Spin It or Bin It Transistor (https://transistor.fm) https://feeds.transistor.fm/spin-it-or-bin-it Paul and Josh are exploring the classic rock and metal canon to figure out which albums are forgotten gems or hidden mistakes. © 2026 Spin It or Bin It 5ff0a84d-f140-5268-8faa-7f20ff0e1fe7 no en Tue, 12 May 2026 23:07:35 -0700 Tue, 12 May 2026 23:08:03 -0700 https://img.transistorcdn.com/FsgXW0FHpZqqCSUCmz7czgAIeS1yODCLwG65IqTMw08/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:1400/h:1400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS8zZDll/ODQxODQyNWJhOWUy/MWRmNTA3MGU4Njhh/NzY0NS5qcGc.jpg Spin It or Bin It episodic Spin It or Bin It Paul and Josh are exploring the classic rock and metal canon to figure out which albums are forgotten gems or hidden mistakes. Paul and Josh are exploring the classic rock and metal canon to figure out which albums are forgotten gems or hidden mistakes. Josue Mundt No No Iron Maiden Burning Ambition Movie Review 50 50 Iron Maiden Burning Ambition Movie Review full 5939fc17-6ba7-4f4f-9572-1673391b7539 https://share.transistor.fm/s/c3cd8f65 Josh and Paul wrap up their Iron Maiden mini series by discussing the newly released Burning Ambition documentary. They discuss their criticisms of the doc and speculate on the future of Maiden.

]]> Josh and Paul wrap up their Iron Maiden mini series by discussing the newly released Burning Ambition documentary. They discuss their criticisms of the doc and speculate on the future of Maiden.

]]> Tue, 12 May 2026 23:07:31 -0700 Spin It or Bin It Spin It or Bin It 4681 Josh and Paul wrap up their Iron Maiden mini series by discussing the newly released Burning Ambition documentary. They discuss their criticisms of the doc and speculate on the future of Maiden.

]]> No Iron Maiden - Senjutsu 49 49 Iron Maiden - Senjutsu full 2d5951d9-118c-4271-888e-c92d43dc8020 https://share.transistor.fm/s/6d2e07ef Paul and Josh reach the end of Maiden's reunion era discography and discuss Maiden's last album: Senjutsu! They talk about how the band built on the direction of the previous album but largely to greater success, including an all time moment with Steve Harris' epics trilogy that rounds out the album.

]]> Paul and Josh reach the end of Maiden's reunion era discography and discuss Maiden's last album: Senjutsu! They talk about how the band built on the direction of the previous album but largely to greater success, including an all time moment with Steve Harris' epics trilogy that rounds out the album.

]]> Mon, 04 May 2026 12:06:26 -0700 Spin It or Bin It Spin It or Bin It 4599 Paul and Josh reach the end of Maiden's reunion era discography and discuss Maiden's last album: Senjutsu! They talk about how the band built on the direction of the previous album but largely to greater success, including an all time moment with Steve Harris' epics trilogy that rounds out the album.

]]> No Iron Maiden - The Book of Souls 48 48 Iron Maiden - The Book of Souls full f2ea5e72-43e1-4402-a6bb-084ad5a0eff2 https://share.transistor.fm/s/de1758f7 Paul and Josh continue their Maiden deep dive with the band's sixteenth album, The Book of Souls! They talk about whether the amount of material justified Maiden's first double album, the change in writing style since The Final Frontier, and assess how successful the more experimental moments on this album were. 

]]> Paul and Josh continue their Maiden deep dive with the band's sixteenth album, The Book of Souls! They talk about whether the amount of material justified Maiden's first double album, the change in writing style since The Final Frontier, and assess how successful the more experimental moments on this album were. 

]]> Mon, 27 Apr 2026 10:17:44 -0700 Spin It or Bin It Spin It or Bin It 5003 Paul and Josh continue their Maiden deep dive with the band's sixteenth album, The Book of Souls! They talk about whether the amount of material justified Maiden's first double album, the change in writing style since The Final Frontier, and assess how successful the more experimental moments on this album were. 

]]> No Rock news wrap up! (Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, Angine de Poitrine, Weezer, Pink Floyd) 47 47 Rock news wrap up! (Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, Angine de Poitrine, Weezer, Pink Floyd) full da53da94-a255-4930-abc5-1c4bbdbb9943 https://share.transistor.fm/s/d101ea11 Josh and Paul take a break from their Maiden talks to discuss some recent news in the rock  world. They talk about the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductees, the trendy Angine de Poitrine, and new releases from some of rock's elder statesmen. 

]]> Josh and Paul take a break from their Maiden talks to discuss some recent news in the rock  world. They talk about the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductees, the trendy Angine de Poitrine, and new releases from some of rock's elder statesmen. 

]]> Mon, 20 Apr 2026 07:00:00 -0700 Spin It or Bin It Spin It or Bin It 3853 Josh and Paul take a break from their Maiden talks to discuss some recent news in the rock  world. They talk about the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductees, the trendy Angine de Poitrine, and new releases from some of rock's elder statesmen. 

]]> No Iron Maiden - The Final Frontier 46 46 Iron Maiden - The Final Frontier full 5ae332b8-87fb-4d81-b345-522c4dd8a65a https://share.transistor.fm/s/6d5815bc Josh and Paul discuss the 15th Maiden studio album, The Final Frontier! They talk about the band's foray into progressive rock, the rumors that swirled around the time about this being the final album, and the many traits and concepts on TFF that Maiden hasn't revisited since. 

]]> Josh and Paul discuss the 15th Maiden studio album, The Final Frontier! They talk about the band's foray into progressive rock, the rumors that swirled around the time about this being the final album, and the many traits and concepts on TFF that Maiden hasn't revisited since. 

]]> Mon, 13 Apr 2026 12:14:09 -0700 Spin It or Bin It Spin It or Bin It 4275 Josh and Paul discuss the 15th Maiden studio album, The Final Frontier! They talk about the band's foray into progressive rock, the rumors that swirled around the time about this being the final album, and the many traits and concepts on TFF that Maiden hasn't revisited since. 

]]> No Iron Maiden AMOLAD tour thoughts and Burning Ambition trailer reaction 45 45 Iron Maiden AMOLAD tour thoughts and Burning Ambition trailer reaction full 04538fff-a899-4a95-92be-a5b0c3e4e714 https://share.transistor.fm/s/4324b5c3 Paul and Josh had so much to talk about with A Matter of Life and Death that they had to release a second episode! In this episode, the duo discuss Iron Maiden's touring activity in the last half of the 00s, they talk about Maiden's controversial decision to play all of AMOLAD live and how they handled some of the nostalgia touring immediately after. Then, they react to some breaking news and discuss the trailer for the Burning Ambition documentary. 

]]> Paul and Josh had so much to talk about with A Matter of Life and Death that they had to release a second episode! In this episode, the duo discuss Iron Maiden's touring activity in the last half of the 00s, they talk about Maiden's controversial decision to play all of AMOLAD live and how they handled some of the nostalgia touring immediately after. Then, they react to some breaking news and discuss the trailer for the Burning Ambition documentary. 

