ObviousPopCast Episode 52 - New Music!

OPCepisode52logoEpisode 52 of the ObviousPopCast has arrived! After the amazing new theme by Ian Tanner we jump right into the music featuring brand new stuff from Field Music, Weezer, Terry Scott Taylor, Matthew Sweet, The Lickerish Quartet and more!

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EPISODE 52 TRACK LISTING

Song – AlbumArtist (this list is in the order played)

ObviousPopCast Theme Song 2.0 - Ian Tanner

Bed Music: National Milk Day - My Mom's Getting a Horse - MFTJ

Snollygoster Goon - Threesome Volume Two - The Lickerish Quartet

Golden Child - Golden Child (single) - Bleu

Up All Night - Tasjan! Tasjan! Tasjan! - Aaron Lee Tasjan

I Plan, God Laughs - This Beautiful Mystery - Terry Scott Taylor

All My Favorite Songs - OK Human - Weezer

Orion From the Street - Orion From the Street (single) - Field Music

She's A Monster - A Tale From The Other Side - Timmy Sean

Just Like You - The Living Room - Alien Attitude

Lonely Everywhere - Moon Shot - The Lees Of Memory

We Are The Noise - We Are The Noise (single) - The Dowling Poole

Give A Little - Catspaw - Matthew Sweet

All the Days of my Life - The Lost Album - Drake Bell

Personal Shopper - The Future Bites - Steven Wilson


Top 12 Songs of 2020

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In this episode of the ObviousPopCast we countdown our picks for the top 12 songs of 2020! Despite the dumpster fire that is the year 2020, there has been a lot of great new music including songs from Jukebox The Ghost, The Lickerish Quartet, The Dowling Poole, Joywave and more! There are some surprises that we haven't played on previous shows so give this one a listen! You can also check out my list of the top 20 albums of 2020 in this post below. Please leave a comment here or on Facebook and let us know what you think, and thank you for listening.

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TOP 12 SONGS OF 2020

12. Two of Many - What Could Be Better - The Happy Fits

11. Radical - Angel Miners and Lightning Riders - Awolnation

10. Broken Love - Brainwashed Generation - Enuff Z’Nuff

9. Call Me Joe - Call Me Joe Single - Jukebox The Ghost

8. California Girl - Blue Summer - Cayucas

7. It’s Never Over - The Lost Album - Drake Bell

6. Like A Kennedy - Possession - Joywave

5. Who’s Gonna Stop Me - Who’s Gonna Stop Me Single - Portugal The Man (feat. Weird Al Yankovic)

4. In California - A Tale From the Other Side - Timmy Sean

3. Speaker Heart - New Kings of Pop - The Mommyheads

2. The Living Room - The Living Room LP - The Living Room

1. Lighthouse Spaceship - Threesome Vol. 1 - The Lickerish Quartet

Bonus Cut: Down With The Ship - Down With The Ship Single - Todd Rundgren & Rivers Cuomo

TOP 20 ALBUMS OF 2020

  1. McStine & Minnemann II - McStine & Minnemann
  2. The Living Room LP - The Living Room
  3. Possession - Joywave
  4. A Tale From the Other Side - Timmy Sean
  5. New Kings of Pop - The Mommyheads
  6. See You See Me - The Dowling Poole
  7. Fetch The Bolt Cutters - Fiona Apple
  8. A Steady Drip, Drip, Drip - The Sparks
  9. Weltschmerz - Fish
  10. City Burials - Katatonia
  11. Red Planet - Rick Wakeman
  12. Blue Summer - Cayucas
  13. Deep Down Happy - Sports Team
  14. What Could Be Better - The Happy Fits
  15. Re-Animator - Everything Everything
  16. Peace - The Levellers
  17. Well Groomed (Soundtrack) - Dan Deacon
  18. Inlet - Hum
  19. Angel Miners & Lightning Riders - Awolnation
  20. Dear Life - Brendan Benson

Cousin Mikey Memorial Mix

OPCmikeyMemorialMy Cousin Mikey (Michael Donald Smith), age 49, passed away peacefully Thursday Oct. 29, 2020 surrounded by his family.

