The Josh and Friends Podcast
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The Josh and Friends Podcast
Top Rock Albums of 1975 (Feat. John & Ethan)
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Episode 133: This week we are here to discuss the 1970s! The year was 1975 and the top movies at the box office include One Flew Over The Cuckoo's Nest, Jaws, and Dog Day Afternoon. Some of the nation's most popular TV shows are Sanford and Son, Laverne & Shirley, All In The Family, and the premier of Saturday Night Live. And in the wide world of boxing Muhammad Ali defeats Joe Frazier in the Thrilla in Manila.
But we are here to discuss the year in rock. Joining me in today's discussion are John and Ethan, and we'll be selecting our Top 5 favorite rock albums of 1975 -- along with our thoughts on the bands, the music, and the industry at the time.
0:00 - Cold Open / Intro (Lee Michaels)
1:41 - John's Year 1975
2:53 - Ethan's Number 5
6:45 - John's Number 5
9:28 - Josh's Number 5
11:35 - Ethan's Number 4
13:45 - John's Number 4
15:59 - Josh's Number 4
20:08 - Ethan's Number 3
22:12 - John's Number 3
24:18 - Josh's Number 3
26:28 - Ethan's Number 2
29:43 - John's Number 2
34:00 - Josh's Number 2
37:29 - Ethan's Runner-Ups
41:32 - John's Runner-Ups
44:30 - Josh's Runner-Ups
50:36 - Ethan's Number 1
53:58 - John's Number 1
57:40 - Josh's Number 1
1:00:12 - Other Notable Albums
1:03:43 - Final Thoughts
1:08:54 - Outro / Close
🎵 MUSIC USED
► Theme Song: Corbyn Kites - "Overdrive"
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