]]> Mon, 06 Apr 2026 11:42:23 -0700 Spin It or Bin It Spin It or Bin It 2993 Paul and Josh had so much to talk about with A Matter of Life and Death that they had to release a second episode! In this episode, the duo discuss Iron Maiden's touring activity in the last half of the 00s, they talk about Maiden's controversial decision to play all of AMOLAD live and how they handled some of the nostalgia touring immediately after. Then, they react to some breaking news and discuss the trailer for the Burning Ambition documentary. 

]]> No Iron Maiden - A Matter of Life and Death 44 44 Iron Maiden - A Matter of Life and Death full c418f7bf-4628-4637-ad05-6d572b440b10 https://share.transistor.fm/s/4dc732e9 In this mega episode Josh and Paul go deep on 2006's AMOLAD! They go track by track and discuss in depth how this album became arguably Maiden's most acclaimed of the 21st century, and one of the most acclaimed of their entire discography.

]]> In this mega episode Josh and Paul go deep on 2006's AMOLAD! They go track by track and discuss in depth how this album became arguably Maiden's most acclaimed of the 21st century, and one of the most acclaimed of their entire discography.

]]> Mon, 30 Mar 2026 07:00:00 -0700 Spin It or Bin It Spin It or Bin It 7763 In this mega episode Josh and Paul go deep on 2006's AMOLAD! They go track by track and discuss in depth how this album became arguably Maiden's most acclaimed of the 21st century, and one of the most acclaimed of their entire discography.

]]> No Iron Maiden - Dance of Death 43 43 Iron Maiden - Dance of Death full 8c0f34c6-63dd-4baf-96de-17d7c2d8d003 https://share.transistor.fm/s/fe420f9b Paul and Josh continue their Maiden deep dive with 2003's Dance of Death! They talk about one of Maiden's most controversial albums, whether there are any forgotten gems and how for better or worse Maiden were onto something special with this album.

]]> Paul and Josh continue their Maiden deep dive with 2003's Dance of Death! They talk about one of Maiden's most controversial albums, whether there are any forgotten gems and how for better or worse Maiden were onto something special with this album.

]]> Tue, 17 Mar 2026 21:19:04 -0700 Spin It or Bin It Spin It or Bin It 5109 Paul and Josh continue their Maiden deep dive with 2003's Dance of Death! They talk about one of Maiden's most controversial albums, whether there are any forgotten gems and how for better or worse Maiden were onto something special with this album.

]]> No Iron Maiden - Brave New World 42 42 Iron Maiden - Brave New World full fb1104dd-c441-484c-afc5-9935548ffd4c https://share.transistor.fm/s/63cab815 Paul and Josh are back talking about the Iron Maiden reunion and the seminal Brave New World album! They discuss the background leading up to the reunion, the Ed Hunter tour, and discuss whether the album holds up after all these years. Does it deserve its recognition as a modern day classic? 

]]> Paul and Josh are back talking about the Iron Maiden reunion and the seminal Brave New World album! They discuss the background leading up to the reunion, the Ed Hunter tour, and discuss whether the album holds up after all these years. Does it deserve its recognition as a modern day classic? 

]]> Mon, 09 Mar 2026 11:50:44 -0700 Spin It or Bin It Spin It or Bin It 6649 Paul and Josh are back talking about the Iron Maiden reunion and the seminal Brave New World album! They discuss the background leading up to the reunion, the Ed Hunter tour, and discuss whether the album holds up after all these years. Does it deserve its recognition as a modern day classic? 

]]> No Iron Maiden - The Blaze Years! (The X Factor and Virtual XI) 41 41 Iron Maiden - The Blaze Years! (The X Factor and Virtual XI) full 5b3fd51a-6592-488d-83e6-9ef44525e4fe https://share.transistor.fm/s/cf4ff176 In a very special episode of Spin it Or Bin It, Josh and Paul continue their Maiden exploration by talking about Paul's favorite era of Maiden: the Blaze years! Since they already had an extensive discussion on The X Factor (find that episode in our archives), this one is a little more focused on Virtual XI and the historical impact of the Blaze years as a whole. 

]]> In a very special episode of Spin it Or Bin It, Josh and Paul continue their Maiden exploration by talking about Paul's favorite era of Maiden: the Blaze years! Since they already had an extensive discussion on The X Factor (find that episode in our archives), this one is a little more focused on Virtual XI and the historical impact of the Blaze years as a whole. 

]]> Mon, 02 Mar 2026 17:53:48 -0800 Spin It or Bin It Spin It or Bin It 4328 In a very special episode of Spin it Or Bin It, Josh and Paul continue their Maiden exploration by talking about Paul's favorite era of Maiden: the Blaze years! Since they already had an extensive discussion on The X Factor (find that episode in our archives), this one is a little more focused on Virtual XI and the historical impact of the Blaze years as a whole. 

]]> No Iron Maiden - No Prayer for the Dying and Fear of the Dark 40 40 Iron Maiden - No Prayer for the Dying and Fear of the Dark full c6997e8b-dc05-4f13-a6da-c56e25cc1f0a https://share.transistor.fm/s/3c15968d Paul and Josh kick off a new series this time focusing on latter day Iron Maiden! They start off with Maiden's two 90s entries with Bruce Dickinson on vocals. They talk about why these albums didn't work and how they quickly went from some of their most acclaimed work ever to their easily most forgotten albums.

]]> Paul and Josh kick off a new series this time focusing on latter day Iron Maiden! They start off with Maiden's two 90s entries with Bruce Dickinson on vocals. They talk about why these albums didn't work and how they quickly went from some of their most acclaimed work ever to their easily most forgotten albums.

]]> Mon, 23 Feb 2026 13:28:17 -0800 Spin It or Bin It Spin It or Bin It 5415 Paul and Josh kick off a new series this time focusing on latter day Iron Maiden! They start off with Maiden's two 90s entries with Bruce Dickinson on vocals. They talk about why these albums didn't work and how they quickly went from some of their most acclaimed work ever to their easily most forgotten albums.

]]> No Megadeth, Haken, Dream Theater and the state of the music industry in 2026! 39 39 Megadeth, Haken, Dream Theater and the state of the music industry in 2026! full 887aac90-c84f-411d-ac54-db2c71152494 https://share.transistor.fm/s/4e562fa3 Josh and Paul talk about some recent music news including the split of two members from Haken and the new Megadeth album. They talk about the recent trend of legacy bands retiring and whether this is a result of the bad economic situation that bands find themselves in. 

]]> Josh and Paul talk about some recent music news including the split of two members from Haken and the new Megadeth album. They talk about the recent trend of legacy bands retiring and whether this is a result of the bad economic situation that bands find themselves in. 

]]> Tue, 17 Feb 2026 14:48:56 -0800 Spin It or Bin It Spin It or Bin It 4597 Josh and Paul talk about some recent music news including the split of two members from Haken and the new Megadeth album. They talk about the recent trend of legacy bands retiring and whether this is a result of the bad economic situation that bands find themselves in. 

]]> No The Best Albums of the 21st Century! Part Four: 2021 - 2024 38 38 The Best Albums of the 21st Century! Part Four: 2021 - 2024 full 4c9959c6-f2af-452e-ba50-e16c06f0747e https://share.transistor.fm/s/a7a4a6ee Paul and Josh wrap up their retrospective on the 21st century by revealing their favorite albums from 2021 to 2024. They also talk snubs, honorable mentions, and artists that barely missed the cut. 

