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SUMMARY:Corinne Bailey Rae - Love's On Its Way
DESCRIPTION:The fifty-third Skipped on Shuffle episode will be focused on the song “Love’s On Its Way” by Corinne Bailey Rae off her 2010 album The Sea. \nBritish singer/songwriter Corinne Bailey Rae quickly rose to fame with her eponymous debut album in 2006 thanks to hits “Like A Star” and “Put Your Records On.” Further boosted by a string of Grammy nominations\, Bailey Rae’s road to superstardom took a sharp turn when her husband\, Jason Rae\, died of an accidental overdose of methadone and alcohol in March 2008. \nBailey Rae had been writing songs for her follow-up album when she learned of his passing. In 2009\, she started recording a selection of tracks composed before and after her husband’s death. The result\, 2010’s The Sea\, is a sophomore record unlike what you would expect from most artists\, especially ones that had been through her experience. The record explores their relationship while also touching upon themes of loss and struggle in a social and political sense as well as celebrating the good times we have in life. The Sea also delves musically into her jazz sensibilities and steers away from the pop tendencies more recognizably heard on her previous record. \nScott and Jason discuss how Bailey Rae’s personal loss deepens the listener’s experience of the record. Taking into consideration the combination of songs written before and after this personal trauma\, it is a subtly ambitious album covering a number of themes that seem to become more complex and nuanced with every spin. \n“Love’s On Its Way” is a call to action and a song of faith and hope. While Scott and Jason believe the song was written before Jason Rae’s death\, it fits the theme of the album. The ocean is unpredictable\, sweeping away the familiar and offering little consolation or promise for what it may bring in its place. Bailey Rae hints that deference to a higher power\, whether natural or spiritual\, is no substitute for the hard work that we all face in making ourselves and the world a better place in the face of uncertainty. “Love’s On Its Way” and The Sea as a whole serve as a reminder life is full of high and low tides. It suggests how we react to the ebbs and flows of things beyond our control is who we are and we should seize those opportunities to be the best we can be.
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SUMMARY:Talking Heads - City Of Dreams
DESCRIPTION:The fifty-second Skipped on Shuffle episode will be focused on the song “City Of Dreams” by Talking Heads off their 1986 album True Stories. \nTalking Heads got their start at the renowned CBGB’s in New York City\, opening for The Ramones in 1975. Originally a three-piece band with singer and guitarist David Byrne\, drummer Chris Frantz\, and bassist Tina Weymouth\, two years later they would add guitarist Jerry Harrison to their lineup and release their 1977 debut album\, Talking Heads: 77\, which featured the hit song “Psycho Killer.” \nTalking Heads quickly teamed up with producer Brian Eno for their next three records\, releasing a new album each year. The collaboration led to extensive experimentation with sounds and rhythms\, culminating in one of their most beloved albums\, 1980’s Remain In Light. While the band continued exploring new sounds and styles after Eno\, they perfected their art-rock approach when they released the self-produced Speaking In Tongues in 1983. The album was a critical and commercial success with its unique blend of pop\, funk\, and dance. The subsequent tour would result in the concert film\, Stop Making Sense\, which captured the band at their prime. \nAt this point\, the band was increasingly coming under the creative control of Byrne. This fact became rather obvious with 1986’s True Stories. Byrne was directing his first — and only to date — feature film\, True Stories. He enlisted his bandmates to provide the musical accompaniment on the soundtrack\, which was composed of pop songs by Byrne. These songs were planned to mostly be sung by the characters in the film. This cast-recorded version of the soundtrack was shelved at the time\, despite the characters performing them in the completed film\, and the record ended up being released with Byrne providing all the vocals and sold as a new Talking Heads record. \n“City Of Dreams” was not one of the cast songs and was always intended to be sung by Byrne. It bookends the True Stories film with many of the lyrics referenced in the song taking shape in a historical narrative that appears in the prologue of the movie. This beginning is narrated by Byrne’s unnamed main character. The studio recording plays over the end credits of the film. \nScott and Jason discuss the True Stories film and soundtrack as well as how “City Of Dreams” is woven into the film. They talk about how much meaning and enjoyment of the album is lost without being familiar with the songs in the context of the movie. It is likely a reason why this record\, and “City Of Dreams” in particular\, is often ignored by even fans of the Talking Heads. “City Of Dreams” is a heartfelt and moving song that Jason feels should hold a place alongside tender ballads like “Heaven” and “This Must Be The Place (Naive Melody).” Scott recommends everyone see the True Stories film as soon as possible\, in order to gain a new appreciation for the album and Byrne’s quirky worldview.
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DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20200901
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SUMMARY:Bill Withers - Where You Are
DESCRIPTION:The fifty-first Skipped on Shuffle episode will be focused on the song “Where You Are” by Bill Withers off his 1976 album Naked & Warm. \nBill Withers started his music career later than most artists. He had served for nearly a decade in the Navy and then returned to a series of blue-collar jobs after his military discharge. One night he overheard how much singer Lou Rawls was making playing at a small California club and it convinced Withers to give his interest in music a more serious try. He moved out to Los Angeles and after a few years landed a record deal and released his debut album\, Just As I Am. The album brought success to Withers\, who was now in his early 30s\, thanks to the power of the melancholy soul song\, “Ain’t No Sunshine.” \nKnown for his folk-influenced and personal songwriting\, Withers would continue to pen a number of hits through the mid-70s before a dispute with his record company made him temporarily step back from his career. He would sign with Columbia Records and the move soon marked a shift in his music away from the introspective style of songwriting for which he had been known towards a more upbeat and energetic tone. While not nearly as successful as his previous albums\, Naked & Warm\, introduced listeners to the new Withers\, who was setting down his acoustic guitar in favor of piano-based\, uptempo songs. “Where You Are” finds Withers celebrating love amid a funky beat. \nJason discusses how “Where You Are” lyrically and musically shares many similarities to a hit Withers would have a year later with the song “Lovely Day.” He reflects how songwriters\, like other artists\, sometimes tend to make similar works trying to perfect an idea. Scott discusses how he admires Withers’ steadfast commitment to keeping creative control of his songs and his image as a Black singer-songwriter. Withers’ personal integrity causes him to leave the music industry altogether\, which Scott and Jason feel is why Withers is not as well-known to a younger generation\, despite how enduring his songs have proven to be. Jason gives a recent example of just how powerful and abiding Withers’ music is\, even if many are not as familiar with the singer and his remarkable life.
