Ben and John bring an end to the podcast after 2+ years, 115 episodes, and over 150 hours of content.  In this final episode, Ben and John give their final reflections on the show and detail a new podcast, Five Perfect Songs, which they will launch in the coming months.  Keep an eye on the show's social media for more info. Thank you to all who have participated in the show and made it the great successs that it has been!   It's been a pleasure to bring you some of our favorite records and we hope you'll continue to discover these great albums and many more for years to come.  In that spirit, here are some albums that we hoped to eventually cover.  We encourage you to listen to them.  Boss Keloid - Melted on the Inch Cave of Swimmers - Aurora Church of Misery - Second Coming Dixie Witch - Into the Sun Mutoid Man - War Moans Mr. Plow - Cock Fights and Pony Racin' Troll - Legend Master Unorthodox - Asylum Helstar - A Distant Thunder Mansion - First Death of the Lutheran Che - Sounds of Liberation Birth Control - Hoodoo Man Apostle of Solitude - Sincerest Misery Grusom - Grusom Lucid Furs - No God, No Problem Agusa - Agusa Thulsa Doom - The Seats are Soft but the Helmet is Way too Tight Dust - Hard Attack The Rubes - Hokum Monarch - Two Isles Alabama Thunderpussy - Open Fire Mirror of Deception - Shards Hibrido - Hibrido Pagan Altar - The Judgment of the Dead Doomstress - Sleep Among the Dead Golden Void - Berkana Earthride - Vampire Circus Moura - Moura Slow Horse - II Venomous Maximus - Beg Upon the Light Vhol - Deeper than Sky Orne - The Conjuration by the Fire Valkyrie - Valkyrie Pentagram - Show 'em How Colour Haze - Los Sounds de Krauts  The Greatest Thing You've Never Heard was a book club for your next favorite record.  Each episode was an in-depth examination of a single album that's worthy of greater recognition.  Our co-hosts, Ben and John, spent a full episode discussing an album and then often used a follow-up episode to interview the band that recorded it. Season 3, Episode 15 We proudly endorse Revo Guitar Straps!  Go to https://revoguitarstraps.com and use code POD20 for 20% off! Listen to The Greatest Thing You've Never Heard and find us on social media via https://greatestthingpodcast.com Thanks for listening!

Ben and John bring an end to the podcast after 2+ years, 115 episodes, and over 150 hours of content.  In this final episode, Ben and John give their final reflections on the show and detail a new podcast, Five Perfect Songs, which they will launch in the coming months.  Keep an eye on the show's social media for more info. Thank you to all who have participated in the show and made it the great successs that it has been!   It's been a pleasure to bring you some of our favorite records and we hope you'll continue to discover these great albums and many more for years to come.  In that spirit, here are some albums that we hoped to eventually cover.  We encourage you to listen to them. <ul> <li>Boss Keloid - Melted on the Inch</li> <li>Cave of Swimmers - Aurora</li> <li>Church of Misery - Second Coming</li> <li>Dixie Witch - Into the Sun</li> <li>Mutoid Man - War Moans</li> <li>Mr. Plow - Cock Fights and Pony Racin'</li> <li>Troll - Legend Master</li> <li>Unorthodox - Asylum</li> <li>Helstar - A Distant Thunder</li> <li>Mansion - First Death of the Lutheran</li> <li>Che - Sounds of Liberation</li> <li>Birth Control - Hoodoo Man</li> <li>Apostle of Solitude - Sincerest Misery</li> <li>Grusom - Grusom</li> <li>Lucid Furs - No God, No Problem</li> <li>Agusa - Agusa</li> <li>Thulsa Doom - The Seats are Soft but the Helmet is Way too Tight</li> <li>Dust - Hard Attack</li> <li>The Rubes - Hokum</li> <li>Monarch - Two Isles</li> <li>Alabama Thunderpussy - Open Fire</li> <li>Mirror of Deception - Shards</li> <li>Hibrido - Hibrido</li> <li>Pagan Altar - The Judgment of the Dead</li> <li>Doomstress - Sleep Among the Dead</li> <li>Golden Void - Berkana</li> <li>Earthride - Vampire Circus</li> <li>Moura - Moura</li> <li>Slow Horse - II</li> <li>Venomous Maximus - Beg Upon the Light</li> <li>Vhol - Deeper than Sky</li> <li>Orne - The Conjuration by the Fire</li> <li>Valkyrie - Valkyrie</li> <li>Pentagram - Show 'em How</li> <li>Colour Haze - Los Sounds de Krauts</li> </ul> The Greatest Thing You've Never Heard was a book club for your next favorite record.  Each episode was an in-depth examination of a single album that's worthy of greater recognition.  Our co-hosts, Ben and John, spent a full episode discussing an album and then often used a follow-up episode to interview the band that recorded it. Season 3, Episode 15 We proudly endorse Revo Guitar Straps!  Go to <a href="https://revoguitarstraps.com/discount/pod20" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">https://revoguitarstraps.com</a> and use code POD20 for 20% off! Listen to The Greatest Thing You've Never Heard and find us on social media via <a href="https://greatestthingpodcast.com/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">https://greatestthingpodcast.com</a> Thanks for listening!

That's All For Now

Ben and John continue their discussion of Mondo Drag's third album, 2016's The Occultation of Light.  Blending psych, prog, and heavy rock to create a timeless sound, The Occultation of Light serves as a landmark of 2010s underground heavy music.   Our prior discussion of the album's context and the key moments from its first track is available in our April 12th episode, here.   This segment picks up where part one left off and continues the discussion of the album's key moments, starting with track 2, Out of Sight. The Greatest Thing You've Never Heard is a like a book club for your next favorite record.  Each episode is an in-depth examination of a single album that's worthy of greater recognition.  Our co-hosts, Ben and John, spend a full episode discussing an album and then often use a follow-up episode to interview the band that recorded it. Season 3, Episode 14, Album 56 Listen to The Occultation of Light here. Find Mondo Drag on social media: Facebook Instagram We proudly endorse Revo Guitar Straps!  Go to https://revoguitarstraps.com and use code POD20 for 20% off! Listen to The Greatest Thing You've Never Heard and find us on social media via https://greatestthingpodcast.com Thanks for listening!  If you enjoyed the show, please remember to rate, review, and follow us on your favorite podcast platform!

Ben and John continue their discussion of Mondo Drag's third album, 2016's The Occultation of Light.  Blending psych, prog, and heavy rock to create a timeless sound, The Occultation of Light serves as a landmark of 2010s underground heavy music.   Our prior discussion of the album's context and the key moments from its first track is available in our April 12th episode, <a href="https://www.greatestthingpodcast.com/mondo-drag-the-occultation-of-light-part-1/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">here</a>.   This segment picks up where part one left off and continues the discussion of the album's key moments, starting with track 2, Out of Sight. The Greatest Thing You've Never Heard is a like a book club for your next favorite record.  Each episode is an in-depth examination of a single album that's worthy of greater recognition.  Our co-hosts, Ben and John, spend a full episode discussing an album and then often use a follow-up episode to interview the band that recorded it. Season 3, Episode 14, Album 56 Listen to The Occultation of Light <a href="https://mondodrag.bandcamp.com/album/the-occultation-of-light" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">here</a>. Find Mondo Drag on social media: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/mondodrag" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Facebook</a> <a href="https://instagram/mondodrag" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Instagram</a> We proudly endorse Revo Guitar Straps!  Go to <a href="https://revoguitarstraps.com/discount/pod20" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">https://revoguitarstraps.com</a> and use code POD20 for 20% off! Listen to The Greatest Thing You've Never Heard and find us on social media via <a href="https://greatestthingpodcast.com/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">https://greatestthingpodcast.com</a> Thanks for listening!  If you enjoyed the show, please remember to rate, review, and follow us on your favorite podcast platform!