]]> Paul and Josh wrap up their retrospective on the 21st century by revealing their favorite albums from 2021 to 2024. They also talk snubs, honorable mentions, and artists that barely missed the cut. 

]]> Mon, 09 Feb 2026 17:50:37 -0800 Spin It or Bin It Spin It or Bin It 4009 Paul and Josh wrap up their retrospective on the 21st century by revealing their favorite albums from 2021 to 2024. They also talk snubs, honorable mentions, and artists that barely missed the cut. 

]]> No The 25 Best Albums of the 21st Century! Part three: 2016 - 2020 37 37 The 25 Best Albums of the 21st Century! Part three: 2016 - 2020 full 54dea713-00ca-44c9-9cb8-b2fa93dcd78d https://share.transistor.fm/s/d478f848 Josh and Paul continue their rundown of the best albums of the 21st century by discussing their picks for 2016 through 2020. They talk about the changing internet landscape and how that impacted the music they were consuming at the time.

]]> Josh and Paul continue their rundown of the best albums of the 21st century by discussing their picks for 2016 through 2020. They talk about the changing internet landscape and how that impacted the music they were consuming at the time.

]]> Mon, 02 Feb 2026 11:20:54 -0800 Spin It or Bin It Spin It or Bin It 3807 Josh and Paul continue their rundown of the best albums of the 21st century by discussing their picks for 2016 through 2020. They talk about the changing internet landscape and how that impacted the music they were consuming at the time.

]]> No The Best Albums of the 21st Century! Part two: 2008 - 2015 36 36 The Best Albums of the 21st Century! Part two: 2008 - 2015 full 8f66e892-aa31-4d0c-b0ab-600f9a01822a https://share.transistor.fm/s/23cdb209 Paul and Josh continue their countdown of the best albums of the 21st century year by year. This time they go through a few prog rock classics and pivot into the hip hop dominance of the early to mid 2010s. 

]]> Paul and Josh continue their countdown of the best albums of the 21st century year by year. This time they go through a few prog rock classics and pivot into the hip hop dominance of the early to mid 2010s. 

]]> Mon, 26 Jan 2026 10:29:10 -0800 Spin It or Bin It Spin It or Bin It 6301 Paul and Josh continue their countdown of the best albums of the 21st century year by year. This time they go through a few prog rock classics and pivot into the hip hop dominance of the early to mid 2010s. 

]]> No The Best Albums of the 21st Century! Part One: 2000 - 2007 35 35 The Best Albums of the 21st Century! Part One: 2000 - 2007 full ce67ea1e-72d5-4f65-b8d2-c389878594df https://share.transistor.fm/s/aee76ed7 Paul and Josh are going year by year to discuss the best albums released in the 21st century so far. They chose one album for each year with no artist being represented more than once on the list. In part one of the new miniseries, they talk about their first 8 picks. 

]]> Paul and Josh are going year by year to discuss the best albums released in the 21st century so far. They chose one album for each year with no artist being represented more than once on the list. In part one of the new miniseries, they talk about their first 8 picks. 

]]> Mon, 19 Jan 2026 11:10:48 -0800 Spin It or Bin It Spin It or Bin It 4845 Paul and Josh are going year by year to discuss the best albums released in the 21st century so far. They chose one album for each year with no artist being represented more than once on the list. In part one of the new miniseries, they talk about their first 8 picks. 

]]> No Weezer Draft 34 34 Weezer Draft full 2b92e45f-2ba2-4039-8225-f6e126af1e49 https://share.transistor.fm/s/94ac5641 Josh and Paul are joined by a special guest to draft 10 great Weezer songs! 

]]> Josh and Paul are joined by a special guest to draft 10 great Weezer songs! 

]]> Mon, 12 Jan 2026 10:29:26 -0800 Spin It or Bin It Spin It or Bin It 6433 Josh and Paul are joined by a special guest to draft 10 great Weezer songs! 

]]> No Christmas Albums Mt Rushmore 33 33 Christmas Albums Mt Rushmore full 09450993-dab5-431b-bb53-67e7f0f91de0 https://share.transistor.fm/s/7f71fe5b Paul and Josh are getting festive with the Spin It Or Bin It christmas special! They talk through their favorite Christmas songs, Christmas albums, and take a journey through Christmas classics old and new. 

]]> Paul and Josh are getting festive with the Spin It Or Bin It christmas special! They talk through their favorite Christmas songs, Christmas albums, and take a journey through Christmas classics old and new. 

]]> Tue, 23 Dec 2025 10:05:21 -0800 Spin It or Bin It Spin It or Bin It 4549 Paul and Josh are getting festive with the Spin It Or Bin It christmas special! They talk through their favorite Christmas songs, Christmas albums, and take a journey through Christmas classics old and new. 

]]> No LOST EPISODE: Judas Priest - Twin Turbos 32 32 LOST EPISODE: Judas Priest - Twin Turbos full e9e44bb2-b563-4330-bea2-e3c8806872a5 https://share.transistor.fm/s/852ab0ed Josh and Paul are busy with holiday activities and future exciting podcast content, so here is an unreleased episode from the back catalog. Paul and Josh talk through the ill fated Judas Priest Twin Turbos project that later became the albums Turbo and Ram It Down. They discuss the two albums and Priest's career at the time. 

]]> Josh and Paul are busy with holiday activities and future exciting podcast content, so here is an unreleased episode from the back catalog. Paul and Josh talk through the ill fated Judas Priest Twin Turbos project that later became the albums Turbo and Ram It Down. They discuss the two albums and Priest's career at the time. 

]]> Wed, 17 Dec 2025 11:07:15 -0800 Spin It or Bin It Spin It or Bin It 3605 Josh and Paul are busy with holiday activities and future exciting podcast content, so here is an unreleased episode from the back catalog. Paul and Josh talk through the ill fated Judas Priest Twin Turbos project that later became the albums Turbo and Ram It Down. They discuss the two albums and Priest's career at the time. 

]]> No Haken Discography Part 4: Fauna and Haken Top 10! 31 31 Haken Discography Part 4: Fauna and Haken Top 10! full 857b2fd6-b193-4279-9565-3ffd545ae6bd https://share.transistor.fm/s/f79187e8 Paul and Josh wrap up their Haken miniseries by discussing the latest album Fauna. They address recent rumors about the band's future, speculate on what they might do next, and share their top 10 Haken songs. 

]]> Paul and Josh wrap up their Haken miniseries by discussing the latest album Fauna. They address recent rumors about the band's future, speculate on what they might do next, and share their top 10 Haken songs. 

]]> Tue, 09 Dec 2025 10:30:55 -0800 Spin It or Bin It Spin It or Bin It 5739 Paul and Josh wrap up their Haken miniseries by discussing the latest album Fauna. They address recent rumors about the band's future, speculate on what they might do next, and share their top 10 Haken songs. 

