Hey, Listen to This!

Hey, Listen to This!

By Matt Drzik and Ryan KearnsMusicMusic Commentary
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  • The Marshall Mathers LP by Eminem Album Review

    In this week's episode, Matt and Ryan take a look at an album that recently turned 25: The Marshall Mathers LP by Eminem. This record took the success that Eminem had with his previous record The Slim Shady LP and shot him into superstardom. This record has some of his biggest singles "The Real Slim Shady" and "The Way That I Am". Check out what the guys have to say about the album!


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    Ryan’s Vinyl Collection


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    Time Stamps


    00:00 Intro

    02:31 Last Week Recap

    04:15 What is an Eminem?

    13:14 Public Service Announcement 2000/Kill You

    22:12 Stan (feat. Dido)

    28:41 Paul (Skit)/Who Knew

    34:08 Steve Berman (feat. Steve Berman)/The Way I Am

    39:43 The Real Slim Shady

    45:06 Remember Me? (feat. RBX & Sticky Fingaz)

    50:14 Ways to Support the Show

    52:54 I'm Back

    58:29 Marshall Mathers

    01:04:41 Ken Kaniff (Skit)/Drug Ballad

    01:10:57 Amityville (feat. Bizarre)

    01:15:18 Bitch Please II (feat. Dr. Dre, Snoop Dog, Xzibit & Nate Dogg)

    01:19:50 Kim

    01:28:45 Under The Influence (feat. D12)

    01:33:43Criminal

    01:37:57 Overall Thoughts, Ratings and Next Album Recommendations

    01:45:14 Next Week's Review

    01:46:27 Outro


    1 hr 48 min
  • Toxicity by System of a Down Album Review

    In this week's episode, Matt and Ryan take a look at the 2001 album from System of a Down called Toxicity. This record was the big break for the group featuring singles "Chop Suey!", "Toxicity", and "Aerials". The group themselves are often held in high regard within the Numetal scene due to their instrumental dynamism and the vocal range of Serj Tankian. Check out what the guys have to say about the album!


    If you like the podcast, please give us a five-star rating and share it with a friend.


    If you have a recommendation for a future episode, email us at [email protected]


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    Ryan’s Vinyl Collection


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    Time Stamps


    00:00 Intro

    01:50 Last Week Recap

    03:02 What is a System of a Down?

    17:28 Prison Song

    24:50 Needles

    30:16 Deer Dance

    34:48 Jet Pilot

    41:18 X

    45:37 Chop Suey!

    55:31 Bounce

    01:00:45 Ways to Support the Show

    01:03:47 Forest

    01:08:36 ATWA

    01:12:46 Science

    01:16:37 Shimmy

    01:20:06 Toxicity

    01:25:21 Psycho

    01:28:44 Aerials/Arto

    01:35:57 Overall Thoughts, Ratings and Next Album Recommendations

    01:44:17 Next Week's Review

    01:46:02 Outro


    1 hr 47 min
  • Fishnets & Cigarettes by Toledo Album Review

    In this week's episode, Matt and Ryan take a look at the 1996 album from Toledo called Fishnets & Cigarettes. The band Toledo is fronted by choreographer-turned-vocalist Toledo Diamond. The group lays down a wall of bebop and sinister grooves that Toledo croons within. The album plays as acid jazz that has themes of cocktails, call girls and varied psychoses. Even if you aren't familiar with the group, check out what the guys have to say about the album!


    If you like the podcast, please give us a five-star rating and share it with a friend.


    If you have a recommendation for a future episode, email us at [email protected]


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    Ryan’s Vinyl Collection


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    #Toledo #MusicReviewPodcast #Jazz



    Time Stamps


    00:00 Intro

    01:56 Last Week Recap

    04:27 What is a Toledo?

