Episodes

  • SABLE, fABLE by Bon Iver Album Review

    SABLE, fABLE by Bon Iver Album Review
    May 10 2025
    In this week's episode, Matt and Ryan finish the story of their Bon Iver journey by reviewing SABLE, fABLE. Bon Iver released the first part of this project entitled SABLE back in 2024. At the end of the closing track AWARDS SEASON, Matt and Ryan talked about, in their review of SABLE, the possibility of their being another part to the project. In February of this year, Bon Iver announced the other part of this project and it was going to be called fABLE. Check out what the guys have say about the project! If you like the podcast, please give us a five-star rating and share it with a friend. If you have a recommendation for a future episode, email us at ttheylisten@gmail.com Social Media Links https://bsky.app/profile/ttheylisten.bsky.social ⁠https://www.instagram.com/ttheylisten/⁠ ⁠https://www.facebook.com/ttheylisten⁠ https://www.threads.net/@ttheylisten Ryan’s Vinyl Collection https://www.discogs.com/user/rjk3168/collection #BonIver #MusicReviewPodcast #SABLE,fABLE #IndieRock #JustinVernon Time Stamps 00:00 Intro 02:12 Last Week Recap 03:30 What is a Bon Iver? 12:45 SABLE Summary 20:19 Short Story 29:17 Everything Is Peaceful Love 36:33 Walk Home 44:38 Day One (feat. Dijon & Flock of Dimes) 53:14 Ways To Support The Show 56:13 From 01:03:29 I'll Be There 01:12:45 If Only I Could Wait 01:19:22 There's A Rhythm/Au Revoir 01:27:28 Overall Thoughts, Ratings and Next Album Recommendations 01:36:02 Next Week's Review 0138:15 Outro
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    1 hr and 40 mins
  • Discography Draft: The Grammy Award for Album of the Year

    Discography Draft: The Grammy Award for Album of the Year
    May 3 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 prior winners of Album of the Year from the Grammys. 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 The Grammys or not, this episode will have something for everyone. If you like the podcast, please give us a five-star rating and share it with a friend. If you have a recommendation for a future episode, email us at ttheylisten@gmail.com Social Media Links https://bsky.app/profile/ttheylisten.bsky.social ⁠https://www.instagram.com/ttheylisten/⁠ ⁠https://www.facebook.com/ttheylisten⁠ https://www.threads.net/@ttheylisten Ryan’s Vinyl Collection https://www.discogs.com/user/rjk3168/collection
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    29 mins
  • 24K Magic by Bruno Mars Album Review

    24K Magic by Bruno Mars Album Review
    Apr 26 2025
    In this week's episode, Matt and Ryan take a look at the Grammy's 2016 Album of the Year by Bruno Mars called 24K Magic. Coming off of the success of the 2012 album Unorthodox Jukebox, Bruno Mars sought out to make his next album better than his previous two. 24K Magic blends elements of R&B, Funk, Pop and New Jack Swing. This album spawned several singles including "24K Magic", "That's What I Like", and "Finesse". Check out what the guys have to say about this album! If you like the podcast, please give us a five-star rating and share it with a friend. If you have a recommendation for a future episode, email us at ttheylisten@gmail.com Social Media Links https://bsky.app/profile/ttheylisten.bsky.social ⁠https://www.instagram.com/ttheylisten/⁠ ⁠https://www.facebook.com/ttheylisten⁠ https://www.threads.net/@ttheylisten Ryan’s Vinyl Collection https://www.discogs.com/user/rjk3168/collection Time Stamps 00:00 Intro 01:33 Last Week Recap 03:17 24K Magic Overview 17:06 24K Magic 25:05 Chunky 29:52 Perm 37:02 That's What I Like 43:56 Versace on the Floor 50:52 Ways To Support The Show 53:11 Straight Up & Down 57:56 Calling All My Lovelies 01:05:46 Finesse 01:10:41 Too Good to Say Goodbye 01:16:05 Overall Thoughts, Ratings and Next Album Recommendations 01:22:23 Next Week's Review 01:24:00 Outro
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    1 hr and 25 mins
  • Mean Everything to Nothing by Manchester Orchestra Album Review

    Mean Everything to Nothing by Manchester Orchestra Album Review
    Apr 19 2025
    In this week's episode, Matt and Ryan take a look at an album by a band they both have seen live: Mean Everything to Nothing by Manchester Orchestra. Released in 2009, this album is held up as the band's magnum opus in the eyes of fans. This album is also one of the foundational albums that helped Ryan to develop his musical taste. Check out what the guys have to say about the album! If you like the podcast, please give us a five-star rating and share it with a friend. If you have a recommendation for a future episode, email us at ttheylisten@gmail.com Social Media Links https://bsky.app/profile/ttheylisten.bsky.social ⁠https://www.instagram.com/ttheylisten/⁠ ⁠https://www.facebook.com/ttheylisten⁠ https://www.threads.net/@ttheylisten Ryan’s Vinyl Collection https://www.discogs.com/user/rjk3168/collection Time Stamps 00:00 Intro 02:00 Last Week Recap 03:27 Mean Everything to Nothing Overview 14:13 The Only One 19:51 Shake It Out 28:41 I've Got Friends 34:58 Pride 43:26 In My Teeth 50:14 100 Dollars 54:52 Ways To Support The Show 57:27 I Can Feel a Hot One 01:08:44 My Friend Marcus 01:15:39 Tony the Tiger 01:22:05 Everything to Nothing 01:30:50 The River 01:39:12 Jimmy, He Whispers 01:46:44 Overall Thoughts, Ratings and Next Album Recommendations 01:55:10 Next Week's Review 01:57:04 Outro
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    1 hr and 58 mins
  • Discography Draft: Dolly Parton

