Believe it or not, Dave and Lex have never dug deep on David Bowie, on- OR off-air. That changes with this episode. With a slight twist, of course. They won't be talking hits. This episode is strictly about their favorite Bowie songs that were never released as singles. All decades are spanned in this retrospective, and neither host has an idea of what the other has selected. Let's sparkle some stardust and get to listening! Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See...

Let's open up that big ol' crate of live records... Dave and Lex talk about six of our favorite concert recordings and dig in on what we think makes a good live record. Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We stumbled across the idea in our very first episode, and then unearthed it with its recent remaster... In this episode, we gather up our favorite songs with "Ballad Of" in the title. Most are true story-songs, as traditional ballads should be, but others are ballads in name only. It's a loosey-goosey exploration of theme, with more than a few trips down memory lane. Did we forget a great Ballad Of? You know where to tell us! Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See...

Dave and Lex weather a giant storm to talk about what's really important in this life -- underrated solo albums. They discuss a total of six albums, spanning pop, rock, ambient, soul, and even a film score. Which ones? You'll have to listen to find out. Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Chrissie Hynde's gravitational presence put her right at the heart of rock & roll's most famous scenes over and over again. And that happened before she recorded her first Pretenders album. Lex and Dave devote over two hours to the indisputable Queen of Cool, who paved the way for the raw energy sound of '90s female rock stars. From the streets of Ohio to the streets of London, this tale tracks the birth, death, and afterlife of punk. Unfasten your safety pins! Enjoying the heck out of...

First things first… Our Chrissie Hynde & Pretenders episode is only days away. Until then, get back in The Well Of Sound swing with this remastered episode from our archives. Tune in for your appreciation starter kit on the Rhinestone Cowboy himself... Glen Campbell. And if you don't know Jimmy Webb, this is a great way to find out more. This remaster was originally published on our Patreon page (patreon.com/wellofsound), where you can find more bonus content. Enjoy and don't forget our...

Enjoy this minisode, excerpted from the Underrated Solo Albums bonus episode available at patreon.com/wellofsound where a subscription gets you access to exclusive monthly content, bonus episodes, and more. Here, Dave and Lex dive into the Robert Fripp-a-verse to talk about Daryl Hall's Sacred Songs. It's just one of the six albums discussed in the full episode. Enjoy! And as always, if you like what you hear, be sure to rate the podcast or leave us a review. Don't forget to hit SUBSCRIBE or...

The episode that launched it all... is back, cleaned up and injected with archival clips and new music.  If you've never listened to our first episode about Mott The Hoople or found it unlistenable because of amateurish audio quality, we encourage you to check out this fresh version. There are a still some imperfections, to be sure, but our conversation has some terrific nuggets and Mott's music always delivers. We recorded this episode at Common House in Charlottesville, VA, and you can hear...

If you have a knee-jerk reaction to the name Meat Loaf, we get it. Like Phil Collins, he and his collaborator Jim Steinman hit oversaturation status by the early '80s and then came back for revenge in the early '90s. But Meat & Jim's journey that weaves around these mega-milestones is simultaneously fascinating, bizarre, charmed, and unlucky. From stage to stereo to screen, the supporting players who pop up along the way might surprise you. Settle in for a ride that takes you to hell and...

Enjoy this minisode, excerpted from the Underrated Solo Albums bonus episode available at patreon.com/wellofsound where a subscription gets you access to exclusive monthly content, bonus episodes, and more. Here, Dave and Lex weather a giant storm to talk about what's really important in this life -- Dark Horse by George Harrison. It's just one of the six albums discussed in the full episode. Enjoy! And as always, if you like what you hear, be sure to rate the podcast or leave us a review....

The follow-up to the TWOS "Genesis in the '70s" episode has finally arrived. It's time to Spa-go for it, strap on a headband, a pastel blazer, and parachute pants and enjoy Phil and the boys' journey to peak stardom. Dave and Lex discuss Phil's "cultural ubiquity," the evolution of the Genesis sound, and whether "Tonight, Tonight, Tonight" is genius or drivel. This is a fun one, and yet another epic-sode, clocking in at 2-1/2 hours long. Enjoying the heck out of what we do? Consider joining...

If you like your podcast episodes good and free, we get it. We're not messing with the formula. You'll still get the deep dives you know us for, for free. But we're trying to make MORE of those episodes every year, and Patreon is the way for us to do that. Check out patreon.com/wellofsound! We have three subscription tiers and the breakdown is basically this: 1) You like us and you want to support us. 2) You like us but you want bonus content. 3) You're a superfan and like the idea of hearing...

It's been a long wait, but Dave and Lex are back with Part 1 of the Genesis saga. Before neon palm trees and Spago lunches were on their radar, these legends of 1980s pop found their footing during the early days of prog rock with songs of knights, dukes, deadly croquet games, foxes in red dresses, and castrated slippermen. Peter Gabriel, Phil Collins, Mike Rutherford, Tony Banks, Steve Hackett, and more harmonize, clash, and synth their British hearts out across the '70s. Plus, Dave and Lex...

