Podcasts by The Arms Wide Open Podcast

Episode Fifty Eight: A Christmans Album Review of Eric Clapton- Happy Xmas from 2021-12-18T21:20:57

It's that time of year again!  The Jo(h)n's unwrap another rock themed Christmas album for the holiday season, this year digging into Eric Clapton's 2017 album "Happy Xmas."  They break down all...

Episode Fifty Seven: An Album Review of System of a Down- Self Titled from 2021-11-25T18:45:19

The podcast is back with a look at System of a Down and their 1998 debut self titled album.  The Jo(h)n's take a look at nu metal and the bands place in that genre, their unique sound, and wheth...

Episode Fifty Six: An Album Review of Modest Mouse- Good News for People Who Love Bad News from 2021-11-03T02:05:20

The Jo(h)n's are back to dig into Modest Mouse and their 2004 album Good News for People Who Love Bad News.  The hosts cover all the songs, talk about the detailed recording style, the bands mis...

Episode Fifty Five: An Album Review of The Blue Stones- Hidden Gems from 2021-08-04T20:41:33

This week the Jo(h)n's shake it up and review a recently released album from an up and coming band- The Blue Stones and their 2021 album Hidden Gems.  They dig into all the songs, look at how th...

Episode Fifty Three: An Album Review of The Beach Boys- Pet Sounds from 2021-06-30T21:41:32

After a lengthy hiatus the Jo(h)n's are back in the saddle to discuss the iconic 1966 Beach Boys album "pet Sounds."  We cover all the history, including the odd approach to recording, the drama...

Episode Fifty Three: An Album Review of The Kinks- Lola Versus Powerman from 2021-04-21T15:21:10

After a lengthy break, the boys are back to review The Kinks 1970 album "Lola Versus Powerman and the Moneygroround, Part One."  They break down all the songs including the iconic single "Lola"....

Episode Fifty: An Album Review of The Darkness- Easter is Cancelled from 2020-12-09T02:52:43

WE DID IT! The podcast turns fifty, and as a celebration the hosts circle back to one of their guilty pleasures, The Darkness, and review their 2019 album Easter is Cancelled. The Jo(h)n's cover...

Episode Forty Nine: An Album Review of Ween- Chocolate and Cheese from 2020-11-17T03:20:27

The podcast you knew was coming one day is finally here.  The Jo(h)n's review one of Shaggy's all time favorite bands- Ween and their 1994 album Chocolate and Cheese.  The boys go over the bands...

Episode Forty Eight: An Album Review of Black Sabbath- Paranoia from 2020-10-30T18:12:20

Our hosts dig into one of the most famous early metal albums of all time, reviewing Black Sabbath's 1970' album Paranoid.  The Jo(h)n's cover the band's history, how they sit in the pantheon of ...

Episode Forty Seven: A Career Arch of Incubus- Make Yourself to 8 from 2020-09-11T20:57:54

The Jo(h)ns kick off a new format called "Here and Now" where they compare two albums from a band and discuss the career arch in between.  In this first episode, the boys look at Incubus and com...

Episode Forty Six: An Album Review of Living Colour- Times Up from 2020-07-29T19:45:14

The boys are back to discuss Living Color and their 1990 album, Times Up.  The Jo(h)n's discuss the bands sound and how it tied to the rock scene's transition from 80's jam bands into 90's grung...

Episode Forty Five: An Album Review of Pearl Jam- Self Titled from 2020-07-02T18:36:31

This week the Jo(h)n's cover another popular mid 90's rock band by looking at Pearl Jam and their self titled 2006 album.  The boys discuss the bands sound progression, the rarity of bands produ...

Episode Forty Four: An Album Review of The Black Keys- Let's Rock from 2020-06-11T17:50:48

The Jo(h)n's return to discuss The Black Key's 2019 album Let's Rock.  They re-hash the dynamics of a two piece band and its inevitable pull to a full set, the bands return to guitar heavy music...

Episode Forty Three: An Album Review of Silversun Pickups- Swoon from 2020-05-14T18:56:33

NOTE: This episode was recorded in late 2019

The Jo(h)n's discuss Silversun PIckup's 2009 album "Swoon."  They cover the band's catchy sound, comparisons to Smashing Pumpkins, their live ...

