Episodes

Galaxy 500 – Today Every once in a while a band appears seemingly fully-formed, somehow managing to take their influences and standard rock instrumentation into new sonic territories. This week’s guest, writer Tim Hinely (Dagger Zine, Blurt Magazine) makes the case for Galaxy 500 being one of those bands. Their stunning debut sounds just as fresh and familiar-yet-different “Today” as it did 32 years ago! “I don't wanna stay at your party I don't wanna talk with your friends I don't wanna vote fo...

Happy 60th Birthday to our guest Steve Michener, whose appearance on the show marks either the last episode of Season 3, or the first of Season 4. It's that thing where the 20th century was all 1900s, you know? Steve brings one of the greatest debut albums there is, if not THE, then certainly in THE TOP .1%, like Bryan Ferry's societal aspirations. Roxy Music burst out of the gate with an incredible new sound, something eventually christened "Art Rock." Birthday cake for you, and you, and you!

Is “London Calling” by The Clash the greatest rock-and-roll record ever recorded? Barry and Rob certainly make the case for its consideration, and luckily they are joined by super-Patron Tom Lawery who brought both the knowledge AND passion for this remarkably expansive tour de force. “London Calling, yes, I was there too. And you know what they said? Well, some of it was true!” Support That Record Got Me High: https://www.patreon.com/join/TRGMH/

The Jimi Hendrix Experience – Axis: Bold as Love This week’s guest, drummer, author and clothing designer Terry James Graham (The Gun Club, The Bags, The Cramps) dug deep into his rock-n-roll past to discuss a record that got him blissfully and endlessly high, “Axis: Bold as Love” by The Jimi Hendrix Experience. After the success of his mind-blowing debut, Jimi Hendrix – along with Noel Redding and Mitch Mitchell - returned a mere 7 months later with a more eclectic, sophisticated outing that sh...

Bobbie Jo returns to our show with Divine's "My First Album," a collection of outrageous, outrageously danceable tracks, which accompanied Divine's move from feature film stardom (Pink Flamingos, Polyester, Female Trouble, Multiple Maniacs) to club performer. They're just as much fun, and just as wild as the celluloid performances, so join Barry and Bobbie Jo as they gush over this amazing person and performer. Andy Ruffner from the World AIDS Museum joins us to introduce the official kick-off t...

This week's guest – writer, musician, DJ and lifelong Brooklynite Dave Mandl – got a five-year head start on TRGMH with the mighty Tull, thanks to his older sister. Aqualung was first, of course, but this is the one that really flipped the card table for him. It's the album that provides the template for a lot of what Ian Anderson and cohorts would accomplish in the years to come, with great compositions, musicianship, and the singular Mr. Anderson. Support TRGMH on Patreon: https://www.patreon....

The Chills, “Submarine Bells” with special guest Marc Masters When he’s not obsessively watching the Nationals play, and tweeting about pulling pitchers too soon, this week’s guest music writer Marc Masters (Pitchfork, The Wire, Bandcamp Daily) listens to music – and a lot of it. For his 2nd appearance on TRGMH, Marc makes the case for New Zealand pop-meisters The Chills and their 1990 should'a been smash “Submarine Bells”. It’s a strong case. Batter up!

This week That Record Got Me High welcomes back Jeffrey Weaver, who is neither a weaver nor a cod piece, which is what Jeffrey means, according to the Borgesian halls of the internet. They say it means "God peace," but since it's a Fall record we are doing, that cannot stand unaltered, unchallenged. The Unutterable, you say? Yes, we are that, which cannot be named thought spoken felt or comprehended. We are going to the year 2000, to visit a Mark E. Smith with a Lovecraft-ian bent, a sinister be...

In this listener-curated bonus episode, we invited our Patrons to tell us about the cover version of a song that got them high. Of course we chimed-in with our own picks as well because, you know, we just can’t help ourselves! Get in on the fun by becoming a Patron at: http://Patreon.com/TRGMH

Bauhaus 4AD with Richard Vergez When visual and sound artist – and returning guest – Richard Vergez discovered the 4AD EP as a young art student it opened up a brand new world of dark, expressive sound for him. We went heavy on the black eyeliner and dove deep into this collection of early singles by Northampton Goth pioneers Bauhaus to unearth the poetic beauty buried just beneath the ruckus.

We sat down with previous TRGMH guest, guitarist Juan Montoya (Moon Destroys, MonstrO, Torche…), to reflect on the music and legacy of Eddie Van Halen. Whether you are a super-fan or just casually acquainted with Van Halen’s music, the influence he had on guitar players and rock music in general for the past 40+ years cannot be overstated. R.I.P. E.V.H!

This week's patient brought in for an examination is Stereolab's 1996 Emperor Tomato Ketchup. Local "Boys Giant" 'zine maven Nate Levine first heard the album while living with a model in Barcelona. Barry first heard it while living in Athens, GA. Rob isn't sure when he first, or last heard it. That theme is explored in a somewhat "special-grape-juice-soaked" visit with Dr. Benway and his alligator bag.

