Best Eric Boylan Podcasts (2025)

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214. Madison Cunningham Discusses Silver Apples, self-titled 1:04:56

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Send us a text Los Angeles-based singer-songwriter-guitarist Madison Cunningham joins Al to introduce him to the 1968 debut album by Silver Apples, Madison talks about how she became acquainted with the album, the unusual way the album was made and why it has become a meaningful album for her personally. She and Al highlight their favorite tracks a…

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213. Jack Cooper Discusses Michael Head Introducing The Strands, The Magical World of the Strands 59:15

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Send us a text On this episode, UK-based guitarist, vocalist and songwriter Jack Cooper of Modern Nature introduces Al to the 1997 Michael Head Introducing The Strands album The Magical World of the Strands. Jack talks about how and when he first learned about Head’s work and how he eventually became familiar with The Magical World of the Strands. …

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212. Wreckless Eric Discusses Tom Petty, Full Moon Fever 1:38:31

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Send us a text On this episode, English alternative rock singer, songwriter, guitarist, producer and engineer Wreckless Eric talks to Al about Tom Petty’s 1989 multi-Platinum solo debut Full Moon Fever. Eric explains how he was belatedly introduced to the album, and what he loves and doesn’t love about it. He also makes the case for Full Moon Fever…

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211. Emma Swift Discusses Bon Iver, For Emma, Forever Ago (see notes re: TW) 1:16:48

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Send us a text On this episode, Nashville-based, Australian-born singer-songwriter Emma Swift introduces Al to Bon Iver’s 2007 album For Emma, Forever Ago. Emma talks about how she first learned about Bon Iver and this particular album as a DJ in Sydney. She explains what drew her to Justin Vernon’s music and what set him apart from other indie art…

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210. Andrea Walker Discusses Fleetwood Mac, Tango in the Night 1:09:17

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Send us a text Andrea Walker, co-founder, primary songwriter and guitarist for the Portland-based indie rock band Glitterfox, visits YMAAA to talk about Fleetwood Mac’s 1987 album Tango in the Night. Andrea discusses how she got into Fleetwood Mac, and this album in particular, through learning and performing the songs, and how playing Fleetwood Ma…

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209. Leanne Butkovic and Angie Boylan of Freezing Cold Discuss No Doubt, Tragic Kingdom 1:05:52

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Send us a text Leanne Butkovic and Angie Boylan, who comprise the rhythm section of the New York-based indie rock trio Freezing Cold, join Al to discuss No Doubt’s 1995 breakthrough album Tragic Kingdom. Leanne and Angie each talk about how the album was formative for them, why they still enjoy it and why being a fan of the band—and of Gwen Stefani…

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208. Will Paquin Discusses Paulinho Nogueira, O Fino do Violão 58:24

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Send us a text Nashville-based guitarist, vocalist and songwriter Will Paquin joins Al to introduce him to Paulinho Nogueira’s 1965 album O Fino do Violão. Will talks about how he got into Brazilian guitar, why he didn’t tell anyone about the music he discovered and why he has a particular affinity for Nogueira’s music. Will also highlights some of…

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207. Caro Kelley Discusses Jacob Collier, Djesse Vol. 4 53:00

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Send us a text Munich-based soul-pop artist Caro Kelley joins Al to talk about Jacob Collier’s 2024 album Djesse Vol. 4. Caro revisits her first encounter with the album—and why it led her to go on an extended housecleaning binge—and she explains why she loved the album instantly. Caro also explains why she thinks the album’s eclecticism suits it w…

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206. Eliza Niemi Discusses The Cradle, Half a Double Life 53:20

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Send us a text On this episode, Toronto-based singer, songwriter, composer and cellist Eliza Niemi joins Al to introduce him to Paco Cathcart’s project The Cradle and their 2021 album Half a Double Life. Eliza talks about how she first learned of Paco’s music, and Half a Double Life in particular, and she discusses the lyrical and musical elements …

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205. Tasmin Archer Discusses A Cauldron of Random Notes and Answers Your Questions 1:00:09

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Send us a text British singer-songwriter Tasmin Archer returns to YMAAA to discuss her newly-released album, A Cauldron of Random Notes (or ACoRN for short), and to answers questions submitted on Instagram and via the YMAAA newsletter. (Tasmin first appeared here on Ep 161, when she discussed Daniel Lanois’ album Shine.) Tasmin revisits the process…

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204. Mark Brend Discusses David Ackles, self-titled 50:22

