Some bands have many great songs that could be considered “perfect”? In this week’s episode, the GenXplainers pit two songs from the Beastie Boys up against each other, both worthy of the title. One is employs old-school rapping over tons of samples, while the other returns to their punky garage roots. So, which one is more/the most perfect?

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• Shake Your Rump video
• Sabotage video
• Every sample on Paul's Boutique video

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The GenXplainers panel looks at a 2004 song from Indie darlings Rilo Kiley. It has great lyrics, guitar virtuosity, and a deceptively upbeat feel. But is it "perfect"?

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This week the GenXplainers podcast ranks the films of comedian Albert Brooks. His films “Real Life” and “Mother” received the Criterion treatment last week so what better time to explore the career of the man who has played roles ranging from a neurotic fish (“Finding Nemo”) to a vicious gangster (“Drive”). He has influenced countless comedians and writers with his unique brand of humor, but is his style a thing of the past?

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The GenXplainers look at a song on a classic album from a legendary group. But it might not be the one you would expect. It is a simple and sweet love song. But is it "perfect"?

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This synth-pop hit was supposed to be a one-off single by this English duo. But it was so successful they decided to create a band and give it a go. It's writer was instrumental in putting Depeche Mode on the map and took the song for himself when they passed on it. It is short, sweet and simple. But is it "perfect"?

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The GenXplainers take a crack at song from one of the biggest (arguably legendary) bands of the last century. Hugely successful and culturally significant, they recently wrapped up a residency at the Las Vegas Sphere. The song from their 3rd album was their first mega-hit. But is it "perfect"?

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The GenXplainers podcast discuss a song widely considered perfect. But it's sound is far from timeless, a important criteria for some of our panelists. We might catch some heat for this one. Can perfect songwriting transcend dated production to produce a "perfect song"?
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This week, the GenXplainers podcast has been infiltrated by a Boomer (Matt's brother Tony) and a Xennial (cusper Mandy)! And the song is a Millennial anthem that has been featured recently in the Guinness Book of World Records for it's time on the UK charts. It has staying power, but is it "perfect"?

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Links:
Billboard article
Brandon interview

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