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Music at a Rational Volume

A music podcast for music lovers with strong, but flexible opinions. Two middle-aged music fans discussing the music they love and the interesting topics surrounding their fandom. We do album reviews both new and old, music commentary, themed playlist episodes, and above all just enjoy talking about some of our favorite tunes.

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31:52

Best Albums Ever: Barenaked Ladies - Maroon

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2025/10/15

Send us a text In this episode of Music at a Rational Volume, Nate and Kyle celebrate one of their favorite albums and its 25th anniversary, the Barenaked Ladies album Maroon. Released in September of 2000, Maroon stands as a truly great record, certainly a worthy follow up to the era-defining brilliance of Stunt which turned BNL into stars in the U.S. So listen in as the hosts chat about all the good stuff on this underrated and perpetually overlooked record (even though it went platinum in ...

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30:08

New Album Reviews: Buckingham Nicks

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2025/09/29

Send us a text In this episode of Music at a Rational Volume, Nate and Kyle discuss the newest 52 year old record to be released this year, the legendary album by Lindsey Buckingham and Stevie Nicks called Buckingham Nicks. Before they found fame and success as part of Fleetwood Mac, this duo made a surprisingly accessible and well-produced record, that would sadly be lost to time and buried by slow sales and future stardom. After years of being one of those mythical albums that music snobs a...

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18:50

New Album Reviews: Goo Go Dolls - Summer Anthem EP

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2025/09/08

Send us a text In this episode of Music at a Rational Volume, Nate and Kyle discuss the latest effort from Buffalo New York's favorite rock and rolling sons the Goo Goo Dolls, called Summer Anthem. An EP that we were looking forward to was just released and we took some time to record our thoughts. So listen along as we break down the things we liked and those that we didn't like at all. Our albums of the week were: Iggy Pop - Every Loser and Ione - From Here EP No playlist this week, instead...

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41:07

Reliving The Charts: Rock Albums from April 30, 1983

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2025/08/25

Send us a text In this episode of Music at a Rational Volume, Nate and Kyle discuss the rock albums chart from April 30, 1983 and talk about the creation of a playlist based on the top 30 albums from that chart. Also, listen in for some fun nostalgia chat for all you playlist makers and cassette tape-aged folks. Can you remember when you made your first true mix-tape? How long did it take?... probably for-flipping-ever am I right? This week's playlist: Reliving the Charts 04/30/1983 I’m...

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31:21

Concert Review: Good Intentions Tour - Toad The Wet...

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2025/08/11

Send us a text In this episode of Music at a Rational Volume, Nate and Kyle regale everyone with the further misadventures of the two-middle-aged-men-a-concert-going show. In this installment the hosts try and figure out why this show as different from their last show at the same venue, the problem with "concert series" in general, and what's wrong with the Merch? So listen a long as they try to navigate the world of live music while also being whiny, job having middle aged babies. This...

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41:06

Best Soundtrack Ever? Is it Music From Scrubs

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2025/07/14

Send us a text Welcome to Nate and Kyle disagree about music, just kidding, it's Music at a Rational Volume. In this episode, we ask you to consider one of the best soundtracks ever made/produced by humans on the planet Earth (or is it?), The Music From Scrubs, released in 2002, this soundtrack covers the first season+ of the show and is, at least in one host's opinion, one of the best mix-tapes ever assembled. So tune in to what the hosts have to say and decide for yourself after giving it a...

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39:23

Concert Review: Last Summer On Earth 2025 - BNL,...

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2025/07/04

Send us a text In this first of its kind (for us) episode of Music at a Rational Volume Nate and Kyle discuss an actual live concert they attended. Listen along as the hosts discuss the venue, the merch, the food, and of course the music from the latest iteration of the now annual Last Summer on Earth concert series headlined by the Barenaked Ladies. This time around being supported by bands Guster and Fastball. A good time was had by all, stop in and hear what Nate and Kyle thought about the...

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40:48

New Album Reviews: Dave Hause - Nurses

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2025/06/02

Send us a text In this episode of Music at a Rational Volume, Nate and Kyle discuss the new album by Dave Hause titled Nurses. Follow the hosts as they talk about the record and a few bonus topics that float up in this surprisingly unhinged episode. Thanks for listening. No playlist this week, instead check out Nurses by Dave Hause Support the Podcast at : Buy Me A Coffee Musicatarationalvolume.com @MARVpodcast on Twitter musicatatrationvolume profile on Spotify for episode playlists based o...

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31:27

Reliving The Charts: Rock Albums from March 20, 1982

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2025/05/13

Send us a text In this episode Nate and Kyle try a little something new and make a playlist from a long past chart, in this case the Rock Albums Chart from March 20, 1982. A chart that is lousy with 80s greats and no longer relevant has-beens is a perfect place for the hosts to dabble in album tracks and deep dives. The associated playlist is a mix of lesser known hits and unknown album tracks. So listen and enjoy the best playlist ever created based on the rock albums chart of this particula...

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39:35

Best Albums Ever: The Fratellis - We Need Medicine

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2025/04/25

Send us a text In this episode of Music at a Rational Volume, Nate and Kyle do their best to put a little more love (of music) back into the world of music commentary. The album titled We Need Medicine by the band The Fratellis is one of the few records that both Nate and Kyle absolutely love and at long last they have chosen it to be crowned as one of their GAEMBHOPE, that is, Greatest Albums Ever Made By Humans On Planet Earth. It's great, no spoilers about this one. Go out and get you...