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DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20200818
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SUMMARY:Stone Temple Pilots - Long Way Home
DESCRIPTION:The fiftieth Skipped on Shuffle episode will be focused on the song “Long Way Home” by Stone Temple Pilots off their 2001 album Shangri-La Dee Da. \nStone Temple Pilots arrived on the Southern California music scene in the early ’90s. Their debut record\, Core\, was filled with distorted guitars playing heavy riffs amid thundering drums and singer Scott Weiland’s howling dark lyrics. For these reasons\, the band was instantly labeled as part of the grunge movement associated with the US Northwest. Critics derided what they saw as the band’s attempt to adopt the sound and style of their musical contemporaries while audiences loved them for their instantly classic hard rock hits. The band worked to shake off these comparisons and began crafting records that distinguished themselves as unique songwriters and musicians. Their follow-up album\, 1994’s Purple\, honed their rock and pop foundation while their third record\, 1997’s Tiny Music: Songs from the Vatican Gift Shop\, delved into jazz and psychedelia\, resulting in their most adventurous album yet. \nDespite the band’s success\, Stone Temple Pilots battled not only with critics but also Scott Weiland’s drug use. Suffering from a debilitating addiction that frequently resulted in canceled shows and even jail time for the singer\, Weiland’s demons often seemed to stifle the band’s momentum. In 1999\, the band regrouped after a brief hiatus and had a period of relative stability where they were able to write\, record\, and tour steadily\, overcoming the turmoil of the last several years and hitting a creative stride. This industrious era peaked with 2001’s Shangri-La Dee Da\, a record as diverse as Tiny Music and at times as heavy as Core\, exemplified by songs like “Long Way Home.” \nAccording to Weiland\, “Long Way Home” pays homage to one of their greatest influences\, Led Zeppelin\, with this huge\, arena-ready track. The lyrics and Weiland’s delivery\, desperate with a desire to run away while also to hide — possibly indicative of his own drug use and personal problems — makes for an uneasy end to the record. The song continues on into the unknown\, fading out slowly during one of guitarist Dean DeLeo’s best solos\, as did the band\, who would face more setbacks and tragedy\, but still continue on today. \nScott and Jason are both huge fans of Stone Temple Pilots. They discuss how Shangri-La Dee Da is one of their defining accomplishments despite not having the commercial success of its predecessors\, meaning many fans probably missed out on “Long Way Home.” Scott discusses how the band deserves a place among the most esteemed icons of rock and Jason reflects on the deep connection he feels to the band’s music.
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SUMMARY:U2 - The Refugee
DESCRIPTION:The forty-ninth Skipped on Shuffle episode will be focused on the song “The Refugee” by U2 off their 1983 album War. \nIn 1976\, drummer Larry Mullen\, Jr. posted a note on a school bulletin board in Ireland that would bring Paul Hewson (Bono)\, David Evans (The Edge)\, and Adam Clayton to his house in an effort to start a new band. While a few friends and family also showed up to play\, it wasn’t long before the others dropped away\, leaving a four-piece rock band that was ready to conquer the world. \nU2 would release their first album\, Boy\, in the fall of 1980. Audiences and critics across the US and Europe took note of the band\, praising the record and becoming enthralled by their passionate performances. The momentum of the band would be interrupted by a number of problems crafting their follow-up album\, October\, but by the end of 1982\, U2 was ready to record their biggest record yet. Featuring iconic tracks — including “New Year’s Day” and “Sunday Bloody Sunday” — War brought the band even more acclaim and bigger audiences. The accompanying live record and concert film from the tour\, Under a Blood Red Sky\, cemented their prowess as a live act. \nInterestingly\, “The Refugee” never made its way into U2’s live sets. The song is a powerful track that encapsulates many of U2’s common themes of finding a home and solace and the hopeful symbol of America as a promised land that seems perfectly crafted for live performance. Listeners can imagine Bono engaging the crowd during Mullen’s extended drum parts and then leading the audience into singing along with lyrics that tell of a woman yearning for freedom and peace. \nScott and Jason share their love/hate relationship with U2\, particularly its lead singer\, Bono. While they agree that U2 are undeniably an important band with many great tracks\, they discuss the band’s inconsistent output\, particularly after The Joshua Tree\, and their increasingly ostentatious staging that makes it difficult to take the band and its music seriously.
URL:https://skippedonshuffle.com/event/u2/
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DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20200616
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SUMMARY:Simon & Garfunkel - You Don't Know Where Your Interest Lies
DESCRIPTION:The forty-eighth Skipped on Shuffle episode will be focused on the song “You Don’t Know Where Your Interest Lies” by Simon & Garfunkel off their 1967 single Fakin’ It. \nPaul Simon and Art Garfunkel attended elementary school in New York City together. Their love of music and ability to harmonize together made them fast friends. By the time they were only 15\, the duo was already writing and recording music with a hit single\, “Hey Schoolgirl\,” under their belts. At the time known as Tom & Jerry\, the two struggled early on despite their initial breakthrough. But when a record producer remade their classic folk track “The Sound of Silence” as a rock song by overdubbing additional instruments without the band’s knowledge and re-releasing it\, the duo found success. \nSimon & Garfunkel quickly released and recorded a follow-up record\, but then began to slow their pace\, asserting more creative control and taking more time and care to produce material. Simon\, who wrote nearly all of the duo’s material\, began to struggle with crafting new songs and disliked the record company’s pressure for more singles. After a lengthy recording session and creating additional tracks for a film soundtrack to The Graduate\, the duo released Bookends to critical and commercial acclaim. It is during this period that “You Don’t Know Where Your Interest Lies” was released\, but many fans may have missed the song. \n“You Don’t Know Where Your Interest Lies” did not appear on any of the original album releases. The song was only available as a B-side on the Fakin’ It single for many years. While it has since been released elsewhere on compilations and as a bonus track on the CD version of Bookends\, the song was written during a time when the duo was transitioning into superstardom and experimenting with sounds beyond their folk roots. \nScott and Jason talk about the surprising arrogance of the song’s narrator\, which serves as a sharp contrast to a duo that’s known for their soft and thoughtful expressions and reserved approach. The overall sound might have more in common with the British Invasion bands\, perhaps due to Simon’s time overseas\, which Jason mentions in the duo’s history. It also features a bridge that arrives abruptly and gives the song a surprisingly jazzy interlude. While Scott and Jason agree “You Don’t Know Where Your Interest Lies” is an outlier for many reasons\, the song is a catchy tune and one that went largely unnoticed given the duo’s continuous string of hits.