]]> No Haken Discography Part 3: Vector & Virus 30 30 Haken Discography Part 3: Vector & Virus full b225e334-feaa-4c66-a63a-974fc66c206a https://share.transistor.fm/s/5f2fc396 Paul and Josh continue their Haken deep dive by talking about Haken's djent era, the conceptual companion albums Vector and Virus! They talk about the first impressions of Vector and the surprise drop of Virus two years later. they talk about what the albums have in common, their differences, and whether each one is spinnable or binnable. 

]]> Paul and Josh continue their Haken deep dive by talking about Haken's djent era, the conceptual companion albums Vector and Virus! They talk about the first impressions of Vector and the surprise drop of Virus two years later. they talk about what the albums have in common, their differences, and whether each one is spinnable or binnable. 

]]> Wed, 03 Dec 2025 10:21:36 -0800 Spin It or Bin It Spin It or Bin It 4519 Paul and Josh continue their Haken deep dive by talking about Haken's djent era, the conceptual companion albums Vector and Virus! They talk about the first impressions of Vector and the surprise drop of Virus two years later. they talk about what the albums have in common, their differences, and whether each one is spinnable or binnable. 

]]> No Haken Discography Part 2: The Mountain/Restoration/Affinity 29 29 Haken Discography Part 2: The Mountain/Restoration/Affinity full aa65bc08-3148-4050-af3d-7e9d5c84aa5e https://share.transistor.fm/s/0c7c4004 Paul and Josh are back to discuss the major Haken breakthrough albums The Mountain and Affinity, as well as the Restoration demo that was released in between. They talk about the band's break into the progressive mainstream and what it was like watching the band blow up in real time. They discuss the differences between the two albums and how this is the beginning of a divide within the fanbase. 

]]> Paul and Josh are back to discuss the major Haken breakthrough albums The Mountain and Affinity, as well as the Restoration demo that was released in between. They talk about the band's break into the progressive mainstream and what it was like watching the band blow up in real time. They discuss the differences between the two albums and how this is the beginning of a divide within the fanbase. 

]]> Tue, 25 Nov 2025 17:57:36 -0800 Spin It or Bin It Spin It or Bin It 6061 Paul and Josh are back to discuss the major Haken breakthrough albums The Mountain and Affinity, as well as the Restoration demo that was released in between. They talk about the band's break into the progressive mainstream and what it was like watching the band blow up in real time. They discuss the differences between the two albums and how this is the beginning of a divide within the fanbase. 

]]> No Haken Discography Part 1: Aquarius & Visions 28 28 Haken Discography Part 1: Aquarius & Visions full 7ab93ba9-8994-434e-aaf6-9b469e139fc6 https://share.transistor.fm/s/27bd2f5a Josh and Paul are back with another miniseries on the Haken discography! They go over the band's early history and talk about their own experiences with the band, including Josh's early memories of hearing Visions and Aquarius for the first time in 2011 when they were fresh albums. They talk about how the albums hold up in hindsight and which of the two holds up the most. 

]]> Josh and Paul are back with another miniseries on the Haken discography! They go over the band's early history and talk about their own experiences with the band, including Josh's early memories of hearing Visions and Aquarius for the first time in 2011 when they were fresh albums. They talk about how the albums hold up in hindsight and which of the two holds up the most. 

]]> Tue, 18 Nov 2025 21:53:11 -0800 Spin It or Bin It Spin It or Bin It 4665 Josh and Paul are back with another miniseries on the Haken discography! They go over the band's early history and talk about their own experiences with the band, including Josh's early memories of hearing Visions and Aquarius for the first time in 2011 when they were fresh albums. They talk about how the albums hold up in hindsight and which of the two holds up the most. 

]]> No Opeth Discography Wrap Up (Opeth Mt Rushmore, top 5 songs) 27 27 Opeth Discography Wrap Up (Opeth Mt Rushmore, top 5 songs) full 7d63df7d-118f-4e05-a97e-266fdd3a197e https://share.transistor.fm/s/6f42bd90 Paul and Josh wrap up their Opeth mini series by discussing what might be in store for the band's future as well as discuss their albums mt rushmore and favorite songs. They assess the quality of Opeth's discography as a whole and how it has changed over the years. 

]]> Paul and Josh wrap up their Opeth mini series by discussing what might be in store for the band's future as well as discuss their albums mt rushmore and favorite songs. They assess the quality of Opeth's discography as a whole and how it has changed over the years. 

]]> Mon, 10 Nov 2025 14:58:15 -0800 Spin It or Bin It Spin It or Bin It 4483 Paul and Josh wrap up their Opeth mini series by discussing what might be in store for the band's future as well as discuss their albums mt rushmore and favorite songs. They assess the quality of Opeth's discography as a whole and how it has changed over the years. 

]]> No Opeth Discography Chapter VII - Last Will & Testament 26 26 Opeth Discography Chapter VII - Last Will & Testament full 0d292f76-1ef6-4c0e-9550-9963c6eec9d0 https://share.transistor.fm/s/400a6584 Paul and Josh wrap up their Opeth exploration by discussing the band's latest album, Last Will & Testament. They discuss the album's bold creative decisions including the return of more metal elements such as growls as well as the album's heavy emphasis on narrative and lack of proper song titles. They discuss the merits of the band shifting directions at this stage, but ultimately it comes down to the music, so is it a spin or a bin? 

]]> Paul and Josh wrap up their Opeth exploration by discussing the band's latest album, Last Will & Testament. They discuss the album's bold creative decisions including the return of more metal elements such as growls as well as the album's heavy emphasis on narrative and lack of proper song titles. They discuss the merits of the band shifting directions at this stage, but ultimately it comes down to the music, so is it a spin or a bin? 

]]> Mon, 03 Nov 2025 14:04:10 -0800 Spin It or Bin It Spin It or Bin It 3635 Paul and Josh wrap up their Opeth exploration by discussing the band's latest album, Last Will & Testament. They discuss the album's bold creative decisions including the return of more metal elements such as growls as well as the album's heavy emphasis on narrative and lack of proper song titles. They discuss the merits of the band shifting directions at this stage, but ultimately it comes down to the music, so is it a spin or a bin? 

]]> No Halloween Special! Discogs 20 Essential Horror Soundtracks (Suspiria, Psycho, Halloween, Friday the 13th, and more) 25 25 Halloween Special! Discogs 20 Essential Horror Soundtracks (Suspiria, Psycho, Halloween, Friday the 13th, and more) full d464d104-9c5c-46bc-af69-b4df2440d785 https://share.transistor.fm/s/c7f7aaac Paul and Josh go through a Discogs blog about the 20 Essential Horror Soundtracks. They talk about which are spins and which are bins, and spend some time talking about some personal favorites that were missed as well. 

]]> Paul and Josh go through a Discogs blog about the 20 Essential Horror Soundtracks. They talk about which are spins and which are bins, and spend some time talking about some personal favorites that were missed as well. 

]]> Thu, 30 Oct 2025 15:03:24 -0700 Spin It or Bin It Spin It or Bin It 5577 Paul and Josh go through a Discogs blog about the 20 Essential Horror Soundtracks. They talk about which are spins and which are bins, and spend some time talking about some personal favorites that were missed as well. 

