Hey, Listen to This!

In this week's episode, Matt and Ryan travel to the year 1975 to listen to the fifteenth studio album by Bob Dylan called Blood on the Tracks. Although receiving mixed reception at the time of its release, this album has been praised by critics and fans alike as one of Dylan's best albums. Rolling Stone and Pitchfork have placed this album as one of the best of the 1970s. It was inducted i...

In this week's episode, Matt and Ryan take a look 1988 album by The Pixies called Surfer Rosa. This album was the studio debut of the band produced by the late Steve Albini. Kurt Cobain cited this album as the basis for Nevermind's songwriting. Several media outlets have this album in their Top 10 Albums of the 1980S. Matt and Ryan discuss the impact that this record had on the rock genre....

In this week's episode, Matt and Ryan explore the second and last studio album by Jellyfish called Split Milk. Jellyfish was an American rock band formed in 1989 and broke up only five years later. The group was known for its blend of power pop and 1960s classic rock. During their time, the group got critical acclaim and had a devout cult following. The music scene at the time (hair metal and...

In this week's episode, Matt and Ryan take another step into the world of emo rock world by reviewing the 2020 album Brave Faces Everyone by Spanish Love Songs. Released right before the COVID-19 pandemic, this album explores various themes of grief, loss, and generational angst in the scope of the 21st century. Matt and Ryan address a couple of things in this review: the hidden layers behind...

In this week's episode, Matt and Ryan tackle one of the biggest albums of the year by one of the biggest artists of the past decade...The Tortured Poets Department by Taylor Swift. Announced during this year's Grammy's and on the heels of the biggest tour of the past year, The Totured Poets Department has been incredibly divisive among critics and fans. In this episode, Matt and Ryan d...

In this week's episode, Matt and Ryan tackle a genre of music that they have been dying to cover for a while: jazz. Ryan had the pick of the album that they were covering in this episode and he went with the 1959 album by Charles Mingus called Mingus Ah Um. This jazz album staple was ranked 380 of the top 500 albums of all time by Rolling Stone. In 2013, this album was inducted into the Grammy...

On this week's episode, Matt and Ryan travel to the year 1985 to review the second album from Yngwie Malmsteen called Marching Out. Yngwie Malmsteen became known for his neo-classical playing in heavy metal in the 80's. He is also regarded as one of the top guitarists of all time. This album reached number 52 on the Billboard top 200. Matt and Ryan talk about several things in this album including...

On this week's episode, Matt and Ryan travel to Arizona to review the 2001 album from Jimmy Eat World named Bleed American. This album was released on the heels of the band being dropped by their previous label due to the lack of success from their album Clarity in 1999. The band aimed to make this record more accessible and straightforward. The most well-known song from this record "The...

In this week's episode, Matt and Ryan travel to 1988 to review the sophomore effort from Public Enemy called It Takes A Nation Of Millions To Hold Us Back. This album is often cited as the most influential and greatest hip-hop album of all time. However, the guys have reviewed highly critically acclaimed albums in the past to mixed results. So tune into this episode to find out what the guys t...

On this week's episode, Matt and Ryan pivot from he world of K-Pop and dive into the world of country music by reviewing the 2010 album by Toby Keith named Bullets in the Gun. The guys bring another guest co-host (Matt's girlfriend Rachel) to help them review the album. Join us on this week's episode as we discuss songs like "In A Couple of Days", " Get Out of My Car&quo...

On this week's episode, Matt and Ryan finish off their trip to Korea by reviewing Pink Tape by f(x). This album was chosen as the best K-Pop album of the 2010s by Billboard. The guys have brought back Jamie as a guest co-host to help them out to review this highly acclaimed album. Join the three co-hosts as they gush over songs like "Step", "Signal" and "No More". If you like the podcast, please g...

In this week's episode, Matt and Ryan take a trip to Korea to learn about the world of K-pop. They have taken it upon themselves to invite a guest to help them learn about this unfamiliar genre of music: Jamie (Ryan's wife). She breaks the genre down in a well-rounded approach while exposing the guys to a great blend of artists within the genre. At the end of the episode, Jamie chooses an...

On this week's episode of the show, Matt takes Ryan across the border to the great land of Canada as the guys tackle the 1969 Self-titled album by The Band. Whether you are familiar with the album or not, this episode will be for everyone as each host has a different history with the album. Join Matt and Ryan as they discuss songs such as "Up On Cripple Creek", "Rocking Chair&qu...

