Rate The Record Podcast
This is the official Rate The Record Podcast! Each week, and album will be chosen (my choice, request, anniversary, etc.). Listen to the whole thing, discuss it, then we hit that bread and butter by ranking the songs and rating the record! Pretty cut and dry, right? Join me for weekly album reviews! Additionally, over on the YouTube page you can find new music reviews and deep dives into some of my all-time favourite songs! Who knows, maybe you’ll hear your favourite album on the show! Abd maybe, just maybe, this will be your new favourite music based podcast! We’re always looking for and considering albums and new music to have on the show. Who knows, maybe this will end up being your new favourite podcast before too long! Where did YOUR favourite album end up? Were your favourite songs ranked highly? Tune in to find out!
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Episodes
Monday Jun 13, 2022
Monday Jun 13, 2022
You know it's a Savannah episode when we go back to some 90's alt/grunge rock. This week, we're looking at Bush and their 1994 album "Sixteen Stone."
Bush is a post-grunge/alt-rock band from London, England. They formed in 1992 with frontman Gavin Rossdale, guitarist Nigel Pulsford, bassist Dave Parsons and drummer Robin Goodridge. Their debut album "Sixteen Stone" was released in December 1994 under Interscope Records and Trauma Records. The album received mostly positive reviews across the board and found chart placements such as #2 in New Zealand, #4 in US and Canada, and #5 in Australia. The album has been certified 16x platinum across four countries including Canada and the US. The album spawned five singles: Everything Zen, Little Things, Comedown, Glycerine and Machinehead. For music, merch and more, visit www.bushofficial.com
Don't forget to like, comment, and subscribe to keep up with what we're doing on the show. A new episode of the Rate The Record Podcast comes out every Monday, so make sure you keep an eye and an ear out each week!
We would love to hear your thoughts and opinions on the episode. Do you love or hate the album? Do you agree or disagree with Kris or Savannah? Where did your favourite track end up? Do you agree with our album rating? Drop your comments down below!
Support the show by donating on our Ko-Fi page!: https://www.ko-fi.com/ratetherecord
Request an album for us to consider for the show: https://bit.ly/3MNbOCs
All of our socials and streaming links for the podcast can be found at: www.ratetherecord.ca
All the stuff Kris does on the side: https://linktr.ee/krispooremedia
Monday Jun 06, 2022
Monday Jun 06, 2022
We're always happy to take listener requests, so why not do another one this week? This week, we've been asked to listen to Tomahawks' 2001 debut self-titled album!
Tomahawk is an experimental rock band that is considered to be a supergroup. They technically formed in 1999 in Nashville at a Mr. Bungle concert when frontman Mike Patton met guitarist Duane Denison of The Jesus Lizard. The pair would swap demos that would eventually lead to a collaboration. Prior to the band's 2001 debut, they added on members John Stanier of Helmet, and Kevin Rutmanis of Melvins. Their debut self-titled album was released in October 2001 under Ipecac Recordings and produced by Joe Funderburk. The album didn't garner too much attention other than peaking at number 20 on the US Independent Albums chart, and a couple of positive reviews from AllMusic and The Boston Harold. No true single was released from the album, but the songs "God Hates a Coward" and "POP 1" are often viewed as such amongst fans.
Don't forget to like, comment, and subscribe to keep up with what we're doing on the show. A new episode of the Rate The Record Podcast comes out every Monday, so make sure you keep an eye and an ear out each week!
We would love to hear your thoughts and opinions on the episode. Do you love or hate the album? Do you agree or disagree with Kris or Savannah? Where did your favourite track end up? Do you agree with our album rating? Drop your comments down below!
