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KZradio הקצה
Cozy Tapes 16-12-25 // Best Albums 2025

KZradio הקצה

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 17, 2025 60:14


Every Album Ever with Mike Mansour & Alex Volz

This week we're discussing every album by Torche. This is Alex's final discography with Every Album Ever, so we wanted to go out with a bang and discuss one of the most criminally underrated metal bands ever. Combining sludge and stoner metal with bright riffs and lightning speed, Torche is a band that perfected a style unlike anyone else. Every album rules and you should listen to them immediately.   Intro/Band Overview 00:00 Torche 16:27 In Return 22:01 Meanderthal 26:26 Songs for Singles 36:13 Harmonicraft 42:49 Restarter 49:41 Admission 1:00:37 Outro 1:12:19   ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------   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: Meanderthal (2008) -- Best Album, Personal Favorite Admission (2019) -- Worst Album, Least Favorite   Alex's Picks: Restarter (2015) -- Best Album Harmonicraft (2012) -- Personal Favorite Songs for Singles (2010) -- Worst Record, Least Favorite   Albums we discussed this episode... Torche (2005) In Return (2007) Meanderthal (2008) Songs for Singles (2010) Harmonicraft (2012) Restarter (2015) Admission (2019)

All Songs Considered
The Best Albums of 2025

All Songs Considered

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 12, 2025 56:56


If we needed any more proof that the album isn't dead, 2025 was it. On this episode, Stephen Thompson is joined by Ann Powers and Daoud Tyler-Ameen to run through 12 dazzling albums that stuck with the NPR Music team this year. And for an even deeper exploration, check out the full lists of our critics' best albums of 2025 here.Artists and albums featured on this episode:- Rosalía, 'LUX'- Wednesday, 'Bleeds'- Nourished by Time, 'The Passionate Ones'- Daniel Caesar, 'Son of Spergy'- Dave, 'The Boy Who Played the Harp'- Clarice Jensen, 'In holiday clothing, out of the great darkness'- Gwenifer Raymond, 'Last Night I Heard the Dog Star Bark'- Kal Banx, 'RHODA'- Mary Halvorson, 'About Ghosts'- Annie DiRusso, 'Super Pedestrian'- Queralt Lahoz, '9:30 PM'- Patrick Watson, 'Uh Oh'Enjoy the show? Share it with a friend and leave us a review on Apple, Spotify, or wherever you listen to podcasts.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy

Jesse's Black Shirt  Mixtape Podcast
Black Shirt Mixtape Ep 111 -Best Albums of 2025-

Jesse's Black Shirt Mixtape Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 12, 2025 120:12


                                                   BLACK SHIRT MIXTAPE                                                       **Episode 111**                                                  Best Albums of 2025                                                              Join host Jesse Karassik aka @heyyyyy_jesse as he takes you on a 2 hour sonic journey playing mixtape inspired tracks in a variety of genres- all for your listening (dis)pleasure!   Tracklisting:   1. Praise...Panda Bear (Sinister Grift) 2. Charlie's Garden...Djo (The Crux) 3. Bonnet of Pins...Matt Berninger (Get Sunk) 4. One Foot...Greentea Peng (TELL DEM IT'S SUNNY) 5. Raoul...Snapped Ankles (Hard Times Furious Dancing) 6. Alien Nation...Arcade Fire (Pink Elephant) 7. K.T.Y.W.S....SAULT (10) 8. Arc de Triomphe...Amine (13 Months of Sunshine) 9. John Something...Aesop Rock (Black Hole Suprette) 10. Thief...Little Simz (Lotus) 11. CEILING...Turnstile (NEVER ENOUGH) 12. SEEIN' STARS...Turnstile (NEVER ENOUGH) 13. Taxes...Geese (Get Killed) 14. M.T.B.T.T.F....Clipse (Let God Sort 'Em Out) 15. Ensalada...Freddie Gibbs & The Alchemist (Alfredo 2) 16. Bag of Bones...Lord Huron (The Cosmic Selector Vol. 1) 17. I'm Not Ready For The Change...Nation of Language (Dance Called Memory) 18. Westerberg...Blood Orange (Essex Honey) 19. i think about you all the time...Deftones (private music) 20. Police & Thieves...IDLES (Caught Stealing Original Motion Picture Soundtrack 21. Obsolete...Tame Impala (Deadbeat) 22. Two Man Crew...The High & Mighty (Sound of Market) 23. We Almost Broke Up Again Last Night...Sabrina Carpenter (Man's Best Friend) 24. I Don't Wanna...Syndey Minski Sargeant (Lunga) 25. Divinize...ROSALIA (LUX)  

Trve. Cvlt. Pop!
Ep.162: The Best Albums of 2025 Part I (20-11)

Trve. Cvlt. Pop!

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 12, 2025 108:27


Hello there and welcome to another episode of Trve. Cvlt. Pop! a pop music podcast.It's the first part of our end of year bonanza, where, as ever, we count down our favourite 20 albums of the past 12 months. Starting with 20 all the way down to 11.

Keep It!
Golden Globe Noms & Best Albums of 2025 with Diane Kruger and Courtney Revolution

Keep It!

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 10, 2025 75:51


This week, Louis is joined by former The Circle contestant and pop culture commentator Courtney Revolution to discuss the Golden Globe nominations, Spotify Wrapped, their top albums of 2025, and the biggest celebrity gossip of the year, including Quentin Tarantino vs. Paul Dano, Blake Lively vs. Justin Baldoni, Diddy, Sydney Sweeney's GAP ad, and Jimmy Kimmel vs. Trump. They later Keep It to Vanderpump Rules and the latest episode of Heated Rivalry. Louis also sits down with Diane Kruger to dive into her career and latest project, Little Disasters.  Subscribe to Keep It on YouTube to catch full episodes, exclusive content, and other community events. Find us there at YouTube.com/@KeepItPodcast Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Too Pop to Handle
Ranking the Best Albums of 2025

