Best Mr Suave Podcasts (2025)

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Episode 583: Modcast 583: The Decline Of Western Civilization Contd. 1:10:31

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No one is united, And all things are untied, poetic lines that emotionally personalize the political, are the opening lines of X's The World's a Mess, It's in My Kiss and now this Modcast #583: The Decline of Western Civilization Contd. As poignant now as they were in 1980 when written by Exene Cervenka and John Doe of X. Now, they again resonate w…

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Episode 22: Mr. Suave's Mod Mod World Episode #22: More Mod Beats 44:34

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Welcome to episode #22 featuring an exceptional track list. I've got a new feature I'm trying out, tracing the roots of current mod bands and bands obviously heavily influenced by mod music. So for this episode I've got The Who, The Jam & Green Day. [Originally aired August 2007 on Mistersuave.com] To set the scene here's a passage from Mr. Suave's…

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Episode 582: Modcast #582: Modxotica 1:17:53

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It's time to get exotic. DJ Ken joins me to dig into some modern, 21st century, exotica and lounge music. Perfect mix to vibe out and escape the chaos of the mundane, uncool world we're all stuck with these days. As always find a complete track list, a bonus third set of songs, and all the important links to all the important stuff over on the modc…

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Episode 266: Modcast #266: Get Ready To Rumble 1:06:09

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Another week, another great modcast coming your way. I'm, kicking off the show with an American 60s band that sounds almost more mod than the British mods of their day. The band is Powder and I included them this week in part because this coming Saturday I'm going to get to meet them when they play at the Studio 66 mod night at the LoFi Performance…

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Episode 581: Modcast #581: For Your Consideration 1:07:24

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Happy birthday to me, and to the modcast! Launched at the end of May in 2006 and here we are both still kicking 19 years later. Kick it with me and enjoy another episode packed with all new music from northern soul to power pop to garage punk and everything in between. As always find a complete track list, a bonus third set of songs, and all the im…

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Episode 580: Modcast #580: It's All Too Beautiful 1:01:11

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What can I say about the Small Faces that hasn't already been said? Not much honestly. I'm not a Small Faces junky. But I do love their music. In fact, in my earliest mod days I think I preferred them to The Who. It's been said that The Who was a band that became mods, but the Small Faces were mods who became a band. I was looking for some covers o…

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Episode 579: Modcast #579: My Big Fat Modcast 59:31

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Are your ears hungry for tasty music? This is Modcast #579 my big fast modcast. I have a scrumptious buffet of tunes lined up for your listening pleasure, so get ready to dig in and gorge yourself on some great music. For starters we have The Molotovs, and the menu of main courses includes delicious offerings from The Cynz, The Roxies, 20th Century…

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Episode 578: Modcast #578: Get Mod Jazzed 1:01:58

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Good luck trying to get a definitive answer to what mod jazz is. It's like the famous comment by US Supreme Court Justice Potter Stewart when asked to define what obscenity is: "I know it when I see it." Well that's me with mod jazz folks, I know it when I hear it. Maybe soul jazz is a better shorthand term, this music certainly has a lot of soul t…

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Episode 577: Modcast #577: Floor Fillers 1:07:40

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From deep within the bowels of Suave Manor in -somewhat- beautiful West Seattle on this third rock from the sun comes another pack of power poppin' floor fillers guaranteed to get you up and pogoing, shimmying, shoulder shakin' or whatever it is that moves your tailfeather. New tunes from KVNX, The Wrong Society, The Embrooks and more. Tune in, tur…

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Episode 576: Modcast #576: I Can See Clearly Now 1:06:49

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I'm walking, I'm seeing, it's like I'm a real boy again! What's a boy to do when things start getting better? Make a better modcast! And here it is, a show stocked with all new music from bands and artists to whom I give my mod world seal approval. As always find a complete track list, a bonus third set of songs, and all the important links to all …

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Episode 32767: Modcast #97: Now Is The Time 32:29

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Welcome to Mr. Suave's Mod Mod World. It is hot hot hot here in the pacific northwest. After almost no spring to speak of, Seattle is finally jumping feet first into summer. So, I've happily put together a show that plays well in any climate, but especially seems suited for the summer sun we're enjoying here right about now. From pop to mod with a …

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Episode 575: Modcast#575: Never Stop 1:03:58

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Here we come with the first real new show for 2025 of the Modcast that just keeps going and going. I'm spotlighting some brand new music this time around, as well as some great recent releases that I think you all will enjoy. And of course, I've dropped a few gems yesteryear throughout. So, quit wasting time and never stop listening! As always find…

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Episode 574: Modcast #574: Mr. Suave's Faves of 2024 1:22:34

