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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.
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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.
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20191230
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20191231
DTSTAMP:20260419T023834
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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/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20191216
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20191217
DTSTAMP:20260419T023834
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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/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20191202
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20191203
DTSTAMP:20260419T023834
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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/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20191118
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20191119
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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/
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DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20191105
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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/
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DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20191022
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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/
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DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20191008
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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/
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DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20190924
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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
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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
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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/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20190812
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20190813
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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:20260419T023834
CREATED:20190712T171301Z
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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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20190715
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20190716
DTSTAMP:20260419T023834
CREATED:20190530T231453Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190531T173216Z
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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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20190701
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20190702
DTSTAMP:20260419T023834
CREATED:20190530T231449Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190531T173214Z
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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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20190617
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20190618
DTSTAMP:20260419T023834
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20190603
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20190604
DTSTAMP:20260419T023834
CREATED:20190504T203158Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190507T150759Z
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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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20190520
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20190521
DTSTAMP:20260419T023834
CREATED:20190504T203152Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190507T150757Z
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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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20190506
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20190507
DTSTAMP:20260419T023834
CREATED:20190314T222528Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190318T140248Z
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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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20190422
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20190423
DTSTAMP:20260419T023834
CREATED:20190314T222524Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190318T140246Z
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SUMMARY:Radiohead - "Dollars & Cents"
DESCRIPTION:The twenty-second Skipped on Shuffle episode will be focused on the song “Dollars & Cents” by Radiohead off their 2001 album Amnesiac. \nWhether you love them or hate them\, there’s no denying that Radiohead is one of the most prominent and influential rock acts of all time. Many of today’s biggest musical acts — including Muse and Coldplay — started out by copping the Radiohead formula. \nAt a certain point though\, Radiohead stopped having any interest in commercial success and started actively pushing just how far the band could go and still be “Radiohead.” That trend started with the album Kid A and its companion piece Amnesiac. On the latter record\, the song “Dollars & Cents” represents a band still in somewhat of a transitionary period\, while also showing a side of Radiohead we seldom heard up until that point: political activists. \nIn this Skipped on Shuffle episode\, Scott and Jason discuss how they first were exposed to Radiohead and what they think of the band now as they’ve gotten stranger and stranger. They also discuss the politics behind “Dollars & Cents” and their personal connection to the song.
URL:https://skippedonshuffle.com/event/radiohead/
CATEGORIES:Episodes
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20190408
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20190409
DTSTAMP:20260419T023834
CREATED:20190314T222519Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190318T140244Z
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SUMMARY:deadmau5 - "Pets"
DESCRIPTION:The twenty-first Skipped on Shuffle episode will be focused on the song “Pets” by deadmau5 off his 2014 album While(1<2). \nElectronic dance music is sometimes put down as not really being “music\,” per se\, in that it isn’t created organically with traditional instruments by traditional musicians. However\, just because music lacks an organic origination doesn’t necessarily mean it is without merit. \nIn the case of electronic producer deadmau5 (pronounced “dead mouse\,” actually the pseudonym of Joel Thomas Zimmerman)\, some truly beautiful and wonderful music has come out of some clicks of a mouse and some tweaks of a few knobs. With his popular song “I Remember\,” deadmau5 set a new bar for just how pretty electronic music can be. \nIn the Skipped on Shuffle episode centered on deadmau5\, Scott (an electronic music fan) and Jason (a music listener with little interest in electronic music) discuss dance music in general\, as well as people’s penchant for navigating away from music without lyrics. The deadmau5 song “Pets” is used a launching pad for this conversation.
URL:https://skippedonshuffle.com/event/deadmau5/
CATEGORIES:Episodes
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20190325
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20190326
DTSTAMP:20260419T023834
CREATED:20190130T172915Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190130T180014Z
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SUMMARY:Tom Waits - "Martha"
DESCRIPTION:The twentieth Skipped on Shuffle episode will be focused on the song “Martha” by Tom Waits off his 1973 debut album Closing Time. \nTom Waits might be the most enigmatic presence in popular music. His huge catalog has the distinction of being some of the weirdest and most confounding music available\, while simultaneously being an influence on nearly every songwriter living today. \nWith Waits’ debut album Closing Time\, though\, his music was much more straightforward. The sounds of bizarre percussion and lyrics spoken in his raspy voice are nearly non-existent. Instead\, Closing Time is a simple\, jazz-oriented pop-rock album filled with songs of loneliness\, sadness\, and late-night walks through a nameless\, dirty city. \nOn the track “Martha\,” Waits creates a pair of characters who feel as real as anyone you’ve ever known. The song is so melancholic and so sweet that it’s hard to listen without dropping everything you’re doing to focus on the story. Although Waits would continue with songs like these throughout his career\, very few songs can match “Martha” when it comes to simple beauty.
