Epic Albums Greg Potter
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Epic Albums reviews the albums that define the history of popular music from the 1960s through today. Hosts Mike Gemma and Greg Potter provide the history and their personal reviews of the best, and sometimes the worst, songs from all of the classic albums that matter.
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Epic Albums 30 - Empty Glass
On this episode of Epic Albums, Mike and Greg welcome special guest Joe Finlaw to the studio. They listen to Empty Glass, the solo album from Who guitarist, songwriter and vocalist Pete Townshend. All three are big fans not only of Pete's work, but also producer Chris Thomas. Songs reviewed include Keep on Working, I Am An Animal, Let My Love Open the Door, Jools and Jim, And I Moved, A Little Is Enough, and Rough Boys.
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Epic Albums 29 - Ghost in the Machine
On episode 29 of Epic Albums, Mike and Greg invite back one of their favorite guests, who also happens to be a huge Police fan, Jason Brown. They review Ghost in the Machine and discuss the songs Darkness, Secret Journey, Invisible Sun, One World (Not Three), Omegaman, Spirits in the Material World, and Every Little Thing She Does Is Magic.
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Epic Albums 28 - Damn the Torpedoes
In episode 28 of Epic Albums, Mike and Greg revisit one of their favorite artists. But this time it's not a solo album, it's one from his band: Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers' Damn the Torpedoes. The guys review and discuss the songs Shadow of a Doubt (A Complex Kid), Even the Losers, Century City, What Are You Doin' In My Life, Refugee, Here Comes My Girl, and Don't Do Me Like That.
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Epic Albums 27 - The Queen Is Dead
On this episode of Epic Albums, Mike and Greg dive into an album that seems to polarize: the classic Smiths album The Queen Is Dead. Fortunately the hosts are both on board and they discuss the history of the record, as well as their favorite songs. Tracks reviewed include Bigmouth Strikes Again, There a Light That Never Goes Out,
I Know It's Over, Frankly Mr. Shankly, The Queen is Dead, Cemetry Gates, and The Boy with the Thorn in His Side. -
Epic Albums 26 - No Jacket Required
On episode 26 of Epic Albums, Mike and Greg dig into another 80s monster: Phil Collins' No Jacket Required. They discuss the making of the record and pick their favorite songs. Tracks include I Don't Wanna Know, Inside Out, Sussudio, Only You Know and I Know, One More Night, Don't Lose My Number, and Take Me Home.
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Epic Albums 25 - Led Zeppelin 4
On episode 25 of Epic Albums, Mike and Greg tackle one of the powerhouse albums of hard rock: Led Zeppelin's fourth. Whether you call it Zeppelin 4, Runes, or Untitled, it's such an undeniable classic that some people are legitimately tired of hearing about it. The guys cover that topic and review the songs When the Levee Breaks, Four Sticks, Stairway to Heaven, Rock and Roll, Black Dog, Battle of Evermore and Going to California.