Podcasts by Id Buy That For A Dollar

Brenda Russell - S/T from 2023-12-12T00:58

DJ Ben Johnson returns to the podcast with the self-titled debut release from American musical powerhouse Brenda Russell. A true musician's musician, she has influenced artists in a variety of g...

The Gap Band - Gap Band IV from 2023-12-05T01:01

America's Radio Sweetheart Jesse Thorn joins us to celebrate a classic album from the Gap Band. We spin some of the most popular cuts, examining what makes this a standout funk record, while als...

Joe Jackson - Joe Jackson’s Jumpin’ Jive from 2023-11-28T01:05

Guest Brad Miller brings us a set of jump blues and swing covers from English musician Joe Jackson. A unique entry in an already unique catalog, we learn about how Joe came to record this album ...

The Mystic Moods Orchestra - Awakening from 2023-11-21T01:04

Conor Ryan, owner of Little Lost Records, is our guest as we uncover the strange and fascinating story behind the Mystic Moods Orchestra records that you've undoubtedly seen while scouring the b...

Marais&Miranda - Nature Songs from 2023-11-14T01:02

Guest Mike Merva brings the first children's record to the podcast. We listen to folk music duo Marais & Miranda perform fun educational songs about nature and learn more about both the grou...

The Ink Spots - Time Out for Tears from 2023-11-07T07:36:07

Co-host Jeremy brings us a record by groundbreaking American pop vocal group the Ink Spots. With their classic "Top & Bottom" song formula, the group were a major influence on doo-wop, rhyth...

Cerrone - Supernature (Cerrone III) from 2023-10-31T02:10

Halloween is once again upon us and that means co-host Sean has pulled another haunted record from his vault. This year we spin the influential music of French disco artist Cerrone and his spook...

Boz Scaggs - Down Two Then Left from 2023-10-24T02:14

We are joined by guest David O. McCullough as we discuss American musician Boz Scaggs. The album in question tends to stand in the shadow of its predecessor—the biggest record of Scaggs' career—...

George Benson - White Rabbit from 2023-10-17T01:04

Co-host Jeremy puts an early seventies album by American jazz guitarist George Benson on the platter. As we take in Benson's flamenco-influenced takes on classic sixties California rock, we also...

Rufus Featuring Chaka Khan - Rufusized from 2023-10-10T07:24:41

Co-host Sean lays out a pretty convincing argument that funk and soul singer Chaka Khan is a much more important artist than most realize. We listen to her third record with the band Rufus and d...

Laura Nyro and Labelle - Gonna Take a Miracle from 2023-10-03T01:38

We kick off season five with a long-overdue episode on singer-songwriter Laura Nyro. Joined by vocal group Labelle on this record, Nyro showcases her knack for R&B and soul music through a w...

ReWind: Steven Halpern - Eventide from 2023-09-26T01:42

For our final ReWind of the season break, we drift back to the very first New Age record we encountered on our journey. Come relax with us in the meditative and transcendent sound baths of Steve...

ReWind: The Roches - S/T from 2023-09-19T01:46

On this ReWind, we venture back to the time honorary co-host Taylor Rowley helped us uncover the musical magic of sisters Maggie, Terre and Suzzy Roche.   If you like us, please support us at <...

ReWind: Wes Montgomery - A Day in the Life from 2023-09-12T01:50

For our first ReWind of the season break, we go way back to the first jazz album we ever featured: Wes Montgomery's 1967 release A Day in the Life.   If you like us, please support us at  Listen

Season 4 Wrap-Up from 2023-09-05T01:54

On this look back at season 4, we highlight some of our favorite albums we featured, play a few selections we didn't include in episodes, announce our final decision in the unofficial "Battle of...

Leon Russell - Will O’ the Wisp from 2023-08-29T01:58

Taylor Rowley returns to discuss American musician and songwriter Leon Russell. A well-known figure in his time, this sixth album released in 1975 finds Russell at the height of his highly impre...

Leon Redbone - On the Track from 2023-08-22T02:02

Wes Wheat returns to the podcast to chat about ragtime, Tin Pan Alley and vaudeville revivalist Leon Redone. A unique artist who seemingly appeared out of nowhere with this debut, we discuss Leo...

Bobbie Gentry and Glen Campbell - S/T from 2023-08-15T01:12

Mark Weathersby aka DJ Mahogany returns with yet another duet record—this time of the country pop variety. We listen to the only full-length release combining the talents of the Mississippi-born...

Bruce Springsteen - The Wild, the Innocent&the E Street Shuffle from 2023-08-08T01:16

Sound artist and former WFMU DJ Samantha Simmons is our guest as we finally feature a record by "The Boss." This second album from American rock singer-songwriter Bruce Springsteen tends to get ...

Patrice Rushen - Patrice from 2023-08-01T01:20

Philly-based DJ lil'dave drops by to talk Patrice Rushen with us. We spin her fourth record, which marked her shift from jazz to R&B/pop. We cover everything from her early life as a musical...

Jackie DeShannon - To Be Free from 2023-07-25T01:24

Michigan-based musician Fred Thomas joins us to listen to this 1970 album by American singer-songwriter Jackie DeShannon. This record comes hot on the heels of her biggest hit song, "Put a Littl...

Carlos Montoya - Guitar Artistry of Carlos Montoya from 2023-07-18T01:28

Co-host Jeremy emphasizes his love for guitar shredders by spinning us one of the many records by Spanish flamenco guitarist Carlos Montoya. We detail the history of flamenco and examine why his...

The Dells - There Is from 2023-07-11T01:32

WFMU DJ and music writer Gaylord Fields is our special guest as we listen to the debut long play from American vocal group the Dells. Released 15 years into their career, the album introduces ex...

The Pretenders - S/T from 2023-07-04T00:42

Lauren Raham returns to the podcast with a copy of the self-titled debut from English-American rock band the Pretenders. We forgo popular tracks like "Brass in Pocket" and "Stop Your Sobbing" in...

The Incredible String Band - Liquid Acrobat as Regards the Air from 2023-06-27T00:50

Co-host Jeremy takes us into the whimsical world of British psychedelic folk act the Incredible String Band. While their earlier, more celebrated work tends to be priced higher, this 1971 album ...

