Spin It! The Record Ranking Podcast

And We Back, And We Back! James and Connor are venturing into the world of rap once again to read between the lines of Chance The Rapper's record-setting third mixtape, Coloring Book . You'll learn everything from his unique path to stardom, to the meaning behind his now-iconic "3" hat, to his favorite varieties of cheese. It's a record you'll want to listen to All Night, so take a Smoke Break, co...

We're headed to the pinnacle of 2000s country this week, from California to Oregon-- It's Me And My Gang by country's original boy band, Rascal Flatts ! Yes, it's true they've lost it all forever... but do we Spin It anyway? Yes we do. Come learn about the band's origins, what role they played in the movie Cars, and what now-infamous line had to be changed during recording! There aren't many Words...

It's November!! This week we're talking about one of James' go-to autumn albums, Pixie Queen by Anthony Green ! His unique blend of acoustic alt-folk, reverberant harmonies, and raw, emotional lyrics make for an incisive commentary on life, romance, and fatherhood. Come learn why "You'll Be Fine," hear our (ironically) hot takes on "East Coast Winters," and figure out which of these songs we reall...

HAPPY HALLOWEEN! It's our spookiest episode yet.. it's a THRILLER night! Michael Jackson's 1982 masterpiece is a pop classic, and the titular single has become a seasonal tradition. We're bringing you bone-chilling tales of his cursed zoo, ritual sacrifices, and much more.. and of course, we'll cover all the hits like Beat It, Billie Jean, and PYT along the way! As Vincent Price said, "No mere mor...

Welcome to Spin It! The Record Ranking Podcast For People Who Would Rather Be Listening To Music! Each week James and Connor give their spin on an album James has heard dozens of times... and Connor's only heard once. Follow us here and on socials to be sure you never miss a beat about your favorite albums!  Keep Spinning at www. SpinItPod.com !  Thanks for listening! Hosted on Acast. See acast.co...

IT'S A SPIN IT SINGLES EPISODE! We're taking your favorite songs and reacting to them in real time! You sent your suggestions and we've mixed in some chart-topping hits , so there's bound to be a song that catches your ear. We've added some new segments like "Pass The Aux Cord" and "Guess Who... Or Spin" to spice things up even more. Hope you're as excited to spin these hits as we are! Check out o...

In honor of October, this week we're bringing you an episode about the Smashing Pumpkins ' 1993 record Siamese Dream , featuring hits like Cherub Rock and Today. Come take a walk through "Billy Corgan's nightmare land," and find out who wants that honey, or why life's a bummer when you're a Hummer. We'll also play a historic round of Fact Or Spin that you won't wanna miss! This emotional record is...

"We're all Electric Guests of the universe," said the lady in Dunkin' Donuts. Asa Taccone took those words to heart and he, along with Matthew "Cornbread" Compton, started his own band, Electric Guest . This week we're talking about their 2019 album, Kin , and all the funky falsetto pop/alt/hip-hop fusion that goes along with it. Come get a lesson in stoplight history and learn about the role seri...

Hey, good lookin'! How's about spinning something up with Spin It? In this episode, James and Connor take on country music legend Hank Williams' Greatest Hits ! If the Lovesick Blues have you down, pole a pirogue On The Bayou and Move It On Over for good ol' country at its finest. Tune in to find out who really saw the light, how many women Hank * actually * married, and about his rejection from t...

Do you love rock 'n' roll? Do you like Crimson and Clover, over and over? Are you just a Victim Of Circumstance? If you answered "yes" to any of those questions, odds are you're gonna love this episode of Spin It! James and Connor are getting acquainted with the Queen Of Rock 'N' Roll herself, Joan Jett , as we put another dime in her 1981 album " I Love Rock 'N' Roll! " Learn about her covers, he...