Too Pop to Handle

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 10, 2025 90:54


It's the most wonderful time of the year - Spotify Wrapped! I'm breaking down my top ten albums and songs of 2025 PLUS exposing my Apple Music Replay from the year to see who made the cut. We're also diving into Miley Cyrus' engagement, the 2026 Golden Globe nominees, what to expect on Euphoria season three, and so much more! Follow us on Instagram: http://instagram.com/toopoptohandleSubscribe to my Substack: http://toopoptohandle.substack.comChapters:00:00 Introduction11:29 New Music Releases17:13 Miley Cyrus and Maxx Morando are engaged21:17 Golden Globes 2026 Nominations30:20 2026 Variety Actors on Actors35:04 Sam Levinson shares ‘Euphoria' season 3 character plot lines38:52 Ranking my Top 10 Albums of 202501:11:42 Exposing my Apple Replay 202501:16:58 Heated Rivalry chit chat 01:20:43 Real Housewives of Salt Lake City recap 01:27:09 Yes and Mess of the Week

Loudwire Nights: On Demand
Testament's Eric Peterson Discusses New Album, Black Metal, Ozzy Osbourne + More - Interview

Loudwire Nights: On Demand

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 10, 2025 22:38


Eric Peterson celebrates Testament's latest album, 'Para Bellum,' what it was like touring with Black Sabbath in the '90s and how he's already working on new music.

Every Album Ever with Mike Mansour & Alex Volz

This week we're discussing every album by post-hardcore band Jawbox. Formed in Washington DC and opening up for bands like Fugazi, Jawbox--along with Shudder to Think--were one of the Dischord bands signed to a major label in the early 90s. Going back to all of their records today, it's safe to say Jawbox is one of the more criminally underrated bands of the 90s.   Intro/Band Overview 00:00 Grippe 13:43 Novelty 21:37 For Your Own Special Sweetheart 32:01 Self-titled 47:41 Outro 57:36   ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------   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: Novelty (1992) -- Best Album, Personal Favorite Grippe (1991) -- Worst Album, Least Favorite   Alex's Picks: Jawbox (1996) -- Best Album, Personal Favorite Grippe (1991) -- Worst Album, Least Favorite   Albums we discussed this episode... Grippe (1991) Novelty (1992) For Your Own Special Sweetheart (1994) Jawbox (1996)

CD Burners
84: The Messiest Paramore Era Made Their Best Album w/ Morgan Pope

CD Burners

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 9, 2025 69:45


On this episode of CD Burners, we're diving headfirst into Paramore's Brand New Eyes with special guest Morgan Pope. This is the record that almost tore the band apart — but also helped redefine them. We get into the heartbreak behind the lyrics, the tension in the studio, and why this album still hits like a breakup text you never saw coming. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

All Songs Considered
New Music Friday: The best albums out Dec. 5

All Songs Considered

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 5, 2025 38:12


Dove Ellis. Melody's Echo Chamber. Editors' Tom Smith. Erin Wolf of Radio Milwaukee joins Stephen Thompson to discuss those albums and more on our last episode of New Music Friday this year.The Starting 5:Dove Ellis, BlizzardMelody's Echo Chamber, UncloudedTom Smith, There Is Nothing In The Dark That Isn't There In The LightTEED, Always With MeVoices from the Lake, IIThe Lightning Round:HTRK, String of Hearts (Songs of HTRK)Ben Marc, Who Cares WinsIsobel Waller-Bridge, ObjectsMother Soki, Fantasy EPPrins Thomas, Thomas Moen HermansenSee our long list of albums out December 5 and sample dozens of them via our New Music Friday playlist on npr.org.Credits:Host: Stephen ThompsonGuest: Erin Wolf, Radio MilwaukeeAudio Producer: Noah CaldwellDigital Producer: Elle MannionEditor: Otis HartExecutive Producer: Suraya MohamedLearn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy

Sound Opinions
The Best Albums of 2025

Sound Opinions

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 5, 2025 50:56


Hosts Jim DeRogatis and Greg Kot share their favorite albums of 2025. They'll also hear selections from their 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/soundops Featured Songs:Wednesday, "Elderberry Wine," Bleeds, Dead Oceans, 2025The Beatles, "With A Little Help From My Friends," Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band, Parlophone, 1967The Hives, "They Can't Hear the Music," The Hives Forever Forever the Hives, PIAS, 2025Billy Woods, "BLK XMAS (feat. Bruiser Wolf & Sadhugold)," Golliwog, Backwoodz Studioz, 2025Sabrina Carpenter, "Nobody's Son," Man's Best Friend, Island, 2025Gwenifer Raymond, "Jack Parsons Blues," Last Night I Heard The Dog Star Bark, We Are Busy Bodies, 2025Lambrini Girls, "Love," Who Let the Dogs Out, City Slang, 2025Trupa Trupa, "Backwards Water," Mourners, Glitterbeat, 2025Viagra Boys, "Man Made of Meat," Viagr Aboys, Shrimptech Enterprises, 2025Aesop Rock, "Full House Pinball," I Heard It's A Mess There Too, Rhymesayers, 2025Maruja, "Look Down On Us," Pain to Power, Music For Nations, 2025Poor Creature, "All Smiles Tonight," All Smiles Tonight, River Lea, 2025Rosalía, "Berghain," Lux, Columbia, 2025Wet Leg, "mangetout," Moisturizer, Domino, 2025FKA twigs, "Perfect Stranger," Eusexua, Atlantic, 2025Sprints , "Coming Alive," All That Is Over, City Slang, 2025Horsegirl, "I Can't Stand to See You," Phonetics On and On, Matador, 2025Lenny Dee, "Let It Snow! Let It Snow! Let It Snow!," Happy Holi-Dee, Decca, 1961See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Two Big Egos in a Small Car
Episode 248: End of Year Round Up Part 1 - Best albums 2025

Two Big Egos in a Small Car

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 5, 2025 33:12


Send us a textAs the year draws to a close, Charles and Graham take a look back at their favourite albums from 2025 and Charles picks his book of the year.Next episode will feature Graham's book of the year and both select their favourite films.Keep in touch with Two Big Egos in a Small Car:X@2big_egosFacebook@twobigegos

Monsters In The Morning
THE MUSIC THAT STICKS WITH YOU

Monsters In The Morning

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 4, 2025 37:47


THURSDAY HR 5 The K.O.D. - His Highness challenges the Monsters on their music knowledge. Rolling Stone 100 Best Albums for 2025. Monster Messages & Hot Takes