Kay Gardner - Emerging from 2023-06-20T00:54

Musician and healing arts practitioner Bethany Carder joins us to discuss the music of American flutist and composer Kay Gardner. A pioneering figure in women's music...

Yoko Ono - Season of Glass from 2023-06-13T00:58

Taylor Rowley returns to help us shine the spotlight on multimedia artist Yoko Ono. Known to the general public for her wildly experimental music and art in association with her late husband Joh...

O. V. Wright - Into Something (Can’t Shake Loose) from 2023-06-06T01:02

DJ, concert promoter, and Dizzybird Records owner Nicole LaRae Leech brings us some "deep soul" from O. V. Wright. We touch on his gospel and blues origins and how that transformed into a career...

Godley&Creme - Freeze Frame from 2023-05-30T00:58

Co-host Sean decides that now is the time to focus our lens on experimental duo Godley & Creme. We previously discussed the group when we featured their former band 10cc way back in Season 1, bu...

Jerry Harrison - Casual Gods from 2023-05-23T01:00

Co-host Peter highlights the second solo offering from Modern Lovers/Talking Heads keyboardist Jerry Harrison. We give a lot of attention to the various players on this record as well as the uni...

Roberta Flack&Donny Hathaway - S/T from 2023-05-16T01:02

Mark Weathersby aka DJ Mahogany returns as our guest with another favorite album of his: the classic duet album from soul singers Roberta Flack and Donny Hathaway. We talk about how these two mu...

Flatt&Scruggs - Foggy Mountain Banjo from 2023-05-09T00:57

Geography lecturer and Tennessean musician Jake Watkins brings some Appalachian pride to the podcast with an album from Lester Flatt and Earl Scruggs. We detail the origins of bluegrass music, h...

Alexander O’Neal - S/T from 2023-05-02T01:01

Aswad from the Studio Funk podcast returns to the program with the debut album from American R&B singer Alexander O'Neal. A successful but underappreciated figure in the funk and soul movement o...

Granmax - A Ninth Alive from 2023-04-25T01:05

Lance Barresi of Permanent Records in Los Angeles returns to the podcast with his raison d'être—private press hard rock from the Seventies. The band is Granmax of Kansas City, Missouri. Long shr...

Passage - S/T from 2023-04-18T01:08

DJ Greg Belson, connoisseur of vintage Gospel Soul recordings, is our guest as we explore the sole album from Passage. Released on Herb Alpert's A&M label, this turns out to be a project by Brot...

Henry Mancini - Music from Mr. Lucky from 2023-04-11T01:11

Musician, producer, and music historian Skip Heller returns as our guest to celebrate the career of composer Henry Mancini. Focusing on his soundtrack for the largely forgotten Mr. Lucky televis...

Men at Work - Business as Usual from 2023-04-04T00:30

Guest Melonie Bayl-Smith returns to the podcast to celebrate her home country of Australia with the debut from Men at Work. We detail the massive international success of this album while also l...

Heavy Pettin’ - Rock Ain’t Dead from 2023-04-01T00:04

We are joined by lost media legend Rex Ferrari for a very special episode on the rock and roll triumph that is Heavy Pettin's 1985 masterpiece, Rock Ain't Dead.

Kris Kristofferson - Border Lord from 2023-03-28T00:42

Dustin Krcatovich returns as the guest for our long overdue look at Kris Kristofferson. We listen to selections from the singer-songwriter's fantastic third album—largely regarded as a disappoin...

Sylvester - Step II from 2023-03-21T01:45

DJ Lola Kinks returns as our guest as we spin the fourth album from Sylvester. The party vibe is turned up to full throttle on this disco outing from the singer. However, a look at his short but...

Joni Mitchell - For the Roses from 2023-03-14T01:36

Bob Bucko Jr is back to hype a frequently glossed over Joni Mitchell record. The discussion largely centers around this album but we also cherry pick some highlights from her long and influentia...

Coke Escovedo - Coke from 2023-03-07T00:16

DJ and record collector Ben Johnson is our guest as we talk percussionist Coke Escovedo on this episode. We tackle everything from Coke's impressive resume to his extensive family connections in...

Split Enz - True Colours from 2023-02-28T00:20

Illustrator/punk rocker Ben Lyon joins us to discuss New Zealand rock band Split Enz. We play selections from their most popular album, detail its fun and exciting packaging, and look at both th...

Eddy Grant - My Turn to Love You from 2023-02-21T00:24

Co-host Sean's doppelganger Shane Hartman visits us again with an album from genre-blending sensation Eddy Grant. We look at the artist's long and varied career, which turns out to be even more ...

Peggy Lee - Is That All There Is? from 2023-02-14T00:26

Co-host Sean takes the reins this week to bring us a mid-career album from American jazz and pop singer Peggy Lee. This curious oddity was a surprise hit and  can still turn some heads today.   ...

Rockpile - Seconds of Pleasure from 2023-02-07T00:30

Chicago-based music journalist James Porter is our guest as we talk pub rock band Rockpile. While we play selections from their sole studio album, we also look at the impressive careers of band ...

Missing Persons - Spring Session M from 2023-01-31T00:32

Luke Tandy, owner of Skeleton Dust Records, is our guest as we spin the debut album from new wave icons Missing Persons. We examine their origin story, their popularity in the early days of MTV,...

Charles Earland - Odyssey from 2023-01-24T00:36

Philadelphia-based DJ Allec Johnson aka Particle Ray joins the crew to reveal the wondrous sounds of jazz organist Charles Earland. This adventurous album truly takes the listener on a sonic Ody...

Smith - A Group Called Smith from 2023-01-17T00:40

Co-host Peter takes us into the little told tale of late Sixties rock and soul group Smith. We play selections from their debut long play and explore why their run was so short-lived.   If you ...

Dirk Hamilton - You Can Sing on the Left or Bark on the Right from 2023-01-10T00:42

Co-host Jeremy introduces us to the distinctive voice of singer-songwriter Dirk Hamilton. We listen to the more folky selections from his debut and learn why this standout major label album elud...

Mary McCreary - Butterflies in Heaven from 2023-01-03T00:46

Co-host Sean shines the spotlight on soul singer Mary McCreary, also known as Mary Russell. Many have heard her voice singing with more popular artists, but as this album proves, Mary can hold h...

