The Sonic Collective

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The Sonic Collective is a music podcast dedicated to exploring the albums, artists, and ideas that have shaped the soundtrack of our lives. Each month, the show takes a deep dive into a different album or musical concept—examining the history behind it, the cultural context in which it was created, and the lasting impact it has had on the music industry. Hosted by Alain DuPuis , Scott Coates, Scott Gregory , and Darren Scott —yes, that’s probably one Scott too many—the conversation blends thoughtful analysis, passionate debate, and personal stories about the music that has defined generations....

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Album Review Selection DJ Shadow: Entroducing 04.11.2017 2:45

Send us Fan Mail The Sonic Collective member Scott Coates reveals his pick for November 2017. DJ Shawdow's 1996 album Entroducing. Join us at http://thesoniccollective.com to listen to Scott's review and get more stories, links and videos to help you learn about this iconic DJ. Support the show

Album Review Selection Tom Petty: Wildflowers 02.10.2017 4:59

Send us Fan Mail For the month of October 2017 The Sonic Collective member Darren Scott has chosen to pick Tom Petty's Wildflowers album that was produced by Rick Rubin. To listen to Darren's selection reasons and for supporting information and links please visit us at http://thesoniccollective.com. Support the show

Review of CCR: Pendulum 02.10.2017 26:44

Send us Fan Mail Listen to the review of the last CCR album made by all four of the original members. The band was on the brink of breaking up, could they still deliver a strong album? Lots of great facts about CCR and the album as well as some differing opinions. Please read the full review and final scores at our website http://thesoniccollective.com. Support the show

Review of Alanis Morissette: Jagged Little Pill 04.09.2017 19:36

Send us Fan Mail For our full review of Jagged Little Pill and many others please visit http://thesoniccollective.com. For August 2017 our member Alain DuPuis picked this classic Canadian album. Find out if it stands up after 22 years and what the heck Uncle Joey from Full House and Taylor Hawkins, drummer of the Foo Fighters are doing in this review. Enjoy! Support the show

Album Review Selection Creedence Clearwater Revival: Pendulum 04.09.2017 2:11

Send us Fan Mail For September 2017 Scott Gregory of The Sonic Collective tells us why he selected CCR's Pendulum album. For the full details and to listen to all our past album picks please visit us at http://thesoniccollective.com Support the show

Album selection Alanis Morissette: Jagged Little Pill 01.08.2017 2:02

Send us Fan Mail The Sonic Collective member Alain DuPuis reveals his pick of Alanis Morissette: Jagged Little Pill for August 2017. For the full selection details please visit us at http://thesoniccollective.com to listen to why Alain picked this album and to read more about this 90s Canadian gem. Support the show

Review of Public Enemy: It Takes a Nation of Millions to Hold Us Back 01.08.2017 25:00

Send us Fan Mail Enjoy the review for the month of July 2017 by Scott Coates of The Sonic Collective. For the full review and lots more details about this game changing rap album please visit us at http://thesoniccollective.com Support the show

Public Enemy: It Takes a Nation of Millions to Hold Us Back 05.07.2017 1:55

Send us Fan Mail The Sonic Collective member Scott Coates has selected Public Enemy: It Takes a Nation of Millions to Hold Us Back as the album for July 2017. For his full selection details and more album reviews please join us at The Sonic Collective at http://thesoniccollective.com. Support the show

James Brown: Hell Album Review - The Sonic Collective 05.07.2017 14:45

Send us Fan Mail Check out the album review for June 2017 from The Sonic Collective. Darren Scott chose James Brown: Hell album. We had some great things to say but also found a few interesting twists in the album. What's with the gong? Did we find James Brown best interview ever? Answer these questions and find out about this classic album in our audio review. For full scores and information...

James-Brown: Hell Album Selection - The Sonic Collective 05.06.2017 7:00

Send us Fan Mail For the month of June 2017 I, Darren Scott, have selected James Brown 41st(Yup, you read that correctly) album, Hell. Following one of his greatest albums, The Payback, this album continues to drive James Brown forward as the father of funk and soul. Though you may remember a few songs from the album I urge you to join me this month to listen to this album. For more content relate...

