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The completist is a user-friendly discussion of the music that has shaped pop culture – new and old (though mostly old-ish). Most episodes focus on an album or artist, examining the themes, sounds and styles filtered through M.D. and Kyle’s unique backgrounds – from history and theology to film and guitar pedals. Intended more as a celebration than a strict analysis, the completist seeks to deepen our connection to music – encouraging active listening over passive music consumption. // compl ...
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ep. 015 -- an analysis of The Colour and the Shape (1997) by Foo FightersFoo Fighters may be one of the biggest acts in rock music in the 21st century, but when they first arrived on the scene they had a lot to prove and Nirvana-sized shoes to fill. In this episode, M.D. and Kyle discuss Dave Grohl's strengths as a songwriter, singer and bandleader…
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ep. 014 -- an analysis of Master of Puppets (1986) by MetallicaIn 1986, Metallica brings heavy metal into the mainstream with their release of Master of Puppets. M.D. and Kyle discuss how the album sits in relation to other 80s metal bands (Megadeth, Anthrax, Slayer) and the ways in which the album best encapsulates the band's themes and musicality…
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ep. 013 -- Is Rumours one of the greatest albums of the 1970s?M.D. and Kyle analyze the 70s pop classic by Fleetwood Mac. The setting for the album is well-trod: the band recently reorganized from its English blues days into an ensemble led by songwriters Lindsey Buckingham and Stevie Nicks. The inter-personal relationships are in shambles and all …
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