On this week’s episode, Matt and Ryan continue their celebration of Black History Month with a review of Straight Outta Compton by N.W.A. Featuring several controversial tracks, this album put West Coast hip-hop on the map and redefined the genre. The group’s confrontational lyrics led to intense opposition from law enforcement and media outlets; MTV banned the "Straight Outta Compton" music video, and some police officers even refused to provide security at their shows. Tune in to hear what the guys have to say about this groundbreaking album!

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https://youtube.com/playlist?list=OLAK5uy_kpnXtWauesEgVIWmv9So8swX3K1p54kkk&si=NuDsbsFdD0VGYAWo

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Episode Timestamps

00:00 Intro

02:26 Last Week Recap

04:38 What is a N.W.A.?

15:05 Straight Outta Compton

27:17 Fuck tha Police

38:11 Gangsta Gangsta

46:59 If It Ain't Ruff

52:49 Parental Discretion Iz Advised

59:55 8 Ball (Remix)

01:07:44 Something Like That

01:12:37 Ways to Support the Show

01:18:18 Express Yourself

01:25:23 Compton's N The House (Remix)

01:31:29 I Ain't Tha 1

01:39:10 Dopeman (Remix)

01:44:07 Quiet on tha Set

01:50:15 Something 2 Dance 2

01:57:24 Overall Thoughts, Ratings and Next Album Recommendations

02:05:34 Next Week's Review

On this week’s episode, Matt and Ryan continue their celebration of Black History Month with a review of Bartees Strange’s Live Forever. After being named a Stereogum "Artist to Watch" in 2020, Strange released this debut to universal acclaim. Featuring a blend of hip-hop, indie rock, and jazz, it’s a record that defies genre. Tune in to hear the guys' full breakdown!

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https://barteesstrange.bandcamp.com/album/live-forever

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Ryan's Vinyl Collection

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Episode Timestamps

00:00 Intro

02:42 Last Week Recap

05:54 What is a Bartees Strange?

20:49 Jealousy

29:09 Mustang

39:27 Boomer

47:30 Free Kelly Rowland (feat. Armand Hammer)

57:03 In A Cab

01:02:03 Stone Meadows

01:10:48 Ways to Support the Show

01:16:03 Flagey God

01:21:57 Mossblerd

01:29:06 Far

01:36:35 Fallen for You

01:44:55 Ghostly

01:51:23 Overall Thoughts, Ratings and Next Album Recommendations

01:59:31 Next Week's Review

On this week's episode, Matt and Ryan kick off Black History Month by reviewing Stevie Wonder's Innervisions. This album is regarded as the final transition point that moved Wonder from "Little Stevie Wonder" into a more musically mature artist. Boasting massive singles such as "Higher Ground" and "Living for the City," the record saw tremendous success, including winning the Grammy Award for Album of the Year in 1974. Check out what the guys have to say about the album!

Listen to the album:

https://youtube.com/playlist?list=OLAK5uy_lhH2tH_BEiKMkDmYqfFQqzNTo7C_qf0FE&si=prmNG2rL1mWwFYLa

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https://www.amazon.com/Innervisions-Reissue-Stevie-Wonder/dp/B000V63D02

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Ryan's Vinyl Collection

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Episode Timestamps

00:00 Intro

03:15 Last Week Recap

06:49 What is a Stevie Wonder?

19:27 Too High

27:30 Visions

34:41 Living for the City

46:36 Golden Lady

51:50 Ways to Support the Show

58:24 Higher Ground

01:06:05 Jesus Children of America

01:11:59 All in Love Is Fair

01:19:23 Don't You Worry 'Bout a Thing

01:24:02 He's Misstra Know-It-All

01:32:11 Overall Thoughts, Ratings and Next Album Recommendations

01:41:02 Next Week's Review