Eight Thousand Million Questions: Listener Q&A 8.2
Summary
Hosts Rich Bunnell, Phil Maddox, and John McFerrin discuss listener-suggested albums for future episodes, covering Primus, Roy Wood, Smashing Pumpkins, Porcupine Tree, Queen, Soundgarden, Alice in Chains, The Residents, Hawkwind, Jesus Christ Superstar, Genesis, Yes, and The Cure. They debate the merits of specific records like *Sheer Heart Attack* and *Fragile*, while sharing personal anecdotes and opinions on these diverse artists. The conversation highlights their enthusiasm for prog rock and 90s alternative, with several albums confirmed for upcoming coverage.
Topics discussed
Introduction and Primus discussion
Electric Light Orchestra and Smashing Pumpkins
Porcupine Tree and Queen
Grunge: Nirvana, Pearl Jam, and Soundgarden
Experimental and Space Rock: The Residents and Hawkwind
Prog Rock: Jesus Christ Superstar and Genesis
The Cure and The Smiths
Boards of Canada and Manic Street Preachers
King Gizzard & The Lizard Wizard and Geese
Charles Mingus, The Go-Betweens, and Husker Du
Neutral Milk Hotel, Elephant 6, and The Postal Service
Moby, The Damned, Massive Attack, and The Ramones
Television, The Wipers, Sonic Youth, and Wilco
Yellow Magic Orchestra, Spoon, and Fishbone
Kendrick Lamar, Stars of the Lid, and Closing Remarks
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