URL:https://skippedonshuffle.com/event/simon-garfunkel/
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SUMMARY:Living Colour - Sacred Ground
DESCRIPTION:The forty-sixth Skipped on Shuffle episode will be focused on the song “Sacred Ground” by Living Colour off their 2003 album Collideøscope. \nLiving Colour is a hard rock and metal band best known for their energetic debut album Vivid in 1988. The record’s lead single\, “Cult of Personality\,” propelled the band to fame when its music video went into heavy rotation on MTV. At the time Vivid was released\, the band was a frequent performer at New York City’s CBGB\, but they soon found themselves playing for thousands as an opening act for The Rolling Stones. \nTheir follow-up record\, Time’s Up\, continued to push boundaries\, infusing even more jazz\, funk\, gospel\, and R&B into their sound. As a four-piece band with all black members\, Living Colour shattered perceptions about what a hard rock band could look and sound like\, with lyrics that spoke candidly about stereotypes and their personal experiences as people of color. \nThe band would release another record\, Stain\, in 1993 before calling it quits two years later. Fortunately\, the breakup did not last long and by the early 2000s\, they were back together\, writing what would become 2003’s Collideøscope. An album thematically connected to 9/11\, the record’s subject matter is dark and difficult at times with the band continuing to explore new sonic landscapes. \nScott and Jason discuss the muddied sound of many songs on the record. Vernon Reid’s heavily distorted guitar dominates the musical space while singer Corey Glover seemingly has to shout to be heard throughout the album. This dominant stylistic choice seems appropriate on songs like “Sacred Ground\,” an aggressive and catchy metal tune about fighting for the future. The song champions those who stand up to protect the environment and preserve their culture and dignity. Scott and Jason share their appreciation for the activism that Living Colour brings through their music and the impact first hearing the band had on each of them.
URL:https://skippedonshuffle.com/event/living-colour/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20200309
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SUMMARY:The Verve - Valium Skies
DESCRIPTION:The forty-fifth Skipped on Shuffle episode will be focused on the song “Valium Skies” by The Verve off their 2008 album Forth. \nBritish alternative rock band The Verve is best known for its colossal hit “Bitter Sweet Symphony.” Easily one of the most recognizable songs of the ’90s\, the track was on the band’s third album\, Urban Hymns. \nThe Verve released their first two albums to moderate success in 1993 and 1995. Following an impulse to become more commercial to reach greater success with their sophomore album\, A Northern Soul\, the band found the writing and recording process difficult. These problems largely stemmed from the personal struggles of vocalist Richard Ashcroft\, who was battling drugs and depression. After reconciling and finding their long-sought-after success with Urban Hymns\, the band split a second time before regrouping a decade later for Forth. \nScott discusses how “Valium Skies” is an intimate song with Ashcroft seemingly reflecting on his life and the ups and downs of The Verve’s career. Scott shares his love of the band and the excitement of finally seeing them perform during their tour to support Forth. The band would break up yet again shortly after that tour and they have yet to reunite. As a more casual fan\, Jason enjoys how the song is a nice blend of the band’s psychedelic wanderings molded into a recognizable verse-chorus structure. For fans of only “Bitter Sweet Symphony” and Urban Hymns\, Jason says there is a lot to enjoy on Forth as exemplified by tracks like “Valium Skies.”
URL:https://skippedonshuffle.com/event/the-verve/
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SUMMARY:Steely Dan - Almost Gothic
DESCRIPTION:The forty-fourth Skipped on Shuffle episode will be focused on the song “Almost Gothic” by Steely Dan off their 2000 album Two Against Nature. \nSteely Dan incorporate many musical genres into their unique sound\, but their songs are rooted in a fusion of rock\, pop\, and jazz. Lead singer/keyboardist Donald Fagen and guitarist/bassist Walter Becker — who are also the band’s founders and sole songwriters — craft catchy songs with a singular wit and cryptic phrasing. \nWhen the band released their debut record\, Can’t Buy a Thrill\, in 1972\, they were a six-piece musical outfit. As Fagen and Becker began to write more complex compositions and their interest in touring declined\, they eventually became the sole members of the band. They stopped playing live to focus their energies in the studio. They opted to use session musicians on their records rather than a fixed band. The pair would become known for their sophisticated production\, spending endless hours perfecting every facet of every song. After an exhausting experience completing their 1980 album Gaucho\, the band called it quits. \nFagen and Becker reunited in the 90s and toured for many years before deciding to embark upon a new studio record. The result was Two Against Nature\, their first album of original material in two decades. While not much had changed lyrically\, the band moves on from where they left off\, indulging further in their jazz sensibilities. Steely Dan won four Grammy Awards that acknowledged the work on the new album\, but the accolades seemed to also recognize the band’s enduring influence. \nWhile Scott and Jason struggle to explain what “Almost Gothic” is even about\, it stands out musically with a dreamy keyboard and soothing horns carrying the song amidst a collection of other tracks anchored by guitar\, bass\, and drums that quickly find an upbeat and funky groove. The lyrics suggest the song’s protagonist is desiring someone or something and aroused by the mystery of the connection. Jason loves Steely Dan and feels it’s a refreshingly carefree and breezy tune from the band. While Scott is a bit fascinated by this one\, he tends to favor the band’s hits\, particularly their early work\, wondering if the glossy production takes something away from the songs.
URL:https://skippedonshuffle.com/event/steely-dan/
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SUMMARY:Nine Inch Nails - Lights In The Sky
DESCRIPTION:The forty-third Skipped on Shuffle episode will be focused on the song “Lights in the Sky” by Nine Inch Nails off their 2008 album The Slip. \nUntil 2016\, industrial rock band Nine Inch Nails (NIN) had a single member\, Trent Reznor. For nearly thirty years\, before musician and composer Atticus Ross was officially added to the lineup\, Reznor was the sole writer and creative force behind the band. \nIn the late 80s\, Reznor was employed as an assistant engineer who doubled as a janitor at a small Cleveland recording studio. While working there\, he learned how to record\, mix\, and produce songs. Looking to get into the music scene\, the owners let him use the studio at night to work on his own material. The result would be NIN’s debut record\, Pretty Hate Machine. \nReznor immediately found success\, but for the next several years he would find himself battling depression and drug and alcohol dependency. These personal experiences would find expression and come to define the darkness of the band on classic albums such as The Downward Spiral and The Fragile. \nBy the time The Slip is released\, Reznor is in a much better place in his life. While the record still has the anger and bleakness that characterizes NIN\, Scott and Jason think Reznor is opening up in new ways on “Lights in the Sky.” Scott talks about the changes in Reznor’s personal life\, beginning a relationship with singer and songwriter Mariqueen Maandig. Shortly after The Slip is released\, they marry and Reznor puts Nine Inch Nails on hiatus to begin a new band\, How to Destroy Angels\, with his wife. Scott and Jason discuss how “Lights in the Sky\,” signaled a new direction\, not only personally\, but musically for Reznor.
