Backwards Beats Podcast
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We break down an album from Rolling Stone Magazine's 500 Greatest Albums of All Time list... in reverse order.
New episodes every Tuesday.
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New episodes every Tuesday.
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https://www.patreon.com/BackwardsBeatsPodcast
The musicianship on Too Much Stereo by The Urge is wildly underrated. Yet somehow this band never blew up the way they should have. If you love deep dives into musicianship, genre-blends, and overlooked albums, you’re gonna want to hear the full breakdown.
#TheUrge #BackwardsBeats
#TheUrge #BackwardsBeats
December 9, 2025 at 10:03 AM
The musicianship on Too Much Stereo by The Urge is wildly underrated. Yet somehow this band never blew up the way they should have. If you love deep dives into musicianship, genre-blends, and overlooked albums, you’re gonna want to hear the full breakdown.
#TheUrge #BackwardsBeats
#TheUrge #BackwardsBeats
Dan and Carl dive deep into King Crimson’s 1981 classic, Discipline, in this Convince Me! episode. From interlocking guitars and Chapman Stick wizardry, and groove-heavy polyrhythms, they break down every track and show why this seven-song album still hits like a brick of ideas.
#KingCrimson
#KingCrimson
December 2, 2025 at 10:03 AM
Dan and Carl dive deep into King Crimson’s 1981 classic, Discipline, in this Convince Me! episode. From interlocking guitars and Chapman Stick wizardry, and groove-heavy polyrhythms, they break down every track and show why this seven-song album still hits like a brick of ideas.
#KingCrimson
#KingCrimson
Reacting to The Who’s “Love, Reign O’er Me”. Daltrey destroys, Townshend delivers, and this track shows why 6/8 hits so hard.
This clip tees up our full Sidetrax episode: “666: The Number of the BEAT.”
Want the full uncut reactions? It’s FREE:
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#TheWho #BackwardsBeats
This clip tees up our full Sidetrax episode: “666: The Number of the BEAT.”
Want the full uncut reactions? It’s FREE:
patreon.com/backwardsbeats
#TheWho #BackwardsBeats
November 25, 2025 at 10:03 AM
Reacting to The Who’s “Love, Reign O’er Me”. Daltrey destroys, Townshend delivers, and this track shows why 6/8 hits so hard.
This clip tees up our full Sidetrax episode: “666: The Number of the BEAT.”
Want the full uncut reactions? It’s FREE:
patreon.com/backwardsbeats
#TheWho #BackwardsBeats
This clip tees up our full Sidetrax episode: “666: The Number of the BEAT.”
Want the full uncut reactions? It’s FREE:
patreon.com/backwardsbeats
#TheWho #BackwardsBeats
Reacting to Led Zeppelin’s “Since I’ve Been Loving You” (MSG ’73) — one of the dirtiest, most unhinged blues performances ever. 🔥
Want the full uncut reaction + the full Sidetrax episode? It’s FREE on Patreon.
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New episode drops Tuesday.
#LedZeppelin #BackwardsBeats
Want the full uncut reaction + the full Sidetrax episode? It’s FREE on Patreon.
👉 patreon.com/backwardsbeats
New episode drops Tuesday.
#LedZeppelin #BackwardsBeats
November 24, 2025 at 9:02 PM
Reacting to Led Zeppelin’s “Since I’ve Been Loving You” (MSG ’73) — one of the dirtiest, most unhinged blues performances ever. 🔥
Want the full uncut reaction + the full Sidetrax episode? It’s FREE on Patreon.
👉 patreon.com/backwardsbeats
New episode drops Tuesday.
#LedZeppelin #BackwardsBeats
Want the full uncut reaction + the full Sidetrax episode? It’s FREE on Patreon.
👉 patreon.com/backwardsbeats
New episode drops Tuesday.
#LedZeppelin #BackwardsBeats
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Tuesday’s Sidetrax episode is a full-on trip into the world of 6/8 bangers. We’re breaking down why this time signature hits so damn hard… and yes, we’re reacting on video this week.
