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Ridiculous Rock Record Reviews

A podcast in which a group of music fans picks a rock album (anything from soft rock to hard rock to heavy metal) and spends the episode talking about it and reviewing it. Informative, opinionated, and occasionally funny, the show highlights our genuine love (or hate) for the music discussed. Frequently guests ("co-pilots") co-host the show with with our regular rotating panel. Rock on!

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Episodes

BONUS - Oasis - Dig Out Your Soul

With the crew on holiday, we reach back into the vault and share our original SOA Album Club review of the 2008 release Dig Out Your Soul, the final (as of now) release from Oasis. Whether you have travelled to Cardiff or are blowing up stuff in the States, have a great one and we will be back next week. Rock On! Theme music Mama's Got to Ramble and Trance from The Steepwater Band. Follow them @steepwaterband. On tour now! Website: https://ridiculousrockrecordreviews.buzzsprout.com Contact us! e...

Jul 07, 20251 hr 47 minSeason 3Ep. 372

Episode 371 - Oasis - (What's the Story) Morning Glory

R4 Rerun Vol. 6 - The brothers Gallagher are set to return to the stage, so the crew celebrates by discussing the 1995 classic (What's the Story) Morning Glory from Oasis. Check out Aaron's original review in episode 45: https://www.buzzsprout.com/1764909/episodes/8392203 Theme song Trance 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...

Jun 30, 20251 hr 36 minSeason 3Ep. 371

Episode 370 - Jane's Addiction - The Great Escape Artist

The unstoppable force of the R4 crew meets the immovable object of the 2011 album The Great Escape Artist from Jane's addiction. Rock On! Theme music "Trance" by The Steepwater Band used by permission. Follow them @steepwaterband, and catch their new single at all your favorite streaming platforms. Website: https://ridiculousrockrecordreviews.buzzsprout.com Contact us! e-mail: ridiculousrockrecords@gmail.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/R4podcast Twitter/X: @r4podcaster Instagram: https://...

Jun 23, 20251 hr 9 minSeason 3Ep. 370

Episode 369 - The Kinks - Muswell Hillbillies

Our friend from across the pond Steve Sumner, host of the McCartney in Goal podcast, returns to educate us on Cockney rhyme slang while having a chinwag about the 1971 release Muswell Hillbillies from The Kinks. Rock On! Theme music "Trance" by The Steepwater Band, used by permission. Check out the new single and follow them @steepwaterband Website: https://ridiculousrockrecordreviews.buzzsprout.com Contact us! e-mail: ridiculousrockrecords@gmail.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/R4podcast ...

Jun 16, 20251 hr 25 minSeason 3Ep. 369

Episode 368 - Gin Blossoms - New Miserable Experience

The crew drunkenly stumbles to their ex's house while unpacking the 1992 release New Miserable Experience from Gin Blossoms. Rock (and drink) on! Theme song "Trance" by The Steepwater Band. Follow them @steepwaterband. New single out now! Website: https://ridiculousrockrecordreviews.buzzsprout.com Contact us! e-mail: ridiculousrockrecords@gmail.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/R4podcast Twitter/X: @r4podcaster Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/r4podcaster/...

Jun 09, 20251 hr 48 minSeason 3Ep. 368

Episode 367 - Ozzy Osbourne - No More Tears

The crew pinches a harmonic while listening to the 1991 solo release No More Tears from everyone's favorite uncle Ozzy Osbourne. Rock On! Theme song "Trance" from The Steepwater Band. Used by permission. New music coming soon! Website: https://ridiculousrockrecordreviews.buzzsprout.com Contact us! e-mail: ridiculousrockrecords@gmail.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/R4podcast Twitter/X: @r4podcaster Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/r4podcaster/...

Jun 02, 20251 hr 15 minSeason 3Ep. 367

Episode 366 - Creedence Clearwater Revival - Willy and the Poor Boys

The R4 crew tips a cap to our fallen heroes on Memorial Day by discussing one of the great protest bands of the Vietnam era - Creedence Clearwater Revival. Here we break down their 1969 release Willy and the Poor Boys. Thank you to all who have, are, and will serve. Rock On! Theme song "Trance" by The Steepwater Band. Used by permission. Follow them @steepwaterband. Website: https://ridiculousrockrecordreviews.buzzsprout.com Contact us! e-mail: ridiculousrockrecords@gmail.com Facebook: https://w...