URL:https://skippedonshuffle.com/event/tom-waits/
CATEGORIES:Episodes
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20190311
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20190312
DTSTAMP:20260419T023834
CREATED:20190130T172911Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190130T180011Z
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SUMMARY:Rage Against The Machine - "Snakecharmer"
DESCRIPTION:The nineteenth Skipped on Shuffle episode will be focused on the song “Snakecharmer” by Rage Against The Machine off their 1996 album Evil Empire. \nRage Against The Machine has a very small output of albums\, especially when you consider the amount of incredible influence the group has over the world of heavy rock music. Of the three original studio releases from the group\, Evil Empire stands out as being a bit weirder\, stepping away from the more formulaic sounds of the band’s debut and its final album\, The Battle Of Los Angeles. \nOn Evil Empire\, the track “Snakecharmer” stands out not only because of its non-formulaic structure but also because of its lyrics. Unlike most other Rage songs\, vocalist Zach de la Rocha seems to get much more personal on “Snakecharmer.” \nIn this Skipped On Shuffle episode\, Scott and Jason break down what makes Rage “rage” as well as examine the distinct personalities of the band’s two most famous members. They also discuss their own personal connection to Rage Against The Machine’s music and message.
URL:https://skippedonshuffle.com/event/rage-against-the-machine/
CATEGORIES:Episodes
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20190225
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20190226
DTSTAMP:20260419T023834
CREATED:20190130T172907Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190130T180009Z
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SUMMARY:Genesis - "Burning Rope"
DESCRIPTION:The eighteenth Skipped on Shuffle episode will be focused on the song “Burning Rope” by Genesis off their 1978 album …And Then There Were Three… \nGenesis began as a semi-obscure but much-loved progressive rock band\, fronted by Peter Gabriel. Upon Gabriel’s departure from the group\, Genesis drummer Phil Collins stepped in to take over vocal duties. \nDuring this transition period\, the band had a choice: continue on with its prog-rock sounds or evolve into something else. The band eventually chose the latter option\, but the 1978 album …And Then There Were Three… represents a band stretched out between two worlds: its past and its future. \nThe song “Burning Rope” has many elements of the “past” when it comes to Genesis\, as well as incorporating many aspects that would come to define its later years. It’s an interesting document of a band making a change — and the band has no idea that change will make them superstars.
URL:https://skippedonshuffle.com/event/genesis/
CATEGORIES:Episodes
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20190211
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20190212
DTSTAMP:20260419T023834
CREATED:20190103T170556Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190103T172409Z
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SUMMARY:The Cure - "A Strange Day"
DESCRIPTION:The seventeenth Skipped on Shuffle episode will be focused on the song “A Strange Day” by The Cure off their 1982 album Pornography. \nThe Cure is one of the most popular bands in the alternative music scene\, with legions of fans around the world who revere the group — and its leader\, Robert Smith — as a kind of second coming. However\, the band wasn’t always so popular and iconic. \nIn 1982\, the band was making waves with its gloomy post-punk sound\, but the release of its fourth album\, Pornography\, confounded critics. The slow\, dark\, and overall difficult album was heavy on mood but soft on songwriting and radio-friendly singles. \nDespite the album’s critical dismissal\, Pornography is very much the album The Cure intended to make at the time\, with Smith citing the record as a way for him to channel his suicidal thoughts. Today\, the album has been reappraised as a masterpiece and major influence on modern musicians. \n“A Strange Day” is one of the few songs on the record with a potential pop hook\, but is still a difficult listen. In the Skipped on Shuffle episode\, Scott and Jason break down what makes The Cure so special and why this song and album are very much worth the work to fully appreciate.
URL:https://skippedonshuffle.com/event/the-cure/
CATEGORIES:Episodes
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20190128
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20190129
DTSTAMP:20260419T023834
CREATED:20190103T170542Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190103T172400Z
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SUMMARY:Alice In Chains - "What The Hell Have I?"
