Discord and Rhyme: An Album Podcast

At last, we're back in the Motor City! Put your speakers in the window and go on the roof and listen to the Miracles, as well as us talking about the triumphant return of Diana Ross, the inauspicious debut of the Commodores, and the most-used Motown song in pop culture history. The Miracles - Love Machine (Pt. 1)Diana Ross - Love HangoverMarvin Gaye - I Want YouCommodores - Just to Be Close to YouThe Originals - Down to Love TownThelma Houston - Don't Leave Me This WayGet early access to bonus episodes on Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/discordpodDiscord & Rhyme merch: http://tee.pub/lic/discordpod Diana Ross performs "Love Hangover" on Midnight Special: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qJTZrWv5Y9IBBC Radio 4's Soul Music episode on "Don't Leave Me This Way": https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b0375qt8"Don't Date Robots" PSA from Futurama: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wJ6knaienVECohosts: Rich Bunnell, Mike DeFabio, John McFerrinTheme music: "The Motown Song" by Rod Stewart feat. the TemptationsClosing credits music by Kenneth Kraylie, originally composed by Andy Partridge with new lyrics by Adam Smith of the Hector Collectorshttps://kennethkraylie.bandcamp.com/https://casinos.bandcamp.com/https://thehectorcollectors.bandcamp.com/

Pearl Jam might have had the most ambiguous relationship with fame of any major rock band. In the early nineties, they were arguably the biggest rock band in the world, but the group gave few interviews, made no music videos, and were difficult to see live due to their ongoing refusal to work with Ticketmaster. 1994’s Vitalogy captures the band in the midst of this era - struggling with the pressures of fame and trying hard to assert their independence from the drudgery of corporate rock. Vitalogy, despite its inconsistency, remains Phil’s favorite Pearl Jam album, and he’s here to tell Dan and Rich exactly why he thinks it’s the most interesting Pearl Jam album - an album well worth listening to even if you never cared for the group’s earlier work.Cohosts: Phil Maddox, Rich Bunnell, Dan WatkinsComplete show notes: https://discordpod.com/listen/084-pearl-jam-vitalogy-1994Support the podcast! https://www.patreon.com/discordpodDiscord & Rhyme merch: http://tee.pub/lic/discordpod

In this episode, we cover the (short) career of a great country singer (maybe?) who made a few albums’ worth of transcendent country music (except for all the little touches that aren’t country music). Gram Parsons was a polarizing figure, but Ben loves his 1974 opus Grievous Angel - made in collaboration with the golden-voiced Emmylou Harris - and Amanda and John dig it plenty. Along the way, they make a case for why country music is worth your attention, and for why Grievous Angel is a classic example of the genre (mostly) (it’s complicated).Cohosts: Ben Marlin, John McFerrin, Amanda Rodgers Complete show notes: https://discordpod.com/listen/083-gram-parsons-grievous-angel-1974Support the podcast! https://www.patreon.com/discordpodDiscord & Rhyme merch: http://tee.pub/lic/discordpod

There is absolutely nothing Limahl-related in this episode, and it might be the best batch of songs in the whole comp. Coincidence? Tracey Ullman - They Don't Know Will Powers - Kissing With ConfidenceGenesis - That's AllThe Cure - The LovecatsSimple Minds - WaterfrontMadness - The Sun and the RainCulture Club - VictimsLinks:"They Don't Know" video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f9un119lq4c&ab_channel=stiffrecordsuk"Kissing With Confidence" video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AO128UhPivE&ab_channel=LynnGoldsmith"The Lovecats" video: https://vimeo.com/363970222Cohosts: Mike DeFabio, John McFerrin, Amanda RodgersOpening credits music: Jeff Wayne - Theme From McVicarClosing credits music by Kenneth Kraylie, originally composed by Andy Partridge with new lyrics by Adam Smith of the Hector Collectorshttps://kennethkraylie.bandcamp.com/https://casinos.bandcamp.com/https://thehectorcollectors.bandcamp.com/

This is Halloween, this is Halloween! But instead of pumpkins screaming in the dead of night, we’re throwing a Dead Man’s Party with the help of Danny Elfman and his punk-new wave-ska-pop-rock band, Oingo Boingo. This classic album from 1985 marks a transition from Oingo Boingo’s earlier yelping weirdness into a more mature and radio-friendly sound, but never fear - they’re still just as creepy and strange as ever. The result is an album that’s intense, catchy, melodic, and fun, and has become a rightful Halloween classic. So leave your body and soul at the door and join us, because there’s always room for maybe just one more. Cohosts: Rich Bunnell, Amanda Rodgers, Mike DeFabio, Libby CudmoreComplete show notes: https://discordpod.com/listen/082-oingo-boingo-dead-mans-party-1985Support the podcast! https://www.patreon.com/discordpodDiscord & Rhyme merch: http://tee.pub/lic/discordpod

