Scratch a Track: Music Review and Commentary Podcast

Today we react to LW, the latest album by prolific psychedelic rockers King Gizzard and the Lizard Wizard. If you've been following Scratch a Track, you should be no stranger to this group after our first impressions of KG and that time we gave Polygondwanaland the full scratch. How does LW stack up? Let us know in the comments, and stay tuned for another KG&TLW Scratch later this year. ...

In this Very Special Episode, we react to the recent news of Daft Punk ending their run by listening to Random Access Memories for the very first time. We know we're late to the game on this legendary French house/electronic/techno robot duo, so let us know what your favorite album is, and how you feel about the break-up, in the comments below. Sound on Sound article: https://www.soundonsound...

This week we review and discusss The Fragile by Nine Inch Nails. Trent Reznor & Co.'s third full-length album is a moody masterpiece filled with incredible instrumental tracks, and it might just be our favorite release by NIN. Comment and let us know what tracks you would scratch, what tracks are your favorite, and as Bob Ezrin suggested, if you had to boil it down to one disc, what'...

This week we review discuss Them Crooked Vultures by the incredible rock and roll supergroup, Them Crooked Vultures. The legendary trio of Dave Grohl (Nirvana, Foo Fighters), Josh Homme (Queens of the Stone Age) and John Paul Jones (Led Zeppelin) have made what is easily one of the best rock albums of the new century, and we can't wait for a follow-up. Links: https://twitter.com/scratchatrack...

In this first Covers Face-Off episode of 2021, we discuss Lake of Fire. Originally written by Meat Puppets and covered by Nirvana during the legendary MTV Unplugged set, it's clear that the original version made a big impact on Kurt Cobain. Let us know which version you prefer, and why, in the comments! Links: https://twitter.com/scratchatrack https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC1y5SBLxt4V187J6...

Today we are scratching the 1995 debut album by the band known as Foo Fighters. Dave Grohl rose from the ashes of Nirvana to create this grunge masterpiece, a 90s rock classic that is still one of our favorites. Comment and let us know what song YOU would scratch, what song you could NEVER scratch, and let us know what album we should scratch next. In each episode of "Scratch a Track" we...

Today we react to the brand new, 10th studio album from Foo Fighters. Medicine At Midnight has Dave Grohl & Co. exploring a poppier side of the Foo's trademark guitar-driven grunge rock. What do you think of this new direction for the band? Let us know in the comments, and stick around this Wednesday to see us give a classic Foo Fighters album the full Scratch. Links: https://twitter.com/...

This week we review and discuss one of our absolute favorites: Animals, the 1977 Pink Floyd album inspired by George Orwell's satirical novel Animal Farm. Even though it's only 5 tracks, there's plenty to dig into, so saddle up. In each episode we will be discussing the history of the album, each track, and ultimately which track on the album we would scratch off. For more informati...

In this episode of Songs of the Same Name, we discuss three wildly different songs called "Mother." From John Lennon's personal and emotionally raw version, to Pink Floyd's more neurotic take, to the brutal cautionary tale from 80s metalhead Danzig, these are three songs of the same name that couldn't be more different. Links: https://twitter.com/scratchatrack https://www....

This week we review and discuss "Post", the genre-bending second album by the Icelandic artist Bjork.  Comment and let us know what song YOU would scratch, what song you could NEVER scratch, and let us know what album we should scratch next! In each episode of "Scratch a Track" we discuss the history of the album, do a track-by-track analysis, and ultimately must make a hard ch...

Today we are discussing the song Pieces of Me by Ashlee Simpson and its resemblance to Drive by Incubus.  Let us know if you hear the similarities and if you think she stole from it!  This is a new side series where we discuss two songs that have many similarities.   Links: https://twitter.com/scratchatrack https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC1y5SBLxt4V187J6CKGswgA/ https://www.facebook.com/Scratch-...

In this first episode of Songs That Made The Movie, we discuss the iconic soundtrack to Pulp Fiction.  All of Quentin Tarantino's movie soundtracks are unique and Pulp Fiction is no different.  We dive into the tracks that made the classic soundtrack, songs that were left off, and our favorite scenes from the film.  Let us know your favorite scene and track in the comments below! Links: https...

