Fox and Jaso return from a prolonged hiatus with a long promised special episode. Slip on your spandex, strap on your mega heeled boots and have your bandmate/indentured servant clean your gutters as we take on the gloriously spectacular stadium rock commandment writers KISS. You wanted the best, you got the best, it’s the Condition Mint podcast.   Songs discussed on this podcast include “Black Diamond” from KISS (1974) “Shout It Out Loud” from Destroyer (1976) “Rock and Roll All Nite” from Dressed To Kill (1975)

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Episode 74: Rock and Roll All Nite - KISS special

No nonsense sonic detectives Fox and Jaso have been investigating two cases of first degree musical theft and just dragged the suspects into the station. Will the charges stick??  Songs discussed on this weeks podcast include My Coo Ca Choo by Alvin Stardust (1973) Am I Ever Gonna See Your Face Again by The AngelsFrom: The Angels (1977) Shadow Boxer by The AngelsFrom: Face To Face (1978)

Episode 73: The Big Steal

So you’ve descended into the eternal pit of suffering where Lucifer pledges to mercilessly torture you for all eternity. But is it all bad? The Condition mint team make a case for the tunes being pretty good. Songs discussed on this weeks podcast include The Devil Went Down To Georgia by The Charlie Daniels BandFrom: Million Mile Reflections (1979) Devil Woman by Cliff RichardFrom: I’m Nearly Famous (1976)

Episode 72: Condition Mint Go To Hell

Forgot about lockdown - let Fox and Jase enforce ROCKdown (as in the music) with a brand new Condition Mint episode. In our flimsiest premise yet we discuss songs released in a year randomly selected by Dexter the do-you-speak-to-your-robo-mother-with -that-mouth robot. Songs discussed on this weeks podcast include Cryin Lightning by Arctic MonkeysFrom: Humbug (2009) Back in ’74 by Endless BoogieFrom: Vibe Killer (2017)

Episode 71: Random Number Generator

Condition Mint attempt to cut through to commercial audiences with this weeks deep dive into the genre of Adult Orientated Rock. The results will delight 70s FM radio management but also deliver content to less key demographics including guitar racists, heavy metal Mr Bean fans and those interested in charting Ronnie James Dio’s mystical form. Songs discussed in this episode include Since You’ve Been Gone by RainbowFrom: Down To Earth (1979) Barracuda by HeartFrom Little Queen (1977)

Episode 70: A.O.R.F.T.W

Condition Mint pad up and head into the middle for a game changing innings where they dismantle the bowling attack of musical ignorance and bring home the Ashes of sonic wisdom. Yes there’s even more cricketing metaphors than usual with “Paging Michael Bevan” an episode dedicated to closing album tracks.Music discussed on this week's episode includes Everybody’s Getting A Three Piece Together - The Fauves From: Future Spa (1996) Promotion Man - Highway Robbery From: For Love Or Money (1972)

Episode 69: Paging Michael Bevan

Condition Mint delve into the hidden territories where fan faves are nowhere to be seen and smash hits fear to tread. It's the deep cut episode where Fox and Jase put a couple of sonic dark horses under the microscope, get to the bottom of a few hereto unreported Jimmy Page curses and get close to re-opening the Condition Mint Sex Pest investigation.Songs discussed in this episode include Bring It On Home by Led Zeppelin From: Led Zeppelin 2 (1969)Bell Boy by The Who From: Quadrophenia (1973)

Episode 68: The First Cut Is The Deepest

The Condition mint team turn the nepotism up to 11 with another special featuring Fox’s band The Neptune Power Federation. This episode focuses on their latest album Memoirs Of A Rat Queen and features TWO persons of minterest specials. Be warned - It runs pretty long but editing it would mean losing 234 River Styx swear words and Jaso explaining how Ian Chappell helps guide stoner rock song arrangements.   Songs featured in this episode include “I’ll Make A Man Out Of You”“Watch Our Masters Bleed” and “Rat Queen” from: Memoirs Of A Rat Queen by the Neptune Power Federation.   The podcast interview with Dean we mention can be found at FBI Radio - All The best #1835 WHERE ARE YOU FROM shorturl.at/oEGL2