]]> No Ace Frehley Tribute 24 24 Ace Frehley Tribute full 4bce61cf-68dc-4d73-be94-5df7cf0b5a1e https://share.transistor.fm/s/461b7aa8 Paul and Josh have an open discussion about Ace Frehley and pay tribute to the late guitarist from Kiss. They talk about some of their favorite moments from Ace in the band and talk a little about their own experiences with Kiss growing up. 

]]> Paul and Josh have an open discussion about Ace Frehley and pay tribute to the late guitarist from Kiss. They talk about some of their favorite moments from Ace in the band and talk a little about their own experiences with Kiss growing up. 

]]> Tue, 21 Oct 2025 15:00:00 -0700 Spin It or Bin It Spin It or Bin It 3163 Paul and Josh have an open discussion about Ace Frehley and pay tribute to the late guitarist from Kiss. They talk about some of their favorite moments from Ace in the band and talk a little about their own experiences with Kiss growing up. 

]]> No Opeth Discography Chapter VI: Sorceress & In Cauda Venenum 23 23 Opeth Discography Chapter VI: Sorceress & In Cauda Venenum full 529b5a79-ad61-4a07-9e88-4783bfd24b16 https://share.transistor.fm/s/f7700be1 Josh and Paul discuss the final two albums in Opeth's "Newpeth" era: Sorceress and In Cauda Venenum! They talk about what this period means for Opeth's history and even issue a couple bins. 

]]> Josh and Paul discuss the final two albums in Opeth's "Newpeth" era: Sorceress and In Cauda Venenum! They talk about what this period means for Opeth's history and even issue a couple bins. 

]]> Tue, 14 Oct 2025 17:23:11 -0700 Spin It or Bin It Spin It or Bin It 5057 Josh and Paul discuss the final two albums in Opeth's "Newpeth" era: Sorceress and In Cauda Venenum! They talk about what this period means for Opeth's history and even issue a couple bins. 

]]> No Bruce Dickinson USA Tour Review 22 22 Bruce Dickinson USA Tour Review full 0911dbc3-c210-4c7e-bd3d-99e9bc2df5ef https://share.transistor.fm/s/1a60b68c Paul and Josh talk about their experiences catching two different shows on Bruce Dickinson's 2025 Mandrake Project tour. They talk about the setlist, Bruce's performance, and his new backing band. They also speculate on his future solo endeavors and what his increased solo activities mean for the future of Maiden.

]]> Paul and Josh talk about their experiences catching two different shows on Bruce Dickinson's 2025 Mandrake Project tour. They talk about the setlist, Bruce's performance, and his new backing band. They also speculate on his future solo endeavors and what his increased solo activities mean for the future of Maiden.

]]> Mon, 06 Oct 2025 15:10:39 -0700 Spin It or Bin It Spin It or Bin It 4007 Paul and Josh talk about their experiences catching two different shows on Bruce Dickinson's 2025 Mandrake Project tour. They talk about the setlist, Bruce's performance, and his new backing band. They also speculate on his future solo endeavors and what his increased solo activities mean for the future of Maiden.

]]> No Opeth Discography Chapter V: Heritage & Pale Communion 21 21 Opeth Discography Chapter V: Heritage & Pale Communion full e3212e0c-f0ca-4a70-98d1-f3325e0e2286 https://share.transistor.fm/s/d0467a6b Paul and Josh talk about Opeth's dramatic change in style from extreme metal with a touch of prog to pure progressive rock. They talk about what may have motivated the change in direction and whether Mikael Akerfeldt was successful in taking Opeth to new places. 

]]> Paul and Josh talk about Opeth's dramatic change in style from extreme metal with a touch of prog to pure progressive rock. They talk about what may have motivated the change in direction and whether Mikael Akerfeldt was successful in taking Opeth to new places. 

]]> Tue, 30 Sep 2025 14:01:58 -0700 Spin It or Bin It Spin It or Bin It 4377 Paul and Josh talk about Opeth's dramatic change in style from extreme metal with a touch of prog to pure progressive rock. They talk about what may have motivated the change in direction and whether Mikael Akerfeldt was successful in taking Opeth to new places. 

]]> No Guitar Hero III vs Rock Band 20 20 Guitar Hero III vs Rock Band full 1266ea68-6c99-459e-a9e3-2dd9a9a39198 https://share.transistor.fm/s/fae74aaa Paul and Josh take a break from discussing albums to talk about the classic rhythm video game series Guitar Hero! They mainly discuss the differences between Rock Band and Guitar Hero III, but generally discuss the series as a whole. 

]]> Paul and Josh take a break from discussing albums to talk about the classic rhythm video game series Guitar Hero! They mainly discuss the differences between Rock Band and Guitar Hero III, but generally discuss the series as a whole. 

]]> Tue, 23 Sep 2025 16:46:22 -0700 Spin It or Bin It Spin It or Bin It 4061 Paul and Josh take a break from discussing albums to talk about the classic rhythm video game series Guitar Hero! They mainly discuss the differences between Rock Band and Guitar Hero III, but generally discuss the series as a whole. 

]]> No Opeth Discography Chapter IV: Ghost Reveries/Watershed 19 19 Opeth Discography Chapter IV: Ghost Reveries/Watershed full 27ec4d8e-2764-4312-839f-5c956a40d0fa https://share.transistor.fm/s/ad529b08 Josh and Paul continue their Opeth journey by looking at the band's progressive Metal apex moment. They discuss the albums' somewhat mirrored fan response and how they close the door on the band's extreme metal roots while also showing clear signals of the prog rock to come. They discuss the band's lineup changes that happened during this era as well as their ascent into the metal mainstream thanks to their signing with Roadrunner Records. 

]]> Josh and Paul continue their Opeth journey by looking at the band's progressive Metal apex moment. They discuss the albums' somewhat mirrored fan response and how they close the door on the band's extreme metal roots while also showing clear signals of the prog rock to come. They discuss the band's lineup changes that happened during this era as well as their ascent into the metal mainstream thanks to their signing with Roadrunner Records. 

]]> Tue, 16 Sep 2025 11:57:18 -0700 Spin It or Bin It Spin It or Bin It 4727 Josh and Paul continue their Opeth journey by looking at the band's progressive Metal apex moment. They discuss the albums' somewhat mirrored fan response and how they close the door on the band's extreme metal roots while also showing clear signals of the prog rock to come. They discuss the band's lineup changes that happened during this era as well as their ascent into the metal mainstream thanks to their signing with Roadrunner Records. 

]]> No 21st Century Weezer Mount Rushmore 18 18 21st Century Weezer Mount Rushmore full e09c0b01-b51f-45cb-86db-206599525458 https://share.transistor.fm/s/6de6c0be Paul and Josh build a Mount Rushmore of Weezer's 21st century albums - i.e. excluding their most popular Blue and Pinkerton. Of the band's controversial post-Pinkerton output, what rises above the rest? Is there an album that is actually in contention for the best Weezer album of all time? 

]]> Paul and Josh build a Mount Rushmore of Weezer's 21st century albums - i.e. excluding their most popular Blue and Pinkerton. Of the band's controversial post-Pinkerton output, what rises above the rest? Is there an album that is actually in contention for the best Weezer album of all time? 

