Steely Dan are about as smooth as they come. With their album AJA, this was never more certain. I am joined with Stressfreehon to break down a classic by Steely Dan. will talk about why we enjoy this album and all the little amazing things that went inside the making. Thank you for letting us be your Hookup!
Turn this episode up as loud as you can because it ensure’s to put a smile on your face. I am joined by the very musical knowledgable Stressfreehon to have a great in depth conversation on some of the best. We as such questions like “Have you ever what it took to make it through a certain tough situation with grief?” While answering this question we take a look into such bands as Sleep Token, Little Feat, Goose, Deftones and many many more. Stressfreehon called this the “Michael Jordan episode!” could’t ask for a more amazing 23rd episode!
Yumper and Svo are back and this week they are doing a deep dive into one of the most polarizing directors in recent date M. Knight Shyamalan. So get your popcorn ready, grab a drink, and be careful you might see dead people in this episode of Yumper and Svo!
Queens Of The Stone Age are back with a brand new album, In Times New Roman. Take a listen to see what we think as we break down all 10 tracks on the band’s 8th album. As we go in depth on the album we also look a little deeper per usual at what’s just under the double groove.
Here on the HOOKUP we are always looking for great albums that make us feel good. One that always comes to thought is Outkast’s Aquemini. Bubbling with different soundscapes between all the different tracks is what we look for when looking deeper on a classic. Aquemini checks all the boxes of a great album.
I am joined by fellow Penguin, Brian and The man who brought tonights gem to us, Comic Punk Guy! The Gem in which I speak of is being able to pick our dream covers.
Comic Punk Guy: Foo Fighters- The Fixer (Foo Fighters), Local H- Rooster (Alice In Chains), Ghost- Spreading The Disease (Queensryche)
Brian: Motorhead- My Heart Goes On (Celine Dion), Andrew WK- Particle Man (They Might Be Giants) , Beck- Runnin’ Down A Dream (Tom Petty)
Tony: Johnny Cash- Run To The Hills (Iron Maiden), The Pretenders- Where Eagles Dare (The Misfits), Faith No More- Sister Christian (Night Ranger)
Lot’s of surprises are in store as we don’t know the artist or the song in which they will cover.
I am joined by returning guest BZ to compile a couple of epic playlists. We talk in depth on what makes a good playlist and what would we be some good rocking tunes if we were jamming.
BZ Playlist: Vell (featuring DJ Mustard)-Oakland, Perfect P.- Bells, Gorillaz (Featuring Vince Staples)- Ascension, Retirement Party- Better Off Now, Poe- Angry Johnny, Pink Floyd- Waiting For The Worms, Drive By Truckers- Grand Canyon, Pogues- Body of an American, One Day As A Lion- If You Fear Dying, and Washed Out- Paracosm.
Tony’s Playlist: Pink Floyd- Have a Cigar, Tool- Eulogy, Primus- Those Dam Blue Collar Tweekers, Spacehog- In The Meantime, David Bowie- Ashes To Ashes, Led Zeppelin- All My Love, Nine Inch Nails- Something Damaged, Wu Tang Clan- Bring Da Ruckus, Alice In chains- Rotten Apple, and Motorhead- The Chase Is Better Than the Catch.
Welcome to the land of sunshine for our 20th episode!!! Summer is here and they’re some musts on the Summer music list. On today’s newest episode we will dig into Bob Marley, Toots and Dead and Company to spread sunshine. These band feel like it takes the season up a notch. What better way to spread it than on The Hookup. We will also look into a new release from Jason Isbell. We got lot’s of positivity to spread.
The Foo Fighters are back with a new album “But Here We Are!” The HOOKUP will look deep into what went into the making of this album. The band came through with a good album in the face of loss!
Thank you for joining me on this special 19th episode!!! We are moving the needle further into the groove. Tonight I am joined with Hans of The Action Movie Book Club Podcast to talk in depth on topics ranging from shows he’s seen in The Big Apple to some of his favorite music to movie/tv scenes. This our 5th time getting together and having a blast. Also we talk the Tv Show Yellowjackets musically, Milwaukee Metal fest and some new tunes!