Light the Sky Podcast

Episode 45 - Queen ”A Day at the Races”

Episode 45 covers the fifth Queen studio album, 1976's "A Day at the Races." It was the band's first completely self-produced album, and the first not to feature producer Roy Thomas Baker. The album serves as a companion album to the band's previous album, A Night at the Opera, both taking their names from Marx Brothers films, as well as sharing similar packaging and eclectic musical themes. Mark, Kevin, Alex, and Chris take you on a historical journey surrounding the album as well as share our favorites and not-so favorites from the record. We go on a deep dive track-by-track listen of this hard rock album as well as share personal stories of discovering Queen's "A Day at the Races." Tune in next week for Episode 46 covering the sixth Queen album "News of the World."Available at https://lightthesky.net/podcasts/queen/a-day-at-the-races/ and on all podcast streaming platforms (just search "Light the Sky Podcast.")Follow "Light the Sky Podcast" on Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook to stay up-to-date with all things LTS.Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lighttheskypodcast/Twitter: https://twitter.com/LighttheSkyPod1Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LightTheSkyPodcast/

Episode 44 - Queen ”A Night at the Opera”

Episode 44 covers the fourth Queen studio album, 1975's "A Night at the Opera." Hailed as Queen's best album and their crowning achievement, does it truly deserve this rating or do the "singles" on this album cloud judgement? Mark, Kevin, Alex, and Chris take you on a historical journey surrounding the album as well as share our favorites and not-so favorites from the record. We go on a deep dive track-by-track listen of this hard rock album as well as share personal stories of discovering Queen's "A Night at the Opera." Tune in next week for Episode 45 covering the fifth Queen album "A Day at the Races."Available at https://lightthesky.net/podcasts/queen/a-night-at-the-opera/ and on all podcast streaming platforms (just search "Light the Sky Podcast.")Follow "Light the Sky Podcast" on Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook to stay up-to-date with all things LTS.Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lighttheskypodcast/Twitter: https://twitter.com/LighttheSkyPod1Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LightTheSkyPodcast/

Episode 43 - Queen ”Sheer Heart Attack”

Episode 43 covers the third Queen studio album, 1974's "Sheer Heart Attack." Digressing from the progressive themes featured on their first two albums, the album featured more pop-centric and conventional rock tracks and marked a step towards the "classic" Queen sound. Mark, Kevin, Alex, and Chris take you on a historical journey surrounding the album as well as share our favorites and not-so favorites from the record. We go on a deep dive track-by-track listen of this hard rock album as well as share personal stories of discovering Queen's "Sheer Heart Attack." Tune in next week for Episode 44 covering the forth Queen album "A Night at the Opera."Available at https://lightthesky.net/podcasts/queen/sheer-heart-attack/ and on all podcast streaming platforms (just search "Light the Sky Podcast.")Follow "Light the Sky Podcast" on Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook to stay up-to-date with all things LTS.Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lighttheskypodcast/Twitter: https://twitter.com/LighttheSkyPod1Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LightTheSkyPodcast/

Episode 42 - Queen ”Queen II”

#SWORDSANDSANDALS Episode 42 covers the second Queen studio album, 1974's aptly titled "Queen II." Often considered a cult classic and rated rather high in the Queen discography, does it deserve this title or was the self-titled a better performance from the band? Mark, Kevin, Alex, and Chris take you on a historical journey surrounding the album as well as share our favorites and not-so favorites from the record. We go on a deep dive track-by-track listen of this art/hard rock album as well as share personal stories of discovering Queen's second studio album. Tune in next week for Episode 43 covering the third Queen album "Sheer Heart Attack."Available at https://lightthesky.net/podcasts/queen/queen-ii and on all podcast streaming platforms (just search "Light the Sky Podcast.")Follow "Light the Sky Podcast" on Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook to stay up-to-date with all things LTS.Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lighttheskypodcast/Twitter: https://twitter.com/LighttheSkyPod1Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LightTheSkyPodcast/

Episode 41 - Queen ”Queen”

QUEEN is who we've decided to cover for our fourth band/full studio album discography. Episode 41 covers the 1973 self-titled debut album by British rockers Queen. Undoubtedly a magnificent debut to a career, some of us feel that Queen found their full focused sound right out of the gate while others feel, while strong, some more woodshedding needed to be done. Where do you stand on Queen's debut? Mark, Kevin, Alex, and Chris take you on a historical journey surrounding the album as well as share our favorites and not-so favorites from the record. We go on a deep dive track-by-track listen of this rock album as well as share personal stories of discovering Queen's self-titled debut. Tune in next week for Episode 42 covering the second studio album “Queen II."Available at https://lightthesky.net/podcasts/queen/queen/ and on all podcast streaming platforms (just search "Light the Sky Podcast.")Follow "Light the Sky Podcast" on Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook to stay up-to-date with all things LTS.Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lighttheskypodcast/Twitter: https://twitter.com/LighttheSkyPod1Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LightTheSkyPodcast/

Bonus Episode #3 - Vinnie Vincent Invasion ”Vinnie Vincent Invasion”

Now that we've wrapped up our full Pink Floyd studio album discography it's time for our third bonus episode so bust out that AquaNet and strap on your pink Jackson V because the Boyz are Gonna Rock! Bonus episode #3 covers the self titled debut album by Vinnie Vincent Invasion. Mark, Kevin, Alex, and Chris take you on a historical journey surrounding the album as well as share our favorites and not-so favorites from the record. We go on a deep dive track-by-track listen of this hair metal heavyweight as well as share personal stories of discovering the Vinnie Vincent Invasion debut self titled album, reading Bobby Rock's book, and for an added bonus... a live dissection/reaction of the full "Boyz are Gonna Rock" music video.Available at https://lightthesky.net/podcasts/bonus-episodes/vinnie-vincent-invasion-vinnie-vincent-invasion/ and on all podcast streaming platforms (just search "Light the Sky Podcast.")Follow "Light the Sky Podcast" on Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook to stay up-to-date with all things LTS.Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lighttheskypodcast/Twitter: https://twitter.com/LighttheSkyPod1Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LightTheSkyPodcast/

