Skip or Repeat

About Skip or Repeat

We tell the untold stories of the best artists' worst albums. Did they deserve to bomb? Why hasn’t anyone heard of them?

Publisher

Troy Owens

Category

music

Language

en

Explicit

Yes

First episode

28 Jan 2024

Latest episode

13 Aug 2025

Latest episodes

15 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   13 Aug 2025

   14 - The Beach Boys: Summer In Paradise (Part Five)

   In Part 5, Bryan Hall and I wrap up our track-by-track review of Summer in Paradise and try to make sense of the last half of the album. Along the way, we wrestle with eco-anthems, doo-wop detours, and some baffling production choices. Then we zoom out to ask the bigger questions: What was this album trying to be? What did it mean for The Beach Boys? And how did Mike Love end up both steering the ship and setting it on fire? Is the album a skip or repeat? Listen to find out. Want to rediscove...

2. 

   6 Aug 2025

   13 - The Beach Boys: Summer In Paradise (Part Four)

   In part 4 we begin our track-by-track review of Summer in Paradise, breaking down the first half of the album. Bryan and I talk through lyrics, production, intentions, and what it all says about where the band was in 1992. Somehow it gets more confusing the deeper you go. Want to rediscover The Beach Boys before this series? I made a playlist to get you all caught up. Listen on Apple Music or Spotify. Listen to Summer in Paradise on YouTube here, or in high quality here. (It's not on any stre...

3. 

   30 Jul 2025

   12 - The Beach Boys: Summer In Paradise (Part Three)

   Part 3 takes us inside the making of Summer in Paradise, where we get some questionable decisions made leading up to the storm... We look at how Mike and Terry assembled a committee to write and record a “definitive soundtrack of summer,” complete with covers, hip hop beats, metal guitars, and lyrics about saving the planet. Sort of. Want to rediscover The Beach Boys before this series? I made a playlist to get you all caught up. Listen on Apple Music or Spotify. Listen to Summer in Paradise ...

4. 

   23 Jul 2025

   11 - The Beach Boys: Summer In Paradise (Part Two)

   In Part 2, I'm joined by Bryan Hall as we explore how The Beach Boys got here... from the success of "Kokomo" to the idea that they could maybe keep the train rolling without Brian Wilson. We talk about the state of the band in the early '90s, the missing voices, the strange optimism, and how Terry Melcher and Mike Love ended up behind the wheel. Want to rediscover The Beach Boys before this series? I made a playlist to get you all caught up. Listen on Apple Music or Spotify. Listen to ...

5. 

   16 Jul 2025

   10 - The Beach Boys: Summer In Paradise (Part One)

   In our 4th series, we're tackling The Beach Boys 1992 album Summer in Paradise with guest Bryan Hall. In Part 1, we go back to the early days of The Beach Boys to understand how one of America’s most innovative bands slowly transformed into a nostalgia act. We'll trace the group’s rise, Brian Wilson’s brilliance (and burnout), and how Mike Love managed to keep the name alive long enough to eventually... do this... thing. Want to rediscover The Beach Boys before this series? I made a playlist ...

6. 

   1 Aug 2024

   9 - Joni Mitchell: Dog Eat Dog (Part Four)

   In this 4 part series, we dive into Joni Mitchell's 1985 album "Dog Eat Dog," a polarizing departure from her iconic 1960s folk roots. Embracing the digital soundscapes of the time, Joni channeled her frustration with the era's religious, political, and social controversies into a blunt political statement. Joining us to dissect this controversial chapter in Jon''s career is Jacob Ketcham. In this episode (Part 4) I'll explain the background of each track and Jacob and I will give our thoughts and reviews for each one. Afterwards we'll assess the album as a whole and answer the question, skip or repeat? Listen to the Primer Playlist on Apple Music (https://music.apple.com/us/playlist/primer-dog-eat-dog-joni-mitchell/pl.u-vxy6974TWR9r6y2) or Spotify (https://open.spotify.com/playlist/2gEr2cc02SFr80Wpfnod3G?si=KKGyI3Z9RfiI_1AZ9wk2Tg) Listen to Dog Eat Dog on Apple Music (https://music.apple.com/us/album/dog-eat-dog/1443644589) or Spotify (https://open.spotify.com/album/1t7W7Tp5sJZ0iGRUtlowMx?si=UaOhi0BNRjuUAfV4nlM_Hw) Sources (linked on Google Doc because it wouldn't let me list them all here) (https://docs.google.com/document/d/18_6_kO0v9Hq43KHyVL1sXli3IsPDXuXTMowPQmUPTSM/edit?usp=sharing) 3 Books 24 Articles 12 Youtube Videos 11 Podcast Episodes The original Dog Eat Dog painting, The Shiny Toys single art, and my attempt at what could have been the original album art (Google Drive). (https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/15cLb0dxVfswXHRxAqWmWQrQwohm54wXi?usp=share_link) Send us a Text Message. (https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/2305191/open_sms) Follow the podcast on Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/skiporrepeat?igsh=MTBkc29ldHhpZTd2Mw%3D%3D&utm_source=qr)!