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41:26

New Album Reviews: The Darkness - Dreams On Toast

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2025/04/14

Send us a text In this episode of Music at a Rational Volume, Nate and Kyle discuss the new album by British rock band The Darkness called Dreams on Toast. Listen in as the hosts share their opinions on the record and how much they loved it on a scale from "it was pretty good" to "freakin' loved it" and you can play the guessing game to figure out who said and thought what as well as which of our hosts is clearly deluding themselves. No playlist this week instead check out The Darkness - Dr...

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47:50

As Good As They Say? Big Star - #1 Record

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2025/03/24

Send us a text In this episode of Music at a Rational Volume, Nate and Kyle discuss the 1972 album by Memphis band Big Star called #1 Record. The hosts delve into the circumstances behind the album's release as well as a breakdown of the songs and its importance, and a larger context of music criticism and perspective. What it all boils down to is like what you like and don't let anyone tell you that you shouldn't. No playlist this week, instead check out #1 Record by Big Star Support ...

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22:17

The Prince Covers Playlist Episode

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2025/03/11

Send us a text In this episode of Music at a Rational Volume, Nate and Kyle take a swipe at making a playlist of their favorite Prince songs, done by another artist. Covers are great and the hosts do love them especially from a brilliant songwriter like Prince. So take a listen as Nate and Kyle walk you through some of the choices and set up a unique listening experience, certainly better than any other Prince cover playlist you're likely to here. This week's playlist: Prince Covers Playlist ...

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34:59

New Album Reviews: Lilly Hiatt - Forever

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2025/02/24

Send us a text In this episode of Music at a Rational Volume, Nate and Kyle discuss Forever, the recent release from singer/songwriter Lilly Hiatt. So listen along as the hosts break down their thoughts about Hiatt's latest release titled Forever. No playlist this week. Check out Forever from Lilly Hiatt and see if you agree with the hosts. Support the Podcast at : Buy Me A Coffee Musicatarationalvolume.com @MARVpodcast on Twitter musicatatrationvolume profile on Spotify for episode playlist...

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43:29

2024 Discoveries: The Best Stuff We Heard This Year!

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2025/02/03

Send us a text In this episode of Nate and Kyle b.s. about music... sorry, Music at a Rational Volume... the hosts tell you all about their favorite tunes from the year that was 2024. The new things, old things, and all the things that came into their lives during the year. So listen along as Nate and Kyle talk about the hows and whys about the tracks that made the cut, and also a little announcement on where you can support the show if you are so inclined. Thanks for listening everyone and e...

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40:01

2024 Review: Best Albums

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2025/01/20

Send us a textIn this episode of Music at a Rational Volume, Nate and Kyle do their best to help you feel better about the state of music in 2024 by giving their pick for the best albums to come out of music last year. So listen along as the hosts weed out the so-so stuff to find the albums that had something interesting about them.This week's playlist: 2024 Best AlbumsNate's List:The Strike - A Dream Through Open Eyes (10/25) American DreamThe GetawaySister Hazel - Sand, Sea & Crash...

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34:43

Mini Album Reviews: 2024 Christmas Releases

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2024/12/10

Send us a textIn this episode of Music at a Rational Volume, Nate and Kyle take a listen to 6 of this season's holiday music offerings. The hosts offer their opinions on what's merry and bright as well as the stuff that honestly deserves a steaming pile of coal in the stocking. So take a listen as Nate and Kyle try and make sense of these records so you don't have to... but if you must, there's a playlist here as well... Happy Holidays everybody!This Week's Playlist: Christmas 2024 Mini-Revie...

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26:50

The Father Time Playlist

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2024/11/25

In this episode of Music at a Rational Volume, Nate and Kyle present songs about getting older, looking back, and appreciating the journey. More than just songs about being old, the hosts look at songs spanning a lifetime perspective. So sit back and enjoy as the hosts talk about the ins and outs and what was chosen and what was not.This week's playlist: Father TimeWe Close Our Eyes - Susanna HoffsTime Stand Still - RushOlder - They Might Be GiantsWhen Will You Die? - They Might Be GiantsTime...

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40:21

As Good As They Say? The Beach Boys - Pet Sounds

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2024/11/12

In this episode, admittedly a long time in coming, Nate and Kyle are back after an unexpected hiatus and come in swinging with a breakdown of a "great" record. The next in the As Good As They Say series, The MARV hosts take a closer look at the Beach Boys' album Pet Sounds which was released in May of 1966. Yes, the album that people who are supposed to know have told you is fantastic and next level genius is finally getting the MARV review treatment. So listen in as Nate an...

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27:13

The Warm Blanket Playlist Episode

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2024/09/26

In this comeback episode of Music at a Rational Volume, Nate and Kyle say hello again with a playlist of the songs that never let them down, that can always be counted on to deliver good vibes and happy memories. So listen along as the hosts explain themselves and explain why this may just be the best playlist you'll have heard this week. This week's playlist: The Warm BlanketHeaven Is A Place On Earth - Scarlet Opera Pinch Me - BNLShe Drives Me Crazy - Brian SharpeSkipper Dan - Weird Al...

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