Episode 414 - Elton John - Goodbye Yellow Brick Road

Episode 414 - Elton John - Goodbye Yellow Brick Road

Author: R4 and SOA Collaborative May 18, 2026 Duration: 1:46:20
The Poohbah Aaron Martel schools the crew on a pillar of his musical childhood - The 1973 double album Goodbye Yellow Brick Road from Sir Elton John. Rock On! Elton John "Playhouse Theatre", Edinburgh, Scotland 1976 full show HDhttps://youtu.be/IcLiuk36kXU?list=RDIcLiuk36kXU Theme music by The Steepwater Band. Follow them @steepwaterband. On tour and new music coming soon! Website: https://ridiculousrockrecordreviews.buzzsprout.com Contact us! e-mail: ridiculousrockr...

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 413 - The Wallflowers - Bringing Down the Horse [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:31:30
The crew discusses the 30 year anniversary of the 1996 release Bringing Down the Horse from The Wallflowers. (Softly) Rock On! The Wallflowers Livehttps://youtu.be/W9oNZaC4B5o?list=RDW9oNZaC4B5o Theme music by The Steepw…
Episode 412 - Aerosmith - Rocks [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:02:36
R4 Rerun Vol. 10 - The crew celebrates the 50th anniversary of Aerosmith's 1976 release, Rocks! Rock(s)....on! Check out Aaron's original review with Ray Zimmer and DLS on episode 111. Join our Patreon to here us create…
Episode 411 - Tesla - Five Man Acoustical Jam [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

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…
Episode 410 - Days of the New - Days of the New (Debut) [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:19:08
Acoustic-ish April continues as the crew checks out the 1997 debut from Days of the New, commonly known as "Yellow". Rock On! Days Of The New - Live VHS (Best Quality)https://youtu.be/OWHUM2URiCk?list=RDOWHUM2URiCk Theme…
Episode 409 - Nirvana - Unplugged in New York [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:46:57
Our friend Seth Miller from the band AppleMill joins the crew to talk about the 1994 album release of the Unplugged in New York concert from Nirvana. Watch the full performance here: Nirvana - MTV Unplugged in New York (…
Episode 408 - Led Zeppelin - Led Zeppelin III [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:37:47
We kick of Acoustic(ish) April by having The Professor give a master class on the 1970 third album from Led Zeppelin. Stomp On! Check out Aaron and Sister Shannon give there take way back on episode 4! Led Zeppelin LIVE…
Episode 407 - Weezer - Weezer (Debut) [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:09:38
The crew hangs in their garage and discusses the Blue Album, AKA the 1994 Self-Titled debut from Weezer. Rock On! Weezer - The Blue Album LIVE | Spotify THIRTY - The 30th Anniversaryhttps://youtu.be/P_vI3FV1H4U Theme mus…
Episode 406 - Metallica - Load [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:32:53
The Poobah Aaron Martel educates the crew on Metallica as they discuss the 1996 release Load. Rock Ooon-uuh! Metallica live Stockholm Sweden on November 16, 1996https://youtu.be/YwBv8lfwVDQ?list=RDYwBv8lfwVDQ Theme music…
Episode 405 - Deep Purple - Burn [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:05:42
The crew reviews the 1974 release Burn from Deep Purple. Rock On! Deep Purple - Stormbringer Tour (Mark III Live 1975)https://youtu.be/XHNbOsZKTjA?list=RDXHNbOsZKTjA Theme music from The Steepwater Band. Follow them @ste…
Episode 404 - The Who - Quadrophenia [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:34:13
The Poobah Aaron Martel returns again to tackle one of his desert island discs - the 1973 concept album Quadrophenia from The Who. Rock On! The Who [4k Remaster 10-bit] LIVE IN CHICAGO December 8, 1979https://youtu.be/3w…