A loud-mouth retired rock critic and a cranky expat rock obsessive discuss, analyze and just plain old argue about rock ‘n‘ roll: the old stuff, the new stuff and why it all still matters.
Episodes
Wednesday Jun 30, 2021
Wednesday Jun 30, 2021
Who was better? Prince? Or Michael Jackson? Is there a right answer? Each of the Curmudgeons sure thinks so. And boy do they differ. You'll never get enough of this... --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/curmudgeonly/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/curmudgeonly/support
Wednesday Jun 16, 2021
Wednesday Jun 16, 2021
Bob Dylan might be 80 years old now, but his music stays forever young. Because the rock universe can't stop, won't stop covering his songs. The Curmudgeons present 10 interesting Dylan covers for discussion, with artists ranging from Eddie Vedder to Elvis Presley.
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Thursday May 27, 2021
Thursday May 27, 2021
In which we consult with special guest Chan Hyeon Park, an actual Korean person, to analyze the international phenomenon known as K-Pop. Hint: It's not just about BTS.
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Thursday May 20, 2021
Thursday May 20, 2021
In which the Curmudgeons survey the rotting bodies left on the rock 'n' roll battlefield after the rise of Nirvana in late 1991. No, we;re not just talking about Skid Row and Guns 'n' Roses here. Join us as we recount the demise of Genesis, Van Halen, Queensryche and others.
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Thursday May 13, 2021
Thursday May 13, 2021
The Strokes and Guns 'n' Roses were the stuff, and then they weren't. What the hell happened? It's a question the Curmudegeons ponder as we revisit 10 earth-shaking debut albums from 10 great artists...who never came close to making the same impact ever again.
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Monday Apr 26, 2021
Monday Apr 26, 2021
Some people think 1974 sucked, but the Curmudgeons think it was a wonderful year. Patti Smith, the Jacksons, Neil Young and more, plus we review new music by the Sleaford Mods and Ghetts.
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Wednesday Apr 07, 2021
Wednesday Apr 07, 2021
In which the Curmudgeons welcome Johns Hopkins COVID-19 beat writer Michael Eisenstein to contemplate how exactly live music might return to popular culture following the pandemic. How to do it safely? Will people actually come back? Will the touring artists and venues actually be okay? Will trust be restored? And where are we with the virus and the public health?
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Thursday Mar 25, 2021
Thursday Mar 25, 2021
In which the Curmudgeons celebrate the majesty of the concert film. Rock 'n' roll has built its legacy visually as much as audibly. Listen to our take on films featuring The White Stripes, Oasis, Talking Heads and others. Yes, we include The Last Waltz, too.
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Tuesday Mar 09, 2021
Tuesday Mar 09, 2021
You want the best, but the Curmudgeons give you our favorites instead. Life on pandemic lockdown has us wistful for the concert experience. Here, then, is a run through fascinating live albums, from an R.E.M. bootleg to, yes, Kiss's Alive!
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Wednesday Feb 24, 2021
Wednesday Feb 24, 2021
Not all of rock's old cows are ready for those great big meadows in the sky. In this final installment of the Bovine Trilogy, the Curmudgeons marvel at the staying power of Dinosaur Jr., Drive-By Truckers, Wilco, Run the Jewels and...AC/DC?! Yes, miracles are real.
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