Welcome to the rock history class you actually want to take!
In this installment, Mike and Michael journey from the cutting edge of the global underground to the experimental, kaleidoscopic heights of 1970s rock and the soul-stirring peaks of Motown.
We kick things off with The Art of Discovery, our mission to find your next musical obsession. Here’s what we have for you this time:
Next, we dive into our main topic: Led Zeppelin’s 1973 masterpiece, Houses of the Holy. We explore a record where the band broke their own rules, moving away from the heavy blues of their past into a world of vibrant experimentation. We break down the soul of \"The Rain Song\" and the funky, off-kilter rhythm of \"The Crunge.\" From the mystical, multi-layered harmonies of \"No Quarter\" to the stadium-sized sound of \"The Ocean,\" we trace how Zeppelin embraced reggae, funk, and psychedelic synth textures, proving they were far more than just a hard rock band.
Finally, we head into Michael’s Journey to discuss the 1967 Motown classic, \"Ain’t No Mountain High Enough\" by Marvin Gaye and Tammi Terrell. We uncover the secret of the separate sessions, the reality that these two legends never actually recorded their parts in the same room. Also, how the songwriting duo of Ashford & Simpson crafted a anthem that defines soulful resilience. We look at the intro-chorus trick that breaks pop conventions and why this track remains an uplifting, emotional beacon nearly 60 years later.
Press play to join the journey from the experimental, guitar-laden landscapes of the 70s to the soaring, soulful anthems of Motown!
(00:00:00) - Intro/What Have You Been Listening to this Week?
(00:21:13) - The Art of Discovery
(00:21:39) - Witchmark \"Mating in Captivity\"
(00:26:42) - Chronochromie \"Borrowed Time\"
(00:32:37) - Interia \"Sushi\"
(00:40:37) - Main Topic: Breaking Down Led Zeppelin's 1973 release, \"Houses of the Holy\"
(01:24:07) - Question for the Audience
(01:24:19) - Can't Wait
(01:27:01) - Michael's Journey: Discussing Marvin Gaye & Tammi Terrell's \"Ain't No Mountain High Enough\"
(01:34:00) - On the Next Episode
(01:34:12) - Contact Info/Outro
THE ART OF DISCOVERY:
· Witchmark – “Mating in Captivity” (From the album “Coventry”)
· Chronochromie – “Borrowed Time”
· Interia – “Sushi” (From the album “The Death of Great Art”)
OTHER BAND MENTIONS:
· Foo Fighters
· Sevendust
· Atreyu
· Einar Solberg
· Sepultura
· The Amity Affliction
· Plini
· Black Sabbath
· Black Veil Brides
· Periphery
· Elder
· Redshift
· Metallica
· Loathe
· Bear McCreary
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Recorded on 05/09/2026
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