Podcasts about best albums

Last Song Standing is back! Dissect's Cole Cuchna and The Midnight Boys' Charles Holmes begin a journey to crown the Best Album of the 21st century (so far). Every episode this season, Cole and Charles each nominate one album they feel should be in contention for the century's best. Each album is discussed individually before the two albums battle head to head, where Cole and Charles argue until they can agree on the better album. The winning album from each episode advances to the season finale Royal Rumble, where the LSS boys will face off one last time until they can finally agree on the Best Album of the 21st Century. New episodes release every Tuesday. Hosts: Cole Cuchna & Charles Holmes Producer: Justin Sayles Audio/Video Editing: Kevin Pooler Video Engineer: Chris Wohlers Theme Music: Birocratic Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Tyler Childers. Patty Griffin. Indigo De Souza. Joe Kendrick of WNCW in North Carolina joins us to discuss the best albums out on July 25.Intro:• Tyler, The Creator, 'DON'T TAP THE GLASS'The Starting 5:• Tyler Childers, 'Snipe Hunter' (Stream)• Patty Griffin, 'Crown of Roses' (Stream)• Indigo De Souza, 'Precipice' (Stream)• Ryan Davis & The Roadhouse Band, 'New Threats from the Soul' (Stream)• Yoshika Colwell, 'On The Wing' (Stream)The Lightning Round:• Freddie Gibbs & The Alchemist, 'Alfredo 2'• Cory Hanson, 'I Love People'• quinnie, 'Paper Doll'• Unspoken Tradition, 'Resilience'• MC Yallah & Debmaster, 'Gaudencia'See our long list of albums out July 25 and sample more than 50 albums via our New Music Friday on npr.org.CreditsHost: Stephen ThompsonGuest: Joe Kendrick, WNCWProducer: Simon RentnerEditor: Otis HartExecutive Producer: Suraya MohamedLearn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy

Welcome back for another B Sides episode of The Record Report, we're diving into the standout albums of 2025 so far — from the ones that lived up to the hype to the underrated releases that surprised us. We talk about sounds, themes, and the artists shaping the year in music.We also take time to unpack the ongoing drama surrounding Nicki Minaj online, and what it means for her long-term legacy in hip-hop and pop culture. How do public perception and internet beefs intersect with an iconic career?Tune in for honest takes, bold picks, and a conversation that goes beyond the charts.

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Alex G. Paramore's Zac Farro. Lord Huron. It's a packed release week, and we've got Chelsea O from Buffalo/Toronto Public Media on the show to unpack all the greatness.Intro: • Sly & The Family Stone, 'The First Family: Live at Winchester Cathedral 1967'The Starting 5:• Alex G, 'Headlights' (Stream)• Jim Legxacy, 'black british music (2025)' (Stream)• Zac Farro, 'Operator' (Stream)• Lord Huron, 'The Cosmic Selector Vol. 1' (Stream)• Disiniblud, s/t (Stream)The Lightning Round:• Cam, 'All Things Light'• Forth Wanderers, 'The Longer This Goes On'• Jess Ribeiro, 'Mixtape'• Billie Marten, 'Dog Eared'• Two Shell, 'Iicons'See our long list of albums out July 18 and sample more than 50 of them via our New Music Friday playlists on npr.org.Credits:Host: Stephen ThompsonGuest: Chelsea O (BTPM)Producer: Simon RentnerEditor: Otis HartExecutive Producer: Suraya MohamedThis episode incorrectly says that Cassandra Croft, a musician who collaborated with the band Disiniblud, is the daughter of Elwood Norris, the inventor of hypersonic sound. Croft is the daughter of James Croft, who worked with Norris on the invention of hypersonic sound.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy

It's been 20 years since Mariah Carey released "The Emancipation of Mimi" - the chart-dominating, career-redefining album that marked one of the most iconic comebacks in pop and R&B history. In this episode, Chris and Chantel Nicole go track by track through the 2005 classic, breaking down the vocals, production, lyrics, and legacy of each song. From "We Belong Together" to underrated deep cuts, we're giving our brutally honest takes and asking: is this really her best album ever?Join us on Patreon!: https://www.patreon.com/CCTVPOPSFollow us on social media: https://linktr.ee/cctvpops0:00 - Intro0:52 - "The Emancipation of Mimi" Album Info2:07 - Album Cover3:55 - "It's Like That" 10:30 - "We Belong Together"18:46 - "Shake It Off"23:53 - "Mine Again"28:26 - "Say Somethin'" feat. Snoop Dogg33:30 - "Stay The Night"36:40 - "Get Your Number" feat. Jermaine Dupri43:02 - "One and Only" feat. Twista47:50 - "Circles"52:16 - "Your Girl"46:10 - "I Wish You Knew"1:00:40 - "To The Floor" feat. Nelly1:03:43 - "Joy Ride"1:07:44 - "Fly Like A Bird"1:11:55 - Cut or Keep1:14:10 - Overall Thoughts & Final RatingReferences:“It's Like That” MV https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uI2cwfluyNo&pp=ygUYbWFyaWFoIGl0J3MgbGlrZSB0aGF0IG12 “We Belong Together” MV https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0habxsuXW4g&pp=ygUcbWFyaWFoIHdlIGJlbG9uZyB0b2dldGhlciBtdg%3D%3D “Shake It Off” MV https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jZVdDl_asYY&pp=ygUWbWFyaWFoIHNoYWtlIGl0IG9mZiBtdg%3D%3D Calgon commercial https://youtu.be/WJsFvLBdOi0?si=FHAk30mlmbenq123 Intel commercial https://youtu.be/gENKrali-6s?si=kMoeHNBgm5SuqpxZ “Say Somethin'” MV https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-yxHnAXZqhA&pp=ygUWbWFyaWFoIHNheSBzb21ldGhpbiBtdg%3D%3D “Get Your Number” MV https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yvoWWtynalI&pp=ygUZbWFyaWFoIGdldCB5b3VyIG51Ym1lciBtdtIHCQnYCQGHKiGM7w%3D%3D “We Belong Together” and “Fly Like A Bird” Live at Grammys https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5aU3G8vTglw&pp=ygUZbWFyaWFoIGZseSBsaWtlIGEgYmlyZCBtdg%3D%3D

