Free Form Rock Podcast

Episode 495- Top 11 Albums Of 2024

🎙️ This Week on America’s Podcast: We’re doing the most podcasty thing ever—a list! But not just any list, a Top 11 Albums of 2024 because, like Spinal Tap, we take it to 11. Come for the music, stay for the arguments, and bring your opinions—because we know you’ve got ‘em. Join the Free Form Rock Podcast community, man!
Tracks of the Week:🎸 Mooger goes deep with "Six Feet Deep" by The Warning.🎹 Marc is flipping the switch with "Turn the Lights Back On" by Billy Joel.🎤 Jerry reminds us it’s "Not the Same" with Collective Soul.
Remember, 2025 is here to rock you forward. Be kind, skip the rewind, and dive into some killer new music!
#WeGoTo11 #Top11Albums2024 #FreeFormRockPodcast #TheWarningRocks #BillyJoelForever #CollectiveSoulFeels #2025IsGonnaRoxk

Episode 494-Intreview Ross Warner Book-American Standard Cheap Trick from the Bars to the Budokan and Beyond

This Week on America’s Podcast, we interview author Ross Warner about his book American Standard: Cheap Trick from the Bars to the Budokan and Beyond. We also dive into the album Cheap Trick at Budokan: The Complete Concert. Some call Cheap Trick the "American Beatles"—we’ll discuss that and much more in this episode!
Tracks of the Week:
Jerry picks “Ton of Bricks” by Metal Church.
Mooger picks “Lord of the Thighs” by Aerosmith.
Ross picks “Hail, Hail” by Pearl Jam.
Marc wraps it up with “I’ll Keep Trying” by Ugly Kid Joe.
Until next week, watch out for those Big Eyes and Surrender to the music!
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#CheapTrick #RossWarner #AmericanStandardCheapTrickfromtheBarstotheBudokanandBeyond
#Budokan #MusicLegends  #SurrenderToTheMusic #AmericanBeatles

Episode 493- Candlebox- The Long Goodbye

🎧 This Week on America’s Podcast: The Long Goodbye Review! 🎶Join us as we dive into Candlebox's final album, “The Long Goodbye.” Are they going out with a bang or just a gentle whimper? We’ve brought in the expert, Travis Perrotta, to help us dissect this musical farewell—no spoilers, but let’s just say it’s going to be more dramatic than a soap opera finale!And because we love to keep the vibes rolling, our Tracks of the Week are here to spice things up! Mooger kicks things off with “Best I’ve Ever Had” by Vertical Horizon, Travis brings the heavy with “Good Mourning / Black Friday” from Megadeth, Jerry shares his “Big Mistakes” with Trevor Rabin, and Marc wraps it up with “Appetite” by The Gracious Few.So don’t worry, we won’t make you say goodbye for too long—like, share, and listen! And if you love us (or even if you don’t), leave us a 5-star review on Apple Podcasts, Podchaser, and follow us on Podbean. Remember, the only long goodbye we want is from your favorite band! 🎤✨
#candlebox #thelonggoodbye #rock 

Episode 492- Civil War Iron Maiden Albums- Seventh Son VS Somewhere In Time

🎙️ This Week on America’s Podcast: Album Battle Civil War! 🎸Get ready to rumble as two titans of metal step into the ring: Iron Maiden’s “Somewhere In Time” vs. “Seventh Son of a Seventh Son”! It’s a clash of epic proportions, and only one can emerge victorious! Joining us for this musical melee is the legendary Eric Lussier from The French Connection—no spoilers, but let’s just say he’s ready to throw down some serious metal knowledge!And speaking of throwing down, our Tracks of the Week are here to set the stage ablaze! Marc brings the heat with “Chemical Euphoria” by Armored Saint, Jerry rises to the occasion with “Rise of Darkness” from Burning Witches, Eric sinks his teeth into “Vampires” by Peter Cat And The Vampire Academy, and Mooger wraps things up with the hauntingly good “Sole Survivor” by Helloween.So tune in, grab your popcorn (or air guitar), and remember: More Love, Less Hate—unless it’s a band you can’t stand, then unleash your inner critic! 🎤🔥
#ironmaiden #metal #progmetal #seventhsonofaseventhson #somewhereintime

Episode 491-L.A. Guns Cocked And Loaded

This week on America’s Podcast, we’re thrilled to have the illustrious Travis Perrotta join us for a deep dive into the testosterone-fueled, hair-sprayed extravaganza that is “Cocked And Loaded” by L.A. Guns! Is this album oozing with swagger and spice, or does it go flatter than a soda left at the bottom of your car’s backseat? No spoilers here, but let’s just say we’re navigating a musical minefield of high expectations and maybe a little chaos!As for our Tracks of the Week, we’ve got a lineup that would put any jukebox to shame! Mooger’s cranking “Green-Tinted Sixties Mind” by Mr. Big, proving that sometimes you need a little nostalgia with your rock. Jerry’s taking us to the “Sunset Grill” by Don Henley—where the only thing grilling is your ex’s decision-making skills! Travis, meanwhile, is contemplating a “Cold Shower” by Kix, which we hope doesn’t involve actual plumbing issues. And just when you thought it couldn’t get any spicier, Marc wraps us up with “Heading For A Heartbreak” by Winger—because nothing says ‘let’s have a great week!’ like a ballad about emotional turmoil!So for now, folks, stay loaded and remember: life is too short to be cocked—or flat! Until next time, rock on! 🎸🍻
#laguns #80s #cockrock #metal #freeformrockpodcast

