This time on Awakester we talk about the intimate, intense, passionate, and sexual dealings of Jarvis Cocker's mind in the form of Pulp's "Different Class". There's a lot to like compositionally and musically, and a lot to hate lyrically! Join us as we weave our way through this seemingly unclassifiable album.

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[https://open.spotify.com/playlist/093WMTLe6xL4hyMdnKQ6bl](https://open.spotify.com/playlist/093WMTLe6xL4hyMdnKQ6bl)

The Awakester Archive on Spotify:

[https://open.spotify.com/playlist/5xZUntyrZYy3GVqbnSJHmG](https://open.spotify.com/playlist/5xZUntyrZYy3GVqbnSJHmG)

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The Holiday Season is upon us, and as a brief reprieve from our usual schtick we switched things up. Join us as we rate the Top 5 Worst and 5 Best Christmas related songs! We have some fairly hot takes, listener submitted opinions, and we talk about being horny for Santa Clause! Thank you to everyone for submitting your favorite and least favorite songs! We'll be back on schedule again very soon after Jared Graduates from college.

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You can keep up-to-date with our weekly playlist

This Week on Awakester on Spotify:


[https://open.spotify.com/playlist/093WMTLe6xL4hyMdnKQ6bl](https://open.spotify.com/playlist/093WMTLe6xL4hyMdnKQ6bl)

The Awakester Archive on Spotify:

[https://open.spotify.com/playlist/5xZUntyrZYy3GVqbnSJHmG](https://open.spotify.com/playlist/5xZUntyrZYy3GVqbnSJHmG)

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This time on Awakester: Jared and Jordan dive headfirst into the electronic and synthetic environments constructed by Big Red Machine. This album is the debut of the colaboration between about 40 different people, but most notably Justin Vernon and Aaron Dessner. We talk about how the band fights to find its identity, how some of the songs are some if the most well constructed and clever we've hear, and how the last track just shouldn't have been recorded.

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This Week on Awakester on Spotify:


[](https://open.spotify.com/playlist/093WMTLe6xL4hyMdnKQ6bl)

[https://open.spotify.com/playlist/093WMTLe6xL4hyMdnKQ6bl](https://open.spotify.com/playlist/093WMTLe6xL4hyMdnKQ6bl)

The Awakester Archive on Spotify:

[](https://open.spotify.com/playlist/5xZUntyrZYy3GVqbnSJHmG)

[https://open.spotify.com/playlist/5xZUntyrZYy3GVqbnSJHmG](https://open.spotify.com/playlist/5xZUntyrZYy3GVqbnSJHmG)

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This time as we spin Julien Baker’s debut album “Sprained Ankle”. Thought the music on this album is sparse, what Baker does with it blew us away. Join us as we soak in the emotional highs and lows, and while Jordan and Jared are very literally on the same page by the end of the episode.

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[https://open.spotify.com/playlist/093WMTLe6xL4hyMdnKQ6bl](https://open.spotify.com/playlist/093WMTLe6xL4hyMdnKQ6bl)

The Awakester Archive on Spotify:

[https://open.spotify.com/playlist/5xZUntyrZYy3GVqbnSJHmG](https://open.spotify.com/playlist/5xZUntyrZYy3GVqbnSJHmG)

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This time on Awakester: The guys talk about the wild ride of an album that is “Awaken, My Love!” by Childish Gambino. There was a lot to unpack in this one, and there's plenty to love! Join us as we discuss the fantastic musicality and peculiar lyricism on this album!

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[https://open.spotify.com/playlist/093WMTLe6xL4hyMdnKQ6bl](https://open.spotify.com/playlist/093WMTLe6xL4hyMdnKQ6bl)

The Awakester Archive on Spotify: [https://open.spotify.com/playlist/5xZUntyrZYy3GVqbnSJHmG](https://open.spotify.com/playlist/5xZUntyrZYy3GVqbnSJHmG)

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This time on Awakester we spin a true pillar of Rock music, David Bowie's "Ziggy Stardust". We also have a wonderful guest host, our friend Joe! Join us as we talk about the highs and lows captured in this album, and the ways in which it connected to us. We talk about break-ups, the pleasures of life and how ultimately how death comes for us all - but don't worry we keep it light hearted and fun.

Here are the videos we talked about:

VH1/MTV commercial is [here](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-sx55rrXAK8&fbclid=IwAR1Bppxqo00cVLjem7Mju-KfyF_PxrjJTZMHS2V8sDf6hI2u5WYzKg7z3Vs).

Veggie Tales video can be found [here](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jGAhsteq-_M).

The "How to write an Alt-J song" video can be found [here](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rlBskd3IaNw)!