Mikey was the closest I ever came to having a brother. We grew up together in the Worthington, MN area and spent much of our lives hanging out there. Music was always a centerpiece of Mike's life. His two favorite artists were Rick Wakeman and Jon Anderson of Yes. His best friend Shane Boyd grew up with us as well and the 3 of us saw Rick and Jon many times in concert together. I wanted to put together a playlist of music for his memorial. This mix flows together and through it you will hopefully see the type of love and artistry that motivated Mike and his spirituality.

Born Apr. 23, 1971 in Heron Lake, MN. He is the son of Donald E. Smith and Mary P. Smith. Mike graduated SV-RL-B High School and then attended Hutchinson Technical College to be an Audio Technician. He moved to Nashville TN in 1995 and in 1996 he went on to be the lighting director for the rock band Guardian, and then later for Earth Suit. Mike later went on to work at Panasonic, Harrison, Micros, Emotiva and Stager. He attended Fellowship Bible Church and was a volunteer in both the children’s ministry as well as the production technology ministry. Mike was diagnosed with Colon Cancer in Sept. 2019. His Love of Christ gave him the Grace to always see the best in people, and everyone loved his gentle and generous spirit.

A memorial service for Cousin Mikey will be held at Fellowship Bible Church at 11AM in Franklin, TN on November 21, 2020.

Give this memorial mix a listen. It's truly beautiful music...and think of my cousin Mikey. Thank you for listening.

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MIKE SMITH MEMORIAL LIST TRACK LISTING

Song – AlbumArtist (this list is in the order played)

The Meeting - ABWH - Anderson Bruford Wakeman & Howe

Amazing Grace - Piano Portraits - Rick Wakeman

If It Wasn't For Love - In The City Of Angels - Jon Anderson

Morning Has Broken - The Piano Album - Rick Wakeman

Take The Water To The Mountain - Union - Yes

Holy Lamb - Big Generator - Yes

Catherine Howard - The Piano Album - Rick Wakeman

Is It Love - Page Of Life - Jon & Vangelis

Wondrous Stories - The Piano Album - Rick Wakeman

Hurry Home - In The City Of Angels - Jon Anderson

And You And I - The Piano Album - Rick Wakeman

From The Balcony - Open Your Eyes - Yes

Amazing Grace - Amazing Grace Single - Rick Wakeman (featuring Jemma Wakeman)

Anyone Can Light A Candle - Page Of Life - Jon & Vangelis

I'm Not In Love - Piano Portraits - Rick Wakeman

Let's Pretend - ABWH - Anderson Bruford Wakeman & Howe

Space Oddity - Piano Portraits - Rick Wakeman

Just One Man - The Living Tree - Jon Anderson & Rick Wakeman

I'll Find My Way Home - The Friends of Mister Cairo - Jon & Vangelis


ObviousPopCast Episode 51 - The Mommyheads, New Theme, Jukebox the Ghost & More!

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Here we are with the 51st episode of the ObviousPopCast! In this action-packed episode we have an exclusive interview with Adam Elk of The Mommyheads, as well as the debut of our brand new official show theme song by Ian Tanner. Then we get into some new music featuring Jukebox The Ghost, Semisonic, Greg Pope and more!

