My favourite album I remember as a kid was a K-Mart compilation album I got that was all Elvis Presley hits. I do remember the big hit on that was ‘Teddy Bear’, which funny enough isn’t on this album I’m about to pick. just loved it I mean it was really fun rock music and this was 1975.I want you to take a musical journey back to the beginning of the Elvis era with us this month. The music from that era was so fun. So listen along and then watch for the episode the first week of December 2024 to hear what the group thought of this iconic album that kicked off a career that is still resonating in popular culture. It’s time to dive in to the King of Rock ‘n’ Roll!
Continue reading10-years of The Sonic Collective: A Look Back
This month, we celebrate 10 years of musical discovery at The Sonic Collective. During an upcoming round table discussion, we’ll consider our top 3 and bottom 3 albums, most surprising discoveries, favorite introduced albums, bands or albums we had no idea of prior to this journey, and how the experience has changed the way we listen to music.
Continue readingReview: How Deftones’ White Pony influenced Sleep Token’s Sundowning
In this episode, Darren, Scott C, Alain, and Scott G close out our series of four special episodes where we select two feature albums and discuss how one may have been influenced by the other in some form. The twist this time is new kids Stone Temple Pilots might have influenced Def Leppard, comparing the albums Purple and Slang. Is there a connection?
Continue readingThis Album Influenced That Album – Stone Temple Pilots Influenced Def Leppard
This month, we round out our four-part series exploring how some albums influence others by seeing if the Stone Temple Pilots influenced Def Leppard. Sometimes bands with careers that span decades aren’t just the influencers, but take inspiration from new genres and newer bands smashing it in them. When Def Leppard decided to get into the grunge and alt rock scene in the 90s, did Scott Weiland and crew influence them? Let’s find out.
Continue readingReview: How Deftones’ White Pony influenced Sleep Token’s Sundowning
In this episode, Darren, Scott C, Alain, and Scott G embark on our third of four special episodes where we select two feature albums and discuss how one may have been influenced by the other in some form. Up for discussion: Alain chose to feature Deftones’ third album from 2000, White Pony and Sleep Token’s debut album from 2019, Sundowning.
Continue readingHow The Rolling Stones Influenced The Black Crowes
In this review, we explore how The Black Crowes’ The Southern Harmony and Musical Companion may have been influenced by The Rolling Stones’ Exile on Main St. Released 20 years apart, both albums share a southern, bluesy, and soulful sound, with striking similarities in their pacing and musical journey. While some of us favored The Black Crowes, we all appreciated the deep connections between these two classic albums. Listen to our conversation and share your thoughts on these timeless records.
Continue readingThis Album Influenced That Album – Deftones Influenced Sleep Token
This month, we explore how the Deftones influenced Sleep token in the third of our four-part series exploring albums that sound like they were influenced by other albums. Or perhaps, more broadly, bands that sound like they were influenced by other bands, focusing on an album from each band that demonstrates the similarities.
Continue readingHow Bad Brains Influenced The Foo Fighters
Join Darren Scott, Scott Coates, Alain Dupuis, and Scott Gregory on the Sonic Collective, a podcast where each month they dive deep into a different album or musical concept. This episode kicks off with a Canada Day celebration and takes you on a fascinating journey into how Bad Brains’ 1983 album “Rock for Light” influenced Dave Grohl and the Foo Fighters. Darren introduces the concept of exploring albums that have shaped other artists, revealing why Grohl cites Bad Brains as a major influence. Scott Gregory discovers the unique blend of hardcore punk and reggae in “Rock for Light,” appreciating the band’s raw energy and impact. Scott Coates was surprised by the varying songs and sounds from Bad Brains, and questioned if he was listening to the same album. Alain reflects on the Foo Fighters’ debut, noting its raw sound and Grohl’s incredible musicianship, recorded solo in just a week. The episode concludes with a discussion on Bad Brains’ legacy, breaking racial stereotypes, and enriching the listeners’ understanding of musical evolution and influence. Tune in for personal insights and a new appreciation for some of the greatest music of all time.
Continue readingThis Album Influenced That Album – The Rolling Stones Influenced The Black Crowes
In the upcoming episodes, we explore how one album influenced another, starting with Darren Scott’s picks of the Foo Fighters’ debut and Bad Brains’ Rock for Light. Now it’s my turn with The Black Crowes’ The Southern Harmony and Musical Companion, their 1992 follow-up to Shake Your Money Maker. This album broke records with four rock number-one hits and topped the Billboard 200. Produced by George Drakoulias and The Black Crowes, its rock, blues, and southern black soul sound has always reminded me of the early Rolling Stones, especially their 1972 album Exile on Main St.. Known for its murky, party-like atmosphere, Exile on Main St. was a double album featuring blues, rock, swing, country, and gospel influences. This month, I’ll dive deeper to see if Exile on Main St. truly influenced The Southern Harmony and Musical Companion.
Continue readingReview of Fiona Apple: Tidal
It’s the end of the month and we come back together to discuss this month’s pick: Fiona Apple’s debut album, Tidal. Our differing musical tastes show through as we explore what we each liked and didn’t like on the album.
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