Album 4 the Day
By Album 4 the Day
Make the Albums count.
Listen to the stories BEHIND the ALBUMS! We dig into the songs, the musicians, the recording processes, and the magic of recorded music throughout its history. Sometimes, we even find some little-known gems that really shine.
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Album 4 the DayNov 21, 2023
Spin Doctors - Pocket Full of Kryptonite
Spin Doctors dropped this tasty jam on the world in 1991. Its catchy lyrics, jam filled guitar, and bass lines that absolutely slap make this one of the originals for modern jam music. We discuss this remarkably fun album and its creators as well as its influence on 90's music.
TLC - crazysexycool
TLC's sophomore release crazysexycool brought them to the forefront of R&B/ hip hop in the early 90's. Their blend of smooth soul and rap catapulted them onto the radio and MTV and into superstardom. We discuss the members of TLC, their contributions to the album, and the effect this had of their careers.
KISS - KISS
1974 introduced us to one of the biggest and baddest band in rock and roll history. KISS. The makeup and crunchy guitars steamrolled into homes and scared the hell out of most parents. This album is a true gem and the birth of the rock legends and icons known as KISS.
John Denver - Back Home Again
Singer Songwriter John Denver brings his country style to this album full of wit and charm. He sings songs about the country lifestyle, family, and the land we live in. We discuss his lyrics, his band, and how this album reflects on his career.
Live - Throwing Copper
Throwing copper was one of the most played albums of 1994 and 1995. Philosophical lyrics and intriguing themes fill this album that was vastly different from most popular albums of the time. The band Live is kind of an underdog story because of how the record company / MTV treated them and somehow they still managed to put this album together.
The Descendents - Milo Goes to College
Billy Joel - The Stranger
After nearly being released by Columbia Records, Billy Joel comes out with this monster album that shut them up pretty quick. 9 tracks. 5 singles. Remarkable lyrics, with music you can't help but groove to. Classic.
Marvin Gaye - What's Going On
In this episode we discuss the classic R&B album What's Going On by the legendary performer/singer/songwriter/musician Marvin Gaye. This is one of the greatest albums of all time. It's lyrics and music protesting war and environmental hardships still ring true today.
R.E.M - Murmur
Murmur is the classic first album from one of the most influential bands of the 80's and 90's R.E.M. It opened up the entire world to indie music with its strumming jangling guitar riffs and its hauntingly brilliant lyrics.
Bob Dylan - Empire Burlesque
One of the under-rated albums of one of the greatest song writers of all time- Mr. Bob Dylan. His 23rd album, Empire Burlesque, comes straight from the 80's in its sound and recording techniques.
Van Morrison - Astral Weeks
Welcome to the Folk, Blues, Jazz album experience by the one and only legend of Northern Ireland - Van Morrison. Astral Weeks is his second album and one of his most praised by critics and fans alike.
Fitz and the Tantrums - Pickin' Up the Pieces
In this episode, we discuss the First release from the neo-soul band Fitz and the Tantrums - Pickin Up the Pieces. This album brings the energy, the passion, and the heartbreak. Absolutely killer album!
States of Music - Wyoming
Every State in the USA has a different sound, a different feeling, a unique flavor that sets it apart from all the other states. We are going to explore all the 50 states of music and we are moving on to The Cowboy State - Wyoming. Known for the cowboys, the farming, the landscape, and its rich history, this great state has produced many rockers, bands, singers, and music legends. Join the discussion as we roll through the States of Music!
States of Music - Wisconsin
Every State in the USA has a different sound, a different feeling, a unique flavor that sets it apart from all the other states. We are going to explore all the 50 states of music and we are moving on to The Old Badger State - Wisconsin. Known for the cheese, the cold, the hospitality, and its rich history, this great state has produced many rockers, bands, singers, and music legends. Join the discussion as we roll through the States of Music!
States of Music - West Virginia
Every State in the USA has a different sound, a different feeling, a unique flavor that sets it apart from all the other states. We are going to explore all the 50 states of music and we are moving on to The Mountain State - West Virginia. Known for the coal mines, the mountains, the hospitality, and its rich history, this great state has produced many rockers, bands, singers, and music legends. Join the discussion as we roll through the States of Music!
States of Music - Washington
Every State in the USA has a different sound, a different feeling, a unique flavor that sets it apart from all the other states. We are going to explore all the 50 states of music and we are moving on to The Evergreen State - Washington. Known for the coffee, the rainy weather, the coastline, and its rich history, this great state has produced many rockers, bands, singers, and music legends. Join the discussion as we roll through the States of Music!
