Podcasts by Post Amp
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Discovery by Daft Punk from 2021-12-08T11:00
Daft Punk released their second album “Discovery” in March of 2001 and marked a departure from their first album into more disco and R&B. It wa...
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1989 by Taylor Swift from 2021-11-24T15:11
Taylor Swift’s fifth studio album (titled after her birth year, 1989) marked a departure into synth-pop territory. It featured 7 singles, made it t...
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James Bond Songs from 2021-11-17T11:00
In this extra special episode, we take a dive into the 25 themes from one of the most well-known film franchises: James Bond. Which one is your favorite? Listen
The Blues Brothers from 2021-11-03T10:00
We’re taking a quick detour to discuss The Blues Brothers, a 1980 musical comedy film starring John Belushi and Dan Aykroyd. While it’s an absolute...
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The Stranger by Billy Joel from 2021-10-27T10:00
Is it show tunes? Is it rock and roll? Listen along and let us know what you think! Billy Joel’s 1977 album “The Stranger” is considered his consid...
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Live Music Recap: Austin City Limits Festival from 2021-10-20T10:00
For our second live music recap of 2021, we discuss the ins and outs as well as best sets from Austin City Limits Festival. Some artists have their...
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I Put a Spell on You by Nina Simone from 2021-10-13T10:00
Singer/Songwriter/Pianist Nina Simone released “I Put A Spell On You” in 1965. Although she didn’t write any of the songs on this particular album,...
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Live Music Recap: Railbird Festival from 2021-09-29T10:00
At the end of August 2021, we headed to Lexington, KY to check out Railbird Festival. In this episode we give you a peek into what the festival lif...
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Graceland by Paul Simon from 2021-09-01T11:00
Graceland is Paul Simon’s 7th solo record, featuring a staggering list of incredible musicians along with a longer-than-usual list of diverse genre...
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Inside by Bo Burnham from 2021-08-25T11:14
As a quick detour from our usual album reviews, we decided to reflect on our experiences and go track-by-track with Bo Burnham’s recent special, In...
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When We All Fall Asleep Where Do We Go by Billie Eilish from 2021-08-18T13:17:30
We didn’t think we’d ever review an album as recent as this one, but it’s so well-deserving of all of its critical acclaim! Billie Eilish’s debut f...
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Toxicity by System of a Down from 2021-08-11T11:22
In a 2001 interview, Rolling Stone asked lead singer Serj Tankian if he was “happy with how [this] album turned out”, and he answered “I’m just happy”. We ...
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Remain in Light by Talking Heads from 2021-08-04T11:00
Talking Heads’ fourth album is a wild ride, and we’re here for it. Combining electronics, funk, African polyrhythms, looped grooves, and stream-of-...
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Ten by Pearl Jam from 2021-07-28T12:03
When Seattle-based band Mother Love Bone ceased to exist in 1990, the remaining members went on to form Pearl Jam. Their debut album “Ten”, release...
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What's Going On by Marvin Gaye from 2021-07-07T12:06
Who knew a concept album (it’s also been called a “song cycle”) would reach #1 on the Rolling Stone 500?? Marvin Gaye’s 11th album, “What’s Going O...
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Blonde by Frank Ocean from 2021-06-23T12:00
Frank Ocean’s 2nd studio album, “Blonde”, was declared #1 on Time Magazine’s list of the top 10 albums of 2016, ranks at #79 on the Rolling Stone top 500, ...
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Mezzanine by Massive Attack from 2021-06-09T12:00
Was anyone really “ok” in the 90s? We’re featuring a few records from that decade this season, and Mezzanine by Massive Attack is further proof that the an...
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Automatic for the People by R.E.M. from 2021-06-02T12:00
Is it okay for a band or a song to become “meme-ified”? In the case of R.E.M., we definitely think so! The 8th studio album from the Athens, Georgia-based ...
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Heaven or Las Vegas by Cocteau Twins from 2021-05-26T12:49:53
“Heaven or Las Vegas” is the 6th album by Scottish dream pop band Cocteau Twins, and their most critically acclaimed. Like the city itself, this release ha...
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Red Headed Stranger by Willie Nelson from 2021-05-19T12:00
Released in 1975 as the 18th studio album by Willie Nelson, Red Headed Stranger is a concept album about a man who kills his wife and her lover and goes on...
