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  • Classic Compilation Albums Review: Spawn, The Album (Movie Soundtrack)

    Classic Compilation Albums Review: Spawn, The Album (Movie Soundtrack)
    2025/06/13
    This episode explores the original motion picture soundtrack of the 1997 action-horror movie, Spawn, based on Todd McFarlane's comic book of the same name. This album is unique in that it consists of all original music, with each song featuring a collaboration between some of the hottests artists of the day. Contributors of note include Korn, The Prodigy, Moby, Marilyn Manson, The Crystal Method, and more. We discuss the tracks we enjoyed, the tracks we didn't, and talked about just how unique this album is. At the end of the podcast, we attempt to quantify how much we each liked it by scoring the album out of five. Stay tuned till the end to hear what member Scott Gregory has selected as the album we review next month. _____ Welcome to the Sonic Collective, a music podcast that explores a different album or musical concept each month, diving deep into its history, context, and impact on the music industry. Join hosts Alain Dupuis, Scott Coates and Darren Scott, along with Scott Gregory, as they share their thoughts, insights, and personal connections to the music, inviting listeners to discover new perspectives and appreciation for some of the greatest albums of all time.
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    37 分
  • Classic Compilation Albums Review: Hit Express, by K-Tel Records 1982

    Classic Compilation Albums Review: Hit Express, by K-Tel Records 1982
    2025/05/10
    We chat about impressions listening to 1983's Hit Express. Overall we really enjoyed it and everyone rated it 4 out of 5.
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    39 分
  • Classic Compilation Albums Review: Full Tilt, by K-Tel Records 1981

    Classic Compilation Albums Review: Full Tilt, by K-Tel Records 1981
    2025/04/10
    Welcome to the Sonic Collective, a music podcast that explores a different album or musical concept each month, diving deep into its history, context, and impact on the music industry. Join hosts Alain DuPuis, Scott Coates and Darren Scott, along with Scott Gregory, as they share their thoughts, insights, and personal connections to the music, inviting listeners to discover new perspectives and appreciation for some of the greatest albums of all time. Darren Scott reminisces about compilation albums and the group's original rule against reviewing compilations or best-of albums, but acknowledges exceptions. The podcast delves into the history of compilation albums, particularly those from K-Tel Records, founded in Winnipeg, Canada, in 1962 by Philip Kives. Kives became renowned for compilation albums featuring diverse hits across various genres. He started the infomercial craze in 1962 and applied direct marketing to music, leading to the popularity of compilation albums in the 70s and 80s. Darren shares his memories of compilation albums from his childhood, particularly the album "Full Tilt," a Canadian release with a U.S. version that differed significantly. He explains the Canadian content law that required a percentage of music played on the radio to be Canadian, which helped the Canadian music industry grow. The members discuss their experiences with compilation albums, highlighting the diversity of genres and artists featured. They mention standout tracks like Diana Ross's "Upside Down," Kenny Loggins's "I'm All Right," and the Irish Rovers' "Wasn't That a Party." They also touch on the influence of British culture on Canadian music and the eclectic mix of songs on the album. The podcast concludes with a discussion of the strengths and weaknesses of compilation albums, their nostalgic value, and their role as time capsules of popular music. The hosts share their ratings for the album "Full Tilt" and introduce the next album for review, "Hit Express."
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    41 分
  • Album Review: Skid Row - Slave to the Grind

    Album Review: Skid Row - Slave to the Grind
    2025/03/14
    Skid Row entered the scene at a cross roads of rock and grunge. Touring with both sides of the fence, they went through a journey on this album from a more polished glam metal sound to something harder. Did it work? The guys get together and give their takes on what they thought of the album and the musical happenings of the time that might have influenced it's fate. Could the band put out something solid in the face of changing musical tastes? Stay tuned at the end when Darren reveals his pick for next month where we explore a new theme for a round: favourite compilation album. Find out some initial thoughts on why he picked 1981's Full Tilt by K-Tel records.
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    46 分
  • The Sonic Collective - Review of Best of the Beach Boys Vol 2

    The Sonic Collective - Review of Best of the Beach Boys Vol 2
    2025/02/05
    We spent January 2025 listening to and pondering over the 1967 compilation album, Best of the Beach Boys, Vol. 2. As we listened, we found ourselves dreaming about what it must have been like to spend carefree summer days in the 1960s, catching waves along the coasts of California with the surf-rock stylings and delicious harmonies of the Beach Boys. Tune in to hear our review of this album, and stick around until the end to hear what album we'll be reviewing next.
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    38 分
  • Album Selection: Best of The Beach Boys Vol 2

    Album Selection: Best of The Beach Boys Vol 2
    2025/01/08
    Over the last couple of months, both Darren and Scott picked the first albums they ever owned for us to review, so I'm continuing the trend. The first album I ever owned was Best of the Beach Boys, vol. 2 on cassette. Compiled and released by Capitol Records in 1967, this album served to fill a gap in releases by the band to keep the fans happy and the hype train going. Best of The Beach Boys vol. 2 features a selection of iconic tracks that showcase The Beach Boys' signature surf-rock sounds, filled with many popular hit songs, including Surfin' Safari and California Girls. Join us at the end of the month for our review.
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    10 分
  • Album Review: Joan Jett - Bad Reputation

    Album Review: Joan Jett - Bad Reputation
    2025/01/08
    We chat about Joan Jett's debut album after listening to it over the month of December 2024. We enjoyed it, were blown away by what she has become over the decades, but were also surprised by how it had a bit of everything (not always good). From 50s-style tracks to straight up rock, they were throwing it all at the wall here to see what stuck. But it's a must listen to understand the story of rock, particularly women in rock.
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    35 分
  • Album Review: Elvis Presley – Self Titled

    Album Review: Elvis Presley – Self Titled
    2024/12/03
    Take a Musical Journey with the King: Elvis Presley’s Debut Album What made Elvis Presley the undisputed King of Rock ‘n’ Roll? This month on The Sonic Collective, the team dives into the groundbreaking self-titled debut album that launched Elvis into stardom. Released in 1956, this record is a time capsule of raw energy and revolutionary sound that forever changed the music landscape. Host Darren Scott reflects on his own introduction to Elvis as a young boy in Newfoundland, spinning records on his Simpson Sears Mickey Mouse turntable. For Darren, Elvis wasn’t just music—it was the soundtrack to a joyful childhood, and now he invites you to revisit the electrifying era of rock’s early days. This episode celebrates more than just nostalgia—it’s about understanding why this album remains a touchstone for music fans, young and old. What makes Elvis’s debut so iconic? Why does his music still resonate nearly seven decades later? And how did this album shape the future of rock ‘n’ roll? Find out what Darren, Alain, and the two Scotts have to say in this exciting exploration of Elvis’s debut. Did they love it? Hate it? Find surprising connections to today’s music? Tune in to hear their thoughts! Ready to shake, rattle, and roll? Don’t miss this nostalgic and insightful episode dropping the first week of December 2024! Check it out at thesoniccollective.com and join the conversation.
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    49 分