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Send us a text In this episode of Music at a Rational Volume, Nate and Kyle discuss the best albums and new releases that 2025 had to offer. Listen in as the hosts talk about the highs and lows of the musical scene in the last year... sometimes great and often times not so much. Kyle's album of the week Doublewide and Live by Southern Culture on the Skids This week's playlist: 2025 Albums of the Year Kip Moore - Solitary TracksFlowers In DecemberLove & WarIone - From Here HonestlyCome Out CleanThe Beaches - No Hard Feelings Lesbian of the YearCan I Call You In The MorningRoyal Otis - HickeyMoodyI Hate This TuneCecilia Castleman - Cecilia CastlemanIt’s AlrightCompanyGlitterfox - Decoder PassengerTake Me BackSaint Motel - Afterglow Room With A View (For The End Of The World)Peace n Love n AnarchyPacifica - In Your Face! In Your Face!Don’t Blame MeRaynes - Bloom GoldfishRainbow BabyVistas - Cut The CordThe MiddleAlwaysAmanda Shires – Nobody’s Girl Streetlights & StarsNot Feeling AnythingDave Hause…and the MermaidLook AliveYer Outta My HairKathleen Edwards – Billionaire BillionaireFLARuston Kelly – Pale, Through the WindowGive Up the GhostPickleballThe Darkness – Dreams on Toast Rock ‘n’ Roll Party CowboyWalking Through FireNeil Young – Oceanside, CountrysideSail AwayPocahontasAlice Cooper – the Revenge of Alice CooperKill the FliesMoney ScreamsCheap Trick – All Washed Up Twelve GatesLong Way to WorcesterFitz & the Tantrums – Man on the Moon WithdrawalsOh, MarieBryan Adams – Roll With the Punches Make Up Your MindBe the Reason Support the Podcast at : Buy Me A Coffee Musicatarationalvolume.com @MARVpodcast on Twitter musicatatrationvolume profile on Spotify for episode playlists based on topics discussed

Send us a text In this festive episode of Music at a Rational Volume, Nate and Kyle discuss the 70s contributions to the totality of Christmas music. So listen in as Nate and Kyle wish you a Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays in the only way they know how, by crafting a playlist... you're welcome everybody! Albums of the week: A Holly Jolly Jill Barber Christmas Taylor Momsen's Pretty Reckless Christmas This week's playlist: Christmas in the 70s Light of the Stable - Emmylou Harris (‘79)Jingle Bells - Willie Nelson (‘79)I Wish It Could Be Christmas Everyday - Wizard (‘73)Merry Xmas Everybody - Slade  (‘73)Lonely This Christmas - Mud (‘74)I Believe in Father Christmas - Greg Lake ('75)Peace On Earth / Little Drummer Boy - Bing Crosby, David Bowie (‘77)Santa Clause Is Coming To Town - Jackson 5  (‘70)Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas - The Carpenters (‘78)My Christmas Card To You - The Partridge Family (‘71)A Time To Be Jolly - Bing Crosby ('71)Silent Night - Johnny Cash, The Carter Family (‘72)If We Make It Through December - Merle Haggard (‘73)Carol of the Bells - John Fahey, Richard Ruskin ('75)What Child Is This - Connie Smith (‘75)Please, Daddy (Don’t Get Drunk This Christmas) – John Denver ('75)In The Bleak Midwinter - Julie Andrews ('75)There’s Someone Who’s Knocking - The Salsoul Orchestra (‘76)Pine Cones And Holly Berries / It’s Beginning To Look A Lot Like Christmas - The Osmonds ('76)We Wish You A Merry Christmas - John Denver, The Muppets ('79)Santa Claus and His Old Lady - Cheech & Chong (Dec ‘71)Mamacita, ¿dónde está Santa Claus? - Charo ('78)This Christmas - Donny Hathaway  (‘70)Silver Bells - Elvis Presley (‘71)Jim Croce - It Doesn’t Have To Be That Way (‘73)Christmas for the Free - Argent ('73)Christmas Bop - T. Rex ('82 or '75?)Christmas Must Be Tonight - The Band  (‘77)Another Christmas - The Yobs ('79)Step into Christmas – Elton John ('73)Feliz Navidad – Jose Feliciano ('70)Please Come Home for Christmas – the Eagles ('78)Wonderful Christmastime – Paul McCartney ('79)Happy Xmas (War is Over) – John Lennon and Yoko Ono ('72)Jesus Christ – Big Star ('75)Father Christmas – the Kinks ('77)Santa Claus is Coming to Town – Bruce Springsteen & the E-Street Band ('75)One of Everything You Got – Buck Owens & Susan Raye ('71)Christmas Eve Can Kill You – the Everly Brothers ('72)Child of Winter – Beach Boys ('74)Run Rudolph Run – Keith Richards ('78)Xmas at K-mart – Root Boy Slim & the Sex Change Band ('78)Christmas Day – Squeeze ('79)White Christmas - The Whispers ( ‘79)Do You Hear What I Hear - Gladys Knight & The Pips ('75) Support the Podcast at : Buy Me A Coffee Musicatarationalvolume.com @MARVpodcast on Twitter musicatatrationvolume profile on Spotify for episode playlists based on topics discussed

