Bad Music Hertz

About Bad Music Hertz

Siblings celebrating and borderline obsessing over their favorite records.

Publisher

The Barrowclift Sibs

Category

music

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

29 Nov 2017

Latest episode

4 Oct 2025

Latest episodes

22 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   4 Oct 2025

   22: Cherish

   Support the Official Release You can listen to Vacationer’s Cherish on: Apple Music (https://music.apple.com/us/album/cherish/1701773410) Spotify (https://open.spotify.com/album/5CHZD9I0LTF6Jfclc8zXbo) Or purchase the LP on: Amazon Music (https://amazon.com/music/player/albums/B0CF4YS38T?marketplaceId=ATVPDKIKX0DER&musicTerritory=US&ref=dm_sh_1nGhu3aLFBTNj5778UkLpgFvB) Notes Chomps (https://chomps.com/collections/chomps), our meat stick of choice. “I Need NOURISHMENT” (https://www.newgrounds.com/portal/view/585336) (start ~1:13) Vacationer LPs prior to Cherish: 2012’s Gone (https://music.apple.com/us/album/gone/732929944) 2014’s Relief (https://music.apple.com/us/album/relief/1683441701) (Michael’s article (/post/relief)) 2018’s Mindset (https://music.apple.com/us/album/mindset/1669523135) (Episode 14 (/post/mindset)) 2019’s Wavelengths (https://music.apple.com/us/album/wavelengths/1474095799) Michael mentioned Mindset’s “Companionship” (https://music.apple.com/us/album/companionship/1669523135?i=1669523340) is coincidentally positioned as a narrative “lead in” for Cherish. Official Cherish documentary (https://youtu.be/ra2tGhNx8Zw), from which we referenced many times throughout the record, including… Kenny: “I was listening to a ton of Bill Evans while making this record” Kenny: “What matters to me is being up here making inarguably beautiful music” Kenny: “If there’s anything that I want to improve on myself it’s really showing the people that I appreciate how much I appreciate them, and that’s kind of the story of this record.” Producing Credits thus far: Gone & Relief Matthew Young Grant Wheeler Mindset Principle Producer: Daniel Schlett Co-Producers: Includes Matthew Young, Grant Wheeler, and Kenny Vasoli Wavelengths Kenny Vasoli (though notably and arguably this is a Vacationer record in name only, and feels more as an instrumental-only side project) Cherish Kenny Vasoli (first “true” Vacationer record as the sole producer!) Michael found the Cherish’s warm, soft art direction to be reminiscent of the color grading used in Spike Jonze’s Her (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Her_(2013_film)). Feng Shui (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Feng_shui) AT-LP120 (https://www.audio-technica.com/en-us/at-lp120), what appears to Marc’s eyes to be the turntable model featured in the album art (which just so happens to also be his personal turntable, as well). The LP Environments - new concepts in stereo sound • Disk 1 (https://music.apple.com/us/album/environments-1/1340482555) (a small collection of ambient nature sounds) is featured prominently in Cherish’s album art and happens to sport a cover design strikingly similar to Cherish’s, hmmmm… Last Bison (https://music.apple.com/us/artist/the-last-bison/570615842)’s Quill (https://thelastbison.bandcamp.com/album/quill), whose production ethos Michael found similar to Cherish (that being, “blemishes” and all were included) Carpenters (https://music.apple.com/us/artist/carpenters/117982008), which Marc & Michael noticed had some similarities to Cherish (similar short length, similar message in the last track, similarly intimate). See their discussion at length on that record in Episode 21 (/post/carpenters). Kenny’s Tweet (https://x.com/VacationerBand/status/1271110461430390788), including a clip from the “Love & Mercy” biopic on Brian Wilson and Kenny saying “Writing lyrics for the new songs…” “I can’t go back in time! We’re not surfers, we never have been, and real surfers don’t dig our music anyway. Okay, I can’t write about summer, and fun and summer and summer and fun and cars! I got different stuff inside me, I gotta get it out.” Paul Dano (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Paul_Dano), the actor bringing life to “past” Brian in the clip Marc found “Entertainment” fit a similar narrative and instrumental role that Father John Misty (https://music.apple.com/us/artist/father-john-misty/514361724)’s “Leaving LA” (https://music.apple.com/us/album/leaving-la/1193788689?i=1193789271) did on Pure Comedy (https://music.apple.com/us/album/pure-comedy/1193788689). Check out our full discussion on that record in Episode 12 (/post/pure-comedy). Brett & Kate McKay’s “Twenty Lessons From Twenty Years of Marriage” (https://www.dyingbreed.net/p/20-lessons-from-20-years-of-marriage), which Michael found had similar ethos to “Comforter”. Art (https://cargo.badmusichertz.com/cherish/images/back-cover.heic) (https://cargo.badmusichertz.com/cherish/images/inner-sleeve-front.heic) (https://cargo.badmusichertz.com/cherish/images/inner-sleeve-back.heic) ♫︎

