https://www.spreaker.com/show/album-swapenMusicCopyright Album Swaphttps://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/4d1b7ca6e4b66ec9c882467a93a2fcaf.jpghttps://www.spreaker.com/show/album-swapFri, 31 May 2024 01:35:49 +0000Album SwapAlbum Swapbmcd@albumswap.netAlbum Swap is a music review podcast where two albums are exchanged and reviewed. Each episode Brian and Fred provide some background, the Good, the Bad and the Boogie as well as other trivia and interesting facts about the music, band, album art and...falseepisodichttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/season-2-ep-1-dangelo-and-ac-dc--44679457https://api.spreaker.com/episode/44679457Fri, 07 May 2021 14:53:57 +0000Album SwapSeason 2 starts with D'Angelo "Black Messiah" and AC/DC's "Power Up" getting a spin on our digital turntables. Brian and Fred review each album and give you The Good, The Bad and The Boogie. Released in 2014 "Black Messiah" by D'Angelo and The...1959ac/dc,d'angelo,hip-hop,music,review,rockfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-016-rush-alvin-youngblood-hart--14931610tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/428445750Thu, 12 Apr 2018 01:35:26 +0000Album SwapTwo albums featuring musicians' musicians! Alvin Youngblood Hart mixes his San Francisco upbringing with Mississippi Country Blues to create some of the best guitar work we've heard in awhile. Motivational Speaker features some impressive guests...4645falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-015-childish-gambino-screaming-trees--14931608tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/402805497Wed, 21 Feb 2018 03:13:30 +0000Album SwapEpisode 15 of the Swap has another great pair of albums. Childish Gambino, the music stage name of actor/director Donald Glover has shades of old school funk and soul but a refreshing weird flavor as well in "Awaken, My Love!" This album has all...4875falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-014-public-enemy-balsam-range--14931673tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/373855244Sun, 24 Dec 2017 14:33:33 +0000Album SwapEpisode 14 of features Bluegrass and Rap for a diverse mix. Balsam Range is a five-piece Bluegrass band from Canton, North Carolina and named the band from local Blue Ridge Mountains. Papertown tells the story of Canton as an old paper mill town....4686falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-013-sheer-mag-donald-fagen--14931615tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/352693055Wed, 08 Nov 2017 03:31:16 +0000Album SwapIn this episode we swap Sheer Mag's 2017 release "Need to Feel Your Love" and Donald Fagen's "The Nightfly". Released in 1982, "The Nightfly" was Donald Fagen's first solo album after the breakup of Steely Dan. Using many of the same musicians, Fagen...3997falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-012-primus-anderson-paak--14931614
Episode 12 also debuts a new format. After taking some time to review the first 10 episodes we've decided to change the format a bit. Instead of reviewing all songs we now have a segment called "The Good, The Bad and the Boogie!" We still have some artist background and other segments such as our scoring but the hashtags are gone!]]>tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/347921959Sat, 21 Oct 2017 13:23:44 +0000Album SwapAnderson .Paak and Primus are the albums swapped in Episode 12. Malibu is the second album from Paak whose attention to detail is not just part of his name but evident in his music. Malibu was a breakthrough album for Paak spawning four singles and a...
Episode 12 also debuts a new format. After taking some time to review the first 10 episodes we've decided to change the format a bit. Instead of reviewing all songs we now have a segment called "The Good, The Bad and the Boogie!" We still have some artist background and other segments such as our scoring but the hashtags are gone!]]>3696falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-011-the-o-jays-and-ryan-adams--14931617
Heartbreaker was Ryan Adam's first solo album after the breakup of Whiskeytown. Recording in Nashville with Gillian Welch and David Rawlings the album has tones of Bob Dylan, Bo Diddley and American Roots music. Heartbreaker would be the first of many albums Adams would release in the early 2000s.]]>tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/340390776Fri, 01 Sep 2017 01:13:09 +0000Album SwapHeartbreakers and Backstabbers are discussed in episode 11 where this week's albums are from Ryan Adams and The O'Jays. Backstabbers was a groundbreaking 70s soul/funk release from the O'Jays defining the Philly Soul sound. The hit single Love Train...
Heartbreaker was Ryan Adam's first solo album after the breakup of Whiskeytown. Recording in Nashville with Gillian Welch and David Rawlings the album has tones of Bob Dylan, Bo Diddley and American Roots music. Heartbreaker would be the first of many albums Adams would release in the early 2000s.]]>6044falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-010-faith-no-more-and-haim--14931616
HAIM has been on rise as of late with their album Days are Gone. The three sisters from California blend pop melodies with other arrangements and three part harmonies to deliver an album that goes beyond pop.]]>tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/334806194Tue, 25 Jul 2017 19:22:23 +0000Album SwapEpisode 10 features Faith No More's 1992 release "Angel Dust" and HAIM's "Days Are Gone". Angel Dust was a blueprint for many of the 90s rock bands that followed. It was the first album to feature Mike Patton's songwriting for the band and the last...
HAIM has been on rise as of late with their album Days are Gone. The three sisters from California blend pop melodies with other arrangements and three part harmonies to deliver an album that goes beyond pop.]]>6151falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-009-beatles-king-gizzard-and-the-lizard-wizard--14931618
Hailed as one of the greatest albums ever recorded, "Sgt. Pepper's" is a masterpiece of songwriting as well as creating new recording techniques. Released at the start of the "Summer of Love" in 1967, Sgt. Peppers created a new sound and standard for albums.

