Welcome to the rock history class you actually want to take!

Join the father and son duo as we unpack the monumental debut of A Perfect Circle, ‘Mer de Noms.’ We’ll give you the album’s backstory and a detailed track-by-track breakdown of the 2000 masterpiece.

Next, we dive into Michael’s Journey by dissecting the unforgettable 80s pop of Mr. Mister’s ‘Broken Wings!’

Plus, we shine a light on three fantastic bands that deserve more attention in our essential segment, The Art of Discovery.

And before we go, find out which surprise full album and song Michael has to study for the next episode!

·(00:00:00) – Intro/What Have You Been Listening to this Week?

·(00:12:33) – The Art of Discovery

·(00:13:05) – Now I’ve Done It “Dilly-Dally”

·(00:18:49) – Bragging Rights “Carpe Jugulum”

·(00:23:55) – An Abstract Illusion “Frost Flower”

·(00:33:31) – Main Topic:A Perfect Circle Mer de Noms Breakdown

·(01:16:52) – Question for the Audience

·(01:17:02) – Can’t Wait

·(01:18:29) – Michael’s Journey:Mr. Mister’s “Broken Wings”

·(01:22:01) – On the Next Episode

·(01:22:11) – Contact Info/Outro

THE ART OF DISCOVERY:

·Now I’ve Done It – “Dilly-Dally” (From the album:An Ill Guest)

·Bragging Rights – “Carpe Jugulum” (From the forthcoming album: Carpe Jugulum)

·An Abstract Illusion – “Frost Flower” (From the album:The Sleeping City)

OTHER BAND MENTIONS:

·Linkin Park

·Galactic Empire

·Leprous

·Pyschonaut

·Soulfly

·The Acacia Strain

·Archaeologist

·Mammoth

·Avatar

·Frontierer

·Chimaira

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Recorded on 11/1/2025

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