90s Grunge Meets Southern Shoegaze: PEARL JAM Ten & WEDNESDAY Bleeds (2FGA #34)

#pearljam #wednesdaymusic #classicrock #newmusic #musicpodcast Is Ten a perfect 10? This week, we’re digging into the album that turned Seattle into the center of the musical universe. From Eddie Vedder’s iconic growl to the soaring guitar 🎸 work that defined a generation, we’re exploring the iconic album that transformed internal anguish into stadium-sized euphoria. Then, we pivot to the modern day with the 2025 album "Bleeds," Wednesday’s high-decibel rallying cry for the overlooked, a cathartic howl from the back porches of the American South. It turns small-town grit into sonic euphoria and vulnerability into sheer feedback-drenched power, blending wall-of-sound distortion with a raw, country-tinged pulse. Here, every note feels like both a reckoning and a celebration — Karly Hartzman leading the charge to find beauty in the rust, and salvation in the scream. 🏚️💥📉 So welcome to Two Fat Guys and an Album …the only fat guys podcast that matters! 🎧🎸 A lively, in-depth music podcast dedicated to album lovers, vinyl collectors, and curious listeners everywhere. Each week, your host Mike "The Show" Blackburn and Maestro Brek Hufnus passionately dive into legendary classics, hidden gems, and brand-new releases, sharing entertaining reviews, sharp analysis, and hilarious banter across every genre—from rock and alternative to indie, folk, prog, metal, and beyond. Available wherever you get your podcasts. Support the Two Fat Guys and an Album podcast at: https://ko-fi.com/bandman35. Full Episode List and Album Ranking https://drive.google.com/file/d/1SEry... Check out the Two Fat Guys and an Album Playlist on Apple Music 2026   / two-fat-guys-and-an-album-2026   2025   / two-fat-guys-and-an-album-2025   ------------------------------------- 🕒 Time stamps so you can jump right in: 0:00 Welcome and Nuggets 🐔 David Bowie Ziggy Stardust. Arctic Monkeys Tranquility Base Hotel & Casino. The Maestro's Reaction Video    • INSTANT FAVORITE! THE MAESTRO reacts to LO...  . 4:39 Greatest US National Anthem performances:    • Jim Cornelison sings the national anthem a...  .    • Whitney Houston - Star Spangled Banner (Na...  .    • US National Anthem drowned out by cheers a...  .    • Marvin Gaye Sings the United States Nation...  .    • Chris Stapleton Sings the National Anthem ...  .    • CAL@BAL: Hornsby, Marsalis perform nationa...   13:48 Critical objectivity vs. "Maturity." 22:11 Side One: Pearl Jam Ten. The Screaming Trees    • PARANOID OBLIVION: BLACK SABBATH Paranoid ...  . Grunge Nirvana, Mother Love Bone, Temple of the Dog. 41:15 The Album 52:55 Landmark?🗺️ Perfect💯 59:47 Side Two: What's Going On: Flea Honora. Jeff Tweedy Lou Reed Was My Babysitter. Zach Bryan Runny Eggs. Tyler Childers Tirtha Yatra and Can You Take My Hounds to Heaven. 1:13:35 Side Three: Beyond Classic Rock: Wednesday Bleeds. 1:28:10 Side Four: Ranking and Thank You 🙌 Next episode: Bob Marley Exodus, and The Beths Straight Line Was A Lie. ------------------------------------- 💌 Thanks to our sponsors & contributors! 📧 [email protected] 🏠 Diane – www.yourhomegroupchi.com 🧠 Deeper Connections Counseling – www.dcctherapy.com 📸 LR Media – [email protected] 🎬 MKE Video – [email protected] ------------------------------------- Two Fat Guys and an Album is also available on Apple, Spotify, iHeart Radio, or wherever you get your podcasts! ------------------------------------- Full Episode List and Album Ranking https://drive.google.com/file/d/1SEry... The Maestro's Current Album Ranking 1. Sgt. Pepper (1967) – The Beatles 2. Moondance (1970) – Van Morrison 3. Led Zeppelin (1971) – IV 4. Ziggy Stardust (1972) – David Bowie 5. The Doors (1967) – The Doors 6. Wish You Were Here (1973) Pink Floyd 7. Aqualung (1971) - Jethro Tull 8. Graceland (1986) - Paul Simon 9. Who’s Next (1971) - The Who 10. Paranoid (1970) - Black Sabbath "The Show's" Current Top Ten 1. OK Computer (1997) - Radiohead 2. London Calling (1979) – The Clash 3. Blonde on Blonde (1966)- Bob Dylan 4. Graceland (1986) - Paul Simon 5. Aqualung (1971) - Jethro Tull 6. Bat Out of Hell (1977) – Meat Loaf 7. Who’s Next (1971) - The Who 8. Wish You Were Here (1973) – Pink Floyd 9. The Doors (1967) – The Doors 10. Synchronicity (1983) – The Police ------------------------------------- #️⃣ Tags: #ClassicAlbums #MusicPodcast #bigthief #pearljam #wednesdaymusic #TwoFatGuys #2FatGuys #MusicReview #AlbumReview #NewMusic #Indie #MusicCulture #AlbumAnalysis #MusicDiscussion