Today, we are joined by Kyle Clark of the This Is Rad Podcast to discuss the amazingly underappreciated album THE MOLLUSK by WEEN. We quickly discuss the history of the band, as well as what makes their particular brand of genre-jumping hilarity work so well, despite not being a "comedy band." We break down all the great tracks on The Mollusk and debate whether this is even the best Ween album to have this discussion on.

All in all, this was an incredibly fun episode. Please like, subscribe, and join our Patreon page. Also, please check out Kyle Clark and all his RAD projects below:

Kyle Clark Substack: https://kyleclarkisrad.substack.com/

This Is Rad: https://open.spotify.com/show/62LLfHA0sgrxyDn6CGy39O

Everything Is Scary Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/everything-is-scary/id1476456853

Chapters:

00:00 (Intro and History of WEEN)

00:48:06 (The Mollusk)

01:30:23 (Standout Songs)

01:58:46 (Favorite/Best and Hot Takes)

02:12:57 (Final Thoughts)

02:21:49 (Kyle Clark plugs)

For Further Study: Ween Documentary Playlist by ⁨@KaineHero⁩ (THIS IS AMAZING) https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLmmRQisoF3GilKAT6g0RwSqUIZ03A9iO1&si=roRlsZgtZu90pW9o

It's Pat https://www.amazon.com/gp/video/detail/B007Z7KL32/ref=atv_dp_share_cu_r

South Park The 25th Anniversary Concert https://www.amazon.com/gp/video/detail/B0BZR3LLK3/ref=atv_dp_share_cu_r

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Today, on the final episode of our REGGAE SUMMER series, we take a look at 96 DEGREES IN THE SHADE by the great Third World. Helping us dissect this masterpiece is none other than our friend John Roy. John is a prodigious sax player, singer, songwriter, bandleader of @smokeandmirrorsoundsystem4505, and label head of @escapehatchrecords8285.

John, Brandon, and Nate navigate one final reggae masterpiece, and it might be the best we've done yet. Enjoy!

Chapters:

00:00 (Intro)

00:12:36 (The Music of 96 Degrees in the Shade)

00:46:47 (History of Third World)

01:01:23 (Standout Songs)

01:37:46 (1865 and The Morant Bay Rebellion)

02:05:23 (Final Thoughts and John Roy Plugs)

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#music #podcast #discussion #thirdworld #reggae #70s #theblackark #96degreesintheshade #paulbogle #jamaica

Today on Playback, we dive into our fourth album of reggae summer - Fire House Rock by Wailing Souls.

In this discussion, we use Fire House Rock as a jumping-off point to discuss one of the greatest production teams ever assembled, which we are dubbing "The Four Horsemen." The Hoo Kim Brothers and their legendary recording studio Channel One, Henry "Junjo" Lawes, Scientist, and Roots Radics. Together, these four, alongside Wailing Souls, created one of the most beautiful reggae albums in the entire canon.

We break down the studio, the engineers, the producers, the mix, the musicians, and the songwriting. This is a heavy, deep dive into Fire House Rock.

Leave a comment below, and please like and share this episode!

What do you think of Channel One? Greatest recording studio in Jamaican history?

In this episode, we reference several videos we watched in preparation for this discussion that are linked below:

Henry Junjo Lawes | Reggae Anthology: Volcano Eruption | Mini Documentary https://youtu.be/z1eU5Ir09mo?si=Sw4eglhW9nQhuZ7r

Studio that Revolutionized Reggae' Channel One Studio |Franklyn "Ben Up" Irving || B.H.N.T.D Ep.25

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0-wvr2QJJa8

Channel One Studio - The Rise and Fall of the Legendary Reggae Innovators https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gFfUQXC-Vms

The Mighty Diamonds - Pray Unto Thee ( at Channel One Studio )

https://youtu.be/--Hrn8qHuSQ?si=E36KSflLdKe6PrIq

Drum Sound: The Channel One Story (Reggae Spotlight 18)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MZIJs6ObXMo&t=769s

Earl Chinna Smith/Kiddus I/Mighty Diamonds (Channel 1)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VtDmaJDR0Eg

Jimmy Riley - Poor Immigrant ( at Channel One Studio )

https://youtu.be/ZdS3GfC7qRc?si=s2QTBtyOv8h_4Rl8

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CHAPTERS:

00:01:02 [Intro discussion]

00:16:11 [The Hoo Kim Brothers and Channel One Studios]

00:45:14 [Henry "Junjo" Lawes and the role of the Producer]

00:59:08 [Scientist and mix breakdown of Fire House Rock]

01:36:05 [Roots Radics and Bass Demo]

01:48:09 [Wailing Souls and Vocal Analysis]

01:57:24 [Standout Songs and "Word, Sound, and Power"]

02:30:17 [Final Thoughts and Upcoming Episodes]

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#channelone #jamaica #reggae #reggaemusic #kingtubby #mixing #production #recordingstudio #recording #podcast

Today on Playback, we dive into our third album of reggae summer - the seminal classic by roots reggae band Culture, TWO SEVENS CLASH. In this episode, we break down the musical nuances that make this album so monumental. From the recording studio to the litany of legendary musicians who appear on Two Sevens Clash, we break down the sound and the approach that makes this album unforgettable.

