Episodes

  • I'm Wide Awake, It's Morning by Bright Eyes Album Review

    I'm Wide Awake, It's Morning by Bright Eyes Album Review
    Nov 23 2024
    On this week's episode, Matt and Ryan finally take a dive into the world of Bright Eyes. Released in 2005, this album features some of the bands most popular songs "First Day of My Life", "Lua" and "At The Bottom of Everything". The album itself has been ranked by several publications as either the one of the best of the year or the decade. Most notably Rolling Stone placed this album at 50 out of its 100 greatest albums of the 00s. 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://twitter.com/ttheylisten⁠ ⁠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 04:16 Last Week Recap 04:42 Bright Eyes Overview 11:10 At the Bottom of Everything 16:59 We Are Nowhere and It's Now 23:04 Old Soul Song (for the New World Order) 26:59 Lua 31:56 Train Under Water 37:44 Ways To Support the Show 40:04 First Day of My Life 43:47 Another Travelin' Song 50:00 Land Locked Blues 57:40 Poison Oak 01:00:38 Road to Joy 01:06:29 Overall thoughts, ratings, and next album recommendations 01:12:47 Next Week's Review 01:14:21 Outro
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    1 hr and 16 mins
  • Rickie Lee Jones by Rickie Lee Jones Album Review

    Rickie Lee Jones by Rickie Lee Jones Album Review
    Nov 16 2024

    In this week's episode, Matt and Ryan take a look at the self-titled debut album from American singer-songwriter Rickie Lee Jones. Rickie Lee Jones won Best New Artist during the 1980 Grammy Awards. AllMusic said this about the album: "Rickie Lee Jones comes on like the love child of Laura Nyro and Tom Waits on her astounding self-titled debut album that simultaneously sounds like a synthesis of many familiar styles and like nothing that anybody's ever done before." Check out this week's episode to see what the guys have to say about the record.
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    Time Stamps
    00:00 Intro
    03:17 Last Week Recap
    05:01 Rickie Lee Jones Overview
    09:40 Chuck's E.'s in Love
    16:38 On Saturday Afternoons in 1963
    21:17 Night Train
    26:28 Young Blood
    29:16 Easy Money
    33:49 The Last Chance Texaco
    39:30 Ways to Support the Show
    41:11 Danny's All-Star Joint
    46:42 Coolsville
    51:55 Weasel and the White Boys Cool
    58:16 Company
    01:03:05 After Hours (Twelve Bars Past Goodnight)
    01:06:31 Overall thoughts, ratings and next album recommendations.
    01:13:04 Next Week's Review
    01:15:00 Outro
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    1 hr and 16 mins
  • SABLE, by Bon Iver Album Review

    SABLE, by Bon Iver Album Review
    Nov 9 2024
    On this week's episode, Matt and Ryan take a look at another 2024 release with the new EP from Bon Iver called SABLE,. This EP sees the group going back to its roots that were found in the 2007 release For Emma, Forever Ago. Bon Iver hit a peak in popularity in 2012 when they won two Grammys for Best New Artist and Best Alternative Album for their self titled LP. The group has been spending the past fews years collaborating with the likes Zac Bryan and Taylor Swift. 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://twitter.com/ttheylisten⁠ ⁠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 01:55 Last Week Recap 02:50 Bon Iver Overview 12:36 ... 15:01 THINGS BEHIND THINGS BEHIND THINGS 22:19 S P E Y S I D E 28:46 AWARDS SEASON 40:46 Overall thoughts, ratings and next album recommendations 45:02 Next Week's Review 46:08 Outro
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    47 mins
  • Freak Out! by The Mothers of Invention Album Review

    Freak Out! by The Mothers of Invention Album Review
    Nov 2 2024
    On this week's episode, the guys go to the year of 1966 to examine the debut studio album by The Mothers of Invention called Freak Out!. This album is often cited as one of rock music's first concept albums. The band takes a satirical approach in this record talking about the American landscape at the time. Blending elements of 70s rock, doo wop and free form rock, this album helped launch the band and it's leader Frank Zappa into an extensive career that has gotten many fans over the years. 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://twitter.com/ttheylisten⁠ ⁠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 03:08 The Mothers of Invention Overview 09:14 Hungry Freaks, Daddy 17:35 I Ain't Got No Heart 21:46 Who Are the Brain Police? 26:12 Go Cry On Somebody Else's Shoulder 29:36 Motherly Love 32:37 How Could I Be Such A Fool 35:08 Wowie Zowie 38:12 You Didn't Try to Call Me 41:18 Ways to Support the Show 42:41 Any Way the Wind Blows 45:50 I'm Not Satisfied 50:00 You're Probably Wondering Why I'm Here 54:07 Trouble Every Day 58:54 Help I'm A Rock 01:05:54 It Can't Happen Here 01:09:57The Return of the Son of Monster Magnet (Unfinished Ballet in Two Tableaux) 01:14:20Overall Thoughts, Ratings and Next Album Recommendations 01:21:27 Next Week's Review 01:22:50 Outro
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    1 hr and 24 mins
  • Blunderbuss by Jack White Album Review