Send us a text In this episode of Music at a Rational Volume, Nate and Kyle discuss the music, life and tragic passing of singer, songwriter, folkster, hippie, and all around well respected musician Todd Snider. His recent passing gives us a chance to celebrate all of the songs that Kyle and Nate have come to love and appreciate. So listen along as the hosts try to express feelings about just how big of an impact Todd's life and career had on these two music loving human beings. Enjoy the playlist. This week's playlist: Todd Snider Tribute Playlist Can’t ComplainBrokeMissing YouAmerica’s Favorite PastimeMoney, Compliments, and PublicityStatistician’s BluesSlim Chance Is Still A Chance - Doomed VersionJust In CaseThe Very Last TimeWays and MeansLike a Force of NatureSongs For  the Daily Planet (entire album)I Believe YouSide Show BluesEnoughHorseshoe LakeTensionLate Last NightRocket FuelPositively NegativeComin’ DownNever Let Me DownDoublewide BluesHappy to Be HereD.B. CooperKeep Off the GrassWhat’s Wrong with You?New Connection Vinyl RecordsRose CityBeer RunWaco Moon (Written for his friend, bandmate, Eddy Shaver, who committed suicide.)Play a Train SongBallad of the KingsmenLooking for a JobThin Wild MercuryUnbreakableFrom a RooftopStuck on the Corner (Prelude to a Heart Attack)Bring ‘em HomeTalking Reality Television BluesWelfare Music (Bottle Rockets cover) – Hard Working AmericansThat Was MeWorking on a Song Support the Podcast at : Buy Me A Coffee Musicatarationalvolume.com @MARVpodcast on Twitter musicatatrationvolume profile on Spotify for episode playlists based on topics discussed

Send us a text In this episode of Music at a Rational Volume, Nate and Kyle celebrate one of their favorite albums and its 25th anniversary, the Barenaked Ladies album Maroon. Released in September of 2000, Maroon stands as a truly great record, certainly a worthy follow up to the era-defining brilliance of Stunt which turned BNL into stars in the U.S. So listen in as the hosts chat about all the good stuff on this underrated and perpetually overlooked record (even though it went platinum in the U.S. and Canada), it shoulda been HUGE. In our opinion then, it certainly is one of the greatest albums ever made by humans on the planet Earth! No playlist this week, instead check out Maroon by the Barenaked Ladies. Support the Podcast at : Buy Me A Coffee Musicatarationalvolume.com @MARVpodcast on Twitter musicatatrationvolume profile on Spotify for episode playlists based on topics discussed

Send us a text In this episode of Music at a Rational Volume, Nate and Kyle discuss the newest 52 year old record to be released this year, the legendary album by Lindsey Buckingham and Stevie Nicks called Buckingham Nicks. Before they found fame and success as part of Fleetwood Mac, this duo made a surprisingly accessible and well-produced record, that would sadly be lost to time and buried by slow sales and future stardom. After years of being one of those mythical albums that music snobs and snobbier collectors used to polish their egos and lord over the rest of the masses, the wait for a full re-release is over and we are here to talk all about it.  Albums of the week: The Beaches - No Hard Feelings and Bethany Cosentino - Natural Disaster No playlist this week, instead check out Buckingham Nicks! Support the Podcast at : Buy Me A Coffee Musicatarationalvolume.com @MARVpodcast on Twitter musicatatrationvolume profile on Spotify for episode playlists based on topics discussed

Send us a text In this episode of Music at a Rational Volume, Nate and Kyle discuss the latest effort from Buffalo New York's favorite rock and rolling sons the Goo Goo Dolls, called Summer Anthem. An EP that we were looking forward to was just released and we took some time to record our thoughts. So listen along as we break down the things we liked and those that we didn't like at all. Our albums of the week were: Iggy Pop - Every Loser and Ione - From Here EP No playlist this week, instead check out Goo Goo Dolls - Summer Anthem Support the Podcast at : Buy Me A Coffee Musicatarationalvolume.com @MARVpodcast on Twitter musicatatrationvolume profile on Spotify for episode playlists based on topics discussed