7. 

   30 Jul 2024

   8 - Joni Mitchell: Dog Eat Dog (Part Three)

   In this 4 part series, we dive into Joni Mitchell's 1985 album "Dog Eat Dog," a polarizing departure from her iconic 1960s folk roots. Embracing the digital soundscapes of the time, Joni channeled her frustration with the era's religious, political, and social controversies into a blunt political statement. Joining us to dissect this controversial chapter in Jon''s career is Jacob Ketcham. In this episode (Part 3) we will discuss the tense recording sessions and the release of Dog Eat Dog, what songs were popular in 1985, the reception of the album, and why we think it failed. Listen to the Primer Playlist on Apple Music (https://music.apple.com/us/playlist/primer-dog-eat-dog-joni-mitchell/pl.u-vxy6974TWR9r6y2) or Spotify (https://open.spotify.com/playlist/2gEr2cc02SFr80Wpfnod3G?si=KKGyI3Z9RfiI_1AZ9wk2Tg) Listen to Dog Eat Dog on Apple Music (https://music.apple.com/us/album/dog-eat-dog/1443644589) or Spotify (https://open.spotify.com/album/1t7W7Tp5sJZ0iGRUtlowMx?si=UaOhi0BNRjuUAfV4nlM_Hw) Sources (linked on Google Doc because it wouldn't let me list them all here) (https://docs.google.com/document/d/18_6_kO0v9Hq43KHyVL1sXli3IsPDXuXTMowPQmUPTSM/edit?usp=sharing) 3 Books 24 Articles 12 Youtube Videos 11 Podcast Episodes The original Dog Eat Dog painting, The Shiny Toys single art, and my attempt at what could have been the original album art (Google Drive). (https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/15cLb0dxVfswXHRxAqWmWQrQwohm54wXi?usp=share_link) Send us a Text Message. (https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/2305191/open_sms) Follow the podcast on Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/skiporrepeat?igsh=MTBkc29ldHhpZTd2Mw%3D%3D&utm_source=qr)!

8. 

   25 Jul 2024

   7 - Joni Mitchell: Dog Eat Dog (Part Two)

   In this 4 part series, we dive into Joni Mitchell's 1985 album "Dog Eat Dog," a polarizing departure from her iconic 1960s folk roots. Embracing the digital soundscapes of the time, Joni channeled her frustration with the era's religious, political, and social controversies into a blunt political statement. Joining us to dissect this controversial chapter in Jon''s career is Jacob Ketcham. In this episode (Part 2) we are continuing to talk about the controversial 80's and why they made Joni so angry. There's plenty of political content here, so buckle up. Listen to the Primer Playlist on Apple Music (https://music.apple.com/us/playlist/primer-dog-eat-dog-joni-mitchell/pl.u-vxy6974TWR9r6y2) or Spotify (https://open.spotify.com/playlist/2gEr2cc02SFr80Wpfnod3G?si=KKGyI3Z9RfiI_1AZ9wk2Tg) Listen to Dog Eat Dog on Apple Music (https://music.apple.com/us/album/dog-eat-dog/1443644589) or Spotify (https://open.spotify.com/album/1t7W7Tp5sJZ0iGRUtlowMx?si=UaOhi0BNRjuUAfV4nlM_Hw) Sources (linked on Google Doc because it wouldn't let me list them all here) (https://docs.google.com/document/d/18_6_kO0v9Hq43KHyVL1sXli3IsPDXuXTMowPQmUPTSM/edit?usp=sharing) 3 Books 24 Articles 12 Youtube Videos 11 Podcast Episodes The original Dog Eat Dog painting, The Shiny Toys single art, and my attempt at what could have been the original album art (Google Drive). (https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/15cLb0dxVfswXHRxAqWmWQrQwohm54wXi?usp=share_link) Send us a Text Message. (https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/2305191/open_sms) Follow the podcast on Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/skiporrepeat?igsh=MTBkc29ldHhpZTd2Mw%3D%3D&utm_source=qr)!

