The Perfect Album Side Podcast
Two self-proclaimed rock geniuses join forces each week to create The Perfect Album Side. Utilizing immense musical knowledge, unmatched wit, & amazing insights, the guys uncover the very best tracks that define the topic of the day…..1 idea. 6 songs. Infinite possibilities.
Episodes
Finally an episode worth my time and talents! This week on the Perfect Album Side Podcast we get real big focusing on the iconic bass intro riffs! Yes, it’s about damn time. We scour decades of great music to find those intro rhythms with some serious bottom. Those first few notes are unmistakable and unforgettable! Join us this week as we take the PAS All The Way To The Bass!!!
One idea. Six songs. Infinite possi...
Steve and Wyndham delve into the legacy of iconic rock pianists, debating which legends deserve a place on the Mount Rushmore of keyboard players who shaped rock history.
• Tribute to recently departed Rick Derringer, known for "Hang On Sloopy," "Rock and Roll Hoochie Coo," Hulk Hogan's entrance music, and his work with Weird Al Yankovic
• Discussion of a recent classic rock count...
“Vocals Only: Six Mouths. No instruments.”
This week we toss the instruments and let the human voice run wild. From Motown’s silky legends to the boy-band meme that returns every April 30th, we crown the ultimate all-vocal Perfect Album Side—and try (badly) to hit those high notes ourselves.
You’ll learn:
- Why one diva hand-gesture stopped the world in 1965.
- How five Texans turned “Hallelujah” into a 750-million-view ...
This week on The Perfect Album Side: Singles, we’re asking the big questions—like, does every band’s signature song actually slap? Or did they just get lucky once in a Holiday Inn lounge? Side B? We head to a galaxy far, far away to debate the Mount Rushmore of Star Wars villains. Spoiler: some of them have more teeth than dialogue. Crank it up, nerds and music heads—this episode has lightsabers AND cowbells!
One idea....
Grab your Discman, dial up your AIM away message, and join us as we throw on some frosted tips and build the Perfect Album Side of 1999. From debut pop princesses to Latin guitar gods, futuristic girl groups to the weirdest one-hit wonders, we’re breaking down the year when Y2K panic was real, but the jams were even realer. Six categories. Six songs. Endless debate. Bonus points if you still own cargo pants. We want i...
Side A: Big hits or deep cuts: what makes a better concert? We’ll break down the eternal setlist struggle, share our own show stories, and somehow end up talking about Alf’s favorite songs and the Golden Girls’ hidden love for obscure B-sides. It’s all in here.
Side B: Sitcoms! We’ll tell you which ones still crack us up and which need a laugh track just to survive. Also, yes, Alf and the Golden Girls make another came...
What happens when some of the most legendary musicians of all time team up to form a new band? In this episode, we dive into the world of supergroups—the epic collisions of rock royalty that gave us unforgettable anthems, crazy backstage stories, and music that defined entire generations. You’ll hear about the highs, the lows, and the riffs that melted faces, as we build a Perfect Album Side featuring some of the grea...
In this PAS Single, we’re diving deep into two big topics. On Side A, we celebrate those rare albums that are so perfect you never hit skip—classic records that flow seamlessly from start to finish. Then, on Side B, we trade music for football and debate who deserves a spot on the Mount Rushmore of NFL running backs. From record-breaking rushers to game-changing greats, it’s all about the legends who defined the groun...
This week’s PAS Single packs two hot topics onto one record. On Side A, we ask the question that splits fans down the middle: at what point does a band stop being the band you love? If there’s no Zep left in Led Zeppelin, or the Crowes have lost their feathers, are you really still rocking out to the same group? Then, on Side B, we chisel away at the Mount Rushmore of chicks who rock, and let’s just say the debate get...
In this week’s episode, we tackle the ultimate music calendar challenge: piecing together a Perfect Album Side that takes you from a sleepy Sunday to a rowdy Saturday. Along the way, we’ll dive into the quirks and chaos behind some of the most iconic tracks tied to specific days of the week. Spoiler alert: it’s got everything—wild recording stories, ménage à trois, break-ins, Jerry Lewis, and even a few unexpected twi...
