Episodes

  • Spiderland by Slint Album Review
    Sep 6 2025

    On this week's episode, Matt and Ryan take a deep dive into the cult classic album, Spiderland, from the band Slint. Highly influential in shaping the modern landscapes of post-rock and post-hardcore, the album was famously praised by Steve Albini in his Melody Maker review. He wrote, "It's an amazing record... and no one still capable of being moved by rock music should miss it. In 10 years it will be a landmark and you'll have to scramble to buy a copy then."


    Tune in to hear what the guys have to say about this landmark record.



    Listen to the album: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=OLAK5uy_k1t9OEnvxzco03Yy8UwVfIiybcDMBmMZA&si=Ef6G3Tl8ppzXvl6Z


    Purchase the album: https://slint.bandcamp.com/album/spiderland


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    Episode Timestamps


    00:00 Intro

    02:21 Last Week Recap

    06:32 What Is A Slint?

    15:23 Breadcrumb Trail

    28:52 Nosferatu Man

    38:26 Don, Aman

    48:54 Ways to Support the Show

    54:54 Washer

    01:06:54 For Dinner...

    01:11:44 Good Morning, Captain

    01:23:12 Overall Thoughts, Ratings and Next Album Recommendations

    01:35:35 Next Week's Review


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    1 hr and 40 mins
  • Diana Ross & The Supremes Join The Temptations Album Review
    Aug 30 2025

    Get ready for some Motown magic! On this week's episode, Matt and Ryan are diving deep into Diana Ross & The Supremes Join The Temptations. This legendary album brought together two of Motown's most popular groups and was a huge hit, climbing all the way to number 2 on the Billboard 200. Find out what the guys thought about this iconic record!


    Listen to the album: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLVNnQokQMDKPF95G5U8jT6yW0Y_Kcrogs&si=tpnLmoprDFl8PQ7c


    Purchase the album: https://www.discogs.com/sell/list?master_id=36380


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    Ryan's Vinyl Collection


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    Episode Timestamps


    00:00 Intro

    02:30 Last Week Recap

    05:01 What Is A Motown, Diana Ross & The Supremes and The Temptations?

    17:38 Try It Baby

    25:04 I Second That Emotion

    31:12 Ain't No Mountain High Enough

    39:20 I'm Gonna Make You Love Me

    48:03 This Guy's In Love With You

    53:48 Funky Broadway

    59:45 Ways to Support the Show

    01:05:13 I'll Try Something New

    01:09:36 A Place In The Sun

    01:17:11 Sweet Inspiration

    01:23:47 Then

    01:28:05 The Impossible Dream

    01:34:52 Overall Thoughts, Ratings and Next Album Recommendations

    01:44:28 Next Week's Review


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    1 hr and 50 mins
  • Closer by Joy Division Album Review
    Aug 23 2025

    Join Matt and Ryan as they take a deep dive into Joy Division's influential album, Closer. Released in 1980, the record arrived just months after the tragic death of frontman Ian Curtis. The album is widely regarded as the band's finest work and a cornerstone of the post-punk movement, a genre they helped pioneer. Praised by critics like Mark Fisher as "the crown jewel of post-punk," this album is a must-listen. See what Matt and Ryan think of this seminal work.


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    Listen to the album: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=OLAK5uy_l--2Q1rOZC1Qgibvo54bsOpAM5FjFPcCE&si=2FDa2Bzy5T0Cb1am


    Purchase the album: https://www.amazon.com/Closer-JOY-DIVISION/dp/B00002DE4E


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    Ryan's Vinyl Collection


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    Episode Timestamps


    00:00 Intro

    03:41 Last Week Recap

    05:58 What Is A Joy Division?

    18:04 Atrocity Exhibition

    25:54 Isolation

    33:21 Passover

    43:35 Colony

    52:42 A Mean to an End

    58:58 Ways to Support the Show

    01:02:46 Heart and Soul

    01:09:47 Twenty Four Hours

    01:16:27 The Eternal

    01:24:35 Decades

    01:31:07 Overall Thoughts, Ratings and Next Album Recommendations

    01:40:03 Next Week's Review


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    1 hr and 44 mins
  • A Rush of Blood to the Head by Coldplay Album Review
    Aug 16 2025

    This week, Matt and Ryan are diving into Coldplay's album, A Rush of Blood to the Head. The album marked a shift for the band, showcasing a greater use of electric guitar and piano than its predecessor, Parachutes. The singles from this record became some of Coldplay's biggest hits, including "In My Place," "The Scientist," and "Clocks." Tune in to hear what the guys have to say about the album!


    Listen to the album: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=OLAK5uy_k2FivlV4BFfc5fGkDXmmt_gTGAqhN00YE&si=WYl3Kur73U3W3jlb


    Purchase the album: https://usstore.coldplay.com/products/a-rush-of-blood-to-the-head-cd?srsltid=AfmBOoqHSV-4J1iMXSxvV01wCgM6mMrBkKPdYF8klsFav5jBaUfTqXrd


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    Ryan's Vinyl Collection


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    Episode Timestamps


    00:00 Intro

    02:15 Last Week Recap

    04:14 What Is A Coldplay?

