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Episode 128: Perfect Pop – Michael Jackson, The Mamas & the Papas
Every party eventually comes to an end. And so it goes with the Rockin’ the Suburbs Deck Party. We conclude with two more Perfect Pop picks, including a repeat selection! Brett Motiff goes with Michael Jackson, while Bud Verge chooses a classic by the Mamas & the Papas.
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Episode 127: Perfect Pop – The Pretenders, B-52’s
It’s a backyard Zima party! And yet we talk about perfect pop songs from the pre-brewed citrus beverage era. Kevin Goff picks the Pretenders. Bill Horne favors the B-52’s. Cheers!
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Episode 126: U2 in concert
Our friend Brett Motiff went to see U2 in D.C. And Bill Horne saw U2 at Bonnaroo. And Kevin Goff was about to see U2 in New York. We talk to all of them, as part of our weeklong deck party in the suburbs.
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Episode 125: Running songs
Some of us just ran a 4-mile race. And that’s the perfect opportunity to discuss music as workout motivation. Featuring special guests Bud Verge, Brett Motiff and Bill Horne.
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Episode 124: Sonic Youth’s ‘Sister’ turns 30
30 years ago, Sonic Youth released their pivotal album “Sister.” Where would indie rock be without it?
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Episode 123: Patrick’s Book Nook – Steve Jones and Kim Gordon
Patrick got caught up on his reading. Here are his book reports on Steve Jones’ “Lonely Boy: Tales from a Sex Pistol” and Kim Gordon’s “Girl in a Band” (that band being Sonic Youth).
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Episode 122: Covers – Foo Fighters do Pink Floyd, Cardigans do Black Sabbath
Day 3 of cover songs chosen by listeners. Today’s episode features Foo Fighters and the Cardigans.
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Episode 121: Covers – Eagles by Gipsy Kings, Bob Dylan by America
Day 2 of Covers Songs chosen by listeners. Today’s episode features the Gipsy Kings and America.
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Episode 120: Covers: Jimi Hendrix by Derek & the Dominos, Freda Payne by Afghan Whigs
A follow-up to Covers Week: We take listener suggestions for great cover songs. Today’s episode features Derek & the Dominos and the Afghan Whigs. (Plus the debut of a Rockin’ the Suburbs jingle!)
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Why ‘Pretty In Pink’ is ground zero for the college rock explosion
A few thoughts on the soundtrack that marked the beginning of college rock appreciation for millions of fledgling music lovers.