ABC - The Lexicon of Love from 2022-12-27T00:50

Leaura Hoss returns to the podcast with the debut album from sophisti-pop outfit ABC. We explore this dramatic record, its accompanying film, and scoff at the notion that it is not a concept alb...

Christmas Special 2022! from 2022-12-20T00:54

Taylor Rowley is home for the holidays as we spin a variety of Christmas tunes and reminisce about classic yuletide films: Home Alone, Black Christmas... Ben? Join us by the fire to hear more!  ...

Joe Williams - A Man Ain’t Supposed to Cry from 2022-12-13T00:58

Co-host Jeremy takes us back to the 1950s with this choice selection from vastly underrated jazz singer Joe Williams. From his early work with Count Basie to his appearances on Sesame Street, th...

Rasa - Everything You See Is Me from 2022-12-06T01:02

DJ and musician David O. McCullough (aka Verbal Math) joins us as we listen to the sole album from ISKCON devotees Rasa. We detail what little information is available about this album and also ...

Fast Product - Mutant Pop 78/79 from 2022-11-29T00:45

Radio DJ and Comedy Minus One label head Jon Solomon is our guest as we feature our first ever compilation on the podcast. We play selections from the Mekons, Gang of Four, the Flowers, and 2.3 ...

Lui Collins - Baptism of Fire from 2022-11-22T00:48

Co-host Jeremy shows us his cure for the seasonal blues: cozy folk music. We look at the career of American folksinger Lui Collins as we listen to her second album, Baptism of Fire.   If you li...

Morgana King - New Beginnings from 2022-11-15T00:52

Co-host Sean leads the way through the story of Sicilian American jazz singer and actress Morgana King. We discover an artist who is uncompromising and resolute in the face of repression and tra...

Change - Sharing Your Love from 2022-11-08T00:56

Guest Lauren Raham returns to the podcast with dollar bin heat from the group Change. We detail some of the key players on this third album from the post-disco collective, which finds them trans...

The Korgis - Dumb Waiters from 2022-11-01T00:44

Scott Shaaf, co-owner of Pinwheel Records in Chicago, joins us to discuss the Korgis. We examine why this excellent UK new wave/synth-pop group didn't quite make the same impact in the States as...

Exuma - Snake from 2022-10-25T00:44

We conclude our focus on the year 1972 in music with our Halloween episode! To celebrate the holiday we experience the haunted sounds of the fourth album from Bahamian folksinger Exuma. Enter......

Steeleye Span - Below the Salt from 2022-10-18T00:48

Guest Steven "Plastic Crimewave" Krakow joins us as we continue to look at the year 1972 in music. On the turntable is the fourth album from British folk rock band Steeleye Span. We examine the ...

The Ventures - Rock and Roll Forever from 2022-10-11T00:16

Co-host Jeremy brings a left-field selection for our latest look at the year 1972 in music: The Ventures. Best known for their instrumental hits from the 1960s, we look further into the surprisi...

Paul Winter Consort - Icarus from 2022-10-04T00:20

We kickoff season 4 with a celebration of the year 1972! Co-host Sean drops the needle on this hard-to-pin-down offering from new-age jazz outfit the Paul Winter Consort.   If you like us, plea...

ReWind: Environments - Disc 2 from 2022-09-27T00:24

For our final ReWind of the season break, we revisit our episode on the Environments series. Learn more about these fascinating audio artifacts and their creator, Irv Teibel.   If you like us, ...

ReWind: The Ramsey Lewis Trio - The In Crowd from 2022-09-20T00:03

With the recent passing of jazz pianist Ramsey Lewis, co-host Jeremy decided that we should revisit one of our season 2 episodes where we covered the jazz legend. This bargain bin staple finds L...

ReWind: Willie Nelson - Stardust from 2022-09-13T00:07

For our first ReWind of the break, we shake the stardust off this season 1 gem. Listen to us gush over outlaw country legend Willie Nelson and his turn to pop standards.   If you like us, pleas...

Season 3 Wrap-Up from 2022-09-06T00:11

Join us as we look back on season 3, highlighting our favorite albums and featuring musical selections we missed from some of them. We will return with season 4 on October 4, 2022. Episode cover...

Emitt Rhodes - S/T from 2022-08-30T00:15

Guest Beau Gordon joins us for our season 3 finale as we look at the career of home recording pioneer and pop song craftsman Emitt Rhodes. From raw deals to personality flaws, we investigate why...

Chicago Transit Authority - S/T from 2022-08-23T00:10

Lance Barresi, the owner of Permanent Records, joins us to discuss the 1969 debut album from horn-powered rock outfit Chicago. We pay special attention to lead guitarist Terry Kath, with some su...

Chas Jankel - Questionnaire from 2022-08-16T00:03

We are joined again by Mark Weathersby aka DJ Mahogany, who brings us the highly danceable second album from English multi-instrumentalist Chas Jankel. We look at Jankel's background with new-wa...

Raydio - Rock On from 2022-08-09T00:07

Guest Ike Turner returns to the podcast as we finally give Ray Parker Jr. his flowers. We listen to his band Raydio and detail the long, impressive career of this Detroit-born guitarist who even...

Freddie Hubbard - High Energy from 2022-08-02T00:00

Jeremy shows us that jazz trumpeter Freddie Hubbard's mid-seventies Columbia releases are cheap heat well worth investing in. All of the fusion and jazz-funk elements that made people call Fredd...

Level 42 - Running in the Family from 2022-07-26T00:03

DJ Lola Kinks returns, bringing some much needed new-wave sounds to the podcast courtesy of English outfit Level 42. We detail the band's early jazz-funk roots and their transition to internatio...

Phranc - Folksinger from 2022-07-19T00:07

Jeremy brings us the debut album from punk-turned-folky Phranc. We tell the unique tale of this self-proclaimed "All-American Jewish lesbian folksinger," from her appearance in The Decline of We...

John Fogerty - S/T from 2022-07-12T00:11

On our second installment of a special two-part series, we continue our look at John Fogerty. We sample Fogerty's self-titled album as we cover the tumultuous middle part of his music career and...

John Fogerty - The Blue Ridge Rangers from 2022-07-05T00:15

On this first part of a special two-part series, we take a look at the man behind Creedence Clearwater Revival—John Fogerty. We sample Fogerty's debut solo album The Blue Ridge Rangers and explo...

