In this episode we talk about last month's major bruhaha over nothing  - that time Hall sued Oates.

Depending who's doing the counting, this is either Episode #35 or Episode #36, but what's really important is our take on Christmas music. Thanks to all of our fans for a wonderful first year of Between the Notes! 

While this episode is mostly about the making of Deep Purple's seminal album Machine Head, we also get into the technology of the Mobile Unit and the general music of the early heavy metal era.

Purely from a listening point of view, there has never been a better time to be a music fan, but with so many available options, what's the best way to listen?

Even pop music is just so angry and morose anymore. Is the culture or the art driving the depression?

After a three-month hiatus, Jack and Bob are back in the comfy confines of Music Dog Studios talking about what's been happening lately, Taylor Swift, the Monkees and a bunch of other stuff.

...when you're busy making other plans. Jack and Bob go off script in this week's episode to talk about some really important things it was time to share with you all. 

The surprising reaction most people had to the tragic life and passing of an immensely talented singer with a troubled soul.