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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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1:50:45

The Velvet Underground And Nico - The Velvet...

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2024/10/04

Peel slowly and see what we have in store this week-- it's The Velvet Underground And Nico! What happens when experimentalists Lou Reed and John Cale join forces with eccentric pop artist Andy Warhol? Turns out they make one of the most influential and regarded cult classic records of the late '60s. Its raunchy, suggestive, and provocative lyrics kept them off the radio, but won over fans worldwide. We'll talk about their unusual origins and eventual disbanding. The Mixtaper reactivates our

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1:15:11

Historian - Lucy Dacus: Episode 168

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2024/09/27

We'll take the Night Shift this week with Lucy Dacus' 2018 record Historian! This album explores the weighty emotions that come with the human condition, from finding purpose through the act of creating to facing death with courage. The Mixtaper is teaching us how to play with fire, singing to foliage, and shocking us with Fact Or Spin! Take care of you and yours, but me and mine are gonna fight time (even if it wins in a landslide). This is our THIRD episode to feature a solo album from a Boygenius

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1:36:24

It Takes A Nation Of Millions To Hold Us Back -...

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2024/09/20

Yeah, boy!! Get some bass for your face this week with It Takes A Nation Of Millions To Hold Us Back, the sophomore album from hip-hop pioneers Public Enemy! James & Connor will learn about Chuck D and Flavor Flav's moving van freestyles, Hank Shocklee's Bomb Squad and their iconic wall of noise, and more as we tackle exactly one hour of music. We'll find out what's on Channel Zero (shewatchshewatch), refuse to believe the hype, and learn about everything from dactylic hexameter to Caspar

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1:51:33

The Wellermen - The Wellermen: Episode 166 (Connor's...

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2024/09/13

Ahoy! It's another Connor Pick, and he's taking us sailing on the seven seas with the self-titled debut of The Wellermen! Born from long-distance collaboration in the midst of a TikTok sea shanty craze, the group's signature deep bass folk style brings new life to 13 classics (although some are more classic than others)! After a shocking surprise reveal we'll learn their backstory and dive into songs that range from traditional Viking music and pirate shanties to Ed Sheeran chart-toppers and

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Backtracks: Willy And The Poor Boys - Creedence...

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2024/09/09

Bonus Content! In Episode 165 we took a stroll by the Green River with Creedence Clearwater Revival. Now we're back to dive into their THIRD album from 1969 (and fourth overall), Willy And The Poor Boys! James struggled to choose between the two but is standing by Green River... Will this very similar record with a scrapped concept win us over? How do hits like Down On The Corner and the juggernaut Fortunate Son stack up to what we've already heard? Connor's done some math and presents a convincing

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1:22:19

Green River - Creedence Clearwater Revival: Episode 165

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2024/09/06

Well! Take a walk along the Green River with us as we cause a Commotion about Creedence Clearwater Revival's era-defining third album, and their second record in just under a year! We'll learn how the band Golliwogged and Gossamer Wumped their way into a record contract and how they slowly imploded under John Fogerty's scrutiny. The Mixtaper challenges our understanding of what's possible with questionable "facts" about allergies, the USSR, and a tense induction into the Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame

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1:25:41

Full Moon Fever - Tom Petty: Episode 164

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2024/08/30

And we're free... Free Fallin' into another album this week with Tom Petty's most successful record Full Moon Fever! It was released as a solo project in 1989 at the height of his popularity and workload, and contains a handful of his greatest hits. We'll learn about the movie star encounter that sent him Runnin' Down A Dream, and cover everything from his petty (pun intended) squabbles with record labels to his time with The Travelling Wilburys (and, of course, The Heartbreakers). The Mixtaper

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1:15:10

The Atomic Mr. Basie - Count Basie: Episode 163

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2024/08/23

Spin It is getting Splanky! We're talking about Big Band royalty, the one and only Count Basie! His 1958 instrumental record The Atomic Mr. Basie is the culmination of the talent of dozens of musicians and decades of bandleading experience. Find out how The Kid From Red Bank went from being the town's (second) best drummer to one of the genre's best pianists! On E=MC2, the Count joins arranger (and Batman theme song composer) Neal Hefti to create a pop-friendly swing record that holds tight to jazz

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1:25:05

Machine Head - Deep Purple: Episode 162

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2024/08/16

Come on, come on! We're Space Truckin' our way through prog metal this week with Machine Head from Deep Purple's Mark II. After a devastating casino fire ruined their plans (and inspired their biggest hit, Smoke On The Water) they created this album with a mobile studio truck in an empty hotel. We'll discover the interesting concept behind the band and their many members, become Highway Stars, and rock out to seven intense jam sessions from the world's certified loudest band! The Mixtaper's purple

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1:34:06

SUPERBLOOM - MisterWives: Episode 161

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2024/08/09

This week we Decide To Be Happy with SUPERBLOOM, the cathartic 19-track breakup pop album from MisterWives! Frontwoman Mandy Lee laments the end of an 8-year relationship and takes us Over The Rainbow with Wizard Of Oz references to explore the poppy fields in the desert and find growth in hardship. We head all the way to Rock Bottom before Coming Up For Air, but we never lose sight of the brass, funk, and creative arrangements that give MisterWives their groove. Mr. Mixtaper also has a series of

