The Friday Night Parkdale Special

The FNPS: Episode 146 - And Now We Are Three! (03-24-2023)

For the show's anniversary this year, I'm doing a rundown of records that I've bought repeatedly. This tends to happen for a few reasons, some of which are deliberate!
 
Oops I bought it again
Ratt - Out Of The Cellar - Round And Round
INXS - Kick - New Sensation
Pat Benetar - Love Is A Battlefield (12” Mix)
Howard Jones - One To One - All I Want
Jean-Michel Jarre - Oxygene 8 (Dado’s Ethnic Mix)
Mike Oldfield - Let There Be Light (Hardfloor Remix)
Crystal Method - Vegas - Comin’ Back
 
Format switchers
The Monks - Bad Habits - I Ain’t Getting Any
Rush - Presto - Chain Lightning
Gowan - Strange Animal - Cosmetics
Ned’s Atomic Dustbin - Are You Normal? - Spring
 
But I need that thiiiiiing
Smashing Pumpkins - Siamese Dream - Mayonaise
Black Sheep - The Choice Is Yours (Revisited)
Marillion - Brave - Hard As Love
 
Desert island albums
The Cure - Disintegration - Plainsong
Depeche Mode - Violator - Blue Dress
Orbital - Snivilisation - Crash And Carry
808 State - Gorgeous - Nimbus
The Black Crowes - Amorica - Ballad In Urgency

The FNPS: BONUS EPISODE - I Choo-Choo-Choose You (02-14-2023)

A Valentine for anyone who didn't have a Valentine.
The War On Drugs - Thinking Of A Place
Bob Dylan - Nobody ’Cept You
Jim Croce - I’ll Have To Say I Love You In A Song
Elbow - The Only Road
The Wilderness Of Manitoba - Northern Sky
The Killers - Running Towards A Place
Gerry Cinnamon - Where We’re Going
Bruce Springsteen - Do I Love You (Indeed I Do)
Jackie Wilson - Nothing But Blue Skies
Bill Withers - Lovely Day
Fleetwood Mac - You Make Loving Fun
The Delays - Nearer Than Heaven
Hunters & Collectors - Throw Your Arms Around Me
The Box - My Dreams Of You
James - Sometimes
Yeah Yeah Yeahs - Maps
The Cure - Close To Me
Transviolet - Close
Lights - Morphine
Esthero - Superheroes
Yello - Junior B
Neneh Cherry - Move With Me
Novo Amor - Carry You
The Watchmen - Lucky As I Am
The Black Keys - You’re The One
R.E.M. - You Are The Everything
Neil Finn - Wherever You Are
The Lumineers - Where The Skies Are Blue
Louis Armstrong - We Have All The Time In The World
Ray Charles - Come Rain Or Come Shine

The FNPS: Episode 143 - Another ASCII Shrug (03-03-2023)

shrug it's a shrug oh it's a shruuuug
 
Work has been nuts, to a point where I barely had time to even listen to music. When I did, I found myself digging through a few old playlists. Enjoy! Or don't. It's your life.
York ft. Angelina - Iceflowers
Conjure One ft. Poe - Make A Wish
Elsiane - Morphing
808 State ft. Louise Rhodes - Azura
Mandalay - Beautiful (7” Canny Remix)
Korine - Burn The World
Soviet - Marbleyezed
Icehouse - No Promises
UNKLE ft. The Big Pink - Find an Outsider (Rōnin Reconstruction)
BT - Force Of Gravity
Brendan Perry - Wintersun
Moby - First Cool Hive
Lamb - Angelica
CHVRCHES - Strong Hand
White Lies - Unfinished Business
Atlas Genius - Molecules
The Killers - Human (Pink Noise Remix)
Of Monsters and Men - Slow And Steady
Sarah McLachlan - Vox
Pascal Pinion - When I Can’t Sleep
Death Cab For Cutie - Doors Unlocked And Open
De/Vision - The Brightest Star
a-ha - I’m In
 

The FNPS: Episode 145 - Requiem for Darrell (03-17-2023)

Four years ago this Wednesday, our friend Darrell left this world. I wanted to take some time this week to pay tribute to the man by collecting songs by artists that were meaningful to him, and some stories from the people who loved him.
 
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Also incredibly valuable and important is getting on your national stem cell (or bone marrow) registry (Canada's registry, the US registry). You may never be called on as a match, but the more people who are registered, the better the odds of someone surviving blood cancer. Registry is easy and painless, and donation is simpler and less invasive than it's ever been. A heartfelt thank you to all those who donate regularly, and are on the registry; you give us more time with our loved ones, and that's a gift beyond measure.
 
