Two Fat Guys & An Album

Automatic for the People (2FGA #19)

Sunset Tree (2FGA #18)

 🎙️Welcome to *Two Fat Guys and an Album* …the only fat guys podcast that matters! 🎧🎸
 
This week your host Mike "Beaker" Blackburn and Maestro Brek Hufnus are turning the spotlight on *The Mountain Goat’s* 2005 indie-folk-goth masterpiece, _The Sunset Tree._ Then on Side Two we review *Samantha Fish’s* new Blues/Rock album _Paper Doll._ But wait…there’s more! On Side Three we turn our attention to _The Family Tree: Branches,_ a fascinating Americana album by *Radical Face.*
 
So tune in to *Two Fat Guys and an Album,* to hear entertaining reviews and analysis by two guys who love to talk about music.
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📼 Episode Breakdown
🕒 Time stamps so you can jump right in:
0:00 Welcome! *Goose,* _Live at Radio City Music Hall._ *The Grateful Dead* _Wake of the Flood._ *Staind.*
11:39 Final results of the 2025 Rock and Roll Hall of Fame voting. *Phish.* Carol Kaye.
33:43 *Side One:* _Sunset Tree_ by *The Mountain Goats.* Panasonic RX-FT500 boombox 📻. John Vanderslice _Angela._
1:05:00 Landmark 🗺️ Perfect 💯 ?
1:15:16 *Side Two: What's Going On:* Review of _Paper Doll_ by *Samantha Fish.* Blues/Rock Guitar. *Arcade Fire* _Pink Elephant._ *Briston Maroney* _Jimmy._ *The Lumineers* _Sugar Mountain._
1:31:05 *Side Three: Beyond Classic Rock:* _The Family Tree: Branches,_ by *Radical Face.* Click here for The Family Tree Guidebook: https://oldradicalface.com/music/TheFamilyTree_Guidebook.pdf 
1:48:41 *Side Four:* Ranking and Thank You 🙌
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American Beauty (2FGA #17)

Violent Femmes (2FGA #16)

Wish You Were Here (2FGA #15)

Disclipline (2FGA #14)

Discussing the Rock n Roll Hall of Fame (2 Fat Guys & a 45)

Ok Computer (2FGA #13)

Welcome to Two Fat Guys and an Album... the only podcast that really matters—and trust me, I’ve heard enough music to know when something actually counts.
This week, your hosts Mike Blackburn and Maestro Brek Hufnus are diving headfirst into Radiohead’s 1997 masterpiece OK Computer. This isn’t just an album—it’s an experience. A seismic shift in the sound of alternative rock, OK Computer is Radiohead’s third studio album, and it redefined what a rock band could be in the late ‘90s. It’s moody, cinematic, and packed with existential dread in all the best ways. Themes of alienation, technology, and modern disillusionment weave through tracks like “Paranoid Android,” “Karma Police,” and “No Surprises.” This record didn’t just speak to a generation—it practically warned them.
But hey, we don’t stop at the icons. Each week, we also shine a light on what’s been playing in our ears lately with our “Beyond Classic Rock” segment. This time, we’re giving some long-overdue love to It’s a Wonderful Life by Sparklehorse. Released in 2001, this album is a haunting, poetic gem. It’s intimate and otherworldly all at once—Mark Linkous at his most emotionally raw. Songs like “Gold Day,” “Eyepennies,” and “Comfort Me” balance fragility with quiet beauty, all wrapped in Sparklehorse’s unique blend of lo-fi textures and melancholic wonder. It’s a record that feels like a dream you’re not quite ready to wake up from.
So, join Mike and Brek as we explore the sonic depths of OK Computer and It’s a Wonderful Life, and bring you even more of the music we love to obsess over—right here on Two Fat Guys and an Album.

Joshua Tree (2FGA #12)

Welcome to Two Fat Guys and an Album... the only podcast that really matters, and trust me, I’ve been around long enough to know!
This week, your hosts Mike Blackburn and Maestro Brek Hufnus are turning the spotlight on U2’s 1987 classic The Joshua Tree. This album, folks, is a real game-changer. It’s the band’s fifth studio record, and it stands tall as one of the most influential albums of the 80s, maybe of all time. With its sweeping, grand sound and lyrics that make you think, The Joshua Tree dives deep into themes of faith, yearning, and that universal search for meaning. Tracks like “With or Without You” and “Where the Streets Have No Name” became anthems, and this album changed the landscape of rock music. It’s not just a record; it’s a cultural milestone.
But we don’t stop there, oh no. Every week, we also give you a peek at what we’ve been listening to lately, dive into some fresh new tunes, and throw in a hidden gem or a forgotten classic in our “Beyond Classic Rock” segment. This week, we’re taking a closer look at Blitzen Trapper’s Furr. Now, this is a real treat. Released in 2008, Furr is a beautiful blend of folk, rock, and Americana. It’s one of those albums that really gets under your skin with its storytelling. The songs capture that sense of longing and self-discovery, all wrapped up in melodies that stick with you. Tracks like “Furr” and “Wild Mountain Nation” prove the band’s knack for combining old-school charm with a modern twist. It’s no wonder this album earned them a place in the hearts of music lovers everywhere.
So, join Mike and Brek as we take a fun, deep dive into The Joshua Tree and Furr, and all the other musical goodness that we love to share, right here on Two Fat Guys and an Album.

(What's The Story) Morning Glory (2FGA #11)