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  • EP 36: RUSH, Saxon and Kix - albums in 1985. Do they hold up today?
    2025/07/12

    Alright, history buffs and music fanatics, let's fire up the DeLorean and punch in "Summer of '85." The year is 2025, and we're looking back exactly 40 years to a time when mid-July meant blazing sun, sandy toes, and car stereos absolutely blaring. And what was on those stereos, you ask? A trio of albums that were practically stapled to every boombox and walkman: Kix's Midnight Dynamite, Rush's Power Windows, and Saxon's Innocence is No Excuse.

    Now, four decades later, a burning question arises: were these albums genuinely good, timeless masterpieces that deserve their place in the rock 'n' roll hall of fame? Or, were we perhaps just a little too "hydrated" on those '85 beach days to truly discern musical genius from… well, good vibes? We're not here to judge (much), but one thing's for sure: they definitely laid down the soundtrack for a whole lot of summer shenanigans.

    So, queue up your preferred streaming service, dust off those old cassettes, and decide for yourself. Were these the real deal, or just a symptom of peak '80s nostalgia?

    We also reviewed the big Back To The Beginning concert and all the talent paying tribute to Black Sabbath...or was it Ozzy.

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  • EP 35: Motley Crue, Megadeath, RATT - Do these albums hold up today?
    2025/06/22

    Alright, imagine it's June 1984...The nights are full of questionable weekend decisions, music cranking out of the backs of cars, and probably forgotten mornings. We dive into the glorious chaos of '80s rock with the relisten of these gems.

    We're tackling Megadeth's Killing Is My Business... and Business Is Good! (said in Dave's voice) Then there's Mötley Crüe's Theatre of Pain. And finally, the slick and utterly captivating Ratt's Invasion of Your Privacy.

    We will determine if these iconic albums still hold up, or if they're just a relic of a time when MTV played music videos and "rock star" was a viable career path for anyone with a guitar and a questionable liver.

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  • EP 34: Night Ranger, Stryper, White Lion Albums - Do they hold up today?
    2025/05/25

    Alright, buckle up, rock fans! Forty years ago, 1985 unleashed some serious hair! We had Night Ranger, seasoned pros on their "7 Wishes" tour – probably wishing for less hairspray and more encores.

    Then came Stryper, "Soldiers Under Command," boldly going where no bumblebee-themed band had gone before. Were their guitar picks blessed?

    And let's not forget White Lion, fresh out of the den with "Fight to Survive." Talk about a "mane" event waiting to happen!

    Do these 80s gems still rock, or are they just a "Memory" of big hair and bigger ballads? The "Say What You Will Podcast" is figuring it out!

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  • Ep 33: The Firm, Keel and The Cult - do they hold up?
    2025/04/23

    This month, we review rock albums from April 1985 to see if they still shred or should’ve stayed on cassette. Expect hot takes, big riffs, and bigger opinions—because while we’re definitely not professionals, we are passionate… and maybe a little tone-deaf.

    Keel - Right to rock

    The Firm - The Firm

    The Cult - Love

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  • EP 32: TONECHASER by Author Steve Rosen. "Understanding Edward: My 26-year Journey With Edward Van Halen"
    2025/03/30

    Dennis, Mark, and Derek talk with renowned rock journalist Steve Rosen, who has contributed to Guitar World and Guitar Player and is the author of the fantastic book Tonechaser. In this podcast episode, Steve shares his journey in rock journalism and recounts his first meeting with Edward in 1977. We take a slightly different approach to discussing the book, leading to some engaging conversation points with Steve.

    Photos in the book and podcast cover are by legendary Van Halen photographer Neil Zlozower.

    Here are all the places you can find Steve Rosen. Website: https://www.tonechaserbook.com/

    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TONECHASERBOOK

    Audio Book: https://mysoundwise.com/soundcasts/1717024962822s

    YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@SteveRosenInterviews

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    1 時間 35 分
  • EP 31: Bon Jovi, Slayer and March Madness with albums!
    2025/03/23

    March of 1985 was a slim month for rock album releases, but we pushed through a couple of opposite albums in rock. Since March Madness began, we did our own March Music Madness.

    • Bon Jovi - 7800° Fahrenheit
    • Slayer - Hell Awaits

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  • EP 30: ZZ Top, Loudness and AC/DC - do they hold up today?
    2025/03/01

    We review the first three Rock albums from 1985. Do they hold up today? We disagree with a few. We also reviewed last year's predictions and made some new ones for 2025.

    • ZZ Top - Afterburner
    • Loudness - Thunder in the east
    • AC/DC - Fly on the wall

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    1 時間 57 分
  • EP: 29 - Remembering John Sykes
    2025/02/23

    We are back! There was a slight delay, but we are kicking off the year by remembering the mighty John Sykes. If you have been listening to the podcast, his name comes up a lot. He was a true inspiration to the music we love. We give our top 5 Sykes songs he wrote or co-wrote.

    We also talked about the following podcasts.

    EP 7 - Thin Lizzy - Thunder and Lightning.

    https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/ep-7-this-album-reads-like-a-suicide-note/id1652056578?i=1000608173622

    EP 21 - Whitesnake - Slide it in

    https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/ep-21-music-for-plumbers/id1652056578?i=1000654490896

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    1 時間 35 分