Episodes

S6E302 - Siouxsie and the Banshees 'Join Hands' with Beatriz Monteavaro
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Aug. 5, 2023

S6E302 - Siouxsie and the Banshees 'Join Hands' with Beatriz Monteavaro

Artist/Musician Beatriz "Betty" Monteavaro returns with an album that both frightened and inspired her twelve-years-of-Catholic-school-self, ' Join Hands ' by goth pioneers Siouxsie and the Banshees . "Are you ready?" Songs discussed in this episode: Love In A Void - Siouxsie and The Banshees; Bowling Green - Holly Hunt; Dog Eat Dog - Adam and the Ants; Poppy Day, Regal Zone - Siouxsie and The Banshees; Colony - Joy Division; Placebo Effect, Icon, Premature Burial, Playground Twist, Mother/Oh Me...
S6E301 - Neil Young 'Tonight's The Night' with Alan Zweig
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July 30, 2023

S6E301 - Neil Young 'Tonight's The Night' with Alan Zweig

Still reeling from the drug-related deaths of Crazy Horse guitarist Danny Whitten and roadie/friend Bruce Berry, Neil Young 's 'Tonight's The Night' is as raw an expression of grief and mourning you're likely to find. Canadian filmmaker Alan Zweig (Vinyl, When Jews Were Funny) joins us as we take a deep dive into this dark but ultimately beautiful document of death and loss. Songs discussed in this episode: Tonight's The Night (Pt II) - Neil Young; O Canada - Geddy Lee & Alex Lifeson, featuring ...
Guest: Alan Zweig
S6E300 - Beck 'Midnite Vultures' with Barry Stock & Mark Guerita
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July 22, 2023

S6E300 - Beck 'Midnite Vultures' with Barry Stock & Mark Guerita

For our 300th episode (!!!), we invited original TRGMH co-host Barry Stock and That Facebook Group Got Me High admin Mark Guerita to dissect Beck 's contagiously-fun magnum opus of a party album, 1999s ' Midnite Vultures '. A good time was had by all. Songs discussed in this episode: Debra (2 Meter Sessions, 1999) - Beck; Crazy Horses - The Osmonds; Loser - Beck; Little Red Corvette - Prince; Sexx Laws, Nicotine & Gravy - Beck; The Dope Show - Marilyn Manson; Mixed Bizness - Beck; Cold Lampin' W...
S6E299 - Camper Van Beethoven 'Key Lime Pie' with Josh Medsker
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July 15, 2023

S6E299 - Camper Van Beethoven 'Key Lime Pie' with Josh Medsker

Teacher and poet Josh Medsker brings us California iconoclasts Camper Van Beethoven and their wonderful 1989 album ' Key Lime Pie '. It's a sweet, slightly tangy slice of musical heaven! Songs discussed in this episode: Pictures Of Matchstick Men - Status Quo; Pictures Of Matchstick Men , Eye Of Fatima - Camper Van Beethoven; Finger-Pointing-Man - Mike Watt; Wasted, Take The Skinheads Bowling, Opening Theme, Jack Ruby, Sweetheart - Camper Van Beethoven; Old Mother Reagan - Violent Femmes; When I...
S6E298 - 'That Song That Samples, References or Pays Tribute To ANOTHER Song Got Me High' Patron-curated Episode
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July 11, 2023

S6E298 - 'That Song That Samples, References or Pays Tribute To ANOTHER Song Got Me High' Patron-curated Episode

For this BONUS Patron-curated episode we asked our Patrons to send in a song that samples, references or pays tribute to ANOTHER song. They delivered. Remember, if YOU'D like to become a Patron of the podcast head over to: Https://Patreon.com/TRGMH Songs discussed in this episode: Sister Ray - Velvet Underground; Velvet Underground - Jonathan Richman; Witness The Fitness - Roots Manuva; Blindness - The Fall; Rachmaninov Piano Concerto No. 2 ; All By Myself - Eric Carmen; Dust In The Wind - Kansa...
S6E297 - The Embarrassment 'Death Travels West' with Bob Fay (Sebadoh)
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July 8, 2023

S6E297 - The Embarrassment 'Death Travels West' with Bob Fay (Sebadoh)

