Best Inch Nails Podcasts (2025)

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Downward Spiral--Nine Inch Nails 41:21

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Send us a text A smear, a spiral, a scream into the void—The Downward Spiral is Nine Inch Nails’ brutal masterpiece, a concept album that drags us down through obsession, despair, and dissolution. The cover, a distressed and decaying surface created by artist Russell Mills, mirrors the album’s core: beautiful in ruin, raw in its honesty. What looks…

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Episode 136: Nine Inch Nails - With Teeth 53:11

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Missed the 20th anniversary by a week, but that wont stop me from celebrating. Join me as I check out Nine Inch Nails and their 2005 album "With Teeth."Don't forget to like, comment, and subscribe to keep up with what's going on with the show. A new episode of the Rate The Record Podcast comes out every Monday, so make sure you keep an eye and an e…

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160 - Fishbone - Truth And Soul - Audio Judo 1:24:53

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We dig into Fishbone's classic 1988 album, 'Truth And Soul'. Come and get your ska on! Do you really want to see what we look like while we record? Check out select episodes on our YouTube, you weirdo: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCO8oo8oZkSLUqOuiiw8hD7Q⁠⁠⁠ If you like what you hear (and see) and want to support the podcast, you can become a…

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Trailer - Exploring the Future of Art: Innovation, Collaboration and Technology 0:25

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Have you ever wondered if a blend of film, music, and visuals can craft an immersive art experience? I am Alexander Hallag. I have been a music photographer for over 30 years now, and now, I am your host and welcome you to the debut episode of The Music is Talking podcast. Please join me on a fascinating journey to a future of art with our esteemed…

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161: Herbie Hancock - Head Hunters (1973) 1:21:05

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Whether you’re a fan of ‘60s jazz, ‘70s funk, ‘80s electro, or things inspired by any of the above (or you just watched a lot of Sesame Street growing up), the music of Herbie Hancock has probably affected your life in some way. So Mike thought it was time to take us all on a good old fashioned head hunt. 1973’s Head Hunters redefined the course of…

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Ranking All the Best Songs From Season 7 18:37

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Well, season seven is now behind us. So, we gotta do what we always go. It's time to rank all the best songs from the season and determine once and for all which one is the best!Don't forget to like, comment, and subscribe to keep up with what's going on with the show. A new episode of the Rate The Record Podcast comes out every Monday, so make sur…

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Parallel Lines--Blondie 38:02

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Send us a text The cover? A stark contrast of black, white, and attitude, with Debbie Harry front and center, daring you to look away. Is it a portrait of power, a nod to new wave precision, or something else entirely? Grab a copy and listen along with us. Questions, comments, recommendations? We'd love to hear from you at Albumartthecoverstories@g…

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159 - Circa Waves - Sad Happy - Audio Judo 56:29

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Matthew and Kyle talk about the "happy" side of the double album "Sad Happy" from 2020 by the alternative band, Circa Waves. Do you really want to see what we look like while we record? Check out select episodes on our YouTube, you weirdo: ⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCO8oo8oZkSLUqOuiiw8hD7Q⁠⁠ If you like what you hear (and see) and want to s…

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Episode 137: King Crimson - In the Court of the Crimson King 32:08

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Surprise, it's the season seven finale! Kind of sudden, but I explain at the end of the video. Regardless, there's a whole episode to listen to prior to that. Join me as I check out King Crimson and their 1969 album "In the Court of the Crimson King"Don't forget to like, comment, and subscribe to keep up with what's going on with the show. A new ep…

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Jar of Flies--Alice in Chains 30:22

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Send us a text A jar, a boy, a fleeting moment of innocence—Jar of Flies is a quiet storm in Alice in Chains’ discography, a haunting acoustic detour that strips away the distortion but not the darkness. The cover, eerie in its simplicity, captures isolation, fragility, and the strange beauty of things kept just out of reach. Is it a metaphor, a me…

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160: Nick Drake - Bryter Layter (1971) 1:49:42

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Nick Drake was an outstanding artist: a gifted songwriter, a wonderful singer, and one of the greatest guitarists you’ll ever hear. But his personality was entirely unsuited to the world of popular music, and his art didn’t gain the popularity it deserves until decades after his death. Ever since he unwittingly helped Volkswagen sell cars in 1999, …

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Q: Are We Not Men? A: We Are Devo--Devo 28:05

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Send us a text Whip it good—before Q: Are We Not Men? A: We Are Devo! scrambled rock ‘n’ roll conventions, it was a statement, a warning, a manifesto. Part dadaist prank, part deconstructed Americana, and 100% new wave revolution. Yellow jumpsuits, mutant energy domes, and twisted satire—this cover is as subversive as the music inside. Is it evolut…

