The sixty-third Skipped on Shuffle episode will be a Christmas-themed special. In this episode, Scott and Jason will each go over their top-five passed-over Christmas songs. Usually, Skipped on Shuffle focuses on one song by one artist. With this special episode, Scott and Jason will go over 10 different songs from a variety of artists. Each song is themed around Christmas but isn’t one of the “classic” tunes you hear most often during the holiday season. For whatever reason, these songs haven’t...
Dec 20, 2021•52 min•Ep. 63
The sixty-second Skipped on Shuffle episode will be focused on the song “Seeds” by Bruce Springsteen off his 1986 album Live/1975-85 . After his first two records struggled to find a mainstream audience, Bruce Springsteen created a smash hit with 1975’s Born to Run . The album kicked off a successful career that continues unabated to this day. Perhaps the high point in his five decades as a musician would be considered 1984’s Born in the U.S.A. , a record that spawned seven Top 10 hits and has s...
Dec 06, 2021•52 min•Ep. 62
The sixty-first Skipped on Shuffle episode will be focused on the song “Seven Months” by Portishead off their 1997 album Portishead . One of the pioneers of the trip-hop genre, Portishead found success with their debut album, Dummy , in 1994. Using unique production methods, such as recording their music onto vinyl records to then sample and scratch and re-record it, the band crafted a hit record that received unanimous praise from critics and commercial success for the trio. Despite the attenti...
Nov 22, 2021•48 min•Ep. 61
The sixtieth Skipped on Shuffle episode will be focused on the song “Nobody’s Fault But Mine” by Otis Redding off his 1968 album The Immortal Otis Redding . Redding first made a name for himself as a singer in Macon, Georgia. As a teenager, Redding competed in a local talent show, winning so frequently he was eventually barred from participating. His big break would come when driving friend and occasional bandmate Johnny Jenkins to Stax Records in Memphis. Jenkins had a rough recording session a...
Nov 08, 2021•40 min•Ep. 60
The fifty-ninth Skipped on Shuffle episode will be focused on the song “Til The Day I Die” by Garbage off their 2001 album Beautiful Garbage . Garbage began with producer Butch Vig, bandmate Duke Erikson, and sound engineer Steve Marker in 1994. The three had worked together in the bands Spooner and Fire Town. Vig had already achieved success in the music industry as a producer on albums such as Nirvana’s breakthrough Nevermind and Siamese Dream by The Smashing Pumpkins . These experiences left ...
Oct 25, 2021•54 min•Ep. 59
The fifty-eighth Skipped on Shuffle episode will be focused on the song “Hey Bulldog” by The Beatles off their 1969 album Yellow Submarine . The Beatles started as a humble rock band from Liverpool who soon found themselves elevated to musical and cultural icons as the 60s unfolded. By the time they called it quits in 1970, after roughly a decade together, they had crafted an incredible legacy that is unparalleled to this day. Yet even for a band as big as The Beatles were, there are still a few...
Oct 11, 2021•49 min•Ep. 58
The fifty-seventh Skipped on Shuffle episode will be focused on the song “Sifting” by Nirvana off their 1989 album Bleach . Nirvana was arguably the biggest of the grunge-era rock bands to emerge from the explosive Seattle music scene in the ’90s. With no financial support from their record label, Sub Pop , the band received help from a friend who paid $600 for time in the studio to create their first album, Bleach . The record gained some notice from critics but was not commercially successful....
Feb 22, 2021•54 min•Ep. 57
The fifty-sixth Skipped on Shuffle episode will be focused on the song “I Never Thought I’d Get This Lonely” by Harry Nilsson off his 1977 album Knnillssonn . Harry Nilsson slowly worked his way into the musical spotlight, building his talents as a songwriter and improving his vocal abilities thanks to lessons from his uncle, as he networked with producers and arrangers and steadily built a name for himself. He pursued his musical ambitions by day while working a bank job at night. It wouldn’t t...
Feb 08, 2021•50 min•Ep. 56
The fifty-fifth Skipped on Shuffle episode will be focused on the song “Air” by Ben Folds Five off the 1998 soundtrack Godzilla: The Album . Ben Folds Five — a quirky rock trio led by pianist and main songwriter Ben Folds — came to the music scene as alternative rock was peaking. The band’s self-titled debut in 1993 stood out by eschewing guitars and presenting quirky piano-based pop tunes with humor and harmonies in sharp contrast to the rock music dominating radio at the time. While associated...
