3324 The Music and Movie Podcast

Pearl Jam returns with the help of producer Andrew Watt for Dark Matter. PJ fan Christy Cuomo joins us as we give our insights on this new release.

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Kiss teams up with produce bob Ezrin to help round out their sound for a more radio-friendly approach, and the gamble pays off. Destroyer would be the band's shining moment, and is widely regarded as their best release. Kiss expert extraordinaire Andrew Cremeans joins us to help navigate the our way through the ranks of the Kiss Army!

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Van Halen breaks through big with their album 1984, then the wheels come off the wagon with the departure of David Lee Roth. In a move highly questioned at the time, they bring the Red Rocker Sammy Hagar into the fold and the result is VH's first number #1 album, 5150. Gerry Sullivan and Rob Distefano round out the guest list on this one.

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Get in your Monte Carlo and crank that Alpine stereo as we count down the greatest songs to cruise by! Rob Distefano

Top 5 Cruising Songs of the 80's playlist on Spotify

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The movie musical makes a big-time comeback in 2002 with Rob Marshall's adaptation of the Broadway hit Chicago.  Catherine Zeta-Jones takes home a Best Supporting Actress Oscar for her efforts, in addition to the coveted Best Picture award. Christy Cuomo and Kevin Howard round out the guest list for this fun discussion!

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One of only 3 films to win the "Big Five" Oscars (Best Actor/Actress, Picture, Director, Adapted Screenplay), Silence of the Lambs was a runaway hit and brought Jodie Foster her second Oscar, and put Anthony Hopkins back into the spotlight!

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The first Rock Star gets his own biopic with a murder mystery. F. Murray Abraham stole the show as the scheming Salieri, who claims to have murdered Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart-but did he?

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Oscars month 2024 kicks off with a certifiable classic! We are finally visiting The Godfather, with Sean Grady, Christy Cuomo, and Nick Leshi rounding out the panel to discuss the genre-defining epic.

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The Beatles assemble in the studio one more time amidst the bickering and lack of direction to give us the magnificent Abbey Road. All four Beatles are present and accounted for on what would be their swan song. Robert Prisament joins us for the conversation.

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Sean Grady and Kevin Howard join us to discuss what should have been the best picture of 1998 (sorry Shakespeare In Love). An intense and emotional film about the horrors and humanity of war, Saving Private Ryan is not to be missed.

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Christy Cuomo and Courtney Cremeans join us to celebrate the groundbreaking major-label debut from Alanis Morrissette. One of the biggest selling albums of all time is also one of the most personal as well. Christy and Courtney share their experiences with growing up with this album.

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We don't call Flash a cult film, because we saw when it first came into theaters, and loved it! Roland Uruci and Nick Leshi join us for another film that Queen did the soundtrack for!

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Green Day is back with a new album and reuniting with American Idiot producer rob Cavallo. Do they still have what it takes to hit the charts again? Christopher Clark joins us for our take on this new release.

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Gerry Sullivan and Chris Clark take the elevator down with us for Meat Loaf's iconic album, with lyrics by Jim Steinman. the birth of the power ballad can have its' roots traced back to this classic from the 70's.

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Sting strikes out on his own and forges a new sound thanks to the help of some seasoned jazz greats. Leaving the Police in the rear view mirror, the Dream of the Blue Turtles carves a new path for Sting and his prolific solo career.

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Gerry Sullivan and Christy Cuomo joins us for a fun stroll down memory lane as we sift through the sands of time to bring you our Top 5 TV theme songs-there's a link to a YouTube playlist as well!

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Nick Leshi and Kevin Howard plug in with us and enter the alternate reality of the ground-breaking film, 1999's The Matrix. Setting a new standard for sci-fi and action films, The Matrix ushered in a slew of copycats, but none (even the sequels) did it better.

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Tom Petty ditches The Heartbreakers and links up with Jeff Lynne to produce arguably one of the best albums on the 90's-Full Moon Fever.

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You're getting a twofer under your tree! First half of the episode is about the television special, and then we dive into the soundtrack for the second half-Merry Christmas!