]]> Tue, 09 Sep 2025 10:55:47 -0700 Spin It or Bin It Spin It or Bin It 4145 Paul and Josh build a Mount Rushmore of Weezer's 21st century albums - i.e. excluding their most popular Blue and Pinkerton. Of the band's controversial post-Pinkerton output, what rises above the rest? Is there an album that is actually in contention for the best Weezer album of all time? 

]]> No Opeth Discography Chapter III - Deliverance & Damnation 17 17 Opeth Discography Chapter III - Deliverance & Damnation full e94c4e02-3acb-4b43-aea4-caf8d7744ab4 https://share.transistor.fm/s/70f8eff8 Paul and Josh continue their Opeth deep dive by discussing the pair of albums Deliverance & Damnation. They talk about the band's struggles during this period and whether these albums hold up overtime, particularly how Deliverance has been re-evaluated over the years and Damnation could be seen as a hint of things to come. 

]]> Paul and Josh continue their Opeth deep dive by discussing the pair of albums Deliverance & Damnation. They talk about the band's struggles during this period and whether these albums hold up overtime, particularly how Deliverance has been re-evaluated over the years and Damnation could be seen as a hint of things to come. 

]]> Wed, 03 Sep 2025 11:06:57 -0700 Spin It or Bin It Spin It or Bin It 4451 Paul and Josh continue their Opeth deep dive by discussing the pair of albums Deliverance & Damnation. They talk about the band's struggles during this period and whether these albums hold up overtime, particularly how Deliverance has been re-evaluated over the years and Damnation could be seen as a hint of things to come. 

]]> No State of Physical Media 16 16 State of Physical Media full 6dc89da1-f851-472c-9e31-0bf508c03977 https://share.transistor.fm/s/b5d4a6ac Josh and Paul discuss the state of physical music consumption and collecting. They talk about their relationship and history with collecting and what the music industry could be doing to make people more excited about buying music. 

]]> Josh and Paul discuss the state of physical music consumption and collecting. They talk about their relationship and history with collecting and what the music industry could be doing to make people more excited about buying music. 

]]> Wed, 27 Aug 2025 12:21:20 -0700 Spin It or Bin It Spin It or Bin It 3755 Josh and Paul discuss the state of physical music consumption and collecting. They talk about their relationship and history with collecting and what the music industry could be doing to make people more excited about buying music. 

]]> No Opeth Discography Chapter II: Still Life & Blackwater Park 15 15 Opeth Discography Chapter II: Still Life & Blackwater Park full 33e0ba98-5db2-4c15-8e3b-c5b5b08ab8ad https://share.transistor.fm/s/f92bcaff Josh and Paul continue their Opeth deep dive miniseries by talking about the critically acclaimed pairing of Still Life and Blackwater Park. Do these two fan favorites hold up in the discography decades later? Are they overrated? Should they be tossed in the bin? 

]]> Josh and Paul continue their Opeth deep dive miniseries by talking about the critically acclaimed pairing of Still Life and Blackwater Park. Do these two fan favorites hold up in the discography decades later? Are they overrated? Should they be tossed in the bin? 

]]> Tue, 19 Aug 2025 07:00:00 -0700 Spin It or Bin It Spin It or Bin It 3813 Josh and Paul continue their Opeth deep dive miniseries by talking about the critically acclaimed pairing of Still Life and Blackwater Park. Do these two fan favorites hold up in the discography decades later? Are they overrated? Should they be tossed in the bin? 

]]> No Bruce Dickinson More Balls to Picasso retrospective and review 14 14 Bruce Dickinson More Balls to Picasso retrospective and review full b5738017-dca5-400b-8876-10a166814fbf https://share.transistor.fm/s/a149f7ff Paul and Josh review the new Bruce Dickinson remix project More Balls to Picasso. They take a deep dive into the history behind the original Balls to Picasso and discuss the good, bad, and ugly with this new remix. Is it worth the $40 for a double splatter vinyl? 

]]> Paul and Josh review the new Bruce Dickinson remix project More Balls to Picasso. They take a deep dive into the history behind the original Balls to Picasso and discuss the good, bad, and ugly with this new remix. Is it worth the $40 for a double splatter vinyl? 

]]> Tue, 12 Aug 2025 10:23:55 -0700 Spin It or Bin It Spin It or Bin It 3591 Paul and Josh review the new Bruce Dickinson remix project More Balls to Picasso. They take a deep dive into the history behind the original Balls to Picasso and discuss the good, bad, and ugly with this new remix. Is it worth the $40 for a double splatter vinyl? 

]]> No Opeth Discography Chapter I: The Candlelight Years (Orchird, Morningrise, My Arms Your Hearse) 13 13 Opeth Discography Chapter I: The Candlelight Years (Orchird, Morningrise, My Arms Your Hearse) full 430745ad-d416-481f-a8be-ef666469b53b https://share.transistor.fm/s/fff5525e Josh and Paul kick off a new miniseries by talking about the first three Opeth albums: Orchird, Morningrise, and My Arms Your Hearse. They talk the early history of the band, discuss the progressive rock influences that are seen even on their most pure metal albums, and assess whether these albums stack up against what's to come. 

]]> Josh and Paul kick off a new miniseries by talking about the first three Opeth albums: Orchird, Morningrise, and My Arms Your Hearse. They talk the early history of the band, discuss the progressive rock influences that are seen even on their most pure metal albums, and assess whether these albums stack up against what's to come. 

]]> Tue, 05 Aug 2025 18:00:38 -0700 Spin It or Bin It Spin It or Bin It 4191 Josh and Paul kick off a new miniseries by talking about the first three Opeth albums: Orchird, Morningrise, and My Arms Your Hearse. They talk the early history of the band, discuss the progressive rock influences that are seen even on their most pure metal albums, and assess whether these albums stack up against what's to come. 

]]> No Ozzy Tribute and Mt Rushmore 12 12 Ozzy Tribute and Mt Rushmore full f35e7aee-8666-4eb5-85d1-3056cd7a9a31 https://share.transistor.fm/s/392faec8 Paul and Josh react to the passing of the Prince of Darkness Ozzy Osbourne. They talk about his legacy, their personal history with Ozzy, and his cross generational impact. They also go into their favorite Ozzy works and create a Mt. Rushmore across his discography with Black Sabbath and as a solo artist.

]]> Paul and Josh react to the passing of the Prince of Darkness Ozzy Osbourne. They talk about his legacy, their personal history with Ozzy, and his cross generational impact. They also go into their favorite Ozzy works and create a Mt. Rushmore across his discography with Black Sabbath and as a solo artist.

]]> Tue, 29 Jul 2025 15:48:32 -0700 Spin It or Bin It Spin It or Bin It 4593 Paul and Josh react to the passing of the Prince of Darkness Ozzy Osbourne. They talk about his legacy, their personal history with Ozzy, and his cross generational impact. They also go into their favorite Ozzy works and create a Mt. Rushmore across his discography with Black Sabbath and as a solo artist.

]]> No King Crimson 70s vs 80s 11 11 King Crimson 70s vs 80s full 61db49e8-8da1-4dc0-939f-f69e5bb8583c https://share.transistor.fm/s/4b417712 Josh and Paul talk through two trios of King Crimson albums - the Wetton era (Larks Tongues, Starless, Red) and the 80s Belew era (Discipline, Beat, Three of a Different Pair). 

