Beck Did It Better

Beastie Boys: Licensed to Ill (1986) Ep. 192

We are the best podcast about Licensed to Ill. A great fatboys story, the Rock and Roll hall of fame and some native plants. You shut up and listen to this ep.

Etta James: At Last! (1960) Ep. 191

Don't get it twisted, according to the transitive property this is the best podcast about Etta James and the 191st greatest album of all time, At Last! Our piece de resistance if you will.

 

This podcast is also the last refuge of the desperate when we sit down at the loser table to discuss the best Sublime songs, the Mouth of the South Jimmy Hart, and whether all sour drinks have egg whites. We also chat about lunch specials, and there's some meat on this bone. 

 

Trust in me, at (55:00) we finally get to Etta James's debut album, At Last! We chat about Chess Records, the best R&B voices, and the most outrageous music take of all time. 

 

Next week you need to fight for your right to listen to the best Beastie Boys podcast when we cover License to Ill.

The Who: Tommy (1969) Ep. 190

Can we ask an honest question, is there anything worse than being the best podcast about The Who and the 190th greatest album of all time,Tommy? But let's put a pin in that question for now.

 

Before we get to the album we'll pick you up for a night of trivia about youth baseball coaching, co-worker interactions, and Paisley Park. We also become the best podcast about opera when we discuss the Metropolitan Opera House, pre-ordering drinks at intermission, and tenors who get their balls eaten by wild boars. Remember, everything you hear on this podcast must be true!

 

Then at (1:02) we become pinball wizards and talk about The Who's 1969 rock opera, Tommy. We chat about why we don't like rock operas, discuss the best rock opera albums, and then bail on this episode at intermission.

 

Trust in me, next week is going to bring some stormy weather when we become the best Etta James podcast and cover her debut studio album, At Last.

 

 

Sleater-Kinney: Dig Me Out (1997) Ep. 189

Finally!!! the Dunkin' Dutchman and Indie Rock...have come back...to Beck Did it Better, with the best podcast about Sleater Kinney and the 189th greatest album of all time, Dig Me Out.  

 

Before we get to the album we dive into the nether regions of dynamic pricing at the Mustang Ranch, social events interrupting the big game, and some deviant art for all you UFC scum. We also prove that this is the best music podcast of 2024 when we talk jazz club etiquette, a family concert with AJR, and Bay Area food rappers. 

 

Then if you hit the 15 second skip button 256 times to (1:04:00) it's enough to hear our take on Sleater-Kinney's 1997 album, Dig Me Out. We cover the punk bands that inspired Sleater-Kinney, bands that didn't have a bass player, and the best songs from band members who dated and broke up.

 

For those of you who aren't 43-year-old males we suggest you unplug this podcast and plug it back in next Tuesday for an amazing journey when we become the best podcast about The Who and their 1969 rock opera, Tommy. Happy Friday!

T. Rex: Electric Warrior (1971) Ep. 188

IF YOU HEAR THE METRONOME.... delete and redownload 

 

Next up to the stage in Aerola 51...it's the best podcast about T. Rex and the 188th greatest album of all time, Electric Warrior. Now drop your linen and start your listenin'.

 

Before we get to the music we pull the ripcord and provide some advice on the best things to do in Las Vegas, poker personas, and adopting a uniform lifestyle. Then we play 20 questions and issue an apology that is sure to make you Dikembe in your pants. Warning...don't go back and try to dissect that joke.

 

Then at (1:02:00) we get it on when we break down the glam rock album by T. Rex, Electric Warrior. We discuss Marc Bolan's poetry, David Bowie parallels, and the best songs from Quentin Tarantino's movies.

 

Next week we've got one more hour, and you should turn it on when we become the best Sleater-Kinney podcast and dicuss the 1997 punk rock album, Dig Me Out.