Rock Of Ages Andrew

This probably could be the most obscure thing we've discussed on the podcast, but that's okay. Never be afraid to dive into things you haven't heard of before. Be afraid if you'll like it or not. Will the theater kids like this? I guess we'll find out when we cover Big Head Todd & The Monsters' "Sister Sweetly"!

Apologies for the late upload, I was on vacation. More on why at the end of the episode. Anyway, what do you get when you combine one of the greatest American comedians, an underrated jangle pop singer-songwriter, and a banjo? You get Steve Martin & Edie Brickell's hugely successful...bluegrass albums!! Oh, they made a musical too. This is Bright Star!

You wouldn't think an album with a 23-minute song would be a theater kids' favorite. But lo it is. This fourth album by one of the great prog bands exemplifies what's so great about the genre! Let's talk about Genesis, "Foxtrot"!



And here's the awesome visualization of "Supper's Ready" we bring up: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e4HfFwVy-h0&pp=ygUNc3VwcGVycyByZWFkeQ%3D%3D

In honor of the recently deceased producer legend Steve Albini, we decided to check out one of the albums he produced. This one was with the acclaimed alt-rock singer/songwriter PJ Harvey. The album is highly acclaimed for its confrontational sound and lyrics. So does it make for music that theater kids would like? Let's find out with "Rid of Me"!

Canada's biggest band enters the 1980s on one of their strongest albums yet. And whilst they add some newer influences to expand their sound, they never abandon their prog roots. But are catchy singles and killer guitar hooks enough to hook in the theater kids? It's Rush, "Permanent Waves"!

One of the band's greatest albums, one of the genre of metal's greatest albums, one of the greatest albums of all time. Do the theater kids share that same sentiment with Black Sabbath's "Paranoid"? Let's find out!