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Episode 162 One Off - Blink-182: One More Time Part 2 43:16

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Time for a one off! On Episode 162 our hosts review one album and one beverage...Both Stephen and Jesse review the deluxe version of the album One More Time from the legendary Blink-182 aptly titled One More Time Part 2...sounds like a one off recipe for success. Cheers

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Episode 135: Frank Zappa - Zoot Allures 36:38

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Almost one hundred episodes later, I figured it was time he came back. This week we're checking out the one and only Frank Zappa and his 1976 album Zoot Allures!Don't forget to like, comment, and subscribe to keep up with what's going on with the show. A new episode of the Rate The Record Podcast comes out every Monday, so make sure you keep an eye…

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158 - Jamiroquai - Travelling Without Moving- Audio Judo 1:14:31

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Kyle and Matthew dig deep into the funk genius that is Jamiroquai and their 1996 album, 'Travelling Without Moving'. Do you really want to see what we look like while we record? Check out select episodes on our YouTube, you weirdo: ⁠https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCO8oo8oZkSLUqOuiiw8hD7Q⁠ If you like what you hear (and see) and want to support the…

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Harlequin--Lady Gaga 37:19

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Send us a text The Joker has Harley, and now Folie à Deux has Harlequin—a visual feast of theatrical madness, glam chaos, and Gaga at her most unpredictable. Is it a mask, a persona, or something deeper?Grab a copy and listen along with us. Questions, comments, recommendations? We'd love to hear from you at [email protected] or chec…

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159: Nine Inch Nails - The Downward Spiral (1994) 2:47:43

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In this episode, Phil takes Discord & Rhyme further down the spiral with an album that is a harrowing descent into one man’s decaying psyche. If that sounds like a blast, you’re in good company with the millions of people who bought Nine Inch Nails’ The Downward Spiral in 1994. It’s one of the bleakest, most pitch-dark albums to ever achieve massiv…

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Abbey Road--The Beatles 46:59

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Send us a text This may be the most famous crosswalk in the world—and the Beatles made it iconic in just ten minutes. No band name. No album title. Just four lads walking away from work-- John the prophet, Ringo the usher, Paul the barefoot mystery, and George the denim disciple. The cover became an icon, the street a pilgrimage, and the image a gl…

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Episode 161 One Off - Blink-182: One More Time 35:47

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Time for a one off! On Episode 161 our hosts review one album and one beverage...Both Stephen and Jesse review the Billboard #1 album One More Time from the legendary Blink-182...sounds like a one off recipe for success. Cheers

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157 - INXS - Kick 1:23:55

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Kyle and Matthew talk about the mega-selling 1987 album, 'Kick', by the Australian band, INXS. Do you really want to see what we look like while we record? Check out select episodes on our YouTube, you weirdo: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCO8oo8oZkSLUqOuiiw8hD7Q If you like what you hear (and see) and want to support the podcast, you can become…

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Episode 134: Soundgarden - Superunknown 44:39

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An absolute 90s highlight. So what am I going to think about it though? Not that that should matter though. But if you're curious, join me as I check out Soundgarden and their 1994 album Superunknown. Don't forget to like, comment, and subscribe to keep up with what's going on with the show. A new episode of the Rate The Record Podcast comes out ev…

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The Joshua Tree--U2 41:49

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Send us a text A barren desert and a band at the height of their powers in both Americas. The Joshua Tree wasn’t just an album; it was a statement. The cover is simple, stark, and unforgettable. Grab a copy and listen along with us. Questions, comments, recommendations? We'd love to hear from you at [email protected] or check our Sp…

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Seven Thousand Million Questions (Listener Q&A VII) 2:35:33

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Rich, Ben, and John answer a super-sized mailbag of listener questions, with subjects including jukebox musicals, James Bond themes, songs that give them the happy chills, sample-based hip-hop producers, the usual suite of Moody Blues questions, and a philosophical discussion on how we all listen to music and how this has changed as we've gotten ol…

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Episode 133: April Wine - First Glance 27:05

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Some old school Canadian rock music for this episode. We're taking a look at April Wine and their 1978 album First Glance. Don't forget to like, comment, and subscribe to keep up with what's going on with the show. A new episode of the Rate The Record Podcast comes out every Monday, so make sure you keep an eye and an ear out each week! I would lov…

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Lulu--Lou Reed & Metallica 30:46

