Under the Radar: A Rolling Stones Podcast Christian Bonner & Tim Lindsay
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Rolling Stones fanatics Christian Bonner and Tim Lindsay discuss and dissect under-regarded gems and little-known favourites from across the sprawling history of the Greatest Rock & Roll Band in the World
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Episode 38: Tour & RSD Preview, Wiltern Review
Tim and Christian share some predictions and hopes for the upcoming tour, go through the Rolling Stones-related exclusive releases for Record Store Day 2024, and give their thoughts on the recent Live from The Wiltern 2002 Blu-ray/CD set. Download the podcast here!
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Episode 37: Interview with Chris Kimsey
Tim and Christian share their conversation with long-standing Stones recording engineer and co-producer Chris Kimsey, speaking from his home in London. Download the podcast here! If you enjoyed Chris’ chat with us, check out his appearance on the Bob Lefsetz podcast: https://chriskimsey.com/2021/11/04/the-bob-lefsetz-podcast-chris-kimsey/ Also check out this amazing footage from the recording for Steel Wheels in … Continue reading Episode 37: Interview with Chris Kimsey →
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Episode 36: Live at the Wiltern Announcement & 2024 News
Tim & Christian excitedly dissect the Rolling Stones’ announcement of a 2024 release for the 2002 Wiltern Theatre show on multiple formats, and several other upcoming events. Download the podcast here!
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Episode 35: End of 2023 Corrections & Thank-Yous
Tim and Christian thank you, their loyal listeners, for a great year and issue a correction about a previous podcast. Download the podcast here!
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Episode 34: Hackney Diamonds Era
Tim and Christian go into immense detail over the release and content that just arrived with the brand-new studio album from the Rolling Stones, Hackney Diamonds. Download the podcast here!
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Episode 33: Toronto Rocks 2003
With just one week until the release of Hackney Diamonds, Tim and Christian rewind the clock 20 years to the historic Toronto Rocks post-SARS one-day rock festival from 2003, starring the Rolling Stones and guest stars including AC/DC and Justin Timberlake. Download the podcast here!
Customer Reviews
'Shin(ing) a Light' on the fact that the Stones continue to get better
As the late Roy Carr said as far back as 1976, "...far too many people continue to use what the Rolling Stones recorded ten years ago as a yardstick. By doing so, the sometimes miss some good music." This remained true 20 years later when Christian and Tim cut their teeth as new Stones fans with 'Bridges to Babylon' and later albums. While the Stones accumulating ennui and jadedness definitely nuanced their output, the combination of Jagger's proactive monitoring of new trends and artists with Keith's determined footing in their roots birthed an entirely new dimension in their music. Christian and Tim understand this and it is reflected in their insightful and appropriately reverent commentary. They bring attention to a whole universe of great music outside the cave that many Stones fans mired in the sixties and seventies should let themselves enjoy.
Deep Dives and Hot Cookies
The two hosts are the real deal. I've been a HUGE Stones fan for over 40 yrs, longer than they have been alive, and the detail these guys give on each episode is mind blowing. Perhaps it's more for the true musician but even someone like me who can only play a stereo, the research and enthusiasm they bring about releases and news regarding the World's Greatest Band is insane. So impressed with their labour of love.
If You Like The Stones, You Must Listen
I am a big Stones fan, but I had to admit I was one of those awful “they haven’t done anything great since the 70’s” sort of fans. Typical for someone like me - a 50-something. I still bought every Stones album since, but I never really listened to them in any great depth.
So to hear this podcast from a couple of thirty-somethings is really great. They got into the Stones based on albums like Bridges to Babylon, Voodoo Lounge, and A Bigger Bang that I easily dismissed.
Not only are they fans, they really know music and music production. It is super interesting to hear details about who played what, the impact of the studio and the mixing board, and how songs may relate to each other.
The podcast has made me go back to these albums that I originally dismissed. I gave them a fair listen on their own merit - not just comparing them to Exile on Main Street. Turns out these are great albums. I’ve got these guys to thank for turning me back into the rabid Stones fan that I once was.
I’m looking forward to listening to new episodes as soon as they come available.