    Blunderbuss by Jack White Album Review
    Oct 26 2024
    On this week's episode, the guys take one last trip into the Jack White Multiverse with the debut solo studio from Jack White released in 2012 called Blunderbuss. This album saw Jack in a pivotal moment in his career. In this album, White draws from many different influences that range from country all the way to hip-hop. This album and it's tracks received four Grammy nominations. Tune into this week's episode to see 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://twitter.com/ttheylisten⁠ ⁠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 01:45 Last Week Recap 02:54 Jack White Overview 06:20 Missing Pieces 10:20 Sixteen Saltines 15:03 Freedom At 21 19:01 Love Interruption 24:54 Blunderbuss 27:47 Hypocritical Kiss 31:00 Weep Themselves To Sleep 35:34 Ways To Support The Show 37:06 I'm Shakin' 40:22 Trash Tongue Talker 42:48 Hip (Eponymous) Poor Boy 46:27 I Guess I Should Go To Sleep 48:47 On And On And On 53:06 Take Me With You When You Go 57:12 Overall Thoughts, Ratings and Next Album Recommendations 01:04:48 Next Week's Album Selection 01:06:26 Outro
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    1 hr and 8 mins
  • Excitable Boy by Warren Zevon Album Review

    Excitable Boy by Warren Zevon Album Review
    Oct 19 2024

    On this week's episode, Matt chose the album to review. He chose Warren Zevon's 1978 album Excitable Boy, which contains Zevon's most commercially successful single, Werewolves of London. The album contains unique songs ranging from disco/funk-inspired to pure satire. Tracks like "Excitable Boy", "Roland the Headless Thompson Gunner" and "Veracruz" will leave an impact on the listener. Tune into the episode to see what the guys think about the album!

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    Time Stamps

    00:00 Intro

    02:37 Last Week Recap

    04:38 This Week Overview

    09:49 Johnny Strikes Up The Band

    15:41 Roland the Headless Thompson Gunner

    21:23 Excitable Boy

    29:49 Werewolves of London

    35:40 Accidentally Like A Martyr

    39:47 Ways To Support The Show

    42:01 Nighttime in the Switching Yard

    47:26 Veracruz

    52:07 Tenderness on the Block

    55:02 Lawyers, Guns and Money

    59:53 Overall Thoughts, Ratings, and Next Album Recommendations

    01:05:48 Next Week's Review

    01:08:42 Outro
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    1 hr and 10 mins
  • Discography Draft: The Smashing Pumpkins

    Discography Draft: The Smashing Pumpkins
    Oct 12 2024

    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 Smashing Pumpkins' 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 The Smashing Pumpkins or not, this episode will have something for everyone.

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    21 mins
  • Elephant by The White Stripes Album Review

    Elephant by The White Stripes Album Review
    Oct 5 2024

    In this week's episode, Ryan takes Matt and himself into the Jack White Sphere with the 2003 magnum opus Elephant by The White Stripes. Released at a time when the group broke new ground with popularity, this album saw the group exploring different styles all the while keeping grounded in their blues garage rock roots. The biggest songs from The White Stripes and Jack White come from this album: Seven Nation Army, The Hardest Button to Button and Ball and Biscuit. Tune into this week's episode to discover how this album stacks up to the other albums that Matt and Ryan reviewed within the Jack White Sphere. 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://twitter.com/ttheylisten⁠ ⁠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 03:19 Last Week Recap 04:16 The White Stripes Overview 13:52 Seven Nation Army 24:16 Black Math 31:12 There's No Room For You Here 37:02 I Just Don't Know What to Do With Myself 42:37 In The Cold, Cold Night 46:01 I Want To Be The Boy To Warm Your Mother's Heart 49:27 You've Got Her In Your Pocket 55:32 Ways To Support The Show 56:47 Ball and Biscuit 01:02:43 The Hardest Button to Button 01:07:07 Little Acorns 01:11:45 Hypnotize 01:14:45 The Air Near My Fingers 01:19:08 Girl You Have No Faith In Medicine 01:22:22 It's True We Love One Another 01:27:42 Overall Thoughts, Ratings, and Next Album Recommendations 01:33:53 Next Week's Album Selection 01:36:35 Outro
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    1 hr and 38 mins