2023 Review: Best Albums

In this episode of Music at a Rational Volume, Nate and Kyle discuss the new album by the Old 97s called American Primitive. So listen along as the hosts go through the tracks and talk about what they liked and what they didn't about the latest effort from a great band.No playlist this week, instead listen to Old 97s - American PrimitiveMusicatarationalvolume.com@MARVpodcast on Twittermusicatatrationvolume profile on Spotify for episode playlists based on topics discussed

In this episode of Music at a Rational Volume, Nate and Kyle take their shot at creating  a "get psyched" mix in the mold of the classic How I Met Your Mother episode.  You know, the New Years Eve episode in which Barney Stinson shows off his all rise playlist to his friends. So listen along as Nate and Kyle explain themselves and why they chose the ones they did. Then you should definitely take the playlist with you any time you need a shot of musical adrenaline!This week's Playlist: To Get You PsychedWind It Up - Barenaked LadiesI Predict A Riot - Kaiser ChiefsHeart and Soul - Twin AtlanticRaise Your Hands - Bon JoviYou Really Got Me - Van HalenWhat I Like About You - The Romantics99 Red Balloons - GoldfingerTry To Believe - Oingo BoingoBallroom Blitz - SweetCan’t Wait One Minute More - CIVRun Riot - Def LeppardRock and Roll - Led Zeppelin I Will Follow / Desire - U2Power of Love - Huey Lewis and The NewsHoly Touch - Foxy ShazamRescue Me - The AlarmInner Ninja - Classified, David MylesOxygen - Soul AsylumGirls With Guns - Tommy ShawCommie Drives A Nova - Ike ReillyYou Give Love a Bad Name – Bon JoviHelp Me Land – Material IssueDreaming – BlondieShe’s Tight – Cheap TrickNo Homeowners – Sims (feat Doomtree)Sick of Myself – Matthew SweetThe Kids Are Alright  – Matthew Sweet & Susanna HoffsI Stole Your Love – Kiss45 – the Gaslight AnthemMy Mistake – Phantom, Rocker, & SlickBeats So Lonely – Charlie SextonIn a Big Country -  Big CountryFast ‘n’ Hard – Bash & PopIf I Can’t Change Your Mind – SugarAnother Nail in My Heart – SqueezeGot the Time – Joe JacksonGood Girls Don’t – the KnackMony Mony  – Billy IdolDyslexic Heart – Paul WesterbergI Got This – Royal BlissMusicatarationalvolume.com@MARVpodcast on Twittermusicatatrationvolume profile on Spotify for episode playlists based on topics discussed

In this episode of Music at a Rational Volume, Nate and Kyle discuss some of the new music they've been listening to this year. Sure there's some new stuff on this playlist, but like most of this podcast's playlists, there's a lot of things that somehow slipped through the cracks. So listen along as the hosts talk about their selections and get hyped for a quirky but really good playlist.This week's playlist: Through The CracksMy Other - Cult Canvas Do One - Frank TurnerNettles - Apples with Moya Better is the End - TophouseOlivia - Wolves of GlendaleHigher - The Kost Golden - Rocket To AnywhereMaryanne - The Statistics Indefinitely - Riley Pearce, Liang Lawrence Tricks - Fox and BonesDevil’s Got My Woman – Andrew CombsI Hate the Winter – Bad Drugs I’m Gonna Be the Lonely Boy TonightNausea – Rocks and Rhubarb Illinois Sky – Michigan Rattlers My Happy Place – the New Odds Impressively Average – Brigette Calls Me BabyThe Feminine Urge – the Last Dinner Party Is This the Single? – Stew & the Negro ProblemRusty Crown – Underwater Sunshine Musicatarationalvolume.com@MARVpodcast on Twittermusicatatrationvolume profile on Spotify for episode playlists based on topics discussed

In this episode of Music at a Rational Volume, Nate and Kyle discuss the new album by the Kaiser Chiefs, their Easy Eighth Album. Listen along as the hosts dissect the highs and the lows of this long awaited new effort from one of our favorite bands making music today. Hear what Nate and Kyle have to say then check out the record to see if you agree with their takeaways. No playlist this week, instead check out the Easy Eighth Album from the Kaiser ChiefsMusicatarationalvolume.com@MARVpodcast on Twittermusicatatrationvolume profile on Spotify for episode playlists based on topics discussed