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The Boy with the Box
Read by Nick Leshi

Christmas Day
Read by Christy Cuomo

Little Will's Message
Ready by Sean Grady

Joel's Talk with Santa Claus
Read by Dean Leggiero

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One of the all-time best Christmas films of all time gets the 33/24 treatment! Cynical and heartwarming at the same time, this films was years ahead of its' time. Christy Cuomo and Nick Leshi join in!

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Christmas on Wheels
Read by Sean Grady

Christmas Gifts
Read by Nick Leshi

A Christmas Mistake
Read by Christy Cuomo

A Christmas Greeting
Ready By Dean Leggiero

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The Supergroup adds one more member on their second album, and this takes it to the next level. Rob Distefano joins the conversation.

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Ocean's 11 meets Raiders of the Lost Ark...what more can we say? Sean Grady and Gerry Sullivan join the quest!

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Def Leppard takes the charts and MTV by storm with their 1983 release Pyromania. Producer Mutt Lange smooths out the rough edges and delivers a sound that is uniquely Def Leppard's, and the proof is in the pudding. Rob Prisament joins us for the discussion!

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We're getting reuniting our Top 5 Thanksgiving Dishes crew to tackle some after dinner entertainment, our Top 5 Board games. Christy Cuomo, Nick Leshi, and Sean Grady roll the dice and hope for doubles!

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Rules for Rummy 500

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Stevie Ray's final album is a testament to what could have been. Recently finishing rehab, Vaughan put his all into the album and was growing as a songwriter, until that tragic day in August of 1990.

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Tom Cruise gets unlimited spawns in this highly underrated sci-fi film. It had a hard time finding its' audience, but has grown into a cult classic in the interim. Roland Uruci and Nick Leshi join the conversation.

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The Stones return with a new album of original music for the first time in over a decade-should they hang it up, or are they truly the World's Greatest rock and Roll band? Robert Distefano joins us for the conversation-

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Andrew Cremeans joins us for the quintessential horror film that had audiences running from the theater upon its' release.

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Phil Collins' breakneck recording pace comes to a head with the release of his 3rd solo LP No Jacket Required. Going for a more pop and dance sound, Phil takes a turn from the style and substance of his previous solo work to go for chart hits.

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Gerry Sullivan joins us in the dugout for Kevon Costner's 2nd baseball film in 2 years, Filed of Dreams. A Capra-esque modern-day fantasy that hits everyone in the feels-it's not just a film for guys!

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From our Facebook group, Christopher Clark brings his vast musical knowledge and throws it in the ring with us to pick our favorite drum songs-check out the Spotify playlist and give us some songs to add to it!

Top Drum songs playlist on Spotify

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Emmy-Nominated Producer Kevin Howard joins us along with Christy Cuomo to celebrate one of the best films of the 90's-Good Will Hunting. With an Oscar-winning performance by the great Robin Williams, if this movie doesn't get ya, we don't know what will!

Kevin Howard (as Vekin Menez) in the Star Wars Universe (buy the book on Amazon)

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Hall and Oates cement themselves as a force to be reckoned with in the 80's with the release of Private Eyes-an easy listen from the most popular act of the decade right behind Michael Jackson

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Sean Grady and Nick Leshi join us for one of the greatest ensemble pieces ever put to film. An acting masterclass, "12 Angry Men" never gets old due to its' timeless themes and top shelf performances.

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The Cars swing for the fences on their debut album and knock it out of the park! Hit after hit peppers this 1978 new wave release-check it out!

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James Cameron takes the notion of a sequel and shoots it up with a heaping dose of action as he reimagines the Alien universe, catapulting him into the big leagues of feature-film directors. Nick Leshi and Roland Uruci join in the fun!

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Join us for a very special episode celebrating the first solo album from The Band's Robbie Robertson. Not known as a vocalist, Robbie assembles a top-tier group or artists to help him make this album unlike anything you've heard. It's an album near and dear to our hearts, and everything you need to know is in the grooves.

