Get ready for some Motown magic! On this week's episode, Matt and Ryan are diving deep into Diana Ross & The Supremes Join The Temptations. This legendary album brought together two of Motown's most popular groups and was a huge hit, climbing all the way to number 2 on the Billboard 200. Find out what the guys thought about this iconic record!

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Episode Timestamps

00:00 Intro

02:30 Last Week Recap

05:01 What Is A Motown, Diana Ross & The Supremes and The Temptations?

17:38 Try It Baby

25:04 I Second That Emotion

31:12 Ain't No Mountain High Enough

39:20 I'm Gonna Make You Love Me

48:03 This Guy's In Love With You

53:48 Funky Broadway

59:45 Ways to Support the Show

01:05:13 I'll Try Something New

01:09:36 A Place In The Sun

01:17:11 Sweet Inspiration

01:23:47 Then

01:28:05 The Impossible Dream

01:34:52 Overall Thoughts, Ratings and Next Album Recommendations

01:44:28 Next Week's Review

Join Matt and Ryan as they take a deep dive into Joy Division's influential album, Closer. Released in 1980, the record arrived just months after the tragic death of frontman Ian Curtis. The album is widely regarded as the band's finest work and a cornerstone of the post-punk movement, a genre they helped pioneer. Praised by critics like Mark Fisher as "the crown jewel of post-punk," this album is a must-listen. See what Matt and Ryan think of this seminal work.

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Episode Timestamps

00:00 Intro

03:41 Last Week Recap

05:58 What Is A Joy Division?

18:04 Atrocity Exhibition

25:54 Isolation

33:21 Passover

43:35 Colony

52:42 A Mean to an End

58:58 Ways to Support the Show

01:02:46 Heart and Soul

01:09:47 Twenty Four Hours

01:16:27 The Eternal

01:24:35 Decades

01:31:07 Overall Thoughts, Ratings and Next Album Recommendations

01:40:03 Next Week's Review

This week, Matt and Ryan are diving into Coldplay's album, A Rush of Blood to the Head. The album marked a shift for the band, showcasing a greater use of electric guitar and piano than its predecessor, Parachutes. The singles from this record became some of Coldplay's biggest hits, including "In My Place," "The Scientist," and "Clocks." Tune in to hear what the guys have to say about the album!

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Episode Timestamps

00:00 Intro

02:15 Last Week Recap

04:14 What Is A Coldplay?

14:04 Politik

26:30 In My Place

33:59 God Put a Smile upon Your Face

41:07 The Scientist

48:03 Clocks

56:33 Daylight

01:01:40 Ways to Support the Show

01:06:48 Green Eyes

01:13:19 Warning Sign

01:19:22 A Whisper

01:26:48 A Rush of Blood to the Head

01:32:26 Amsterdam

01:39:25 Overall Thoughts, Ratings and Next Album Recommendations

01:48:35 Next Week's Review

In this episode, Matt and Ryan explore the monumental album that defined a genre: Black Sabbath's Paranoid. Released in 1970, this record didn't just introduce heavy metal; it perfected it. The album is a heavy hitter, featuring classics like "Iron Man," "War Pigs," and "Paranoid." Don't miss their discussion on this essential piece of music history!

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Episode Timestamps

00:00 Intro

01:57 Last Week Recap

05:32 What Is A Black Sabbath?

16:57 War Pigs

25:41 Paranoid

35:21 Planet Caravan

43:40 Iron Man

51:20 Ways to Support the Show

55:05 Electrical Funereal

01:02:02 Hand of Doom

01:10:27 Rat Salad

01:15:32 Fairies Wear Boots

01:24:10 Overall Thoughts, Ratings and Next Album Recommendations

01:34:30 Next Week's Review

01:36:36 Outro

In this week's episode, Matt and Ryan dive into Jelly Roll's 2024 album, Beautifully Broken. Released on October 11, 2024, the album marked a significant milestone for the artist, debuting at number one on the Billboard 200 chart.

Jelly Roll has been open about his past struggles with mental health and addiction, and he uses the album as a way to connect with others on a similar journey. The album is a powerful exploration of these themes, offering a candid look into his life.

Find out what the guys think about this impactful album!

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Episode Timestamps

00:00 Intro

02:43 Last Week Recap

06:43 What Is A Jelly Roll?

14:32 Winning Streak

22:10 Burning

28:16 Heart of Stone

35:12 I Am Not Okay

40:51 When the Drugs Don't Work (featuring llsey)

50:49 Higher Than Heaven (featuring Wiz Khalifa)

56:11 Liar

01:02:14 Ways to Support the Show

01:06:53 Everyone Bleeds

01:10:45 Get By

01:19:53 Unpretty

01:24:53 Grace

01:29:55 What It Takes

01:35:03Hey Mama

01:41:32 Time of Day (featuring MGK)

01:47:49 Overall Thoughts, Ratings and Next Album Recommendations

01:56:17 Next Week's Review

01:59:09 Outro

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 Elton John. 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 Elton John or not, this episode will have something for everyone.

