This week, Matt and Ryan dive into Taylor Swift's latest, The Life of a Showgirl. Recorded during the whirlwind of The Eras Tour, this 2025 follow-up to The Tortured Poets Department marks a distinct pivot for Swift. Seeking to move in a new direction, Taylor has delivered a project that feels exceptionally focused and polished. Tune in to hear the full review!

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https://youtube.com/playlist?list=OLAK5uy_lLig7V9Ci6lls-9a4S4QKF8vtafXp7xpU&si=hm7E5DJrd-mxHDzb

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Episode Timestamps

00:00 Intro

03:37 Last Week Recap

07:11 What lead Taylor Swift to The Life of a Showgirl?

22:34 The Fate of Ophelia

31:56 Elizabeth Taylor

40:34 Opalite

48:00 Father Figure

58:16 Eldest Daughter

01:07:46 Ruin The Friendship

01:16:48 Ways to Support the Show

01:22:20 Actually Romantic

01:34:08 Wi$h Li$t

01:43:11 Wood

01:52:17 CANCELLED!

02:01:38 Honey

02:06:57 The Life of a Showgirl (feat. Sabrina Carpenter)

02:16:02 Overall Thoughts, Ratings and Next Album Recommendations

02:26:16 Next Week's Review

This week, Matt and Ryan review Big Thief’s 2025 album, Double Infinity, the highly anticipated follow-up to their 2022 breakthrough Dragon New Warm Mountain I Believe in You. With Double Infinity, the group sought to expand their sound by incorporating elements of trance, drone, and textural experimentation, with arrangements designed to allow for space and gradual development. Tune in to hear what the guys have to say about the album!

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https://youtube.com/playlist?list=OLAK5uy_mltcJtWtLrfQ3OfMShXwkOVRPdEegNUn4&si=F7mAGHIsRCamrrJr

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Episode Timestamps

00:00 Intro

02:48 Last Week Recap

07:40 What is a Big Thief?

23:30 Incomprehensible

34:01 Words

40:38 Los Angeles

49:48 All Night All Day

57:53 Double Infinity

01:05:58 Ways to Support the Show

01:10:36 No Fear

01:22:29 Grandmother (feat. Laraaji)

01:29:06 Happy with You

01:37:16 How Could I Have Known

01:43:36 Overall Thoughts, Ratings and Next Album Recommendations

01:54:02 Next Week's Review

This week, Matt and Ryan revisit Radiohead’s pivotal 1995 album, The Bends. Following the massive success of their breakout single "Creep," the band found themselves at a crossroads, desperate to outrun the "one-hit wonder" tag. After breaking a creative deadlock on the road, the group emerged with a record that didn't just save their career—it redefined it. Join the guys as they break down this alt-rock classic.

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https://youtube.com/playlist?list=OLAK5uy_mcdDsRfBo6p9yWwUCOLxjSMVV9sd2LjtU&si=f1R4yC6qjNyto0D4

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Episode Timestamps

00:00 Intro

02:22 Last Week Recap

08:26 What is a Radiohead?

29:30 Planet Telex

38:22 The Bends

47:42 High and Dry

55:42 Fake Plastic Trees

01:04:27 Bones

01:10:36 (Nice Dream)

01:19:17 Ways to Support the Show 

01:24:33 Just

01:31:35 My Iron Lung

01:38:30 Bullet Proof...I Wish I Was

01:45:55 Black Star

01:52:12 Sulk

01:57:34 Street Spirit (Fade Out)

02:05:41 Overall Thoughts, Ratings and Next Album Recommendations

02:15:51 Next Week's Review

For this week’s episode, Matt and Ryan shake off their holiday hangovers by deep-diving into A Christmas Gift for You from Phil Spector. The album was conceived while Spector was producing The Ronettes' hit "Be My Baby." Aiming to apply his legendary "Wall of Sound" to holiday classics, Spector created what many consider the definitive versions of Christmas standards. Listen in to hear what Matt and Ryan have to say about this record!

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https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLL-NbN8uTOighonNOY1keK0f0jPkqjYzm&si=176wP65pWhaNbgoB

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Episode Timestamps

00:00 Intro

03:13 Last Week Recap

07:06 What is a Phil Spector?

20:16 White Christmas

26:14 Frosty the Snowman

31:53 The Bells of St. Mary's

38:06 Santa Claus Is Coming to Town

44:40 Sleigh Ride

51:46 Marshmallow World

57:47 Ways to Support the Show

01:02:24 I Saw Mommy Kissing Santa Claus

01:09:06 Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer

01:15:33 Winter Wonderland

01:21:11 Parade of the Wooden Soldiers

01:28:20 Christmas (Baby Please Come Home)

01:36:56 Here Comes Santa Claus

01:42:05 Silent Night

01:47:19 Overall Thoughts, Ratings and Next Album Recommendations

01:57:09 Next Week's Review

On this week's episode, Matt and Ryan take a break from the usual deep dive into an album and turn their attention to the discography of the 'Queen of Christmas' herself: Mariah Carey. The two hosts will take turns picking albums from her catalogue and see how they rate on All Music. The host that picks the best-rated selection of albums will win bragging rights and have the ability to choose the artist on the next episode of Discography Draft. Whether you are a fan of Mariah Carey or not, this episode will have something for everyone.