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Steven Spielberg returns to form after a few misses...we've got Gerry Sullivan, Roland Uruci, and Nick Leshi in the Jeeps with us to take the tour!

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So many to choose from, but with the help of guest Robert Prisament, there should be something here for everyone!

Correction: Denny Dias did not play the solo on Reelin' in the Years-Elliott Randall did.

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Hard to believe this film is almost 20 years old! Will Ferrell follows up on the success of Elf with the support of a who's who of comedy talent (in addition to Baxter) in Anchorman!

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Easily one of the best debut albums of all time, and infinitely listenable. The singles released from Business As Usual are (believe it or not) even the best music this album has to offer-dig in!

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Matt Bussy from the "I'm Reviewing Here" podcast joins us to talk about this sleeper hit from 2012-nominated for a bunch of Oscars, it took home only one-Jennifer Lawrence for Best Actress-join us and see what all the fuss is  about!

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Led Zeppelin embrace the synthesizer in the wake of Jimmy Page's reduced input in the making of this album, what would be the last from Zeppelin. It begs the question: what would Zeppelin have sounded like had they ventured into the 80's?

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Clementine Moss, author of "From Bonham to Buddha and Back: The Slow Enlightenment of the Hard Rock Drummer" joins us for a conversation about her Led Zeppelin tribute band Zepparella, her spirituality, and how the two co-exist in this 33/24 Podcast interview. Amazon link to purchase her book is below:

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Zepparella
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Quentin Tarantino's debut film get the 33/24 treatment, with Christy Cuomo, Sean Grady, and Nick Leshi joining the crew!

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1987 was the 20th anniversary of the Summer of Love, and the Grateful Dead cash in with their biggest album ever, In the Dark. Not well-regarded by Deadheads, it did open up the group to a wider audience. Chris Geiger joins us to help sort all of this out!

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The much beloved film from the 80's is finally on our radar. Erik sits out this episode, but we've got Ray Frye, Nick Leshi, and Sean Grady to help fill the gap.

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An incredible body of work in only 4 years-7 albums, 2 of those wen to #1, and scores of top 10 hits. There is a darker side to the CCR story which we get into, but they are part of the fabric of American music of the late 60's/early 70's!

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We're on the hunt for Dr. Richard Kimble in 1993's blockbuster film, The Fugitive. Tommy Lee Jones takes home Oscar gold for his supporting role as the unflappable Marshal Samuel Gerard.

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We're going back to the well for a sequel to our most popular episode! Christy Cuomo rejoins us to complete the original cast as we bring you 5 more Alternative Hits from the 90's!

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Sean Grady and Nick Leshi join us in the jungle as we hunt an unseen enemy in 1987's Predator!

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The Rolling Stones top the album charts for the final time with a collection of unused tracks from years past, polished up and put together to become Tattoo You!

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The cult classic we all love is getting the 33/24 treatment! Sean Grady, Nick Leshi, and Christy Cuomo hide their tots in their pants pockets, hoping we won't smash them!

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Metallica is back with their first studio album in 7 years~worth the wait? Resident Metallica expert/fan Andrew Cremeans joins us to give his first impressions, as we all dive into this hot off the presses release!

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We're unwrapping another Top 5, and after you're done, head on over to one of our socials and let us know your picks! We will add them to our Spotify playlist-be a part of it!

Top Soul Hits on Spotify

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Boston's debut album set the tone for 70's classic rock. Tom Scholz's iconic guitar sound launches this band into the rock and roll stratosphere!

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Oscars month closes out with 1992's Unforgiven. Clint Eastwood sheds the Dirty Harry image and gets down to business solidifying his reputation as a director to be reckoned with. Nick Leshi and Roland Uruci round out the panel for this one.

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Martin Scorsese wins that elusive best Director Oscar for The Departed-was it his best work, or was this a career award?

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Oliver Stone's gritty Vietnam drama "Platoon" took home Oscar gold in 1986, and cemented Stone as one of the 80's and 90's auteur directors. Roland Uruci, Gerry Sullivan, and Sean Grady join in!

