Songs of Our Own: A Marital Tour of the Music That Shaped Us.

Hi Folks! For those expecting a full album episode we apologize.  Some exciting life things happened (listen to the episode for full details) and for our own sanity we will be doing more episodes based around single songs for a while.  We will still strive to release two episode a month!  For this episode we listen to and discuss Kenny Loggins' song "House at Pooh Corner".  We liste...

Hi Folks!  For this episode we listen to Semisonic's song "Basement Tapes".  Appearing on Semisonic's 2020 EP "You're Not Alone".  This EP marked the end to a 19 year hiatus for the band.  Best known in the USA for their hit "Closing Time", "Basement Tapes" is a true return to form for Semisonic.  This song is a lot of fun and as a bonus menti...

Hi Folks! We are listening to Frank Zappa's 1974 studio album "Apostrophe (')".  This album is quite an experience and in Lee's opinion gives a snapshot of what Frank's music was all about.  "Apostrophe (')" goes from fun light hearted too serious and back again.  If Frank Zappa's music has been on your periphery for a while and you just don't...

Hi Folks!  For this episode we are listening to A Tribe Called Quest's debut album 'Peoples Instinctive Travels and The Paths of Rhythm'. Released in 1990 this album showcases what A Tribe Called Quest is all about. Lots of samples, very upbeat lyrics, overall an album that makes the listener smile. We share our thoughts on the songs, album and legacy of A Tribe Called Quest.  Thank...

Hi Folks!  For todays episode we listen to The Raconteurs' song 'Steady as She Goes' off of their 2006 album 'Broken Boy Soldiers'.  We talk about this supergroup featuring Jack White, Brendan Benson, Jack Lawrence and Patrick Keeler, as well as what we think the song means and of course the not one but two music videos.  Thanks for listening! *Full episode dropping the mi...

Hi Folks! In this episode we listen to Em Beihold's song "Numb Little Bug".  This song talks about mental health, anxiety, prescriptions and coping.  We share the parts of this song that spoke to us and a bit about our own mental health journeys.  Thanks for listening! Spotify Playlist! Intro/Outro Music: Upbeat Forever by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/50...

Hi Folks! We are listening to Of Monsters and Men's second album 'Beneath the Skin'. Released in 2015 this album could easily be classified as a concept album.  With songs asking "what does it mean to be human?" we certainly have plenty to discuss.  Thanks for listening! Intro/Outro Music: Upbeat Forever by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/5011-upb...

Hi Folks!  For this episode we listen to Jimmy Buffett's 1985 album 'Songs You Know By Heart: Jimmy Buffett's Greatest Hit(s)'.  We talk about how and possibly why Buffett's music speaks to such a wide variety of folks.  We dive deep into the meaning behind some of his more introspective songs and as always we talk about what these songs have meant to us.  Thanks for liste...

*Trigger warning: this episode discusses gun violence*.  Hi Folks, for this episode we take a listen to The Avett Brother's song 'I Should've Spent The Day With My Family' off of their 2020 EP 'The Third Gleam'.  This song depicts a family hearing the news of a school shooting and processing that information.  We do some processing of our own in the episode.  Thank yo...

Hi Folks!  For this episode we discuss Ed Sheeran's song 'First Times' off of his 2021 album "Equals". We discuss the songs origins, our interpretations and finding comfort amid chaotic moments. Thanks for Listening! Spotify Playlist Intro/Outro Music: Upbeat Forever by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/5011-upbeat-forever License: http://creativeco...

Hi Folks!  We are discussing Stevie Wonder's 1972 album 'Talking Book'.  This album is considered as the beginning of a turning point in Wonder's career and sees Wonder enjoying more artistic freedom from Motown Records.  We share our thoughts and opinions on the tracks and recording process.  Thanks for listening! Spotify Playlist Intro/Outro Music: Upbeat Forever by Kevin Mac...

Hi Folks!  This months bonus episode features AJR's song 'Birthday Party' off of their 2019 album Neotheater.  The song's narrative follows someone who was born "one minute ago", as they welcome folks to their birthday party and ponder hopefully about this world they were born into.  We also have some big news to talk about in this episode!  Thanks for listening! Spot...

Hi Folks!  For this episode we listen to Roberta Flack's 1973 album 'Killing Me Softly'.  This album shows the range and depth of Flack's distinctive style.  The songs on this album go from R&B to jazz to gospel and we love it all.  Find out the history behind this album and why its so good at quieting out minds.  Head over to Spotify to check out our companion playlists of...