Rick Derringer - All American Boy from 2022-06-28T00:19

Architect, musician, and record store owner Melonie Bayl-Smith joins us all the way from Australia to talk about guitar virtuoso Rick Derringer's debut solo album. His story includes appearances...

Slave - The Hardness of the World from 2022-06-21T00:23

Bob Bucko Jr returns to the podcast carrying a copy of the second album from Dayton, Ohio, funk outfit Slave. We explore the history of the city as a funk mecca and where Slave fits into the sce...

The Monkees - Pisces, Aquarius, Capricorn&Jones Ltd. from 2022-06-14T00:27

Leaura Hoss returns to the podcast as we discuss the unfairly maligned Monkees. The level of innovation and forward thinking on this record should quickly quiet the naysayers.   If you like us,...

Michael Franks - The Art of Tea from 2022-06-07T00:31

Co-host Jeremy takes it upon himself to show everyone what's on those Michael Franks records we've flipped past a thousand times. The smooth jazz-pop sound of this album takes on many forms, fro...

Gato Barbieri - Chapter One: Latin America from 2022-05-31T00:35

Co-host Sean reveals the true side of Argentine jazz tenor saxophonist Gato Barbieri. Many are familiar with his more commercial material but this record reveals an untethered force that would l...

Bee Gees - Bee Gees’ 1st from 2022-05-24T00:39

Taylor Rowley joins the crew to sing the praises of this early psychedelic pop Bee Gees record. Many people remain unaware of this pre-disco period of the group's career despite several popular ...

Olatunji! - Drums of Passion from 2022-05-17T00:43

Co-host Jeremy brings a recording from over 60 years ago by Nigerian percussionist Babatunde Olatunji. A big hit upon release, this record was the first recording to popularize African music in ...

Gino Vannelli - Brother to Brother from 2022-05-10T00:47

Musician, producer, and music historian Skip Heller joins us for an enthusiastic discussion on the eclectic Gino Vannelli. If you only know "I Just Wanna Stop," you're in for a few surprises.   ...

Jesse Winchester - Let the Rough Side Drag from 2022-05-03T00:51

Co-host Peter puts a Jesse Winchester record on the turntable this week to prove that this country and folk mainstay is not just a writer of good songs performed by many of your favorite artists...

Grace Jones - Living My Life from 2022-04-26T00:55

Co-host Jeremy takes the lead for our discussion on Grace Jones. A singular artist in every way imaginable, we do our best to tell the story of a known but mysterious pop culture figure.     If...

Paul Horn - Inside from 2022-04-19T00:55

We are rejoined by guest Jake Watkins for this 1969 LP from flautist Paul Horn. Viewed by many as the dawn of New Age music, this record's creation is a story unto itself.   If you like us, ple...

Aretha Franklin - Let Me in Your Life from 2022-04-12T00:59

We are joined again by DJ and musicologist Greg Caz as we discuss this stunning 1974 release from Aretha Franklin. What would be a career highlight for most artists is a generally overlooked off...

Dottie West - The Sound of Country Music from 2022-04-05T00:25

Co-host Jeremy tells the tragic tale of tragically forgotten country singer Dottie West. A bona fide superstar in her day, Dottie broke ground for women in country and made the men sound better ...

Mrs. Miller - Mrs. Miller’s Greatest Hits from 2022-04-01T01:02

On this special bonus episode, the legendary Mrs. Miller is reevaluated under the I'd Buy That lens.

Nona Hendryx - S/T from 2022-03-29T07:55:44

Guest host Ryan Werner returns with the debut solo album from multifaceted vocalist Nona Hendryx. A far cry from her dance and R&B-flavored work, this record finds her taking on the hard rock ge...

Herman’s Hermits - Blaze from 2022-03-22T00:49

Co-host Peter brings us the sixth album from pop-rock outfit Herman's Hermits. This offering proves more groovy and psychedelic than one might expect from this typically clean-cut act.   If you...

Neil Diamond - Beautiful Noise from 2022-03-15T00:25

Guest co-host Jakab Selner returns to the podcast with a Neil Diamond record. This unique entry in the artist's catalog pays tribute to the Tin Pan Alley tradition from which Diamond emerged.   ...

Nu Shooz - Poolside from 2022-03-08T00:29

College professor and musician Ike Turner is our guest as we slip into both the story of Nu Shooz and the accompanying pool of songs that makes up their third album. There are more twists and tu...

The Roches - S/T from 2022-03-01T00:33

Taylor Rowley returns to the podcast to exterminate any notion that the Roches are a novelty act. As we bask in their otherworldly three-part harmonies, we also explore how this folk sibling tri...

*PATREON UNLOCKED* Dr. H. Spencer Lewis - Sanctum Invocations and Vowel Intonations from 2022-02-26T10:05:43

On this very special unlocked Patreon exclusive of IBTFAD, co-host Sean dabbles in the occult with this 10" Rosicrucian Record.   If you like us, please support us at  Listen

Quincy Jones - The Dude from 2022-02-08T00:45

You might recognize a few numbers from this 1981 R&B release by producer and arranger Quincy Jones. Co-host Peter leads the way through the hits and players on this enormous commercial success t...

Kenny Loggins - Celebrate Me Home from 2022-02-01T00:48

Co-host Jeremy takes on an artist that would inevitably appear on the podcast—Mr. Kenny Loggins. We look at his proper debut solo album and attempt to shed some of the preconceived notions surro...

Angela Bofill - Angel of the Night from 2022-01-25T00:52

Philly-based DJ Duiji Mshinda aka Duiji 13 is our guest as we discuss the second album by R&B musician Angela Bofill. Her backstory reveals why this isn't your run-of-the-mill pop record. 

Dick Hyman - Moog: The Electric Eclectics of Dick Hyman from 2022-01-18T00:56

Co-host Peter dusts off a copy of this thrift store classic from jazz pianist Dick Hyman. We examine why a classically trained player such as Hyman found himself at the controls of the futuristi...

The New York Rock&Roll Ensemble - S/T from 2022-01-11T01:00

Known baroque loather Jeremy Ruggles surprises the crew by bringing  a "classical baroque rock" album from the New York Rock & Roll Ensemble. You may not be familiar with this group but you are ...

