"The Real World" -- Radio Show #122 (S7, E19)

This week we dabbled in some Halloween stuff, but we kept it in check. We needed to leave space for new music and some proper bitching about record companies. If you missed all the fun, the podcast is available in most places where podcasts reside. This handy link will point the way — https://linktr.ee/beatsurrender

"The Real World"

Show #122 (S7, E19)

October 25, 2024

The Jam - Beat Surrender (1982)

X - Devil Doll (1983)

Camper Van Beethoven - Devil Song (1988)

Roky Erickson and the Aliens - I Walked With A Zombie (1980)

Green on Red - Foot (1989)

Steve Wynn - Santa Monica (2024)

Bangles - The Real World (1982)

R.E.M. - Texarkana (1991)

THIS WEEK IN PUNK ROCK HISTORY

Sex Pistols - E.M.I. (1977)

The Clash - Complete Control (1977)

Graham Parker - Mercury Poisoning (1979)

Wilco - I Love My Label (2011)

Lou Reed - Halloween Parade (1989)

Chuck Prophet - Castro Halloween (2012)

The Chameleons - Swamp Thing (1986)

"Histrionics" -- Radio Show #121 (S7, E18)

This week we leaped across the decades and landed on all fours, as in 1974, 1984, 1994 . . . well, you get the picture. If you missed all the fun, the podcast is available in most places where podcasts reside. This handy link will point the way — https://linktr.ee/beatsurrender

"Histrionics"

Show #121 (S7, E18)

October 4, 2024

The Jam - Beat Surrender (1982)

R.E.M. - Second Guessing (1984)

Lloyd Cole & the Commotions - Perfect Skin (1984)

Big Star - You Get What You Deserve (1974)

Sebadoh - Rebound (1994)

Nick Lowe & Los Straitjackets - Went to a Party (2024)

Guadalcanal Diary - Watusi Rodeo (1984)

The Thermals - How We Know (2004)

Popsicle - Histrionics (1994)

THIS WEEK IN PUNK ROCK HISTORY

The Replacements - Unsatisfied (1984)

Sugar - Can't Help You Anymore (1994)

Ted Leo & the Pharmacists - Me and Mia (2004)

Roxy Music - All I Want Is You (1974)

Spoon - Rent I Pay (2014)

Lydia Loveless - Head (2014)

The Dream Syndicate - Still Holding On To You (1984) 

"Tantalized" -- Radio Show #120 (S7, E17)

This week we went back to school and learned about some upcoming shows and appreciated the history of a long gone festival. If you missed all the fun, the podcast is available in most places where podcasts reside. This handy link will point the way — https://linktr.ee/beatsurrender

"Tantalized"

Show #120 (S7, E17)

September 13, 2024

The Jam - Beat Surrender (1982)

The Smiths - The Headmaster Ritual (1985)

Rockpile - Teacher Teacher (1980)

Reigning Sound - Time Bomb High School (2005)

Shonen Knife - Rock 'n' Roll High School (2011)

Buffalo Tom - Helmet (2024)

Buffalo Tom - Your Stripes (1995)

Belly - Now They'll Sleep (1995)

Hoodoo Gurus - My Girl (1984)

THIS WEEK IN PUNK ROCK HISTORY

The Police - Truth Hits Everybody (1978)

The English Beat - Sole Salvation (1982)

Gang of Four - I Found That Essence Rare (1979)

Talking Heads - The Book I Read (1977)

The Church - Tantalized (1985)

Ted Leo & the Pharmacists - The Mighty Sparrow (2010)

Cracker - Happy Birthday To Me (1992)

 

"A Real Cool Time" -- Radio Show #119 (S7, E16)

On this week's show we had a cool time being kings, right up until the bitter end. If you missed all the fun, the podcast is available in most places where podcasts reside. This handy link will point the way — https://linktr.ee/beatsurrender

"A Real Cool Time"

Show #119 (S7, E16)

August 30, 2024

The Jam - Beat Surrender (1982)