Rancid - An Intimate Close Up of A Street Punk Trouble Maker
Rose Tattoo - Rock & Roll Outlaw
The Class Assassins - Urban Rebel
The Clash - All The Young Punks (New Boots and Contracts)
Motorhead - Beer Drinkers and Hell Raisers
Merton Parkas - (I’m Not Your) Steppin’ Stone
D.O.A. - World War 3
The Clash - Straight To Hell
Toots & The Maytals - Pressure Drop
The Class Assassins - No Justice
The Bouncing Souls - Hopeless Romantic
New Model Army - Vagabonds
Rush - The Trees
The Ozark Mountain Daredevils - Jackie Blue
The Interrupters - Got Each Other
Rancid - Make It Out Alive
The Bouncing Souls - Sing Along Forever
Cock Sparrer - We Love You
New Model Army - Green And Grey
Billy Bragg - Not Everything That Counts Can Be Counted
Social Distortion - Angel’s Wings
The Stranglers - 96 Tears
The Interrupters - A Friend Like Me
The Dropkick Murphys - Going Out In Style
The Irish Rovers - Whiskey In The Jar
Wilco & Billy Bragg - When The Roses Bloom Again
Billy Bragg - Sing Their Souls Back Home
The Dropkick Murphys - You’ll Never Walk Alone
The Pogues - If I Should Fall From Grace With God
Stiff Little Fingers - When We Were Young

The FNPS: Episode 144 - Panic and Recovery (03-10-2023)

Things have been a little nutty as of late. I have two shows I still need to do post on (one from Valentine's, and one from last week), and the two remaining episodes for Quiet Storm haven't happened yet. This one's out of order, and I have some catching up to do, but things should be back on track soon.
This week's show is intended to describe what a panic attack (or an acute anxiety attack) feels like, and some of the songs I find help me ease down from that place.
Massive Attack - Inertia Creeps
Gary Numan - I Can’t Breathe
Fatboy Slim - Right Here, Right Now
FC Kahuna - Nothing Is Wrong
Orbital - The Box, pt. 1
The Prodigy - Full Throttle
Klute - Make It Stop
Goon - Panic (Tekara Remix)
Nostrum - Brainchild
Underworld - Mo Move
Way Out West - Mindcircus (Gabriel & Dresden Remix)
FC Kahuna ft. Hafdis Huld - Hayling
Telepopmusik - Breathe (Chunky Bass Mix)
Underworld - Scribble
VNV Nation - Lost Horizon
BT - Divinity
Orbital - One Perfect Sunrise

The FNPS: Episode 142 - Quiet Storm, pt. 2 (02-10-2023)

This week, we're continuing our look at the Quiet Storm format for Black History Month, in particular material from 1979 through 1985.
The Commodores - Still
Cameo - Sparkle
GQ - I Do Love You
The Jones Girls - Who Can I Run To
Teddy Pendergrass - Love TKO
Shalamar - This Is For The Lover In You
The Isley Brothers - Don’t Say Goodnight
The Stylistics - Hurry Up This Way Again
Grover Washington & Bill Withers - Just The Two Of Us
Maze & Frankie Beverly - Joy & Pain (live in New Orleans)
Champaign - How Bout Us
Gap Band - Yearning For Your Love
Marvin Gaye - Sexual Healing
Patrice Rushen - Where There Is Love
Anita Baker - Angel
DeBarge - Time Will Reveal
Bobby Womack & Patti LaBelle - Love Has Finally Come At Last
Dennis Edwards & Siedah Garrett - Don't Look Any Further
Klymaxx - I Miss You
Kool & The Gang - Cherish
Whitney Houston - Saving All My Love For You
Freddie Jackson - Rock Me Tonight (For Old Times’ Sake)
Johnny Gill - Because Of You
Billy Ocean - There’ll Be Sad Songs (To Make You Cry)

The FNPS: Episode 141 - Quiet Storm, pt.1 (02-03-2023)

For Black History Month, we're going to do a deep dive into the Quiet Storm Movement pioneered by Melvin Lindsey. It's also perfect timing to get you into the mood for Valentine's Day, if that's your thing. And if it's not, well, you can still enjoy the tunes for what they are: a smooth selection of R&B, soul, rare grooves, and slow jams chosen in the spirit of Quiet Storm.
Smokey Robinson - Quiet Storm
Harold Melvin & The Bluenotes - If You Don’t Know Me By Now
Ruby Winters - For The Good Times
Brook Benton - Rainy Night In Georgia
The Spinners - Love Don’t Love Nobody
The Friends of Distinction - Going In Circles
Aretha Franklin - Until You Come Back To Me (That’s What I’m Gonna Do)
The O’Jays - Brandy (I Really Miss You)
Barry White - So Much To Give
The Temptations - Just My Imagination
The Emotions - Don’t Ask My Neighbours
Eddie Holman - Hey There Lonely Girl
Percy Sledge - When A Man Loves A Woman
Roberta Flack & Donny Hathaway - The Closer I Get To You
Major Harris - Love Won’t Let Me Wait
Rose Royce - I Wanna Get Next To You
Earth, Wind & Fire - Love’s Holiday
Billy Paul - Me And Mrs. Jones
Marvin Gaye - Let’s Get It On
Peaches & Herb - Reunited
Teddy Pendergrass - When Somebody Loves You Back
Rufus & Chaka Khan - Sweet Thing
Ben E. King - Supernatural Thing
Al Green - Let’s Stay Together
Eddie Floyd - California Girl
The Dells - Always Together
Stevie Wonder - I Believe (When I Fall In Love)

The FNPS: Episode 140 - Novelty Songs, pt.2 (01-27-2023)