All of our socials and streaming links for the podcast can be found at: www.ratetherecord.ca
Support the show by donating on our Ko-Fi page!: https://www.ko-fi.com/ratetherecord
Request an album for us to consider for the show: https://bit.ly/3MNbOCs
All the stuff Kris does on the side: https://linktr.ee/krispooremedia
Monday May 30, 2022
Monday May 30, 2022
They might not be a band anymore, but Savannah picked them out for today. We're looking at The White Stripes and their 2001 album "White Blood Cells." The White Stripes were a garage/blues-rock duo from Detroit, Michigan. The duo consists of frontman Jack Gillis (aka Jack White), and pretend sibling/real-life ex-wife Meg White on drums. They formed in 1997 but would release their debut self-titled album in 1999 after signing with Sympathy for the Record Industry. Their third studio album "White Blood Cells" was released in July 2001 under the same label, recorded at Easley-McCain Recording in Memphis, Tennessee, and produced by Jack White himself. The album picked up many accolades such as a majority of positive reviews, 5 stars from AllMusic, platinum certification across the US and UK, and more. The album spawned four singles: Hotel Yorba, Fell In Love With a Girl, Dead Leaves and the Dirty Ground, We're Going to Be Friends. For more info, go to www.whitestripes.com
Don't forget to like, comment, and subscribe to keep up with what we're doing on the show. A new episode of the Rate The Record Podcast comes out every Monday, so make sure you keep an eye and an ear out each week!
We would love to hear your thoughts and opinions on the episode. Do you love or hate the album? Do you agree or disagree with Kris or Savannah? Where did your favourite track end up? Do you agree with our album rating? Drop your comments down below!
All of our socials and streaming links for the podcast can be found at: www.ratetherecord.ca
Support the show by donating on our Ko-Fi page!: https://www.ko-fi.com/ratetherecord
Request an album for us to consider for the show: https://bit.ly/3MNbOCs
All the stuff Kris does on the side: https://linktr.ee/krispooremedia
Monday May 23, 2022
Monday May 23, 2022
Most people hope to make some sort of impact by the time they turn 25, but can you make as big an impact as today's album? Happy anniversary to Radiohead's "Ok Computer" album! To celebrate, that's what we're looking at on the show today.
Radiohead is an experimental rock band from Abingdon, Oxfordshire, England. The band consists of frontman Thom Yorke, Jonny and Colin Greenwood, Ed O'Brien and Philip Selway. They formed in 1985 but wouldn't release their debut album Pablo Honey until February 1993. In May 1997, the band would release their third studio album and most critically acclaimed album to date Ok Computer. The album hit #1 on the charts in Belgium, New Zealand, Scotland and the UK (along with #2 and 3 placements including Canada). The album spawned four singles. Paranoid Android, Karma Police, Lucky, No Surprises. For music, merch and more, visit www.radiohead.com
Don't forget to like, comment, and subscribe to keep up with what we're doing on the show. A new episode of the Rate The Record Podcast comes out every Monday, so make sure you keep an eye and an ear out each week!
We would love to hear your thoughts and opinions on the episode. Do you love or hate the album? Do you agree or disagree with Kris or Savannah? Where did your favourite track end up? Do you agree with our album rating? Drop your comments down below!
All of our socials and streaming links for the podcast can be found at: www.ratetherecord.ca
Support the show by donating on our Ko-Fi page!: https://www.ko-fi.com/ratetherecord
Request an album for us to consider for the show: https://bit.ly/3MNbOCs
All the stuff Kris does on the side: https://linktr.ee/krispooremedia
Monday May 16, 2022
Monday May 16, 2022
You wanted it (possibly) and you got it (definitely). It's episode 35 of the podcast, and this week we're looking at Tool and their 1996 album "Aenima."
Tool is an alternative/progressive metal band out of Los Angeles, California. They formed in 1990 but wouldn't release their first studio album until 1993's "Undertow". The band consists of most of its original members, including Maynard James Keenan, Adam Jones, and Danny Carey. Original bassist paul D'Amour was replaced by current bassist Justin Chancellor in 1995. Their second studio album "Aenima" (stylized as Ænima), was released in September 1996 under Zoo Entertainment. The album spawned 4 singles, including "Stinkfist", "H.", "Aenema", and "Forty Six & 2." For music, merch and more, visit www.toolband.com
Don't forget to like, comment, and subscribe to keep up with what we're doing on the show. A new episode of the Rate The Record Podcast comes out every Monday, so make sure you keep an eye and an ear out each week!
We would love to hear your thoughts and opinions on the episode. Do you love or hate the album? Do you agree or disagree with Kris or Savannah? Where did your favourite track end up? Do you agree with our album rating? Drop your comments down below!