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Join Matt and Ryan this week as they journey back to the birth of Britpop with Suede's groundbreaking 1993 self-titled album. This was the record that kicked off an entire musical movement, and remarkably, Suede was hailed as "The Best New Band in Britain" even before it hit shelves! While they conquered the UK, American success eluded them. Don't miss what Matt and Ryan have to say about this iconic debut.

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Episode Timestamps

00:00 Intro

02:44 Last Week Recap

07:02 What Is A Suede?

22:34 So Young

31:22 Animal Nitrate

37:03 She's Not Dead

43:52 Moving

50:25 Pantomime Horse

57:55 The Drowners

01:05:29 Ways to Support the Show

01:09:56 Sleeping Pills

01:15:48 Breakdown

01:20:39 Metal Mickey

01:24:04 Animal Lover

01:29:09 The Next Life

01:32:54 Overall Thoughts, Ratings and Next Album Recommendations

01:40:34 Next Week's Review

01:44:29 Outro

For this week's episode, Matt and Ryan are taking a deep dive into music history, specifically to 1963, to discuss Barbra Streisand's groundbreaking debut, The Barbra Streisand Album. This critically acclaimed work not only clinched Album of the Year at the 1963 Grammys but was also lauded by Allmusic as "an essential recording in the field of pop vocals." Tune in to hear Matt and Ryan's full review!

Listen to the album: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=OLAK5uy_kh4hUwY0j-X6xU47q-MjWLP32AOhDs5V4&si=33PPaLz4dvhH73jj

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Episode Timestamps

00:00 Intro

03:07 Last Week Recap

05:16 What Is A Barbara Streisand?

12:45 Cry Me a River

19:14 My Honey's Loving Arms

27:30 I'll Tell the Man in the Street

32:51 A Taste of Honey

41:18 Who's Afraid of the Big Bad Wolf?

47:06 Soon It's Gonna Rain

52:09 Ways to Support the Show

55:19 Happy Days Are Here Again

01:00:40 Keepin' Out of Mischief Now

01:05:37 Much More

01:10:03 Come to the Supermarket in Old Peking

01:17:10 A Sleepin' Bee

01:23:05 Overall Thoughts, Ratings and Next Album Recommendations

01:31:23 Next Week's Review

01:36:50 Outro

Kicking off July, Matt and Ryan are diving deep into a fan-requested album: The Offspring's 1998 release, Americana. This iconic record arrived when punk rock was exploding into the mainstream, and it solidified The Offspring's place with massive singles such as "Pretty Fly (for a White Guy)," "Why Don't You Get a Job?," and "The Kids Aren't Alright." Don't miss what the guys have to say about this influential album!

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Episode Timestamps

00:00 Intro

03:18 Last Week Recap

06:04 What Is The Offspring?

15:46 Welcome/Have Your Ever

23:20 Starting At The Sun

29:11 Pretty Fly (For A White Guy)

36:38 The Kids Aren't Alright

44:42 Feelings

50:19 She's Got Issues

59:53 Walla Walla

01:05:32 Ways to Support the Show

01:09:49 The End Of The Line

01:15:25 No Brakes

01:19:35 Why Don't You Get A Job?

01:25:46 Americana

01:31:05 Pay The Man

01:38:47 Overall Thoughts, Ratings and Next Album Recommendations

01:45:37 Next Week's Review

01:47:39 Outro

For their final Pride Month episode of 2025, Matt and Ryan are focusing on a true legend: Little Richard. They'll be exploring his groundbreaking debut album, Here's Little Richard. This album, featuring the revolutionary single "Tutti Frutti," is widely recognized for introducing many of rock music's most defining elements. Little Richard himself is frequently cited as one of the primary architects of rock and roll. Don't miss this episode to hear Matt and Ryan's take on this pivotal work!

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Episode Timestamps

00:00 Intro

02:08 Last Week Recap

03:31 What Is A Little Richard?

10:41 Tutti Fruti

21:20 True, Fine Mama

27:37 Can't Believe You Wanna Leave

32:49 Ready Teddy

37:55 Baby

43:47 Slippin' and Slidin'

48:44 Ways to Support the Show

51:57 Long Tall Sally

59:52 Miss Ann

01:04:35 Oh Why?

01:09:04 Rip It Up

01:14:04 Jenny, Jenny

01:19:16 She's Got It

01:23:12 Overall Thoughts, Ratings and Next Album Recommendations

01:32:00 Next Week's Review

01:33:52 Outro