URL:https://skippedonshuffle.com/event/nine-inch-nails/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20200127
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20200128
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SUMMARY:Oasis - Roll It Over
DESCRIPTION:The forty-second Skipped on Shuffle episode will be focused on the song “Roll It Over” by Oasis off their 2000 album Standing on the Shoulder of Giants. \nOasis skyrocketed to fame with their debut record\, Definitely Maybe\, in 1994. They quickly became one of the biggest rock bands in the world with a string of massive hits\, including “Supersonic\,” “Live Forever\,” and “Cigarettes & Alcohol.” With their sophomore album\, (What’s the Story) Morning Glory?\, Oasis delivered another record-breaking album. It showed off a softer side of the band with songs like “Don’t Look Back in Anger” and the quintessential acoustic-based “Wonderwall.” These tracks were all thanks to guitarist Noel Gallagher\, the band’s sole songwriter. \nWhen he joined Oasis\, Noel shared the stockpile of songs he had been writing. These tracks provided nearly all the material for the band’s first three albums and the beloved b-sides collection\, 1998’s The Masterplan. When Oasis convened to make their fourth record\, Standing on the Shoulder of Giants\, it was the first time Noel had to compose new tracks from scratch. Further complicating the recording\, guitarist Paul “Bonehead” Arthurs and bassist Paul “Guigsy” McGuigan left the band during the sessions\, forcing Noel to record all the guitar and bass parts for the album. These struggles were in addition to the difficulties in working with his brother\, lead singer Liam Gallagher\, a relationship fraught with hostilities that would bring an end to the band years later. \nScott discusses how “Roll It Over” would likely resonate with fans of “Champagne Supernova\,” the classic closer from (What’s the Story) Morning Glory? while Jason ponders how the lyrics seem to be Noel accepting whatever the future holds for Oasis. \nOasis is one of Scott’s favorite bands. He shares that he loves how Oasis was unapologetically committed to achieving fame\, desiring to play stadiums packed with fans yearning for loud\, bombastic rock songs. While Jason is a more casual Oasis fan\, he finds Standing on the Shoulder of Giants on par with the band’s more beloved records\, particularly appreciating the more experimental qualities of the record that give it a psychedelic touch.
URL:https://skippedonshuffle.com/event/oasis/
CATEGORIES:Episodes
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20200113
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SUMMARY:Eagles - Too Many Hands
DESCRIPTION:The forty-first Skipped on Shuffle episode will be focused on the song “Too Many Hands” by Eagles off their 1975 album One of These Nights. \nEagles dominated the ’70s\, helping to popularize the country rock genre and delivering one of the most revered records of all time with 1976’s Hotel California. But behind the classic songs\, there was nearly constant conflict. While clashes were initially between Glenn Frey and Glyn Johns\, the producer of their first two records\, disputes soon grew between band members on subsequent albums. As Frey and Don Henley became the main songwriters and vocalists of the group\, they pushed for a heavier rock sound. This left the other original band members\, Bernie Leadon and Randy Meisner — who were more traditional country musicians — finding their input dwindling and placed under increased scrutiny. \nIn an effort to further a more rock-and-roll direction\, Eagles officially added Don Felder to their lineup. He was first recruited by the band for his slide guitar work\, performing on two tracks on the group’s 1974 record\, On the Border. With Felder now a permanent member also seeking to establish himself in the band\, he teamed up with Meisner to write “Too Many Hands.” \nJason discusses the ways “Too Many Hands” stands out musically from the Eagles catalog. From a driving acoustic guitar in an alternate tuning to a percussive breakdown with a bass solo to dueling solos during the song’s outro\, an idea the band would famously revisit in the iconic closing section of “Hotel California\,” there is a considerable amount of unique musical flair on this track. At a time of turmoil\, as band members sought to be heard and a new guitarist looked to establish themselves\, Jason feels “Too Many Hands” lets everyone in the band shine. \nScott and Jason also talk about the lyrics of “Too Many Hands\,” in which the narrator spits harsh judgments about an ex’s private life. While the lyrics are problematic\, especially by modern standards\, Scott explains that the song fits into the themes of an album that explores when relationships take a turn.
URL:https://skippedonshuffle.com/event/eagles/
CATEGORIES:Episodes
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20191230
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20191231
DTSTAMP:20260419T010812
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SUMMARY:Cream - Those Were The Days
DESCRIPTION:The fortieth Skipped on Shuffle episode will be focused on the song “Those Were the Days” by Cream off their 1968 album Wheels of Fire. \nCream was a raucous psychedelic rock band that burned out rather than faded away. Existing for only a few short years towards the end of the 60s\, the band was considered one of the first supergroups based on the exceptional talent of its members: drummer Ginger Baker\, bassist Jack Bruce\, and guitarist Eric Clapton. Despite each musician having played in bands before and\, going on to perform in more bands afterward\, and finally establishing respectable solo careers\, none of the output of any of the members quite reached the chaotic creativity of Cream. \nOne of the forerunners of hard rock\, Cream became known as much for their live performances as it did for its studio albums. The group indulged in loud\, epic jams when performing live and their records defied generic classification\, bringing together elements of blues\, jazz\, rock\, and pop into a hallucinatory blend of music during a time when it seemed anything was possible. “Those Were the Days” captures the best of how Cream fused genres and could let each musician shine on their instrument. As its title suggests\, there’s a bit of a lament included\, though\, and the band undoubtedly saw the writing on the wall. Baker’s and Bruce’s fighting would ultimately cause the group to self-destruct once in the 60s and again decades later during a brief reunion in 2005. \nJason is a huge Cream fan and talks about how he loves the unbridled energy and experimentation of these amazing musicians. This is a band that invites listeners to bask in each member’s complete mastery of their respective instruments. Scott also appreciates the lack of boundaries and rules that existed during this time\, as these performers did as they pleased on stage and in the studio. Scott and Jason agree it was a unique time and set of circumstances that brought these individuals together\, which makes Cream all the more special of a band and one we are not likely to see again.