Monsters In The Morning
THE MUSIC THAT STICKS WITH YOU

Monsters In The Morning

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 4, 2025 37:45


THURSDAY HR 5 The K.O.D. - His Highness challenges the Monsters on their music knowledge. Rolling Stone 100 Best Albums for 2025. Monster Messages & Hot Takes See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Every Album Ever with Mike Mansour & Alex Volz
Episode 240: The Damned (Pt. 2)

Every Album Ever with Mike Mansour & Alex Volz

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 2, 2025 70:44


This week we're discussing every album by the Damned from 1995 to 2023. This era of the the Damned, while less talked about, features the departure of longtime drummer and founding member Rat Scabies. Without beating around the bush, there are some rough albums here. But it's not unsalvageable!   Intro/Where We Left Off 00:00 Not of This Earth 8:32 Grave Disorder 22:51 So, Who's Paranoid? 35:48 Evil Spirits 44:41 Darkadelic 55:14 Outro 1:01:44   ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------   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: Grave Disorder (2001) -- Best Album, Personal Favorite Not of This Earth (1995) -- Worst Album, Least Favorite   Alex's Picks: Grave Disorder (2001) -- Best Album, Personal Favorite Evil Spirits (2018) -- Worst Album, Least Favorite   Albums we discussed this episode... Not of This Earth (1995) Grave Disorder (2001) So, Who's Paranoid? (2008) Evil Spirits (2018) Darkadelic (2023)      

Rise & Grind Podcast
Episode 390: "The Ridicule Continues"

Rise & Grind Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 1, 2025 125:12


On This Episode: The guys open Episode 390 with new drops from two heavy hitters: Lil Baby returns with his Middle of the Summer EP, adding new tracks to his earlier 3-pack, and NLE Choppa drops Hello Revenge, complete with a video and what's now his third NBA YoungBoy diss.   For albums, YFN Lucci delivers Already Legend (Thank You Edition), marking a big moment after years of anticipation. In the mentions, the hosts highlight a major milestone as Cardi B's Am I The Drama? hits 3x Platinum, becoming the first album of 2025 to reach the mark.   The news section runs deep this week: Apple names Tyler, The Creator “Artist of the Year,” Complex reveals its Best Albums of the 21st Century, and Roc Nation announces a new distribution service. The biggest headline from that: Lil Uzi Vert parts ways with Atlantic and moves under Roc Nation's distribution umbrella. The episode closes with talk of a major streaming moment coming up: a new Diddy documentary coming to Netflix, executive produced by 50 Cent, which is guaranteed to have the internet on fire.   Episode 390 wraps music, industry shakeups, and streaming drama into one tight package.   Intro: Stove God Cooks- Goat Stamp   Roderick | Kanye West- Drive Slow (feat. Paul Wall & GLC)   Cari | Babyface Ray- Mob Subscribe to Apple Music now to hear all of the new albums & tracks we discuss: https://apple.co/3NgdXW

BJ Shea Daily Experience Podcast -- Official
Are these the best albums ever?

BJ Shea Daily Experience Podcast -- Official

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 27, 2025 5:55


We wanna know what you think of these albums! Are they the most perfect albums ever?

All Songs Considered
New Music Friday: The best albums out Nov. 21

All Songs Considered

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 21, 2025 36:05


Odeal. Snarky Puppy. The return of Tobias Jesso Jr. Stephen Thompson from NPR Music is joined by Justus Sanchez from KNKX in Seattle and Tacoma to chat about their favorite new albums out Friday, Nov. 21.The Starting 5:- Tobias Jesso Jr., 's h i n e'- Haley Heynderickx and Max Garcia Conover, 'What of Our Nature'- SHOLTO, 'The Sirens'- Snarky Puppy with Metropole Orkest, 'Somni'- Odeal, 'The Fall That Saved Us'The Lightning Round:- Keaton Henson, 'Parader'- John Scofield and Dave Holland, 'Memories of Home'- Fabiano do Nascimento, 'Cavejaz'- Magic Fig, 'Valerian Tea'- Max Richter, 'Hamnet (OST)'See the long list of albums out Nov. 21 and sample dozens of them via our New Music Friday playlist on NPR.org.Credits:Host: Stephen ThompsonGuest: Justus Sanchez, KNKXAudio Producer: Noah CaldwellDigital Producer: Elle MannionEditor: Otis Hart Executive Producer: Suraya MohamedLearn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy

Every Album Ever with Mike Mansour & Alex Volz
Episode 238: Blind Idiot God

Every Album Ever with Mike Mansour & Alex Volz

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 18, 2025 87:42


This week we're discussing every album by Blind Idiot God. Led by guitarist and main songwriter Andy Hawkins, Blind Idiot God is an instrumental prog, noise rock, metal, hard rock, dub reggae band. Yes, you read that correctly. These guys are out of their freakin' minds and there is absolutely no other band in the world that sounds anything like them.   Intro/Band Overview 00:00 S/T 15:24 Undertow 33:30 Cyclotron 48:49 Before Ever After 1:08:08 Outro 1:24:01   ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------   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: Before Ever After (2015) -- Best Album, Personal Favorite Blind Idiot God (1987) -- Worst Album, Least Favorite   Alex's Picks: Undertow (1988) -- Best Album Before Ever After (2015) -- Worst Album, Personal Favorite Cyclotron (1992) -- Least Favorite   Albums we discussed this episode... Blind Idiot God (1987) Undertow (1988) Cyclotron (1992) Before Ever After (2015)

All Songs Considered
New Music Friday: The best albums out Nov. 14

All Songs Considered

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 14, 2025 36:25


FKA twigs. The Avett Brothers. Madi Diaz covering blink-182. Stephen Thompson from NPR Music is joined by Liz Warner from WDET in Detroit to chat about their favorite albums out Friday, Nov. 14. The Starting 5:- FKA twigs, 'EUSEXUA Afterglow' (Stream)- The Avett Brothers & Mike Patton, 'AVTT/PTTN' (Stream)- Gabriel Jacoby, 'gutta child' EP (Stream)- K-LONE, 'sorry i thought you were someone else' (Stream)- Sword II, 'Electric Hour' (Stream)The Lightning Round:- Summer Walker, 'Finally Over It'- V/A, 'DJ-Kicks: Eris Drew'- Austra, 'Chin Up Buttercup'- Everything But the Girl, 'The Best of Everything But the Girl'- Tony Molina, 'On This Day'See the long list of albums out Nov. 14 and sample dozens of them via our New Music Friday playlist on NPR.org.Credits:Host: Stephen ThompsonGuest: Liz Warner, WDETAudio Producer: Noah CaldwellDigital Producer: Elle MannionEditor: Otis HartExecutive Producer: Suraya MohamedLearn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy

The Jay Franze Show: Your backstage pass to the entertainment industry
Darkest Country Songs, Best Album of All Time, and Country Music News

The Jay Franze Show: Your backstage pass to the entertainment industry

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 10, 2025 72:56 Transcription Available


Ever wondered why the “darkest” country songs linger long after the last note fades? We crack open that list and find more than shock value—there's craft, confession, and a lineage of storytelling that made the genre brave. From murder ballads to Whiskey Lullaby, we unpack what makes a song haunt you and why those narratives still matter.Then we sprint through the modern pulse: Jelly Roll's global moment and community work, stacked festival lineups, Abbey Road sessions, and the not-so-silent rise of subtitles in streaming. Captions might sound boring, but they're changing how fans absorb lyrics and stories, especially in a word-first genre like country. We also talk about videos that miss the mark and why listeners instantly sense when visuals don't serve the song.The centerpiece is a rowdy, smart bracket to crown the best album of all time. You sent your picks—Rumours, Abbey Road, Pet Sounds, Tapestry, Van Halen I, The Wall, George Strait, Shania, Garth—and we fought it out. Journey's Escape made a bold run, but Pink Floyd's Dark Side of the Moon took the crown for cohesion, sequencing, and sheer sonic gravity. Along the way, we teased apart “favorite” versus “best,” and what a truly great album must do from first second to last.We close with charts and indie highlights, then an ear-opening A/B test: a studio cut vs an AI-recreated version of the same song. The AI track is polished and passable, but side-by-side it lacks depth, stereo motion, cymbal realism, and those tiny human edges at the ends of phrases that make a vocal feel lived. It's not anti-tech—it's pro-feel. And the mailbag nails the theme: country isn't a costume; it's a culture. Americana is carrying a slice of that soul, and live shows still matter because sweat and risk can't be automated.Hit play for sharp opinions, a few laughs, and a lot of heart. If you enjoyed the ride, follow the show, share it with a friend, and drop your “best album ever” in a review—we'll read the spiciest ones on air.Send us a text Support the showLinks Jay Franze: https://jayfranze.com/ JFS Country Countdown: https://jayfranze.com/countdown/ Contact Contact: https://jayfranze.com/contact/ Socials Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jayfranze TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@jayfranze X: https://x.com/jayfranze YouTube: https://youtube.com/@jayfranze Services Services: https://jayfranze.com/services/ Books Books: https://jayfranze.com/books/ Merchandise Merchandise: https://jayfranze.com/merchandise/ Support Support: https://jayfranze.com/support/ Sponsor the Show: https://jayfranze.com/sponsor/

All Songs Considered
New Music Friday: The best albums out Nov. 7

All Songs Considered

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 7, 2025 41:34


Mavis Staples. Young Miko. A jaw-dropping project from Rosalía. NPR Music's Stephen Thompson is joined by Alt.Latino's Anamaria Sayre and Liz Felix from WYEP in Pittsburgh to discuss their favorite new albums out November 7.The Starting 5:- Rosalía, 'Lux'- Young Miko, 'Do Not Disturb'- Various Artists, 'All Things Go: 10 Years'- Portugal. The Man, 'Shish'- Mavis Staples, 'Sad and Beautiful World'The Lightning Round:- Juana Molina, 'DOGA'- Liam Kazar, 'Pilot Light'- The Mountain Goats, 'Through This Fire Across From Peter Balkan'- The Cranberries, 'MTV Unplugged'- Sarathy Korwar, 'There Is Beauty, There Already'See the long list of albums out Nov. 7 and sample dozens of them via our New Music Friday playlist on NPR.orgCredits:Host: Stephen ThompsonGuests: Anamaria Sayre and Liz Felix, WYEPAudio Producer: Noah CaldwellDigital Producer: Elle MannionEditor: Otis HartExecutive Producer: Suraya MohamedLearn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy

Nialler9
Lily Allen, Florence and the best albums of the month with Louise Bruton

Nialler9

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 5, 2025 93:43


The Best of the Month episode is normally Patreon-only. We are making this one fully public. This month's best of the month guest is Nialler9 Podcast regular Louise Bruton. We discuss the album of the month with the most chatter around it - Lily Allen's new direct diaristic divorce album West End Girl, along with records from Irish music scene stalwart Maykay with her long awaited debut solo album, the new sixth album from Florence + The Machine, Katie & Allison Crutchfield's Snocaps record, the supernaturally-inspired Old Earth from Dublin producer Rory Sweeney and friends, the Philadelphia shoegaze band They Are Gutting A Body Of Water and the new PinkPantheress remix album. Along with spotlights for previous guest Ailbhe Reddy and short king hater Alex Cameron. Plus some TV, film and books we've enjoyed.   Listen on Apple | Android | Patreon | Pocketcasts | CastBox | Stitcher | Spotify | RSS Feed | Podlink * Support Nialler9 on Patreon, get event discounts, playlists, ad-free episodes and access our Discord community.

Vinyl Verdict
One of the best albums of 2013 | Vampire Weekend - Modern Vampires of the City

Vinyl Verdict

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 5, 2025 60:31


Welcome to season four of Vinyl Verdict! On this episode, Adam and Jamie discuss Adam's first pick, Vampire Weekend's "Modern Vampires of the City". Released in May 2013, it was their third studio album. Following the success of their second album "Contra", the band took a break before coming back to record this album. The result was an immediate commercial and critical success, with dozens of outlets calling the album one of the best of 2013. The album was supported by three singles - "Diane Young", "Ya Hey" and "Unbelievers", all of which charted. But where will the boys put this on their chart? Will they put it at the top, or will they be "Unbelievers"? Come along and find out!

