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
Oct 13, 2021
Oct 13, 2021
1hr 45 min
In which the Curmudgeons tear down beloved jewels from the Beastie Boys, Hole, Drake, Jeff Buckley, and others.
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Sep 27, 2021
Sep 27, 2021
2hr 34 min
In which the Curmudgeons take turns speaking glowingly of eight albums, while the other takes a dump on all eight. Artists covered include David Bowie, Tori Amos, The Flaming Lips and Jay-Z.
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Sep 6, 2021
Sep 6, 2021
1hr 55 min
Who gets to induct acts into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame anyway? Whoever it is, they sure do whiff a lot. The Curmudgeons make the case for why Joy Division, Soundgarden, the Smiths and 10 others have been criminally ignored by these folks.
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Aug 22, 2021
Aug 22, 2021
1hr 48 min
What does a megastar do after the whole megastardom thing peaks? It was a quality problem for Michael Jackson and Prince to have in the late 1980s. The Curmudgeons discuss and debate each legend's output during the era.
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Aug 12, 2021
Aug 12, 2021
1hr 48 min
In which the Curmudgeos continue their reverent revisitation of the careers of Michael Jackson and Prince. Thriller, Purple Rain, and the eccentricities that changed EVERYTHING. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/curmudgeonly/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/curmudgeonly/support
Aug 2, 2021
Aug 2, 2021
2hr 42 sec
In which the Curmudgeon reveal their list for the 20 best "forgotten" bands in modern music. Starring: Ty Segall, Kurt Vile, Metz--and many Australians.
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Jul 13, 2021
Jul 13, 2021
1hr 37 min
Nirvana launched a revolution in 1991. By 1997, that revolution had become a trend. A very bad trend. The Curmudgeons hold their noses while examining Creed, Nickelback, Bush and other lousy bands of the post-grunge era.
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Jun 30, 2021
Jun 30, 2021
1hr 49 min
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
Jun 16, 2021
Jun 16, 2021
1hr 28 min
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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May 27, 2021
May 27, 2021
1hr 23 min
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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