The 100 Albums Podcast

This week The Guys are chatting about "Legend - The Best Of Bob Marley & The Wailers", the album that arguably defines a genre.
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Referenced in the episode
"Ras Trent" by The Lonely Island: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TcK0MYgnHjo 
"Bob Marley at 70: Legend and Legacy", Vivien Goldman, February 5, 2015, The Guardian: https://www.theguardian.com/music/2015/feb/05/bob-marley-70-birthday 
"How Bob Marley Was Sold To The Suburbs", Chris Kornelis, June 25, 2014, Westword: https://www.westword.com/music/how-bob-marley-was-sold-to-the-suburbs-5678386/ 
 
Songs featured in this episode
"Be My Guest" by Fats Domino
"Later For The Gator" by Willis Jackson & His Orchestra
"Guns Of Navarone" by The Skatalites
"Rocksteady" by Alton Ellis
"Who Dem" by Capleton
"Israelites" by Desmond Dekker & The Aces
"Do The Reggay" by The Maytals
"Simmer Down" by The Wailing Wailers
"Exodus" by Bob Marley & The Wailers
"Soul Rebels" by Bob Marley & The Wailers
"Get Up, Stand Up" by Bob Marley & The Wailers
"I Shot The Sheriff" by Bob Marley & The Wailers
"I Shot The Sheriff" by Eric Clapton
"War" by Bob Marley & The Wailers
"Jamming" by Bob Marley & The Wailers
"Three Little Birds" by Bob Marley & The Wailers
"One Love/People Get Ready" by Bob Marley & The Wailers
"Africa Unite" by Bob Marley & The Wailers
"Zimbabwe" by Bob Marley & The Wailers
"Could You Be Loved" by Bob Marley & The Wailers
"Redemption Song" by Bob Marley & The Wailers
"Crazy Baldhead" by Bob Marley & The Wailers
"Master Blaster (Jammin')" by Stevie Wonder
"Stir It Up" by Bob Marley & The Wailers
"Them Belly Full (But We Hungry)" by Bob Marley & The Wailers
"Water No Get Enemy" by Fela Kuti
 

This week The Guys are chatting about "Illmatic", the seminal 1994 debut album from Nas. 
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Referenced in the episode
An oral history of Nas' classic debut album "Illmatic", XXL Magazine, April 16 2014: https://www.xxlmag.com/making-of-nas-illmatic/  
Why Nas' Illmatic is One of The Greatest Rap Albums Ever, Bomani Jones, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=44MMFLk7O5Y 
"Scratch: Hip Hop DJ & Turntablist Movement Documentary": https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jcOUYOg-dAM 
 
Songs featured in this episode
"The Gas Face" by 3rd Bass
"Let The Rhythm Hit 'Em" by Eric B. & Rakim
"Live At The Barbecue (feat. Nas, Joe Fatal, Akinyele)" by Main Source
"Halftime" by Nasty Nas
"Back To The Grill (feat. Chubb Rock, Nasty Nas & Red Hot Lover Tone)" by MC Serch
"You Be Illin'" by Run DMC
"The Genesis" by Nas
"It Ain't Hard To Tell" by Nas
"Long Red" by Mountain
"Memory Lane (Sittin' in da Park)" by Nas
"Jazz (We've Got)" by A Tribe Called Quest
"Yearning For Your Love" by Gap Band
"Life's A Bitch (feat. AZ & Olu Dara)" by Nas
"Dead End" from Hair: The Original Japanese Cast Recording
"N.T." by Kool & The Gang
"Mind Rain" by Joe Chambers
"N.Y. State of Mind" by Nas
"New York State of Mind Rain" by Joe Chambers
"Represent" by Nas
"Human Nature" by Michael Jackson
"One Love" by Whodini
"One Love" by Nas
"Pickin' Boogers" by Biz Markie
"Droppin' Science (feat. Craig G.)" by Marley Marl
"Mahogany" by Eric B. & Rakim
 

This week The Guys are chatting about Adele's 2011 smash album "21". 
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Referenced in the episode
"Sentimentality vs Sincerity", Aiden Khanna, Beyond The Sound, January 3, 2025: https://beyondthesound.net/2025/01/03/sentimentality-vs-sincerity/ 
Adele's 2012 Grammy acceptance speech: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rJOwr8OyoSc 
 
