Home Records

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of Home Records , Slice and Emily dive into For You by Tatsuro Yamashita. They explore the record’s story, its cultural impact within the rise of city pop, and what it has meant to them personally as listeners. From standout tracks like “Sparkle” and “Your Eyes,” to the lush production choices and signature summer atmosphere, they break down what makes this album f...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of Home Records , Slice and Emily dive into Captain Fantastic and the Brown Dirt Cowboy by Elton John. They explore the deeply personal story behind the album, the legendary songwriting partnership between Elton John and Bernie Taupin, and the journey from struggling artists to worldwide success. From standout tracks like “Someone Saved My Life Tonight” to the albu...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of Home Records, Slice and Emily dive into folklore by Taylor Swift. They explore the surprise album that marked a dramatic shift in Taylor’s career, trading stadium pop for intimate storytelling and indie-folk textures. From the album’s unforgettable characters and interconnected narratives to its Grammy-winning legacy, they discuss what makes folklore such a defi...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of Home Records, Slice and Emily dive into To Pimp a Butterfly by Kendrick Lamar. They explore the album’s ambitious blend of jazz, funk, soul, and hip-hop, unpacking its themes of identity, fame, race, survival, and self-worth. From the explosive energy of “King Kunta” to the emotional weight of “u” and “Alright,” they discuss the record’s cultural impact, groundb...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of Home Records , Slice and Emily dive into Golden Hour by Kacey Musgraves. They explore the record’s dreamy blend of country, pop, and disco influences, unpacking how it marked a bold creative shift for country music and captured a season of love, clarity, and personal growth. From shimmering standout moments and unexpected production choices to candid reflections...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of Home Records (Part 2), Slice and Emily continue their deep dive into the world of Haruomi Hosono—this time zooming out to explore his groundbreaking supergroup, Yellow Magic Orchestra. They trace the evolution from Hosono’s solo work into the bold, futuristic sound of YMO, unpacking how this collaboration helped redefine what pop music could be. They explore the...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of Home Records , we’re diving into Hosono House by Haruomi Hosono—our first Japanese record on the show, and part one of a two-part series. We actually found this record on our honeymoon in Osaka, after searching all over Japan trying to track it down. In this episode, we’re sharing that story—what it took to find it, why it mattered so much to us, and how it beca...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of Home Records , Slice and Emily dive into Love You by The Beach Boys — a cult-classic gem from Slice’s all-time favorite band. They explore the album’s strange, synth-heavy sound, its raw and vulnerable songwriting, and the surprising place it holds in the band’s legacy. From Brian Wilson’s quirky production choices to standout tracks and unexpected emotional dep...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of Home Records , Slice and Emily dive into Odessey and Oracle by the Zombies. They explore the record’s story, its cultural impact, and what it has meant to them personally. From standout tracks and production quirks to funny and candid behind-the-scenes memories, they share why this album still resonates today. Whether you’re a longtime fan or discovering it for...

Send us Fan Mail In this first episode of Home Records , Slice and Emily dive into Nebraska by Bruce Springsteen . They explore the album’s stark origins, its cultural impact, and what this stripped-down record has meant to them personally. From haunting standout tracks and lo-fi production quirks to candid reflections and early memories tied to the music, they share why Nebraska still resonates d...