Spin It! The Record Ranking Podcast

Got questions about being Reckless And Relentless? We do, and we're Asking Alexandria about their 2011 album. (Not literally asking, but we'll review and rank it just the same!) After guitarist Ben Bruce "Ship-Of-Theseused" his band from South Africa to London, they started making waves with vocalist Danny Worsnop and a metalcore sound that ruffled feathers and explored the human condition. On Reckless & Relentless, tracks like Someone Somewhere, Another Bottle Down, and Morte Et Dabo tackle themes of addiction, loss, and love in a gritty, dark way based in realism. We'll trace the band's journey and maturation from album to album! This record is on the precipice of the band's commercial success, but they continue to push the envelope in its wake. Then the Mixtaper has some hot new facts that bring the roof down as he introduces us to Metal Elvis and some DEVOTED fans. Then, two wolves inside Connor go to war as we balance intense screaming with intricate instrumentals.. and then he does something that's a podcast-first. See how this record stacks up as we close out Mixtober! Which Asking Alexandria tracks leave you Breathless? Need a little extra Closure? Reach out on social media and follow or rate wherever you're listening for more! Keep Spinning at www.SpinItPod.com! Thanks for listening! 0:00 Intro 3:52 About Asking Alexandria 8:09 About Reckless & Relentless 15:49 Awards & Accolades 16:09 Fact Or Spin 17:45 They Performed With Elvis 21:50 Asking Alexandria Flooded A Venue 25:20 They Literally Brought The House Down 28:45 They Have VERY Passionate Fans 34:43 Album Art 35:43 Welcome 36:49 Dear Insanity 39:42 Closure 41:09 A Lesson Never Learned 43:02 To The Stage 44:42 Dedication 45:33 Someone, Somewhere 48:05 Breathless 49:03 The Match 51:38 Another Bottle Down 52:33 Reckless & Relentless 54:31 Morte Et Dabo 56:27 Final Spin Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Black Sabbath has us Paranoid as we review their sophomore album this week! After Ozzy Osbourne, Geezer Butler, and company literally invented the genre of heavy metal with their debut they knew they needed to push the envelope to further define and refine their style with the next release. With just three days of studio time and hits like War Pigs and Iron Man in their arsenal, find out if Paranoid ranks among the greats... or if it gets an Electric Funeral. James & Connor explore the record's origins as Walpurgis, talk about the Prince Of Darkness' life and legacy, and dive into the recording techniques used to make Paranoid stand out-- from floaty flutes to metal fan blades. Connor the Concept King tries to imagine the Iron Man story woven into the MCU, and The Mixtaper is bringing us facts of the band's unbelievable antics (emphasis on the ANT). We'll talk about mysterious aerosol poisons, exploding fish, and Michael Bolton's branching career path during Fact Or Spin. Can Black Sabbath make this a Mixtober to remember? We've got one more Mixtober week in store, so make sure to subscribe and follow for more! This album has the band's highest concentration of hits... but is it Black Sabbath's best? Let us know your thoughts in the comments or on socials! Keep Spinning at www.SpinItPod.com! Thanks for listening! 