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
Monday Sep 06, 2021
Monday Sep 06, 2021
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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Sunday Aug 22, 2021
Sunday Aug 22, 2021
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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Thursday Aug 12, 2021
Thursday Aug 12, 2021
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
Monday Aug 02, 2021
Monday Aug 02, 2021
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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Tuesday Jul 13, 2021
Tuesday Jul 13, 2021
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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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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