Rock Of Ages

Andrew
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In this podcast I’ll be introducing various rock albums to my musical theatre-loving friends. We choose our next albums at the end of almost each episode through a wheel system with way too many albums on it. And if we land on a concept album/rock opera that means we look at a musical for the next episode. New episodes every Sunday/Monday!

  1. 21 - Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band: The Movie Soundtrack (REUPLOAD)

    FEB 14

    21 - Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band: The Movie Soundtrack (REUPLOAD)

    A throwback to one of our earliest episodes! From June 2021, specifically. Mainly because it was taken down and Spotify didn't give me notice that it has some claims that needed to be appealed. But anyway, one of the worst albums ever released and we thoroughly enjoyed ripping it a new one and the same way we did not enjoy listening to it. It's the Sgt Pepper's Movie Soundtrack! Be very afraid.

    44 min
  2. 220 - The Church: Starfish

    FEB 4

    220 - The Church: Starfish

    Our next stop in Obscure Jangle Pop Month takes us to Australia, where in 1988 the band The Church found their biggest success with the psychedelic, hazy, and very cool record, Starfish! The music is great and the lyrics make little sense- and the interpretations found on SongMeanings didn't help matters. But we had still had fun with this one! Originally recorded May 19, 2025.

    33 min
  3. 219 - 10,000 Maniacs: In My Tribe

    FEB 3

    219 - 10,000 Maniacs: In My Tribe

    After some technical difficulties, we have a 10,000 Maniacs episode to upload! Our second stop in Obscure Jangle Pop Month takes place in 80s Upstate NY, where the Natalie Merchant-led janglers try and re-evoke the spirit and sound of classic 60s beat music for a college rock audience. Does it hold up? Let's talk In My Tribe!

    25 min
  4. 218 - Alvvays: Antisocialites

    JAN 30

    218 - Alvvays: Antisocialites

    Obscure Jangle Pop Month begins with a Canadian band, a pretty darn good band with a pretty darn good album. And because it's pretty darn good, alt rock stations will never ever play it. Because why play something pretty darn good when Nickelback is right there? But I digress. Let's talk Alvvays, Antisocialites! Originally recorded May 4, 2025.

    30 min
  5. The Rock of Ages Holiday Special (2024)

    12/31/2025 · BONUS

    The Rock of Ages Holiday Special (2024)

    Well it took a year, but the 2024 Christmas special is out! Here we discuss two random Christmas albums along with several other tangents. One is by a universally beloved showman who's dramatic musings on camera and on wax have delighted all who have seen him. And the other is by John C. Reilly. Originally recorded December 23, 2024.

    34 min
  6. 217 - Fiona Apple: When the Pawn...

    12/21/2025

    217 - Fiona Apple: When the Pawn...

    No introduction is required for this album. It's just one of the greatest ones ever released by anyone. Fiona Apple, When the Pawn everybody! Originally recorded April 26, 2025.

    37 min
  7. 216 - Man of La Mancha

    12/08/2025

    216 - Man of La Mancha

    One of the single-most successful and popular musicals of all time. What isn't to love? Does it still hold up though? Let's talk Asparagus of-- I mean Man of La Mancha! Originally recorded April 19, 2025.

    47 min
  8. BONUS - A Dramatic Reading of a VERY S****y 'Star vs the Forces of Evil'/'Electric Light Orchestra' Fanfic

    11/28/2025 · BONUS

    BONUS - A Dramatic Reading of a VERY S****y 'Star vs the Forces of Evil'/'Electric Light Orchestra' Fanfic

    DISCLAIMER: This episode is NOT a condonement or endorsement of generative AI, nor is the thumbnail made by AI. All of us at Rock of Ages are anti-AI because it lacks any sort of creativity; it can only steal what it sees/knows, and it's destructive to the environment. The episode only exists to mock AI "content", putting it in its place as laughable and unserious efforts. So, in the last episode we did, I read a random internet comment relating the album Time by ELO's sound to the popular Disney show Star vs the Forces of Evil. I couldn't hear it that much, but it did get me thinking what a cross between the two would look like. And because one of the albums themes was the threats of AI, I thought what would the dumb machine think it would look like. So I put in a prompt, and it churned out what I can only call 'anti-content'. And this bonus episode is a dramatic reading of it! Yaaaaayyyy.... Originally recorded April 13, 2025.

    19 min
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In this podcast I’ll be introducing various rock albums to my musical theatre-loving friends. We choose our next albums at the end of almost each episode through a wheel system with way too many albums on it. And if we land on a concept album/rock opera that means we look at a musical for the next episode. New episodes every Sunday/Monday!

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  • Creator
    Andrew
  • Years Active
    2021 - 2026
  • Episodes
    229
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Andrew
  • Show Website
    Rock Of Ages