9. 

   23 Jul 2024

   6 - Joni Mitchell: Dog Eat Dog (Part One)

   In this 4 part series, we dive into Joni Mitchell's 1985 album "Dog Eat Dog," a polarizing departure from her iconic 1960s folk roots. Embracing the digital soundscapes of the time, Joni channeled her frustration with the era's religious, political, and social controversies into a blunt political statement. Joining us to dissect this controversial chapter in Jon''s career is Jacob Ketcham. In this episode (Part 1) we'll give an overview of Joni's early life and career up until 1984, and we'll talk about the rise of the conservative movement and how that affected Joni. Listen to the Primer Playlist on Apple Music (https://music.apple.com/us/playlist/primer-dog-eat-dog-joni-mitchell/pl.u-vxy6974TWR9r6y2) or Spotify (https://open.spotify.com/playlist/2gEr2cc02SFr80Wpfnod3G?si=KKGyI3Z9RfiI_1AZ9wk2Tg) Listen to Dog Eat Dog on Apple Music (https://music.apple.com/us/album/dog-eat-dog/1443644589) or Spotify (https://open.spotify.com/album/1t7W7Tp5sJZ0iGRUtlowMx?si=UaOhi0BNRjuUAfV4nlM_Hw) Sources (linked on Google Doc because it wouldn't let me list them all here) (https://docs.google.com/document/d/18_6_kO0v9Hq43KHyVL1sXli3IsPDXuXTMowPQmUPTSM/edit?usp=sharing) 3 Books 24 Articles 12 Youtube Videos 11 Podcast Episodes The original Dog Eat Dog painting, The Shiny Toys single art, and my attempt at what could have been the original album art (Google Drive). (https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/15cLb0dxVfswXHRxAqWmWQrQwohm54wXi?usp=share_link) Send us a Text Message. (https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/2305191/open_sms) Follow the podcast on Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/skiporrepeat?igsh=MTBkc29ldHhpZTd2Mw%3D%3D&utm_source=qr)!

10. 

    16 Apr 2024

    5 - Roland Orzabal: Tomcats Screaming Outside (Part Three)

    I'm joined by Gregg Adams as we look at Roland Orzabal's 2001 solo album Tomcats Screaming Outside. Haven't heard of the album or Roland Orzabal? Tomcats was nearly the 6th Tears for Fears album. Learn who Roland is and why you've never heard of Tomcats Screaming Outside. Primer Playlist on Spotify (https://open.spotify.com/playlist/4l4zFCdbqSkBXo9A3Cucp9?si=cf44b31236d84009) and Apple Music (https://music.apple.com/us/playlist/primer-tomcats-screaming-outside/pl.u-AkAmPl3cxX6vopA) Listen to Tomcats Screaming Outside tracks here (https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1ngMP5tj0o_QEoKPNd17u9mIx5v11lEso?usp=share_link) or on Youtube (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4SmCGwxutpU&t=68s) Sources Roland Orzabal website from 2001 (https://web.archive.org/web/20010223204518/http://www.rolandorzabal.co.uk:80/) September 2000 interview by Katherine Kelly (https://web.archive.org/web/20080531014759/http://www.tearsforfearsfans.com/myinterview.html) "Low Life" EPK video and interview (https://web.archive.org/web/20080623003959if_/http://www.tearsforfearsfans.com/interview_LL_page.html) Interview with Roland & Curt from 2004 (https://www.thisisnotretro.com/interviews/tears-for-fears-interview-2004/) Comment on a short video interview with Roland in 2001 (https://tearsforfears.boards.net/thread/327/roland-orzabal-tomcats-screaming-outside) Interviews with Roland archived on fan site from 2002 (https://web.archive.org/web/20020223192222/http://tearsforfears.net:80/TFFpromotion.html) Tomcats Screaming Outside info from TFF fan site from 2002 (https://web.archive.org/web/20020420030059/http://tearsforfears.net/TFFtomcats.html) Italian interview with Roland from March 2001 (https://web.archive.org/web/20021025163017/http://www.rockol.it/intervista.asp?idintervista=315) Billboard review of Tomcats from October 2001 (https://www.billboard.com/music/music-news/tomcats-screaming-outside-78272/) Niklas Forsberg review of Tomcats from April 2001 (https://releasemagazine.net/Onrecord/ororzabaltso.htm) Follow the podcast on Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/skiporrepeat?igsh=MTBkc29ldHhpZTd2Mw%3D%3D&utm_source=qr)!