Mondo Drag - The Occultation of Light (Part 2)

Ben and John return from hiatus to discuss Mondo Drag's third studio album: 2016's The Occultation of Light.  Blending prog, Kraut rock, psych and proto metal into a synth and slide guitar heavy sound all its own, Occultation cemented Mondo Drag's place as a leader in the world of underground heavy rock. In Part 1 of their discussion, Ben and John analyze the band's sound, instrumentation, and live show as well as the Key Moment's from the album's first track, Initiation.  Part 2, available April 19 at https://greatestthingpodcast.com and all major podcast platforms will continue the dissection of the album's Key Moments.   The Greatest Thing You've Never Heard is a like a book club for your next favorite record.  Each episode is an in-depth examination of a single album that's worthy of greater recognition.  Our co-hosts, Ben and John, spend a full episode discussing an album and then often use a follow-up episode to interview the band that recorded it. Season 3, Episode 13, Album 56 Listen to The Occultation of Light here. Find Mondo Drag on social media: Facebook Instagram We proudly endorse Revo Guitar Straps!  Go to https://revoguitarstraps.com and use code POD20 for 20% off! Listen to The Greatest Thing You've Never Heard and find us on social media via https://greatestthingpodcast.com Thanks for listening!  If you enjoyed the show, please remember to rate, review, and follow us on your favorite podcast platform!

Ben and John return from hiatus to discuss Mondo Drag's third studio album: 2016's The Occultation of Light.  Blending prog, Kraut rock, psych and proto metal into a synth and slide guitar heavy sound all its own, Occultation cemented Mondo Drag's place as a leader in the world of underground heavy rock. In Part 1 of their discussion, Ben and John analyze the band's sound, instrumentation, and live show as well as the Key Moment's from the album's first track, Initiation.  Part 2, available April 19 at <a href="https://greatestthingpodcast.com" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">https://greatestthingpodcast.com</a> and all major podcast platforms will continue the dissection of the album's Key Moments.   The Greatest Thing You've Never Heard is a like a book club for your next favorite record.  Each episode is an in-depth examination of a single album that's worthy of greater recognition.  Our co-hosts, Ben and John, spend a full episode discussing an album and then often use a follow-up episode to interview the band that recorded it. Season 3, Episode 13, Album 56 Listen to The Occultation of Light <a href="https://mondodrag.bandcamp.com/album/the-occultation-of-light" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">here</a>. Find Mondo Drag on social media: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/mondodrag" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Facebook</a> <a href="https://instagram/mondodrag" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Instagram</a> We proudly endorse Revo Guitar Straps!  Go to <a href="https://revoguitarstraps.com/discount/pod20" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">https://revoguitarstraps.com</a> and use code POD20 for 20% off! Listen to The Greatest Thing You've Never Heard and find us on social media via <a href="https://greatestthingpodcast.com/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">https://greatestthingpodcast.com</a> Thanks for listening!  If you enjoyed the show, please remember to rate, review, and follow us on your favorite podcast platform!

Mondo Drag - The Occultation of Light (Part 1)

Ben and John complete their discussion of Blind Dog's debut album, The Last Adventures of Captain Dog, and their interview with all three members of the band: Thomas Elenvik, Joakim Thell, and Tobias Nilsson.  Part one of the interview, available here, focused on the history of the band, the recording of Last Adventures, and key moments of the first three tracks on the album. This segment picks up where part one left off and continues the discussion of the album's key moments, starting with track 4, Beyond my Reach. The Greatest Thing You've Never Heard is a like a book club for your next favorite record.  Each episode is an in-depth examination of a single album that's worthy of greater recognition.  Our co-hosts, Ben and John, spend a full episode discussing an album and then often use a follow-up episode to interview the band that recorded it. Season 3, Episode 12, Album 55 Listen to The Last Adventures of Captain Dog here. Find Blind Dog on social media: Facebook Instagram We proudly endorse Revo Guitar Straps!  Go to https://revoguitarstraps.com and use code POD20 for 20% off! Listen to The Greatest Thing You've Never Heard and find us on social media via https://greatestthingpodcast.com Thanks for listening!  If you enjoyed the show, please remember to rate, review, and follow us on your favorite podcast platform!

Ben and John complete their discussion of Blind Dog's debut album, The Last Adventures of Captain Dog, and their interview with all three members of the band: Thomas Elenvik, Joakim Thell, and Tobias Nilsson.  Part one of the interview, available <a href="https://www.greatestthingpodcast.com/blind-dog-interview-part-one/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">here</a>, focused on the history of the band, the recording of Last Adventures, and key moments of the first three tracks on the album. This segment picks up where part one left off and continues the discussion of the album's key moments, starting with track 4, Beyond my Reach. The Greatest Thing You've Never Heard is a like a book club for your next favorite record.  Each episode is an in-depth examination of a single album that's worthy of greater recognition.  Our co-hosts, Ben and John, spend a full episode discussing an album and then often use a follow-up episode to interview the band that recorded it. Season 3, Episode 12, Album 55 Listen to The Last Adventures of Captain Dog <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0Csm1paYQpk" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">here</a>. Find Blind Dog on social media: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/BlindDogSweden" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Facebook</a> <a href="https://instagram.com/blinddog_band" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Instagram</a> We proudly endorse Revo Guitar Straps!  Go to <a href="https://revoguitarstraps.com/discount/pod20" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">https://revoguitarstraps.com</a> and use code POD20 for 20% off! Listen to The Greatest Thing You've Never Heard and find us on social media via <a href="https://greatestthingpodcast.com/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">https://greatestthingpodcast.com</a> Thanks for listening!  If you enjoyed the show, please remember to rate, review, and follow us on your favorite podcast platform!

Blind Dog Interview (Part Two)

John and Ben sit down with all three members of the pioneering Swedish stoner rock band, Blind Dog, to discuss their 1999 debut album, The Last Adventures of Captain Dog.  Comprised of guitarist Joakim Thell, drummer Thomas Elenvik, and bassist/vocalist Tobias Nilsson, Blind Dog began making riff-heavy underground rock well before bands like Kyuss, Monster Magnet, and Queens of the Stone Age had become household names.   Over 20 years later, the band reflects on their early days and the recording sessions for Last Adventures and begins a discussion of the album's key moments; a discussion to be continued in Part Two of the interview, available March 22, 2022 at https://greatestthingpodcast.com and on all major podcast platforms.   The Greatest Thing You've Never Heard is a like a book club for your next favorite record.  Each episode is an in-depth examination of a single album that's worthy of greater recognition.  Our co-hosts, Ben and John, spend a full episode discussing an album and then often use a follow-up episode to interview the band that recorded it. Season 3, Episode 11, Album 55 Listen to The Last Adventures of Captain Dog here. Find Blind Dog on social media: Facebook Instagram We proudly endorse Revo Guitar Straps!  Go to https://revoguitarstraps.com and use code POD20 for 20% off! Listen to The Greatest Thing You've Never Heard and find us on social media via https://greatestthingpodcast.com Thanks for listening!  If you enjoyed the show, please remember to rate, review, and follow us on your favorite podcast platform!

John and Ben sit down with all three members of the pioneering Swedish stoner rock band, Blind Dog, to discuss their 1999 debut album, The Last Adventures of Captain Dog.  Comprised of guitarist Joakim Thell, drummer Thomas Elenvik, and bassist/vocalist Tobias Nilsson, Blind Dog began making riff-heavy underground rock well before bands like Kyuss, Monster Magnet, and Queens of the Stone Age had become household names.   Over 20 years later, the band reflects on their early days and the recording sessions for Last Adventures and begins a discussion of the album's key moments; a discussion to be continued in Part Two of the interview, available March 22, 2022 at <a href="https://greatestthingpodcast.com" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">https://greatestthingpodcast.com</a> and on all major podcast platforms.   The Greatest Thing You've Never Heard is a like a book club for your next favorite record.  Each episode is an in-depth examination of a single album that's worthy of greater recognition.  Our co-hosts, Ben and John, spend a full episode discussing an album and then often use a follow-up episode to interview the band that recorded it. Season 3, Episode 11, Album 55 Listen to The Last Adventures of Captain Dog <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0Csm1paYQpk" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">here</a>. Find Blind Dog on social media: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/BlindDogSweden" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Facebook</a> <a href="https://instagram.com/blinddog_band" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Instagram</a> We proudly endorse Revo Guitar Straps!  Go to <a href="https://revoguitarstraps.com/discount/pod20" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">https://revoguitarstraps.com</a> and use code POD20 for 20% off! Listen to The Greatest Thing You've Never Heard and find us on social media via <a href="https://greatestthingpodcast.com/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">https://greatestthingpodcast.com</a> Thanks for listening!  If you enjoyed the show, please remember to rate, review, and follow us on your favorite podcast platform!

