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Things are gonna get LOUD! This week, we turn the amps up to 11 and put the effects pedals on stun as we celebrate Noise Rock. What exactly is "noise rock" though?? At its simplest definition, it’s rock music that emphasizes noise - distortion, feedback, dissonance, abrasion.  But as a subgenre, it only takes a cursory look through internet music forums to see how easily these things can digress into petty arguments about what is or is not noise rock.  Commonly perceived as precursors to noise rock would be various ‘60s psych bands like 13th Floor Elevators and the ubiquitous Velvet Underground, free jazz, and early experimental music where traditional instruments were manipulated to sound like anything but traditional instruments.  In the punk era, the natural outgrowth were things like the no wave scene that was happening in New York and British bands like The Fall, Swell Maps, and This Heat.  From there, throughout the ‘80s, ‘90s and beyond, the term was synonymous with bands like Sonic Youth, Big Black, Swans, the Jesus Lizard, and any number of bands in which Steve Albini had a hand in some way.  Joining us to wade through the mud is a New York based band whose members had a hand in shaping our perception of noise rock. The Whimbrels have just released their self titled debut album on Dromedary Records, and it's an astounding, ambitious and riff-laden affair that has plenty of noise, but also a lot of dynamics and deceptively accessible moments.  Guitarist/Vocalist/Songwriter Arad Evans was associated with Glenn Branca’s ensemble from the 1980’s until Branca’s 2018 death, as well as his band Heroes of Toolik and scores of others.  Bassist/Vocalist/Songwriter Matt Hunter co-founded the great ‘90s/2000’s cult favorites New Radiant Storm King and has played with a ton of other notables such as J. Mascis, King Missile, and Silver Jews.  Thanks to Howard Wuelfing from Howlin' Wuelf Media for the introduction and coordination! Proud members of the Pantheon Podcasts family. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We're just trying to be friendly! As a lead in to our next main episode, we're backtracking to the 60s. The Monkees were legit, and deserve to be in the Rock And Roll Hall of Fame, that's the gist of it. But we've got more of the Monkees! Like always, we'll dig a little deeper, and provide research and analysis on this singular Pop Culture phenomenon. Visit our Patreon for ad-free versions of our podcast, and more. www.rocknrollarchaeology.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

For the Imbalanced Brothers, Carole King's "Tapestry" is one of those albums that impacted their lives, albeit from different angles! It shows the evolution of the artist, who started young, as one half of a famous songwriting duo, but who through divorce became a solo act, encouraged by her new friends in Laurel Canyon. The impact of the album goes well-beyond the music. It empowered other women, to follow their singular dreams, to create, to become who they are! Lots of music in this episode, so kick back and enjoy the ride! Add your thoughts on the episodes in Spotify, on our Facebook page, or vial email: imbalancedhistory@gmail.com! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Top 10 Bubbling Under songs from the Panda Top 20 "Just Keep Watching" Tate McRae "Deeper" Disclosure, Leon Thomas "Guardian" Poppy "Kiss" Demi Lovato "Rock Bottom Has A Basement" rosecoloredworld "Lovergirl" Megan Thee Stallion "Voices In My Head" Anyma, Argy, Son Of Son (MEDUN Remix) "When Did You Get Hot?" Sabrina Carpenter (Mark Roberts remix) "Yes Baby" Madison Beer "Bing Bong" Yailin la Mas Viral & Puyalo Pantera www.PandaTop20.com   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Styx had achieved great highs in the 1970s. Albums like The Grand Illusion, Pieces of Eight and Cornerstone had all gone multi-platinum in the US thanks to hard riffs from James JY Young and Tommy Shaw and the heartfelt lyrics and vocals of Dennis DeYoung. But by 1980, tensions in the band lead to the dismissal of DeYoung for his insistence on his songs and concepts be at the forefront of the bands creative output. Chuck (bass) and John (drums) Panozzo had known Dennis since childhood and had played together for 20 years but they tried to carry on without him. However, in the end they decided to invite him back and give way to his concept of viewing the US like an old theater. You had an auspicious start with lots of promise, you had a brilliant heyday, you've seen some tough times and now it's time to find out who you are. While Shaw's Too Much Time on My Hands relates to the plight of the struggling working man, the hopeful The Best of Times offers respite from the weariness with a lover. Big riffs on Rockin' the Paradise keep the hard rockers listening and Half-Penny, Two-Penny lets James Young showcase his meatier solos. However, the second side of the album is a bit disjointed with the offputting Lonely People opening up and then a sappy She Cares. AD 1958 is a reprise to AD 1928 and the windout