Episode description

We seek to build our understanding of 80s & 90s country music by looking at Garth Brooks's energetic and unapologetic 1991 classic "Rodeo".  We talk about the song's killer instrumental track, bluesy vibe, contrast between restrained verses and a frenetic chorus, and unironic celebration of western U.S. imagery.

Grab your boots and chaps, and let's dig in.