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Hey, Listen to This!
Hosted by Matt Drzik and Ryan Kearns · EN
Hey, Listen to This! is a music podcast hosted by two best friends who love to talk about music.
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What Is The Best Weezer Album? Part 2: Pinkerton
4d ago01:59:45Tap to summarizeThis week, Matt and Ryan finish off their two-part series: What Is The Best Weezer Album? Last week they reviewed The Blue Album, and now Pinkerton is on deck. Initially a commercial flop, this 1996 record has since gained cult-classic status and is frequently cited as the band's definitive masterpiece. Does it live up to the legendary hype, or will the guys crown the debut record as the ultimate winner? Tune in to find out!Listen to the album: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=OLAK5uy_mEo-LLncm4GSVaKFiTq5JP8wA7vMucyNw&si=8RJv1NXMyWMJ-HEqPurchase the album:https://youtube.com/playlist?list=OLAK5uy_mEo-LLncm4GSVaKFiTq5JP8wA7vMucyNw&si=8RJv1NXMyWMJ-HEqIf you love what you hear, please give us a five-star rating and share the episode with a friend!Have an idea for a future episode? Drop us a line at ttheylisten@gmail.com.Connect with Us!* Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/ttheylisten.bsky.social* Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ttheylisten/* Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ttheylisten* Threads: https://www.threads.net/@ttheylistenEpisode Timestamps00:00 Intro03:38 Last Week Recap06:58 What is a Pinkerton?22:38Tired of Sex30:33Getchoo37:48 No One Other43:38 Why Bother?51:12 Across The Sea59:38 Ways to Support The Show01:06:04 The Good Life01:12:52 El Scorcho01:21:31 Pink Triangle01:30:32 Falling For You01:35:57 Butterfly 01:43:04 Overall Ratings01:51:40 Next Album Recommendations01:56:42 Next Week's Review
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What Is The Best Weezer Album? Part 1: The Blue Album
2w ago02:04:12Tap to summarizeThis week on Hey, Listen to This!, Matt and Ryan are kicking off a massive two-part showdown. We are diving deep into the discography of a band that defined alternative pop-rock in the 90s, with one ultimate goal in mind: determining once and for all which record reigns supreme as the absolute best in Weezer's catalogue.In Part 1 of our series, we are taking it back to May 1994 to break down their legendary self-titled debut, universally known as The Blue Album. Produced by Ric Ocasek, this record fused heavy, crunchy guitar walls with massive pop melodies—completely altering the course of modern indie, emo, and pop-punk.Does The Blue Album hold the flawless tracklist necessary to take the crown, or will its raw, emotional counterpart edge it out next week? Tune in to hear what the guys have to say!Listen to the album: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=OLAK5uy_la1rPdQCDb3WQ0Mm7PvIukPE-HuXJzh5E&si=s1voxpcPeU3ELUH1Purchase the album:https://www.amazon.com/Weezer-Blue-Album/dp/B000003TAWIf you love what you hear, please give us a five-star rating and share the episode with a friend!Have an idea for a future episode? Drop us a line at ttheylisten@gmail.com.Connect with Us!* Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/ttheylisten.bsky.social* Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ttheylisten/* Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ttheylisten* Threads: https://www.threads.net/@ttheylistenEpisode Timestamps00:00 Intro03:27 Last Week Recap06:27 What is a Weezer?27:44 My Name Is Jonas37:10 No One Else43:47 The World Has Turned and Left Me Here50:05 Buddy Holly01:00:30 Undone – The Sweater Song01:11:01 Ways To Support The Show01:16:23 Surf Wax America01:23:41 Say It Ain't So01:31:39 In the Garage01:38:21 Holiday01:43:42 Only in Dreams01:52:04 Overall Ratings01:58:29 Next Album Recommendations02:03:19 Next Week's Review
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SWAG by Justin Bieber Album Review
