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Each week, we dive into a classic album, exploring its relevance at the time and how it holds up today. We’ll review contemporary critiques and discuss current music trends, what we’re listening to, and what we’re excited about. We’ll wrap up with a recommendation of overlooked or forgotten music worth revisiting

  1. FEB 16

    The Disintegration (2FGA #31)

    _Disintegration_ is the definitive Gothic Rock masterpiece 🏰, a sprawling, atmospheric new wave epic that cemented *The Cure's* legacy. Drenched in lush melancholy 🖤 and existential dread, the album is built on soaring synth pads, echoing guitars, and colossal, deliberate production. Tracks like "Lovesong," "Pictures of You," and the title track create an immersive, almost cinematic experience of profound emotional dissolution, making it the essential statement of beautiful, patient sadness 🥀. _Butcher's Coin_ by *TRAITRS* is both retro and utterly immediate, a relentless surge of contemporary Darkwave 🦇and Post-Punk Revival ⛓️, carving a stark, uncompromising space in the modern Gothic Noir scene. It’s an album of sharp edges and profound sorrow, demanding a listen from start to finish. So welcome to *Two Fat Guys and an Album* …the only fat guys podcast that matters! 🎧🎸 A lively, in-depth music podcast dedicated to album lovers, vinyl collectors, and curious listeners everywhere. Each week, your host Mike "The Show" Blackburn and Maestro Brek Hufnus passionately dive into legendary classics, hidden gems, and brand-new releases, sharing entertaining reviews, sharp analysis, and hilarious banter across every genre—from rock and alternative to indie, folk, prog, metal, and beyond. Available wherever you get your podcasts. Check out the *Two Fat Guys and an Album Playlist* on Apple Music *2026* https://music.apple.com/us/playlist/two-fat-guys-and-an-album-2026/pl.u-WabZP9Asrld2v *2025* https://music.apple.com/us/playlist/two-fat-guys-and-an-album-2025/pl.u-oZylavgsZlRJ0 ------------------------------------- 📼 Episode Breakdown 0:00 Welcome and Nuggets 🐔 Metonymy. Pete Townsend "only two Classic Rock bands." 9:20 Goth. New Wave. Coldwave. Darkwave. 25:13 *Side One:* _Disintegration_ by *The Cure.* Happy Birthday Fat Guys 🎂. 38:08 The songs. 48:35 Landmark?🗺️ Perfect💯 52:40 *Side Two: What's Going On:* Rush and Anika Nilles. The Violent Femmes. Bad Company. Everclear. Local H. *The Mountain Goats* _Through This Fire Across from Peter Balkan_. *Goose* _Chain Your Dragon_. *Robert Plant* _Saving Grace_. *Howl Owl Howl* _My Cologne_. *Bela Fleck and the Flecktones* and the *Alash Ensemble.* _Wicked for Good_. *The Sharp Pins.* 1:10:38 *Side Three: Beyond Classic Rock:* *TRAITRS* _Butcher's Coin_. 1:22:37 *Side Four:* Ranking and Thank You 🙌 Next show ep.32: _Excitable Boy_ by *Warren Zevon.* ------------------------------------- 💌 Thanks to our sponsors & contributors! 📧 twofatguysalbum@gmail.com 🏠 Diane – www.yourhomegroupchi.com 🧠 Deeper Connections Counseling – www.dcctherapy.com 📸 LR Media – LauraRose2003@aol.com 🎬 MKE Video – Elliott@MKEVideo.com ------------------------------------- *Two Fat Guys and an Album* is also available on Apple, Spotify, iHeart Radio, or wherever you get your podcasts! ------------------------------------- *The Maestro's Current Album Ranking* Check out our full episodes on the following albums! 1. Sgt. Pepper (1967) – The Beatles 2. Moondance (1970) – Van Morrison 3. Led Zeppelin IV (1971) – Led Zeppelin 4. The Doors (1967) – The Doors 5. Wish You Were Here (1973) – Pink Floyd 6. Aqualung (1971) - Jethro Tull 7. Graceland (1986) - Paul Simon 8. Who’s Next (1971) - The Who 9. Paranoid (1970) - Black Sabbath 10. Violent Femmes (1983) - Violent Femmes 11. Nothing’s Shocking (1988) - Janes’ Addiction 12. London Calling (1979) – The Clash 13. Blonde on Blonde (1966)- Bob Dylan 14. American Beauty (1970)- Grateful Dead 15. Let It Bleed (1969) - Rolling Stones 16. The Sunset Tree (2005)- The Mountain Goats 17. Moving Pictures (1981) – Rush 18. A Trick of the Tail (1976) - Genesis 19. Bat Out of Hell (1977) – Meat Loaf 20. Brothers in Arms (1985) – Dire Straits 21. Automatic for the People (1992) - R.E.M 22. The Chirping Crickets (1958) - The Crickets 23. Discipline (1981) – King Crimson 24. OK Computer (1997) - Radiohead 25. Joshua Tree (1987) U2 26. Disintegration (1989) - The Cure 27. What’s the Story (1995) - Oasis 27. Dream of the Blue Turtles (1985) – Sting 28. Breakfast in America (1979) - Supertramp 29. Synchronicity (1983) - The Police 30. Number of the Beast (1982) - Iron Maiden *"The Show's" Current Top Ten* 1. OK Computer (1997) - Radiohead 2. London Calling (1979) – The Clash 3. Blonde on Blonde (1966)- Bob Dylan 4. Graceland (1986) - Paul Simon 5. Aqualung (1971) - Jethro Tull 6. Bat Out of Hell (1977) – Meat Loaf 7. Who’s Next (1971) - The Who 8. Wish You Were Here (1973) – Pink Floyd 9. The Doors (1967) – The Doors 10. Synchronicity (1983) – The Police ------------------------------------- #️⃣ Tags: #ClassicAlbums #MusicPodcast #TheCure #TRAITRS #TwoFatGuys #2FatGuys #MusicReview #AlbumReview #NewMusic #Indie #MusicCulture #AlbumAnalysis #MusicDiscussion

