Discograffiti

8. Roxy Music with Scott Kannberg aka Spiral Stairs of Pavement

Discograffiti welcomes its very first guest: Scott Kannberg aka Spiral Stairs of the rock band Pavement. Scott selected one of his all-time favorite bands, Roxy Music to explore on this episode with hosts Dave and Joe and he reveals a deep personal connection he has with the band. Each release in the Roxy Music discography is rated 0 to 5 stars by our hosts and our guest, and all three share their picks for the top three must-own releases from the band, as well as the worst entry in their catalog.
-Listen to a curated Roxy Music playlist on Spotify
-Check out Roxy Music emerging fully formed on a legendary Peel Session from 1972. Not available on streaming services but essential
-Roxy Music looking and sounding like the coolest human beings on the planet on The Old Grey Whistle Test in 1972
-A return to The Old Grey Whistle Test a year later, so good it's not fair
-Tearing up "Pyjamarama" on Musikladen in 1974
-Still looking and sounding fabulous in 1982
-Excellent Roxy Music fan site if you're looking for more information

7. Sly and the Family Stone, Part 3: 1975 - 2011

The thrilling conclusion of our series on Sly Stone explores the final chapter of his career. Joe and Dave wrap up the episode by revealing their personal picks for the top 3 must-own Sly releases, as well as their pick for his worst release ever.
- Listen to the official curated playlist from Dave and Joe on Spotify
- Here's the gloriously oddball robo-funk collaboration between Sly and George Clinton, from the 1981 Funkadelic album 'The Electric Spanking Of War Babies'
- Sly's full appearance on the David Letterman show in 1983, fascinating to watch on many levels
- Las Vegas review-style medley from 1976, with a hired gun version of the Family Stone, playing the oldies but goodies which at this point are less than ten years old
- Sly and the Family Stone's Rock and Roll Hall of Fame acceptance speech. True to form, Sly shows up at the very last minute

6. Sly and the Family Stone, Part 2: 1971 - 1974

Part 2 of 3 on Sly and the Family Stone's discography. This episode includes discussion of Sly's most celebrated album, 'There's A Riot Goin' On,' which just turned 50, as well as other releases between 1971 and 1974 as well as the stories behind them.
- Curated playlist by Joe and Dave is on Spotify
- Sly’s legendary appearance on the Dick Cavett show in 1970
- Sly appearing with Muhammad Ali on the Mike Douglas show. The Greatest is not amused with Sly’s antics
- 1973 version of Sly And The Family Stone, already playing the golden oldies
- Excellent Guardian article reflecting on the 50th anniversary of 'There’s A Riot Goin’ On'

5. Sly and the Family Stone, Part 1: 1961 - 1970

The story of Sly Stone is complicated and fascinating, and significant parts of his career are unfairly overlooked. Hosts Joe and Dave take a deep look at his origin story and early years in part one of a trilogy of episodes dedicated to his massive discography.
- curated playlist by Joe and Dave on Spotify
- Here they are being impossibly fabulous on the Ed Sullivan show, December 1968
- At the peak of their powers in 1969 playing a medley of the hits
- Original single version of "I Ain't Got Nobody (For Real)," not available on streaming but the definitive version

4. Beck

Hosts Joe and Dave reveal that's there's more to Beck than meets the eye, especially when it comes to his pre-Mellow Gold output, none of which is available on streaming services (we've included some key links below). All of Beck's releases are discussed, dissected and rated, and Joe and Dave reveal their picks for the top three must-own Beck titles, as well as his overall worst release to date.
- official Discograffiti-curated Beck playlist on Spotify
- The pre-fame, limited release Golden Feelings LP in its entirety. Discograffiti-approved songs include "Fucked Up Blues," "Totally Confused" and especially the excellent "Gettin' Home"
- 1994's Stereopathic Soulmanure in its entirety. Check out the excellent jams "Rowboat," "Crystal Clear (Beer)," "Today Has Been A Fucked Up Day" and "Puttin' It Down"
- Avant-garde Beck clicking on all cylinders on the most excellent 10-minute "Harry Partch" single
- Beck re-imagines some of the works of Phillip Glass with compelling results in this 20-minute remix tour de force
- Lovely cover of "I Only Have Eyes For You" that holds its own with the otherworldly canonical version by The Flamingos
- 15-minute version of the single "I Won't Be Long" that is strangely hypnotic

3. Cocteau Twins

Dave and Joe do a deep dive into the complete discography of legendary 4AD band Cocteau Twins, including every last EP (they may win the award for the band with the most EPs) and single, even the Christmas single (which the producer of this podcast has a soft spot for). Both hosts offer up their picks for the top 3 must-own albums from the Cocteaus as well as their pick for the worst album from the band.
check out the official curated Cocteau Twins playlist on Spotify
rare interview clip from the 80s
Gear used by the Twins for you gear nerds
Being fabulous on the Old Grey Whistle Test in 1984
Segment about CT from the Beautiful Noise documentary
Stunning live version of "Song To The Siren" from 1983

2. Pink Floyd Part 2: 1971 - 2014

Joe and Dave continue with Part 2 of Pink Floyd, covering the stadium years. This episode kicks off with Meddle (1971) and winds up with The Endless River (2014). Classic Rock staples like Dark Side of the Moon and The Wall are discussed in-depth and ranked, 0 to 5 stars. Dave and Joe both reveal their picks for the top three must-own Pink Floyd albums as well as their picks for the worst album in their vast discography.
Related videos / links:
curated Pink Floyd episode 2 playlist by Dave and Joe on Spotify
1972—the band in Abbey Road studios, recording Dark Side of the Moon.
1975—on tour supporting Wish You Were Here
1980—documentary about The Wall tour
2005—an improbable reunion for Live 8

1. Pink Floyd Part 1: 1967 - 1970

In their first episode ever, hosts Dave Gebroe and Joe Kennedy explain the origin story of Discograffiti - the music podcast that delivers the objective truth about the entire discography of every single artist and band that ever existed. The early years of Pink Floyd are covered, including the all-too-brief Syd Barrett era and his unceremonious departure from the group. The band's albums between 1967 and 1970 are dissected and ranked, 0 to 5 stars. Related videos / links:
-curated Pink Floyd episode 1 playlist by Dave and Joe on Spotify
-Syd Barrett-fronted Pink Floyd on BBC1
-Post-Syd lineup plays some Piper material on French TV
-Treasure trove of Syd Barrett material
-Pink Floyd - Zabriskie Point Soundtrack

Discograffiti Trailer

Welcome to Discograffiti, the music obsessive’s podcast that gives freaks like you and me the  chance to connect with a brotherhood obsessed with rating the entire discography of every single artist and band that ever mattered.  I’m your host, Dave Gebroe, and with 3 new episodes each week, you’re gonna gain a comprehensive knowledge of an act’s history and output in the time it takes to listen to one album!  
Although mind-bendingly informative, most of all, it’s fun as hell. New episodes every Friday.