Episode 411 - Tesla - Five Man Acoustical Jam

Episode 411 - Tesla - Five Man Acoustical Jam

Author: R4 and SOA Collaborative April 27, 2026 Duration: 1:34:38
The crew wraps up Acoustic-ish April by revisiting the 1990 live release Five Man Acoustical Jam from Tesla. Rock On! Tesla - Five Man Acoustical Jam (FULL VIDEO・GOOD SOUND)https://youtu.be/OpNZXvIEvKA?list=RDOpNZXvIEvKA Theme music by The Steepwater Band. Follow them @steepwaterband Website: https://ridiculousrockrecordreviews.buzzsprout.com Contact us! e-mail: ridiculousrockrecords@gmail.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/R4podcast Twitter/X: @r4podcaster Instagram: ...

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 336 - Grateful Dead - Europe '72 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 2:06:43
Dead on Halloween Vol 1. - Originally recorded to coincide with Halloween season - and now offered in remembrance of Phil Lesh - Lou and Gleason educate JD on the 1972 Grateful Dead live release documenting their Europea…
Episode 335 - Fleetwood Mac - Fleetwood Mac (1975) [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:41:09
Hillman, Gleason and JD spend a Monday Morning discussing the self titled 1975 release from Fleetwood Mac. Rock On! Theme: Trance by The Steepwater Band used by permission - Follow them at www.steepwater.com or follow @s…
Episode 334 - Train - Train (Debut) [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 2:01:17
JD is joined by returning guest Jason Johantges from the All Things Blues and Southern Rock podcast, along with special Patreon guest Michael Jones, to discuss the 1998 debut from Train. Rock On! Check out the latest epi…
Episode 333 - Blues Traveler - Travelers and Thieves [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:09:12
Ian, Lou, and JD discuss the requested 1991 release Travelers and Thieves from jam-adjacent band Blues Traveler. Beware the technical demons at the end! Rock on! Theme: Trance by The Steepwater Band used by permission -…
Episode 332 - Sweet - Desolation Boulevard [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 57:33
As promised we are paying off our listener requests as Hillman, Ian and Prof review the 1974 release Desolation Boulevard from British glam band Sweet. Rock On! Theme: Trance by The Steepwater Band used by permission - F…
Episode 331 - ZZ Top - Tres Hombres [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:26:58
JD and Ian are joined by Patron and fan Jim Hennessy as they discuss the 1973 release Tres Hombres from ZZ Top. Rock On! Theme: Trance by The Steepwater Band used by permission - Follow them at www.steepwater.com or foll…
Episode 330 - Radiohead - The Bends [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 2:02:16
JD is joined by the Angry Irishman Steve Gleason and the host of the All Things Blues and Southern Rock podcast Jason Johantges to discuss the 1995 Roadiohead release The Bends. Rock On! Theme: Trance by The Steepwater B…
Episode 329 - Jethro Tull - Aqualung [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:19:31
R4 Rerun Vol. 3 - Ian and British Steve discuss some classic wax with Jethro Tull's 1971 release Aqualung. Check out episode 51 for the original review with Aaron and Ray Z. Rock On! Theme: Trance by The Steepwater Band…
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…