In this episode of Music at a Rational Volume Nate and Kyle talk about the upcoming St. Patrick's Day and reveal their playlist full of drinking and fighting songs. Enjoy this playlist as you celebrate Leprechaun season with your favorite Emerald Isle people, green or otherwise.  This week's playlist: Drinkin' and Fightin'Drunken Lazy Bastard – the MahonesWill You Still Love Me (If I Wet the Bed) – the PortersShot Glass – the PubcrawlersWhiskey in the Jar – Thin LizzyHere Come a Regular (Replacements cover) – the MahonesWeekend Irish – BarleyjuiceHave a Drink Ya Bastard – the SkelsLiquor Store – the KilliansLas Vegas (In the Hills of Donegal) – Goats Don’t Shave Goddamn Shame – Saint Bushmill’s Choir That Woman’s Got Me Drinking – Begorrah Fuck You, I’m Drunk – Paddy and the Rats Drunken Sailor – Blaggards Is This Bar Open til Tomorrow? – the Mahones No Irish Need Apply – the Wakes My Football Teams Got Me Drinkin’ – the Vandon Arms Kiss Me I’m Shitfaced – Dropkick MurphysThe Fightin’ Ones Brits Out Intro – the Bleeding IrishHunger Strike – the Bleeding IrishBlack Friday Rule – Flogging MollyGreen and Red of Mayo – the Saw DoctorsChip – the Real McKenzies (ok Scottish, but who’s the wiser?)Katie, Bar the Door – the DreadnoughtsFrank – Blood or WhiskeyFollow Me Up to Carlow – Young DublinersJoin the British Army – Barleyjuice Michael Collins – Cruachan When the Guns Have All Been Fired – Meisce 1916 Uprising – the Bleeding Irish Come Out Ye Black and Tans – Colm R. McGuinness Scotland (You Owe Us) – the Mighty Regis Honour of the Gael – the BibleCode Sundays Building Up and Tearing England Down – Mr. Irish Bastard What’s Left of the Flag – Wild Colonial Bhoys (MN) The Boxer – Carbon Leaf Better Man Than Me – the BibleCode Sundays Boys of the County Cork – Black Irish BandMusicatarationalvolume.com@MARVpodcast on Twittermusicatatrationvolume profile on Spotify for episode playlists based on topics discussed

In this episode of Music at a Rational Volume Nate and Kyle discuss the new record from West London's indie rockers, the Vaccines. Called Pick-Up Full Of Pink Carnations, the album is The Vaccines 6th studio record and the hosts of this particular podcast have some definite opinions on this album. So listen in as Nate and Kyle discuss the highs and lows of this effort. Just don't be surprised if it doesn't go exactly the way you think it might, as few pieces of music find such rare territory shared in the Venn Diagram made from Nate and Kyle's musical tastes.No playlist this week, instead check out The Vaccines - Pick-Up Full Of Pink CarnationsMusicatarationalvolume.com@MARVpodcast on Twittermusicatatrationvolume profile on Spotify for episode playlists based on topics discussed

In this episode of the Music at a Rational Volume Podcast, Nate and Kyle (mostly Kyle) take you on a brief reminiscence into the life and career of one Neill Kirby McMillan Jr. (August 2, 1957 – February 7, 2024), who was professionally known as Mojo Nixon. Perhaps best described as the "dirty" Weird Al, Nixon's work was sarcastic and cutting but also witty and clever, all while never being shy to take on topics and people most people wouldn't touch. Full of cuss words, sexual innuendo, adult themes, and plenty of other not safe for work content, Nixon's work will stand out for years to come. So be warned all ye that enter the playlist, it's pretty offensive in there. You can't say we didn't tell you.This week's playlist: The Mojo playlist Jesus at McDonalds Stuffin’ Martha’s Muffin Be My Lover (Alice Cooper cover) I’m Living with a Three Foot Antichrist Burn Down the Malls Elvis is Everywhere Debbie Gibson is Pregnant with My Two-Headed Love Child Don Henley Must Die Not as Much as Football Girlfriend in a Coma (the Smiths cover)Don’t Ask Me Why I Drink Tie My Pecker to My Leg UFO’s Big Rigs & BBQ Bring Me the Head of David Geffen Are You Drinkin’ with Me, Jesus? Beer Ain’t Drinkin’ High School is Prison The Ballad of Country Dick U.P.S. My Heart to You Disney is the Enemy Rock ‘n’ Roll Hall of Shame I Gotta Crazy Wife I Wanna Kill My Wife Tonight What’s Up Judge Judy’s Ass? Love Me, I’m a Liberal (with Jello Biafra) Will the Fetus Be Aborted? (with Jello Biafra) Drinkin’ with Jesus (with Jello Biafra) Elvis is Everywhere – the Pleasure Barons Punk Rock Girls – Dead Milkmen Vinyl Records – Todd Snider King of Sleaze – the Beat Farmers River of Justice – the Del LordsMusicatarationalvolume.com@MARVpodcast on Twittermusicatatrationvolume profile on Spotify for episode playlists based on topics discussed