0:00 Intro 2:13 About Black Sabbath 10:32 About Paranoid 18:48 Back To The Beginning Reunion Show 19:44 Awards & Accolades 20:10 Fact Or Spin 21:30 They Almost Had A Wildly Different Lead Singer 26:02 Ozzy Snorted A Line Of Live Ants 31:10 Ozzy Accidentally Poisoned His Drummer 34:54 Richard Branson's Fish Had A Bad Christmas 43:20 Album Art 45:11 War Pigs/Luke's Wall 48:49 Paranoid 51:43 Planet Caravan 54:33 Iron Man 58:43 Electric Funeral 1:01:13 Hand Of Doom 1:03:40 Rat Salad 1:05:27 Jack The Stripper / Fairies Wear Boots 1:07:53 Final Spin Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Will The Real Slim Shady please stand up? Mixtober continues as we score and rank The Marshall Mathers LP, the third record by legendary Detroit hip-hop artist Eminem! His shocking, horror film-esque lyrics exploded onto the scene with his Slim Shady LP, and this time around (as the title suggests) he gives us a peek behind the persona with a personal glimpse into sudden fame and public backlash about his music. The record produced hits like the iconic Real Slim Shady, The Way I Am, and of course one of Em's all-time greats in Stan! We'll talk about the Rap Olympics that launched Eminem's career, explore his meaningful relationship with Dr. Dre that led to the album's distinct sonic profile, and learn about villains on the M&Ms wiki as we break down this record. Connor's already claimed Eminem as a favorite rapper... but will his score reflect that? The Mixtaper is pulling no punches with facts about an insulting feud, a taste of how Eminem vents his frustration, and a home sold off one piece at a time. Will this album scare us away, or will this Criminal-ly catchy wordplay keep us Under The Influence? Follow us for more Mixtober-y albums all month long! Let us know your favorite Eminem facts in the comments or on socials, and give us a like if you learned something (about the rapper OR about the little dragee lentil candies)! Thanks for listening! Keep Spinning at www.SpinItPod.com! 0:00 Intro 3:36 About Eminem 13:38 About The Marshall Mathers LP 22:05 Awards & Accolades 24:01 Fact Or Spin 27:31 Eminem Had A Feud Live On TV 32:12 He Puts His Enemies On Dartboards 35:19 Eminem Sold His Childhood Home (Piece By Piece) 40:59 He Used A Chainsaw To Kill A Barracuda 47:12 Album Art 48:38 Public Service Announcement 2000 49:50 Kill You 53:31 Stan 58:05 Paul - Skit 58:27 Who Knew 1:00:41 Steve Berman 1:01:25 The Way I Am 1:03:54 The Real Slim Shady 1:07:20 Remember Me? 1:08:39 I'm Back 1:09:40 Marshall Mathers 1:10:42 Ken Kaniff - Skit 1:11:41 Drug Ballad 1:12:41 Amityville 1:14:32 B** Please II 1:15:42 Kim 1:18:02 Under The Influence 1:19:03 Criminal 1:20:39 Final Spin Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

HAPPY MIXTOBER! Connor is out of town, so once again the Mixtaper is taking over for his annual Halloween Thirteen playlist, with 13 songs guaranteed to get you into the spirit of the season! But there's a twist: too many holidays each year go underappreciated (and under-soundtracked), so this time around our resident dastard has decided to share some Halloween Hits with other holidays throughout the year. James will have 60 seconds to solve his clues and figure out which special day will be rocking these songs. You definitely already celebrate some of these holidays and definitely haven't heard of the rest. It's Another Another spooky special in the way only The Mixtaper can, so celebrate Mixtober all month long with us as we kick it off this week! Keep Spinning at www.SpinItPod.com! Thanks for listening! 0:00 Intro 2:49 Previous Halloween 13s Recap 5:14 What's New For Another Another Halloween 13 8:54 Rules Of The Game 10:43 The Time Warp - Rocky Horror Picture Show 15:36 Werewolves Of London - Warren Zevon 19:31 Haunted - Taylor Swift 23:47 Purple People Eater - Sheb Wooley 26:50 Spooky Scary Skeletons - Andrew Gold 30:58 People Are Strange - The Doors 33:55 The Addams Family Theme 37:29 Hungry Like The Wolf - Duran Duran 40:00 Hell's Kitchen - Alice Cooper 43:16 The Season Of The Witch - Donovan 45:45 Bela Lugosi's Dead - Bauhaus 49:23 Abracadabra - The Steve Miller Band 52:02 Strange Brew - Cream 54:26 Another Another 13 Recap Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

