The Mad Collectors

Steve Abercrombie

The Mad Collectors: Ford and Stabercrombie listen deeply and expand beyond the music for a comprehensive look at our favorite releases.

Episodes

  1. Jul 7

    Sonic Youth Surprise

    Sonic Youth is widely regarded as one of the most influential bands in modern music. They reinvigorated the electric guitar by blending avant‑garde noise, unconventional tunings, and atypical song structures. The discography of American rock band Sonic Youth includes 15 studio albums, seven EPs, three compilation albums, seven video releases, 21 singles, 46 music videos, ten titles in the Sonic Youth Recordings series, eight official bootlegs, and contributions to 16 soundtracks and various compilations. Today on The Mad Collectors, Ford and I each reveal our favorite Sonic Youth release. As for dinner, we’re having a potluck — and I brought Sonic Youth Surprise. http://www.sonicyouth.com/mustang/cc/95tour4.html https://genius.com/Sonic-youth-the-diamond-sea-lyrics https://archive.org/details/sonicyouth1995-10-20mo https://kf-merch.com/collections/sonic-youth-music The Mad Collectors is only intended to be entertainment. Any facts contained in the program are based on album liner notes, our aging and inconsistent memories and Wikipedia. Likewise any entertainment related side effects are unintentional and easily remedied by licensed medical professionals. More Creative at Stabercrombie.com

  2. Jun 19

    Remaster vs Remix

    In the ever-evolving world of music, the terms "remastering" and "remixing" often surface, leaving many listeners puzzled about their meanings and significance. If you've ever wondered why your favorite albums are re-released with these labels, you're not alone. In this post, we'll break down the differences between remasters and remixes, their purposes, and why they matter to music lovers. The Mad Collectors is only intended to be entertainment. Any facts contained in the program are based on album liner notes, our aging and inconsistent memories and Wikipedia. Likewise any entertainment related side effects are unintentional and easily remedied by licensed medical professionals. More Creative at Stabercrombie.com

  3. Jun 10

    Led Zeppelin: IN THROUGH THE OUTDOOR

    Led Zeppelin released their eighth studio album, In Through the Out Door, in 1979. The record shifts away from the guitar‑driven Page/Plant dynamic and leans into the piano‑ and keyboard‑focused ideas of Jones and Plant—the band experiments with new technology and fresh rhythmic approaches, adapting to a rapidly changing musical landscape. The album also captures the final studio performances of John Bonham and stands as the last chapter of Led Zeppelin as a band. Resources: https://www.setlist.fm/setlist/led-zeppelin/1980/eisstadion-am-friedrichspark-mannheim-germany-1bd43d44.html https://archive.org/details/ledzeppelinliveindortmundgermanyjune17th1980_202001 https://discover.hubpages.com/entertainment/Led-Zeppelin-In-Through-the-Out-Door JCM Goes Deep https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-g8Dq45nZOI The Mad Collectors is only intended to be entertainment. Any facts contained in the program are based on album liner notes, our aging and inconsistent memories and Wikipedia. Likewise any entertainment related side effects are unintentional and easily remedied by licensed medical professionals.

  4. Jun 4

    Aimee Mann: LOST IN SPACE

    Aimee Mann is a songwriter known for dark characters lurking in the shadows. Junkies, lovers on the run, the lonely and forgotten.  First recognized in the 1980s with the new wave project Til Tuesday. Aimee Mann has since released 10 solo albums, including Bachelor No. 2, The Forgotten Arm, Charmer, and Mental Illness. She has contributed to numerous film and TV soundtracks including Magnolia, Buffy the Vampire slayer, Jerry Maguire and The Chair Company. Mann can also be seen in acting cameos in the Big Lebowski and Portlandia. Join us today on the Mad Collectors as we explore our favorite Aimee Mann album 2002’s Lost in Space. Live Footage Source Image Source The Mad Collectors is only intended to be entertainment. Any facts contained in the program are based on album liner notes, our aging and inconsistent memories and Wikipedia. Likewise any entertainment related side effects are unintentional and easily remedied by licensed medical professionals. More Creative at Stabercrombie.com

  5. May 26

    Television DEEP DIVE

    The Mad Collectors dive deeply into the small but widely influential discography of art-rock icons Television. We discuss history, context, and personal collections of Marquee Moon, Adventure, and Self-Titled. Live Audio Source https://archive.org/details/ajc01308_television2001-05-10/television2001-05-10T01.flac The Mad Collectors is only intended to be for entertainment purposes. Any facts contained in the program are based on album liner notes, our aging inconsistent memories and Wikipedia. Likewise any entertainment related side effects are unintentional and easily remedied by licensed medical professionals.

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The Mad Collectors: Ford and Stabercrombie listen deeply and expand beyond the music for a comprehensive look at our favorite releases.

Information

  • Creator
    Steve Abercrombie
  • Years Active
    2026
  • Episodes
    5
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © 2026 Steve Abercrombie
  • Show Website
    The Mad Collectors