Music at a Rational Volume

Nathan
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A music podcast for music lovers with strong, but flexible opinions. Two middle-aged music fans discussing the music they love and the interesting topics surrounding their fandom. We do album reviews both new and old, music commentary, themed playlist episodes, and above all just enjoy talking about some of our favorite tunes.

  1. Best Albums Ever: 10 of Our Favorite Canadian Albums (as of right now)

    Jun 3

    Best Albums Ever: 10 of Our Favorite Canadian Albums (as of right now)

    Send us Fan Mail In this episode of Music at a Rational Volume, Nate and Kyle continue their Canadian summer and discuss their favorite albums ever produced by our friends to the north, the Canadians. So before the show goes on hiatus for the next couple of months, listen in as the hosts talk about the music they love and the albums that continue to fuel their joy. We'll see/hear/talk to you in the Fall, stay safe out there. This Week's Playlist: Canada's Best Albums Nate's List Barenaked Ladies - Maroon (September 12, 2000)Never Do AnythingGo HomeTwo Hours Traffic - Foolish Blood (February 19, 2013)MagicAudreyJoel Plaskett Emergency - Ashtray Rock (April 17, 2007)Drunk TeenagersFashionable PeopleJeremy Fisher - The Lemon Squeeze (May 13, 2014)I Love You.. so?The Bride is DeadBryan Adams - Reckless (November 5, 1984)Long goneIt’s Only Love (duet w/Tina Turner)Kyle's List Loverboy – Get Lucky (October 7, 1981)JumpTake Me to the TopCrash Test Dummies – The Ghosts That Haunt Me (April 9, 1991)Winter SongAndrogynous (Replacements cover)Kathleen Edwards – Failure (September 7, 2002)One More Song the Radio Won’t LikeWestbyApril Wine – The Nature of the Beast (January 12, 1981)All Over TownOne More TimeBryan Adams – Cuts Like a Knife (January 18, 1983)The Only OneWhat’s It Gonna Be? Support the Podcast at : Buy Me A Coffee Musicatarationalvolume.com @MARVpodcast on Twitter musicatatrationvolume profile on Spotify for episode playlists based on topics discussed

    33 min
  2. Canadian All Stars Playlist: Part Deux

    May 13

    Canadian All Stars Playlist: Part Deux

    Send us Fan Mail In this episode of Music at a Rational Volume, Nate and Kyle revisit the music from our friends up North... the Canadians... to curate a playlist of some of the host's favorite releases in recent memory. So take a listen and they walk through some of their choices for the playlist and hopefully get you interested in the wealth of talent in The Great White North.  Album of the week: Trans-Canada Highwaymen: Explosive Hits Volume 1 This week's playlist: Canadian All-Stars: Part Deux Our first Canada All-Stars Playlist is here: Devoted To Canada from June 2021 No Hurry - Terra Lightfoot (Waterdown, Ontario)Ain’t Gonna Cry - Bryan Adams (Kingston, Ontario)I Can’t Hide This Anymore - Blue Rodeo (Toronto, Ontario)Simple Pleasures (Classified Mix) - David Myles (Fredericton, New Brunswick)If There’s Another Road - Joel Plaskett (Lunenburg, Nova Scotia)I Don’t Get It Anymore - BNL (Scarborough, Ontario)Come Fly Away - Jeremy Fisher (Hamilton, Ontario)Satellite - Jason Plumb (Regina, Saskatchewan)Ed Robertson's version The Ghosts That Haunt Me - Crash Test Dummies (Winnipeg, Manitoba)Play Me Something Good - Charlie A’Court (Truro, Nova Scotia)Soft One - Matthew Barber (Mississauga, Ontario)Broken One - Luke Doucet (Halifax, Nova Scotia)Come Back to Me - The Devin Cuddy Band (Toronto, Ontario)Don’t Say You Love Me - Port Cities, Carleton Stone (Sydney, Nova Scotia)Happy Baby - Shaye (Newfoundland, Labrador, PEI) Horse in the Country – Cowboy Junkies (Toronto, Ontario)Good to See You – Neil Young (Toronto, Ontario)Hey Men – Men Without Hats (Montreal, Quebec)I Make the Dough, You Get the Glory – Kathleen Edwards (Ottawa, Ontario)Jenny Jet – Crash Kelly (North Bay, Ontario)Don’t Fall in Love – Danko Jones (Toronto, Ontario)All I Can Do – Chantal Kreviazuk (Winnipeg, Manitoba)Burning in Love – Honeymoon Suite (Niagra Falls, Ontario)Unkind – Sloan (Halifax, Nova Scotia)Rain Down on Me – Blue Rodeo (Toronto, Ontario)Metal Queen – Lee Aaron (Belleville, Ontario) Support the Podcast at : Buy Me A Coffee Musicatarationalvolume.com @MARVpodcast on Twitter musicatatrationvolume profile on Spotify for episode playlists based on topics discussed

