Hey, Listen to This!

This week on Hey, Listen to This!, Matt and Ryan are handing listeners a curated compilation of the songs they’ve fallen in love with throughout the show’s run. Putting this retrospective together gave the guys a chance to dig into past reviews and spotlight the tracks that resonated most. Whether you’ve been following along since the Hot Fuss review or just discovered the show, grab your headphones—this is the definitive collection of songs Matt and Ryan love front to back.

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Links to episodes featured in this episode

Mannish Boy from Hard Again by Muddy Waters

https://open.spotify.com/episode/5JqI9YwwSraE1BFB1z3oFR?si=Q2dkukcOR0G7RWvXxKtUUw

The Mess Inside from All Hail West Texas by The Mountain Goats

https://open.spotify.com/episode/2WGSV2LkD1hYlEzE4kO6tI?si=bvU2o3I9SCyqsGAes96_bQ

Just What I Needed from The Cars by The Cars

https://open.spotify.com/episode/5e2E5TWRyHrBzmVxTsXY15?si=goTA7bTlTFSjYQbCa9LgMw

Sunglasses from For the first time by Black Country New Road

https://open.spotify.com/episode/2xTGGtpVk9VujDzdPhYFFj?si=NZb8ERiOS3WPTE8vFuNI2w

I Saw The Light from Wynonna by Wynonna

https://open.spotify.com/episode/5MbnhLosXMFlIJ0uFgZBcc?si=xWBwHD0QQwaRD_HPvkxYpA

Black Lake from Vulnicura by Björk

https://open.spotify.com/episode/1Ceq4lywNNivlYMY9ivQl4?si=RZC2Dn-XQvqkm75dJIuCYw

Idiot Wind from Blood on the Tracks by Bob Dylan

https://open.spotify.com/episode/7CPSUb14OW6X2OzsfNlRTM?si=2EeUaLVRSgOCkY2ueBChvg

Episode Timestamps

00:00 Intro

00:14 Mannish Boy

12:21 The Mess Inside

18:12 Just What I Needed

27:43 Sunglasses

38:28 I Saw the Light

44:17 Black Lake

51:36 Idiot Wind

On this week's episode, Matt and Ryan are reviewing Court and Spark by Joni Mitchell. Released in 1974, this album infuses folk rock with jazz elements. It remains Joni's most successful album, peaking at number 2 on the Billboard 200. Check out what the guys have to say about the album!

Listen to the album:

https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLUPdGVF6ESU80R7Mfqj7fhGSX500Jx8Zb&si=A-0fvQXKGSDT59_Z

Purchase the album:

https://jonimitchell.com/music/album.cfm?id=7

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Episode Time Stamps

00:00 Intro

02:55 Last Week Recap

05:02 Road to Court and Spark

15:09 Court and Spark

24:38 Help Me

32:30 Free Man in Paris

42:09 People's Parties

48:24 The Same Situation

57:02 Ways to Support The Show

01:03:47 Car on a Hill

01:12:04 Down to You

01:20:51 Just Like This Train

01:26:41 Raised on Robbery

01:36:04 Trouble Child

01:41:53 Twisted

01:49:31 Overall Ratings and Next Album Recommendations

01:59:15 Next Week's Review

On this week's episode, Matt and Ryan are reviewing Jubilee by Japanese Breakfast. Released in 2021, this album was a major breakthrough for the group that resulted in a few Grammy nominations. The record does mark a change in the group's sound, with the band producing a lush and playful indie pop record. Check out what the guys have to say about the record!

Listen to the album:

https://youtube.com/playlist?list=OLAK5uy_n17ZO24e2uM9VpEet2jO9deL9j4kmIw0E&si=8VEfHqTRvV_Gifgs

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https://deadoceans.com/releases/jubilee/

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Episode Time Stamps

00:00 Intro

03:50 Last Week Recap

06:03 What is a Japanese Breakfast?