Blind Dog Interview (Part One)

John and Ben continue their discussion of Blind Dog's debut stoner classic, The Last Adventures of Captain Dog.  An underappreciated gem from the late 90s and early aughts foundational generation of heavy rock, the band pulls incluences from the desert and the swamps of New Orleans while staying clear of the genre's cliches by putting focus on songwriting and stronger than expected musicianship.  This episode continues our discussion of the album's key moments, starting with Track 5. When I'm Finally Gone. Our prior discussion of the album's context and the key moments from its first four tracks is available in our March 1st, 2022 epsiode here, and on all major podcast platforms. The Greatest Thing You've Never Heard is a like a book club for your next favorite record.  Each episode is an in-depth examination of a single album that's worthy of greater recognition.  Our co-hosts, Ben and John, spend a full episode discussing an album and then often use a follow-up episode to interview the band that recorded it. Season 3, Episode 10, Album 55 Listen to The Last Adventures of Captain Dog here. Find Blind Dog on social media: Facebook Instagram We proudly endorse Revo Guitar Straps!  Go to https://revoguitarstraps.com and use code POD20 for 20% off! Listen to The Greatest Thing You've Never Heard and find us on social media via https://greatestthingpodcast.com Check out our new blog, Musings from the Underground, for information on upcoming episodes, listening recomendations, outtakes, bonus content, and much more! Thanks for listening!  If you enjoyed the show, please remember to rate, review, and follow us on your favorite podcast platform!

John and Ben continue their discussion of Blind Dog's debut stoner classic, The Last Adventures of Captain Dog.  An underappreciated gem from the late 90s and early aughts foundational generation of heavy rock, the band pulls incluences from the desert and the swamps of New Orleans while staying clear of the genre's cliches by putting focus on songwriting and stronger than expected musicianship.  This episode continues our discussion of the album's key moments, starting with Track 5. When I'm Finally Gone. Our prior discussion of the album's context and the key moments from its first four tracks is available in our March 1st, 2022 epsiode <a href="https://www.greatestthingpodcast.com/blind-dog-the-last-adventures-of-captain-dog-part-1/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">here,</a> and on all major podcast platforms. The Greatest Thing You've Never Heard is a like a book club for your next favorite record.  Each episode is an in-depth examination of a single album that's worthy of greater recognition.  Our co-hosts, Ben and John, spend a full episode discussing an album and then often use a follow-up episode to interview the band that recorded it. Season 3, Episode 10, Album 55 Listen to The Last Adventures of Captain Dog <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0Csm1paYQpk" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">here</a>. Find Blind Dog on social media: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/BlindDogSweden" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Facebook</a> <a href="https://instagram.com/blinddog_band" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Instagram</a> We proudly endorse Revo Guitar Straps!  Go to <a href="https://revoguitarstraps.com/discount/pod20" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">https://revoguitarstraps.com</a> and use code POD20 for 20% off! Listen to The Greatest Thing You've Never Heard and find us on social media via <a href="https://greatestthingpodcast.com/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">https://greatestthingpodcast.com</a> Check out our new blog, <a href="https://www.greatestthingpodcast.com/blog/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Musings from the Underground</a>, for information on upcoming episodes, listening recomendations, outtakes, bonus content, and much more! Thanks for listening!  If you enjoyed the show, please remember to rate, review, and follow us on your favorite podcast platform!

Blind Dog - The Last Adventures of Captain Dog (Part 2)

Ben and John begin their discussion of Blind Dog's debut album, The Last Adventures of Captain Dog.  Originally self-released in 1999, the album would see a number of pressings in subsequent years on the Meteor City and People Like You labels amongst others.   Though the band hailed from Sweden, they played a version of stoner rock not out of place alongside american bands such as Kyuss, COC, Monster Magnet, and Down.  The band's take on US heavy ultiamtely showcased a more song-forward sensibility and musicianship that often outclassed their peers, easily avoiding stereotypes of lazy stoner musicians.   Part 2 of Ben and John's discussion will be available March 8, 2022 at https://greatestthingpodcast.com and on all major platforms.   The Greatest Thing You've Never Heard is a like a book club for your next favorite record.  Each episode is an in-depth examination of a single album that's worthy of greater recognition.  Our co-hosts, Ben and John, spend a full episode discussing an album and then often use a follow-up episode to interview the band that recorded it. Season 3, Episode 9, Album 55 Listen to The Last Adventures of Captain Dog here. Find Blind Dog on social media: Facebook Instagram We proudly endorse Revo Guitar Straps!  Go to https://revoguitarstraps.com and use code POD20 for 20% off! Listen to The Greatest Thing You've Never Heard and find us on social media via https://greatestthingpodcast.com Check out our new blog, Musings from the Underground, for information on upcoming episodes, listening recomendations, outtakes, bonus content, and much more! Thanks for listening!  If you enjoyed the show, please remember to rate, review, and follow us on your favorite podcast platform!

Ben and John begin their discussion of Blind Dog's debut album, The Last Adventures of Captain Dog.  Originally self-released in 1999, the album would see a number of pressings in subsequent years on the Meteor City and People Like You labels amongst others.   Though the band hailed from Sweden, they played a version of stoner rock not out of place alongside american bands such as Kyuss, COC, Monster Magnet, and Down.  The band's take on US heavy ultiamtely showcased a more song-forward sensibility and musicianship that often outclassed their peers, easily avoiding stereotypes of lazy stoner musicians.   Part 2 of Ben and John's discussion will be available March 8, 2022 at <a href="https://greatestthingpodcast.com" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">https://greatestthingpodcast.com</a> and on all major platforms.   The Greatest Thing You've Never Heard is a like a book club for your next favorite record.  Each episode is an in-depth examination of a single album that's worthy of greater recognition.  Our co-hosts, Ben and John, spend a full episode discussing an album and then often use a follow-up episode to interview the band that recorded it. Season 3, Episode 9, Album 55 Listen to The Last Adventures of Captain Dog <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0Csm1paYQpk" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">here</a>. Find Blind Dog on social media: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/BlindDogSweden" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Facebook</a> <a href="https://instagram.com/blinddog_band" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Instagram</a> We proudly endorse Revo Guitar Straps!  Go to <a href="https://revoguitarstraps.com/discount/pod20" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">https://revoguitarstraps.com</a> and use code POD20 for 20% off! Listen to The Greatest Thing You've Never Heard and find us on social media via <a href="https://greatestthingpodcast.com/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">https://greatestthingpodcast.com</a> Check out our new blog, <a href="https://www.greatestthingpodcast.com/blog/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Musings from the Underground</a>, for information on upcoming episodes, listening recomendations, outtakes, bonus content, and much more! Thanks for listening!  If you enjoyed the show, please remember to rate, review, and follow us on your favorite podcast platform!

Blind Dog - The Last Adventures of Captain Dog (Part 1)

Ben and John wrap up their interview of L'ira Del Baccano's Alessandro Santori and their coverage of the band's 2014 psych/stoner/prog opus, Terra 42.  In this section of the interview, Santori reacts to the album's key moments providing insight on the band's writing and recording process as well as their sonic signatures.   The first half of the interview can be found here and Ben and John's previous discussion of the album can be found here (Part 1) and here (Part 2). The Greatest Thing You've Never Heard is a like a book club for your next favorite record.  Each episode is an in-depth examination of a single album that's worthy of greater recognition.  Our co-hosts, Ben and John, spend a full episode discussing an album and then often use a follow-up episode to interview the band that recorded it. Season 3, Episode 8, Album 54 Listen to Terra 42 here. Find L'ira Del Baccano on social media: Facebook Instagram We proudly endorse Revo Guitar Straps!  Go to https://revoguitarstraps.com and use code POD20 for 20% off! Listen to The Greatest Thing You've Never Heard and find us on social media via https://greatestthingpodcast.com Check out our new blog, Musings from the Underground, for information on upcoming episodes, listening recomendations, outtakes, bonus content, and much more! Thanks for listening!  If you enjoyed the show, please remember to rate, review, and follow us on your favorite podcast platform!