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EPISODE 51 TRACK LISTING

Song – AlbumArtist (this list is in the order played)

ObviousPopCast Theme Song 2.0 - Ian Tanner

Bed Music: Adriane in Wonderland - Well Groomed (Original Score) - Dan Deacon

Speaker Heart - New Kings of Pop-  The Mommyheads

Adam Elk Interview Part 1 

New Kings Of Pop - New Kings Of Pop - The Mommyheads

Adam Elk Interview Part 2

On a Clear Night - Vulnerable Boy - The Mommyheads

Adam Elk Interview Part 3

Bed Music: Tharsis Tholus - The Red Planet - Rick Wakeman & The English Rock Ensemble

Call Me Joe - Call Me Joe (Single) - Jukebox the Ghost

All It Would Take - You're Not Alone EP - Semisonic

Poor Boy - True Colours (40th Anniversary Remix) - Split Enz

Bed Music: Double Happy - True Colours (40th Anniversary Remix) - Split Enz

Fortune And Fame - A Tale From The Other Side - Timmy Sean

Broken Love - Brainwashed Generation - Enuff Z'Nuff

Blue Skies Above - Wishing On A Dark Star - Greg Pope

Bed Music: Mulletesia - Tasty Waves EP - Lyle Workman

ObviousPopCast Outro Theme - Ian Tanner


ObviousPopCast 50th Episode!

OPC50thEpisodeLogoThis is it! The 50th Episode of the ObviousPopCast! In this "very special" episode, we have an exclusive interview with Terry Scott Taylor and a sneak peak of 2 new rough mixes from his forthcoming new album This Beautiful Mystery. Terry is best known for his work with the bands Daniel Amos (DA), The Lost Dogs and Swirling Eddies, as well as his solo career and writing and production. We also introduce a brand new theme written and performed by Ian Tanner just for the 50th episode! Then we get into some new music featuring Sparks, Semisonic, The Mommyheads, Sports Team, Joywave and more! It's chock full of fun! Also, we list our supporters and friend of the show that helped get us this far.

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EPISODE 50 TRACK LISTING

Song – AlbumArtist (this list is in the order played)

Obvious Pop 50th Theme (Full Mix) - Obvious Popcast 50th Themes - Ian Tanner

Music Bed - Hot and Beefed (The Zipkicker) - The Music of Armikrog - Terry Scott Taylor

Terry Taylor Interview Part 1

Ave Eva! - This Beautiful Mystery (Rough Mix) - Terry Scott Taylor

Terry Taylor Interview Part 2

The Meek - This Beautiful Mystery (Rough Mix) - Terry Scott Taylor

Terry Taylor Interview Part 3

Music Bed - Return of the Beat Menace (instrumental) - Darn Floor Big Bite - Daniel Amos

Mutual Enemy - Future You - The Mommyheads

Music Jingle - ObviousPop Jingle - Joe Lynch

Made In Heaven - See You See Me - The Dowling Poole

M5 - Keep Walking! EP - Sports Team

Music Bed - Look Alive - Look Alive - Unwed Sailor 

I Wanna Write You a Symphony - I Wanna Write You a Symphony Single - Bleu

Like a Kennedy - Possession - Joywave

Ain't Nothin' New - Floor It!!! - The Texas Gentlemen

Music Bed - Sandviken Stradivarius - Sandviken Stradivarius Single - Wintergatan

Lighthouse Spaceship - Threesome Vol. 1 - The Lickerish Quartet

You're Not Alone - You're Not Alone EP - Semisonic

Music Link - Overture - Origins - M-Opus    

Self-Effacing - A Steady Drip, Drip, Drip - Sparks

Music Bed - The Light - The Light Single - Wax Tailor

Music Jingle - ObviousPop Jingle (A Capella) - Joe Lynch


ObviousPopCast Episode 49 - OH NO! The Bruce Brown Takeover!

OPCtakeoverlogoIn this episode, the magical musical curator Bruce Brown, known for his vast musical knowledge and his weekly online music mixes, takes over the ObviousPopCast! He sent us some amazing songs, quirky liners and a slew of cool background instrumental tracks that he's uncovered from the far corners of the music world. From brand new music to the rare and obscure, this show is not to be missed. Featuring songs from Pugwash, Field Music, Peelgreems, Ex Norwegian and more!

