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June 15, 2023

UAWIL #133: Asia - Alpha

The 80s Supergroup's sophomore effort turns 40 & we go track x track, talk to Carl Palmer & Geoff Downes and revisit the historic live broadcast of Asia in Asia on MTV

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June 8, 2023

UAWIL #132: Yes - The Tormato Story Book/Album Review with Author Kev…

Author of Yes - The Tormato Story & Co-Host of The Yes Music Podcast Kevin Mulryne joins us to talk about his fascinating & in-depth look at an often overlooked gem in the Yes catalog

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June 1, 2023

UAWIL #131: Terry Reid & George K of Cosmic American Derelicts Interv…

UK Legend Terry Reid joins close friend George K of Cosmic American Derelicts for bluesy, country romp

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May 25, 2023

UAWIL #130: Rival Sons Scott Holiday Interview & Darkfighter Preview

RIval Sons Founder/Guitarist/Songwriter Scott Holiday walks us through the killer new album Darkfighter, talks about his influences & life on the road

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May 18, 2023

UAWIL #129: Dio - Holy Diver at 40

Ronnie James Dio's heavy metal masterpiece Holy Diver turns 40 and we go track x track!

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May 11, 2023

UAWIL #128: Metallica Live in Amsterdam - Night 2 of M72 World Tour R…

Different opening acts? Better sound? Better stage banter from James? What was special about Night 2 of this epic world tour? Listen up!

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May 4, 2023

UAWIL #127: Metallica Live in Amsterdam - Night 1 of M72 World Tour R…

The Wolf was in Amsterdam for the 1st 2 nights of Metallica's ambitious M72 World Tour & this is our review of Night 1

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April 27, 2023

UAWIL #126: Men at Work - Cargo

Australia's quirky hitmakers sophomore effort is turning 40 which makes us feel old but we loved revisiting these early MTV staples and classic 80s tunes!

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April 20, 2023

UAWIL #125: Dire Straits - 1978 Debut Album Dire Straits

Dire Straits burst onto the scene with Sultans of Swing and the extraordinary songwriting & guitar mastery of Mark Knopfler

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April 13, 2023

UAWIL #124: Van Halen - OU812

Van Halen's 2nd Sammy record is polished but how does it hold up against the rest of the Van Halen catalog?

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April 6, 2023

UAWIL #123: Marillion - Script For A Jester's Tear with Jimmy Maddon

Marillion's debut is turning 40 & since they are underexposed in the US we asked UK musician Jimmy Maddon to walk us through this prog classic

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March 30, 2023

UAWIL #122: Bono & The Edge - A Sort of Homecoming with David Letterm…

Bono & The Edge go rogue to discuss & perform some reworked classics with the help of an old friend

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March 23, 2023

UAWIL #121: Iron Maiden - Piece of Mind

Piece of Mind saw Maiden's lineup solidified, the release of their greatest runner The Trooper & ready for global superstardom

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March 16, 2023

UAWIL #120: David Bowie - Let's Dance

David Bowie had his biggest selling album and single with Let's Dance but was it what he wanted?

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March 9, 2023

UAWIL #119: Pink Floyd - Dark Side of the Moon at 50

Dark Side Of The Moon turns 50 and we reflect on what it meant to us, to Pink Floyd and to rock music worldwide

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March 2, 2023

UAWIL #118: Coverdale Page at 30

Two hard rock legends collaborated for an album at the height of grunge but it wouldn't last

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Feb. 23, 2023

UAWIL #117: Cheap Trick - At Budokan

Cheap Trick's biggest selling record is a live album that was intended to be released only in Japan

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Feb. 16, 2023

UAWIL #116: Led Zeppelin - Houses of the Holy with Ryan Condal of Hou…

We talk Houses of the Holy as it turns 50 with House of the Dragon Creator Ryan Condal

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Feb. 9, 2023

UAWIL #115: Quiet Riot - Metal Health

Metal Health was the 1st heavy metal album to hit #1 in the US thanks to megahit Cum On Feel The Noize. But Quiet Riot's success wouldn't last.

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Feb. 2, 2023

UAWIL #114: U2 - War

U2's 3rd album set them up for superstardom with big radio hits, earnest lyrics & deining their collaborative sound

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Jan. 26, 2023

UAWIL #113: Gerry Rafferty - City to City

As Gerry Rafferty's City to City turns 45 we examine the album that spawned the sax solo of all sax solos on the worldwide hit Baker Street

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Jan. 19, 2023

UAWIL #112: Jeff Beck Tribute

As we mourn the loss of the great Jeff Beck we pay tribute by walking through his career highlights & the times we saw him live

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Jan. 12, 2023

UAWIL #111: Journey - Frontiers

Journey's follow up to the megahit was huge, but could it have been bigger?

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Jan. 5, 2023

UAWIL #110: 2022 in Review Part 2 - The Rockers, Legends & Artists

In Part 2 of our 2022 in Review shows, we reminisce about having rock legends and people we admire on the show like Geoff Downes (Yes, Asia), Carl Palmer (Asia, ELP), Steve Hackett (Genesis), Guy Pratt (Pink Floyd & The …

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