Ben and John wrap up their interview of L'ira Del Baccano's Alessandro Santori and their coverage of the band's 2014 psych/stoner/prog opus, Terra 42.  In this section of the interview, Santori reacts to the album's key moments providing insight on the band's writing and recording process as well as their sonic signatures.   The first half of the interview can be found <a href="https://www.greatestthingpodcast.com/lira-del-baccano-interview-alessandro-santori-part-1/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">here</a> and Ben and John's previous discussion of the album can be found here (<a href="https://www.greatestthingpodcast.com/lira-del-baccano-terra-42-part-1/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Part 1</a>) and here (<a href="https://www.greatestthingpodcast.com/lira-del-baccano-terra-42-part-2/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Part 2</a>). The Greatest Thing You've Never Heard is a like a book club for your next favorite record.  Each episode is an in-depth examination of a single album that's worthy of greater recognition.  Our co-hosts, Ben and John, spend a full episode discussing an album and then often use a follow-up episode to interview the band that recorded it. Season 3, Episode 8, Album 54 Listen to Terra 42 <a href="https://liradelbaccanoofficial.bandcamp.com/album/terra-42" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">here</a>. Find L'ira Del Baccano on social media: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/LiraDelBaccano42" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Facebook</a> <a href="https://instagram.com/liradelbaccano" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Instagram</a> We proudly endorse Revo Guitar Straps!  Go to <a href="https://revoguitarstraps.com/discount/pod20" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">https://revoguitarstraps.com</a> and use code POD20 for 20% off! Listen to The Greatest Thing You've Never Heard and find us on social media via <a href="https://greatestthingpodcast.com/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">https://greatestthingpodcast.com</a> Check out our new blog, <a href="https://www.greatestthingpodcast.com/blog/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Musings from the Underground</a>, for information on upcoming episodes, listening recomendations, outtakes, bonus content, and much more! Thanks for listening!  If you enjoyed the show, please remember to rate, review, and follow us on your favorite podcast platform!

L'ira Del Baccano Interview (Alessandro Santori) (Part 2)

Ben and John contrinue their discussion of L'ira Del Baccano's 2014 heavy, progressive masterpiece, Terra 42, by sitting down with the band's guitarist and riff-master, Alessandro "Drughito" Santori.  In this first part of the interview, Santori discusses the band's history, dating back to the mid-90s, recording the Loosin 'O' Frequencies EP with the legendary Paul Chain, and the songwriting process for Terra 42.   Join us next week (Feb. 22) for Part 2 of the interview.  In the meantime, you can hear Ben and John's previous discussion of the album here (Part 1) and here (Part 2). The Greatest Thing You've Never Heard is a like a book club for your next favorite record.  Each episode is an in-depth examination of a single album that's worthy of greater recognition.  Our co-hosts, Ben and John, spend a full episode discussing an album and then often use a follow-up episode to interview the band that recorded it. Season 3, Episode 7, Album 54 Listen to Terra 42 here. Find L'ira Del Baccano on social media: Facebook Instagram We proudly endorse Revo Guitar Straps!  Go to https://revoguitarstraps.com and use code POD20 for 20% off! Listen to The Greatest Thing You've Never Heard and find us on social media via https://greatestthingpodcast.com Check out our new blog, Musings from the Underground, for information on upcoming episodes, listening recomendations, outtakes, bonus content, and much more! Thanks for listening!  If you enjoyed the show, please remember to rate, review, and follow us on your favorite podcast platform!

Ben and John contrinue their discussion of L'ira Del Baccano's 2014 heavy, progressive masterpiece, Terra 42, by sitting down with the band's guitarist and riff-master, Alessandro "Drughito" Santori.  In this first part of the interview, Santori discusses the band's history, dating back to the mid-90s, recording the Loosin 'O' Frequencies EP with the legendary Paul Chain, and the songwriting process for Terra 42.   Join us next week (Feb. 22) for Part 2 of the interview.  In the meantime, you can hear Ben and John's previous discussion of the album here (<a href="https://www.greatestthingpodcast.com/lira-del-baccano-terra-42-part-1/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Part 1</a>) and here (<a href="https://www.greatestthingpodcast.com/lira-del-baccano-terra-42-part-2/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Part 2</a>). The Greatest Thing You've Never Heard is a like a book club for your next favorite record.  Each episode is an in-depth examination of a single album that's worthy of greater recognition.  Our co-hosts, Ben and John, spend a full episode discussing an album and then often use a follow-up episode to interview the band that recorded it. Season 3, Episode 7, Album 54 Listen to Terra 42 <a href="https://liradelbaccanoofficial.bandcamp.com/album/terra-42" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">here</a>. Find L'ira Del Baccano on social media: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/LiraDelBaccano42" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Facebook</a> <a href="https://instagram.com/liradelbaccano" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Instagram</a> We proudly endorse Revo Guitar Straps!  Go to <a href="https://revoguitarstraps.com/discount/pod20" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">https://revoguitarstraps.com</a> and use code POD20 for 20% off! Listen to The Greatest Thing You've Never Heard and find us on social media via <a href="https://greatestthingpodcast.com/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">https://greatestthingpodcast.com</a> Check out our new blog, <a href="https://www.greatestthingpodcast.com/blog/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Musings from the Underground</a>, for information on upcoming episodes, listening recomendations, outtakes, bonus content, and much more! Thanks for listening!  If you enjoyed the show, please remember to rate, review, and follow us on your favorite podcast platform!

L'ira Del Baccano Interview (Alessandro Santori) (Part 1)

John and Ben continue their discussion of L'ira Del Baccano's 2014 debut studio full length, Terra 42.  Picking up where they left off at the end of Part 1 (available here or on your favorite podcast platform), they continue their discussion of the album's key moments, analyzing audio clips from the album's heavy, progressive spacerock and drawing analogies to artists such as Tool, Pentagram, Buckethead, and Don Caballero.   The Greatest Thing You've Never Heard is a like a book club for your next favorite record.  Each episode is an in-depth examination of a single album that's worthy of greater recognition.  Our co-hosts, Ben and John, spend a full episode discussing an album and then often use a follow-up episode to interview the band that recorded it. Season 3, Episode 6, Album 54 Listen to Terra 42 here. Find L'ira Del Baccano on social media: Facebook Instagram We proudly endorse Revo Guitar Straps!  Go to https://revoguitarstraps.com and use code POD20 for 20% off! Listen to The Greatest Thing You've Never Heard and find us on social media via https://greatestthingpodcast.com Check out our new blog, Musings from the Underground, for information on upcoming episodes, listening recomendations, outtakes, bonus content, and much more! Thanks for listening!  If you enjoyed the show, please remember to rate, review, and follow us on your favorite podcast platform!

John and Ben continue their discussion of L'ira Del Baccano's 2014 debut studio full length, Terra 42.  Picking up where they left off at the end of Part 1 (available <a href="https://www.greatestthingpodcast.com/lira-del-baccano-terra-42-part-1/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">here</a> or on your favorite podcast platform), they continue their discussion of the album's key moments, analyzing audio clips from the album's heavy, progressive spacerock and drawing analogies to artists such as Tool, Pentagram, Buckethead, and Don Caballero.   The Greatest Thing You've Never Heard is a like a book club for your next favorite record.  Each episode is an in-depth examination of a single album that's worthy of greater recognition.  Our co-hosts, Ben and John, spend a full episode discussing an album and then often use a follow-up episode to interview the band that recorded it. Season 3, Episode 6, Album 54 Listen to Terra 42 <a href="https://liradelbaccanoofficial.bandcamp.com/album/terra-42" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">here</a>. Find L'ira Del Baccano on social media: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/LiraDelBaccano42" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Facebook</a> <a href="https://instagram.com/liradelbaccano" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Instagram</a> We proudly endorse Revo Guitar Straps!  Go to <a href="https://revoguitarstraps.com/discount/pod20" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">https://revoguitarstraps.com</a> and use code POD20 for 20% off! Listen to The Greatest Thing You've Never Heard and find us on social media via <a href="https://greatestthingpodcast.com/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">https://greatestthingpodcast.com</a> Check out our new blog, <a href="https://www.greatestthingpodcast.com/blog/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Musings from the Underground</a>, for information on upcoming episodes, listening recomendations, outtakes, bonus content, and much more! Thanks for listening!  If you enjoyed the show, please remember to rate, review, and follow us on your favorite podcast platform!