Jane Siberry - The Speckless Sky from 2022-01-04T01:04

Guest co-host James Duke returns to the show with this fresh serving of air pop from Canadian singer-songwriter Jane Siberry.   If you like us, please support us at  Listen

Christmas Special 2021! from 2021-12-21T01:12

Our third Christmas Special is here! Guest host Bob Bucko Jr. joins us to sprinkle some eggnog over the fire and bask in some holiday cheer with a wide range of musical styles.   Feeling Jolly?...

Cris Williamson - The Changer and the Changed from 2021-12-14T01:16

Co-host Jeremy brings a fantastic thrift store find: this 1975 folk rock album by Cris Williamson. Everything from Williamson's role in women recording artists taking agency over their music to ...

Weather Report - Tale Spinnin‘ from 2021-12-06T09:35

Guest David Drucker takes us into the eye of the storm of jazz fusion with the fifth studio album from Weather Report. Tale Spinnin' finds the group already on top of their game.   If you like ...

Dynasty - The Second Adventure from 2021-11-30T00:51

We are rejoined by guest host Lauren Raham who brings us a record by Dynasty. As we tour the grooves of this soul funk outfit, we also discuss the SOLAR Records family that surrounded them.   I...

Johnny Nash - Hold Me Tight from 2021-11-23T00:55

Guest host Shane Hartman brings the crew this slept on rocksteady gem from singer Johnny Nash, one of the first artists to popularize reggae outside of Jamaica.   If you like us, please support...

Grin - 1+1 from 2021-11-16T00:59

Co-host Sean brings us Grin's 1972 sophomore release, 1+1. Featuring longtime Neil Young and Bruce Springsteen collaborator Nils Lofgren, the album is equal parts raw and tender.   If you like ...

Cheryl Lynn - S/T from 2021-11-09T01:03

Guest host Leaura Hoss rolls through to chat up this late disco/early dance record with a star-studded cast: two full bands of elite players and a diva-level voice without the diva persona and h...

Jonathan Edwards - Honky-Tonk Stardust Cowboy from 2021-11-02T01:54

Co-host Jeremy lassos this sophomore album from singer-songwriter Jonathan Edwards. A blend of country and folk rock, Honky-Tonk Stardust Cowboy showcases Edwards' versatility as both a songwrit...

Beaver&Krause - All Good Men from 2021-10-26T01:58

Halloween is here again. Co-host Sean dusts off his sampler of spooky sounds and also takes us on an adventure into the experimental world of pioneer synth duo Beaver & Krause.   If you like us...

The Jacksons - S/T from 2021-10-19T01:32

Guest host DJ Lola Kinks joins us on our last installment celebrating Philadelphia International Records' 50th anniversary. She takes us on a tour through this oft-forgotten period in Jackson fa...

Billy Paul - Let ‘Em In from 2021-10-12T01:41

Co-host Peter takes us past the obvious and into the sublime with the second installment of our three-part celebration of Philadelphia International Records. At the center of this discussion is ...

Lou Rawls - Unmistakably Lou from 2021-10-05T01:45

The crew kicks off season 3 with a celebration of 50 years of Philadelphia International Records. Co-host Jeremy pulls this Lou Rawls reinvention that merges that Philly soul sound with one of t...

ReWind: The Chi-Lites - Stoned Out of My Mind (Patreon Unlocked) from 2021-09-28T01:49

For our final ReWind of the break, we offer a peek behind the curtain with a Patreon bonus episode classic, the Chi-Lites, as we chronicle their career and listen to this 45.  

Our Patreo...

ReWind: The Chambers Brothers - New Generation from 2021-09-21T01:31

Co-host Sean's rewind pick is the intense story of The Chambers Brothers.  While not our most popular episode, it's consistently one fans seem to be affected by, check it out.   If you like us,...

ReWind: Dinah Washington - Unforgettable from 2021-09-14T01:35

Co-host Jeremy picks this underappreciated gem out of the dusty bin of old podcasts and calls your attention back to the singular talent that is Dinah Washington.  

If you like us, please...

ReWind: Bread - On The Waters from 2021-09-07T01:34

We dust off this season 1 classic where the crew visits Steven "Plastic Crimewave" Krakow just before the pandemic. Revisit lighter times with the obscure side of Bread. 

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Bobby Bryant - The Jazz Excursion Into Hair from 2021-08-31T01:39

For our 100th episode and season 2 finale, the crew turn to the artist and album responsible for our theme song—Bobby Bryant's The Jazz Excursion Into Hair. We also reflect on some of our favori...

Johnny Mathis - I'm Coming Home from 2021-08-24T01:43

Healthcare worker, DJ, and record collector Mark Weathersby joins us to talk Johnny Mathis, specifically the crooner's soulful 1973 comeback album I'm Coming Home. The IBTFAD crew are forced to ...

Carole King - Wrap Around Joy from 2021-08-17T01:47

DJ and music supervisor Taylor Rowley returns to the program to highlight yet another thrift store staple—singer-songwriter Carole King. We take a look at Wrap Around Joy, a record that often ge...

Buffy Sainte-Marie - Moonshot from 2021-08-10T01:51

Co-host Jeremy blasts off with Buffy Sainte-Marie's Moonshot. Viewed in its day as a disappointingly mainstream effort from the uncompromising folksinger, the album has fared better with time.  ...

Smokey Robinson - Warm Thoughts from 2021-08-03T01:27

Guest host Wes Wheat returns to the podcast with a 1980 Smokey Robinson solo outing and helps the team traverse Robinson's miraculous career.  

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Ray Price - For The Good Times from 2021-07-27T13:27:49

Co-host Jeremy tries to coax a tear into your beer as we consider a largely unsung country legend—Ray Price. For the Good Times finds Ray shifting from honky-tonk innovator to Nashville pop star...

Michael Henderson - Goin' Places from 2021-07-20T00:49

DJ and musicologist Greg Caz returns to the show to give bassist and vocalist Michael Henderson his due. As we discuss the disparity between Henderson's early avant-garde work with Miles Davis a...

Chet Atkins&Les Paul - Chester&Lester from 2021-07-13T00:53

Musician Chris Brokaw stops by with a copy of Chester & Lester, the first collaboration between guitar virtuosos Chet Atkins and Les Paul. As we look at the careers of both artists, we also illu...

The Crusaders - Street Life from 2021-07-06T00:57

Co-host Peter tells the tale of the Crusaders, the unsung backbone of popular music for nearly two decades. Meanwhile, co-host Jeremy converts to smooth jazz, or rather, jazz-funk.   If you lik...