Cracker - This Is Cracker Soul (1992)

The Blasters - Marie Marie (1981)

Circle Jerks - American Heavy Metal Weekend (1985)

Descendents - Marriage (1982)

Guided By Voices - Serene King (2024)

The Mighty Mighty Bosstones - The Rascal King (1997)

Squeeze - King George Street (1985)

The I Don't Cares - King of America (2016)

THIS WEEK IN PUNK ROCK HISTORY

Devo - Through Being Cool (1981)

Ramones - A Real Cool Time (1987)

Hüsker Dü - Ice Cold Ice (1987)

The Sugarcubes - Coldsweat (1988)

X - Sweet Til The Bitter End (2024)

Yo La Tengo - (Straight Down To The) Bitter End (1995)

Elvis Costello - Big Tears (1978) 

"Silver and Gold" -- Radio Show #118 (S7, E15)

This week was all about the silver and gold (and a failed attempt at bronze). I guess we can call it an Olympics hangover. . . . If you missed all the fun, the podcast is available in most places where podcasts reside. This handy link will point the way — https://linktr.ee/beatsurrender

"Silver and Gold"

Show #118 (S7, E15)

August 16, 2024

The Jam - Beat Surrender (1982)

Red Rockers - Good As Gold (1983)

Echo & the Bunnymen - Silver (1984)

Guided By Voices - Gold Star for Robot Boy (1994)

Tommy Keene - Gold Town (1986)

The Lemon Twigs - My Golden Years (2024)

David Bowie - Golden Years (1976)

The Stranglers - Golden Brown (1981)

The Posies - Golden Blunders (1990)

THIS WEEK IN PUNK ROCK HISTORY

The Pretenders - Brass in Pocket (1980)

Stiff Little Fingers - Silver Lining (1981)

Midnight Oil - Golden Age (2002)

The Three O'Clock - Spun Gold (1985)

Golden Palominos - Boy (Go) (1985)

Golden Smog - V (1995)

Joe Strummer & the Mescaleros - Silver and Gold (2003)

"High Fidelity" -- Radio Show #117 (S7, E14)

This week we headed to the festivals, got lost in the X-files, dabbled in numerology, and ultimately realized that we know nothing. If you missed all the fun, the podcast is available in most places where podcasts reside. This handy link will point the way — https://linktr.ee/beatsurrender

"High Fidelity"

Show #117 (S7, E14)

August 2, 2024

The Jam - Beat Surrender (1982)

Dropkick Murphys - Skinhead on the MBTA (1998)

Billy Bragg - The Warmest Room (1986)

Sonic Youth - 100% (1992)

Elvis Costello & the Attractions - High Fidelity (1980)

X - Big Black X (2024)

XTC - Making Plans For Nigel (1979)

X-Ray Spex - Oh! Bondage Up Yours! (1977)

The xx - VCR (2009)

THIS WEEK IN PUNK ROCK HISTORY

Sham 69 - Borstal Breakout (1978)

UB40 - One In Ten (1981)

Old 97's - No Simple Machine (2011)

Heaven 17 - Let Me Go (1983)

Dave Strong - I Wanna Know (2024)

The Replacements - I Don't Know (1987)

Hüsker Dü - Don't Want To Know If You Are Lonely (1986)

"Hot Freaks" -- Radio Show #116 (S7, E13)

This week we complained about the heat, whistled past the graveyard, and blasted off to space. If you missed all the fun, the podcast is available in most places where podcasts reside. This handy link will point the way — https://linktr.ee/beatsurrender

"Hot Freaks"

Show #116 (S7, E13)

July 12, 2024

The Jam - Beat Surrender (1982)

Guided By Voices - Hot Freaks (1994)

Chuck Prophet - Hot Talk (2009)

The Dream Syndicate - Burn (1984)

R.E.M. - Burning Down (1987)

The Decemberists - Burial Ground (2024)

The Smiths - Cemetry Gates (1986)

Ramones - Pet Sematary (1989)

