You Forgot One

In this week's episode, the guys sit down with their friend Brad Efford from WigWagMag to discuss the Beastie Boys' genius 1989 album, Paul's Boutique.

In this week's episode, Micajah and Rob sit down to discuss the definitive 1960's girl group album; Presenting the Fabulous Ronettes featuring Veronica. This Phil Spector produced album has a few of the truly great pop songs from the early 1960s.

On this week's episode, David Cantwell joins us to discuss the 1976 Elvis compilation, The Sun Sessions.

In this week's episode, we invite our friend Michael Washburn to help us decide which Neil Young related album should go on our list: Deja Vu or On The Beach.

In our first full episode of our final season, we sat down with our friend, Will Hines (actor, comedian, podcaster "Screw It, We Are Just Going To Talk About The Beatles"), to talk about Jeff Mangum, Elephant Six, Neutral Milk Hotel and their 1998 album, In The Aeroplane Over The Sea.

In this special episode to start our fourth and final season, we are taking a break to recognize and celebrate the release of Micajah's 33 1/3 book on The Clash's Sandinista!

As we kick off our fourth and final season of the podcast, we look at the 25 episodes that will round out our list of 100 great albums.

In our final episode of 2023, we celebrate all the year's best with our Albums of the Year top ten (ok, technically thirteen).

In our second bonus episode following season three, the guys sit down to discuss what would make their second installment of Bob Dylan's Greatest Twenty-Eight.

In the first bonus episode following season three of the pod, the guys sit down to discuss their favorite horror movies.

In this week's episode, we look back at season three of the podcast. We share our 25 track playlist of this season's albums, we share our updated 75 album list, and we talk about what you can expect in the future.

In this week's episode, the guys sit down to discuss arguable the greatest alt-rock group of the 1990's, Pavement. Our friends, The Paranoid Style, joined us for the conversation about Slanted and Enchanted and Crooked Rain, Crooked Rain.

In this week's episode, the guys sit down to discuss the 1993 debut album from the Wu-Tang Clan. They discuss how the larger Wu-Tang universe is as broad and as varied as the Marvel Cinematic Universe. This first, hyper focused, album is a landmark, and among the best hip-hop albums ever made.

In this week's episode, the guys sit down to discuss Notorious B.I.G.'s 1995 debut album, Ready To Die. We look at three important features of Biggie's unique sound: his size, his intellect, and his Jamaican background.

In this week's episode, the guys sit down with award-winning writer and podcaster, Carvell Wallace, to discuss De La Soul's landmark album, 3 Feet High and Rising. The debut album from 1989 is regularly cited among the best hip-hop albums of all time. Yet, prior to this year, the album had virtually vanished from availability. This episode is a treat, and it is full of music from De La Soul.

In this week's episode, the guys sit down to talk about arguably the best live album of the last thirty years, Beyoncé's Homecoming. This performance, recorded over back to back weekends at Coachella in April of 2018, demonstrates a pop artist at the height of her considerable powers. What could have easily become a typical greatest hits style catalog performance is elevated beyond even the best of her studio work.

After a month off to enjoy summer vacations, the guys are back to discuss the best albums by Jay-Z. While comparing Reasonable Doubt, The Blueprint, and The Black Album, the guys decide which album will make their list.

In this week's episode, the guys talk about the 1961 Robert Johnson compilation, King of the Delta Blues Singers. While exploring the man, the myth, and the legend that is Robert Johnson's short life, they explore some of their favorite songs on this great record.