Anthemic. Angular. Inscrutable. These are all words that could describe Wichita, Kansas indie-rock-cum blister-pop band The Embarrassment . Musician Bob Fay (Sebadoh, Cardinal, Lost Hours) discovered them at the end their short-but-prolific existence, after they moved to Boston and eventually splintered off into other bands - Big Dipper and The Del Fuegos to name two - leaving behind a slew of excellent releases including the 1983 mini-LP ' Death Travels West '. "We Were Famous, You Don't Rememb...
Guest: Bob Fay
S6E296 - Archie Shepp 'Fire Music' with Mark Bingham
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July 1, 2023

S6E296 - Archie Shepp 'Fire Music' with Mark Bingham

Industry veteran, musician, composer, producer and engineer Mark Bingham has had a long and decidedly eclectic career in music. We sat down to talk some jazz - specifically Archie Shepp and his 1965 release ' Fire Music ' - and may have finally cracked the code to Rob's ambivalence to the genre. REALLY fun conversation! Songs discussed in this episode: Hambone (recorded live at the Village Gate March 28, 1965) - Archie Shepp; William Blake In Bakersfield - Mark Bingham; Doctor My Eyes - Jackson ...
Guest: Mark Bingham
S6E295 - The Triffids 'Born Sandy Devotional' with Erik Auerbach
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June 24, 2023

S6E295 - The Triffids 'Born Sandy Devotional' with Erik Auerbach

Perth, Western Australia alternative/pop band The Triffids remain one of Australia's best-loved, post-punk groups, but are virtually unknown in the US. This week's guest Erik Auerbach brings us their stunning 1986 release, ' Born Sandy Devotional '. Leader David McComb's lyrically tragic songs of love, life and obsession form a sweeping soundtrack to an imaginary film that's at once disturbing and inviting. Songs discussed in this episode: Femme Fatale - The Triffids (Live at The Club, Melbourne...
S6E294 - T.Rex 'The Slider' with Don Cowan (Kraut)
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June 17, 2023

S6E294 - T.Rex 'The Slider' with Don Cowan (Kraut)

This week's guest, Don Cowan ( Kraut ), brings us T. Rex 's 1972 release ' The Slider '. Leader Marc Bolan - still at the top of his game - unleashes a trippy cast of characters (Telegram Sam, Baby Strange, Jungle-face Jake, Buick Mackane...etc) on this rock-and-roll dream of a record. Rock on! Songs discussed in this episode: Metal Guru - Nena; Don't Believe - Kraut; Ziggy Stardust, Heroes - David Bowie; Bang A Gong (Get It On), Metal Guru - T. Rex; Panic - The Smiths; Elenore - The Turtles; My...
S6E293 - Oasis 'Definitely Maybe' with Dan Nolan
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June 3, 2023

S6E293 - Oasis 'Definitely Maybe' with Dan Nolan

Award-winning journalist, author and broadcaster Dan Nolan didn't have to think too long about a record that got him high. Coming up in Manchester UK in the early 90s, he was there right at the start of the band Oasis and their meteoric rise to superstardom. We sat down to discuss their eight times platinum 1994 debut ' Definitely Maybe ', and it was definitely NOT shite. Songs discussed in this episode: Live Forever (Live Paris in-store, 1994 - Oasis; Step On - Happy Mondays; Cigarettes and Alc...
Guest: Dan Nolan
S6E292 - Ivy 'Apartment Life' with Ron Wade
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May 27, 2023

S6E292 - Ivy 'Apartment Life' with Ron Wade

Michigan music fan Ron Wade is a sucker for alternative/pop female-fronted bands, and when he first heard Ivy and their 1997 release ' Apartment Life ' while working at a Detroit weekly, it ticked all his musical boxes! Lush, breezy and expertly crafted, the songs written by Andy Chase and the late/great Adam Schlesinger - with the magnificent Dominique Durand on vocals - will most-surely tick the boxes of any/all pop music lovers. Songs featured in this episode: Sleeping Late - Ivy; Panic In De...
Guest: Ron Wade
S6E290 - 13th Floor Elevators 'Bull Of The Woods' with John Davis (Superdrag)
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May 20, 2023

S6E290 - 13th Floor Elevators 'Bull Of The Woods' with John Davis (Superdrag)

