The Nu-Metal Podcast You Deserve
Lorin Kozlowski, Jennifer Socia, and Matt Naas go in depth on your favorite Nu-Metal and rap-rock albums of the late 90's and early 2000's to create a Nu-Metal Canon. Engineered and recorded by Matt Naas. Edited by Lorin Kozlowski. Logo designed by Mark Rudolph.
Episode 7: Hybrid Theory by Linkin Park
This week on the podcast Lorin and Jenny re-clarify what nu-metal is while doing an indepth analysis of the ten million selling debut album from Linkin Park. Topics discussed: Will this album harsh your mellow? Is Mike Shinoda a bad rapper or just ok and a little cocky? Can a man in a turtle neck be intimidating? All this and more on this episode of Roach Koach. Jenny and Lorin send sincere thanks to Eric Haenke for his production assistance, insight, and hospitality. Please take a moment to rate and review Roach Koach on iTunes.
Episode 6: Hed PE by Hed PE
This time around, Lorin and Jenny discuss the first album from nu metal underdogs Hed PE. Is this the album that would have changed the life of a young Jenny? Are these the worst produced drums that Lorin has ever heard? Are the lyrics despicable? Most important, does this album belong in the Nu Metal Canon? Take a listen to find out! Also some nu metal news! Please rate and review in iTunes! Tell your friends about the show and visit @roachkoach on twitter!
Episode 5: Devil Without a Cause by Kid Rock
The episode that nearly broke us. Kid Rock's diamond selling, world crushing, career-making Devil Without a Cause. Topics discussed: How important was a hot tub in the making of this album? Is "Cowboy" a great song or a terrible song? The mysteries of a Kid Rock set list. Kid Rock, Jack of all trades or just "ok"? And most important, does this album belong in the Nu Metal Canon? Take a listen!
Episode 4: Infest by Papa Roach
In this episode, Lorin and Jenny consider the debut album by their namesake, Papa Roach. Topics include: Coby Dick, is he a babe? Is this album dumb? Does Papa Roach stand by their lyrics? Should you throw out all your material possessions because Papa Roach tells you to? Most important, does Infest belong in the Nu Metal Canon? Listen and find out! Logo by Mark Rudolph.
Episode 3: Adrenaline by Deftones
In this episode, Lorin and Jenny go deep on the debut album from Deftones. Was the recording process rushed? Is Chino a sensual vocalist? Is Matt surviving all this nu metal riffage? Listen and find out. Special thanks to Mark Rudolph for designing our new logo!
Episode 2: Three Dollar Bill, Yall$ by Limp Bizkit
In this episode, Lorin and Jenny discuss their deep love and admiration for Limp Bizkit, the importance of Wes Borland, the sly salesmanship of Fred Durst, and the time Jenny lost a tooth at a Limp Bizkit show. The always helpful and knowledgeable Matt Naas contributes some interesting Suicidal Tendencies facts. Does Three Dollar Bill, Yall$ belong in the Nu Metal canon? Find out here!
Episode 1: Korn by Korn
Lorin and Jenny discuss Korn's self titled debut album and whether or not it deserves a place in the Nu Metal Canon. Are you readyyyyyy?