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We are really drawing our Sad Girl Winter out into Sad Girl Spring with our review of Mitski's 6th studio album from 2022: Laurel Hell.  It's one of the hosts first time listening to a Mitski album so it's anyone's guess as to how they feel. And if you have paid attention to who pitched last week's episode, I bet you can guess who it is!  Want to support the show and get bonus eps in our off-week?...

This week, The Billbuds are reviewing 'Whatever People Say I Am, That's What I'm Not' by Artic Monkeys from 2006. If you've been clamouring (British spelling) for more rock from across the pond, then you are in luck. And if this album isn't your cup of tea (British beverage) then maybe check out their other albums because they were literally teenagers when they wrote this.  Want to support the sho...

This week, the Billbuds are discussing Planet Her, Doja Cat's 3rd studio album from 2021. And if you aren't familiar with Doja Cat the person, don't worry, we'll be discussing her "controversies' section from Wikipedia as well.  If you aren't familiar with Doja Cat's music, do worry, and then go listen to it. And then, listen to this!  Want to support the show and get bonus eps in our off-week? Pa...

The Billbuds are going back in time to 1966 for our oldest (to date) album!  We are reviewing The Beach Boys 11th studio album Pet Sounds. A lot of people claim that this album completely changed the pop music game,  but that was like 100 years ago, so the real question is: will two white dudes in their 30s living in 2022 like it? You'll have to listen to find out!  Want to support the show and ge...

This week, the Billbuds are putting on our studded belts, spiking up our hair and discussing Linkin Park's debut from 2000, Hybrid Theory. If you aren't a nu-metal fan, you're about to be. Or you're about to hate this. Or be completely indifferent. Or somewhere in between those three options. And that's a Billbuds Guarantee! Hope you enjoy the episode. Want to support the show and get bonus eps in...

Sad Girl January continues with Phoebe Bridgers'  2020 album Punisher. Sure, the album technically came out in the summer time but it was made for listening to in the winter. And for more bad opinions like that, you'll have to listen to the whole episode.  Want to support the show and get bonus eps in our off-week? Pay what you can at our Patreon Want to reach out? Follow us on Twitter and Instagr...

Happy 2022! To celebrate,  The Billbuds are counting down their top 10 songs of 2002. As always, the process for creating these playlists was torturous and we do NOT recommend it! So here they are in all their splendor:  Johnny's Top 10 JPC's Top 10 Johnny's Full Playlist JPC's Full Playlist Want to support the show and get bonus eps in our off-week? Pay what you can at our Patreon Want to reach o...

Merry Decemberistsmas, one and all! And what better way to celebrate the season than with special guest James D'Amato , host of the OneShot Podcast and Campaign Podcast !  This week, we are talking about The Decemberists' 8th studio album 'I'll Be Your Girl' from 2018. This is also our last episode of 2021 so we made it extra long for all of you Holiday commuters out there. See you in 2022!  Want...

Well, it's that time of year again! The time of year where we listen to music that you would never want to listen to any other time of year. Okay, that might be a little harsh, but speaking of harsh, the Buds are reviewing the 1998 album Home for Christmas by N*SYNC. If you are looking for the Christmas classics, look elsewhere because we have a whopping 11 original tracks on this bad boy. So thro...

Do you remember a simpler time when a celebrity's sister could have her own MTV reality tv show in order to help launch her own pop music career? Well, that time was 2004, that person was Ashlee Simpson, and that album was Autobiography. And the Buds are going to give it a listen and then give you their opinion. And there is a LOT to unpack here.  Want to support the show and get bonus eps in our...

Yeeeeeeeeeah, I'm gonna take these Buds to the MONTERO, they're gonna taaaaaalk till they can't no more. That's right, this week the Billbuds are reviewing Lil Nas X's 2021 debut album MONTERO. And this one is action-packed with videos so you'll have to fire up the old youtube machine on your own time. Enjoy! Want to support the show and get bonus eps in our off-week? Pay what you can at: https://...

It's the thrilling conclusion to Weeztoberfest 2021! Today on the show, the Billbuds boys review Weezer's 4th album Maladroit from 2002 (almost exactly a year after the release of the Green Album.) If you're looking for more of the pop sounds that you heard on Green, look somewhere else cause it ain't here, but if you're in the mood for guitar solos, this album might be for you. And it wouldn't be...

Can you believe Weeztoberfest 2021 is already half way over? Well, don't worry, there is still plenty of Weezer left and we are going to squeeze every drop we can out of it. This week we are reviewing Weezer's 3rd: The Green Album. It's been 5 years since Pinkerton so let's dive into what ol' man Rivers and the boys have been up to!  Want to support the show and get bonus eps in our off-week? Pay...