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Time again for me take a look back at last year, not in anger, but in awe that I survived. And it was thanks in large part to some great music from many great artists. So here is my humble little list of the bands and albums that I played over and over again, my favorites from 2024. As always find a complete track list, a bonus third set of songs, …

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Episode 573: Modcast #573: Insert Theme Here (Christmas 2024) 1:11:52

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Here comes Santa's two laziest elves with a sackful of songs for your seasonal enjoyment. The pack is bulging with tunage from The Happy Somethings, Mayer Hawthorne, Bite Me Bambi, Ben Folds, the Monkees and lots more. DJ Ken from The Shingles joins me in hosting this year's modcast Christmas office party. As always find a complete track list, a bo…

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Episode 32767: MIster Suave's Swingin' Christmas Mix 1:34:03

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All music, no annoying chatter! A way back when, every year I would crank it up at our annual holiday hootenannies. Then eventually posting the track list online, and generally spreading the cheer. And every year people would beg me to burn them a copy. I even burned dozens of CDs as Christmas gifts in 2000. Seems that people really dig it because …

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Episode 572: Modcast #572: More Garage Stompin' 1:03:33

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It wouldn't be the mod world without some serious snarling, fuzzy guitaring, drum smashing, maraca shaking, loud and snotty music. I've got all that and more lined up for you from the classics of the sixties, the revivalists of the 80s, and some brand new garage sounds. As always find a complete track list, a bonus third set of songs, and all the i…

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Episode 571: Modcast #571: One More Lap 1:01:52

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Time to kick the tires and see what this modcast is really made of! All new music from power pop to indy rock to ska with a few pit stops in between for some truly mod friendly sounds. As always find a complete track list, a bonus third set of songs, and all the important links to all the important stuff over on the modcast homepage at http://www.m…

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Episode 2024: Electile Dysfunction: Mr. Suave's Election Special 1:36:37

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Just like elections themselves, every four years whether we need it or not I trot out my election playlist. Think of it like a soundtrack for your breakdown. So, turn on your least favorite cable news outlet, turn their sound down on the tube and turn this sound way up on your stereo system. With no talkin, just rockin' here is Electile Dysfunction…

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Episode 570: Modcast #570: Wake The Dead (Halloween 2024) 1:32:34

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Just like a pesky Zombie back from the dead, DJ Ken from The Shingles returns to torture us again with his annual Halloween show. As always find a complete track list, a bonus third set of songs, and all the important links to all the important stuff over on the modcast homepage at http://www.mistersuave.com/2024/10/modcast-570-wake-dead-halloween-…

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Episode 569: Modcast #569: Meetin' Up The Manor 1:02:13

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Music meeting called to order at Suave Manor, Mr. Suave presiding. All in favor say aye. The agenda for today is good music followed by great music, new and old. Take a seat and let's get started. As always find a complete track list, a bonus third set of songs, and all the important links to all the important stuff over on the modcast homepage at …

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Episode 568: Modcast #568: Peace Out 1:03:27

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Here it comes, here comes the modcast, packed with all new blood pumping bangers guaranteed to blow your mind. As always find a complete track list, a bonus third set of songs, and all the important links to all the important stuff over on the modcast homepage at http://www.mistersuave.com/2024/09/modcast-568-peace-out.html And keep up with me betw…

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Episode 567: Modcast #567: And Now For Something Completely Different 1:13:35

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Believe it or not there is more to life than punk rock. Than garage rock. Than power pop even. It's time we expand your musical horizons, extend your artistic consciousness beyond it's three chord boundaries. This week's show is gonna blow you away, and it's gonna get heavy on the acid. But not too heavy. As always find a complete track list, a bon…

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Episode 566: Modcast #566: Boys & Girls 1:03:51

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Here comes the latest mod mod world modcast, #566 reviewing a whole fistull of mod friendly indie and punk bands as well as highlighting lots new recent releases. Fun for boys and girls alike. As always find a complete track list, a bonus third set of songs, and all the important links to all the important stuff over on the modcast homepage at http…

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Episode 565: Modcast #565: Dog Days Of Summer 55:39

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Too hot. Too hot. This modcast is too hot. Like our sweltering summer. The dog days of summer are upon us so chill out with some cool new music hand picked by yours truly. As always find a complete track list, a bonus third set of songs, and all the important links to all the important stuff over on the modcast homepage at http://www.mistersuave.co…

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Episode 564: Modcast #564: Keepin' The Summer Alive 1:37:44

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We've got a really big show tonight. Ken from The Shingles and Michael from sparkle*jets u.k are in charge while Mr. Suave is in recovery, and they are all juiced up for summer and ready to bring you some really cool tunes. Fire up the grill, break out the rum, and get ready for a hot summer night. As always find a complete track list, a bonus thir…

