66: The Truth About The Room’s Too Cold Nobody Talks About
On this episode of CD Burners, the guys unpack the raw magic of The Room’s Too Cold by The Early November with special guest, The Early November's very own, Ace Enders. From the bold choice to start with “Ever So Sweet” to the unpolished, heartfelt production, we dive into how this record captured a moment when emo was at its most real and why it still crushes 20 years later. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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65: The Chaos Behind System of a Down’s Toxicity
On this episode of CD Burners, we’re diving into Toxicity by System of a Down with Meredith Hurley from the Millionaires + Emo Nite. We break down the chaos behind the Hollywood sign-inspired album art, the riot that erupted at their release show, and how Chop Suey became a generational anthem. Meredith shares how this record pulled her into heavy music, why its mix of politics, weirdness, and hooks still rips front to back, and how Toxicity became one of the most iconic metal albums of the 2000s. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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64: All Killer No Filler Made Sum 41 Legends w/ Kayzo
On this episode of CD Burners, the guys are breaking down one of the most iconic pop punk albums of the 2000s, All Killer No Filler by Sum 41, with DJ legend, Kayzo. We dive into the chaos behind “Fat Lip,” the metal riffs hiding in plain sight, and how this album helped turn pop punk into a global phenomenon. Kayzo shares how discovering Sum 41 as a kid shaped his sound, what made this era so explosive, and why this record still rips front to back. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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63: The Alkaline Trio Album That Changed Everything w/ Dan Andriano
On this episode of CD Burners, the guys are diving into From Here to Infirmary by Alkaline Trio with the band’s own Dan Andriano. He takes us inside the chaotic era that saw the band jump to a major label, clean up their sound, and face down the backlash. We get into the pressure of writing bigger songs, the weirdest moments behind the scenes, and how this album became one of their most divisive and beloved records. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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62: How Modern Baseball Accidentally Started a New Era of Emo
On this episode of CD Burners, we’re breaking down You're Gonna Miss It All by Modern Baseball, the album that turned basement shows, inside jokes, and college oversharing into one of the most quietly influential records of the 2010s. We get into how they recorded it in a college studio, the wild story of how the band formed, why “Your Graduation” became an Emo Nite anthem, and how Modern Baseball made vulnerability feel casual, funny, and weirdly empowering. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
CD Burners is a podcast for the lore behind the albums that defined a generation hosted by Emo Nite’s T.J. Petracca and Morgan Freed Each week, we invite a guest to choose an album that influenced them and shaped their journey. Together, we break it down with deep research and real stories from behind the scenes. We explore the songs, the recording process, and the moments that made these records unforgettable. Whether you are a lifelong fan or hearing these albums for the first time, CD Burners brings you closer to the music that made an impact. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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