    14:23 Death Took a Holiday

    24:39 Danny

    31:39 Sonny & Lorraine

    39:50 Downtown

    47:39 Saxface

    54:13 Fishnets & Cigarettes

    01:01:42 Ways to Support the Show

    01:04:12 Beat Up Thunderbird

    01:13:18 Just Enough

    01:19:27 Pistol of a Cuban Girl

    01:26:47 Dead Man's Cigarette

    01:33:13 Cinderella

    01:35:57 Overall Thoughts, Ratings and Next Album Recommendations

    01:45:28 Next Week's Review

    01:47:51 Outro


    1 hr 49 min
  • SABLE, fABLE by Bon Iver Album Review
    In this week's episode, Matt and Ryan finish the story of their Bon Iver journey by reviewing SABLE, fABLE. Bon Iver released the first part of this project entitled SABLE back in 2024. At the end of the closing track AWARDS SEASON, Matt and Ryan talked about, in their review of SABLE, the possibility of there being another part to the project. In February of this year, Bon Iver announced the other part of this project and it was going to be called fABLE. Check out what the guys have to say about the project!If you like the podcast, please give us a five-star rating and share it with a friend.If you have a recommendation for a future episode, email us at [email protected] Media Linkshttps://bsky.app/profile/ttheylisten.bsky.social⁠https://www.instagram.com/ttheylisten/⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/ttheylisten⁠https://www.threads.net/@ttheylistenRyan’s Vinyl Collectionhttps://www.discogs.com/user/rjk3168/collection#BonIver #MusicReviewPodcast #SABLE,fABLE #IndieRock #JustinVernonTime Stamps00:00 Intro02:12 Last Week Recap03:30 What is a Bon Iver?12:45 SABLE Summary 20:19 Short Story29:17 Everything Is Peaceful Love36:33 Walk Home44:38 Day One (feat. Dijon & Flock of Dimes)53:14 Ways To Support The Show 56:13 From 01:03:29 I'll Be There 01:12:45 If Only I Could Wait01:19:22 There's A Rhythm/Au Revoir 01:27:28 Overall Thoughts, Ratings and Next Album Recommendations01:36:02 Next Week's Review0138:15 Outro
    1 hr 40 min
  • Discography Draft: The Grammy Award for Album of the Year
    On this week's episode, Matt and Ryan take a break from the usual deep dive into an album and turn their attention to prior winners of Album of the Year from the Grammys. 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 The Grammys or not, this episode will have something for everyone. If you like the podcast, please give us a five-star rating and share it with a friend.If you have a recommendation for a future episode, email us at [email protected] Media Linkshttps://bsky.app/profile/ttheylisten.bsky.social⁠https://www.instagram.com/ttheylisten/⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/ttheylisten⁠https://www.threads.net/@ttheylistenRyan’s Vinyl Collectionhttps://www.discogs.com/user/rjk3168/collection
    30 min
  • 24K Magic by Bruno Mars Album Review
    In this week's episode, Matt and Ryan take a look at the Grammy's 2016 Album of the Year by Bruno Mars called 24K Magic. Coming off of the success of the 2012 album Unorthodox Jukebox, Bruno Mars sought out to make his next album better than his previous two. 24K Magic blends elements of R&B, Funk, Pop and New Jack Swing. This album spawned several singles including "24K Magic", "That's What I Like", and "Finesse". Check out what the guys have to say about this album!If you like the podcast, please give us a five-star rating and share it with a friend.If you have a recommendation for a future episode, email us at [email protected] Media Linkshttps://bsky.app/profile/ttheylisten.bsky.social⁠https://www.instagram.com/ttheylisten/⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/ttheylisten⁠https://www.threads.net/@ttheylistenRyan’s Vinyl Collectionhttps://www.discogs.com/user/rjk3168/collectionTime Stamps00:00 Intro01:33 Last Week Recap03:17 24K Magic Overview17:06 24K Magic25:05 Chunky29:52 Perm37:02 That's What I Like43:56 Versace on the Floor50:52 Ways To Support The Show 53:11 Straight Up & Down57:56 Calling All My Lovelies 01:05:46 Finesse01:10:41 Too Good to Say Goodbye 01:16:05 Overall Thoughts, Ratings and Next Album Recommendations01:22:23 Next Week's Review01:24:00 Outro
    1 hr 26 min
  • Mean Everything to Nothing by Manchester Orchestra Album Review
