Beck Did It Better

245. Cocteau Twins: Heaven or Las Vegas (1990)

Hey everyone, 

This week we have Russell going a wedding and making a stop in a muddy field first, we talk 87/91 Twins, and we start our voicemail triptych.  Matt talks about the changes in Pearl Jam and life in Noth Dakota, and Aaron goes to multiple water parks while Rob has some water problems of his own. 

 

Then we briefly discuss the Cocteau Twins and the top 100 album Heaven or Las Vegas, and mostly talk about the best Scottish bands ever. 

Next week we are talking about LL Cool J and Mama Said Knock You Out. 

244. Kanye West: 808s & Heartbreak (2008)

Hey folks, 

We are back talking about Kanye again, but we also have some fun. We are talking songs with more than one horn, keeping track of our IDs, and talking about Nerd Clusters for longer than I remember. 

 

We discuss Kanye and who this album influenced and the run he was in while also acknowledging he is a real problem overall.

 

Next week we are talking Cocteau Twins and Heaven or Las Vegas.

Beck Does It Again: TLC- Crazy Sexy Cool

I used Chat GPT to summarize this. It makes you appreciate Russ because this sucks. We will be back next week.

 

We’re taking a break from recording, but we’ve got a classic episode of Beck Did It Better ready for you — perfect timing, because on this date in 1995, TLC’s “Waterfalls” hit number one on the Billboard Hot 100 and dominated the charts for seven weeks!

In this hilarious music podcast episode, all four of your favorite hosts dive deep into an album from the Rolling Stone Top 500, sharing music trivia, wild personal stories, and plenty of hot takes. We talk track rankings, debate hidden tracks and track sequencing, and drop opinions so spicy they’d make even Left Eye sweat.

Expect:

• A deep album review filled with passionate music discussion and comedic banter.

• Pop culture references and unexpected tangents — from celebrity encounters to awkward life moments.

• Debates over the best and worst tracks, proving once again that we’re the most opinionated bunch of music nerds you’ll ever meet.

• The usual chaos that makes this a truly funny podcast for any fan of classic albums and music analysis.

So whether you’re a fan of 90s music, music history, or just love hearing four friends roast each other while trying to stay on topic, this episode has you covered.

Hit play, and remember: don’t go chasing waterfalls — chase great podcasts instead!

 

 

 

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243. The Zombies: Odessey and Oracle (1968)

Listen, we are doing Odessey and Oracle by the Zombies and it is basically like paul macartney wrote each song. Its a wild album with some fun bits and one of the worst songs we have ever heard.

 

We talk about talking about jobs, Aaron makes mistake or something, and we revisit some classic Rob Bits. 

 

Next week we are forced to cover Kanye 808 and Heartbreaks. 

242. The Velvet Underground: Reloaded (1970)

Gimme fuel, gimme fire, gimme the best podcast about the Velvet Underground and the 242nd greatest album of all time, Loaded.

 

Before we get to the album, this episode dishes up 11 splendid servings of good vibrations when we discuss our favorite Beach Boys songs and Marky Mark. Then we sit in on a beach wedding, relive some casino excitement, and share some iPhone hacks. We also pucker up some thoughts on kissing booths.

 

Then, at (1:00:00), we cool it down to talk about the Velvet Underground's fourth studio album, Loaded. We discuss Lou Reed's appeal, the inspiration for the band's hit songs, and the best songs about cowboys. 

 

Next week's episode is sure to bring some changes as we become the best Zombies podcast and cover the 1968 psychedelic pop album "Odessey and Oracle." 

 

 

 

 

 

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