The 100 Albums Podcast

This week The Guys break on through to the other side to discuss The Doors' 1967 self-titled debut album. 
 
Referenced in the episode
Jimmy Tango's Fat Busters: https://www.dailymotion.com/video/xgt6xh 
Kurt Weill's "The Rise and Fall of the City of Mahagonny": https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UVHtRk8a1nc 
Demonstration of a Marxophone: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_rY_pMbAiPQ 
 

On this mini-episode, The Guys discuss what they each feel is the one song that best represents the decade of the 1980s. Here's the breakdown:
Ryan: "Drive" by The Cars
Bert: "Wake Me Up Before You Go-Go" by Wham!
Ron: "Talk Dirty To Me" by Poison
Drew: "Broken Wings" by Mr. Mister
What do you think? What song best represents the 1980s? Let The Guys know by writing to 100Albums@bertislo.com!

This week The Guys ponder what the "theory" is in A Tribe Called Quest's sophomore album "The Low End Theory". 
Referenced in the episode
Interview with Q-Tip & Jonah Hill: https://www.complex.com/pop-culture/a/khal/jonah-hill-q-tip-mid90s-a24-zine-interview 
Q-Tip needle-dropping loops: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sMK1l0MmqoM 
Letterman: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZrbS29R0U-U 
 

This week The Guys are taking a short break to gather their thoughts and celebrate the USA's independence. Looking for some awesome content? Please go back through the archive and get caught up on episodes that you have missed - there's a ton to choose from!
The Guys will be back next week! 

On this mini-episode, The Guys (minus Ryan) chat about what artists are getting heavy rotation in their day-to-day. Here's the breakdown:
Ron: The Black Crowes, Happiness Bastards
Bert: Claudio Corona, "Burn The House Down" (feat. Adam Deitch) from Imagination Unlimited
Drew: Christophe Chassoul, "Mario, Part II" from LUDI, and Lady Blackbird, "Man on a Boat" from Slang Spirituals
What are you listening to right now? Let The Guys know at 100albums@bertislo.com!

This week The Guys get a little Dizzee... which results in a very interesting conversation, particularly given that on the first listen all four of The Guys panned "Boy In Da Corner", Dizzee Rascal's seminal debut album. 
 
Referenced in this episode
0860 Podcast with Fracture: https://lnk.to/0860pod 
Pitchfork article about Grime music: https://pitchfork.com/reviews/albums/2345-boy-in-da-corner/ 

This week The Guys dive into John Lennon's second solo album "Imagine". Tune in to hear what Ryan really thinks about the title track. 
 
Referenced in this episode
Paul McCartney - "Ram": https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AZVDIpTUTDQ 
Trainspotting - “Just A Perfect Day” scene: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_IDJpB9de3E 
Lennon/Claypool Delirium: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7DhRs288uuM 

On this week's episode, The Guys talk about Frank Sinatra and his 10th studio album, "Songs For Swingin' Lovers!" 
 
Referenced in the episode
Tinpan Alley - https://www.tinpanalley.nyc/ 
Great American Songbook - https://thesongbook.org/about/what-is-the-songbook/ 
Tom Waits “Frank’s Wild Years” - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3WMeJJ3LdHU&list=PLTMN6OMDTnKkHKH6wWJKtW6D_SJ5hTn4x 
Pat Boone “In A Metal Mood” - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J7ktY8L6v0A&list=OLAK5uy_mf_mdzl_BPV2FKBL6VRWCsdUdSOLkLKfI&index=2 

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On this week's episode, The Guys waive away the puffs of smoke to discuss Dr. Dre's solo debut album, "The Chronic". Which, according to Drew, is "The Gangstarist Album Of All Time". 
 
Referenced in the episode
"Straight Outta Compton" - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-F5WcFPDzko
The 2015 film chronicling the rise and fall of N.W.A.

On this week's episode, The Guys dive into the Stone Roses self-titled debut album, "The Stone Roses". 
 
Referenced in the episode
Drew's "shoegaze" music examples:
Tame Impala - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pFptt7Cargc 
Toro Y Moi - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=INaL-BvxYi8 
Ron's "math":
B2 ÷ B (XY) = SR
Does that make sense to anyone other than Ron? Let The Guys know at 100albums@bertislo.com, and thanks for listening!