Leitmotif And Movement: A Father & Son Journey Through Rock, Metal, & Music History

CONTENT ADVISORY: This episode discusses sensitive topics, including mental health crises, panic disorders, sleep deprivation, and suicide, related to the subject matter of The Reticent's album “please". Listener discretion is advised.Welcome to the rock history class you actually want to take!Join the father and son duo as we unpack the deeply personal and intense new album from The Reticent, please. We'll give you the album's backstory and a detailed track-by-track breakdown of this powerful, heavy release.Next, we dive into Michael's Journey by dissecting the unforgettable 80s dance-rock hit, "Need You Tonight" by INXS!Plus, we shine a light on three fantastic bands that deserve more attention in our essential segment, The Art of Discovery, featuring Flood In Belief, FREKVENT, and Maudits.And before we go, find out what surprise song and albums Michael has to study for the next episode's Top 5 Albums of 2025 Special! ·      (00:00:00) - Intro/What Have You Been Listening to this Week?·      (00:04:40) - The Art of Discovery·      (00:05:05) - Flood In Belief "Flood in Belief"·      (00:13:26) - Frekvent "The Garden of Delusion"·      (00:23:36) - Maudits "Fall Over"·      (00:32:49) - Main Topic: Breaking Down The Reticent's Brand New Release, "please"·      (01:10:45) - Question for the Audience·      (01:10:55) - Can't Wait·      (01:12:18) - Michael's Journey: Discussing INXS' "Need You Tonight"·      (01:17:35) - On the Next Episode·      (01:17:54) - Contact Info/Outro THE ART OF DISCOVERY:·      Flood In Belief “Flood in Belief” (From the album: Senseless)·      FREKVENT - “The Garden of Delusion” (From the album: In Hubris)·      Maudits - "Fall Over" (From the album: In Situ) OTHER BAND MENTIONS:·      Between The Buried and Me·      Spock’s Beard·      Persefone·      Tesseract CONNECT WITH & SUPPORT USConnect With Us & Follow the Show: [https://tinyurl.com/yt48wp3z]We are part of the SPDM Crew Network!Leave a 5-star review on Apple/Spotify!Want to be featured on The Art of Discovery? Send us a message! Recorded on 11/30/2025

Welcome to the rock history class you actually want to take!Join the father and son duo as we unpack the raw, electrifying debut of Aerosmith, their self-titled 1973 record. We'll give you the band's origin story and a detailed track-by-track breakdown of the album that launched America's greatest rock and roll band.Next, we dive into Michael's Journey by dissecting the unforgettable 60s Motown classic, The Marvelettes' "Please Mr. Postman!"Plus, we shine a light on three fantastic bands that deserve more attention in our essential segment, The Art of Discovery.And before we go, find out which surprise full album and song Michael has to study for the next episode! ·      (00:00:00) - Intro/What Have You Been Listening to this Week?·      (00:08:18) - The Art of Discovery·      (00:08:43) - Wrath Upon Eden "The Wake of Tragedy"·      (00:14:40) - Voidpiercer "Constellation"·      (00:19:35) - The Sleeper "Your Departure"·      (00:24:48) - Main Topic: Breaking Down Aerosmith's 1973 debut, "Aerosmith"·      (00:50:11) - Question for the Audience·      (00:50:22) - Can't Wait·      (00:51:56) - Michael's Journey: Discussing The Marvelettes' "Please Mr. Postman"·      (00:58:12) - On the Next Episode·      (00:58:49) - Contact Info/Outro THE ART OF DISCOVERY:·      Wrath Upon Eden “The Wake of Tragedy” (From the album: The Wake of Tragedy)·      Voidpiercer - “Constellation”·      The Sleeper - "Your Departure" (From the album: Veil) OTHER BAND MENTIONS:·      Linkin Park·      Caligula’s Horse·      Maudits·      Northlane·      The Reticent·      Of Mice & Men·      The Devil Wears Prada CONNECT WITH & SUPPORT USConnect With Us & Follow the Show: [https://tinyurl.com/yt48wp3z]We are part of the SPDM Crew Network!Leave a 5-star review on Apple/Spotify!Want to be featured on The Art of Discovery? Send us a message! Recorded on 11/16/2025

