Machine Head Retrospective (Part 2): The More Things Change... - RPC Jukebox #10
Previously on RPC Jukebox: Captain Kaye and Nick were diving into the long and storied career of Machine Head. And now... the continuation on the frontlines rock and roll!
How’s it going, fellow Renegades? It is I, THE DIRECTOR, back to bring you guy more of the Machine Head retrospective as they discuss the follow up to the first album, which is the titular “The More Things Change“ as they start to talk about the… well, the changes that come with the band’s progress in their success!
There’s a lot to get into, and our cohosts come at ya like a 10 ton hammer, son! What did they think of their sophomore album? Did it fall from the same issues as most people’s follow-ups and go into a slump? Is it a 5/5, or had it struck a nerve? Is Dave McClain a godsend or is he a bummer as the drummer? You’ll have to tune in and find out!
Well, that’ll do it for this episode! Special thanks to Jacob for editing this episode! Keep an eye on the stage, as an encore of a podcast may be comin’ your way very soon…
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