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Spin It! The Record Ranking Podcast

The Record Ranking Podcast for people who would rather be listening to music. Each week James and Connor give their spin on a popular album. James has listened to each one dozens of times, but Connor"s only heard them once. Come check out our unprofessional insights and learn a little more about the music you love from every genre, artist, and era! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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1:34:50

George & Ira Gershwin's Greatest Hits - A Gopher Day...

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2024/02/02

It's Groundhog Day! Back in Episode 45 Connor introduced us to George Gershwin's Rhapsody In Blue, and described it as his "going mad montage" where he tried to catch a pesky gopher. So we decided today should be Gopher Day instead! We're celebrating by revisiting George and Ira Gershwin and some of the iconic music that made their careers the stuff of legends. From the banks of the Swanee to Porgy & Bess and every concerto, suite, and show tune in between, these brothers were international

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1:03:43

Live At The Regal - B.B. King: Episode 133

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2024/01/26

Every Day We Have The Blues, and today we're getting to know the King-- B.B. King, that is! His 1965 concert album Live At The Regal has often been hailed as one of the best blues records of all time. How Blue Can You Get? James & Connor will find out as they discover Blues Boy King's exceptional tractor-driving skills (and tractor-wrecking skills), his iconic guitar(s) Lucille, and an explosive career that made him one of the most legendary names in music. We'll learn about the historic Regal

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1:09:23

Bell Bottom Country - Lainey Wilson: Episode 132

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2024/01/19

Got a Heart Like A Truck? Hold our halos... this week we're cooking with Grease and talking about Lainey Wilson's award-winning country fusion record Bell Bottom Country! From ripping country hits like Road Runner and Wildflowers and Wild Horses to unforgettable moments like Watermelon Moonshine and Those Boots, you won't need BBSP to know a good time's in store! The Mixtaper tries to call his Fact Or Spin shot with tales of Lainey's MySpace, inherited pirate treasure, and the true secret identity

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1:04:19

Abandoned Luncheonette - Daryl Hall & John Oates:...

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2024/01/12

Sarah's off on a turnaround, but James and Connor are on to another album! This week we're spinning Daryl Hall & John Oates' 1973 sophomore album Abandoned Luncheonette! It's a perfect example of their blossoming signature sound, with a blend of tracks that might just end up being magical. We'll talk about the shootout origins of one of rock's most recognizable duos, the legal woes they just can't seem to stay away from, egregious luncheonette litter, and more. Join us as we get to the bottom of

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1:19:41

How Big, How Blue, How Beautiful - Florence + The...

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2024/01/05

How Big, How Blue, How Beautiful! James and Connor are building a Ship To Wreck and talking about the smash-hit third record by Florence + The Machine. From emotional introspective rockers to soulful ballads, Florence Welch can sing it all (with her impressive 3-octave vocal range)! We'll talk about her favorite smells, turbulent travel, and throat-donor fans during Fact Or Spin, and Connor will have some VERY tough decisions to make. It's an album that's full of water-free water songs that have

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1:12:06

Goodbye To All Of That, 2023 - The WLDLFE: Episode 129

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2023/12/29

Happy New Year! We're back @ it again with another Listener Recommendation and saying Goodbye To All Of That 2023 with The WLDLFE! This up-and-coming indie pop band has toured with some of our previous faves like Bad Suns and The Band Camino. James and Connor are breaking down their FOURTH record to talk about lemonade, a lack of i's, drum muggers, Monkey Boo, and more! We're also recapping the past year of Spin It with a brand new game with real prizes on the line! Wake up, get close to all your

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1:14:25

Naughty Or Nice 2 - A Head-To-Head Holiday Hits...

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2023/12/22

It's another Spinter Wonderland special! We're reviving last year's Naughty Or Nice competition and putting 12 holiday hits head-to-head in a bracket-style elimination! The catch? Each song is by an artist we've covered in one of this year's episodes and voted on LIVE by our Twitch chat! From Elvis and the Eagles to Ray Stevens and *NSYNC, the results WILL surprise you and you'll find plenty of joy in the "Season Of Silly." Deck those halls, rock around those Christmas trees, jingle those bells, and

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1:07:52

The Colour And The Shape - Foo Fighters: Episode 127

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2023/12/15

Hello, we've waited here for you Everlong! Get ready to put a Monkey Wrench in your listening habits with The Colour And The Shape, the sophomore album from the Dave Grohl-led Foo Fighters! James and Connor find out what he's been up to since Nirvana. What's a foo? Who earned the title of Honorary Beatle? What caused the band to move the earth? We'll answer all these questions and then talk about this musical therapy session (and Our Poor Brain isn't ready)! Kick back and look at the February Stars

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1:49:52

Drive - Alan Jackson: Episode 126 (Connor's Pick)

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2023/12/08

Connor's taking the wheel this week with another album.. it's Drive by Alan Jackson! This 2002 record is often considered one of the best of his career and it features songs like First Love, That'd Be Alright, and the contemplative Where Were You (When The World Stopped Turning). We'll talk about his pets, weightlifting, and his career's sky-high origins, and we'll even taste-test his favorite food! The Mixtaper is back up against lil' ugly flirty Smurf Connor and hoping to beat his personal best of

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1:12:33

Back In Black - AC/DC: Episode 125

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2023/12/01

Rock And Roll Ain't Noise Pollution, and we're cranking it to 11 with AC/DC's iconic record Back In Black! Join James and 2008 Connor as we journey through this album one (or more) metaphors at a time. In the wake of Bon Scott's passing and largely shaped by new lead singer Brian Johnson, this record would go on to be one of the best-sellers in the entire world. Hits like Shoot To Thrill, Hells Bells, and You Shook Me All Night Long solidified the Australian pub rock band's place in history. We'll

