Music Discovery 2.0 - The Outlaws

Music Discovery 2.0 - The Outlaws

From Judged by the Cover by JW Creates

May 2, 2025 · 31 min · Season 3 · Episode 4

About this episode

Josh and Phil explore musical discovery through album cover art, focusing on the Outlaws and their unique sound.

In this episode of Judged by the Cover , Josh and Phil dive into a new round of musical discovery—choosing albums based purely on their cover art. This time, they stumble upon the Outlaws, a band that blends southern rock with a country flair, and share how striking visuals led them to this unexpected find. The hosts unpack the Outlaws' sound, drawing comparisons to Lynyrd Skynyrd and spotlighting standout tracks like “There Goes Another Love Song” and " Green Grass and High Tides." They also dig into the band’s backstory, from their Tampa roots to signing with Arista Records under the legendary Clive Davis. Listeners can expect a fun, thoughtful breakdown of the album cover and album. Josh and Phil reflect on how these visuals shape their musical journey—making this episode a must-listen for vinyl lovers and cover art enthusiasts alike.

People in this episode

Hosts: Josh, Phil

Topics covered

  • music discovery
  • album cover art
  • southern rock
  • country music
  • band history

Keywords

  • music discovery
  • Outlaws
  • album cover
  • southern rock
  • vinyl lovers

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Outlaws, Arista Records, Lynyrd Skynyrd

Books & works: There Goes Another Love Song, Green Grass and High Tides

Places: Tampa

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