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Send us a text This week’s episode features UK-based author, music journalist and musician Mark Brend, who introduces Al to David Ackles and his 1968 self-titled debut album. Mark talks about why he decided to buy the album 40 years ago without having heard any of it, and he revisits what his initial impressions were. He also shares what he learned…

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203. Mac McCaughan Discusses New Order, Power, Corruption & Lies 47:30

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Send us a text On this episode, Superchunk frontman and Merge Records co-founder Mac McCaughan talks to Al about New Order’s 1983 album Power, Corruption & Lies. Mac discusses why he decided to buy Power, Corruption & Lies not long after it was released, even though he was largey unfamiliar with New Order’s music, and why the album has been a favor…

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202. Marshall Crenshaw Discusses Rock 'n' Roll Boogie (compilation) 1:00:03

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Send us a text Power pop singer-songwriter extraordinaire Marshall Crenshaw joins Al to introduce him to the Rock ’n’ Roll Boogie compilation album, released in 2014 by Rapier Records. The compilation features songs released on the Fortune Records label in Detroit, mostly in the '50s and early '60s. Marshall talks about growing up listening to the …

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201. Cassie Wieland (Vines) Discusses A Winged Victory for the Sullen (self-titled) 59:01

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Send us a text New York-based composer, multi-instrumentalist and songwriter Cassie Wieland joins Al for this episode to introduce him to the 2011 self-titled debut album by A Winged Victory for the Sullen. Cassie talks about discovering this album during her college years and why it was an important album during that part of her life. She discusse…

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200. Audrey Golden and Gina Birch Discuss The Raincoats, Odyshape 1:23:02

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Send us a text This episode is all about the seminal punk band The Raincoats. Al is joined by The Raincoats’ co-founder Gina Birch and by author/journalist Audrey Golden, who wrote Shouting Out Loud: Lives of The Raincoats, which was published by Da Capo this July. Audrey and Gina discuss The Raincoats' 1981 sophomore album Odyshape, with Audrey ta…

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199. Joel Johnston (Far Caspian) Discusses The Radio Dept., Clinging to a Scheme 1:07:49

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Send us a text On this episode, Irish singer, songwriter, multi-instrumentalist and producer Joel Johnston (Far Caspian) introduces Al to The Radio Dept.’s 2010 album Clinging to a Scheme. Joel talks about how he unexpectedly first encountered Clinging to a Scheme, several years after its release, and why it made such an overwhelmingly positive imp…

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198. Jeremy Shatan Discusses Holly Miranda, Mutual Horse 1:15:33

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Send us a text Music journalist, podcaster and photographer Jeremy Shatan drops in on YMAAA to introduce Al to Holly Miranda’s 2018 album Mutual Horse. Jeremy talks about how his exploration of Miranda’s music began with a New York Times article that he read, and how it led him to follow her career ever since. He explains why he thinks Mutual Horse…

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197. Secret Monkey Weekend Discuss Southern Culture on the Skids, Too Much Pork For Just One Fork 1:08:15

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Send us a text The power pop family trio of Jefferson Hart, Ella Brown-Hart and Lila Brown-Hart, known as Secret Monkey Weekend, join Al for this episode, introducing him to Southern Culture on the Skids’ 1991 album Too Much Pork for Just One Fork. Jefferson, Ella and Lila each talk about how they first came to know SCOTS and this album in particul…

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196. Árný Margrét Discusses Gregory Alan Isakov, Appaloosa Bones 52:08

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Send us a text Icelandic singer-songwriter Árný Margrét joins Al to introduce him to Gregory Alan Isakov’s 2023 album Appaloosa Bones. Árný talks about first getting acquainted with Isakov’s music as a teenager, how his music transports her to an earlier time and what it was like to record part of her latest album at his studio in Colorado. She and…

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195. JF Robitaille and Lail Arad Discuss Simon & Garfunkel, Bridge Over Troubled Water 1:16:25

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Send us a text Singer-songwriters JF Robitaille and Lail Arad pay YMAAA a visit to discuss Simon & Garfunkel’s 1970 album Bridge Over Troubled Water. They talk about how they came to love the album and which tracks are the most meaningful to them, as well as sharing some stories they have learned about how certain tracks were made. JF and Lail also…

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194. Lee Jennings Discusses My Chemical Romance, Three Cheers for Sweet Revenge 52:15

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Send us a text IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENT FOR THE YMAAA COMMUNITY: The new YMAAA Patreon—Bonus Tracks—has arrived! Once a month, there will be a new podcast episode exclusively for the Patreon community. In addition to bonus episodes, there will be forums where we can get together as a community. The first Bonus Tracks episode will be published on July…