11. 

    9 Apr 2024

    4 - Roland Orzabal: Tomcats Screaming Outside (Part Two)

    I'm joined by Gregg Adams as we look at Roland Orzabal's 2001 solo album Tomcats Screaming Outside. Haven't heard of the album or Roland Orzabal? Tomcats was nearly the 6th Tears for Fears album. Learn who Roland is and why you've never heard of Tomcats Screaming Outside. Primer Playlist on Spotify (https://open.spotify.com/playlist/4l4zFCdbqSkBXo9A3Cucp9?si=cf44b31236d84009) and Apple Music (https://music.apple.com/us/playlist/primer-tomcats-screaming-outside/pl.u-AkAmPl3cxX6vopA) Listen to Tomcats Screaming Outside tracks here (https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1ngMP5tj0o_QEoKPNd17u9mIx5v11lEso?usp=share_link) or on Youtube (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4SmCGwxutpU&t=68s) Sources Roland Orzabal website from 2001 (https://web.archive.org/web/20010223204518/http://www.rolandorzabal.co.uk:80/) September 2000 interview by Katherine Kelly (https://web.archive.org/web/20080531014759/http://www.tearsforfearsfans.com/myinterview.html) "Low Life" EPK video and interview (https://web.archive.org/web/20080623003959if_/http://www.tearsforfearsfans.com/interview_LL_page.html) Interview with Roland & Curt from 2004 (https://www.thisisnotretro.com/interviews/tears-for-fears-interview-2004/) Comment on a short video interview with Roland in 2001 (https://tearsforfears.boards.net/thread/327/roland-orzabal-tomcats-screaming-outside) Interviews with Roland archived on fan site from 2002 (https://web.archive.org/web/20020223192222/http://tearsforfears.net:80/TFFpromotion.html) Tomcats Screaming Outside info from TFF fan site from 2002 (https://web.archive.org/web/20020420030059/http://tearsforfears.net/TFFtomcats.html) Italian interview with Roland from March 2001 (https://web.archive.org/web/20021025163017/http://www.rockol.it/intervista.asp?idintervista=315) Billboard review of Tomcats from October 2001 (https://www.billboard.com/music/music-news/tomcats-screaming-outside-78272/) Niklas Forsberg review of Tomcats from April 2001 (https://releasemagazine.net/Onrecord/ororzabaltso.htm) Follow the podcast on Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/skiporrepeat?igsh=MTBkc29ldHhpZTd2Mw%3D%3D&utm_source=qr)!

12. 

    2 Apr 2024

    3 - Roland Orzabal: Tomcats Screaming Outside (Part One)

    I'm joined by Gregg Adams as we look at Roland Orzabal's 2001 solo album Tomcats Screaming Outside. Haven't heard of the album or Roland Orzabal? Tomcats was nearly the 6th Tears for Fears album. Learn who Roland is and why you've never heard of Tomcats Screaming Outside. Primer Playlist on Spotify (https://open.spotify.com/playlist/4l4zFCdbqSkBXo9A3Cucp9?si=cf44b31236d84009) and Apple Music (https://music.apple.com/us/playlist/primer-tomcats-screaming-outside/pl.u-AkAmPl3cxX6vopA) Love In The Time Of Science by Emiliana Torrini on Spotify (https://open.spotify.com/album/3ZHF3OZUqwfTV6SreFTXvT?si=97i4H7-CQ9aLmOgqv-4hiA) Or Apple Music (https://music.apple.com/us/album/love-in-the-time-of-science/1549752665) Listen to Tomcats Screaming Outside tracks here (https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1ngMP5tj0o_QEoKPNd17u9mIx5v11lEso?usp=share_link) or on Youtube (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4SmCGwxutpU&t=68s) Sources Roland Orzabal website from 2001 (https://web.archive.org/web/20010223204518/http://www.rolandorzabal.co.uk:80/) September 2000 interview by Katherine Kelly (https://web.archive.org/web/20080531014759/http://www.tearsforfearsfans.com/myinterview.html) "Low Life" EPK video and interview (https://web.archive.org/web/20080623003959if_/http://www.tearsforfearsfans.com/interview_LL_page.html) Interview with Roland & Curt from 2004 (https://www.thisisnotretro.com/interviews/tears-for-fears-interview-2004/) Comment on a short video interview with Roland in 2001 (https://tearsforfears.boards.net/thread/327/roland-orzabal-tomcats-screaming-outside) Interviews with Roland archived on fan site from 2002 (https://web.archive.org/web/20020223192222/http://tearsforfears.net:80/TFFpromotion.html) Tomcats Screaming Outside info from TFF fan site from 2002 (https://web.archive.org/web/20020420030059/http://tearsforfears.net/TFFtomcats.html) Italian interview with Roland from March 2001 (https://web.archive.org/web/20021025163017/http://www.rockol.it/intervista.asp?idintervista=315) Billboard review of Tomcats from October 2001 (https://www.billboard.com/music/music-news/tomcats-screaming-outside-78272/) Niklas Forsberg review of Tomcats from April 2001 (https://releasemagazine.net/Onrecord/ororzabaltso.htm) Follow the podcast on Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/skiporrepeat?igsh=MTBkc29ldHhpZTd2Mw%3D%3D&utm_source=qr)!

