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Welcome To The Home Of It’s Not That Bad
It’s the show that does its best to defend the unfairly maligned movies, to find the silver linings in the films deemed “less than great”. Every week, host Jason Whissell is joined by a guest to discuss a movie that has been poorly rated by the critics or by the fans. We do our very best to find good things to say about them, and to show those flicks in a light that you may have not noticed before. We are also always happy to hear what movies you think should be covered, as well as what you thought of the movies themselves. We’ll be posting blogs on here as well as keep you updated as to what to expect in the coming months.
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There Can Only Be One – Queensryche
They are pioneers of progressive metal and currently celebrating the 40th anniversary of their first full length release. This week, we are looking at the 18 album run of Seattle’s metal masters, Queensryche. This will include all iterations of the band, so there’s something for everyone here. What songs made our list?
Below, you will find the playlists made by both Kerry and myself. It should be noted that, unfortunately, not every Queensryche album is available on Spotify (at least, not in Canada). Fortunately, where an album is not available, there was an alternative to use. So in some cases, you have either the track from a greatest hits compilation, a live version of the song, or in the case of The Killing Words, the MTV Unplugged version, which was mentioned in the show, so at least you get to hear it in all its acoustic glory. Be sure to let us know in the comments below what songs would have made your list. And, be sure to catch Queensryche as they’re currently out touring, performing the EP and The Warning in their entirety. Enjoy the tunes!
2 responses to “There Can Only Be One – Queensryche”
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I’m happy to have happened upon this podcast while searching my absolute favorite band, Queensryche. I’ve been a fan since the Empire era (I was 11 when it was released), and instantly had to obtain and familiarize myself with all the music. Over the years, after Chris DeGarmo’s exit, they kind of fell off my radar, and I didn’t realize they had so many upfront and behind-the-scenes talent and production change-ups. This podcast episode opened my eyes and ears to that, and as a result I’ve vowed to explore in great detail, the releases following Hear in the Now Frontier and prior to the TLT era (which I absolutely LOVE!) music.
I’m ECSTATIC to be able to see them live in the present, and that feeling has now replaced the disappointment of not being old enough to see the band perform live all those years leading up to my first live QR experience, on the Q2K tour. I was 21 when I saw that show at the Riviera in Chicago. After that, the next time was in 2013 in McHenry County, IL (touring with Great White). That was my first experience seeing them live with Todd LaTorre, and I was BLOWN AWAY. I recently saw them in my hometown of Rockford, IL, on the EP/Warning tour, and it lived up to ALL my expectations. I was also truly blessed to meet them prior to the show, and what you’ve both said is so true… Michael Wilton is the nicest, most gracious human being (as are the rest of the guys in the band), and I have fulfilled a lifelong dream by meeting such amazing musicians. I was absolutely *starstruck*, as you were, Jay, and I’m still on that high almost three months later! I’m so happy my favorite band of all time is still creating and playing live music.
Thank you, thank you, thank you, for doing this episode. I will absolutely be listening to more episodes! Side note: Dream Theater is also a favorite band of mine, however I’ve yet to have the opportunity to see them live. Oh, what I would’ve given to see DT and QR together, not only on the same tour, but ON STAGE.
From one Prog Rock/Metal fan to both of you, thank you (again), and KEEP ROCKIN’!
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They truly are amazing live, and even the most recent tour where they did the EP and The Warning in their entirety was amazing. They’re still firing on all cylinders. Always happy to talk Queensryche, and yes, we have done a Dream Theater episode as well. More prog will definitely be coming (recently, we covered King’s X, and I know Circus Maximus is on our white board. Thanks so much for listening. 🙂
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Keep Watch Pass – Modern Westerns
While the glory days of the silver screen cowboys may be behind us, Hollywood still likes to take us on journeys to the wild wild west. Carson Elcome jumps into his first Keep Watch Pass to drop his list of Modern Westerns. Which films saddled up to make his list? Tune in and find out.
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Ep. 125 – Scouts Guide To The Zombie Apocalypse
Let me ask you, who would you want by your side when the zombie apocalypse hits? If you answered that your ideal survival team included three scouts, a strip club cocktail waitress and a whole lot of teen hormones and anxiety, then you’ve probably watched one too many movies. Luckily for you, that movie in question is the Scouts Guide To The Zombie Apocalypse, and let me tell you…it’s not that bad.
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Spin Shuffle Skip – Firehouse – Firehouse
Brian Colburn from My Weekly Mixtape makes his Spin Shuffle Skip debut to drop his picks from the debut album of Firehouse.
*Note* – This episode was recorded in February 2024, about 2 months prior to the passing of Firehouse lead singer CJ Snare. Our thoughts are with his friends, family and the Firehouse faithful. If you are interested in donating to the national cancer societies in North America, you can find the links below:
American Cancer Society: http://www.cancer.org
Canadian Cancer Society: http://www.cancer.ca
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Keep Watch Pass – Versus Movies
When two forces collide, it usually makes for peak cinema…usually. This week, we’re looking at “Versus” movies. By that, we mean that the word “versus” or various short forms of the word must be in the title of the movie. Peter from the Movie Duel Podcast and The So-Called X-Files Podcast makes his first foray into the Keep Watch Pass ring to his movie selections top the test. Which movies made our lists? Tune in and find out.
Be sure to hear Peter on his shows, The Movie Duel Podcast and the brand new So-Called X-Files Podcast.
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Ep. 124 – National Lampoon’s Senior Trip
They say that high school is one of the most formative times of your life. But, after watching some of the high school hijinks films of the 80’s and 90’s, I have to wonder if Hollywood truly knows what the word formative means. Well, we’ll throw the dictionary out the window and put National Lampoon’s Senior Trip to the test to see if it’s not that bad.
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There Can Only Be One – Bon Jovi
They are the rock kings of the Garden State. Their riffs, hooks and lyrics have been stuck in peoples brains for 40 years. Now, we deep dive into the 15-album studio discography of Bon Jovi. Joining the show is Sean Faust, keyboardist for Slippery When Wet NJ, so you know this will be a good one. What songs made the list? Sit back, tune in…and have a nice day.
Below, you will see the playlists made from both Sean and I. Have a listen to all the songs, then let us know in the comments below which songs would have made your list. Also, if you want to see Sean rock the wig and the Jovi, go to http://www.jovitribute.com and catch one of their upcoming shows. And, underneath the playlists is the trailer for the upcoming Bon Jovi trailer. There’s a whole lot of Jovi going on this year, so you don’t want to miss out.
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Keep Watch Pass – Alien Invasion Movies
Greg from Movie Date Night makes his Keep Watch Pass debut with a list of alien invasion films. He also laid down some rules for us to follow, so raise the shields and defend the Earth. Which movies made our lists? Tune in and find out.
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Ep. 123 – Cocktail
In the 80’s an epidemic hit movie going audiences. Symptoms included obscene amounts of broken glass, foot cramps caused from soaking wet socks and an uncontrollable urge to fly to a tropical paradise, somewhere like Aruba or Jamaica, Bermuda or Bahamas. Come on, pretty mommas…it’s time to see if Cocktail is not that bad.
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Spin Shuffle Skip – Sons Of Apollo – Psychotic Symphony
This week, we look at the debut album from supergroup Sons Of Apollo. The band features current and former members of Dream Theater, Mr. Big, Journey and Guns ‘n Roses. If you like prog rock and metal, you will be well-served by this one. Which songs made our list? Listen in and find out.
Below, you will see the full album link, from Spotify, of Psychotic Symphony. Have a listen, enjoy the tunes, and let us know in the comments below which songs would have made your list.
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