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A discussion about the greatest albums of all time with music lovers, musicians, academics, and fans.

You Forgot One


    • Aug 22, 2024 LATEST EPISODE
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    Paul's Boutique

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 22, 2024 138:50


    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.

    Presenting the Fabulous Ronettes featuring Veronica

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 25, 2024 118:25


    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.

    The Sun Sessions with David Cantwell

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 3, 2024 117:35


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

    Neil Young with Michael Washburn

    Play Episode Listen Later May 20, 2024 134:32


    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 The Aeroplane Over The Sea with Will Hines

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 21, 2024 92:33


    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.

    Sandinista!

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 9, 2024 104:29


    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!

    Season 4 Intro

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 26, 2024 103:51


    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.

    Best Albums of 2023

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 3, 2024 157:30


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

    Dylan's Next Great Twenty-Eight - Bonus Episode

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 11, 2023 103:36


    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.

    Best Halloween Movies - Bonus Episode

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 27, 2023 93:32


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

    Season 3 Finale

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 27, 2023 94:10


    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.

    Pavement with The Paranoid Style

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 14, 2023 93:27


    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.

    Enter the Wu-Tang (36 Chambers)

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 5, 2023 84:21


    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.

    Ready To Die

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 28, 2023 95:20


    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.

    3 Feet High and Rising with Carvell Wallace

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 21, 2023 93:13


    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.

    Beyoncé's Homecoming

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 14, 2023 91:31


    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.

    The Black Album

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 26, 2023 118:21


    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.

    King of the Delta Blues Singers

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 29, 2023 101:19


    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.

    Rolling Stones' Golden Era

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 21, 2023 96:49


    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

    Bon Iver's For Emma, Forever Ago with Tyler Scurlock

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 8, 2023 102:45


    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.

    Straight Outta Compton vs The Chronic with Patrick Kirton

    Play Episode Listen Later May 31, 2023 96:35


    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.

    Paid In Full

    Play Episode Listen Later May 24, 2023 81:48


    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.

    Sufjan Stevens' Best with Ian Cohen

    Play Episode Listen Later May 16, 2023 100:57


    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.

    Al Green's best with Stephen Deusner

    Play Episode Listen Later May 2, 2023 105:11


    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.

    Fleet Foxes

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 24, 2023 88:09


    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.

    Velvet Underground with Bradley Morgan

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 17, 2023 106:21


    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.

    Otis Blue/Otis Redding Sings Soul

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 3, 2023 91:28


    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.

    Modern Vampires of the City

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 27, 2023 107:14


    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.

    David Bowie with Carl Wilson

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 21, 2023 107:55


    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.

    At Folsom Prison with David Cantwell

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 13, 2023 97:51


    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.

    Madvillainy with Will Hagle

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 6, 2023 81:08


    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.

    U2's Joshua Tree with Zeth Lundy

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 21, 2023 99:31


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

    D'Angelo's Voodoo with Faith Pennick

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 13, 2023 99:09


    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.

    Paul Simon's Graceland with Michael Washburn

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 6, 2023 101:50


    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.

    Hounds of Love with Brad Efford

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 30, 2023 107:00


    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.

    Season 3 Opener

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 10, 2023 65:23


    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.

    Bonus: Best Albums of 2022

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 29, 2022 94:07


    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.

    Bonus: Christmas Songs

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 13, 2022 74:57


    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.

    Bonus: Film Scores

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 28, 2022 95:45


    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.

    Bonus: Bob Dylan's Great Twenty-Eight

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 6, 2022 118:44


    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?

    Bonus: Halloween Music

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 23, 2022 85:19


    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.

    Bonus: Best Albums of 1997 with The Paranoid Style

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 12, 2022 121:12


    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.

    Bonus: The Beatles Black Album with Will Hines

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 26, 2022 110:17


    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.

    Bonus Episode: Best Live Albums

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 15, 2022 101:40


    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!

    Bonus: Essential Emo Bracket Part 2

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 29, 2022 77:55


    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.

    Bonus: Essential Emo Part 1

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 22, 2022 136:35


    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.

    Season 2 Finale with Super Awesome Mix

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 3, 2022 109:30


    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.

    Born To Run with Michael Washburn

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 25, 2022 107:50


    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.

    Carole King's Tapestry with Loren Glass

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 18, 2022 96:43


    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.

    Public Enemy's Best Album

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 11, 2022 107:50


    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.

    Outkast's Aquemini

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 27, 2022 92:29


    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.

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