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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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Double Infinity by Big Thief Album Review
Jan 1001:58:17Tap to summarizeThis week, Matt and Ryan review Big Thief’s 2025 album, Double Infinity, the highly anticipated follow-up to their 2022 breakthrough Dragon New Warm Mountain I Believe in You. With Double Infinity, the group sought to expand their sound by incorporating elements of trance, drone, and textural experimentation, with arrangements designed to allow for space and gradual development. Tune in to hear what the guys have to say about the album!Listen to the album: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=OLAK5uy_mltcJtWtLrfQ3OfMShXwkOVRPdEegNUn4&si=F7mAGHIsRCamrrJrPurchase the album:https://bigthief.bandcamp.com/album/double-infinityIf 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/@ttheylistenRyan's Vinyl CollectionExplore Ryan's full collection on Discogs:https://www.discogs.com/user/rjk3168/collectionEpisode Timestamps00:00 Intro02:48 Last Week Recap07:40 What is a Big Thief?23:30 Incomprehensible 34:01 Words40:38 Los Angeles 49:48 All Night All Day57:53 Double Infinity 01:05:58 Ways to Support the Show 01:10:36 No Fear01:22:29 Grandmother (feat. Laraaji)01:29:06 Happy with You01:37:16 How Could I Have Known01:43:36 Overall Thoughts, Ratings and Next Album Recommendations01:54:02 Next Week's Review
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The Bends by Radiohead Album Review
Jan 302:17:46Tap to summarizeThis week, Matt and Ryan revisit Radiohead’s pivotal 1995 album, The Bends. Following the massive success of their breakout single "Creep," the band found themselves at a crossroads, desperate to outrun the "one-hit wonder" tag. After breaking a creative deadlock on the road, the group emerged with a record that didn't just save their career—it redefined it. Join the guys as they break down this alt-rock classic.Listen to the album: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=OLAK5uy_mcdDsRfBo6p9yWwUCOLxjSMVV9sd2LjtU&si=f1R4yC6qjNyto0D4Purchase the album:https://www.amazon.com/Radiohead-Bends-Limited-180g-Vinyl/dp/B00MH69U0QIf 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/@ttheylistenRyan's Vinyl CollectionExplore Ryan's full collection on Discogs:https://www.discogs.com/user/rjk3168/collectionEpisode Timestamps00:00 Intro02:22 Last Week Recap08:26 What is a Radiohead?29:30 Planet Telex38:22 The Bends47:42 High and Dry55:42 Fake Plastic Trees01:04:27 Bones01:10:36 (Nice Dream)01:19:17 Ways to Support the Show 01:24:33 Just01:31:35 My Iron Lung01:38:30 Bullet Proof...I Wish I Was01:45:55 Black Star01:52:12 Sulk01:57:34 Street Spirit (Fade Out)02:05:41 Overall Thoughts, Ratings and Next Album Recommendations02:15:51 Next Week's Review
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Discography Draft: The Black Keys
Dec 21, 202400:16:04Tap to summarizeOn this week's episode, Matt and Ryan take a break from the usual deep dive into an album and turn their attention to The Black Keys' discography. The two hosts will take turns picking albums from that discography and see how they rate on All Music. The host that picks the best-rated selection of albums will win bragging rates and have the ability to choose the artist on the next episode of Discography Draft. Whether you are a fan of The Black Keys or not, this episode will have something for everyone. 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, email us at ttheylisten@gmail.com Social Media Links https://bsky.app/profile/ttheylisten.bsky.social https://www.instagram.com/ttheylisten/ https://www.facebook.com/ttheylisten https://www.threads.net/@ttheylisten Ryan’s Vinyl Collection https://www.discogs.com/user/rjk3168/collection
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Graceland by Paul Simon Album Review
Dec 14, 202401:14:28Tap to summarizeIn this week's episode, Matt and Ryan take a look at the seventh album by Paul Simon named Graceland. This album incorporates genres ranging from pop, rock, a cappella, zydeco and South African styles such as isicathamiya and mbaqanga. This album was Simon's most successful studio album. It won album of the year in 1987 at the Grammy Awards. Tune into this episode to see what the guys have to say about this album. 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, email us at ttheylisten@gmail.com Social Media Links https://bsky.app/profile/ttheylisten.bsky.social https://www.instagram.com/ttheylisten/ https://www.facebook.com/ttheylisten https://www.threads.net/@ttheylisten Ryan’s Vinyl Collection https://www.discogs.com/user/rjk3168/collection Time Stamps 00:00 Intro 01:44 Last Week Recap 03:13 Graceland Overview 09:47 The Boy in the Bubble 14:27 Graceland 20:21 I Know What I Know 25:37 Gumboots 29:48 Diamonds on the Soles of Her Shoes 35:09 You Can Call Me Al 39:59 Ways To Support The Show 43:07 Understand African Skies 48:29 Homeless 52:30 Crazy Love, Vol. II 56:59 That Was Your Mother 01:01:15 All Around the World or the Myth of Fingerprints 01:06:29 Overall Thoughts, Ratings and Next Album Recommendations 01:11:56 Next Week's Review Selection 01:13:58 Outro