#backwardsbeats #music #musicreaction
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Tuesday’s Sidetrax episode is a full-on trip into the world of 6/8 bangers. We’re breaking down why this time signature hits so damn hard… and yes, we’re reacting on video this week.
#backwardsbeats #music #musicreaction
November 23, 2025 at 5:03 AM
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Tuesday’s Sidetrax episode is a full-on trip into the world of 6/8 bangers. We’re breaking down why this time signature hits so damn hard… and yes, we’re reacting on video this week.
#backwardsbeats #music #musicreaction
https://patreon.com/BackwardsBeatsPodcast
Tuesday’s Sidetrax episode is a full-on trip into the world of 6/8 bangers. We’re breaking down why this time signature hits so damn hard… and yes, we’re reacting on video this week.
#backwardsbeats #music #musicreaction
Bon Iver’s For Emma, Forever Ago rewired an entire generation of atmospheric music. In this episode, We cover how a frozen Wisconsin cabin led to one of the most influential records of the 2000s, from haunting vocals, raw storytelling, and tracks that still hit like a punch to the chest.
#BonIver
#BonIver
November 18, 2025 at 10:03 AM
Bon Iver’s For Emma, Forever Ago rewired an entire generation of atmospheric music. In this episode, We cover how a frozen Wisconsin cabin led to one of the most influential records of the 2000s, from haunting vocals, raw storytelling, and tracks that still hit like a punch to the chest.
#BonIver
#BonIver
Some of this past weeks listening.
#tigranhamasyan #jacobcollier #natesmith #boniver #muse #sigurros #swans
#tigranhamasyan #jacobcollier #natesmith #boniver #muse #sigurros #swans
November 15, 2025 at 2:13 PM
Some of this past weeks listening.
#tigranhamasyan #jacobcollier #natesmith #boniver #muse #sigurros #swans
#tigranhamasyan #jacobcollier #natesmith #boniver #muse #sigurros #swans
Ever since Ace Frehley's passing, I've been listening to a lot KISS. It got me thinking... Which of their albums are the HEAVIEST. Not the "best", the heaviest?
Is it "Hotter than Hell", "Destroyer", "Creatures of the Night", "Revenge", or maybe "Lick it Up"? What do you think?
#kiss #acefrehley
Is it "Hotter than Hell", "Destroyer", "Creatures of the Night", "Revenge", or maybe "Lick it Up"? What do you think?
#kiss #acefrehley
October 28, 2025 at 11:18 AM
Ever since Ace Frehley's passing, I've been listening to a lot KISS. It got me thinking... Which of their albums are the HEAVIEST. Not the "best", the heaviest?
Is it "Hotter than Hell", "Destroyer", "Creatures of the Night", "Revenge", or maybe "Lick it Up"? What do you think?
#kiss #acefrehley
Is it "Hotter than Hell", "Destroyer", "Creatures of the Night", "Revenge", or maybe "Lick it Up"? What do you think?
#kiss #acefrehley
🎶 This week on Backwards Beats: Dan & Carl dive into the Isley Brothers’ 1973 funk breakthrough, 3 + 3.
They discuss the band's evolution, Stevie Wonder connections, wedding-band grooves, and why the Isleys deserve more love on Rolling Stone’s 500 Greatest Albums list.
#IsleyBrothers
They discuss the band's evolution, Stevie Wonder connections, wedding-band grooves, and why the Isleys deserve more love on Rolling Stone’s 500 Greatest Albums list.
#IsleyBrothers
October 28, 2025 at 9:03 AM
🎶 This week on Backwards Beats: Dan & Carl dive into the Isley Brothers’ 1973 funk breakthrough, 3 + 3.
They discuss the band's evolution, Stevie Wonder connections, wedding-band grooves, and why the Isleys deserve more love on Rolling Stone’s 500 Greatest Albums list.