    1h 27m

  2. 12/04/2025

    Led Zeppelin IV (2FGA #30)

    _Led Zeppelin IV_ is *Led Zeppelin’s* untitled 1971 masterpiece that blends hard rock, blues, and folk into eight iconic tracks, including “Black Dog,” “Rock and Roll,” “Stairway to Heaven,” and “When the Levee Breaks.” Often called the definitive heavy rock album, it pairs mystical lyrics and acoustic moments with thunderous riffs and drums, showcasing the band at the peak of its power. _Anthem of the Peaceful Army_ is *Greta Van Fleet’s* 2018 debut album, a retro-inspired rock record that mixes big vocals, bluesy riffs, and 1970s-style production across songs like “When the Curtain Falls,” “You’re the One,” and “Age of Man.” It plays like a modern classic-rock concept album, touching on themes of nature, spirituality, and environmental and social consciousness while showcasing the band’s youthful energy and throwback sound. So welcome to *Two Fat Guys and an Album* …the only fat guys podcast that matters! 🎧🎸 A lively, in-depth music podcast dedicated to album lovers, vinyl collectors, and curious listeners everywhere. Each week,  your host Mike "The Show" Blackburn and Maestro Brek Hufnus passionately dive into legendary classics, hidden gems, and brand-new releases, sharing entertaining reviews, sharp analysis, and hilarious banter across every genre—from rock and alternative to indie, folk, prog, metal, and beyond. Available wherever you get your podcasts. Check out the *Two Fat Guys and an Album Playlist* on Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/us/playlist/two-fat-guys-and-an-album-2025/pl.u-oZylavgsZlRJ0 ------------------------------------- 📼 Episode Breakdown 🕒 Time stamps so you can jump right in: 0:00 Welcome and Nuggets 🐔 *The Police* _Synchronicity_ and *Bela Fleck and the Flecktones* _Left of Cool._ The Saxello. Jeff Coffin HOF. The Squonk myth. 13:55 Robert Plant vs. Josh Kiszka. 22:45 *Side One:* *Led Zeppelin IV* Heavy Metal vs. Hard Rock. The Band. Robert Plant, John Paul Jones, Jimmy Page and John Bonham. Sandy Denny. Ian Stewart. 37:15 The Songs. https://youtu.be/2cZ_EFAmj08?si=ltwbtM0V6jMrdoFA Skiffle. Sonny Boy Williamson. 1:05:15 Landmark 🗺️ , Perfect💯 ? 1:09:34 *Side Two: What's Going On:* *The Mountain Goats* at the Salt Shed. *New Found Glory* _100%._ *Tedeschi Trucks Band* _Mad Dogs and Englishmen._ Joe Cocker.  1:28:45 *Side Three: Beyond Classic Rock:* _Anthem of the Peaceful Army_  *Greta Van Fleet.* https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Sr1-jIyRB90&list=RDSr1-jIyRB90&start_radio=1 1:41:00 *Side Four:* "The Maestro's" Ranking, "The Show's" Top Ten, and Thank You 🙌 ------------------------------------- 💌 Thanks to our sponsors & contributors! 📧 twofatguysalbum@gmail.com 🏠 Diane – www.yourhomegroupchi.com 🧠 Deeper Connections Counseling – www.dcctherapy.com 📸 LR Media – LauraRose2003@aol.com 🎬 MKE Video – Elliott@MKEVideo.com ------------------------------------- *Two Fat Guys and an Album* is also available on Apple, Spotify, iHeart Radio, or wherever you get your podcasts! ------------------------------------- *The Maestro's Current Album Ranking* Check out our full episodes on each the following albums! 1.  Sgt. Pepper (1967) – The Beatles 2.  Moondance (1970) – Van Morrison 3. Led Zeppelin IV (1971) – Led Zeppelin  4.  The Doors (1967) – The Doors 5.  Wish You Were Here (1973) – Pink Floyd 6.  Aqualung (1971) - Jethro Tull 7.  Graceland (1986) - Paul Simon 8.  Who’s Next (1971) - The Who 9.  Paranoid (1970) - Black Sabbath 10.  Violent Femmes (1983) - Violent Femmes 11. Nothing’s Shocking (1988) - Janes’ Addiction 12. London Calling (1979) – The Clash 13. Blonde on Blonde (1966)-  Bob Dylan 14. American Beauty (1970)- Grateful Dead 15. Let It Bleed (1969) - Rolling Stones 16. The Sunset Tree (2005)- The Mountain Goats 17. Moving Pictures (1981) – Rush 18. A Trick of the Tail (1976) - Genesis 19. Bat Out of Hell (1977) – Meat Loaf 20. Brothers in Arms (1985) – Dire Straits 21. Automatic for the People (1992) - R.E.M 22. The Chirping Crickets (1958) - The Crickets 23. Discipline (1981) – King Crimson 24. OK Computer (1997) - Radiohead 25. Joshua Tree (1987) U2 26. What’s the Story (1995) Oasis 27. Dream of the Blue Turtles (1985) – Sting 28. Breakfast in America (1979) - Supertramp 29. Synchronicity (1983) - The Police 30. Number of the Beast (1982) - Iron Maiden *"The Show's" Current Top Ten* 1. OK Computer (1997) - Radiohead 2. London Calling (1979) – The Clash 3. Blonde on Blonde (1966)-  Bob Dylan 4. Graceland (1986) - Paul Simon 5. Aqualung (1971) - Jethro Tull 6. Bat Out of Hell (1977) – Meat Loaf 7. Who’s Next (1971) - The Who 8. Wish You Were Here (1973) – Pink Floyd 9.  The Doors (1967) – The Doors 10. Synchronicity (1983) – The Police ------------------------------------- #️⃣ Tags: #ClassicAlbums #MusicPodcast  #ledzeppelin  #gretavanfleet #tedeschitrucksband #maddogsandenglishmen #joecocker  #TwoFatGuys #2FatGuys #MusicReview #AlbumReview #NewMusic #Indie #MusicCulture #AlbumAnalysis #MusicDiscussion