Nik and Keefy are Don-less again. Get well soon, buddy! Beastie Boys hit their stride with "Ill Communication" in a thick year for great Hip-Hop, Metal, and Alt-Rock albums. But is it their best work? Check out the Ghost Cult Mag Black Sabbath/Ozzy farewell chat round table https://youtube.com/live/2FkoQtG_j0E?feature=share Keefy is pissy!Nik has no chill.Check out our last series on Heart! https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLpHaaolFKt7MbdJZDz2k0WWgypusz7KsUFor Rock and Metal news: https://www.ghostcultmag.comFor vinyl porn: https://www.instagram.com/Glacially_MusicalFor Don-related stuff: https://www.southeastofheaven.com/To support the Pouredcast: https://linktr.ee/GlaciallyMusicalPouredcast Invest In Vinyl mylar inner sleeves https://amzn.to/3pPLQaA Timestamp: 0:00 Intro Nik "Boom Boom" Cameron, Keefy "Mick Fleetwood's Mirrorballs" 1:45 Beer of The Week ✅ Nik - Elsyian Fields Spacedust IPA, Keefy -  @liquiddeath2793  3:23 Vinyl check ✅ Nik - Digital Underground + REO Speedwagon, Keefy - ILSA from Retroactive Records10:35 News ✅ We are now a sponsor of a soccer team, Nik is a farmer now, New giveaway coming soon,  @KISS  Alive I boxed set, lawsuits for Metallica + Jane's Addiction +, Pixel Grip, CFL, 24:05 Shirt ✅ Nik - Soccer jersey +  @pinkfloyd , Keefy -  @GOATWHOREnola  26:16 Meat ✅ Beasties peak in 1990s vibes with the 70s themed video for "Sabotage!" 139:00 ✅ Outro - Please like and subscribe! Tell your friends! This is the "finger fudge pour: https://www.youtube.com/shorts/rTtqjPgZZ7s#vinylcommunity #beastieboys#illcommunication#sabotage #sureshotoptionstrategy #MaryhillFC

Picked up in the great singer-songwriter sweep of the late 60s and signed to Elektra Records, David Ackles made four albums which went over the heads of the record-buying public, attracted over-the-top reviews and earned the undying devotion of fans like Elvis Costello and Elton John. Now Mark Brend's book brings together an appreciation of his work with an account of his career before and after the three period when he was going to be the next big thing, taking in…….the night he found himself supporting his biggest fan Elton John at the Troubadour in Los Angeles….his year in Berkshire planning and recording “American Gothic”, an album about his distant homeland…how two different record companies took him to their hearts but had no earthly clue how to promote him…why it is that rock fans who boast of their eclectic tastes can't deal with anything which sounds like musical theatre…will he ever join the pantheon in which we have installed Nick Drake, Judee Sill and the other late musicians we are pleased to call a “lost genius”?Buy Down River: In Search of David Ackles: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Down-River-Search-David-Ackles/dp/1916829228Find out more about how to help us to keep the conversation going: https://www.patreon.com/wordinyourear Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Picked up in the great singer-songwriter sweep of the late 60s and signed to Elektra Records, David Ackles made four albums which went over the heads of the record-buying public, attracted over-the-top reviews and earned the undying devotion of fans like Elvis Costello and Elton John. Now Mark Brend's book brings together an appreciation of his work with an account of his career before and after the three period when he was going to be the next big thing, taking in…….the night he found himself supporting his biggest fan Elton John at the Troubadour in Los Angeles….his year in Berkshire planning and recording “American Gothic”, an album about his distant homeland…how two different record companies took him to their hearts but had no earthly clue how to promote him…why it is that rock fans who boast of their eclectic tastes can't deal with anything which sounds like musical theatre…will he ever join the pantheon in which we have installed Nick Drake, Judee Sill and the other late musicians we are pleased to call a “lost genius”?Buy Down River: In Search of David Ackles: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Down-River-Search-David-Ackles/dp/1916829228Find out more about how to help us to keep the conversation going: https://www.patreon.com/wordinyourear Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Love is mysterious, and the death of love even more so: it's complicated, sticky, and heart breaking. When there are children impacted, as was the case with Marvin and Anna Gaye, and Richard and Linda Thompson, the emotional brutality can resonate for generations. Is it worthy compensation if the anguish produces great art? Life is short - Art is long, and isn't that what every artist hopes for, that their art will endure beyond the grave? Who can weigh that balance?Today's cuts illuminate couples in crisis: In the case of the Thompsons, they were dissolving a recording and performing team; in Marvin's, he was being ousted by the sister of the man who gave him his break. Neither scenario is pretty, but the resultant music remains divine.HERE MY DEAR / MARVIN GAYEAnna Gordy Gaye wanted a million dollars as a divorce settlement from Marvin. She took out a warrant for his arrest for failing to pay alimony, and put a restraining order on him. Check. So, a deal was struck: in exchange for $600K (1/2 in advance; half to be taken out of royalties), Marvin would produce a new album to get her paid. Check mate.Initially intending to make a quick knock off, Marvin became fascinated with the project, devoting himself to making it a passionate sacrifice, detailing the death of love. It was a critical and commercial failure upon its release, but has since been reconsidered, and is now thought of as one of his finest achievements. The title cut that introduces the album disturbingly cuts off in mid-phrase - a distinctly telling gesture.WALL OF DEATH / RICHARD AND LINDA THOMPSONLinda was pregnant with Richard's third child when producer Joe Boyd got them into the studio to record the album “Shoot Out the Lights” - a record which Rolling Stone designated as #9 on its list of the “Best Albums of the 1980s”.  They were supposed to tour immediately after to promote the record, but unfortunately, this had to be delayed to allow Linda to give birth. In the interim, Richard, who had fallen in love with another woman, dropped the bad news on her as they set out on tour.After being together for 10 years, and Linda converting to Sufi Islam for Richard, renouncing worldly pleasures, she was now trapped inside a loveless, commercial obligation, ironically, to promote their finest collaboration.Wall of Death, which closes the album, depicts love as a dangerous carnival ride in which you take your chances at calamity, but still want to go back to ride, again and again.  

