Marooned Tunes
Zen Arcade is the second studio album by American band , released in July 1984 on . The gang discusses how Hüsker Dü gained notice in the American music scene of the early 1980s as a fast, aggressive, hardcore punk band. And remember, there is no Husker Try. The Writer: Lindsay Harris-Friel The Classical Musician: Ruth Dubb The Rock Guitarist: Vincent Friel The Pun Addict: Ian Williams And special guest star Symone the Wonderpup. Concept created by Vincent Friel and Brendan Carr. Sound design, title music, and engineering by Vincent Friel. For more...
info_outline THE THE - HANKY PANKYMarooned Tunes
The English post-punk band re-imagined (not copied or covered) a slew of Hank Williams songs with their own modus operandi. The Writer: Lindsay Harris-Friel The Classical Musician: Ruth Dubb The Rock Guitarist: Vincent Friel The Pun Addict: Ian Williams And special guest star Symone the Wonderpup. Concept created by Vincent Friel and Brendan Carr. Sound design, title music, and engineering by Vincent Friel. For more information, visit our website at Don't forget to use our Libsyn code M-A-R-O-O-N-E-D to get up to two months of free podcasting services, excellent audio, and...
info_outline ELECTRIC LIGHT ORCHESTRA - TIMEMarooned Tunes
“Have you ever contemplated if ELO was essentially Jeff Lynne’s backup band, or are they the sum of their parts? The gang put their heads together to knock around that very idea.” The Writer: Lindsay Harris-Friel The Classical Musician: Ruth Dubb The Rock Guitarist: Vincent Friel The Pun Addict: Ian Williams And special guest star Symone the Wonderpup. Concept created by Vincent Friel and Brendan Carr. Sound design, title music, and engineering by Vincent Friel. For more information, visit our website at Don't forget to use our Libsyn code M-A-R-O-O-N-E-D to get up to two...
info_outline NINE INCH NAILS - THE DOWNWARD SPIRALMarooned Tunes
The gang scrutinizes the 90s and whether or not NIN is a parody band (spoiler alert: they’re not). The Writer: Lindsay Harris-Friel The Classical Musician: Ruth Dubb The Rock Guitarist: Vincent Friel The Pun Addict: Ian Williams And special guest star Symone the Wonderpup. Concept created by Vincent Friel and Brendan Carr. Sound design, title music, and engineering by Vincent Friel. For more information, visit our website at Don't forget to use our Libsyn code M-A-R-O-O-N-E-D to get up to two months of free podcasting services, excellent audio, and unlimited bandwidth....
info_outline THE MOUNTAIN GOATS - TALLAHASSEEMarooned Tunes
“Symone The Wonder Pup starts to assert herself more as the gang talks about the deconstruction of a couple’s relationship while the unhappy duo are going through a messy relationship and their inevitable demise.” The Writer: Lindsay Harris-Friel The Classical Musician: Ruth Dubb The Rock Guitarist: Vincent Friel The Pun Addict: Ian Williams And special guest star Symone the Wonderpup. Concept created by Vincent Friel and Brendan Carr. Sound design, title music, and engineering by Vincent Friel. For more information, visit our website at Don't forget to use our Libsyn code...
info_outline ARCADE FIRE - THE SUBURBSMarooned Tunes
“The gang returns to the island after a break to discuss the banality of man, as long as it’s a reasonable commute from a major city, and if Thomas Wolfe is a pretentious wanker or not.” The Writer: Lindsay Harris-Friel The Classical Musician: Ruth Dubb The Rock Guitarist: Vincent Friel The Pun Addict: Ian Williams And special guest star Symone the Wonderpup. The concept was created by Vincent Friel and Brendan Carr. Sound design, title music, and engineering by Vincent Friel. For more information, visit our website at Remember to use our Libsyn code M-A-R-O-O-N-E-D for up to two...
info_outline TOM WAITS - NIGHTHAWKS AT THE DINERMarooned Tunes
Have you ever wondered about the magic behind Tom Waits' 1975 album Night Hawks at the Diner and the unique culture of late-night diners? Settle in with a cup of coffee as we take you on a captivating journey through Waits' iconic album, inspired by Edward Hopper's painting, and the fascinating world of those who inhabit diners after dark. We'll dive into the album's artwork and the persona Waits creates for his audience, all while analyzing his lyricism and vivid imagery. You'll also get a taste of the energy and spontaneity that Waits brings to the stage, the influences behind his sound,...
info_outline RANDY NEWMAN / GOOD OLD BOYSMarooned Tunes
Discover the untold stories behind legendary songwriter Randy Newman's incredible career and powerful songs. We take you on a journey through his early work with Metric Publishing Company, where renowned artists like Dusty Springfield, Gene Pitney, and Harper's Bazaar recorded his songs in the 60s. And, of course, we can't forget to explore his fourth album, Good Old Boy, and its star-studded guest list. Join us as we dive into the fascinating world of Randy Newman's Hollywood family, filled with film composers such as his uncles Alfred, Lionel, and Emil, and his four cousins Thomas,...
info_outline MIKE NESMITH / THE PRISONMarooned Tunes
Imagine combining a book and an album in the 1970s to create a multimedia experiment. How would it turn out? This week, we reunited the gang to discuss Michael Nesmith's ambitious project that aimed to do just that! As the father of MTV and former member of the Monkees, Nesmith's groundbreaking idea sought to merge reading with music listening, but did it work? Join us as we delve into the 1970s world of multimedia projects and explore Nesmith's work's artistic reach and limitations. We don't just stop at Nesmith's album; we also dive into the larger world of artistic reach in music. We...
info_outline BRIAN WILSON PRESENTS SMILEMarooned Tunes
It’s the 2000’s, and Brian Wilson is having a bit of a renaissance. With so much attention to Pet Sounds and the lives shows surrounding them, he decided to revisit the nadir of his career. In 1966 “Smile” was to be to The Beach Boys what “Sgt. Pepper “was to the Beatles, an artistic statement and triumph, but it never happened. Due to drug use, mental collapse, and pushback from the record company and certain band members, Brian went into a tailspin that he could never pull out of. In 2004 Brian Wilson, with the help of Van Dyke Parks and members of The Wondermints...
info_outlineThe Journalist: Jennifer Carbin
The Classical Musician: Ruth Dubb
The Rock Guitarist: Vincent Friel
The Pun Addict: Ian Williams
Concept created by Vincent Friel and Brendan Carr.
Sound design and engineering by Vincent Friel.
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