Episodes

  • Unexpected Christmas Albums

    Unexpected Christmas Albums
    Dec 20 2024
    Christmas music holds a special place in the hearts of so many. For an artist, releasing a Christmas album comes with its own unique pressures—but it can also become a defining moment, etching their music into the memories of the holiday season. In this festive episode of Judged by the Cover, we’re diving into a few unexpected Christmas albums—the ones you didn’t see coming! Some are from artists you might not know ventured into holiday tunes, while others represent genres not typically associated with Christmas cheer. Get ready for a fun and surprising discussion as we unwrap these musical gems. So grab your hot cocoa, pull up your favorite Santa blanket, and cozy up by the fire—it’s time to enjoy the holiday spirit with us.
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    38 mins
  • Judged by the Cover - Greatest Hits 2024

    Judged by the Cover - Greatest Hits 2024
    Nov 29 2024
    It was way past time to refresh our podcast trailer! This year has been incredible for Judged by the Cover, especially with the energy Phil Hyland has brought to the show since joining. Together, we’ve explored iconic album covers, uncovered fascinating stories, and shared endless laughs along the way. As we gear up for even bigger plans in 2025, we’re taking a moment to celebrate some of our favorite moments from this year. From unforgettable album cover discussions to behind-the-scenes highlights, this “Greatest Hits 2024” trailer episode captures the best of what Judged by the Cover is all about.
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    7 mins
  • What would JW do...? Chasing a Crashing Dream

    What would JW do...? Chasing a Crashing Dream
    Nov 1 2024
    The guys are back! After a few months away, Judged by the Cover returns with more deep dives into the fascinating world of album art and music discovery. In this episode, we explore Crashing Dream by Rain Parade, a lesser-known band that holds a special place in Phil's heart. While the music hits all the right notes for Phil, the cover art falls a lil flat. Join us as Josh critiques the artwork and shares his vision for elevating it to better match the album’s voice. Don’t miss out—stay tuned until the end to see the reimagined cover art!
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    31 mins
  • Pro Panel - Rating album covers with the pros

    Pro Panel - Rating album covers with the pros
    Jun 29 2024
    In this special episode of the Judged by the Cover podcast, we invite five music/entertainment industry professionals to put their expertise to the test. Join us as our guests blind judge a selection of album covers, rating each one out of 10 purely on visual appeal. But that's not all—they also take a shot at guessing the music genre behind each cover! The panel includes music producer Brent, local podcaster Iggy, artist Finding Zero, and band members Sydney and Brayden from In the Company of Wolves. Tune in for insightful critiques, surprising genre guesses, and a whole lot of fun as we explore the fascinating world of album art from a fresh perspective.
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    1 hr and 15 mins
  • Is this the most iconic album cover of all time...? Pink Floyd - Dark Side of the Moon

    Is this the most iconic album cover of all time...? Pink Floyd - Dark Side of the Moon
    Jun 14 2024
    In this episode of the Judged by the Cover podcast, hosts Josh and Phil dive into the world of Pink Floyd's legendary Dark Side of the Moon. With an iconic album cover like this, there is a lot to talk about. Josh also drops a hot take about Wolfgang Van Halen, and asks the question - Is he (Wolfgang) more talented than his father Eddie...? Check it out to hear our thoughts!!!
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    40 mins
  • Record Store Day 2024 @ Retro Vinyl Records

    Record Store Day 2024 @ Retro Vinyl Records
    Apr 26 2024
    To celebrate Record Store Day 2024 the guys stop in at Retro Vinyl Records, in Chattanooga, to hang out with Scott and talk all things music, vinyl records and album covers. We got a bonus interview with Scotts daughter Dala who is a huge Red Hot Chili Peppers fan, and her love of all things music.
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    43 mins
  • Look at this photograph - photos on album covers

    Look at this photograph - photos on album covers
    Mar 29 2024
    Unfortunately this is not an episode on your favorite Nickelback album, but we are looking at photographs on album covers. Join Josh & Phil as we talk about some of the best practices, and things to think about when using a photo on your album cover. In this episode we also revive our Near Miss segment where we discuss a genre that is a repeat offender in their use of photos that look like bad high school senior portraits. Grab your popcorn and settle in, we have a fun one for you today!!! Video Episode
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    49 mins
  • Music Discovery - Coming Home by the Dangerous Summer

    Music Discovery - Coming Home by the Dangerous Summer
    Feb 26 2024
    On todays episode of the Judged by the Cover podcast, we are doing a little music discovery. I (Josh) spent some time digging through crates of vinyl at my 3 favorite record stores in town, and picked up some albums based solely on the cover art. We are focusing on one of those albums today by the band The Dangerous Summer, and it's their album from 2022 called Coming Home. This was easily one of the most fun experiences I have had in discovering new music, and can’t wait for y’all to check it out! Youtube Video Digital Content
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    31 mins