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[This Week on Awakester](https://open.spotify.com/user/ht8oob8w6sf3xlcpc96vdoazb/playlist/093WMTLe6xL4hyMdnKQ6bl) on Spotify

[The Awakester Archive](https://open.spotify.com/user/ht8oob8w6sf3xlcpc96vdoazb/playlist/5xZUntyrZYy3GVqbnSJHmG) on Spotify

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This time on Awakester we get really sad and focus on laughing through the pain, and persevering for the sake of ourselves. Just kiddin, even with an album this sad we can't take things too seriously! Advanced warning for potential triggers including: Suicide, Sexual Assault and Depression. Join us as we chat about the unexpected depth - and lack thereof - while we spin "i will be my own hell because there is a devil inside my body" by teen suicide (now called American Pleasure Club).

Here is a link to the video ["Metal without Distortion"](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dVqqWUyDPzA&fbclid=IwAR1A3BTL6QyqALNPdR92TatojnHe9G3pVMPInrIOLKHWLH9ScLVjogm0T1c) Jordan mentioned!

You can keep up-to-date with our weekly playlist

here: [https://open.spotify.com/user/ht8oob8w6sf3xlcpc96vdoazb/playlist/093WMTLe6xL4hyMdnKQ6bl](https://open.spotify.com/user/ht8oob8w6sf3xlcpc96vdoazb/playlist/093WMTLe6xL4hyMdnKQ6bl)

And you can find the archive here: [https://open.spotify.com/user/ht8oob8w6sf3xlcpc96vdoazb/playlist/5xZUntyrZYy3GVqbnSJHmG](https://open.spotify.com/user/ht8oob8w6sf3xlcpc96vdoazb/playlist/5xZUntyrZYy3GVqbnSJHmG)

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This time on Awakester two very midwestern boys try their best to pronounce and interpret the lyrics and name of Japanese Jazz-Punk band Midori's album "Hello Everyone. Nice To Meet You. We Are Midori". Join us as we enthusiastically tackle an album that was an unexpectedly enjoyable ride, with blasting punk rock, smooth lounge singing and the usual amount of goofs and gaffs!

Here is a direct link to the album on [SoundCloud](https://soundcloud.com/alasnotengo/sets/midori-aratamemashite-hajimemashite-midori-desu)!

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And you can find the archive here: [https://open.spotify.com/user/ht8oob8w6sf3xlcpc96vdoazb/playlist/5xZUntyrZYy3GVqbnSJHmG](https://open.spotify.com/user/ht8oob8w6sf3xlcpc96vdoazb/playlist/5xZUntyrZYy3GVqbnSJHmG)

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This time on Awakester we spun something entirely new to the two of us! Join us as we groove along to the sounds of "Vehicles & Animals" by Athlete. This album was definitely a step outside of our usual personal music taste, but a new and warmly welcomed addition! Thanks to Scoota for the recommendations and to everyone else who helped stock our new album backlog!

We also recently updated our Spotify Playlist. Now we have one for the weekly episodes, and an archive so you can hear everything we’ve already talked about!

You can keep up-to-date with our weekly playlist

here: [https://open.spotify.com/user/ht8oob8w6sf3xlcpc96vdoazb/playlist/093WMTLe6xL4hyMdnKQ6bl](https://open.spotify.com/user/ht8oob8w6sf3xlcpc96vdoazb/playlist/093WMTLe6xL4hyMdnKQ6bl)

And you can find the archive here: [https://open.spotify.com/user/ht8oob8w6sf3xlcpc96vdoazb/playlist/5xZUntyrZYy3GVqbnSJHmG](https://open.spotify.com/user/ht8oob8w6sf3xlcpc96vdoazb/playlist/5xZUntyrZYy3GVqbnSJHmG)

Referenced videos:

Clair De Lune with Pistols: [http://notglacier.tumblr.com/post/178111731939/a-lot-harder-than-it-looks](http://notglacier.tumblr.com/post/178111731939/a-lot-harder-than-it-looks)

Chloe Lmao Piano Vine: [https://vine.co/v/exxQM2MLMuL](https://vine.co/v/exxQM2MLMuL)

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This time on Awakester we spun “These Four Walls” by the Scottish Indie Rock band We Were Promised Jetpacks. Jared tries his best not to mess up a scottish accent, and Jordan rolls up his sleeves to break down some of the lyrics. Join us as we help to assemble this half built house. Also, both of us really enjoyed this album and look forward to taking the show weekly once again!

We also recently updated our Spotify Playlist so we have one for bi-weekly episodes and an archive so you can hear everything we’ve talked about!

You can keep up-to date with our weekly playlist 

here: [https://open.spotify.com/user/ht8oob8w6sf3xlcpc96vdoazb/playlist/093WMTLe6xL4hyMdnKQ6bl](https://open.spotify.com/user/ht8oob8w6sf3xlcpc96vdoazb/playlist/093WMTLe6xL4hyMdnKQ6bl)

And you can find the archive here: [https://open.spotify.com/user/ht8oob8w6sf3xlcpc96vdoazb/playlist/5xZUntyrZYy3GVqbnSJHmG](https://open.spotify.com/user/ht8oob8w6sf3xlcpc96vdoazb/playlist/5xZUntyrZYy3GVqbnSJHmG)

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