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The Ugly American Werewolf in London is a weekly podcast about classic rock, hard rock, progressive rock, heavy metal and early MTV. Hosted by The Wolf, an American expat who misses his record collection more than his friends and family and Action Jackson from the East Coast. These two interview rock legends, review classic albums and concerts of their favorite classic rock bands each week. Action & The Wolf have an unquenchable thirst for knowledge of rock music and its history - tune in to hear what they're passionate about! Proud part of Pantheon Podcasts.
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UAWIL #191: Oasis - Definitely Maybe
Definitely Maybe introduced the world to Oasis and they became the voice of a generation in the UK but never quite achieved the same success in the US. Not only do we examine the album that started an English phenomenon but we talk about the b-sides as Oasis were the best of all time at b-sides.
82 min
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UAWIL #190: Harry Whitley of Asia (and John Mit...
We tracked down the new lead singer/bassist of Asia on their Heat Of The Moment Tour and talk about singing the songs of John Wetton while receiving comic relief from guitarist John Mitchell as his room was readied
54 min
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UAWIL #189: Blind Faith - 1969
The Supergroup of 1969 that featured Eric Clapton, Steve Winwood and Ginger Baker released only one album but the legacy of the music continues to this day
64 min
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UAWIL #188: Metallica - Ride The LIghtning
Metallica's 2nd album is turning 40 and the boys go track x track and debate if Ride The Lightning is the band's best record
70 min
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First Concert Memories #12: Bruce Springsteen w...
Hear from Jesse, the host of Setlusting Bruce Podcast, on the first time he saw The Boss after 9/11 on The Rising Tour and how that inspired him to do over 1,000 episodes on the rock legend
67 min
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UAWIL #187: AC/DC - Highway To Hell
Is Highway To Hell AC/DC's best album? Are the songs better than Back In Black? Would Back In Black have been nearly as big without Highway To Hell or if Bon Scott hadn't died? We examine all this and more as it turns 45
72 min
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UAWIL #186: The Rolling Stones - Voodoo Lounge
1994 saw the Stones return with a new bass player and a fat new record contract - but was the record they delivered one of their best?
69 min
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UAWIL #185: Oliver Wakeman Interview on his Ana...
Oliver Wakeman discusses his new Celtic album Anam Cara, all the talented musicians he collaborated with to make it, how he forms song ideas and why he loves the power of music
66 min
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UAWIL #184: Stone Temple Pilots - Purple
Stone Temple Pilots 2nd album is turning 30 and we remember the grungy days of college through an album that is much more than grunge
63 min
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First Concert Memories #11: Britt Lightning of ...
Hear how Vixen's Britt Lightning battled sunburn, cops chasing her with mace, losing her friends and crowdsurfing during the first concert she ever attended as a teenager featuring headliners Stone Temple Pilots
48 min
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UAWIL #183: Mammoth with Wolfgang Van Halen Liv...
The Wolf finally caught up with Wolfgang Van Halen & Mammoth where he was delighted by great sound, strong musicianship, some funny crowdwork moments from Wolfgang and killer show
49 min
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UAWIL #182: Guy Fletcher of Dire Straits
Legendary keyboardist Guy Fletcher talks the charity single he produced with 60+ legends, days in Dire Straits, on the road with Mark Knopfler and in British Grove Studios
52 min
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UAWIL #181: Dio - The Last In Line
Dio's sophomore effort went platinum before Holy Diver but was it as good an album? We go track x track and analyze the videos to find the answer
61 min
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UAWIL #180: Prince - Purple Rain
Prince's 6th album, Purple Rain, featured the funky & sexy Revolution and propelled Prince into the stratosphere. As the soundtrack album turns 40, we reflect on what a huge cultural touchstone Purple Rain was and the importance it played in the career of Prince.
73 min
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UAWIL #179: Bruce Springsteen - Born in the USA
Bruce Springsteen struck gold (and 17x platinum) with Born in the USA with 7 top 10 singles and was on top of the world. But how cool could he be if your mom likes him? That's a question two 11 year olds at the time of release contemplate as this classic turns 50!
82 min
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First Concert Memories #10: Metallica with Nige...
Hear about how a listener of our podcast, Nige Savage, saw Metallica as a teenager in England 7 days before the death of Cliff Burton
67 min
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UAWIL #178: Bad Company - Bad Company (The Debu...
The 1974 eponymous debut by Bad Company is chock full of big 70s rock riffs, big hits, classic rock radio deep tracks and one of the greatest voices in rock history from Paul Rodgers. Even if you never owned this one, you'll know most of it by heart.
59 min
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UAWIL #177: On First Listen - Roger Waters The ...
Roger Waters first solo album was ambitious with a deep story set in real time, with a full stage production which you might expect from a Pink Floyd show. But is it a good album? Are there good songs? We try to answer those questions on our first listen of the record.
71 min
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UAWIL #176: Don Jamieson Interview on No Sleep ...
Rock comedian Don Jamieson joins the guys to talk about his new comedy album No Sleep "Til McSorley's, the Rock n Roll Hall of Fame and if wearing condoms is still considered gentlemanly
57 min
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UAWIL #175: Colin Hay Live Review
The former Men At Work frontman is a real troubadour with hilarious one man show that showcases his dry sense of humor & extraordinary songwriting, voice & storytelling
54 min
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First Concert Memories #9: Rainbow with Amanda ...
The lovely and talented Amanda Lehmann tells us about her quest & trek to see the legendary Ritchie Blackmore in Rainbow who would be a big influence on her career as a musician
58 min
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UAWIL #174: Rush - Grace Under Pressure
We examine an overlooked gem in the Rush catalog from 1984 which featured big guitar riffs against new age synthesizers, extraordinary texture from the drums & bass and heavy lyrics about life, death, nuclear war, freedom & fear - maybe it's not a shock it didn't run up the charts but it may be one of their best
82 min
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UAWIL #173: Scorpions - Love At First Sting
Scorpions built a reputation and legacy album by album in the late 70s and early 80s until they became megastars in 1984 due to the success of their Love At First Sting album and signature hit Rock You LIke A Hurricane
70 min
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UAWIL #172: Simple Minds Mel Gaynor Interview
Mel Gaynor is a renowned session musician & was behind the kit for Simple Minds for 30+ years. Now he's released his first solo album which covers multiple genres and showcases his vocals. We talk about the album Come With Me, his career and he answers some of our Simple Minds fanboy questions.
49 min
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UAWIL #171: Steve Hackett Interview & Live Conc...
Steve Hackett talks about his brilliant new album The Circus & The Nightwhale and then your intrepid hosts see him debut songs from the album live in concert on a very special Ugly American Werewolf in London Rock Podcast
74 min