2. 

   4 May 2025

   21: Carpenters

   Support the Official Release You can listen to Carpenters’ self-titled 1971 release on: Apple Music (https://music.apple.com/us/album/carpenters/1423235747) Spotify (https://open.spotify.com/album/3Br6amYT7sC9y3uvHkfRDI?si=l79BHQ8nTIiovt4m1UcmgQ) Or purchase the LP on: Amazon Music (https://amazon.com/music/player/albums/B07G8PGKTQ?marketplaceId=ATVPDKIKX0DER&musicTerritory=US&ref=dm_sh_nmq8qM6y4j4JAI3vVagbHXpP7) Notes Carpenters’ discography up to their self-titled: 1969’s Ticket to Ride (https://music.apple.com/us/album/ticket-to-ride/1434887508) 1970’s Close to You (https://music.apple.com/us/album/close-to-you/1423766994) Carpenters’ Christmas Portrait (https://music.apple.com/us/album/christmas-portrait-special-edition/1434882633), which we discussed at length in Episode 18 (https://badmusichertz.com/post/christmas-portrait). Eagles (https://music.apple.com/us/artist/eagles/1053549)’ Desperado (https://music.apple.com/us/album/desperado/635800390), which Michael wrote on at length here (https://badmusichertz.com/post/desperado). The Beatles (https://music.apple.com/us/artist/the-beatles/136975)’ self-titled, most commonly referred to as simply The White Album (https://music.apple.com/us/album/the-beatles-the-white-album/1441133180). Marc mused off-hand that Carpenters’ strikingly simple album art reminded him of The White Album’s cover art. Craig Braun (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Craig_Braun)—credited for the design of Carpenters’ iconic typographic logo—is most well known for his work on the The Rolling Stones (https://music.apple.com/us/artist/the-rolling-stones/1249595)’ “Tongue and Lips” (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tongue_and_lips_logo) logo. Michael mused that Carpenters’ logo reminded him of Lucasfilm (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lucasfilm)’s logo, which similarly showcases typographic symmetry. Richard’s ridiculous shirt in the LP’s gatefold. Despite his love of the record, Michael said Lord Huron (https://music.apple.com/us/artist/lord-huron/393068687)’s Strange Trails (https://music.apple.com/us/album/strange-trails/962688212) sometimes drags (mentioned when noting how brisk and easy Carpenters is for any given listen). Listen to Episode 2 (https://badmusichertz.com/post/strange-trails) for a full deep-dive. John Bettis (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/John_Bettis), who shares in songwriting credit with Richard throughout the album. Gerry Rafferdy (https://music.apple.com/us/artist/gerry-rafferty/5569956), Randy Newman (https://music.apple.com/us/artist/randy-newman/200900), and Devendra Banhart (https://music.apple.com/us/artist/devendra-banhart/5621730) to Marc’s ears all had similar inflections or delivery to Richard. Paul Williams (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Paul_Williams_(songwriter)) and his original performance of “Rainy Days and Mondays” (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zOtfqYZH3Ho), which caught Michael’s ire since to his ears Paul’s delivery had an unusual cadence and timing that failed to properly match the backing instrumental. The Beatles (https://music.apple.com/us/artist/the-beatles/136975)’ “Yellow Submarine”. Fun song, terrible anchor for a Jimmy Buffett (https://music.apple.com/us/artist/jimmy-buffett/61232) concert. Lord Huron (https://music.apple.com/us/artist/lord-huron/393068687)’s Vide Noir (https://music.apple.com/us/album/vide-noir/1440909604) & Tame Impala (https://music.apple.com/us/artist/tame-impala/290242959)’s Lonerism (https://music.apple.com/us/album/lonerism/1440825369) Michael felt both rode the fine line of being almost too over-baked, but were able to stick the landing and make it work. “Groupie (Superstar)” (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3b2xa6cYNpU) by Delaney & Bonnie (https://music.apple.com/us/artist/delaney-bonnie/461815), which while performed adequately, Marc & Michael both felt didn’t capture the track’s core