All of our socials and streaming links for the podcast can be found at: www.ratetherecord.ca
Support the show by donating on our Ko-Fi page!: https://www.ko-fi.com/ratetherecord
Request an album for us to consider for the show: https://bit.ly/3MNbOCs
All the stuff Kris does on the side: https://linktr.ee/krispooremedia
Monday May 09, 2022
Monday May 09, 2022
We took a week off, but we're back. Not only are we back, but so is Mr. Bungle! We last looked at one of their albums all the way back in episode 7. For this episode, we're looking at their self-titled debut album!
Mr. Bungle is an Alternative, Avant-garde/Experimental Funk Metal band from Eureka, California. Originally formed in 1985, they wouldn't see their first major studio release until August 1991. Their self-titled debut was released under Warner Bros Records. Though the album didn't do well critically, it would go on to carry a large cult following amongst fans and musicians alike. The album only spawned one single, the track "Quote Unquote" which was originally titled "Travolta" but was changed for legal reasons. For music, merch and more, visit www.mrbungle.com
Don't forget to like, comment, and subscribe to keep up with what we're doing on the show. A new episode of the Rate The Record Podcast comes out every Monday, so make sure you keep an eye and an ear out each week!
We would love to hear your thoughts and opinions on the episode. Do you love or hate the album? Do you agree or disagree with Kris or Savannah? Where did your favourite track end up? Do you agree with our album rating? Drop your comments down below!
Support the show by donating on our Ko-Fi page!: https://www.ko-fi.com/ratetherecord
Request an album for us to consider for the show: https://bit.ly/3MNbOCs
All of our socials and streaming links for the podcast can be found at: www.ratetherecord.ca
All the stuff Kris does on the side: https://linktr.ee/krispooremedia
Monday Apr 25, 2022
Monday Apr 25, 2022
If you think you've seen loopy before, this episode may very well top that cake! For episode 33 this week, Savannah has chosen the band Tripping Daisy and their 1998 album "Jesus Hits Like The Atom Bomb."
Tripping Daisy is a neo-psychedelic pop-rock band from Dallas, Texas. They formed in 1990 but would disband in 1999 after the sudden death of guitarist Wes Berggren. The band had hit one-hit-wonder status in 1995 when they released their album "I Am An Elastic Firecracker" which spawned their only charting single "I Got A Girl." Their 1998 album "Jesus Hits Like The Atom Bomb" was released in July of that year under Island Records. The album spawned two singles, "Waited A Light Year" and "Sonic Bloom." For music, merch and more, go to www.trippingdaisy.com
Don't forget to like, comment, and subscribe to keep up with what we're doing on the show. A new episode of the Rate The Record Podcast comes out every Monday, so make sure you keep an eye and an ear out each week!
We would love to hear your thoughts and opinions on the episode. Do you love or hate the album? Do you agree or disagree with Kris or Savannah? Where did your favourite track end up? Do you agree with our album rating? Drop your comments down below!
Support the show by donating on our Ko-Fi page!: https://www.ko-fi.com/ratetherecord
Request an album for us to consider for the show: https://bit.ly/3MNbOCs
All of our socials and streaming links for the podcast can be found at: www.ratetherecord.ca
All the stuff Kris does on the side: https://linktr.ee/krispooremedia
Monday Apr 18, 2022
Monday Apr 18, 2022
Another episode, another listener-requested episode! This week, we're going back to the 80s to check out Kate Bush and her 1985 album "Hounds of Love." Get on in here and check it out!
Kate Bush is an English singer, songwriter, musician and producer. She released her debut album "The Kick Inside" at the age of 20, and it was co-produced by Pink Floyd guitarist David Gilmour. Kate would go on to become a highly influential artist with her unique and experimental approach to both the pop and rock genres. Her fifth studio album "Hounds of Love" was released in September 1985 under EMI records. The album would go on to find massive success and receive vast praise across most of the music review board. The album spawned four singles: Running Up That Hill (A Deal with God), Cloudbusting, Hounds of Love, and The Big Sky. For music, merch and more, go to www.katebush.com
Don't forget to like, comment, and subscribe to keep up with what we're doing on the show. A new episode of the Rate The Record Podcast comes out every Monday, so make sure you keep an eye and an ear out each week!