All Songs Considered
New Music Friday: The best albums out Oct. 31

All Songs Considered

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 31, 2025 38:57


A Waxahatchee side project. Guided By Voices. keiyaA. Marfa Public Radio's Julie Bee joins NPR Music's Stephen Thompson to break down the best albums out on Halloween. The Starting 5:- Snocaps (Katie and Allison Crutchfield), s/t- Guided By Voices, Thick Rich and Delicious- Chat Pile & Hayden Pedigo, In The Earth Again- keiyaA, hooke's law- Anna von Hausswolff, IconoclastsThe Lightning Round:- Florence + The Machine, Everybody Scream- The Charlatans, We Are Love- Saintsenaca, Highwalllow & Supermoon Songs- Hilary Woods, Night CRIÚ- Lily Lyons, Re-Open The WorldSee the long list of albums out Oct. 31 and sample dozens of them via our New Music Friday playlist on NPR.org. Follow Julie Bee's weekly Marfa Public Radio show on Mixcloud.Credits:Host: Stephen ThompsonGuest: Julie Bee, Marfa Public RadioAudio Producer: Noah CaldwellDigital Producer: Elle MannionEditor: Otis HartExecutive Producer: Suraya MohamedLearn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy

Every Album Ever with Mike Mansour & Alex Volz
Episode 236: The Damned (Pt. 1)

Every Album Ever with Mike Mansour & Alex Volz

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 28, 2025 135:37


This week we're discussing every album by The Damned from 1977 to 1986. Pioneers of punk (and goth to a degree), The Damned are a band more talented and even more insane than most others. They defined the chaos of first generation punk in the late 70s, yet still managed to put out some of the most legendary albums of the era. Dave Vanian, Captain Sensible, Rat Scabies, and Brian James, before his departure, left a legacy filled with speed, booze, and countless memorable riffs. Intro/Band Overview 00:00 Damned Damned Damned 22:33 Music for Pleasure 40:55 Machine Gun Etiquette 52:21 The Black Album 1:11:10 Strawberries 1:28:44 Phantasmagoria 1:44:17 Anything 1:59:00 Outro 2:09:29 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 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: Machine Gun Etiquette (1979) -- Best Album, Personal Favorite Phantasmagoria (1985) -- Worst Album, Least Favorite Alex's Picks: Machine Gun Etiquette (1979) -- Best Album Damned Damned Damned (1977) -- Personal Favorite Anything (1986) -- Worst Album, Least Favorite Albums we discussed this episode... Damned Damned Damned (1977) Music for Pleasure (1977) Machine Gun Etiquette (1979) The Black Album (1980) Strawberries (1982) Phantasmagoria (1985) Anything (1986)

All Songs Considered
New Music Friday: The best albums out Oct. 24

All Songs Considered

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 24, 2025 38:55


Brandi Carlile. Miguel. Tortoise. Host Stephen Thompson chats with Ayana Contreras from KUVO in Denver about their favorite albums out Friday, Oct. 24.The Starting 5:- Brandi Carlile, 'Returning To Myself'- Miguel, 'Caos'- Tortoise, 'Touch'- Daniel Caesar, 'Son Of Spergy'- Yazmin Lacey, 'Teal DreamsThe Lightning Round:- iLe, 'Como Las Canto Yo'- Natural Information Society, 'Perseverance Flow'- Hannah Jadagu, 'Describe'- Hether, 'Holy Water'- Joyer, 'On the Other End of the Line'See the long list of albums out Oct. 24 and sample dozens of them via our New Music Friday playlist on NPR.org.Credits:Host: Stephen ThompsonGuest: Ayana Contreras, KUVOAudio Producer: Noah CaldwellDigital Producer: Elle MannionEditor: Otis HartExecutive Producer: Suraya MohamedLearn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy

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New Music Friday: The best albums out Oct. 17

All Songs Considered

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 17, 2025 38:09


Tame Impala. Silvana Estrada. Soulwax! Guest host Anamaria Sayre is joined by Travis Holcombe of KCRW in Los Angeles to chat about their favorite albums out Friday, Oct. 17.The Starting 5: - Tame Impala, 'Deadbeat' (Stream)- Silvana Estrada, 'Vendrán Suaves Lluvias' (Stream)- Soulwax, 'All Systems Are Lying' (Stream)- Meme del Real, 'La Montaña Encendida' (Stream)- Clarice Jensen, 'In holiday clothing, out of the great darkness' (Stream)**Read our review of Clarice Jensen's album on NPR.org.**The Lightning Round:- Nathy Peluso, 'MALPORTADA' EP- Sudan Archives, 'The BPM'- Skullcrusher, 'And Your Song Is Like a Circle'- C.Y.M., 'C.Y.M'- Sam Wilkes, 'Public Records Performance'See the long list of albums out Oct. 17 and sample dozens of them via our New Music Friday playlist on NPR.org.Credits:Host: Anamaria SayreGuest: Travis Holcombe, KCRWAudio Producer: Noah CaldwellDigital Producer: Elle MannionEditor: Otis HartExecutive Producer: Suraya MohamedLearn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy

Every Album Ever with Mike Mansour & Alex Volz

This week we're discussing every album by Magazine. Led by vocalist Howard Devoto and guitarist John McGeoch (before he left to join Siouxsie and the Banshees), Magazine is one of the most underrated punk bands to come out of England in the late 70s. Their style, which was in large part characterized by prominent synths, was unlike any other band at the time. Best of all, the songs still hold up today.   Intro/Band Overview 00:00 Real Life 7:22 Secondhand Daylight 20:13 The Correct Use of Soap 33:40 Books and Movie Adaption Talk 41:42 John McGeoch's Departure 45:40 Magic, Murder and the Weather 49:33 No Thyself 1:04:27 Outro 1:14:54   ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------   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: Real Life (1978) -- Best Album, Personal Favorite Magic, Murder and the Weather (1981) -- Worst Album, Least Favorite   Alex's Picks: Real Life (1978) -- Best Album Secondhand Daylight (1979) -- Personal Favorite The Correct Use of Soap (1980) -- Worst Album, Least Favorite   Albums we discussed this episode... Real Life (1978) Secondhand Daylight (1979) The Correct Use of Soap (1980) Magic, Murder and the Weather (1981) No Thyself (2011)