URL:https://skippedonshuffle.com/event/cream/
CATEGORIES:Episodes
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20191216
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20191217
DTSTAMP:20260419T010812
CREATED:20191119T214820Z
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SUMMARY:Seal - Don't Make Me Wait
DESCRIPTION:The thirty-ninth Skipped on Shuffle episode will be focused on the song “Don’t Make Me Wait” by Seal off his 2003 album Seal. \nAfter an offer from English DJ Adamski to sing on one of his tracks\, Seal found himself on top of the UK charts with “Killer.” It was a quick rise to fame that Seal would maintain for the first half of the 90s\, thanks to radio staples such as “Crazy\,” “Prayer For The Dying\,” and the chart-topping smash “Kiss From A Rose.” However\, Seal would soon find himself struggling to keep the hits coming after a disappointing third album\, Human Being. \n“Don’t Make Me Wait\,” a track off of Seal’s self-titled fourth album\, is simultaneously a comeback and a swan song to the singer’s ability to craft powerful tracks that easily connected with audiences. The song finds Seal evoking a Motown feel\, reminding Jason of the Otis Redding classic “I’ve Been Loving You Too Long.” Scott\, a huge fan of Seal’s music\, discusses how creating a Motown vibe made sense for Seal at this point in his career as he wavered and felt unsure of where his career should go\, having shelved an entire album just prior to recording this record. \nDespite how solid Scott and Jason feel this album is\, presenting undeniable evidence of Seal’s songwriting abilities\, the fact that Seal would go on to consistently release albums of covers suggests an artist unsure of his talents as a writer and increasingly uncoupling his singer/songwriter title to become just a singer. While Scott laments the fact that Seal seems unable to replicate the strong songs he founded his career upon\, he appreciates that Seal is such a captivating performer. Scott recalls a showstopping live rendition of “Don’t Make Me Wait\,” which inspired its inclusion for this episode. It’s a track even casual fans like Jason can be blown away by and suggests that more of Seal’s catalog deserves another listen\, especially his original material.
URL:https://skippedonshuffle.com/event/seal/
CATEGORIES:Episodes
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20191202
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20191203
DTSTAMP:20260419T010812
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SUMMARY:Billy Joel - The Great Suburban Showdown
DESCRIPTION:The thirty-eighth Skipped on Shuffle episode will be focused on the song “The Great Suburban Showdown” by Billy Joel off his 1974 album Streetlife Serenade. \nIt is hard to imagine Joel ever struggling to write hit songs. With so many successful singles from a series of incredible albums spanning three decades\, few peers match his accomplishments. But things were not always easy for Joel. After a shaky start with a botched debut record and a disheartening time on the West Coast\, it would take Joel several years and a permanent return to his home of New York to hit his stride. \nScott and Jason revisit that tumultuous period with “The Great Suburban Showdown.” Facing pressure from his record label to record a follow up to the modest fame Joel achieved with Piano Man\, he threw together Streetlife Serenade\, an album that mixes observational tracks about the people of Los Angeles combined with more autobiographical songs\, like his scathing interpretation of his relationship with his label in “The Entertainer.” \n“The Great Suburban Showdown” feels like a rather personal track. The protagonist of the song returns home and finds himself dreading the visit to his unchanged hometown and sitting down with the family. While the familiar and the fact that some things never change is usually portrayed as positive in songs — especially in a track that has a country feel as this one does — Joel presents a dark tale. He sings of a person bored of the predictable people\, sights\, and interactions that await them. \nScott and Jason feel the song is a frank look at a moment in Joel’s life where he feels displaced. Despite wanting an exciting career as a singer\, he finds himself lost and disillusioned in California while\, at this time\, returning to his native New York seems to be accepting the mundane existence he sought to escape\, especially if fame eludes him. \nScott and Jason also discuss their awakenings as big fans of Joel’s music. For Scott\, it took one spin of a classic Joel record\, while for Jason\, it was seeing him live at Madison Square Garden.
URL:https://skippedonshuffle.com/event/billy-joel/
CATEGORIES:Episodes
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20191118
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20191119
DTSTAMP:20260419T010812
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SUMMARY:R.E.M. - Beat A Drum
DESCRIPTION:The thirty-seventh Skipped on Shuffle episode will be focused on the song “Beat A Drum” by R.E.M. off their 2001 album Reveal. \nR.E.M. was one of the biggest alternative rock bands of all-time. Starting in Athens\, Georgia\, the band made a name for themselves through their live performances and carefully-crafted songs that reflected a band deeply committed to their craft. In the late 80s and early 90s\, R.E.M. had a string of hit records that catapulted the band into the spotlight after years of hard work. By the late 90s\, the direction of R.E.M. took a turn when drummer Bill Berry decided to leave the group\, resulting in the band moving in different musical directions and faced with their declining popularity in the United States. \nScott loves R.E.M. for their integrity and passion\, using their fame as a platform to draw attention to political and environmental issues\, but interestingly is not a fan of the music itself. However\, Jason loves everything about the band. Jason feels that “Beat A Drum” is an ode to Berry\, who left shortly after having an aneurysm on stage during one of their performances. The incident made Berry realize his commitment to music and the band was no longer the same\, choosing to leave life on the road and in the studio to become a farmer. \nJason talks about how much of the Reveal album is about seeing things differently and the balance we all strike between our spirituality and our logic when it comes to perceiving the world. With “Beat A Drum\,” Jason thinks leader singer and lyricist Michael Stipe puts himself into Berry’s mindset\, imagining the decision to leave the group and the new life that he embarked upon following that decision.
