MAR.E.M. Madness - Final 4 and Championship

MAR.E.M. Madness - Final 4 and Championship

Author: andyhearsit March 29, 2020 Duration: 19:23
A tournament, a tournament, a tournament of lies! Or is it? Find out along with us as we discuss the Final Four matchups and crown a champion of the MAR.E.M. Madness bracket! You can vote on YOUR favorites in each and every matchup on our twitter page @andyhearsit Visit actn.wordpress.com for all the information about the tournament including printable PDF brackets.

Ever find yourself wondering what you might have missed from a decade that shaped so much of today's music? Andy Hears the ’70s is a deep, personal dive into the albums that defined that era, hosted by someone who genuinely loves the process of discovery. Each episode feels less like a formal review and more like you're hanging out with a friend who just found an incredible record in a dusty crate. Andy listens to these often-overlooked or classic albums for the very first time, sharing his immediate, unfiltered reactions track by track. You'll hear the surprise of an unexpected guitar solo, the appreciation for a beautifully arranged string section, or the honest critique of a lyric that doesn't quite land. This podcast isn't about dry history lessons or rankings; it's about the visceral experience of hearing something timeless for the first time, whether it's a prog-rock epic, a smooth soul cut, or a raw punk anthem. It’s a guided tour through the sounds of the seventies, perfect for music lovers looking to expand their own collections with confidence or simply anyone who enjoys the thrill of a fresh listen to a vintage groove. Join Andy as he puts on the headphones and lets the decade speak for itself, one unforgettable album at a time.
Author: Language: English Episodes: 54

Andy Hears the ’70s
Podcast Episodes
MAR.E.M. Madness - Pop Div. Rd. 1 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 33:56
Welcome to the very special kick-off event for Season 2 of Andy Hears the '80s! We've contracted a raging case of March Madness which has caused us to reach outside of just the '80s and discuss the entire career of R.E.M…
BONUS! - The ‘80s - Listener Recommendations [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 48:31
In this very special bonus episode, Andy and Aaron hear five great albums that YOU recommended! Well, not _you_, but certainly ~you~. Aaron also crafts a terrific metaphor involving a Dodge Stratus and we tease out the f…
1.11 - The ‘80s - 1985 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:10:06
On the finale of season one, Andy and Aaron hear five albums from 1985. Somehow, after ten episodes and over 50 albums, we managed to not hear a single one from that year until just now! Albums Discussed: Whitney Houston…
1.10 - The ‘80s - Pop [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 47:39
Andy and Aaron take a trip around the wide world of pop music this week. '80s pop gets a bad name, but not because of any of these albums! Albums Discussed: Sports by Huey Lewis and The News Private Dancer by Tina Turner…
1.09 - The ‘80s - Legacy Artists [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 53:25
This week, Andy and Aaron hear five albums by some of the all time greats of rock and roll! How did those artists fare in the 1980s when compared to their legendary work from the '60s and '70s? Some better than others! A…
1.08 - The ‘80s - Alternative [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:07:22
If you were Unsatisfied with the state of rock radio in the '80s, there was an alternative! These bands tapped into the Newest Industry of college radio and found an Ocean Size audience ready to begin Shaking Through the…
1.07 - The ‘80s - Hardcore [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:04:45
Looking to hear basically all there is to know about hardcore punk from the 1980s? You've basically come to the right place! This week, Andy and Aaron hear five of basically the most essential hardcore albums from the fo…
1.06 - The ‘80s - Post Punk [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:03:58
Of the many genres that would rise from the ashes of the late '70s punk explosion, post punk is truly one of them! This week, Andy and Aaron hear a pentad of passionate post punk pioneers, primarily from the UK. Albums D…
1.05 - The ‘80s - New Wave [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 48:53
Whether it's from the English Channel or Lake Erie, a new wave is cresting on Andy Hears the '80s! Andy and Aaron ride the tides of five new wave albums this week and hear from artists that truly set the high water mark…
1.04 - The ‘80s - New School Hip Hop [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 52:13
Join Andy and Aaron as they graduate from the old school and matriculate to the new school! Five albums from hip hop's golden age get highlighted this week, all showcasing the wide variety in the genre. Albums Discussed:…