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SOPHIE by SOPHIE Album Review
Dec 7, 202401:26:13Tap to summarizeIn this week's episode, Matt and Ryan look at the second and final album by the artist SOPHIE. Released posthumously this year, SOPHIE's brother saw the unfinished tracks she left behind and decided to finalize them to produce this album. SOPHIE was known for her work that had a brash take on pop, club, and EDM. Tune into this episode to see what the guys say about this album. 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, email us at ttheylisten@gmail.com Social Media Links https://bsky.app/profile/ttheylisten.bsky.social https://www.instagram.com/ttheylisten/ https://www.facebook.com/ttheylisten https://www.threads.net/@ttheylisten Ryan’s Vinyl Collection https://www.discogs.com/user/rjk3168/collection00:00 Intro01:37 Last Week Recap02:42 SOPHIE Overview09:04 Intro (The Full Horror)12:20 Rawwwwww18:06 Plunging Asymptote22:11 The Dome's Protection 26:50 Reason Why30:50 Live in My Truth34:53 Why Lies39:27 Do You Wanna Be Alive43:39 Ways To Support The Show 46:34 Elegance 48:41 Berlin Nightmare 51:30 Gallop53:31 One More Time56:24 Exhilarate 01:00:03 Always and Forever01:06:00 My Forever 01:08:25 Love Me off Earth01:13:39 Overall Thoughts, Ratings and Next Album Recommendations 01:22:59 Next Week's Review Selection01:24:57 Outro
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Wynonna by Wynonna Album Review
Nov 30, 202401:20:54Tap to summarizeIn this week's episode, Matt and Ryan take a look at Wynonna's debut self-titled album. This album saw Wynonna's first attempt at solo material after the group The Judds disbanded in 1991. Three singles that came from this album ( "She Is Only Need", "I Saw The Light", and "No One Else On Earth") all reached no. 1 on Billboard's Hot Country Songs chart. Tune in this week to see what the guys say about this album. 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, email us at ttheylisten@gmail.com Social Media Links https://bsky.app/profile/ttheylisten.bsky.social https://www.instagram.com/ttheylisten/ https://www.facebook.com/ttheylisten https://www.threads.net/@ttheylisten Ryan’s Vinyl Collection https://www.discogs.com/user/rjk3168/collection Time Stamps 00:00 Intro 02:35 Last Week Recap 03:50 Wynonna Overview 09:28 What It Takes 15:54 She Is His Only Need 24:37 I Saw The Light 30:41 My Strongest Weakness 35:24 When I Reach The Place I'm Going 40:35 Ways To Support The Show 44:28 No One Else On Earth 49:33 It's Never Easy To Say Goodbye 54:20 A Little Bit Of Love (Goes A Long Way) 59:50 All Of That Love From Here 01:04:46 Live With Jesus 01:10:22 Overall Thoughts, Ratings, and Next Album Recommendations 01:17:22 Next Week's Review 01:19:29 Outro
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I'm Wide Awake, It's Morning by Bright Eyes Album Review
Nov 23, 202401:15:46Tap to summarizeOn this week's episode, Matt and Ryan finally take a dive into the world of Bright Eyes. Released in 2005, this album features some of the bands most popular songs "First Day of My Life", "Lua" and "At The Bottom of Everything". The album itself has been ranked by several publications as either the one of the best of the year or the decade. Most notably Rolling Stone placed this album at 50 out of its 100 greatest albums of the 00s. 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, email us at ttheylisten@gmail.com Social Media Links https://twitter.com/ttheylisten https://www.instagram.com/ttheylisten/ https://www.facebook.com/ttheylisten https://www.threads.net/@ttheylisten Ryan’s Vinyl Collection https://www.discogs.com/user/rjk3168/collection Time Stamps 00:00 Intro 04:16 Last Week Recap 04:42 Bright Eyes Overview 11:10 At the Bottom of Everything 16:59 We Are Nowhere and It's Now 23:04 Old Soul Song (for the New World Order) 26:59 Lua 31:56 Train Under Water 37:44 Ways To Support the Show 40:04 First Day of My Life 43:47 Another Travelin' Song 50:00 Land Locked Blues 57:40 Poison Oak 01:00:38 Road to Joy 01:06:29 Overall thoughts, ratings, and next album recommendations 01:12:47 Next Week's Review 01:14:21 Outro