Dave and Lex are gearing up for Season 4, but in the meantime, they put their hearts on the table for you to poke and laugh at. Buckle up for six reviled, mocked, dismissed, and puzzled over albums that Dave and Lex listen to when no one's looking. Press play and prepare for lost gems, interesting failures, and guilty pleasures.   If you like what you hear, be sure to rate the podcast or leave us a review. Don't forget to hit SUBSCRIBE for more deep dives into the greatest and...

Dave and Lex celebrate Halloween by going down the rabbithole with Alice -- both the man, the band, and the monster. The path is twisty, from psychedelic LA to protopunk Detroit to the gated estates of Greenwich, a padded cell in New York, and every golf course in between. As the music morphs, Alice Cooper (aka Vincent Furnier) gives Kevin Bacon and his six degrees a run for their money, downing beers and rubbing elbows with just about everyone in pop culture history from 1965 to today....

After a (too) long hiatus, Dave and Lex are back with a Kubrick-length immersion into the career of Kate Bush. (Thanks for sticking in there and sorry for the wait!) Kate exploded onto the British pop scene in '77 with a bizarre single and a thrilling presence. With every successive album, she broke new ground, influenced artists across genres, and achieved cult status. From bedroom dancing to full-scale filmmaking, Kate Bush forged a career like no other. All there is to say is...

All hail the Basher. Nick Lowe has shaped the course of punk, pub rock, power pop, and more, but no genre can hold him. From Brinsley Schwarz early years to Stiff Records to Elvis Costello to indie rock headmaster, Dave and Lex chart the evolution of the wriest rocker in the land. Prepare for puns. If you like what you hear, be sure to rate the podcast or leave us a review. Don't forget to hit SUBSCRIBE for more deep dives into the greatest and underappreciated acts in rock, pop, country, and...

Time to kick off Season 3 of TWOS! Marvin Gaye was one of Motown's biggest stars and helped bring social commentary to the mainstream with his concept album, What's Going On. Before People magazine appropriated "Sexiest Man Alive", Marvin was the reigning champ. He was also one seriously sorrowful dude. Dave and Lex dig deep into the catalog and troubled life of MPG. Topics of discussion include PCP, the Cowardly Lion, and porn. Buckle up. If you like what you hear, be sure to rate the...

Dave and Lex are gearing up for Season 3, but in the meantime, they recorded this funthology that sloppily spans the history of supergroups. What's a supergroup? Press play and prepare for lost gems, interesting failures, and guilty pleasures.   If you like what you hear, be sure to rate the podcast or leave us a review. Don't forget to hit SUBSCRIBE for more deep dives into the greatest and underappreciated acts in rock, pop, country, and soul. Upcoming episodes include Nick Lowe, Marvin...

Lex calls up shredder extraordinaire Stephen Heath to get a musician's point of view on how Eddie Van Halen changed the game and what sets him apart from other guitar gods. A little about Stephen... He currently plays guitar for LA Takedown and last year was touring guitarist for Weyes Blood. He's also played with Paul Bergmann, Death Valley Girls, DA Stern, and JT Leroy. You mighta seen him on Twin Peaks too. Check him out on Instagram (he does a mean Ernest Borgnine): @heathband  

Brace yourself for the first TWOS mega-sode. Dave and Lex take a 2-hour deep dive into the divisive history of two Dutch boys from Pasadena. Are you a Diamond Dave devotee? Or a Red Rocker through n' through? It's time take sides. If you like what you hear, be sure to rate the podcast or leave us a review. Don't forget to hit SUBSCRIBE for more deep dives into the greatest and underappreciated acts in rock, pop, country, and soul.  Keep up to date with us on Instagram. Listen to all our...

Allen Toussaint undeniably shaped the sound of New Orleans... and the 1950s, 1960s and 1970s at large. A Toussaint song may even be one of your favorites and you didn't even know it. Think "Sneakin' Sally Through The Alley", "Brickyard Blues", "Fortune Teller", and the classic "Lady Marmalade". Toussaint disciples include The Band, Bonnie Raitt, Robert Palmer, Elvis Costello, and so many more. Lex and Dave take their best crack at covering the career of the legendary...

Breaking from the norm this episode, the guys wrap up the year with Dave's Top Five (Well... Six) Christmas Songs and Lex's Five Finds From 2019. Plus, hints of things to come in 2020. Check out the Spotify playlists from this episode and more... Dave's Christmas Picks playlist Lex's Five Finds playlist Well, It's Christmas playlist Listen to all our episode playlists Keep up to date with us on Instagram Send suggestions to [email protected] If you like what you hear, be sure to...

What makes you a Paul Williams fan? For Dave, it was The Muppets. For Lex, it was Phantom Of The Paradise. But there are so many avenues to reach the roadshow that is Paul Williams: The Tonight Show, Planet Of The Apes, The Brady Bunch, Smokey & The Bandit. The list goes on and on... and on and on. Join Lex and Dave as they marvel over an enigmatic career and the songs that still give us the feels.  If you like what you hear, be sure to rate the podcast or leave us a review. Don't forget...