    1h 52m

  3. 11/07/2025

    Synchronicity (2FGA #29)

    🚨 Forget ‘best of’ lists — Synchronicity is The Police weaponizing pop: paranoid reggae rhythms, existential poetry, and Wrapped Around Your Fingers’ spellbinding mystique. An era-defining masterclass that still towers today.  ⚡️ Left of Cool isn’t jazz, bluegrass, or fusion — it’s Béla Fleck detonating genre walls: banjo pyrotechnics soaring over the finest Victor Wooten synth-funk grooves, Future Man’s drumitar sorcery, and Jeff Coffin's melodies that hijack your soul. So welcome to *Two Fat Guys and an Album* …the only fat guys podcast that matters! 🎧🎸 A lively, in-depth music podcast dedicated to album lovers, vinyl collectors, and curious listeners everywhere. Each week,  your host Mike "The Show" Blackburn and Maestro Brek Hufnus passionately dive into legendary classics, hidden gems, and brand-new releases, sharing entertaining reviews, sharp analysis, and hilarious banter across every genre—from rock and alternative to indie, folk, prog, metal, and beyond. Available wherever you get your podcasts. Check out the *Two Fat Guys and an Album Playlist* on Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/us/playlist/two-fat-guys-and-an-album-2025/pl.u-oZylavgsZlRJ0 ------------------------------------- 📼 Episode Breakdown 🕒 Time stamps so you can jump right in: 0:00 Welcome and Nuggets 🐔 Mike + the Mechanics vocalist. The Musical Box Genesis cover band. Word of the Day #1: Synchronicity. Word of the Day #2: Pretentious.  14:20 Literature's influence on Music. What make's good music? 25:30 *Side One:* The Police. Sting. Stewart Copland. Andy Summer. 39:30 The songs. 58:30 Landmark?🗺️ Perfect💯 1:04:09 *Side Two: What's Going On:* Concert reviews: Umphrey's McGee with Scott Page;  https://youtu.be/KM6wpbYfMVE?si=RagYxdvDH-PtDc5a; Tedeschi Trucks and Gov't Mule. *The Mountain Goats* _Armies of the Lord._ *Wednesday* _Bleeds._ 1:19:10 *Side Three: Beyond Classic Rock:* _Left of Cool_ by *Bela Fleck and the Flecktones.* https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f7ecy27llFA 1:46:15 *Side Four:* Ranking and Thank You 🙌 ------------------------------------- 💌 Thanks to our sponsors & contributors! 📧 twofatguysalbum@gmail.com 🏠 Diane – www.yourhomegroupchi.com 🧠 Deeper Connections Counseling – www.dcctherapy.com 📸 LR Media – LauraRose2003@aol.com 🎬 SmidgeFilms – Smidgefilms@gmail.com ------------------------------------- *Two Fat Guys and an Album* is also available on Apple, Spotify, iHeart Radio, or wherever you get your podcasts! ------------------------------------- *The Maestro's Current Album Ranking* Check out our full episodes of each the following albums! 1.  Sgt. Pepper (1967) – The Beatles 2.  Moondance (1970) – Van Morrison 3.  The Doors (1967) – The Doors 4.  Wish You Were Here (1973) Pink Floyd 5.  Aqualung (1971) - Jethro Tull 6.  Graceland (1986) - Paul Simon 7.  Who’s Next (1971) - The Who 8.  Paranoid (1970) - Black Sabbath 9.  Violent Femmes (1983) - Violent Femmes 10. Nothing’s Shocking (1988) - Janes’ Addiction 11. London Calling (1979) – The Clash 12. Blonde on Blonde (1966)-  Bob Dylan 13. American Beauty (1970)- Grateful Dead 14. Let It Bleed (1969) - Rolling Stones 15. The Sunset Tree (2005)- The Mountain Goats 16. Moving Pictures (1981) – Rush 17. A Trick of the Tail (1976) - Genesis 18. Bat Out of Hell (1977) – Meat Loaf 19. Brothers in Arms (1985) – Dire Straits 20. Automatic for the People (1992) - R.E.M 21. The Chirping Crickets (1958) - The Crickets 22. Discipline (1981) – King Crimson 23. OK Computer (1997) - Radiohead 24. Joshua Tree (1987) U2 25. What’s the Story (1995) Oasis 26. Dream of the Blue Turtles (1985) – Sting 27. Breakfast in America (1979) - Supertramp 28. Synchronicity (1983) - The Police 29. Number of the Beast (1982) - Iron Maiden *"The Show's" Current Top Ten* 1. London Calling (1979) – The Clash 2. Blonde on Blonde (1966)-  Bob Dylan 3. Aqualung (1971) - Jethro Tull 4. Bat Out of Hell (1977) – Meat Loaf 5. The Doors (1967) – The Doors 6. Moving Pictures (1981) – Rush 7. Breakfast in America (1979) - Supertramp 8. Moondance (1970) – Van Morrison 9. Brothers in Arms (1985) – Dire Straits 10. Dream of the Blue Turtles (1985) – Sting ------------------------------------- #️⃣ Tags: #ClassicAlbums #MusicPodcast  #BlackSabbath #screamingtrees #TwoFatGuys #2FatGuys #MusicReview #AlbumReview #NewMusic #Indie #MusicCulture #AlbumAnalysis #MusicDiscussion