Sadly, Limahl and his mullet have left for good, but we still have Nick Beggs' mullet! There are also some non-Limahl bands in this batch, but they probably had mullets too. New Edition - Candy GirlKajagoogoo - Big AppleTina Turner - Let's Stay TogetherThe Human League - (Keep Feeling) FascinationHoward Jones - New SongUB40 - Please Don't Make Me CryPeabo Bryson & Roberta Flack - Tonight, I Celebrate My LoveLinks:Ricky Bell on New Edition’s $1.87 paycheck: https://www.vladtv.com/article/248301/ricky-bell-on-new-edition-being-broke-only-getting-1-87-after-major-tourEarly recording by Howard Jones’ teenage prog band, Warrior: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JJUoogTyTNcNick Beggs' mullet: http://www.globalbass.com/archives/apr2001/nick_beggs.htmCohosts: Rich Bunnell, John McFerrin, Dan WatkinsOpening credits music: Jeff Wayne - “Matador,” ITV’s 1982 World Cup themeClosing credits music by Kenneth Kraylie, originally composed by Andy Partridge with new lyrics by Adam Smith of the Hector Collectorshttps://kennethkraylie.bandcamp.com/https://casinos.bandcamp.com/https://thehectorcollectors.bandcamp.com/

Of all the genre-flouting “alternative” bands scooped up by major labels in the mid-‘90s, Soul Coughing boasted arguably the most enduring listening power. Their second of three perfect albums, Irresistible Bliss, landed an unexpected hit with the aggressively funky depth charge “Super Bon Bon.” In this episode, Will enlists the help of Phil, Rich, and Amanda in figuring out whether there’s some manner of locomotion that will get us to the mezzanine.Cohosts: Chris Willie Williams, Rich Bunnell, Phil Maddox, Amanda RodgersComplete show notes: https://discordpod.com/listen/081-soul-coughing-irresistible-bliss-1996Support the podcast! https://www.patreon.com/discordpodDiscord & Rhyme merch: http://tee.pub/lic/discordpod

STILL this is what the UK calls music, in which Paul Young comes up on this podcast AGAIN. Also Limahl is back!Kajagoogoo - Too ShyMike Oldfield - Moonlight ShadowMen at Work - Down UnderRock Steady Crew - (Hey You) The Rock Steady CrewRod Stewart - Baby JanePaul Young - Wherever I Lay My Hat (That's My Home)Cohosts: Rich Bunnell, Ben Marlin, Chris Willie WilliamsOpening credits music: Jeff Wayne - Theme from the BBC's 60 MinutesClosing credits music by Kenneth Kraylie, originally composed by Andy Partridge with new lyrics by Adam Smith of the Hector CollectorsGet early access to bonus episodes! https://www.patreon.com/discordpodhttps://kennethkraylie.bandcamp.com/https://casinos.bandcamp.com/https://thehectorcollectors.bandcamp.com/

At last, we’re talking about the Decemberists, a band that has come up multiple times in other episodes! But instead of going for the more obvious choices like Picaresque or The Crane Wife, we decided on an album that we feel has been underappreciated (even by some of us). What a Terrible World, What a Beautiful World may not sound quite like the Decemberists of yore, but their unique identity hasn’t really changed, it’s just been channeled in new directions. Plus, this album contains Amanda’s most AND least favorite Decemberists songs! This is a good one for those of you who like the discord.ALERT: This episode contains discussion of adult topics, a couple of dirty jokes, and grown adults openly weeping. Listen with caution.Complete show notes: https://discordpod.com/listen/080-the-decemberists-what-a-terrible-world-what-a-beautiful-world-2015Cohosts: Amanda Rodgers, Rich Bunnell, Phil Maddox, Chris Willie WilliamsSupport the podcast! https://www.patreon.com/discordpodDiscord & Rhyme merch: http://tee.pub/lic/discordpod

The next batch of chart hits from 1983, sadly with no Limahl! KC and the Sunshine Band - Give It UpMalcolm McLaren - Double DutchBonnie Tyler - Total Eclipse of the HeartCulture Club - Karma ChameleonMen Without Hats - The Safety DanceCohosts: Rich Bunnell, Jennifer Carman, Ben Marlin"Duck Rock" sonic essay, by Daniel Haaksman: https://soundcloud.com/daniel-haaksman/malcolm-mclarens-duck-rock-a-sonic-essay-by-daniel-haaksman-1"Double Dutch's Forgotten Hip-Hop Origins" (by Lauren Schwartzberg, Vice magazine): https://www.vice.com/en/article/nn974m/double-dutchs-forgotten-hip-hop-origins-456'80s McDonald's Double Dutch commercial: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Uo5DbV0ZKAI&t=1sBillboard's music video nominees for Most Effective Use of Symbolism, circa 1982-83: https://twitter.com/redfacts/status/1155163519173701634Get early access to bonus episodes! https://www.patreon.com/discordpodOpening credits music: Jeff Wayne - Jubilation (theme from The Big Match)Closing credits music by Kenneth Kraylie, originally composed by Andy Partridge with new lyrics by Adam Smith of the Hector Collectorshttps://kennethkraylie.bandcamp.com/https://casinos.bandcamp.com/https://thehectorcollectors.bandcamp.com/