No alarms and No Surprises! This week we're revisiting Radiohead for the Year Of Redemption! Connor tore into the experimental nature of Kid A on Episode 53, so we're turning back the clock to another definitive, revolutionary Radiohead record: OK Computer. We'll learn the story behind this iconic album (from transportation anxiety to haunted mansions), which features some of their greatest hits like Paranoid Android and Let Down! The Mixtaper plays the role of Karma Police with Fact Or Spin rounds about sleepy fans, puppet publicity, and bullying. Can this song-shaped non-concept album get Lucky and increase Connor's score, or is Radiohead a band doomed to the bottom of his rankings? Keep Spinning at www.SpinItPod.com! Thanks for listening! 0:00 Intro 3:59 About Radiohead 6:38 About OK Computer 20:43 Awards & Accolades 21:39 Fact Or Spin 23:18 They Stopped A Show To Help A Sleepy Fan 26:46 Thom Yorke Did An Interview With A Sock Puppet 30:09 Radiohead Bullied A Child 35:50 Radiohead Has Ghost Detecting Equipment 43:58 Album Art 46:24 Airbag 51:39 Paranoid Android 57:53 Subterranean Homesick Alien 1:00:23 Exit Music (For A Film) 1:04:54 Let Down 1:08:18 Karma Police 1:11:59 Fitter Happier 1:14:27 Electioneering 1:16:48 Climbing Up The Walls 1:19:28 No Surprises 1:23:35 Lucky 1:25:19 The Tourist 1:27:30 Final Spin Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Get ready to Rocket on a satellite of love with Def Leppard's 1987 hit record Hysteria! James & Connor discuss the band's challenges to grow an international fanbase through their first three albums of "lust, blood, and rock" music with a sleek, polished glam metal edge. We'll talk about the car accident that changed Thunder God Rick Allen's life and transformed Hysteria into a legendary album. With major staples like Animal, Pour Some Sugar On Me, and Love Bites, this was Def Leppard's attempt to make an all-hits record. Did they succeed? The Mixtaper enlightens us on undercover roadies, confectionery cleanup, and unique tour habits! Tune in to see if Joe Elliot and crew can earn our Love And Affection... we know you get so Excitable! Keep Spinning at www.SpinItPod.com! Thanks for listening! 0:00 Intro 3:29 About Def Leppard 9:57 Rick Allen's Car Accident 10:37 About Hysteria 19:24 Awards & Accolades 21:32 Fact Or Spin 22:38 Rick Allen Had A Roadie Disguise 25:42 The Band Literally Poured Sugar On The Audience 30:11 They Got Arrested By The Fun Police 34:26 Fast Fire Facts: Tour Habits 44:12 Album Art 45:40 Women 49:55 Rocket 54:44 Animal 57:09 Love Bites 1:00:46 Pour Some Sugar On Me 1:05:34 Armageddon It 1:10:22 Gods Of War 1:12:44 Don't Shoot Shot Gun 1:13:34 Run Riot 1:14:36 Hysteria 1:16:37 Excitable 1:17:32 Love And Affection 1:18:53 Final Spin Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

How do you cage an elephant? One bar at a time! There Ain't No Rest For The Wicked this week as we take on the self-titled debut from Cage The Elephant! This unpolished garage rock band from Bowling Green, Kentucky experiments with loud guitars, louder drums, and mile-a-minute soapbox lyrics that offer a candid look at life in 2009. We'll talk about their Foo Friends, stolen pockets, and more as James takes on the Danny DeVito-sized Mixtaper! (And yes, we do learn plenty of elephant facts along the way.) Will the band get some Free Love from us, or will this record go In One Ear and right out the other? Keep Spinning at www.SpinItPod.com! Thanks for listening! 