This week, we're diving deep into the dark, masterful sound of Alice In Chains’ 1992 grunge masterpiece, Dirt! We break down why this album remains a heavy music benchmark.
Plus: We pay tribute to the late Limp Bizkit bassist, Sam Rivers, and honor the enduring legacy of Kiss's Spaceman, Ace Frehley.
In The Art of Discovery, we shine a spotlight on three fantastic and underappreciated bands you need to hear!
Finally, we tackle the rock 'n' roll foundation of Elvis Presley's 'All Shook Up' as part of Michael's Journey, and the plot thickens: Michael receives his next mysterious assignment!
Don't miss our ultimate breakdown of Dirt, essential new discoveries, the next steps in Michael's musical quest, and more!
- (00:00:00) - Intro/What Have You Been Listening To?
- (00:07:43) - RIP Ace Frehley & Sam Rivers
- (00:08:51) - The Art of Discovery
- (00:09:17) - The Sleeper Service "Answer and Apophthegm"
- (00:17:52) - Sungoose "Stone Cold Walls"
- (00:24:07) - The Reticent "The Concealment (Those Who Don't Want to Wake)"
- (00:31:44) - Main Topic: Breaking Down Alice In Chains' "Dirt"
- (01:04:58) - Can't Wait
- (01:08:59) - Michael's Journey: Elvis Presley's "All Shook Up"
- (01:13:23) - On the Next Episode/Outro
THE ART OF DISCOVERY:
“Answer and Apophthegm”
Performed by The Sleeper Service
From the album: Canvas
“Stone Cold Walls”
Performed by Sungoose
From the “Reach Out” EP
"The Concealment (Those Who Don’t Want to Wake)"
Performed by The Reticent
From the forthcoming album: Please (Please Pre-Order)
OTHER BAND MENTIONS:
- Arch Enemy
- John 5
- Sammy Hagar and the Best of All Worlds Band
- Earshot
- A Sense of Purpose
- An Abstract Illusion
- Ace Frehley
- Limp Bizkit
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Recorded on 10/19/2025
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