This Week on America’s Podcast, we’re diving deeper than a hipster at a coffee shop, and our guest is none other than the whimsical wizard of album art himself, Favio Vegas! That’s right, folks; this isn’t just your average podcast episode; it’s a splendid showcase of Hugh Syme, the artist behind album covers so iconic they should have their own fan clubs—right next to the bands they represented!

Join us as we venture through the hallowed halls of album artistry, where Hugh’s covers have graced records from Rush, where time-traveling is a casual Sunday, to Warrant, who apparently needed a lot more than cherry pie! We’ll be counting down our seven favorite album covers by this magician of design. Spoiler alert: it’s like choosing a favorite child, if your children were all adorned in colorful vinyl!

And, as if that wasn’t exciting enough, it’s time for our Tracks of the Week! Jerry breaks out his air guitar with "On The Loose" by Saga, while Favio presents his pick, "The Gate/Invited." By Tesla It sounds a bit like a mysterious invitation to an underground party—just make sure you bring the right snacks! Then, we cruise into the majestic sounds of "Yours Is No Disgrace" by Yes, because nothing says “classy” like three albums' worth of the word “yes.” Finally, we wrap it up with Mooger and his smooth serenade, "Stay With Me Tonight" by Quiet Riot. You know, just in case you were feeling too secure and needed a little room for chaos!

So, until next week, pick up your paintbrushes and remember: if you think you can paint like Hugh Syme, you might just be setting yourself up for an artistic intervention!

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This week on America’s Podcast, we’ve rolled out the red carpet for our guest, Eric Lussier from the French Connection. We’ll be dissecting the latest sonic offering from Florence Black, the "Bed of Nails" album. Does it rock harder than your Aunt Linda's attempts at karaoke, or does it have you contemplating life decisions while gazing into the void? Well, you’ll have to tune in for the juicy details because, as always, no spoilers here!

In our Tracks of the Week segment, get ready for a rockin' rollercoaster! Marc kicks things off with “Hoodoo Voodoo Medicine Man” by Aerosmith—because what’s a little hoodooing between friends? Eric then throws down the gauntlet with “I Do It My Way” by Kissin’ Dynamite, which is also a great motto for almost all family gatherings. Finally, we wrap things up with Jerry’s choice, “Trapped Under Ice” by Metallica. Man, we hope nobody is actually in a fridge while listening!

So until next week, please share our podcast and leave us a five-star review—otherwise, let’s be honest, you might just suck! But hey, no pressure…just kidding! We love you all! 🤘🎸

#florenceblack #bedofnails #rocknroll

Welcome, fellow music enthusiasts, to another wild ride on America’s Podcast! This week, we dive into the gritty world of Dirty Honey's self-titled album, ready to rock your socks off and maybe even win over the grumpy Metal curmudgeon himself, Tim Wirasnik - will he crack a smile? Will we survive his critique? It's a musical showdown that's more intense than a Californian wildfire, so hold onto your seats!

Our Tracks of the Week are like musical time capsules, each one packing a punch that will transport you to another dimension. Mooger kicks things off with “Come Home” by Back Door Slam, a soulful tune that will make you want to grab your air guitar and jam like there's no tomorrow. Tim takes us on a journey with “The Pot” by Tool, a masterpiece that will have you questioning the very fabric of reality (or at least headbanging like there's no tomorrow). And to wrap things up, Marc treats us to “Shaking Off The Rust” by The Blue Stones, a rock anthem that will have you shaking your hips and feeling alive!

Remember, folks, as we rock our way through life, play hard, stay cool, and above all, don't be a jerk - because there's enough negativity in the world already, and we're here to spread some musical love! Until next week, keep those speakers cranked up to eleven and let the music guide you to wherever your heart desires. Stay awesome, stay groovy, and most importantly, stay true to yourself!

#dirtyhoney #rocknroll #newbands