The Well Of Sound

Marc Bolan & T. Rex 15.11.2025 2u 24min

Lost to a mystical dimension, this episode has been recovered, as if by faerie magic. Recorded not long after Dave and Lex's Favorite Bowie Non-Singles episode, this 2+ hour glam-o-rama continues their discussion of diamondy, tricksy pioneers of that special '70s sound... with the arguable king of glam rock: Marc Bolan. Strap in. Let's get it on and bang a gong. It's the T. Rex universe. Listen to our favorites playlist for this episode (and all eps) here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Favorite Bowie Non-Singles 06.02.2024 1u 33min

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! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Let's Go Live 27.11.2023 1u 43min

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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ballads Of 31.10.2023 1u 59min

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! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Underrated Solo Albums 18.10.2023 1u 45min

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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Chrissie Hynde & Pretenders 01.04.2023 2u 27min

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 what we do? Consider joining us at patreon.com/wellofsound where a subscription gets you access to exclusive monthly content, bonus episodes, and more. 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 FOLLOW 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 episode playlists (including Chrissie Hynde & Pretenders).Share any feedback with us at wellofsoundpodcast@gmail.com. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Glen Campbell (Remastered) 29.03.2023 59min

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 companion Glen playlist… Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Minisode: Sacred Songs by Daryl Hall 25.01.2023 19min

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 FOLLOW 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 episode playlists, including the new Frippertronics playlist that includes choice selections from Sacred Songs. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mott The Hoople (Remastered) 02.01.2023 57min

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 some background ambiance. At the time, we recorded the episode with the hope that people might find our mutual Hoople and Hunter obsession engaging enough to come back for more, but we weren't totally confident that we had gold. 30+ epic episodes later, it's hard to believe there was ever any doubt. Thanks for your support along the way!Enjoy and don't forget our companion Mott playlist... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Meat Loaf & Jim Steinman 18.10.2022 2u 59min

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 back... over and over... and over again.Enjoying the heck out of what we do? Consider joining us at patreon.com/wellofsound where a subscription gets you access to exclusive monthly content, bonus episodes, and more. It's a new thing we're doing and we're excited to build community and more cool content there!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 FOLLOW 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 episode playlists (including Meat Loaf & Jim Steinman).Share any feedback with us at wellofsoundpodcast@gmail.com. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Minisode: Dark Horse by George Harrison 06.10.2022 18min

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. Don't forget to hit SUBSCRIBE or FOLLOW 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 episode playlists. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Phil Collins & Genesis 1980-2010 12.08.2022 2u 32min

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 us at patreon.com/wellofsound where a subscription gets you access to exclusive monthly content, bonus episodes, and more. It's a new thing we're doing and we're excited to build community and more cool content there!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 FOLLOW 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 episode playlists (including Phil & Genesis 1980-2010).More about The Well Of Sound on Patreon...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.com/wellofsound is the way for us to do that.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 your name on the show and getting a vote on future eps! These are all great things to be and we're so grateful for your support. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Genesis 1967-1980 27.05.2022 2u 33min

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 are finally converted into full-blown prog-heads. You won't want to miss this deluxe epic-sode. 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. Enjoying the heck out of what we do? Consider joining us at patreon.com/wellofsound where a subscription gets you access to exclusive monthly content, bonus episodes, and more. It's a new thing we're doing and we're excited to build community and more cool content there!Keep up to date with us on Instagram.Listen to all our episode playlists (including Genesis 1967-1980) at https://open.spotify.com/user/3gcq0cudvqwvsczoolkmh0zaoMore about The Well Of Sound on Patreon...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.com/wellofsound is the way for us to do that.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 your name on the show and getting a vote on future eps! These are all great things to be and we're so grateful for your support. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Hated Albums We Love 25.12.2021 1u 52min

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 underappreciated acts in rock, pop, country, and soul. Upcoming episodes include Phil Collins & Genesis, Parts 1 & 2. Keep up to date with TWOS on Instagram.Listen to all the episode playlists at https://open.spotify.com/user/3gcq0cudvqwvsczoolkmh0zaoSend suggestions to wellofsoundpodcast@gmail.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Alice Cooper 25.10.2021 2u 5min

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. Welcome to his nightmare... we think you're gonna like it. 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 episode playlists (including Alice Cooper) at https://open.spotify.com/user/3gcq0cudvqwvsczoolkmh0zaoSend suggestions to wellofsoundpodcast@gmail.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Kate Bush 10.07.2021 2u 7min

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 wowowowowowow... UNBELIEVABLE.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 episode playlists (including Kate Bush) at https://open.spotify.com/user/3gcq0cudvqwvsczoolkmh0zaoSend suggestions to wellofsoundpodcast@gmail.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Nick Lowe 31.12.2020 1u 38min

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 soul. Keep up to date with us on Instagram.Listen to all our episode playlists (including Nick Lowe) at https://open.spotify.com/user/3gcq0cudvqwvsczoolkmh0zaoSend suggestions to wellofsoundpodcast@gmail.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Marvin Gaye 06.11.2020 1u 54min

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 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 episode playlists (including Marvin Gaye) at https://open.spotify.com/user/3gcq0cudvqwvsczoolkmh0zaoSend suggestions to wellofsoundpodcast@gmail.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Supergroups 22.07.2020 1u 18min

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 Gaye, Alice Cooper, and more Keep up to date with TWOS on Instagram.Listen to all the episode playlists (including Supergroups) at https://open.spotify.com/user/3gcq0cudvqwvsczoolkmh0zaoSend suggestions to wellofsoundpodcast@gmail.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

BONUS: The Influence of Eddie Van Halen (Interview with guitarist/composer Stephen Heath) 07.05.2020 16min

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 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.