All Songs Considered
New Music Friday: The best albums out Oct. 10

All Songs Considered

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 10, 2025 35:48


Makaya McCraven. Madi Diaz. The return of Mobb Deep. Guest host Rodney Carmichael chats with Celia Gregory from WNXP in Nashville about their favorite albums out Friday, Oct. 10.The Starting 5:- Madi Diaz, 'Fatal Optimist'- Princess Nokia, 'Girls'- Madison Cunningham, 'Ace'- Makaya McCraven, 'Off The Record'- Mobb Deep, 'Infinite'The Lightning Round:- NoSo, 'When Are You Leaving?'- Jay Som, 'Belong'- Amber Mark, 'Pretty Idea'- Black Eyes, 'Hostile Design'- Gabriel Kahane, 'Heirloom'See the long list of albums out Oct. 10 and sample dozens of them via our New Music Friday playlist on npr.org.Credits:Host: Rodney CarmichaelGuest: Celia Gregory, WNXPAudio Producer: Noah CaldwellDigital Producer: Elle MannionEditor: Otis HartExecutive Producer: Suraya MohamedLearn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy

Every Album Ever with Mike Mansour & Alex Volz
Episode 233: ...And You Will Know Us by the Trail of Dead

Every Album Ever with Mike Mansour & Alex Volz

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 7, 2025 162:57


This week we're discussing every album by ...And You Will Know Us by the Trail of Dead. Led by core members Conrad Keely and Jason Reece (who both trade off between drums, guitars and vocals), Trail of Dead is one of the most fun and ambitious post-hardcore bands around. And although they have a trademark sound, they've continued to evolve and expand their sound in countless ways. Dig it.   Intro 00:00 (The Episodes Are Back Up Now) 13:31 Band Overview 17:46 ...And You Will Know Us by the Trail of Dead 25:16 Madonna 38:21 Source Tags & Codes 49:24 Worlds Apart 1:03:47 So Divided 1:18:00 The Century of Self 1:29:40 Tao of the Dead 1:41:16 Lost Songs 1:49:23 IX 2:00:04 X: The Godless Void and Other Stories 2:09:04 XI: Bleed Here Now 2:20:26 Outro 2:34:50   ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------   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: ...And You Will Know Us by the Trail of Dead (1998) -- Best Album, Personal Favorite So Divided (2006) -- Worst Album X: The Godless Void and Other Stories (2020) -- Least Favorite   Alex's Picks: Worlds Apart (2005) -- Best Album, Personal Favorite IX (2014) -- Worst Album, Least Favorite

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VCV 251 | Happy Hour w dl

Verse Chorus Verse

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 6, 2025 78:57


In this episode, the dl discusses various iconic albums, including Bonnie Raitt's 'Nick of Time', Harry Styles' 'Harry's House', and Linda Ronstadt's 'Heart Like a Wheel'. The conversation also touches on Phil Spector's 'Back to Mono' compilation, Guns N' Roses' 'Welcome to the Jungle', and Lil Nas X's 'Old Town Road'. Each album is analyzed for its cultural significance, musical style, and the impact it has had on the music industry. 00:00Introduction to the Podcast and Current Events 04:50Bonnie Raitt: A Deep Dive into 'Nick of Time' 24:36Harry Styles: Analyzing 'Harry's House' 31:37Linda Ronstadt: The Impact of 'Heart Like a Wheel' 37:01Linda Ronstadt's Influence and Best Album 41:13Phil Spector's Back to Mono: A Compilation Controversy 50:41Miles Davis's Kinda Blue: A Jazz Landmark 56:31Guns N' Roses: Welcome to the Jungle's Legacy 01:02:15Lil Nas X's Old Town Road: A Genre-Bending Hit 01:06:04The Breeders' Cannonball: A Look Back

Better Than Sex Podcast
Episode 211: Back In 2018

Better Than Sex Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 5, 2025 117:32


On this episode, SDP TopicsCardi B vs NickiSmashing Machine movieLeon Thomas conversationBryson TillerDiddy verdict Derrick Jaxon scandal Best Album trilogy PowerBook ForceRod WaveNaphessa CollierTaylor Swift not young no moreYoung Thug albumThe Chi endingNBA YoungBoy tourMBDTF anniversary

All Songs Considered
New Music Friday: The best albums out Oct. 3

All Songs Considered

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 3, 2025 36:03


dodie. Molly Nilsson. Leon Vynehall. We welcome Skylar Rochelle of 90.9 The Bridge in Kansas City to the show to recommend five albums not made by Taylor Swift.The Starting 5:• dodie, 'Not For Lack Of Trying'• Blue Lake, 'The Animal'• Snõõper, 'Worldwide'• Molly Nilsson, 'Amateur'• Leon Vynehall, 'In Daytona Yellow'The Lightning Round:• S. Carey, 'Watercress' (EP)• Leisi, 'For Dinah' (A Tribute to Dinah Washington)• Alfa Mist, 'Roulette'• Prewn, 'System'• Upchuck, 'I'm Nice Now'View our long list of new albums out on Oct. 3 and sample more than 50 of them via our New Music Friday playlists on npr.org.CreditsHost: Stephen ThompsonGuest: Skylar Rochelle, 90.9 The BridgeAudio Producer: Noah CaldwellDigital Producer: Elle MannionEditor: Otis HartProduction Assistant: Dora LeviteExecutive Producer: Suraya MohamedLearn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy

Improv Interviews
Harold Payne-Multi Platinum Songwriter

Improv Interviews

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 27, 2025 43:01


What an incredible delight to spend an hour with Singer/Songwriter Harold Payne! Harold is also known as an Improvised Songwriter and wherever he performs he uses audience suggestions to create an incredible improvised song! In fact, Harold creates a song in this podcast! Harold has an impressive career of songwriting for such diverse artists as Rod Stewart, Patti LaBelle, the Temptations, and long time collaborator, Bobby Womack—literally from Peter Paul and Mary to Snoop Dogg. Most recently, Rudimental reached #1 on the UK album charts containing the Womack/Payne song “New Day”, “Daylight” charted with Kelly Rowland plus the CD “Bravest Man in the Universe” which was co-written by Payne, Bobby Womack, Damon Albarn (Gorillaz) & Richard Russell (XL Recordings) received the prestigious “Q” award in the UK for “Best Album of the Year.” You can learn more about Harold at https://haroldpaynemusic.com/news/