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Send us a text An Emo Phillips look alike on the cover of the chaotic fusion of Lou Reed and Metallica --love it or hate it, this album—and its cover—demand a reaction. Grab a copy, listen along, and let’s dive in. Grab a copy and listen along with us. Questions, comments, recommendations? We'd love to hear from you at Albumartthecoverstories@gmail…

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Episode 132: Mother Mother - The Sticks 46:27

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Let's bring it all back to the Canadian indie scene as we take a look at mother Mother and their 4th studio album The Sticks.Don't forget to like, comment, and subscribe to keep up with what's going on with the show. A new episode of the Rate The Record Podcast comes out every Monday, so make sure you keep an eye and an ear out each week!I would lo…

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156 - Interview With Echo Pilot - Audio Judo 58:18

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We welcome in the Nashville based rock band, Echo Pilot, as they discuss their brand new album, 'Notion'. Do you really want to see what we look like while we record? Check out select episodes on our YouTube, you weirdo: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCO8oo8oZkSLUqOuiiw8hD7Q If you like what you hear (and see) and want to support the podcast, you…

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Live Through This--Hole 32:02

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Send us a text Is that Courtney Love or Carrie White on the cover? It is neither, it is Leilani Bishop who nailed the look that nailed the music for this entire Hole album. Grab a copy and listen along with us. Questions, comments, recommendations? We'd love to hear from you at [email protected] or check our Spotify Song List with a…

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19 - First & Last & Always - Sisters Of Mercy 1:52:51

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Paddy, Ian (sadly only for moments...), Martin, Sid and Tim reunite for our reverse chronological look at the Sister's albums to have a talk about their debut - the flawed but often amazing First & Last & Always. A tricky edit thisone as Ians feed stopped recording almost straight away, but we left him in to say hello at the start though unfortunat…

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158: The Doors - The Doors (1967) 2:14:26

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Everyone has an opinion about the Doors - whether you think they’re transgressive and mind-blowing, or you find them silly and overrated, or - like Ben - you just think they made some killer music. With invaluable help from Amanda, Dan, and Mike, Ben makes the case that the Doors’ 1967 self-titled debut album contains more killer music than many pe…

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Episode 131: Killing Joke - Night Time 30:30

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Am I going to get shadow banned for having that band name in the title of this episode? That band happens to be Killing Joke and I'm checking out their 1985 album Night Time.Don't forget to like, comment, and subscribe to keep up with what's going on with the show. A new episode of the Rate The Record Podcast comes out every Monday, so make sure yo…

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When the Kite String Pops--Acid Bath (John Wayne Gacy Art) 33:41

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Send us a text The John Wayne of serial killers provided the painting that Acid Bath chose for this cover. Gacy's creepy clown persona Pogo reminds us all why we are afraid of clowns. Grab a copy and listen along with us. Questions, comments, recommendations? We'd love to hear from you at [email protected] or check our Spotify Song …

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Episode 160 Shorty - Jesse's 4 Picks 31:43

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Time for a new type of episode...a Shorty! On Episode 160 our hosts review one beverage each and discuss 4 songs picked by Jesse...sounds like a good time! Cheers!

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Episode 130: Radiohead - The Bends 41:56

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Back on March 13th, this one turned 30 years old. Almost time for a good old midlife crisis, eh? This week, I'm looking at Radiohead and their 1995 album The Bends. Don't forget to like, comment, and subscribe to keep up with what's going on with the show. A new episode of the Rate The Record Podcast comes out every Monday, so make sure you keep an…

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Vol 7, Track 9: LISTENER CHOICE: "Alpha" by Sevendust 2:03:04

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Fear is your only reason The Album: 'Alpha' on wikipedia Other Stuff: The Making of Alpha on YouTube The Podcast: Support THRASH IT OUT on Patreon Buy a THRASH IT OUT T-shirt Get in touch Facebook group Homework: 'Kings of Metal' by ManowarBy Antony Johnston & Brian LeTendre

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155 - Porcupine Tree - Deadwing - Audio Judo 1:20:11

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This week we talk about a hidden gem, the 2005 album 'Deadwing' by the progressive band, Porcupine Tree. Do you really want to see what we look like while we record? Check out select episodes on our YouTube, you weirdo: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCO8oo8oZkSLUqOuiiw8hD7Q If you like what you hear (and see) and want to support the podcast, you …

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Nantucket Sleighride--Mountain 37:43

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Send us a text Ever been on a Nantucket sleighride? You'll want to fasten your seatbelt because Gail Collins is going to give you a peak into her mind and a ride you won't forget. Grab a copy and listen along with us. Questions, comments, recommendations? We'd love to hear from you at [email protected] or check our Spotify Song List…