King Gizzard and the Lizard Wizard have to be heard to be experienced. You won't find this group on the radio but they have some interesting songs and sounds borrowing from 60s pop, folk, garage punk, soul all tied together with some very fuzzy vocals.]]>tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/329476051Thu, 22 Jun 2017 11:17:10 +0000Album SwapCelebrate the 50th anniversary of "Sgt. Peppers' Lonely Hearts Club Band" by The Beatles in episode 9. Swapped with King Gizzard and the Lizard Wizard "Oddments", an psychedelic rock band from Australia. Hailed as one of the greatest albums ever...
Hailed as one of the greatest albums ever recorded, "Sgt. Pepper's" is a masterpiece of songwriting as well as creating new recording techniques. Released at the start of the "Summer of Love" in 1967, Sgt. Peppers created a new sound and standard for albums.

King Gizzard and the Lizard Wizard have to be heard to be experienced. You won't find this group on the radio but they have some interesting songs and sounds borrowing from 60s pop, folk, garage punk, soul all tied together with some very fuzzy vocals.]]>4799falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-008-amy-winehouse-beastie-boys--14931619tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/325309799Wed, 31 May 2017 04:29:22 +0000Album SwapEpisode 8 features Amy Winehouse's Grammy-winning album "Back to Black" and the Beastie Boys' "Paul's Boutique". Both albums were the second releases from each artist and demonstrate expanded songwriting and music beyond the first albums. Back by The...4942falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-007-gary-clark-jr-raging-slab--14931625
Raging Slab was billed as "Metallica meets Lynyrd Skynyrd". Their 1993 album "Dynamite Monster Boogie Concert" is a heavy, sludgy album that combines metal with with southern rock. Their lead guitarist Elyse Steinman has incredible solos along with driving guitars throughout the album. The album also features John Paul Jones of Led Zeppelin and was produced by Brendan O'Brien who produced Pearl Jam, Red Hot Chili Peppers, Soundgarden, Neil Young to name a few. Rick Rubin also serves as executive producer.]]>tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/322715449Mon, 15 May 2017 12:46:21 +0000Album SwapEpisode 7 features two great blues and rock artists. Gary Clark, Jr. hails from Austin, Texas and came up through the Texas Blues scene. His sophomore release, "The Story of Sonny Boy Slim" is a reflective album that has rock, blues, soul, funk and...
Raging Slab was billed as "Metallica meets Lynyrd Skynyrd". Their 1993 album "Dynamite Monster Boogie Concert" is a heavy, sludgy album that combines metal with with southern rock. Their lead guitarist Elyse Steinman has incredible solos along with driving guitars throughout the album. The album also features John Paul Jones of Led Zeppelin and was produced by Brendan O'Brien who produced Pearl Jam, Red Hot Chili Peppers, Soundgarden, Neil Young to name a few. Rick Rubin also serves as executive producer.]]>4996falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-006-led-zeppelin-and-j-cole--14931622
Led Zeppelin's "Presence" was released in 1976, it was one of the lowest selling albums of the band's career. However it remains a favorite of the band and many fans while being overlooked by radio and casual fans.

