Ales and Albums

It's the Season 2 finale! In this special episode, David and Clayton argue over which Cage The Elephant album reigns supreme: Thank You Happy Birthday or Melophobia. It's a knock-out, beat down brawl to cap off the end of another great run of talking shit and drinking beer. We'll be back in a month! Don't forget to like/subscribe/share if you enjoyed! And follow us on our socials (and Patreon) @AlesandAlbums --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ales-and-albums/support

An all new guest comes onto the show! Tim Anzalone is here and he brought a grungy album called Rat Saw God by Wednesday. See what the hosts think in the penultimate episode of season two! Don't forget to like/subscribe/share if you enjoyed! And follow us on our socials (and Patreon) @AlesandAlbums --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ales-and-albums/support

Taylor is back on the show to ring in the beginning of summer with Miley Cyrus' latest album Endless Summer Vacation. Fun fact: this episode contains the word 'Tik-Tok' only 8 times :) Don't forget to like/subscribe/share if you enjoyed! And follow us on our socials (and Patreon) @AlesandAlbums --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ales-and-albums/support

Photographer and ice cream extraordinaire Kory Savage comes on the show to talk about Tyler, The Creator's latest release: CALL ME IF YOU GET LOST: The Estate Sale. David and Clayton know a bit about Tyler, but this will be their first dive into a full release of his. Don't forget to like/subscribe/share if you enjoyed! And follow us on our socials (and Patreon) @AlesandAlbums --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ales-and-albums/support

Kelsey Sinclair makes her long-awaited Season 2 debut with Olivia Rodrigo's breakout album Sour. This record got played pretty heavily in the Baumgarth household when it first debuted, and in the short span of a few years it seems tastes have shifted a bit. Don't forget to like/subscribe/share if you enjoyed! And follow us on our socials (and Patreon) @AlesandAlbums --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ales-and-albums/support

At the request of one of our listeners, we're giving the smash hit pop-punk album The Black Parade a listening to. This album helped to define an entire genre, but does it hold up today? Don't forget to like/subscribe/share if you enjoyed! And follow us on our socials (and Patreon) @AlesandAlbums --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ales-and-albums/support

David brings a golden age of alt album to the show, Be Impressive by The Griswolds. Chances of them putting out new music or touring ever again are incredibly slim (for reasons you'll hear about) but its an album we think is definitely worthy of the era. Don't forget to like/subscribe/share if you enjoyed! And follow us on our socials (and Patreon) @AlesandAlbums --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ales-and-albums/support

After a long stint of guest-led episodes, we're back to the basics. Clayton wants to talk about Skrillex and one of his new albums Quest for Fire. Honestly if David gives it anything higher than a 5 beer rating, that's a huge win. Don't forget to like/subscribe/share if you enjoyed! And follow us on our socials (and Patreon) @AlesandAlbums --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ales-and-albums/support

Making his debut on the program, it's Johan Englen! And he's bringing the oldest album we've listened to for the show, Simon & Garfunkel's Bridge Over Troubled Water. It's one of the most critically adored albums of all time, but how will it sit with our hosts? Don't forget to like/subscribe/share if you enjoyed! And follow us on our socials (and Patreon) @AlesandAlbums --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ales-and-albums/support

Lucy Shaver is back to host the second edition of the Jack Antonoff fan club! And to talk about Surrender by Maggie Rogers. How will music made for sad white girls hit David and Clayton? Don't forget to like/subscribe/share if you enjoyed! And follow us on our socials (and Patreon) @AlesandAlbums --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ales-and-albums/support

Alex Albeck comes onto the show for the first time to share Jukebox The Ghost's 2015 self-titled album. He discovered it recently and has since been playing it on repeat. Will David and Clayton fall in love with it as well? Don't forget to like/subscribe/share if you enjoyed! And follow us on our socials (and Patreon) @AlesandAlbums --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ales-and-albums/support

Travis Scott is back in the studio with the album he says brought him to alternative music: Mean Everything To Nothing by Manchester Orchestra. Find out how this now popular group started out and learn why David can't bring himself to buy cowboy boots. Don't forget to like/subscribe/share if you enjoyed! And follow us on our socials (and Patreon) @AlesandAlbums --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ales-and-albums/support

Taylor Barberis (aka thelibrewian) is back in the guest seat to talk about her favorite One Direction album Midnight Memories. Does this classic boy-band album have something special to offer, or is it more of the same for the once fabled group? Don't forget to like/subscribe/share if you enjoyed! And follow us on our socials (and Patreon) @AlesandAlbums --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ales-and-albums/support