States of Music - Virginia
Every State in the USA has a different sound, a different feeling, a unique flavor that sets it apart from all the other states. We are going to explore all the 50 states of music and we are moving on to The Old Dominion State - Virginia. Known for the presidents, the farming, the southern hospitality, and its rich history, this great state has produced many rockers, bands, singers, and music legends. Join the discussion as we roll through the States of Music!
States of Music - Vermont
Every State in the USA has a different sound, a different feeling, a unique flavor that sets it apart from all the other states. We are going to explore all the 50 states of music and we are moving on to The Green Mountain State - Vermont. Known for the beer, the landscape, the snow, the syrup, and its rich history, this great state has produced many rockers, bands, singers, and music legends. Join the discussion as we roll through the States of Music!
States of Music - Utah
Every State in the USA has a different sound, a different feeling, a unique flavor that sets it apart from all the other states. We are going to explore all the 50 states of music and we are moving on to The Beehive State - Utah. Known for the Mormon Church, the landscape, the skiing, and its rich history, this great state has produced many rockers, bands, singers, and music legends. Join the discussion as we roll through the States of Music!
States of Music - Texas
Every State in the USA has a different sound, a different feeling, a unique flavor that sets it apart from all the other states. We are going to explore all the 50 states of music and we are moving on to The Lone Star State - Texas. Known for the cattle, the ranches, the farming, and its rich history, this great state has produced many rockers, bands, singers, and music legends. Join the discussion as we roll through the States of Music!
States of Music - Tennessee
Every State in the USA has a different sound, a different feeling, a unique flavor that sets it apart from all the other states. We are going to explore all the 50 states of music and we are moving on to The Volunteer State - Tennessee. Known for the country music, the landscape, the farming, and its rich history, this great state has produced many rockers, bands, singers, and music legends. Join the discussion as we roll through the States of Music!
States of Music -South Dakota
Every State in the USA has a different sound, a different feeling, a unique flavor that sets it apart from all the other states. We are going to explore all the 50 states of music and we are moving on to The Mount Rushmore State - South Dakota. Known for Mount Rushmore, the landscape, the farming, and its rich history, this great state has produced many rockers, bands, singers, and music legends. Join the discussion as we roll through the States of Music!
States of Music - South Carolina
Every State in the USA has a different sound, a different feeling, a unique flavor that sets it apart from all the other states. We are going to explore all the 50 states of music and we are moving on to The Palmetto State - South Carolina. Known for the beaches, the hurricanes, the warm weather, and its rich history, this great state has produced many rockers, bands, singers, and music legends. Join the discussion as we roll through the States of Music!
States of Music - Rhode Island
Every State in the USA has a different sound, a different feeling, a unique flavor that sets it apart from all the other states. We are going to explore all the 50 states of music and we are moving on to The Ocean State - Rhode Island. Known for the mansions, the landscape, the bridges, and its rich history, this great state has produced many rockers, bands, singers, and music legends. Join the discussion as we roll through the States of Music!
States of Music - Pennsylvania
Every State in the USA has a different sound, a different feeling, a unique flavor that sets it apart from all the other states. We are going to explore all the 50 states of music and we are moving on to The Keystone State - Pennsylvania. Known for the amish, the landscape, the farming, and its rich history, this great state has produced many rockers, bands, singers, and music legends. Join the discussion as we roll through the States of Music!
States of Music - Oregon
Every State in the USA has a different sound, a different feeling, a unique flavor that sets it apart from all the other states. We are going to explore all the 50 states of music and we are moving on to The Beaver State - Oregon. Known for the shoreline, the diverse landscape, the farming, Nike and its rich history, this great state has produced many rockers, bands, singers, and music legends. Join the discussion as we roll through the States of Music!
States of Music - Oklahoma
Every State in the USA has a different sound, a different feeling, a unique flavor that sets it apart from all the other states. We are going to explore all the 50 states of music and we are moving on to The Sooner State - Oklahoma. Known for the Native American Heritage, the farmland, the country music, and its rich history, this great state has produced many rockers, bands, singers, and music legends. Join the discussion as we roll through the States of Music!
States of Music - Ohio
Every State in the USA has a different sound, a different feeling, a unique flavor that sets it apart from all the other states. We are going to explore all the 50 states of music and we are moving on to The Buckeye State - Ohio. Known for the Rock n Roll Hall of Fame, the Pro Football Hall of Fame, the unique flag, Amish country and its rich history, this great state has produced many rockers, bands, singers, and music legends. Join the discussion as we roll through the States of Music!
