Music Talk

It is here, it is finally here!  Episode 100 sees a colliding of worlds where TeAngelo and Kris finally meet in the podcasting world to discuss three black albums to determine which truly is the Biggest Blackest Album. Metallica - The Black Album Prince - The Legendary Black Album [The Funk Bible] Jay-Z - The Black Album

On the eve of the release of episode 100 Alex takes some time to muse of the past 5+ years of Riff 'N Ralk, Riff 'N Rock, and Riff And Rock.  A free flow of sentimentality ensues.  Don't worry, it is all because episode 100 is just that good.

Kris and Alex are joined by Pete Destefano and Se'nam Palmer to discuss some actual modern albums.  Since Ryan and TeAngelo refuse to discuss Death Grips anymore Alex has pulled in this all-star crew to dissect their latest creation and two other albums.  Check this episode out as they will review The Gorillaz - The Now Now John Ferrera & Seth Moutal - Frail Things in Sharp Places Death Grips - Year of the Snitch

Double digits of round-up.  Who would have thought this would have happened?  Alex talks about more albums.  They include. Steely Dan - Can't Buy A Thrill Rome - Flowers From Exile Tuxedo - Tuxedo Ratatat - Classics Van Der Graaf Generator - The Least We Can Do Is Wave To Each Other / Pawn Hearts MGMT - Little Dark Age Cam'ron - Purple Haze Adam And The Ants - Kings Of The Wild Frontier Cut Chemist - Die Cut

Gabriel Marin of the fantastic band Consider The Source joins shlubs Kris and Alex to review some jazz albums. Kamasi Washington - Heaven And Earth John Coltrane - Both Directions At Once

Alex is listening to music and having feelings about.  Specifically on this Round-up you can hear him muse on about: Can - Live In Hanover 1976 Dave Brubeck - Time In Dolly Parton - Jolene Dusty Springfield - Dusty in Memphis Fiona Apple - When The Pawn Hits The Conflicts He Thinks Like A King What He Knows Throws The Blows When He Goes To The Fight And He'll Win The Whole Thing 'Fore He Enters The Ring There's No Body To Batter When Your Mind Is Your Might So When You Go Solo, You Hold You William Onyeabor - Anything You Sow Metro Area - Fabric 43 Lightning Bolt - Lightning Bolt The Goat Wizard - The Anthromancer

The 80's? Oh yea we remember them! Ronald Reagan, endless shirtless buff dudes in action films, and the HIV epidemic that was exacerbated by rampant homophobia. Truly the greatest of times. Makes total sense why people just seem to love the decade. More important than the racial profiling that occurred during the crack epidemic is the music of the 80's and never fear Riff And Rock has you covered! Listen in as we cover the most popular of the decade Dunkelziffer - III James Blood Ulmer - Black Rock Creation Rebel & New Age Steppers - Threat To Creation

The Round-up #8 is here with a load of new album reviews.  Alex processes his feelings on these albums: Amon Düül II - Tanz Der Lemminge Amon Düül II - Phallus Dei A.R. & Machines - Die Grüne Reise Asian Kung-Fu Generation - Wonder Future Bauhaus - In The Flat Field Pere Ubu - The Art Of Walking

Kris and Alex look at 3 albums by veterans of the game and ask whether they still go it...and by that we mean did they still have it when these albums came out 10-15 years ago. Pink Floyd - Endless River Rush - Snakes And Arrows Robert Plant - Might Rearranger

That's right! A new Free Form Jam Tram! After finishing the first half of the CAN book "All Gates Open" Alex has opted to gush over its contents and CAN's legacy instead of reviewing any albums.

Ryan and Teangelo are back in the virtual studio with Alex talking some new(ish) releases that have struck their interest.  Having spent some time away the crew takes an initial detour into discussing everything else besides music (perhaps a spin-off show is needed?).   Mobley - Fresh Lies Vol. 1 The Decemberists - I'll be Your Girl Pusha T - DAYTONA

Deep in the throws of Summer and Alex is still delivering his analysis on random music he is listening to.  Check out his opinions on Mos Def - The New Danger Omega - 10000 Lépés The Doors - Soft Parade / Strange Days / Morrison Hotel DJ Shadow - Endtroducing... Cardi B - Invasion of Privacy Imprints - Data Trails The Vaccines - Combat Sports Various Artists - Pomegranates  

Kris and Alex are joined by Zappa super fan Se'nam to discuss three oddities in the Zappa discography.  Listen as they discuss Road Tapes Volume #3 Little Dots Dance Me This

Alex is back in the studio by himself to discuss some more albums he has been listening to. Migos - Culture II J. Cole - K.O.D. Czar Face & MF Doom - Czar Face Meets Metal Face Anywhere - Anywhere II Atmosphere - Sad Clown Bad Summer #9 Arrested Development - 3 Years, 5 Months And 2 Days In The Life Of ...  

Joe Citek teams up Kris and Alex as they plunge into the strange world that is the Zornverse.  While John Zorn has too many albums to ever attempt to review the trio take a stab at three from his Book of Angels Vol. 2 Brian Marsella Trio - Buer: Book of Angels, Volume 31 Marc Ribot - Asmodeus: Book of Angels, Volume 7 Masada String Trio - Haborym: Book of Angels, Volume 16

Alex is back for another Round-Up.  Listen in as he reviews Yo La Tango - There's A Riot Going On Takeshi69 - Day69 Vintage Romance - 18 Carat Affair Triumvirat - Illusions On A Double Dimple William Onyeabor - Good Name The Breeders - All Nerve Tom Petty - Hard Promises      

Ryan and Teangelo are back in the virtual studio with Alex as we review some albums that were kind of new at the time.  They are definitely not new anymore.  This is also back when our website went down. Listen as we discuss Justin Timberlake - Man Of The Woods Various Artists - Black Panther The Album Music From And Inspired By First Aid Kit - Ruins

Alex is back with another recap of some music he heard and had feelings about. Take a listen as he does quick takes on Black Dice - Broken Ear Record Kansas - Leftoverture Doctor Octagon - Moosebumps: An Exploration Into Modern Day Horripilation Rancid - ...And Out Come The Wolves Steve Reich - Different Trains/Electric Counterpoint Nelly - Da Derrty Versions: The Reinvention

Kris, Alex, and special guest Phil Healy discuss 3 of the most critically panned albums of all time. Are these truly disasters or just misunderstood gems? Listen as in as we review Miles Davis - Doo-Bop Lil Wayne - Rebirth Metallica & Lou Reed - Lulu  

More individual and brief reviews. Quick snapshots on Andrea Polli - Sonic Antarctica Agent Fresco - Destrier At The Drive-In - Maida Vale session (2017) Chaos A.D. - Buzz Caner clipping. - REMXNG David Byrne - American Utopia Of Montreal - White Is Relic / Irrealis Mood Franz Ferdinand - Always Ascending