Episode 490-House Of Lords-Full Tilt Overdrive

This week on America’s Podcast, we’re turning up the volume and cranking the stereo to eleven with our special guest, the one and only Eric Lussier! He’s here to dissect the new House of Lords album “Full Tilt Overdrive.” Is it a banger that will make you want to do the cha-cha or a fizzler that leaves you feeling as flat as a soda left open at a family reunion? No spoilers, but let’s just say we’ve got more suspense than a cat watching a laser pointer!In our Tracks of the Week, we’ve got a lineup that’s tastier than a five-course meal at a fancy restaurant! Marc is digging into “Kitty” by The Presidents of The United States, which we can only hope has nothing to do with actual cats in suits. Mooger is vibing to “Ghost” by D.A.D., reminding us all that sometimes you need a little spooky in your rock repertoire. Eric’s choice, “Ignite The Fire” by Becoming Wolves, might just have you wondering if you’re more wolf or more sheep when you hear it. And we wrap it all up with Jerry’s pick, “Grove Street” by Florence Black, which we can only assume is about a really cool neighborhood or alternatively, an epic debate club.So until next week, folks, let’s play some pinball, crank up that rock music, and have a cocktail—or three! Who knows, maybe the combination will lead to a harmonious musical experience or at least some really funny dance moves! Cheers! 🎸🍹🎶
#houseoflordsband #rock #freeformrockpodcast

Episode 489-The Beatles-Please Please Me

🎙️ This Week On America’s Podcast: Hold onto your afros and remove those earmuffs because we’re diving into the glorious debut album “Please Please Me” by none other than the Fab Four themselves—the lads from Liverpool who turned ‘Yeah, yeah, yeah!’ into a cultural phenomenon! Will this album please please us? It’s like asking if chocolate cake will please us—c’mon, of course it will, unless it’s been left out in the sun for a week!Join our motley crew of Beatles aficionados, including the illustrious Travis Perrotta (who brings the enthusiasm of a kid in a candy store and probably wears socks with sandals), and Andy Rodriguez—who, let’s be honest, probably knows more about The Beatles than Paul McCartney does. We’ll embark on a whimsical journey through the tracks that made thousands of teenage girls faint and legions of parents question their sons’ hairstyles!In our Tracks of the Week segment, prepare for some rock ‘n roll thrills! Our resident rock sage, Mooger, sends us headbanging with "Rock N Roll" by Led Zeppelin—because if it’s not loud enough, you're definitely not doing it right. Marc chimes in with “Mother's Little Helper” from The Rolling Stones, because who doesn’t need a little help with their dirty laundry? And just when you thought the fun was over, Travis serenades us with “Let It Rain” by UFO—because who doesn’t enjoy a good extraterrestrial rock experience? And we cap it all off with Andy’s delightful rendition of "I Want To Hold Your Hand." Spoiler alert: No hands were held during the recording!So tune in, laugh a little, and remember: without The Beatles, all we would have is Fabian! And let’s be clear, nobody has that on their playlist. Until next week, keep rocking—and maybe invest in a good pair of earplugs! 🎶😄
#thebeatles #rocknroll #freeformrockpodcast

Episode 488-Jerry Cantrell-I Want Blood

This week on America’s Podcast, we’re diving into a sonic exploration that promises to be anything but ordinary! We’ve got the incredible Tim Wirasnik joining us to unravel the mysterious depths of Jerry Cantrell's album “I Want Blood.” The real question is: does this album “go off the rails,” or will we be left craving some crimson liquid? But fear not, we’ll keep those juicy spoilers under wraps!And as we navigate this musical rollercoaster, our Tracks of the Week are guaranteed to keep your head banging and your heart racing. Jerry kicks things off with the anthemic “Remember Tomorrow” by Iron Maiden—because we’re all about nostalgia here! Next, Marc brings us “Washed Up” by Candlebox, a reminder that even the best of us have seen better days. Tim throws another Iron Maiden classic into the mix with “Running Free,” proving that freedom sounds good in any decade! Finally, we wrap things up with the powerful “Overlord” by Black Label Society, which is sure to make you feel like you can conquer anything... even your laundry!So, until next week, don’t forget to share this podcast and be a pal by joining us on Facebook! We promise, we don’t bite—unless it’s a good riff we can’t resist rocking out to! 🎤🤘
Interview Clip from -KOMP’s Sylvia
#jerrycantrell #iwantblood #rock #freeformrockpodcast