13. 

    28 Jan 2024

    Trailer: Skip or Repeat!

    This is the trailer for the Skip or Repeat podcast, hosted by Troy Owens. Follow the podcast on Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/skiporrepeat?igsh=MTBkc29ldHhpZTd2Mw%3D%3D&utm_source=qr)!

14. 

    28 Jan 2024

    2 - The Bee Gees: Living Eyes (Part Two)

    Chloe and I review each track, learn what popular music the band was up against in 1981, and see if The Bee Gees deserved to be stayin' alive, or if they suffered a justified tragedy. And wait, Dave Grohl? Listen to Living Eyes on Spotify (https://open.spotify.com/album/1Gkwm2bYBSKGBFBwcGhVj5) or Apple Music (https://music.apple.com/us/album/living-eyes/1443842087) Polyphonic's video essay on Disco "The Untold History of Disco (https://youtu.be/q_c2dCO5WLo?si=bHUQc1NIiDpaAH5x)" Watch The Bee Gees documentary "How Can You Mend A Broken Heart (https://www.max.com/movies/bee-gees-how-can-you-mend-a-broken-heart/342e4ed0-6f80-4951-a3f1-c7f9dfeafdd4)" (https://www.max.com/movies/bee-gees-how-can-you-mend-a-broken-heart/342e4ed0-6f80-4951-a3f1-c7f9dfeafdd4)on HBO Max Follow the podcast on Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/skiporrepeat?igsh=MTBkc29ldHhpZTd2Mw%3D%3D&utm_source=qr)!

15. 

    28 Jan 2024

    1 - The Bee Gees: Living Eyes (Part One)

    I'm joined by Chloe Stauffer as we look at The Bee Gee's 1981 album Living Eyes. We’ll look at how the band became uncool overnight and why the album failed with critics and fans. It's the first album after disco died, and let's just say things weren't going well for the group. Listen to Living Eyes on Spotify (https://open.spotify.com/album/1Gkwm2bYBSKGBFBwcGhVj5) or Apple Music (https://music.apple.com/us/album/living-eyes/1443842087) Polyphonic's video essay on Disco "The Untold History of Disco (https://youtu.be/q_c2dCO5WLo?si=bHUQc1NIiDpaAH5x)" Watch The Bee Gees documentary "How Can You Mend A Broken Heart (https://www.max.com/movies/bee-gees-how-can-you-mend-a-broken-heart/342e4ed0-6f80-4951-a3f1-c7f9dfeafdd4)" (https://www.max.com/movies/bee-gees-how-can-you-mend-a-broken-heart/342e4ed0-6f80-4951-a3f1-c7f9dfeafdd4)on HBO Max Follow the podcast on Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/skiporrepeat?igsh=MTBkc29ldHhpZTd2Mw%3D%3D&utm_source=qr)!

Reach and audience

Public platform figures. Ratings count people who left a rating, not total listeners.

Apple Podcasts (US)

5.0 / 5

7 ratings

Spotify

5.0 / 5

7 ratings

Podcast Authority Score: 51 / 100

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Quality

65

Social presence

90

YouTube

0

Engagement

51

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