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EPISODE 49 TRACK LISTING

Song – AlbumArtist (this list is in the order played)

Sentimental - Sentimental (single) - Vanilla

On a Night Like This - Mystik Knights of Tacoma - Vanilla

Fear Backwards - Hue Spotting - Ex Norwegian

You Can Build a House on Love - The Olympus E.P. - Pugwash

I'll Never Tell - I'll Never Tell (single) - Trolley

Record Collection - Record Collection - Cloud Eleven

Mint Condition - Spread The Feeling - Pernice Brothers

Turntable Turntable - Gathered Out Of Thin Air - Half-handed Cloud

Everything Begins Here - Lovers, Thieves, Fools & Pretenders - Chris Taylor

Tsuruuchi - Big Adventure - Peelgreems

Wonderful Feeling (West Coast Edition) - Native Tongue - Switchfoot

Money is a Memory - Making a New World - Field Music

 


Top 12 Songs of 2019

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In this episode of the ObviousPopCast we countdown our picks for the top 12 songs of 2019! We haven't had this many great new releases in one year for a long time. The top 12 is packed with great songs from Foals, Guster, The Dowling Poole, Jeff Lynne's ELO and more! I also list my top 12 albums of the year AND we announce the winner of our contest from last episode! Listen in to hear our favorite songs of the year and more. Please leave a comment here or on Facebook and let us know what you think and thank you for listening.

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TOP 12 SONGS OF 2019

12. Jessica WJ - Real Life - Cayucas

11. Awake - The President of Make Believe EP - Henry Chadwick

10. Don't Go - Look Alive - Guster

9. Sing Along - Sound & Fury - Sturgill Simpson

8. Balisong - Balisong Single - Phantom Planet

7. The Runner - Part 2 Everything Not Saved Will Be Lost - Foals

6. WDMCF - 1000 Hands - Jon Anderson

5. Harmony Hall - Father of the Bride - Vampire Weekend

4. Tokyo - FIVE - White Lies

3. Keeping The Stupid Stupid - Keeping The Stupid Stupid Single- The Dowling Poole

2. Time of Our Life - From Out of Nowhere - Jeff Lynne's ELO

1. Mourning Dove Meets The Mayflower - Birds - Bryan Scary

The rest:

Something New - 1929, Pt. 1 - KONGOS

Back to the Start - Retaliation Vacation - Hollerado

The Way I Feel - Cause and Effect - Keane

Young & the Guilty - China - The Parlotones

Antidote - China - The Parlotones

Only In A Man’s World - Making A New World - Field Music

The Surprise Knock - In The Morse Code of Brake Lights - The New Pornographers

 

TOP 12 ALBUMS OF 2019

12. The Parlotones - China 

11. The New Pornographers - In The Morse Code of Brake Lights

10. Kenner - 8Ball City

9. Foals - Part 2 Everything Not Saved Will Be Lost

8. Guster - Look Alive

7. Elbow - Giants of All Sizes

6. Sturgill Simpson - Sound & Fury

5. Vampire Weekend - Father of the Bride

4. Jeff Lynne’s ELO - From Out of Nowhere

3. White Lies - Five

2. Jon Anderson - 1000 Hands

1. Bryan Scary - Birds

 

Winner of the Episode 48 Contest: David G. Danglis


ObviousPopCast Episode 48 - Henry Chadwick Interview, Contest, New Music and More

OPCepisode48This is the big one! We have an interview with the brilliant up-and-coming artist Henry Chadwick. He's a talented songwriter, producer and multi-instrumentalist with a brand new EP. We talk with Henry and play a couple of tracks. Also, in addition to some other great new music, we have our very first OPC Contest and Giveaway! You could win a CD and Vinyl copy of the new Jeff Lynne's ELO album, From Out of Nowhere!

