Hey, Listen to This!

Hey, Listen to This!

By Matt Drzik and Ryan KearnsMusicMusic Commentary
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Hey, Listen to This! episodes

  • The Rise and Fall of a Midwest Princess by Chappell Roan Album Review
    In this week's episode, Matt and Ryan take a look at another album by a female artist in honor of Women's History Month. The album they are reviewing this week is the 2023 album by Chappell Roan called The Rise and Fall of a Midwest Princess. The Today Show has included Chappell Roan in the group they called "The Big Three". The other members of the group are Sabrina Carpenter and Charlie XCX. The guys have already reviewed Brat and Short N' Sweet. So check out what the guys have to say about The Rise and Fall of a Midwest Princess!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 Intro02:53 Last Week Recap03:15 The Rise and Fall of a Midwest Princess Overview11:17 Femininomenon 17:54 Red Wine Supernova 24:44 After Midnight 30:48 Coffee 35:24 Casual42:42 Super Graphic Ultra Modern Girl47:50 Ways To Support The Show 49:54 Hot to Go56:17 My Kink Is Karma01:02:25 Picture You01:07:56 Kaleidescope 01:13:33 Pink Pony Club 01:22:58 Naked in Manhattan 01:27:38 California 01:35:38 Guilty Pleasure 01:45:22 Overall Thoughts, Ratings and Next Album Recommendations01:56:41 Next Week's Review01:58:01 Outro
    2 hr
  • Vulnicura by Björk Album Review
    In this week's episode, Matt and Ryan take a look at another album by a female artist in honor of Women's History Month. The album they are reviewing this week is the 2015 album by Björk called Vulnicura. This album details the break up of Björk and her partner Matthew Barney back in 2013. Vulnicura is divided into two sections "the wound" and "the healing of the wound". Rough trade named this album their 2015 album of the year. 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 Intro01:58 Last Week Recap04:05 Vulnicura Overview12:28 Stonemilker 19:31 Lionsong25:39 History of Touches30:32 Black Lake37:53 Family 44:37 Ways To Support The Show 46:59 Notget51:40 Atom Dance (Ft. ANOHNI)56:10 Mouth Mantra01:02:32 Quicksand01:07:22 Overall Thoughts, Ratings and Next Album Recommendations01:16:35 Next Week's Review01:12:36 Outro
    1 hr 18 min
  • She's So Unusual by Cyndi Lauper Album Review
    In this week's episode, Matt and Ryan take a look at another album by a female artist in honor of Women's History Month. The album they are reviewing this week is the debut studio album by Cyndi Lauper called She's So Unusual. Released in 1983, She's So Unusual stands out for its commercial success. It spawned four top-five singles which was a pioneering achievement for a debut studio album by a female artist. Some of those singles "Girls Just Want to Have Fun" and "Time After Time" have become classics that have a lasting legacy. 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 Intro02:09 Last Week Recap03:39 She's So Unusual Overview08:24 Money Changes Everything 14:52 Girls Just Want the Have Fun21:28 When You Were Mine26:03 Time After Time 32:29 Ways To Support The Show 35:53 She Bop41:59 All Through The Night46:25 Witness51:15 I'll Kiss You 57:20 He's So Unusual 59:59 Yeah Yeah01:03:54 Overall Thoughts, Ratings and Next Album Recommendations01:09:27 Next Week's Review01:12:36 Outro
    1 hr 14 min
  • Jagged Little Pill by Alanis Morissette Album Review
    In this week's episode, Matt and Ryan turn the page from celebrating Black History Month and begin their celebration of Women's History month by reviewing the 1995 album by Alanis Morissette called Jagged Little Pill. This album was conceived through a songwriting collaboration with producer Glenn Ballard and Alanis. Instead of trying to shape her sound to his liking, Glenn sought out to allow Alanis to explore her sound and just amplified that. What resulted has become one of the essential rock albums of the 1990s. Check out what the guys have to say about the record.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 Intro01:37 Last Week Recap03:40 Jagged Little Pill Overview10:20 All I Really Want16:05 You Oughta Know 23:30 Perfect28:19 Hand In My Pocket33:03 Right Through You38:17 Forgiven43:05 Ways To Support The Show46:57 You Learn50:41 Head Over Feet55:41 Mary Jane01:00:50 Ironic01:08:32 Not The Doctor01:14:55 Wake Up01:19:56 Overall Thoughts, Ratings and Next Album Recommendations01:26:03 Next Week's Review01:28:01 Outro
    1 hr 30 min
  • A Tribute to Jack Johnson by Miles Davis Album Review
    In this week's episode, Matt and Ryan take a look at the 1971 album by Miles Davis called A Tribute to Jack Johnson. Miles Davis was an American trumpeter, bandleader, and composer. He is a highly acclaimed musician in the history of jazz and 20th century music. This album was produced for a documentary by Bill Clayton about the life of boxer Jack Johnson. With this record, Miles Davis turned to trying to fuse jazz and rock music. Check out what the guys have to say about the record.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 Intro02:53 Last Week Recap03:43 A Tribute to Jack Johnson Overview17:19 Right Off41:45 Ways To Support The Show44:35 Yesternow01: 03: 32 Overall Thoughts, Ratings and Next Album Recommendations01: 11: 56 Next Week's Review01: 15: 21 Outro