Hi Folks!  For this bonus episode we listen to Regina Spektor's song "Eet".  The song is off of Spektor's fifth studio album 'Far' and was released in 2009.  Even if you have not heard Regina Spektor's name before you have probably heard one of her many songs that have been featured in movies and TV shows.  This song gives us a lot to talk about.  If you are new...

Hi Folks! For this full album episode we are listening to Meat Loaf's 1977 debut 'Bat Out of Hell'.  We take a look at Meat Loaf's rough start in the music industry, his theater and acting careers, and his relationship with Todd Rundgren and Jim Steinman.  Find out our thoughts on this album and what, all these years later, continue to make it a top seller year after year.  Tha...

Hi Folks!  In honor of Valentine's Day happening we are making this month's bonus episode all about the song "Love Hurts".  Originally written for the Everly Brothers in 1960 we listen to six versions that span the decades.  We cover Roy Orbison, Gram Parsons and Emmylou Harris, Jim Capaldi, Nazareth, Cher, and the Osborne Brothers' versions of "Love Hurts".  Eac...

Hi Folks!  We are listening to David Bowie's 1972 album 'The Rise and Fall of Ziggy Stardust and the Spiders from Mars'.  A concept album/rock opera/glam rock/proto-punk masterpiece.  This album has a little bit of everything and tells the story of space alien Ziggy Stardust and his quest to save planet Earth from an apocalyptic event only to get side tracked by his ego and fail.  T...

Hi Folks! This bonus episode has us listening to Micheal Franti and Spearhead's song 'Hey Hey Hey'.   Appearing on Franti's 2010 album 'The Sound of Sunshine' 'Hey Hey Hey' is a song that can be interpreted many different ways.  We discuss how this song helped us set our intentions for the new year and what Franti is talking to us about in his lyrics. Learn...

Hi Folks!  For the first album of the new year we talk about The Band's 1968 album 'Music from Big Pink'.  Not only is this album one of the greatest debut albums from any group it is one of the greatest albums of all time.  'Music from Big Pink' sees The Band move from Bob Dylan's backing group to center stage.  With songs cowritten by Dylan you know the lyrics are g...

Hi Folks!  Christmas is the winter holiday we choose to celebrate and this year for our Christmas bonus episode we wanted to cover John Lennon and Yoko Ono/The Plastic Ono Band's song 'Happy Xmas (War Is Over)'.  We ask the question: is this a protest song, Christmas song or both?  We discuss the history of the song and artists as well as talk about Miley Cyrus and Sean Ono Lennon&a...

Hi Folks!  For this bonus episode we listen to and discuss Death Cab for Cutie's song 'I Will Follow You into the Dark".  First appearing on their 2005 album 'Plans' this acoustic solo ballad was well received by fans, even if it didn't do well in the charts.  'I Will Follow You into the Dark' deals a lot with themes of death, anticipation, grief, and though...

Hi Folks!  Our last full album episode of 2021 is an Al pick!  We take a listen to AJR's 'Ok Orchestra' album.  This album offers a lot of deep lyrics and great beats with which to contemplate the deep lyrics too.  'Ok Orchestra' is a snap shot of the Millennial generation in 2021.  Find out our thoughts behind this statement as well as how Tiny Tim (the singer/performer)...

Hi Folks!  We continue our November tradition by talking about Arlo Guthrie's version of 'City of New Orleans'.  Originally penned by Steve Goodman, Arlo took this song and made it his own.  Appearing on Arlo's 1972 album 'Hobo's Lullaby', 'City of New Orleans' would be the highest charting song of Arlo's career.  We talk about Steve Goodman's...

Hi Folks!  For this episode we cover Alanis Morisset's album 'Jagged Little Pill'.  This album marked a stylistic change for Morisset's sound, trading in commercial pop for a harder grunge sound. The songs feature deeply personal lyrics and Alanis' unique vocal style. 'Jagged Little Pill' would go on to be Morisset's most popular album. Thanks for listening!...

Happy Halloween folks!  We continue our Halloween tradition this year by listening to Screamin' Jay Hawkins' song 'I Put A Spell On You'.  Originally meant to be a Blues style ballad a night of heavy drinking made this song into one of the earliest examples of what we now know as Shock Rock. We discuss covers of this song by Creedence Clearwater Revival, Annie Lennox, Nina Simo...