Send us a text In this episode of Music at a Rational Volume, Nate and Kyle discuss the rock albums chart from April 30, 1983 and talk about the creation of a playlist based on the top 30 albums from that chart. Also, listen in for some fun nostalgia chat for all you playlist makers and cassette tape-aged folks. Can you remember when you made your first true mix-tape? How long did it take?... probably for-flipping-ever am I right? This week's playlist: Reliving the Charts 04/30/1983  I’m Ready - Bryan AdamsHigh wire - Men At WorkDrums - The TubesIt’s Only Words - Jon Butcher Axis Why Me - Planet P Project Don’t Make Me Do It - Patrick Simmons The Salt In My Tears - Martin Briley Walking The Fine Line - Red Rider“40” - U2 Stagefright - Def Leppard Don’t Change - INXS Dirty Dog - ZZ Top Love’s Got a Line On You - ScandalCan’t Love Them All - Greg Kihn BandCarrie - Michael Bolton Flying North - Thomas Dolby Dawn Chorus - Modern English Power (Strength in Numbers) - Red RiderWalk Like This - John Butcher AxisThis Time - Bryan AdamsNo, Not Again – the TubesGot Me Under Pressure - ZZ TopAction Not Words – Def LeppardWhat’s It Gonna Be? – Bryan AdamsCan't Turn Back - Red RiderNot Now John – Pink FloydPower Tools - Planet P Chain Reaction – Journey Don’t Let It End – Styx Modern Love – David Bowie I Fall to Pieces  – Greg Kihn BandJust a Mile Away - Martin BrileyBlue For You - Men At WorkShe Can't Say No - Scandal Stayed Awake All Night – Krokus It’s So Cruel – Billy Idol Only the Young – Scandal Crack the Sky – Red Rider Human Touch – Rick SpringfieldOut On The Streets - Patrick Simmons Support the Podcast at : Buy Me A Coffee Musicatarationalvolume.com @MARVpodcast on Twitter musicatatrationvolume profile on Spotify for episode playlists based on topics discussed

Send us a text In this episode of Music at a Rational Volume, Nate and Kyle regale everyone with the further misadventures of the two-middle-aged-men-a-concert-going show. In this installment the hosts try and figure out why this show as different from their last show at the same venue, the problem with "concert series" in general, and what's wrong with the Merch? So listen a long as they try to navigate the world of live music while also being whiny, job having middle aged babies.  This Week's Playlist: Good Intentions Tour Primer (the songs they should've played) Sixpence There She GoesDon't Let Me Die In DallasDon't Dream It's OverKiss MeJayhaws BlueSave It For A Rainy DayI'm Gonna Make You Love MeAngelyneQuiet Corners and Empty SpacesA Break In The CloudsToad The Wet Sprocket Good IntentionsCrazy LifeFly From HeavenSomething To SayAll I WantCome Back DownJamCrowingWindmillsCome Down Support the Podcast at : Buy Me A Coffee Musicatarationalvolume.com @MARVpodcast on Twitter musicatatrationvolume profile on Spotify for episode playlists based on topics discussed

Send us a text Welcome to Nate and Kyle disagree about music, just kidding, it's Music at a Rational Volume. In this episode, we ask you to consider one of the best soundtracks ever made/produced by humans on the planet Earth (or is it?), The Music From Scrubs, released in 2002, this soundtrack covers the first season+ of the show and is, at least in one host's opinion, one of the best mix-tapes ever assembled. So tune in to what the hosts have to say and decide for yourself after giving it a listen on your own.  This week's playlist... You know, the tunes from Scrubs playlist that I mentioned earlier... Support the Podcast at : Buy Me A Coffee Musicatarationalvolume.com @MARVpodcast on Twitter musicatatrationvolume profile on Spotify for episode playlists based on topics discussed

Send us a text In this first of its kind (for us) episode of Music at a Rational Volume Nate and Kyle discuss an actual live concert they attended. Listen along as the hosts discuss the venue, the merch, the food, and of course the music from the latest iteration of the now annual Last Summer on Earth concert series headlined by the Barenaked Ladies. This time around being supported by bands Guster and Fastball. A good time was had by all, stop in and hear what Nate and Kyle thought about the show. This Week's playlist: LSOE2025 Primer Playlist - MARV version Support the Podcast at : Buy Me A Coffee Musicatarationalvolume.com @MARVpodcast on Twitter musicatatrationvolume profile on Spotify for episode playlists based on topics discussed

