Playing By Ear
Every episode of this podcast Doug, Ami, and Kyle break an album down, track by track, to cover why it's not only worth playing, but replaying.
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Mini-Sode: If I Can Dream (Elvis Presley) (opens the original)
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While he may have left the building, Elvis remains the King. The soulful "If I Can Dream" musters all of Elvis' raw power and focuses it on hope for a better tomorrow. This song remains moving decades on, and reminds us of the promise beyond the horizon, if only we could walk hand in hand to find it. For now these Mini-Sodes are free, but eventually they'll only be available for our Patreon subscribers at www.patreon.com/nostalgium , where you can join our Discord and get bonus episodes of this
Yourself Or Someone Like You (Matchbox Twenty) (opens the original)
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Powered by radio-friendly megahits like 3 AM and Push, Matchbox Twenty's debut album demolished charts and set the stage for a career that would continue to generate megahits one after the other. This first album remains one of their strongest, and one we had an easy time revisiting. Listen along with us for next time. Your homework for next time is "Appetite For Destruction" by Guns N' Roses. Be sure to also check out our weekly pop culture podcast, "Nostalgium Arcanum" ( https://nostalgiumarca
Mini-Sode: My Generation (The Who) (opens the original)
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On this mini-episode we're t-t-talking about My Generation. A clarion call not just for the 60s but for all time, My Generation showcases all the raw power and youthful rebellion The Who could muster. From Roger Daltrey's screaming vocals, Pete Townshend's feedback-laden guitar, John Entwhistle's driving base, and Keith Moon's unbridled and unmatched drumming, no one can try to put this down. For now these Mini-Sodes are free, but eventually they'll only be available for our Patreon subscribers
My Aim Is True (Elvis Costello) (opens the original)
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Elvis Costello's debut album "My Aim Is True" is aptly titled. Full of short, laser focused tunes, played by Costello with the raw energy of youth and pure rock and roll dreams, the album is melodic, cheeky, and a fantastic example of artist pouring out their true vision with no supervision. Listen along with us for next time. Your homework for next time is "Yourself or Someone Like You" by Matchbox Twenty. Support us, join the discussion, and get bonus podcasts at www.patreon.com/nostalgium inc
Mini-Sode: 9 to 5 (Dolly Parton) (opens the original)
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To help you along with your working week, we're going to start releasing mini-episodes on individual songs, and this time, we're celebrating the late and unimaginably great Dolly Parton by analyzing one of her most famous tracks, 9 to 5. For now these Mini-Sodes are free, but eventually they'll only be available for our Patreon subscribers at www.patreon.com/nostalgium , where you can join our Discord and get bonus episodes of this show, the Still Muppeting podcast, and Cartoon Therapy. Find us
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