L'ira Del Baccano - Terra 42 (Part 2)

Like a book club for your next favorite record, each episode is an in-depth discussion of a single, under-appreciated album. Many episodes feature a follow up interview with the band that recorded the album.

Ben and John kick off February by starting their discussion of L'ira Del Baccano's 2014 debut studio album, Terra 42.  Heavy, progressive, psychedelic, and immersive, Terra 42 takes the listener on an intense journey through three instrumental songs over the course of an hour.  It's an ambitious first effort from the Italian band whose roots trace back to 90s outfits Dark Awake and Loosin 'O' Frequencies and one that they pull off with aplomb.   This episode covers our initial discussion of the band's history and musicial style, the album's artwork, and begins our analysis of the album's key moments.  Part two of our discussion will be available February 8th at https://greatestthingpodcast.com and on all major podcast platforms. The Greatest Thing You've Never Heard is a like a book club for your next favorite record.  Each episode is an in-depth examination of a single album that's worthy of greater recognition.  Our co-hosts, Ben and John, spend a full episode discussing an album and then often use a follow-up episode to interview the band that recorded it. Season 3, Episode 5, Album 54 Listen to Terra 42 here. Find L'ira Del Baccano on social media: Facebook Instagram We proudly endorse Revo Guitar Straps!  Go to https://revoguitarstraps.com and use code POD20 for 20% off! Listen to The Greatest Thing You've Never Heard and find us on social media via https://greatestthingpodcast.com Check out our new blog, Musings from the Underground, for information on upcoming episodes, listening recomendations, outtakes, bonus content, and much more! Thanks for listening!  If you enjoyed the show, please remember to rate, review, and follow us on your favorite podcast platform!

Ben and John kick off February by starting their discussion of L'ira Del Baccano's 2014 debut studio album, Terra 42.  Heavy, progressive, psychedelic, and immersive, Terra 42 takes the listener on an intense journey through three instrumental songs over the course of an hour.  It's an ambitious first effort from the Italian band whose roots trace back to 90s outfits Dark Awake and Loosin 'O' Frequencies and one that they pull off with aplomb.   This episode covers our initial discussion of the band's history and musicial style, the album's artwork, and begins our analysis of the album's key moments.  Part two of our discussion will be available February 8th at <a href="https://greatestthingpodcast.com" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">https://greatestthingpodcast.com</a> and on all major podcast platforms. The Greatest Thing You've Never Heard is a like a book club for your next favorite record.  Each episode is an in-depth examination of a single album that's worthy of greater recognition.  Our co-hosts, Ben and John, spend a full episode discussing an album and then often use a follow-up episode to interview the band that recorded it. Season 3, Episode 5, Album 54 Listen to Terra 42 <a href="https://liradelbaccanoofficial.bandcamp.com/album/terra-42" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">here</a>. Find L'ira Del Baccano on social media: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/LiraDelBaccano42" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Facebook</a> <a href="https://instagram.com/liradelbaccano" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Instagram</a> We proudly endorse Revo Guitar Straps!  Go to <a href="https://revoguitarstraps.com/discount/pod20" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">https://revoguitarstraps.com</a> and use code POD20 for 20% off! Listen to The Greatest Thing You've Never Heard and find us on social media via <a href="https://greatestthingpodcast.com/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">https://greatestthingpodcast.com</a> Check out our new blog, <a href="https://www.greatestthingpodcast.com/blog/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Musings from the Underground</a>, for information on upcoming episodes, listening recomendations, outtakes, bonus content, and much more! Thanks for listening!  If you enjoyed the show, please remember to rate, review, and follow us on your favorite podcast platform!

L'ira Del Baccano - Terra 42 (Part 1)

Ben and John continue their interview with all three original members of the pioneering slowcore band Codeine, Chris Brokaw, Stephen Immerwahr, and John Engle.  Part 2 of the interview is an in depth discussion of the songs on Codeine's debut album, Frigid Stars.   Part 1 of Ben and John's interview with Codeine, released on January 18, 2022, can be heard here: https://www.greatestthingpodcast.com/codeine-interview-part-1/ Ben and John's analysis of Frigid Stars can be heard here: https://www.greatestthingpodcast.com/codeine-frigid-stars-part-1/ and here: https://www.greatestthingpodcast.com/codeine-frigid-stars-part-2/. The Greatest Thing You've Never Heard is a like a book club for your next favorite record.  Each episode is an in-depth examination of a single album that's worthy of greater recognition.  Our co-hosts, Ben and John, spend a full episode discussing an album and then often use a follow-up episode to interview the band that recorded it. Season 3, Episode 4, Album 53 Listen to Frigid Stars here. Find Codeine on social media: Facebook We proudly endorse Revo Guitar Straps!  Go to https://revoguitarstraps.com and use code POD20 for 20% off! Listen to The Greatest Thing You've Never Heard and find us on social media via https://greatestthingpodcast.com Check out our new blog, Musings from the Underground, for information on upcoming episodes, listening recomendations, outtakes, bonus content, and much more! Thanks for listening!  If you enjoyed the show, please remember to rate, review, and follow us on your favorite podcast platform!

Ben and John continue their interview with all three original members of the pioneering slowcore band Codeine, Chris Brokaw, Stephen Immerwahr, and John Engle.  Part 2 of the interview is an in depth discussion of the songs on Codeine's debut album, Frigid Stars.   Part 1 of Ben and John's interview with Codeine, released on January 18, 2022, can be heard here: <a href="https://www.greatestthingpodcast.com/codeine-interview-part-1/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.greatestthingpodcast.com/codeine-interview-part-1/</a> Ben and John's analysis of Frigid Stars can be heard here: <a href="https://www.greatestthingpodcast.com/codeine-frigid-stars-part-1/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.greatestthingpodcast.com/codeine-frigid-stars-part-1/</a> and here: <a href="https://www.greatestthingpodcast.com/codeine-frigid-stars-part-2/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.greatestthingpodcast.com/codeine-frigid-stars-part-2/</a>. The Greatest Thing You've Never Heard is a like a book club for your next favorite record.  Each episode is an in-depth examination of a single album that's worthy of greater recognition.  Our co-hosts, Ben and John, spend a full episode discussing an album and then often use a follow-up episode to interview the band that recorded it. Season 3, Episode 4, Album 53 Listen to Frigid Stars <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LgdS7Lmn6_4" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">here</a>. Find Codeine on social media: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/Codeine-115790305640" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Facebook</a> We proudly endorse Revo Guitar Straps!  Go to <a href="https://revoguitarstraps.com/discount/pod20" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">https://revoguitarstraps.com</a> and use code POD20 for 20% off! Listen to The Greatest Thing You've Never Heard and find us on social media via <a href="https://greatestthingpodcast.com/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">https://greatestthingpodcast.com</a> Check out our new blog, <a href="https://www.greatestthingpodcast.com/blog/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Musings from the Underground</a>, for information on upcoming episodes, listening recomendations, outtakes, bonus content, and much more! Thanks for listening!  If you enjoyed the show, please remember to rate, review, and follow us on your favorite podcast platform!

Codeine Interview (Part 2)

Ben and John continue their coverage of Codeine's 1990 album, Frigid Stars by interviewing original band members Chris Brokaw (Drums, Guitar), John Engle (Guitar), and Stephen Immerwahr (Bass, Vocals).  In this first part of the interview, the trio discuss their early days in New York City, the influence of Bitch Magnet's Sooyoung Park on their formation, and the recording of Frigid Stars with Mike McMackin. Part 2 of the interview, featuring an in depth discussion of the songs on Frigid Stars, will be available January 25, 2022, at https://greatestthingpodcast.com and on all major podcast platforms. The Greatest Thing You've Never Heard is a like a book club for your next favorite record.  Each episode is an in-depth examination of a single album that's worthy of greater recognition.  Our co-hosts, Ben and John, spend a full episode discussing an album and then often use a follow-up episode to interview the band that recorded it. Season 3, Episode 3, Album 53 Listen to Frigid Stars here. Find Codeine on social media: Facebook We proudly endorse Revo Guitar Straps!  Go to https://revoguitarstraps.com and use code POD20 for 20% off! Listen to The Greatest Thing You've Never Heard and find us on social media via https://greatestthingpodcast.com Check out our new blog, Musings from the Underground, for information on upcoming episodes, listening recomendations, outtakes, bonus content, and much more! Thanks for listening!  If you enjoyed the show, please remember to rate, review, and follow us on your favorite podcast platform!

