Free Form Rock Podcast

Episode 508-6 Albums That Divided Fanbases

This week on America’s Podcast, we’re diving into six albums that split fanbases like a badly mixed record. Love them or loathe them, these albums had fans either throwing their fists in the air or throwing their CDs out the window.
First up, Queensrÿche – Hear In the Now Frontier—where prog-metal legends decided to strip things down, leaving fans wondering if they’d just wandered into the wrong album. Then, Mötley Crüe – Theater of Pain—the moment the Crüe traded in their sleazy Sunset Strip grit for glam and a whole lot of hairspray.
Next, we take a ride with Judas Priest – Turbo—the album that asked, “What if metal... but synths?” and left fans turbocharged or turbo-disappointed. Then, we dive into Def Leppard – Hysteria—a glossy, arena-rock juggernaut that made some fans ecstatic and others cry “where’s the riffs?!”we dive headfirst into the unexpected turn that was Kiss’s The Elder. Fans were like, “What just happened?” It was a sharp left turn—from arena anthems to concept album theatrics. Buckle up, because this ride gets weird.
Finally, we close with Metallica – The Black Album—the moment Metallica went from thrash titans to global rock gods, sparking endless debates about “selling out” vs. evolution.
Joining us for the ride are Joseph Staub and Tim Wirasnik, ready to break down these divisive records and maybe stir up a little more controversy.
Tracks Of The Week:Mooger – “I Disappear” by MetallicaJoseph – “Roses On White Lace” by Alice CooperJerry – “Tie Your Mother Down” by QueenTim – “Until You Suffer Some (Fire And Ice)” by PoisonMarc – “When I’m Gone (Live)” by Dirty Honey
Until next week, don’t let music divide you. Like what you like, dislike what you like—but we can all get along, right?
#AlbumWars #QueensrycheQuandary #GlamOrSham #TurbochargedOrTurboflop #HysteriaOrHeresy #BlackAlbumDebates #LetsAllGetAlong

Episode 507-Elton John-Goodbye Yellow Brick Road

This week on America’s Podcast, we hitch a ride down the Goodbye Yellow Brick Road to see if Elton John’s classic still rocks—or if it just blows like a candle in the wind (no spoilers, but we ain’t packing up our bags just yet).
Helping us navigate this glitter-covered, piano-fueled journey are Travis Perrotta and Andy Rodriguez, who bring their hot takes and questionable life choices to the table.
And of course, we’ve got Tracks of the Week to keep your ears entertained:
Marc – Gone (Live) by U2 (Because Bono refuses to be forgotten.)
Jerry – Streetlight Serenader by Billy Joel (Deep-cut Joel is the best Joel.)
Travis – The Gift by The Velvet Underground (For those who like their rock weird and wonderful.)
Andy – Centerfield by John Fogerty (Swing batter, batter, SWING!)
Mooger – Green River by CCR (Swamp rock never dies.)
So, until next week, don’t say goodbye to the Yellow Brick Road—stay young, stay weird, and for the love of rock ‘n’ roll, subscribe!
#AmericasPodcast #EltonJohn #GoodbyeYellowBrickRoad #PodcastAddict #ClassicRock #MusicNerds #StayGolden #SubscribeOrCry

Episode 506-Kiss-Asylum

This week on America’s Podcast, we’ve got an all-star lineup of rock maniacs! Joining us are Chris Czynszak from The Decibel Geek Podcast and Bushy AKA Nate Atchison from The Plug Music and More Podcast. So what happens when four hardcore KISS nerds and one poor soul who just kinda likes KISS sit down to discuss the Asylum era? Well… let’s just say things get louder than Paul Stanley’s stage banter in ‘86! But hey—no spoilers! You’ll have to listen to the madness yourself.
Tracks of the Week:
Marc kicks things off with Kix—“No Ring Around Rosie”
Chris brings the action with “Die Hard” by Nakatomi Plaza
Nate gets epic with “Dry County” by Bon Jovi
Mooger throws down a classic—“All Along the Watchtower” by Jimi Hendrix
Jerry wraps it up with some Slade magic—“My Oh My”
Until next week, go Uh! All Night and don’t let ‘em see your Tears Are Falling! Follow, subscribe, and share—or Gene Simmons might charge you for this episode!
#kiss #ayslum #rock #80s 

Episode 505-Kissin' Dynamite-Back With A Bang

This week on America’s Podcast, we hand over the keys to the Pinto to none other than Eric Lussier—let’s just hope he doesn’t strip the gears before we get to our destination.
We’re reviewing Kissin’ Dynamite’s Back With a Bang. Is this album a full-fledged explosion of rock greatness, or does it fizzle out like a damp firecracker? No safety goggles required—we’re giving you our unfiltered opinions. Plus, special guest Travis Perrotta joins the chaos, because what’s a podcast without a little extra mayhem?
And of course, we’re bringing the Tracks of the Week:
Marc throws down with Jimmy Page & The Black Crowes’ "No Speak No Slave."
Mooger brings the boom with The Scorpions’ "Dynamite."
Jerry holds nothing back with Survivor’s "I Can’t Hold Back."
Travis blasts off with Montrose’s "Space Station #5."
Eric shakes things up with Sunday Riot Club’s "Out Of The Sky."
Until next time—don’t play with dynamite… unless you’re ready to blow some speakers
#kissindynamite #rock #rockpodcast