0:00 Intro 3:07 About Cage The Elephant (The Band) 7:51 About Cage The Elephant (The Album) 12:06 Awards & Accolades 12:32 Fact Or Spin 13:53 They Got Saved By The Foo 17:41 Matt Schultz Had His Pocket Stolen 20:27 Jared And Matt Got Weird Gifts 24:30 Jared Wants To Fight Danny DeVito 29:20 Album Art 30:28 In One Ear 34:07 James Brown 36:41 Ain't No Rest For The Wicked 40:09 Tiny Little Robots 42:16 Lotus 43:25 Back Against The Wall 44:39 Drones In The Valley 45:55 Judas 47:05 Back Stabbin' Betty 49:50 Soil To The Sun 50:38 Free Love 52:14 Cover Me Again (Bonus Track) 52:40 Final Spin Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We were drowning and now we're Swimming in the depths of Mac Miller's introspective 2018 record, the final album he'd release in his lifetime. We'll talk about the Pittsburgh native's EZ Mac days and his evolution from frat lyrics to his now-signature deeply personal jazz rap. Swimming features hits like What's The Use and Self Care that see Mac navigate addiction, complicated relationships, and the road to healing. The Mixtaper will teach us about several Larries, big hot dogs, and a petty zoo. Miller's impact and legacy will be an inspiration in music for ages to come.. how will we score this unique record? Brace yourself, because we'll never run out of Jet Fuel! Keep Spinning at www.SpinItPod.com! Thanks for listening! 0:00 Intro 3:05 About Mac Miller 9:51 About Swimming 16:33 Awards & Accolades 16:57 Fact Or Spin 18:11 He Rented A School Bus 23:34 He Turned Down A Super Bowl Commercial 27:43 He Had A Petty Zoo 34:10 Fast Fire Facts: Pseudonyms 41:28 Album Art 43:42 Come Back To Earth 46:22 Hurt Feelings 48:49 What's The Use? 50:07 Perfecto 51:48 Self Care 54:08 Wings 55:01 Ladders 56:34 Small Worlds 57:57 Conversation Pt. 1 59:01 Dunno 59:31 Jet Fuel 1:00:49 2009 1:02:46 So It Goes 1:04:37 Final Spin Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Wop-Bop-A-Loo-Wop-A-Wop-Bam-Boom! This week we're Slippin' And Slidin' into the world of Little Richard Penniman! Raised on Gospel music in his dad's church, the War Hawk soon took to the stage to play "the Devil's music," complete with rollicking piano, screaming vocals, and boundless energy. His 1957 debut Here's Little Richard exploded onto the scene with hits like Tutti Frutti and Long Tall Sally that defined early rock 'n' roll and changed the nature of music forever. We'll cover his career, his conversion from rock star to preacher, and more as we Rip It Up with this record! The Mixtaper has facts about Grammy anachronisms, pompadour problems, and 29 weddings (give or take). So if you're Ready, Teddy.. rock and roll! Keep Spinning at www.SpinItPod.com! Thanks for listening! 0:00 Intro 3:27 About Little Richard 13:04 About Here's Little Richard 21:15 Awards & Accolades 23:01 Fact Or Spin 23:58 He Made Grammy Award History 28:11 He Had Car Problems 32:27 A-Wop-Bop-A-Loo-Bop-A-Scoop-Bam-Boom 39:17 Fast Fire Facts: Who Got Hitched? 46:24 Album Art 47:14 Tutti Frutti 55:30 True, Fine Mama 57:10 Can't Believe You Wanna Leave 57:48 Ready Teddy 59:37 Baby 1:00:11 Slippin' And Slidin' (Peepin' And Hidin') 1:01:59 Long Tall Sally (The Thing) 1:05:41 Miss Ann 1:07:06 Oh Why? 1:08:09 Rip It Up 1:08:57 Jenny, Jenny 1:09:59 She's Got It 1:11:36 Final Spin Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We Got Her Back! The Year Of Redemption continues with Olivia Rodrigo's sophomore album GUTS. After our Year Two episode about Sour (Episode 54) James & Connor discovered they weren't in her primary audience demographic... but her maturing perspective and a new, punkier voice might elevate our opinions! Can the Ballads Of A Homeschooled Girl win us over? Hits like Vampire, Lacy, and Bad Idea Right took over the pop music conversation in 2023, and her 95-show world tour was the highest-grossing for an artist born in this millennium. The Mixtaper will shoehorn in facts about ethical bathtubs, international crime, and a circus censure as we try to figure out if GUTS is a true redemption or a sophomore slump. Maybe we'll know when we're 70. Keep Spinning at www.SpinItPod.com! Thanks for listening! 