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#149
Yesterday · 1 hr 41 min
No. 149 - My Skyscraper by Nirosta Steel (2026)
*LOW 7/10* We take a look at album from long-time Arthur Russell collaborator Steven Hall. Songs of the week: Stick Season by Noah Kahan and Boston by Stella Lefty LEAVE A COMMENT IF YOU WANT TO COME ON THE POD
#148
August 25 · 2 hr 8 min
No. 148 - Lost Weekend by Phoebe Bridgers (2026)
*LOW 6/10* One-time heir-apparent to the indie-girl-whisper-vocal throne returns with a lackluster sequel to 2020's Punisher. Song of the week: Bowling Alley by Audrey Hobart LEAVE A COMMENT IF YOU FOLLOW ME ON RATEYOURMUSIC! Intro music: Title: Local Forecast - Elevator by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/index.html?isrc=USUAN1300012 Licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License (CC BY 4.0)
#147
August 17 · 2 hr 21 min
No. 147 - 15th Anniversary Concert by Ichiko Aoba (2026)
*6/10* OUR MOST DIVISIVE REVIEW YET. We review Ichiko Aoba's newest live album and come to completely different conclusions. Song of the week: Some songs from the terrible new Tyga album LEAVE A COMMENT IF YOU LIKED THIS ALBUM! Intro music: Title: Local Forecast - Elevator by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/index.html?isrc=USUAN1300012 Licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License (CC BY 4.0)
#146
August 10 · 1 hr 42 min
No. 146 - Detour by Kim Petras (2026)
*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 LEAVE A COMMENT! Intro music: Title: Local Forecast - Elevator by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/index.html?isrc=USUAN1300012 Licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License (CC BY 4.0)
#145
August 3 · 1 hr 17 min
No. 145 - new avatar by Kelela (2026)
*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 LEAVE A COMMENT IF YOU THINK JAMES SOUNDS LIKE A GRIMEY DEVIL Intro music: Title: Local Forecast - Elevator by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/index.html?isrc=USUAN1300012 Licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License (CC BY 4.0)
#144
July 20 · 1 hr 39 min
No. 144 - White Pony by Deftones (2000)
*CLASSIC* We review the most celebrated alternative metal album ever for Metal Week 2026. Song of the week: Be Quite and Drive (Far Away) LEAVE A COMMENT IF YOU FEEL LIKE MORE Intro music: Title: Local Forecast - Elevator by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/index.html?isrc=USUAN1300012 Licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License (CC BY 4.0)
#143
July 8 · 1 hr 27 min
No. 143 - CONFESSIONS II by Madonna (2026)
*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 LEAVE A COMMENT IF YOU WANT TO DANCE! Intro music: Title: Local Forecast - Elevator by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/index.html?isrc=USUAN1300012 Licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License (CC BY 4.0)
#142
July 1 · 1 hr 49 min
No. 142 - you seem pretty sad for a girl so in love by Olivia Rodrigo (2026)
*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 LEAVE A COMMENT IF YOU PREFER HER PUNK SOUND! Intro music: Title: Local Forecast - Elevator by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/index.html?isrc=USUAN1300012 Licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License (CC BY 4.0)
#141
June 23 · 1 hr 52 min
No. 141 - Caminhos de Água by Kaatayra (2026)
*HIGH 8/10* Get ready to get wet! Song of the week: Fiery Gun Hand by Cardiacs LEAVE A COMMENT IF YOU'D RATHER BE FISHIN'! Intro music: Title: Local Forecast - Elevator by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/index.html?isrc=USUAN1300012 Licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License (CC BY 4.0)
#140
June 18 · 2 hr 29 min
No. 140 - Renaissance by Beyoncé (2022)
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. LEAVE A COMMENT IF YOU WANT Intro music: Title: Local Forecast - Elevator by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/index.html?isrc=USUAN1300012 Licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License (CC BY 4.0)
#139
June 9 · 1 hr 41 min
No. 139 - Philadelphia's been good to me by Kurt Vile (2026)
*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 LEAVE A COMMENT IF YOU'VE BEEN TO PHILADELPHIA! Intro music: Title: Local Forecast - Elevator by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/index.html?isrc=USUAN1300012 Licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License (CC BY 4.0)
#138
June 3 · 1 hr 55 min
No. 138 - Inferno by Boards of Canada (2026)
*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 LEAVE A COMMENT IF YOU'RE AND INTELLIGENT DANCE MUSIC APPRECIATOR
#137
June 2 · 38 min
No. 137 - HABIBTI by Drake (2026)
*5/10* Cool cover. This was the most contentious of the Drake episodes. LEAVE A COMMENT IF YOU LIKE DRAKE
#136
June 1 · 35 min
No. 136 - MAID OF HONOR by Drake (2026)
*HIGH 6/10* Get a load of these numbers! We review the second of THREE Drake albums. Listen! Or just look at the score. LEAVE A COMMENT
#135
May 28 · 49 min
No. 135 - ICEMAN by Drake (2026)
We're doing numbers now! SCORE: *LOW 5/10* COMMENT YOUR FAVORITE NUMBER
#134
May 19 · 1 hr 41 min
No. 134 - Under My Umbrella by Miss Grit (2026)
Destined to be one of the most forgettable albums we review this year. song of the week: Saranghae "by" Trisha Paytas
#133
May 10 · 2 hr 26 min
No. 133 - OK Computer by Radiohead (1997)
An album that needs no introduction. song of the week: Catch Catch by YENA
#132
April 29 · 2 hr 2 min
No. 132 - The Nightlife by Honey Dijon (2026)
Diva house album nominated by James, plus a discussion of Beyonce's Rennaisance (2022). We also go through the latest NYT ragebait list. Song of the week: ALIEN SUPERSTAR by Beyonce
#131
April 22 · 1 hr 49 min
No. 131 - U by underscores (2026)
Essential pop-magician underscores is back with another project following Wallsocket in 2023, which was awesome. Song of the week: It's Gonna Be Me by *NSYNC LEAVE A COMMENT!
#130
April 15 · 1 hr 50 min
No. 130 - An Undying Love for a Burning World by Neurosis (2026)
I subjected Parker and James to metal, AGAIN. Third time's the charm? song of the week: vinnum sabbathi by electric wizard LEAVE A COMMENT IF YOU ARE A METAL HEAD OR A BALD HEAD

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