Songs featured in this episode
"Be Devine (feat. Adele)" by Ricsta
"Daydreamer" by Adele
"My Same" by Adele
"Hometown Glory" by Adele
"Chasing Pavements" by Adele
"Hello" by Adele
"Don't You Remember" by Adele
"Rumour Has It" by Adele
"Turning Tables" by Adele
"He Won't Go" by Adele
"One And Only" by Adele
"Rolling In The Deep" by Adele
"Elderly Woman Behind the Counter in a Small Town" by Pearl Jam
"Set Fire To The Rain" by Adele
"I'll Be Waiting" by Adele
"The Way" by Jill Scott
"Be Without You" by Mary J. Blige
"Be Great (feat. Trombone Shorty)" by Jill Scott
"Turning Tables" by Adele
"Lovesong" by Adele
 

This week The Guys are chatting about Carlos Santana and his uber-popular 1999 collaboration album "Supernatural". And, well, they've got lots of thoughts. You've been warned.
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Referenced in the episode
"'Supernatural' Power: Santana's collaborative album started small but has taken off", James Sullivan, San Francisco Chronicle, Nov 10, 1999: https://www.sfgate.com/entertainment/article/Supernatural-Power-Santana-s-collaborative-2896470.php 
"Supernatural" album review, David Wilde, Rolling Stone: https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-album-reviews/supernatural-105360/
"Supernatural" album review, Steven Thomas Erlewine, AllMusic: https://www.allmusic.com/album/supernatural-mw0000243930 
 
Songs featured in this episode
"Soul Sacrifice" by Santana (recorded live at Woodstock in 1969
"Evil Ways" by Santana
"Samba Pa Ti" by Santana
"Oye Como Va" by Santana
"Black Magic Woman" by Santana
"Smooth (feat. Rob Thomas)" by Santana
"Maria, Maria (feat. The Product G&B)" by Santana
"El Farol" by Santana
"Put Your Lights On (feat. Everlast)" by Santana
"The Calling (feat. Eric Clapton)" by Santana
"The Game Of Love (feat. Michelle Branch)" by Santana
"(Da Le) Yaleo" by Santana
"Migra" by Santana
"Primavera" by Santana
"Africa Bamba" by Santana
"Save Tonight" by Eagle Eye Cherry
"Crazy" by Gnarls Barkley
"Love Of My Life (feat. Dave Matthews & Carter Beauford)" by Santana
"Jump Around" by House of Pain
 

This week The Guys are chatting about Simon & Garfunkel's epic final studio album "Bridge Over Troubled Water".
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Referenced in the episode
"The Critic" animated television show starring John Lovitz: https://tubitv.com/tv-shows/200017195/s01-e01-pilot 
"A Mighty Wind", a 2003 Christopher Guest mockumentary film about a folk music reunion concert: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ujUehfDYkfU 
 
Songs featured in this episode
"Hey Schoolgirl" by Tom & Jerry
"The Sound Of Silence" by Simon & Garfunkel
"Homeward Bound" by Simon & Garfunkel
"I Am A Rock" by Simon & Garfunkel
"Mrs. Robinson" by Simon & Garfunkel
"America" by Simon & Garfunkel
"Scarborough Fair" by Simon & Garfunkel
"Bridge Over Troubled Water" by Simon & Garfunkel
"Overs" by Simon & Garfunkel
"50 Ways to Leave Your Lover" by Paul Simon
"The Boxer" by Simon & Garfunkel
"Cecilia" by Simon & Garfunkel
"Baby Driver" by Simon & Garfunkel
"Keep The Customer Satisfied" by Simon & Garfunkel
"So Long, Frank Lloyd Wright" by Simon & Garfunkel
"Run Around" by Blues Traveler
"Fool On The Hill" by The Beatles
"Graceland" by Paul Simon
"Send Me On My Way" by Rusted Root
"Good People" by Jack Johnson
"The Only Living Boy In New York" by Simon & Garfunkel
"Diamonds On The Soles Of Her Shoes" by Paul Simon
"Bye Bye Love (Live)" by Simon & Garfunkel
 

This week The Guys discuss "All Mod Cons" by The Jam, and band and album that none of them remember listening to previously.
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Referenced in the episode
"The Jam: All Mod Cons", Charles Shaar Murray, NME, October 28, 1978: https://www.rocksbackpages.com/Library/Article/the-jam-iall-mod-consi 
"The Story of The Jam: (The making of) All Mod Cons": http://youtube.com/watch?v=jpjtUSzrOb8 
 