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Viva La Vida or Death and All His Friends by Coldplay from 2021-05-12T11:28
As we kick off our 3rd Season of Post Amp, we're coming in hot with one of the more polarizing artists who's making waves in music - love them or hate them...
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Wish You Were Here by Pink Floyd from 2021-02-10T13:32:25
It’s our Season 2 finale! To close out our second run, we chose the 9th studio album by Pink Floyd, recorded in 1975 at Abbey Road. Although review...
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Songs from the Big Chair by Tears for Fears from 2021-02-03T14:00
As we discuss in this episode, when we think of 80s music, we think of big sweeping synths, gated reverb poured over the drums, and a twinge of dar...
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Parallel Lines by Blondie from 2021-01-27T13:00
After 2 albums and varying success, American rock outfit Blondie released “Parallel Lines” in 1978, blending multiple styles and finding mainstream recogni...
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Christmas Songs, Vol. 1 from 2020-12-02T22:04:25
To bring in the holiday season, we discuss our top 5 Christmas songs as well as the things we like to keep on our "Christmas shelf" - from film soundtracks...
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Doolittle by Pixies from 2020-11-25T15:28:22
Pixies released their second album "Doolittle" in 1989, and it includes themes of Biblical violence, torture, death, all with a surrealist twist. The album...
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*Bonus Episode - Modern Folk Revival* from 2020-11-20T21:35:31
To all of our faithful listeners who have subscribed and supported us so far - thank you!! We wanted to share this bonus episode with you as a slight detou...
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The Miseducation of Lauryn Hill by Lauryn Hill from 2020-11-18T13:00
Lauryn Hill’s debut solo album, “The Miseducation of Lauryn Hill” dropped in 1998, earning 10 Grammy nominations and 5 wins. Along with being a commercial ...
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Elephant by The White Stripes from 2020-11-11T14:00
"Elephant", the 4th album by former rock duo The White Stripes, won Best Alternative Music Album in 2004. The back-to-basics, garage-rock approach was met ...
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The Freewheelin' Bob Dylan by Bob Dylan from 2020-11-04T11:16:11
Bob Dylan released his second album, “The Freewheelin’ Bob Dylan” in 1963. Eleven of the thirteen songs were original compositions featuring political themes, love songs, and surreal hu...
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The Genius of Ray Charles by Ray Charles from 2020-10-28T13:00
Ray Charles’s 1959 album showcases the famous singer and pianist giving his signature soul to sweeping big band arrangements and ballads with a string orchestra. It features Ray more in...
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Spooky Season from 2020-10-21T13:00
With Halloween approaching, we decided to delve into our musical cauldrons to present to you our favorite spooky songs! Let us know if you enjoy our top 5's and honorable mentions of so...
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Disintegration by The Cure from 2020-10-14T13:00
English rock band The Cure released Disintegration, their 8th studio album, in 1989. While much of the writing for the album was a result of Robert Smith's being uncomfortable with the ...
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Showcase by Patsy Cline from 2020-10-07T13:00
Although her life was tragically short, Patsy Cline has lived on as one of the 20th century's most influential vocalists. With a voice that Time magazine called "bold", she was able to ...
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Helplessness Blues by Fleet Foxes from 2020-09-30T13:10:16
Seattle-based Fleet Foxes’ second album “Helplessness Blues” released in 2011 to critical acclaim, with a nomination for Best Folk Album at the Grammys. It’s easy to see why it’s one of...
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It Takes a Nation of Millions to Hold Us Back by Public Enemy from 2020-09-23T13:00
The second studio album by Public Enemy, and the highest ranking hip hop album (#48) on Rolling Stone’s “500 Greatest Albums of All Time”, we could go on for days about the legacy and i...
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Smell The Glove from 2020-09-16T13:00
As a quick detour from our usual album deep-dives, this week we are looking at “This Is Spın̈al Tap: A Rockumentary by Martin Di Bergi”, deemed “culturally and historically significant”...
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Blackstar by David Bowie from 2020-09-09T12:55:50
The hauntingly beautiful last album by David Bowie, released 2 days before his death, Blackstar was nominated for 5 Grammys - and won every single one. This spacy, jazzy album shows tha...
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Porgy and Bess by Ella Fitzgerald and Louis Armstrong from 2020-09-02T13:17:14
With fantastic performances by singer Ella Fitzgerald and trumpeter/singer Louis Armstrong, Porgy and Bess is a studio recording of selections from the opera written by George Gershwin....
