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 …

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. Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 tri…

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. Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

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 …

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 remas…

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…

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 conversa…

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 …

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 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 geniu…

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 Coll…

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 yo…

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 an…

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…

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 pod…

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 tr…

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…

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,…

Brace yourself for the first TWOS mega-sode. Dave and Lex take a 2-hour deep dive into the divisive history of two Dutch boys from Pasadena. Are you a Diamond Dave devotee? Or a Red Rocker through n' through? It's time take sides. 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 dee…

Allen Toussaint undeniably shaped the sound of New Orleans... and the 1950s, 1960s and 1970s at large. A Toussaint song may even be one of your favorites and you didn't even know it. Think "Sneakin' Sally Through The Alley", "Brickyard Blues", "Fortune Teller", and the classic "Lady Marmalade". Toussaint disciples include The Band, Bonnie Raitt, Ro…

Breaking from the norm this episode, the guys wrap up the year with Dave's Top Five (Well... Six) Christmas Songs and Lex's Five Finds From 2019. Plus, hints of things to come in 2020. Check out the Spotify playlists from this episode and more... Dave's Christmas Picks playlist Lex's Five Finds playlist Well, It's Christmas playlist Listen to all o…

What makes you a Paul Williams fan? For Dave, it was The Muppets. For Lex, it was Phantom Of The Paradise. But there are so many avenues to reach the roadshow that is Paul Williams: The Tonight Show, Planet Of The Apes, The Brady Bunch, Smokey & The Bandit. The list goes on and on... and on and on. Join Lex and Dave as they marvel over an enigmatic…

If you haven't heard of Fanny, you're not the only one. Rising stars in the early '70s, they got lost in the format changes of the '80s. But streaming services have helped resurface this influential, female-driven rock act that forged the way for bands like The Runaways and The Go-Gos. Join Lex and Dave as they play 6 Degrees Of Fanny, counting off…

Broken up with Capitol Records and fraught with personal problems, The Beach Boys must begin again in 1970 -- not as boys but as men. And it's a rocky mountain to climb. Lex and Dave navigate all the musical experimentation, the drug use, the in-fighting, the celebrity tangents, and the absurdity that define one of the biggest names in pop history …

1970 marked the arrival of the true future of rock. Bryan Ferry, Brian Eno, Andy Mackay, Paul Thompson, and Graham Simpson didn't just turn the sound of the '70s on its head, future lineups would cut a path for the most influential bands of the '80s to follow. Lex and Dave talk Ferry's bottomless sadness, Eno's raging libido, and Mackay's love of k…

Nobody knows the road better than the one and only Bob Seger. From his lesser known '60s garage rock roots to the days of '80s arena rock, Lex and Dave talk about how Bob just wouldn't quit. And as usual, the guys find a way to talk about KISS. Don't forget to hit SUBSCRIBE for more deep dives into the greatest and underappreciated acts in rock, po…

R&B. Funk. Blues. Country. Rock. TV. Movies. Tina Turner did it all. Refusing to settle. Refusing to be forgotten. She's a survivor, an innovator, and influenced the biggest frontmen in music. Lex and Dave dig in on the life and times of Tina. Don't forget to hit SUBSCRIBE for more deep dives into the greatest and underappreciated acts in rock, pop…

Thin Lizzy's sound was one of a kind, and Phil Lynott was a frontman like no other. Buckle up for heartache, bar brawls, space motorcycles, and medieval massacres as Lex and Dave explore the discography of these Irish rock heroes. Don't forget to hit SUBSCRIBE for more deep dives into the greatest and underappreciated acts in rock, pop, country, an…

It’s 1970, and the Beatles are no more. In fact, they hate each other. Correction... they hate Paul. And all anyone wants to know is, “What’s next?” Lex and Dave follow Paul’s path through the ‘70s and ‘80s as he tries to sort who he is after being the most famous bass slappin’ heartthrob in the world. Buckle up for life on the road with Linda, Win…

He's been cheated on, lied to, swindled, beat down, and stood up, but none of it gets Swamp Dogg down. Lex and Dave discuss Swamp's uncompromising album covers, his earnest and hilarious lyrics, and his alter ego: Little Jerry Williams. Put on a pair of shorts, make a homemade hat, and get ready to meet soul's weirdest weirdo. Don't forget to hit S…

Is there a better rock soap opera than the story of Fleetwood Mac? Lex and Dave explore the saga by way of musical mastermind Lindsey Buckingham's career. And like his hair, things get weird (especially in the '80s). So, let's hit the Holiday Road! Don't forget to hit SUBSCRIBE for more deep dives into the greatest and underappreciated acts in rock…

Get ready to rock with the hottest band in the land... KISS! Dave and Lex puzzle over Gene Simmons' charisma, Paul Stanley's voice, Peter Criss' drumming, and Ace Frehley's need for love. There's a reason KISS has endured for over 45 years... but what the hell is it? Let's get into it... Don't forget to hit SUBSCRIBE for more deep dives into the gr…

What does Black Sabbath have to do with ELO? Find out when Lex and Dave discuss The Move, ELO, Roy Wood, Wizzard, and all aspects of the Jeff Lynneverse. From Birmingham beginnings to the Travelling Wilburys, Jeff shaped rock history but always stayed true to his roots... and his hair. Bonus points to whoever counts all the times Lex and Dave say "…

SURRENDER to episode 5 of The Well Of Sound. Lex and Dave get entirely too carried away talking about the hardest working band in show bizness... Cheap Trick! From their Rockford, IL roots to working with John Lennon and George Martin to their Rock & Roll Hall Of Fame induction, we dig into the highs, lows, and lowests of their 40-year career. Don'…

Who likes to BOOGIE? Dave and Lex talk Little Feat and the genius of Lowell George. If you only know Dixie Chicken, tune in for a classic rock story that takes you from freaking out with Frank Zappa in Laurel Canyon to tripping with the Dead on Shakedown Street. Don't forget to hit SUBSCRIBE for more deep dives into the greatest and underappreciate…

While the US had a British Invasion, the UK had... The Walker Brothers. Scott Walker influenced the likes of Bowie, Blur, Suede, Pulp, Radiohead, and more. Dave and Lex dig into the career of the one and only Camus-obsessive, peacoat-wearin', former boy band frontman. Don't forget to hit SUBSCRIBE for more deep dives into the greatest and underappr…

The Well Of Sound is back, and Dave and Lex talk country. 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. Subscribe for bi-monthly deep dives into the greatest and underappreciated acts in rock, pop, and soul. Upcoming episodes inclu…