]]> Josh and Paul talk through two trios of King Crimson albums - the Wetton era (Larks Tongues, Starless, Red) and the 80s Belew era (Discipline, Beat, Three of a Different Pair). 

]]> Thu, 24 Jul 2025 16:40:27 -0700 Spin It or Bin It Spin It or Bin It 4165 Josh and Paul talk through two trios of King Crimson albums - the Wetton era (Larks Tongues, Starless, Red) and the 80s Belew era (Discipline, Beat, Three of a Different Pair). 

]]> No Best and Worst Albums of 2025 So Far (Ghost, King Gizzard, Dream Theater, and more!) 10 10 Best and Worst Albums of 2025 So Far (Ghost, King Gizzard, Dream Theater, and more!) full 13f1ba20-9db8-4c44-bbc5-8e19830c5c38 https://share.transistor.fm/s/bcb84517 Josh and Paul do a round up of a few albums that they've heard in 2025. What's spinnable and what's binnable? They also talk a little about the state of recorded music as a whole and their struggles to stay current as they get older. 

]]> Josh and Paul do a round up of a few albums that they've heard in 2025. What's spinnable and what's binnable? They also talk a little about the state of recorded music as a whole and their struggles to stay current as they get older. 

]]> Mon, 14 Jul 2025 13:05:40 -0700 Spin It or Bin It Spin It or Bin It 3847 Josh and Paul do a round up of a few albums that they've heard in 2025. What's spinnable and what's binnable? They also talk a little about the state of recorded music as a whole and their struggles to stay current as they get older. 

]]> No Weezer - Maladroit 9 9 Weezer - Maladroit full e64bef49-f357-4661-82e2-8b14eda39414 https://share.transistor.fm/s/c347161e Josh and Paul revisit the 2002 forgotten Weezer album Maladroit. They discuss its place in the band's overall discography, and how it bucks the band's reputation for having no good material after Pinkerton. Despite being the least streamed Weezer album, does this actually hold up as one of the all time best? 

]]> Josh and Paul revisit the 2002 forgotten Weezer album Maladroit. They discuss its place in the band's overall discography, and how it bucks the band's reputation for having no good material after Pinkerton. Despite being the least streamed Weezer album, does this actually hold up as one of the all time best? 

]]> Wed, 09 Jul 2025 15:22:31 -0700 Spin It or Bin It Spin It or Bin It 3667 Josh and Paul revisit the 2002 forgotten Weezer album Maladroit. They discuss its place in the band's overall discography, and how it bucks the band's reputation for having no good material after Pinkerton. Despite being the least streamed Weezer album, does this actually hold up as one of the all time best? 

]]> No Prog Archives Book II (Rush, ELP, Gentle Giant, Pink Floyd) 8 8 Prog Archives Book II (Rush, ELP, Gentle Giant, Pink Floyd) full 1ee0b693-ebfa-4628-838e-0ceda803979b https://share.transistor.fm/s/b9ca66b2 Josh and Paul return to the Prog Archives top 20 to discuss the remaining albums they missed in part one and talk about some albums that were excluded from the list altogether. Then, they finalize their own top 20 greatest Prog Rock albums of all time. Don't miss it!

]]> Josh and Paul return to the Prog Archives top 20 to discuss the remaining albums they missed in part one and talk about some albums that were excluded from the list altogether. Then, they finalize their own top 20 greatest Prog Rock albums of all time. Don't miss it!

]]> Tue, 01 Jul 2025 11:46:44 -0700 Spin It or Bin It Spin It or Bin It 4931 Josh and Paul return to the Prog Archives top 20 to discuss the remaining albums they missed in part one and talk about some albums that were excluded from the list altogether. Then, they finalize their own top 20 greatest Prog Rock albums of all time. Don't miss it!

]]> No Brian Wilson Retrospective (The Beach Boys Love You) 7 7 Brian Wilson Retrospective (The Beach Boys Love You) full 45f90be9-9cba-4c9d-a96f-a25c2848ecf2 https://share.transistor.fm/s/0e8c6aff In response to the recent news of Brian Wilson's passing (1942 - 2025), Josh and Paul look back on one of the more polarizing and unique albums in the Beach Boys catalog: Love You. They discuss the album's quirks and the merits of Wilson's songwriting and creative choices found throughout. 

The Beach Boys Love You:
https://open.spotify.com/album/3ttmiqBiRWbbloqIwOfRZi
https://music.apple.com/us/album/love-you/1442850788

]]> In response to the recent news of Brian Wilson's passing (1942 - 2025), Josh and Paul look back on one of the more polarizing and unique albums in the Beach Boys catalog: Love You. They discuss the album's quirks and the merits of Wilson's songwriting and creative choices found throughout. 

The Beach Boys Love You:
https://open.spotify.com/album/3ttmiqBiRWbbloqIwOfRZi
https://music.apple.com/us/album/love-you/1442850788

]]> Mon, 23 Jun 2025 16:08:10 -0700 Spin It or Bin It Spin It or Bin It 4711 In response to the recent news of Brian Wilson's passing (1942 - 2025), Josh and Paul look back on one of the more polarizing and unique albums in the Beach Boys catalog: Love You. They discuss the album's quirks and the merits of Wilson's songwriting and creative choices found throughout. 

The Beach Boys Love You:
https://open.spotify.com/album/3ttmiqBiRWbbloqIwOfRZi
https://music.apple.com/us/album/love-you/1442850788

]]> No Third Eye Blind vs Vanessa Carlton (Out of the Vein & Harmonium) 6 6 Third Eye Blind vs Vanessa Carlton (Out of the Vein & Harmonium) full e45c0a7c-8be3-4575-89d0-f29aa6596bf4 https://share.transistor.fm/s/ed02e048 Josh and Paul look back at a couple of early 00s icons, Vanessa Carlton and Third Eye Blind. They discuss each respective's artists struggles with record labels navigating a crumbling music industry as well as how the romantic relationship between Carlton and Third Eye Blind's Stephan Jenkins influenced this material. Did Harmonium and Out of the Vein deserve to flop or are they classic examples of an artist's vision being suppressed by corporate greed? 

Albums discussed:
Third Eye Blind - Out of the Vein
https://open.spotify.com/album/5Z1mU7iT0rfX9o9qzM1zYf
https://music.apple.com/us/album/out-of-the-vein/309582074

Vanessa Carlton - Harmonium
https://open.spotify.com/album/4uR7AyibOIKGzBSXi7BmJ3
https://music.apple.com/us/album/harmonium/1450416935

]]> Josh and Paul look back at a couple of early 00s icons, Vanessa Carlton and Third Eye Blind. They discuss each respective's artists struggles with record labels navigating a crumbling music industry as well as how the romantic relationship between Carlton and Third Eye Blind's Stephan Jenkins influenced this material. Did Harmonium and Out of the Vein deserve to flop or are they classic examples of an artist's vision being suppressed by corporate greed? 