This week we're discussing every album by Sonic Youth from 1982 - 1992. Made up of core members Thurston Moore, Kim Gordon, Lee Ranaldo, and Steve Shelley, Sonic Youth are easily one of the most influential, as well as one of the most eclectic rock bands of all time. This era of the band covers all of their early years, including the vast majority of their most beloved albums. Incidentally, they're also a band Alex and Mike can't agree on to save their lives.   Intro/Band Overview 00:00 Sonic Youth EP 16:36 Confusion Is Sex 20:22 Bad Moon Rising 36:32 EVOL 48:47 Sister 59:07 Daydream Nation 1:13:42 The Whitey Album 1:36:22 Goo 1:54:02 Dirty 2:11:26 Outro 2:28:45   ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------   Patreon https://www.patreon.com/everyalbumever   Merch https://pandermonkey.creator-spring.com/   Mike's EP: Pander Monkey on Bandcamp, Spotify, Apple,   Mike on Instagram @pandermonkey Alex on Bluesky @octatron3030 Tom on Instagram @tomosmansounds   History Tom's stuff: Music on Spotify, Apple Podcast on Spotify, YouTube Substack Website   ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------   Mike's Picks: Confusion Is Sex (1983) -- Best Album, Personal Favorite Dirty (1992) -- Worst Album, Least Favorite   Alex's Picks: Daydream Nation (1988) -- Best Album, Personal Favorite Confusion Is Sex (1983) -- Worst Album, Least Favorite   Albums we discussed this episode... Sonic Youth EP (1982) Confusion Is Sex (1983) Bad Moon Rising (1985) EVOL (1986) Sister (1987) Daydream Nation (1988) The Whitey Album (1989) Goo (1990) Dirty (1992)

NPR Music's Stephen Thompson is back with Celia Gregory of Nashville public radio station WXPN to talk through this week's best new music.Intro:• Bruce Springsteen, 'Tracks II: The Lost Albums' (Read our guide to the box set on npr.org)• Lorde, 'Virgin' (Read our review on npr.org)The Starting 5:• Wet Leg, 'moisturizer'• The Swell Season, 'Forward'• Clipse, 'Let God Sort Em Out'• Allo Darlin', 'Bright Nights'• Burna Boy, 'No Sign of Weakness'The Lightning Round:• Ólafur & Talos, 'A Dawning'• Martha, 'Standing Where It All Began - Singles and B-Sides 2012-2025'• Open Mike Eagle, 'Neighborhood Gods Unlimited'• Petey USA, 'The Yips'• Tony Njoku, 'All Our Knives Are Always Sharp'Check out our Long List of new albums out June 27 and sample more than 50 of them via our New Music Friday playlist on npr.org.CreditsHost: Stephen ThompsonGuest: Wonway Posibul, KALWProducer: Simon RentnerEditor: Otis HartExecutive Producer: Suraya MohamedLearn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy

Dr. Don and Professor Ben talk about the risks from cooking in bacon and/or sausage grease stored room temperature for up to 30 days. Dr. Don - not risky

Join us for our mid-year look at hip hop in 2025. We talk about the fresh energy and new sounds in the scene. We highlight albums from artists like Little Simz, Wretch 32, and Billy Woods. We also discuss the strong impact of UK artists. Plus, we cover exciting album rollouts from Clipse and what to expect next. Tune in for our top picks and thoughts on hip hop's changes.

This week on Top 5 with Joey Cassata, Joey and Ernie crank up the nostalgia as they count down their Top 5 Favorite Albums from 1986!

Kesha. Kae Tempest. Nilüfer Yanya. It's an abbreviated Independence Day edition of New Music Friday.Featured albums:• Kesha, '.'• Kae Tempest, 'Self Titled'• Nilüfer Yanya, 'Dancing Shoes' EPIf you enjoyed this week's show, we always appreciate a positive review on Apple or Spotify or whatever app you're listening to right now.This episode was hosted by Stephen Thompson, produced by Noah Caldwell and edited by Otis Hart. The executive producer of NPR Music is Suraya Mohamed.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy

Episode 203 - All the best music from the first half of 2025

Madison McFerrin. Adrian Quesada of Black Pumas. Durand Jones & The Indications. KALW's Wonway Posibul joins NPR Music's Stephen Thompson to share their favorite new releases of the week.Intro:• Bruce Springsteen, 'Tracks II: The Lost Albums' (Read our guide to the box set on npr.org)• Lorde, 'Virgin' (Read our review on npr.org)The Starting 5:• Laura Stevenson, 'Late Great'• Adrian Quesada, 'Boleros Psicodélicos II'• Madison McFerrin, 'Scorpio'• Durand Jones & The Indications, 'Flowers'• Herbert & Momoko, 'Clay'The Lightning Round:• Frankie Cosmos, 'Different Talking'• Dana and Alden, 'Speedo'• Brighde Chaimbeul, 'Sunwise'• Mocky, 'Music Will Explain (Choir Music Vol. 1)'• Tim Barnes, 'Lost Words / Noumena'Check out our Long List of new albums out June 27 and sample more than 50 of them via our New Music Friday playlist on npr.org.CreditsHost: Stephen ThompsonGuest: Wonway Posibul, KALWProducer: Simon RentnerEditor: Otis HartExecutive Producer: Suraya MohamedLearn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy

