Beck Did It Better

237. Willie Nelson: Red Headed Stranger (1975)

You've got a golden ticket so come and spread out on the bed and listen as the Beck Did it Better Gang talk bachelor party memories as we beg for a party. We talk artists who took a dip, what conversations Aaron's facewash is starting at a party, and we get DOs and DON'Ts about seeing an NBA playoff game. Matt is having a gay old time shopping online and Russell tells us how someone having a boyfriend is NOT a rejection. 

 

 

Then we delve into an album we found out we LOVED and talk skiing with Willie, songs about another woman, and we listen to one of the worst Beach Boys songs I have ever heard. Then we talk about LIMP body parts. 

Call the Beck Line 802 277 BECK.

 

NEXT WEEK: Wir sprechen endlich über deutsche Electronica-Bands, wenn wir KRAFTWERK'S TRANSEUROPA EXPRESS covern

 

 

236. Daft Punk: Discovery (2001)

According to PSA Collectibles Authentication and Grading Service, this is the best podcast about Daft Punk and the 236th greatest album of all time, Discovery. Certified Mint!

 

Some say self-awareness is a life skill. But I say that people who download an electronic music podcast actually want to hear stories about old guy behavior in the locker room, giving up on your dreams, and the retail crusaders cancelling REI memberships. We're also sure that all of you listeners from around the country are super pumped to hear about some St. Olaf nostalgia, including Friday Flowers, a perfectly unacceptable use of tobacco, cafeteria pranks, and Big Scary.

 

At (1:06:00), the episode gets harder, better, faster, and stronger when we become the best podcast about electronic music, covering Daft Punk's second studio album. We discuss the inspiration for this album, Daft Punk's use of sampling, and the best songs that made it to #1 on the Billboard Hot Dance Club Playlist.

 

Next week's episode will leave your blue eyes crying in the rain when we become the best Willie Nelson podcast and discuss the outlaw country album Red Headed Stranger. 

235. Metallica: Metallica (1991)

He says "I dub thee unforgiven?" 

 

I can't believe it. we are talking Metallica Metallica. We are basically the best Metallica podcast AGAIN! 

Next week is Daft Punk Discovery and we don't mention sex robots more than a dozen times. 

234. Black Sabbath: Master of Reality (1971)

As Descartes once said, "I think, therefore I am the best podcast about Black Sabbath and the 234th greatest album of all time, Master of Reality." T

 

Before we get to the music, we break down the pros and cons of Milk Duds and experience a plot twist when one of our hosts exposes himself as a candy slurphead. Then we celebrate street musicians, marvel at a variety show act, and dive into some grocery delivery drama. Thanks to our sponsors, Staples and Instacart, your companies' digital footprint is safe on this podcast. 

 

Then at (49:00), these four geezers get going on the bass and talk Black Sabbath's 1971 heavy metal album—Master of Reality. We discuss downtuning, the best covers of Children of the Grave, and the best songs that cover the guitar riff from Sweet Leaf.

 

Next week, we're off to never never land when we become the best Metallica podcast and cover The Black Album.

233. Tori Amos: Little Earthquakes (1992)

To all of our Tori Amos fans out there, we're doubly sorry because this is our best podcast about Tori Amos and the 233rd greatest album of all time, Little Earthquakes. 

 

Before we get to the music, we're popping a wheelie on the zeitgeist and covering Beverly Hills 90210, Meghan Markle's homage to Big Bopper, and the price of Cadbury eggs. Then we're heading to Legoland for a celebrity sighting and to Dodger Stadium for some Dodger Dogs, which will cause all you bunheads to jettison this episode altogether. 

 

At (63:00), we take a brief musical detour to talk about Tori Amos's 1992 album, Little Earthquakes. We discuss Tori's musical insubordination, piano skills, and MTV unplugged performance. 

 

Next week, we're heading into the void and becoming the best Black Sabbath podcast when we discuss the 1971 heavy metal album Master of Reality.