful like one half of the original show hosting duo. While Kristin plays tracks of a soundtrack that reminds her of when she first met her husband (8:44, 30:35, 47:48, 1:08:18, 1:26:52), Chris selects song from a various artists "album" (20:26, 40:42, 59:50, 1:19:42, 1:35:51) that h...

This week Agent Palmer returns to fill in as co-host with the theme "Power Trio". Savouring his first opportunity to bring five songs, Palmer selects tracks from a mid-western trio he discovered in college (12:50, 32:16, 53:22, 1:14:00, 13:54) while Chris plays songs from a Scottish indie-rock band major debut (18:00, 43:15, 1:06:25, 1:24:44, 1:42:26). All this plus the plethora of power trios, Em...

This week Diamond Dave returns once again as guest host and we are joined as well by none other than the Agent Palmer as our special guest. Under the theme "Bands From America", Palmer plays songs from one of the top rock albums of the late 70's (10:48, 42:56, 1:17:15, 1:52:06), while Dave selects tracks from one of the most musical gifted groups of the 90's (18:46, 1:00:40, 1:25:00) and Chris pic...

This week we welcome our favourite Maier, Diamond Dave back to the show along with his theme, "New to You in the Last Year". Live from Paul's Texas studio, Dave plays tracks from one of the year's biggest albums (10:10, 44:36, 1:13:01, 1:33:55), while Paul gives us cuts from a Serbian blues goddess (22:44, 55:46, 1:19:30) and Chris selects songs from an 80's influenced Manchester outfit (34:12, 1:...