0:00 Intro 2:37 Musings On HSMTMTS 7:16 About Olivia Rodrigo Since Sour 8:14 About GUTS 13:37 Awards & Accolades 15:00 Fact Or Spin 16:45 She Received A Weird Gift 22:35 She Does Not Have An Ethically Enriched Bathtub 27:04 She Was Interrogated By Border Police 32:14 Olivia Rodrigo Has Been Banned By The Clowns 39:44 Album Art 40:58 All-American B***h 47:14 Bad Idea Right? 50:25 Vampire 53:43 Lacy 57:09 Ballad Of A Homeschooled Girl 59:37 Making The Bed 1:02:43 Logical 1:06:42 Get Him Back! 1:09:25 Love Is Embarrassing 1:12:04 The Grudge 1:13:26 Pretty Isn't Pretty 1:14:41 Teenage Dream 1:17:20 Final Spin Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Doechii the Don, Doechii the Dean, Doechii Supreme has us caught in a Death Roll this week with her Grammy-winning mixtape Alligator Bites Never Heal! TikTok turned Jaylah Hickmon from an aspiring choral singer into an overnight rap sensation. On her sophomore record the Swamp Princess blends styles and genres into a biting, analog hip-hop sound that tackles everything from mental health to relationships. The Mixtaper has a slew of swamp facts about homemade shoes, alligator activism (#StayWokezilla), and amphibious musicals. Can we handle the Boom Bap, rappity rap rap, or are we just in Denial? You'll just have to fall back and Wait... or Slide right into this episode! Keep Spinning at www.SpinItPod.com! Thanks for listening! 0:00 Intro 3:30 About Doechii 8:10 About Alligator Bites Never Heal 13:26 Awards & Accolades 14:02 Fact Or Spin 15:01 She's An Entrepreneur 20:49 She Practices Alligator Activism 27:18 Swamp Princess: The Musical 30:20 She's Official Swamp Royalty 34:01 Album Art 36:26 Stankah Pooh 39:02 Bullfrog 39:56 Boiled Peanuts 42:53 Denial Is A River 45:19 Catfish 48:01 Skipp 48:51 Hide N Seek 50:02 Bloom 52:02 Wait 54:14 Death Roll 56:54 Profit 58:02 Boom Bap 59:55 Nissan Altima 1:02:41 GTFO 1:04:16 Huh! 1:05:08 Slide 1:06:18 Fireflies 1:08:27 Beverly Hills 1:11:12 Alligator Bites Never Heal 1:12:48 Final Spin Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It's the last stop on our road to The Highwaymen with Waylon Jennings! He's an icon of Outlaw Country, and his 1973 record Honky Tonk Heroes combines his diverse musical influences and Billy Joe Shaver's modern cowboy songwriting into a consistent, ramblin' experience. From his humble DJ beginnings to his near brush with the Day The Music Died, we'll uncover how Waylon (not Wayland) became a staple of the Nashville country scene. We'll talk about hits like Black Rose and We Had It All, reminisce about Five & Dimes, and more. The Mixtaper will teach us about an indoor motorcycle, a Big Bird mishap, and a high-stakes Presidential(ish) Mix-Up. Enjoy the album and the episode, and remember.. if it was here, it ain't here no more! Keep Spinning at www.SpinItPod.com! Thanks for listening! 0:00 Intro 3:22 About Waylon Jennings 12:10 About Honky Tonk Heroes 17:12 Awards & Accolades 18:05 Fact Or Spin 19:00 He Got Stuck In A Big Bird Costume 25:03 Waylon Inspired A Classic TV Gag 28:31 He Fired Up Buddy Holly's Motorcycle In His Hotel Room 31:25 Waylon Had A Presidential Mix-Up 37:24 Album Art 38:18 Honky Tonk Heroes 41:42 Old Five And Dimers (Like Me) 43:38 Willy The Wandering Gypsy And Me 45:12 Low Down Freedom 46:36 Omaha 48:05 You Ask Me To 50:15 Ride Me Down Easy 51:22 Ain't No God In Mexico 52:41 Black Rose 53:53 We Had It All 55:33 Final Spin Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We're on the Edge Of Glory this week with pop superstar Lady Gaga! After her glam burlesque beginnings and earth-shaking debut, Gaga released her so-called "freedom album" Born This Way. She refines the pillars of her signature sound while seamlessly blending influences across a surprising range of genres. From the religious undertones (and overtones) of Judas to the social commentary in Government Hooker and Americano to empowerment anthems like the title track and Hair, Lady Gaga brings a strong voice in a way that most artists just don't. The Mixtaper shares how she got grounded by NASA, dazzles us with fast-fired fashion, and bops with cyborg bugs! Not only is this our 200th album ranked, this episode also includes some other surprise history-making Spin It moments! We've waited long enough... so get ready to Marry The Night with us! Keep Spinning at www.SpinItPod.com! Thanks for listening! 