Albums discussed:
Third Eye Blind - Out of the Vein
https://open.spotify.com/album/5Z1mU7iT0rfX9o9qzM1zYf
https://music.apple.com/us/album/out-of-the-vein/309582074

Vanessa Carlton - Harmonium
https://open.spotify.com/album/4uR7AyibOIKGzBSXi7BmJ3
https://music.apple.com/us/album/harmonium/1450416935

]]> Mon, 16 Jun 2025 15:56:48 -0700 Spin It or Bin It Spin It or Bin It 4093 Josh and Paul look back at a couple of early 00s icons, Vanessa Carlton and Third Eye Blind. They discuss each respective's artists struggles with record labels navigating a crumbling music industry as well as how the romantic relationship between Carlton and Third Eye Blind's Stephan Jenkins influenced this material. Did Harmonium and Out of the Vein deserve to flop or are they classic examples of an artist's vision being suppressed by corporate greed? 

Albums discussed:
Third Eye Blind - Out of the Vein
https://open.spotify.com/album/5Z1mU7iT0rfX9o9qzM1zYf
https://music.apple.com/us/album/out-of-the-vein/309582074

Vanessa Carlton - Harmonium
https://open.spotify.com/album/4uR7AyibOIKGzBSXi7BmJ3
https://music.apple.com/us/album/harmonium/1450416935

]]> No Compilation Albums Mount Rushmore (Aerosmith, Barenaked Ladies, Green Day, Elvis and more!) 5 5 Compilation Albums Mount Rushmore (Aerosmith, Barenaked Ladies, Green Day, Elvis and more!) full 572c32e8-9002-408d-908b-0b3ff3d6cf6f https://share.transistor.fm/s/f2670d8f Josh and Paul give their Mount Rushmore of compilation albums and discuss the albums and artists that helped define their early listening experiences. 

]]> Josh and Paul give their Mount Rushmore of compilation albums and discuss the albums and artists that helped define their early listening experiences. 

]]> Wed, 11 Jun 2025 10:38:48 -0700 Spin It or Bin It Spin It or Bin It 4373 Josh and Paul give their Mount Rushmore of compilation albums and discuss the albums and artists that helped define their early listening experiences. 

]]> No Iron Maiden Run For Your Lives Tour Reactions 4 4 Iron Maiden Run For Your Lives Tour Reactions full 6122e913-5ea7-4bf1-9e33-d1ca3b2446db https://share.transistor.fm/s/5b739f05 Josh and Paul discuss the newly revealed Run For Your Lives tour. They talk about the setlist, the stage show, and new drummer Simon Dawson. They also give their ideas of what they would like to see from a 50th Anniversary Maiden tour if given total control. Is the new Maiden tour a certified spin, or do the overplayed classics lead the duo to toss it in the bin? 

]]> Josh and Paul discuss the newly revealed Run For Your Lives tour. They talk about the setlist, the stage show, and new drummer Simon Dawson. They also give their ideas of what they would like to see from a 50th Anniversary Maiden tour if given total control. Is the new Maiden tour a certified spin, or do the overplayed classics lead the duo to toss it in the bin? 

]]> Mon, 02 Jun 2025 11:27:34 -0700 Spin It or Bin It Spin It or Bin It 3891 Josh and Paul discuss the newly revealed Run For Your Lives tour. They talk about the setlist, the stage show, and new drummer Simon Dawson. They also give their ideas of what they would like to see from a 50th Anniversary Maiden tour if given total control. Is the new Maiden tour a certified spin, or do the overplayed classics lead the duo to toss it in the bin? 

]]> No Iron Maiden - The X Factor 3 3 Iron Maiden - The X Factor full 6f54474f-9359-46c3-bae9-ee69f848f452 https://share.transistor.fm/s/4a5c9581 Josh and Paul discuss the forgotten Blaze Bayley fronted Iron Maiden The X Factor. Paul goes deep into why he considers it Maiden's best album and the duo take on a track by track deep dive to see if they agree on how much the album holds up 30 years later. 

]]> Josh and Paul discuss the forgotten Blaze Bayley fronted Iron Maiden The X Factor. Paul goes deep into why he considers it Maiden's best album and the duo take on a track by track deep dive to see if they agree on how much the album holds up 30 years later. 

]]> Wed, 28 May 2025 21:23:00 -0700 Spin It or Bin It Spin It or Bin It 4529 Josh and Paul discuss the forgotten Blaze Bayley fronted Iron Maiden The X Factor. Paul goes deep into why he considers it Maiden's best album and the duo take on a track by track deep dive to see if they agree on how much the album holds up 30 years later. 

]]> No Pink Floyd Live at Pompeii 2025 Review (w/ Meddle and Obscured by Clouds Retrospective) 2 2 Pink Floyd Live at Pompeii 2025 Review (w/ Meddle and Obscured by Clouds Retrospective) full 24dea240-eccd-444f-9ca3-582fd334b9af https://share.transistor.fm/s/38d01788 Josh and Paul review the recently released IMAX remaster of the classic film Pink Floyd: Live at Pompeii. They also discuss Floyd's other material from this period, specifically Meddle and Obscured by Clouds. Do these albums hold up over 50 years later? 

]]> Josh and Paul review the recently released IMAX remaster of the classic film Pink Floyd: Live at Pompeii. They also discuss Floyd's other material from this period, specifically Meddle and Obscured by Clouds. Do these albums hold up over 50 years later? 

]]> Thu, 22 May 2025 12:47:19 -0700 Spin It or Bin It Spin It or Bin It 4865 Josh and Paul review the recently released IMAX remaster of the classic film Pink Floyd: Live at Pompeii. They also discuss Floyd's other material from this period, specifically Meddle and Obscured by Clouds. Do these albums hold up over 50 years later? 

]]> No Prog Archives Book I (Camel, Yes, King Crimson, Rush, Genesis) 1 1 Prog Archives Book I (Camel, Yes, King Crimson, Rush, Genesis) full a60c0b57-ef9a-4d95-9ccb-da963a16c3f8 https://share.transistor.fm/s/7146da04 In their inaugural episode, Paul and Josh investigate the first twenty albums in the Prog Archives Top 100 progressive rock albums of all time. Are these albums worthy of the top 20 slots? Are there obvious misses? Do King Crimson, Genesis, and Yes need three albums each in the top 20? Is Close To the Edge the top prog album of all time? 

This is part one of a two part (epic) episode. 

]]> In their inaugural episode, Paul and Josh investigate the first twenty albums in the Prog Archives Top 100 progressive rock albums of all time. Are these albums worthy of the top 20 slots? Are there obvious misses? Do King Crimson, Genesis, and Yes need three albums each in the top 20? Is Close To the Edge the top prog album of all time? 

This is part one of a two part (epic) episode. 

]]> Tue, 20 May 2025 12:19:26 -0700 Spin It or Bin It Spin It or Bin It 5151 In their inaugural episode, Paul and Josh investigate the first twenty albums in the Prog Archives Top 100 progressive rock albums of all time. Are these albums worthy of the top 20 slots? Are there obvious misses? Do King Crimson, Genesis, and Yes need three albums each in the top 20? Is Close To the Edge the top prog album of all time? 

This is part one of a two part (epic) episode. 

]]> music, progressive rock, art rock, british rock, 60s and 70s, yes, genesis, rush, king crimson, camel No