82: Hot Fuss Was a Gateway Drug for Emo Kids w/ CARR
On this episode of CD Burners, we’re diving into Hot Fuss by The Killers, the debut album that gave us eyeliner disco, the murder trilogy, and one of the most enduring songs in internet history. Special guest, CARR joins us on the pod as we get into how Brandon Flowers tricked the world into thinking he was British, why Mr. Brightside still goes harder than it should, and how this record turned pure chaos into stadium-sized hooks. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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81: Slipknot's Debut Album Was the Birth of Chaos w/ Cam George
On this episode of CD Burners, we’re cracking open Slipknot’s unhinged debut album that turned nine masked maniacs into metal legends with special guest, Cam George. From haunted house samples to broken keg hits, we dive into how this record became a chaotic masterpiece. We’re talking blast beats, lawsuits, and the absolute madness it took to make screaming a mainstream thing. This album didn’t just shift the scene, it split it wide open. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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80: Nothing Else Feels Like This Mazzy Star Record w/ Bobby Schubenski
On this episode of CD Burners, we’re diving into So Tonight That I Might See by Mazzy Star with special guest, Blackcraft Cult's, Bobby Schubenski. We get into how this record made sadness feel cinematic, why Hope Sandoval’s voice still hits like a ghost, and how these songs quietly rewired indie music for decades. It's hypnotic, iconic, and still completely untouchable. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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79: The Copeland Album That Should’ve Blown Up But Didn’t w/ Kyle Patrick
On this episode of CD Burners, we're digging into In Motion by Copeland, the shimmering, heartbreaking record that somehow flew under the radar. With special guest Kyle Patrick from The Click Five, we get into how this album blended beauty and tension, why it hit so hard for emo kids trying to grow up, and what made Copeland stand out in a sea of loud bands. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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78: The 1975 Made Every Band Rethink Their Sound w/ Mod Sun
On this episode of CD Burners, we’re diving into the debut album that made teen angst sound cinematic, the self titled album by The 1975. We get into the chaos, the hooks, the weird interludes, and how this record made it cool to be messy with special guest, Mod Sun. Whether you were blasting “Robbers” or just confused by the hype, this album left a mark. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
CD Burners is a podcast for the lore behind the albums that defined a generation hosted by Emo Nite’s T.J. Petracca and Morgan Freed Each week, we invite a guest to choose an album that influenced them and shaped their journey. Together, we break it down with deep research and real stories from behind the scenes. We explore the songs, the recording process, and the moments that made these records unforgettable. Whether you are a lifelong fan or hearing these albums for the first time, CD Burners brings you closer to the music that made an impact. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.