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: 1:26:58
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Duration: 2:02:16
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Episode 329 - Jethro Tull - Aqualung [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:19:31
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Episode 328 - Little Feat - Dixie Chicken [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:40:50
The oft-referenced friend of the show Ryan Oleskey makes his R4 debut as he joins Hillman, Ian and JD in discussing the 1973 release Dixie Chicken from Little Feat. Rock On! Theme: Trance by The Steepwater Band used by p…
Episode 327 - Rich Robinson - Paper (2004) [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:47:20
Ian and JD celebrate the 20th anniversary of Rich Robinson's solo debut Paper - part of a dual release with our sister podcast State of Amorica. Rock On! Listen to the State of Amorica episode for expanded takes and disc…
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Duration: 1:10:48
Ian, Prof and Lou explore the 2008 release Consolers of the Lonely from the Jack White led "supergroup" The Raconteurs. Rock On! Theme: Trance by The Steepwater Band used by permission - Follow them at www.steepwater.com…
Episode 325 - Tom Petty - Full Moon Fever [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:41:03
JD, Ian, and Huddy explore Tom Petty's 1989 solo release Full Moon Fever with returning guest Steve Gleason. Rock on! Theme: Trance by The Steepwater Band used by permission - Follow them at www.steepwater.com or follow…
Episode 324 - David Lee Roth - A Little Ain't Enough [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:39:22
Ian and Prof steal the R4 keys and take a joy ride through David Lee Roth's 1991 release A Little Ain't Enough. Rock On! Theme: Trance by The Steepwater Band used by permission - Follow them at www.steepwater.com or foll…
Episode 323 - Our Lady Peace - Naveed [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:13:30
After some brief announcements, JD and Lou dive into the old CD bin and discuss the 1994 debut record Naveed from Our Lady Peace. Rock On! Theme: Trance by The Steepwater Band used by permission - Follow them at www.stee…