May 26, 20251 hr 5 minSeason 3Ep. 366

Episode 365 - Tool - Aenima

Rockin Mike joins the crew to take a journey through the 1996 release Aenima from Tool. Rock On! Theme song "Trance" by The Steepwater Band. Follow them @steepwaterband. Used by permission. Website: https://ridiculousrockrecordreviews.buzzsprout.com Contact us! e-mail: ridiculousrockrecords@gmail.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/R4podcast Twitter/X: @r4podcaster Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/r4podcaster/

May 19, 20251 hr 31 minSeason 3Ep. 365

Episode 364 - Muddy Waters - Electric Mud

The crew revisits Prof's 'HIGH' School days by discussing Electric Mud, the 1968 release from Muddy Waters. Hope everyone had a great Mud-der's Day...Rock On! Theme music "Mama's Got to Ramble" and "Trance" 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: https://www.instagram.com/r4podcaster/...

May 12, 20251 hr 10 minSeason 3Ep. 364

Episode 363 - R.E.M. - Out of Time

Hey, Hey, Hey! The crew revisits the 1991 smash hit record Out of Time from R.E.M. Rock On Baby Baby Baby! Theme song "Trance" from 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: https://www.instagram.com/r4podcaster/

May 05, 20251 hr 25 minSeason 3Ep. 363

Episode 362 - King Buffalo - Regenerator

The highly recommended 2022 release Regenerator from King Buffalo takes the crew on a little ride this week. No need for showers, and eat 'em if you got 'em. Rock On! Theme song "Trance" by The Steepwater Band. Used by permission. Follow them @steepwaterband. New content on Patreon! Website: https://ridiculousrockrecordreviews.buzzsprout.com Contact us! e-mail: ridiculousrockrecords@gmail.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/R4podcast Twitter/X: @r4podcaster Instagram: https://www.instagram.co...

Apr 28, 20251 hr 8 minSeason 3Ep. 362

Episode 361 - Blind Faith - Blind Faith

The R4 crew hopes you experienced "The Presence of the Lord" this Easter weekend...or at least we did while reviewing the self-titled 1969 record from supergroup Blind Faith. Rock On! Theme song "Trance" by The Steepwater Band. Used by Permission. Follow them @steepwaterband. Join our re-launched Patreon @ridiculousrockrecords! Website: https://ridiculousrockrecordreviews.buzzsprout.com Contact us! e-mail: ridiculousrockrecords@gmail.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/R4podcast Twitter/X: @r...

Apr 21, 202554 minSeason 3Ep. 361

Episode 360 - Alice In Chains - Dirt

R4 Rerun Vol. 5 - The crew takes the same old trip it was back then by revisiting the 1992 classic Dirt from Alice In Chains. Rock On!! Check out Aaron and Sister Shannon's original review all they way back on episode 6!! https://www.buzzsprout.com/1764909/episodes/8392242 Theme music "Trance" by The Steepwater Band. Used by permission. Follow them @steepwaterband. Website: https://ridiculousrockrecordreviews.buzzsprout.com Contact us! e-mail: ridiculousrockrecords@gmail.com Facebook: https://ww...

Apr 14, 20251 hr 56 minSeason 3Ep. 360

Episode 359 - Don Henley - Building the Perfect Beast

The crew indulges The Prof with a journey down memory lane by discussing Don Henley's 1984 release Building the Perfect Beast. Rock On...kind of... Them song "Trance" by The Steepwater Band. Used by permission. Follow them @steepwaterband and can't them now on their east coast tour. Come see us in Nashville this Saturday April 12 at Rock N Pod! Website: https://ridiculousrockrecordreviews.buzzsprout.com Contact us! e-mail: ridiculousrockrecords@gmail.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/R4podc...

Apr 06, 202557 minSeason 3Ep. 359

Episode 358 - Joe Cocker - With a Little Help From My Friends

With Joe Cocker being nominated for this year's Rock and Roll Hall of Fame induction, the crew takes a little time to dig into his 1969 debut record With a Little Help From My Friends. Rock On! Theme songs "High and Humble" and "Trance" by The Steepwater Band. Follow them @steepwaterband and catch them now on tour on the east coast! Website: https://ridiculousrockrecordreviews.buzzsprout.com Contact us! e-mail: ridiculousrockrecords@gmail.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/R4podcast Twitter/...