The year is almost halfway over, and there have already been so many incredible new releases. Hosts Jim DeRogatis and Greg Kot share their best albums of 2025 so far. Plus, they'll hear picks from the production staff.Join our Facebook Group: https://bit.ly/3sivr9TBecome a member on Patreon: https://bit.ly/3slWZvcSign up for our newsletter: https://bit.ly/3eEvRnGMake a donation via PayPal: https://bit.ly/3dmt9lUSend us a Voice Memo: Desktop: bit.ly/2RyD5Ah Mobile: sayhi.chat/soundopsFeatured Songs:Viagra Boys, "Man Made of Meat," Viagr Aboys, Shrimptech Enterprises, 2025Tune-Yards, "Sanctuary," Better Dreaming, 4AD, 2025Sex Scenes, "I'm Not Your T.V.," Everything Makes Me Sick, Big Neck, 2025Jetstream Pony, "Bubblegum Nothingness," Bowerbirds and Blue Things, Spinout Nuggets, 2025Pigs Pigs Pigs Pigs Pigs Pigs Pigs, "Toecurler," Death Hilarious, Rocket, 2025Pneu, "Egyptocratie Numéraire," Get Old Or Die Tryin, Head, 2025Lucy Dacus, "Big Deal," Forever is a Feeling, Geffen, 2025Trupa Trupa, "Sister Ray," Mourners, Glitterbeat, 2025Lambrini Girls, "Special Different," Who Let the Dogs Out, City Slang, 2025YHWH Nailgun, "Pain Fountain," 45 Pounds, AD 93, 2025Lady Gaga, "Abracadabra," Mayhem, Interscope, 2025Viagra Boys, "Bog Body," Viagr Aboys, Shrimptech Enterprises, 2025FKA Twigs, "Room of Fools," Eusexua, Atlantic, 2025mckusky, "autofocus on the prime directive," the world is still here and so are we, Ipecac, 2025Horsegirl, "Switch Over," Phonetics On and On, Matador, 2025Local H, "Bound for the Floor," As Good as Dead, Island, 2025See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

This week we're discussing every album by TOOL. This band needs no introduction, considering they're one of the most famous metal bands in existence. This is, however, Mike's first deep dive into the band. Some controversial takes here, some not so controversial. But even if you aren't the biggest TOOL fan in the world, there is simply no denying what they do well.    Intro/Band Overview 00:00 Undertow 37:24 AEnima 53:04 Lateralus 1:07:24 10,000 Days 1:24:49 Fear Inoculum 1:41:02 Outro 2:10:37   ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------   Patreon https://www.patreon.com/everyalbumever   Merch https://pandermonkey.creator-spring.com/   Mike's EP: Pander Monkey on Bandcamp, Spotify, Apple,   Mike on Instagram @pandermonkey Alex on Bluesky @octatron3030 Tom on Instagram @tomosmansounds   History Tom's stuff: Music on Spotify, Apple Podcast on Spotify, YouTube Substack Website   ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------   Mike's Picks: Lateralus (2001) -- Best Album, Personal Favorite Undertow (1993) -- Worst Album Fear Inoculum (2019) -- Least Favorite   Alex's Picks: Lateralus (2001) -- Best Album, Personal Favorite Fear Inoculum (2019) -- Worst Album, Least Favorite   Albums we discussed this episode... Undertow (1993) AEnima (1996) Lateralus (2001) 10,000 Days (2006) Fear Inoculum (2019)

Earlier this month, the Recording Academy announced that next year's Grammy Awards will include a category for Best Album Cover. Joe Lynch, East Coast executive digital director at Billboard, explains the change, shares his thoughts on the role of album art in music, and take your calls for the best album covers of all time.

HAIM. Hotline TNT. Yaya Bey. World Cafe's Raina Douris joins Stephen Thompson to give you a quick tour through the best records out this week.Featured albums:• HAIM, 'I quit'• Hotline TNT, 'Raspberry Moon'• Yaya Bey, 'do it afraid'• Kelsey Waldon, 'Every Ghost'• S.G. Goodman, 'Planting by the Signs'Check out the long list of albums out June 20 and sample more than 50 of them via our New Music Friday playlist on NPR.org.Credits• Host: Stephen Thompson• Guest: Raina Douris, WXPN• Producer: Simon Rentner• Editor: Otis Hart• Executive Producer: Suraya MohamedLearn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy

This week we're discussing every album by Creedle. If you haven't heard of this band, don't worry, no one has. However, we urge you to change that today. Creedle is one of the most criminally underrated and underappreciated prog bands that exists. If you're a fan of Mr. Bungle, King Crimson, Secret Chiefs 3, or just crazy music in general, then they are an absolute must listen.   Intro/Band Overview 00:00 Half Man Half Pie 13:24 Silent Weapons for Quiet Wars 34:40 When the Wind Blows 53:28 Outro 1:16:00   ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------   Patreon https://www.patreon.com/everyalbumever   Merch https://pandermonkey.creator-spring.com/   Mike's EP: Pander Monkey on Bandcamp, Spotify, Apple,   Mike on Instagram @pandermonkey Alex on Bluesky @octatron3030 Tom on Instagram @tomosmansounds   History Tom's stuff: Music on Spotify, Apple Podcast on Spotify, YouTube Substack Website   ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------   Mike's Picks: Silent Weapons for Quiet Wars (1994) -- Best Album, Personal Favorite Half Man Half Pie (1992) -- Worst Album, Least Favorite   Alex's Picks: When the Wind Blows (1996) -- Best Album, Personal Favorite Half Man Half Pie (1992) -- Worst Album, Least Favorite   Albums we discussed this episode... Half Man Half Pie (1992) Silent Weapons for Quiet Wars (1994) When the Wind Blows (1996)

