(Don't Fear) The Reaper by Blue Öyster Cult

Trigger warning: This episode delves into “(Don't Fear) The Reaper” by Blue Öyster Cult, a song that has been interpreted by some as a reflection on suicide. Listener discretion is advised. All our times have come for another episode of THE STORY SONG PODCAST! Join your hosts for this special Halloween episode, where they review the spooky rock classic “(Don’t Fear) The Reaper” by Blue Öyster Cult. We’ll learn about one of the heaviest of metals as we visit the netherworld to discuss rock-and-roll umlauts, shellfish-centric podcasts, and superstar auto mechanics. There’s more than enough cowbell, so come and knock on our door, take our hand, and listen to this episode of THE STORY SONG PODCAST. Don’t be afraid — Halloween season don’t fear the Reaper. La, la, la, la, la. “(Don't Fear) The Reaper” by Blue Öyster Cult (from the album Agents of Fortune) is available on Apple Music, YouTube Music, Amazon Music, Tidal, Pandora, Spotify, or wherever you listen to music. Continue the conversation; follow THE STORY SONG PODCAST on social media. Follow us on Instagram (storysongpodcast), and Facebook (thestorysongpodcast), Threads (storysongpodcast), GoodPods, and Podchaser. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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THE STORY SONG PODCAST is the music review, comedy, pop culture podcast that provides commentary, analysis, and the history of narrative songs from all genres and all eras—from obscure one-hit wonders to well-known classics, and some of the biggest hits of all time. Join your hosts as they discuss details only hinted at in the lyrics and speculate about every aspect of each song. We tell the story of the songs that tell a story.