This week we take another swing of the hammer of the Gods with Led Zeppelin's 3rd release, Led Zeppelin III. Our guest Karen Haglof came up in the Minneapolis indie music scene in the late 70s, eventually moving to NYC and playing in several of no wave pioneer Rys Chatham's guitar ensembles and later with Band Of Susans, before taking a break to earn a medical degree and join the hematology / oncology department of New York University Hospital.
Recently retired and back at music again, Karen freely credits receiving Jimmy Page and co's eclectic 1970 release at the age of 15 as being pivotal to her future musical explorations.

Songs discussed in this episode: Since I've Been Loving You - Corinne Bailey Rae (Live at St. Lukes); The Pursuit Of Happiness - Band Of Susans; One Hand Up, Slinky 66, You're Not Where I Am - Karen Haglof; Whole Lotta Love, Immigrant Song - Led Zeppelin; Carry On - Crosby Stills Nash and Young; Friends - Led Zeppelin; Guitar Trio Pt. 1 - Rhys Chatham & His Guitar Trio; Celebration Day, Since I've Been Loving You, Out On The Tiles - Led Zeppelin; Gallows Pole - Fred Gerlach; Gallows Pole - Led Zeppelin; Knowing That I'm Losing You - The Yardbirds; Tangerine, That's The Way, Bron-Y-Aur Stomp - Led Zeppelin; Have A Cigar - Pink Floyd; Shake 'Em On Down - Booker (Bukka) White; Hats Off To (Roy) Harper - Led Zeppelin; Rte 66 Revisited - Karen Haglof

Check out Karen's music:
https://karenhaglof.bandcamp.com/

For this special BONUS episode, we asked our Patrons to send in a cover of a song they feel is better than the original. As usual, they did NOT disappoint!
Warning: Hot takes ahead!!

Songs discussed in this episode:
Hallelujah - John Cale, Jeff Buckley, Rufus Wainwright, K.D. Lang, Neil Diamond and Brandi Carlile
Seven Days Too Long - Dexys Midnight Runners
Black Diamond - The Replacements
Swinging Party - Lorde
This Guy's In Love With You - Faith No More
I Am, I Said - Killdozer
Don't Let Me Down - Dillard & Clark
Let It Be Me - The Everly Brothers
Fade Away - The New Age Steppers
Satisfied Mind - Jonathan Richman
Jump (Loaded version) - Aztec Camera
Moonage Daydream - Zen Guerrilla
The Briar and the Rose - Holly Cole
Do You Wanna Dance - Ramones
Ruby's Arms - Megan Mullally and Supreme Music Program
Me And Bobby McGee - Janis Joplin
Suzannah's Still Alive - Cardiacs
Steppin' Stone - Minor Threat
White Wedding - Roland S Howard
Neon Lights - Love Tractor
By The Time I Get To Phoenix - Nick Cave and the Bad Seeds
Superstar - Bette Midler
Run To Me - Laurie Lindeen
Only Love Can Break Your Heart - St Etienne
I Know It's Over (Live at Sony Studios in New York, NY - April, 1995) - Jeff Buckley

The last thing Rob expected to be doing in 2024 was talking about Anaheim, California ska-punk/pop band No Doubt, but when he invited Late Slip's ringleader Chelsea Nenni on the show her record choice was crystal clear. When she first heard their breakout album 'Tragic Kingdom' as a 10 year old girl living in Southern California, the seed of one day forming and fronting a band of her own was firmly planted, and Gwen Stefani's honest takes on navigating life and love as a young girl coming of age at the end of the 20th century had a huge impact, even if she didn't quite realize it yet.

Songs discussed in this episode: Just A Girl - Florence + The Machine; I'll Be Okay, I Love You, Love Me True - Late Slip; Total Hate 95, Total Hate (Original Version) - No Doubt; On My Radio - The Selecter; Spiderwebs, Excuse Me Mr., Just A Girl - No Doubt; Just A Girl - Florence + The Machine; Happy Now, Different People - No Doubt; Mind Your Business - Late Slip; Hey You, Sixteen, Sunday Morning - No Doubt; Dream On - Aerosmith; Don't Speak, You Can Do It, End It On This, Tragic Kingdom - No Doubt; I Love You - Late Slip