Ridiculous Rock Record Reviews

This week the crew has a party in their pocket and they just got paid, so we hop in dad's old Chevrolet to discuss the 1988 release New Jersey from Bon Jovi.  Rock On Baby! Theme music "Mama's Got to Ramble" and "Trance" by The Steepwater Band.  Used by permission.  Follow on all socials @steepwaterband and find them at steewaterband.com.  On tour now! Also check out...

R4 Rerun Vol. 4 - It's MLK Day so the crew discusses a record that pays tribute to the man in a couple songs, while also completely changing their sound.  See if we like the new direction U2 was headed as we discuss their 1984 album The Unforgettable Fire.  Rock On! Theme song "Trance" by The Steepwater Band.  Follow them @steepwaterband.  Used by permission. Check out Aaron and Sis...

Third time's a charm for Lou's quest to make us all Phish-heads as we review the 1996 album Billy Breathes from Phish.  Rock On! Opening Theme "Sharp Tongue" and Closing theme "Trance" by The Steepwater Band @steepwaterband.  Used by permission Check out the first 2 attempts: 10 songs - www.buzzsprout.com/1764909/episodes/8520182 Farmhouse - www.buzzsprout.com/1764909...

We kick off the new year in style as The Grand Puba Aaron Martel joins the crew to discuss the 1971 release Sticky Fingers.  Rock On! Opening Theme: Mama Got to Ramble by The Steepwater Band Closing Theme: Trance by The Steepwater Band  Songs used by permission.  Follow at www.steepwater.com or @steepwaterband on all Socials. Website: https://ridiculousrockrecordreviews.buzzsprout.com Contact us! ...

We bring in the new year with the universal emblem of a good party - the Mirrorball.  Pearl Jam finished our 2024 reviews, so lets have them kick off 2025 as the backing band for a record celebrating it's 30 year anniversary this year - 1995's Mirrorball from Neil Young.  And, as a holiday bonus, we also discuss the sister EP Murkenball from Pearl Jam.  Rock On, and Happy New Year! Theme...

The crew prepares for the holidays by reviewing the definitive top album of 2024 as voted by the listeners - Dark Matter from Pearl Jam.  You knew it was coming, Rock On (and Merry Christmas everyone)! Theme: Trance by The Steepwater Band used by permission - Follow them at www.steepwater.com or follow @steepwaterband Website: https://ridiculousrockrecordreviews.buzzsprout.com Contact us!  e-mail:...

Next up on the list of top records of 2024 as voted by the fans - The crew dives into this year's Grammy nominated release Happy Bastards from The Black Crowes.  It had to happen sometime.  Rock On! To hear the SOA instant reaction: https://on.soundcloud.com/jCnRakCZqrwnGFE16 Theme: Trance by The Steepwater Band used by permission - Follow them at www.steepwater.com or follow @steepwaterband...

We continue our breakdowns of the top records of 2024 as Hillman and JD discuss Be Right Here from Blackberry Smoke.  Rock On! Theme: Trance by The Steepwater Band used by permission - Follow them at www.steepwater.com or follow @steepwaterband Website: https://ridiculousrockrecordreviews.buzzsprout.com Contact us!  e-mail: ridiculousrockrecords@gmail.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/R4podca...

Our reviews of the listener selected top albums of 2024 begins with Hillman, JD, returning guest Jimbo, and first time guest and journalist Justin Conn discussing Passage Du Desir from Johnny Blue Skies (AKA Sturgill Simpson).  Rock On! Check out Justin's music discussion substack here: talljc.substack.com Theme: Trance by The Steepwater Band used by permission - Follow them at www.steepwater...

R4's 1st Annual Thanksgiving Turkey - Ian, Lou, and Prof share the spirit of Thanksgiving while discussing Van Halen's 1998 release Van Halen III.  Rock On! Theme: Trance by The Steepwater Band used by permission - Follow them at www.steepwater.com or follow @steepwaterband Website: https://ridiculousrockrecordreviews.buzzsprout.com Contact us!  e-mail: ridiculousrockrecords@gmail.com Fa...

JD and Lou are joined by R4 legend Super-listener Sam as they discuss the requested Incubus record A Crow Left of the Murder from 2004.  Rock On! Theme: Trance by The Steepwater Band used by permission - Follow them at www.steepwater.com or follow @steepwaterband Website: https://ridiculousrockrecordreviews.buzzsprout.com Contact us!  e-mail: ridiculousrockrecords@gmail.com Facebook: https://www.f...

Returning guest Jason Johantges from the All Things Blues and Southern Rock podcast join Ian, JD, and Gleason in discussion the requested 1990 record Heartbreak Station from Cinderella.  Rock On! Theme: Trance by The Steepwater Band used by permission - Follow them at www.steepwater.com or follow @steepwaterband Website: https://ridiculousrockrecordreviews.buzzsprout.com Contact us!  e-mail: ridic...

Hillman, JD, and Ian are joined by friend and Patreon member Seth Miller to discuss his request of Blood Sugar Sex Magik released in 1991 by the Red Hot Chili Peppers.  Rock On! Check out AppleMill at the linktree below, on all streaming platforms, and on all socials @applemillmusic https://linktr.ee/applemillmusic Theme: Trance by The Steepwater Band used by permission - Follow them at www.steepw...