    1 hr 17 min
  • Heaven To A Tortured Mind by Yves Tumor Album Review
    In this week's episode, Matt and Ryan take a look at the fourth studio album by Yves Tumor called Heaven To A Tortured Mind. Yves Tumor is an American experimental electronic artist who grew up in Tennessee. They turned to music as a way to contend with their surroundings. Sean Lee Bowie(Yves Tumor) is entirely self-taught musically and has released five albums to date. Eero Holi of Clash called Heaven To A Tortured Mind "psychedelic soul record for the 21st century". Check out what the guys have to say about the record.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 Stamps 00:00 Intro02:03 Last Week Recap03:01 Heaven To A Tortured Mind Overview09:35 Gospel of a New Century 14:39 Medicine Burn19:05 Identity Trade23:31 Kerosene! (Ft. Diana Gordon)27:24 Hasdallen Lights 30:49 Romanticist34:38 Ways To Support The Show 37:01 Dream Palette41:15 Super Stars44:53 Folie Imposée51:01 Strawberry Privilege 55:02 Asteroid Blues57:12 A Greater Love 01:01:58 Overall Thoughts, Ratings and Next Album Recommendations 01:09:12 Next Week's Review01:12:11 Outro
    1 hr 14 min
  • There's a Riot Goin' On by Sly and the Family Stone Album Review
    In this week's episode, Matt and Ryan take a look at the fifth studio album by Sly and the Family Stome called There's a Riot Goin' On. Released in 1971, the album's recording was dominated by the band's frontman Sly Stone during a time of drug use and group tensions. The recording shifted away from the optimistic sound of their previous records and embraced a darker more challenging sound. The album centered its lyrically around themes of apathy and disillusionment of Sly's rise to fame and the political climate of the time. In 1999, the album was inducted into the Grammy Hall of Fame.Check out what the guys have to say about the record.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 Stamps 00:00 Intro01:17 Last Week Recap03:21 There's A Riot Goin' On Overview09:42 Luv N' Haight15:16 Just Like A Baby20:16 Poet27:08 Family Affair 33:06 Africa Talks to You (The Asphalt Jungle)39:51 There's a Riot Goin' On 42:26 Ways To Support The Show 45:53 Brave & Strong50:27 (You Caught Me) Smilin'55:19 Time 01:00:21 Spaced Cowboy 01:06:01 Runnin' Away01:10:53 Thank You for Talkin' to Me, Africa 01:16:36 Overall Thoughts, Ratings and Next Album Recommendations 01:24:06 Next Week's Review01:26:02 Outro
    1 hr 28 min
  • Lemonade by Beyoncé Album Review
    In this week's episode, Matt and Ryan take a look at the sixth studio album by Beyoncé called Lemonade. With an incredible discography already on her resume, Beyoncé went into the studio for this album with the intention of exploring themes of self-knowledge and healing alongside dealing with her own heartbreak at the time. Lemonade has Beyoncé diving into genres such as country, hip-hop, rock and R&B. Apple Music cites this album as the 10th best album of all time from their list "100 Best Albums ever created". Check out what the guys have to say about the record.Time Stamps 00:00 Intro01:51 Last Week Recap02:54 Lemonade Overview12:32 Pray You Catch Me17:14 Hold Up23:19 Don't Hurt Yourself (feat. Jack White)28:47 Sorry32:50 6 Inch (feat. The Weekend)38:30 Daddy Lessons45:19 Ways To Support The Show 47:28 Love Drought51:54 Sandcastles 57:05 Forward (feat. James Blake)58:55 Freedom (feat. Kendrick Lamar)01:04:13 All Night01:07:56 Formation 01:13:04 Overall Thoughts, Ratings and Next Album Recommendations 01:18:01 Next Week's Review01:19:04 Outro
    1 hr 21 min
  • Stankonia by Outkast Album Review
    In this week's episode, Matt and Ryan take a look at the fourth studio album by Outkast named Stankonia. With this record, the group sought out to expand their sound to include genres such as funk, rave music, psychedelia, gospel and rock within a Dirty South lens. This album has made many publications' "Best Of" lists. Songs such as "So Fresh, So Clean" and "Ms. Jackson" helped the group break out with the release of this record. Check out what the guys have to say about the record by listening to this episode.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 Stamps 00:00 Intro00:57 Last Week Recap02:40 Stankonia Overview09:47 Gasoline Dreams 17:53 So Fresh, So Clean 23:42 Ms. Jackson31:07 Snappin' & Trappin'36:47 Spaghetti Junction 40:35 I'll Call B4 I Cum45:08 B.O.B. - Bombs Over Baghdad50:51 Xplosion 52:57 Ways To Support The Show 55:50 We Luv Deez Hoez59:16 Humble Mumble 01:03:52 ?01:06:03 Red Velvet 01:09:49 Gangsta Sh*t01:12:22 Toilet Tisha01:15:53 Slum Beautiful 01:20:20 Stankonia (Stanklove)01:25:53 Overall Thoughts, Ratings and Next Album Recommendations 01:30:41 Next Week's Review01:32:49 Outro
    1 hr 34 min
  • David Bowie Discography Draft

    On this week's episode, Matt and Ryan take a break from the usual deep dive into an album and turn their attention to Davie Bowie'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 can choose the artist on the next episode of Discography Draft.

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    22 min

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