Mar 31, 20251 hr 12 minSeason 3Ep. 358

Episode 357 - Led Zeppelin - Presence

With the recent release of the Becoming Led Zeppelin documentary, as well the remastered Page/Crowes Live at the Greek, the crew caught the itch and decided to revisit the 1976 release Presence. Rock On! Theme music "Trance" by The Steepwater Band used by permission. On tour now! Follow them @steepwaterband See you at Rock N Pod in Nashville on April 12! Website: https://ridiculousrockrecordreviews.buzzsprout.com Contact us! e-mail: ridiculousrockrecords@gmail.com Facebook: https://www.facebook....

Mar 24, 20251 hr 9 minSeason 3Ep. 357

Episode 356 - Beck - Guero

The crew looks back 20 years to the 2005 release Guero from Beck. This one certainly stretches the "rock record" moniker! Rock On! Theme songs "Sharp Tongue" and "Trance" by the Steepwater Band. Used by permission. Follow them @steepwaterband and catch them on tour now! Come see us in Nashville at Rock N Pod on April 12th! Website: https://ridiculousrockrecordreviews.buzzsprout.com Contact us! e-mail: ridiculousrockrecords@gmail.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/R4podcast Twitter/X: @r4podc...

Mar 17, 20251 hr 9 minSeason 3Ep. 356

Episode 355 - Blind Melon - Soup

The crew looks back 30 years to 1995 and Blind Melon's second album Soup. Widely overlooked due to Shannon Hoon's unfortunate passing soon after release. Here we dig deep into the music and the message. Rock On! Theme "Trance" by The Steepwater Band. Used by permission. Follow them @steepwaterband. East Cast tour happening now! Come see us at Rock N Pod - April 12th in Nashville! Website: https://ridiculousrockrecordreviews.buzzsprout.com Contact us! e-mail: ridiculousrockrecords@gmail.com Faceb...

Mar 10, 20252 hr 14 minSeason 3Ep. 355

Episode 354 - Megadeth - Killing is My Business...And Business is Good!

The crew welcomes back R4 legend Rockin Mike Cortis to discuss the 1985 debut record from Megadeth, Killing is My Business...And Business is Good! Rock On! Theme song Trance from The Steepwater Band. Used by permission. Follow them @steepwaterband. Come see us at Rock N Pod in Nashville April 12th! Website: https://ridiculousrockrecordreviews.buzzsprout.com Contact us! e-mail: ridiculousrockrecords@gmail.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/R4podcast Twitter/X: @r4podcaster Instagram: https://...

Mar 03, 20251 hr 3 minSeason 3Ep. 354

Episode 353 - Aerosmith - Toys In The Attic

We start a journey through the decades over the next several episodes, beginning 50 years ago with Aerosmith's Toys in the Attic from 1975. Rock On! Theme music Trance by The Steepwater Band. Used by permission. 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: https://www.instagram.com/r4podcaster/...

Feb 24, 20251 hr 6 minSeason 3Ep. 353

Episode 352 - Rival Sons - Feral Roots

This week Matt Karweick AKA The Fat Beared Vinyl Guy selects our record to review - 2019's Feral Roots from Rival Sons. Be sure to check out his YouTube channel and follow him on all the socials! Rock On! Follow and subscribe here: https://www.youtube.com/@fatbeardedvinylguy Theme songs Shift and Trance from The Steepwater Band. Used by permission. Follow them @steepwaterband on all the socials. Website: https://ridiculousrockrecordreviews.buzzsprout.com Contact us! e-mail: ridiculousrockrecords...

Feb 17, 20251 hr 25 minSeason 3Ep. 352

Episode 351 - Heart - Dreamboat Annie

What better way to celebrate Valentine's Day than to discuss a record actually released that day! This week we discuss the debut record Dreamboat Annie from Heart, released on Valentine's Day 1976. Cuddle up with your sweetheart, get your White Lightning and Wine, and Rock On! Theme song Trance by The Steepwater Band. Follow them @steepwaterband Check out Fleetwood Heart at https://www.fleetwoodheart.com/ Website: https://ridiculousrockrecordreviews.buzzsprout.com Contact us! e-mail: ridiculousr...

Feb 10, 20251 hr 51 minSeason 3Ep. 351

Episode 350 - KISS - Lick It Up

The crew is joined by Steve Wright from the Podder Than Hell Podcast (and also the I Remember Now: The Queensryche Podcast) to discuss the 1983 release from the unmasked legends KISS. Rock On! NOTE: If you follow the chronology we know we skipped Creatures of the Night, but no worries, it's coming this fall! Follow the Podder Than Hell Podcast @podderthanhell Theme music by The Steepwater Band, used by permission. Follow them @steepwaterband Website: https://ridiculousrockrecordreviews.buzzsprou...

