Discord and Rhyme: An Album Podcast

The best Moody Blues podcast without actually being a Moody Blues podcast.

The hosts are really knowledgeable and make insightful analysis of albums and what makes songs great. Great podcast for serious music fans that’s completely accessible to everyone.

Good pod. I enjoyed every minute of reviewing Threshold and TOCCC albums! Great work!

This is one of my top three rock/music podcasts to listen to. I started early when the show had its growth and it has been fun to listen to the audio chemistry developing. At first, I could only distinguish the babe, Amanda. It helped that we had similar tastes (but I’m still disappointed that she doesn’t like Neil or Bob). (I didn’t know anyone else who even knew of Ms. Sam Philips.). All the guys seemed interchangeable, but the dry humor of Ben Marlin made me take note. Now, they’re almost like friends. The format with 3-4 members of the firm taking turns discussing albums keeps the show fresh. It’s also fun when they are discussing an album that came out over 40 years ago but I remember eagerly waiting for. I’m an old guy, so I also enjoy hearing about discs that are completely new to me. My only complaint is that they still seem to be intimidated by the herd mentality. They talk about it in their reviews- to the effect of “when I was younger I went with the Rolling Stone review.” I don’t have a specific example right now (I listen to the show while doing a long run, bike ride, or swim). It’s more of a sense (well they notoriously got off twitter when the cool kids all did and then got on blusky when the crowd went there). I’d tell them to have confidence in their opinions, even if everyone else disagrees- it’s what makes them interesting. Last, although I’m not a big moody blues fan, their interest is infectious and appreciated. Don’t sweat the critics.