J. Cole's "4 Your Eyez Only" was released in 2016 and debuted at #1 on the Billboard 200. All 10 singles from the album ranked in the Top 40 as well. Hailed by critics as his best album to dates.]]>tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/320270802Mon, 01 May 2017 02:18:41 +0000Album SwapIn this episode of Album Swap podcast, Fred and Brian review Led Zeppelin's "Presence" and J. Cole's "4 Your Eyez Only". Led Zeppelin's "Presence" was released in 1976, it was one of the lowest selling albums of the band's career. However it remains...
Led Zeppelin's "Presence" was released in 1976, it was one of the lowest selling albums of the band's career. However it remains a favorite of the band and many fans while being overlooked by radio and casual fans.

J. Cole's "4 Your Eyez Only" was released in 2016 and debuted at #1 on the Billboard 200. All 10 singles from the album ranked in the Top 40 as well. Hailed by critics as his best album to dates.]]>4746falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-005-sharon-jones-and-the-dap-kings-firehose--14931621tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/317601307Fri, 14 Apr 2017 01:46:53 +0000Album SwapEpisode 5 features Sharon Jones and The Dap Kings "I Learned the Hard Way" and fIREHOSE "Ragin' Full On" albums reviewed. Sharon Jones and The Dap Kings album is very vintage soul and funk while fIREHOSE is a punk band from the 80s that bordered on...3696falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-004-david-bowie-daft-punk--14931623
"Let's Dance" features Stevie Ray Vaughn on guitar, Omar Hakim on Drums and features a song written by Giorgio Moroder, "Cat People," one of two soundtrack songs on this album.  The album was produced by Nile Rodgers who also contributes on guitar on a few songs. It was nominated for Album of the Year Grammy but lost out to "Thriller" by Michael Jackson.

"Random Access Memories" has a large group of contributors including Giorgio Moroder, Panda Bear, Julian Casablancas, Todd Edwards, DJ Falcon, Chilly Gonzales, Nile Rodgers, Paul Williams and Pharrell Williams. It won Grammy for Album of the Year in 2014 along with 4 other Grammys.]]>tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/315610491Sat, 01 Apr 2017 22:00:56 +0000Album SwapThis episode features David Bowie's "Let's Dance" and Daft Punk's "Random Access Memories." "Let's Dance" features Stevie Ray Vaughn on guitar, Omar Hakim on Drums and features a song written by Giorgio Moroder, "Cat People," one of two soundtrack...
"Let's Dance" features Stevie Ray Vaughn on guitar, Omar Hakim on Drums and features a song written by Giorgio Moroder, "Cat People," one of two soundtrack songs on this album.  The album was produced by Nile Rodgers who also contributes on guitar on a few songs. It was nominated for Album of the Year Grammy but lost out to "Thriller" by Michael Jackson.

"Random Access Memories" has a large group of contributors including Giorgio Moroder, Panda Bear, Julian Casablancas, Todd Edwards, DJ Falcon, Chilly Gonzales, Nile Rodgers, Paul Williams and Pharrell Williams. It won Grammy for Album of the Year in 2014 along with 4 other Grammys.]]>3566falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-003-vulfpeck-neil-young--14931624tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/313249837Sun, 19 Mar 2017 16:17:25 +0000Album SwapAlbum Swap episode 003 has review of Neil Young & Crazy Horse's "Ragged Glory" and Vulfpeck "Thrill of the Arts" albums. #funkystuff #experimental #godfatherofgrunge #grunge3421falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-002-cry-of-love-sturgill-simpson--14931628tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/310679850Sat, 04 Mar 2017 15:40:31 +0000Album SwapEpisode 002 of Album Swap has Sturgill Simpson's "A Sailor's Guide to Earth" and Cry of Love's "Brother" albums are swapped and discussed at AlbumSwap.net4050falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-001-widespread-panic-and-elo--14931626Brian's Pick: ELO (Electric Light Orchestra) "A New World Record"
Fred's Pick: Widespread Panic "Street Dogs"
AlbumSwap.net is a podcast where you the listeners exchange records and then review and discuss.]]>tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/307967159Thu, 16 Feb 2017 02:09:20 +0000Album SwapIn this episode of AlbumSwap.net podcast Brian and Fred review each other's picks: Brian's Pick: ELO (Electric Light Orchestra) "A New World Record" Fred's Pick: Widespread Panic "Street Dogs" AlbumSwap.net is a podcast where you the listeners...Brian's Pick: ELO (Electric Light Orchestra) "A New World Record"
Fred's Pick: Widespread Panic "Street Dogs"
AlbumSwap.net is a podcast where you the listeners exchange records and then review and discuss.]]>3905falsefull