My Life is a Montage Defined Concept Audio

We wrap up our 'Merica segment by profiling another song titled "Freedom" - this time by Rage Against the Machine. Keith and Ian discuss authenticity, the perfect as the enemy of the good, and why we all should have listened to Noam Chomsky a long damn time ago. Get it in your ears!
 
Tom Morello describes the origins of the "Arm the Homeless" guitar more succinctly than Keith: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zCpt1owTdPs
Rage, fully formed, in 1991: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HMq-qAn3otE 

This week, join Ian and Keith as we delve into George Michael's timeless banger from the turn of the 90s. We talk about perception, the pitfalls of fame, and missing the point.

This week, Keith and Ian discuss Linda Ronstadt's 1987 foray into ranchero standards, "Canciones de Mi Padre." We talk about how music connects generations, the importance of following your roots, and how rockism in criticism can obscure a great artist. 
 
Linda Ronstadt's interview with Showbiz Today: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XojIVdx3LyE

We play switcharoo again this week as Keith talks about Imperial Teen's debut album Seasick, which turns 25 this month. We discuss the power of music in helping to change people's minds for the better, Allen Ginsberg, and when Spin magazine was useful (and existent). 
 
Listen along with us: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ll_j1vXflL8&t=1968s

This week on MLIAM, Ian and Keith talk about time travelers, Moon Men and an ür-text for 80s pop, Haircut One Hundred's "Love Plus One."

On today's episode, it's Opposite Day! We hear from Keith - about the wonders of Columbia House, random record label magazines and the importance of having a lullaby set list when you become a parent.