Classic Rocktails

JULY 4TH SPECIAL (CLEAN)! John Mellencamp- "Scarecrow" +

Does Scarecrow still speak to the American Heartland, or has the scarecrow lost its voice over time? 
This week on Classic Rocktails, Doc and Mac dig into this 1985 classic-- a gritty, blue-collar masterpiece packed with anthems and social commentary.From "R.O.C.K. in the USA" to "Small Town," we break down the album's raw honesty, roots rock sound, and cultural legacy.  And what is the perfect pour for this amazing music-- let's find out!  
We are working clean so you can listen during your July 4th holiday!  (Okay, we say "ass"... calm down).  
Remember-- great music deserves a great drink!

Toto- "Four"- Get on the yacht!

From the forgotten to the ridiculous to the sublime, we've got you covered on Classic Rocktails.  This week we take out the yacht rock staple Toto Four.
Does the album hold up?
What is the *one* perfect cocktail to pair with it?
What is a "Delilah Hall of Famer"?
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Beach Boys- "Pet Sounds" (in memory of Brian WIlson)

As rock genius Brian Wilson passes this week, we re-visit the Beach Boys iconic "Pet Sounds" album.
Does this album hold up?
What is Pet Sounds' *one* perfect cocktail accompaniment?
Is God Only Knows half-empty, or half-full?

Queensryche-- "Operation Mindcrime"

From the forgotten to the ridiculous to the sublime, we've got you covered on Classic Rocktails.
Does that great album from back in the day, Operation Mindcrime, still hold up?  
If there was *one* perfect cocktail to pair with that album, what would it be?
So join the party.  We have fun.

Season 2 Premier! Dire Straits-- "Brothers in Arms"

Remember that album you used to love back in the day?  An album like Brothers in Arms.
Does it hold-up today?
If there were one perfect cocktail to pair with this album, what would it be?
Is Mark Knopfler's voice... well... any good?!?
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Classic Rocktails- "33 1/3: Season 1 Greatest Hits"

On this special episode (33 1/3:  Season 1 Greatest Hits), we go back to some of our most fun moments in Season 1 and some of our "bests":
What was the single best cocktail choice?
What album held-up best?
What did we learn?  Anything?
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Foo Fighters-- "The Color and the Shape"

Remember that classic rock album you used to love so much?  
Does it still hold up?  
If you were going to host a listening party for this album, what would be the perfect cocktail to serve as the signature drink?  
Why do the ladies love the Foo Fighters so much?
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Boston- "Boston"

Remember that classic rock album you used to love so much?  Does it still hold up?  If you were going to host a listening party for this album, what would be the perfect cocktail to serve as the signature drink?  Does anyone know the lyrics to "More Than A Feeling"?!?

Huey Lewis and the News- "Sports"

This week on Classic Rocktails, the Huey Lewis and the News classic album, "Sports."  
Does this album hold up?
What is the *one* perfect cocktail to accompany this album at our listening party?
Is this the most over-served, crazy episode the boys have ever produced?!?
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Counting Crows-- "August and Everything After"

On the Classic Rocktails podcast, we aspire to be a smart, funny re-visit of the classic albums we all used to love.  Classic rock is good.
In this episode
Does "August and Everything After" hold up?
If there were *one* perfect cocktail to pair with it and serve at the listening party, what would it be?
How in the hell did Adam Duritz date so many gorgeous ladies?
Doc said what about this album?!?
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