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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BONUS - Oasis - Dig Out Your Soul [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:47:21
With the crew on holiday, we reach back into the vault and share our original SOA Album Club review of the 2008 release Dig Out Your Soul, the final (as of now) release from Oasis. Whether you have travelled to Cardiff o…
Episode 371 - Oasis - (What's the Story) Morning Glory [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:35:40
R4 Rerun Vol. 6 - The brothers Gallagher are set to return to the stage, so the crew celebrates by discussing the 1995 classic (What's the Story) Morning Glory from Oasis. Check out Aaron's original review in episode 45:…
Episode 370 - Jane's Addiction - The Great Escape Artist [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:09:27
The unstoppable force of the R4 crew meets the immovable object of the 2011 album The Great Escape Artist from Jane's addiction. Rock On! Theme music "Trance" by The Steepwater Band used by permission. Follow them @steep…
Episode 369 - The Kinks - Muswell Hillbillies [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:25:07
Our friend from across the pond Steve Sumner, host of the McCartney in Goal podcast, returns to educate us on Cockney rhyme slang while having a chinwag about the 1971 release Muswell Hillbillies from The Kinks. Rock On!…
Episode 368 - Gin Blossoms - New Miserable Experience [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:48:22
The crew drunkenly stumbles to their ex's house while unpacking the 1992 release New Miserable Experience from Gin Blossoms. Rock (and drink) on! Theme song "Trance" by The Steepwater Band. Follow them @steepwaterband. N…
Episode 367 - Ozzy Osbourne - No More Tears [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:14:48
The crew pinches a harmonic while listening to the 1991 solo release No More Tears from everyone's favorite uncle Ozzy Osbourne. Rock On! Theme song "Trance" from The Steepwater Band. Used by permission. New music coming…
Episode 366 - Creedence Clearwater Revival - Willy and the Poor Boys [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:05:02
The R4 crew tips a cap to our fallen heroes on Memorial Day by discussing one of the great protest bands of the Vietnam era - Creedence Clearwater Revival. Here we break down their 1969 release Willy and the Poor Boys. T…
Episode 365 - Tool - Aenima [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:31:17
Rockin Mike joins the crew to take a journey through the 1996 release Aenima from Tool. Rock On! Theme song "Trance" by The Steepwater Band. Follow them @steepwaterband. Used by permission. Website: https://ridiculousroc…
Episode 364 - Muddy Waters - Electric Mud [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:10:08
The crew revisits Prof's 'HIGH' School days by discussing Electric Mud, the 1968 release from Muddy Waters. Hope everyone had a great Mud-der's Day...Rock On! Theme music "Mama's Got to Ramble" and "Trance" by The Steepw…
Episode 363 - R.E.M. - Out of Time [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:24:48
Hey, Hey, Hey! The crew revisits the 1991 smash hit record Out of Time from R.E.M. Rock On Baby Baby Baby! Theme song "Trance" from The Steepwater Band. Follow them @steepwaterband. Website: https://ridiculousrockrecordr…