For our Tenth Episode Birthday, we decided to mix it up-- we're talking about a BRAND NEW ALBUM! Like, * really * new. Stop and smell the Roses with us as we talk about The Band CAMINO's debut record ! If you haven't heard of them yet.. You will. We know we don't Know It All, but we can tell you all about their devoted fans' billboard-purchasing habits and "uuugh so good" choruses. Hope you're rea...

Do you like pop? Do you like punk? Have you been searching for a former rapper that could perhaps somehow blend the two? Well, search no more! Machine Gun Kelly might have sold Tickets To My Downfall , but we're giving you this episode of Spin It for free! We'll talk about the heart-wrenching stories behind Lonely and Play This When I'm Gone, examine the (surprisingly bloody) intricacies of MGK's...

All that you touch, and all that you see, and all that you spin... This week James and Connor are taking a trip to The Dark Side Of The Moon with Pink Floyd! Often regarded as one of the best albums of all time, the 1973 grandfather of all concept albums is jam-packed with musical innovation. We'll talk about how they produced some of these crazy instrumental effects, why they were sued over The G...

James and Connor are going Down In The Valley on this week's episode as we talk about The Head & The Heart's Self-Titled Debut Album ! This cozy 2011 record features lots of vocal harmony, the hit song Rivers And Roads, and plenty of "oh-woahs" to satisfy even the folksiest of cravings. What does a hallelujah sound like? What's a Coeur d'Alene? Curious about the sheep?? We know you are. So tak...

We know you really, really, really need Saint-Tropez, but since we can't give you that we're giving you the next best thing: Aerosmith's PERMANENT VACATION! Join Connor and James as they tap dance on a landmine and talk about this rockin' record. Heralded as Aerosmith's "true" comeback record, this 1987 album features all-time classics "Dude (Looks Like A Lady)," "Rag Doll," and "Angel." Come lear...

You want a timeless song? We wanna change the game-- this week James and Connor are bringing you their spin on Future Nostalgia by one of today's most explosive pop stars, Dua Lipa ! Come Levitate with us and learn about her world record, the time she was exposed by a lie detector, and find out what we thought about this collection of the most groove-along-able songs ever assembled. No matter what...

Here you are now, we'll entertain you! This week James and Connor are diving into Nirvana's second and penultimate record, Nevermind (1991). We'll talk about the band's *other* guitarist, Kurt Cobain's crazy "Lithium" rage quit, whether we love ourselves better than you, and more. Come As You Are, no matter how bad your Teen Spirit smells! If you like to sing along but don't know what it means, ha...

This week, James and Connor bring their Ye-Game to put their spin on Kanye West's 2010 magnum opus, My Beautiful Dark Twisted Fantasy . We're turning up All Of The Lights on this record, so tune in to learn about everything from Kanye's peculiar recording habits to his very first "treat yourself" purchase (and no, you'll probably never guess what it is). Will this be the week our scores finally di...

This week we're spinning Golden Hour by Kacey Musgraves ! Join us as we learn about this 2019 Album Of The Year and talk about everything from Kacey's Olympic career to UFOs to Velvety Elvises. Whether you're on your High Horse or having a Lonely Weekend, there's plenty of exciting music to talk about here. It's our first-ever country episode (with just a sprinkle of Daft Punk)! You "rarely never,...

In our first official episode , James and Connor get a good look at the Piano Man behind the mask by giving you our spin on Billy Joel's 1977 classic, The Stranger . Witness the origin of C-List supervillain The Mixtaper and his trivial superpowers! Did Billy Joel ever drive a Cadillac-ac-ac? Did the good really die young? Does Billy Joel "Get It Right The First Time"? And what does former heavywe...

In our inaugural Pilot/Test Episode , James and Connor dig into Kings Of Leon's 2016 album, WALLS . Join us as we get technical about the music, figure out our nicknames, talk about Ken Doll cereal, and try to hash out our new catchphrase! Episode 1 is coming your way soon! Socials: https://allmylinks.com/spinitpod Check out our ranking spreadsheet here ! Keep Spinning at www. SpinItPod.com! Thank...