Episode Fourty Two: An Album Review of Foo Fighters- There Is Nothing Left to Lose from 2020-04-17T01:56:38

We're BACK! (again).  While maintaining a safe social distance, the Jo(h)n's finally get around to reviewing one of their favorite bands, Foo Fighters, and their 1999 album There Is Nothing Left...

Episode Forty One: An Album Review of Ramones- Self Titled from 2020-02-05T16:15:09

We've finally shook off our holiday hangover and are back!  This week the Jo(h)n's review the Ramones and their 1976 debut self titled album.  We discuss the band's pioneer sound, influences on ...

Episode Fourty: An Album Review of Bad Religion- Christmas Songs from 2019-12-21T03:27:10

It's a special holiday podcast!  The Jo(h)n's discuss Bad Religion's 2013 Christmas album "Christmas Songs", then go off script to discuss xmas traditions, their favorite holiday movies, and fin...

Episode Thirty Nine: An Album Review of My Morning Jacket- Evil Urges from 2019-12-17T16:28:02

Part Two (finally) drops of our latest edition of the Convince Me podcast.  In this episode Shaggy attempts to talk John into My Morning Jacket using their 2008 album, Evil Urges.  The boys talk...

Episode Thirty Seven: An Album Review of Queens of the Stone Age- ...Like Clockwork from 2019-10-26T00:57:30

We're BACK.  After a long layoff your favorite hosts named Jo(h)n get back in the saddle discussing one of their favorite bands, Queen of the Stone Age and their 2013 album ...Like Clockwork.  T...

Episode Thirty Six: An Album Review of Alice In Chains- Unplugged from 2019-05-28T15:06:05

This week our hosts return and switch it up a little bit and review a live album- Alice in Chains 1996 "MTV Unplugged."  They discuss the history of the Unplugged series, walk through the tragic...

Episode Thirty Five: An Album Review of Steely Dan- Can't But a Thrill from 2019-04-19T16:43:09

This week our hosts travel back to 1972 to review Steely Dan's debut album Can't Buy a Thrill.  The Jo(h)n's discuss the albums unique fusion of rock and jazz, discuss the bands recording style ...

Episode Thirty Four: An Album Review of Weezer- The "Blue Album" from 2019-04-04T16:37:47

This week the Jo(h)n's cover Weezer's 1994 debut self titled album also dubbed the "Blue Album."  They dig into the bands catchy track list, the carefree style the band portrays and the lack of ...

Episode Thirty Three: An Album Review of Alabama Shakes- Sound & Color from 2019-03-20T00:23:17

This week the boys break down Alabama Shakes 2015 smash hit, Sound & Color. They discuss the wide variety of musical influences present in the bands style, Brittany Howard's infectious presence ...

Episode Thirty One: An Album Review of Sublime- Self Titled from 2019-02-15T15:25:40

This week its back to the mid 90's with Sublimes 1996 self titled album.  The hosts cover all the hits, the lesser known songs, the album's odd structure and unique cross genre sound, how it inf...

Episode Twenty Nine: An Album Review of The Black Angels- Death Song from 2019-01-15T15:47:10

It is Part 2 of the latest edition of Wife's Picks!  This week we look at The Black Angels and their 2017 album Death Song.  We discuss the bands modern take on psychedelic rock music, debate wh...

Episode Twenty Eight: An Album Review of Phoenix- Wolfgang Amadeus Phoenix from 2018-12-24T16:50:21

It's the return of Wife Picks!  Part One has the boys reviewing Phoenix and their 2009 hit Wolfgang Amadeus Phoenix. They discuss the bands ultra catchy sound, a unique middle to the album, the ...

Episode Twenty Eight: An Album Review of Phoenix- Wolfgang Amadeus Phoenix from 2018-12-24T16:50:21

It's the return of Wife Picks!  Part One has the boys reviewing Phoenix and their 2009 hit Wolfgang Amadeus Phoenix. They discuss the bands ultra catchy sound, a unique middle to the album, the ...

Episode Twenty Eight: An Album Review of Phoenix- Wolfgang Amadeus Phoenix from 2018-12-24T16:50:21

It's the return of Wife Picks!  Part One has the boys reviewing Phoenix and their 2009 hit Wolfgang Amadeus Phoenix. They discuss the bands ultra catchy sound, a unique middle to the album, the ...

Episode Twenty Seven: An Album Review of Oasis- (What's the Story) Morning Glory? from 2018-12-04T20:54:40

The boys take another trip across the pond to review Oasis and their 1995 album (Whats the Story) Morning Glory?  The hosts look at how well the album ages, the fascinating Gallagher brother dyn...