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1:37:21

The Blueprint - Jay-Z: Episode 160

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2024/08/02

H to the Izzo, V to the Izzay! The Ruler's Back and this week it's a Jay-Z Takeover! James and Connor are heading to the Heart Of The City with Hov's legendary 2001 record The Blueprint. We'll cover young Shawn Carter's rise to the top, discuss his ambitious business ventures, and more as we learn about the feuds, friends, and experiences that inspired this album. The Mixtaper helps us see the world in proprietary Jay-Z Blue, hatch a dragon, and encounter Michael Jackson in the most unexpected

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1:16:52

We All Want The Same Things - Craig Finn: Episode 159

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2024/07/26

It's another Birthday Episode! James and Connor (they used to call us Junebug and Jester) are talking about one of James' must-know albums: We All Want The Same Things, the third solo album from The Hold Steady frontman Craig Finn! His effortless worldbuilding introduces us to a whirlwind of characters who are down on their luck and looking for something to hope for. From the disorienting progress of Preludes to the sting of divorce in Be Honest, no stone is left unturned. The Mixtaper will wax

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1:36:47

Traveller - Chris Stapleton: Episode 158

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2024/07/19

We're as smooth as Tennessee Whiskey this week and we've got Nobody To Blame but Chris Stapleton! His breakout 2015 record Traveller took the evolving country music scene by storm and skyrocketed this Kentucky songwriter to the top of the charts. He created this reflective, personal album with the help of his wife, friends, and long-time musical collaborators. With raw vocal power and neotraditional instrumentals, hits like Parachute and Fiiiiiire Away pack an unrivaled emotional punch. The Mixtaper

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1:34:01

In The Aeroplane Over The Sea - Neutral Milk Hotel:...

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2024/07/12

What a beautiful face we have found in this place.. it's the face of a tambourine! We're entering the Year Of Discovery on a strong note and talking about In The Aeroplane Over The Sea, the second and final album by the mysterious and eclectic Neutral Milk Hotel. This cult classic record is a sonic journey through Jeff Mangum's haunted carnival of lucid dreams and WWII imagery, with a little bit (lotta bit?) of Anne Frank sprinkled throughout. We'll explore goopy, disjointed lyrics, innovative

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1:58:23

Endless Summer Vacation - Miley Cyrus: Episode 156...

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2024/07/05

The Year Of Healing comes to a dramatic conclusion this week with Connor's riskiest pick yet: Endless Summer Vacation by Miley Cyrus! We talked about Plastic Hearts in Episode 20 (check it out!), and Connor's never forgiven James for his thoughts. In this episode we'll talk about what Miley's been up to over the last few years and then take on her first Grammy-winning record, from the "song of the summer" in Flowers to the synthscape of Handstand to the piano ballads like Wonder Woman. The Mixtaper

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1:33:17

Born In The U.S.A. - Bruce Springsteen: Episode 155

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2024/06/28

Happy 4th Of July! We're celebrating ironically with Born In The U.S.A., the legendary seventh studio album by the pride of New Jersey, the Boss himself! Bruce Springsteen's iconic title track is one of the most misconstrued songs in popular music.. We'll get to the bottom of why it's so misunderstood and relive our Glory Days as we talk about the record's unique cassette demo origins! The Mixtaper is bringing No Surrender with REALLY old songs, a smelly duplex, and offspring-steen equestrians. It's

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1:34:30

From Under The Cork Tree - Fall Out Boy: Episode 154

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2024/06/21

We're going down, down in an earlier round, and Sugar, We're Going Down spinning! This week we're talking about Fall Out Boy's quintessential 2005 pop-punk record From Under The Cork Tree! With hits like Dance, Dance and song titles longer than we can fit in the episode description, it's a great intro to the band that would go on to Save Rock And Roll. James & Connor talk about Fall Out Boy's history and make very persuasive arguments for their scores. Plus, The Mixtaper (real friend or sham

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1:07:39

Little Oblivions - Julien Baker: Episode 153

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2024/06/14

We're on a mission to learn about all the members of Boygenius, and this week we have a Ringside seat to Julien Baker's incisively personal third album Little Oblivions! You won't find many choruses, but you WILL find raw, honest lyrics that aren't just Crying Wolf. Tracks like Faith Healer, Heatwave, and Favor take us through her youth, anxieties, and experiences on a one-way musical journey with great instrumental breaks between verses. The Mixtaper has discovered Reddit, and he's casting a vote

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1:10:05

Tapestry - Carole King: Episode 152

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2024/06/07

You'll feel the earth move under your feet this week because You've Got A Friend in Carole King! We'll listen to her weave a Tapestry of self-love and heartache on her unprecedented 1971 sophomore album. She was already established as a hit songwriter; we'll talk about her early career and her breakout as a recording artist. The Mixtaper has another journey for us and Where He Leads, we will follow... even if that means facts about Gilmore Girls, her VERY loose ties to Otis Redding, or even reading

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1:19:18

Vampire Weekend (2008): Episode 151

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2024/05/31

Don't you wanna get out of Cape Cod tonight? Take a look through a musical kaleidoscope with Vampire Weekend's self-titled 2008 debut, ranked among the best debut albums of all time! This vibey record kickstarted and pioneered a new subgenre. From a Columbia semi-secret society to the halls of a middle school and everywhere in between, learn about the creation of this scrapped screenplay-turned-album! We'll share our EXTENSIVE knowledge of vampires, Mansard Roofs, cod fishing, and the Oxford Comma

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