Bob Dylan - Tombstone Blues (Take 9) (1965)

THIS WEEK IN PUNK ROCK HISTORY

The B-52's - Planet Claire (1979)

Pixies - Planet of Sound (1991)

Hoodoo Gurus - Mars Needs Guitars (1985)

The Mekons - Last Night on Earth (2000)

The Pretenders - Thumbelina (1984)

The Sonics - Cinderella (1966)

Simple Minds - Promised You A Miracle (1982)

"Red-Eyed and Blue" -- Radio Show #115 (S7, E12)

With Independence Day on the horizon, we decided to dedicate this show to the red, white and blue. But fear not, no ignorant jingoism here, just some top rate classic jams as always.

"Red-Eyed and Blue"

Show #115 (S7, E12)

June 28, 2024

The Jam - Beat Surrender (1982)

Elvis Costello - (The Angels Wanna Wear My) Red Shoes (1977)

Morphine - Honey White (1995)

X - Blue Spark (1982)

The Pogues - Blue Heaven (1989)

Redd Kross - Candy Coloured Catastrophe (2024)

The White Stripes - Blue Orchid (2005)

The Fixx - Red Skies (1982)

Jason & the Scorchers - White Lies (1985)

THIS WEEK IN PUNK ROCK HISTORY

Minor Threat - Seeing Red (1981)

Midnight Oil - Blue Sky Mine (1990)

Wilco - Red-Eyed and Blue (1996)

The Velvet Underground - White Light/White Heat (1968)

Fountains of Wayne - Little Red Light (2003)

Miracle Legion - Little Blue Light (1992)

Blondie - Union City Blue (1979)

"Going Nowhere" -- Radio Show #114 (S7, E11)

This week we took a brief trip back to 1985 and then we took "you" to task and left you in Beantown. If you missed all the fun, the podcast is available in most places where podcasts reside. This handy link will point the way — https://linktr.ee/beatsurrender

"Going Nowhere"

Show #114 (S7, E11)

June 7, 2024

The Jam - Beat Surrender (1982)

Hüsker Dü - I Apologize (1985)

New Order - The Perfect Kiss (1985)

Lloyd Cole & the Commotions - Grace (1985)

Lone Justice - Ways to Be Wicked (1985)

Th' Losin Streaks - I Mean You (2024)

Split Enz - I Got You (1980)

Spoon - I Summon You (2005)

The Replacements - I'll Be You (1989)

THIS WEEK IN PUNK ROCK HISTORY

Mission of Burma - Academy Fight Song (1980)

The Lyres - Help You Ann (1984)

The Del Fuegos - Don't Run Wild (1985)

Dumptruck - Going Nowhere (1987)

Miracle Legion - Mr. Mingo (1987)

Nick Lowe - Cracking Up (1979)

Tom Waits - Downtown Train (1985)

"Where Have Those Days Gone?" -- Radio Show #113 (S7, E10)

On this week's show many questions were asked and no answers were given. If you missed all the fun, the podcast is available in most places where podcasts reside. This handy link will point the way — https://linktr.ee/beatsurrender

"Where Have Those Days Gone?"

Show #113 (S7, E10)

May 24, 2024

The Jam - Beat Surrender (1982)

Hoodoo Gurus - What's My Scene? (1987)

The Clash - What's My Name? (1977)

The Alarm - Where Were You Hiding When the Storm Broke? (1984)

Pixies - Where Is My Mind? (1988)

Pernice Brothers - Who Will You Believe? (2024)

Ramones - Do You Wanna Dance? (1977)

Circle Jerks - What's Your Problem? (1980)

Hunters & Collectors - Is There Anybody In There? (1986)

The Fixx - Are We Ourselves? (1984)

THIS WEEK IN PUNK ROCK HISTORY

Buzzcocks - What Do I Get? (1978)

The Smiths - What Difference Does It Make? (1984)

The Plimsouls - How Long Will It Take? (1983)

Ted Leo & the Pharmacists - Who Do You Love? (2007)