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Rickie Lee Jones by Rickie Lee Jones Album Review
Nov 16, 202401:16:24Tap to summarizeIn this week's episode, Matt and Ryan take a look at the self-titled debut album from American singer-songwriter Rickie Lee Jones. Rickie Lee Jones won Best New Artist during the 1980 Grammy Awards. AllMusic said this about the album: "Rickie Lee Jones comes on like the love child of Laura Nyro and Tom Waits on her astounding self-titled debut album that simultaneously sounds like a synthesis of many familiar styles and like nothing that anybody's ever done before." Check out this week's episode to see what the guys have to say about the record.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, email us at ttheylisten@gmail.comSocial Media Linkshttps://twitter.com/ttheylistenhttps://www.instagram.com/ttheylisten/https://www.facebook.com/ttheylistenhttps://www.threads.net/@ttheylistenRyan’s Vinyl Collectionhttps://www.discogs.com/user/rjk3168/collectionTime Stamps00:00 Intro03:17 Last Week Recap05:01 Rickie Lee Jones Overview09:40 Chuck's E.'s in Love16:38 On Saturday Afternoons in 196321:17 Night Train26:28 Young Blood29:16 Easy Money33:49 The Last Chance Texaco 39:30 Ways to Support the Show 41:11 Danny's All-Star Joint46:42 Coolsville 51:55 Weasel and the White Boys Cool58:16 Company 01:03:05 After Hours (Twelve Bars Past Goodnight)01:06:31 Overall thoughts, ratings and next album recommendations.01:13:04 Next Week's Review 01:15:00 Outro
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SABLE, by Bon Iver Album Review
Nov 9, 202400:47:21Tap to summarizeOn this week's episode, Matt and Ryan take a look at another 2024 release with the new EP from Bon Iver called SABLE,. This EP sees the group going back to its roots that were found in the 2007 release For Emma, Forever Ago. Bon Iver hit a peak in popularity in 2012 when they won two Grammys for Best New Artist and Best Alternative Album for their self titled LP. The group has been spending the past fews years collaborating with the likes Zac Bryan and Taylor Swift. 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, email us at ttheylisten@gmail.com Social Media Links https://twitter.com/ttheylisten https://www.instagram.com/ttheylisten/ https://www.facebook.com/ttheylisten https://www.threads.net/@ttheylisten Ryan’s Vinyl Collection https://www.discogs.com/user/rjk3168/collection Time Stamps 00:00 Intro 01:55 Last Week Recap 02:50 Bon Iver Overview 12:36 ... 15:01 THINGS BEHIND THINGS BEHIND THINGS 22:19 S P E Y S I D E 28:46 AWARDS SEASON 40:46 Overall thoughts, ratings and next album recommendations 45:02 Next Week's Review 46:08 Outro
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Nov 2, 202401:23:39Tap to summarizeOn this week's episode, the guys go to the year of 1966 to examine the debut studio album by The Mothers of Invention called Freak Out!. This album is often cited as one of rock music's first concept albums. The band takes a satirical approach in this record talking about the American landscape at the time. Blending elements of 70s rock, doo wop and free form rock, this album helped launch the band and it's leader Frank Zappa into an extensive career that has gotten many fans over the years. 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, email us at ttheylisten@gmail.com Social Media Links https://twitter.com/ttheylisten https://www.instagram.com/ttheylisten/ https://www.facebook.com/ttheylisten https://www.threads.net/@ttheylisten Ryan’s Vinyl Collection https://www.discogs.com/user/rjk3168/collection Time Stamps 00:00 Intro 03:08 The Mothers of Invention Overview 09:14 Hungry Freaks, Daddy 17:35 I Ain't Got No Heart 21:46 Who Are the Brain Police? 26:12 Go Cry On Somebody Else's Shoulder 29:36 Motherly Love 32:37 How Could I Be Such A Fool 35:08 Wowie Zowie 38:12 You Didn't Try to Call Me 41:18 Ways to Support the Show 42:41 Any Way the Wind Blows 45:50 I'm Not Satisfied 50:00 You're Probably Wondering Why I'm Here 54:07 Trouble Every Day 58:54 Help I'm A Rock 01:05:54 It Can't Happen Here 01:09:57The Return of the Son of Monster Magnet (Unfinished Ballet in Two Tableaux) 01:14:20Overall Thoughts, Ratings and Next Album Recommendations 01:21:27 Next Week's Review 01:22:50 Outro
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