On the 20th episode of the show, Matt and Ryan take a look at The Record by boygenius. This is the final part of the series that has had the guys reviewing a notable album by each member of boygenius to answer one question: Is boygenius better or worse than each of its members? In this episode, Matt and Ryan gush over songs such as "True Blue", "Not Strong Enough" and "We&...

On this week's episodes of the show, Matt and Ryan review one of the most critically acclaimed albums by Bruce Springsteen: Born to Run. Tune in to hear the guys discuss songs like "Born to Run", "Thunder Road", "Backstreets", "Jungleland" and "Night". If you like the podcast, please give us a five-star rating and share it with a friend. If you...

On this week's episode of the show, Matt and Ryan dissect the 2021 Lucy Dacus album called Home Video. Join the guys as they take a trip into memory with Lucy during songs such as "Hot & Heavy" and "VBS". The guys debate and gush over songs like "Thumbs" and "Please Stay". After previously reviewing the other two members of boygenius, how will Lucy fare against her peers? Listen to the episode and...

On this week's episode, the guys review the 1993 LP by Nirvana called In Utero. Join Matt and Ryan while they discuss the contrast between the songs of "Tourette's" and "Dumb". They debate the merits of the song "Rape Me" and gush over the songs "Pennyroyal Tea" and "Milk It". If you like the podcast, please give us a five-star rating and s...

After reviewing The Queen Is Dead by The Smiths, the guys are ready to review the biggest album by the biggest rival of The Smiths: Disintegration by The Cure. Join us as we debate the merits of songs like "Plainsong", "Lovesong" and "The Same Deep Water as You". Also, see if you can guess what host (Matt or Ryan) falls in love with this band because of this album? If...

This week on the show, Matt and Ryan tackle the 2019 debut LP from Billie Eilish. Join us as we talk about mega-hit "Bad Guy" and discuss bangers like "you should see me in a crown". With this being the first proper pop album that the guys are reviewing, you need to tune in to see how this Grammy-winning album is dissected. If you like the podcast, please give us a five-star ra...

This week on Hey, Listen to This!, we crack open a case of Morrissey's angst and Johnny Marr's jangle for a deep dive into The Smiths' legendary third album, "The Queen Is Dead." Tune in as we dissect Morrissey's barbed wit and unflinching social commentary on tracks like "Bigmouth Strikes Again" and "The Boy With the Thorn in His Side." We'll swoon over Johnny Marr's shimmering guitar lines and M...

Matt and Ryan dive headfirst into the rustic charm and folky finesse of Mumford & Sons' 2012, Babel. Buckle up for a hootenanny of an episode as they dissect the anthems, stomp your boots to the singalongs, and ponder if this album was worth the hype. 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, em...

In this episode of Hey, Listen to This!, we brace ourselves for an emotional gut punch as we delve into Julien Baker's sophomore masterpiece, "Turn Out the Lights." Brace yourselves for raw confessions, soaring vocals, and lyrics that crack open like lightning strikes. If you like the podcast, please give us a five-star rating and share it with a friend. If you have a recommendation...

Hey, Listen to This! dives deep into Joni's masterpiece: Blue. Grab your tissues and put on your bell-bottoms, because Matt and Ryan are tackling the iconic Joni Mitchell album, Blue, on this episode of Hey, Listen to This! This undisputed masterpiece, released in 1971, is a raw and poetic exploration of love, loss, and the human condition. Buckle up as Matt and Ryan dissect each track, from the m...

In this episode of Hey, Listen to This!, Matt and Ryan delve into the introspective and emotionally charged world of Phoebe Bridgers' sophomore album, Punisher. Released in 2020, Punisher cemented Bridgers' status as a leading voice in indie rock, captivating audiences with its raw vulnerability and hauntingly beautiful melodies. Join Matt and Ryan as they dissect the album track by track,...

Matt and Ryan explore the debut album by American singer-songwriter Liz Phair. Similar to the Wilco episode, the guys have never checked out this album despite being aware of it. Join us on this episode of Hey, Listen to This! as the guys take a deep dive into this iconic album. Released in 1993, this album shattered boundaries with its raw and honest portrayal of female sexuality and desire, chal...