Sometimes circumstances make you reevaluate or give you a new perspective on a song. That is exactly what happened to me with Frank Turner’s “Heartless Bastard Motherfucker.”

References:

Frank Turner - Heartless Bastard Motherfucker: https://frank-turner.com/tracks/heartless-bastard-motherfucker/

Wikipedia - Frank Turner discography: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Frank_Turner_discography

Discogs - Frank Turner: https://www.discogs.com/artist/534926-Frank-Turner

Rate Your Music - Frank Turner: https://rateyourmusic.com/artist/frank-turner

Hailing from Garden Grove, CA, The Offspring were one of the biggest bands in the mid-90s punk explosion. Since forming in 1984, the band has released 10 full-length albums (with an 11th coming in October 2024), 4 EPs, and two compilations.

Timestamps:

00:00:00 - Part 1

00:14:44 - “Beheaded” from The Offspring (1989)

00:17:18 - Part 2

00:22:25 - “Nitro (Youth Energy)” from Smash (1994)

00:24:49 - Part 3

00:30:06 - “I Choose” from Ixnay on the Hombre (1997)

00:33:57 - Part 4

00:37:27 - “Staring at the Sun” from Americana (1998)

00:39:39 - Part 5

00:56:00 - “(Can’t Get My) Head Around You” from Splinter (2003)

00:58:11 - Part 6

References and Clip Sources:

Wikipedia - The Offspring: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Offspring

YouTube - Does Gen Z Know These Iconic 90s Songs? (Beastie Boys, Foo Fighters, Alanis Morissette): https://youtu.be/uJELRM5E7Qw

This was originally posted to the One Band, 6 Songs Patreon on June 24, 2024.

How are we supposed to handle and discuss "cancelled" musicians? Is it okay to tell the story of a disgraced artist if we think there is something to be learned from it? Inquiring minds...

References:

Oklahoma Lefty's Midlife Crisis - Where Do You Draw the Line?: Cancellation and Music: https://oklahomalefty.substack.com/p/where-do-you-draw-the-line-cancellation

Oklahoma Lefty - When Your Favorite Band Breaks Your Heart: https://oklahomalefty.blogspot.com/2021/01/when-your-favorite-band-breaks-your.html

Rilo Kiley was an indie rock/indie pop band that was formed in Los Angeles, CA in 1998 by former child actors Jenny Lewis and Blake Sennett, along with Pierre de Reeder, and Dave Rock. The band released four full-length albums and one proper EP before calling it a day in the early 2010s.

Timestamps:

00:00:00 - Part 1

00:14:50 - “Frug” from Rilo Kiley (1999)

00:17:26 - Part 2

00:21:06 - “Pictures Of Success” from Take Offs And Landings (2001)

00:27:51 - Part 3

00:30:38 - “With Arms Outstretched” from The Execution Of All Things (2002)

00:34:17 - Part 4

00:46:37 - “Portions for Foxes” from More Adventurous (2004)

00:51:17 - Part 5

01:02:26 - “15” from Under The Blacklight (2007)

01:05:15 - Part 6

References and Clip Sources:

Wikipedia - Rilo Kiley: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rilo_Kiley

Last.fm - Rilo Kiley: https://www.last.fm/music/Rilo+Kiley

AllMusic - Rilo Kiley: https://www.allmusic.com/artist/rilo-kiley-mn0000215296

Discogs - Rilo Kiley: https://www.discogs.com/artist/242238-Rilo-Kiley

NPR - Rilo Kiley: https://www.npr.org/artists/14984051/rilo-kiley

Pitchfork - Rilo Kiley: https://pitchfork.com/artists/3575-rilo-kiley/

YouTube - Nardwuar vs. Rilo Kiley: https://youtu.be/G5Olx9Gck8A

Hailing from Philadelphia, PA, The Loved Ones formed in 2003 when former members of The Curse (Dave Hause), Kid Dynamite (Michael Cotterman), and Trial by Fire (Mike Sneeringer) got together. In less than a decade, the band produced two full-length albums, two EPs, and one split before calling it a day. While they periodically reunite for a show here and there, the band formed, released a handful of excellent records, and then exited stage right all in about seven years.

