Hey, Listen to This!

By Matt Drzik and Ryan Kearns

Hey, Listen to This! is the best music podcast on this side of the Mississippi hosted by two dashingly good-looking men who share the same middle name. Every week, the guys pick an album to review tra... more

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The podcast currently has 98 episodes available.

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November 23, 2024 I'm Wide Awake, It's Morning by Bright Eyes Album Review
On this week's episode, Matt and Ryan finally take a dive into the world of Bright Eyes. Released in 2005, this album features some of the bands most popular songs "First Day of My Life", "Lua" and "At The Bottom of Everything". The album itself has been ranked by several publications as either the one of the best of the year or the decade. Most notably Rolling Stone placed this album at 50 out of its 100 greatest albums of the 00s.
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Ryan’s Vinyl Collection
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Time Stamps
00:00 Intro
04:16 Last Week Recap
04:42 Bright Eyes Overview
11:10 At the Bottom of Everything
16:59 We Are Nowhere and It's Now
23:04 Old Soul Song (for the New World Order)
26:59 Lua
31:56 Train Under Water
37:44 Ways To Support the Show
40:04 First Day of My Life
43:47 Another Travelin' Song
50:00 Land Locked Blues
57:40 Poison Oak
01:00:38 Road to Joy
01:06:29 Overall thoughts, ratings, and next album recommendations
01:12:47 Next Week's Review
01:14:21 Outro
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1h 16min
November 16, 2024 Rickie Lee Jones by Rickie Lee Jones Album Review
In this week's episode, Matt and Ryan take a look at the self-titled debut album from American singer-songwriter Rickie Lee Jones. Rickie Lee Jones won Best New Artist during the 1980 Grammy Awards. AllMusic said this about the album: "Rickie Lee Jones comes on like the love child of Laura Nyro and Tom Waits on her astounding self-titled debut album that simultaneously sounds like a synthesis of many familiar styles and like nothing that anybody's ever done before." Check out this week's episode to see what the guys have to say about the record.
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Ryan’s Vinyl Collection
https://www.discogs.com/user/rjk3168/collection
Time Stamps
00:00 Intro
03:17 Last Week Recap
05:01 Rickie Lee Jones Overview
09:40 Chuck's E.'s in Love
16:38 On Saturday Afternoons in 1963
21:17 Night Train
26:28 Young Blood
29:16 Easy Money
33:49 The Last Chance Texaco
39:30 Ways to Support the Show
41:11 Danny's All-Star Joint
46:42 Coolsville
51:55 Weasel and the White Boys Cool
58:16 Company
01:03:05 After Hours (Twelve Bars Past Goodnight)
01:06:31 Overall thoughts, ratings and next album recommendations.
01:13:04 Next Week's Review
01:15:00 Outro
...more
1h 17min
November 09, 2024 SABLE, by Bon Iver Album Review
On this week's episode, Matt and Ryan take a look at another 2024 release with the new EP from Bon Iver called SABLE,. This EP sees the group going back to its roots that were found in the 2007 release For Emma, Forever Ago. Bon Iver hit a peak in popularity in 2012 when they won two Grammys for Best New Artist and Best Alternative Album for their self titled LP. The group has been spending the past fews years collaborating with the likes Zac Bryan and Taylor Swift.
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Ryan’s Vinyl Collection
https://www.discogs.com/user/rjk3168/collection