Episode 39 - Pink Floyd ”The Endless River”

The final Pink Floyd studio album... Comprised mostly of instrumental and ambient music based on unused material from "The Division Bell" sessions, should Pink Floyd have ended the studio discography with "High Hopes" being the final song in the canon or was "The Endless River" a valid effort to wrap up the catalog? Episode 39 covers the fifteenth Pink Floyd studio album, 2004’s "The Endless River." Mark, Kevin, Alex, and Chris take you on a historical journey surrounding the album as well as share our favorites and not-so favorites from the record. We go on a deep dive track-by-track listen of this ambient rock album as well as share personal stories of discovering Pink Floyd’s "The Endless River."Available at https://lightthesky.net/podcasts/pink-floyd/the-endless-river/ and on all podcast streaming platforms (just search "Light the Sky Podcast.")Follow "Light the Sky Podcast" on Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook to stay up-to-date with all things LTS.Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lighttheskypodcast/Twitter: https://twitter.com/LighttheSkyPod1Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LightTheSkyPodcast/

Episode 38 - Pink Floyd ”The Division Bell”

Episode 38 covers the fourteenth Pink Floyd studio album, 1994’s “The Division Bell.” The second Pink Floyd album recorded without founding member Roger Waters, The Division Bell was written mostly by guitarist and singer David Gilmour and keyboardist Richard Wright. It features Wright's first lead vocal on a Pink Floyd album since The Dark Side of the Moon (1973). Gilmour's fiancée, novelist Polly Samson, co-wrote many of the lyrics, which deal with themes of communication. It was the last Pink Floyd album recorded with Wright, who died in 2008. Mark, Kevin, Alex, and Chris take you on a historical journey surrounding the album as well as share our favorites and not-so favorites from the record. We go on a deep dive track-by-track listen of this progressive rock album as well as share personal stories of discovering Pink Floyd’s “The Division Bell.” Tune in next week for Episode 39 covering the fifteenth and final Pink Floyd studio album “The Endless River."Available at https://lightthesky.net/podcasts/pink-floyd/the-division-bell/ and on all podcast streaming platforms (just search "Light the Sky Podcast.")Follow "Light the Sky Podcast" on Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook to stay up-to-date with all things LTS.Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lighttheskypodcast/Twitter: https://twitter.com/LighttheSkyPod1Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LightTheSkyPodcast/

Episode 37 - Pink Floyd ”A Momentary Lapse of Reason”

Finally.... a proper 80s album from the Floyd. Flipping the script, now more of a David solo album to some, but does this one actually deliver compared to a Roger hounded album? Surrounded by legal battles with Pink Floyd carrying on the name without Roger Waters in the band, did Dave and Nick deliver under pressure? Episode 37 covers the thirteenth Pink Floyd studio album, 1987's "A Momentary Lapse of Reason." Mark, Kevin, Alex, and Chris take you on a historical journey surrounding the album as well as share our favorites and not-so favorites from the record. We go on a deep dive track-by-track listen of this progressive rock album as well as share personal stories of discovering Pink Floyd’s “A Momentary Lapse of Reason,” Mr. Tony Levin, the DELICATE SOUND OF THUNDER show!? C'mahn! Absolute bliss. Tune in next week for Episode 38 covering the fourteenth Pink Floyd studio album “The Division Bell."Available at https://lightthesky.net/podcasts/pink-floyd/a-momentary-lapse-of-reason/ and on all podcast streaming platforms (just search "Light the Sky Podcast.")Follow "Light the Sky Podcast" on Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook to stay up-to-date with all things LTS.Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lighttheskypodcast/Twitter: https://twitter.com/LighttheSkyPod1Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LightTheSkyPodcast/

Episode 36 - Pink Floyd ”The Final Cut”

Often considered more of a Roger Waters solo album, does this album deserve more of a look/a higher rating in the Pink Floyd discography? Some of our hosts may even prefer this album over "The Wall" believe it or not. Where do you stand? Episode 37 covers the twelfth Pink Floyd studio album, 1983's "The Final Cut," and on this episode we bring on our third special guest, singer (Roger Waters) of New York's premier Pink Floyd tribute band Us and Floyd as well as author/director, Mr. Scott Goldberg.  Mark, Kevin, Alex, Scott, and Chris take you on a historical journey surrounding the album as well as share our favorites and not-so favorites from the record. We go on a deep dive track-by-track listen of this art rock album as well as share personal stories of discovering Pink Floyd’s “The Final Cut.” Tune in next week for Episode 37 covering the twelfth Pink Floyd studio album “A Momentary Lapse of Reason."P.S., we decided to cover the original 1983 12 track version of "The Final Cut" omitting "When the Tigers Broke Free" which was included on the 2004 re-issue of the album.Available at https://lightthesky.net/podcasts/pink-floyd/the-final-cut/ and on all podcast streaming platforms (just search "Light the Sky Podcast.")Follow "Light the Sky Podcast" on Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook to stay up-to-date with all things LTS. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lighttheskypodcast/Twitter: https://twitter.com/LighttheSkyPod1Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LightTheSkyPodcast/