Did The J. Geils Band’s Centerfold Kill Rock ‘n Roll?/Rock-n-Roll Autopsy: Ep. 197

Did The J. Geils Band’s Centerfold Kill Rock ‘n Roll?/Rock-n-Roll Autopsy: Ep. 197

Author: Rock-n-Roll Autopsy September 21, 2025 Duration: 58:24

The boys flip through sticky magazines, discover their high school crush posing for glossy smut, and use the scientific method to conduct an autopsy on the corpse of J. Geils Band’s 1981 hit, “Centerfold.” News items and digressions include Vince Neil’s stroke and Mötley Crüe’s backing track bickering.


Ever wondered what really goes on under the hood of your favorite classic rock tracks? Rock-n-Roll Autopsy is a music podcast that operates like a lyrical and musical examination table, hosted by Scott and Rico. Each episode takes a single, often revered song from the rock canon and meticulously dissects it. The hosts peel back the layers of production, lyrical meaning, and cultural context, exposing the glorious excess, the hidden stories, and sometimes the sheer absurdity behind the music. Their commentary is a specific blend of genuine insight and a deeply Gen X, sarcastic sensibility-think less sterile academic analysis and more like a couple of knowledgeable friends debating in a record store, armed with a lifetime of listening and a steady supply of dad jokes. The core question driving the podcast is a compelling one: does this anthem still deserve its hallowed status, or has time revealed flaws that border on musical malpractice? Listening feels like being part of a funny, sometimes irreverent, but always passionate conversation that respects the music even while poking fun at its indulgences. You’ll come away with a new appreciation for the craft, or at least a great story about that epic guitar solo you never realized was actually kind of ridiculous. It’s for anyone who loves the genre but also loves to think critically about it, all while having a genuine laugh.
Author: Language: English Episodes: 100

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KISS '76: Interview w/Martin Popoff/Rock-n-Roll Autopsy: Ep. 223 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 44:35
The boys (minus one) welcome wise music swami and prolific author extraordinaire, Martin Popoff into the lab to discuss his latest book, KISS '76: Twelve Months That Defined the Hottest Band in the Land.