States of Music - North Dakota
Every State in the USA has a different sound, a different feeling, a unique flavor that sets it apart from all the other states. We are going to explore all the 50 states of music and we are moving on to The Roughrider State - North Dakota. Known for the prairies, the bison, the cold weather, the Native American heritage and its rich history, this great state has produced many rockers, bands, singers, and music legends. Join the discussion as we roll through the States of Music!
States of Music - North Carolina (Part 2)
Every State in the USA has a different sound, a different feeling, a unique flavor that sets it apart from all the other states. We are going to explore all the 50 states of music and we are moving on to The Tar Heel State - North Carolina. Known for the mountains, the beaches, Pepsi and its rich history, this great state has produced so many rockers, rappers, bands, singers, and music legends that we couldn't fit them all in 1 episode. Join the discussion as we roll through the States of Music!
States of Music - North Carolina (Part 1)
Every State in the USA has a different sound, a different feeling, a unique flavor that sets it apart from all the other states. We are going to explore all the 50 states of music and we are moving on to The Tar Heel State - North Carolina. Known for the mountains, the beaches, Pepsi and its rich history, this great state has produced so many rockers, rappers, bands, singers, and music legends that we couldn't fit them all in 1 episode. Join the discussion as we roll through the States of Music!
States of Music - New York (Part 4)
Every State in the USA has a different sound, a different feeling, a unique flavor that sets it apart from all the other states. We are going to explore all the 50 states of music and we are moving on to The Empire State - New York. Known for the city life, the food, the subway, Central Park, and its rich history, this great state has produced so many rockers, rappers, bands, singers, and music legends that we couldn't fit them all in 1 episode. Join the discussion as we roll through the States of Music!
States of Music - New York (Part 3)
Every State in the USA has a different sound, a different feeling, a unique flavor that sets it apart from all the other states. We are going to explore all the 50 states of music and we are moving on to The Empire State - New York. Known for the city life, the food, the subway, Central Park, and its rich history, this great state has produced so many rockers, rappers, bands, singers, and music legends that we couldn't fit them all in 1 episode. Join the discussion as we roll through the States of Music!
States of Music - New York (Part 2)
Every State in the USA has a different sound, a different feeling, a unique flavor that sets it apart from all the other states. We are going to explore all the 50 states of music and we are moving on to The Empire State - New York. Known for the city life, the food, the subway, Central Park, and its rich history, this great state has produced so many rockers, rappers, bands, singers, and music legends that we couldn't fit them all in 1 episode. Join the discussion as we roll through the States of Music!
States of Music - New York (Part 1)
Every State in the USA has a different sound, a different feeling, a unique flavor that sets it apart from all the other states. We are going to explore all the 50 states of music and we are moving on to The Empire State - New York. Known for the city life, the food, the subway, Central Park, and its rich history, this great state has produced so many rockers, rappers, bands, singers, and music legends that we couldn't fit them all in 1 episode. Join the discussion as we roll through the States of Music!
States of Music - New Mexico
Every State in the USA has a different sound, a different feeling, a unique flavor that sets it apart from all the other states. We are going to explore all the 50 states of music and we are moving on to The Land of Enchantment - New Mexico. Known for the deserts, the food, the balloon festivals, and its rich history, this great state has produced many rockers, bands, singers, and music legends. Join the discussion as we roll through the States of Music!
States of Music - New Jersey (Part2)
Every State in the USA has a different sound, a different feeling, a unique flavor that sets it apart from all the other states. We are going to explore all the 50 states of music and we are moving on to The Garden State - New Jersey. Known for the diners, the Jersey Shore, the accent, and its rich history, this great state has produced many rockers, bands, singers, and music legends. Join the discussion as we roll through the States of Music! Jersey had so many musicians we had to split it into 2 episodes!
States of Music - New Jersey (Part 1)
Every State in the USA has a different sound, a different feeling, a unique flavor that sets it apart from all the other states. We are going to explore all the 50 states of music and we are moving on to The Garden State - New Jersey. Known for the diners, the Jersey Shore, the accent, and its rich history, this great state has produced many rockers, bands, singers, and music legends. Join the discussion as we roll through the States of Music! Jersey had so many musicians we had to split it into 2 episodes! Part 2 Coming next week!
