In this episode of The New Dad Rock, Steve and Keith are joined by special guest Bryan to dive deep into the transformative year that was 1991. The trio revisits the incredible six-week period that birthed classics from Metallica, Guns N’ Roses, Nirvana, Pearl Jam, The Red Hot Chili Peppers and uh Garth Brooks

They take aim at the beginnings of the grunge movement, starting with Temple of the Dog, the supergroup that paid tribute to Mother Love Bone's Andrew Wood and united future legends like Chris Cornell and members of Pearl Jam.

As they revisit key albums like Pearl Jam's Ten, Soundgarden's Badmotorfinger, and Red Hot Chili Peppers' Blood Sugar Sex Magik, they also touch on U2’s Achtung Baby, R.E.M.’s Out of Time, and Smashing Pumpkins’ debut Gish. Bryan shares his unique insights on Temple of the Dog and how 1991 set the stage for what would become a monumental era in music.

Other highlights include discussions on the first-ever Lollapalooza, the dominance of Queensrÿche’s Silent Lucidity, and how A Tribe Called Quest’s Low End Theory redefined hip-hop. The episode also pays tribute to the music legends we lost that year—Steve Clark of Def Leppard and Freddie Mercury of Queen.

Tune in as Keith, Steve, and Bryan reminisce about 1991, when college radio stations like 89.3 WGSU were spinning the sounds of a new generation, and the world witnessed the meteoric rise of Nirvana and Nevermind.

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Get ready for chills, thrills, and a rockin' good time as The New Dad Rock presents its fourth Halloween special, "Every Day Is Halloween!"

In this spooky edition, Steve and Keith dive deep into the art of creating the perfect Halloween playlist. From eerie classics like "Bela Lugosi's Dead" by Bauhaus (or is that Boo-haus?) to the quirky charm of "Monster Mash," they explore the songs that set the mood for your haunted night.

Special Halloween topics include:

• Jimi Hendrix's "If Six Was Nine" and why six was afraid of seven.
• Bauhaus or Boo-Haus? The ultimate goth playlist debate.
• Tom Waits, William Burroughs, and their creepy collab.
• The spooky vibes of The Doors' "People Are Strange" and Donnie Darko’s unforgettable soundtrack.
• Day of the Dead reflections and a look back at 1990’s most supernatural hit movie: Ghost.

Whether you're crafting the ultimate Halloween party playlist or just getting into the seasonal spirit, join Steve and Keith as they discuss eerie tunes from the past, from Tom Waits to The Cure and even some spooky metal picks. Plus, they'll touch on classic horror movie soundtracks and Halloween novelty songs, ensuring your playlist has everything you need for a hauntingly good time.

So turn off the lights, light some candles, and get ready to rock as The New Dad Rock celebrates Halloween in style. Stay spooky!

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In this episode of The New Dad Rock, Steve and Keith dive into the transformative year of 1990, a time when music was in flux, much like Steve’s transition from high school to college. They review new music from The Jesus Lizard, Mercury Rev, and Chappell Roan, but the heart of the episode is a look back at the iconic releases of 1990.

Expect deep discussions about:

• Queensrÿche’s Empire
• Iron Maiden’s No Prayer for the Dying
• Megadeth’s Rust in Peace
• Judas Priest’s Painkiller
• Slayer’s Seasons in the Abyss
• Anthrax’s Persistence of Time
• Jane’s Addiction’s Ritual de lo Habitual
• Primus’ Frizzle Fry

With King Gizzard & the Lizard Wizard touring, The Pavements documentary, and Will Sergeant's book in mind, they also reflect on the changing music landscape that paved the way for the upcoming grunge explosion.

The episode touches on key themes like whether metal was running out of steam or just evolving, while also covering some big pop culture moments of 1990, including MTV’s Unplugged debut, The Simpsons series launch, and Pearl Jam’s first live show (then known as Mookie Blaylock).

Steve and Keith reminisce about what they were listening to back then, from N.W.A. on the way to Taco Bell to the inescapable chart-toppers like MC Hammer and The Black Crowes. Tune in for a trip down memory lane and see what music from 1990 still holds up today!

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