Graham Nash - Songs for Beginners from 2021-06-29T00:55

Co-host Jeremy takes us on a trip into the world of a blossoming Graham Nash. On his debut solo album, we find the singer-songwriter maturing both personally and politically at the height of his...

Daryl Hall&John Oates - Private Eyes from 2021-06-22T00:59

Our good buddy Jake Watkins drops in to get hyped with the crew on this choice selection from the catalog of pop rock masters Daryl Hall & John Oates—Private Eyes. We offer many reasons as to wh...

Richard Harris - A Tramp Shining from 2021-06-15T01:03

Radio DJ & music supervisor Taylor Rowley joins us again to explore this release from thespian Richard Harris and his interpretations of songwriting master Jimmy Webb's unique pieces of music.  ...

Chico Buarque - S/T from 2021-06-08T01:04

Co-host Jeremy dips his toes into Brazilian music with the iconic Chico Buarque and finds out the water is warm and nice.  

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Jean-Michel Jarre - Oxygene from 2021-05-18T01:14

Co-host Jeremy brings the hallmark album from the biggest live music performer that no one has ever heard of—Jean-Michel Jarre—a synth music gem that can still be found in the dollar bins.  

Tiny Tim - Tiny Tim's 2nd Album from 2021-05-11T01:16

Musician Chris Connelly joins us to talk the complex music and even more complex person that is Tiny Tim. We explore how Tiny Tim came to be one of the most famous peopl...

Ravel - Bolero/Mother Goose Suite from 2021-05-04T01:20

Co-host Peter brings the first classical artist to the podcast—Ravel. Not ignoring the composer's well-known dalliances in repetition, the crew finds there is more to Ravel than simply Bolero.  ...

Kenny Rankin - Like a Seed from 2021-04-27T01:21

Co-host Jeremy breathes new life into the podcast with the laid-back light rock sounds of singer-songwriter Kenny Rankin and his 1972 release, Like a Seed.   If you like us, please support us a...

Lucia Hwong - House of Sleeping Beauties from 2021-04-20T01:25

Co-host Sean finds a rare avant-classical fusion record that is truly a bargain binner. Master composer and soundtrack extraordinaire Lucia Hwong graces our ears with a beautiful mix of eastern ...

Quicksilver Messenger Service - Quicksilver from 2021-04-13T01:28

Co-host Peter gets far out with this masterpiece from psychedelic rock outfit Quicksilver Messenger Service that was turned in just a little too late for the mainstream but encapsulates an impor...

Loose Ends - A Little Spice from 2021-04-06T01:32

Jeremy has got spring spirit and brings some mid-tempo jams from UK dance/soul phenoms Loose Ends' debut, A Little Spice.  

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The Isley Brothers - Go All The Way from 2021-03-09T01:17

The one and only Bob Bucko Jr joins us to discuss the funky merits of the Isley Brothers' eighteenth studio album. The group's long and prosperous career is also put under the microscope.   If ...

Erroll Garner - Concert By The Sea from 2021-03-02T01:21

Co-host Peter whisks us away to a very different time and place where the forgotten Erroll Garner stridently washes us in waves of jazz genius.  

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War - Deliver The Word from 2021-02-23T01:25

Guest host Jakab Selner brings us this oft-found and oft-passed over record by groove masters War. We trace the tale of perhaps the only band to get bigger after their famous lead singer left th...

Martin Denny - Quiet Village from 2021-02-16T01:29

Co-host Sean leads a tour through the fabricated reality of exotica and musical genius Martin Denny's exploration of new textures in jazz.  

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Norman Connors - You Are My Starship from 2021-01-26T01:41

Guest host Andrew 'Dreas' Christopoulos spins us a groovy slab of jazzy R&B in the form of Norman Connors' You Are My Starship. We dig into the important questions like, "Wait, isn't that a boat...

The Temptations - Temptations Live! from 2021-01-19T01:45

Co-host Peter brings a document of the classic Temptations lineup in their prime on Motown: a live album that is somehow largely forgotten. Perhaps the generic title or cover let this gem slip i...

Vincent Bell - Airport Love Theme from 2021-01-12T01:49

Guest host James Duke hops on the line to clue the crew in on legendary session man Vincent "Vinnie" Bell. We explore the wild new textures and melodic constructions on a rare solo venture.   Listen

Kashif - S/T from 2021-01-05T01:47

Guest host and soul singer Ben Pirani joins us to discuss this groundbreaking LP that paved the way for not only the future of R&B but pop music as a whole.  

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Carpenters - Close to You from 2020-12-29T01:52

We are joined again by music supervisor and DJ Taylor Rowley, this time for a discussion on Carpenters' 1970 sophomore album, the earnest and reflective Close to You. The conversation also exami...

Christmas Special 2020! from 2020-12-22T01:54

Guest host Trevor Coleman joins the crew as we ride the Holly Jolly Trolley across genres from fusion to hip hop to country to American primitive guitar.  

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Frank Sinatra - Watertown from 2020-12-15T01:57

Guest host Ryan Werner guides us through the only Sinatra he knows—an out-of-favor, aging superstar taking a shot in a different direction.  

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Bob James - Touchdown from 2020-12-08T01:26

Guest host Dustin Krcatovich puts points on the board with smooth jazz progenitor Bob James. The crew get into the history of smooth jazz and why you shouldn't fear it.  

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Kid Creole and The Coconuts - Tropical Gangsters from 2020-12-01T01:43

Guest host Lauren Raham brings the crew genre-bending New York theatrical group Kid Creole and the Coconuts. Accessible yet abstruse, KCC didn't find the success stateside of pop acts nor the cu...

Yma Sumac - Voice of the Xtabay from 2020-11-24T02:11

Co-host Jeremy brings the oldest record on the show to date and maybe the most experimental. Yma's voice spans from low growls to glittering bird whispers over the problematic and fantastical ta...

Buzzy Linhart - Pussycats Can Go Far from 2020-11-17T02:52

The legendary Darko The Super joins us to spin and talk some tunes by one of his all-time favorite artists—the freewheeling song extraordinaire Buzzy Linhart. Darko also treats the crew and list...

