The Kinks and Beatles Daily Deep Dive

The Beatles dismissed it as album filler but this little rocker is filled with hooks and is a lot more fun than they give it credit for. Get full access to Hero Habit at herohabit.substack.com/subscribe

Is it possible that this song is, sadly, more relevant than it was when it was released? Today we discuss The Kinks' ode to bureaucratic incompetence, Definite Maybe. Get full access to Hero Habit at herohabit.substack.com/subscribe

It's a lovely Motown inspired ballad with a bridge that includes some accidentally sophisticated chord changes. Today we discuss This Boy by The Beatles Get full access to Hero Habit at herohabit.substack.com/subscribe

Rock and Roll Fantasy was one of the Kinks' biggest hits in the 70s and today we discuss what makes the song great. Get full access to Hero Habit at herohabit.substack.com/subscribe

It has become one of the most hated songs of The Beatles' entire catalog but does Maxwell's Silver Hammer deserve the hate or is the hate a product of circumstance? 

It's a song I enjoy but don't love and never remember but never skip. Today we discuss Do You Remember Walter by The Kinks and question Jeff Lynne on his love for this track. Get full access to Hero Habit at herohabit.substack.com/subscribe

Pop perfection. Every moment of this two-minute song is simple, rock and roll bliss. Today, we discuss, And Your Bird Can Sing by The Beatles. Get full access to Hero Habit at herohabit.substack.com/subscribe

The song was a modest hit but it should probably be a staple on classic rock radio to this day. Today we discuss Better Things by The Kinks. Get full access to Hero Habit at herohabit.substack.com/subscribe

A fun little rocker that seamlessly passes from minor to major and back, today we talk about Things We Said Today 

The single tanked. The album the song appeared on tanked. The song is cheesy beyond compare. I love it. Today we discuss Holiday Romance by The Kinks Get full access to Hero Habit at herohabit.substack.com/subscribe

It's our first solo song! Today we discuss a beautiful album closer, That Is All by George Harrison. Get full access to Hero Habit at herohabit.substack.com/subscribe

Buried in the middle of their first "great" album, Situation Vacant is a fun rocker filled with Ray's dark wit. Get full access to Hero Habit at herohabit.substack.com/subscribe

If self-indulgence had a soundtrack, Wild Honey Pie would feature prominently in the score. Get full access to Hero Habit at herohabit.substack.com/subscribe

Happy Halloween! Today we talk about the spookiest of Kinks songs, Wicked Annabella. - Want to be included on a future episode? Leave us a voicemail with your favorite/least favorite song and a brief explanation by calling (925) 494-1739 Get full access to Hero Habit at herohabit.substack.com/subscribe

Want to share your thoughts on a song we've already covered? Want to be included in a future episode of one of your favorite songs? Leave us a voice message at (925) 494-1739 and we'll include your thoughts on a future episode.★ Support this podcast ★ Get full access to Hero Habit at herohabit.substack.com/subscribe

Want to share your thoughts on a song we've already covered? Want to be included in a future episode of one of your favorite songs? Leave us a voice message at (925) 494-1739 and we'll include your thoughts on a future episode.★ Support this podcast ★ Get full access to Hero Habit at herohabit.substack.com/subscribe

Want to share your thoughts on a song we've already covered? Want to be included in a future episode of one of your favorite songs? Leave us a voice message at (925) 494-1739 and we'll include your thoughts on a future episode.★ Support this podcast ★ Get full access to Hero Habit at herohabit.substack.com/subscribe

Want to share your thoughts on a song we've already covered? Want to be included in a future episode of one of your favorite songs? Leave us a voice message at (925) 494-1739 and we'll include your thoughts on a future episode.★ Support this podcast ★ Get full access to Hero Habit at herohabit.substack.com/subscribe

Want to share your thoughts on a song we've already covered? Want to be included in a future episode of one of your favorite songs? Leave us a voice message at (925) 494-1739 and we'll include your thoughts on a future episode.★ Support this podcast ★ Get full access to Hero Habit at herohabit.substack.com/subscribe

It's a little bit swampy, a little bit slow, but it's very cool and has one of Ray's coolest lines to sing out loud. It's Alcohol from Muswell Hillbillies. Get full access to Hero Habit at herohabit.substack.com/subscribe

Recorded on the same day as Yesterday and I'm Down, I've Just Seen a Face has, somehow, become a hidden gem from a period where The Beatles were truly firing on all cylinders. Today, we discuss that gem. Get full access to Hero Habit at herohabit.substack.com/subscribe

Was it a hit? No. Was it the B side of an inferior song? Yes. Should it have been a hit? Absolutely. Is it a classic Kinks song nonetheless? You bet your butt! Today we discuss Picture Book. Get full access to Hero Habit at herohabit.substack.com/subscribe

Four different guitar solos have been officially released by The Beatles for Let It Be but, today, we're focusing our attention on the best of the best. Get full access to Hero Habit at herohabit.substack.com/subscribe

Is it possible to release a song that is moving at two different tempos? The Kinks certainly tried with This Time Tomorrow and the effect is a perfect match to the lyrics. Get full access to Hero Habit at herohabit.substack.com/subscribe

Today we discuss Cry Baby Cry, a deep cut from The Beatles' deepest of albums. Get full access to Hero Habit at herohabit.substack.com/subscribe