Classic Rocktails

Tour de Force is pure early-80s muscle rock: “If I’d Been the One” alone makes Tour de Force worth revisiting. Big hooks. Bigger choruses. Zero apologies. Still hits harder than you remember. #classicrock

Cocktails flow, a holiday gift exchange gets competitive, and rock legends land on the Naughty or Nice list. Laughs, hot takes, and holiday chaos—Classic Rocktails style.

🎶 Sgt. Pepper’s wasn’t an album. It was a moment. Suddenly albums weren’t songs — they were worlds. Costumes, characters, studio wizardry, and zero rules. Neon feels appropriate. #classicrock #Beatles

Set sail with Kenny Loggins’ High Adventure, a glossy, high-energy ride from the golden age of yacht rock. From soaring pop hooks to classic Loggins soundtrack swagger, we break down the album’s best moments, surprising collaborators, and whether this overlooked early-’80s gem still holds up today. Grab a drink, cue the keyboards, and climb aboard. #yachtrock #classicrock #80smusic #cocktails

EMERGENCY HOLIDAY MINI-PODCAST! Cheap Trick releases a new album and it is GREAT. The Bourbon Brothers deep-dive this unexpected gem. #cheaptrick #classicrock #rock #80smusic #newmusic

Chris Stapleton throwing an emotional haymaker! Chris Stapleton didn’t make an album… he made a damn journey. Traveller hits like a confession, a goodbye, and a sunrise all at once. #ClassicRocktails #ChrisStapleton #Traveller #CountrySoul #AlbumOfALifetime

Classic Rocktails: R.E.M. — Out of Time R.E.M. hit the ’90s like a southern breeze and a philosophical gut-punch, and Out of Time is the proof. In this episode, Doc and Mac pour a hazy-gold cocktail inspired by the album’s bright melancholy while digging into the stories behind “Losing My Religion,” “Shiny Happy People,” and the quiet genius that turned an alt-rock band into global headline material. Expect mandolins, memory lanes, a few questionable Michael Stipe impressions, and a drink you’ll want to make twice. Press play, sip slow, and fall back in love with the album that changed everything.

“Californication” — The Dream, the Damage, the Drink California’s a dream — until you wake up inside it. This week, Doc & Mac dive into the Red Hot Chili Peppers’ Californication — an album that turned sun-bleached surf vibes into soul-burned poetry. We unpack the stories behind Scar Tissue, Otherside, and Road Trippin’, explore how Anthony Kiedis and Flea rebuilt the band’s sound, and of course… mix the perfect cocktail to match that bittersweet California glow. Tune in for humor, heat, and a little hallucinatory heartbreak — only on Classic Rocktails, where every great album comes with its own pour. #RedHotChiliPeppers #Californication #ClassicRocktails #RockPodcasts #RHCP #MusicAndCocktails

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Superunknown turns another year older — and Soundgarden finally takes their place in the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame. Still heavy. Still haunting. Still everything.

The Gospel According to U2” -or- "The Why Is Mac So Crabby" episode. Rattle and Hum meets spiritual revival. When the preacher’s Irish and the gospel’s electric.

🏃‍♂️ “Tramps like us…” need something strong for the open road. Bruce Springsteen’s Born to Run isn’t just an album — it’s a full-throttle escape in vinyl form.   Pour the cocktail, crank the volume, and enjoy the run.

🎸 Who’s Next might be the most perfect rock album ever made.  Every track hits. No skips.  Agree or argue? 🎸👇   #TheWho #WhosNext #ClassicRock #RockDebate #BabaORiley #70sRock #MusicPodcast

🎸  Blind since infancy. Virtuoso on guitar. And in 1990, Jeff Healey dropped Hell to Pay — a blues-rock masterclass that proved feel beats sight every time. 🔥🎶 🎧 Dive into one of the most underrated albums of its era   #JeffHealey #HellToPay #BluesRock #ClassicRock #GuitarLegends #90sRock #MusicPodcast

🇬🇧 No band ever owned the ’90s like Oasis. What’s the Story Morning Glory? wasn’t just an album — it was a cultural takeover. 🇬🇧🔥 Still the greatest Britpop record ever?  Listen, subscribe, and rate. 

🔥 “Stairway” wasn’t the only magic on Led Zeppelin IV. From the thunder of “When the Levee Breaks” to the mystic sway of “Battle of Evermore,” this album redefined rock forever. 🎧 Hear Doc & Mac break it down—track by track—paired with the perfect cocktail. 🍸 #LedZeppelin #ClassicRock #Rocktails #LedZeppelinIV

🌈 Pink Floyd’s Dark Side of the Moon isn’t just an album. It’s a trip through time, money, madness & mortality. Here’s why it still defines classic rock — and the cocktail we built to drink along the journey 🧵 #ClassicRocktails #PinkFloyd #DarkSideOfTheMoon #ClassicRock #VinylCommunity #CocktailHour

🌴✨Welcome to the Hotel California… but with a twist! This week on Classic Rocktails, Doc & Mac dive into the Eagles’ iconic masterpiece — its dark tales, soaring guitars, and why this album defined an era. 🍹 Paired with the perfect breezy cocktail, it’s paradise you’ll never want to leave. 🎶 #ClassicRocktails #Eagles #HotelCalifornia

Eddie’s guitar sorcery, Sammy’s debut, and the album that split the Van Halen faithful. We’re cracking open Van Halen's 5150—with a cocktail that hits just as hard as those synth-drenched riffs. 🎸🥃 Did Van Halen level up—or lose their edge? 🎤 👉 Listen now and decide for yourself. #ClassicRocktails #VanHalen #5150

💋 Is Songs About Jane the sexiest album of the 2000s? Maroon 5’s Songs About Jane isn’t just a debut—it’s pure seduction on record. From the sultry grooves of This Love to the late-night ache of She Will Be Loved, this album drips with passion, heartbreak, and bedroom energy. Doc & Mac pour up a smooth cocktail and dive into why this record still feels so dangerously sexy 20+ years later. 🍸🎶