Nakedly Examined Music Podcast

Chandler was a comedian in the '70s, launched a rock group in the '80s, and has released dozens of albums, fronting multiple bands at a time. We discuss "The Strongman of North America" by The Chandler Travis Philharmonic from Waving Kissyhead Vol. 2 & 1 (2017), “The Crutch of Music” by the Catbirds from Catbirds Say Yeah (2012), and “Fluffy” by the Philharmonic from Llama Rhymes (2003). We conclude by listening to another Kissyhead track, "By the Way." Opening music: "Long As You Have Somebody Else" by The Incredible Casuals from That’s That (1987). For more, see chandlertravis.com. Hear more Nakedly Examined Music. Like our Facebook page. The post NEM #46: Chandler Travis: Strongman of North America first appeared on The Partially Examined Life Philosophy Podcast.

Steve released six studio albums with Genesis between 1971 and 1977 and twenty-five solo albums that feature his virtuosic guitar and the spirit of '70s prog rock. He now works with producer/keyboardist Roger King to create dense, cinematic soundscapes. We discuss "In the Skeleton Gallery" (and listen to "Anything but Love") from The Night Siren (2017), "Love Song to a Vampire" from Wolflight (2014), and "Omega Metallicus" from Darktown (1999). Opening/closing music: Steve's solo from "Firth of Fifth" from Genesis's Selling England by the Pound (1973). More at hackettsongs.com. Hear more Nakedly Examined Music. Like our Facebook page. The post NEM #45: Steve Hackett: Visualize the Music (with 300+ tracks!) first appeared on The Partially Examined Life Philosophy Podcast.