Beck Did It Better

190. The Who: Tommy (1969)

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.

 

 

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

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!

188. T. Rex: Electric Warrior (1971)

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.

187. Ice Cube: Amerikkka's Most Wanted (1990)

This week we're going up high! And down hard! With the high hard one and the best podcast about Ice Cube and the 187th greatest album of all time, AmeriKKKa's Most Wanted.

 

But before we get to the music all of our Apple Maps enthusiasts will be taken on a detour for our discussion of open-toed shoes, stolen cars mats, and scrambled cable TV. We also celebrate the new Pearl Jam and Vampire Weekend albums and become the best NFL Draft podcast when we draft the best charcuterie ingredients. 

 

Then at (1:13:00) we turn off the radio and discuss Ice Cube's debut studio album, AmeriKKKa's Most Wanted. We chat about old-school rhyme schemes, The Bomb Squad production, and BIG3 Basketball. 

 

Next week we'll bang the gong and get it on when we become the best T. Rex podcast and break down the 1971 glam rock album, Electric Warrior. 

 

 

186. Red Hot Chili Peppers: Blood Sugar Sex Magik (1991)

If you have $7,500 lying around you could give it away or you could buy an Eames chair and listen to the best mid-century modern podcast about the Red Hot Chili Peppers and the 187th greatest album of all time, Blood Sugar Sex Magik.

 

But before we get to the album we take a trip to the Mustang Ranch where you might get to hear about Bruce Springsteen in concert, yoga dehydration, and first class flight etiquette.

 

Then at (1:08:00) we go under the bridge to talk about Blood Sugar Sex Magik from the Red Hot Chili Peppers. We discuss the band's cross-genre influences, nonsense lyrics, and the best hard rock performances from 1993.

 

Next week you should turn off the radio and join us for the best Ice Cube podcast when we cover his debut studio album AmeriKKKa's Most Wanted.