Timestamps:

00:00:00 - Part 1

00:06:10 - “Candy Cane” from The Loved Ones (2005)

00:09:21 - Part 2

00:11:01 - “Jane” from Keep Your Heart (2006)

00:13:54 - Part 3

00:20:56 - “Pretty Good Year” from Build & Burn (2008)

00:23:08 - Part 4

00:27:48 - “I Swear” from Build & Burn (2008)

00:32:00 - Part 5

00:38:10 - “Last Call” from Distractions (2009)

00:41:11 - Part 6

00:52:00 - “For Broken Ears” from Give and Take (2008)

00:55:25 - Part 7

References and Clip Sources:

The Loved Ones-fan page of The Loved Ones band: https://www.thelovedonesband.com/

Wikipedia - The Loved Ones (American band): https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Loved_Ones_(American_band)

Facebook - The Loved Ones: https://www.facebook.com/TheLovedOnesBand/

Fat Wreck Chords - The Loved Ones Press Information: https://fatwreck.com/pages/the-loved-ones-press-information

Last.fm - The Loved Ones: https://www.last.fm/music/The+Loved+Ones/+wiki

Discogs - The Loved Ones (3): https://www.discogs.com/artist/557755-The-Loved-Ones-3

Rate Your Music - The Loved Ones: https://rateyourmusic.com/artist/the-loved-ones-3

YouTube - The Loved Ones Studio Video 3 - Build and Burn: https://youtu.be/9t5CM-yBGZA

This was originally posted on the One Band, 5 Songs Patreon on June 12, 2024.

Before last week, I'd never listened to an album by Coldplay. I'd heard of the band and even liked a few of their songs, but that was it. So I decided to change that and give them a go. I created a playlist with their albums and EPs, listened to it all, and recorded my first impressions.

Playlist:

Coldplay (discography): https://open.spotify.com/playlist/7gkjOfmzZPvZrwtk2c1H2q

References:

Wikipedia - Coldplay: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Coldplay

Wikipedia - Coldplay discography: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Coldplay_discography

Billboard - Coldplay: https://www.billboard.com/artist/coldplay/

Rate Your Music - Coldplay: https://rateyourmusic.com/artist/coldplay

YouTube - Coldplay: NPR Music Tiny Desk Concert: https://youtu.be/j82L3pLjb_0

Paul Westerberg’s solo career began in 1992 when his songs “Dyslexic Heart” and “Waiting for Somebody” appeared on the soundtrack to the Cameron Crowe-directed, Gen X masterpiece Singles. In 1993 he released his solo debut 14 Songs. Westerberg has released six full-length solo albums, one EP and two full-length under the moniker Grandpaboy, an album with Julianna Hatfield under the name The I Don’t Cares, along with numerous singles, appearances on soundtracks, and other random things.

Timestamps:

00:00:00 - Part 1

00:03:54 - “Waiting for Somebody” from Singles [Original Motion Picture Soundtrack] (1992)

00:07:11 - Part 2

00:09:28 - “World Class Fad” from 14 Songs (1993)

00:12:52 - Part 3

00:25:05 - “It’s A Wonderful Lie” from Suicaine Gratification (1999)

00:27:51 - Part 4

00:33:15 - “High Time” from Mono by Grandpaboy (2002)

00:36:12 - Part 5

00:43:26 - “As Far As I Know” from Folker (2004)

00:46:25 - Part 6

References and Clip Sources:

Paul Westerberg - Best Thing That Never Happened: https://paulwesterberg.net/

Wikipedia - Paul Westerberg: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Paul_Westerberg

AllMusic - Paul Westerberg: https://www.allmusic.com/artist/paul-westerberg-mn0000039258

Discogs - Paul Westerberg: https://www.discogs.com/artist/236256-Paul-Westerberg

Rate Your Music - Paul Westerberg: https://rateyourmusic.com/artist/paul-westerberg

Paul Westerberg World Class Fad (World Premiere Video) MTV 120 Minutes with Lewis Largent 1993.06.13: https://youtu.be/UmdL2Xk3Ago

JBTV Mini Segment #6 - Paul Westerberg and Michael Bland: https://youtu.be/BchooLkL1I4