The Setlisters
Join Billy Gallagher and the cast of revolving co-hosts as they discuss their favorite songs and why they love them. Each episode features a song, what works in it and what doesn't, discussion of the music industry, the artist, music as a whole, and what makes our musical selves tick. www.thesetlisters.com Spotify Playlist iHeartRadio Playlist (incomplete) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Episodes
Billy throws Laura for a loop with this humorous blues number featuring an angry couple who might still have a spark of love smoldering beneath the flying insults. 'I Hate You' is a straightforward blues tune but takes it to another level when singers Thelma Houston and Masta Edwards begin trading vile comments, even the background vocalists join in.
'I Hate You': https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3Q5CKcbfsQA
Talk of band member disagreements and behavioral analysis crawl from the bottom of a dark lake in this episode. Mike and Billy dissect 'Synchronicity II' by The Police and explore the perfectly written lyrics that nod to the works of Carl Jung.
Synchronicity II video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o5FPPoLqkCk
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Matt shares yet another one of his favorite musical genres, British pop! He brings 'Love it When You Call' by The Feeling. The hosts explore how popular music penetrates regionally and globally and how depending on where you live, how different your musical journey can be.
Song: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dXNZNX5m2Ns
Music Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KMMO4Nwidq0
Lead singer for 7 Deadlies joins the pod and brings 'Espresso' by Sabrina Carpenter. Laura and Billy discuss the song's 80's sound with 50's visuals. In a gutsy move, Laura-in her debut episode-is willing to dive into a conversation Billy wanted to have about the sexualization of music made by and for women.
'Espresso' song: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=51zjlMhdSTE
Music video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eVli-tstM5E
Is there such a thing as too many band members? Is it possible to sing that high? These are the questions on Billy & Matt's mind as they discuss the addictive grooves of Earth, Wind & Fire. The hosts talk about their history with the band and the complexity hidden beneath what appears on the surface as a simple song.
'In The Stone' song: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NYZ89oPk6is
Derek and Billy discuss the sultry tones of Fiona Apple in her gritty song, 'Criminal'. They talk about the production and feel of the steamy music video as well as how the style of the leading ladies in the industry have shifted since the 90's.
'Criminal': https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wZsfcleS7zc
Music Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FFOzayDpWoI
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Billy and Mike explore the creativity and execution of Polish band, Disperse in their fusion-drenched song, 'Message From Atlantis'. Mike dives into his history with the band as well as the intricacies found within the song. Billy opens up about the visuals and emotions the song brings out of him.
Music video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RagW200RFYA
Song: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=geK89t6wnsU
Matt shares a gem from one of his favorite groups, Cheap Trick. Tip of the hat to Matt for carrying the episode as Billy had pulled three late-nighters recording with the other co-hosts. The two explore the pros and cons of intrusive record labels and producers.
'Heaven's Falling' song: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0loGhxoLUBw
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Derek and Billy head back to 1988 with Canadian rock group, Killer Dwarfs' upbeat, blues-rock tune, 'I'm Alive'! Billy explains what he wants out of a motivational song and how the lyrics depart from traditional "turn my life around" songs.
'I'm Alive' song: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=prmEFzPwtsk
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'O.I.L.' by the late great Jeff Beck is a sexually charged commentary on greed with Rosie Bones of BONES UK on vocals. Mike surprises Billy in this episode with his take on the song.
'O.I.L.' song: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b6JMgT6QeF8
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Derek Evry introduces Billy to Jacques Lu Cont's remix of one of The Killers' most popular songs, 'Mr. Brightside'. The hosts explore the idea of how drug use can effect how music is received and whether or not it is required for full enjoyment.
'Mr. Brightside' JLC REMIX: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R6DyPsCXxIk
'Mr. Brightside' The Killers: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gGdGFtwCNBE
Billy gives Matt another treat by introducing him to Aretha Franklin's cover of 'It's Your Thing' by the Isley Brothers, featuring the legend himself, Marcus Miller. Billy breaks down what he loves about the song while Matt tells the tale of meeting one of his heroes.
'It's Your Thing' by Aretha Franklin: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IeNumGy0w-E
'It's Your Thing' by The Isley Brothers: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vajsX...
It's time to talk about Living Colour and their hit song, 'Cult of Personality'. Not only did Mike choose this tune for today's episode in light of recent events but he also provides insight on his personal experience working within the Washington D.C. machine. The song explores the dangers of following a cult of personality whether the figurehead is good or bad.
'Cult of Personality' music video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v...
Billy and Derek reminisce about their childhood and introduction to Rage Against The Machine. Billy wishes RATM was making their debut within the last decade while Derek explores whether or not 'Wake Up' needs trumpets. The hosts also discuss the importance of bands like RATM to what the US has been going through the last thirty years.
'Wake Up' song: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZaTCl0fqIX0
Matt Berry joins Billy to talk about his favorite Queen song, 'It's Late'. The hosts discuss their history with Queen and whether any publicity is good for a band.
'It's Late' song: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M2c6qblEwnQ
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Christmas episode!!! Derek brings us 'Break it Down Again' by Tears For Fears and the hosts discuss the history of the band, the tonal influences on the song, and a few letters Derek received about the podcast!
'Break it Down Again' song: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BAc7sFurdUI
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Billy and Mike talk about New Orleans legend, Dr. John, and his influence on music in that region. They discuss their experiences leading them in the direction of discovering Dr. John as well as their appreciation for the incredible drumming skills of Herman Ernest III.
'Food for Thot' song: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FzuWKyZYxcE
'Food for Thot' live on Conan: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KcMqT7p5Bwk
Matt and Billy dive deep into their love of the 80's with UK pop group, Scritti Politti's hit single, 'Perfect Way'! The hosts talk about the importance of utilizing empty space in songs as well as gush over the incredible lyrics by Scritti Politti's lead singer, Green Gartside.
'Perfect Way' song: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m9GO13DbJis
'Perfect Way' by Miles Davis: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CN-ClAJlE_A
Billy and Derek are deep into the 80's with the corpo-rock hit by Starship, 'We Built This City'. They discuss the effectiveness of older recording techniques to achieve more powerful sounds compared to current methods.
'We Built This City' song: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PAVf9qUd5lw
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Derek introduces Billy to this rockabilly, punk hit from Australian band, The Living End; and shares just how the song takes you through a roller coaster of momentum from start to finish.
'Prisoner of Society' song: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gfKQSQe8mmQ
'Prisoner of Society' music video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VVtD4qMy5Hc
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