Al, Trav, and Quillen talk about every song that reached #1 on the Billboard Modern Rock chart in the 90s, beginning with Kurt Cobain’s death in April 1994.
Episodes
Jan 22, 2021
Jan 22, 2021
45 min
The boys are pleased to find that Tracy Bonham's debut album is solid, dependable bumble grudge, and that there are worse things one could do than emulating Liz Phair. Other topics include the wrong guy from Dave Matthews Band, the album cover for Metallica's Load, and the continuation of a truly great streak on the Modern Rock charts.
Jan 15, 2021
Jan 15, 2021
1 hr 1 min
This week the boys pay respects to the Faithful Departed and Alec reveals that he keeps his D.A.R.E. course completion certificate from junior high in his current desk drawer. Then we get down to brass tacks as we discuss the horn arrangements of producer Bruce Fairbairn, and take a deep dive on the charts.
Jan 8, 2021
Jan 8, 2021
1 hr 36 min
Oi, mates! This week the gang takes a slow walk down the hall to examine “Champagne Supernova,” the sixth single from (What’s The Story) Morning Glory? Then, a survey of the mid 90s Britpop landscape, with a special look at albums by Blur and Pulp.
It's a bloody long 'un, so if you'd like to skip around:
00:00 We talk "Champagne Supernova"
27:25 General discussion of Britpop
35:18 Parklife and a lengthy discussion of Blur in general
1:00:08 Pulp's Different Class
1:17:48 When did Britpop end?
1:22:06 The Charts
1:31:51 Rating "Champagne Supernova"
Dec 18, 2020
Dec 18, 2020
1 hr 7 min
Will Alanis escape her third and final episode without a visit from the Irony Police? Then join the boys for a dive into the Meredith Brookses, Fiona Apples, and other "bad girls" of post-Jagged Little Pill radio - To what degree was there an Alanis Effect?
Dec 11, 2020
Dec 11, 2020
1 hr 32 min
It’s episode #1,979 as Quorgan and the Smashing Young Men of TMAYTOP head to Pumpkinland for an epic discussion about the band’s biggest hit and one of the most successful double albums of all time, Mellon Collie and the Infinite Sadness.
Dec 4, 2020
Dec 4, 2020
54 min
The word is on the street that 1996 is gonna be one classic single after another. Starting with "Wonderwall," the boys gush over Oasis' album What's The Story (Morning Glory). On their way, Quill complains about hot rod drumsticks and Trav expresses gratitude for a recent downgrade of The Beatles' stock.
Nov 20, 2020
Nov 20, 2020
19 min
As a quick mid-hiatus snack, the boys engage in two quick spontaneous debates. Does a seminal indie rock band have more Spotify listeners than a 90s one hit wonder? Would Kurt Cobain like Vampire Weekend?
The format of this show came directly from the podcast The Great Debates, which is much funnier and more clever than what the boys did. The Great Debates is available everywhere.
Oct 23, 2020
Oct 23, 2020
1 hr 41 min
It's the Annual Poddy Awards, remember? After an outstanding opening set from the MCs, the boys discuss stats from their second season and their top 5 albums of 1995.
It's a long one, so if you wanna jump around:
:00 Opening monologues (you don't wanna miss these, pal!)
7:02 When you were a kid, what was your favorite song of 1995?
12:00 1995 Stats
21:31 Billboard Year-End Airplay Lists
27:50 Beginning of Our Top 5 Album Lists
1:25:00 Our Number Albums of 1995
Oct 16, 2020
Oct 16, 2020
57 min
Gavin gets a second chance! Will the boys let their recent tastes go pie high, or curse the band's bad mood whine again? Then strap on your big black boots and bring along your old suitcase for an unexpected album review.
Oct 9, 2020
Oct 9, 2020
51 min
Scooch over just an RFB (Red Fishermen’s Beard) and hear tell of the Chili Peppers, Jane’s Addiction, and for some reason, Fugazi. The boys hope “My Friends” will make them happy enough to avoid jail time.