We can't get enough of Turnstile's new album, NEVER ENOUGH, but first, we have to wade into some album cover discourse and other pop news. Then, we induct our first bunker albums, the Post-Weird answer to a desert island pick. Thanks for listening!Hosted by Stephen Williams and Zack Miller

This week on Top 5 with Joey Cassata, we're diving into one of the greatest years in music history — it's the Top 5 Best Albums of 1984!

In the Season 7 finale, I name some of the bests of the Season 7 albums, as well as naming the Best Song and Best Album of the season.

Pulp. Turnstile. Little Simz. It's a packed release week, and NPR Music's Stephen Thompson is here to walk you through it, along with friend of the program Izzi Bavis of WTMD in Baltimore.Featured albums:• Turnstile, 'NEVER ENOUGH' (Stream)• Pulp, 'More' (Stream)• Little Simz, 'Lotus' (Stream)• McKinley Dixon, 'Magic, Alive!' (Stream)• Lifeguard, 'Ripped and Torn' (Stream)Check out the long list of albums out today and sample more than 50 of them via our New Music Friday playlist on npr.org.CreditsHost: Stephen ThompsonGuest: Izzi Bavis, WTMDProducer: Simon RentnerEditors: Otis Hart and Elle MannionExecutive Producer: Suraya MohamedVice President, Music and Visuals: Keith JenkinsLearn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy

This week we're discussing every remaining album by legendary prog rock band King Crimson. This episode tackles 1981 - 2003, where KC mainstays Adrian Belew and Tony Levin first join the group. Despite some moments that are a bit dated (specifically in the production), Robert Fripp and company continue to surprise us with their sheer audacity in their songwriting. Maybe these albums aren't perfect, but they sure are impressive.   Intro/Overview 00:00 Discipline 11:13 Beat 27:15 Three of a Perfect Pair 36:39 THRAK 50:18 The ConstruKction of Light 1:11:34 The Power to Believe 1:26:42 What are they up to now? 1:39:13   ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------   Patreon https://www.patreon.com/everyalbumever   Merch https://pandermonkey.creator-spring.com/   Mike's EP: Pander Monkey on Bandcamp, Spotify, Apple,   Mike on Instagram @pandermonkey Alex on Bluesky @octatron3030 Tom on Instagram @tomosmansounds   History Tom's stuff: Music on Spotify, Apple Podcast on Spotify, YouTube Substack Website   ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------   Mike's Picks: Discipline (1981) -- Best Album THRAK (1995) -- Personal Favorite The Power to Believe (2003) -- Worst Album, Least Favorite   Alex's Picks: The ConstruKction of Light (2000) -- Best Album, Personal Favorite Beat (1982) -- Worst Album, Least Favorite   Albums we discussed this episode... Discipline (1981) Beat (1982) Three of a Perfect Pair (1984) THRAK (1995) The ConstruKction of Light (2000) The Power to Believe (2003)

On this episode of CD Burners, the guys are deep diving into the legendary pop punk album, Take Off Your Pants and Jacket by Blink-182 with special guest, renowned DJ & producer, Dillon Francis. From fart jokes to existential angst, iconic singles to hidden gems, we dive into it all & get the inside scoop on how this record shaped Dillon's taste.

The National's Matt Berninger. Low's Alan Sparhawk. yuele. KXT's Jackson Wisdorf joins NPR Music's Stephen Thompson to talk about their favorite records out May 30.Featured albums: • Matt Berninger, 'Get Sunk' (Stream)• yeule, 'Evangelic Girl is a Gun' (Stream)• Ben Kweller, 'Cover the Mirrors' (Stream)• Alan Sparhawk, 'With Trampled by Turtles' (Stream)• Amy Millan, 'I Went To Find You' (Stream)Check out our long list of albums out May 30 and sample more than 50 records out today via our New Music Friday playlist on npr.org.CreditsHost: Stephen ThompsonGuest: Jackson Wisdorf, KXTProducer: Simon RentnerEditor: Otis HartExecutive Producer: Suraya MohamedVice President, Music and Visuals: Keith JenkinsLearn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy

Listen to an interview with the acclaimed Gary, Indiana composer and electronic music producer Jlin. Her music has been praised by Pitchfork, NPR, Vogue, Rolling Stone and The New York Times, and she's collaborated with artists including Björk and Philip Glass.  Born Jerrilynn Patton in 1987, Jlin's bold, genre-defying work has reshaped the landscape of experimental electronic music. Her rhythmically dense and emotionally intense style emerged from footwork, a high-speed dance music rooted in the underground music culture of Chicago. But Jlin's sound evolved over time, becoming an unmistakably original voice that transcends categorization.  Jlin rose to prominence with her 2015 debut Dark Energy. The album was immediately hailed as a landmark in contemporary electronic music. Both The Quietus and The Wire named it Album of the Year, and Pitchfork included Dark Energy in its Top 20 Albums of 2015. Her follow-up album, Black Origami further solidified her status as a leading avant-garde composer. The album received almost universal acclaim, with The New York Times, Rolling Stone, NPR, and The Guardian including Black Origami in their the Best Albums of 2017 lists. Jlin's latest, album Akoma has also garnered widespread critical acclaim.  Beyond her solo releases, Jlin's influence has expanded into the worlds of dance, classical music, and performance art. She has composed for the renowned Kronos Quartet and her music has been used by choreographers including Wayne McGregor and Kyle Abraham. Despite her international recognition, Jlin has remained firmly rooted in her hometown Gary, Indiana.

