#128 - Sad Dad Rock | Best Ever Year for Music | Tigran Hamasyan

Greg brings us a hilarious (and quite popular) post from McSweeney’s titled “What Your Favorite Sad Dad Band Says About You” & it’s a fun read! We visit some of our favorites and take turns picking the closest Sad Dad Band & corresponding description appropriate for each other.
Song: Lenny Breau - “The Claw”

Jay has noticed, over the years, that the year 1972 seemed particularly prolific for music. An article in the San Diego Union Tribune (“Is 1972 the best year ever for great albums?”) validated this hunch. So he posed the question “What’s the best year ever for great albums?” and we had ourselves a debate! Greg brings a strong case for 1991 & Nick devised a methodology that led him to 1970. What do you think? Tell us on Facebook.

Songs:

Rod Stewart - “True Blue”

Ornette Coleman - “Civilization Day”

Nick went on a Nate Wood expedition following last week’s episode and stumbled upon an incredible jazz pianist named Tigran Hamasyan. Born and raised in Armenia, with a dream of becoming a thrash metal guitarist, Tigran took to the piano at a very young age & his family relocated to California in his teenage years so that he’d have the best opportunity at reaching his potential. His mastery of rhythm and harmonic structure are something worth noticing. Hope you enjoy!

Songs:

Tigran Hamasyan - “Vardavar”

Tigran Hamasyan - “Vortex (feat. Tosin Abasi)”

Tigran Hamasyan - “Levitation 21”