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The Soundcheck

The Soundcheck

The Soundcheck

Join Garrett, Tyler, and Beau on their adventure as they talk all things music. As they analyze some of their favorite bands, genres, events, etc. be sure to tag along to hear some intriguing, thoughtful, brash, and honest opinions on some of the music that has helped shape the world. As of right now, the crew is going through the extensive catalog of KISS, giving breakdowns of album artwork, tracklistings, and giving certified ratings for each individual album. Future plans include analyzing other artists/bands, notable events, concerts, tours, etc! Welcome to The Soundcheck!
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Goodpods has curated a list of the 10 best The Soundcheck episodes, ranked by the number of listens and likes each episode have garnered from our listeners. If you are listening to The Soundcheck for the first time, there's no better place to start than with one of these standout episodes. If you are a fan of the show, vote for your favorite The Soundcheck episode by adding your comments to the episode page.

The Soundcheck - KLASSIC KISS - Episode 12 - Peter Criss (1978)
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10/09/22 • 55 min

Garrett, Tyler, and Beau are back and ready to break down another KISS solo album: Peter Criss (1978). Together, they go behind the scenes to recap the drama, rumors, and the stories that helped build Peter's solo album. As always, they give a track-by-track breakdown, their 3-and-1 segment, and their Certified Ratings to cap off an intriguing and some-what depressing episode. You like controversy? You like brutal honesty? This episode sells you nothing short of it!

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The Soundcheck - KLASSIC KISS - Episode 13 - Gene Simmons (1978)
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11/07/22 • 56 min

The boys are back in town to break down the 1978 solo album from one of the most iconic figures in rock and roll history. Gene Simmons is a solo album released in 1978, from KISS bassist Gene Simmons. The band decided to release 4 self-titled solo albums from each member of the band as a way to try and relieve some of the immense pressure the band was dealing with at this time. Garrett, Tyler, and Beau dive head-first into this album and give their thoughts on the lore, the artwork, the tracklist, and more in this episode.

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The Soundcheck - KLASSIC KISS - Episode 6 - Rock and Roll Over
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04/28/21 • 108 min

The crew breaks down KISS' return to their roots in 'Rock and Roll Over' this week on the show. After KISS' monumental 'Destroyer' album, the band was left to decide wether they wanted to continue down the mainstream/pop-music rabbit-hole or return to their edgier sound heard on their first three albums. Enlisting the help of producer Eddie Kramer, who earlier had helped 'Alive' become a household name among live albums, the band decided to cater to their original die-hard fans with this spectacular album filled with sex, drugs, and straight up rock and roll!

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The Soundcheck - KLASSIC KISS - Episode 7 - Love Gun
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05/25/21 • 104 min

This week on KLASSIC KISS, the boys breakdown the iconic Love Gun album and some of its undeniable and unforgiving hard rock anthems. They also talk about the new "Off the Soundboard" series that KISS is planning for this summer with the first release being from their Farewell Tour show in Tokyo of 2001. As always, you can expect an artwork breakdown, track-by-track analysis, the 3-and-1 segment, and a Certified Rating!

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The Soundcheck - KLASSIC KISS - Episode 4 - Alive!
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03/23/21 • 86 min

You wanted the best... You got the best... This week on KLASSIC KISS, the crew talks the iconic live (or maybe not so live after all) album 'Alive!' from KISS. Hear about how a band so down on their luck with studio releases decided to record a live album in hopes to capture the true feel of one of their shows. Garrett, Tyler, and Beau breakdown the album cover art, the tracklist, famed producer Eddie Kramer, and much more on this must-listen episode!

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The Soundcheck - KLASSIC KISS - Episode 3 - Dressed to Kill
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03/16/21 • 85 min

Garrett, Tyler, and Beau breakdown the third studio album, 'Dressed to Kill', on the third episode of KLASSIC KISS. Listen in on their conversation about how much they detest a few songs on this album, but absolutely cherish some others. So far this is the most polarizing album the crew has reviewed. Don't miss out on the most fun episode yet!

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The Soundcheck - KLASSIC KISS - Episode 16 - Unmasked
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06/16/23 • 88 min

The boys are back in town to discuss KISS' continued journey into the pop-music realm on their 1980 release Unmasked. Garrett, Tyler, and Beau go behind the scenes of the album, giving their honest praises and criticisms in regards to the artwork, tracklist, and more. Don't forget to stick around until the end of the episode for their 3-and-1 segment, as well as their Certified Ratings, to cap it all off!

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The Soundcheck - KLASSIC KISS - Episode 15 - Dynasty
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04/11/23 • 80 min

Garrett, Tyler, and Beau are back to break down one of KISS' most iconic albums: Dynasty. Join them for a fun conversation as they give their honest takes and criticisms of the album. They also give a breakdown of the album artwork, tracklist, and cap it all off with their famous 3-and-1 segment and a Certified Rating!

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The Soundcheck - KLASSIC KISS - Episode 14 - Paul Stanley (1978)
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12/05/22 • 51 min

FINALLY. The boys are back to break down the last remaining solo album, Paul Stanley (1978). Paul Stanley is one of the most legendary figures in Rock & Roll history, and his imprint/influence on music cannot be overstated. Garrett, Beau, and Tyler jump into Paul's solo album to break down the lore, the album artwork, and the tracklist. Make sure to check out the full episode for their honest opinions, as well as their 3-and-1 segment and Certified Rating to cap off the stretch of solo albums!

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The Soundcheck - KLASSIC KISS - Episode 11 - Ace Frehley (1978)
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11/30/21 • 65 min

After a 4 month hiatus, the crew is back in the Soundcheck groove to breakdown the next set of albums from legendary rock icons, KISS. Garrett, Tyler and Beau break down the best selling solo album amongst the four original members of KISS, titled "Ace Frehley." Ace's album is noted as the best selling album and is arguably the best overall album from the four. Strap in for this episode as they give you some insight as to why and how these solo albums came to be as well as their track-by-track analysis, 3-and-1 segment, and their Certified Ratings!

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FAQ

How many episodes does The Soundcheck have?

The Soundcheck currently has 17 episodes available.

What topics does The Soundcheck cover?

The podcast is about Music, Music History, Podcasts, Tours, Blues and Music Commentary.

What is the most popular episode on The Soundcheck?

The episode title 'KLASSIC KISS - Episode 16 - Unmasked' is the most popular.

What is the average episode length on The Soundcheck?

The average episode length on The Soundcheck is 75 minutes.

How often are episodes of The Soundcheck released?

Episodes of The Soundcheck are typically released every 28 days, 1 hour.

When was the first episode of The Soundcheck?

The first episode of The Soundcheck was released on Feb 25, 2021.

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