Time Stamps
00:00 Intro
01:55 Last Week Recap
02:50 Bon Iver Overview
12:36 ...
15:01 THINGS BEHIND THINGS BEHIND THINGS
22:19 S P E Y S I D E
28:46 AWARDS SEASON
40:46 Overall thoughts, ratings and next album recommendations
45:02 Next Week's Review
46:08 Outro
...more
48min
November 02, 2024 Freak Out! by The Mothers of Invention Album Review
On this week's episode, the guys go to the year of 1966 to examine the debut studio album by The Mothers of Invention called Freak Out!. This album is often cited as one of rock music's first concept albums. The band takes a satirical approach in this record talking about the American landscape at the time. Blending elements of 70s rock, doo wop and free form rock, this album helped launch the band and it's leader Frank Zappa into an extensive career that has gotten many fans over the years.
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Ryan’s Vinyl Collection
https://www.discogs.com/user/rjk3168/collection
Time Stamps
00:00 Intro
03:08 The Mothers of Invention Overview
09:14 Hungry Freaks, Daddy
17:35 I Ain't Got No Heart
21:46 Who Are the Brain Police?
26:12 Go Cry On Somebody Else's Shoulder
29:36 Motherly Love
32:37 How Could I Be Such A Fool
35:08 Wowie Zowie
38:12 You Didn't Try to Call Me
41:18 Ways to Support the Show
42:41 Any Way the Wind Blows
45:50 I'm Not Satisfied
50:00 You're Probably Wondering Why I'm Here
54:07 Trouble Every Day
58:54 Help I'm A Rock
01:05:54 It Can't Happen Here
01:09:57The Return of the Son of Monster Magnet (Unfinished Ballet in Two Tableaux)
01:14:20Overall Thoughts, Ratings and Next Album Recommendations
01:21:27 Next Week's Review
01:22:50 Outro
...more
1h 24min
October 26, 2024 Blunderbuss by Jack White Album Review
On this week's episode, the guys take one last trip into the Jack White Multiverse with the debut solo studio from Jack White released in 2012 called Blunderbuss. This album saw Jack in a pivotal moment in his career. In this album, White draws from many different influences that range from country all the way to hip-hop. This album and it's tracks received four Grammy nominations. Tune into this week's episode to see what the guys have to say about this album!
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Ryan’s Vinyl Collection
https://www.discogs.com/user/rjk3168/collection
Time Stamps
00:00 Intro
01:45 Last Week Recap
02:54 Jack White Overview
06:20 Missing Pieces
10:20 Sixteen Saltines
15:03 Freedom At 21
19:01 Love Interruption
24:54 Blunderbuss
27:47 Hypocritical Kiss
31:00 Weep Themselves To Sleep
35:34 Ways To Support The Show
37:06 I'm Shakin'
40:22 Trash Tongue Talker
42:48 Hip (Eponymous) Poor Boy
46:27 I Guess I Should Go To Sleep
48:47 On And On And On
53:06 Take Me With You When You Go
57:12 Overall Thoughts, Ratings and Next Album Recommendations
01:04:48 Next Week's Album Selection
01:06:26 Outro
...more
1h 8min
October 19, 2024 Excitable Boy by Warren Zevon Album Review
On this week's episode, Matt chose the album to review. He chose Warren Zevon's 1978 album Excitable Boy, which contains Zevon's most commercially successful single, Werewolves of London. The album contains unique songs ranging from disco/funk-inspired to pure satire. Tracks like "Excitable Boy", "Roland the Headless Thompson Gunner" and "Veracruz" will leave an impact on the listener. Tune into the episode to see what the guys think about the album!
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Ryan’s Vinyl Collection
https://www.discogs.com/user/rjk3168/collection

Time Stamps
00:00 Intro
02:37 Last Week Recap
04:38 This Week Overview
09:49 Johnny Strikes Up The Band
15:41 Roland the Headless Thompson Gunner
21:23 Excitable Boy
29:49 Werewolves of London
35:40 Accidentally Like A Martyr
39:47 Ways To Support The Show
42:01 Nighttime in the Switching Yard
47:26 Veracruz
52:07 Tenderness on the Block
55:02 Lawyers, Guns and Money
59:53 Overall Thoughts, Ratings, and Next Album Recommendations
01:05:48 Next Week's Review
01:08:42 Outro

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1h 11min
October 12, 2024 Discography Draft: The Smashing Pumpkins
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 Smashing Pumpkins' discography. The two hosts will take turns picking albums from that discography 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 The Smashing Pumpkins or not, this episode will have something for everyone.
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Ryan’s Vinyl Collection
https://www.discogs.com/user/rjk3168/collection

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21min
October 05, 2024 Elephant by The White Stripes Album Review
In this week's episode, Ryan takes Matt and himself into the Jack White Sphere with the 2003 magnum opus Elephant by The White Stripes. Released at a time when the group broke new ground with popularity, this album saw the group exploring different styles all the while keeping grounded in their blues garage rock roots. The biggest songs from The White Stripes and Jack White come from this album: Seven Nation Army, The Hardest Button to Button and Ball and Biscuit. Tune into this week's episode to discover how this album stacks up to the other albums that Matt and Ryan reviewed within the Jack White Sphere.
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Ryan’s Vinyl Collection
https://www.discogs.com/user/rjk3168/collection
Time Stamps
00:00 Intro
03:19 Last Week Recap
04:16 The White Stripes Overview
13:52 Seven Nation Army
24:16 Black Math
31:12 There's No Room For You Here
37:02 I Just Don't Know What to Do With Myself
42:37 In The Cold, Cold Night
46:01 I Want To Be The Boy To Warm Your Mother's Heart
49:27 You've Got Her In Your Pocket
55:32 Ways To Support The Show
56:47 Ball and Biscuit
01:02:43 The Hardest Button to Button
01:07:07 Little Acorns
01:11:45 Hypnotize
01:14:45 The Air Near My Fingers
01:19:08 Girl You Have No Faith In Medicine
01:22:22 It's True We Love One Another
01:27:42 Overall Thoughts, Ratings, and Next Album Recommendations
01:33:53 Next Week's Album Selection
01:36:35 Outro

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1h 38min
September 28, 2024 Short n' Sweet by Sabrina Carpenter Album Review
On this week's episode, Matt picked one of the year's biggest albums with Sabrina Carpenter's Short n' Sweet. The guys decided they needed some backup to review the album and Jamie makes another guest appearance on the show to provide another layer of insight to this record. The album has been highly successful and brought Sabrina Carpenter to another level of pop stardom. This album is layered with influences from various genres that Sabrina blends with lyrics that authentically show her ironic personality.
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Ryan’s Vinyl Collection
https://www.discogs.com/user/rjk3168/collection
Time Stamps
00:00 Intro
03:19 Last Week Recap
04:00 Sabrina Carpenter Overview
10:11 Taste
17:00 Please Please Please
23:48 Good Graces
29:55 Shapest Tool
38:22 Coincidence
44:21 Bed Chem
55:32 Ways To Support The Show
57:18 Espresso
01:04:50 Dumb & Poetic
01:14:11 Slim Pickins
01:26:02 Juno
01:37:22 Lie To Girls
01:44:51 Don't Smile
01:51:20 Overall Thoughts, Ratings, and Next Album Recommendations
02:00:48 Next Week's Review Selection
02:03:10 Outro

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2h 5min
September 21, 2024 Horehound by The Dead Weather Album Review
On this week's episode, it was Ryan's turn to pick the album as the guys journey further into the Jack White Multiverse. The album is the debut album from The Dead Weather called Horehound. Released in 2009, this album was spawned from an event where Alison Mosshart filled in on vocals during a Raconteurs set. Mosshart did such a great job that group members decided to record songs together. Unlike previous projects, Jack White is on drums not guitar with this group. Will the guys favor The Dead Weather over The Raconteurs? Listen in to find out!
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Ryan’s Vinyl Collection
https://www.discogs.com/user/rjk3168/collection
Time Stamps
00:00 Intro
02:18 Last Week Recap
03:40 The Dead Weather Overview
10:55 60 Feet Tall
16:55 Hang You From The Heavens
21:57 I Cut Like a Buffalo
25:58 So Far From Your Weapon
31:17 Treat Me Like Your Mother
35:43 Rocking Horse
40:11 Ways To Support The Show
41:47 New Pony
48:56 Bone House
52:08 3 Birds
55:17 No Hassle Night
01:01:23 Will There Be Enough Water
01:07:43 Overall Thoughts, Ratings and Next Album Recommendations
01:13:54 Next Week's Review
01:15:59 Outro
...more
1h 17min

FAQs about Hey, Listen to This!:

How many episodes does Hey, Listen to This! have?

The podcast currently has 98 episodes available.