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Doug ranks the Pearl Jam albums! A band that means a lot to many - if you’re old school get out your flannel and add your own ranking in the comments if you like! Originally published on 4/21/22 but updated on 11/20/24 to include Dark Matter!
Read MoreLet’s do this…. it’s time for the Doug’s Music Snobbery SLAYER album ranking! What took so long…? Hehe…
Read MoreDoug makes a declaration about what might very well be the best power ballad of ALL TIME - The Beautiful Ones by Prince! If you disagree you’re probably wrong. Read on and find out why. Hehe…
Read MoreDoug has been obsessed with Joy Division and New Order for almost 40 years but you wouldn’t know it as a follower of this blog… it’s about time they were given a proper treatment here on Doug’s Music Snobbery.
Read MoreDoug loves Sade. Like, who doesn’t? I mean you can see his bitmoji swooning in the graphic! That voice! That vibe! That band! Those songs! So let’s “rank” the 6 Sade albums and feel free to add your own thoughts in the comments!
Read MoreHere we are again with another recap of a great year for new music - Second year in a row that Doug has posted this after the new year already begins but that actually makes more sense really… Come along and see where the musical chips fell in ‘23!
Read MoreJimi gets an entry in the critically acclaimed (hehe…) series “10 Best Songs. No Singles:” series! Doug is fine with this list not being anywhere near “definitive” - it was too hard, but no less fun! Add your own selections in the comments!
Read MoreThe first concert review on Doug’s Music Snobbery goes to The Church - a fitting choice since they are an elite band and one of Doug’s very favorites for almost 40 years - and they killed it at The Magic Bag on 10/14/23!
Read MoreDoug has a large King Gizzard and the Lizard Wizard problem. The problem is they are taking over his life - he’ll explain. Send help.
Read MoreLaughter is the best medicine, but it’s rare to find it recorded in songs whether planned or unplanned… so Doug has done some of the work for you and found 12 examples for you to enjoy! Did he miss any good ones?
Read MoreDoug picks out 11 of the very best - his favorites of all time that you probably haven’t heard for one reason or another. Using a very specific criteria (this is a snobbery after all) he makes the case for each one for your listening enjoyment!
Read MoreThis series is just too much fun and it’s time to dig into The White Stripes catalogue - the Detroit Duo that changed the game! Doug picks the 10 best White Stripes songs that were NOT released as singles and gives a flavor on what makes them great.
Read MoreDoug loves R.E.M. Doug just doesn’t always love the way too many people seem to love R.E.M. Like, this IS a snobbery after all… hehe. Here’s your long overdue R.E.M. album ranking - the ONLY one you will ever need!
Read MoreDoug loves Simple Minds - time to give this band some love and dig into all of their albums!
Read MoreDoug grew up listening to Rick James and it’s about time he gave some love to Slick Rick - the somewhat flawed but still king of punk funk!
Read MoreTime to recap another very good year in music! Doug gives his picks for 2022 - a year that was dominated by King Gizzard and the Lizard Wizard….
Read MoreDoug has been an Echo and the Bunnymen fan since around 1986 and decided it was time to give them their own post here on Doug’s Music Snobbery! Let’s rank all their albums 1-11! Leave your comments below - let’s discuss!
Read MoreIs less really more? Sometimes maybe…. Doug lists the best songs that are less than 2 minutes long - there aren’t a ton of them. Are there any missing in your opinion? Add them in the comments!
Read MoreDoug Cohen uses a recent Twitter fight as a teachable moment for how NOT to grow your podcast. The faces and names have been changed to protect the stupid.
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