20:50 Paprika

27:49 Be Sweet

35:51 Kokomo, IN

43:33 Slide Tackle

51:33 Posing in Bondage

58:48 Ways to Support The Show

01:05:56 Sit

01:12:36 Savage Good Boy

01:21:28 In Hell

01:30:32 Tactics

01:38:34 Posing for Cars

01:46:07 Overall Ratings and Next Album Recommendations

01:54:54 Next Week's Review

On this week's episode, Matt and Ryan are reviewing The Art of Loving by Olivia Dean. This album has been the big breakthrough for Olivia due to massive singles "Nice to Each Other," "Lady Lady," and last but not least, "Man I Need." Olivia explores several different genres throughout this recording, including neo-soul, bossa nova, jazz pop, and Motown. Check out what the guys have to say about the record!

Listen to the album:

https://youtube.com/playlist?list=OLAK5uy_mrovhl9JXvTKu8VbI3qRIqlwZ0SR_VetU&si=9yP1gL11OUeiLaej

Purchase the album:

https://shopus.oliviadeano.com/products/the-art-of-loving-north-american-tour-edition-lp?srsltid=AU7gw4Wk-gxb_BT6Tq-lKuUQ0wjECvbIL8wP1qXf7SWIpBUe1mJY-3yI

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Episode Time Stamps

00:00 Intro

02:39 Last Week Recap

05:48 What Is A Olivia Dean?

21:25 The Art of Loving (Intro)/Nice to Each Other

29:06 Lady Lady

33:58 Close Up

41:18 So Easy (To Fall in Love)

47:19 Let Alone the One You Love

54:52 Ways to Support The Show

01:01:25 Man I Need

01:10:01 Something Inbetween

01:15:45 Loud

01:25:04 Baby Steps

01:31:04 A Couple Minutes

01:39:56 I've Seen It

01:45:19 Overall Ratings and Next Album Recommendations

01:55:00 Next Week's Review

On this week's episode, Matt and Ryan review The Heist by Macklemore & Ryan Lewis. Released in 2012, this Grammy-winning Rap Album of the Year features massive hits like "Thrift Shop" and "Can't Hold Us." Macklemore is bringing everything to this record by delivering themes of social justice and addiction to comedy across the tracklist. Tune in to hear our full breakdown!

Listen to the album:

https://youtube.com/playlist?list=OLAK5uy_kPdPDkmggFWnDaTPs651iSKiz0gsp9R4s&si=Zp8dlKWdGBtFjmmm

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https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00908DDZM?lv=shuf&channelId=500&plpRedirect=mhFallback

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Episode Time Stamps

00:00 Intro

03:23 Last Week Recap

07:00 What Is A Macklemore?

20:07 Ten Thousand Hours

27:46 Can't Hold Us (feat. Ray Dalton)

36:11 Thrift Shop (feat. Wanz)

45:20 Thin Line (feat. Buffalo Madonna)

53:00 Same Love (feat. Mary Lambert)

01:01:15 Make the Money

01:08:25 Neon Cathedral (feat. Allen Stone)

01:14:57 BomBom (feat. The Teaching)

01:17:57 Ways to Support The Show

01:23:46 White Walls (feat. Hollis & ScHoolboy Q)

01:30:18 Jimmy Iovine (feat. Ab-Soul)

01:37:38 Wing$

01:44:01 A Wake (feat. Evan Roman)

01:51:56 Gold (feat. Eighty4 Fly)

01:58:01 Starting Over (feat. Ben Bridwell)

02:05:35 Cowboy Boots

02:11:38 Overall Ratings and Next Album Recommendations

02:20:24 Next Week's Review

On this week's episode, Matt and Ryan review Dolly Parton’s late-80s album, White Limozeen. Produced by Ricky Skaggs, the 1989 record brought Dolly back to her country roots following the disappointment of 1987’s Rainbow. The album features a duet with Mac Davis, a powerful cover of Don Francisco’s "He’s Alive," and a bluegrass take on REO Speedwagon’s "Time for Me to Fly." Tune in to hear our full review!

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https://youtube.com/playlist?list=OLAK5uy_nO2jgcZHhfBeWdNPyIzEEs19gqkRi0ANA&si=c6ep8rc8YR-t3Dkm

Purchase the album:

https://www.amazon.com/clp/B0000DELVK

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Episode Time Stamps

00:00 Intro 

03:52 Last Week Recap

07:05 What Is A Dolly Parton?