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Episode 563: Modcast #563: Twistin' Summer Punk Party 59:41

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This is Modcast #563, Mr. Suave's Twistin' Summer Punk Party, and it is packed I tell you, absolutely packed with the best songs of the moment. Lots of new music coming your way, plus some diamond geezers, As always find a complete track list, a bonus third set of songs, and all the important links to all the important stuff over on the modcast hom…

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Episode 562: Modcast #562: Get Hip II 1:01:29

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I'm going under the knife again for another hip replacement. If I can't dance for a while so be it, but I can listen and so can you. Once I'm on the road to recovery I know my ears will be hungry for new tunes, and so will yours. So, I've got sweet and savory for you this week. Nothing too salty, and of course nothing bitter. From sixties influence…

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Episode 561: Modcast #561: Playing Hooky 1:36:50

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Cast your mind back to '84 and remember when you used to play hooky from school on a sunny day. If you were like me you had to have some music along for the ride. I liked to concoct my own mix tapes with whatever was musically catching my ear's fancy at the time. Recently I came across notes I'd made with track listings for old mix tapes and this o…

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Episode 560: Modcast #560: Too Hot To Handle 1:01:14

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This modcast is so smokin' hot, it's gonna burn your ears off. I mean there are modcasts, and then there are modcasts, if you know what I mean. And this is a modcast. Got it? As always find a complete track list, a bonus third set of songs, and all the important links to all the important stuff over on the modcast homepage at http://www.mistersuave…

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Episode 559: Modcast #559: And Away We Go 57:08

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And away we go with a new modcast packed with new music, and a few choice cuts from the past just to keep it interesting. As always find a complete track list, a bonus third set of songs, and all the important links to all the important stuff over on the modcast homepage at http://www.mistersuave.com/2024/04/modcast-559-and-away-we-go.html. And kee…

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Episode 558: Modcast #558: Spin Me Right Round 1:08:22

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Tune in, turn it up, and get on your good foot. This one is a mover and shaker from the get go. Rock and roll is all there is to it. As always find a complete track list, a bonus third set of songs, and all the important links to all the important stuff over on the modcast homepage at http://www.mistersuave.com/2024/03/modcast-558-spin-me-right-rou…

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Episode 557: Modcast #557: Go Baby Go 1:05:18

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I hope you're ready for some mod groovers as this modcast is bringing you the swinging sounds of sexploitation, courtesy of Carnaby street. I've got three sets of down and dirty, floor shakin' tracks, for you, all with a very cinematic feel to them. As always find a complete track list, a bonus third set of songs, and all the important links to all…

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Episode 556: Modcast #556: Playing Favorites 1:02:48

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Here comes some fun. This modcast is sort of a mini-invitational. A while back I got this crazy idea, what are the faves of my faves? What do some of the bands and artists I love, who I've featured on the modcast in the past, what do *they* love? Here's the first few from Friends of Cesar Romero, The Happy Somethings, and Star Collector, along with…

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Episode 555: Modcast #555: Yes, And 1:05:03

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Here comes the latest modcast, chock full of all the musical goodness you can stand in one sitting. An you'd better not be sitting! As always find a complete track list, a bonus third set of songs, and all the important links to all the important stuff over on the modcast homepage at http://www.mistersuave.com/2024/02/modcast-555-yes-and.html. And …

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Episode 554: Modcast #554: En Fuego! 57:09

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This modcast is red hot and on fire. It is so smokin' hot you're gonna need pot holders for your ears. You're gonna wanna listen again and again. And again. Might as well start now. As always find a complete track list, a bonus third set of songs, and all the important links to all the important stuff over on the modcast homepage at http://www.mist…

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Episode 553: Modcast #553: Mr. Suave's Faves of 2023 1:21:11

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It is time for my annual faves show where I highlight what I enjoyed from the previous year's smorgasbord of musical offerings. It took me longer than I expected to comb through all of last year's new releases again and try and come up with what were my favorites. Somebody asks you for your favorite band or artist, and you respond immediately. Then…

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Episode 552: Modcast #552: Suave Soul Christmas Party (2023) 1:11:39

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It's Christmas here at Suave HQ which means it's time for another Suave office Christmas party. Joining me once again is DJ Ken. In the past he and I have blown up Christmas, survived Christmas, had Christmas extravaganzas, had rockin', exotica, rat pack, punk, and power pop Christmas shows. But to our great shame we've never had a whole soul only …

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Episode 551: Modcast #551: Get With It 1:06:23

