Under the Radar: A Rolling Stones Podcast Christian Bonner & Tim Lindsay

As the late Roy Carr said as far back as 1976, "...far too many people continue to use what the Rolling Stones recorded ten years ago as a yardstick. By doing so, the sometimes miss some good music." This remained true 20 years later when Christian and Tim cut their teeth as new Stones fans with 'Bridges to Babylon' and later albums. While the Stones accumulating ennui and jadedness definitely nuanced their output, the combination of Jagger's proactive monitoring of new trends and artists with Keith's determined footing in their roots birthed an entirely new dimension in their music. Christian and Tim understand this and it is reflected in their insightful and appropriately reverent commentary. They bring attention to a whole universe of great music outside the cave that many Stones fans mired in the sixties and seventies should let themselves enjoy.

The two hosts are the real deal. I've been a HUGE Stones fan for over 40 yrs, longer than they have been alive, and the detail these guys give on each episode is mind blowing. Perhaps it's more for the true musician but even someone like me who can only play a stereo, the research and enthusiasm they bring about releases and news regarding the World's Greatest Band is insane. So impressed with their labour of love.

I am a big Stones fan, but I had to admit I was one of those awful “they haven’t done anything great since the 70’s” sort of fans. Typical for someone like me - a 50-something. I still bought every Stones album since, but I never really listened to them in any great depth.

So to hear this podcast from a couple of thirty-somethings is really great. They got into the Stones based on albums like Bridges to Babylon, Voodoo Lounge, and A Bigger Bang that I easily dismissed.

Not only are they fans, they really know music and music production. It is super interesting to hear details about who played what, the impact of the studio and the mixing board, and how songs may relate to each other.

The podcast has made me go back to these albums that I originally dismissed. I gave them a fair listen on their own merit - not just comparing them to Exile on Main Street. Turns out these are great albums. I’ve got these guys to thank for turning me back into the rabid Stones fan that I once was.

I’m looking forward to listening to new episodes as soon as they come available.