#IsleyBrothers
They discuss the band's evolution, Stevie Wonder connections, wedding-band grooves, and why the Isleys deserve more love on Rolling Stone’s 500 Greatest Albums list.
#IsleyBrothers
For this episode, Dan and Carl break down Black Uhuru’s 1981 classic Red. Discover how Michael Rose’s unmistakable voice, Puma Jones’ harmonies, and Sly & Robbie’s tight production helped carry roots reggae into a new era after Bob Marley’s passing. I
#BlackUhuru
#BlackUhuru
October 14, 2025 at 9:03 AM
For this episode, Dan and Carl break down Black Uhuru’s 1981 classic Red. Discover how Michael Rose’s unmistakable voice, Puma Jones’ harmonies, and Sly & Robbie’s tight production helped carry roots reggae into a new era after Bob Marley’s passing. I
#BlackUhuru
#BlackUhuru
In this week’s episode of Backwards Beats, Dan and Carl break down how Maxwell blended live instrumentation, emotional vulnerability, and pure musical craftsmanship to create a timeless sound.
Stream the full episode Tuesday on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or wherever you listen.
#Maxwell
Stream the full episode Tuesday on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or wherever you listen.
#Maxwell
October 7, 2025 at 9:03 AM
In this week’s episode of Backwards Beats, Dan and Carl break down how Maxwell blended live instrumentation, emotional vulnerability, and pure musical craftsmanship to create a timeless sound.
Stream the full episode Tuesday on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or wherever you listen.
#Maxwell
Stream the full episode Tuesday on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or wherever you listen.
#Maxwell
In this episode we break down The Rolling Stones’ 1978 album Some Girls. From the disco groove of Miss You to the raw rock punch of Respectable and the soulful plea of Beast of Burden, this record marked a late-career comeback for The Stones.
Full episode links in our bio
#therollingstones
Full episode links in our bio
#therollingstones
September 30, 2025 at 9:03 AM
In this episode we break down The Rolling Stones’ 1978 album Some Girls. From the disco groove of Miss You to the raw rock punch of Respectable and the soulful plea of Beast of Burden, this record marked a late-career comeback for The Stones.
Full episode links in our bio
#therollingstones
Full episode links in our bio
#therollingstones
We explore Manu Chao’s Clandestino — an album that blends reggae, Latin rhythms, and street sounds with bold political messages.
Dan, Carl, and guest Nate Danciger break down the album’s history, multilingual lyrics, and global impact.
🎧 Full podcast episode linkin the bio
#ManuChao #Clandestino
Dan, Carl, and guest Nate Danciger break down the album’s history, multilingual lyrics, and global impact.
🎧 Full podcast episode linkin the bio
#ManuChao #Clandestino
September 23, 2025 at 9:04 AM
We explore Manu Chao’s Clandestino — an album that blends reggae, Latin rhythms, and street sounds with bold political messages.
Dan, Carl, and guest Nate Danciger break down the album’s history, multilingual lyrics, and global impact.
🎧 Full podcast episode linkin the bio
#ManuChao #Clandestino
Dan, Carl, and guest Nate Danciger break down the album’s history, multilingual lyrics, and global impact.
🎧 Full podcast episode linkin the bio
#ManuChao #Clandestino
In Episode 37 of Backwards Beats, Dan and Carl dive into Juvenile’s classic album 400 Degreez — the record that put Cash Money Records on the map and redefined Southern hip-hop.
#90shiphop #Juvenile #400Degreez
#90shiphop #Juvenile #400Degreez
September 16, 2025 at 9:03 AM
In Episode 37 of Backwards Beats, Dan and Carl dive into Juvenile’s classic album 400 Degreez — the record that put Cash Money Records on the map and redefined Southern hip-hop.
#90shiphop #Juvenile #400Degreez
#90shiphop #Juvenile #400Degreez
In this clip from our Backwards Beats episode on Surrealistic Pillow, Dan and Carl break down her unique phrasing, how she sustains vowels and consonants, and why her style turned a folk-rock scene into a psychedelic movement.
