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Free Form Rock PodcastAuthor: Marc Taylor LLC
Welcome to the wild world of the Free Form Rock Podcast, where we embrace every riff, solo, and scandalous hairdo from the glorious era of rock! If youre a purist, a metal elitist who believes that any sound that isnt an 8-minute guitar solo is akin to sacrilege, then this is your warning: you might want to turn down the volume and stick to your perfect playlist filled with only the heaviest and most obscure bands that your no-caffeine diet can handle. Here, we celebrate everything from shaking your head to classic rock anthems to moshing like a maniac at a metal concert! We love all the forms of rockclassic, metal, and everything in between. So, if your idea of a good time is debating over which band had the best leather pants, youre in for quite the ride! Sit back, relax, and remember: we dont take ourselves too seriouslybecause if we did, wed be stuck in the 70s, arguing over whether Led Zeppelin was better than Black Sabbath while wearing questionable platform shoes. Join us as we rock out the way rock was meant to beloud, unapologetic, and just a little ridiculous! Tune in, turn it up, and lets jam through the delightful chaos of our favorite tunes together! Language: en Genres: Music, Music Commentary Contact email: Get it Feed URL: Get it iTunes ID: Get it |
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Episode 508-6 Albums That Divided Fanbases
Episode 508
Thursday, 17 April, 2025
This week on America’s Podcast, we’re diving into six albums that split fanbases like a badly mixed record. Love them or loathe them, these albums had fans either throwing their fists in the air or throwing their CDs out the window. First up, Queensrÿche – Hear In the Now Frontier—where prog-metal legends decided to strip things down, leaving fans wondering if they’d just wandered into the wrong album. Then, Mötley Crüe – Theater of Pain—the moment the Crüe traded in their sleazy Sunset Strip grit for glam and a whole lot of hairspray. Next, we take a ride with Judas Priest – Turbo—the album that asked, “What if metal... but synths?” and left fans turbocharged or turbo-disappointed. Then, we dive into Def Leppard – Hysteria—a glossy, arena-rock juggernaut that made some fans ecstatic and others cry “where’s the riffs?!”we dive headfirst into the unexpected turn that was Kiss’s The Elder. Fans were like, “What just happened?” It was a sharp left turn—from arena anthems to concept album theatrics. Buckle up, because this ride gets weird. Finally, we close with Metallica – The Black Album—the moment Metallica went from thrash titans to global rock gods, sparking endless debates about “selling out” vs. evolution. Joining us for the ride are Joseph Staub and Tim Wirasnik, ready to break down these divisive records and maybe stir up a little more controversy. Tracks Of The Week: Mooger – “I Disappear” by Metallica Joseph – “Roses On White Lace” by Alice Cooper Jerry – “Tie Your Mother Down” by Queen Tim – “Until You Suffer Some (Fire And Ice)” by Poison Marc – “When I’m Gone (Live)” by Dirty Honey Until next week, don’t let music divide you. Like what you like, dislike what you like—but we can all get along, right? #AlbumWars #QueensrycheQuandary #GlamOrSham #TurbochargedOrTurboflop #HysteriaOrHeresy #BlackAlbumDebates #LetsAllGetAlong