This episode picks up from where we left off last week, in 1985. Note that at least one song uses objectionable language, and I don't just mean f-bombs. Use your best judgement about what you're comfortable with.
The Firm - Star Trekkin’
The Frantics - Boot To The Head
Morris Minor & The Majors - Stutter Rap (No Sleep Til Bedtime)
Kip Adotta - Wet Dream
The Timelords - Doctorin’ The Tardis (Radio Edit)
Happy Flowers - Unhappy Meal
Green Jelly - Three Little Pigs
The Simpsons - Do The Bartman
The Dead Milkmen - If You Love Somebody, Set Them On Fire
They Might Be Giants - Istanbul (Not Constantinople) 
Kids In The Hall - Terriers
King Missile - Detachable Penis
Corky & The Juice Pigs - Pandas
Ween - Push th’Little Daisies
Sir Mix-A-Lot - Baby Got Back
Denis Leary - Asshole
Adam Sandler - Lunchlady Land
Aqua - Barbie Girl
Eiffel 65 - Blue (Da Ba Dee)
Prozzak - Sucks To Be You
Bloodhound Gang - The Bad Touch
Afroman - Because I Got High
Tenacious D - Rock Your Socks
O-Zone - Dragostea Din Tei (Eurodance Mix)
Samwell - What What (In The Butt)
The Lonely Island ft. T-Pain - I’m On A Boat
The Rubberbandits - Horse Outside
Macklemore & Ryan Lewis - Thrift Shop
Ylvis - The Fox (What Does the Fox Say)
Lil Nas X ft. Billy Ray Cyrus - Old Town Road
Tom Cardy - HYCYBh

The FNPS: Episode 139 - Novelty Songs, p.1 (1-20-2023)

This week, we're checking out the fun little genre, novelty songs. It has a few subgenres, but we're mostly going to keep it broad for now. Be cautioned that some of the songs have themes that some may find to be in poor taste, and the Frank Zappa one contains a slur.
Billy Jones And His Orchestra - Yes, We Have No Bananas!
Helen Kane - I Wanna Be Loved By You
Spike Jones And His City Slickers - Cocktails For Two
Groucho Marx - Lydia The Tattooed Lady
Benny Bell - Shaving Cream
Lonzo & Oscar - I’m My Own Grandpa
Patty Page - How Much Is That Doggie In The Window?
Nervous Norvus - Transfusion
The Chips - Rubber Biscuit
David Seville & The Chipmunks - The Witch Doctor
Sheb Wooley - The Purple People Eater
The Coasters - Yakety Yak
Brian Hyland - Itsy Bitsy Teenie Weenie Yellow Polka Dot Bikini
Harry Belafonte & Odetta - There’s A Hole In My Bucket
Barry Mann - Who Put The Bomp (In The Bomp Bomp Bomp)
Johnny Cymbal - Mr. Bass Man
Allan Sherman - Hello Muddah, Hello Faddah! (A Letter From Camp)
Tom Lehrer - Poisoning Pigeons In The Park
Tom Glazer & the Do-Re-Mi Children's Chorus - On Top of Spaghetti
Leonard Nimoy - Highly Illogical
Tiny Tim - Tiptoe Through The Tulips
Piero Umiliani - Mah Na Mah Na
Chuck Berry - My Ding-A-Ling
Cheech & Chong - Basketball Jones
Frank Zappa - Don’t Eat The Yellow Snow
Ray Stevens - The Streak
Dickie Goodman - Mr. Jaws
Rick Dees - Disco Duck
Ogden Edsl - Dead Puppies
Willis Alan Ramsey - Hamster Love
Barnes & Barnes - Fish Heads
Weird Al Yankovic - My Bologna
Joe Dolce - Shaddap You Face
Buckner & Garcia - Pacman Fever
The Chicago Bears Shufflin' Crew - The Super Bowl Shuffle

The FNPS: Episode 138 - Megaforce Records (01-13-2023)

In this episode, we're taking a look at Jon and Marsha Zazula's baby, Megaforce Records. Features an excerpt from a Camp Chaos cartoon (nb: nsfw, and may offend some), as well as anecdotes from podcasts by Let It Roll and RIP A Livecast. If you want to check out Jonny Z's book, you can get more details about it on his website.
Judas Priest - Betrayer
Motorhead - Ace Of Spades
Anvil - Bondage
Metallica - Seek And Destroy
Raven - Mind Over Metal
Blue Cheer - Girl Next Door
Anthrax - Caught In A Mosh
S.O.D. - Sergeant D And The S.O.D.
Exciter - Violence And Force
M.O.D. - Man Of Your Dreams
T.T. Quick - Hard As A Rock
Overkill - Use Your Head
Testament - Over The Wall
Prophet - Frontline
Bad Brains - Build A Nation
King’s X - Over My Head
Vio-Lence - Oppressing The Masses
The Skatenigs - Chemical Imbalance
Sweaty Nipples - Zipperfish
Fozzy - Stand Up And Shout
Ministry - Fear Is Big Business
Living Colour - The Chair
Mushroomhead - Simple Survival
Skid Row - World On Fire