Tear down this wall…but don’t tear down this podcast ! In this episode, we’re rolling back to 1987 to pick six standout tracks that defined the year. From a blockbuster soundtrack anthem to a debut that blew the doors off the charts, we’ll argue over which songs truly hit the right note. There’s a one-hit wonder, a killer music video, and a wildcard choice that might just leave you saying, “Whoa, that’s totally ‘87!”
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Bienvenido! Benvenuto! Willkommen! In any language, great music always hits the right way! This week on The Perfect Album Side Podcast, we explore the most iconic foreign-language songs—the ones that speak differently but sound exactly right.
Ever wondered why a song you don’t understand gets stuck in your head like that one embarrassing high school memory? We dive into the global hits that took over the world, from un...
Simple. Succinct. Easy. Clear. Complete. This week's episode of The Perfect Album Side Podcast focuses on iconic songs with One Word titles. One. Word. What tunes are coming to mind? Lots to choose from, so we are looking at song from July 1987 onward. This is a good one. The laughs are plentiful, and the nuggets, oh man the nuggets! Lots of hyperbole in this episode too…and oh yeah, the number 1 hits ...
Are you excited? Are you ready to rock? Are you prepared for an unprecedented journey with one of rock 'n' roll's most successful bands? If you said ‘yes’ to these questions, then RAISE YOUR HANDS. This week on The Perfect Album Side Podcast, we dive into the Bon Jovi catalog with a special guest from the Bon Jovi Discussions podcast, host Jerry Braden! This guy is all Jovi, all the time. We have a grea...
D’you know where the $&*% you are???? You’re in the Perfect Album Side baby!! It’s time to get in the ring! This week…oh man we’ve been wanting to do this episode since Day 1. We are spotlighting Guns N’ Roses with the help of GnR guru Brando from The Appetite For Distortion podcast. We run Axl, Slash, Duff, and the boys thru the PAS gauntlet, where only the strongest tracks will survive. Let’s Gooooooooo!!
This week on The Perfect Album Side Podcast, the guys look at the most iconic singles from live albums. Yep, the bands that are live and loud! What do you think are those most memorable live songs? We dive into it, and things get crazy! Oh, and did I mention, we almost…ALMOST…run into a situation never before seen on the PAS. You don’t need to miss this, especially the random connect one of the guys has with one...
All that’s old is new again…except for the guys, they’re old and always will be. This week on the Perfect Album Side Podcast we look at the great music that is perfect for ringing in the new year! What comes to mind when you think of those tunes you party to when the clock strikes midnight? Party rock, dance anthems, hands up, playing your song? Just like the new years ball drop, the guys drop sick beats to welcome 2...
The music, the lyrics, the beat, the rhythm…all good and fine. This week, though, we’re only here for the sax. Yep, nothing beats really good sax. It’s the “Sax Sells!” episode of the Perfect Album Side Podcast. We look at the iconic saxophone riffs and solos in music. Some of the most memorable songs are just that because of amazing sax and we break ‘em down to make up the Perfect Album Side. And don’t worry, ...
Boo! Did that scare you? Well if that didn’t, the fact that we’re back in the studio should! Stone Cold utters that world famous introduction, and yes, we are so fired up (and a tad frightened) to be talking amazing and spirited music this week on the Perfect Album Side Podcast. We are all about Halloween Songs That Rock!! Music that’s scary, creepy with doors that creak, skeletons, zombies and zombie dances. I’m te...
E.T., David Letterman, Clubber Lang, and Trickle-Down Economics....what a great time to be alive! We're talking about 1982, more specifically, the MUSIC of 1982. In this episode, Steve & Windham build The Perfect Album Side of 1982, and solve several of life's biggest mysteries....
One idea. Six songs. Infinite possibilities...
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