Classic Rocktails

Aerosmith- "Get a Grip" - pure rock ’n’ roll magic or a slick, MTV-fueled sellout?

Was it pure rock ’n’ roll magic or a slick, MTV-fueled sellout?
Get a Grip, the 1993 monster hit that cemented Aerosmith’s second coming.
From “Cryin’” to “Crazy” to “Livin’ on the Edge,” the boys break down the hits, the hype, and the horniness. 
Debate whether Get a Grip still packs a punch three decades later—while sipping on the perfect cocktail pairing to match the album’s swagger.
Does it hold up? Pour yourself a drink and find out
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Billy Joel- "The Stranger" - we have to ask, is this Billy Joel's masterpiece?

We have to ask, is this Billy Joel's masterpiece?
Crank up the volume and grab a glass-- this week, Classic Rocktails spends some quality time with a Stranger. 
From the rebllion of "Movin Out"...
To the wistful "Scenes From an Italian Restaurant"...
To the sweet "Just the Way You Are"...
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Classic Rocktails Goes to the Rock Movies!

What if the Oscars had a guitar solo?That’s the spirit behind the first-ever “Classic Rocktails Rock Movie Awards”.
This new awards event celebrates the wild, weird, and wonderful intersection of rock music and cinema, with categories including:
Best Actor in a Rock Movie
Best Actress in a Rock Movie
Best Rock Movie
Best Song in a Rock Movie
Worst Rock Movie (because some legends deserve to be roasted)
The winners will receive “The Tommy” — a nod to The Who’s legendary rock opera — in a one-of-a-kind, irreverent celebration of music on film.
Enjoy this episode, we loved making it!

Bryan Adams- "Reckless" - why doesn't Bryan Adams get more love?

Why doesn't Bryan Adams get more love?
Crank up the volume and grab a glass—this week, Classic Rocktails dives headfirst into Bryan Adams’ 1984 masterpiece Reckless. From the rebellious rush of “Run to You” to the timeless anthem “Summer of ’69,”
Doc and Mac unpack the raw energy, heartland swagger, and sneaky depth behind one of the decade’s biggest albums.
Paired with a bold, Canadian-inspired cocktail that hits just as hard, this episode asks the eternal question: Does it still hold up? 
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Heart- "Dreamboat Annie" - best rock album from a band fronted by women?

The best rock album from a band fronted by women?
From the forgotten to the ridiculous to the sublime, we've got you covered on Classic Rocktails.  This week, Dreamboat Annie from Heart.
Does this album hold up?
What's the perfect cocktail accompaniment?
So much more...
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JULY 4TH SPECIAL (CLEAN)! John Mellencamp- "Scarecrow" - still speaks as voice of the heartland?

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! - what is a Delilah Hall of Famer?

What is a "Delilah Hall of Famer"? Is this album one of them?
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?
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Beach Boys- "Pet Sounds" (in memory of Brian WIlson)

Is this great rock-- or an avant-garde art project?
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" - one of the greatest concept albums ever created?

Is this one of the greatest concept albums ever created?
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.
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Season 2 Premier! Dire Straits-- "Brothers in Arms"- Is Mark Knopfler's voice... well... any good?!?

Is Mark Knopfler's voice... well... any good?!?
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?!?
Listen, rate, and subscribe wherever you get your podcasts.
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