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ImmaLetYouFinish...  show #244 is all things Black and whyte as Amy sit's down with writer/editor Alvin Blanco to discuss "Sinners", "One Battle After Another" and why Jack Harlow needs to stay in his lane.

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By early 1976, things were looking bleak for Rush. Despite their relentless touring schedule and 3 albums - Rush, Fly By Night, Caress of Steel - the record company wasn't happy. The band called the Caress of Steel Tour the Down The Tubes Tour as their crowds got smaller and their record didn't sell. Mercury records wanted radio friendly hits or something more like the Zeppelin-y first record or they would drop the band.

Instead of changing their sound and bowing to the powers that be, they decided to do their own thing. That thing was a full side of an album with 7 distinct parts of a suite called 2112. Instead of sappy love songs, they created a planet that had come under the rule of The Solar Federation whose priests rule thanks to a supercomputer that has all the answers and has taken away individuality and creativity. It doesn't sound like a chart topper does it?

However, the hard rock, prog rock and AOR fanbase absolutely loved it, eventually sending it to triple platinum. From the epic Overture and fan favorite The Temples of Syrinx to the coda Grand Finale, the boys take you on a tale of the individual vs. the system (borrowed from Ayn Rand). Alex Lifeson's guitar work shows why he's so beloved and why fans in the 80s wondered what happened to him? Neil Peart's drumming is extraordinary but so are his lyrics which create a world through intelligence, faith and forthrightness.

But that's not the whole album. A Passage to Bangkok talks about all the places you can visit to score some good pot. The Twilight Zone is an ode to their favorite sci-fi show while Something for Nothing teaches that you can't wait around for someone to give you a break - you have to make your own. Alex and Geddy Lee each take a stab at writing the music and lyrics on their own on Lessons and Tears, respectively, but the real magic comes when all 3 meld their own powers into something that is much greater than the sum of the parts.

It's the album that not only put Rush on the map but saved their careers and set them up for success for decades. Yes - we will be checking them out this summer and we will be talking about it - watch this space for updates!!

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This week Tom & Zeus review a TV appearance by KISS on the popular ABC show 20/20 in 1979.

Shortly before KISS made their infamous 1979 appearance on the Tomorrow Show With Tom Snyder, KISS appeared on the very popular newsmagazine show 20/20.

The episode feature interviews with all four members of the band, concert footage and more.

The boys breakdown the clip and discuss why they find it interesting and unique.
The guys then rank this KISS TV appearance against the previous KISS TV appearances they have reviewed so far.

So tune in to see how Carl the janitor from Breakfast Club and the man that "wrecked the buffet at the Harrow Club" make an appearance.

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Introducing 20-year-old singer/songwriter

Freddie McClendon!

A former American Idol contestant and now a

college student, we discuss his experiences

on Idol and what he’s been doing since. How

did so many classic sounds end up in his

music, and how does he keep his sound fresh?

We debut his new single "Rambler"! Freddie

explains the origins and meaning of the song.

And he updates us on upcoming tour dates!

Ilan pays tribute to the passing of Legendary DJ, Producer, and close friend DJ MIKE D.

Plus Danny Meyers, Ilan Fong and Bob Chiappardi

bring you 9 new songs that have caught their attention

tracklist:

“Body Talk” Elley Duhé

“neck” Mau P

“When I Wake Up” The Pretty Reckless

“I Love It” Kybba, J Balvin, & Rytikal (Stacy Mier remix)

Interview with Freddie McClendon

“Rambler” Freddie McClendon

“PGD” A Boogie Wit da Hoodie, Kyle Richh, Zeddy Will

“Talk To Me Nuh” Shenseea, Vibz Kartel, Rvssian

“GO” BLACKPINK

“Addicted To Bass” Dom Dolla, Puretone (Dom Dolla Relapse)

“Club Song” The Pussycat Dolls

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The story behind some of the most recognizable logos in rock
history starts with designer Gerard Huerta.

In this conversation, Huerta takes us inside the creation of
legendary visual identities tied to AC/DC, Boston, Blue Öyster Cult, and Ted
Nugent—explaining how these now-iconic designs began as everyday assignments
inside the 1970s record industry.

He breaks down the real process behind album artwork at CBS
Records, how art directors shaped concepts, and why most bands weren’t even
directly involved in early visual decisions. From hand-drawn lettering and
analog production techniques to the evolution of logos into global brand
identifiers, this is a rare look at how rock’s visual language was built.

Huerta also reflects on the lasting impact of his work
beyond music—including HBO, Time Magazine, and People—and how modern design has
shifted toward mobile-first thinking, where everything must translate to a
screen just inches wide.

This is a deep dive into music, typography, and pop
culture—told by the artist whose work you’ve seen your entire life, whether you
knew his name or not.

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