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Great album, terrible song

November 18, 2024 by Andrew Culture

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S01 E105 In this week’s Beat Motel, Andrew and his co-host Dr. Sam tackle the odd world of Great Albums with Terrible Songs. Ever wondered why a near-flawless record gets ruined by a random ear-sore? Same here. Andrew dives into the trenches with Metallica, Kyuss, Radiohead, and others, pondering why bands sabotage themselves with tracks that barely qualify as filler. Dr. … [Read more...] about Great album, terrible song

Singing drummers

November 11, 2024 by Andrew Culture

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S01 E104 In this episode, Andrew and Dr Sam dive into the world of singing drummers—because why settle for just bashing skins when you can also belt out tunes? Expect a thorough dissection of jazz chaos theory, led by Peter Evans and his so-called “three-stooges” approach to organised sound. The duo also explore Karen Carpenter’s dual talents, Red Fang’s unadulterated … [Read more...] about Singing drummers

Multiple songwriters in one band & great band, terrible decision

October 28, 2024 by Andrew Culture

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S01 E102 In this episode of "Beat Motel," Andrew Culture and Spamuel Rage (because who else could conjure up such bizarre music choices?) return to the long-anticipated second half of their chaos-fueled breakdown: Great Band, Terrible Decision. Naturally, things get out of hand, with deep dives into bands that alienate their own fans, riffs that make zero sense, and Devon … [Read more...] about Multiple songwriters in one band & great band, terrible decision

Great band, terrible decision & multiple songwriters in one band

October 14, 2024 by Andrew Culture

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S01 E100 In this episode of Beat Motel, Andrew and the eloquently deranged Spamuel Rage dive deep into the delightful chaos of Great Bands, Terrible Decisions, and the unexpected tangents of Multiple Songwriters in One Band. Expect loud opinions, questionable facts, and unfiltered rants about music that might just leave you scratching your head—and, if you're like Andrew, … [Read more...] about Great band, terrible decision & multiple songwriters in one band

Bands you wish you were in

September 30, 2024 by Andrew Culture

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S01 E98 In this episode of Beat Motel, Andrew Culture and Dr Sam, aka "Spamuel Rage," dive headfirst into music, madness, and musings with their signature punk rock attitude and chaotic humour. From noise gigs that leave them temporarily deaf to exploring the wildest genre mashups, the hosts passionately share the bands they wish they could have been part of. Expect raucous … [Read more...] about Bands you wish you were in

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