Episode description

Summary

In this episode, Craig Lyndall and Andrew Schnitkey discuss the greatest American rock bands of all time. They start by talking about Taylor Swift and her impact as a pop phenomenon. They then dive into the question of whether a song like Michael Jackson's 'Billie Jean' could happen today, given the changes in the music industry and how people consume music. They then move on to the main topic of the episode, ranking the top American rock bands. They discuss bands like Rage Against the Machine, Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers, Aerosmith, Prince, Red Hot Chili Peppers, REM, and Foo Fighters. In this conversation, Craig and his guest discuss the top American rock bands. They cover bands like Foo Fighters, Beach Boys, Bruce Springsteen, Nine Inch Nails, Nirvana, Guns N' Roses, Metallica, and Pearl Jam. They discuss the peak, longevity, and cultural impact of each band, sharing personal preferences and experiences. They also mention the omission of Green Day and acknowledge that there may be other bands that should have been included.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction and Taylor Swift
09:50 Ranking the Greatest American Rock Bands
23:25 Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers
26:45 Aerosmith
29:09 Prince
32:47 Red Hot Chili Peppers
38:52 REM
43:33 Foo Fighters
44:03 Foo Fighters: Consistently Good or Nebulous Mesh?
47:46 The Beach Boys: More Than Surf Songs
52:00 Bruce Springsteen: The Coolest September 23 Birthday
56:26 Nine Inch Nails: Iconic Imagery and Cultural Impact
01:00:16 Nirvana: The Explosive Impact of 'Smells Like Teen Spirit'
01:06:49 Guns N' Roses: The Most Dangerous Band in the World
01:12:04 Metallica: The Last Great Rock Band
01:20:46 Green Day: The Omission That Should Have Been Included