Episode 504-Blue Murder-Blue Murder

This week on America’s Podcast, we dive into the self-titled debut of Blue Murder—an album packed with enough guitar wizardry to make even your air guitar feel inadequate. But does it still rock as hard as its reputation, or is it just another relic of hairspray-fueled excess? No spoilers, but let’s just say we have thoughts.
We also take a moment to honor the late, great John Sykes, a guitar hero who shredded his way into rock history. His influence is undeniable, but does this album showcase his finest work? Tune in to find out!
And of course, our Tracks of the Week bring the heat:
Mooger channels the energy of Dreamstate’s "Dayseeker."
Marc gets nostalgic with Whitesnake’s "Bad Boys."
Jerry introduces us to Blueburst’s "Vanish."
Until next time, as Casey Kasem used to say—Keep your feet on the ground, and keep reaching for the stars (and maybe a good distortion pedal while you’re at it!
#bluemurder #johnsykes #rockpodcast

Episode 503-Metallica, Flemming Rasmussen, and Pure Mayhem!

This Week on America’s Podcast: Metallica, Flemming Rasmussen, and Pure Mayhem!
Buckle up, metalheads, because this week we welcome the mighty Favio Vegas to the show as we dive headfirst into the sonic chaos of Flemming Rasmussen’s legendary trilogy—the three Metallica albums that melted faces, shattered speakers, and arguably set a bar so high even Metallica themselves never quite climbed back over it. Yep, we’re talking about Ride the Lightning, Master of Puppets, and …And Justice for All! Are these truly the best Metallica albums ever? Did the band peak in '88? And is Flemming Rasmussen the most underrated producer in metal history? We’ve got a lot to say, and we’re bringing the riffs to back it up! No more spoilers, you’ll just have to listen.
Tracks of the Week:
🎸 Jerry: Tangerine – Led Zeppelin (A mellow pick, but hey, even Vikings need to rest.)⚡ Marc: High Speed Dirt – Megadeth (Skydiving at 120 mph? Sounds about right.)🤘 Favio: Out of Sight, Out of Mind – Anthrax (For when you need a thrash therapy session.)🔥 Mooger: Pick a Window – Flotsam and Jetsam (Or just smash through the wall instead!)
Until next time, keep it loud, keep it heavy, and whatever you do—don’t blast Metallica while driving alone… unless you enjoy explaining your speeding ticket to the judge.
#metallica #flemmingrasmussen #thrashmetal #musicpodcast

Episode 502-Saigon Kick-The Lizard

This week on America’s Podcast, the gang is back with Guest Travis Perrotta to take a deep dive into the slippery world of Saigon Kick’s iconic album The Lizard. Was Matt Kramer the best vocalist for them? Or was he just the lizard king who could do anything? These burning questions are tackled with the kind of wit and wisdom you’d expect from a group who likely argued over the pronunciation of "Saigon" for at least ten minutes before recording.
Tracks of the Week brought the heat:
Marc shook things up with Shake the Tree by INXS, proving that even Aussie pop-rock can branch out.
Mooger got introspective with Rain Will Fall by I Mother Earth—because what’s a podcast without at least one guy going existential?
Travis lit it up with Burning Like a Flame—clearly a man who’s ready to burn his way into the power ballad hall of fame.
And Jerry blacked out entirely, choosing Black Out In The Red Room by Love/Hate, a song so wild it should come with a warning label.
As always, they sign off with a classic gem of wisdom: "Play in the sun like a lizard!" Because if The Lizard taught us anything, it’s that rock ’n’ roll is best served sunbaked, slightly sweaty, and maybe a little weird. See you next week, podcast pals!
 

Episode 501-The Beatles-A Hard Days Night

🎙️ This Week on America’s Podcast: When 2 Podcasts Collide! 🎸🔥
Lock the doors, hide your vinyl, and prepare for maximum rock ‘n’ roll chaos! This week, we’re smashing two podcasts together like a reckless Keith Moon drum solo! Eddy Cannistraci and Eric “RMCP” Jordan from The Rock All Over You Podcast join us to make a massive, earth-shattering announcement (no spoilers—because we like to keep you guessing). Then, we dive headfirst into The Beatles – A Hard Day’s Night.
Will this classic have us twisting and shouting, or leave us feeling like we worked a double shift at a truck stop diner? Tune in and find out! 🎶🎧
🔥 Tracks of the Week: A Playlist So Good, It Should Be Illegal 🔥
🎤 Eric: Maybe I’m Amazed – Paul McCartney (Because sometimes, love is so powerful it deserves a stadium-sized piano ballad!)🚀 Eddy: Twilight Double Leader – Jefferson Starship (A deep cut that proves Starship could rock just as hard as they soared.)🌊 Marc: Hole in the River – Crowded House (Melancholy, haunting, and absolutely brilliant—just like our taste in music.)🏎️ Mooger: The Way – Fastball (Because every playlist needs a mysterious ‘90s road trip anthem with existential dread.)💎 Jerry: Angie – The Rolling Stones (Mick and Keith proving that even the baddest rockers have a soft side.)
So crank it up, embrace the madness, and remember—keep your head bopping and feel the groove! 🎧⚡ #PodcastCrossover #thebeatles #BeatlesBreakdown #NoSpoilersJustRock #HardDaysPodcast #RockAllOverYou #TurnItUp