The Kinks - Give The People What They Want from 2020-11-10T01:08

Guest host Wes Wheat brings us a late-era, arena-ready Kinks record that finds the Davies brothers rediscovering their hard-edge roots.

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Ramsey Lewis - Funky Serenity from 2020-10-13T03:02

Guest host Greg Caz joins us for our second episode on Ramsey Lewis. Nearly a decade has elapsed in Ramsey's career since our previous episode and this album finds him opening his third eye and ...

The Ramsey Lewis Trio - The In Crowd from 2020-10-06T02:31

Co-host Jeremy kicks off season 2 with, what else?—a live recording from a jazz legend. We look at Ramsey Lewis at the peak of his early career and announce some exciting changes!

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Jody Watley - Larger Than Life from 2020-09-22T02:02

On our season one finale, co-host Peter summons a forgotten pop star of the late '80s—Jody Watley. We examine her legacy from fashion to voguing to 'featuring' to just catchy songs. The boys wax...

Richie Havens - Alarm Clock from 2020-09-15T03:06

We take a break from soul and jazz LPs with this choice selection from folksinger extraordinaire Richie Havens. Co-host Jeremy leads the discussion.    If you like us, please support us at  Listen

Isaac Hayes - Joy from 2020-09-08T02:08

Co-host Sean aims to reclaim the legacy of songwriter and style icon Isaac Hayes while throwing more enemies on our naughty list. Look beyond the image into the revolutionary sounds of this hist...

Johnny Hammond - Higher Ground from 2020-09-01T02:55

Co-host Peter takes us into the world of organ jazz and shows us how this oft-neglected instrument can truly bop, especially under the fingers of the legendary Johnny "Hammond" Smith.

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Charles Lloyd - In The Soviet Union from 2020-08-25T02:31

We go live again with one of jazz's forgotten heroes and his cast of fusion legends behind the iron curtain.  Check out the music so dangerous it shut down the Tallinn Jazz Festival for 23 years...

Minnie Riperton - Perfect Angel from 2020-08-18T02:54

Guest host Taylor Rowley brings the angelic voice of Minnie front and center as we discuss Perfect Angel—an album with a ubiquitous hit, legendary producer, and world-class backing band that is ...

The Ice Man's Band - Introducing The Ice Man's Band from 2020-08-11T02:08

Co-host Peter leads the way as we venture into the sounds of Jerry "The Ice Man" Butler's backing band. This 1972 soul jazz offering—the only entry in their catalog—is cool as ice.  

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Les McCann&Eddie Harris - Swiss Movement from 2020-08-04T02:20

Co-host Jeremy brings this moment captured in jazz history that brought together not two, but three, giants of jazz for an impromptu performance.

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Earth, Wind&Fire - All 'n All from 2020-07-28T02:14

Guest host Trevor Coleman returns to support co-host Sean's audacious claim that Earth, Wind & Fire is the greatest band of all time. Will they convince you?

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Diana Ross - Diana from 2020-07-21T03:53

Co-host Peter rewinds us back to a transition moment where Diana steps away from disco and into a somehow higher plane of mega-pop stardom.

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Josh White - At Town Hall from 2020-07-14T02:30

Jeremy brings the first live record featuring blues/folk trailblazer Josh White. This record finds him towards the end of a long and hard road but with family to get him through.  

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The Chambers Brothers - New Generation from 2020-07-07T03:02

Sean ends the 'Brothers bands' debate with the final Chambers Brothers album. We dig up the unforgiving story of the extremely talented group that created the era defining jam, "Time Has Come To...

Sammy Davis Jr. - What Kind of Fool Am I and Other Show-Stoppers from 2020-06-30T03:14

Jeremy "I Don't Like Musicals" Ruggles brings his second album of showtunes from an artist most have heard of yet very few know. We scratch the surface of one of the wildest rides in music histo...

Joan Armatrading - S/T from 2020-06-23T03:46

Multimedia artist Nicholas Naioti joins our regular co-hosts for this episode about British singer-songwriter Joan Armatrading. We focus on Armatrading's eponymous third album from 1976 and some...

Stevie Wonder - In Square Circle from 2020-06-16T07:55:35

Musician Trevor Coleman joins us to discuss this 1985 bargain bin treasure from the one and only Stevie Wonder. While we praise this Michigan legend, we submit why this undervalued album should ...

Roberta Flack - Feel Like Makin' Love from 2020-06-09T02:13

Co-host Jeremy brings into focus this breezy spring dream of an album. Roberta's stunning voice and overflowing talent have been forgotten to the dollar bins of history and are ripe to bloom aga...

Andy Pratt - S/T from 2020-06-02T10:32:29

The crew excavates this ambitious and bizarre experimental rock offering from Boston-born musician Andy Pratt. As we listen, we try to place where this unique record falls in the rock canon as w...

The Doobie Brothers - Minute By Minute from 2020-05-26T04:38

Guest Host Ryan Werner joins us to peel into the layers of Doobie Bros. history. Reshaped by Steely Dan alumni Michael McDonald and Jeff "Skunk" Baxter, the Doobs are in top pop form on this 197...

Steven Halpern - Eventide from 2020-05-19T04:08

This week we take a hard right (left? inward?) turn towards new-age music pioneer Steven Halpern. We mellow out in these strange times and also go down the rabbit hole of Steven's DIY distributi...

Tammy Wynette - Another Lonely Song from 2020-05-12T02:32

IBTFAD finally goes full country with Nashville legend and "First Lady of Country Music" Tammy Wynette. We inspect her inspection of the human condition and discuss why the generation following ...

Evelyn King - Get Loose from 2020-05-05T02:46

Co-Host Sean snags up some stripped down dance grooves from his favorite year in funk—1982. The gang "gets loose" with this oft-overlooked jam machine.  

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Willie Nelson - Stardust from 2020-04-28T02:30

The crew gushes over this hard left turn by outlaw country pioneer Willie Nelson.  We rewind into the history that led the rebellious Willie into an album of old pop standards. 

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Ian Matthews - Matthews' Southern Comfort from 2020-04-21T03:01

Peter brings us Fairport Convention folkie Ian Matthews' breakaway solo album. We delve into how this proper English lad got the bug for California rays and American twang.

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Midnight Star - Headlines from 2020-04-14T03:21

Extra! Extra! Read all about it! Co-host Sean takes us into the world of boogie funk and unveils the newest album to date that we've featured on the pod: Midnight Star's certified bopper, Headli...