Episode Twenty Six: An Album Review of Metallica- Master of Puppets from 2018-11-16T14:37:37

This week your hosts review one of the most famous metal albums of all time, Metallica's 1986 Master of Puppets.  The Jo(h)n's discuss they're favorite songs, discuss the influences the various ...

Episode Twenty Five: An Album Review of The Who- Tommy from 2018-11-05T15:53:58

Its the big one, episode 25!  And what better way to celebrate a big episode than with a big album...a DOUBLE album.  Our hosts break down the godfather of concept albums, 1969 release Tommy.  T...

Episode Twenty Four: An Album Review of Radiohead- The Bends from 2018-10-23T01:50:58

Our guys tackle another 1995 album- Radiohead's artistic breakthrough The Bends.  The Jo(h)ns discuss how the album paved the way for future success, John wrestles with how annoying fans can re-...

Episode Twenty Three: An Album Review of Jimmy Eat World- Bleed American from 2018-10-12T14:51:28

This week our hosts dip their toes into the early 2000's and Jimmy Eat World's 2001 break through album Bleed American.  The Jo(h)n's discuss the bands rise to fame, their very nineties sound, d...

Episode Twenty Two: An Album Review of Live- Throwing Copper from 2018-09-29T15:34:32

Our hosts stay on the mid 90's nostalgia train for Live's 1994 smash hit Throwing Copper.  The Jo(h)ns fawn over another underrated rhythm section, talk about the bands lyrics, discuss rumors of...

Episode Twenty One: An Album Review of Green Day- Dookie from 2018-09-17T22:07:39

This week our hosts tackle Green Day's 1994 smash hit Dookie.  They exchange nostalgia stories, talk about the impact the band had on both punk and pop music, how well the album holds up, bad mu...

Episode Twenty: An Album Review of Mike Doughty- Haughty Melodic from 2018-09-04T06:30:14

Part 2 of the latest "Convince Me" series has Shaggy try and convince John that Mike Doughty's breakthrough album "Haughty Melodic" is worth listening to.  The hosts discuss the album's lyrics a...

Episode Nineteen: An Album Review of Iglu & Hartly- & Then Boom from 2018-08-30T05:53:31

"Convince Me" podcast is BACK!  For Part 1 of this go around, John goes out on a limb to convince Shaggy that Iglu & Hartly's lone studio release is worth listening too.  The hosts banter about ...

Episode Eighteen: An Album Review of The Darkness- One Way Ticket to Hell... And Back from 2018-08-21T05:41:17

This week the boys talk about one of their personal favorite bands, The Darkness, and they're sneaky good second album, One Way Ticket to Hell and Back.  The Jo(h)ns discuss the bands retro styl...

Episode Seventeen: An Album Review of Royal Blood- Self Titled from 2018-08-09T17:15:46

The boys are back for Part 2 of "Wife's Picks" to review Royal Blood's 2014 debut self titled album.  The Jo(h)n's talk about the band's unique use of a bass as a guitar, the pitfalls of a two p...

Episode Sixteen: An Album Review of Fleetwood Mac- Rumors from 2018-08-03T14:51:48

This week the Jo(h)ns tackle Fleetwood Mac's 1977 album Rumors. They dig into the wild state of the band during the albums recording, Lindsey Buckingham's underrated guitar, John woo's over thre...

Episode Sixteen: An Album Review of Fleetwood Mac- Rumors from 2018-08-03T14:51:48

This week the Jo(h)ns tackle Fleetwood Mac's 1977 album Rumors. They dig into the wild state of the band during the albums recording, Lindsey Buckingham's underrated guitar, John woo's over thre...

Episode Sixteen: An Album Review of Fleetwood Mac- Rumors from 2018-08-03T14:51:48

This week the Jo(h)ns tackle Fleetwood Mac's 1977 album Rumors. They dig into the wild state of the band during the albums recording, Lindsey Buckingham's underrated guitar, John woo's over thre...

Episode Fifteen: An Album Review of The Strokes- Is This It? from 2018-07-27T05:21:37

The inaugural "Are They Good?" episode takes a deep dive at The Strokes 2000 album Is This It? to answer a burning question: Are the Strokes actually good?  They discuss the bands "uniform" soun...

