*LOW 8/10*

We review Kim Petras's first album as an independent artist following James's uncontested pick.

Song of the week: Choosin' Texas by Ella Langley

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Intro music:

Title: Local Forecast - Elevator by Kevin MacLeod

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*HIGH 6/10*

Everyone on the pod is a little sick and we mostly talk about other things.

Song of the week: Daughter from Hell by Gracie Abrams

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Intro music:

Title: Local Forecast - Elevator by Kevin MacLeod

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*CLASSIC*

We review the most celebrated alternative metal album ever for Metal Week 2026.

Song of the week: Be Quite and Drive (Far Away)

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Intro music:

Title: Local Forecast - Elevator by Kevin MacLeod

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*HIGH 7/10*

The queen of pop is back over 40 years into her career for a sequel to her 2005 album Confessions on a Dance Floor.

Songs of the week: Hung Up by Madonna and God Control by Madonna

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Intro music:

Title: Local Forecast - Elevator by Kevin MacLeod

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*HIGH 7/10*

We check in on the heir-apparent's development on her third breakup album.

Song of the week: good 4 u by Olivia Rodrigo

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Intro music:

Title: Local Forecast - Elevator by Kevin MacLeod

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*HIGH 8/10*

Get ready to get wet!

Song of the week: Fiery Gun Hand by Cardiacs

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Intro music:

Title: Local Forecast - Elevator by Kevin MacLeod

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You will not find a better review of this album anywhere else.

Song of the week: 100% Pure Love by Crystal Waters

Article cited by James: How the West Was Sold by Rose McMackin. April 5, 2025. Haloscope.

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Intro music:

Title: Local Forecast - Elevator by Kevin MacLeod

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*HIGH 7/10* Sountrack to reclining in a flexible monoblock plastic patio chair on the lawn watching a humid summer sunset.

Song of the week: Take Me Home, Country Roads by John Denver

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Intro music:

Title: Local Forecast - Elevator by Kevin MacLeod

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*HIGH 7/10*

The Boards are back at their mostly instrumental chilled-out IDM. You'll never guess what James thought of this one!

Song of the Week: Candy Says by The Velvet Underground

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*5/10*

Cool cover. This was the most contentious of the Drake episodes.

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