    1h 53m

  4. 10/31/2025

    Halloween Special (2FG&45)

    Get into the spooky groove with our Halloween Music special! We dig into iconic haunted hits — "Monster Mash," "Tubular Bells," “Thriller,” “Werewolves of London,” and “This Is Halloween.” From moonlit howls to dance-floor chills, we’re unearthing the stories behind the songs that make October scream. 👻   So welcome to *Two Fat Guys and an Album* …the only fat guys podcast that matters! 🎧🎸 A lively, in-depth music podcast dedicated to album lovers, vinyl collectors, and curious listeners everywhere. Each week, your host Mike "The Show" Blackburn and Maestro Brek Hufnus passionately dive into legendary classics, hidden gems, and brand-new releases, sharing entertaining reviews, sharp analysis, and hilarious banter across every genre—from rock and alternative to indie, folk, prog, metal, and beyond. Available wherever you get your podcasts.   Check out the *Two Fat Guys and an Album Playlist* on Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/us/playlist/two-fat-guys-and-an-album-2025/pl.u-oZylavgsZlRJ0   0:00 Welcome! 1:05 Actual welcome- ignore that first part. Paul Lynde Halloween Special. Donny and Marie Osmond. Ronnie Woo-Woo. Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat. 8:35 _The Monster Mash_ by *Bobby "Boris" Pickett and the Crypt-Kickers.* 17:32 _Tubular Bells_ by *Mike Oldfield.* 26:00 _Werewolves of London_ by *Warren Zevon.* 34:30 _Thriller_ by *Michael Jackson.* 41:40 _This is Halloween_ by *Danny Elfman.* ------------------------------------- 💌 Thanks to our sponsors & contributors! 📧 twofatguysalbum@gmail.com 🏠 Diane – www.yourhomegroupchi.com 🧠 Deeper Connections Counseling – www.dcctherapy.com 📸 LR Media – LauraRose2003@aol.com 🎬 SmidgeFilms – Smidgefilms@gmail.com

    48 min

  5. 10/29/2025

    A Trick of the Tail (2FGA #28)