Feb 03, 20251 hr 17 minSeason 3Ep. 350

Episode 349 - Bon Jovi - New Jersey

This week the crew has a party in their pocket and they just got paid, so we hop in dad's old Chevrolet to discuss the 1988 release New Jersey from Bon Jovi. Rock On Baby! Theme music "Mama's Got to Ramble" and "Trance" by The Steepwater Band. Used by permission. Follow on all socials @steepwaterband and find them at steewaterband.com. On tour now! Also check out Fleetwoodheart.com and follow them on the socials @fleetwoodheart Website: https://ridiculousrockrecordreviews.buzzsprout.com Contact ...

Jan 28, 20251 hr 45 minSeason 3Ep. 349

Episode 348 - U2 - The Unforgettable Fire

R4 Rerun Vol. 4 - It's MLK Day so the crew discusses a record that pays tribute to the man in a couple songs, while also completely changing their sound. See if we like the new direction U2 was headed as we discuss their 1984 album The Unforgettable Fire. Rock On! Theme song "Trance" by The Steepwater Band. Follow them @steepwaterband. Used by permission. Check out Aaron and Sister Shannon's original review here: https://www.buzzsprout.com/1764909/episodes/8392228 Website: https://ridiculousrock...

Jan 20, 20251 hr 20 minSeason 3Ep. 348

Episode 347 - Phish - Billy Breathes

Third time's a charm for Lou's quest to make us all Phish-heads as we review the 1996 album Billy Breathes from Phish. Rock On! Opening Theme "Sharp Tongue" and Closing theme "Trance" by The Steepwater Band @steepwaterband. Used by permission Check out the first 2 attempts: 10 songs - www.buzzsprout.com/1764909/episodes/8520182 Farmhouse - www.buzzsprout.com/1764909/episodes/13359941 Website: https://ridiculousrockrecordreviews.buzzsprout.com Contact us! e-mail: ridiculousrockrecords@gmail.com F...

Jan 13, 20251 hr 27 minSeason 3Ep. 347

Episode 346 - The Rolling Stones - Sticky Fingers

We kick off the new year in style as The Grand Puba Aaron Martel joins the crew to discuss the 1971 release Sticky Fingers. Rock On! Opening Theme: Mama Got to Ramble by The Steepwater Band Closing Theme: Trance by The Steepwater Band Songs used by permission. Follow at www.steepwater.com or @steepwaterband on all Socials. Website: https://ridiculousrockrecordreviews.buzzsprout.com Contact us! e-mail: ridiculousrockrecords@gmail.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/R4podcast Twitter/X: @r4podc...

Jan 06, 20251 hr 30 minSeason 3Ep. 346

Episode 345 - Neil Young - Mirrorball

We bring in the new year with the universal emblem of a good party - the Mirrorball. Pearl Jam finished our 2024 reviews, so lets have them kick off 2025 as the backing band for a record celebrating it's 30 year anniversary this year - 1995's Mirrorball from Neil Young. And, as a holiday bonus, we also discuss the sister EP Murkenball from Pearl Jam. Rock On, and Happy New Year! Theme: Trance by The Steepwater Band used by permission - Follow them at www.steepwater.com or follow @steepwaterband ...

Dec 30, 20241 hr 18 minSeason 2Ep. 345

Episode 344 - Pearl Jam - Dark Matter

The crew prepares for the holidays by reviewing the definitive top album of 2024 as voted by the listeners - Dark Matter from Pearl Jam. You knew it was coming, Rock On (and Merry Christmas everyone)! Theme: Trance by The Steepwater Band used by permission - Follow them at www.steepwater.com or follow @steepwaterband Website: https://ridiculousrockrecordreviews.buzzsprout.com Contact us! e-mail: ridiculousrockrecords@gmail.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/R4podcast Twitter/X: @r4podcaster ...

Dec 23, 20241 hr 47 minSeason 2Ep. 344

Episode 343 - The Black Crowes - Happiness Bastards

Next up on the list of top records of 2024 as voted by the fans - The crew dives into this year's Grammy nominated release Happy Bastards from The Black Crowes. It had to happen sometime. Rock On! To hear the SOA instant reaction: https://on.soundcloud.com/jCnRakCZqrwnGFE16 Theme: Trance by The Steepwater Band used by permission - Follow them at www.steepwater.com or follow @steepwaterband Website: https://ridiculousrockrecordreviews.buzzsprout.com Contact us! e-mail: ridiculousrockrecords@gmail...

Dec 16, 20241 hr 28 minSeason 2Ep. 343
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