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Oscars Month leaps into the 70's with a film that was a winner of the "big 4"; Best Picture, Director, Actor, and Actress-One Flew Over The Cuckoo's Nest. Helping out is Christy Cuomo along with Nick Leshi and Sean Grady, two actors, that have performed in a stage version of this incredible film.

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A month of Best Picture Oscar winners kicks off with a classic from Elia Kazan. On The Waterfront also gave Marlon Brando his first Best Actor Oscar win as well. Kelly Kuber and Roland Uruci join us to round out the conversation!

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Season 3 kicks off in grand style with one of the album's that was the inspiration for the podcast-ELO's futuristic masterpiece "Time". Embracing technology and ditching the strings, Jeff Lynne meets the 80's head on with this epic concept album.

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1985 is the year and Tears for Fears broke out in a big way-do not miss taking a listen to this understated classic from the '80's-equal parts poppy, jazzy and proggy, there's something for everyone!

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We're grabbing 3 decades (60's, 70's and 80's), and discussing which was the best for music? Was it innovations, monumental music groups or just a sentimental favorite?

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Revisiting this classic from the 80's through a new lens. Guests Nick Leshi and Roland Uruci join us to contemplate whether or not Masters of the Universe deserves its' reputation as a cheesy B-movie....

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Battle those winter blues with our Top 5 Feel Good songs-link to a Spotify playlist below as well!

Top 5 (actually a lot more) Feel Good Songs

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We're circling back with The Doors and taking a look at their second album, Strange Days. Continuing the psychedelic themes from their blockbuster debut, this album was not as well-received, but one of our favorites!

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Join us for a lively discussion about James Mangold's sophomore effort, 1997's Copland. Roland Uruci, Gerry Sullinan, Christy Cuomo, and Nick Leshi round out the panel and the sides are evenly divided for and against this film-who would've thought?

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We're going back into the grunge pile and grabbing the othermost influential album of that era-Pearl Jam's debut album, Ten. With guests Gerry Sullivan and Christy Cuomo, we delve into whether or not this album actually belongs in the grunge category, or is it a case of guilt by association?

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It's our last episode of 2022, and we're grabbing Kelly Kuber, Sean Grady, and first-time guest Ray Frye to help us out with the cable TV classic. Mostly forgotten at the box office, Shawshank's second wind came via its' seemingly constant airing on cable TV, and has become a much-beloved classic!

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We're covering what will probably be the oldest set of recordings put to wax-started in the 1940's and completed in the 50's, Bing Crosby's "Merry Christmas" is among the elite in Christmas albums. Sit back, relax, and let Bing's baritone carry you through a Happy Holiday season!

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Featuring:
Christmas in 1776: Read by Sean Grady
Christmas in the barn: Ready by Christy Cuomo
Why the Chimes Rang: Read by Nick Leshi
A Letter From Santa Claus: Read by Dean Leggiero

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The great Andrew Cremeans is back to help us out with the Holiday classic...but which holiday? Is a Halloween film, or a Christmas one? We toss that idea around as well as chat a bit about the state of stop-motion animation-is it making a comeback?

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We're bringing you our 3rd volume of Holiday stories to enjoy with the family!

A Turkey For One: Read by Christy Cuomo
Christmas at Red Butte: Read by Nick Leshi
A Christmas Goblin: Read By Sean Grady
A Child's Christmas in Wales: Ready By Dean Leggiero

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We're taking a look back at the music of the late Christine McVie, one of Rock's premiere vocalists and songwriters.

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We did it! A huge milestone in podcasting-episode 100! We're celebrating by bringing in as many guests as we can to discuss the greatest film of all time-Casablanca. Sit back, relax, and celebrate with us!

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Take a seat at the kid's table and join us as we assemble a plate of Thanksgiving food goodness! Christy Cuomo, Sean Grady, and Nick Leshi help us out in choosing our favorite appetizer, side dishes, and desserts!

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We're doing a 1987 two-fer with another debut album! Guns N' Roses burst onto the scene with Appetite for Destruction and put rock and roll on notice-it was the biggest selling debut album and one of the biggest selling albums of all time! We grabbed our childhood friend and music expert Robert Prisament to share some of his insight and stories!