We're dipping into the 'latest release' list this episode to take a look at Paramore's long awaited album This Is Why. Riot! is one of David's favorite albums of all time, do you think this release will be able to hold a candle to that pop-punk classic? Tune in and find out! Don't forget to like/subscribe/share if you enjoyed! And follow us on our socials (and Patreon) @AlesandAlbums --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/ales-and-albums/support

Patreon subscriber Dylan Lyon requested we give OK ORCHESTRA by AJR a listen for this week's episode. You've more than likely heard their hits BANG and Burn the House Down fairly recently, but did you know they've been together as a group for much longer? WILD! Don't forget to like/subscribe/share if you enjoyed! And follow us on our socials (and Patreon) @AlesandAlbums --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/ales-and-albums/support

Special guest Cale Ambuehl joins us on the show for the first time with one of his all-time favorite albums, SATURATION II by BROCKHAMPTON. Tune in to learn more about this lore filled boy-band and find out what David and Clayton think about it! Don't forget to like/subscribe/share if you enjoyed! And follow us on our socials (and Patreon) @AlesandAlbums --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/ales-and-albums/support

Matt Conner is back in studio to talk about Aftermath by Belmont! In his first appearance this season, did he finally pick something that David enjoys more than Clayton? Don't forget to like/subscribe/share if you enjoyed! And follow us on our socials (and Patreon) @AlesandAlbums --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/ales-and-albums/support

Sophia Thompson is in the house!! She's bringing something we've been looking for all season; a country album! Chris Stapleton's latest is a solid homage to country-western music of the past, but what do our hosts have to say about it? Don't forget to like/subscribe/share if you enjoyed! And follow us on our socials (and Patreon) @AlesandAlbums --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/ales-and-albums/support

David wanted to review a palette-cleanse type of album to get away from alt-rock for a bit, and he settled on Yung Gravy's latest release. It's frat party rap TO THE MAX! It was bound to be a hit for our simple minded hosts. Don't forget to like/subscribe/share if you enjoyed! And follow us on our socials (and Patreon) @AlesandAlbums --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/ales-and-albums/support

It's Clayton's turn to pick an album, and he brought along Doom Days by Bastille. You probably know this group from their song Pompeii from back in the day. This album looks to continue that success against the backdrop of an apocalypse, but what do the boys think of it? Don't forget to like/subscribe/share if you enjoyed! And follow us on our socials (and Patreon) @AlesandAlbums --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/ales-and-albums/support

David wanted us to check out this album by Big Data. We saw this group together back in college and we weren't living our best life at that moment in time. Now, let's take a look back as adults and see how it holds up! Don't forget to like/subscribe/share if you enjoyed! And follow us on our socials (and Patreon) @AlesandAlbums --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/ales-and-albums/support

Special guest Brianna Russell swings by the show to talk about Stick Season by Noah Kahan. It's an indie-folk type of record from a dude who's really going through it, how will the hosts like it? Don't forget to like/subscribe/share if you enjoyed! And follow us on our socials (and Patreon) @AlesandAlbums --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/ales-and-albums/support

IT'S THE SEASON 2 PREMIERE BAYBEEE! We're back after a brief intermission to bring you a personal favorite, AWOLNATION's first album Megalithic Symphony. It's 12 years old in 2023, and frankly we think it aged like fine wine. Don't forget to like/subscribe/share if you enjoyed! And follow us on our socials (and Patreon) @AlesandAlbums --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/ales-and-albums/support

One season and 30 episodes later, that's a wrap! David and Clayton hosted a live show to talk numbers and give out the first ever Aley Awards. If you didn't catch the stream, you can listen to the whole thing right here! Here's to a great first season. We can't wait to get into Season Two when is drops on January 9th! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/ales-and-albums/support

It's a wives takeover episode! Kelsey and Taylor sit in the hosts' seat along with guest Dylan Lyon to talk about Taylor Swift's latest release. It's a lot of references to Tik-Tok (51 times) and general fanigirling. Don't forget to like/subscribe/share if you enjoyed! And follow us on our socials (and Patreon) @AlesandAlbums. AND be sure to tune in to our special live show on December 13th featuring the Aleys, our awards for various bits from season one! Fill out our survey for your thoughts to be considered: https://qfreeaccountssjc1.az1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_cOBbzthvkpgBZgG?fbclid=IwAR13HjU_vrSTwUHOaTKDAy8qCdjgACYATq6EH98JtpS1NLwGS2uS3viZ94A --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/ales-and-albums/support

This episode is all about Daisy the Great's latest album All You Need Is Time! You may have heard of this band from a collaboration with AJR called Record Player; hopefully it's the first of many big songs from the group because we dug it. Also, we went to Chicago last week and saw them open for The Happy Fits! Well, one of us did.. Don't forget to like/subscribe/share if you enjoyed! And follow us on our socials (and Patreon) @AlesandAlbums --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/ales-and-albums/support