song State Street Sadie borrowing a bit of ragtime makes for big leaps between genres which require more than one listen. And controversy ensued when the Arkansas State Senate found satanic backward masking and issued labels on albums that did the same (including The Beatles, Led Zeppelin, Pink Floyd and more). That would spark DeYoung's next concept album Kilroy Was Here which ended up breaking the band. We like Styx and this is the first album of theirs we've reviewed and it's possible we'd do another down the road. While the band will never be our favorite, we recognize the talent - we may just not always be on board with the concept. Check out our new website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Ugly American Werewolf in London Website⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Twitter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Threads⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠LInkTree⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.pantheonpodcasts.com⁠⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On the 125th Episode of Dorm Damage With Tom & Zeus the guys review Part 2 of the 1946 Christmas Classic by Frank Capra "It's A Wonderful Life!" Tom & Zeus continue their review of Christmas movies with a review of perhaps the most popular Christmas movie of all time, "It's A Wonderful Life." The movie is so great that this review is broken up into two separate episodes. This is Part 2. The movie stars Hollywood legend, Jimmy Stewart and Tom's favorite, Donna Reed and tells the tale of the small town dreamer with a heart of gold who questions his life on Christmas Eve. The guys breakdown this classic in typical SIOL fashion. Yes there is KISS commentary as expected! So don't be an old moth back go on and listen to the episode! To Purchase “It’s A Wonderful Life” On Amazon Click Below:   ⁠⁠It's A Wonderful Life⁠⁠   To Purchase Shout It Out Loudcast’s KISS Book “Raise Your Glasses: A Celebration Of 50 Years of KISS Songs By Celebrities, Musicians & Fans Please Click Below:   ⁠⁠Raise Your Glasses Book⁠⁠   For all things Shout It Out Loudcast the #1 KISS Podcast check out our amazing website by clicking below:   ⁠⁠www.ShoutItOutLoudcast.com⁠⁠   Interested in more Shout It Out Loudcast content?  Care to help us out?  Come join us on Patreon by clicking below:   ⁠⁠SIOL Patreon⁠⁠   Get all your Shout It Out Loudcast Merchandise by clicking below:   ⁠⁠Shout It Out Loudcast Merch At Printify⁠⁠   Shop At Our Amazon Store by clicking below: ⁠⁠Shout It Out Loudcast Amazon Store⁠⁠   Please Email us comments or suggestions by clicking below: ⁠⁠ShoutItOutLoudcast@Gmail.com⁠⁠   Please subscribe to us and give us a 5 Star (Child) review on the following places below: ⁠⁠iTunes⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Podchaser⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Stitcher⁠⁠ ⁠⁠iHeart Radio⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Spotify ⁠⁠   Please follow us and like our social media pages clicking below: ⁠⁠Twitter⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Facebook Page⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Facebook Group Page Shout It Out Loudcasters⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠ ⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠   Proud Member of the Pantheon Podcast click below to see the website: ⁠⁠Pantheon Podcast Network⁠⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Back in the 80s, we thought they were selling out. Turns out, they were ahead of the curve. Rolling Stone’s Andy Greene rounded up some of his favorite commercials featuring 80s rock icons from David Bowie and Genesis to Whitney Houston and Michael Jackson. We revisited those ads, plus a few more we couldn’t forget, to bring you this special episode celebrating 80s music commercials. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

JJ French has lived the full arc of American heavy metal — from club-level survival to global legacy. As guitarist, co-founder, and longtime strategist behind Twisted Sister, JJ French reflects on what it actually takes to last 50 years in a business designed to burn artists out. This is not a nostalgia interview. It is a candid conversation about discipline, reinvention, timing, and truth. JJ discusses the early definition of success, why the UK embraced Twisted Sister before the U.S., the cultural divide between punk and metal at CBGB, the PMRC hearings and their real-world consequences, lineup decisions for the current era, and why the band is returning in 2026 for select 50th-anniversary performances. The conversation also covers milestone performances — including post-9/11 New York City shows, Sweden Rock 2022, and the Morristown Twisted Christmas concert — along with reflections on legacy, music licensing, health, and perspective earned the hard way. Chapters are included for easy navigation.   CHAPTER MARKS 02:59 – Did You Ever Expect Twisted Sister to Last 50 Years? 