    In this week's episode, Matt and Ryan take a look at an album by a band they both have seen live: Mean Everything to Nothing by Manchester Orchestra. Released in 2009, this album is held up as the band's magnum opus in the eyes of fans. This album is also one of the foundational albums that helped Ryan to develop his musical taste. Check out what the guys have to say about the album!If you like the podcast, please give us a five-star rating and share it with a friend.If you have a recommendation for a future episode, email us at [email protected] Media Linkshttps://bsky.app/profile/ttheylisten.bsky.social⁠https://www.instagram.com/ttheylisten/⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/ttheylisten⁠https://www.threads.net/@ttheylistenRyan’s Vinyl Collectionhttps://www.discogs.com/user/rjk3168/collectionTime Stamps00:00 Intro02:00 Last Week Recap03:27 Mean Everything to Nothing Overview14:13 The Only One19:51 Shake It Out28:41 I've Got Friends 34:58 Pride43:26 In My Teeth50:14 100 Dollars54:52 Ways To Support The Show 57:27 I Can Feel a Hot One01:08:44 My Friend Marcus01:15:39 Tony the Tiger 01:22:05 Everything to Nothing 01:30:50 The River01:39:12 Jimmy, He Whispers 01:46:44 Overall Thoughts, Ratings and Next Album Recommendations01:55:10 Next Week's Review01:57:04 Outro
    1 hr 59 min
  • Discography Draft: Dolly Parton
    On this week's episode, Matt and Ryan take a break from the usual deep dive into an album and turn their attention to Dolly Parton's 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 Dolly Parton or not, this episode will have something for everyone. If you like the podcast, please give us a five-star rating and share it with a friend.If you have a recommendation for a future episode, email us at [email protected] Media Linkshttps://bsky.app/profile/ttheylisten.bsky.social⁠https://www.instagram.com/ttheylisten/⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/ttheylisten⁠https://www.threads.net/@ttheylistenRyan’s Vinyl Collectionhttps://www.discogs.com/user/rjk3168/collection
    31 min
  • Brand New Man by Brooks & Dunn Album Review
    In this week's episode, Matt and Ryan take another step into the world of country with the debut album by Brooks & Dunn called Brand New Man. This album spawned four number one singles on the Country Billboard charts. Also, Brand New Man has been certified 7x Multi-Platinum. So check out what the guys have to say about Brand New Man!If you like the podcast, please give us a five-star rating and share it with a friend.If you have a recommendation for a future episode, email us at [email protected] Media Linkshttps://bsky.app/profile/ttheylisten.bsky.social⁠https://www.instagram.com/ttheylisten/⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/ttheylisten⁠https://www.threads.net/@ttheylistenRyan’s Vinyl Collectionhttps://www.discogs.com/user/rjk3168/collectionTime Stamps00:00 Intro02:09 Last Week Recap04:11 Brand New Man Overview12:38 Brand New Man 18:42 My Next Broken Heart23:52 Cool Drink of Water 28:58 Cheating on the Blues33:23 Neon Moon39:50 Ways To Support The Show 42:00 Lost and Found 47:03 I've Got a Lot to Learn 51:57 Boot Scootin' Boogie59:20 I'm No Good01:07:17 Still in Love with You01:11:56 Overall Thoughts, Ratings and Next Album Recommendations01:20:22 Next Week's Review01:22:44 Outro
    1 hr 24 min
  • Riot! by Paramore Album Review
    In this week's episode, Matt and Ryan finish up celebrating Women's History Month by taking a look at the 2007 second studio album by Paramore called Riot!. Paramore exploded onto the emo pop-punk scene with this record with massive hits such as "Misery Business", "That's What You Get" and "Crushcrushcrush". At the time of this record's release, Hayley Williams shifted the scene with her lyricism, vocal range and stage presence. So check out what the guys have to say about Riot!!If you like the podcast, please give us a five-star rating and share it with a friend.If you have a recommendation for a future episode, email us at [email protected] Media Linkshttps://bsky.app/profile/ttheylisten.bsky.social⁠https://www.instagram.com/ttheylisten/⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/ttheylisten⁠https://www.threads.net/@ttheylistenRyan’s Vinyl Collectionhttps://www.discogs.com/user/rjk3168/collectionTime Stamps00:00 Intro02:24 Last Week Recap04:10 Riot! Overview17:55 For A Pessimist I'm Pretty Optimistic 24:51 That's What You Get30:57 Hallelujah 36:04 Misery Business 46:17 When It Rains52:03 Let The Flames Begin 56:39 Ways To Support The Show 58:57 Miracle 01:02:40 Crushcrushcrush01:07:19 We Are Broken01:11:59 Fences01:15:51 Born For This01:20:11 Overall Thoughts, Ratings and Next Album Recommendations01:26:59 Next Week's Review01:30:00 Outro
    1 hr 31 min

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Hey, Listen to This! is a music podcast hosted by two best friends who love to talk about music.