    This week we explore *Genesis'* stunning first post-Peter Gabriel album, _Trick of the Tail._ Then in our *What's Going On* segment we share some new music releases we're interested in. But wait…there’s more! On Side Three we turn our attention to the brilliant _Misplaced Childhood_ by *Marillion.*   So welcome to *Two Fat Guys and an Album* …the only fat guys podcast that matters! 🎧🎸 A lively, in-depth music podcast dedicated to album lovers, vinyl collectors, and curious listeners everywhere. Each week, your host Mike "The Show" Blackburn and Maestro Brek Hufnus passionately dive into legendary classics, hidden gems, and brand-new releases, sharing entertaining reviews, sharp analysis, and hilarious banter across every genre—from rock and alternative to indie, folk, prog, metal, and beyond. Available wherever you get your podcasts.   Check out the *Two Fat Guys and an Album Playlist* on Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/us/playlist/two-fat-guys-and-an-album-2025/pl.u-oZylavgsZlRJ0 ------------------------------------- 📼 Episode Breakdown 🕒 Time stamps so you can jump right in: 0:00 Welcome and Nuggets 🐔 *Iron Maiden* _Number of the Beast_ and _Somewhere More Familiar_ by *Sister Hazel.* Who owns Eddie? Did Elmo kill Grover? How do you define a "one hit wonder?" *The Beatles* _Anthology 4._ 18:07 When does a band stop being a band? 31:15 *Side One:* _Genesis_ *Trick of the Tail.* Phil Collins, Steve Hackett, Mike Rutherford, Tony Banks. 1981 concert recording: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AD3LnhlZ7_g&t=4877s. Phil Collins v. Peter Gabriel. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z6ZhiEj3G3A. 49:28 The songs. Hipgnosis.  1:13:48 Landmark?🗺️ Perfect💯 1:20:32 *Side Two: What's Going On:* _Tell Me a Tale_ by *Michael Kiwanuka.* _Bowery_ *Zac Bryan* with *Kings of Leon.* _Dry Stick_ *Buddy Guy* with *Joe Bonamassa.* https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VC02wGj5gPw. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xjGowAPNlvc 1:42:12 *Side Three: Beyond Classic Rock:* _Misplaced Childhood_ by *Marillion.* Fish and the band. Major and minor keys. 2:02:38 *Side Four:* Ranking and Thank You 🙌 ------------------------------------- 💌 Thanks to our sponsors & contributors! 📧 twofatguysalbum@gmail.com 🏠 Diane – www.yourhomegroupchi.com 🧠 Deeper Connections Counseling – www.dcctherapy.com 📸 LR Media – LauraRose2003@aol.com 🎬 SmidgeFilms – Smidgefilms@gmail.com ------------------------------------- *Two Fat Guys and an Album* is also available on Apple, Spotify, iHeart Radio, or wherever you get your podcasts! ------------------------------------- *The Maestro's Current Album Ranking* Check out our full episodes of each the following albums! 1. Sgt. Pepper (1967) – The Beatles 2. Moondance (1970) – Van Morrison 3. The Doors (1967) – The Doors 4. Wish You Were Here (1973) Pink Floyd 5. Aqualung (1971) - Jethro Tull 6. Graceland (1986) - Paul Simon 7. Who’s Next (1971) - The Who 8. Paranoid (1970) - Black Sabbath 9. Violent Femmes (1983) - Violent Femmes 10. Nothing’s Shocking (1988) - Janes’ Addiction 11. London Calling (1979) – The Clash 12. Blonde on Blonde (1966)- Bob Dylan 13. American Beauty (1970)- Grateful Dead 14. Let It Bleed (1969) - Rolling Stones 15. The Sunset Tree (2005)- The Mountain Goats 16. Moving Pictures (1981) – Rush 17. A Trick of the Tail (1976) - Genesis 18. Bat Out of Hell (1977) – Meat Loaf 19. Brothers in Arms (1985) – Dire Straits 20. Automatic for the People (1992) - R.E.M 21. The Chirping Crickets (1958) - The Crickets 22. Discipline (1981) – King Crimson 23. OK Computer (1997) - Radiohead 24. Joshua Tree (1987) U2 25. What’s the Story (1995) Oasis 26. Dream of the Blue Turtles (1985) – Sting 27. Breakfast in America (1979) - Supertramp 28. Number of the Beast (1982) - Iron Maiden   *"The Show's" Current Top Ten* 1. London Calling (1979) – The Clash 2. Blonde on Blonde (1966)- Bob Dylan 3. Aqualung (1971) - Jethro Tull 4. Bat Out of Hell (1977) – Meat Loaf 5. The Doors (1967) – The Doors 6. Moving Pictures (1981) – Rush 7. Breakfast in America (1979) - Supertramp 8. Moondance (1970) – Van Morrison 9. Brothers in Arms (1985) – Dire Straits 10. Dream of the Blue Turtles (1985) – Sting ------------------------------------- #️⃣ Tags: #ClassicAlbums #MusicPodcast #TwoFatGuys #2FatGuys #MusicReview #AlbumReview #NewMusic #Indie #MusicCulture #AlbumAnalysis #MusicDiscussion #Progrock #Genesis #Marillion

    2h 8m

  6. 10/20/2025

    Number of the Beast (2FGA #27)