Episode 67: Memoirs Of A Rat Queen

As 2019 draws to an end join the Condition Mint team as they perform a thorough exit interview on the outgoing year. Stats freaks will love the forensic analysis of Fox and Jaso's Spotify habits whilst there is also something for guitar buyers on strict budgets and hypothetical net session enthusiasts. Songs featured in this episode include:Say Hello - FuzzFrom: Fuzz II (2015)Sour Grain - Humble PieFrom: Rock On (1971)

Episode 66: 2019 - A Mintrospective

Cover bands, Tribute acts. Sonic shape shifters. Audio imposters. They go by many names, but sing other peoples songs into our hearts. In this very special episode Fox and Jaso pay tribute to these popular music photocopiers by recounting their own experiences on the cover act circuit. Songs discussed in this weeks episode include: Roadhouse Blues - The DoorsFrom: Morrison Hotel (1970) Apartment - CustardFrom: Weisenheimer (1995)

Episode 65: Cover Oneself In Glory

The Condition Mint team get on the move with an episode dedicated to transport themed tuneage. Though be warned - approximately 90% of the episode is dedicated to a detailed assessment of Paul Revere and The Raiders time travelling capabilities. Songs discussed on this weeks episode include The Great Airplane Strike - Paul Revere and The RaidersFrom: The Spirit of 67 (1966) Get in The Car - SnoutFrom: Circle High and Wide (1998)    

Episode 64: We Gotta Get Out Of This Place

Condition Mint crack down on shitty cover versions that soil the memory of perfectly good originals. As the truth bombs rain down Fox and Jaso also manage to forget the meaning of their own acronyms, rate their favourite Robbies and increase the caseload on an already overworked Condition Mint legal system. Songs discussed in this weeks episode include Venus - Shocking blue (1969) Smokin In The Boys Room - Brownsville StationFrom: Yeah (1973)

Episode 63: You've Made A Meal Of That

No artist is above feeling the Condition Mint critical boot make firm contact with their discographic behind, even if they thought they may have penned the perfect tune. Yes in this episode Jaso and Fox discuss songs that are great but have one bit that ruins them! They also turn their eye to psychedelic list management, Coles shoppers music taste and how 70s London sex parties were the nemesis of decent guitar takes. Music discussed on this week’s podcast includes Time Of The Season - The ZombiesFrom: Odyssey and Oracle (1968) Juniors Wailing - Status QuoFrom: Ma Kelly’s Greasy Spoon (1970)

Episode 62: Take That Back!

Fox and Jaso charge into the Condition Mint hall of mirrors to take a good hard look at themselves and analyse their personal musical snobbery. It’s a bumper episode jammed packed with insights into the minds of your humble hosts, as well as another visit to Condition Mint Sex Pest Court, yet another of Jaso’s award winning impressions of Rodney Dangerfield doing a Gene Simmons impression, and Fox’s bombshell revelation of how Nick Maxwell’s perfect pitch may have led to Collingwood losing the 2011 AFL premiership. Music discussed on this week’s podcast includes Paradise By The Dashboard Light - MeatloafFrom: Bat Out Of Hell (1977) Cheap Wine - Cold ChiselFrom: East (1980)

Episode 61: A Most Profound Gentleman of the Twateratti

The Condition Mint team slowly wipe the sweat off their brow as they peer across the lonesome plains in a podcast dedicated to country music. Fox and Jaso do their best to cover everything this sprawling genre has to offer but fstill get bogged down in their Chris Judd is a robot thesis and referencing the most “friends of the podcast” in recorded history. Songs discussed on this weeks show include Nine Pound Hammer - Merle TravisFrom: Folk Songs of the Hills (1947) Let The Good Times Roll - Natural ChildFrom: Hard On Heaven (2012)

Episode 60: Take Me Home Country Roads

Two music lovers perform an amateur vivisection upon a couple of songs and share with you the results.

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