The Cramps - Can Your Pussy Do the Dog? (1986)

Elvis Costello & the Attractions - Honey, Are You Straight or Are You Blind? (1986)

Cracker - Where Have Those Days Gone? (2006)

"C'mon Everybody" -- Radio Show #112 (S7, E9)

This week we tipped our hat to Mother's Day, and then we waited on hold until we couldn't tell black from white. If you missed all the fun, the podcast is available in most places where podcasts reside. This handy link will point the way — https://linktr.ee/beatsurrender

"C'mon Everybody"

Show #112 (S7, E9)

May 10, 2024

The Jam - Beat Surrender (1982)

10,000 Maniacs - My Mother the War (1985)

Tommy Keene - My Mother Looked Like Marilyn Monroe (1986)

Blake Babies - I'm Not Your Mother (1990)

The Long Ryders - Never Got to Meet the Mom (1984)

The Shang Hi Los - Op-Operator (2024)

The White Stripes - Hello Operator (2000)

The Nerves - Hanging on the Telephone (1976)

The Jam - Girl on the Phone (1979)

THIS WEEK IN PUNK ROCK HISTORY

X - White Girl (1981)

The Clash - White Man in Hammersmith Palais (1979)

The dB's - Black and White (1981)

Squeeze - Black Coffee in Bed (1982)

Buzzcocks - Harmony in My Head (1979)

Sid Vicious - C'mon Everybody (1979)

Mott the Hoople - I Wish I Was Your Mother (1973)

"April Skies" -- Radio Show #111 (S7, E8)

This week we finally acknowledged Spring. April showers, May flowers, the works. If you missed all the fun, the podcast is available in most places where podcasts reside. This handy link will point the way — https://linktr.ee/beatsurrender

"April Skies"

Show #111 (S7, E8)

April 26, 2024

The Jam - Beat Surrender (1982)

The Icicle Works - Birds Fly (Whisper to a Scream) (1984)

Belly - Feed the Tree (1993)

XTC - Grass (1986)

The Jesus and Mary Chain - April Skies (1987)

Real Estate - Flowers (2024)

The Psychedelic Furs - Flowers (1980)

Ween - Push th' Little Daisies (1992)

Winter Hours - Hyacinth Girl (1986)

THIS WEEK IN PUNK ROCK HISTORY

R.E.M. - So. Central Rain (1984)

Hüsker Dü - Standing in the Rain (1987)

True Believers - The Rain Won't Help You When It's Over (1986)

Guadalcanal Diary - Pray for Rain (1986)

The Go-Betweens - Spring Rain (1986)

The Suburbs - Spring Came (1981)

The Replacements - Dose of Thunder (1985) 

"This Ain't No Picnic" -- Radio Show #110 (S7, E7)

This week we took a quick trip back to 1978 and then we talked about girls, home sweet home, and D. Boon. If you missed all the fun, the podcast is available in most places where podcasts reside. This handy link will point the way — https://linktr.ee/beatsurrender

"This Ain't No Picnic"

Show #110 (S7, E7)

April 5, 2024

The Jam - Beat Surrender (1982)

Elvis Costello & the Attractions - (I Don't Want to Go To) Chelsea (1978)

X-Ray Spex - The Day The World Turned Dayglo (1978)

Talking Heads - Thank You for Sending Me an Angel (1978)

Devo - Come Back Jonee (1978)

Buffalo Tom - New Girl Singing (2024)

The Smiths - Some Girls Are Bigger Than Others (1986)

The Only Ones - Another Girl, Another Planet (1978)

Graham Parker - Local Girls (1979)

THIS WEEK IN PUNK ROCK HISTORY

The Clash - Garageland (1977)

Public Image Limited - Home (1986)

The English Beat - Mirror In The Bathroom (1980)

Ramones - I Don't Wanna Go Down To The Basement (1976)

Nick Lowe - So It Goes (1978)

The Feelies - What Goes On (1988)

Minutemen - This Ain't No Picnic (1984)