04:03 – What “Success” Really Meant in the Early Years 06:00 – When the Band Shifted from Survival to the Long Game 12:12 – Was the Live Album Recorded at That Legendary Show? 13:09 – Why the UK Embraced Twisted Sister Before the U.S. 14:31 – Why Twisted Sister Was Never Accepted at CBGB 19:22 – Why the 2026 Twisted Sister 50th Anniversary Shows Are Happening 21:25 – Choosing the Lineup: Joey Franco & Russell Zuto Explained 22:15 – Why Mark Mendoza Isn’t Part of This Version 23:10 – Setlists Today: Deep Cuts or Greatest Hits? 29:57 – Why the Rochester Show Was Recorded for King Biscuit Flour Hour 33:00 – Reflections on 9/11 NYC, Sweden Rock 2022 & the Final U.S. Christmas Show 35:17 – PMRC 40 Years Later: JJ French Looks Back 38:09 – Are “We’re Not Gonna Take It” & “I Wanna Rock” the Most Licensed Metal Songs? 39:22 – What JJ French Hopes This Tour Adds to the Legacy   LINKS Official Twisted Sister Website https://twistedsister.com JJ French Official Website https://www.jayjayfrench.com Metal Mayhem ROC https://www.metalmayhemroc.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

SPECIAL EPYSODE: The 2025 "In Memoriam" Fantasy Band Discussion. GUESTS: Uncle Herff and Christian Swain. In this special epysode, we honour the artists who left us in 2025 by building the ultimate “In Memoriam” Fantasy Band. Through reflection and a deep appreciation for their musical legacies, we imagine what it would sound like if these departed legends shared the same stage. We discuss their standout contributions, the impact they made on their genres, and why their absence leaves such a lasting void. It’s part tribute, part creative celebration, and all heart. Whether you love fantasy band drafts, year-end music retrospectives, or simply want to remember the voices that shaped the soundtrack of our lives, this epysode offers a heartfelt and thoughtful sendoff. The great gig in the sky added some incredible talent this year. From all of us here, and on behalf of all the fans throughout the world, we say thank you for the incredible music you leave behind. RIP. ===CONNECT & SUPPORT=== Transport yourself into the realm of grooviness by supporting us on Patreon for as little as $2/month using this link --> patreon.com/FarmerJohnMusic Use this link to follow us on Facebook --> https://www.facebook.com/farmerjohnmusic/ Use this link to follow us on Instagram --> https://www.instagram.com/vinylrelics/ Use this link to follow us on TikTok --> https://www.tiktok.com/@vinylrelicspodcast Use this link to follow us on BlueSky --> https://bsky.app/profile/farmerjohnmusic.bsky.social And find us on X @VinylRelicsPod Email me @ ⁠farmerjohnmusic@gmail.com⁠   ===THE MUSIC=== Songs used in this Epysode, in order of appearance. Here's a link to a Spotify playlist for all the tracks featured. *denotes track is not available on Spotify. https://open.spotify.com/playlist/0qpwMQ1gWbDiVAu7VwoEEH?si=1cf3a9b654974061 SLY & THE FAMILY STONE "Thank You" JANIS JOPLIN "Kozmic Blues" BLONDIE "Heart Of Glass" THE PRETTY THINGS "Don't Bring Me Down" THE BEACH BOYS "God Only Knows" CHAKA KHAN "Move Me No Mountain" JOHN MARTYN "Solid Air" BOOKER T. & THE MG'S "Green Onions" *WATCHPOCKET "Four Walls" OTIS REDDING "Try A Little Tenderness" TOM LEHRER "The Folk Song Army" THE BAND "Ophelia" THE BAND "Chest Fever" THE BAND "Whispering Pines" TERRY REID "Superlungs My Supergirl" TERRY REID "To Be Treated Rite" SLY & THE FAMILY STONE "Everyday People" SLY & THE FAMILY STONE "I Wanna Take You Higher" (live) CHRIS REA "The Road To Hell Part 2" JOE ELY "The Road Goes On Forever" THE YOUNGBLOODS "Get Together" KISS "Shock Me" ROBERTA FLACK "Killing Me Softly With His Song" THE ALARM "Rain In The Summertime" BADFINGER "I Can't Take It" MARIANNE FAITHFULL "Broken English" OZZY OSBOURNE "Crazy Train" Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode, host Jesse Jackson speaks with Denise Green, a dedicated Bruce Springsteen fan and scholar. Denise discusses her recent presentation on how Springsteen's songs can be seen as modern Christian hymns. She shares her personal journey with Springsteen's music, including how pivotal tracks provided comfort during difficult times. The conversation delves into Denise's unique perspective on Springsteen's lyrics, the thematic structure of his music, and its profound impact on her life and scholarly work. Denise also reminisces about attending various Springsteen concerts and meeting fellow fans from around the world. https://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/pdst.fm/e/traffic.megaphone.fm/PAN3285391808.mp3?updated=1766608076 02:20 Meet Denise: A Lifelong Springsteen Fan 03:53 Growing Up in a Strict Household 06:55 Discovering Springsteen and College Life 11:16 Springsteen Concert Memories 14:26 Springsteen's Songs as Christian Hymns 23:57 Exploring the Depths of Springsteen's Lyrics 25:31 The Power of Music and Community 26:35 Springsteen's Influence and Gospel Inspirations 27:22 Personal Reflections and Fan Experiences 29:24 Springsteen's Songs and Their Impact 32:27 Analyzing Springsteen's Music and Lyrics 39:03 Future Projects and Scholarly Interests 43:57 Final Thoughts and Farewell Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices