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Brought to you by the music critics at Pitchfork, The Pitchfork Review is a show for music fans and obsessives who can’t wait to talk about the latest releases. Co-hosted by Pitchfork editor-in-chief Puja Patel and Reviews Editor Jeremy D. Larson, this podcast pulls back the curtain on our reviews and scores, dives deep into new music, and gives an expert guide to what’s exciting, what’s great, and what’s just plain terrible.

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  • Jan 11, 2024 · 31 min

    The Origins and Influence of Brian Eno’s Pioneering Album Ambient 1: Music for Airports

    Following his recent Sunday Review, longtime contributor Grayson Haver Currin talks to Reviews Director Jeremy D. Larson about the story behind legendary producer Brian Eno’s 1978 touchstone Ambient 1: Music for Airports, the most influential ambient album ever made. <a href="https://pitchfork.com/reviews/albums/brian-eno-ambient-1-music-for-airports/">Read Grayson’s Sunday Review of Music for Airports</a>.

  • Jan 4, 2024 · 28 min

    Jeff Tweedy Interview

    The Wilco frontman and author talks to Associate Editor Sam Sodomsky about the pitfalls of music snobbery, what he doesn’t like about rock criticism, Wilco’s recent album Cousins, and his latest book World Within a Song, in which he writes about 50 tracks that rearranged his brain.

  • Dec 28, 2023 · 26 min

    Dolly Parton on The New Yorker Radio Hour

    The Pitchfork Review is off this week so we're sharing an episode of The New Yorker Radio Hour featuring Dolly Parton talking about the Rock &amp; Roll Hall of Fame and her one-of-a-kind career.

  • Dec 21, 2023 · 35 min

    Replay: Boygenius Interview

    An encore presentation of Editor-in-Chief Puja Patel’s interview with boygenius’ Julien Baker, Phoebe Bridgers, and Lucy Dacus, which was recorded around the release of their debut album last spring.

  • S2 · E47
    Nov 2, 2023 · 37 min

    Debating the Best Songs of 2023, Part One

    Puja Patel, Jeremy D. Larson, and Ryan Dombal take sides and debate which songs by Ice Spice, 100 gecs, billy woods, Zach Bryan, and TisaKorean deserve a spot on our upcoming year-end list. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

  • S2 · E43
    Oct 5, 2023 · 30 min

    Sufjan Stevens Is at His Intimate and Uplifting Best on Javelin

    Jeremy Larson, Sam Sodomsky, and Nina Corcoran talk about all the ghosts, anxieties, and desires that wind through the singer-songwriter's 10th album, and why he's so good at making our tear ducts start to flow. Read Sam's review of Javelin here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

  • S2 · E41
    Sep 21, 2023 · 37 min

    The Nostalgic, Messy Fun of Olivia Rodrigo’s GUTS

    Puja Patel, Jeremy Larson, and Cat Zhang talk about the pop darling’s highly anticipated sophomore album, which is packed with hilarious one-liners, cross-generational music references, and the spectacular drama of being a girl in the world. Read Cat’s review here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

  • Sep 7, 2023 · 36 min

    Replay: Beyoncé's Renaissance

    Puja Patel and Jeremy Larson talk to culture critic and Pitchfork contributor Julianne Escobedo Shepherd about the pop star’s immaculate dance record. Read our review of Renaissance. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

  • S2 · E40
    Aug 10, 2023 · 34 min

    The Hollow Spectacle of Travis Scott’s Utopia

    Jeremy D. Larson, Alphonse Pierre, and Ryan Dombal break down the many reasons why the superstar rapper’s long-awaited new album is such a disappointment. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

  • S3 · E39
    Aug 3, 2023 · 37 min

    The Price of Pop Fandom

    Puja Patel investigates the skyrocketing cost of concert tickets with Features Editor Jill Mapes and Senior Writer Marc Hogan: How did we get here, and will prices ever come back down to Earth? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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