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Podcast Episode
Season
Four
number
189
Type
Album Review
Post Date
8/26/2014

The Rentals

189 Return of The Rentals by The Rentals

Return of The Rentals

Label
Maverick
Release year
1995
Producer
Tom Grimley
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The Rentals scored a minor hit with Friend of P, and their debut Return of The Rentals is full of even more radio-friendly singles.

Author & Special Guests

The Rentals have a new album out, so it's the perfect time to revisit their debut album from 1995, Return of The Rentals. The band scored a minor hit with Friend of P, and this debut is full of even more radio-friendly singles, but can the keep the vocal and musical hooks flowing throughout the record with the analog synth, fuzz bass and boy/girl vocal set-up? Tune in to find out, and to hear Jason go on an interface design rant you may or may not want to miss.

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Songs in this episode

  • Songs in this Episode:
  • Intro - My Summer Girl
  • 3:04 - Friends of P
  • 5:51 - History of the Band
  • 13:46 - Waiting
  • 18:25 - Brilliant Boy
  • 21:47 - Naive
  • 26:32 - Please Let That Be You
  • Outro - The Love I'm Searching For

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