    14:04 Politik

    26:30 In My Place

    33:59 God Put a Smile upon Your Face

    41:07 The Scientist

    48:03 Clocks

    56:33 Daylight

    01:01:40 Ways to Support the Show

    01:06:48 Green Eyes

    01:13:19 Warning Sign

    01:19:22 A Whisper

    01:26:48 A Rush of Blood to the Head

    01:32:26 Amsterdam

    01:39:25 Overall Thoughts, Ratings and Next Album Recommendations

    01:48:35 Next Week's Review


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    1 hr and 54 mins
  • Paranoid by Black Sabbath Album Review
    Aug 9 2025

    In this episode, Matt and Ryan explore the monumental album that defined a genre: Black Sabbath's Paranoid. Released in 1970, this record didn't just introduce heavy metal; it perfected it. The album is a heavy hitter, featuring classics like "Iron Man," "War Pigs," and "Paranoid." Don't miss their discussion on this essential piece of music history!


    Listen to the album: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=OLAK5uy_lnfEyjhuX9BNJc5UpgOQEu0gebOtPkJG4&si=NDhCX0FE8UZERtBx


    Purchase the album: https://www.amazon.com/Paranoid-Black-Sabbath/dp/B000002KHH


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    Ryan's Vinyl Collection


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    Episode Timestamps


    00:00 Intro

    01:57 Last Week Recap

    05:32 What Is A Black Sabbath?

    16:57 War Pigs

    25:41 Paranoid

    35:21 Planet Caravan

    43:40 Iron Man

    51:20 Ways to Support the Show

    55:05 Electrical Funereal

    01:02:02 Hand of Doom

    01:10:27 Rat Salad

    01:15:32 Fairies Wear Boots

    01:24:10 Overall Thoughts, Ratings and Next Album Recommendations

    01:34:30 Next Week's Review

    01:36:36 Outro


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    1 hr and 38 mins
  • Beautifully Broken by Jelly Roll Album Review
    Aug 2 2025

    In this week's episode, Matt and Ryan dive into Jelly Roll's 2024 album, Beautifully Broken. Released on October 11, 2024, the album marked a significant milestone for the artist, debuting at number one on the Billboard 200 chart.

    Jelly Roll has been open about his past struggles with mental health and addiction, and he uses the album as a way to connect with others on a similar journey. The album is a powerful exploration of these themes, offering a candid look into his life.

    Find out what the guys think about this impactful album!



    Listen to the album: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLbwj94INPbu1ahmcYicCzbN71UDvAfrTO&si=NoFk1-xH7ARRiQS_


    Purchase the album: https://jellyroll615.com/products/beautifully-broken-vinyl-1


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    Ryan's Vinyl Collection


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    Episode Timestamps


    00:00 Intro

    02:43 Last Week Recap

    06:43 What Is A Jelly Roll?

    14:32 Winning Streak

    22:10 Burning

    28:16 Heart of Stone

    35:12 I Am Not Okay

    40:51 When the Drugs Don't Work (featuring llsey)

    50:49 Higher Than Heaven (featuring Wiz Khalifa)

    56:11 Liar

    01:02:14 Ways to Support the Show

    01:06:53 Everyone Bleeds

    01:10:45 Get By

    01:19:53 Unpretty

    01:24:53 Grace

    01:29:55 What It Takes

    01:35:03Hey Mama

    01:41:32 Time of Day (featuring MGK)

    01:47:49 Overall Thoughts, Ratings and Next Album Recommendations

    01:56:17 Next Week's Review

    01:59:09 Outro


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    2 hrs
  • Discography Draft: Elton John
    Jul 26 2025

    On this week's episode, Matt and Ryan take a break from the usual deep dive into an album and turn their attention to the discography of Elton John. The two hosts will take turns picking albums from that crop of albums and see how they rate on All Music. The host that picks the best-rated selection of albums will win bragging rates and have the ability to choose the artist on the next episode of Discography Draft. Whether you are a fan of Elton John or not, this episode will have something for everyone.


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    Ryan's Vinyl Collection


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    25 mins
  • Suede by Suede (The London Suede) Album Review
    Jul 19 2025

    Join Matt and Ryan this week as they journey back to the birth of Britpop with Suede's groundbreaking 1993 self-titled album. This was the record that kicked off an entire musical movement, and remarkably, Suede was hailed as "The Best New Band in Britain" even before it hit shelves! While they conquered the UK, American success eluded them. Don't miss what Matt and Ryan have to say about this iconic debut.


    Listen to the album: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=OLAK5uy_me-bx9I6FDBZv9xMVItb-UeTUvoLfhNGM&si=qwEl89NCkIcQsEQ_


    Purchase the album: https://www.amazon.com/Suede-London/dp/B00000294L


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    Ryan's Vinyl Collection


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    https://www.discogs.com/user/rjk3168/collection


    Episode Timestamps


    00:00 Intro

    02:44 Last Week Recap

    07:02 What Is A Suede?

    22:34 So Young

    31:22 Animal Nitrate

    37:03 She's Not Dead

    43:52 Moving

    50:25 Pantomime Horse

    57:55 The Drowners

    01:05:29 Ways to Support the Show

    01:09:56 Sleeping Pills

    01:15:48 Breakdown

    01:20:39 Metal Mickey

    01:24:04 Animal Lover

    01:29:09 The Next Life

    01:32:54 Overall Thoughts, Ratings and Next Album Recommendations

    01:40:34 Next Week's Review

    01:44:29 Outro


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    1 hr and 45 mins