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American Recordings by Johnny Cash from 2020-08-26T12:00
The 81st album by a man who was, in a sense, abandoned by his own people, “American Recordings” is a testament to perseverance on the part of Johnny Cash - with some confidence and expe...
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Season 1 Highlights (Part 2) from 2020-08-07T20:34:22
Season 2 is almost here! We wanted to continue looking back on Season 1 with some fun and meaningful moments from the last half, from our bonus quarantine episode all the way through Jo...
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Season 1 Highlights (Part 1) from 2020-07-23T14:12:17
As we look toward Season 2 starting in August 2020, we also look back on some of the best moments from Season 1 - in this episode we're starting at Led Zeppelin and going through 808s b...
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Season 1 Finale from 2020-06-23T11:50:04
For our Season 1 Finale we recap some of our favorite moments from the episodes so far, discuss the impact these albums have had on us personally, and look forward to what's coming up i...
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A Love Supreme by John Coltrane from 2020-06-04T15:32:33
The word "honest" is often used to describe incredible works of art, especially in the world of music, and John Coltrane's masterpiece is no exception. With just four tracks, the album ...
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Ride The Lightning by Metallica from 2020-05-20T13:57:33
While many bands suffer from the "sophomore slump", Metallica's second release was not only a turning point in the band's career but simultaneously helped define the thrash genre. Certi...
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Amnesiac by Radiohead from 2020-05-14T13:13:07
While many hoped that the fifth Radiohead album would see the band returning to its roots, they instead continued down the path of electronics and experimentation. Join us as we discuss...
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Tracy Chapman by Tracy Chapman from 2020-05-06T13:31:53
This week we dive in to the multi-platinum, self-titled first album by Tracy Chapman. Join us as we discuss the revival of the singer-songwriter movement, Chapman’s political and social...
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In the Wee Small Hours of the Morning by Frank Sinatra from 2020-04-29T12:00
One of the most influential and popular artists of the 1900s, Frank Sinatra boasts a 54-year career with 59 albums. In this episode we dive into his 1955 recording, dubbed one of the fi...
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Pronounced 'Lĕh-'nérd 'Skin-'nérd by Lynyrd Skynyrd from 2020-04-16T13:41:35
With some of the most well-known, listened-to, and karaoke'd southern rock songs, "Pronounced 'Lĕh-'nérd 'Skin-'nérd" will live on as one of the earliest and quintessential albums of...
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*BONUS EPISODE* - COVID 19 Playlist from 2020-04-01T13:36:23
In this middle of the COVID 19 pandemic, we decided to get together over Zoom to talk about what music has helped us get through this crazy time.
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808s&Heartbreak by Kanye West from 2020-03-25T12:00
The experimental fourth album by Kanye West was a marked departure from his previous rap records. Released in 2008 and utilizing the Roland TR-808, auto-tuned vocals, and heretofore uns...
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Bon Iver, Bon Iver from 2020-03-18T12:00
The hauntingly beautiful second album from Bon Iver brings about images of winter, solitude, desperation, and hope. We hope you enjoy getting lost in these beautiful layers and textures...
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80s One-Hit Wonders from 2020-03-11T12:00
Whether you grew up in the 80s or not, you've probably experienced these one-hit wonders through cinema, listening to a cover band, etc...but do you know the stories behind these famous...
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Dookie by Green Day from 2020-03-04T13:02:59
What 1994-released album had 5 singles, won a Grammy in 1995, and has sold more than 20 million copies as of 2014? Join us as we dive into Dookie by Green Day, one of the most iconic po...
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Talking Book by Stevie Wonder from 2020-02-26T15:17:33
On this episode we dive into the fifteenth - yes FIFTEENTH - album by Stevie Wonder that kicks off his "classic period". We explore, track by track, his iconic use of different keyboard...
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Coat of Many Colors by Dolly Parton from 2020-02-19T12:33:27
In this episode we discuss 1971's Coat of Many Colors by American singer-songwriter and national treasure Dolly Parton.
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Led Zeppelin by Led Zeppelin from 2020-02-17T13:34:49
On this inaugural episode, the Post Amp boys jump in to the beautiful merging of blues, folk, and rock and roll that is Led Zeppelin’s first album.
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Post Amp Trailer from 2020-02-07T17:06:13
Welcome to a brand new podcast where we take a deep dive into some of the most beloved, renowned, and influential albums by artists of all genres and styles.
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