We also analyze the philosophy and life of one of Rastafarianism's essential thinkers - Marcus Garvey. We take a deep look at what he believed in, what he accomplished, and why it's all imperative to understanding Two Sevens Clash, and reggae as a whole.

Also, punk rockers, prophecies, the apocalypse, master tapes, tales of musicians held at gunpoint, and much more. Let us know in the comments what you think about Two Sevens Clash.

In this episode, we reference several videos we watched in preparation for this discussion that are linked below:

The Story of Marcus Garvey: A Documentary

https://youtu.be/bpsKWGIZIhw?si=pSMwkxCUJe77JGwB

Culture Joseph Hill documentary "THE KEEPER OF ZION GATE" https://youtu.be/9g6qQKcWkIk?si=K51mFSZ-coN8ctTY

The Story Behind 2 7s Clash by Culture!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5p7_hYMSXZ4

Roots, Reggae, Rebellion Full BBC Documentary

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PQ1BNJpVS5M&t=1689s

CULTURE ft KENYATTA HILL live @ Main Stage 2019

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GzoouZ_36iA&t=4311s T

he meaning of Marcus Garvey to Rastafari Documentary

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IyCqmP4dE4M

Joseph Hill Interview from 1983

https://www.mixcloud.com/rastomiculturecafe/joseph-hill-interview-with-roger-steffens-1983/

Leave a comment below: What do you think about the teachings of Marcus Garvey? Where do you think reggae music would be without him? What's your favorite roots reggae album?

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CHAPTERS: 00:00:50 Intro and Punk Rock

00:31:17 Garveyism and The Religiosity of Reggae

01:08:44 The Music and Production of Two Sevens Clash

01:38:29 Standout Songs

02:03:53 Final Thoughts

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#TwoSevensClash #Culture #jamiaca #reggae #discussion #podcast #bobmarley #theclash #joestrummer #leeperry #sexpistols #kingston

Today on Playback, we are exploring one of the most exquisitely produced and performed albums of the genre. Night Nurse is a towering achievement by a troubled artist in Gregory Isaacs, coupled with possibly the greatest reggae band ever assembled in The Roots Radics. We explore why there are misconceptions surrounding its recording process, the genius of bandleader Flabba Holt, and the million-dollar sound of Compass Point Studios in Nassau, Bahamas. In the wake of Bob Marley's death, there was no better collection of reggae musicians on Earth, and Night Nurse is an unparalleled masterpiece.

In this episode, we reference several videos we watched in preparation for this discussion that are linked below:

Gregory Isaacs - Live At Brixton Academy, 1984 (FULL CONCERT) https://youtu.be/betyKqTJfaQ?si=pWZQWfoZuz8as96h

Flabba Holt Explains How He Produced The Classic Gregory Isaacs Album 'Night Nurse' https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GtyAl_H3Dw8

Leave a comment below: Do you think Night Nurse is the best reggae album from the 80s? Make sure to like and subscribe. We are a small channel and can use your support to bring you more conversations like this one!

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CHAPTERS:

00:25:00 Who Was Gregory Isaacs?

00:40:27 Producing 'Night Nurse'

01:17:42 Roots Radics and Flabba Holt

01:36:06 Standout Songs

01:56:53 Final Thoughts

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#gregoryisaacs #Rootsradics #rootsreggae #Nightnurse #bobmarley #flabbaholt #bass #albums #discussion #podcast #music #reggaemusic #reggae #jamaica

This week, we are diving into our first album of REGGAE SUMMER 2025 with special guest Brian Wallace aka @DUBROBOT Brian is a lifelong reggae musician and producer performing with the likes of @TheofficialSublime @theaggrolitestv @lbdubstars , and many more.

Today we have Brian on to talk about Bob Marley's magnum opus: Exodus!

Enjoy. YouTube: @Dubrobot Instagram: @Dub Robot

0:3:35 (First Impressions of Exodus)

0:25:10 (Jamaica and Rastafarianism)

01:01:20 (Exodus Deep Dive)

01:35:03 (Standout Songs)

01:58:45 (Final Thoughts)

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On this week's episode, we explore The Strokes' sophomore album Room On Fire, with very special guest Matty Greg! Matty is known for his in-depth analysis of The Strokes' music through his YouTube channel. Today, he helps guide us through what makes their music so effective and how their effortless cool and nonchalance is anything but. This was a really fun episode, and probably the deepest, nerdiest musical deep dive we've done yet. Enjoy, and be sure to follow Matty Gregg!

YouTube: @mattygregmusic

Instagram: @mattygregmusic

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Currents is one of the defining albums of the 2010s, and today we dive into what makes it work so well! We explore whether we like the original more psych-rock sound of Tame Impala better than the LSD-Disco of Tame Impala's latter two albums. What do you think? Currents or Lonerism?

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