essence like Carpenters did. “Superstar” (https://music.apple.com/us/album/superstar/1423235747?i=1423235860)’s backing instrumentals were performed by none other than the Wrecking Crew (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Wrecking_Crew_(music)), famous collection of studio musicians who performed for the likes of Sonny & Cher (https://music.apple.com/us/artist/sonny-cher/855411), The Mamas & The Papas (https://music.apple.com/us/artist/the-mamas-the-papas/62313), and of course the Beach Boys (https://music.apple.com/us/artist/the-beach-boys/562555) on Pet Sounds (https://music.apple.com/us/album/pet-sounds/1440841241). Don’t lie, you love that scene from Tommy Boy, too (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T7ZLIqJ8RN4). Abbey Road (https://music.apple.com/us/album/abbey-road-2019-mix/1474815798)’s Side 2 Medley (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Abbey_Road#Medley), arguably the most well known rock medley in history. Lonesome Dove (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lonesome_Dove_(miniseries)), the miniseries Michael mentioned on the show and has been trying to get me to watch for years. The Zombies (https://music.apple.com/us/artist/the-zombies/930280)’ Odessey and Oracle (https://music.apple.com/us/album/odessey-and-oracle/1719880807), which Marc felt “Druscilla Penny” could slip right into. Henry Menchini (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Henry_Mancini), highly regarded as one of the greatest film composers in history. Go home, Apple Music, you’re drunk. 1970’s Lovers and Other Strangers (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jz4qKBUkTPc&pp=ygUqbG92ZXJzIGFuZCBvdGhlciBzdHJhbmdlcnMgZm9yIGFsbCB3ZSBrbm930gcJCX4JAYcqIYzv), featuring the original recording of “For All We Know” by Robb Royer and Jimmy Griffin. Michael found Fighting Shadows (https://www.amazon.com/Fighting-Shadows-Overcoming-Becoming-Fully/dp/1400243300) by Jefferson Bethke and Jon Tyson to share similar themes in its use of “shadows” as Randy Sparks’ use in “(A Place To) Hide Away”. In “For All We Know”, Michael found it shared some lyrical connections with Fleet Foxes (https://music.apple.com/us/artist/fleet-foxes/275727569)’ “Montezuma” (https://music.apple.com/us/album/montezuma/425059566?i=425059569). Lord Huron (https://music.apple.com/us/artist/lord-huron/393068687)’s Lonesome Dreams (https://music.apple.com/us/album/lonesome-dreams-bonus-track-version/1758066410), a record Michael similarly finds to be extremely familiar, comforting, and extremely easy to listen to start to finish. References Karen’s performance on “Superstar” was recorded in a single take: the first one. (https://books.google.com/books?id=1-pH4i3jXvAC&pg=PA185#v=onepage&q&f=false) The Wrecking Crew getting their name from the grey hairs at the company that felt “Rock ‘n Roll” would ruin the industry. (https://pullmydaizy.wordpress.com/2008/05/28/meet-the-wrecking-crew-interview-w-denny-tedesco/) Carpenters were indeed the first to record Sometimes (https://secondhandsongs.com/work/4764/all). The instrumental recording Michael referenced was released in 1972 (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=30glS79-okw https://www.discogs.com/master/378578-Henry-Mancini-and-Doc-Severinsen-Brass-On-Ivory), a year after Carpenters’ performance on their self-titled. “Sunday Firesides: Be Someone’s Atmospheric Getaway” on Dying Breed (https://www.dyingbreed.net/p/sunday-firesides-be-someones-atmospheric?r=m3xz1&utm_medium=ios&triedRedirect=true), which Michael said exactly described the way Carpenters makes him feel; Carpenters is an emotionally warm sonic getaway. “What are you telling your partner? Well as far as I can tell if you live with someone [prior to the commitment of marriage] here’s what you’re saying to each other: ‘you’re the best I can manage at the moment’.” Dr. Jordan B. Peterson in “Here’s Why You Shouldn’t Live With Your Significant Other Before Marriage” (https://youtu.be/J4_d7nENMFM?si=IifkaglXLMwm69x8&t=721) Art ♫︎

