Ep26: November 1979 (pt.1)

As one of the post-punk bands to most successfully make the transition to pop super-stardom, it seems wholly appropriate that the last deep dive of the season focus on the Police. Rob's highschool buddy, Tony, joins in on the fun. PLUS: it's time to vote for your favorite albums of 1979. Get your list submitted by February 16th. Listen to the full playlist on Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3Y2npSS Email us at [email protected]

And that's a wrap, Folks! The lads officially end 1979 with the last 6 albums of the season. Ever heard of Wayne County and the Electric Chairs, the Sinceros or Punishment of Luxury? Neither had they. Let's all explore, discover and grow together! Listen to the full playlist on Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3vLweEr. Email us at [email protected]

Both the year of 1979 and the decade ends with neither a bang or a whimper... Maybe a mild yelp?Join the lads as they examine half of the last remaining albums of 1979 from the likes of the Clash, Japan and the Pretenders. Listen to the full playlist on Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3vLweEr. Email us at [email protected]

Happy holidays, everyone! The lads are taking the month off, providing an excellent opportunity to release extra content from our B-52's episode that was originally cut for time. Join R+J as they chat with Corbin and Matt from the B-52's tribute band, Mock Lobster. It's a lively conversation with lots of B-52's talk and music. Email us at [email protected] Visit the Mock Lobster website at: https://www.mocklobsteratx.com

Long time Bay Area punk DJ Carolyn Keddy joins the lads to help determine if Antmusic actually has lost its taste. Learn more about Carolyn's work at: http://carolynkeddy.com/ Listen to the full playlist on Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3V3WViB Email us at [email protected]

November 1979 continues with releases from the likes of Simple Minds, the Raincoats and the Damned. Plus, the lads discuss favorite bass players (and J adds a new name to his list). Listen to the full playlist on Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3DI8IvC Email us at [email protected]

November of '79 is yet another month so big it has to be split in two. Join the lads for lively discussions around albums from the likes of Boomtown Rats, PiL, Marianne Faithfull and Adam and the Ants. Listen to the full playlist on Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3DI8IvC Email us at [email protected]

The lads get to the two albums that they had to bumped from the last episode. Join R&J as they examine the debuts from Cowboys International and the Surf Punks. Email us at [email protected]

October 1979 redeems itself in this part 2 episode, with stellar debuts by the Specials, Madness and the Human League. Listen to the full playlist on Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3MEhFKM Email us at [email protected]

It's another action-packed month with so many albums, it needs to be split into two episodes. The lads tackle the first half by discussing releases by the likes of Blondie, Joe Jackson, the Fall, the Police and Skids. Listen to the full playlist on Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3Ru4jBv Email us at [email protected]