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Freaker’s Ball | #29 | 2015 November 24

cover of "Brain Salad Surgery" by ELP

Sweet Icarus, the wings of destiny wrought by the savage sun; begone Nihilists! Your feast is elsewhere. Kiss its sweet forehead a gentle-goodnight, shift its weight into the flaming chariot, and make known the spite of Ba’al. Freaker’s Ball.

Track List

  1. “Karn Evil 9: 1st Impression” by Emerson, Lake & Palmer on Brain Salad Surgery released 1973.
  2. “I’m With You” by Love on Four Sail released 1969.
  3. “The Shepherd’s Song” by Strawbs on From the Witchwood released 1971.
  4. “Vehicle” by The Ides of March on Vehicle released 1970.
  5. “I Know What I Like (In Your Wardrobe)” by  Genesis on Selling England by the Pound released 1973.
  6. “Southern Woman” by The Marshall Tucker Band on A New Life released 1974.
  7. “No One Together” by Kansas on Audio-Visions recorded 1979.
  8. “Carry Me, Carrie” by Dr. Hook and the Medicine Show on Sloppy Seconds released 1972.

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Freaker’s Ball | #27 | 2015 November 10

Cover of "Mystery to Me" by Fleetwood Mac (cropped)Is it glue or cake? Why does the creature cry? (why do we cry?) What do The Kinks have to do with revolution? Is “Donkey Jaw” a biblical reference? What does “T.N.U.C.” mean? None of these discussions will appear in the show, but we’ll set it up for you as always. It’s the Freaker’s Ball.

Track List

  1. “Hypnotized” by Fleetwood Mac on Mystery to Me released 1973
  2. “T.N.U.C.” by Grand Funk Railroad on Caught in the Act released 1975
  3. “Donkey Jaw” by America on America released 1971
  4. “Money and Corruption / I am Your Man” by The Kinks on Preservation Act 1 released 1973
  5. “Changin’ Times” by Nazareth on Hair of the Dog released 1975
  6. “What’s This World Comin’ To” by Chicago on Chicago VI released 1973
  7. “Motor City Madhouse” by Ted Nugent on Double Live Gonzo! released 1978

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Freaker’s Ball | #26 | 2015 November 3

Cover of "Trout Mask Replica" by Captain Beefheart

It’s a solo Mitchell show again today, and you know what that means. Today’s show marks the first appearance of Strawbs and Spirit, two bands I’d very much like to have show up more in our setlist. And I swear this is the last time in a while I’ll play Gentle Giant; they’re so hard to resist, but I’ll manage.

Track List

  1. “Hoedown” by Emerson, Lake & Palmer on Trilogy released 1972
  2. “Pantagruel’s Nativity” by Gentle Giant on Acquiring the Taste released 1971
  3. “Dawn” by The Moody Blues on Days of Future Passed released 1967
  4. “Queen of Dreams” by Strawbs on Grave New World released 1972
  5. “Brother Louie” by Stories on About Us released 1973
  6. “Jungle Boogie” by Kool & The Gang on Wild and Peaceful released 1973
  7. “As Long as He Lies Perfectly Still” by The Soft Machine on Volume Two released 1969
  8. “When Big Joan Sets Up” by Captain Beefheart & His Magic Band on Trout Mask Replica released 1969
  9. “Taurus” by Spirit on Spirit released 1968
  10. “La Villa Strangiato” by Rush on Hemispheres released 1978

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Freaker’s Ball | #25 | 2015 October 27

Cover art of "Sailing Shoes" by Little Feat

Ever seen cake on a swing? Neither have I, but we’re definitely playing some music to accompany it. It’s the F-r-e-a-k-e-r-s B-a-l-l (count the letters; what does it mean). Also, reggae, first time we’re doing that.

Track List

  1. “Tobacco Road” by Blue Magoos on Psychedelic Lollipop released 1966
  2. “Somebody to Love” by Mother’s Finest on Mother’s Finest Live released 1979
  3. “Cat Fever” by Little Feat on Sailing Shoes released 1972
  4. “My Mirage” by Iron Butterfly on In-A-Gadda-Da-Vida released 1968
  5. “Baker St. Muse” by Jethro Tull on Minstrel in the Gallery released 1975
  6. “Lion” by Burning Spear on Burning Spear Live released 1977
  7. “Life is Just a Tire Swing” by Jimmy Buffet on A1A released 1974

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Freaker’s Ball | #24 | 2015 October 20

 

Cover of "Never Turn Your Back on a Friend" by Budgie

Mitchell’s back in the saddle again for the 24th episode of the Freaker’s Ball, the Midnight Episode. Come and listen to the electric Van Der Graaf Generator, the clairvoyant Blue Öyster Cult, the unknown avians Budgie, the multi-armed Gentle Giant, and the sweet seven-fold suite Supper’s Ready. The day cycle is complete.

Track List

  1. “Flaming Telepaths” by Blue Öyster Cult on Secret Treaties released 1974
  2. “Breadfan” by Budgie on Never Turn Your Back on a Friend released 1973
  3. “Think of Me With Kindness” by Gentle Giant on Octopus released 1972
  4. “Lemmings (including ‘Cog’)” by Van Der Graaf Generator on Pawn Hearts released 1971
  5. “Supper’s Ready” by Genesis on Foxtrot released 1972

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