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193. Amy Millan Discusses Charlotte Cornfield, The Shape of Your Name 1:08:54

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Send us a text Canadian singer-songwriter Amy Millan (solo, Stars, Broken Social Scene) drops in on YMAAA to introduce Al to the music of fellow Canadian singer-songwriter Charlotte Cornfield, and specifically, her 2019 album The Shape of Your Name. Amy talks about how she first got to know Cornfield’s music and then got to know her personally, and…

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192. Teedra Moses Discusses D'Angelo, Voodoo 1:06:03

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Send us a text Singer-songwriter Teedra Moses, who has written pop and R&B hits for Christina Milian, Trina and herself, visits YMAAA to introduce Al to D’Angelo’s 2000 album Voodoo. Teedra talks about why she has frequently listened to Voodoo since its release 25 years ago, and why the album represents “church” for her. She also discusses how the …

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191. Luke Mallett Discusses Mink DeVille, Cabretta 58:27

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Send us a text Luke Mallett of the Maine-based roots rock group The Mallett Brothers Band introduces Al to Mink DeVille’s 1977 debut album Cabretta (also known as their self-titled album). Luke talks about the song that first got him fascinated with Mink DeVille and their frontman, Willy DeVille, and why Cabretta is a particularly important album f…

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190. Paul Rappaport Discusses Pink Floyd, The Division Bell 1:10:58

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Send us a text Former label executive, guitarist and author Paul Rappaport joins Al to introduce him to Pink Floyd’s 1994 album The Division Bell. Paul talks about how he became a part of the Pink Floyd “family” while working with them in his capacity as senior VP of rock promotion for Columbia Records. He shares his initial reactions to The Divisi…

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189. Arthur Thompson Discusses Cameo, Cameosis 1:00:43

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Send us a text On this episode, drummer Arthur Thompson (Mindi Abair, The Boneshakers, Wayman Tisdale, Dave Koz, solo) introduces Al to Cameo’s 1980 album Cameosis. Arthur talks about how he first wound up hearing Cameosis and why that event played an important role in kick-starting his musical career. He also discusses the importance of listening …

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188. Barrie Cadogan Discusses The Jimi Hendrix Experience, Electric Ladyland 1:11:27

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Send us a text Guitarist Barrie Cadogan (Little Barrie, Primal Scream, The The) joins Al for this episode to dig into The Jimi Hendrix Experience’s 1968 album Electric Ladyland. Barrie talks about getting introduced to the album by his father and getting much of his guitar education from listening to it (and Hendrix’s other albums). He also goes in…

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187. Andrew Dost Discusses The Rentals, Return of the Rentals 1:05:36

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Send us a text Multi-instrumentalist, songwriter and visual artist Andrew Dost (fun., Anathallo) joins Al for this episode and introduces him to The Rentals’ 1995 debut album Return of the Rentals. Andrew explains why he chose this album and why he consistently revisits it over the years. He also talks about the uniqueness of The Rentals’ sound and…

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186. Laurie Berkner Discusses Aimee Mann, I'm with Stupid 1:12:56

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Send us a text On this episode, kindie rock superstar Laurie Berkner introduces Al to Aimee Mann’s 1995 album I’m with Stupid. Laurie talks about how she listened to this album frequently in the latter half of the ‘90s (along with Beck’s Odelay and Liz Phair’s Whitechocolatespaceegg) and why it appealed to her so much. Laurie also discusses the way…

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185. Wes Jackson Discusses De La Soul, Buhloone Mindstate 52:39

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Send us a text On this episode, Wes Jackson—the President of BRIC Arts Media in Brooklyn—drops by to introduce Al to De La Soul’s 1993 album Buhloone Mindstate. Wes talks about his long-time De La Soul fandom, how he became acquainted with their music and how he has crossed paths with the group at various points during his professional career. He a…

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184. Laura Kidd Discusses Belly, Star 1:13:50

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Send us a text Nottingham-based multi-instrumentalist, singer-songwriter, producer, YouTuber and podcaster Laura Kidd (Penfriend, Obey Robots, She Makes War) joins Al to get him acquainted with Belly’s 1993 debut album Star. Laura talks about how she was first introduced to Star and how its uniqueness inspired her to follow her own musical path. Sh…

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183. Peter Holsapple Discusses The Flame, self-titled 1:18:42

