In season 2, episode 2, Kris and Marty are back to talk all things 2002! We kick things off with some talk about record stores, Marty admitting he's never been to a tower records (1:10) We then switch gears and give a shout out to some friends that started a podcast of their own (1:57) Next, we discuss the flashpoint of popular music and the internet, and how audiences began to fracture because of it (6:03) Kris being ahead of his time suggesting to the members of his first band they should share their music via bulletin boards (14:50), and Record Labels, the music business, and the democratization of music creation (17:50). We then take a look at 2002's top 100 singles Billboard charts, and as always, pick our own personal best and worst song for the year. (27:38). Next, We charge ahead with Kris's pick for 2012, Wilco's then-misunderstood but now lauded masterpiece, "Yankee Hotel Foxtrot" (1:01:20). Next up, we have Marty's pick for 2002-an album by Emo band Jets to Brazil, "Perfecting Loneliness"(1:53:03). As always, don't sleep, and feel free to reach out at aotypodcast@gmail.com! Thanks for listening!