0:00 Intro 3:58 About Lady Gaga 11:07 About Born This Way 19:54 Awards & Accolades 21:42 Fact Or Spin 23:59 Lady Gaga Shot For The Moon (But Was Denied) 30:08 She Had An Interesting Rider (Pink Hair Mannequin) 32:53 Fast Fire Facts: Gaga Outfits 37:08 Cyborg Roaches Love Her Music 41:21 A Bonus Round 53:37 Album Art 54:41 Marry The Night 57:36 Born This Way 1:00:44 Government Hooker 1:02:59 Judas 1:07:09 Americano 1:09:37 Hair 1:11:44 Scheise 1:14:05 Bloody Mary 1:16:48 Bad Kids 1:17:52 Highway Unicorn (Road To Love) 1:19:03 Heavy Metal Lover 1:21:12 Electric Chapel 1:22:27 Yoü And I 1:24:05 The Edge Of Glory 1:26:10 Final Spin Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Quiet On Set.. we're going Guerilla this week with Juno, the debut LP by Remi Wolf! James' birthday pick comes with a unique tale of discovery and a lot more chaos than he's used to. Find out why this album had him hooked instantly! Can Connor keep up? We'll talk about Remi's Olympic career, American Idol run, and her dog-centric style. The Mixtaper teaches us about improv and questionable Monster Mac, and the lyrics on this record take us everywhere from Chuck E. Cheese to bolo ties to churning techniques. Every listen reveals new sonic elements to this record, so whether you're a Sexy Villain or you're looking for ways to pull the weeds, suck the venom, this episode has a surprise in store! Keep Spinning at www.SpinItPod.com! Thanks for listening! 0:00 Intro 3:39 About Remi Wolf 7:31 About Juno 10:58 Awards & Accolades 11:45 Fact Or Spin 14:59 She Performed At The Olympics 19:51 She Has An Affinity For Dogs (The Midnight Howl) 23:54 She Was Kicked Out Of A Band 26:55 She Does The Monster Mac(aroni) 33:07 Album Art 35:20 Liquor Store 38:54 Anthony Kiedis 43:53 wyd 46:32 Guerrilla 49:42 Quiet On Set 53:21 Volkiano 55:11 Front Tooth 57:31 Grumpy Old Man 59:24 Buttermilk 1:02:01 Sally 1:03:41 Sexy Villain 1:08:02 Buzz Me In 1:09:42 Street You Live On 1:11:17 Final Spin Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ol' Blue Eyes is crooning his way onto the podcast this week! We're reclining by the fireside, tie loose, scotch in hand, and listening as Frank Sinatra sings for Only The Lonely. It's Connor's first crack at the Year Of Redemption; James scored Sinatra's Watertown years ago (and he was pretty harsh). Will this ballad-laden, melancholy album raise the stakes and earn the Chairman Of The Board a better score? We'll talk about his rise, demise, and resurgence, get lost in Sinatramania, and evaluate his salary as his career cemented itself as the stuff of legends. The Mixtaper squares off against Connor once more with facts about too much cheesecake, a high-profile kidnapping, and a string of infamous karaoke killings you have to hear to believe! Give me one for my baby and one score for the road... Keep Spinning at www.SpinItPod.com! Thanks for listening! 