Dead on Halloween Vol 1. - Originally recorded to coincide with Halloween season - and now offered in remembrance of Phil Lesh - Lou and Gleason educate JD on the 1972 Grateful Dead live release documenting their European tour from that year.  Rock On! Theme: Trance by The Steepwater Band used by permission - Follow them at www.steepwater.com or follow @steepwaterband Website: https://ridiculousro...

Hillman, Gleason and JD spend a Monday Morning discussing the self titled 1975 release from Fleetwood Mac.  Rock On! Theme: Trance by The Steepwater Band used by permission - Follow them at www.steepwater.com or follow @steepwaterband Website: https://ridiculousrockrecordreviews.buzzsprout.com Contact us!  e-mail: ridiculousrockrecords@gmail.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/R4podcast Twitter...

JD is joined by returning guest Jason Johantges from the All Things Blues and Southern Rock podcast, along with special Patreon guest Michael Jones, to discuss the 1998 debut from Train.  Rock On! Check out the latest episode of the All Things Blues and Southern Rock podcast to hear from Johnny Colt, the original bassist for The Black Crowes and eventual member of both Train and Lynyrd Skynyrd. Th...

Ian, Lou, and JD discuss the requested 1991 release Travelers and Thieves from jam-adjacent band Blues Traveler.  Beware the technical demons at the end!  Rock on! Theme: Trance by The Steepwater Band used by permission - Follow them at www.steepwater.com or follow @steepwaterband Website: https://ridiculousrockrecordreviews.buzzsprout.com Contact us!  e-mail: ridiculousrockrecords@gmail.com Faceb...

As promised we are paying off our listener requests as Hillman, Ian and Prof review the 1974 release Desolation Boulevard from British glam band Sweet.  Rock On! Theme: Trance by The Steepwater Band used by permission - Follow them at www.steepwater.com or follow @steepwaterband Website: https://ridiculousrockrecordreviews.buzzsprout.com Contact us!  e-mail: ridiculousrockrecords@gmail.com Faceboo...

JD and Ian are joined by Patron and fan Jim Hennessy as they discuss the 1973 release Tres Hombres from ZZ Top.  Rock On! Theme: Trance by The Steepwater Band used by permission - Follow them at www.steepwater.com or follow @steepwaterband Website: https://ridiculousrockrecordreviews.buzzsprout.com Contact us!  e-mail: ridiculousrockrecords@gmail.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/R4podcast Tw...

JD is joined by the Angry Irishman Steve Gleason and the host of the All Things Blues and Southern Rock podcast Jason Johantges to discuss the 1995 Roadiohead release The Bends.  Rock On! Theme: Trance by The Steepwater Band used by permission - Follow them at www.steepwater.com or follow @steepwaterband Website: https://ridiculousrockrecordreviews.buzzsprout.com Contact us!  e-mail: ridiculousroc...

R4 Rerun Vol. 3 - Ian and British Steve discuss some classic wax with Jethro Tull's 1971 release Aqualung.  Check out episode 51 for the original review with Aaron and Ray Z.  Rock On! Theme: Trance by The Steepwater Band used by permission - Follow them at www.steepwater.com or follow @steepwaterband Website: https://ridiculousrockrecordreviews.buzzsprout.com Contact us!  e-mail: ridiculousr...

The oft-referenced friend of the show Ryan Oleskey makes his R4 debut as he joins Hillman, Ian and JD in discussing the 1973 release Dixie Chicken from Little Feat.  Rock On!  Theme: Trance by The Steepwater Band used by permission - Follow them at www.steepwater.com or follow @steepwaterband Website: https://ridiculousrockrecordreviews.buzzsprout.com Contact us!  e-mail: ridiculousrockrecords@gma...

Ian and JD celebrate the 20th anniversary of Rich Robinson's solo debut Paper - part of a dual release with our sister podcast State of Amorica.  Rock On! Listen to the State of Amorica episode for expanded takes and discussion of the bonus tracks included on the 2016 rerelease! Theme: Trance by The Steepwater Band used by permission - Follow them at www.steepwater.com or follow @steepwaterba...

Ian, Prof and Lou explore the 2008 release Consolers of the Lonely from the Jack White led "supergroup" The Raconteurs.  Rock On! Theme: Trance by The Steepwater Band used by permission - Follow them at www.steepwater.com or follow @steepwaterband Website: https://ridiculousrockrecordreviews.buzzsprout.com Contact us!  e-mail: ridiculousrockrecords@gmail.com Facebook: https://www.faceboo...

JD, Ian, and Huddy explore Tom Petty's 1989 solo release Full Moon Fever with returning guest Steve Gleason.  Rock on! Theme: Trance by The Steepwater Band used by permission - Follow them at www.steepwater.com or follow @steepwaterband Website: https://ridiculousrockrecordreviews.buzzsprout.com Contact us!  e-mail: ridiculousrockrecords@gmail.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/R4podcast...