    🎙️ Welcome to *Two Fat Guys and an Album* …the only fat guys podcast that matters! 🎧🎸   This week your host Mike "The Show" Blackburn and Maestro Brek Hufnus step into the worlds of heavy metal and heartfelt harmonies as they explore two iconic records from opposite ends of the music spectrum. On Side One we bang away at *Iron Maiden's* 1982 metal masterpiece, _Number of the Beast._ On Side Two we check out *What's Going On* with commentary on some our favorite new releases. But wait…there’s more! On Side Three we get warm and fuzzy (sort of) with _Somewhere More Familiar_ a wonderful 90's Alt-Pop album by *Sister Hazel.*   So tune in to *Two Fat Guys and an Album,* a lively, in-depth music podcast dedicated to album lovers, vinyl collectors, and curious listeners everywhere. Each week, we passionately dive into legendary classics, hidden gems, and brand-new releases, sharing entertaining reviews, sharp analysis, and hilarious banter across every genre—from rock and alternative to indie, folk, prog, metal, and beyond. Available wherever you get your podcasts.   Check out the *Two Fat Guys and an Album Playlist* on Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/us/playlist/two-fat-guys-and-an-album-2025/pl.u-oZylavgsZlRJ0 ------------------------------------- 📼 Episode Breakdown 🕒 Time stamps so you can jump right in: 0:00 Welcome and Nuggets 🐔 *Black Sabbath's* _Paranoid_ and *The Screaming Trees'* _Sweet Oblivion_. Elmo v. Grover. 7:40 Is all publicity good publicity? Record burning and rock music protests. "Oh Lord, please don't let me be misunderstood." 16:30 The New Wave of British Heavy Metal. 21:37 *Side One:* *Iron Maiden's* _Number of the Beast._ Bruce Dickinson, Steve Harris, Clive Burr, Dave Murray, Adrian Smith and Eddie. 34:48 The songs. Landmark?🗺️ Perfect💯 1:03:25 *Side Two: What's Going On:* *The Beatles* _Free as A Bird._ *Wolf Alice* _The Clearing._ *Lathe of Heaven* _Aurora_. https://www.jamusa.com/venues/the-vic 1:19:14 *Side Three: Beyond Classic Rock:* _Somewhere More Familiar_ by *Sister Hazel.* *The Sheepdog's* _Changing Colours._ 1:38:30 *Side Four:* Ranking and Thank You 🙌 ------------------------------------- 💌 Thanks to our sponsors & contributors! 📧 twofatguysalbum@gmail.com 🏠 Diane – www.yourhomegroupchi.com 🧠 Deeper Connections Counseling – www.dcctherapy.com 📸 LR Media – LauraRose2003@aol.com 🎬 SmidgeFilms – Smidgefilms@gmail.com ------------------------------------- *Two Fat Guys and an Album* is also available on Apple, Spotify, iHeart Radio, or wherever you get your podcasts! ------------------------------------- *The Maestro's Current Album Ranking* 1. Sgt. Pepper (1967) – The Beatles 2. Moondance (1970) – Van Morrison 3. The Doors (1967) – The Doors 4. Wish You Were Here (1973) - Pink Floyd 5. Aqualung (1971) - Jethro Tull 6. Graceland (1986) - Paul Simon 7. Who’s Next (1971) - The Who 8. Paranoid (1970) - Black Sabbath 9. Violent Femmes (1983) - Violent Femmes 10. Nothing’s Shocking (1988) - Janes’ Addiction 11. London Calling (1979) – The Clash 12. Blonde on Blonde (1966)- Bob Dylan 13. American Beauty (1970) - Grateful Dead 14. Let It Bleed (1969) - Rolling Stones 15. The Sunset Tree (2005)- The Mountain Goats 16. Moving Pictures (1981) – Rush 17. Bat Out of Hell (1977) – Meat Loaf 18. Brothers in Arms (1985) – Dire Straits 19. Automatic for the People (1992) - R.E.M 20. The Chirping Crickets (1958) - The Crickets 21. Discipline (1981) – King Crimson 22. OK Computer (1997) - Radiohead 23. Joshua Tree (1987) U2 24. What’s the Story (1995) Oasis 25. Dream of the Blue Turtles (1985) – Sting 26. Breakfast in America (1979) - Supertramp   *"The Show's" Current Top Ten* 1. London Calling (1979) – The Clash 2. Blonde on Blonde (1966)- Bob Dylan 3. Aqualung (1971) - Jethro Tull 4. Bat Out of Hell (1977) – Meat Loaf 5. The Doors (1967) – The Doors 6. Moving Pictures (1981) – Rush 7. Breakfast in America (1979) - Supertramp 8. Moondance (1970) – Van Morrison 9. Brothers in Arms (1985) – Dire Straits 10. Dream of the Blue Turtles (1985) – Sting ------------------------------------- #️⃣ Tags: #ClassicAlbums #MusicPodcast #sisterhazel #ironmaiden #TwoFatGuys #2FatGuys #MusicReview #AlbumReview #NewMusic #Indie #heavymetal #MusicCulture #AlbumAnalysis #MusicDiscussion @sisterhazel @ironmaiden

    1h 45m

  7. 10/13/2025

    Paranoid (2FGA #26)