This week, Justin was assigned the year 1990 and he selected No Depression, the debut album by Uncle Tupelo.25 Turning 25: The Best Albums of 1990 - https://figureheadsovpop.com/2015/09/21/25-turning-25-1990/Send your questions for an upcoming mailbag episode to punklottopod@gmail.com or our voicemail line 202-688-PUNKJoin our new $5 Patreon Producer Tier to get your name said on the show every week. You also get access to a Producer exclusive monthly bonus episode discussing a different EP, written content, outtakes, producer exclusive polls, and moreYou can also join our $1 tier to get access to all of our weekly bonus audio. We also have a $10 tier where you get to choose the album we discuss on an episode - patreon.com/punklottopodMajor Awards EP - majorawards.bandcamp.comMerch Shop  - redbubble.com/people/punk-lotto-pod/shopPodcast platforms and social media links at linktr.ee/punklottopodCall our voicemail line: 202-688-PUNKLeave us a review and rating on Apple Podcasts and Spotify.Song clips featured on this episode:Uncle Tupelo - Graveyard ShiftUncle Tupelo - That YearUncle Tupelo - Factory Belt

Stereolab. Ganavya. Marc Ribot. NPR Music's Stephen Thompson welcomes Robert Moore, host of 'Sonic Spectrum' on 90.9 The Bridge in Kansas City, to the show to discuss their favorite albums out May 23.Featured albums:• Stereolab, 'Instant Holograms On Metal Film' (Stream)• Ganavya, 'Nilam' (Stream)• Robert Forster, 'Strawberries' (Stream)• Marc Ribot, 'Map of a Blue City' (Stream)• Thalia Zedek Band, 'The Boat Outside Your Window' (Stream)Read the long list of albums out May 23 and sample more than 50 full-lengths out today via our New Music Friday playlists on npr.org.CreditsHost: Stephen ThompsonGuest: Robert Moore, 90.9 The BridgeProducer: Simon RentnerEditors: Otis Hart and Elle MannionExecutive Producer: Suraya MohamedVice President, Music and Visuals: Keith JenkinsLearn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy

Come hang out with the Rank Kings this week as we rank our all time favorite albums with musical expert Tobin Hodges!Join our Discord, it's free!Join our Patreon, it's not!

Gary Graff has done it again. With a cadre of writers, Gary pulled together a list of 501 albums that he feels are the most indicative of the 1980s. (We talked with Gary before about his list of albums of the 90s.) And, while we don't get as heated as we did then, there is still some lively debate to go around- and that's the point.501 Essential Albums of the '80s: The Music Fan's Definitive Guide is available right now wherever you get your books.

Tune-Yards. Aminé. Lido Pimienta. NPR Music's Stephen Thompson and KCRW's Ro "Wyldeflower" Contreras give you a quick roundup of the most exciting albums out May 16.Featured albums:• Aminé, '13 Months of Sunshine' (Stream)• Guitarricadelafuente, 'Spanish Leather' (Stream)• Tune-Yards, 'Better Dreaming' (Stream)• Rico Nasty, 'LETHAL' (Stream)• Lido Pimienta, 'La Belleza' (Stream)See our long list of albums out May 16 and sample more than 80 albums via our New Music Friday playlists on npr.org.CreditsHost: Stephen ThompsonGuest: Ro "Wyldeflower" Contreras, KCRWProducer: Simon RentnerEditors: Otis Hart and Elle MannionExecutive Producer: Suraya MohamedVice President, Music and Visuals: Keith JenkinsLearn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy

This week we're discussing every album by Eyehategod. From New Orleans, Eyehategod are one of the most quintessential sludge metal bands that exists. Led by vocalist Mike IX Williams and guitarist Jimmy Bower, this band has been through hell since their formation in 1988. But they're still going strong after being wrecked with drug abuse, incarceration, and death.   ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------   Patreon https://www.patreon.com/everyalbumever   Merch https://pandermonkey.creator-spring.com/   Mike's EP: Pander Monkey on Bandcamp, Spotify, Apple,   Mike on Instagram @pandermonkey Alex on Bluesky @octatron3030 Tom on Instagram @tomosmansounds   History Tom's stuff: Music on Spotify, Apple Podcast on Spotify, YouTube Substack Website   ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------   Mike's Picks: In the Name of Suffering (1990) -- Best Album, Personal Favorite Take as Needed for Pain (1993) -- Worst Album, Least Favorite   Alex's Picks: Take as Needed for Pain (1993) -- Best Album Eyehategod (2014) -- Personal Favorite A History of Nomadic Behavior (2021) -- Worst Album, Least Favorite   Albums we discussed this episode... In the Name of Suffering (1990) Take as Needed for Pain (1993) Dopesick (1996) Confederacy of Ruined Lives (2000) Eyehategod (2014) A History of Nomadic Behavior (2021)

