No Alternative with Chris Ryan

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4.4 • 582 Ratings

🗓️ 20 June 2024

⏱️ 95 minutes

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One of the greatest compilations of its time (the greatest time for compilations), No Alternative was the third in the Red Hot series benefiting AIDS relief. The lineup is studded with iconic artists, many on the precipice of their biggest records, from Soundgarden to Sarah McLachlan, and also features influential alternative greats like Buffalo Tom, The Verlaines, and Soul Asylum. It even spawned an MTV special with live performances from Smashing Pumpkins and Goo Goo Dolls, plus short films by the likes of Tamra Davis, Hal Hartley, and Derek Jarman. Plus, the biggest rock band in the world at the time contributed an uncredited song that even without proper listing became a huge part of the comp's hype. We used to be a proper country indeed. The Ringer’s own Chris Ryan joins us to break down this important cultural artifact. Follow Chris Ryan on Twitter @ChrisRyan77 Listen to songs we detail in the episode HERE Host: Yasi Salek Guest: Chris Ryan Producer: Jesse Miller-Gordon Audio Editor: Adrian Bridges Additional Production Supervision: Justin Sayles Theme Song: Bethany Cosentino Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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0:00.0	If you're a fan of the inner workings of Hollywood, then check out my podcast, The Town, on the Ringer Podcast Network.
0:05.6	My name's Matt Bellany. I'm founding partner at Puck and the writer of the What I'm Hearing newsletter.
0:10.4	And with my show, The Town, I bring you the inside conversation about money and power in Hollywood.
0:15.1	Every week, we've got three short episodes featuring real Hollywood insiders to tell you what people in town are actually talking about.
0:21.7	We'll cover everything from why your favorite show was canceled overnight.
0:25.1	Which streamer is on the brink of collapse?
0:27.2	And which executive is on the hot seat?
0:29.2	Disney, Netflix, who's up, down, and who'll never eat lunch in this town again?
0:33.5	Follow the town on Spotify or wherever you get your podcast.
0:44.7	What's with this band anyway?
0:48.4	I don't get it. Can you please explain?
0:52.4	Wait, like, bands played.
0:57.3	Never heard this band in my life oh you haven't I love that really why
1:00.3	yeah I love this song oh I don't know that one
1:04.1	bandsplain band splain band explain band
1:07.5	I really hate this band whatever I'm their'm their biggest fan. Bansplain.
1:11.9	Bansplain, Bansplain, Bansplain. Hello and welcome to Bandsplane. I'm your host,
1:24.2	Yossi Salick. This is a show where I usually invite an expert guest on to help me explain a cult band or iconic artist.
1:29.9	But today, we're doing something a little different because today's episode is about the no alternative compilation CDN tape.
1:38.4	If you've never heard of the no alternative comp, certainly you're not 42, 43, 44 years old, raised by MTV.
1:47.3	This program contains explicit information about sex, AIDS, and rock and roll.
1:52.7	Repeated viewings may improve your health and social consciousness.
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