Leitmotif and Movement

All music written and performed by Neil Thomas. Special thanks to Neil for giving us approval to play clips of each song on the show!

What is your favorite track on “Echoes” and why?

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Caustic Waves Melodic 90s/00s-ish heavy alt-rock from Glasgow, Scotland. FFO: Incubus, Far, Deftones, Helmet, Biffy Clyro, Kerbdog, Taproot. New single ESCAPE YOUR FATE - OUT NOW. From the upcoming album, ECHOES...

We got an early chance to check out the new record from @causticwaves.bsky.social , "Echoes", and we're providing our thoughts on it!

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HUGE thanks to Caustic Waves for giving us the early listen!

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Overtoun
Innocence Lost
Rogue Awakening

What is your favorite track on “The Real Thing” and why?

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Episode 31 - Faith No More Podcast Episode · Leitmotif and Movement: A Father and Son Musical Journey Podcast · 09/29/2025 · 1h 5m

We're breaking down Faith No More’s 1989 release, “The Real Thing”!  We also feature our regular segments including The Art of Discovery.  Plus we discuss Martha and the Vandellas’ “Dancing in the Street” and Michael receives his next assignment!

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I HIGHLY recommend checking out their records “On The Eve of a Goodbye” and “The Oubliette”. Two of the most incredibly emotional prog metal journeys I have ever taken.

The Reticent have announced that their new album, “please” drops on November 13th! Can’t wait!!!

If you’ve never heard these guys, now’s your chance to get caught up.

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@newghostband.bsky.social
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Buried Within

What is your favorite track on “private music” and why?

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Episode 30 - Deftones Podcast Episode · Leitmotif and Movement: A Father and Son Musical Journey Podcast · 09/15/2025 · 1h 1m

We're breaking down #Deftones’ new release, “private music”!  We also feature our regular segments including The Art of Discovery.  Plus we discuss Dexys Midnight Runners’ “Come On Eileen” and Michael receives his next assignment!

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Episode 29 - One Year Anniversary Spectacular! Podcast Episode · Leitmotif and Movement: A Father and Son Musical Journey Podcast · 09/01/2025 · 1h 26m

What are your personal Top 5 Records of All Time?

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We also feature our regular segments including The Art of Discovery.  Plus we discuss Billy Ocean’s “Get Outta My Dreams, Get into My Car” and Michael receives his next assignment!

Featured on The Art of Discovery:

VISVA
Scythe Of Sorrow
Unfathomed

We're celebrating our one year anniversary by revisiting Michael’s Top 5 Records of All time and revisiting a few records to see if there’s new appreciation!  We have some fun stats about the last year, talk about our history with music, the impetus for this show, and what the future may hold.

Opeth “Ghost Reveries” on vinyl!!

Picked this up today!!

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Ex-Mastodon Guitarist Brent Hinds Dead at 51 What an unexpected loss.

And the hits keep on coming…damn…

RIP Brent Hinds

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What is your favorite track on “Blizzard of Ozz” and why?
Bonus: What are some of your favorite Ozzy songs and/or memories?
Bonus 2: What do you think Michael’s favorite song is on “Blizzard of Ozz”?

Featured on The Art of Discovery:

@motherofgraves.bsky.social
@eveafterfall.bsky.social
@hauntthenation.bsky.social

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Episode 28 - Ozzy Osbourne Podcast Episode · Leitmotif and Movement: A Father and Son Musical Journey Podcast · 08/18/2025 · 1h 2m

We're breaking down Ozzy Osbourne’s 1980 debut solo release, “Blizzard of Ozz”! We also feature our regular segments including The Art of Discovery. Plus we discuss Simple Minds’ “Don’t You (Forget About Me)” and Michael receives his next assignment!

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YouTube video by Megadeth Megadeth - The End Is Near

It’s been one hell of a year in metal. One hell of a last few weeks really. Sabbath/Ozzy farewell show, Ozzy’s passing, and now Megadeth announcing their final album and tour. Catch them live while you can!

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Episode 27 - Black Sabbath Podcast Episode · Leitmotif and Movement: A Father and Son Musical Journey Podcast · 08/04/2025 · 1h 6m

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@mindfield-music.bsky.social
@comarossimusic.bsky.social
@enthronementtx.bsky.social

What is your favorite track on “Paranoid” and why?

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We're breaking down the second Black Sabbath release from 1970, "Paranoid"! We also take a moment to remember Ozzy Osbourne. All of our regular segments are here as well, including The Art of Discovery. Plus we discuss Ben E. King’s “Stand By Me” and Michael receives his next assignment.

Prog death metal? I’m in. Can’t wait to hear what you have in store!

RIP to the man, the myth, the legend that was Ozzy Osbourne. Without you and your brothers in Black Sabbath, there is no heavy metal. For that reason alone, it makes you a legend. Coincidentally, we are preparing to discuss my personal favorite Sabbath record, “Paranoid”, on our next episode. I will definitely have more to say on the show. My undying gratitude, love, and appreciation goes out to you Ozzy. Thank you. My sincerest condolences go out to your family, friends, and fans.

RIP

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Obscure Animals

What is your favorite track on “Alive or Just Breathing” and why?

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Episode 26 - Killswitch Engage Podcast Episode · Leitmotif and Movement: A Father and Son Musical Journey Podcast · 07/21/2025 · 1h 4m

We're breaking down Killswitch Engage’s 2002 release, "Alive or Just Breathing"! We also feature our regular segments including The Art of Discovery. Plus we discuss Richard Marx’s “Should’ve Known Better” and Michael receives his next assignment!

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Against I
@meggjacobs.bsky.social
Panicwaves

What is your favorite track on “Sex & Religion” and why?

Episode 25 - Steve Vai Podcast Episode · Leitmotif and Movement: A Father and Son Musical Journey Podcast · 07/07/2025 · 1h

We're breaking down Steve Vai’s 1993 release, "Sex & Religion"! We also feature our regular segments including The Art of Discovery. Plus we discuss WAR’s “Why Can’t We Be Friends?” and Michael receives his next assignment!

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The Ocean Collective is absolutely amazing! Enjoy your journey with them. Take your time and savor each step. I admit I’m slightly jealous of you getting to discover them for the first time. 😁

You’re welcome! Thank you so much for allowing us to play “Stay Alive” on the show! We really appreciate it!

“18 and Life” is such a good song. Great choice!

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@datebacktodawn.bsky.social
HalfEarth
Elidi

What is your favorite track on “Skid Row” and why?

Episode 24 - Skid Row Podcast Episode · Leitmotif and Movement: A Father and Son Musical Journey Podcast · 06/23/2025 · 1h 7m

We're breaking down Skid Row’s 1989 debut release, "Skid Row"! We also feature our regular segments including The Art of Discovery. Plus we discuss Crowded House’s “Don’t Dream it’s Over” and Michael receives his next assignment!

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We’re discussing our recent experience attending The Infinite Arc Tour (featuring Periphery, Mastodon, and @coheedandcambria.bsky.social ) in this bonus episode!

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