Beck Did It Better

86. The Doors: The Doors (1967)

This is the end...of your self respect as podcast listener my friends...the end. We are now the best Jim Morrison podcast as we release the best podcast about The Doors and their eponymous debut album from 1967, The Doors.

 

Before we get into the album we're celebrating Aaron's new purchase (or lease)...a NEW CAR!!!! Turns out Aaron spent more time test driving that gas guzzler than we spent discussing this album. Russ wants to know how many "Thank Yous" are really needed when opening door. Matt is almost done with the top 500 list and we become the best Taylor Swift podcast as Matt shares his verdict on the best Taylor Swift album. Rob's life continues to spiral out of control after his local convenience store placed his fancy ice cream under lock and key. Seriously, who are the monsters out there stealing ice cream from convenience stores. And if you're one of them, could you at least download this podcast?

 

Then at (54:00) we're talking about one of the greatest psychedelic rock albums of all time, The Doors. We discuss The Doors use of the organ, Jim Morrison's vocal range, and songs inspired by operas that nobody has ever heard of. And if you don't like our takes on the album that's cool, but please don't blame it on the bossanova.

 

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Next week, the podcast returns and solidifies that Beck Did it Better is the best jazz podcast as we talk about one of the most influential jazz albums ever, Bitches Brew by Miles Davis.

85. John Lennon: John Lennon/ Plastic Ono Band

This week you're in a lucky seat and you're in for a lucky treat. This episode is great for lunch, great for dinner, you'll be a podcast listener winner! No you're not in the Hormel Row of Fame. But yes, you do get to listen to us become the best John Lennon podcast and cover John Lennon/Plastic Ono Band.

 

Before we get into the album we're talking homemade yogurt kits and re-watching old wedding DVDs. Aaron's got an all time music recommendation, from a super famous musician you've all heard of....Doug. Matt is sharing his experience of seeing Tool live in concert from a suite with the rest of the prosperous jam band fans. Russ is looking for advice on dating during the NCAA basketball tournament. And Rob's life's in shambles and he's eating handfuls of random stuff because his wife is out of town.

 

Then at (46:00) we talk about John Lennon's first solo album after leaving The Beatles, John Lennon/Plastic Ono Band. We discuss how this album would be different if Sir Paul McCartney was involved, the influence Lennon had on other bands, and the best hammond organ songs ever. You could argue that this episode qualifies as the best podcast about The Beatles.

 

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Finally, we prove that we don't believe in Zimmerman, and we don't believe in Beatles, but we do believe in primal scream jokes....and Yoko.  

 

 

 

Next week, the podcast will break on through to the other side as we become the best podcast about The Doors and talk about their eponymous debut studio album, The Doors.

84. AC/DC: Back in Black (1979)

This week the podcast sounds like rolling thunder, pouring rain, and the jokes are coming at you like a hurricane as we become the best AC/DC podcast and cover Back in Black!

 

But before we get into the album, we become the best NWO podcast as Aaron reflects on the passing of Razor Ramon, who was just too sweet. In addition, Rob is getting scammed by his daughter into buying Harry Styles nail polish and Matt is fine dining with a prix fixe menu and thankful nobody slipped him any rocky mountain oysters. Then Russ asks about airplane armrest etiquette as we take another...Flight Tonight!!

 

Then at (45:00) we talk about the second greatest selling album of all time, Back in Black, and answer who are the dirtiest bands ever and whether AC/DC is just Led Zeppelin without the syncopation and complex multi rhythms, whatever the hell that means.

 

Finally, we answer an important question: What is a riblet? 

 

 

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Next week the podcast asks whether a working class hero is something to be as we become the best John Lennon podcast and talk about John Lennon/Plastic Ono Band.

83. Dusty Springfield: Dusty in Memphis (1969)

We go back in time to become the best Dusty Springfield podcast. Rob hurt his ribs and can't laugh, Aaron is going back to school, Russ goes goes to a classy expo, and Matt talks Disney! 

 

Listen, we talk about Dusty Springfield and Dusty in Memphis and all the implications of why this album exists and we actually have a great smart discussion about race and music and how this is the product of that. But Aaron once again drops an absolute bomb that is guaranteed to make you think for days..... I cannot stop thinking about it. 

 

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Next week! We are ROCKING with AC/DC as we become the best Back in Black Podcast. 

 

82. Sly and the Family Stone: There’s a Riot Going On (1971)

There's a Riot Going On on the podcast this week as we become the best Sly and the Family Stone podcast. And this episode is definitely not a quiet riot.

 

Before we get to the album Rob checks a listener and shares the best songs with robot voices which will alter your gas station going experience forever. In addition, Aaron is giving standing ovations at the children's theater, Matt's sharing hot takes on Luka Donavich and the best Malcolm Gladwell books, and Russ starts a debate on the best dipping sauce for cheese curds.

 

Then at (53:00) we talk about one of the most influential funk bands Sly and the Family Stone finally, and discuss overdubbing, the drum machine, and the best songs with yodeling.

 

Finally, Rob's having dinner with the Hamburglar and he's a nasty brat that refuses to steal hamburgers. Robble Robble.

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Next week we'll start sweet-talking to you and you'll certainly know that Beck Did it Better is the only podcast that could ever teach me as we become the best Dusty Springfield podcast and talk Dusty in Memphis.