Ridiculous Rock Record Reviews

Ridiculous Rock Record Reviews

Author: R4 and SOA Collaborative Language: English Episodes: 416
Ever find yourself arguing with friends about a classic album's hidden track or the merits of a divisive guitar solo? That's the spirit of Ridiculous Rock Record Reviews. Each episode, the crew from R4 and SOA Collaborative gathers with fellow enthusiasts to dive deep into a single rock record, pulling apart everything from soft rock ballads to heavy metal anthems. You'll hear a rotating panel of hosts, often joined by guest "co-pilots," sharing their knowledge, strong opinions, and personal connections to the music. The conversations are less about assigning a sterile score and more about unpacking why an album resonates-or falls completely flat. Expect tangents into music history, production quirks, and the sheer joy of rediscovering a forgotten riff. It's this blend of informative commentary and genuine, sometimes hilarious, passion that defines the podcast. Whether they're gushing over a masterpiece or hilariously dismantling a misstep, the discussion always comes from a place of deep fandom. Tune in for thoughtful, unfiltered, and deeply human conversations about the albums that shape the rock landscape.
Episodes
Episode 389 - Pixies - Doolittle [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:21:57
It's another request as the crew explores the 1989 Pixies release, Doolittle. Rock on!Live at Rock Werchter 1989 (Sputnik TV - full show)https://youtu.be/iOE6myzGZxw?list=RDiOE6myzGZxwTheme music "Trance" by The Steepwat…
Episode 388 - Soundgarden - Badmotorfinger [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:29:03
Just in time for their Rock N Roll Hall of Fame induction, the crew fulfills a request for Soundgarden's 1991 release Badmotorfinger. Rock On!Soundgarden - Live at the Paramount DVD 5.1 surroundhttps://youtu.be/YfPRuJ6__…
Bonus - Gimme Five! - Neil Young Top Albums [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:24:40
The crew kicks off our all request month with a special Gimme Five! in celebration of Neil Young. Voting, Ranking, and of course a spreadsheet was involved in deciding our collective top 5 albums from Uncle Neil. Rock On…
Episode 387 - Grateful Dead - Wake of the Flood [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 57:52
Dead on Halloween Vol 2 - It's Halloween week so the crew brings out their dead records - This time Wake of the Flood from 1973. Rock On!Theme songs by The Steepwater Band. Follow them @steepwaterbandGrateful Dead - 3/26…
Episode 384 - For Squirrels - Example [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:51:04
The crew welcomes Chris Craig from the Digital Killed the Radio Star podcast to celebrate the 30th anniversary of Example from For Squirrels. Rock On!For Squirrels Live at the Roses - May 27, 1994https://www.youtube.com/…
Episode 383 - Yes - Fragile [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:46:29
British Steve from the McCartney in Goal podcast returns along with special guest co-pilot Brian Kantor to discuss the 1972 release Fragile from Yes. Rock On!Website: https://ridiculousrockrecordreviews.buzzsprout.comCon…
Episode 382 - ELO - A New World Record [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:00:04
The crew jumps back to 1976 to take a tip with ELO and their album A New World Record. Rock On!ELO on the Midnight Special:https://www.youtube.com/@themidnightspecialtvshow/search?query=electric%20lightTheme music "Tranc…
Episode 381 - Rush - Rush (Debut) [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:13:22
The crew offers a (belated) celebration of the working man by digging into the 1974 delf-titled debut from Rush. Rock On eh!Rush Laura Secord Secondary School, 1974, St Catharines, Ontariohttps://youtu.be/Drouhbjp_9c*Ini…