Welcome to the rock history class you actually want to take!Join the father and son duo as we unpack the monumental debut of A Perfect Circle, 'Mer de Noms.' We'll give you the album's backstory and a detailed track-by-track breakdown of the 2000 masterpiece.Next, we dive into Michael's Journey by dissecting the unforgettable 80s pop of Mr. Mister's 'Broken Wings!'Plus, we shine a light on three fantastic bands that deserve more attention in our essential segment, The Art of Discovery.And before we go, find out which surprise full album and song Michael has to study for the next episode! ·      (00:00:00) - Intro/What Have You Been Listening to this Week?·      (00:12:33) - The Art of Discovery·      (00:13:05) - Now I've Done It "Dilly-Dally"·      (00:18:49) - Bragging Rights "Carpe Jugulum"·      (00:23:55) - An Abstract Illusion "Frost Flower"·      (00:33:31) - Main Topic: A Perfect Circle Mer de Noms Breakdown·      (01:16:52) - Question for the Audience·      (01:17:02) - Can't Wait·      (01:18:29) - Michael's Journey: Mr. Mister's "Broken Wings"·      (01:22:01) - On the Next Episode·      (01:22:11) - Contact Info/Outro THE ART OF DISCOVERY:·      Now I’ve Done It - “Dilly-Dally” (From the album: An Ill Guest)·      Bragging Rights - “Carpe Jugulum” (From the forthcoming album: Carpe Jugulum)·      An Abstract Illusion - "Frost Flower" (From the album: The Sleeping City) OTHER BAND MENTIONS:·      Linkin Park·      Galactic Empire·      Leprous·      Pyschonaut·      Soulfly·      The Acacia Strain·      Archaeologist·      Mammoth·      Avatar·      Frontierer·      Chimaira CONNECT WITH & SUPPORT USConnect With Us & Follow the Show: [https://tinyurl.com/yt48wp3z]We are part of the SPDM Crew Network!Leave a 5-star review on Apple/Spotify!Want to be featured on The Art of Discovery? Send us a message! Recorded on 11/1/2025

This week, we're diving deep into the dark, masterful sound of Alice In Chains’ 1992 grunge masterpiece, Dirt! We break down why this album remains a heavy music benchmark.Plus: We pay tribute to the late Limp Bizkit bassist, Sam Rivers, and honor the enduring legacy of Kiss's Spaceman, Ace Frehley.In The Art of Discovery, we shine a spotlight on three fantastic and underappreciated bands you need to hear!Finally, we tackle the rock 'n' roll foundation of Elvis Presley's 'All Shook Up' as part of Michael's Journey, and the plot thickens: Michael receives his next mysterious assignment!Don't miss our ultimate breakdown of Dirt, essential new discoveries, the next steps in Michael's musical quest, and more!(00:00:00) - Intro/What Have You Been Listening To?(00:07:43) - RIP Ace Frehley & Sam Rivers(00:08:51) - The Art of Discovery(00:09:17) - The Sleeper Service "Answer and Apophthegm"(00:17:52) - Sungoose "Stone Cold Walls"(00:24:07) - The Reticent "The Concealment (Those Who Don't Want to Wake)"(00:31:44) - Main Topic: Breaking Down Alice In Chains' "Dirt"(01:04:58) - Can't Wait(01:08:59) - Michael's Journey: Elvis Presley's "All Shook Up"(01:13:23) - On the Next Episode/OutroTHE ART OF DISCOVERY:“Answer and Apophthegm”Performed by The Sleeper ServiceFrom the album: Canvas “Stone Cold Walls”Performed by SungooseFrom the “Reach Out” EP "The Concealment (Those Who Don’t Want to Wake)"Performed by The ReticentFrom the forthcoming album: PleasePlease Pre-Order OTHER BAND MENTIONS:Arch EnemyJohn 5Sammy Hagar and the Best of All Worlds BandEarshotA Sense of PurposeAn Abstract IllusionAce FrehleyLimp BizkitCONNECT WITH & SUPPORT USConnect With Us & Follow the Show: https://tinyurl.com/yt48wp3zWe are part of the SPDM Crew Network!Leave a 5-star review on Apple/Spotify!Want to be featured on The Art of Discovery? Send us a message!Recorded on 10/19/2025

