Reviews
Eh
I think it really depends on the guests. Like I loved Justin Theroux’s list, but Elon Musk’s made me feel really embarrassed for him. Sometimes I want the full song and longer explanations, but sometimes I want it to be over. I don’t like that the interviewer constantly tells you who the person...Read full review »
grampira via Apple Podcasts · United States of America · 05/15/18
Whenever you're invitted to hear what turns people on musically, it gives you entree into a better understanding of that person. Sure, longer song snippets would be welcome, but I'd also like to have the guests more prepared to explain what these songs mean to them. Some guests are preparted...Read full review »
gooner71 via Apple Podcasts · United States of America · 04/15/17
Yes
marcbryant via Apple Podcasts · United States of America · 10/08/15
Don't waste your time unless you enjoy hearing 15 seconds of every song. Plain dumb. No interesting revelations here.
Jd9753386 via Apple Podcasts · United States of America · 01/23/15
I especially loved Paul F. Tompkins's picks. The Killers song and the Johnny Cash song he chose are two of my all-time favorites. What a delight.
Feed Jake via Apple Podcasts · United States of America · 04/21/12
It's great when the public airwaves actually serve a public purpose. Every one of us has an interesting life story to share -- and here, with a soundtrack!
bluejaycan via Apple Podcasts · United States of America · 06/25/10
I think the other reviewers miss the whole point as this show seems to me to be about the thoughts, experiences, the lives, etc of the guest as it relates to the music they listened to and grew up to aka chosen for this show. I've heard many of these and they're always insightful. Many of them...Read full review »
VAR331 via Apple Podcasts · United States of America · 04/30/09
The whole idea is ruined by the guest DJ's only being alowed to play short previews of each song.
--Lander-- via Apple Podcasts · United States of America · 04/12/09
I love KCRW and am interested in the guest DJ's. One big problem - they don't play the full song - sorry this is just about useless with only 10 -15 second snippets.
revna via Apple Podcasts · United States of America · 07/30/08
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