In this episode of Music at a Rational Volume, Nate and Kyle disagree about one of the most recognizable, well regarded, and simultaneously controversial albums of the 80s, Paul Simon's Graceland. In the latest installment of the As Good As They Say? series, your humble hosts talk about this iconic album from 1986 which is most known for the radio hit "You Can Call Me Al" and its accompanying music video featuring Chevy Chase (who was at the height of his popularity at the time).  Graceland has won Grammys and is heralded by all the usual music industry tastemakers, but also has a sizable list of detractors so listen in to see which side Nate and Kyle land on.No playlist this week, instead check out Paul Simon's GracelandMusicatarationalvolume.com@MARVpodcast on Twittermusicatatrationvolume profile on Spotify for episode playlists based on topics discussed

In one of the more juvenile episodes/playlists we have made here at Music at a Rational Volume, Nate and Kyle have curated a very special set of songs just in time for Valentines Day. A playlist full of songs about self care, getting a grip on yourself, and embracing your situation, whatever that is... okay, let's call it what it really is, just a bunch of songs about masturbation. Join the Midnight Moonshooter's Club and sit back, or whatever position you prefer, with your box of tissues, and your favorite accessories and enjoy this playlist for anyone who is really just trying to love themselves. Have a great Valentines Day everybody!This week's Playlist: The Real SelfieTurning Japanese - The VaporsIt’s Only Me (The Wizard of Magicland) - Barenaked ladiesPlaymate of the year - ZebraheadI Touch Myself - DivinylsCoin Operated Boy - Dresden DollsBlister In The Sun - Violent FemmesDancing With Myself - The Donnas is betterPictures of Lily - The WhoGet a Grip - SemisonicShe Bop - Cyndi LauperU + UR Hand –  PinkHolding My Own – the DarknessAnimal (F@ck Like a Beast) – W.A.S.P.San Diego - South ParkLongview – Green DayI Don’t Need a Man – the Pussycat DollsHoliday Song – the PixiesDoin’ Laundry – Nerf HerderSevered Lips – Dinosaur Jr.If – Janet JacksonRosie – Jackson BrownEvery Day I Die – Gary NumanWorkin’ Up a Sweat – Alice CooperThe Stroke – Billy SquireBe My Girl (Sally) – the PoliceThinking About You – RadioheadFingers – PinkJizzlobber – Faith No MoreHomemade – SebadohM&M’s – Blink 182Pink thing – XTCStroking – Clarence CarterCaptain Jack – Billy JoelAuto Manipulator – Crispin GloverBilly Liar – the DecemberistsVibrator – Electric SixDarling Nikki – Prince & the RevolutionIcicle – Tori AmosPraying Hands – DevoMy Ding-a-ling – Chuck BerryOrgasm Addict – the BuzzcocksOops (Oh My) – Tweet ft. Missy ElliotSt. Swithin’s Day – Billy BraggThe Key to Her Ferrari – Thomas DolbyPump It Up – Elvis CostelloStrap on Robbie Baby – Vanity 6Musicatarationalvolume.com@MARVpodcast on Twittermusicatatrationvolume profile on Spotify for episode playlists based on topics discussed

In this episode of Music at a Rational Volume, Nate and Kyle discuss the newest October release that was Gaslight Anthem's History Books. As one of the host's favorite bands, Gaslight Anthem has a long track record of making great music. So listen along and see if Nate and Kyle think History Books lives up to the expectations of the band's previous greatness and Brian Fallon's genius. No playlist this week, instead, check out History Books and decide for yourself!Musicatarationalvolume.com@MARVpodcast on Twittermusicatatrationvolume profile on Spotify for episode playlists based on topics discussed