We would love to hear your thoughts and opinions on the episode. Do you love or hate the album? Do you agree or disagree with Kris or Savannah? Where did your favourite track end up? Do you agree with our album rating? Drop your comments down below!
Support the show by donating on our Ko-Fi page!: https://www.ko-fi.com/ratetherecord
Request an album for us to consider for the show: https://bit.ly/3MNbOCs
All of our socials and streaming links for the podcast can be found in our linktree: https://linktr.ee/ratetherecord
All the stuff Kris does on the side: https://linktr.ee/krispooremedia
Monday Apr 11, 2022
Monday Apr 11, 2022
It's been a few episodes, but Savannah has the say for episode 31. This week, she's picked Canadian pop-rock outfit Billy Talent and their 2006 album "Billy Talent II."
Billy Talent is a pop-rock/pop-punk band that formed in 1993 (originally under the name Pezz) in Mississauga, Ontario. The band's main line-up has stayed the same over the years except for their original drummer Aaron Solowoniuk who has been on hiatus due to a battle with Multiple Sclerosis. Other members consist of Ben Kowalewicz on vocals, guitarist and vocalist Ian D'Sa, Jon Gallant on bass guitar and backup vocals, and Jordan Hastings of Alexisonfire on drums since 2016. Their second studio album "Billy Talent II" was released in June 2006 under Atlantic Records and was recorded at The Warehouse Studio in Vancouver, British Columbia. The album spawned 5 singles which include "Devil in a Midnight Mass", "Red Flag", "Fallen Leaves", "Surrender" and "This Suffering." For music, merch and more, go to www.billytalent.com
Don't forget to like, comment, and subscribe to keep up with what we're doing on the show. A new episode of the Rate The Record Podcast comes out every Monday, so make sure you keep an eye and an ear out each week!
We would love to hear your thoughts and opinions on the episode. Do you love or hate the album? Do you agree or disagree with Kris or Savannah? Where did your favourite track end up? Do you agree with our album rating? Drop your comments down below!
Support the show by donating on our Ko-Fi page!: https://www.ko-fi.com/ratetherecord
Request an album for us to consider for the show: https://bit.ly/3MNbOCs
All of our socials and streaming links for the podcast can be found in our linktree: https://linktr.ee/ratetherecord
All the stuff Kris does on the side: https://linktr.ee/krispooremedia
Monday Apr 04, 2022
Monday Apr 04, 2022
It's time we do another listener-requested episode! This week, Scott asked us to have a listen to Tv on the Radio and their 2006 album "Return to Cookie Mountain." Sit back, relax, and let's check it out!
TV on the Radio is an indie rock/post-punk band out of Brooklyn, New York. They formed in 2001 and have run with the same lineup for all but one member. Multi-instrumentalist and vocalist Tunde Adebimpe, multi-instrumentalist David Andrew Sitek, multi-instrumentalist and vocalist Kyp Malone, and Jaleel Bunton on drums and percussion. The band's former bassist Gerard Smith passed away in 2011 after an unfortunate bout of lung cancer. The band's second album "Return to Cookie Mountain" was released in July 2006 under Interscope. Touch and Go, and 4AD. The album was received positively by fans and critics alike, with many 4 out 5's, 9 out of 10's, A to A- rankings, and ranked #2 on Pitchfork's list of the top 50 albums of 2006. The album spawned two singles "Wolf Like Me" and "Province (feat. David Bowie)." For music, merch and more, visit www.tvontheradio.com
Don't forget to like, comment, and subscribe to keep up with what we're doing on the show. A new episode of the Rate The Record Podcast comes out every Monday, so make sure you keep an eye and an ear out each week!
We would love to hear your thoughts and opinions on the episode. Do you love or hate the album? Do you agree or disagree with Kris or Savannah? Where did your favourite track end up? Do you agree with our album rating? Drop your comments down below!
Support the show by donating on our Ko-Fi page!: https://www.ko-fi.com/ratetherecord
Request an album for us to consider for the show: https://bit.ly/3MNbOCs
All of our socials and streaming links for the podcast can be found in our linktree: https://linktr.ee/ratetherecord
All the stuff Kris does on the side: https://linktr.ee/krispooremedia