URL:https://skippedonshuffle.com/event/rem/
CATEGORIES:Episodes
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20191104
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20191105
DTSTAMP:20260419T010812
CREATED:20191031T174649Z
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SUMMARY:King Crimson - "Into The Frying Pan"
DESCRIPTION:The thirty-sixth Skipped on Shuffle episode will be focused on the song “Into the Frying Pan” by King Crimson off their 2000 album The ConstruKction of Light. \nWhile King Crimson might not be familiar to some of our listeners\, the band is revered as one of the pioneers of the progressive rock genre. They made their debut in 1969 with In The Court of the Crimson King\, an album that incorporated jazz and classical elements and let listeners know there was no map for where this band might go. Traversing new musical ground with nearly every record since\, even fifty years on the band shows no signs of slowing down any time soon. They are still out on the road and continue to write and perform new material while digging deep into their catalog\, but they have made some pit stops along the way and the future of the band is always uncertain. The direction and fate of the band is always in the hands of one man: guitarist and founder Robert Fripp\, the only consistent member of the group. \nScott gives a rundown of the many transformations King Crimson has experienced — in both their lineups and their sound — which Fripp changes with almost every record. Scott and Jason talk about how the band took a turn for The ConstruKction of Light\, trying to craft material in smaller configurations of a larger Crimson lineup after unsuccessfully attempting to write new songs as a full band. These improvisational experiments\, called ProjeKcts\, laid the groundwork for the song “Into the Frying Pan.” They talk about the successes of the record and the clear struggles the band faced leading to what Scott and Jason believe remains one of their weaker outputs\, particularly during the Adrian Belew-fronted incarnation of the group\, despite some standout tracks. But if you are interested in getting into King Crimson\, “Into the Frying Pan” is one of the best tracks to get you started on a journey into this one-of-a-kind band. And if you’re already a fan of the song\, it’s worth another listen to appreciate how Crimson makes even the more straightforward material they play feel fresh and intense.
URL:https://skippedonshuffle.com/event/king-crimson/
CATEGORIES:Episodes
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20191021
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20191022
DTSTAMP:20260419T010812
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SUMMARY:Rammstein - "Roter Sand"
DESCRIPTION:The thirty-fifth Skipped on Shuffle episode will be focused on the song “Roter Sand” by Rammstein off their 2009 album Liebe ist für alle da. \nRammstein\, a German metal band\, gained notice in the Western world through contributions to the soundtrack to David Lynch‘s film Lost Highway and a single\, “Du Hast\,” from their sophomore album\, Sehnsucht\, which received heavy play on MTV. \nWhile known for their outrageous stage antics\, obscene and violent lyrics\, and graphic visuals in their album art and videos\, Rammstein is a band that consciously courts controversy to challenge audiences. Whether perceived as sadomasochists or Nazis\, their intentional toying with these associations continues to confound critics and intrigue fans. With their uniquely dark humor and exceptional musicianship\, Rammstein always keeps their songs and performances interesting. \nScott shares how his love for Rammstein grew over time explaining how the song “Roter Sand” is a great example of why writing the band off as metalheads is impossible. They are a band that has surprises that do not always equate to shock value. “Roter Sand” is a cinematic track\, telling the story of a man dying after a duel\, starting with unaccompanied whistling which grows into a rousing epic that closes out one of their most controversial records. It leaves Jason wanting to hear more and this episode might convince other listeners to give the Rammstein a first or second listen.
URL:https://skippedonshuffle.com/event/rammstein/
CATEGORIES:Episodes
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20191007
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20191008
DTSTAMP:20260419T010812
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SUMMARY:George Michael - "John And Elvis Are Dead"
DESCRIPTION:The thirty-fourth Skipped on Shuffle episode will be focused on the song “John And Elvis Are Dead” by George Michael off his 2004 album Patience. \nGeorge Michael was already a pop icon when he left the duo Wham! to embark on a solo career. Despite continued fame\, countless hits\, and his carefully composed image as an unflappable star\, behind the scenes he struggled with his identity\, sexuality\, and artistry. \nIn this episode\, Scott and Jason dive into Michael’s incredible career\, which Michael himself held in such high standards that he would release only five studio albums during his twenty years as a solo artist. Jason discusses how those few albums share a deeply introspective perspective on Michael’s personal life and the music business\, especially on tracks like “John And Elvis Are Dead.” In that song\, he appears to question the integrity of artists\, ponder his own legacy\, and criticize the music industry\, with which Michael shared a contentious relationship throughout his entire career. \nScott and Jason lament how George Michael — who was such a talented songwriter and generous philanthropist — is often instead remembered through the public scandal that overshadowed his abilities as an impeccable singer\, musician\, and human being.
URL:https://skippedonshuffle.com/event/george-michael/
CATEGORIES:Episodes
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20190923
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20190924
DTSTAMP:20260419T010812
CREATED:20190809T123750Z
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SUMMARY:Sade - "I Never Thought I'd See The Day"
DESCRIPTION:The thirty-third Skipped on Shuffle episode will be focused on the song “I Never Thought I’d See The Day” by Sade off their 1988 album Stronger Than Pride. \nSade is a soulful smooth jazz band that found instant international success and acclaim with their debut album\, Diamond Life\, in 1984. Featuring hits like “Smooth Operator” and “Your Love is King\,” the band’s singer\, Sade Adu\, became the focus of much intrigue by the press. With songs of love and heartbreak\, many wondered how much of the singer’s personal life was being revealed by the musical output of the band. \nIn this episode\, Scott and Jason discuss how Sade uses the privacy she has long maintained\, along with carefully crafted lyrics\, to let the listener insert themselves into the songs in order to find their own meanings. While many Sade tracks are clearly about finding\, celebrating\, or losing love\, “I Never Thought I’d See the Day” from their third record is an example of a song that keeps the situation ambiguous. Jason and Scott also talk about how the sound of Sade\, which was remarkably consistent to this point\, starts to change on subsequent albums and how this song in particular points to a few of the new directions the band would follow.
URL:https://skippedonshuffle.com/event/sade/
CATEGORIES:Episodes
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20190909
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20190910
DTSTAMP:20260419T010812
CREATED:20190809T123742Z
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SUMMARY:Pink Floyd - "Childhood's End"
DESCRIPTION:The thirty-second Skipped on Shuffle episode will be focused on the song “Childhood’s End” by Pink Floyd off their 1972 album Obscured by Clouds. \nRecognized as one of the most popular rock bands in the world\, it might surprise the casual listener to know Pink Floyd had a slow climb to fame. In the mid-‘60s they were led by singer and main songwriter Syd Barrett\, who crafted a heavy\, psychedelic sound and hallucinatory lyrics for the band’s early singles and debut record\, The Piper at the Gates of Dawn. As Barrett’s mental state and drug use became more and more debilitating\, both personally and for the band\, the other members decided to add guitarist and singer David Gilmour. Barrett would quit the band shortly afterward. \nPink Floyd released several more albums\, eventually finding their unique progressive rock voice on 1971’s Meddle\, which featured a polished and atmospheric sound that would become even more textured on their 1973 opus\, The Dark Side of the Moon. Between those two albums\, the band recorded Obscured by Clouds. Conceived as a soundtrack to the French film La Vallée\, it was recorded in a matter of weeks and represents one of the last times the band would work so collaboratively on tracks and bring their individual ideas to songs. Bassist Roger Waters would write all the lyrics after this record until his departure from the band in 1985. \nJason discusses how “Childhood’s End\,” a track with music and lyrics by Gilmour\, finds Pink Floyd more seriously exploring themes of life and death\, topics they would revisit throughout their career and most explicitly on Dark Side. The song in many ways is similar to the quintessential track “Time” from that record\, with the band reusing the opening section of “Childhood’s End.” While Scott is not a Pink Floyd fan\, he does like this song\, and that says a lot!
