Ridiculous Rock Record Reviews

The crew revisits Prof's 'HIGH' School days by discussing Electric Mud, the 1968 release from Muddy Waters.  Hope everyone had a great Mud-der's Day...Rock On! Theme music "Mama's Got to Ramble" and "Trance" by The Steepwater Band.  Follow them @steepwaterband Website: https://ridiculousrockrecordreviews.buzzsprout.com Contact us!  e-mail: ridiculousroc...

Hey, Hey, Hey!  The crew revisits the 1991 smash hit record Out of Time from R.E.M.  Rock On Baby Baby Baby! Theme song "Trance" from The Steepwater Band.  Follow them @steepwaterband. Website: https://ridiculousrockrecordreviews.buzzsprout.com Contact us!  e-mail: ridiculousrockrecords@gmail.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/R4podcast Twitter/X: @r4podcaster Instagram: https://www....

The highly recommended 2022 release Regenerator from King Buffalo takes the crew on a little ride this week.  No need for showers, and eat 'em if you got 'em.  Rock On! Theme song "Trance" by The Steepwater Band.  Used by permission.  Follow them @steepwaterband. New content on Patreon! Website: https://ridiculousrockrecordreviews.buzzsprout.com Contact us!  e-mail: ridiculousr...

The R4 crew hopes you experienced "The Presence of the Lord" this Easter weekend...or at least we did while reviewing the self-titled 1969 record from supergroup Blind Faith.  Rock On! Theme song "Trance" by The Steepwater Band.  Used by Permission.  Follow them @steepwaterband. Join our re-launched Patreon @ridiculousrockrecords! Website: https://ridiculousrockrecordreviews.bu...

R4 Rerun Vol. 5 - The crew takes the same old trip it was back then by revisiting the 1992 classic Dirt from Alice In Chains.  Rock On!! Check out Aaron and Sister Shannon's original review all they way back on episode 6!!  https://www.buzzsprout.com/1764909/episodes/8392242 Theme music "Trance" by The Steepwater Band.  Used by permission.  Follow them @steepwaterband. Website: http...

The crew indulges The Prof with a journey down memory lane by discussing Don Henley's 1984 release Building the Perfect Beast.  Rock On...kind of... Them song "Trance" by The Steepwater Band.  Used by permission.  Follow them @steepwaterband and can't them now on their east coast tour. Come see us in Nashville this Saturday April 12 at Rock N Pod!  Website: https://ridiculousro...

With Joe Cocker being nominated for this year's Rock and Roll Hall of Fame induction, the crew takes a little time to dig into his 1969 debut record With a Little Help From My Friends.  Rock On! Theme songs "High and Humble" and "Trance" by The Steepwater Band.  Follow them @steepwaterband and catch them now on tour on the east coast! Website: https://ridiculousrockrecordr...

With the recent release of the Becoming Led Zeppelin documentary, as well the remastered Page/Crowes Live at the Greek, the crew caught the itch and decided to revisit the 1976 release Presence.  Rock On! Theme music "Trance" by The Steepwater Band used by permission.  On tour now!  Follow them @steepwaterband See you at Rock N Pod in Nashville on April 12! Website: https://ridiculousroc...

The crew looks back 20 years to the 2005 release Guero from Beck.  This one certainly stretches the "rock record" moniker!  Rock On! Theme songs "Sharp Tongue" and "Trance" by the Steepwater Band.  Used by permission.  Follow them @steepwaterband and catch them on tour now! Come see us in Nashville at Rock N Pod on April 12th! Website: https://ridiculousrockrecordrevi...

The crew looks back 30 years to 1995 and Blind Melon's second album Soup.  Widely overlooked due to Shannon Hoon's unfortunate passing soon after release.  Here we dig deep into the music and the message.  Rock On! Theme "Trance" by The Steepwater Band.  Used by permission.  Follow them @steepwaterband.  East Cast tour happening now! Come see us at Rock N Pod - April 12th in Na...

The crew welcomes back R4 legend Rockin Mike Cortis to discuss the 1985 debut record from Megadeth, Killing is My Business...And Business is Good!  Rock On! Theme song Trance from The Steepwater Band.  Used by permission.  Follow them @steepwaterband. Come see us at Rock N Pod in Nashville April 12th! Website: https://ridiculousrockrecordreviews.buzzsprout.com Contact us!  e-mail: ridiculousrockre...

We start a journey through the decades over the next several episodes, beginning 50 years ago with Aerosmith's Toys in the Attic from 1975.  Rock On! Theme music Trance by The Steepwater Band.  Used by permission.  Follow them @steepwaterband. Website: https://ridiculousrockrecordreviews.buzzsprout.com Contact us!  e-mail: ridiculousrockrecords@gmail.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/R4p...

This week Matt Karweick AKA The Fat Beared Vinyl Guy selects our record to review - 2019's Feral Roots from Rival Sons.  Be sure to check out his YouTube channel and follow him on all the socials!  Rock On! Follow and subscribe here: https://www.youtube.com/@fatbeardedvinylguy Theme songs Shift and Trance from The Steepwater Band.  Used by permission.  Follow them @steepwaterband on all the s...

What better way to celebrate Valentine's Day than to discuss a record actually released that day! This week we discuss the debut record Dreamboat Annie from Heart, released on Valentine's Day 1976.  Cuddle up with your sweetheart, get your White Lightning and Wine, and Rock On! Theme song Trance by The Steepwater Band.  Follow them @steepwaterband Check out Fleetwood Heart at https://www...

The crew is joined by Steve Wright from the Podder Than Hell Podcast (and also the I Remember Now: The Queensryche Podcast) to discuss the 1983 release from the unmasked legends KISS.  Rock On! NOTE:  If you follow the chronology we know we skipped Creatures of the Night, but no worries, it's coming this fall! Follow the Podder Than Hell Podcast @podderthanhell Theme music by The Steepwater B...

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...