All Songs Considered
New Music Friday: The best albums out Sept. 26

All Songs Considered

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 26, 2025 41:39


Neko Case. Jeff Tweedy. Amanda Shires' divorce album. Evan Miller from member station WYSO in Ohio joins Lars Gotrich to talk about their favorite albums out Sept. 26.The Starting 5:- Neko Case, 'Neon Grey Midnight Green'- Jeff Tweedy, 'Twilight Override'- Robert Plant, 'Saving Grace'- Amanda Shires, 'Nobody's Girl'- Cate Le Bon, 'Michelangelo Dying'The Lightning Round:- Josie, 'A Life of Sweets Alone'- Bitchin Bajas, 'Inland See'- M. Sage, 'Tender / Wading' - Geese, 'Getting Killed'- Lady Wray, 'Cover Girl' Credits:Host: Lars GotrichGuest: Evan Miller, WYSOAudio Producer: Noah CaldwellDigital Producer: Elle MannionEditor: Otis HartProduction Assistant: Dora LeviteExecutive Producer: Suraya MohamedLearn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy

Dissect
Crowning the BEST Album of the 21st Century | LAST SONG STANDING [Finale]

Dissect

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 16, 2025 95:10


It all comes down to this! Season 4 of Last Song Standing concludes with Cole and Charles finally crowning the Best Album of the 21st Century (so far). Each album that advanced to the finale now duke it out in a cut-throat bracket that includes Frank Ocean's 'Blonde', Kendrick Lamar's 'To Pimp a Butterfly', Daft Punk's 'Discovery', Beyonce's 'Lemonade', MF DOOM's 'Madvillainy', and more. What artist should be selected for next season of Last Song Standing? Hosts: Cole Cuchna & Charles Holmes Producer: Justin Sayles Video/Audio Engineer: CT Video/Audio Editing: Kevin Pooler Theme Music: Birocratic Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

All Songs Considered
New Music Friday: The best albums out Sept. 12

All Songs Considered

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 12, 2025 44:16


Guerilla Toss. Die Spitz. The return of Spinal Tap. Raina Douris from WXPN's World Cafe joins Stephen Thompson to discuss their favorite albums out Friday, Sept. 12.The Starting 5:- Spinal Tap, 'The End Continues' (Stream)- Guerilla Toss, 'You're Weird Now' (Stream)- Die Spitz, 'Something to Consume' (Stream)- Frost Children, 'Sister' (Stream)- Mark William Lewis, 'Mark William Lewis' (Stream)The Lightning Round:- Sophie Ellis-Bextor, 'Perimenopop'- Asher White, '8 tips for full catastrophe living'- Jade, 'THAT'S SHOWBIZ BABY!'- Fruit Bats, 'Baby Man'- Kassa Overall, 'CREAM'See the long list of albums out Sept 12 and sample dozens of them via our New Music Friday playlist on npr.org.CreditsHost: Stephen ThompsonGuest: Raina Douris, WXPNAudio Producer: Noah CaldwellDigital Producer: Elle MannionEditor: Otis HartProduction Assistant: Dora LeviteExecutive Producer: Suraya MohamedLearn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy

Dissect
good kid, m.A.A.d. city vs. To Pimp A Butterfly | LAST SONG STANDING [E7]

Dissect

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 9, 2025 130:31


The LSS Boyz continue their journey to crown the Best Album of the 21st Century (so far) by pitting two historic albums by the same artist against each other: Kendrick Lamar's good kid, m.a.a.d. city vs. To Pimp A Butterfly. Every episode this season, Cole and Charles each nominate one album they feel should be in contention for the 21st 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 every Tuesday. Hosts: Cole Cuchna & Charles Holmes Producer: Justin Sayles Audio/Video Editing: Kevin Pooler Video Engineer: CT Theme Music: Birocratic Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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New Music Friday: The best albums out Sept. 5

All Songs Considered

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 5, 2025 40:47


Big Thief. David Byrne. El Michels Affair. WFUV's Alisa Ali joins Stephen Thompson to discuss their favorite albums coming out Friday, Sept. 5.The Starting 5:• Big Thief, 'Double Infinity'• El Michels Affair, '24 Hr Sports'• Curtis Harding, 'Departures & Arrivals: Adventures of Captain Curt'• Lucrecia Dalt, 'A Danger to Ourselves'• David Byrne, 'Who Is The Sky?'The Lightning Round: • Saint Etienne, 'International'• james K, 'Friend'• Ivy, 'Traces of You'• Anaïs & The Hoops, 'Growing Pains'• V/A, 'I Will Swim To You: A Tribute to Jason Molina'See the long list of albums out Sept. 5 and sample dozens of them via our New Music Friday playlist on npr.org.CreditsHost: Stephen ThompsonGuest: Alisa Ali, WFUVAudio Producer: Noah CaldwellDigital Producer: Elle MannionEditor: Otis HartProduction Assistant: Dora LeviteExecutive Producer: Suraya MohamedLearn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy

Dissect
Frank Ocean's 'Blonde' vs. SZA's 'Ctrl' | LAST SONG STANDING [E6]

Dissect

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 2, 2025 121:36


The LSS Boyz continue their journey to crown the Best Album of the 21st Century (so far) by pitting two landmarks in RnB history against each other: Frank Ocean's 'Blonde' vs. SZA's 'Ctrl' . Every episode this season, Cole and Charles each nominate one album they feel should be in contention for the 21st 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 every Tuesday. Hosts: Cole Cuchna & Charles Holmes Producer: Justin Sayles Audio/Video Editing: Kevin Pooler Video Engineer: CT Theme Music: Birocratic Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

All Songs Considered
New Music Friday: The best albums out Aug. 29

All Songs Considered

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 29, 2025 47:23


Sabrina Carpenter. The Beaches. Margo Price. This week, Stephen Thompson chats with NPR Music's Hazel Cills and WMOT's Jessie Scott about the best new albums out this new music Friday.The Starting 5:• The Beaches, 'No Hard Feelings'• The Beths, 'Straight Line Was A Lie'• Margo Price, 'Hard Headed Woman'• Rodney Crowell, 'Airline Highway'• Anna Tivel, 'Animal Poem'Read more about WMOT's live webcast from AMERICANAFEST 2025.The Lightning Round:• Blood Orange, 'Essex Honey'• Jaelee Roberts, 'Let Me Be Lonely'• Brad Mehldau, 'Ride Into the Sun'• CMAT, 'EURO-COUNTRY'• Tiwa Savage, 'This One Is Personal'See the long list of albums out Aug. 29 and sample dozens of them via our New Music Friday playlist on npr.org.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy

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MF DOOM's 'Madvillainy' vs. Clipse's 'Hell Hath No Fury' | LAST SONG STANDING [E6]

Dissect

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 26, 2025 146:56


The LSS Boyz continue their journey to crown the Best Album of the 21st Century (so far) by pitting two landmarks in indie-hop history against each other: MF DOOM & Madlib's Madvillainy vs. Clipse's Hell Hath No Fury. Every episode this season, Cole and Charles each nominate one album they feel should be in contention for the 21st 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 every Tuesday. Hosts: Cole Cuchna & Charles Holmes Producer: Justin Sayles Audio/Video Editing: Kevin Pooler Video Engineer: CT Theme Music: Birocratic Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

All Songs Considered
New Music Friday: The best albums out Aug. 22

All Songs Considered

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 22, 2025 45:21


Nourished By Time. Mac Demarco. Earl Sweatshirt. Stephen Thompson and Vermont Public's Tad Cautious discuss the best new albums out this new music Friday.The Starting 5:• Nourished By Time, The Passionate Ones (Stream)• Pino Palladino & Blake Mills, That Wasn't a Dream (Stream)• Greg Freeman, Burnover (Stream)• Kathleen Edwards, Billionaire (Stream)• Mac DeMarco, Guitar (Stream)The Lightning Round:• Laufey, A Matter of Time• Sombr, I Barely Know Her• Ami Taf Ra, The Prophet and the Madman• Deftones, private music• BigXthaPlug, I Hope You're Happy• Teyana Taylor, Escape Room• Night Owls, Versions II• Kid Cudi, Free• Earl Sweatshirt, Live Laugh Love• Ghostface Killah, Supreme Clientele 2See our long list of albums out Aug. 22 and sample dozens of them via our New Music Friday playlist on npr.org.CreditsHost: Stephen ThompsonGuest: Tad Cautious, Vermont PublicAudio Producer: Noah CaldwellDigital Producer: Elle MannionEditor: Otis HartProduction Assistant: Dora LeviteExecutive Producer: Suraya MohamedLearn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy

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Daft Punk's 'Discovery' vs. Radiohead's 'Kid A' | LAST SONG STANDING [E4]

Dissect

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 19, 2025 135:15


The LSS Boyz continue their journey to crown the Best Album of the 21st Century (so far) by pitting two of the most influential albums in music history against each other: Daft Punk's Discovery vs. Radiohead's Kid A. Every episode this season, Cole and Charles each nominate one album they feel should be in contention for the 21st 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 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

All Songs Considered
New Music Friday: The best albums out Aug. 15

All Songs Considered

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 15, 2025 42:29


KAYTRANADA. Dijon. Molly Tuttle. We discuss the best new albums of the week with arts critic Amelia Mason from WBUR in Boston.Intro• KAYTRANADA, 'AIN'T NO DAMN WAY!' (Stream)The Starting 5• Dijon, 'Baby' (Stream)• Marissa Nadler, 'New Radiations' (Stream)• Molly Tuttle, 'So Long Little Miss Sunshine' (Stream)• Pile, 'Sunshine and Balance Beams' (Stream)• Joseph Decosimo, 'Fiery Gizzard' (Stream)The Lightning Round• Cassandra Jenkins, 'My Light, My Massage Parlor'• Cass McCombs, 'Interior Live Oak'• Audrey Hobert, 'Who's The Clown' (Read our feature on Audrey Hobert on NPR.org)• Najee Janey, 'Royalty'• Bret McKenzie, 'Freak Out City'See our Long List of albums out Aug. 15 and sample more than 50 of them via our New Music Friday playlist on npr.org.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy

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Eminem's 'Marshall Mathers LP' vs. Tyler, The Creator's 'IGOR' | LAST SONG STANDING

Dissect

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 12, 2025 121:26


The LSS Boyz continue their journey to crown the Best Album of the 21st century (so far) by pitting a bonafide classic in Eminem's The Marshall Mathers LP against a modern classic in Tyler The Creator's IGOR. Every episode this season, Cole and Charles each nominate one album they feel should be in contention for the 21st 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 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

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Jay-Z's The Blueprint vs. Beyonce's Lemonade | LAST SONG STANDING [E2]

Dissect

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 5, 2025 127:22


Today's matchup pushed Cole & Charles' friendship to its limits: JAY-Z's The Blueprint vs. Beyonce's Lemonade. The LSS Boyz continue their 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 every Tuesday. Hosts: Cole Cuchna & Charles Holmes Producer: Justin Sayles Audio/Video Editing: Kevin Pooler Video Engineer: Chris Wohlers Theme Music: Birocratic Chapters: 00:00 So Delicious Ad 00:32 Intro / Why Jay Z vs Beyonce? 07:11 The Blueprint - Album Facts 14:41 The Blueprint - Album Trivia 18:40 Biggest Song: "IZZO" / "Renegade" 31:07 Best Song: "Heart of the City" 36:00 Worst Song: "Girls, Girls, Girls" 40:19 Best Deep Cut: "U Don't Know" 43:40 Best Moment: "Takeover" at Summer Jam 50:17 Lemonade - Album Facts 1:00:24 Lemonade - Album Trivia 1:03:16 Biggest Song: "Formation" 1:06:04 Best Song: "Freedom" feat. Kendrick Lamar 1:14:36 Worst Song: "6 Inch" feat. The Weeknd 1:16:08 Best Deep Cut: "Sandcastles" 1:21:57 Best Moment: HBO Film / Surprise Drop 1:29:07 Head to Head: The Blueprint vs. Lemonade 1:44:32 And The Winner Is... 1:51:57 Cultural Exchange Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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Kanye's Twisted Fantasy vs. Drake's Take Care | LAST SONG STANDING

Dissect

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 29, 2025 111:51


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