This is an interesting week in that I only have one of the albums in my collection. Nonetheless, there are things to write about, and I am happy to explore, once again, Beyond the 500. TLC – CrazySexyCool No, this…
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The 500: Episode 13 (380 – 371)
The gang is back for the next ten albums in The Rolling Stone’s 500 greatest albums of all time. This week, they take on Noel Gallagher, Bjork, and go chasin’ waterfalls.
Posted in Also Featured, Music, Podcasts, The 500 Tagged with: Arctic Monkeys, Bjork, Jackson Browne, Jefferson Airplane, John Lee Hooker, Music, Oasis, Podcast, Rolling Stone, Roxy Music, The 500, The Police, TLC, Toots and the Maytals
Beyond The 500 – Episode 12
It was an intense week for The 500 this go around. One of the advantages of writing Beyond the 500 is I can pick and choose what I write about. I do engage in some research and have been listening…
The 500: Episode 12 (390 – 381)
Have you ever opened your inbox and been shocked at a completely unexpected email? That’s me, most every week, as Bennett and Kyle continue to defy expectations and churn through Rolling Stone’s Top 500 albums. This week, they tackle more…
Posted in Also Featured, Music, Podcasts, The 500 Tagged with: Bob Dylan, Don Henley, Modern Lovers, Music, Podcasts, Rolling Stone, Steely Dan, Talking Heads, The 500, The Beach Boys, The White Stripes, The Who, Wu-Tang Clan
Beyond The 500 – Episode 11
The 500 returned this week with Bennett and Kyle appearing from parts unknown. I had fun writing about a great rock n’ roll show and mix tapes in the meantime, but now it’s time to get back to The 500…
The 500: Episode 11 (400 – 391)
Bennett and Kyle are back from their very long hiatus and are welcomed by some heavy hitters, some old favorites, and some altogether unexpected music. iTunes/Feed Link Download this episode (right click and save) 391. Jackson Browne – The Pretender…
Posted in Also Featured, Music, Podcasts, The 500 Tagged with: Jackson Browne, LCD Soundsystem, Massive Attack, MIA, Music, Randy Newman, Roxy Music, The 500, The Beatles, The Temptations, Tom Waits, ZZ Top
Beyond The 500 – The Mix Tapes Edition
While The 500 is still in the midst of a Sommerpause, I thought I would catch you up on what I have been up to (about 5’10”) lately. I borrowed a cassette deck you can connect to your computer through…
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Beyond the 500 – The First 100
In last week’s episode of The 500, Bennett and Kyle looked back on the 100 albums they have discussed so far, what they have learned, and decided what their favorites are. I will do the same, even though I started…
Posted in Also Featured, Beyond the 500, Music, The 500 Tagged with: Beck, beyond the 500, Big Star, Devo, Elvis Costello, Gram Parsons, Husker Du, John Prine, Manu Chao, Minutemen, PJ Harvey, R.E.M., Suicide, The 500, U2
The 500: The First 100
The boys reconvene after Kyle had a week off to discuss the first 100 albums they’ve listened to, complete with fan questions, hot takes, Amazon reviews, and Stephen Ray Brown slander.
Friday Night with Guitar George: Townes Van Zandt Edition
The people have spoken, and George is listening. Last week, in response to a suggestion from @ohkiv, I wrote a piece about Gram Parsons. The response across the BGS readership was very positive, and I enjoyed the Twitter conversation that…
Posted in Guitar George, Music Tagged with: classic rock, guitar, Music, rock and roll, The 500, townes van zandt
