Classic Rock Battles - The Limey & the Yank

Classic Rock Battles - The Limey & the Yank

Author: Steve Atkins & Blake Bennett Language: English Episodes: 161
In the world of classic rock, the debate is eternal: which side of the Atlantic truly owns the genre's legacy? Classic Rock Battles-The Limey & the Yank is where that friendly war is waged in every episode. Hosts Steve Atkins and Blake Bennett bring their transatlantic perspectives-and healthy biases-to a lively, track-by-track discussion that's more about shared passion than declaring a definitive winner. You'll hear them dissect legendary albums, debate the merits of iconic guitar solos, and trade good-natured barbs over whether British innovation or American swagger ultimately shaped the soundtracks of our lives. This isn't a dry history lesson; it's a conversation between two genuine fans who can argue over a drum fill one minute and completely agree on a song's brilliance the next. Tune in for deep dives into the music that defined an era, all filtered through the unique lens of a Brit and an American who believe the best way to honor this music is to talk about it, passionately and personally. Each episode of this podcast feels like pulling up a chair in a pub or a basement rec room, where the only requirement is a love for loud guitars and bigger chorals.
Episodes
Y2K - Songs from the Year 2000, Part 2 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 18:04
We were Fooled Again by The Real Slim Shady. Oasis told us to Go Let It Out and Only God Knows Why we did. It's amazing to think these tunes are two decades old, and you'll not only have some good memories but realize th…
Y2K - Songs from the Year 2000, Part 1 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 18:47
She did it again! With the Jumpin' Jumpin' and Spinning Around. Whaddaya know Joe? The Backstreet Boys like Music and they Want It That Way. It's amazing to think these tunes are two decades old, and you'll not only have…
One-Hit Wonders (part 4): the Limey & the Yank Season 4 Episode 4 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 27:09
Murray Head thoughtfully pointed out that One Night in Bangkok makes a hard man humble, but he'd never heard what the New Vaudeville Players had to say about Winchester Cathedral. I'm Too Sexy for Kung Fu Fighting when I…
One-Hit Wonders (part 3): the Limey & the Yank Season 4 Episode 3 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 22:02
Whether it's Nena and Falco getting multi-lingual or just Telly Savalas speaking the language of love, it was one hit and then they were gone. You feel that Heartbeat when you're Hooked on a Feeling and it's got you on y…
One-Hit Wonders (part 2): the Limey & the Yank Season 4 Episode 2 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 18:47
When Anita Ward, you can Ring My Bell! We're not quite clear on what made Dexy's Midnight Runners want to be out jogging so late, but we do think a lot of these one-hit wonders had The Knack for Playing that Funky Music.…
One-Hit Wonders: the Limey & the Yank Season 4 Episode 1 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 16:47
From the past through today and into the future, there will always be those artists who for one moment capture the spotlight...and then never repeat that same magic again. Join us as we peer into the year 2525, ponder wh…