Ben and John continue their coverage of Codeine's 1990 album, Frigid Stars by interviewing original band members Chris Brokaw (Drums, Guitar), John Engle (Guitar), and Stephen Immerwahr (Bass, Vocals).  In this first part of the interview, the trio discuss their early days in New York City, the influence of Bitch Magnet's Sooyoung Park on their formation, and the recording of Frigid Stars with Mike McMackin. Part 2 of the interview, featuring an in depth discussion of the songs on Frigid Stars, will be available January 25, 2022, at <a href="https://greatestthingpodcast.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://greatestthingpodcast.com</a> and on all major podcast platforms. The Greatest Thing You've Never Heard is a like a book club for your next favorite record.  Each episode is an in-depth examination of a single album that's worthy of greater recognition.  Our co-hosts, Ben and John, spend a full episode discussing an album and then often use a follow-up episode to interview the band that recorded it. Season 3, Episode 3, Album 53 Listen to Frigid Stars <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LgdS7Lmn6_4" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">here</a>. Find Codeine on social media: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/Codeine-115790305640" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Facebook</a> We proudly endorse Revo Guitar Straps!  Go to <a href="https://revoguitarstraps.com/discount/pod20" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">https://revoguitarstraps.com</a> and use code POD20 for 20% off! Listen to The Greatest Thing You've Never Heard and find us on social media via <a href="https://greatestthingpodcast.com/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">https://greatestthingpodcast.com</a> Check out our new blog, <a href="https://www.greatestthingpodcast.com/blog/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Musings from the Underground</a>, for information on upcoming episodes, listening recomendations, outtakes, bonus content, and much more! Thanks for listening!  If you enjoyed the show, please remember to rate, review, and follow us on your favorite podcast platform!

Codeine Interview (Part 1)

Ben and John continue their discussion of Codeine's 1990 debut album, Frigid Stars, by discussing the album's Key Moments and broad influence on indie rock and slowcore.  This episode is a continuatuon of the discussion started in our January 4, 2022 episode, Codeine - Frigid Stars (Part 1) which can be found here or on your favorite podcast platform. Season 3, Episode 2, Album 53 Listen to Frigid Stars here. Find Codeine on social media: Facebook We proudly endorse Revo Guitar Straps!  Go to https://revoguitarstraps.com and use code POD20 for 20% off! Listen to The Greatest Thing You've Never Heard and find us on social media via https://greatestthingpodcast.com Check out our new blog, Musings from the Underground, for information on upcoming episodes, listening recomendations, outtakes, bonus content, and much more! Thanks for listening!  If you enjoyed the show, please remember to rate, review, and follow us on your favorite podcast platform!

Ben and John continue their discussion of Codeine's 1990 debut album, Frigid Stars, by discussing the album's Key Moments and broad influence on indie rock and slowcore.  This episode is a continuatuon of the discussion started in our January 4, 2022 episode, Codeine - Frigid Stars (Part 1) which can be found <a href="https://www.greatestthingpodcast.com/codeine-frigid-stars-part-1/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">here</a> or on your favorite podcast platform. Season 3, Episode 2, Album 53 Listen to Frigid Stars <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LgdS7Lmn6_4" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">here</a>. Find Codeine on social media: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/Codeine-115790305640" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Facebook</a> We proudly endorse Revo Guitar Straps!  Go to <a href="https://revoguitarstraps.com/discount/pod20" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">https://revoguitarstraps.com</a> and use code POD20 for 20% off! Listen to The Greatest Thing You've Never Heard and find us on social media via <a href="https://greatestthingpodcast.com/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">https://greatestthingpodcast.com</a> Check out our new blog, <a href="https://www.greatestthingpodcast.com/blog/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Musings from the Underground</a>, for information on upcoming episodes, listening recomendations, outtakes, bonus content, and much more! Thanks for listening!  If you enjoyed the show, please remember to rate, review, and follow us on your favorite podcast platform!

Codeine - Frigid Stars (Part 2)

Ben and John kick off 2022 by beginning their discussion of Codeine's 1990 debut album, Frigid Stars.  Originally released on Glitterhouse Records in 1990, the album would come to be regarded as a landmark in the slowcore genre.  This episode discusses the album's history and impact and begins our in depth discussion of the record's Key Moments.  Stay tuned for Part 2 of the episiode on January 11, 2022 when we will contuinue our discussion.   The Greatest Thing You've Never Heard is a like a book club for your next favorite record.  Each episode is an in-depth examination of a single album that's worthy of greater recognition.  Our co-hosts, Ben and John, spend a full episode discussing an album and then often use a follow-up episode to interview the band that recorded it. Season 3, Episode 1, Album 53 Listen to Frigid Stars here. Find Codeine on social media: Facebook We proudly endorse Revo Guitar Straps!  Go to https://revoguitarstraps.com and use code POD20 for 20% off! Listen to The Greatest Thing You've Never Heard and find us on social media via https://greatestthingpodcast.com Check out our new blog, Musings from the Underground, for information on upcoming episodes, listening recomendations, outtakes, bonus content, and much more! Thanks for listening!  If you enjoyed the show, please remember to rate, review, and follow us on your favorite podcast platform!

Ben and John kick off 2022 by beginning their discussion of Codeine's 1990 debut album, Frigid Stars.  Originally released on Glitterhouse Records in 1990, the album would come to be regarded as a landmark in the slowcore genre.  This episode discusses the album's history and impact and begins our in depth discussion of the record's Key Moments.  Stay tuned for Part 2 of the episiode on January 11, 2022 when we will contuinue our discussion.   The Greatest Thing You've Never Heard is a like a book club for your next favorite record.  Each episode is an in-depth examination of a single album that's worthy of greater recognition.  Our co-hosts, Ben and John, spend a full episode discussing an album and then often use a follow-up episode to interview the band that recorded it. Season 3, Episode 1, Album 53 Listen to Frigid Stars <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LgdS7Lmn6_4" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">here</a>. Find Codeine on social media: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/Codeine-115790305640" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Facebook</a> We proudly endorse Revo Guitar Straps!  Go to <a href="https://revoguitarstraps.com/discount/pod20" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">https://revoguitarstraps.com</a> and use code POD20 for 20% off! Listen to The Greatest Thing You've Never Heard and find us on social media via <a href="https://greatestthingpodcast.com/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">https://greatestthingpodcast.com</a> Check out our new blog, <a href="https://www.greatestthingpodcast.com/blog/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Musings from the Underground</a>, for information on upcoming episodes, listening recomendations, outtakes, bonus content, and much more! Thanks for listening!  If you enjoyed the show, please remember to rate, review, and follow us on your favorite podcast platform!