    27 min
  3. Best Albums Ever: The New Pornographers - Twin Cinema

    Apr 21

    Best Albums Ever: The New Pornographers - Twin Cinema

    Send us Fan Mail In this episode of Music at a Rational Volume, Nate and Kyle discuss one of the greatest albums ever produced by humans on the planet earth (GAEPBHOPE). That album is the 2005 album from The New Pornographers titled, Twin Cinema. A gem of an indie rock revival record from the mid naught-ies, this record captured a fun time in music where the music world was in several transitions at the same time. So buckle up as the hosts discuss what makes this album one of the best pieces of auditory art ever produced by human hands, and voices, and... you know what I'm saying? No playlist this week, instead check out The New Pornographers - Twin Cinema Support the Podcast at : Buy Me A Coffee Musicatarationalvolume.com @MARVpodcast on Twitter musicatatrationvolume profile on Spotify for episode playlists based on topics discussed

    36 min
  4. Reliving The Charts: Rock Albums from September 8, 1984

    Apr 2

    Reliving The Charts: Rock Albums from September 8, 1984

    Send us Fan Mail In this long overdue episode of Music at a Rational Volume, Nate and Kyle discuss, remember, and deep dive into the Billboard Rock Albums Chart from September 8th of 1984 to give you a "best of the rest" playlist from what could possibly be one of the greatest moments, particularly in terms of cultural relevance, in music history. That may sound hyperbolic, but given the measurably significant albums listed and their hit songs that have permeated rock radio ever since, this was a time that moved and influenced generations of people (And let's be honest, still does).  This week's playlist: Reliving The Charts: 09-08-1984 Bruce Springsteen & the E-Street Band – Born in the U.S.A. Bobby Jean No Surrender I’m Goin’ Down John Waite - No Brakes Tears Huey Lewis & The News - Sports Bad is BadFinally Found A Home The Cars - Heartbeat City It’s Not The NightPrince - Purple Rain Baby I’m A StarLindsay Buckingham - Go Insane D.W. SuiteHoneymoon Suite - Honeymoon Suite New Girl NowTurn My HeadSammy Hagar - VOA Don’t Make Me WaitBilly Squier - Signs of Life Can’t Get Next To YouMetropolis Soundtrack Here She Comes - Bonnie TylerRomeo Void - Instincts Say NoJefferson Starship - Nuclear Furniture Layin’ It On The LineRose Goes to YaleEddie & The Cruisers Soundtrack (John Cafferty and the Beaver Brown Band) On the Dark SideCyndi Lauper  - She’s So Unusual When You Were MineKrokus - The Blitz Midnight ManiacBoys Nite OutBox of Frogs - Box of Frogs Back Where I StartedScandal – Warrior Hands TiedOnly the YoungNight Ranger – Midnight Madness Why Does Love Have to Change?Chippin’ AwayTwisted Sister – Stay Hungry The PriceRatt – Out of the Cellar Lack of CommunicationA Flock of Seagulls – The Story of a Young Heart Never Again (The Dancer) Remember DavidBilly Idol – Rebel Yell Catch My FallDio – The Last in Line We RockMysteryWhitesnake – Slide It In Love Ain’t No Stranger Lou Reed – New Sensations I Love You, SuzanneHelix – Walking the Razor’s Edge Young and WrecklessQuiet Riot – Condition Critical Party All NightCorey Hart – First Offense Sunglasses at Night Tina Turner – Private Dancer Better Be Good to MeScorpions – Love at First Sting Big City Nights Support the Podcast at : Buy Me A Coffee Musicatarationalvolume.com @MARVpodcast on Twitter musicatatrationvolume profile on Spotify for episode playlists based on topics discussed