Songs featured in this episode
"The Jam" by Graham Central Station
"Sittin' Here" by Dizzee Rascal
"Johnny B. Goode" by Chuck Berry
"Tutti Frutti" by Little Richard
"I Can't Explain" by The Who
"Tin Soldier" by Small Faces
"Don't Fear The Reaper" by Blue Oyster Cult
"News Of The World" by The Jam
"Eton Rifles" by The Jam
"Going Underground" by The Jam
"Town Called Malice" by The Jam
"Down In The Tube Station At Midnight" by The Jam
"English Rose" by The Jam
"London Calling" by The Clash
"David Watts" by The Jam
"All Mod Cons" by The Jam
"It's A Mistake" by Men At Work
"To Be Someone (Didn't We Have A Nice Time)" by The Jam
"The Place I Love" by The Jam
"In The Crowd" by The Jam
"To Be Someone" by The Jam
"Fly" by The Jam
"Billy Hunt" by The Jam
"Tracy Jacks" by Blur
"I Don't Know" by Beastie Boys
 

This week Matt Nelson joins the podcast for the third time, as The Guys discuss the Red Hot Chili Peppers and their 1999 album "Californication". 
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Referenced in the episode
"Californication", Kitty Empire, NME, September 12, 2005: https://www.nme.com/reviews/reviews-nme-2974-328990 
"Californication by Red Hot Chili Peppers", Brent DiCrescenzo, Pitchfork, June 8, 1999: https://pitchfork.com/reviews/albums/6709-californication/ 
"Major Labels: A History of Popular Music in Seven Genres", Kelefa Sanneh, Penguin Random House, October 4, 2022: https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/576360/major-labels-by-kelefa-sanneh/ 
Chad Smith on Drumeo: https://www.drumeo.com/beat/red-hot-chili-peppers-drummer-chad-smith/ 
"Under The Bridge" performance in France, February 29, 1992: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vVsOLehJVmg 
Red Hot Chili Peppers - "Funky Monks" documentary: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z0tTJ4SakE0 
 
Songs featured in this episode
"That's It, That's All" by Beastie Boys
"Scar Tissue" by Red Hot Chili Peppers
"Higher Ground" by Red Hot Chili Peppers
"Fire" by Red Hot Chili Peppers
"Give It Away" by Red Hot Chili Peppers
"Under The Bridge" by Red Hot Chili Peppers
"Aeroplane" by Red Hot Chili Peppers
"My Friends" by Red Hot Chili Peppers
"Otherside" by Red Hot Chili Peppers
"Californication" by Red Hot Chili Peppers
"Around The World" by Red Hot Chili Peppers
"Soul To Squeeze" by Red Hot Chili Peppers
"Parallel Universe" by Red Hot Chili Peppers
"Get On Top" by Red Hot Chili Peppers
"I Like Dirt" by Red Hot Chili Peppers
"Santeria" by Sublime
"Come Original" by 311
"Walking On The Sun" by Smashmouth
"Semi-Charmed Life" by Third Eye Blind
"Purple Stain" by Red Hot Chili Peppers
"Let's Twist Again" by Chubby Checker
"Road Trippin'" by Red Hot Chili Peppers
"Emit Remmus" by Red Hot Chili Peppers
"Around The World" by Daft Punk
"Catholic School Girls Rule" by Red Hot Chili Peppers
"Suck My Kiss" by Red Hot Chili Peppers
"Sir Psycho Sexy" by Red Hot Chili Peppers
"Funky Monks" by Red Hot Chili Peppers
"Dani California" by Red Hot Chili Peppers
 

This week The Guys are joined by Dane Simmons to chat about The Clash's banger 1979 album "London Calling".  
Dane Simmons is an educator, coach, and class advisor from western New York, and a HUGE fan of The Clash. He's a devoted music enthusiast, and of all of the songs and stories that are part of it.
 
