The Curmudgeon Rock Report

Who was better? Prince? Or Michael Jackson? Is there a right answer? Each of the Curmudgeons sure thinks so. And boy do they differ. You'll never get enough of this... --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/curmudgeonly/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/curmudgeonly/support

Bob Dylan might be 80 years old now, but his music stays forever young. Because the rock universe can't stop, won't stop covering his songs. The Curmudgeons present 10 interesting Dylan covers for discussion, with artists ranging from Eddie Vedder to Elvis Presley. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/curmudgeonly/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/curmudgeonly/support

In which we consult with special guest Chan Hyeon Park, an actual Korean person, to analyze the international phenomenon known as K-Pop. Hint: It's not just about BTS. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/curmudgeonly/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/curmudgeonly/support

In which the Curmudgeons survey the rotting bodies left on the rock 'n' roll battlefield after the rise of Nirvana in late 1991. No, we;re not just talking about Skid Row and Guns 'n' Roses here. Join us as we recount the demise of Genesis, Van Halen, Queensryche and others. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/curmudgeonly/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/curmudgeonly/sup...

The Strokes and Guns 'n' Roses were the stuff, and then they weren't. What the hell happened? It's a question the Curmudegeons ponder as we revisit 10 earth-shaking debut albums from 10 great artists...who never came close to making the same impact ever again. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/curmudgeonly/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/curmudgeonly/support

Some people think 1974 sucked, but the Curmudgeons think it was a wonderful year. Patti Smith, the Jacksons, Neil Young and more, plus we review new music by the Sleaford Mods and Ghetts. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/curmudgeonly/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/curmudgeonly/support

In which the Curmudgeons welcome Johns Hopkins COVID-19 beat writer Michael Eisenstein to contemplate how exactly live music might return to popular culture following the pandemic. How to do it safely? Will people actually come back? Will the touring artists and venues actually be okay? Will trust be restored? And where are we with the virus and the public health? --- Send in a voice message: http...

In which the Curmudgeons celebrate the majesty of the concert film. Rock 'n' roll has built its legacy visually as much as audibly. Listen to our take on films featuring The White Stripes, Oasis, Talking Heads and others. Yes, we include The Last Waltz, too. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/curmudgeonly/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/curmudgeonly/support

You want the best, but the Curmudgeons give you our favorites instead. Life on pandemic lockdown has us wistful for the concert experience. Here, then, is a run through fascinating live albums, from an R.E.M. bootleg to, yes, Kiss's Alive! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/curmudgeonly/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/curmudgeonly/support

Not all of rock's old cows are ready for those great big meadows in the sky. In this final installment of the Bovine Trilogy, the Curmudgeons marvel at the staying power of Dinosaur Jr., Drive-By Truckers, Wilco, Run the Jewels and...AC/DC?! Yes, miracles are real. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/curmudgeonly/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/curmudgeonly/support

In which the Curmudgeons take 10 beloved, very old artists to the slaughterhouse to put us out of our misery. Has The Who become The Why? Does Bob Dylan have anything left after his Sinatra phase? Let us rant. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/curmudgeonly/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/curmudgeonly/support

In which the Curmudgeons take down 10 artists whose iconography and undying devotion from fans and other critics is really, really hard to understand. All of these acts are great...but they're not that great. That's just our opinion, man. Listen for these grand takedowns and other rock 'n' roll musings. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/curmudgeonly/message Support this podcast: https...

Introducing the maiden voyage of The Curmudgeon Rock Report, wherein Christopher O'Connor and Arturo Andrade, longtime friends and unabashed rock 'n' roll nerds, introduce themselves and introduce the worldview that will govern this podcast. It's a love letter and break-up letter all at once. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/curmudgeonly/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.f...