Backwards Beats is the music podcast where two musicians count down Rolling Stone’s 500 Greatest Albums of All Time—from #500 to #1—with deep dives, honest reviews, and a whole lot of personality.Each week, Carl and Dan break down one classic album, exploring the songwriting, production, legacy, and cultural context behind the music. Expect:🎧 Insightful Album Reviews – Go beyond surface-level takes with in-depth musical analysis and historical perspective.🎤 Real Talk & Wild Takes – We’re not afraid to say when a “classic” doesn’t hold up—and we’ll explain why.🎸 A Celebration of Music History – From groundbreaking debuts to genre-defining masterpieces, we revisit the records that shaped generations.Whether you’re a music nerd, vinyl collector, or just discovering these iconic albums for the first time, Backwards Beats delivers sharp commentary, deep appreciation, and plenty of fun along the way.New episodes every Tuesday. Subscribe now and join the countdown from cult favorites to
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Signup to Generate a PitchBackwards Beats is the music podcast where two musicians count down Rolling Stone’s 500 Greatest Albums of All Time, from to, with deep dives, honest reviews, and a whole lot of personality. Each week, Carl and Dan break down one classic album, exploring the songwriting, production, legacy, and cultural context behind the music.
Recent episodes include "Paul Simon - Paul Simon (#425)" (20 October 2026, 93 minutes), "Al Green - Call Me (#427)" (6 October 2026, 112 minutes), and "Hüsker Dü - New Day Rising" (29 September 2026, 111 minutes).
Backwards Beats Podcast publishes roughly weekly, with episodes averaging 90 minutes across 96 episodes.
Booking probability for Backwards Beats Podcast is 33%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. Backwards Beats Podcast requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. Backwards Beats Podcast's contact route on record: public web form.
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Backwards Beats Podcast is a music podcast with 96 episodes published.
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Episode #95
In Episode 426 of the Backwards Beats Podcast, hosts Carl and Dan dive deep into Paul Simon's self-titled 1972 solo masterpiece, ranked at #425 on Rolling Stone’s 500 Greatest Albums of All Time list. Following the...
Episode #93
Put on your room-temperature sweatpants and get ready to ease into a smooth, soulful masterpiece. This week on the Backwards Beats Podcast, hosts Carl and Dan take a deep dive into Episode 93 to discuss the Reverend Al...
Episode #92
In Episode 92 of Backwards Beats, hosts Dan and Carl review Hüsker Dü's 1985 landmark release, New Day Rising, ranked at #428 on Rolling Stone Magazine's 500 Greatest Albums of All Time. The hosts explore the...
Episode #91
Welcome to Episode 429 of the Backwards Beats Podcast! This week, hosts Carl and Dan break down album #429 on Rolling Stone's 500 Greatest Albums of All Time list: the 1967 Motown masterpiece Reach Out by Four Tops (no...
Episode #90
Grab a Moscow Mule, slap on some sunscreen, and join Carl and Dan as they take on a massive homework assignment for episode 90 of the Backwards Beats Podcast! This week, the guys dive deep into Bad Bunny's global...
Welcome back to another episode of the Backwards Beats Podcast! This week, hosts Carl and Dan double up their recording schedule to bring you a deep dive into the groundbreaking 1984 album How Will the Wolf Survive? by...
Episode #88
Did Usher actually get a mistress pregnant, or was the biggest drama of 2004 just brilliant marketing? This week on Backwards Beats, Dan and Carl dive into album #432 on Rolling Stone’s 500 Greatest Albums of All Time...
Episode #87
In Episode 87 of the Backwards Beats Podcast, hosts Carl and Dan dive into LCD Soundsystem’s critically acclaimed 2007 release, Sound of Silver—ranked #433 on Rolling Stone’s 500 Greatest Albums of All Time list. The...
Episode #86
Welcome to Episode 86 of the Backwards Beats Podcast! Hosts Carl and Dan dive deep into Pavement’s landmark 1994 sophomore album, Crooked Rain, Crooked Rain. Rated #434 on Rolling Stone's 500 Greatest Albums of All Time...
Episode #85
In this episode of the Backwards Beats Podcast, hosts Carl and Dan dive deep into the 435th album on Rolling Stone’s top 500 list: Pet Shop Boys’ sophomore album, Actually (1987). What follows is an entertaining...
Episode #84
Welcome back to the Backwards Beats Podcast! After a month-long Northeast hiatus filled with $43 roadside lobster rolls, Carl and Dan are back in the studio. In Episode 436, the guys tackle Tupac Shakur's monumental...
Episode #83
In Episode 83 of Backwards Beats, hosts Dan and Carl dive into Gorillaz’s acclaimed 2005 release, Demon Days, which comes in at No. 437 on Rolling Stone Magazine's 500 Greatest Albums of All Time list. The hosts unpack...
Episode #82
In this episode, Carl and Dan turn their attention to "Parklife" by Blur (1994), ranked at 438 on Rolling Stone's 500 Greatest Albums of All Time list. The hosts, dive into this album that serves as a cornerstone of the...
Episode #81
Get on up! This week, Dan and Carl dive into James Brown’s monumental 1970 double album, Sex Machine (Live). Sitting high on Rolling Stone's 500 Greatest Albums list, this record is a legendary, high-energy masterclass...
Episode #80
Welcome to the Season 4 premiere of the Backwards Beats Podcast! Hosts Carl and Dan kick off the season by diving into album number 440 on Rolling Stone’s 500 Greatest Albums of All Time list: Loretta Lynn's 1971...
Episode #79
In this solo Sidetrax episode, Dan pulls back the curtain on the brutal, agonizing ten-year journey behind one of the most famous songs in human history: Leonard Cohen’s "Hallelujah." We trace its roots from Cohen’s...
Episode #78
It's that time again! Carl rolled the 20 sided die and pulled none other than Divid Bowie's Album Scary Monsters (And Super Creeps). What song will he choose to butcher this time? Listen to find out this on this weeks...
Music is a powerful method of communication. In our second installment of Civil Disobedience, we cover Social Satire and Environmental Protest songs. From Woody Guthrie to Buffalo Springfield, the Temptations to the...
Nothing's Shocking by Jane's Addiction is a landmark album in alternative music. At one point this album existed on Rolling Stone Magazine's 500 Greatest Albums Of All Time list, but not any more. Will Dan convince Carl...
In this Sidetracks episode of Backwards Beats, Carl tries to convince Dan that Reel Big Fish was not just a fad in the 90's but a staple of Ska music and successor of both punk and reggae.
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