URL:https://skippedonshuffle.com/event/pink-floyd/
CATEGORIES:Episodes
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20190826
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20190827
DTSTAMP:20260419T010812
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SUMMARY:Tears For Fears - "Mr. Pessimist"
DESCRIPTION:The thirty-first Skipped on Shuffle episode will be focused on the song “Mr. Pessimist” by Tears for Fears off their 1993 album Elemental. \nFormed in 1981 by Roland Orzabal and Curt Smith\, Tears for Fears quickly reached mainstream success with their synth-pop debut\, The Hurting. They would follow that record up with one of the biggest albums of the ‘80s\, Songs from the Big Chair\, which featured the signature tracks\, “Shout” and “Everybody Wants to Rule the World.” \nAs the band went back into the studio\, Orzabal was growing discontent with the band’s reliance on programmed sounds to write and perform. After a long\, difficult\, and costly process to make their third record\, The Seeds of Love\, Smith and Orzabal began to drift apart. Smith would leave the band\, but Orzabal carried on. Elemental represents the first of two Tears for Fears records without Smith. \nIn this episode\, Scott talks about how the song “Mr. Pessimist” is Orzabal’s take on the falling out with Smith to pen a song with lyrics that are caustic\, biting\, and bitter. Scott and Jason also discuss how Tears for Fears were founded on the idea of primal therapy\, a debunked mental health treatment proposed by psychologist Arthur Janov\, with the band frequently seeking to express their pent-up emotions through their music and lyrics. Tears for Fears are one of Scott’s favorite bands. He became a fan before he could even pronounce the name of the band!
URL:https://skippedonshuffle.com/event/tears-for-fears/
CATEGORIES:Episodes
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20190812
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20190813
DTSTAMP:20260419T010812
CREATED:20190712T171307Z
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SUMMARY:Cake - "Walk On By"
DESCRIPTION:The thirtieth Skipped on Shuffle episode will be focused on the song “Walk On By” by Cake off their 1998 album Prolonging The Magic. \nMost listeners were probably introduced to Cake\, as Scott and Jason were\, through their song “The Distance” off their 1996 breakthrough album Fashion Nugget. The band has a unique sound crafted by lead singer John McCrea\, who purposely sought to create music that contrasted with his louder and heavier contemporaries in the 90s rock scene. \n“The Distance” was written by guitarist Greg Brown. He quit the band along with bassist Victor Damiani after touring to promote Fashion Nugget. McCrea saw their departure as an opportunity to further explore the band’s sound on Prolonging The Magic\, incorporating keyboards and featuring several guest guitarists\, while still retaining the band’s sardonic attitude aided by McCrea’s monotone vocals. There are heartfelt moments on the record with “Walk On By” as a standout track about a breakup and the wake-up call we get when routines and expectations are shattered and one needs to reexamine their life. A timely and introspective song given the state of the band at the time. \nJason discusses the history of Cake and their ability to give fans fun and fresh albums that consistently deliver a one-of-a-kind blend of rock\, country\, and hip-hop. Scott considers how the band is representative of the incredible variety of music on 90s rock radio that helped make several unlikely artists\, like Cake\, into iconic bands.
URL:https://skippedonshuffle.com/event/cake/
CATEGORIES:Episodes
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20190729
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20190730
DTSTAMP:20260419T010812
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SUMMARY:Red Hot Chili Peppers - "Deep Kick"
DESCRIPTION:The twenty-ninth Skipped on Shuffle episode will be focused on the song “Deep Kick” by Red Hot Chili Peppers off their 1995 album One Hot Minute. \nThe Red Hot Chili Peppers craft a distinct blend of rock\, funk\, and punk that makes their songs instantly recognizable. While the band enjoys continued success today\, they fought a long and hard battle on their way to fame. Original guitarist Hillel Slovak died of a drug overdose and other band members had their own personal challenges with drugs. Shortly after they reached the mainstream in 1991 with hits like “Give It Away” and “Under The Bridge\,” their replacement guitarist John Frusciante left due to his heroin addiction. \nThe band forged ahead\, bringing in Jane’s Addiction guitarist Dave Navarro\, but they struggled to write and record. Creative differences and old drug habits marked the difficult process of making of One Hot Minute. Scott and Jason discuss the troubles in the band and how the song “Deep Kick” finds singer Anthony Kiedis reflecting on his personal history\, his relationship with bassist Flea\, and the origins of the Red Hot Chili Peppers. \nWhile the Red Hot Chili Peppers don’t often play tracks from One Hot Minute live and most fans see the album as a disappointment\, Scott and Jason feel it’s a seriously underrated record and “Deep Kick” in particular deserves another listen.
URL:https://skippedonshuffle.com/event/red-hot-chili-peppers/
CATEGORIES:Episodes
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20190715
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20190716
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SUMMARY:Soundgarden - "Never The Machine Forever"
DESCRIPTION:The twenty-eighth Skipped on Shuffle episode will be focused on the song “Never The Machine Forever” by Soundgarden off their 1996 album Down On The Upside. \nAlthough Soundgarden is frequently lumped in with the Seattle grunge movement of the 90s\, the band doesn’t really fit the bill. They were far more experimental than Alice In Chains\, far better players than Nirvana\, and far heavier and more dangerous than Peral Jam. In fact\, Soundgarden is almost its whole thing altogether. \nHowever\, the members of Soundgarden didn’t always get along. In fact\, shortly after the release of Down On The Upside\, the band called it quits\, only regrouping over a decade later. In this Skipped on Shuffle episode\, Scott and Jason examine the history of Soundgarden and how the tumultuous relationships in the band led to the recording of Down On The Updside\, and how Chris Cornell’s dominance of the group may have led to the song “Never The Machine Forever.” \nScott and Jason also discuss a special moment the two shared seeing Soundgarden perform live on its reunion tour. It’s safe to say that you won’t find many Soundgarden fans with as much to say about them as Scott and Jason say in this episode.
