Episodes

  • How Bad Brains Influenced The Foo Fighters

    How Bad Brains Influenced The Foo Fighters
    Jul 7 2024
    When the members of The Sonic Collective podcast set out to explore the connection between Bad Brains' "Rock for Light" and Dave Grohl's self-titled Foo Fighters album, they embarked on a journey filled with deep dives into music history, interviews, and countless hours of listening. Each member approached the research from a unique angle, tracing musical lineage and sonic parallels, delving into cultural and historical contexts, focusing on personal accounts from Grohl, and analyzing production techniques. They noted the similarities in raw energy, DIY ethos, and the aggressive, fast-paced riffs that both albums embody, highlighting the profound influence of Bad Brains on Grohl, who grew up in the D.C. punk scene. Through their combined efforts, the podcast members painted a comprehensive picture of the profound impact "Rock for Light" had on Dave Grohl and his self-titled Foo Fighters album. They revealed a rich tapestry of influences, connections, and inspirations that showcased the enduring legacy of Bad Brains and underscored the cyclical nature of musical innovation. This analysis included insights into how Grohl admired Bad Brains' fearless experimentation and raw, unfiltered emotion, and how he drew inspiration from their production values while crafting his own album, blending polished yet gritty sounds. Find show notes for this episode and access to all episodes at http://thesoniccollective.com
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    31 mins
  • This Album Influenced That Album – The Rolling Stones Influenced The Black Crowes

    This Album Influenced That Album – The Rolling Stones Influenced The Black Crowes
    Jul 1 2024
    Released in May 1992, The Southern Harmony and Musical Companion is The Black Crowes’ second album and expectations were beyond high after the huge success of their first release, Shake Your Money Maker. And it did not disappoint. Was it influenced by Exile on Main St., The Rolling Stones’ 10th UK album and 12th in the US. It’s known for its murky, inconsistent sound due to more disjointed musicianship and production, along with a party-like atmosphere heard in several tracks. It was released in May 1972, 17-years before The Southern Harmony and Musical Companion. It was their first double-album and contains a wider range of influences in blues, rock and roll, swing, country and gospel than some of their earlier releases. I’ve loved this album for quite a long time too. I’ll leave it at that. Let’s dig in and see if one did influence that.
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    4 mins
  • Album Review: Tidal - Fiona Apple

    Album Review: Tidal - Fiona Apple
    Jun 15 2024
    It's the end of the month and we come back together to discuss this month's pick: Fiona Apple's debut album, Sleep to Dream. Our differing musical tastes show through as we explore what we each liked and didn't like on the album. See how our thoughts match yours, and stay tuned to the end to see if you agree with the scores we give and find out what's on tap for next month.
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    35 mins
  • This Album Influenced That Album - Bad Brains, Rock for Light Influenced Foo Fighters, Self-Titled

    This Album Influenced That Album - Bad Brains, Rock for Light Influenced Foo Fighters, Self-Titled
    Jun 1 2024
    The Foo Fighters' self-titled debut album, released in 1995, bears noticeable influences from Bad Brains' "Rock for Light," a seminal hardcore punk album released in 1983. Dave Grohl, the driving force behind the Foo Fighters and former drummer of Nirvana, has often cited Bad Brains as one of his major musical inspirations. The raw energy, aggressive sound, and punk ethos of Bad Brains significantly shaped Grohl's approach to the Foo Fighters' early music. Check out all our album and music reviews on https://TheSonicCollective.com
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    6 mins
  • Album Selection -Fiona Apple - Tidal

    Album Selection -Fiona Apple - Tidal
    May 10 2024
    Fiona Apple’s first album Tidal debuted in 1996, and received significant positive reviews from fans and industry. It had this dark, rough vibe to it that somehow bridged the rock and grunge I was into at that time. Her vocals cut against the cutesy pop star image that was being sold at that time by many others, yet she wasn’t some crazy metal chick either. She seemed like some depressed, angry chick (I said chick back then) that seemed willing to get a littler darker than Alanis, who’d also just released Jagged Little Pill right around then. Listen along with us all May and tune back in at the end of the month to see what Alain, Scott, Darren and I thought, and be sure to share your thoughts with us about your own listen through. Until then, this is Scott G signing off for the sonic collective. Cheers.
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    3 mins
  • Album Review: Fat of the Land - The Prodigy

    Album Review: Fat of the Land - The Prodigy
    May 2 2024
    Over the month of April, 2024, The Sonic Collective did a deep dive into The Prodigy's third, and most impactful album, Fat of the Land. Tune into this episode and hear our thoughts on what makes this album good, whether or not we enjoyed it, and if it still holds up to modern music sensibilities.
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    29 mins
  • Album Review: John Mayer - Continuum

    Album Review: John Mayer - Continuum
    Apr 4 2024
    We chat about our impressions of our pick for March 2024, John Mayer's Continuum. Have a listen to hear what we thought and how we scored it.
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    31 mins
  • Album Selection: The Fat of the Land - The Prodigy

    Album Selection: The Fat of the Land - The Prodigy
    Apr 3 2024
    Tune in as Alain tees off his selection for April 2024. He has us exploring the monumental impact of The Prodigy's 'The Fat of the Land' on the late '90s music landscape, and its lasting influence on electronic and rock genres.
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    5 mins