Music Talk

It certainly has been a while, but you may recall when Music Talk first started it was a two person operation of Ryan and Alex. Well, if you are itching for the good 'ol days look no further as the duo is back as they review two albums from 2019 (recorded in 2019!). clipping. - There Existed An Addiction To BloodBig Thief - Two Hands

Sadly cut for time this strange digging through Moby's Instragram should not be missed!

Slabs is the theme of this episode, big honking chunks of music, but fortunately Kris and Alex have no fears as they review these beastly creations. Frank Zappa - Orchestral Favorites (40th Anniversary)Tangerine Dream - The Royal Albert Hall Concert (Live From The Royal Albert Hall, Uk / 1975 )Brian Eno With Daniel Lanois & Roger Eno - For All Mankind

Oh boy, Alex made an attempt to record a round-up and ended up talking about how much he loves physical media, owning things, and having his home taken up by stuff.

Alex, Ryan, and Teangelo are in the virtual studio talking three more 2019 releases.  Listen as they review Bon Iver - i,iJidenna - 85 To AfricaMaxo - LIL BIG MAN

If you all keep chanting "Clear that queue" it will actually happen!Billy Preston - That's The Way God Planned ItDoris Troy - Doris TroyJackie Lomax - Is This What You WantJames Taylor - James TaylorMagma - Archiw I & IIMagma - Live In Geneve L'Alhambra 03.08.2017Kolsimcha, London Symphony Orchestra - CrossoverTrent Reznor & Atticus Ross - The Vietnam War (Original Score)Various Artists - Cowboy Bebop OST Vol. 1 & Vitaminless

Kris and Alex are in the virtual studio reviewing three album from lesser known artists.  Listen as they review these 2019 indies. Kaleta & Super Yamba Band - MèdahoJonathan Scales Fourchestra - Mindstate MusicReid Anderson, Dave King, Craig Taborn - Golden Valley is Now

In an attempt to keep cleaning out his pre-2019 queue Alex has a few more albums to talk about...then a few more! Boredoms - Live at Fondation Cartier Paris 07.12.2002Daughters - You Won't Get What You WantThe Fall - The Wonderful & Frightening World of The FallHoly Fuck - Holy FuckGal Costa - Recanto Ao VivoKing Crimson - Live In Pforzheim 03.31.1974Sia - We Are Born

Well it's finally here.  Alex and Kris reviewed the new Tool....oh and some other albums, but you don't care about that do you. Tool - Fear InoculumOh Sees - Face StabberKing Gizzard & The Lizard Wizard - Infest The Rats' Nest

Alex talks how a band can reinvent itself in the live space multiple times during his review of Battles in Chicago on December 8th 2019.  

I promise this isn't a joke about how long it takes us to post episodes!  Rather, Kris and Alex are reviewing three albums that contain material that was once new, but now is not...or sometimes it is new....it's complicated.  On Episode 125 we review: Magma: Zess King Crimson: The ReconstruKction of Light Blarf: Cease & Desist

Another Round-Up?  Let's do it! Franz Ferdinand - Live 2014Illes - Nehéz Az ÚtGrover Washington Jr. - Live At The BijouJohnny Cash - At San QuentinLe Peuple - BimbeniMadlib - Madlib Medicine Show #3: Beat Konducta In AfricaMadlib - Madlib Medicine Show #1: Before The VerdictMadlib - Madlib Medicine Show #10: Black SoulMadlib - Madlib Medicine Show #12: Raw Medicine (Madlib Remixes)Cut Copy - In Ghost ColoursPiero Umiliani - La Ragazza Fuori StradaVarious Artists - Tres Chic: French Style, the Effortless Art of Cool

Kris and Alex are here to talk some 2019 releases.  From madness to mainstream listen as they review Deantoni Parks - AugustaDeath Grips - GMAIL AND THE RESTRAINING ORDERSThom Yorke - Anima

Alex just can't stop talking about things he has listened to.  On this Round-up he reviews Agitation Free- 2ndAgitation Free - FragmentsBad Finger - Magic Christian MusicCan - Live In Hastings 5.1.1975Can - Live in Soest 1970Danger Mouse & Sparklehorse - Dark Night Of The SoulThe Fall - SlatesGinuwine - The Bachelor

Kris and Alex decided it would be apt to take some time and talk about one of their favorite active artists, Adrian Younge.  Listen as they discuss three of his albums. Adrian Younge - The Electronique Void: Black NoiseAdrian Younge - Adrian Younge Presents Something About April IIAdrian Younge - Adrian Younge presents: Jack Waterson

Here at Riff and Rock we want to bring you the best material, which is why for our mini-episode we are giving you a rare glimpse at what happens when Alex has to answer the door mid-podcast.  I promise it gets better next episode.

Alex, Ryan, and TeAngelo are ready to get wild in this new episode.  A wide gambit of styles are looked at as they review Aly & AJ - SanctuaryJamila Woods - Legacy! Legacy!Flying Lotus - Flamagra

Alex goes from complaining about Millennials and Gen Z'ers to hist greatest nemesis of all...Boomers.  Alex went and saw King Crimson live in Chicago and has a few things to share.

Alex and Kris are in the virtual studio chatting about 3 albums that were new at one point.  Listen as they discussWand - Laughing MatterKing Crimson - Live In Newcastle 12.08.1972King Gizzard & The Lizard Wizard - Fishing For Fishies

Alex went and saw King Gizzard & The Lizard Wizard in Milwaukee back in August.  He had a great time, but as much as he loved the concert he hated the audience.  Listen in to find out why!