Episode 356 - Beck - Guero

Episode 356 - Beck - Guero

Author: R4 and SOA Collaborative March 17, 2025 Duration: 1:09:13
The crew looks back 20 years to the 2005 release Guero from Beck. This one certainly stretches the "rock record" moniker! Rock On! Theme songs "Sharp Tongue" and "Trance" by the Steepwater Band. Used by permission. Follow them @steepwaterband and catch them on tour now! Come see us in Nashville at Rock N Pod on April 12th! Website: https://ridiculousrockrecordreviews.buzzsprout.com Contact us! e-mail: ridiculousrockrecords@gmail.com Facebook: https://www.facebo...

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.
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Episode 352 - Rival Sons - Feral Roots [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:25:29
This week Matt Karweick AKA The Fat Beared Vinyl Guy selects our record to review - 2019's Feral Roots from Rival Sons. Be sure to check out his YouTube channel and follow him on all the socials! Rock On! Follow and subs…
Episode 351 - Heart - Dreamboat Annie [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:51:25
What better way to celebrate Valentine's Day than to discuss a record actually released that day! This week we discuss the debut record Dreamboat Annie from Heart, released on Valentine's Day 1976. Cuddle up with your sw…
Episode 350 - KISS - Lick It Up [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:17:01
The crew is joined by Steve Wright from the Podder Than Hell Podcast (and also the I Remember Now: The Queensryche Podcast) to discuss the 1983 release from the unmasked legends KISS. Rock On! NOTE: If you follow the chr…
Episode 349 - Bon Jovi - New Jersey [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:44:53
This week the crew has a party in their pocket and they just got paid, so we hop in dad's old Chevrolet to discuss the 1988 release New Jersey from Bon Jovi. Rock On Baby! Theme music "Mama's Got to Ramble" and "Trance"…
Episode 348 - U2 - The Unforgettable Fire [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:20:03
R4 Rerun Vol. 4 - It's MLK Day so the crew discusses a record that pays tribute to the man in a couple songs, while also completely changing their sound. See if we like the new direction U2 was headed as we discuss their…
Episode 347 - Phish - Billy Breathes [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:27:13
Third time's a charm for Lou's quest to make us all Phish-heads as we review the 1996 album Billy Breathes from Phish. Rock On! Opening Theme "Sharp Tongue" and Closing theme "Trance" by The Steepwater Band @steepwaterba…
Episode 346 - The Rolling Stones - Sticky Fingers [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:30:26
We kick off the new year in style as The Grand Puba Aaron Martel joins the crew to discuss the 1971 release Sticky Fingers. Rock On! Opening Theme: Mama Got to Ramble by The Steepwater Band Closing Theme: Trance by The S…
Episode 345 - Neil Young - Mirrorball [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:18:22
We bring in the new year with the universal emblem of a good party - the Mirrorball. Pearl Jam finished our 2024 reviews, so lets have them kick off 2025 as the backing band for a record celebrating it's 30 year annivers…
Episode 344 - Pearl Jam - Dark Matter [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:47:26
The crew prepares for the holidays by reviewing the definitive top album of 2024 as voted by the listeners - Dark Matter from Pearl Jam. You knew it was coming, Rock On (and Merry Christmas everyone)! Theme: Trance by Th…
Episode 343 - The Black Crowes - Happiness Bastards [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:27:54
Next up on the list of top records of 2024 as voted by the fans - The crew dives into this year's Grammy nominated release Happy Bastards from The Black Crowes. It had to happen sometime. Rock On! To hear the SOA instant…