3w ago02:20:12Tap to summarizeThis week, Matt and Ryan review Justin Bieber’s 2025 album, SWAG. As the long-awaited follow-up to 2021’s Justice, the record has been met with generally favorable reviews. Writing for The New Yorker, Brady Brickner-Wood praised the project, noting, 'Bieber has never sounded this wild, this expansive, this connected to something true.' Tune in to hear what the guys have to say about the album!Listen to the album: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=OLAK5uy_nGg_xXxWAN5OVZeMl-9mtDi7vZUlEsKEo&si=cj7h42bcz3-ZyhLrPurchase the album:https://shop.justinbiebermusic.com/collections/swag?srsltid=AfmBOoo9fL0A8BCH26FimIzS7v3UlLN91SsoHktdXMpm_9w1VlX5MPTTIf you love what you hear, please give us a five-star rating and share the episode with a friend!Have an idea for a future episode? Drop us a line at ttheylisten@gmail.com.Connect with Us!* Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/ttheylisten.bsky.social* Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ttheylisten/* Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ttheylisten* Threads: https://www.threads.net/@ttheylistenTime Stamps00:00 Intro02:38 Last Week Recap04:31 What is a Justin Bieber?22:13 All I Can Take28:51 Diases36:05 Yukon45:07 Go Baby52:04 Things You Do/Butterflies01:00:02 Way It Is (With Gunna)01:07:46 First Place01:12:51 Soulful (With Druski)/Walking Away01:21:28 Ways To Support The Show01:26:45 Glory Voice Memo/Devotion (With Dijon)01:34:53 Dadz Love (With Lil B)01:39:47 Therapy Session (With Druski)/Sweet Spot (With Sexy Redd)01:45:26 Standing on Business (With Druski)/40501:51:28 Swag (with Cash Cobain and Eddie Benjamin)01:57:16 Zuma House/Too Long02:02:13 Forgiveness (performed by Marvin Winans)02:05:04Final Ratings02:11:57 Next Album Recommendations 02:15:17 Next Week's Episode
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The Blues and the Abstract Truth by Oliver Nelson Review
4w ago01:36:31Tap to summarizeThis week, Matt and Ryan review the 1961 release from Oliver Nelson called The Blues and the Abstract Truth. This album is Nelson's most acclaimed and features some notable musicians: Freddie Hubbard, Eric Dolphy, Bill Evans, Paul Chambers and Roy Haynes. The record is noted for its unique ensemble arrangements. Check out what we have to say about the album!Listen to the album: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLb2Y6NVXNIAZdY_5poKq7_bdvz0qasHyB&si=KmwUjngrdtT_2BHtPurchase the album:https://www.amazon.com/Blues-Abstract-Truth-Oliver-Nelson/dp/B000003N7EIf you love what you hear, please give us a five-star rating and share the episode with a friend!Have an idea for a future episode? Drop us a line at ttheylisten@gmail.com.Connect with Us!* Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/ttheylisten.bsky.social* Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ttheylisten/* Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ttheylisten* Threads: https://www.threads.net/@ttheylistenEpisode Timestamps00:00 Intro02:58 Revisiting Los Campesinos! 'All Hell'05:16 Introducing Oliver Nelson16:37 Deep Dive into 'Stolen Moments' Track31:54 Analyzing the Energetic 'Hoe-down' Track42:21 Exploring the Compositional 'Cascades' Track51:59 How to Connect and Support Our Show58:39 Dissecting the Complexities of 'Yearnin'01:36:39 The Saxophone-Heavy 'Butch and Butch'01:14:22 Experimental Harmonies in 'Teenie's Blues'01:22:30 Final Thoughts and Ratings for the Album01:29:47 Album Recommendations and Next Week's Tease
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All Hell by Los Campesinos! Album Review
May 202:07:47Tap to summarizeThis week, Matt and Ryan dive into the 2024 release by Los Campesinos! entitled All Hell. After breaking onto the indie rock scene in the 2000s, the band has spent years grinding and fine-tuning their craft to build sustained success with their fanbase. This latest record is a testament to their longevity, stands as their highest-charting album to date. Tune in to hear what the guys have to say!Listen to the album: https://loscampesinos.bandcamp.com/album/all-hellPurchase the album:https://loscampesinos.bandcamp.com/album/all-hellIf you love what you hear, please give us a five-star rating and share the episode with a friend!Have an idea for a future episode? Drop us a line at ttheylisten@gmail.com.Connect with Us! * Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/ttheylisten.bsky.social * Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ttheylisten/ * Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ttheylisten * Threads: https://www.threads.net/@ttheylistenEpisode Timestamps0:00 Intro/Last Week Recap05:21 What is a Los Campesinos!20:27 The Coin-Op Guillotine28:48 Holy Smoke (2005)35:34 A Psychic Wound42:30 I. Spit; or, a Bite Mark in the Shape of the Sunflower State/Long Throes52:21 Feast of Tongues58:34 The Order of the Seasons01:07:21 Ways to Support The Show01:12:37 II. Music for Aerial Toll House/To Hell in a Handjob01:22:39 Clown Blood/Orpheus' Bobbing Head01:29:59 Kms01:36:41 III. Surfing a Contrail/Moonstruck01:44:22 0898 Heartache01:49:35 Adult Acne Stigmata01:56:19 Ratings & Next Album Recommendations02:04:54 Next Week's Review & Outro
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The Cars by The Cars Album Review
Apr 2501:45:28Tap to summarizeThis week, Matt and Ryan celebrate Record Store Day by diving into Matt's vinyl collection and reviewing The Cars’ self-titled debut album. Working with producer Roy Thomas Baker, the band crafted a record that seamlessly blends straightforward rock, new wave, and pop. Featuring the classic hit "Just What I Needed," this is an album you won’t want to miss. Tune in to hear what the guys have to say!Listen to the album: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=OLAK5uy_nq_e_lWUWAgsT1bK6S2jj_r5L1kilmUrA&si=QFpPTEzZmOOpy6jEPurchase the album:https://www.amazon.com/Cars/dp/B000002GWBIf you love what you hear, please give us a five-star rating and share the episode with a friend!Have an idea for a future episode? Drop us a line at ttheylisten@gmail.com.Connect with Us!* Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/ttheylisten.bsky.social* Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ttheylisten/* Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ttheylisten* Threads: https://www.threads.net/@ttheylistenEpisode Timestamps0:00 Intro/Last Week Recap05:28 What are The Cars?15:01 Good Times Roll25:14 My Best Friend's Girl32:24 Just What I Needed41:34 I'm in Touch with Your World50:33 Don't Cha Stop58:54 Ways to Support The Show01:05:15 You're All I've Got Tonight01:11:11 Bye Bye Love01:17:17 Moving in Stereo01:25:27 All Mixed up01:32:10 Ratings & Next Album Recommendations01:41:30 Next Week's Review & Outro
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IGOR by Tyler, The Creator Album Review
Apr 1802:12:19Tap to summarizeThis week, Matt and Ryan take on Tyler, The Creator’s career-defining album, IGOR. Following the success of Flower Boy, Tyler doubled down on his new direction with a project defined by gritty synths, neo-soul grooves, and high-concept storytelling. Check out the guys' full breakdown of this modern classic!Listen to the album: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=OLAK5uy_mao9YHfZtBBTlxeT138lO0prcGHzNSWQM&si=Dnyjtu3hh6jRAFpSPurchase the album:https://www.amazon.com/IGOR-Tyler-Creator/dp/B0CRMY6LD5If you love what you hear, please give us a five-star rating and share the episode with a friend!Have an idea for a future episode? Drop us a line at ttheylisten@gmail.com.Connect with Us!* Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/ttheylisten.bsky.social* Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ttheylisten/* Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ttheylisten* Threads: https://www.threads.net/@ttheylistenEpisode Timestamps0:00 Intro/Last Week Recap05:56 What Is A Tyler, The Creator?21:36 Igor's Theme 29:45 Earfquake40:18 I Think47:22 Exactly What You Run From You End Up Chasing/Running Out Of Time58:05 New Magic Wand01:06:03 Ways to Support The Show01:11:07 A Boy Is A Gun*01:19:07 Puppet01:28:58 What's Good 01:36:50 Gone Gone/Thank You 01:48:08 I Don't Love You Anymore01:53:50 Are We Still Friends?01:59:46 Ratings & Next Album Recommendations02:08:44 Next Week's Review & Outro
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(409) by Purple Album Review