    34 min
  5. Best Albums Ever: The Rainmakers

    Mar 2

    Best Albums Ever: The Rainmakers

    Send us Fan Mail In this episode of Music at a Rational Volume, Nate and Kyle return to the world of album reviews of the greatest albums ever made by humans on the planet Earth.  The latest entry is Missouri band, The Rainmakers. The host's discuss The Rainmakers 1986 self titled record and why it's a classic. No playlist this week, instead check out The Rainmakers Support the Podcast at : Buy Me A Coffee Musicatarationalvolume.com @MARVpodcast on Twitter musicatatrationvolume profile on Spotify for episode playlists based on topics discussed

    36 min
  6. Break Up Songs - Part III

    Feb 14

    Break Up Songs - Part III

    Send us Fan Mail In this episode of Music at a Rational Volume, Nate and Kyle take a third stab at your heart, in honor of Valentine's day obviously, with a new installment of the break up song playlist. Listen in as the hosts choose 8-ish new songs each to add to the growing pantheon of their Music at a Rational Volume recommended breakup jams while also trying to justify their choices... which are all awesome right? You decide.  The Breakup Song Compilation Link This week's playlist: Breakup Playlist Part III: Even Breakier Tie Me To The Tracks - RaynesSince You’ve Been Gone - Weird ALBittersweet Company - Kip MooreAll You Ever Do Is Bring Me Down - The MavericksWatching Airplanes - Gary AllanYou Run Away - Barenaked LadiesWhat Good Is Love - Scarlet OperaTake Me Back - Glitterfox“45” - Gaslight AnthemA Way It Goes – Amanda ShiresAnother Guitar – The RainmakersShe’s Leaving You – HangdogsCan’t Get Over You – the RomanticsBetter Off Apart – Martin Zellar w/Presley HaileWhat’s Wrong With You? – Todd SniderMorning Song – Avett Brothers Flawless - Dorothy Support the Podcast at : Buy Me A Coffee Musicatarationalvolume.com @MARVpodcast on Twitter musicatatrationvolume profile on Spotify for episode playlists based on topics discussed

