DeepSummary
The episode begins with Alan Cross introducing a series of episodes revisiting the "Top 100 Moments in New Rock" from the podcast archives, originally aired in 2004. He explains that while these shows are from years ago, it might be interesting to look back at where they've been and how much has changed since then.
Cross then proceeds to count down moments 70 to 61, each marking a significant event in the history of new rock music. These include Peter Buck's discovery of the Rickenbacker guitar that changed R.E.M.'s sound, the debut of MTV in 1981, and the release of Kraftwerk's groundbreaking album 'Autobahn' that pioneered electronic music.
Other moments covered include controversial events like the BBC's ban on Frankie Goes to Hollywood's 'Relax' in 1984, the Ayatollah Khomeini's ban on rock music in Iran in 1979, and the firing of Mick Jones from The Clash in 1983. Cross provides context and commentary for each moment, highlighting its impact on the evolution of new rock.
Key Episodes Takeaways
- The podcast revisits a countdown of the most significant moments in the history of new rock music, highlighting events that shaped the genre.
- Key moments include the debut of MTV and the rise of the music video era, as well as groundbreaking albums and innovations that influenced the sound of new rock.
- Controversial events like music bans and band breakups also played a role in the evolution of new rock.
- The countdown provides insights into the cultural and artistic forces that drove the development of new rock music.
- The episode serves as a nostalgic look back at the podcast's archives and the history of the genre.
- The commentary and context provided by Alan Cross add depth and perspective to each significant moment.
- The quotes highlight the creative tensions, ambitions, and perspectives of key figures in new rock history.
- The episode underscores the lasting impact and influence of these moments on the genre and the music industry as a whole.
Top Episodes Quotes
- “Video killed the radio star video killed in my mind and in my car we can't rewind we've gone too far pictures came and broke your heart MTV.“ by The Buggles
- “Before R. E. M went to Nashville, Peter was happy playing straight chords. But with the rickenbacker, he began to work on picking at the strings. And the sound he got was pretty cool, so he kept at it. Rem originals suddenly began to sound newer, fresher and more exciting.“ by Alan Cross
- “MTV makes me wanna smoke crack fall out of the window and I'm never coming back MTV makes me wanna get high can get it right no matter how I try and everything's perfect and everything's bright and everyone's perky and everyone's uptight I love those videos I watch.“ by They Might Be Giants
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Ongoing History of New Music
Curiouscast
6/26/24