We are officially in Weak Tuber of Weeztoberfest and, oh boy, do we have a banger of an album for you? Seriously, we are genuinely asking: do we? Is this album good? We honestly want to know. That's right, we are talking about Weezer's sophomore release, the 1996 album Pinkerton. Weeztoberfest continues! May in never die!  Want to support the show and get bonus eps in our off-week? Pay what you ca...

It's the first week of the much anticipated Weeztoberfest and we hope you are all bundled up for what is sure to be a non-stop month of rock! The Billbuds are starting at the very beginning with Weezer's debut 1994 album The Blue Album. So come along with us as we explore a band with WAY more albums than we thought they had. It's Weeztoberfest!  Want to support the show and get bonus eps in our of...

The Billbuds are dipping their toes back into the world of country music...kinda? Honestly, who knows anymore? Either way, we are covering Kacey Musgraves' latest album from 2021, 'star-crossed'. Will we give this country ep the Garth treatment or will it end up in the Garth Bowl? You'll have to listen to find out!  Want to support the show and get bonus eps in our off-week? Pay what you can at: h...

The Billbuds are joined by special guest Casey McQuillen to talk about Taylor Swift's 2020 album 'folklore'. The album is over an hour and so is the episode! If you've been eager to hear an actual musician's opinions on music, then this is the episode for you!  Visit Casey's website, follow her Instagram and listen to In & Out   her new duet with Jon McLaughlin! Want to support the show and get bo...

We are rounding out pop punk month with an album that is DEFINITELY pop punk! Or, well, is it? Looking at the album cover: yes. Listening to it: we have some questions. That's right, it's Avril Lavigne's 2002 debut 'Let Go'. If you weren't rocking this bad boi when it came out, then strap into your fingerless gloves and wallet chains and take a blast to the past with us!  Want to support the show...

It's pop punk, it's emo, it's a little on the experimental side. That's right, this week the Buds are tackling Jimmy Eat World's 2001 breakout album 'Bleed American'. One of them feels VERY strongly about this album, but which one? And in which direction? You'll have to listen to find out!  Want to support the show and get bonus eps in our off-week? Pay what you can at: https://www.patreon.com/bil...

This week, the Billbuds take a detour down Hollywood Nepotism lane to review WILLOW's 2021 album 'lately I feel EVERYTHING'. Will they ever stop reviewing pop punk albums? Not likely!  But if you're into under 30 minute albums with plenty of celebrity guests, then this could be the one for you? Was it "the one" for our top 100? You'll have to listen to find out! Want to support the show and get bo...

On today's ep, the Buds are joined by Adal Rifai (Hello from the Magic Tavern, Hey Riddle Riddle) to discuss Ben Fold's first solo album 'Rockin' the Suburbs' from 2001.  If you're not a fan of piano rock, you will be after this. Or you won't be. We promise one of those two outcomes!  Want to support the show and get bonus eps in our off-week? Pay what you can at: https://www.patreon.com/billbudsp...

On today's ep, the Buds hop in the way back machine and crank it to 2008. Fresh off of their high school lives and ready to step up to the adult world of genre-blending pop music. That's right, it's Santigold's 2008 album: Santigold (Or Santogold depending on which reality you inhabit).  Want to support the show and get bonus eps in our off-week? Pay what you can at: https://www.patreon.com/billbu...

Summer is on, baby! And that means we are breaking our format for the first time ever. No album to review this week, just two different playlists of our top 10 songs of the summer. Check out our playlists below and let us know YOUR songs of the summer! Johnny's top 10 & JPC's top 10 Johnny's big playlist & JPC's big playlist Want to support the show and get bonus eps in our off-week? Pay what you...

The Billbuds dip their toes into the zeitgeist by reviewing Olivia Rodrigo's debut album SOUR. Content Warning: if you are a teen going through a devastating breakup, you may want to avoid this album. Or, you may want to play it non-stop while you burn your ex's possessions in a little plastic trash can in your room. That choice is up to you. But either way, enjoy the episode! Want to support the...

This week, the Billbuds review an album from 2009...kinda. It's Taylor Swift's 2021 re-release of Fearless. If you've ever wondered what an album recorded by a teen would sound like fully re-recorded by that same teen as an adult, then you are in for a treat. Shout out to all the Swiftish folks out there!  Want to support the show and get bonus eps in our off-week? Pay what you can at: https://www...