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Milk Crates and Turntables. A Music Discussion PodcastAuthor: Scott McLean
Milk Crates and Turntables is a Music Discussion Podcast. Each week Scott chooses a different music topic and discuss and debate the good, the bad and the ugly side of that particular topic. Maybe you'll agree or maybe you'll disagree. Listen in and find out. Language: en-us Genres: Music, Music Commentary, Music History Contact email: Get it Feed URL: Get it iTunes ID: Get it |
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Ep. 188 - The Cars, Covers, And The Sound Of The Seventies
Episode 188
Thursday, 6 November, 2025
Send us a textWe riff through The Cars’ catalog, defend Ben Orr’s legacy, and stress why Candy O and Panorama still reward deep listens. We test a stack of California Dreamin’ covers, revisit 60s pillars like CCR and Hendrix, and salvage “forgotten” 70s and 80s bands with fresh ears. We end by crowning a 1975 opening line that still shocks and make the case for separating art from the artist.• dual-frontman chemistry in The Cars and why Ben Orr’s vocals anchor the biggest hits• Candy O’s shift from the debut and Panorama’s darker edge• Drive and Heartbeat City as commercial peak vs fan favorites• CCR’s Fortunate Son and Hendrix’s Watchtower as era-defining statements• California Dreamin’ cover shootout and what makes a good cover• Blood, Sweat & Tears, Ten Years After, Mountain, ELP re-evaluated• 1975 standouts and the power of a perfect opening line• separating music from artist politics to preserve memoryI won’t be here next Thursday. I will be on the Icon of the Seas somewhere in the Western Caribbean. Jealous? I’ll see you in a couple of weeksIf you like this podcast SHARE it. If you have any ideas or suggestions for the show you can email us at: milkcratesandturntables@gmail.com
