Episode 381 - Rush - Rush (Debut)

Episode 381 - Rush - Rush (Debut)

Author: R4 and SOA Collaborative September 15, 2025 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 *Initial Glitch during "Need Some Love" now corrected Theme music "Trance" by The Steepwater Band. On tour now! Follow them @steepwaterband. Website: https://ridiculousrockrecordreviews.buzzsprout.com Contact us! e-mail: ridiculousrockrecords@gmail.com ...

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 391 - New York Dolls - New York Dolls (Debut) [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 53:16
The crew pays tribute to David Johansen, lost this year, as they review the 1973 self-titled debut from New York Dolls. Rock On! New York Dolls Live At The Matrix San Francisco 1973https://youtu.be/pMFVtAw8E7M?list=RDpMF…
Episode 390 - Muse - Absolution [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:11:05
It's R4's 2nd annual Thanksgiving Turkey, as we dive into the requested 2003 album Absolution from Muse. Rock on? Muse live at trabendo, paris-france 2003https://youtu.be/bXpF-hJw4IE?list=RDbXpF-hJw4IE Theme music "Tranc…
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=RDiOE6myzGZxw Theme music "Trance" by The Steepw…
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 @steepwaterband Grateful Dead - 3/…
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, 1994 https://www.youtube.co…
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.com C…