DESCRIPTION:The sixteenth Skipped on Shuffle episode will be focused on the standalone single “What The Hell Have I?” by Alice In Chains. \nIt’s impossible to turn on any rock radio station without hearing a handful of Alice In Chains songs in the rotation. Along with 90s grunge contemporaries Nirvana\, Pearl Jam\, and Soundgarden\, Alice In Chains literally defined heavy rock music for a decade or more. \nHowever\, Alice In Chains is a band that drowned in problems\, everything from in-fighting between band members\, financial disputes\, and — of course — copious amounts of drug use. The latter issue claimed not one but two members of the influential group\, and “What The Hell Have I?” is a song that encapsulates the feelings of dread and remorse that a heavy downward spiral can create. \nIn the Skipped on Shuffle episode centering on “What The Hell Have I?”\, Scott and Jason discuss their love for the band while also lamenting the pain and suffering that went into the creation of its material. They also discuss how “What The Hell Have I?” is a great primer for new listeners to give them an idea of everything Alice In Chains does.
URL:https://skippedonshuffle.com/event/alice-in-chains/
CATEGORIES:Episodes
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20190114
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20190115
DTSTAMP:20260419T023834
CREATED:20181113T164039Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20181113T171228Z
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SUMMARY:Marvin Gaye - "Sparrow"
DESCRIPTION:The fifteenth Skipped on Shuffle episode will be focused on the song “Sparrow” by Marvin Gaye off his album Here\, My Dear. \nChances are good you’ve heard many Marvin Gaye songs in your lifetime\, as his musical output features some of the most iconic hits of the 60s and 70s\, including some of the biggest hits of the entire Motown catalog. However\, chances are also good that you don’t know about his album Here\, My Dear\, which was a critical and commercial disappointment when it was released in the late 70s. \nWith Here\, My Dear\, Marvin dives deep into his darkest hour as he goes through a painful and angry divorce. His soon-to-be-ex-wife was slated to receive most of the royalties from the record\, which made it even more difficult to write and record. However\, Gaye rose to the occasion and delivers one of the most passionate\, musical — and hard-to-listen-to — albums of all time.
URL:https://skippedonshuffle.com/event/marvin-gaye/
CATEGORIES:Episodes
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20181231
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20190101
DTSTAMP:20260419T023834
CREATED:20181113T164029Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20181113T171235Z
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SUMMARY:Shakira - "Why Wait"
DESCRIPTION:The fourteenth Skipped on Shuffle episode will be focused on the song “Why Wait” by Shakira off her album She Wolf. \nHere in the United States\, most people think of Shakira as a famous pop singer who’s had some pretty big hits. However\, worldwide Shakira is a literal phenomenon\, and her hit single “Hips Don’t Lie” is the best-selling single of the entire 2000 — 2010 decade. In a phrase\, Shakira is very\, very popular. \nNot every song the Colombian singer has released has been a hit\, though\, and “Why Wait” is a passed-over gem she created in collaboration with The Neptunes. The dark\, sexy track harkens back to the pair of humungous hits The Neptunes penned in the early 2000’s\, namely “Milkshake” by Kelis and “Toxic” by Britney Spears. \nIn this episode\, Scott and Jason discuss just how famous Shakira is\, as well as her refusal to pigeonhole herself into any one genre. They also discuss how difficult it must be for an artist of her stature to straddle the line between English-speaking pop stardom and Spanish-speaking world recognition.
URL:https://skippedonshuffle.com/event/shakira/
CATEGORIES:Episodes
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20181217
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20181218
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SUMMARY:Annie Lennox - "Legend In My Living Room"
DESCRIPTION:The thirteenth Skipped on Shuffle episode will be focused on the song “Legend In My Living Room” by Annie Lennox off her album Diva. \nAfter her stint with the popular and groundbreaking synth duo Eurythmics\, vocalist Annie Lennox set off on her own for a solo career. Her debut album\, Diva\, was a critical and commercial smash\, in some ways outdoing her work with her previous group. \nAlthough Diva has some incredibly famous songs like “Walking On Broken Glass” and “Why\,” there are still some buried gems in there which don’t get as much attention. “Legend In My Living Room” is one such song\, and it showcases Lennox’s soul roots as well as her power as a vocalist and storyteller. It also acts as a parable for her own personal struggles before she rose to rame with Eurythmics\, and acts as an empowering — if still satirical — feminist anthem.
URL:https://skippedonshuffle.com/event/annie-lennox/
CATEGORIES:Episodes
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