In this week's episode, we explore the Rolling Stones' golden era 1968-1972, and discuss the strengths and weaknesses of their four strongest albums. 1968's Beggar's Banquet, 1969's Let It Bleed, 1971's Sticky Fingers, and 1972's Exile on Main St are all worthy albums, but only one can make our list. As you listen to the episode, Micajah and Rob challenge one another to come up with their own single LP Exile On Main St. Their results are as follows: Micajah: Rocks Off, Rip This Joint, Shake Your Hips, Tumbling Dice, Sweet Virginia, Sweet Black Angel, Loving Cup, Happy, I Just Want To See His Face, and Shine A Light Rob: Rocks Off, Rip This Joint, Shake Your Hips, Tumbling Dice, Sweet Virginia, Loving Cup, Happy, Ventilator Blues, All Down The Line, Shine A Light

In this week's episode, the guys go head to head to determine which is the best Bon Iver album. Sharks' Teeth frontman, Tyler Scurlock, joins us to discuss the 2008 debut For Emma, Forever Ago and the follow-up 2011's self-titled album.

In this week's episode, we endeavor to find the greatest Dr. Dre-produced album. Our friend, Patrick Kirton, joins us as we discuss the similarities and differences between N.W.A.'s StraiGHT Outta Compton and Dr. Dre's The Chronic. As you can imagine, this is an episode with explicit language.

In this week's episode, the guys sit down to discuss the landmark debut album that is Eric B and Rakim's Paid In Full. Listen as we discuss how this album from 1987 holds up today and is still shaping hip-hop as we know it.

In this week's episode, the guys sit down with writer and co-host of Indiecast, Ian Cohen, to talk about Sufjan Stevens best album. Micajah says Age of Adz, Rob says Illinois. Who will win? The listener.

In this week's episode, the guys sit down with writer Stephen Duesner to discuss the best albums of Al Green. In this far-reaching conversation, we discuss I'm Still In Love With You, Call Me, and the 1975 Greatest Hits collection.

On this week's episode, the guys discuss the incredible debut album from Fleet Foxes, and journey track by track through this classic collection of songs. For those interested in seeing the YouTube video Micajah references, follow the link here.

In this week's episode, the guys sit down with Bradley Morgan, author of U2's Joshua Tree: Planting Roots In Mythic America, to discuss the best albums of The Velvet Underground. Velvet Underground & Nico with its iconic Andy Warhol cover has long been considered the band's best, but we have also made an argument for the often overlooked Loaded.

In this week's episode, the guys sit down to discuss the classic 1965 album known as Otis Blue. Join us for a conversation about Otis Redding, his legacy, his role in soul music, and how his tragic death led to the closing one of the great American record labels.

In this week's episode, the guys talk about the 2013 release from Vampire Weekend, Modern Vampires of the City. Join us for a track by track conversation about one of the best albums of the 2010's.

In this week's episode, the guys sit down with music journalist and friend-of-the-pod, Carl Wilson, to discuss the best David Bowie album. It went exactly as you would expect. How can anyone narrow down Bowie's career to just one album. Rest assured, we will be revisiting this topic.

In this week's episode, the guys dive into Johnny Cash's 1968 live album, At Folsom Prison. Country music writer, David Cantwell, author of the recent Merle Hagard: The Running Kind, joins us to talk about the difference between Johnny Cash the performer, and Johnny Cash the folktale.

In this week's episode, the guys sit down with Will Hagle to discuss the one and only album from the collaboration of Mad Lib and MF Doom, Madvillainy. Will's 33 1/3 volume on Madvillainy is available everywhere books are sold this Thursday.

In this week's episode, the guys talk about Rob's favorite album with our friend, Zeth Lundy.

In this week's episode, we dive into the Neo-Soul masterpiece that is D'Angelo's Voodoo. Faith Pennick, author of the 33 1/3 volume on the album, joins us to talk about the soul music summer camp that was the recording of this iconic album.

In this week's episode, we explore the compelling and complicated masterpiece from Paul Simon, Graceland. Our first ever five-time guest, Michael Washburn, joins us to talk about the "slipper hero" that is Paul Simon, Apartheid, appropriation, poetic lyrics, and the 1986 album of the year.

In our first album episode of season three, we dive into Kate Bush's masterpiece, Hounds of Love, with our friend and four-time guest, Brad Efford.

