Bill & Tony’s Excellent Adventure In Music
Lifelong friends discuss the best albums from the most recent Rolling Stone top 500 album list. Interesting facts, figures, and anecdotes along with our own take on where the albums should rank.
Episodes
Exile in Guyville by Liz Phair – Album Review
Bill & Tony head back to the ‘90s to unpack Exile in Guyville, Liz Phair’s raw, fearless, and game-changing 1993 debut. Part confessional, part confrontation, and all attitude, this album shook up indie rock, challenged expectations, and made some guys in “Guyville” squirm.
Was this a track-by-track response to Exile on Main St. or something even bolder? How did a lo-fi demo from a ...
Guns N' Roses – Appetite for Destruction Welcome to the jungle, baby! Bill & Tony are diving headfirst into Guns N’ Roses’ Appetite for Destruction — the 1987 debut that exploded onto the scene with grit, swagger, and some of the most unforgettable riffs in rock history.
We’re talking Paradise City dreams, Nightrain rides, and the firestorm behind a band that made chaos look cool. What made Appetite such a game-changer? And do...
Bill and Tony are ready to pour some sugar on Def Leppard's Hysteria! It's not just another album review; it's a 'Rocket' ride through the 1987 masterpiece that defined an era. We're sharing our 'Animal' instincts, uncovering long-forgotten stories, and exploring if this album truly deserves 'Love and Affection'. From the dueling guitar magic of Phil Collen and Steve Clark to the 'Pour Some Sugar on Me' tales, we're unpacking the a...
Bill and Tony are ready to find out 'Why Can't This Be Love' for Van Halen's '5150'! It's not just another album review; it's a 'Best of Both Worlds' deep dive into the Hagar era. We're sharing our 'Dreams' of 1986, uncovering studio secrets, and exploring if this was truly a 'Summer Nights' triumph. Did the shift to Sammy Hagar 'Get Up' and redefine Van Halen, or was it a natural evolution? From Eddie's guitar magic to the 'Love W...
Bill and Tony take it to the IMAX for 'Becoming Led Zeppelin'! Did the legendary band's early days truly come to life on the giant screen? From the band interviews to the early concert footage to the behind-the-scenes glimpses, Bill and Tony are digging deep. They're exploring the raw energy and musical magic that fueled Zeppelin's rise. Did the IMAX format amplify the experience, or was it the music itself that truly commanded the...
Bill and Tony had so much fun at the movies with “A Complete Unknown”, but are happy to be back with the first album review show of the season. The Bob Dylan trend continues with a move from the big screen to the record store for a deep dive into Dylan’s classic, “Highway 61 Revisited”. There is plenty of room in the back of the “Buick 6”, and Bill and Tony have no “secrets to conceal”. Don’t worry - that’s an Acme slide whistl...
Bill and Tony kicked off season 3 with a road trip to discuss the concerts they saw in 2024. Before they get back to their album review shows, they made a pit stop at the movies to see the Bob Dylan biopic, “A Complete Unknown”, nominated for 8 Oscars this year. “Don’t think twice, it’s alright”, they’re not “Blowing in the Wind”, they are putting the finishing touches on “Highway 61 Revisited”, the first true album show of seaso...
Bill and Tony are back with Season 3 of Bill and Tony's Excellent Adventure in Music. We didn’t put out any new shows in 2024 because we were “on tour” seeing loads of concerts. We’re back with a full slate of shows for you. Our opening act for the season will be a recap of the concerts we saw this year. We will also comment on some of our favorite new albums from 2024 and preview some of the episodes we have planned for you th...
Aight, picture this: it's Christmas Eve, the fruitcake's gone stale, and the carols are on repeat for the 5,000th time. You're trapped in a family movie marathon with Aunt Mildred's questionable fashion choices burning into your retinas. Sound familiar? Well, fear not, weary travelers, because Bill & Tony's Excellent Adventure is here to rescue you with a holiday special like no other: This year we take a "Celluloid Sleigh Ride...
Indiana Jones and The Dial of Destiny premiered on Disney+ on December 1st and judging by the disappointing box office numbers, a lot of folks didn’t go see this in the theater this summer. Bill and Tony think there is much to commend the movie to you. While it is not a perfect film, any movie with Harrison Ford, Phoebe Waller-Bridge, and Mads Mikkelsen in it is at least worth watching from home. Like Indy, Bill and Tony are bac...
Bill and Tony are hard at work recording season 3 of Bill and Tony’s Excellent Adventure in Music. We went to a bunch of concerts this year and to get us back in the swing of things, we present to you episodes recapping some of those experiences. Our first concert episode features Sea Hear Now - the 2-day music festival on the beach in Asbury Park, NJ. The headliners were The Killers and Foo Fighters and they did not disappoint....
There was a near-zero chance we would destroy the world when we pressed the record button, and we taped the pod anyway! Bill and Tony are back for a summer season of Excellent Adventures in Movies instead of Music. This week, we're presenting a spoiler free review of Oppenheimer. We were fortunate to see it in the 70mm IMAX format and look forward to sharing our experience with you! To paraphrase J. Robert Oppenheimer: "They won'...
Hold on tight and get ready to shake your tailfeathers as Bill and Tony take you on a wild musical ride in this special episode of "Bill & Tony's Excellent Adventure in Music"! In loving memory of the iconic Tina Turner, we've compiled a playlist that'll make you wanna roll down the river and shout, "Simply the Best!" From the soul-stirring power of "What's Love Got to Do with It" to the fierce determination of "Private Dancer,...
Get ready to rock out with Bill and Tony's Excellent Adventure in Music! This week, we have a special treat for you - author and historian Greg Renoff joins us for an in-depth discussion about the legendary band Van Halen and their iconic album "1984".
We'll be covering a lot of ground, from the early days of the band to the tense dynamic between Eddie and Dave, to their innovative use of synthesizer on "1984". And with Greg Renoff...
Are you ready to time travel back to 1984 with Bill and Tony's Excellent Adventure in Music? This week, we're shaking the foundations with Van Halen's electrifying album "1984". Get ready to be transported back to the era of big hair, neon colors, and legendary guitar riffs. From David Lee Roth's signature screams to Eddie Van Halen's epic guitar solos, this album is packed with hits so get ready to "Dance the Night Away", but don'...
It's been a long time since Bill and Tony have rock and rolled. After episodes on Christmas music and Taylor Swift, let us get it back, let us get it back to where we come from as we return to classic rock with Led Zeppelin IV. Join us as we battle over "The Battle of Evermore". We have so many somethings you might not know, the leavee's goin' to break. But not to worry - we're buying a stairway to classic rock and getting the...
Once upon a time, a few mistakes ago, we had Taylor Swift in our sights and we got Red alone…for a podcast. Red begins Taylor’s transition from country-pop superstar to global media icon. Come join Bill and Tony as we walk through the door with you - the air might be cold but we promise to make it feel like home somehow on another episode of Bill and Tony's Excellent Adventure in Music.
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We don’t want a lot for Christmas. There is just one thing we need…a Bill and Tony’s Excellent Adventure in Holiday Music! We’ve made our list and we’ve checked it twice. Now it’s time to find out which holiday classics are naughty and which are nice. All we want for Christmas is for you to join us on the holiday road for a special adventure in Christmas music.
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“All Things Must Pass” by George Harrison is the first triple album of original, unreleased music in rock history. Bill and Tony welcome Laura Cantrell from Dark Horse Radio on SiriusXM’s The Beatles Channel to help navigate our musical journey into this unprecedented masterpiece. We “really wanna go with you” on this adventure and “we really wanna show you” what we’ve learned. We promise “that it won’t take long, my Lord”.
Unlike The Boss in “Dancing in the Dark”, Bill and Tony get up in the evening and have plenty to say about “Born in the U.S.A.” by Bruce Springsteen & The E Street Band. We welcome Jesse Jackson from the Springsteen fan podcast, “Set Lusting Bruce” to share many things we didn’t know about Bruce, this album and his fandom. We’ve got our best speedballs loaded and we’re dying for some action so come on now, baby, give us just o...
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