The Perfect Album Side Podcast

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Send us Fan Mail We argue our way through Rock and Roll Hall of Fame picks, then zoom back to 1989 and draft a six-song “perfect album side” using strict categories and release-date rules. The final tracklist surprises us by leaning hard into pop, dance, MTV videos, and one-hit wonders rather than rock.  • rapid-fire yes or no takes on Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductees and next-year nominees  •...

Send us Fan Mail Some music stories refuse to die, not because they’re true, but because they’re irresistible. We go myth-hunting through rock and pop’s greatest legends: Paul Is Dead, Elvis is alive, “Eric Clapton is God,” Ozzy’s onstage infamy, and the backward-masking panic that turned Stairway to Heaven into a courtroom rumor mill. Along the way, we talk about why a single detail like a missin...

Send us Fan Mail For Episode 95, we finally take on the King of Pop: Michael Jackson . Sounds easy, right? Just grab six monster hits and call it a day? Not so fast, moonwalker. This is The Perfect Album Side , which means rules, categories, painful omissions, questionable research, and at least one moment where Steve has to look directly into the man in the mirror and admit he screwed up. We buil...

Send us Fan Mail # Grunge ## Episode Info - **Episode**: S03E94 - **Title**: Grunge - **Original Air Date**: March 2026 - **Duration**: 1 hour, 26 minutes ## Episode Summary Steve and Windham throw on their imaginary flannel and build a Perfect Album Side for grunge, focusing on the songs, videos, soundtrack moments, and closers that defined the genre’s brief but massive takeover. Along the way th...

Send us Fan Mail We kick off the new year debating whether music before 1996 truly hits harder and why easier tools may not equal better songs. Then we switch gears for a spirited soundtrack trivia run, crowning the top five best-sellers and arguing about Grease, Dirty Dancing and the Bee Gees. • tech lowering barriers while raising noise • the lost magic of bands in garages • why friction and sca...

Send us Fan Mail What makes a Christmas song timeless? We set ourselves a deceptively hard challenge: pick the single most iconic holiday track from each decade, starting with the 1960s and ending in the 2010s, then fuse them into one perfect album side. Right away a pattern emerged—so many beloved songs weren’t immediate smashes. They took years to climb, re-entered charts as rules changed, and f...

Send us Fan Mail One idea.  Six songs.  Infinite possibilities...

Send us Fan Mail Windham & Steve weigh the moments that launched rock into the mainstream, from Elvis and the Beatles on TV to Woodstock, Michael Jackson’s moonwalk, and the rise of digital streaming. Then we stress-test rock mythology with the “couch test,” deciding which bands would make good house guests. • Elvis and the Beatles making TV a rock megaphone • Woodstock as the festival bluepri...

Send us Fan Mail Some songs don’t wait for the chorus to hook you—they grab you from the very first word. In this episode of The Perfect Album Side , we explore the magic of vocal hook intros: those unforgettable openings where the human voice alone sets the stage, commands attention, and makes the song instantly recognizable. From haunting whispers to soaring shouts, we dig into why these moments...

Send us Fan Mail Finally an episode worth my time and talents! This week on the Perfect Album Side Podcast we get real big focusing on the iconic bass intro riffs! Yes, it’s about damn time.   We scour decades of great music to find those intro rhythms with some serious bottom.  Those first few notes are unmistakable and unforgettable!  Join us this week as we take the PAS All The Way To The Bass!...

Send us Fan Mail Steve and Wyndham delve into the legacy of iconic rock pianists, debating which legends deserve a place on the Mount Rushmore of keyboard players who shaped rock history. • Tribute to recently departed Rick Derringer, known for "Hang On Sloopy," "Rock and Roll Hoochie Coo," Hulk Hogan's entrance music, and his work with Weird Al Yankovic • Discussion of a...

Send us Fan Mail “Vocals Only: Six Mouths.  No instruments.” This week we toss the instruments and let the human voice run wild. From Motown’s silky legends to the boy-band meme that returns every April 30th, we crown the ultimate all-vocal Perfect Album Side—and try (badly) to hit those high notes ourselves. You’ll learn: Why one diva hand-gesture stopped the world in 1965. How five Texans turned...