Singer/songwriter John Davis (Superdrag, The Lees of Memory) brings us the third and final album by Texas psyche rock pioneers The 13th Floor Elevators : ' Bull Of The Woods '. With other founding members Roky Erickson and Tommy Hall somewhat sidelined with various legal and personal issues, guitarist/songwriter Stacy Sutherland stepped-up to complete this dreamy, evocative slab of psychedelia that proved to be their swan song. Songs featured in this episode: Bull Of The Woods (Radio Spot) - 13t...
Guest: John Davis
S6E291 - 'That Song About A PLACE Got Me High' Patron-curated Episode
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May 14, 2023

S6E291 - 'That Song About A PLACE Got Me High' Patron-curated Episode

Hey there! For this BONUS Patron-curated episode, we asked our Patrons to send in a song about a PLACE. As usual, they delivered. Please enjoy this collection of 'songs about places' , and if YOU'D like to become a Patron of the podcast head over to: Https://Patreon.com/TRGMH Songs featured in this episode: Los Angeles - X; Dirty Blvd - Lou Reed; Beverly Hills - Weezer; Viva Las Vegas - Elvis Presley; California Dreamin' - The Mamas & The Papas; Discovering Japan - Graham Parker; California Sun ...
S6E289 - The Beatles 'White Album' with Oscar and Danielle Herrera
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May 13, 2023

S6E289 - The Beatles 'White Album' with Oscar and Danielle Herrera

When he was a young teen, Oscar Herrera (Former lead singer with The Sleep of Reason, Halo, El Duende and Black Tape for a Blue Girl) discovered the Beatles and there was no looking back. When he and his wife had children they made sure that music - and especially the Beatles - was front-and-center in their lives. For this special episode, Oscar is joined by his daughter Danielle Herrera as they unpack some songs from the Fab Four's 1968 release ' The Beatles ' aka The White Album . Along the wa...
S6E288 - The Gaslight Anthem 'The '59 Sound' - with Todd Bauch
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May 6, 2023

S6E288 - The Gaslight Anthem 'The '59 Sound' - with Todd Bauch

There's no mistaking the fact that The Gaslight Anthem and their leader Brian Fallon are from New Jersey. The earnest storytelling and vivid imagery in their breakout album The '59 Sound is pure Born/Darkness-era Springsteen. This week's guest Todd Bauch was skeptical at first, but eventually got sucked-in by the punk rock edge, stellar songwriting and dizzying musical references contained within this banger of a record. Songs featured in this episode: Great Expectations (Acoustic version from A...
S6E287 - Mike Watt 'Contemplating The Engine Room' with Mike Baggetta
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April 29, 2023

S6E287 - Mike Watt 'Contemplating The Engine Room' with Mike Baggetta

Guitarist and Songwriter Mike Baggetta came across Mike Watt 's 1997 punk rock opera ' Contemplating The Engine Room ' at just the right time for him. Watt's expansive and highly personal song cycle that uses navy life as an extended metaphor for both his family history and his band, the Minutemen - created with guitarist Nels Cline and drummer Stephen Hodges - became a touchstone of sorts for Baggetta, opening his mind to the possibility of making highly original, authentic music independent of...
S6E286 - Urge Overkill 'Saturation' with Karl Ueberbacher
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April 22, 2023

S6E286 - Urge Overkill 'Saturation' with Karl Ueberbacher

Record purveyor Karl Ueberbacher (Phoenix Records, Waitsfield Vermont) nixed his original album pick for a more in-your-face Spring-centric selection, 1993's ' Saturation ' by Chicago postmodern rockers Urge Overkill . Shedding their noise-rock roots - their first few releases were recorded by Steve Albini - for a more alternative arena rock sound, their major-label debut combines a tongue-in-cheek irony with a weirdly appealing sense of rock and roll fun. "Come around to my way of thinkin'…" So...
S6E285 - Depeche Mode 'Violator' with Sarah Nichols
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April 15, 2023

S6E285 - Depeche Mode 'Violator' with Sarah Nichols

With their seventh release, 1990s ' Violator ', Depeche Mode completed their transformation from quirky synth-pop pioneers to international rock stars. A more stripped-down, sinister sound aided by producer Flood perfectly showcases these dark songs about guilt, salvation and obsession. It's a sound that this week's guest, poet and music lover Sarah Nichols , has kept close to her heart for over 30 years. Songs featured in this episode: Enjoy The Silence - Tori Amos; Run - New Order; Pictures Of...
S6E284 - Van Halen '1984' with Aug Stone
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April 8, 2023