#JeffersonAirplane #GraceSlick
#JeffersonAirplane #GraceSlick
September 9, 2025 at 9:03 AM
In this clip from our Backwards Beats episode on Surrealistic Pillow, Dan and Carl break down her unique phrasing, how she sustains vowels and consonants, and why her style turned a folk-rock scene into a psychedelic movement.
#JeffersonAirplane #GraceSlick
#JeffersonAirplane #GraceSlick
We dive into CTRL by SZA. 🎶
From bold lyricism to inventive production, CTRL showed why SZA is one of the most important voices in modern R&B. 💿🔥
🎧 The full episode is out now!
#SZA #CTRL #BackwardsBeats #LoveGalore #DrewBarrymore #travisscott #RollingStone500 #RNB #HipHop #MusicHistory
From bold lyricism to inventive production, CTRL showed why SZA is one of the most important voices in modern R&B. 💿🔥
🎧 The full episode is out now!
#SZA #CTRL #BackwardsBeats #LoveGalore #DrewBarrymore #travisscott #RollingStone500 #RNB #HipHop #MusicHistory
September 2, 2025 at 5:04 PM
We dive into CTRL by SZA. 🎶
From bold lyricism to inventive production, CTRL showed why SZA is one of the most important voices in modern R&B. 💿🔥
🎧 The full episode is out now!
#SZA #CTRL #BackwardsBeats #LoveGalore #DrewBarrymore #travisscott #RollingStone500 #RNB #HipHop #MusicHistory
From bold lyricism to inventive production, CTRL showed why SZA is one of the most important voices in modern R&B. 💿🔥
🎧 The full episode is out now!
#SZA #CTRL #BackwardsBeats #LoveGalore #DrewBarrymore #travisscott #RollingStone500 #RNB #HipHop #MusicHistory
Dive in deep with us as we dig into Daddy Yankee's breakthrough album Barrio Fino. In this episode we do our best to cover this album's impact as well as discuss linguistics and the infectious Soca rhythm and how that has permeated pop music.
#daddyyanke #barriofino
#daddyyanke #barriofino
August 26, 2025 at 9:04 AM
Dive in deep with us as we dig into Daddy Yankee's breakthrough album Barrio Fino. In this episode we do our best to cover this album's impact as well as discuss linguistics and the infectious Soca rhythm and how that has permeated pop music.
#daddyyanke #barriofino
#daddyyanke #barriofino
Big Star’s debut album #1 Record (#474 on Rolling Stone Magazine’s 500 Greatest Albums of All Time), this tender ballad gave us goosebumps and still resonates 50+ years later.
#BigStar
#BigStar
August 19, 2025 at 9:03 AM
Big Star’s debut album #1 Record (#474 on Rolling Stone Magazine’s 500 Greatest Albums of All Time), this tender ballad gave us goosebumps and still resonates 50+ years later.
#BigStar
#BigStar
In this week’s Backwards Beats Podcast, we break down Sheryl Crow’s 1996 self-titled album — #475 on Rolling Stone Magazine’s 500 Greatest Albums of All Time — and explore her path from powerhouse backing singer to iconic artist.
🎧 Full episode drops Tuesday!
#SherylCrow
🎧 Full episode drops Tuesday!
#SherylCrow
August 12, 2025 at 9:03 AM
In this week’s Backwards Beats Podcast, we break down Sheryl Crow’s 1996 self-titled album — #475 on Rolling Stone Magazine’s 500 Greatest Albums of All Time — and explore her path from powerhouse backing singer to iconic artist.
🎧 Full episode drops Tuesday!
#SherylCrow
🎧 Full episode drops Tuesday!
#SherylCrow
That lick. That growl. That swagger. 🎸🐺
“Smokestack Lightning” helped shape rock & roll.