NPR Music's Stephen Thompson welcomes WXPN's John Morrison to discuss billy woods, Thom Yorke, PinkPantheress and more.Featured albums: • billy woods, GOLLIWOG (Stream)• Mark Pritchard & Thom Yorke, Tall Tales (Stream)• PinkPantheress, Fancy That (Stream)• MIKE & Tony Seltzer, Pinball II (Stream)• mclusky, the world is still here and so are we (Stream)See our long list of records out May 9 and sample more than 40 new albums via our New Music Friday playlist on npr.org/music.CreditsHost: Stephen ThompsonGuest: John Morrison, WXPNProducer: Simon RentnerEditors: Otis Hart and Elle MannionExecutive Producer: Suraya MohamedVice President, Music and Visuals: Keith JenkinsLearn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy

NPR Music's Stephen Thompson is joined by Julie Bee of Marfa Public Radio to talk through the best albums released on May 2.Featured albums:• Car Seat Headrest, 'The Scholars' (Stream)• Samantha Crain, 'Gumshoe' (Stream)• PUP, 'Who Will Look After The Dogs?' (Stream)• Jenny Hval, 'Iris Silver Mist' (Stream)• Jolie Laide, 'Creatures' (Stream)See the long list of albums out May 2 and stream our New Music Friday playlist at npr.org/music.CreditsHost: Stephen ThompsonGuest: Julie Bernal, Marfa Public RadioProducer: Simon RentnerEditors: Otis Hart and Elle MannionExecutive Producer: Suraya MohamedVice President, Music and Visuals: Keith JenkinsLearn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy

This week we're discussing every album by Green on Red. Let's not beat around the bush here. We hated this band and if we had any idea what they sounded like before this episode, we wouldn't have agreed to do it. It's our fault, honestly. But we listened to every album thoroughly regardless. They're a country rock band led by Dan Stuart and that's about all you need to know. Enter with caution.   ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------   Patreon https://www.patreon.com/everyalbumever   Merch https://pandermonkey.creator-spring.com/   Mike's EP: Pander Monkey on Bandcamp, Spotify, Apple,   Mike on Instagram @pandermonkey Alex on Bluesky @octatron3030 Tom on Instagram @tomosmansounds   History Tom's stuff: Music on Spotify, Apple Podcast on Spotify, YouTube Substack Website   ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------   Mike's Picks: Two Bibles EP (1981) -- Best Record, Personal Favorite No Free Lunch EP (1985) -- Worst Record, Least Favorite   Alex's Picks: Green on Red (1982) -- Best Album, Personal Favorite Scapegoats (1991) -- Worst Album, Least Favorite   Albums we discussed this episode... Two Bibles EP (1981) Green on Red (1982) Gravity Talks (1983) Gas Food Lodging (1985) No Free Lunch EP (1985) The Killer Inside Me (1987) Here Come the Snakes (1989) This Time Around (1989) Scapegoats (1991) Too Much Fun (1992)

Coco Jones. Samia. Fly Anakin. NPR Music's Stephen Thompson welcomes Ayana Contreras from Denver public radio stations KUVO Jazz and The Drop to discuss the best new albums they heard this week.Featured albums:• Coco Jones, 'Why Not More'• Samia, 'Bloodless'• Emma-Jean Thackray, 'Weirdo'• David Murray, 'Birdly Serenade'• Fly Anakin, '(The) Forever Dream'Check out our long list of albums out April 25 and sample more 50 of them via our New Music Friday playlist at npr.org/music.To learn more about the Tiny Desk Contest artists you heard in this episode, check out Ayana Contreras' Top Shelf special on YouTube.CreditsHost: Stephen ThompsonGuest: Ayana Contreras, KUVO Jazz & The DropProducer: Simon RentnerEditor: Otis HartExecutive Producer: Suraya MohamedVice President, Music and Visuals: Keith JenkinsLearn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy

A singer-songwriter and former frontman of The Ugly Americans and The Scabs, Bob Schneider is one of the most-celebrated musicians in Austin. Combining diverse styles, Schneider's music spans genres, blending elements of folk, rock, rap, funk, bluegrass, reggae and country with the more traditional singer/songwriter aesthetic. Schneider has won more than 59 Austin Music Awards including: Best Album, Best Songwriter, Best Musician, and Best Male Vocals making him the most decorated artist in Austin's music history. He started gaining national recognition with his major-label debut Lonelyland. A fiercely-independent artist, Schneider opted to start his own label, Shockorama Records, which has afforded him the freedom to make the music his fans love, on his own terms. Schneider's live performances, both solo and with the band, are legendary. He has two appearances on the Austin City Limits television show and is also in the 20th year of his residency at The Saxon Pub. Bob is also an accomplished visual artist who transforms found visual media into thought-provoking works of art that challenge the viewer's perceptions of contemporary and popular culture. He juxtaposes iconic figures from comic books and other mass media and places them in everyday situations, leaving the viewer to interpret the meaning of the artwork. By appropriating old and valuable books, often intended for mass consumer consumption, Schneider creates something unique and personal for each viewer.

Julien Baker & Torres. Rhiannon Giddens & Justin Robinson. TV On The Radio's Tunde Adebimpe. NPR Music's Stephen Thompson welcomes Brian Burns of North Carolina public radio station WUNC to the show to discuss the best albums out today.Featured Albums:• Torres & Julien Baker, 'Send a Prayer My Way' (Stream)• Rhiannon Giddens & Justin Robinson, 'What Did the Blackbird Say to the Crow' (Stream)• Tunde Adebimpe, 'Thee Black Boltz' (Stream)• BEIRUT, 'A Study of Losses' (Stream)• Sarah Siskind, 'Simplify' (Stream)Check out our long list of records out April 18 and sample more than 50 new albums in our New Music Friday playlist at npr.org/music.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy

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Bon Iver returns. Valerie June branches out. NPR Music's Stephen Thompson welcomes Erin Wolf of Radio Milwaukee's 88Nine to the show for a quick run-through of the best new albums out April 11.Featured albums:• Bon Iver, 'SABLE, fABLE'• Valerie June, 'Owls, Omens, and Oracles'• Gerald Clayton, 'Ones & Twos'• Real Lies, 'We Will Annihilate Our Enemies' (out April 16)• Kills Birds, 'Crave' EPCheck out our long list of albums out April 11 and stream our New Music Friday sampler playlist of more than 70 songs at npr.org/music.Credits• Host: Stephen Thompson• Guest: Erin Wolf, Radio Milwakee's 88Nine• Producer: Simon Rentner• Editor: Otis Hart• Executive Producer: Suraya Mohamed• Vice President, Music & Visuals: Keith JenkinsLearn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy

The Hold Steady's Craig Finn. Momma. Newcomers Lily Seabird and duendita. NPR Music's Stephen Thompson teamed up with Zach McCormick of Minnesota Public Radio's The Current to highlight their favorite albums out April 4.Featured albums:• Craig Finn, 'Always Been'• Momma, 'Welcome to My Blue Sky'• Lily Seabird, 'Trash Mountain'• duendita, 'a strong desire to survive'• Dumb Things, 'Self Help'Check out our long list of albums out April 4 and listen to our New Music Friday playlist at npr.org/music.Credits:Host: Stephen ThompsonGuest: Zach McCormick, MPR's The CurrentProducer: Simon RentnerEditor: Otis HartExecutive Producer: Suraya MohamedVice President, Music and Visuals: Keith JenkinsLearn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy

As a sequel to a recent episode recapping The Best Albums of the 2020s So Far, critic Shaad D'Souza, The Ringer's Rob Harvilla, and writer and editor Puja Patel are here to count down each of our top five pop songs of the 2020s so far. Check out a playlist of our top pop songs of the 2020s so far on SpotifyCheck out Pop Pantheon's Britney Spears Essentials PlaylistCome to Gorgeous Gorgeous NYC on 4/11Come to Gorgeous Gorgeous LA on 4/18Join Pop Pantheon: All Access, Our Patreon Channel, for Exclusive Content and MoreShop Merch in Pop Pantheon's StoreFollow DJ Louie XIV on InstagramFollow DJ Louie XIV on Twitter

Impractical Jokers' Joe Gatto accused of sexual assault, MSU to the Sweet 16, Tiger Woods wants privacy, 7th Heaven to Hollywood Demon, Iggy Azalea's creepy meeting with Kanye, and Rolling Stone Lists: Best “Office” Scenes & Top Albums of this Century. The Michigan State Spartans picked up a win and are in the Sweet 16. Check out the massive rack behind vampire Rick Pitino. Lisa Byington buzzer beater call is very loud. White Lotus had an “incest” scene last night that is infuriating people that don't watch the show. The Menedez brothers inspired a murder in Wisconsin. Disney's live version of Snow White BOMBS. Rachel Zegler is so insufferable she makes Gal Gadot tolerable. Joy Reid believes Canada would beat the US in a war. Tiger Woods made his relationship with Donald Trump Jr's ex-wife public and then asks for privacy. Meghan Markle is hated by the ex-Vanity Fair editor. She lacked self-awareness even in 2017. Norbit is the best film ever made. Rolling Stone Magazine dropped their Best Albums of the 21st century. Rolling Stone also put out their best Office moments. Former University of Michigan Offensive Coordinator Matt Weiss thinks he's hot and has been arraigned. The University is being sued civilly now for Weiss' crimes. Hey Pope… why you look different? Hey Perry Farrell… why you look different? 7th Heaven's Stephen Collins is a ‘Hollywood Demon'. Paula Poundstone despite some pretty awful allegations. Former Impractical Joker Joe Gatto has some explaining to do after he was accused of sexual harassment and assault. Neil Giraldo looks like Andy Dick in 10 years. Iggy Azalea had a crazy business meeting in 2012 with Kanye West. Columbia University has a protestor problem. Everybody has been getting deported lately. 23AndMe is broke and people are freaking out about their DNA data. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent claims some GDP numbers are inaccurate. Road rage is still a thing, but soft windshields are new. Check out this instant karma. If you'd like to help support the show… consider subscribing to our YouTube Channel, Facebook, Instagram and Twitter (The Drew Lane Show, Marc Fellhauer, Trudi Daniels, Jim Bentley and BranDon).

Japanese Breakfast. My Morning Jacket. Greentea Peng. NPR Music's Stephen Thompson welcomes Izzi Bavis from Baltimore public radio station WTMD to run through their favorite albums out today.Featured albums:• Japanese Breakfast, 'For Melancholy Brunettes (& sad women)'• Greentea Peng, 'TELL DEM IT'S SUNNY'• Tamino, 'Every Dawn's a Mountain'• My Morning Jacket, 'is'• YHWH Nailgun, '45 Pounds'Read our long list of albums out March 21 and stream our New Music Friday playlist at npr.org/music.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy

Charley Crockett. Twin Shadow. Throwing Muses. NPR Music's Stephen Thompson is joined by Matt Reilly of Austin public radio station KUTX to discuss the best new releases we heard this week.Featured albums:• Charley Crockett, 'Lonesome Drifter'• Twin Shadow, 'Georgie'• Courting, 'Lust for Life, Or: 'How To Thread The Needle • And Come Out The Other Side To Tell The Story'• Étienne de Crécy, 'WARM UP'• Throwing Muses, 'Moonlight Concessions'Check out our long list of albums out March 14 and stream our New Music Friday playlist at npr.org/music.Credits:• Host: Stephen Thompson• Guest: Matt Reilly, KUTX• Producer: Simon Rentner• Editor: Otis Hart• Executive Producer: Suraya Mohamed• Vice President, Music and Visuals: Keith JenkinsLearn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy