Author: Brandon Arnold

1971: The Greatest Year in Music History? (Part 1)

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In celebration of the 50th anniversary of all the great albums released in 1971, we visit this seminal year in music history to make our own Definitive, yes Definitive, compilation album (now available at Media Play and Sam Goody record stores nationwide). https://media.blubrry.com/letthemusicbeyourmaster/letthemusicbeyourmaster.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/Season-02/LTMBYM_1971p1.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: Apple Podcasts | More

Hip Hop Battle Royale (Feat. H.T.)

Brandon ArnoldHip Hop

Things get feisty as we nominate hip hop tracks to go head to head and see who wins. Tune in to see who has the best picks and/or the most conveniently fluid and vague definition of what does or doesn’t qualify as hip hop. https://media.blubrry.com/letthemusicbeyourmaster/letthemusicbeyourmaster.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/Season-02/LTMBYM_HipHopBattleRoyale.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: Apple Podcasts | More

Ska Hall of Fame // Part 2

Brandon ArnoldUncategorized

Wherein we share our picks for 3rd wave Ska, along with some ska-influenced tracks by other bands, and conclude with the best/worst ska band names of all time. https://media.blubrry.com/letthemusicbeyourmaster/letthemusicbeyourmaster.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/Season-02/LTMBYM_Ska_p2.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: Apple Podcasts | More

Ska Hall of Fame // Part 1

Brandon ArnoldUncategorized

In this episode we are joined by special guest Brian Croxall to discuss his time in the local ska scene as well as induct our entries to the Ska wing of the LTMBYM Hall of Fame. https://media.blubrry.com/letthemusicbeyourmaster/letthemusicbeyourmaster.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/Season-02/LTMBYM_Ska_p1.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: Apple Podcasts | More

Favorite Cover Songs – Part 2

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I know you’re surprised and disappointed that the best cover of all time didn’t make an appearance on our previous episode, but there’s a good chance it shows up on this one. Also featuring commentary on The Beatles from Professor Michael Hicks, and another round of Name That Tune. https://media.blubrry.com/letthemusicbeyourmaster/letthemusicbeyourmaster.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/Season-02/LTMBYM_Covers_P2.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | […]

Favorite Cover Songs – Part 1

Brandon ArnoldUncategorized

There are so many great covers to choose from, and here we share a few of our favorites and discuss what makes a cover stand the test of time. Also Steve Tells Us Something Good and Jordan sets a personal best for longest duration without mentioning Bonnie Prince Billy. https://media.blubrry.com/letthemusicbeyourmaster/letthemusicbeyourmaster.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/Season-02/LTMBYM_Covers_P1.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | […]

Shallow Cuts (Part 2)

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We continue our exploration of the best popular songs from the 2000’s and 2010’s. https://media.blubrry.com/letthemusicbeyourmaster/letthemusicbeyourmaster.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/Season-02/LTMBYM_Shallow_Cuts_p2.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: Apple Podcasts | More

Shallow Cuts part 1

Brandon ArnoldUncategorized

In this episode we try our best to repress our music snobbery and sing the praises of popular music, specifically songs that reached the Billboard Top 10 (by an artist not shared yet on a previous episode). Part 1 covers the 80’s and 90’s. https://media.blubrry.com/letthemusicbeyourmaster/letthemusicbeyourmaster.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/Season-02/LTMBYM_Shallow_Cuts_p1.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: Apple Podcasts | More

The Beatles Hall of Fame (part 2)

Brandon ArnoldHall of Fame

We continue our nominations for The Beatles wing of the LTMBYM Hall of Fame. Share your comments with us at www.letthemusicbeyourmaster.com   https://media.blubrry.com/letthemusicbeyourmaster/letthemusicbeyourmaster.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/Season-02/LTMBYM_The_Beatles_p2.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: Apple Podcasts | More

The Beatles Hall of Fame (Part 1)

Brandon ArnoldUncategorized

An exploration of the influence and legacy of The Beatles as we build them their very own wing in the LTMBYM Hall of Fame. https://media.blubrry.com/letthemusicbeyourmaster/letthemusicbeyourmaster.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/Season-02/LTMBYM_The_Beatles_p1.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: Apple Podcasts | More