Discord and Rhyme: An Album Podcast - Podcast Rankings and reviews

I wandered over here looking for a podcast that would deconstruct and analyze albums that I love. This group does a bang up job. The Metallica RTL/Master episode was exceptional. Same for the recent John Carpenter film score review, or CSNY’s debut. I think they would be a full 5 star podcast if they could resist the urge to inject subtle political commentary. Not everyone who listens is feeling defeated after the 2024 election. I’m elated!! Listening to music podcasts are my escape.
We need a Ween, Dinosaur Jr, Slayer, Judas Priest, Tom Waits, Rush episode or 2 though. Great job🤘

The hosts are really knowledgeable and make insightful analysis of albums and what makes songs great. Great podcast for serious music fans that’s completely accessible to everyone.

This is a podcast for music obsessives like me. They obsess over ALL genres of music, and can speak authoritatively on all of it. You’d be hard pressed to find music geeks more open-minded than this. Every week I’m marveling at a new gem they’ve uncovered!

Pros: The hosts are articulate, interesting, endearing, dorky, funny, friendly, fair, fantastic rapport, and other attributes that don’t begin with the letter “F”.

Cons: None! Although they need to get on the ball and have an episode on THE CURE! I’m told they’re on the running list… Cmon y’all!

VIVA Discord and Rhyme!

This is one of my top three rock/music podcasts to listen to. I started early when the show had its growth and it has been fun to listen to the audio chemistry developing. At first, I could only distinguish the babe, Amanda. It helped that we had similar tastes (but I’m still disappointed that she doesn’t like Neil or Bob). (I didn’t know anyone else who even knew of Ms. Sam Philips.). All the guys seemed interchangeable, but the dry humor of Ben Marlin made me take note. Now, they’re almost like friends. The format with 3-4 members of the firm taking turns discussing albums keeps the show fresh. It’s also fun when they are discussing an album that came out over 40 years ago but I remember eagerly waiting for. I’m an old guy, so I also enjoy hearing about discs that are completely new to me.
My only complaint is that they still seem to be intimidated by the herd mentality. They talk about it in their reviews- to the effect of “when I was younger I went with the Rolling Stone review.” I don’t have a specific example right now (I listen to the show while doing a long run, bike ride, or swim). It’s more of a sense (well they notoriously got off twitter when the cool kids all did and then got on blusky when the crowd went there). I’d tell them to have confidence in their opinions, even if everyone else disagrees- it’s what makes them interesting.
Last, although I’m not a big moody blues fan, their interest is infectious and appreciated. Don’t sweat the critics.