We're breaking down Pantera’s 1992 release, “Vulgar Display of Power”! We also feature our regular segments including The Art of Discovery. Plus we discuss The Contours’ “Do You Love Me” and Michael receives his next assignment! Songs featured in The Art of Discovery: “Every Breath A Thorn”Performed by Mind:FieldFrom the album: An Atonement For ExistenceComposed by: Marcel Ulbrichhttps://mindfieldband.bandcamp.com/ “I Hear the Unspeakable”Performed by AramisFrom the album: TerralithComposed by: Nik Hayeshttps://aramismetal.bandcamp.com/ "The Beauty (of Caducity)"Performed by On Stranger TidesComposed by: On Stranger TidesLyrics by: Philipp Hirschhttps://onstrangertides.bandcamp.com/ (00:00:00) - Intro/What Have You Been Listening to this Week?(00:07:06) - Hulu's Into the Void Documentary Series(00:11:40) - The Art of Discovery(00:12:13) - Mind:Field "Every Breath A Thorn"(00:18:36) - Aramis "I Hear the Unspeakable"(00:24:45) - On Stranger Tides "The Beauty (of Caducity)"(00:30:20) - Main Topic: Breaking Down Pantera's 1992 release, "Vulgar Display of Power"(00:59:41) - Question for the Audience(00:59:52) - Can't Wait(01:01:02) - Michael's Journey: Discussing The Contours' "Do You Love Me"(01:05:17) - On the Next Episode(01:05:25) - Contact Info/Outro Other Band Mentions:Amorphishttps://amorphis.net/Elderhttps://beholdtheelder.com/AFIhttps://afireinside.net/Thricehttps://thrice.net/Coheed and Cambriahttps://www.coheedandcambria.com/ A complete list of how to contact, follow, like, and subscribe to us can be found at: leitmotifandmovement.com/bio  Can’t find us on your chosen platform? Shoot us a message and let us know! We are a part of the SPDM Crew Network of podcasts! Leave us a 5-star review on Apple Podcasts and Spotify! This helps us to be found in the algorithm. Like, subscribe, and leave a comment on YouTube! Make them good, and we’ll read them on the air! Are you in a band, and you’d like for us to check you out and possibly drop a recommendation on the show? Shoot us a message! We’d love to check you out and give you a shout! Recorded on 10/05/2025

We got an early chance to check out the new record from Caustic Waves, "Echoes", and we're providing our thoughts on it! Purchase music from Caustic Waves at:https://causticwaves.bandcamp.com/ HUGE thanks to Caustic Waves for giving us the early listen! All music written and performed by Neil Thomas. Special thanks to Neil for giving us approval to play clips of each song on the show! A complete list of how to contact, follow, like, and subscribe to us can be found at: leitmotifandmovement.com/bio Can’t find us on your chosen platform? Shoot us a message and let us know! We are a part of the SPDM Crew Network of podcasts! Leave us a 5-star review on Apple Podcasts and Spotify! This helps us to be found in the algorithm.  Like, subscribe, and leave a comment on YouTube! Make them good, and we’ll read them on the air! Are you in a band, and you’d like for us to check you out and possibly drop a recommendation on the show? Shoot us a message! We’d love to check you out and give you a shout! Recorded on 09/28/2025