This week we discuss music from the movie Pulp Fiction.  All of Quentin Tarantino's movie soundtracks are unique and Pulp Fiction is no different.  We dive into the tracks that made the classic soundtrack, songs that were left off, and our favorite scenes from the film.  Let us know your favorite scene and track in the comments below! Links: https://twitter.com/scratchatrack https://www.youtu...

This week we review and discuss the 2002 album Yoshimi Battles the Pink Robots, one of our favorites by the legendary psychedelic band The Flaming Lips. The Test Begins... NOWWWW... Comment and let us know what song YOU would scratch, what song you could NEVER scratch, and let us know what album we should scratch next! In each episode of Scratch a Track we discuss the history of the album, do a tr...

In each episode we will be discussing the history of the album, each track, and ultimately which track on the album we would scratch off. For more information please follow us on twitter as well as our YouTube Channel.  There you will be able to take part in polls, suggest albums, and let us know what track you would scratch. Happy Scratching!! Links: https://twitter.com/scratchatrack https://www....

This week we review and discuss The Beatles self-titled 1968 album, also known as "The White Album". It's a groundbreaking double-album from the greatest rock band of all time and contains some of the group's most beloved songs.  Comment and let us know what song YOU would scratch, what song you could NEVER scratch, and let us know what album we should scratch next! In each epi...

In this first episode of 2021, we give our First Impression of the new "Get Back" documentary about the Beatles recording sessions for "Let It Be." Comment and let us know what you think of the footage, and what you hope to see in this new look at such a pivotal moment in the band's history. Trailer link: https://youtu.be/UocEGvQ10OE Links: https://twitter.com/scratchatrac...

This week we discuss the debut album from Violent Femmes, a classic 80s album that ended up being a radio staple well through the 90s and beyond. Comment and let us know what song YOU would scratch, what song you could NEVER scratch, and let us know what album we should scratch next! In each episode of "Scratch a Track" we discuss the history of the album, do a track-by-track analysis, a...

In this episode we react to Rolling Stone's Top 500 greatest albums of all time list for 2020. Who's ranked too high, who's not high enough, and who got snubbed? Comment and let us know what you think about the list. THE LIST: https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-lists/best-albums-of-all-time-1062063/ Links: https://twitter.com/scratchatrack https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC1y5...

This week we discuss Vitalogy, one of our favorite albums by Seattle grunge rockers Pearl Jam. It's the third album from the legendary band in their classic 90s period, and it served as an experimental turn for the band. Leave a comment to let us know what song YOU would scratch, what song you could NEVER scratch, and let us know what album we should scratch next! In each episode of "Scr...

This week for Songs of the Same Name on the Scratch a Track podcast we will be discussing the song Wake Up by Rage Against the Machine and Arcade Fire. For more information please follow us on twitter as well as our YouTube Channel.  There you will be able to take part in polls, suggest albums, and let us know what track you would scratch. Happy Scratching!! Links: https://twitter.com/scratchatrac...

This week we discuss Girls Can Tell, one of our favorite albums by the indie rock band Spoon. It's their third studio album, born out of tumultuous relationships in both business and love, but one that ultimately led to a creative and critical hot streak. Leave a comment to let us know what song YOU would scratch, what song you could NEVER scratch, and let us know what album we should scratch...

This week on Songs of the Same Name on the Scratch a Track podcast we will be discussing "All I Need" - two very different songs of the same name, one by French electronic duo Air on their album "Moon Safari", and the other off the album "In Rainbows" by Radiohead, the legendary rock group who are no strangers to electronic music.  For more information please follow u...

This week on the Scratch a Track podcast we are discussing Blood, Sugar, Sex, Magic, by the Red Hot Chili Peppers with special guest Dan Stauffer.  In each episode we will be discussing the history of the album, each track, and ultimately which track on the album we would scratch off. For more information please follow us on twitter as well as our YouTube Channel.  There you will be able to take p...