We break it down in our new ep on Moanin’ in the Moonlight.
🎧 Full episode Tuesday.
❤️ Support us: https://patreon.com/BackwardsBeatsPodcast
#HowlinWolf #Blues #Podcast
“Smokestack Lightning” helped shape rock & roll.
We break it down in our new ep on Moanin’ in the Moonlight.
🎧 Full episode Tuesday.
❤️ Support us: https://patreon.com/BackwardsBeatsPodcast
#HowlinWolf #Blues #Podcast
July 29, 2025 at 9:03 AM
That lick. That growl. That swagger. 🎸🐺
“Smokestack Lightning” helped shape rock & roll.
We break it down in our new ep on Moanin’ in the Moonlight.
🎧 Full episode Tuesday.
❤️ Support us: https://patreon.com/BackwardsBeatsPodcast
#HowlinWolf #Blues #Podcast
“Smokestack Lightning” helped shape rock & roll.
We break it down in our new ep on Moanin’ in the Moonlight.
🎧 Full episode Tuesday.
❤️ Support us: https://patreon.com/BackwardsBeatsPodcast
#HowlinWolf #Blues #Podcast
In this clip, we talk about that perfect blend of phrasing, cadence, and melody. It’s the kind of subtle brilliance that makes “Waterloo Sunset” timeless and makes this Kinks album worth a closer listen.
🎙️ Something Else By the KinksRolling Stone’s #478 Greatest Album of All Time
#TheKinks
🎙️ Something Else By the KinksRolling Stone’s #478 Greatest Album of All Time
#TheKinks
July 22, 2025 at 9:03 AM
In this clip, we talk about that perfect blend of phrasing, cadence, and melody. It’s the kind of subtle brilliance that makes “Waterloo Sunset” timeless and makes this Kinks album worth a closer listen.
🎙️ Something Else By the KinksRolling Stone’s #478 Greatest Album of All Time
#TheKinks
🎙️ Something Else By the KinksRolling Stone’s #478 Greatest Album of All Time
#TheKinks
This week,we’re diving into Selena’s Amor Prohibido — an album that changed Latin pop forever.
🪗 From cumbia roots to pop brilliance, this album is stacked with heart and hooks.
#Selena #AmorProhibido
🪗 From cumbia roots to pop brilliance, this album is stacked with heart and hooks.
#Selena #AmorProhibido
July 15, 2025 at 9:02 AM
This week,we’re diving into Selena’s Amor Prohibido — an album that changed Latin pop forever.
🪗 From cumbia roots to pop brilliance, this album is stacked with heart and hooks.
#Selena #AmorProhibido
🪗 From cumbia roots to pop brilliance, this album is stacked with heart and hooks.
#Selena #AmorProhibido
Here's a clip from a full Logic session for our Iceland travel journal episode. The full clip is available to all Patreon members! We're looking to create our Backwards Beats Community! Come join us.
Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/BackwardsBeatsPodcast
Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/BackwardsBeatsPodcast
July 9, 2025 at 4:04 PM
Here's a clip from a full Logic session for our Iceland travel journal episode. The full clip is available to all Patreon members! We're looking to create our Backwards Beats Community! Come join us.
Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/BackwardsBeatsPodcast
Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/BackwardsBeatsPodcast
Miranda Lambert’s “Tin Man” might be the emotional peak of The Weight of These Wings—and it hit us hard. In this episode of Backwards Beats, we dive deep into Lambert’s raw honesty, the impact of her post-divorce double album, and why “Tin Man” feels like the moment it all clicks.
#MirandaLambert
#MirandaLambert
July 8, 2025 at 9:02 AM
Miranda Lambert’s “Tin Man” might be the emotional peak of The Weight of These Wings—and it hit us hard. In this episode of Backwards Beats, we dive deep into Lambert’s raw honesty, the impact of her post-divorce double album, and why “Tin Man” feels like the moment it all clicks.
#MirandaLambert
#MirandaLambert