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157: Midnight Oil - 10, 9, 8, 7, 6, 5, 4, 3, 2, 1 (1982) 2:01:08

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It’s taken us nearly seven years, but the time has come. Midnight Oil, one of Australia's quintessential bands, is probably best known for its tireless political activism as expressed through hits like "Beds Are Burning" and "Blue Sky Mine," as well as the on-stage acrobatics of their 6′4″ frontman, Peter Garrett. But behind the sloganeering and ag…

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British Steel--Judas Priest 26:29

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Send us a text Judas Priest, what is that guy thinking? he's thinking this is going to make a really cool album cover. And so it did. Grab a copy and listen along with us. Questions, comments, recommendations? We'd love to hear from you at [email protected] or check our Spotify Song List with a song from each album we have covered h…

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Episode 159 Shorty - Stephen's 4 Picks 24:41

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Time for a new type of episode...a Shorty! On Episode 159 our hosts review one beverage each and discuss 4 songs picked by Stephen...sounds like a good time! Cheers!

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Episode 129 : The Naked and Famous - Passive Me, Aggressive You 41:45

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We're going back to 2010, when indie electro pop rock was all the craze in the alternative music world! This week, we're checking out The Naked and Famous and their 2010 debut studio album "Passive Me, Aggressive You."Don't forget to like, comment, and subscribe to keep up with what's going on with the show. A new episode of the Rate The Record Pod…

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154 - Funkadelic - Maggot Brain - Audio Judo 1:04:21

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Matthew and Kyle run down the funk classic, 'Maggot Brain' by George Clinton and the legendary Funkadelic. Do you really want to see what we look like while we record? Check out select episodes on our YouTube, you weirdo: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCO8oo8oZkSLUqOuiiw8hD7Q If you like what you hear (and see) and want to support the podcast, yo…

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Small Change--Tom Waits 23:50

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Send us a text Small Change was killed with his own .38. He was found in an alley, his pockets turned out, his cigarette is still burning. Tom Waits knows gritty and grimy, the world knows cities teeming with life devoid of humanity. This cover captures all of that. Grab a copy and listen along with us. Questions, comments, recommendations? We'd lo…

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156: Tortoise - Millions Now Living Will Never Die (1996) 1:59:52

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Discord & Rhyme continues its slow walk through the world of Post-Rock with an examination of the 1996 album Millions Now Living Will Never Die by the Chicago-based group Tortoise. John has been fascinated by the concept of Post-Rock for many years (even if many of the acts associated with it, Tortoise included, rejected it as a useful descriptor),…

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Episode 128: Evanescence - Fallen 41:28

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If you're a millennial like me, this brought back those high school years of angst and mall goth. This week we're looking at Evanescence and their 2003 debut album "Fallen."Don't forget to like, comment, and subscribe to keep up with what's going on with the show. A new episode of the Rate The Record Podcast comes out every Monday, so make sure you…

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Go 2--XTC 28:48

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Send us a text We have a theory about this cover. Hipgnosis was up late toking or drinking and riffing on an idea for an album cover that explained the purpose of an album cover in excruciating detail that is hilarious, when stoned. Then one day, under the influence of XTC, they finally did it. Grab a copy and listen along with us. Questions, comme…

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Episode 127: Queens of the Stone Age - Songs for the Deaf 49:51

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Queens of the Stone Age making their third appearance on the podcast. Songs for the Deaf is definitely one of their biggest and most well known albums, so how will it fare here? Don't forget to like, comment, and subscribe to keep up with what's going on with the show. A new episode of the Rate The Record Podcast comes out every Monday, so make sur…

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153 - Jane's Addiction - Nothing's Shocking - Audio Judo 1:21:46

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Kyle and Matthew explore one of the underappreciated albums of 80's alternative, Jane's Addiction's 1988 record, 'Nothing's Shocking'. Do you really want to see what we look like while we record? Check out select episodes on our YouTube, you weirdo: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCO8oo8oZkSLUqOuiiw8hD7Q If you like what you hear (and see) and wan…

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Come Fly With Me--Frank Sinatra 32:28

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Send us a text This was a cover the Chairman of the Board did not like a little bit. it looks like a TWA ad. It comes wrapped in a story that involved Howard Hughes and a Rudyard Kipling controversy. How cool is that? Grab a copy and listen along with us. Questions, comments, recommendations? We'd love to hear from you at Albumartthecoverstories@gm…