Referenced in this episode
"Haunted Elevator (ft. David S. Pumpkins)" on Saturday Night Live: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rS00xWnqwvI 
 
Songs featured in the episode
"London Calling" by The Clash
"Train In Vain (Stand By Me)" by The Clash
"Someday I Suppose" by The Mighty Mighty Bosstones
"Staring At The Rude Boys" by The Ruts
"A Message To You Rudy" by The Specials
"The Guns Of Brixton" by The Clash
"The Clampdown" by The Clash
"White Riot" by The Clash
"London's Burning" by The Clash
"Tommy Gun" by The Clash
"Lost In The Supermarket" by The Clash
"Brand New Cadillac" by The Clash
"The Card Cheat" by The Clash
"Rock The Casbah" by The Clash
"Should I Stay Or Should I Go" by The Clash
"Lover's Rock" by The Clash
"Wrong 'Em Boyo" by The Clash
"Shine On You Crazy Diamond" by Pink Floyd
"Rudie Can't Fail" by The Clash
"Spanish Bombs" by The Clash
"Koka Kola" by The Clash
"Revolution Rock" by The Clash
"The Right Profile" by The Clash
"Parklife" by Blur
 

Welcome back to part two of The Guys' discussion of Prince's landmark 1984 album "Purple Rain" with their special guest Nate Walker. What a journey!
Nate Walker is a musician, songwriter, producer, and a great friend of Bert's from high school. Please visit https://theultraplain.com, Nate's new music project, to purchase the first single "End Of The World". You can also drop a follow on socials @theultraplain and stream his music on Apple, Bandcamp, or Spotify. 
 
Referenced in the episode
"Purple Rain" feature-length film: https://pluto.tv/us/movies/5c6de49d967bb1dada14fba8/ 
"Breakin’ 2: Electric Boogaloo": https://tubitv.com/movies/466108/breakin-2-electric-boogaloo 
MST3K, "Pod People": https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VqPUqub98-c 
"The Greatest Night In Pop" (the "We Are The World" documentary): https://www.netflix.com/title/81720500 
This American Life "Better Call Dave": https://www.thisamericanlife.org/750/the-ferryman/act-three-18 
Prince performing at the 2004 Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame induction of George Harrison: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6SFNW5F8K9Y 
Gospel/revival scene in "The Blues Brothers": https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PZpH9Khn0E0 
"Prince 'Let’s Go Crazy' with guest Bashir Salahuddin", the One Song podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/prince-lets-go-crazy-with-guest-bashir-salahuddin/id1696154359
 
Songs featured in this episode
"Let's Go Crazy" by Prince
"Purple Rain" by Prince
"Computer Blue" by Prince
"Darling Nikki" by Prince
"The Beautiful Ones" by Prince
"I Would Die 4 U" by Prince
"Take Me With U" by Prince
"Baby I'm A Star" by Prince
"Control" by Janet Jackson
"Bad" by Michael Jackson
 

This week The Guys welcome Nate Walker back to the pod to discuss Prince's landmark 1984 album "Purple Rain". They all had so much to say that they couldn't fit the conversation into one episode!
Nate Walker is a musician, songwriter, producer, and a great friend of Bert's from high school. Please visit https://theultraplain.com, Nate's new music project, to purchase the first single "End Of The World". You can also drop a follow on socials @theultraplain and stream his music on Apple, Bandcamp, or Spotify. 
 
Referenced in the episode
"Purple Rain" feature-length film: https://pluto.tv/us/movies/5c6de49d967bb1dada14fba8/ 
"Breakin’ 2: Electric Boogaloo": https://tubitv.com/movies/466108/breakin-2-electric-boogaloo 
MST3K, "Pod People": https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VqPUqub98-c 
"The Greatest Night In Pop" (the "We Are The World" documentary): https://www.netflix.com/title/81720500 
This American Life "Better Call Dave": https://www.thisamericanlife.org/750/the-ferryman/act-three-18 
Prince performing at the 2004 Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame induction of George Harrison: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6SFNW5F8K9Y 
Gospel/revival scene in "The Blues Brothers": https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PZpH9Khn0E0 
"Prince 'Let’s Go Crazy' with guest Bashir Salahuddin", the One Song podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/prince-lets-go-crazy-with-guest-bashir-salahuddin/id1696154359
 
Songs featured in this episode
"When Doves Cry" by Prince
"Diamonds and Pearls" by Prince & The New Power Generation
"Soft And Wet" by Prince
"I Wanna Be Your Lover" by Prince
"Why You Wanna Treat Me So Bad" by Prince
"Still Waiting" by Prince
"Sexy Dancer" by Prince
"Let's Pretend We're Married" by Prince
"Little Red Corvette" by Prince
"Delirious" by Prince
"1999" by Prince
"I Would Die For U" by Prince
"Baby I'm A Star" by Prince
"Purple Rain" by Prince