S6E284 - Van Halen '1984' with Aug Stone

Author Aug Stone (Nick Cave's Bar, Off-License To Kill) joins us to discuss his latest book, the bonkers rock-n-roll novel ' The Ballad of Buttery Cake Ass ', and a record that blew his 8-year-old mind: Van Halen 's ' 1984 '. Might as well jump! Songs featured in this episode: Hot For Teacher - Van Halen; Cinnamon Scented Stardust - Aug Stone; Ain't Talkin' 'Bout Love - Van Halen; Beat It - Michael Jackson; Why Can't This Be Love, Top Of The World, 1984, Jump, Panama - Van Halen; Slug (Demo) - R...
Guest: Aug Stone
S6E283 - 'That OTHER Song By That Band/Artist Everyone Knows That One Song From Got Me High' Patron-curated Episode
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April 5, 2023

S6E283 - 'That OTHER Song By That Band/Artist Everyone Knows That One Song From Got Me High' Patron-curated Episode

For this BONUS Patron-curated episode, we asked our Patrons to send in a song by a band/artist that's best known for ANOTHER song. So, there's this band. Many people know them by that one song. You know, "That band that did that song." Here's the thing, though: there's ANOTHER song they did that's just as good...or maybe even better! Songs featured in this episode: Come On Eileen - Dexys Midnight Runners; Call Me Maybe, Want You In My Room - Carly Rae Jepsen; Another Girl, Another Planet, Out Th...
S6E282 - The Breeders 'Pod' with Todd Philips
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April 1, 2023

S6E282 - The Breeders 'Pod' with Todd Philips

Drummer Todd Philips (Bullet LaVolta, Juliana Hatfield Three, Lemonheads) makes his third appearance on the podcast and brings in yet another Boston - by way of Dayton, OH - classic, the 1990 debut album by The Breeders : ' Pod '. Songs featured in this episode: Lord Of The Thighs - The Breeders; Swan Dive - Bullet LaVolta; Rid Of Me - PJ Harvey; Drivin' On 9 - Ed's Redeeming Qualities; Gigantic - Pixies; Feed The Tree - Belly; Nosferatu Man - Slint; Milk It - Nirvana; Glorious, Doe - The Breede...
Guest: Todd Philips
S6E281 - Electric Light Orchestra 'ELO's Greatest Hits' with Jeff Greenstein
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March 25, 2023

S6E281 - Electric Light Orchestra 'ELO's Greatest Hits' with Jeff Greenstein

Returning guest, television writer, producer and director Jeff Greenstein (Will & Grace, Friends, Desperate Housewives), makes the case that Electric Light Orchestra were - at their core - a fantastic 'singles' band. The 1979 compilation ' ELO's Greatest Hits ' showcases the pop-genius of leader Jeff Lynn , as he meticulously crafted weirdly wonderful rock hits that combined classical orchestration with pop, rock and soul that somehow managed to become classic rock staples. Songs featured in thi...
S6E280 - Fleet Foxes 'Shore' with Tom Lawery
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March 18, 2023

S6E280 - Fleet Foxes 'Shore' with Tom Lawery

Released exactly at the autumnal equinox on September 22, 2020, ' Shore ' - the ambitious release by Robin Pecknold under the guise of his Seattle band Fleet Foxes - is a sonically adventurous journey through the musical heroes and influences that shaped him. This week's guest Tom Lawery guides us in unpacking this brightly dense album that “celebrates life in the face of death” Music featured in this episode: Sunblind (Solstice Version) - Fleet Foxes; St Petersburg - Supergrass; Your Protector ...
Guest: Tom Lawery
S6E279 - Prince 'Parade' with Nora O'Connor
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March 11, 2023

S6E279 - Prince 'Parade' with Nora O'Connor

Chicago-based singer/multi-instrumentalist Nora O'Connor has toured and recorded with the Decemberists, Neko Case, The New Pornographers and many more. This week she joins TRGMH to discuss a record/artist that never ceases to get her high: ' Parade ' by Prince and The Revolution . His eighth studio album was the soundtrack to the 1986 film he directed and starred in, Under The Cherry Moon - and the final album where The Revolution is billed - and is yet another stunning example of Prince's place...