Did Wet Leg’s Chaise Longue Kill Rock ‘n Roll?/Rock-n-Roll Autopsy: Ep. 224

Did Wet Leg’s Chaise Longue Kill Rock ‘n Roll?/Rock-n-Roll Autopsy: Ep. 224

Author: Rock-n-Roll Autopsy March 29, 2026 Duration: 57:52

The boys stretch out on fashionable furniture, lean hard into ironic detachment, and use the scientific method to conduct an autopsy on the corpse of Wet Leg’s 2021 minimalist indie breakout, “Chaise Longue.” News items and digressions include Vinnie Vincent and his $2 million opus, Guitarmageddon.


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.