It's another review suggestion from Patreon subscriber Matt Conner! This time we're looking at Rise Against's breakthrough album Appeal To Reason. A lot of people say they sold out with the making of this album, but what do David and Clayton have to say about it? And how do their beer selections stack up? Don't forget to like/subscribe/share if you enjoyed! And follow us on our socials (and Patreon) @AlesandAlbums --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/ales-and-albums/support

DAVID'S QUEEN IS HERE! Carly Rae Jepsen's latest album The Loneliest Time is out and David got a chance to catch her live. What do the boys think of this release? And does it stand a chance of being as good as Call Me Maybe? Don't forget to like/subscribe/share if you enjoyed! Find us on all socials (and our Patreon) @AlesandAlbums --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/ales-and-albums/support

The lads are tackling one of Clayton's Top 10 albums this week; Dreamland by Glass Animals. How will David like this hazy-alt masterpiece? AND WILL YOU BE PREPARED TO HEAR SHOW HISTORY WHEN BEER PICKS ARE REVEALED?!? Be sure to like/subscribe/share if you enjoyed! And find us on socials and our Patreon @AlesandAlbums --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/ales-and-albums/support

For a special Halloween spooktacular episode, Bailey brought us the Scooby-Doo soundtrack to review! If you haven't seen it in awhile, go on Netflix and watch it ASAP. The movie is equal parts ridiculous and festive, but how does the soundtrack hold up? Don't forget to like/subscribe/leave a review if you enjoyed! And follow us on all our socials (and our Patreon) @AlesandAlbums --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/ales-and-albums/support

Travis Scott is back in the house!! This time around he's brought us something COMPLETELY different: Sheezus by Lily Allen, a very vocal-driven pop album. David and Travis discovered her back in their Phiz days. Let's find out how it holds up today! Don't forget to like/comment/subscribe if you enjoyed. And follow us on socials (and Patreon) @AlesandAlbums to be in the know. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/ales-and-albums/support

One of the most Autumn-sounding bands of all time just dropped their latest release, and the timing is immaculate. We're talking about Death Cab for Cutie's 10th album, Asphalt Meadows. Get your comfy clothes on, shut all the shades, and let the seasonal depression do its thing. If you enjoyed the episode, don't forget to like/subscribe/share! And follow us on all our socials @AlesandAlbums. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/ales-and-albums/support

The hosts take on zoomer meme lord Oliver Tree and his (checks notes) 'country album' Cowboy Tears. Is it the podcast's first country album review, or is somebody kind of full of shit? Only one way to find out! Don't forget to like/subscribe/share if you enjoyed, and follow us @AlesandAlbums on all socials to keep up on the fun. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/ales-and-albums/support

If you've ever wanted to hear David and Clayton gush about the golden age of alt rock, this is the episode for you! Torches by Foster The People is one of those albums from a fantastic era of music, and we're here for it. Don't forget to like/subscribe/share if you enjoyed! Follow us on socials @AlesandAlbums to stay in the know. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/ales-and-albums/support

Kelsey Sinclair is back in the studio to talk about the album she originally wanted to bring on her first time around, Nurture by Porter Robinson! This is attempt #3 to find an EDM album that David can truly enjoy, and spoiler alert, we finally got him. Tune in and hear why it's been getting huge amounts of play time at the Baumgarth household. And if you enjoyed the episode, leave a like/review/share! Don't forget to follow us @AlesandAlbums across socials --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/ales-and-albums/support

Welcome to the Jack Antonoff fan club! This episode we gush with Lucy Shaver about Strange Desire, the debut album from Jack Antonoff's pop-rock group Bleachers. Then guess what, we discuss beers that match the vibe of the music. Don't like it? Keep it to yourself. If you DO like it, don't forget to like/subscribe/share it and to follow us on socials @AlesandAlbums --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/ales-and-albums/support

The Ales and Albums crew dips their toes into post-hardcore! Some say that Jackpot Juicer by Dance Gavin Dance is a highpoint of the genre, but one of us has their reservations. Longtime friend of the show Matt Conner brought this to us via our Patreon AND YOU CAN TOO! Find us @Alesandalbums to join, and don't forget to leave a review/share the episode if you enjoyed. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/ales-and-albums/support

We're a little late to the party reviewing this monster of a hip-hop album, but also not really? Four months later and Kendrick is still tearing up the charts and releasing music videos to support Mr. Morale & The Big Steppers. Maybe think of this episode as 'barrel-aged'. Don't forget to leave a like/review/share if you enjoyed, and definitely don't forget to follow us on our socials @Alesandalbums --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/ales-and-albums/support