Codeine - Frigid Stars (Part 1)

Ben and John return from hiatus to celebrate The Greatest Thing You've Never Heard's 100th episode and they've brought along a bevy of special guests and contributors.  The 100th episode consists of three sections woven together through the course of the episode (don't worry there's a table of contents below).  Ben and John recount their Top 20 albums of 2021; Ben, John, and original co-host Mat sit down for a roundtable discussion with Cary Gordon of MSR Cast and Metal Geeks podcasts to discuss their experiences on the show and what's to come in 2022; and finally, Ben and John sit down with three of the show's previous guests (Harry Armstrong of Hangnail, Arthur Roberts of Peach, and Jon Fine of Bitch Magnet) to see how their year's gone.   Hear's the running order for the episode:  0:00:00 Intro and Ben &amp; John's #s 20 &amp; 19 0:11:46 Roundtable Pt. 1 0:22:06 John's #s 18 &amp; 17, Ben's #s 18 &amp; 16 (yes, Ben got himself out of order) 0:27:56 Interview with Harry Armstrong of Hangnail 0:37:34 John's #s 16 &amp; 15, Ben's #s 15 &amp; 17  0:47:11 Roundtable Pt. 2 0:56:46 John and Ben's #s 14 &amp; 13 1:03:49 Interview with Arthur Roberts of Peach Pt. 1 1:14:56 John and Ben's # 12 1:17:57 Interview with Arthur Roberts of Peach Pt. 2 1:25:07 John and Ben's #s 11 &amp; 10 1:38:11 Roundtable Pt. 3 1:49:41 John and Ben's #s 9 &amp; 8 1:58:49 Interview with Jon Fine of Bitch Magnet Pt. 1 2:15:43 John and Ben's # 7 2:20:48 Interview with Jon Fine of Bitch Magnet Pt. 2 2:32:04 John and Ben's #s 6 &amp; 5 2:37:10 Roundtable Pt. 4 2:47:00 John and Ben's #s 4 &amp; 3 2:54:07 Roundtable Pt. 5 3:06:03 John and Ben's #s 2 &amp; 1 and outro  Season 2, Episode 46, Album N/A We proudly endorse Revo Guitar Straps!  Go to https://revoguitarstraps.com and use code POD20 to save 20%! We've got a brand new blog!  Check it out here! Find Bitch Magnet here: Facebook Find Hangnail here: Instagram Buy Jon Fine's book, Your Band Sucks, here! Join Cary Gordon's Metal Geeks FB group here! Listen to The Greatest Thing You've Never Heard and find us on social media via https://greatestthingpodcast.com! Thanks for listening!  If you enjoyed the show, please remember to rate, review, and follow us on your favorite podcast platform!

Ben and John return from hiatus to celebrate The Greatest Thing You've Never Heard's 100th episode and they've brought along a bevy of special guests and contributors.  The 100th episode consists of three sections woven together through the course of the episode (don't worry there's a table of contents below).  Ben and John recount their Top 20 albums of 2021; Ben, John, and original co-host Mat sit down for a roundtable discussion with Cary Gordon of <a href="https://msrcast.wordpress.com/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">MSR Cast and Metal Geeks podcasts</a> to discuss their experiences on the show and what's to come in 2022; and finally, Ben and John sit down with three of the show's previous guests (Harry Armstrong of Hangnail, Arthur Roberts of Peach, and Jon Fine of Bitch Magnet) to see how their year's gone.   Hear's the running order for the episode: <ul> <li>0:00:00 Intro and Ben &amp; John's #s 20 &amp; 19</li> <li>0:11:46 Roundtable Pt. 1</li> <li>0:22:06 John's #s 18 &amp; 17, Ben's #s 18 &amp; 16 (yes, Ben got himself out of order)</li> <li>0:27:56 Interview with Harry Armstrong of Hangnail</li> <li>0:37:34 John's #s 16 &amp; 15, Ben's #s 15 &amp; 17 </li> <li>0:47:11 Roundtable Pt. 2</li> <li>0:56:46 John and Ben's #s 14 &amp; 13</li> <li>1:03:49 Interview with Arthur Roberts of Peach Pt. 1</li> <li>1:14:56 John and Ben's # 12</li> <li>1:17:57 Interview with Arthur Roberts of Peach Pt. 2</li> <li>1:25:07 John and Ben's #s 11 &amp; 10</li> <li>1:38:11 Roundtable Pt. 3</li> <li>1:49:41 John and Ben's #s 9 &amp; 8</li> <li>1:58:49 Interview with Jon Fine of Bitch Magnet Pt. 1</li> <li>2:15:43 John and Ben's # 7</li> <li>2:20:48 Interview with Jon Fine of Bitch Magnet Pt. 2</li> <li>2:32:04 John and Ben's #s 6 &amp; 5</li> <li>2:37:10 Roundtable Pt. 4</li> <li>2:47:00 John and Ben's #s 4 &amp; 3</li> <li>2:54:07 Roundtable Pt. 5</li> <li>3:06:03 John and Ben's #s 2 &amp; 1 and outro</li> </ul> Season 2, Episode 46, Album N/A We proudly endorse Revo Guitar Straps!  Go to <a href="https://revoguitarstraps.com/discount/pod20" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">https://revoguitarstraps.com</a> and use code POD20 to save 20%! We've got a brand new blog!  Check it out <a href="https://www.greatestthingpodcast.com/blog/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">here</a>! Find Bitch Magnet here: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/Bitch-Magnet-127645200609689" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Facebook</a> Find Hangnail here: <a href="https://instagram.com/hangnailthebanduk" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Instagram</a> Buy Jon Fine's book, Your Band Sucks, <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Your-Band-Sucks-Failed-Revolution/dp/014310828X/ref=sr_1_1?crid=3ESI6YJYF2BVC&amp;keywords=your+band+sucks&amp;qid=1640654207&amp;s=books&amp;sprefix=your+band+suxk%2Cstripbooks%2C78&amp;sr=1-1" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">here</a>! Join Cary Gordon's Metal Geeks FB group <a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/284516038565976" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">here</a>! Listen to The Greatest Thing You've Never Heard and find us on social media via <a href="https://greatestthingpodcast.com" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">https://greatestthingpodcast.com</a>! Thanks for listening!  If you enjoyed the show, please remember to rate, review, and follow us on your favorite podcast platform!

The 100th Episode Spectacular

Ben and John close out the year with the show's 99th episode by talking to Atavismo drummer Sandri Pow (also Hibrido, Mondo Infiel, ex-Mind!, etc.) about the band's 2017 sophomore album Inerte and its place in the Spain's burgeoning heavy psychedelic scene.  Pow also discusses feeling the pain that music brings, the influence of flamenco, and the importance of passion and chemistry among band members.   The Greatest Thing You've Never Heard is a like a book club for your next favorite record.  Each episode is an in-depth examination of a single album that's worthy of greater recognition.  Our co-hosts, Ben and John, spend a full episode discussing an album and then often use a follow-up episode to interview the band that recorded it. Season 2, Episode 45, Album 52 Listen to Inerte on Bandcamp. We proudly endorse Revo Guitar Straps!  Go to https://revoguitarstraps.comand use code POD20 for 20% off! Listen to Triana's El Patio  here. Purchase the split 7 inch box set Grados Minutos Segundos featuring Atavismo, Hibrido and a ton of other amazing bands from the Spanish heavy underground here. Find Atavismo on social media: Facebook Instagram Listen to The Greatest Thing You've Never Heard and find us on social media via https://greatestthingpodcast.com Thanks for listening!  If you enjoyed the show, please remember to rate, review, and follow us on your favorite podcast platform!

Ben and John close out the year with the show's 99th episode by talking to Atavismo drummer Sandri Pow (also Hibrido, Mondo Infiel, ex-Mind!, etc.) about the band's 2017 sophomore album Inerte and its place in the Spain's burgeoning heavy psychedelic scene.  Pow also discusses feeling the pain that music brings, the influence of flamenco, and the importance of passion and chemistry among band members.   The Greatest Thing You've Never Heard is a like a book club for your next favorite record.  Each episode is an in-depth examination of a single album that's worthy of greater recognition.  Our co-hosts, Ben and John, spend a full episode discussing an album and then often use a follow-up episode to interview the band that recorded it. Season 2, Episode 45, Album 52 Listen to Inerte on <a href="https://atavismo.bandcamp.com/album/inerte" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Bandcamp</a>. We proudly endorse Revo Guitar Straps!  Go to <a href="https://revoguitarstraps.com/discount/pod20" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://revoguitarstraps.com</a>and use code POD20 for 20% off! Listen to Triana's El Patio <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ROUt-WTdVGk&amp;list=PLIw1WGA25wxEVyzO1l-jaQDzLCB27LiQb" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> here</a>. Purchase the split 7 inch box set Grados Minutos Segundos featuring Atavismo, Hibrido and a ton of other amazing bands from the Spanish heavy underground <a href="https://spindarecords.bandcamp.com/album/grados-minutos-segundos" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">here</a>. Find Atavismo on social media: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/atavismo.prog" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Facebook</a> <a href="https://instagram.com/atavismoband" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Instagram</a> Listen to The Greatest Thing You've Never Heard and find us on social media via <a href="https://greatestthingpodcast.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://greatestthingpodcast.com</a> Thanks for listening!  If you enjoyed the show, please remember to rate, review, and follow us on your favorite podcast platform!