3. 

   7 May 2024

   20: Changes In Latitudes, Changes In Attitudes

   Support the Official Release You can listen to Jimmy Buffett’s Changes In Latitudes, Changes In Attitudes on: Apple Music (https://music.apple.com/us/album/changes-in-latitudes-changes-in-attitudes/1440745872) Spotify (https://open.spotify.com/track/5nIqitaV7WyyuM3KVUju1G?si=6b0df4a3dff14506) Or purchase Changes In Latitudes, Changes In Attitudes on: Amazon Music (https://amazon.com/music/player/albums/B000W15DE0?marketplaceId=ATVPDKIKX0DER&musicTerritory=US&ref=dm_sh_VsWF36g2GyMwMPwAGqyu55tQG) Links Michael’s writeup on Jimmy Buffett (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jimmy_Buffett)’s A1A (https://www.discogs.com/master/300442-Jimmy-Buffett-A1A) mentioned during the show. Kenny Chesney (https://music.apple.com/us/artist/kenny-chesney/205322), the other artist that was on heavy rotation during family vacations while growing up. Only you can stop ruining songs by mindlessly repeating them: “Don’t Stop Believin’” by Journey (https://music.apple.com/us/album/dont-stop-believin-2024-remaster/169003304?i=169003415), among the heaviest played Journey tracks and one which Michael famously detests as a result. “Yesterday” by The Beatles (https://music.apple.com/us/album/yesterday/1441164524?i=1441164805), among the heaviest played Beatles tracks and one which Marc famously detests as a result. Steve Goodman’s “Banana Republics” (https://music.apple.com/us/album/banana-republics/1434747073?i=1434747075) Jimmy Buffett’s autobiography A Pirate Looks at Fifty, which Michael references throughout the episode. “Johnathan Baham, songwriter of Lovely Cruise” (https://www.buffettnews.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=56519), the BuffettNews.com (https://www.buffettnews.com/) forum discussion of the mysterious songwriter mentioned on the show. “In the Shelter”’s many appearances 1971’s High Cumberland Jubilee (https://music.apple.com/us/album/high-cumberland-jubilee/1713990748) 1977’s Changes In Latitudes, Changes In Attitudes (https://music.apple.com/us/album/changes-in-latitudes-changes-in-attitudes/1440745872) 2003’s Meet Me in Margaritaville (https://youtu.be/s-MiR53Up9k?si=PTOhOHJqItYOP14X) Jesse Winchester’s “Biloxi” (https://music.apple.com/us/album/biloxi/129638741?i=129638248) The Toledo Blade front-page interview (https://www.toledoblade.com/frontpage/2001/08/31/Fingers-Taylor-has-left-Buffett-band-behind.html) with Fingers Taylor on his departure from the band. References “Key West is like an old dirty carpet; you shake it out and everything falls to the bottom. Everybody from the whole East Coast wound up at the end of the road in Key West at one point or another.” Jimmy Buffett quoting friend P.J. O’Rourke in the Delaney “I Have Found Me A Home” video interviews (https://youtu.be/BaxL_h3x0gg) “The pavement runs out at the little village of Tambor, and we stop for cold drinks. Where the pavement ends and the dust begins is also the place where the time warp takes over. It has been only two days since we were opening Christmas presents in Palm Beach, but now we are bouncing along a dirt road in another world. When you are traveling on a trip like this in the right frame of mind, time and space will change. Things that seemed absolutely necessary two days ago slip from your mind. You find yourself looking out the window of the plane, boat, or car and daydreaming about going native. Time becomes something to be used, not saved. Many years ago, when I first experienced this feeling, I wrote a song about it called ‘Changes In Latitudes, Changes In Attitudes.’ It worked then, and it’s working now, as we drive west to the ocean in the land of pura vida.” Jimmy Buffett’s autobiography, A Pirate Looks at Fifty (https://www.amazon.com/Pirate-Looks-at-Fifty/dp/0679435271) “As we drive to the airport the next morning [in Guadeloupe], we talk about the sentimentality we both seem to hold about the places we came from. Kino is a world traveler, but he is still attached to his roots in Guadeloupe. That kind of connection to the land is also a very Southern trait. I too move around the globe in an almost constant state of motion, but when I think of home, I think about Pascagoula and the eastern shore of Mobile Bay, not Long Island or Florida. Home is where you come from. It is not where you live at the present time, and though I doubt I will ever live in Alabama again, I will always think of it as home.” Jimmy Buffett’s autobiography, A Pirate Looks at Fifty (https://www.amazon.com/Pirate-Looks-at-Fifty/dp/0679435271) Taylor is proud of the musical achievements of Buffett and the Coral Reefer Band, particularly the first three albums, but he feels that somewhere along the line their leader became more interested in making money and using gimmicks onstage than in making quality music. “We had a lot of fun, but we were always negotiating for more money and of course he’s never been one to let go of that stuff,” Taylor said. “I had some issues with him over money and a retirement fund, which we never had, although he did put a little something together for us eventually.” The concerts began to lose their appeal for Taylor. “It had all gotten to be a rote deal. The same old crap, the same show biz stuff, dancing girls and exploding props, this that and the other. I was tired of that. He’s a big-time businessman now and I think that’s what he really enjoys the most. Music is secondary. And music has always been the most important thing to me.” Fingers Taylor in his interview with the Toledo Blade (https://www.toledoblade.com/frontpage/2001/08/31/Fingers-Taylor-has-left-Buffett-band-behind.html) “Life is a journey that’s measured not in miles or years but in experiences, and the route your life takes is built not of roads but of songs. How far is it from Key West to Miami? To some it is 147 miles. To me, it is about eleven songs.” Jimmy Buffett’s autobiography, A Pirate Looks at Fifty (https://www.amazon.com/Pirate-Looks-at-Fifty/dp/0679435271) Art (https://dropbox.badmusichertz.com/changes-in-latitudes-changes-in-attitudes/images/album-art.jpg) (https://dropbox.badmusichertz.com/changes-in-latitudes-changes-in-attitudes/images/back-large.jpg) (https://dropbox.badmusichertz.com/changes-in-latitudes-changes-in-attitudes/images/gatefold-large.jpg) (https://dropbox.badmusichertz.com/changes-in-latitudes-changes-in-attitudes/images/side-one-large.jpg) (https://dropbox.badmusichertz.com/changes-in-latitudes-changes-in-attitudes/images/side-two-large.jpg) ♫︎

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Podcast Authority Score: 54 / 100

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