Episode 3: Suicide by Suicide

Backwards Beats Podcast

Backwards Beats Podcast: Episode 3 - Suicide by Suicide

Artist Connections

• The track "Frankie Teardrop" directly inspired Bruce Springsteen's "State Trooper", showcasing its reach into unexpected musical territories. - R.E.M. covered "Ghost Rider (YouTube)," though it remains an obscure part of their repertoire.

Final Thoughts:

• Would You Hit It?: Dan gives a resounding NO, while Carl adds that recommending this album might end friendships.
• Quality Time Segment: Dan compares this album to baking soda—a raw ingredient necessary for better music to follow, but tough to consume on its own.

Music Referenced

• Closer by Nine Inch Nails
• Beats of Fury by Chemical Brothers
• Nightclubbing by Iggy Pop
• Walk on the Wild Side by Lou Reed
• State Trooper by Bruce Springsteen
• LCD Soundsystem
• Sonic Youth
• Elvis Presley
• The Buzzcocks
• Ministry
• The Cars
• The Eagles
• Arcade Fire
• Huey Lewis
• Fatboy Slim
• R.E.M
• Pink Floyd
• 25 or 6 to 4 by Chicago
• DJ Khaled
• The Rolling Stones
• Twist and Shout by The Beatles
• Dean Martin
• David Lynch
• Blitzkrieg Bop by Ramones
• Trent Reznor

Next Episode: Join us as we explore album #498, The Indestructible Beat of Soweto - Volume One on the Rolling Stone list—stay tuned!

• Hosts: Carl Pfanstiehl and Dan Woodard
• Recorded at: Thought Shack Studio
• Release Date: January 21, 2025
• Rank: 498