    #ClassicAlbums🎙️ Welcome to *Two Fat Guys and an Album* …the only fat guys podcast that matters! 🎧🎸 This week your host Mike "The Show" Blackburn and Maestro Brek Hufnus contrast classic British swagger with modern Americana storytelling. On Side One we explore *Black Sabbath's'* 1970 foundational Heavy Metal masterpiece,  _Paranoid._ Then on Side Two we take a look at *What's Going On* with concert reviews of  *The Flaming Lips,* *Friko,* *Good Charlotte* and *Postmodern Jukebox.* But wait…there’s more! On Side Three we turn our attention to _Sweet Oblivion_ by *The Screaming Trees.* So tune in to *Two Fat Guys and an Album,* a lively, in-depth music podcast dedicated to album lovers, vinyl collectors, and curious listeners everywhere. Each week, we passionately dive into legendary classics, hidden gems, and brand-new releases, sharing entertaining reviews, sharp analysis, and hilarious banter across every genre—from rock and alternative to indie, folk, prog, metal, and beyond. Available wherever you get your podcasts. Check out the *Two Fat Guys and an Album Playlist* on Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/us/playlist/two-fat-guys-and-an-album-2025/pl.u-oZylavgsZlRJ0 ------------------------------------- 📼 Episode Breakdown 🕒 Time stamps so you can jump right in: 0:00 Welcome and Nuggets 🐔 _Let it Bleed_ by *The Rolling Stones.* and _Pressure Machine_ by *The Killers.* Tyler the Creator. Favorite Rolling Stones cover album https://music.apple.com/us/album/all-bluesd-up-songs-of-the-rolling-stones/303811086. _1971: The Year that Music Changed Everything_. Doom Metal *Candlemass,* *Konvent* and *Pallbearer.* 22:22 *Side One:* *Black Sabbath's'*  _Paranoid._ *Bonerama.* Ozzy Osbourne, Geezer Butler, Bill Ward, Tommy Iommi. 32:22 The songs. 48:20 Landmark?🗺️ Perfect💯 53:42 *Side Two: What's Going On:* *The Beths* _Metal._ *Good Charlotte* _Hotel Du Cap._ *Friko* *Modest Mouse* *The Flaming Lips* and *Postmodern Jukebox.* 1:14:18 *Side Three: Beyond Classic Rock:*  _Sweet Oblivion_ by *The Screaming Trees.* *Hootie and the Blowfish.* *Side Four:* Ranking and Thank You 🙌 ------------------------------------- 💌 Thanks to our sponsors & contributors! 📧 twofatguysalbum@gmail.com 🏠 Diane – www.yourhomegroupchi.com 🧠 Deeper Connections Counseling – www.dcctherapy.com 📸 LR Media – LauraRose2003@aol.com 🎬 SmidgeFilms – Smidgefilms@gmail.com ------------------------------------- *Two Fat Guys and an Album* is also available on Apple, Spotify, iHeart Radio, or wherever you get your podcasts! ------------------------------------- *The Maestro's Current Album Ranking* Sgt. Pepper (1967) – The Beatles Moondance (1970) – Van Morrison The Doors (1967) – The Doors Wish You Were Here (1973) - Pink Floyd Aqualung (1971) - Jethro Tull Graceland (1986) - Paul Simon Who’s Next (1971) - The Who Violent Femmes (1983) - Violent Femmes Nothing’s Shocking (1988) - Janes’ Addiction London Calling (1979) – The Clash Blonde on Blonde (1966)-  Bob Dylan American Beauty (1970) - Grateful Dead Let It Bleed (1969) - Rolling Stones The Sunset Tree (2005)- The Mountain Goats Moving Pictures (1981) – Rush Bat Out of Hell (1977) – Meat Loaf Brothers in Arms (1985) – Dire Straits Automatic for the People (1992) - R.E.M The Chirping Crickets (1958) - The Crickets Discipline (1981) – King Crimson OK Computer (1997) - Radiohead Joshua Tree (1987) U2 What’s the Story (1995) Oasis Dream of the Blue Turtles (1985) – Sting Breakfast in America (1979) - Supertramp *"The Show's" Current Top Ten* 1. London Calling (1979) – The Clash 2. Blonde on Blonde (1966)-  Bob Dylan 3. Aqualung (1971) - Jethro Tull 4. Bat Out of Hell (1977) – Meat Loaf 5. The Doors (1967) – The Doors 6. Moving Pictures (1981) – Rush 7. Breakfast in America (1979) - Supertramp 8. Moondance (1970) – Van Morrison 9. Brothers in Arms (1985) – Dire Straits 10. Dream of the Blue Turtles (1985) – Sting ------------------------------------- #️⃣ Tags: #ClassicAlbums #MusicPodcast  #BlackSabbath #screamingtrees #TwoFatGuysAndAnAlbum #MusicReview #AlbumReview #NewMusic #Indie #MusicCulture #AlbumAnalysis #MusicDiscussion #musicpodcast

    1h 42m

  8. 10/06/2025

    Let It Bleed (2FGA #25)