Cyndi Lauper - She's So Unusual from 2020-04-07T03:56

On the last of our episodes recorded in Chicago, guest host Shannon Gross takes us for an enthusiastic spin through Cyndi Lauper's 1983 megahit LP, She's So Unusual. We explore how this unconven...

Bread - On The Waters from 2020-03-31T04:03

Illustrator, musician, and music historian Steve Krakow of Plastic Crimewave fame brings us this light rock classic from Bread. We talk unheralded mastermind David Gates and give a fresh ear to ...

Huey Lewis and the News - Sports from 2020-03-24T02:55

Guest Host Scott Schaaf (owner of Pinwheel Records in Chicago) takes us to his Sports section. We dig into this super-selling, near-ubiquitous record that was not passed onto the next generation...

The Beach Boys - Today! from 2020-03-17T03:42

Guest Host Rich Tupica, author of There Was A Light: The Cosmic History of Chris Bell and the Rise of Big Star, brings us a bonafide bargain bin beauty—The Beach Boys Today! We dive into this pr...

Frankie Laine - Hell Bent for Leather! from 2020-03-10T03:43

Guest Host Jon Howard brings us this cowboy classic from a vintage crooner. We explore the string arrangements by John "Johnny" Williams and wander into a discussion on field recordings. John Ol...

Donna and Roy Moe - He Gave Me You from 2020-03-03T07:24:41

Special Guest Host John Olson aka Inzane Johnny brings us this unnerving and gnarly religious artifact from a Michigan thrift store dollar bin. Jon Howard of Flat, Black & Circular sits in and w...

Phil Ochs - Greatest Hits from 2020-02-25T01:30

Peter brings us this deceptively titled final record from Yippie folk icon Phil Ochs. We explore the roots of this uncharacteristic album from an enigmatic artist. If you like us, please suppor...

Dinah Washington - Unforgettable from 2020-02-17T23:59:11

Co-Host Sean excavates the legacy of this truly legendary vocalist who has been shamefully forgotten in the winds of time. Triumph, innovation, heartbreak, and tragedy—this story has it all.   Listen

John Denver - Farewell Andromeda from 2020-02-11T01:19

So you think you know Johnny D? Turns out your thoughts of this gentle, nature-loving pothead were mere illusion. Explore this uncharacteristically dark album from bargain bin king Johnny D and ...

Village People - Renaissance from 2020-02-04T01:01

Super special guest host 'Useless Eater' brings Village People's 7th album aberration Renaissance that devolves into Devo worship. If punk gets fake enough, does it become real again?  

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Paris - S/T from 2020-01-28T02:23

Guest Host Chris Zainea of Kazoo Audio drops some heavy riffage on the crew. Between stints with his more renowned cohorts, prodigal Fleetwood Mac guitarist and "Sentimental Lady" singer Bob Wel...

Donna Summer - Bad Girls from 2020-01-21T02:51

Co-Host Peter digs up this largely forgotten work of breadth and depth from the late disco era. While exploring the trajectory of Summer's career, the boys also dip into the dark roots of the 'd...

The Brothers Johnson - Out of Control from 2020-01-14T01:16

Co-Host Sean brings The Brothers Johnson's comeback record to our collective consciousness.  Jeremy and Sean wax philosophically political for some reason.  

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Material - One Down from 2020-01-07T01:38

Reaching into the synthesis of synths and dance music, the gang uncover Material, one of the many faces of bassist and producer Bill Laswell, and explore a music industry quickly being forgotten...

Janis Ian - Between The Lines from 2019-12-31T01:33

Audiophiles unite! Turns out this feat of audio engineering and brilliant arrangements has some really good songs under the hood. Get revved as we close out the decade with Janis Ian.  

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Toni Basil - Word Of Mouth from 2019-12-24T01:10

Guest Host Erik Nervous brings this quirky gem of '80s satire and we discuss the finer points of the Reagan era, birth of music videos, and Devo!  

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Christmas Special! from 2019-12-17T01:50

Everyone brings a Yuletide jam, including guest host Wil Moss! Rotary Connection! Stevie! Waitresses! Liona Boyd! Pumpkin Pie! Whippets! Communist Christmas! 

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Herbie Mann - Memphis Underground from 2019-12-10T01:28

Co-Host Sean pulls from obscurity a mashup of New York's elite jazz cats and Memphis soul legends led by the fearless and charismatic Herbie. The jazz flute would never be the same.   

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10cc - The Original Soundtrack from 2019-12-03T01:46

It took 10 episodes for disharmony to break out on the IBTFAD set. Sean brings 10cc's eclectic art rock out of file 13 and emotions are stirred.  

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Melanie - Gather Me from 2019-11-26T02:41

Melanie is ubiquitous for people of a certain age. For those who, let's say, missed Woodstock, Melanie has been washed from the collective memory into bargain bins across the land. Come back wit...

Wes Montgomery - A Day In The Life from 2019-11-19T02:22

Sure, Wes is a Jazz legend who redefined the sound of guitar but this late-era gem is everywhere and not flying off shelves. If he was a punk rocker they may have called him a sellout at this po...

Synergy - Cords from 2019-11-12T01:55

Far before Synergy became a buzz word of self-parody in corporate culture, an outsider used the word to describe his one-man coup against the self-parody of his era—rock and roll.  Guest Host Ka...

Spirit - The Family That Plays Together from 2019-11-05T01:15

Co-Host Peter takes the brown tab and drops some far out knowledge of this oft-spotted gem from the thick of the psychedelic era, The Family That Plays Together.  Guest Host Katy warms up with t...

The Supremes - Floy Joy from 2019-10-29T02:28

Our first guest record by Earl Jordan erodes away Sean's wall of hate he has built around the sweet sweet sound of the Supremes with their 1972 release, Floy Joy. 

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Bohannon - Cut Loose from 2019-10-22T02:22

Co-Host Sean drops some hard beats and hard knowledge on legendary(?!) artist Bohannon's Cut Loose. Our first guest DJ Earl Jordan of Analog Ancestry sits in.

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The Human League - Dare from 2019-10-15T02:33

Peter takes on everyone's favorite grocery store jammer, "Don't you want me, baby?" and finds out the rest of the Dare album slaps.

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