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
Valentine's Day 2019, part 2 - Season 3 Episode 4 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 28:29
Back in time to the '80s, then forward again...and underneath it all, we really love LOVE. It's the great new addictive sensation that's now 110% more Everlasting than ever.
Valentine's Day 2019, part 1 - Season 3 Episode 3 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 24:31
We're no Love Fool. We know a good Lovesong when we hear it, and we always reach for the brolly if there's going to be November Rain. Sometimes you need some time--and sometimes the love is just everlasting. Join us for…
The Limey and the Yank - Instrumentals, part 2 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 25:13
We wander through Telstars and peer into Maggot Brains (eeww!) to bring you the very finest examples of rock & roll without a singer. Sing along! You already know all of the words!
The Limey and the Yank - Instrumentals, part 1 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 31:25
We're back for a new year, with a fresh take on the songs without a singer: instrumentals! Does James Brown count? Is Tequila *really* singing? Find out more on this fun trip across the Rock n' Roll roadmap!
Christmas 2018 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 34:31
Spanning the decades and sprawling all over the musical map, we bring you our second celebration of Christmas music--and we debate whether Frank Zappa's "Don't Eat the Yellow Snow" counts as Christmas music. Thank you al…
The Limey and the Yank - Christmas 2018 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 34:31
Spanning the decades and sprawling all over the musical map, we bring you our second celebration of Christmas music--and we debate whether Frank Zappa's "Don't Eat the Yellow Snow" counts as Christmas music. Thank you al…
The Limey and the Yank - Hey Mr. Bass Man [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 42:22
All about that Bass! How low can you go? Do you like thrumming rhythms or funk-tastic bounce? Take a ride with us and a walk on the moon as we explore those great bass players across rock history.
The Limey and the Yank - Halloween 2018 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 33:25
Chilly! The frost settles over a scary forest, where Witches dwell and magic abides...Eagles cry tales of the Witchy Woman...Donovan warns us about the season...there's a brief Panic at the Disco when the Queens of the S…
The Limey and the Yank - Glam, part 3 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 36:23
Saving the best for last? Our trilogy of Glam completes. A personality crisis in the mud, gets all crazee. A Killer Queen is The Passenger in Gary Numan's car, and T. Rex reminds us to take time out of our busy lives to…
The Limey and the Yank - Glam, part 2 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 16:51
It was Saturday Night...I was going to Rock & Roll All Nite, and Then She Kissed Me. She was a Sweet Fox on the Run, but then the man in the back said, "Everyone attack!" We continue walking through the many bands who ad…