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For this week's episode, Matt and Ryan deep dive into the most legendary jazz album: Kind of Blue by Miles Davis. Davis created the album to move away from the Bop Era of Jazz, seeking more freedom to explore melody and emotion. Tune in to hear what the guys have to say about this iconic record!

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https://youtube.com/playlist?list=OLAK5uy_kLtBpVbGac_7xgJC4x9cRpeiLfjt9T1Pk&si=hteBoNgUjxcKiUo1

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Episode Timestamps

00:00 Intro

03:51 Last Week Recap

07:34 What lead Miles to Kind of Blue?

21:41 So What

37:51 Freddie Freeloader

53:29 Ways to Support the Show

59:24 Blue In Green

01:09:47 All Blues

01:21:40 Flamenco Sketches

01:31:22 Overall Thoughts, Ratings and Next Album Recommendations

01:42:25 Next Week's Review

For this week's episode, Matt and Ryan explore a genre of music that they haven't covered yet: blues. The album that they decided to cover comes from Muddy Waters and it's his 1977 album Hard Again. After having a legendary career, Muddy teamed up with Johnny Winter to produce this record. Tune in to hear what the guys have to say about the record!

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https://youtube.com/playlist?list=OLAK5uy_muvV7PJfBySmWPLOse84Qv-HtDScpeVHg&si=-gT5YxK0yylq_--E

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Episode Timestamps

00:00 Intro

03:39 Last Week Recap

06:43 What is a Muddy Waters?

17:30 Mannish Boy

29:24 Bus Driver

37:15 I Want to Be Loved

44:36 Jealous Hearted Man

50:18 I Can't Be Satisfied

59:23 Ways to Support the Show

01:03:41 The Blues Had a Baby and They Named It Rock and Roll Part 2

01:09:53 Deep Down In Florida

01:15:11 Crosseyed Cat

01:21:39 Little Girl

01:27:10 Overall Thoughts, Ratings and Next Album Recommendations

01:36:09 Next Week's Review

On this week's episode, Matt and Ryan take a break from the usual deep dive into an album and turn their attention to the prior winners of the CMA's Album of the Year award. The two hosts will take turns picking albums from that crop of albums and see how they rate on All Music. The host that picks the best-rated selection of albums will win bragging rates and have the ability to choose the artist on the next episode of Discography Draft. Whether you are a fan of country or not, this episode will have something for everyone.

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To celebrate their 100th full-length review, Matt and Ryan are tackling one of the most famous albums of all time: The Beatles' legendary Abbey Road. This record was born at a time when tensions within the band were at an all-time high. Despite the friction, they attempted to set their differences aside and record one final masterpiece in their classic style. The result? One of the most universally acclaimed albums in music history. Tune in to hear the guys break down this iconic album's enduring legacy!

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Episode Timestamps

00:00 Intro

02:32 Last Week Recap

06:19 What are The Beatles?

21:56 Come Together

30:10 Something

37:58 Maxwell's Silver Hammer

43:10 Oh! Darling

51:46 Octopus's Garden

59:00 I Want You (She's So Heavy)

01:09:28 Ways to Support the Show

01:14:38 Here Comes The Sun

01:21:29 Because

01:27:34 You Never Give Me Your Money

01:35:08 Sun King

01:38:04 Mean Mr. Mustard

01:40:04 Polythene Pam

01:42:26 She Came In Through the Bathroom Window

01:45:31 Golden Slumbers

01:48:33 Carry That Weight

01:52:28 The End

01:56:59 Her Majesty

01:58:55 Overall Thoughts, Ratings and Next Album Recommendations

02:08:30 Next Week's Review

On this week's episode, Matt and Ryan dive into blink-182's 1999 pop-punk classic, Enema of The State. This album launched the band into superstar status with songs like "All The Small Things," "What's My Age Again?," and "Adam's Song." The album explores themes ranging from high school love and angst to depression and even aliens. Tune in to hear what the guys have to say about the album!

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https://youtube.com/playlist?list=OLAK5uy_ku1eCIHSQXftkjdy1pDCmCHYLyHza-agY&si=Juoc7jC3mDz6H62q

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Episode Timestamps

00:00 Intro

02:28 Last Week Recap

05:17 What is a blink-182?

17:55 Dumpweed

25:49 Don't Leave Me

32:25 Aliens Exist

39:03 Going Away To College

45:09 What's My Age Again?

53:30 Dysentery Gary

58:31 Ways to Support the Show

01:03:31 Adam's Song

01:13:21 All The Small Things

01:22:44 The Party Song

01:31:08 Mutt

01:37:28 Wendy Clear

01:43:53 Anthem

01:50:51 Overall Thoughts, Ratings and Next Album Recommendations

01:58:36 Next Week's Review