    🎙️ Welcome to Two Fat Guys and an Album …the only fat guys podcast that matters! 🎧🎸 This week your host Mike "The Show" Blackburn and Maestro Brek Hufnus contrast classic British swagger with modern Americana Heartland Rock storytelling. On Side One we explore The Rolling Stones' 1969 Blues-Country-Rock masterpiece, Let it Bleed. Then on Side Two we chat about What's Going On with concert reviews of The Drive-By Truckers, Deer Tick, Thelma and the Sleaze and Car Seat Headrest. But wait…there’s more! On Side Three we turn our attention to Pressure Machine a profound and emotional Heartland Rock album by The Killers. So tune in to Two Fat Guys and an Album, a lively, in-depth music podcast dedicated to album lovers, vinyl collectors, and curious listeners everywhere. Each week, we passionately dive into legendary classics, hidden gems, and brand-new releases, sharing entertaining reviews, sharp analysis, and hilarious banter across every genre—from rock and alternative to indie, folk, prog, metal, and beyond. Available wherever you get your podcasts. Check out the Two Fat Guys and an Album Playlist on Apple Music:   / two-fat-guys-and-an-album-2025   ------------------------------------- 📼 Episode Breakdown 🕒 Time stamps so you can jump right in: 0:00 Welcome and Nuggets 🐔 Jane's Addiction. King Gizzard and the Wizard Lizard. 18:22 Side One: Let it Bleed by The Rolling Stones. The band: Mick Jagger, Brian Jones, Keith Richards, Bill Wyman, Charlie Watts and Mick Taylor. Too much information on the autoharp. Double lead guitar. Quasi-fretless bass. 48:12 The album. Mary Clayton. Robert Johnson. Ry Cooder. Bobby Keys. Nicky Hopkins. 1:13:10 Landmark?🗺️ Perfect💯 1:19:50 Side Two: What's Going On: The Drive-By Truckers, Deer Tick, Thelma and the Sleaze, and Car Seat Headrest. Fitzgerald's https://www.fitzgeraldsnightclub.com. Stomach Book. 1:43:25 Side Three: Beyond Classic Rock: Pressure Machine by The Killers. Phoebe Bridgers. 1:58:20 Side Four: Ranking and Thank You 🙌 ------------------------------------- 💌 Thanks to our sponsors & contributors! 📧 twofatguysalbum@gmail.com 🏠 Diane – www.yourhomegroupchi.com 🧠 Deeper Connections Counseling – www.dcctherapy.com 📸 LR Media – LauraRose2003@aol.com 🎬 SmidgeFilms – Smidgefilms@gmail.com ------------------------------------- Two Fat Guys and an Album is also available on Apple, Spotify, iHeart Radio, or wherever you get your podcasts! ------------------------------------- The Maestro's Current Album Ranking 1. Sgt. Pepper (1967) – The Beatles 2. Moondance (1970) – Van Morrison 3. The Doors (1967) – The Doors 4. Wish You Were Here (1973) Pink Floyd 5. Aqualung (1971) - Jethro Tull 6. Graceland (1986) - Paul Simon 7. Who's Next (1971) - The Who 8. Violent Femmes (1983) - Violent Femmes 9. London Calling (1979) – The Clash 10. Nothing's Shocking (1988) - Jane's Addiction 11.Blonde on Blonde (1966)- Bob Dylan 12. American Beauty (1970)- Grateful Dead 13. The Sunset Tree (2005)- The Mountain Goats 14. Moving Pictures (1981) – Rush 15. Bat Out of Hell (1977) – Meat Loaf 16. Brothers in Arms (1985) – Dire Straits 17. Automatic for the People (1992) - R.E.M 18. The Chirping Crickets (1958) - Buddy Holly 19. Discipline (1981) – King Crimson 20. OK Computer (1997) - Radiohead 21. Joshua Tree (1987) U2 22. What’s the Story (1995) Oasis 23. Dream of the Blue Turtles (1985) – Sting 24. Breakfast in America (1979) - Supertramp "The Show's" Current Top Ten 1. London Calling (1979) – The Clash 2. Blonde on Blonde (1966)- Bob Dylan 3. Aqualung (1971) - Jethro Tull 4. Bat Out of Hell (1977) – Meat Loaf 5. The Doors (1967) – The Doors 6. Moving Pictures (1981) – Rush 7. Breakfast in America (1979) - Supertramp 8. Moondance (1970) – Van Morrison 9. Brothers in Arms (1985) – Dire Straits 10. Dream of the Blue Turtles (1985) – Sting ------------------------------------- #️⃣ Tags: #TwoFatGuysAndAnAlbum #MusicReview #AlbumReview #MusicPodcast #ClassicAlbums #NewMusic #Indie #MusicCulture #AlbumAnalysis #MusicDiscussion #musicpodcast

    2h 4m
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Each week, we dive into a classic album, exploring its relevance at the time and how it holds up today. We’ll review contemporary critiques and discuss current music trends, what we’re listening to, and what we’re excited about. We’ll wrap up with a recommendation of overlooked or forgotten music worth revisiting

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  • Creator
    twofatguysalbum
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    34
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    Clean
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