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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Duration: 1:12:18
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Duration: 1:09:00
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Episode 356 - Beck - Guero [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:09:13
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Episode 355 - Blind Melon - Soup [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 2:14:05
The crew looks back 30 years to 1995 and Blind Melon's second album Soup. Widely overlooked due to Shannon Hoon's unfortunate passing soon after release. Here we dig deep into the music and the message. Rock On! Theme "T…
Episode 353 - Aerosmith - Toys In The Attic [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:05:55
We start a journey through the decades over the next several episodes, beginning 50 years ago with Aerosmith's Toys in the Attic from 1975. Rock On! Theme music Trance by The Steepwater Band. Used by permission. Follow t…
Episode 352 - Rival Sons - Feral Roots [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:25:29
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Episode 351 - Heart - Dreamboat Annie [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:51:25
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Episode 350 - KISS - Lick It Up [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:17:01
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