Cyndi Lauper: She's So Unusual Album Review - The Sonic Collective 04.06.2017 26:38

Send us Fan Mail Listen to the review of the 80's album that launched the career of Cyndi Lauper. This album has sold more than 16 million copies. Does it still stand up? What about the songs you don't usually hear? Listen to this review and get the full scores at http://thesoniccollective.com. Support the show

Cyndi Lauper: She's So Unusual Album Selection - The Sonic Collective 03.05.2017 1:56

Send us Fan Mail For May 2017 The Sonic Collective member Scott Gregory has selected Cyndi Lauper's first album She's So Unusual that took the early 1980s by storm. Listen to why Scott selected this album and join us back in June to hear our reviews. For the supporting article and to see all our selection and reviews please join us at http://thesoniccollective.com. Support the show

Led Zeppelin II Review: The Sonic Collective 03.05.2017 20:26

Send us Fan Mail The Sonic Collective dives into the classic Led Zeppelin II album for April 2017. Does this album still stand the test of time? Is it worth going back and listening? Visit us at http://thesoniccollective.com to get the full review and listen to our opinions. Support the show

Review of Neil Young: After the Gold Rush 01.04.2017 23:12

Send us Fan Mail For March 2017 Scott Coates from The Sonic Collective chose Neil Young's After the Gold Rush album for our group to review. For a full break down and to hear why Scott chose this album visit us at http://thesoniccollective.com. Support the show

Review Selection of Led Zeppelin II - Alain DuPuis - TheSonicCollective.com 01.04.2017 2:04

Send us Fan Mail For April 2017 Alain DuPuis reveals his selection of Led Zeppelin II and why he chose this iconic album. To read about this selection and to get access to all our influential album reviews please visit us at http://thesoniccollective.com Support the show

Neil Young: After the Gold Rush Album Selection for The Sonic Collective 04.03.2017 1:06

Send us Fan Mail Listen to Scott Coates' selection of Neil Young's classic album After the Gold Rush for The Sonic Collective. For the full pick and more music reviews please check out http://thesoniccollective.com Support the show

The Clash: The Clash Album Review–The Sonic Collective 04.03.2017 27:00

Send us Fan Mail An in depth review of The Clash self-titled debut album. For the full review and more please visit us at http://thesoniccollective.com Support the show

The Clash: The Clash Album Selection 02.02.2017 2:52

Send us Fan Mail Darren Scott from The Sonic Collective explains why he picked The Clash's debut album The Clash for our club to review for the month of February 2017. For full details and to listen to other picks or reviews please visit us at http://thesoniccollective.com Support the show

Sonic Collective Review of The Who: LIve at Leeds 01.02.2017 20:51

Send us Fan Mail The Sonic Collective review of the classic live album, Live at Leeds from The Who. For the full review and to hear why we picked this album visit us at http://thesoniccollective.com Support the show

Album Review Selection–The Who: Live at Leeds 05.01.2017 3:04

Send us Fan Mail The first selection of 2017 is the last of our live album selections for The Sonic Collective. Member Scott Gregory has picked The Who: Live at Leeds. For the full article and audio and access to all our picks and reviews please visit us at http://thesoniccollective.com. Support the show

Review of Nirvana: From the Muddy Banks of the Wishkah 05.01.2017 26:08

Send us Fan Mail The Sonic Collective review of Nirvana: From the Muddy Banks of the Wishkah. For the full review and rating of this album please visit us at http://thesoniccollective.com Support the show

Review selection for Nirvana: From the Muddy Banks of the Wishkah 02.12.2016 2:41

Send us Fan Mail Alain DuPuis of our group, The Sonic Collective, reveals his pick for the live album round. For the last month of 2016 we will be reviewing this great Nirvana live compilation. Listen to Alain's selection and learn why he chose this album on our website: http://thesoniccollective.com Support the show

Frank Sinatra: Sinatra at the Sands Album Review–The Sonic Collective 02.12.2016 19:54

Send us Fan Mail This month we review the classic live album Frank Sinatra: Sinatra at the Sands. Chosen by Scott Coates from The Sonic Collective. Please listen to this full review and many others at http://thesoniccollective.com Support the show

Frank Sinatra: Sinatra at the Sands Album Selection 02.11.2016 1:59

Send us Fan Mail Scott Coates of The Sonic Collective reveals his album selection for November 2016. Please visit our website for his full selection story about Frank Sinatra: Sinatra at the Sands.http://thesoniccollective.com/2016/11/01/frank-sinatra-sinatra-sands/ Support the show

Johnny Cash at Folsom Prison Album Review Part 2 01.11.2016 2:18

Send us Fan Mail This month The Sonic Collective reviewers got together to discuss our first of five live album reviews. This pick came from member Darren Scott. Take a listen and to read about the selection and the full review please visit us at thesoniccollective.com. Part 2 contains Greg Jorgensen's review. Support the show