    Discography Draft: Dolly Parton
    Apr 12 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 Dolly Parton's discography. The two hosts will take turns picking albums from that discography 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 Dolly Parton or not, this episode will have something for everyone. If you like the podcast, please give us a five-star rating and share it with a friend. If you have a recommendation for a future episode, email us at ttheylisten@gmail.com Social Media Links https://bsky.app/profile/ttheylisten.bsky.social ⁠https://www.instagram.com/ttheylisten/⁠ ⁠https://www.facebook.com/ttheylisten⁠ https://www.threads.net/@ttheylisten Ryan’s Vinyl Collection https://www.discogs.com/user/rjk3168/collection
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    31 mins
  • Brand New Man by Brooks & Dunn Album Review

    Brand New Man by Brooks & Dunn Album Review
    Apr 5 2025
    In this week's episode, Matt and Ryan take another step into the world of country with the debut album by Brooks & Dunn called Brand New Man. This album spawned four number one singles on the Country Billboard charts. Also, Brand New Man has been certified 7x Multi-Platinum. So check out what the guys have to say about Brand New Man! If you like the podcast, please give us a five-star rating and share it with a friend. If you have a recommendation for a future episode, email us at ttheylisten@gmail.com Social Media Links https://bsky.app/profile/ttheylisten.bsky.social ⁠https://www.instagram.com/ttheylisten/⁠ ⁠https://www.facebook.com/ttheylisten⁠ https://www.threads.net/@ttheylisten Ryan’s Vinyl Collection https://www.discogs.com/user/rjk3168/collection Time Stamps 00:00 Intro 02:09 Last Week Recap 04:11 Brand New Man Overview 12:38 Brand New Man 18:42 My Next Broken Heart 23:52 Cool Drink of Water 28:58 Cheating on the Blues 33:23 Neon Moon 39:50 Ways To Support The Show 42:00 Lost and Found 47:03 I've Got a Lot to Learn 51:57 Boot Scootin' Boogie 59:20 I'm No Good 01:07:17 Still in Love with You 01:11:56 Overall Thoughts, Ratings and Next Album Recommendations 01:20:22 Next Week's Review 01:22:44 Outro
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    1 hr and 24 mins
  • Riot! by Paramore Album Review

    Riot! by Paramore Album Review
    Mar 29 2025
    In this week's episode, Matt and Ryan finish up celebrating Women's History Month by taking a look at the 2007 second studio album by Paramore called Riot!. Paramore exploded onto the emo pop-punk scene with this record with massive hits such as "Misery Business", "That's What You Get" and "Crushcrushcrush". At the time of this record's release, Hayley Williams shifted the scene with her lyricsm, vocal range and stage presence. So check out what the guys have to say about Riot!! If you like the podcast, please give us a five-star rating and share it with a friend. If you have a recommendation for a future episode, email us at ttheylisten@gmail.com Social Media Links https://bsky.app/profile/ttheylisten.bsky.social ⁠https://www.instagram.com/ttheylisten/⁠ ⁠https://www.facebook.com/ttheylisten⁠ https://www.threads.net/@ttheylisten Ryan’s Vinyl Collection https://www.discogs.com/user/rjk3168/collection Time Stamps 00:00 Intro 02:24 Last Week Recap 04:10 Riot! Overview 17:55 For A Pessimist I'm Pretty Optimistic 24:51 That's What You Get 30:57 Hallelujah 36:04 Misery Business 46:17 When It Rains 52:03 Let The Flames Begin 56:39 Ways To Support The Show 58:57 Miracle 01:02:40 Crushcrushcrush 01:07:19 We Are Broken 01:11:59 Fences 01:15:51 Born For This 01:20:11 Overall Thoughts, Ratings and Next Album Recommendations 01:26:59 Next Week's Review 01:30:00 Outro
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    1 hr and 31 mins
  • The Rise and Fall of a Midwest Princess by Chappell Roan Album Review

    The Rise and Fall of a Midwest Princess by Chappell Roan Album Review
    Mar 22 2025
    In this week's episode, Matt and Ryan take a look at another album by a female artist in honor of Women's History Month. The album they are reviewing this week is the 2023 album by Chappell Roan called The Rise and Fall of a Midwest Princess. The Today Show has included Chappell Roan in the group they called "The Big Three". The other members of the group are Sabrina Carpenter and Charlie XCX. The guys have already reviewed Brat and Short N' Sweet. So check out what the guys have to say about The Rise and Fall of a Midwest Princess! If you like the podcast, please give us a five-star rating and share it with a friend. If you have a recommendation for a future episode, email us at ttheylisten@gmail.com Social Media Links https://bsky.app/profile/ttheylisten.bsky.social ⁠https://www.instagram.com/ttheylisten/⁠ ⁠https://www.facebook.com/ttheylisten⁠ https://www.threads.net/@ttheylisten Ryan’s Vinyl Collection https://www.discogs.com/user/rjk3168/collection Time Stamps 00:00 Intro 02:53 Last Week Recap 03:15 The Rise and Fall of a Midwest Princess Overview 11:17 Femininomenon 17:54 Red Wine Supernova 24:44 After Midnight 30:48 Coffee 35:24 Casual 42:42 Super Graphic Ultra Modern Girl 47:50 Ways To Support The Show 49:54 Hot to Go 56:17 My Kink Is Karma 01:02:25 Picture You 01:07:56 Kaleidescope 01:13:33 Pink Pony Club 01:22:58 Naked in Manhattan 01:27:38 California 01:35:38 Guilty Pleasure 01:45:22 Overall Thoughts, Ratings and Next Album Recommendations 01:56:41 Next Week's Review 01:58:01 Outro
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    1 hr and 59 mins