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Retrospectrum

Every 2 weeks we pick a new band and listen to their entire discography. We discuss the highs and lows, interesting stories and career developments of a wide array of artists through many decades and genres.

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01:11:58

2.4: A Tribe Called Quest

Retrospectrum ·

2025/10/22

Can you listen? Yes, you can!Tell your mother, tell your father, send a telegram. We've got a new episode featuring the Midnight Marauders themselves- A Tribe Called Quest. So give up on finding your wallet, bust out your boombox, and kick it with us. Patreon

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01:24:58

2.3 Spice Girls

Retrospectrum ·

2025/10/08

Spice up your life! Girl Power! Zigazig Ah! Buy Pepsi! Patreon

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01:15:19

2.2 Chumbawamba

Retrospectrum ·

2025/09/24

Everyone expects a Tubthumper pun here, but we won't stoop that low. That would be a Shhhlap in the face of this musical collective that is more concerned with Anarchy and Pictures of Starving Children than having a Singsong and a Scrap. When they aren't Swinging with Raymond, they're here to let us know that The Boy Bands Have Won. Never Mind the Ballots... here's Chumbawamba.Patreon

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01:20:52

2.1 Patti Smith

Retrospectrum ·

2025/09/10

This podcast died for somebody's sins, but not mine. Straight from the Piss Factory to the seedy streets of NYC and beyond, we trace the career of the Godmother of Punk through her studio releases, documentaries and memoirs. Patreon

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00:01:08

2.0 Reintroduction

Retrospectrum ·

2025/09/03

Please allow us to reintroduce ourselves! Now with a new and improved logo, 10x the witty repartee, and your bi-weekly dose of musical tomfoolery. Starting with Patti Smith, jump down our rabbit holes with such artists as [Redacted], [Redacted], and The [Redacted]s. We even uncover the sordid history of [Redacted]! All this and more in the new season of.... Retrospectrum!Patreon

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00:46:56

1.14: Season 1 Recap

Retrospectrum ·

2025/07/16

A look back on our looks back. We discuss our favorite moments of the first season, compare notes, and look forward to the future.Patreon

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01:22:54

1.13: 3LW

Retrospectrum ·

2025/07/01

Three Little Women, on their way to becoming Cheetah Girls. What a journey. With our final episode of Season 1, we follow their careers and dig into the drama. Enjoy, playas! Patreon

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00:04:42

Season 1 Wheel of Death

Retrospectrum ·

2025/06/25

The moment of truth is upon us. Listen to find out which of the 12 bands we'll be forced to listen to as this season wraps up. The results might surprise you!Patreon

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01:23:13

1.12: Tracy Chapman

Retrospectrum ·

2025/06/18

Well, here we are. At the Crossroads between New Beginnings and Our Bright Future. In out penultimate episode of season one, we find ourselves Telling Stories and discussing Matters of the Heart. Join us Where You Live while we Let It Rain with the discography of Tracy Chapman. Patreon

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01:09:09

1.11: Patsy Cline

Retrospectrum ·

2025/06/04

Listen here, Hoss! Grab your boots and your broken heart. This week we're walkin' after midnight straight into the wild, whiskey soaked world of Patsy Cline

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00:57:41

1.10: Fugazi

Retrospectrum ·

2025/05/21

Fugazi never needed 13 Songs to make a point—just a tight rhythm section and enough riffs to shake the foundations of punk. Get zipped in as we explore the anti-corporate ethos and DIY ethics of one the most uncompromising bands around. ⁠Patreon⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠Bluesky⁠

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01:01:47

1.09: Destiny's Child

Retrospectrum ·

2025/05/07

Bust out your shiny overalls and journey back to the turn of the century as we listen to every album by Destiny's Child, including the Christmas one. If no one is around you, play our little podcast, if you ain't runnin game.PatreonInstagramBluesky

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00:50:58

1.08: Beastie Boys

Retrospectrum ·

2025/04/23

Mic check 1-2, 1-2! We've got another ep and it's here for you. The illest and the chillest podcast noise, this week we're talkin 'bout the Beastie Boys Beastie Boys StoryIntergalactic Music VideoPatreonBluesky

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01:05:12

1.07: Sly and the Family Stone

Retrospectrum ·

2025/04/09

This week is a true family affair so gather up all that loose booty and get higher with us as we delve into the funky works of Sly and the Family Stone.PatreonSummer of Soul Doc

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00:55:41

1.06: The Distillers

Retrospectrum ·

2025/03/26

Glue up those liberty spikes, polish your piercings and put on your toughest leather jacket, we're listening to The Distillers! Featuring our first ever special guest!Ester Shank InstagramThe Young Crazed Peeling Music Video

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00:45:15

1.05: Cat Power

Retrospectrum ·

2025/03/12

Dear Sir,You are Free to join us as we become Wanderers through The Greatest artist Cat Power. What Would the Community Think of this veritable Jukebox musician, with her Covers exploring all music under the Sun and Moon (Pix). We also talk about the album Myra Lee, but I couldn't figure out how to work that in.

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00:47:52

1.04: Bikini Kill

Retrospectrum ·

2025/02/26

Girls to the front! From the riot grrrl movement directly to your ears, join us as we dive into the albums and messages of the iconic feminist punk band Bikini Kill.

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00:55:03

1.03: They Might Be Giants

Retrospectrum ·

2025/02/12

Is it possible to summarize a career spanning 4 decades with hundreds of songs, dozens of albums, innumerable singles and tons of songs lost to the internet? Probably not! But we're taking a swing at it regardless. Allow us to build a little birdhouse in your headphones as we traverse through the TMBG disography.Dial a SongsTMBG WikiPlaylist

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00:40:03

1.02: Saves the Day

Retrospectrum ·

2025/01/29

Do you like your tours warped? Your punk popped? Your days saved? Then you've probably already heard this band. Join us as we listen to all the albums by Saves the Day and discuss our thoughts and reactions to their entire discography.Articles mentioned in the episode Bluesky Instagram Patreon

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01:12:16

1.01: The Clash

Retrospectrum ·

2025/01/15

The week we're discussing the only band that matters: The Clash! We've listened to all their albums, in chronological order. We trace the highs and eventual lows of their career. Join us as we find some context for one of the most influential bands in rock'n'roll. Instagram: @retrospectrumpod Bluesky: @retrospectrumpod.bsky.social

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