Send us a text In this episode of Music at a Rational Volume, Nate and Kyle discuss the new album by Dave Hause titled Nurses. Follow the hosts as they talk about the record and a few bonus topics that float up in this surprisingly unhinged episode. Thanks for listening. No playlist this week, instead check out Nurses by Dave Hause Support the Podcast at : Buy Me A Coffee Musicatarationalvolume.com @MARVpodcast on Twitter musicatatrationvolume profile on Spotify for episode playlists based on topics discussed

Send us a text In this episode Nate and Kyle try a little something new and make a playlist from a long past chart, in this case the Rock Albums Chart from March 20, 1982. A chart that is lousy with 80s greats and no longer relevant has-beens is a perfect place for the hosts to dabble in album tracks and deep dives. The associated playlist is a mix of lesser known hits and unknown album tracks. So listen and enjoy the best playlist ever created based on the rock albums chart of this particular week in 1982. Not since Uncle Rico has someone been so excited to relive that year, Nate and Kyle made a soundtrack for it. They shoulda made State... Enjoy!  This Week's Playlist: Reliving The Charts - March 20, 1982 Nick lowe - My Heart HurtsHuey Lewis & The News - Tell Me A Little Lie Joan Jett - Love Is Pain Prism - Don’t Let Him KnowBryan Adams - Last ChanceLe Roux - Last Safe Place On EarthThe Cars - I’m Not The OneTommy Tutone - Why Baby WhyForeigner - LuanneAC/DC - I Put The Finger Right On YouLonely Nights – Bryan AdamsI’ll Fall in Love Again – Sammy HagarHow Do You Talk to Girls – Rick SpringfieldFind Another Fool – Quarterflash Hollywood – Thin LizzyJump – LoverboyHuey Lewis & The News - Tattoo (Giving It All Up For Love)I Think It’s That Girl – Dwight TwilleyBaby It’s Alright – Tommy TutoneTonight – Ozzy OsbourneLust to Love – the Go-Go’sHang Fire – the Rolling Stones Support the Podcast at : Buy Me A Coffee Musicatarationalvolume.com @MARVpodcast on Twitter musicatatrationvolume profile on Spotify for episode playlists based on topics discussed

Send us a text In this episode of Music at a Rational Volume, Nate and Kyle do their best to put a little more love (of music) back into the world of music commentary. The album titled We Need Medicine by the band The Fratellis is one of the few records that both Nate and Kyle absolutely love and at long last they have chosen it to be crowned as one of their GAEMBHOPE, that is, Greatest Albums Ever Made By Humans On Planet Earth. It's great, no spoilers about this one. Go out and get yourself a copy... own it, love it, play the crap out of it... You won't be sorry. Also be even less sorry and check out the music video for Seven Nights Seven Days, it's magic. No playlist this week, instead appreciate The Fratellis - We Need Medicine Support the Podcast at : Buy Me A Coffee Musicatarationalvolume.com @MARVpodcast on Twitter musicatatrationvolume profile on Spotify for episode playlists based on topics discussed

Send us a text In this episode of Music at a Rational Volume, Nate and Kyle discuss the new album by British rock band The Darkness called Dreams on Toast. Listen in as the hosts share their opinions on the record and how much they loved it on a scale from "it was pretty good" to "freakin' loved it" and you can play the guessing game to figure out who said and thought what as well as which of our hosts is clearly deluding themselves. No playlist this week instead check out The Darkness - Dreams on Toast and decide for yourself. Support the Podcast at : Buy Me A Coffee Musicatarationalvolume.com @MARVpodcast on Twitter musicatatrationvolume profile on Spotify for episode playlists based on topics discussed

Send us a text In this episode of Music at a Rational Volume, Nate and Kyle discuss the 1972 album by Memphis band Big Star called #1 Record. The hosts delve into the circumstances behind the album's release as well as a breakdown of the songs and its importance, and a larger context of music criticism and perspective. What it all boils down to is like what you like and don't let anyone tell you that you shouldn't.  No playlist this week, instead check out #1 Record by Big Star Support the Podcast at : Buy Me A Coffee Musicatarationalvolume.com @MARVpodcast on Twitter musicatatrationvolume profile on Spotify for episode playlists based on topics discussed