0:00 Intro 8:34 About Frank Sinatra 28:51 About Only The Lonely 32:47 Fact Or Spin 34:20 Frank Sinatra Had A Famous Rival 39:31 Fast Fired Facts: Burial Items 42:41 Frank Sinatra Was Kidnapped 46:55 My Way And The Highway: The My Way Killings 52:13 Facts From The Cutting Room Floor 55:10 Album Art 57:20 Only The Lonely 1:03:22 Angel Eyes 1:06:20 What's New? 1:08:29 It's A Lonesome Old Town 1:10:11 Willow Weep For Me 1:11:50 Good-Bye 1:14:05 Blues In The Night 1:17:24 Guess I'll Hang My Tears Out To Dry 1:19:22 Ebb Tide 1:21:30 Spring Is Here 1:23:39 Gone With The Wind 1:27:06 One For My Baby 1:29:26 Final Spin Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Welcome to the Year Of Redemption! Throughout the year we'll revisit artists we've covered in the past who have received lower scores than we expected and see how their other work compares. Up first is The Beach Boys! After Pet Sounds (Episode 29) failed to meet Connor's expectations, James decided to step a little farther back in time with The Beach Boys Today! It was a pivotal moment of growth for the band and for Brian Wilson as they expanded past the teen surf pop of their early days. One half is full of peppy coming-of-age pop tunes, while the other features heart-aching ballads. The Mixtaper has new facts about Brian Wilson's 8-ton sandbox, a crappy dinner, and a legendary surf duel. Get ready for the band's signature harmonies and inspired instrumentation, and ask yourself... Do You Wanna Dance? Keep Spinning at www.SpinItPod.com! Thanks for listening! 0:00 Intro 4:34 Last Time: Pet Sounds 8:47 About The Beach Boys 12:26 About Today! 21:37 Awards & Accolades 22:24 Fact Or Spin 24:00 Brian Wilson Had His Own Sandbox 29:39 Brian Wilson Made His Dad A Crappy Meal 33:06 Paul McCartney Is A Beach Boy 38:16 The Beatles Lost A Surf Duel To The Beach Boys 45:31 Album Art 48:37 Do You Wanna Dance? 52:02 Good To My Baby 53:45 Don't Hurt My Little Sister 55:38 When I Grow Up (To Be A Man) 57:49 Help Me, Rhonda 1:01:08 Dance, Dance, Dance 1:02:33 Please Let Me Wonder 1:05:54 I'm So Young 1:07:54 Kiss Me, Baby 1:09:55 She Knows Me Too Well 1:12:42 In The Back Of My Mind 1:14:39 Bull Session With "Big Daddy" 1:17:03 Cut Tracks 1:17:33 Final Spin 1:30:06 Pet Sounds Revisited Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Year Of Discovery comes to a close this week! We're exploring Discovery, the sophomore album from Daft Punk, the iconic robotic French duo that changed the trajectory of electronica as we know it. Their sample-heavy style breathed new life into funk and disco, and hits like Harder, Better, Faster, Stronger and One More Time took the world by storm. From their explosive origins to the record's companion anime Interstella 5555, James & Connor will fall in Digital Love with this one. We'll play Fact Or Spin about trucks, the precursors to their iconic helmets, and NASA's Deep Space Network.. and The Mixtaper has a special surprise that's 100 episodes in the making! Something's in the air, so come celebrate the conclusion of our FOURTH year of ranking records!! Keep Spinning at www.SpinItPod.com! Thanks for listening! 0:00 Intro 5:08 About Daft Punk 11:48 About Discovery 20:18 Awards & Accolades 21:06 Fact Or Spin 22:59 Thomas Almost Got Hit By A Truck 26:48 They Performed With Garbage Cans On Their Heads 29:46 They Tried To Contact Alien Robots 36:16 Daft Punk Has A Worm Named After Them 46:07 Album Art 49:11 One More Time 52:02 Aerodynamic 53:41 Digital Love 55:19 Harder, Better, Faster, Stronger 59:17 Crescendolls 1:00:50 Nightvision 1:01:58 Superheroes 1:04:05 High Life 1:05:13 Something About Us 1:06:31 Voyager 1:08:01 Veridis Quo 1:09:52 Short Circuit 1:11:01 Face To Face 1:13:19 Too Long 1:14:29 Final Spin 1:19:31 Up Next: The Year Of Redemption! