Andy Hears the ’70s

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Andy Hears the ’70s

Which albums from the past are worth adding to your collection?

07/16/2022

307 - The ’70s - Prog Rock Around the World

Get your passports ready! On this episode we hear from five bands from all across the globe putting their own unique spin on the '70s prog rock sound. We discuss the highs and lows, the context surrounding the albums, even anime themes they may have inspired (?!), and of course our album rankings and top 5 tracks. Albums Discussed: Moving Waves by Focus Sudamérica o el Regreso a la Aurora by Arco Iris MDK by Magma The Cave Down to Earth by Far East Family Band Danger by The Lijadu Sisters Follow us on twitter @andyhearsit Email us at andyhearsit@gmail.com Show notes and more at actn.wordpress.com

1h 1m
07/02/2022

306 - The ’70s - Pink Floyd

We continue our prog rock mini series with the seven '70s albums of Pink Floyd! A legendary run of albums from a legendary band. Guitar solos, existential crises, eerie reunions, giant pigs, we cover all that and more along with ranking the albums and picking our top 5 songs! Albums Discussed: Atom Heart Mother Meddle Obscured by Clouds The Dark Side of the Moon Wish You Were Here Animals The Wall Follow us on twitter @andyhearsit Email us at andyhearsit@gmail.com Show notes and more at actn.wordpress.com

1h 39m
06/18/2022

305 - The ’70s - Genesis

Happy Father's Day! I talk to my Dad about all things Genesis on this very special episode of the podcast. They were one of his favorite bands growing up, one of the defining bands of the prog rock scene that went on to become one of the surprise hit makers of the '80s.Albums Discussed: Trespass Nursery Cryme Foxtrot Selling England By the Pound The Lamb Lies Down on Broadway A Trick of the Tail Wind and Wuthering ...And Then There Were Three... Follow us on twitter @andyhearsit Email us at andyhearsit@gmail.com Show notes and more at actn.wordpress.com

1h 46m
06/04/2022

304 - The ’70s - Syreeta

We thought it would be fun to follow up our Stevie Wonder episode with the albums of one of his closes collaborators, Syreeta Wright. Their partnership continued on much of her solo work, but she also made some incredible music without him that cannot be overlooked! Albums Discussed: Syreeta (1972) Stevie Wonder Presents: Syreeta One to One Rich Love, Poor Love (w/ G.C. Cameron) Follow us on twitter @andyhearsit Email us at andyhearsit@gmail.com Show notes and more at actn.wordpress.com

55 min
05/21/2022

303 - The ’70s - Stevie Wonder

Stevie Wonder had an unparalleled run of albums in the 1970s and we are here to talk about them all! From Motown Wünderkind to Grammy Guarantor, few artist have had the arc Stevie had in this decade. All that plus our album rankings and top 5 songs! Albums Discussed: Signed, Sealed & Delivered Where I'm Coming From Music of My Mind Talking Book Innervisions Fulfillingness' First Finale Songs in the Key of Life Journey Through the Secret Life of Plants Follow us on twitter @andyhearsit Email us at andyhearsit@gmail.com Show notes and more at actn.wordpress.com

1h 19m
05/07/2022

302 - The ’70s - Best Sellers

This week we countdown the top 11 best selling albums from the 1970s, highlighting five of them while using the rest to give a sneak preview of some upcoming episodes this season! Albums Discussed: Tapestry by Carole King Goodbye Yellow Brick Road by Elton John Grease: The Original Soundtrack Their Greatest Hits 1971-1975 by Eagles Bat Out of Hell by Meat Loaf Follow us on twitter @andyhearsit Email us at andyhearsit@gmail.com Show notes and more at actn.wordpress.com

1h 21m
04/23/2022

301 - The ’70s - Bruce Springsteen

It's the season premiere of Andy Hears the '70s! As we transition into the new (old) decade, we take a listen to the '70s and '80s albums of THE Bruce Springsteen. We also discuss his autobiography, rank all 8 albums, and give our picks for the top 5 songs. Albums Discussed: Greetings from Asbury Park, NJ The Wild, the Innocent, and the E Street Shuffle Born to Run Darkness on the Edge of Town The River Nebraska Born in the USA Tunnel of Love Follow us on twitter @andyhearsit Email us at andyhearsit@gmail.com Show notes and more at actn.wordpress.com

1h 34m
01/31/2022

BONUS! - Aaron Talks with Tommy Stinson!

Aaron got to interview Tommy Stinson of The Replacements! And not only that, Tommy performed an acoustic set live on WCHL radio in Chapel Hill! In this special bonus episode, we talk to Aaron about how it came together, as well as take a listen to the interview and some of the performance. Listen to the full interview here. Listen to the full live performance from both Tommy and Diane Gentile here. Visit TommyStinson.com for everything Tommy Stinson. Follow us on twitter @andyhearsit Email us at andyhearsit@gmail.com

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Great Insight!

04/09/2021

Bevtlee

The detail of knowledge displayed by both Andy and Aaron is incredible. I lived through the 80's and still didn't know as much about this music as I have learned after listening to this podcast.

Which albums from the past are worth adding to your collection?

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Years Active

2019 - 2022
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54
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