20:59 Time for Me to Fly

29:19 Yellow Roses 

38:06 Why'd You Come in Here Lookin' Like That

46:32 Slow Healing Heart

52:56 What Is It My Love

01:02:11 Ways to Support the Show 

01:08:28 White Limozeen

01:14:50 Wait 'Til I Get You Home

01:23:12 Take Me Back to the Country

01:31:02 The Moon, the Stars and Me

01:38:08 He's Alive

01:44:38 Overall Ratings and Next Album Recommendations 

01:54:19 Next Week's Review 

On this week's episode, Matt and Ryan tackle a bucket-list album: Kendrick Lamar's To Pimp a Butterfly. Following the breakthrough success of Good Kid, m.A.A.d City, this record explores how Kendrick copes with newfound fame and structural injustice. Frequently cited as one of the greatest albums of all time, tune in to hear what the guys think!

Listen to the album:

https://youtube.com/playlist?list=OLAK5uy_n_dmtzA0IWImBN3fbUBUl_WgD-YSaMZaI&si=1KQs4hPZB1xRpET3

Purchase the album:

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00UDDM7K0?ref=clp_hp_h_pc

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Episode Timestamps

00:00 Intro

02:55 Last Review Recap

05:02 What Is A Kendrick Lamar?

19:30 Wesley's Theory

30:28 For Free? (Interlude)

35:42 King Kunta

47:10 Institutionalized

54:46 These Walls

01:05:43 u

01:15:39 Alright

01:26:38 For Sale? (Interlude)

01:34:06 Ways to Support The Show

01:39:26 Momma

01:46:56 Hood Politics

01:54:10 How Much A Dollar Cost

02:01:17 Complexion (A Zulu Love)

02:08:30 The Blacker The Berry

02:16:04 You Ain't Gotta Lie (Momma Said)

02:21:43 i

02:29:29 Mortal Man

02:38:42 Overall Ratings

02:45:05 Next Album Recommendations

02:48:18 Next Week's Review

On this week's episode, Matt and Ryan take a break from the usual deep dive into the discography of Metallica. The two hosts will take turns picking albums from that 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 Metallica or not, this episode will have something for everyone.

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On this week's episode, Matt and Ryan are venturing into the world of Philly Soul by reviewing the album "360 Degrees of Billy Paul" by Billy Paul. Known for his hit "Me and Mrs. Jones", Billy was a foundational artist for developing the "Philly Sound". Artists like Questlove place him alongside legends like Marvin Gaye and Stevie Wonder for his socially conscious art. Check out what the guys have to say about the album!

Listen to the album:

https://youtube.com/playlist?list=OLAK5uy_mtof1YWIcATLyMm9-xNsN_Nz59C1V0V1Y&si=UaF2vChHHPhZN7xz

Purchase the album:

https://www.amazon.com/clp/B000066C0G

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Episode Timestamps

00:00 Intro

02:57 Last Review Recap

05:23 What Is A Billy Paul?

21:15 Brown Baby

31:34 I'm Just A Prisoner

41:43 It's Too Late

50:18 Me and Mrs. Jones

59:16 Ways to Support the Show

01:06:54 Am I Black Enough for You?

01:17:20 Let's Stay Together

01:25:06 Your Song

01:32:42 I'm Gonna Make It This Time

01:39:43 Overall Ratings

01:45:38 Next Album Recommendations

01:51:04 Next Week's Review

On this week's episode, Matt and Ryan jump back into the world of emo rock to review Joyce Manor's album, I Used To Go To This Bar. Formed in 2008, the band built a dedicated following through word of mouth and grew into a cornerstone of the 2010s emo revival alongside acts like Tigers Jaw, The Menzingers, Title Fight, and Touché Amoré. While Joyce Manor remains a punk rock band at heart, I Used To Go To This Bar showcases the broader musical influences they've gathered over the years. Check out what the guys have to say about the record!

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Episode Timestamps

00:00 Intro

03:21 Last Review Recap

06:32 What Is A Joyce Manor?

20:41 I Know Where Mark Chen Lives

29:50 Falling Into It

37:02 All My Friends Are So Depressed

44:44 Well, Whatever It Was

51:26 I Used To Go To This Bar

58:15 Ways to Support the Show

01:05:17 After All You Put Me Through

01:10:49 The Opossum

01:18:31 Well, Don't It Seem Like You've Been Here Before?

01:26:26 Grey Guitar

01:33:07 Overall Ratings

01:38:28 Next Album Recommendations

01:43:35 Next Week's Review