What better time to review the raw and haunting "Nebraska" than Halloween? With the new biopic about the making of the album just having been released, the stars aligned for us to listen to this classic album for the very first time. Plus, we count down 10 songs we love by artists that we think are just "meh." And, as always, we give you a playlist of five songs to renew your passion for music.

What do you think of "Nebraska?" What songs do you love that are performed by artists you don't? Let us know in the comments!

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We know what you're thinking. Just by a quick glance at our dumb faces would lead you to believe that of course we're into Steely Dan. But believe it or not, we've never listened to "Aja" before. Is it the masterpiece it's often made out to be? Or does nostalgia shade critics' opinions on it? Watch and find out! Plus, we count down our 10 favorite uses of samples in songs, and - as always - give you a playlist of five songs that will help renew your passion for music.

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We had to see (hear?) for ourselves if the hype was real. This week we listen to the latest album from Geese, count down ten songs that we never intend to listen to, and give you five more songs to renew your passion for music.

What do you think of “Getting Killed?” What songs do you hear all the time if you didn't plan on it? Let us know in the comments!

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We're slowly making our way through gaps in our musical knowledge, and this time around it's The Velvet Underground & Nico. With almost no context, how does this almost 60 year-old album hold up? We also discuss our ten favorite instrumentals, and, as always, give you a playlist of five songs that will help renew your passion for music.

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Getting turned on to a musician from a children's song is weird enough - let alone when it's an indie hip-hop legend. This week we listen to Aesop Rock for the first time, rank nostalgic 80s songs, and give you five more songs to renew your passion for music.

What do you think of “The Impossible Kid?” What 80s acts bring you right back to that wild time? Let us know in the comments!Listen to songs on the Extended Playlist (Spotify, YouTube).Like/follow/subscribe to Extended Play. Join the Extended Family on Patreon for even more playlists.

Listening to the latest Hayley Williams album - "Ego Death at a Bachelorette Party" - has got our two hosts wondering if they've actually been hipster snobs this whole time. Plus, the 10 best trios in music and an five more songs to renew your passion for music.

What do you think of “Ego Death at a Bachelorette Party?” What awesome trios did we miss? Let us know in the comments!Listen to songs on the Extended Playlist (Spotify, YouTube).

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The new Earl Sweatshirt album has our two hosts perplexed. They get that it's not for them, but then who is it for? Plus, the 10 best duets ever and an Extended Playlist featuring a song that's certified AWESOME.

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To say that not *really* listening to Black Sabbath constitutes a major blind spot for us is putting it lightly. 😣 We’re starting with Black Sabbath Vol. 4 (for some reason), and we’ll tell you whether it’s for everyone, for fans of the genre, fans of the artist, or no one. We also rank the top ten albums of 1997 (man, was that a great year!) and give you a playlist of five songs that will help renew your passion for music.

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Hosts E and Tank are back with more ways to renew your passion for music. This episode they dig into the lore and the impact of Liz Phair’s incredible “Exile in Guyville.” Plus, 10 songs about illicit substances and another fantastic playlist.

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In this week’s episode, you can hardly contain our hosts’ enthusiasm for the latest album from Turnstile, “NEVER ENOUGH.” It’s an album that’s got something for everyone, even us two old farts. Plus, we arbitrarily rank hair metal bands, and give you a new playlist of five songs that will renew your love for music.

What do you think of the Turnstile album? What hair metal bands did we miss? Let us know in the comments!

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