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today we'll answer the age-old question.. WHO IS MEAT LOAF?! From the moment he was born, Marvin Aday lived an unbelievable life. We dive into the lore that led to the ninth-bestselling album in the world, Bat Out Of Hell! Inspired by Jim Steinman's Peter Pan metal musical, this theatrical metal record features major and inexplicable hits like Paradise By The Dashboard Light and Heaven Can Wait. The Mixtaper is teaching us about his name's various origins, his fresh rubber ducky collection, and a fishy marriage proposal. Can this record hold up to the hype? Will our scores reflect its absurd sales statistics? Will we ever truly know Meat Loaf? The Year Of Discovery continues with this special episode! Keep Spinning at www.SpinItPod.com! Thanks for listening! 0:00 Intro 2:35 Who Is Meat Loaf? 11:02 About Bat Out Of Hell 23:44 Awards & Accolades 24:28 Fact Or Spin 25:32 Cher Bingo: Meat Loaf Name Origins 30:13 He Needed An Oxygen Mask For Filming 34:26 Meat Loaf's Ducky Rider 38:43 Meat Loaf Proposed With A Fish 42:55 Album Art 44:40 Bat Out Of Hell 48:49 You Took The Words Right Out Of My Mouth (Hot Summer Night) 52:44 Heaven Can Wait 53:32 All Revved Up With No Place To Go 54:59 Two Out Of Three Ain't Bad 57:48 Paradise By The Dashboard Light 1:03:05 For Crying Out Loud 1:04:55 Final Spin Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Bunny Is A Rider, and she probably listens to Desire, I Want To Turn Into You by Caroline Polachek! This atmospheric, artsy pop record showcases her voice and musicality as she uses familiar instruments and sounds in new ways. James discovered her on tour with the Queen Dua Lipa but Connor is just hearing of her now. We'll explore her past ventures in haunted house music, draw targets around our arrows, and subjectively compare drawings of angels. The Mixtaper's Fact Or Spin includes terrorists, a dramatic escapes from the mafia, and a shocking horse tale. Everything is Pretty In Possible and we've got Billions of things to say about this album.. Hope you like her, you ain't leaving! Keep Spinning at www.SpinItPod.com! Thanks for listening! 0:00 Intro 3:15 About Caroline Polachek 11:40 About Desire, I Want To Turn Into You 13:31 Awards & Accolades 14:23 Fact Or Spin 15:16 She's An Entymologist 19:41 She Accidentally Associated With Terrorists 23:43 She Has Ties To The Korean Mafia 28:17 She Was Electrocuted By A Horse 37:36 Album Art 41:19 Welcome To My Island 44:11 Pretty In Possible 45:46 Bunny Is A Rider 48:59 Sunset 51:48 Crude Drawing Of An Angel 53:33 I Believe 56:15 Fly To You (feat. Grimes and Dido) 58:12 Blood And Butter 1:00:01 Hopedrunk Everasking 1:01:44 Butterfly Net 1:03:18 Smoke 1:04:44 Billions 1:07:21 Final Spin Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We've got an Uncontrollable Urge to de-evolve this week with DEVO, the satirical concept band from Akron, Ohio! Their 1978 debut Q: Are We Not Men? A: We Are DEVO! is full of social commentary, wacky lyrics, and disorienting music inspired by classic films, anti-evolution propaganda, and even NORAD. We'll talk about the tragedy that inspired the band, the origin of Booji Boy, and the shocking success of Whip It! The Mixtaper is putting his right hand to work with facts about DEV2.0, and Seamus the roof-racked dog! If you're gettin' Sloppy, don't Shrivel-Up! Learn the truth about de-evolution in this one-of-a-kind episode about a one-of-a-kind band of Jocko Homos! Keep Spinning at www.SpinItPod.com! Thanks for listening! 0:00 Intro 2:27 About DEVO 7:57 About Q: Are We Not Men? A: We Are DEVO! 13:54 Awards & Accolades 14:22 Fact Or Spin 15:10 They Were Part Of DEV2.0 22:54 DEVO Protested Mitt Romney's Dog 28:21 They Got Into An On-Stage Brawl 30:50 They Played Sarah Jessica Parker's Bat Mitzvah 36:41 Album Art 39:55 Uncontrollable Urge 42:12 (I Can't Get No) Satisfaction 44:43 Praying Hands 47:13 Space Junk 51:31 Mongoloid 54:06 Jocko Homo 58:42 Too Much Paranoias 1:01:43 Gut Feeling / (Slap Your Mammy) 1:03:16 Come Back Jonee 1:05:10 Sloppy (I Saw My Baby Gettin') 1:06:48 Shrivel-Up 1:08:18 Final Spin Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.