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Now is the time to get with the program, and have I got a program for you. This modcast is packed with the coolest of the cool new music that will get you through the pre-holiday, winter doldrums. As always find a complete track list, a bonus third set of songs, and all the important links to all the important stuff over on the modcast homepage at …

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Episode 550: Modcast #550: The Modtacular Sixties 1:10:15

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This is it, a deep dive into the sorts of things I would have been listening to had I been old enough to be listening to anything at all in the sixties. As always find a complete track list, a bonus third set of songs, and all the important links to all the important stuff over on the modcast homepage at www.mistersuave.com. And keep up with me bet…

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Episode 549: Modcast #549: The Witching Hour 1:05:24

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It's halloween au-go-go time, baby! I've got witches galore, as well as haunted ghosties and zombies of ghoulish garage punk, power pop, tasty goodness. No tricks, just treats for your listening enjoyment. As always find a complete track list, a bonus third set of songs, and all the important links to all the important stuff over on the modcast hom…

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Episode 548: Modast #548: Sounds Like Heaven 57:12

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Good day, sinners. Are you looking for heavenly songs and angelic voices? Then you're probably in the wrong place! This here is down and dirty rock & roll. The kind your mother warned you about. C'mon, take a quick listen. You know wanna. As always find a complete track list, a bonus third set of songs, and all the important links to all the import…

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Episode 547: Modcast #547: Tearin' It Up 1:06:49

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Here we go again with a great mix of new music including some garage rock, some glam rock, as well some power pop, some northern soul and even some ska. Come drink deep from the fountain of new tunes. As always find a complete track list, a bonus third set of songs, and all the important links to all the important stuff over on the modcast homepage…

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Episode 546: Modcast #546: Trip The Pop Fantastic 1:03:21

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Here we go around the popberry bush kids. A bit of psych pop, punk pop, jangle pop, garage pop, and more. As always find a complete track list, a bonus third set of songs, and all the important links to all the important stuff over on the modcast homepage at http://www.mistersuave.com/2023/08/modcast-546-trip-pop-fantastic.html. And keep up with me…

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Episode 545: Modcast #545: Modtacular AF 1:14:18

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This show is Modtacular AF and packed with obvious bangers, classic smashes, deep cuts, and a few brand new stompers. As always find a complete track list, a bonus third set of songs, and all the important links to all the important stuff over on the modcast homepage at http://www.mistersuave.com/2023/08/modcast-545-modtacular-af.html. And keep up …

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Episode 544: Modcast #544: Summer Sizzlin' 1:05:26

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Summertime and the livin' is easy. I've been on my now annual summer sabbatical where I take a few weeks off from my job as modcaster general and try to get out and some fun in the sun. But, I had to get back to this because so much cool new music has been coming out of late and I really want to be sharing it with you all. As always find a complete…

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Episode 543: Modcast#543: Sounds Like Pleasure 1:07:31

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Now coming to you from the middle of summer, tunes that sound like pleasure. This one has been a while coming and while most all the songs are new, they aren't as fresh as I had hoped. Still its a fun collection of power pop, garage rock, sixtiesish stuff, and even an instrumental! Tune in and your ears will thank you. As always find a complete tra…

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Episode 542: Modcast #542: Eye of the Beholder 1:23:31

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Beauty is in the eye of the beholder, or so the saying goes. Of course, they also say one man's trash is another man's treasure. In the continuing tradition of terrible ideas for a modcast this week Mary Queen of Cosmos joins me on an audio podcast for a visual topic: album covers. She delivers her list of albums with striking covers and we play so…

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Episode 541: Modcast #541: Tony Valentino of The Standells 1:16:05

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One of the great garage rockers, a godfather of punk rock, and all around good guy, Tony Valentino joins me on this modcast to talk about his time in The Standells, and his latest musical endeavors. Be sure to check out his new album, Dirty Water Revisited. As always you can get a full track list of all the songs, links to all the bands, and a bonu…

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Episode 540: Modcast #540: It's Outta Here 1:10:23

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This one's a homerun, even without sports songs! Instead a great line-up of new power pop and garage rock tunes perfect for the modern mod's playlist. As always find a complete track list, the bonus third set of songs, and all the important links to all the important stuff over on the modcast homepage at http://www.mistersuave.com/2023/05/modcast-5…

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Episode 539: Modcast #539: And One More Thing 1:03:52

2y ago1:03:52

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Here we go kids, the rollicking music ride that is Modcast #539: And One More Thing, as Columbo would say. All new music for your listening pleasure. As always find a complete track list and all the important links to all the important stuff over on the modcast homepage at http://www.mistersuave.com/2023/05/modcast-539-and-one-more-thing.html. And …