Discord and Rhyme: An Album Podcast

In this episode, we dive into the Kinks' 1969 concept album Arthur, or the Decline and Fall of the British Empire, which has long been one of Ben's favorite albums. Arthur tells the fictional life story of Englishman Arthur Morgan, who was born during the glory years of the British Empire, and whose slide into mid-20th-century obsolescence mirrors that of his home country. Sound heavy? It's heavy. But it's also fascinating, and richly musical. Ben leads a discussion that touches on world wars, isolationism, the class system, parenthood - and, of course, some great rock and roll music. He's ably joined by Rich, John, and Mike, who have all waited years to express their opinions on those subjects. Especially British isolationism during the late 1930s. We could yammer on for hours about that.Cohosts: Ben Marlin, Rich Bunnell, Mike DeFabio, John McFerrinComplete show notes: https://discordpod.com/listen/044-the-kinks-arthur-or-the-decline-and-fall-of-the-british-empire-1969Support the podcast! https://www.patreon.com/discordpod

Continuing our Motown journey! In which we get to our first Cashbox chart-topper, Mike compares the Supremes to the Beatles, and we learn the wild history of Gladys Knight & the Pips.The Marvelettes - The Hunter Gets Captured By the Game Diana Ross & the Supremes - Love Is Here and Now You're Gone Martha Reeves & the Vandellas - Jimmy Mack The Supremes - The Happening Stevie Wonder - I Was Made to Love Her Gladys Knight & the Pips - I Heard It Through the GrapevineCohosts: Ben Marlin, 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/

The Tragically Hip are practically Canada’s national band, but they’re virtually unknown elsewhere. Today we’re aiming to change that by covering one of their best albums, Fully Completely. Not only is this album packed full of references to Canadian history and culture, it’s also packed full of excellent rock songs. Our goal for this episode is to convert all of you into Hip fans, so come for the terrific music, stay for the Canadian history lesson! Cohosts: Amanda Rodgers, Chris Willie Williams, Rich Bunnell, Sean RodgersFully complete show notes: https://discordpod.com/listen/043-the-tragically-hip-fully-completely-1992Support the podcast! https://www.patreon.com/discordpod

We answer more of our listeners' burning questions and confirm once and for all that this is really a Moody Blues podcast. Cohosts: Rich Bunnell, Phil Maddox, John McFerrin

Back to Motown! This is an absolutely stellar batch of songs, with one notable exception. What could it be???The Temptations - Ain't Too Proud to Beg Stevie Wonder - Blowin' in the Wind The Supremes - You Can't Hurry Love The Temptations - Beauty Is Only Skin Deep The Four Tops - Reach Out, I'll Be There The Supremes - You Keep Me Hangin' On The Temptations - (I Know) I'm Losing You Cohosts: Rich Bunnell, Mike DeFabio, Amanda Rodgers Early access to bonus episodes! https://www.patreon.com/discordpodTheme 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/

Today we're sharing one of our Patreon exclusives with everybody! In this one, Rich and Amanda talk about a '90s rock classic. You can get more of these bonus mini-episodes for just $3 a month! https://www.patreon.com/discordpod

Time to ignore the mainstream again! In which Rich and Will get to discuss their favorite bands, Dan critiques MTV's song choices, and then they talk about Nicolas Cage for some reason.Robyn Hitchcock and the Egyptians - Balloon Man World Party - Put the Message in the Box XTC - Dear God They Might Be Giants - Ana Ng Camper Van Beethoven - Eye of Fatima (Pt. 1) Modern English - I Melt With You Get early access to bonus episodes on Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/discordpod  Opening music: The Hector Collectorshttps://thehectorcollectors.bandcamp.com/ Closing credits music: Kenneth Krayliehttps://kennethkraylie.bandcamp.com/https://casinos.bandcamp.com/

Often criminally overlooked among the ’90s indie-rock canon, Helium’s The Magic City is one of the most colorful and unpredictable albums to come out of Matador Records’ reign as kings of the genre. On their second and final album, Mary Timony and crew cast aside the fuzzy, lo-fi guitars for bright, lush arrangements that explore influences as diverse as medieval folk, progressive rock, and video game music. Climb aboard your mighty unicorn and follow Dan, Amanda, and Rich into the cosmos as we travel through this musically rich landscape of aging astronauts, dragons, and Chamberlins. Cohosts: Dan Watkins, Rich Bunnell, Amanda RodgersComplete show notes: https://discordpod.com/listen/042-helium-the-magic-city-1997Discord & Rhyme's merch store: http://tee.pub/lic/discordpodSupport the podcast! https://www.patreon.com/discordpod

Continuing to ignore the mainstream! In this episode: Rich is shocked to discover that the Cocteau Twins are actual humans, we collectively approve of surprise bagpipes as a concept, and Amanda continues to dislike bands with the word "sonic" in the name.The Church - Under the Milky Way Cocteau Twins - Carolyn's Fingers Julian Cope - World Shut Your Mouth Sinead O'Connor - Mandinka Sonic Youth - Kool Thing Cohosts: Rich Bunnell, Mike DeFabio, Amanda RodgersGet early access to bonus episodes on Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/discordpod Opening music: The Hector Collectorshttps://thehectorcollectors.bandcamp.com/ Closing credits music: Kenneth Krayliehttps://kennethkraylie.bandcamp.com/https://casinos.bandcamp.com/ 

The 2003 Radiohead album Hail to the Thief was widely praised as a great album upon its initial release, but starting a few years later it became a consistent target of criticism from the band and fans alike. In this episode, John leads a discussion with Will, Mike, and Phil in which they try to make the case that this album, in which Radiohead largely consolidates the different approaches of its post-Bends work into something new and yet still something recognizably Radiohead, deserves a significantly better reputation than as “the Radiohead album with too many songs.” Come for the serious discussion of Radiohead’s take on the Iraq War and society’s failings, stay for the recurring sex jokes and Homestar Runner references.Cohosts: John McFerrin, Chris Willie Williams, Mike DeFabio, Phil MaddoxComplete show notes: https://discordpod.com/listen/041-radiohead-hail-to-the-thief-2003Discord & Rhyme's merch store: http://tee.pub/lic/discordpodSupport the podcast! https://www.patreon.com/discordpod