The Boys are Back in Time
Exploring music one year at a time.
Episodes
98 episodes
1971 - The Best Classic Rock Song Bracket
In this episode the boys break down the best classic rock song of all time... as long as it came out in 1971. Hear the case for Led Zeppelin, The Rolling Stones, Janis Joplin, The Who, Funkadelic and more in this episode.
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Season 21
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Episode 2
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37:58
1971 - Billboard Hits and Who Won the Grammys
1971 was a year of vocal pop, Carol King, and the birth of a new decade. Listen as the boys break down the 1971 billboard and try and guess who won the Grammys.
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Season 21
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Episode 1
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43:54
1996 - Essential Playlist and Favorite Albums
In this episode the boys draft an essential playlist for 1996 and discuss their favorite albums of the year. The 1996 Essential Playlist <...
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Season 20
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Episode 5
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43:54
Soundtracks For the Blind - Swans
In this episode the boys discuss the 1996 record from Swans in great detail. Learn why this album is an essential listen for any music lover.
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Season 20
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Episode 4
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1:49:23
1996 Superlatives - Guilty Pleasure, Karoake Song, Underrated and More
In this episode the boys give out high school style superlatives to the music of 1996. The 1996 Playlist
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Season 20
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Episode 3
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26:53
25 Reasons Why The 90s Are The Best Decade for Music
In this episode the boys give 25 reasons for why the 90s are the best decade for music using the music from 1996. The 199...
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Season 20
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Episode 2
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26:48
1996 - Billboard Hits and Who Won the Grammys
1996 was a year of R&B, vocal harmonies, and Mariah Carey. Listen as the boys break down the 1996 billboard and try and guess who won the Grammys.
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Season 20
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Episode 1
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41:05
1977 - Essential Playlist and Favorite Albums
The boys draft an essential playlist for 1977 and then break down their favorite albums of the year. The 1977 Essential Playlist
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Season 19
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Episode 5
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45:42
1977 - Superlative Awards, Underrated, Overrated
In this episode the boys give out superlative awards for overrated, underrated, most inventive sound, and more.The 1977 Playlist
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Season 19
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Episode 4
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44:55
Steely Dan - Aja
The boys dive into the classic Steely Dan album Aja. Listen to hear a track by track breakdown, superlatives, and why Aja remains a classic.
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Season 19
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Episode 3
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55:56
1977 - A Year of Music Scenes
Music scenes have always been important, but in 1977 this is especially true. In this episode the boys discuss London punk, New York's bourgeoning punk, hip hop and dance scenes, Kingston's reggae, Berlin's experimental scene and more. ...
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Season 19
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Episode 2
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42:56
1977 - Billboard Hits and Who Won the Grammys
1977 was a year of large arrangements, love triangles, and Barbara Streisand. Listen as the boys break down the 1977 billboard and try and guess who won the Grammys.
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Season 19
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Episode 1
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52:40
2007 - Essential Playlist and Favorite Albums
In the final episode of 2007 the boys draft an essential playlist and then discuss their favorite albums of the year. 2007 Essential Playlist
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47:11
2007 - LCD Soundsystem - Sound of Silver
In this episode the boys dive into LCD Soundsystem's 2007 album Sound of Silver.
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Season 18
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Episode 4
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1:02:54
2007 - Superlatives, Awards, Underrated, Overrated
What music from 2007 is underrated? Overrated? Whose nostalgia music aged well and what makes you cringe to think about? The boys discuss these superlatives and more for music in 2007.
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Season 18
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Episode 3
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33:01
2007 - Meet Me in the Bathroom
In this episode the boys discuss the 2022 documentary and book of the same name covering the NYC garage rock scene from the 2000s. The documentary focuses on The Strokes, LCD Soundsystem, the Yeah Yeah Yeahs, Interpol and more.
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Season 18
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Episode 2
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32:25
2007 - Billboard Hits and Who Won the Grammys?
2007 was a pivotal year for the boys when it comes to pop music. Listen to hear how they remember Akon, Beyonce, Hey There Delilah, and who won the Grammys.
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1:00:28
1984 - Essential Playlist and Favorite Album
In this episode the boys build an essential playlsit for 1984 and discuss their favorite albums of the year. The Essential Playlist
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Season 17
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Episode 5
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33:25
1984 - Superlatives, Awards, Cheesy Music
Who made great cheesy music? Whose music was too cheesy? The boys give out these superlative awards and more for the music of 1984. The 1984 Pl...
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Season 17
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Episode 4
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39:16
1984 - Purple Rain
In this episode the boys dive into Prince's masterpiece 1984 album Purple Rain and the movie.
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Season 17
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Episode 3
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1:18:35
1984 - Our Band Could Be Your Life
In this episode the boys discuss the bands from the first half of the book Our Band Could Be Your Life including: Black Flag, Minor Threat, Huser Du, The Replacements, Minutemen, and The Butthole Surfers. The boys discuss their sound, legacy, a...
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Season 17
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Episode 2
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39:02
1984 - Billboard Hits and Who Won the Grammys?
1984 is the year of peak 80s cheesy pop. The boys fall in love with the likes of Lionel Ritchie, Prince, and Phil Collins while failing to understand the appeal of some 80s classic movies. The boys then play who won the Grammys in one of the to...
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Season 17
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Episode 1
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38:02
1999 - Essential Playlist and Favorite Albums
The boys build an essential playlist for 1999 and discuss their favorite albums of the year. 1999 Essential Playlist
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Season 16
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Episode 5
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29:29