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We're uncorking another gem from 1987! With a unique voice and hairstyle to match, Sinead O'Connor's debut album demands your attention. Vocal textures abound in each mesmerizing track-this is one for the ages!

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We're celebrating what we think is Paul's finest hour as a solo artist; Flaming Pie. With a title inspired by John Lennon and coming off the Beatles Anthology releases, we can't help but hear the influences of reuniting with his old band mates, and the inspiration and energy he put into the recording of this fine album.

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This is a film where the sequel was better, and you don't even have to watch the first film to enjoy this one! Evil Dead 2 put the great Sam Raimi on the map, as well as the beloved Bruce Campbell. Made on a shoestring budget, this film breaks rules not even established yet!

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A Halloween treat for you! Disney+ and Marvel have gone into their vault of horror and given us a special Werewolf By Night story, featuring the fearsome Man-Thing! This love letter to the Universal Monsters series of films is just what is needed on All Hallows Eve!

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The biggest-selling album of all time is getting the 33/24 treatment, just in time for Halloween! Michael Jackson's "Thriller" broke records, crossed boundaries, and expanded the concept of music videos-all from one album!

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Al Pacino and Robert DeNiro face off in Michael Mann's L.A. crime epic Heat. Is this clash of the titans all it's cracked up to be? Join us and find out!
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We're celebrating the first rap album to hit the top of the charts, The Beastie Boys' Licensed To Ill. From Led Zeppelin to Creedence Clearwater Revival, it's a samplefest from Hip Hop's early days!
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We're lacing up and stepping into the ring with rocky Balboa and Clubber Lang for what is considered to be the best of the sequels, Rocky 3-sparring with us is Sean Grady, Gerry Sullivan, and Christy Cuomo!
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We're heading back to 1981 with Genesis and their mainstream breakthrough album Abacab. hot off the heels of Phil Collins' first solo album, Genesis starts to assimilate pop textures into their music while still retaining the prog edge.
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Ozzy is back with a new album and we're grabbing Ozzy fan Andrew Cremeans to help us decide; is this a comeback for Ozzy, or just more of the same?
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Join us as we celebrate the 70's and 80's hitmakers Chicago. You can't turn on a radio without hearing a song from this melding of horns and rock and roll-they lightened up in the 80's, so we're focusing more on their fantastic 70's output.
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We've got 2 lists in this Quick Hit-the first group is songs with the work "work" in the title, then we're giving you a list of songs that are about the daily grind!
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The first rule of Fight Club is....you know the rest, it's been done to death. Join us as we welcome Christy Cuomo and Nick Leshi to geek out over this modern cult classic!
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We're uncorking another Top 5! Find us guilty as charged when it comes to these songs-we love 'em, but they may fall outside of the categories of music we're known for listening to! Bonus link below for an exclusive Spotify playlist!
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Join us as we celebrate the great album from 2005, Jack Johnson's In Between Dreams-is this the new sound of "surf music"? If so, we're all in!
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At Or With Me (Music Video)
Constellations (with Eddie Vedder)

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Saddle up with Billy Crystal, Bruno Kirby, Daniel Stern, and Jack Palance in his Academy Award-winning role as trail boss Curly Washburn in 1991's hit City Slickers!
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How could we not do Raiders? We're mixing it up a bit and bringing in Gerry Sullivan for his 2nd appearance, with regulars Sean Grady and Christy Cuomo to boot!
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We're talking about one of the albums that galvanized the singer-songwriter movement of the early 70's-Carole King's excellent Tapestry. Selling over 12 million copies, Tapestry created the mold for the easier listening sounds of  the post-hippie movement.
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I Saw The Light (Todd Rundgren)

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We're taking a listener request and giving it the 33/24 treatment! Cheap Trick has been consistently making great pop/rock for over 40 years! They hit it big with a live album and have had a string of hits since-we've got a special Spotify playlist of some of their best songs just for you!
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