Apr 1101:38:20Tap to summarizeOn this week's episode, Matt and Ryan get ready for concert season by traveling down memory lane to review an album by a band Matt has seen live: (409) by Purple. Hailing from Beaumont, Texas, the group describes their sound as "Grunge-Punk." Throughout the episode, Matt and Ryan navigate the band's various influences while discussing the raw energy the trio brings to the table.Check out what they have to say about the album!Listen to the album: https://purpletexas.bandcamp.com/album/409Purchase the album:https://purpletexas.bandcamp.com/album/409If you love what you hear, please give us a five-star rating and share the episode with a friend!Have an idea for a future episode? Drop us a line at ttheylisten@gmail.com.Connect with Us! * Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/ttheylisten.bsky.social * Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ttheylisten/ * Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ttheylisten * Threads: https://www.threads.net/@ttheylistenEpisode Timestamps0:00 Intro/Last Week Recap05:29 What Is A Purple?17:41 Wallflower 25:22 Double Nickels 29:14 Leche Loco36:20 Beach Buddy46:10 Thirteen 52:50 Ways to Support The Show58:45 Target1:03:04 Head On The Floor1:08:28 Liquor1:12:43 Newborn1:19:50 DMT1:25:42 Ratings & Next Album Recommendations1:34:05 Next Week's Review & Outro
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Nothing's About to Happen to Me by Mitski Album Review
Apr 402:02:38Tap to summarizeOn this week’s episode of Hey, Listen to This!, Matt and Ryan dive deep into Mitski’s latest LP, Nothing’s About to Happen to Me. Mitski continues to solidify her reputation as one of this generation’s most vital songwriters, blending devastatingly intimate lyricism with a bold expansion of her sonic palette. We break down how the album balances themes of domestic stagnation and the quiet anxiety of stability, all while exploring the shift toward more organic, folk-influenced arrangements paired with her signature orchestral swells. Is this a new peak for Mitski, or a transitional moment in an already storied career? Tune in to hear our full breakdown and see where this one lands in the discography.Listen to the album: https://mitski.bandcamp.com/album/nothings-about-to-happen-to-mePurchase the album:https://mitski.bandcamp.com/album/nothings-about-to-happen-to-meIf you love what you hear, please give us a five-star rating and share the episode with a friend!Have an idea for a future episode? Drop us a line at ttheylisten@gmail.com.Connect with Us!* Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/ttheylisten.bsky.social* Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ttheylisten/* Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ttheylisten* Threads: https://www.threads.net/@ttheylistenEpisode Timestamps0:00 Intro/Last Week Recap04:01 What Is A Mitski?16:43 In A Lake24:34 Where's My Phone?33:46 Cats39:56 If I Leave47:49 Dead Women54:35 Instead of Here1:04:45 Ways To Support The Show1:10:52 I'll Change for You1:21:00 Rules1:28:05 That White Cat1:36:29 Charon's Obol1:43:46 Lighting1:51:08 Ratings & Next Album Recommendations2:00:04 Next Week's Review & Outro
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Hey, Listen To This! The Game
Mar 2801:08:24Tap to summarizeThis week, Matt and Ryan are stepping away from the track-by-track deep dives to see how much they actually remember from over 100 episodes of reviews. Jamie has officially taken over the studio, designing a game inspired by the React YouTube series.The challenge? Identifying artists and songs exclusively from the archives of our past shows. Joining the fray is Rachel, acting as the ultimate wildcard contestant. Can she swoop in and play spoiler in this game?From the genius of Purple Rain to the indie gems we’ve championed on Bandcamp, no past review is off-limits.If you love what you hear, please give us a five-star rating and share the episode with a friend!Have an idea for a future episode? Drop us a line at ttheylisten@gmail.com.Connect with Us! * Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/ttheylisten.bsky.social * Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ttheylisten/ * Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ttheylisten * Threads: https://www.threads.net/@ttheylisten
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