Send us Fan Mail This week on The Perfect Album Side: Singles, we’re asking the big questions—like, does every band’s signature song actually slap? Or did they just get lucky once in a Holiday Inn lounge? Side B? We head to a galaxy far, far away to debate the Mount Rushmore of Star Wars villains. Spoiler: some of them have more teeth than dialogue. Crank it up, nerds and music heads—this episode...

Send us Fan Mail Grab your Discman, dial up your AIM away message, and join us as we throw on some frosted tips and build the Perfect Album Side of 1999. From debut pop princesses to Latin guitar gods, futuristic girl groups to the weirdest one-hit wonders, we’re breaking down the year when Y2K panic was real, but the jams were even realer. Six categories. Six songs. Endless debate. Bonus points i...

Send us Fan Mail Side A: Big hits or deep cuts: what makes a better concert? We’ll break down the eternal setlist struggle, share our own show stories, and somehow end up talking about Alf’s favorite songs and the Golden Girls’ hidden love for obscure B-sides. It’s all in here. Side B: Sitcoms! We’ll tell you which ones still crack us up and which need a laugh track just to survive. Also, yes, Alf...

Send us Fan Mail What happens when some of the most legendary musicians of all time team up to form a new band? In this episode, we dive into the world of supergroups—the epic collisions of rock royalty that gave us unforgettable anthems, crazy backstage stories, and music that defined entire generations. You’ll hear about the highs, the lows, and the riffs that melted faces, as we build a Perfect...

Send us Fan Mail In this PAS Single, we’re diving deep into two big topics. On Side A, we celebrate those rare albums that are so perfect you never hit skip—classic records that flow seamlessly from start to finish. Then, on Side B, we trade music for football and debate who deserves a spot on the Mount Rushmore of NFL running backs. From record-breaking rushers to game-changing greats, it’s all a...

Send us Fan Mail This week’s PAS Single packs two hot topics onto one record. On Side A, we ask the question that splits fans down the middle: at what point does a band stop being the band you love? If there’s no Zep left in Led Zeppelin, or the Crowes have lost their feathers, are you really still rocking out to the same group? Then, on Side B, we chisel away at the Mount Rushmore of chicks who r...

Send us Fan Mail In this week’s episode, we tackle the ultimate music calendar challenge: piecing together a Perfect Album Side that takes you from a sleepy Sunday to a rowdy Saturday. Along the way, we’ll dive into the quirks and chaos behind some of the most iconic tracks tied to specific days of the week. Spoiler alert: it’s got everything—wild recording stories, ménage à trois, break-ins, Jerr...

Send us Fan Mail Tear down this wall…but don’t tear down this podcast ! In this episode, we’re rolling back to 1987 to pick six standout tracks that defined the year. From a blockbuster soundtrack anthem to a debut that blew the doors off the charts, we’ll argue over which songs truly hit the right note. There’s a one-hit wonder, a killer music video, and a wildcard choice that might just leave yo...

Send us Fan Mail Bienvenido! Benvenuto! Willkommen! In any language, great music always hits the right way! This week on The Perfect Album Side Podcast, we explore the most iconic foreign-language songs—the ones that speak differently but sound exactly right. Ever wondered why a song you don’t understand gets stuck in your head like that one embarrassing high school memory? We dive into the global...

Send us Fan Mail Simple.  Succinct.  Easy. Clear.  Complete. This week's episode of The Perfect Album Side Podcast focuses on iconic songs with One Word titles.  One. Word.   What tunes are coming to mind? Lots to choose from, so we are looking at song from July 1987 onward.   This is a good one.  The laughs are plentiful, and the nuggets, oh man the nuggets!   Lots of hyperbole in this episo...

Send us Fan Mail Are you excited? Are you ready to rock? Are you prepared for an unprecedented journey with one of rock 'n' roll's most successful bands? If you said ‘yes’ to these questions, then RAISE YOUR HANDS. This week on The Perfect Album Side Podcast, we dive into the Bon Jovi catalog with a special guest from the Bon Jovi Discussions podcast, host Jerry Braden! This guy is...

Send us Fan Mail D’you know where the $&*% you are???? You’re in the Perfect Album Side baby!!  It’s time to get in the ring! This week…oh man we’ve been wanting to do this episode since Day 1.  We are spotlighting Guns N’ Roses with the help of GnR guru Brando from The Appetite For Distortion podcast.  We run Axl, Slash, Duff, and the boys thru the PAS gauntlet, where only the strongest track...