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1:20:21

The Band - The Band: Episode 124 (Thanksgiving Special)

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2023/11/24

Happy Thanksgiving! King Harvest has surely come and we're heading Across The Great Divide to celebrate with The Band! Their self-titled sophomore album builds on everything that made Big Pink great. Expect lots of characters, evocative lyricism, jug-band style jams, and harmonious ballads. We'll get into their award-winning, iconic Last Waltz concert, a feast that included literal tons of food, an elephant mishap, Garth Hudson's toilet seat preferences, and their instrumental round-robins! Whether

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1:12:59

Welcome - The Arcadian Wild: Episode 123

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2023/11/17

Welcome! This week we're wild about the third record by the Nashville-based folk string trio The Arcadian Wild! With an innate sense of rhythm, a knack for tight vocal harmony, and raw instrumental talent, the band takes their skills to new heights on Welcome to put a spring in the step of sentimentality. We'll go all the way from ancient Greece to Big Sky, MT as we learn about cherry gardens, pinball wizardry, ACTUAL wizardry, and dinner parties. Can we unplug from Dopamine, decode the Fable Of The

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1:12:40

Like Someone In Love - Ella Fitzgerald: Episode 122

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2023/11/10

Hello, Younkers! This week we're rhapsodizing about the marvelous Queen Of Jazz herself, Ella Fitzgerald! Her 1957 album Like Someone In Love features songs from a wide range of contemporary songwriters that give us another glimpse into the Great American Songbook. We'll follow her rise to legendary status from the streets of New York all the way to the White House and learn about her improvised Grammy-winners, her heavy medals, and more. The Mixtaper has tales of what's allegedly one of her worst

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1:08:44

2112 - Rush: Episode 121

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2023/11/03

Attention all planets of the Solar Federation! We have assumed control, and this week we're talking about Rush's iconic record 2112! Designed to be a defiant last-ditch middle finger at their record label, this album features a 20-minute sci-fi prog opera as its first side. James and Connor will talk about this timeless tale of triumph over tyranny and learn a lot along the way, from new words like "scraunch" to fun ways to smack plywood. Plus, find out about Neil Peart's cameo in one of our very

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1:20:26

The Mixtaper's Halloween Thirteen - The Ultimate...

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2023/10/27

Happy Mixtober! Connor's out of town so this week we're letting The Mixtaper take over and share his playlist of the 13 best Halloween songs to get you in the spirit (pun intended) of the season! From movie soundtracks to hit singles to novelty songs, this dastard has brought every trick in his arsenal to make this episode unforgettable. Join James as he opens three surprise mystery gifts from The Mixtaper and play along as we try to guess each entry on the countdown with some (mostly) true facts

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1:05:50

A/B - Kaleo: Episode 119

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2023/10/20

Kveðja vinir! Mixtober continues with a very Icelandic episode about Kaleo, whose blues-rocking 2016 debut record A/B took the world by storm! You might know songs like No Good and Way Down We Go from any number of TV shows, movies, or video games. James and Connor are getting to the heart of this powerful, atmospheric album with a sum greater than each of its intriguing halves. Our favorite villain is bringing elvish advice, mosquito bites, and Wolverine to Fact Or Spin, and this time he's really

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1:21:47

Stick Season - Noah Kahan: Episode 118

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2023/10/13

Forgive our Northern Attitude, but this week we're headed to Vermont with Noah Kahan's breakout folk-pop record Stick Season! This album takes a few general ideas and distributes them to a wide range of relatable situations- songs of change, loneliness, growth, and perspective provide a bit of nostalgia for a place you've never been but already know intimately. The Mixtaper is giving us All His Love with an unforgettable new challenge and facts about geckos, dry shampoo, and a record-ranking dog! We

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1:14:02

Enter The Wu-Tang (36 Chambers) - Wu-Tang Clan:...

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2023/10/06

You best Protect Ya Neck! This week we're heading into an auditory kung fu movie with another listener recommendation: it's the revolutionary hip-hop debut Enter The Wu-Tang (36 Chambers) by the Wu-Tang Clan! We'll talk about the group's unique blend of influences and their expert sample selection, and we'll go behind the scenes to learn how these songs came to be. Who had to rap battle for a solo track? What is Chessboxing? How many flavors of Tang are there? Can you be a juggle-hating juggler? All

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1:23:46

Strait From The Heart - George Strait: Episode 116

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2023/09/29

Royalty returns to the podcast this week as we celebrate the King Of Country Music: George Strait! This former Texan Of The Year's sophomore album Strait From The Heart features some of the greatest country singles of all time, including Amarillo By Morning and Fool Hearted Memory. James and Connor are getting familiar with a voice as smooth as chocolate cake and learning about a whiskey made of crustaceans! Plus, the Mixtaper is taking us down a shocking (nearly unimaginable) Opry tangent. George

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1:24:15

Let Go - Avril Lavigne: Episode 115

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2023/09/22

She was a girl, we were a podcast. Could I make it any more obvious? We're talking about Sk8r Girl Avril Lavigne's 2002 debut album Let Go! After grappling with her signature sound for years, this collection of angsty tracks gives a glimpse into the life of a skateboarding, hockey-playing Canadian teen. From Losing Grip to Unwanted, this record is Anything But Ordinary. The Mixtaper is making things Complicated with facts about a sneaky prize, a forgotten classic film, and mislabelled shirts that

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