Atavismo Interview (Sandri Pow)

In this episode, Ben and John delve deep into Spain's fertile psychedelic scene by exploring Andalusian band Atavismo and their sophomore outing, 2017's Inerte.  Featuring members of Viaje a 800 and Mind!, Atavismo incorporate traditional Spanish and North African elements into  heavy psych and prog to create a unique and diverse sound. The Greatest Thing You've Never Heard is a like a book club for your next favorite record.  Each episode is an in-depth examination of a single album that's worthy of greater recognition.  Our co-hosts, Ben and John, spend a full episode discussing an album and then often use a follow-up episode to interview the band that recorded it. Season 2, Episode 44, Album 52 Listen to Inerte on Bandcamp. We proudly endorse Revo Guitar Straps!  Go to https://revoguitarstraps.comand use code POD20 for 20% off! Find Atavismo on social media: Facebook Instagram Listen to The Greatest Thing You've Never Heard and find us on social media via https://greatestthingpodcast.com Thanks for listening!  If you enjoyed the show, please remember to rate, review, and follow us on your favorite podcast platform!

In this episode, Ben and John delve deep into Spain's fertile psychedelic scene by exploring Andalusian band Atavismo and their sophomore outing, 2017's Inerte.  Featuring members of Viaje a 800 and Mind!, Atavismo incorporate traditional Spanish and North African elements into  heavy psych and prog to create a unique and diverse sound. The Greatest Thing You've Never Heard is a like a book club for your next favorite record.  Each episode is an in-depth examination of a single album that's worthy of greater recognition.  Our co-hosts, Ben and John, spend a full episode discussing an album and then often use a follow-up episode to interview the band that recorded it. Season 2, Episode 44, Album 52 Listen to Inerte on <a href="https://atavismo.bandcamp.com/album/inerte" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Bandcamp</a>. We proudly endorse Revo Guitar Straps!  Go to <a href="https://revoguitarstraps.com/discount/pod20" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://revoguitarstraps.com</a>and use code POD20 for 20% off! Find Atavismo on social media: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/atavismo.prog" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Facebook</a> <a href="https://instagram.com/atavismoband" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Instagram</a> Listen to The Greatest Thing You've Never Heard and find us on social media via <a href="https://greatestthingpodcast.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://greatestthingpodcast.com</a> Thanks for listening!  If you enjoyed the show, please remember to rate, review, and follow us on your favorite podcast platform!

Atavismo - Inerte

Ben and John interview west coast stoner rock band Snail about their 2009 sophomore and comeback album, Blood, and the 15+ years between the album and its self-titled predecessor.  Along the way, the band recount the stories and experiences, including playing with Sleep and befriending Fu Manchu, that influenced their sound and style.   The Greatest Thing You've Never Heard is a like a book club for your next favorite record.  Each episode is an in-depth examination of a single album that's worthy of greater recognition.  Our co-hosts, Ben and John, spend a full episode discussing an album and then often use a follow-up episode to interview the band that recorded it. Listen to Ben and John discuss their thought's on Blood, with guest lecturer JJ Koczan of The Obelisk, here. Season 2, Episode 43, Album 51 Listen to Blood on Bandcamp We proudly endorse Revo Guitar Straps!  Go to https://revoguitarstraps.comand use code POD20 for 20% off! Find Snail on social media: Facebook Instagram Find The Obelisk on social media: Facebook Purchase The Obelisk march here. Listen to The Greatest Thing You've Never Heard and find us on social media via https://greatestthingpodcast.com Thanks for listening!  If you enjoyed the show, please remember to rate, review, and follow us on your favorite podcast platform!

Ben and John interview west coast stoner rock band Snail about their 2009 sophomore and comeback album, Blood, and the 15+ years between the album and its self-titled predecessor.  Along the way, the band recount the stories and experiences, including playing with Sleep and befriending Fu Manchu, that influenced their sound and style.   The Greatest Thing You've Never Heard is a like a book club for your next favorite record.  Each episode is an in-depth examination of a single album that's worthy of greater recognition.  Our co-hosts, Ben and John, spend a full episode discussing an album and then often use a follow-up episode to interview the band that recorded it. Listen to Ben and John discuss their thought's on Blood, with guest lecturer JJ Koczan of <a href="https://theobelisk.net/obelisk/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Obelisk</a>, <a href="https://www.greatestthingpodcast.com/snail-blood-jj-koczan-of-the-obelisk/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">here</a>. Season 2, Episode 43, Album 51 Listen to Blood on <a href="https://snailhq.bandcamp.com/album/blood" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Bandcamp</a> We proudly endorse Revo Guitar Straps!  Go to <a href="https://revoguitarstraps.com/discount/pod20" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://revoguitarstraps.com</a>and use code POD20 for 20% off! Find Snail on social media: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/snailhq" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Facebook</a> <a href="https://instagram.com/snail_hq" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Instagram</a> Find The Obelisk on social media: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/theobeliskdotnet" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Facebook</a> Purchase The Obelisk march <a href="https://mibk.bigcartel.com/products/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">here</a>. Listen to The Greatest Thing You've Never Heard and find us on social media via <a href="https://greatestthingpodcast.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://greatestthingpodcast.com</a> Thanks for listening!  If you enjoyed the show, please remember to rate, review, and follow us on your favorite podcast platform!

Snail Interview (Johnson, Lynch, & Dodson)

Ben and John sit down with Solace founder and guitarist, Tommy Southard, to discuss the band's 2003 sophomore outing, the (literally and figuratively) doomed 13 (previously featured on the show, here). With over four decades in heavy rock, Southard's played in genre defining bands in both hardcore and doom metal in addition to touring with the likes of Black Sabbath and Cathedral.  Here, he discusses the patchwork recording process for 13 and how it led to the creation of the band's accidental masterpiece.    The Greatest Thing You've Never Heard is a like a book club for your next favorite record.  Each episode is an in-depth examination of a single album that's worthy of greater recognition.  Our co-hosts, Ben and John, spend a full episode discussing an album and then often use a follow-up episode to interview the band that recorded it. Season 2, Episode 42, Album 50 Listen to 13 on Youtube We proudly endorse Revo Guitar Straps!  Go to https://revoguitarstraps.comand use code POD20 for 20% off! Find Solace on social media: Facebook Instagram Check out Lost in Aggression, featuring Mad Lee, here! Listen to The Greatest Thing You've Never Heard and find us on social media via https://greatestthingpodcast.com Thanks for listening!  If you enjoyed the show, please remember to rate, review, and follow us on your favorite podcast platform!

Ben and John sit down with Solace founder and guitarist, Tommy Southard, to discuss the band's 2003 sophomore outing, the (literally and figuratively) doomed 13 (previously featured on the show, <a href="https://www.greatestthingpodcast.com/solace-13/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">here</a>). With over four decades in heavy rock, Southard's played in genre defining bands in both hardcore and doom metal in addition to touring with the likes of Black Sabbath and Cathedral.  Here, he discusses the patchwork recording process for 13 and how it led to the creation of the band's accidental masterpiece.    The Greatest Thing You've Never Heard is a like a book club for your next favorite record.  Each episode is an in-depth examination of a single album that's worthy of greater recognition.  Our co-hosts, Ben and John, spend a full episode discussing an album and then often use a follow-up episode to interview the band that recorded it. Season 2, Episode 42, Album 50 Listen to 13 on <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OQy2kk2R3-8" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Youtube</a> We proudly endorse Revo Guitar Straps!  Go to <a href="https://revoguitarstraps.com/discount/pod20" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://revoguitarstraps.com</a>and use code POD20 for 20% off! Find Solace on social media: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/SolaceBand" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Facebook</a> <a href="https://instagram.com/solace_nj" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Instagram</a> Check out Lost in Aggression, featuring Mad Lee, <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-IAfyzJp8ZU" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">here</a>! Listen to The Greatest Thing You've Never Heard and find us on social media via <a href="https://greatestthingpodcast.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://greatestthingpodcast.com</a> Thanks for listening!  If you enjoyed the show, please remember to rate, review, and follow us on your favorite podcast platform!

Solace Interview (Tommy Southard)

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