We're breaking down Faith No More’s 1989 release, “The Real Thing”! We also feature our regular segments including The Art of Discovery. Plus we discuss Martha and the Vandellas’ “Dancing in the Street” and Michael receives his next assignment! Songs featured in The Art of Discovery: “Made Manifest”Performed by OvertounFrom the album: This Darkness Feels AliveComposed by: Overtoun “Dark Forest”Performed by Innocence LostFrom the album: OblivionComposed by: Aloysio Ventura "Taste of Sorrow"Performed by Rogue AwakeningComposed by: Zakk Virdee, James Morgan, Ollie Day, Tom Corrigan, Kimberley VoiceLyrics by: Kimberley Voice (00:00:00) - Intro/What Have You Been Listening to this Week?(00:13:35) - The Art of Discovery(00:14:04) - Overtoun "Made Manifest"(00:19:06) - Innocence Lost "Dark Forest"(00:26:06) - Rogue Awakening "Taste of Sorrow"(00:30:46) - Main Topic: Breaking Down Faith No More's 1989 release, "The Real Thing"(00:56:44) - Question for the Audience(00:57:07) - Can't Wait(00:59:55) - Listener Feedback(01:00:29) - Michael's Journey: Discussing Martha and the Vandellas' "Dancing in the Street"(01:03:30) - On the Next Episode(01:03:40) - Contact Info/Outro A complete list of how to contact, follow, like, and subscribe to us can be found at: leitmotifandmovement.com/bio  Can’t find us on your chosen platform? Shoot us a message and let us know! We are a part of the SPDM Crew Network of podcasts! Leave us a 5-star review on Apple Podcasts and Spotify! This helps us to be found in the algorithm. Like, subscribe, and leave a comment on YouTube! Make them good, and we’ll read them on the air! Are you in a band, and you’d like for us to check you out and possibly drop a recommendation on the show? Shoot us a message! We’d love to check you out and give you a shout! Recorded on 09/19/2025

We're breaking down Deftones’ new release, “private music”! We also feature our regular segments including The Art of Discovery. Plus we discuss Dexys Midnight Runners’ “Come On Eileen” and Michael receives his next assignment! Songs featured in The Art of Discovery: “Cherry Violence”Performed by New GhostFrom the album: A Dagger in Every TideComposed by: Tarin Ali, Nic Bowden, Gareth Hughes, Ellie Richards, Joe Richards, Chris Anderson, James Borrowdale "Hemophage"Performed by BlakwerkFrom the album: Echo ImmortalisComposed by: Blakwerk "Coffin"Performed by Buried WithinFrom the “The Devil Came Knocking” EPComposed by: Harrison Ashlock, Luke Lytle, Nathaniel Bray, Ryder Robertson, Jackson MelquistLyrics by: Harrison Ashlock(00:00:00) - Intro/What Have You Been Listening to this Week?(00:06:53) - The Art of Discovery(00:07:16) - New Ghost "Cherry Violence"(00:14:52) - Blakwerk "Hemophage"(00:20:47) - Buried Within "Coffin"(00:26:50) - Main Topic: Breaking Down Deftones' new release, "private music"(00:53:57) - Question for the Audience(00:54:13) - Can't Wait(00:56:04) - Michael's Journey: Discussing Dexys Midnight Runners' "Come On Eileen"(00:59:20) - On the Next Episode(00:59:35) - Contact Info/Outro A complete list of how to contact, follow, like, and subscribe to us can be found at: leitmotifandmovement.com/bio  Can’t find us on your chosen platform? Shoot us a message and let us know! We are a part of the SPDM Crew Network of podcasts! Leave us a 5-star review on Apple Podcasts and Spotify! This helps us to be found in the algorithm. Like, subscribe, and leave a comment on YouTube! Make them good, and we’ll read them on the air! Are you in a band, and you’d like for us to check you out and possibly drop a recommendation on the show? Shoot us a message! We’d love to check you out and give you a shout! Recorded on 09/06/2025