The OPC Contest and Giveaway Rules and Info:

In every episode I play "bed music" underneath my talking breaks. Usually some quirky instrumental, prog or jazz. In this episode I have 5 breaks where I play bed music and there's a "theme" that ties them together. The first person to email or PM me with the theme, the song title and the artist will win! Do NOT use Shazam! No cheating! You can use the internet, just don't resort to Shazam. There may be no one that gets them all, so whoever gets the most right wins. My email is obviouspop (at) gmail dot com.

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EPISODE 48 TRACK LISTING

Song – AlbumArtist (this list is in the order played)

Intro

Music Bed #1

Time of Our Life - From Out of Nowhere - Jeff Lynne's ELO

Music Bed #2

Interview with Henry Chadwick Part 1

Never Say No - The President of Make Believe EP - Henry Chadwick

Interview with Henry Chadwick Part 2

Awake - The President of Make Believe EP - Henry Chadwick

Music Bed #3

Making It Better - Shipwrecked: Eggers Songbook Vol. 1 - The Nines

Back to the Start - Retaliation Vacation - Hollerado

(Fast Times At) Space Mountain - Last Import - Last Import

Music Bed #4

Sing Along - Sound & Fury - Sturgill Simpson

The Runner - Part 2 Everything Not Saved Will Be Lost - Foals

The End of the Game - Van Weezer - Weezer

Music Bed #5

Behind the Disguise (Closing) - Tales of the Forgotten Melodies - Wax Tailor

Either Or - True False - Negativland


ObviousPopCast Episode 47

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We are back with another new episode...in almost a timely fashion! Episode 47 of the ObviousPopCast is chock full of brand new music and artists from Erk, Slumberjet, The Choir, Kaiser Cheifs, Elbow and more! If you want to discover some great new music this is the podcast for you.

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EPISODE 47 TRACK LISTING

Song – AlbumArtist (this list is in the order played)

(Theme from) Our Street - (Theme from) Our Street Single - Slumberjet

Golden Oldies - Duck - Kaiser Chiefs

Malibu Beach's In Berlin - When Night Meets Day - Erk

Antidote - China - The Parlotones

This Is the Place - This Is the Place Single - Noel Gallagher's High Flying Birds

Dexter & Sinister - Dexter & Sinister Single - Elbow

Panama - Interpreting The Masters Vol. 2 (A Tribute To Van Halen) - The Bird and the Bee

In the Air Tonight - In the Air Tonight Single - The Choir

Eleonora - Phantoms - Marianas Trench

Working For Google - Content - Hey Geronimo

Another Chorus - Hotel Last Resort - Violent Femmes

Falling Down the Stairs of Your Smile - In the Morse Code of Brake Lights - The New Pornographers

Pop Muzik (Rob Quickenden Remix) - Pop Muzik: The Remix Album - M & Robin Scott


ObviousPopCast Episode 46

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So much new music, so little time... Fear not! Episode 46 of the ObviousPopCast is the solution! We're back with brand new music from Phantom Planet, Bryan Scary, Keane, Rob Watson, Dhani Harrison and more! This fantastic mix of music and mayhem is brought to you by Ronco!

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EPISODE 46 TRACK LISTING

Song – AlbumArtist (this list is in the order played)

Introduction - 1981 Extended Play EP - iDK HOW BUT THEY FOUND ME

Wren - Birds - Bryan Scary

Mourning Dove Meets The Mayflower - Birds - Bryan Scary

E G B D F - The Cymbal Crashing Clouds - Ben Shive

The Way I Feel - Cause and Effect - Keane

Balisong - Balisong Single - Phantom Planet

Choke - 1981 Extended Play EP - iDK HOW BUT THEY FOUND ME

Good Place to Start - Blood - Collective Soul

Motorways (Erase It) - Motorways (Erase It) Single - Dhani Harrison

Superclean - Broke - Scott Lavene

Young & the Guilty - China - The Parlotones

Changing Me Now - The Graylands - Rob Watson

Second Skin - Content - Hey Geronimo

An Owl - Out Loud - Boom Boom Satellites