In this episode, we take a look at an absolute classic in the pop-punk scene: Paramore's hit album Riot! Our guest Brianna Russell brought it to us for it's nostalgia factor, but really we just wanted to show our love for Hayley Williams. Good music and good beer are on lock for this episode! Don't forget to leave a like/review/subscribe if you enjoyed, and follow our antics on all social platforms @AlesandAlbums --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/ales-and-albums/support

Long time supporter and friend of the show Dylan Lyon is in studio with us to talk about his absolute favorite album of all time: Taylor Swift's reputation! Buckle in for our LONGEST EPISODE EVER as we get the deep lore on Taylor and spread some absolutely wild conspiracy theories, all while getting good and drunk along the way. Don't forget to like/subscribe/share if you enjoyed, and follow us on socials @AlesandAlbums --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/ales-and-albums/support

ODESZA's first album in five years is here! Clayton is an excited little fanboy but David is a bit more apprehensive. If you heard the last time they covered this group, you probably have a pretty good idea of how this will go. Don't forget to like/subscribe/leave a review if you enjoyed! Follow us on our socials @AlesandAlbums while you're at it. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/ales-and-albums/support

David first heard this indie band on his discovery playlist a bit ago, and today we're reviewing their sophomore album What Could Be Better. Let's be honest; we're kind of whores for indie/alt music so this is going to be a pleasant episode. Don't forget to leave a review/like/subscribe and to follow us on all social media channels @AlesandAlbums --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/ales-and-albums/support

What do you get when you cross a once promising alt-rock group with the music industry's need to water everything down for the largest audience possible? That's exactly what we're covering today with Imagine Dragon's latest release! Don't forget to like/subscribe/eave a review, and follow us on all socials @AlesandAlbums --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/ales-and-albums/support

BIG MIKE IS IN THE BUILDING!! And he brought us an album all the way from the mid 90's: The Presidents of the United States of America's self-titled debut album. It's a nice throwback to a time when everything wasn't on fire all at once. Tune in and learn what beer you'll want to have in hand when you fire this bad boy up. Don't forget to like/subscribe/leave a review, and follow us on socials @alesandalbums --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/ales-and-albums/support

Vance Joy's latest release, In Our Own Sweet Time, is the object of our attention this week. We really only know this artist from his mega-hit singles Riptide and The Fire and the Flood, so this should be interesting! Don't forget to leave us a like/review/stars and to follow us on socials @alesandalbums --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/ales-and-albums/support

Army, this one is for you! In episode 9 we bring on our resident K-pop expert Kelsey Baumgarth to help us review international pop superstar group BTS' new album Proof (really it's only the first disc but c'mon its still 19 songs). Don't forget to leave us a review/like/anything to let us know you care! And follow us on our socials @alesandalbums to stay in the loop. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/ales-and-albums/support

After a short hiatus, we're back with an all-new episode! We're taking a look at Post Malone's latest release Twelve Carat Toothache. What do we think of this hip-hop artist-turned pop musician's newest album? And do we even remember how to do this show? Listen now and find out. Follow us @alesandalbums on all social channels to stay plugged in. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/ales-and-albums/support

It's an episode unlike any other, with the boys reviewing their first ever fully instrumental album: New Levels New Devils by Polyphia. All-new guest star Travis Scott joins the show to help us smooth brains in comprehending the record. Is it time for Guitar Hero to return from the dead and give us a way to play Polyphia? Will Travis ever forgive David and Clayton for doxxing him all those episodes ago? Check us out on socials @alesandalbums --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/ales-and-albums/support

This episode sees our hosts hash it out over the Foo Fighter's latest album, Medicine At Midnight. There's no denying the band has earned it's place in rock history, but is this latest release up to snuff? And why does Clayton sound like he recorded his audio from outer space? Find us on all social platforms @AlesandAlbums --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/ales-and-albums/support

Taylor Barberis FKA Taylor Perkins is in the hot seat this week, and she's brought the latest album from Harry Styles. Is Clayton a closet One Direction fan? Will David continue his streak of having an incredibly well thought out beer pairing? And how many hot takes can we fit in one episode?? Find us on all the social medias @AlesandAlbums --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/ales-and-albums/support

This episode is an absolute banger folks. Our first guest star Matt Conner stops in to critique an oldie but a goodie - Nickelback's top-selling album All The Right Reasons. Listen in as we question if Nickelback deserved all that shade, ponder to value of butt-rock as a genre, and so much more. Don't forget to leave a like/review/subscription if you enjoyed the show! Follow us on all our social channels @AlesandAlbums --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/ales-and-albums/support