States of Music - New Hampshire
Every State in the USA has a different sound, a different feeling, a unique flavor that sets it apart from all the other states. We are going to explore all the 50 states of music and we are moving on to The Granite State - New Hampshire. Known for Live Free or Die, the vibrant culture scene, the rugged coast line, and its rich history, this great state has produced many rockers, bands, singers, and music legends. Join the discussion as we roll through the States of Music!
States of Music - Nevada
Every State in the USA has a different sound, a different feeling, a unique flavor that sets it apart from all the other states. We are going to explore all the 50 states of music and we are moving on to The Silver State - Nevada. Known for Las Vegas casinos, the desert, ghost towns, and its rich history, this great state has produced many rockers, bands, singers, and music legends. Join the discussion as we roll through the States of Music!
States of Music - Nebraska
Every State in the USA has a different sound, a different feeling, a unique flavor that sets it apart from all the other states. We are going to explore all the 50 states of music and we are moving on to The Cornhusker State - Nebraska. Known for Corn, farming, the reuben sandwich, and its rich history, this great state has produced many rockers, bands, singers, and music legends. Join the discussion as we roll through the States of Music!
States of Music - Montana
Every State in the USA has a different sound, a different feeling, a unique flavor that sets it apart from all the other states. We are going to explore all the 50 states of music and we are moving on to Big Sky Country - Montana. Known for Ranching, cattle, the Cowboy way, and its rich history, this great state has produced many rockers, bands, singers, and music legends. Join the discussion as we roll through the States of Music!
States of Music - Missouri
Every State in the USA has a different sound, a different feeling, a unique flavor that sets it apart from all the other states. We are going to explore all the 50 states of music and we are moving on to The Show Me State - Missouri. Known for Budweiser, the BBQ, the Arch, and its rich history, this great state has produced many rockers, bands, singers, rappers, and music legends. Join the discussion as we roll through the States of Music!
States of Music -Mississippi
Every State in the USA has a different sound, a different feeling, a unique flavor that sets it apart from all the other states. We are going to explore all the 50 states of music and we are moving on to The Magnolia State - Mississippi. Known for the Delta, the Mississippi River, the birth of the blues, and its rich history, this great state has produced many rockers, bands, singers, rappers, and music legends. Join the discussion as we roll through the States of Music!
States of Music - Minnesota
Every State in the USA has a different sound, a different feeling, a unique flavor that sets it apart from all the other states. We are going to explore all the 50 states of music and we are moving on to The Land of 10,000 Lakes - Minnesota. Known for the accent, the snow, the hockey, and its rich history, this great state has produced many rockers, bands, singers, rappers, and music legends. Join the discussion as we roll through the States of Music!
States of Music - Michigan
Every State in the USA has a different sound, a different feeling, a unique flavor that sets it apart from all the other states. We are going to explore all the 50 states of music and we are moving on to The Great Lake State - Michigan. Known for the Great Lakes, the cold weather, the outdoors, the car industry, and Motown, this great state has produced many rockers, bands, singers, rappers, and music legends. Join the discussion as we roll through the States of Music!
States of Music - Massachusetts
Every State in the USA has a different sound, a different feeling, a unique flavor that sets it apart from all the other states. We are going to explore all the 50 states of music and we are moving on to The Bay State - Massachusetts. Known for the accent, the witchcraft, Marthas Vineyard, and its rich history, this great state has produced many rockers, bands, singers, rappers, and music legends. Join the discussion as we roll through the States of Music!
States of Music - Maryland
Every State in the USA has a different sound, a different feeling, a unique flavor that sets it apart from all the other states. We are going to explore all the 50 states of music and we are moving on to The Old Line State- Maryland. Known for the crabs, the unique flag, the bay, The Wire, and its rich history, this great state has produced many rockers, bands, singers, rappers, and music legends. Join the discussion as we roll through the States of Music!
States of Music - Maine
Every State in the USA has a different sound, a different feeling, a unique flavor that sets it apart from all the other states. We are going to explore all the 50 states of music and we are moving on to The Pine Tree State- Maine. Known for the trees, lobsters, the rocky ocean fronts, cold weather, and fall foliage, this great state has produced many rockers, bands, singers, and country music legends. Join the discussion as we roll through the States of Music!
States of Music - Louisiana
Every State in the USA has a different sound, a different feeling, a unique flavor that sets it apart from all the other states. We are going to explore all the 50 states of music and we are moving on to The Pelican State- Louisiana. Known for Voodo, swamps, Mardis Gras, Bourbon Street, Blues, and Jazz Music, this great state has produced many bluesmen, jazz artists, rockers, singers, and country music legends. Join the discussion as we roll through the States of Music!