    36 min
  7. 2025 Discoveries

    Feb 9

    2025 Discoveries

    Send us Fan Mail In this episode of Music at a Rational Volume, Nate and Kyle talk about music they discovered during their music appreciation through 2025. This playlist is not limited to songs released during the year, but just to those that the hosts had no prior relationship with before this past year. So listen in as Nate and Kyle discuss the music that falls through the cracks, because the musical ocean is vast and deep and you can't hear everything. This then is the attempt to spread the news of good tunes you also may not have heard before either. This week's playlist: 2025 Music Discoveries Playlist N8’s List Telander - Unsure (feat. The High Kings) (2025)Jackopierce - Like It Is  (2025)Pacifica - Premature Rejection  (2023)Dom Fera - Breathe  (2019)Gabrielle Grace, Michigander - Losing It  (2025)The Maine, Beach Weather - Thoughts I have While Lying In Bed  (2024)Catfish and the Bottlemen - Showtime  (2024)Brigitte Calls Me Baby - Impressively Average  (2024)Howl Owl Howl - My Cologne  (2025)The Sheepdogs - Feeling Good  (2012)Yam Haus - One Bullet Left  (2025)The Upsides - Jump In  (2024)Jon Butcher Axis - It’s Only Words  (1983)Nick Lowe - My Heart Hurts (1983)Huey Lewis & The News - Tell Me A Little Lie (1982) Kyle’s List Out of My Mind (on Sunday) – the Cactus Blossoms (2024)Darlene – Sitcom Neighbor (2012)Doing in Me Head – Amyl & the Sniffers (2024)People Like Us – Talking Heads (1986)Natural Disaster – Bethany Cosentino (2023)Miss Ferguson – Cory Branan (2002)Dumb But Pretty – Tommy Tutone (1983)Sometimes Shit Happens for a Reason – the Empty Hearts (2020)Flawless – Dorothy (2018)Gratitude – Danny Elfman (kinda Oingo Boingo) (1984)Friday Night (3 Stacks on the Radio) – Candi Carpenter (2025)Two Bits and Shirtless on Main Street – Hubcap (2002)Who Do You Dance For?  – Sahara Hotnights (2004)Don’t Leave Me in the Dark – Ricky Warwick & Lita Ford (2024)Hello, It’s Me – Lou Reed and John Cale (1990) Support the Podcast at : Buy Me A Coffee Musicatarationalvolume.com @MARVpodcast on Twitter musicatatrationvolume profile on Spotify for episode playlists based on topics discussed

    43 min
  8. 2025 Albums of the Year

    Jan 30

    2025 Albums of the Year

    Send us Fan Mail In this episode of Music at a Rational Volume, Nate and Kyle discuss the best albums and new releases that 2025 had to offer. Listen in as the hosts talk about the highs and lows of the musical scene in the last year... sometimes great and often times not so much. Kyle's album of the week Doublewide and Live by Southern Culture on the Skids This week's playlist: 2025 Albums of the Year Kip Moore - Solitary TracksFlowers In DecemberLove & WarIone - From Here HonestlyCome Out CleanThe Beaches - No Hard Feelings Lesbian of the YearCan I Call You In The MorningRoyal Otis - HickeyMoodyI Hate This TuneCecilia Castleman - Cecilia CastlemanIt’s AlrightCompanyGlitterfox - Decoder PassengerTake Me BackSaint Motel - Afterglow Room With A View (For The End Of The World)Peace n Love n AnarchyPacifica - In Your Face! In Your Face!Don’t Blame MeRaynes - Bloom GoldfishRainbow BabyVistas - Cut The CordThe MiddleAlwaysAmanda Shires – Nobody’s Girl Streetlights & StarsNot Feeling AnythingDave Hause…and the MermaidLook AliveYer Outta My HairKathleen Edwards – Billionaire BillionaireFLARuston Kelly – Pale, Through the WindowGive Up the GhostPickleballThe Darkness – Dreams on Toast Rock ‘n’ Roll Party CowboyWalking Through FireNeil Young – Oceanside, CountrysideSail AwayPocahontasAlice Cooper – the Revenge of Alice CooperKill the FliesMoney ScreamsCheap Trick – All Washed Up Twelve GatesLong Way to WorcesterFitz & the Tantrums – Man on the Moon WithdrawalsOh, MarieBryan Adams – Roll With the Punches Make Up Your MindBe the Reason Support the Podcast at : Buy Me A Coffee Musicatarationalvolume.com @MARVpodcast on Twitter musicatatrationvolume profile on Spotify for episode playlists based on topics discussed

    38 min
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A music podcast for music lovers with strong, but flexible opinions. Two middle-aged music fans discussing the music they love and the interesting topics surrounding their fandom. We do album reviews both new and old, music commentary, themed playlist episodes, and above all just enjoy talking about some of our favorite tunes.

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  • Creator
    Nathan
  • Years Active
    2020 - 2026
  • Episodes
    153
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © 2026 Music at a Rational Volume
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