Jan 18, 2021•47 min•Ep. 55
The fifty-fourth Skipped on Shuffle episode will be focused on the song “Price I Pay” by Jane’s Addiction off their 2003 album Strays . To say Jane’s Addiction is a volatile band would be an understatement. Surviving numerous breakups and personal excesses, the original lineup of the band initially lasted only five years, from 1986 to 1991. But their impact on music — particularly the alternative scene — far outweighed the length of their career. While Jane’s reconvened for reunion tours that br...
Dec 21, 2020•51 min•Ep. 54
The fifty-third Skipped on Shuffle episode will be focused on the song “Love’s On Its Way” by Corinne Bailey Rae off her 2010 album The Sea.
Dec 07, 2020•44 min•Ep. 53
The fifty-second Skipped on Shuffle episode will be focused on the song “City Of Dreams” by Talking Heads off their 1986 album True Stories.
Sep 14, 2020•48 min•Ep. 52
The fifty-first Skipped on Shuffle episode will be focused on the song “Where You Are” by Bill Withers off his 1976 album Naked & Warm.
Aug 31, 2020•45 min•Ep. 51
The fiftieth Skipped on Shuffle episode will be focused on the song “Long Way Home” by Stone Temple Pilots off their 2001 album Shangri-La Dee Da.
Aug 17, 2020•49 min•Ep. 50
The forty-ninth Skipped on Shuffle episode will be focused on the song “The Refugee” by U2 off their 1983 album War.
Aug 03, 2020•46 min•Ep. 49
The forty-eighth Skipped on Shuffle episode will be focused on the song “You Don’t Know Where Your Interest Lies” by Simon & Garfunkel off their 1967 single Fakin’ It.
Jun 15, 2020•43 min•Ep. 48
The forty-seventh Skipped on Shuffle episode will be focused on the song “Paint A Vulgar Picture” by The Smiths off their 1987 album Strangeways, Here We Come.
May 04, 2020•50 min•Ep. 47
The forty-sixth Skipped on Shuffle episode will be focused on the song “Sacred Ground” by Living Colour off their 2003 album Collideøscope.
Mar 23, 2020•46 min•Ep. 46
The forty-fifth Skipped on Shuffle episode will be focused on the song “Valium Skies” by The Verve off their 2008 album Forth.
Mar 09, 2020•46 min•Ep. 45
The forty-fourth Skipped on Shuffle episode will be focused on the song “Almost Gothic” by Steely Dan off their 2000 album Two Against Nature.
Feb 24, 2020•50 min•Ep. 44
The forty-third Skipped on Shuffle episode will be focused on the song “Lights in the Sky” by Nine Inch Nails off their 2008 album The Slip.
Feb 10, 2020•53 min
The forty-second Skipped on Shuffle episode will be focused on the song “Roll It Over” by Oasis off their 2000 album Standing on the Shoulder of Giants.
Jan 27, 2020•49 min
The forty-first Skipped on Shuffle episode will be focused on the song “Too Many Hands” by Eagles off their 1975 album One of These Nights.
Jan 13, 2020•52 min
The fortieth Skipped on Shuffle episode will be focused on the song “Those Were the Days” by Cream off their 1968 album Wheels of Fire.
Dec 30, 2019•45 min
The thirty-ninth Skipped on Shuffle episode will be focused on the song “Don’t Make Me Wait” by Seal off his 2003 album Seal.
Dec 16, 2019•43 min
The thirty-eighth Skipped on Shuffle episode will be focused on the song “The Great Suburban Showdown” by Billy Joel off his 1974 album Streetlife Serenade.
Dec 02, 2019•48 min
The thirty-seventh Skipped on Shuffle episode will be focused on the song “Beat A Drum” by R.E.M. off their 2001 album Reveal.
Nov 18, 2019•57 min
The thirty-sixth Skipped on Shuffle episode will be focused on the song “Into the Frying Pan” by King Crimson off their 2000 album The ConstruKction of Light.
Nov 04, 2019•51 min
The thirty-fifth Skipped on Shuffle episode will be focused on the song “Roter Sand” by Rammstein off their 2009 album Liebe ist für alle da.
Oct 21, 2019•44 min
The thirty-fourth Skipped on Shuffle episode will be focused on the song “John And Elvis Are Dead” by George Michael off his 2004 album Patience.
Oct 07, 2019•51 min