Join us for a new season of You Forgot One as the guys share their picks of albums to discuss on the pod this year. With albums ranging from 1956-2022, the guys make their case for some of the all-time greats, as well as some all-time under-appreciated records. It is going to be an exciting new season. We are also thrilled to tell you about one of our new sponsors, Mirror Coffee Roasters.

In our final bonus episode of the year, we take a look at our top ten (or thirteen) albums of 2022. Join us for a conversation about our favorite albums of the year.

In this bonus episode, we dive deep into the holiday season by asking the question, "What are the best Christmas Songs?" Join us for a fun and music-filled episode to enjoy while you experience the season.

In this bonus episode, two cinephiles and music lovers share their ten favorite film scores. If you love movies and music, you will love this episode.

In this week's bonus episode, Micajah and Rob let you into the depths of their weekly text messages as we explore what would be on a "Great Twenty-Eight" style best of collection for Bob Dylan. It's as simple as that. Only one song per release allowed. What would a 28 track Bob Dylan Greatest Hits look like?

It's that spooky time of year, and we wanted to celebrate it with an episode all about spooky music. Listen as we share twenty Halloween themed songs to make your party that much better.

In this week's bonus episode, friends of the pod, The Paranoid Style, swing by to talk about the best albums of 1997. It hardly feels like it has been 25 years since some of these albums were released. OK Computer. Time Out Of Mind. Supa Dupa Fly. Elizabeth and Tim from The Paranoid Style also tell us about their new album, For Executive Meeting, and share some of their new music with us.

In this week's bonus episode, the guys sit down with Will Hines to try their hands at a fun project: put together a 14 track Beatles album made up exclusively of solo work by John, Paul, George, and Ringo. It was a blast! We encourage you to check out Will's Beatles podcast "Screw It We're Just Going To Talk About The Beatles," as well as his own musical group, Wayne & Rodney.

In this week's bonus episode, the guys take you on a journey through some of the best live albums of all time. Get concert ready!

In Part 2 of our Essential Emo Bracket, our co-hosts, along with guests Amanda Allwood and Tyler Scurlock, battle it out over our final eight albums to be considered for our list of all time greats.

In this week's bonus episode, friends of the pod, Amanda Allwood and Tyler Scurlock, join us to put together a sixteen album bracket of essential emo records. In this episode, we discuss the sixteen albums, and narrow the list down to eight. In the next episode, we will narrow the list down to our essential emo album, and our "free space" in season three of the pod. Our independent record stores of the week are Criminal Records in Atlanta, Georgia, and Domino Sound in New Orleans, Louisiana.

In our finale of season two, we look back at the albums we have covered this year, Matt and Samer from Super Awesome Mix swing by to put their playlist together of our second season, and we reveal our ranking of our first 50 albums. Our independent record store of the week is Dallas, Texas' Josey Records.

In this week's episode, we look at our final album of season 2, Bruce Springsteen's Born To Run. Our friend, and record fourth time guest, Michael Washburn, joins us to discuss The Boss. Our independent record store of the week is Louisville, Kentucky's own Underground Sounds.

In this week's episode, the guys sit down with professor and writer, Loren Glass, to discuss Carole King's masterpiece, Tapestry. Our independent record store of the week is Iowa City's Record Collector. As always, we thank our sponsor Anchor.fm for their continue support.

In this week's episode, the guys dive into a very difficult debate: What is Public Enemy's best album? Is it It Takes A Nation Of Millions To Hold Us Back or Fear Of A Black Planet? To help us out with this question, we are joined by music journalist Will Dukes, fresh from his role in putting together the Rolling Stone 200 Greatest Hip-Hop Albums list. A big shoutout to our independent record store of the week, NYC's A-1 Records. As always, we thank our sponsor Anchor.fm for the support.

In this week's episode, the guys have made a change to season two. Despite originally selecting Stankonia, the decision has been made to include Aquemini as Outkast's best album. We encourage you to check out our independent record store of the week, Atlanta's Beatlab. As always, we appreciate our sponsor, Anchor.fm, for their support.