Game Theory, “Lolita Nation” with special guest Jonathan Segel This week’s guest Jonathan Segel (Camper Van Beethoven, Sparklehorse, Eugene Chadbourne…) phoned in all the way from Stockholm to discuss California power pop band Game Theory and their 1987 magnum opus “Lolita Nation”. Band founder Scott Miller may have overreached somewhat with this dense, experimental double-album, but underneath it all are jangly hooks and heady lyrics about life, regret and the loss of innocence. “It's been a de...

We are very pleased this week to welcome Eric Drew Feldman – bass, keyboards, producer, collaborator – with Captain Beefheart, PJ Harvey, The Residents, Snakefinger, Pere Ubu, The Pixies, Frank Black, et. al. His choice of Skip Spence's 1969 solo masterpiece, "Oar," leads us down a crooked path, littered with anecdotes, illuminations, insights, and of course to Skip's own not insignificant travails as a musician and as a person. Thanks to Mark Guerita of That Facebook Group Got Me High for arran...

BLUR “Modern Life is Rubbish” with special guest Peter Norris This week’s guest, musician Peter Norris - also the man simultaneously in charge Scottish independence AND the UK's nuclear weapons to hear him tell it - joined us all the way from Glasgow, Scotland (well...near Glasgow) to discuss a record near and dear to him: “Modern Life is Rubbish” by Britpop titans Blur. Returning from an unsuccessful US tour and under threat of being dropped by their label, singer Damon Albarn and company reach...

Patron-curated Bonus Episode: That Single Got Me High For this special bonus episode we invited some of our Patrons to chime in and let us know what “single song” got them high. We added our picks as well because, you know, it’s still our show! You too can become a Patron by going to... https://www.patreon.com/join/TRGMH/

That Record Got Me High welcomes local guitarist and polymath Buffalo Brown, whose band Cog Nomen made some of the best music South Florida heard in the last ten years, along with his cohort Ulysses Perez. Tranquility Base Hotel & Casino is a departure for Arctic Monkeys, from the earth to the moon, literally. A blend of modern adult angst and sweeping retro-futuristic soundtracks, it will surprise you as much as it did us. Take your seat and buckle up, it's time for lift off.

Associates – Fourth Drawer Down Returning guest, composer/producer/singer Tom Smith (To Live and Shave In L.A., Peach of Immortality) brings in a band that managed to escape both Rob & Barry’s radar, the darkly expansive and criminally overlooked (at least in the US) Scottish post-punk-pop band Associates. This amazing collection of singles released in 1980/81 defies categorization – but Berlin-era Bowie and mid-70s Roxy Music is a fair comparison. Main men Billy Mackenzie and Alan Rankine combi...

Taylor Swift – Folklore *Bonus Episode* In this special bonus episode, Rob’s daughters Cori & Sam Elba join us to discuss a record that appeared out of nowhere, grabbed them both immediately and has been garnering rave reviews: “Folklore” by Taylor Swift. The surprisingly adult sounding record, written and recorded in isolation by Swift in collaboration with producers Jack Antonoff and The National's Aaron Dessner, is filled with cinematic stories of life, love and loss. They were very convincin...

This week’s guest, Minneapolis singer/songwriter Matt Wilson (Trip Shakespeare, The Twilight Hours), brought us a record that he discovered late and became obsessed with despite himself: Yes’ prog-rock breakthrough “Fragile”. On paper it’s not obvious why this dense, meticulously played collection of “song-suites” would appeal to his more indie-pop sensibilities, but appeal it did and the three of us dive headfirst into the musical maelstrom that is this record. “Dream on onto the Heart of the S...

The Go-Go’s “Beauty and the Beat” It was one of the most successful debut records of all time that happened to be by THE most successful female rock band of all time, but perhaps most important to our guest, musician/artist Beatriz Monteavaro (Holly Hunt, Saavik), it rocked! Betty joined Rob and Barry for a spirited conversation of the power-pop goodness that has been described as one of the cornerstone albums of American new wave, “Beauty and the Beat” by The Go-Go’s. Support TRGMH: https://www...

Chris White makes his second appearance on That Record Got Me High, bringing us the cathartic 1990 release by The Flaming Lips. "In A Priest Driven Ambulance," where, among other things Wayne tries to come to terms with something he and his bandmates witnessed while on a deserted highway. It wasn't a UFO. The album is a beautiful, scorching ride. "...a Cadillac, it pulled out of the graveyard. Pulled up to me, all they said, "Get in" (Get in)...

Panic! At The Disco - Death of a Bachelor Barry & Rob go WAY out of their comfort zones this week with returning guest Erin Lee (104.3 The Shark), as she brings in a record near-and-dear to her heart. While Panic! At The Disco’s #1 selling “Death of a Bachelor” managed to escape our radar – it’s admittedly not our usual cup of tea - there’s no denying leader Brendon Urie’s outsize talent, and the album’s (AND Erin’s) infectious positivity somewhat softened our cold, hard souls and made for a spi...

This week’s guest Mark Williams (The Jacobites) calls in from the UK to discuss Britain’s punk/goth titans The Damned and their fourth release, “The Black Album”. Dark, tuneful and oh-so-eclectic, this 1980 double record had a huge impact on SO many post-punk and goth bands that followed, and although they are often considered also-rans in the Punk Rock triumvirate of The Ramones/The Sex Pistols/The Clash, we all agreed The Damned have more-than-earned a seat at the grownups table.