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On this episode, Matty, Violet and Chris/Barely March are joined by Alex Johnson of Stop Hitting Yourself as we count down the top 10 songs VH1 told you would be important before the Rock of Love empire collapsed. Check it out.

Stop Hitting Yourself, Alex’s new project, has a new EP coming out July 18th. Listen to the single “Away From You” now: https://stophittingyourselflol.bandcamp.com/album/shy

SONGS DISCUSSED:

Metallica – The Day That Never Comes
Chickenfoot – Oh Yeah
The Stooges – Free & Freaky
Them Crooked Vultures – Scumbag Blues
Alice In Chains – A Looking In View
Rancid – Dominoes Fall
The Dead Weather – Hang You from the Heavens
Soundgarden – Black Rain
Foo Fighters – Wheels
Guns N’ Roses – Chinese Democracy

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305: VH1 Told You This Music Was Important (ft. Alex Johnson)