Episode Fourteen: An Album Review of Red Hot Chili Peppers- Californication from 2018-07-17T23:24:08

The boys are back, and this week they discuss RHCP's 1999 album Californication.  They break down the albums pivot point to a new sound for the band, the return of guitarist John Frusciante, the...

Episode Thirteen: An Album Review of Paul Simon- Graceland from 2018-06-22T18:51:09

This week our hosts reach back to review Paul Simon's 1986 legendary album Graceland.  The guys discuss the political backlash the album received, the one of a kind blend of musical styles, nost...

Episode Twelve: An Album Review of The War On Drugs- A Deeper Understanding from 2018-06-15T15:16:35

This week the Jo(h)ns discuss The War on Drug's 2017 album A Deeper Understanding.  They talk about the bands blend of modern and retro sounds and the Bob Dylan influences, their interesting tak...

Episode Eleven: An Album Review of Skid Row- Self Titled from 2018-06-08T15:19:19

The Jo(h)ns dip their toes into the Butt Rock waters by going over Kid Row's 1989 self titled album.  They discuss the Hair metal genre and how the band fit into it, the albums ridiculous lyrics...

Episode Ten: An Album Review of The Gaslight Anthem- The '59 Sound from 2018-06-01T16:43:05

It's PART 2 of the "Convince Me" MEGA POD!  In this episode, John tries to convince Shaggy that The Gaslight Anthem's 2008 album The '59 Sound is worth checking out.  Our hosts discuss the bands...

Episode Nine: An Album Review of HAIM- Days Are Gone from 2018-05-30T14:53:46

Its a two part "Convince Me" MEGA POD!!!  In part one, Shaggy tries to convince John that HAIM is a band worth checking out by digging into their 2013 debut album Days Are Gone.  The Jo(h)n's di...

Episode Seven: An Album Review of The Offspring- Smash from 2018-05-11T16:06:54

John and Shaggy tackle (The) Offspring's 1994 iconic album Smash.  They dig into their personal histories with the album, the influence the album had on both the punk and grunge scene, how 'Bad ...

Episode Six: An Album Review of Neil Young- After The Goldrush from 2018-05-03T04:49:46

John and Shaggy take a look at Neil Young's 1970 album After The Goldrush.  They discuss the album's subdued sound, their surprise at the inspiration of the album, Neil Young's unique vocal harm...

Episode Five: An Album Review of The Mars Volta- De-Loused In The Comatorium from 2018-04-26T14:27:27

John and Shaggy break down Mars Volta's 2003 debut De-Loused in the Comatorium.  The discuss the albums unique concept and sound, the one time band line-up, the bands high energy live acts, and ...

Episode Four: An Album Review of Dinosaur Jr- Farm from 2018-04-18T23:14:55

John and Shaggy dig into Dino Jr's 2009 album, Farm.  They discuss the album's driving guitars vs it's limited vocals, the band's unique dynamic and how it impacted the song writing process, Whe...

Episode Three: An Album Review of Audioslave- Self Titled Debut from 2018-04-10T15:22:53

This week John and Shaggy break down Audioslave's 2003 self titled debut album.  They discuss the bands unique formation, Tom Morello's evolution as a guitar player, debate whether this is a "fi...

Episode Two: An Album Review of Cage The Elephant- Thank You Happy Birthday from 2018-04-05T16:39:29

John and Shaggy return to look at Cage The Elephant's 2011 album Thank You Happy Birthday.  They discuss the album's unique sound and lead singer Matt Schultz's creative vocals, whether the curr...

Episode Two: An Album Review of Cage The Elephant- Thank You Happy Birthday from 2018-04-05T16:39:29

John and Shaggy return to look at Cage The Elephant's 2011 album Thank You Happy Birthday.  They discuss the album's unique sound and lead singer Matt Schultz's creative vocals, whether the curr...

Episode Two: An Album Review of Cage The Elephant- Thank You Happy Birthday from 2018-04-05T16:39:29

John and Shaggy return to look at Cage The Elephant's 2011 album Thank You Happy Birthday.  They discuss the album's unique sound and lead singer Matt Schultz's creative vocals, whether the curr...

Episode One: An Album Review of Faith No More- Sol Invictus from 2018-04-02T21:05:34

In their inaugural podcast, John and Shaggy tackle Faith No More's 2015 reunion album, Sol Invictus.  They discuss whether the 18 year wait between albums was worth it, why the album didn't char...