URL:https://skippedonshuffle.com/event/soundgarden/
CATEGORIES:Episodes
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20190701
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20190702
DTSTAMP:20260419T010812
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SUMMARY:Leonard Cohen - "The Smokey Life"
DESCRIPTION:The twenty-seventh Skipped on Shuffle episode will be focused on the song “The Smokey Life” by Leonard Cohen off his 1979 album Recent Songs. \nLeonard Cohen is one of those artists who pretty much everyone loves. Adored by critics\, respected by musicians of all kinds\, and fawned over by even the pickiest of music listeners\, Cohen’s songs transcend “taste” to become almost like essential listening. \nHowever\, Cohen wasn’t always so revered. In the mid-70s\, he released an album that nearly destroyed his career\, produced by the legendary Phil Spector. After dealing with the fallout from that travesty\, Cohen released Recent Songs\, a collection of tracks much more in line with what Cohen wanted to do with his songwriting. \nIn this Skipped on Shuffle episode\, Scott and Jason talk about just how much they love Leonard Cohen (a lot) as well as their own personal connections with seeing him perform live. They also discuss Cohen’s history and his interesting outlooks on life and love.
URL:https://skippedonshuffle.com/event/leonard-cohen/
CATEGORIES:Episodes
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20190617
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20190618
DTSTAMP:20260419T010812
CREATED:20190530T231444Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190531T173212Z
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SUMMARY:St. Vincent - "Human Racing"
DESCRIPTION:The twenty-sixth Skipped on Shuffle episode will be focused on the song “Human Racing” by St. Vincent off her 2007 album Marry Me. \nAlthough Jason is a huge fan of St. Vincent (aka Annie Clark)\, Scott has never taken the time to listen to her music. This creates an interesting dynamic for this episode of Skipped on Shuffle\, as Jason tries to convince Scott of what he’s missing out on. \nTruth be told\, there’s no real solid reason why Scott wasn’t listening to St. Vincent — she’s just one of those artists that passed him by. That’s why Jason encouraged him to start at the beginning with her first album Marry Me\, on which “Human Racing” is a standout track. \nThrough discussion of St. Vincent’s music as well as the phenomenon of “skipping” artists for reasons that are unclear even to the listener\, Scott and Jason come to some new revelations about songwriting\, musicianship\, and music listening and enjoyment.
URL:https://skippedonshuffle.com/event/st-vincent/
CATEGORIES:Episodes
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20190603
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20190604
DTSTAMP:20260419T010812
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SUMMARY:The Police - "Omegaman"
DESCRIPTION:The twenty-fifth Skipped on Shuffle episode will be focused on the song “Omegaman” by The Police off their 1981 album Ghost in the Machine. \nAlthough The Police had a string of over a dozen huge hits over their very short career\, those hits don’t tell the whole story. Every major single from the band was written by lead vocalist/bassist Sting\, while the songs penned by the other two members — guitarist Andy Summers and drummer Stewart Copeland — languished as album tracks. \nOne of those songs is “Omegaman\,” written by Summers. The Police’s record label wanted to release the track as the lead single from Ghost in the Machine — but Sting forbid it. The Sting-penned track “Invisible Sun” led the album off instead. \nListening to “Omegaman” now\, it’s easy to see why the label wanted it to be a lead single. It has all the elements of a classic Police track: amazing musicianship\, Sting’s passionate vocal delivery\, Summers’ incredibly intricate guitar work\, and Copeland’s subdued drumming. The only thing missing is a Sting writing credit. \nIn this Skipped on Shuffle episode\, Scott and Jason discuss the inter-band drama with The Police\, as well as its reputation more as a hit factory rather than an album-oriented rock band.
URL:https://skippedonshuffle.com/event/the-police/
CATEGORIES:Episodes
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20190520
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20190521
DTSTAMP:20260419T010812
CREATED:20190504T203152Z
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SUMMARY:Madonna - "Nothing Really Matters"
DESCRIPTION:The twenty-fourth Skipped on Shuffle episode will be focused on the song “Nothing Really Matters” by Madonna off her 1998 album Ray of Light. \nThere likely aren’t too many people out there who haven’t heard of Madonna. Easily one of the most famous people (and famous women) in the world\, Madonna has literally defined pop stardom. \nHowever\, in the mid-90s Madonna was losing her star power due to her addiction to her own fame and her increasingly bizarre and uncouth public appearances. After the birth of her first child\, Madonna decided to create an album that would be a dramatic departure from her previous works. \nThat album\, 1998’s Ray of Light\, is now one of the best-selling albums of its decade and one of the most critically-lauded records of its time. On that album appears a song called “Nothing Really Matters\,” which is almost like a mission statement for the album as a whole. \nAlthough “Nothing Really Matters” was launched as a late single from the record\, it didn’t do well on the charts and has never been included on any of Madonna’s compilation albums. Scott and Jason evaluate the track in this episode and discuss their personal connections to the Ray of Light album. \n 
URL:https://skippedonshuffle.com/event/madonna/
CATEGORIES:Episodes
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20190506
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20190507
DTSTAMP:20260419T010812
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SUMMARY:Stevie Ray Vaughan - "Life Without You"
DESCRIPTION:The twenty-third Skipped on Shuffle episode will be focused on the song “Life Without You” by Stevie Ray Vaughan off his 1985 album Soul to Soul. \nIf you talk to any guitarist or musician and ask them who Stevie Ray Vaughan is\, you’ll likely hear a response filled with awe and admiration. In Vaughan’s short life\, he quickly became perceived as one of the greatest guitarists who’s ever lived. \nHowever\, as with most mega-famous musicians\, Vaughan’s life was troubled by alcoholism and drug abuse\, almost to the point of his death. The album Soul to Soul was released right around the peak of these issues. The song “Life Without You\,” the closing track on that album\, is a sad ballad about drug abuse and the destruction it causes\, signaling a changed Vaughan. \nAfter Soul to Soul\, Vaughan cleaned up and got ready for a comeback. Sadly\, he ended up dying not long afterward in a freak helicopter accident\, putting a tragic end to a bright and shining future. \nIn this Skipped on Shuffle episode\, Scott and Jason discuss the power of Stevie Ray Vaughan’s playing and songwriting\, as well as discuss blues music in general.
URL:https://skippedonshuffle.com/event/stevie-ray-vaughan/
CATEGORIES:Episodes
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