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Send us a text Peter Holsapple (dB’s, R.E.M., Hootie and the Blowfish, Continental Drifters, The Paranoid Style) pays YMAAA a visit to introduce Al to The Flame’s 1970 self-titled album. Peter talks about discovering the band’s music as an outgrowth of his love of the Beach Boys and why the album has held up for him as a favorite for more than 50 y…

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182. Dylan Rodrigue Discusses Grateful Dead, From the Mars Hotel (TW: discussion of lyrics pertaining to suicide) 1:02:41

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Send us a text CONTENT WARNING: There are references to suicide as they relate to the lyrics of the song “China Doll.” (Discussion begins at 28:27 and ends at 31:53.) On this episode, L.A.-based singer-songwriter Dylan Rodrigue joins Al to introduce him to the Grateful Dead’s 1974 album From the Mars Hotel. Dylan talks about why he selected this al…

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181. Miki Berenyi Trio Discuss The Associates, Sulk 1:10:56

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Send us a text On this episode, Al has not one or two, but three guests to introduce him to an album he has never heard before. Miki Berenyi (Lush, Piroshka), KJ “Moose” McKillop (Moose, Piroshka) and Oliver Cherer (Aircooled, Dollboy, Gilroy Mere, Australian Testing Labs Inc.) of the Miki Berenyi Trio share their thoughts and memories about The As…

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180. Jessica Dobson Discusses Radiohead, Amnesiac 1:06:44

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Send us a text Multi-instrumentalist Jessica Dobson—best-known as the guitarist and vocalist for Deep Sea Diver—joins Al to introduce him to Radiohead’s 2001 album Amnesiac. Jessica talks about the memorable circumstance under which she first heard Amnesiac, which tracks are her favorites and why, and how Radiohead has been an influence on her play…

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179. Linying Discusses Sufjan Stevens, Carrie & Lowell 1:02:09

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Send us a text On this episode, L.A.-based singer/songwriter/musician Linying gets Al acquainted with Sufjan Stevens’ 2015 album Carrie & Lowell. Linying talks about how the album has impacted her over the last 10 years and how she relates its themes of mortality and grief to her own life experiences. She also explains the ways in which both the mu…

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178. Mike Clark Discusses King's X, Gretchen Goes to Nebraska 1:00:52

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Send us a text Mike Clark, the guitarist for the L.A.-based progressive metal band Final Gravity, joins Al on this episode to introduce him to King’s X’s 1989 album, Gretchen Goes to Nebraska. Mike talks about roles that an L.A. radio station and MTV played in getting him into King’s X, and he discusses the elements of the album’s sound that have m…

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177. Sophie Payten (Gordi) Discusses Carole King, Tapestry 1:10:00

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Send us a text Sophie Payten, aka Gordi, joins Al from Melbourne, Australia to discuss the phenomenon that is Carole King’s 1971 album Tapestry. Sophie talks about how this album has been an important part of her life since childhood, and how it has influenced her songwriting. She breaks down nearly all of Tapestry's tracks, focusing on how King's …

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176. Kendall Jane Meade Discusses Joni Mitchell, Court and Spark 1:07:11

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Send us a text Singer-songwriter Kendall Jane Meade (Mascott, Juicy, Anders and Kendall, solo) pays YMAAA a visit to introduce Al to Joni Mitchell’s 1974 album Court and Spark. Kendall talks about her first impressions of the album and explains why its tracks still resonate with her more than 25 years after first hearing them. She and Al also discu…

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175. Jess Sylvester Discusses Blonde Redhead, Misery Is a Butterfly 1:04:38

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Send us a text Singer, songwriter and guitarist Jess Sylvester (Marinero) joins Al and introduces him to Blonde Redhead’s 2004 album Misery Is a Butterfly. Jess talks about why he chose this album for the episode and how he was first exposed to it. Among many aspects of the album he focuses on, Jess observes how Blonde Redhead integrates their clas…

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174. Henry Kaiser Discusses Captain Beefheart, The Spotlight Kid 52:45

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Send us a text Guitarist, improviser and research diver Henry Kaiser visits YMAAA and introduces Al to Captain Beefheart’s 1972 album The Spotlight Kid. Henry talks about his personal connections to Captain Beefheart’s backing ensemble, The Magic Band, and particularly his connection to Elliot Ingber, who passed away just days before this episode w…

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173. 10 Albums You Need To Listen To with Mike Montgomery 1:05:54

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Send us a text On nearly every previous episode of You, Me and An Album, Al has invited a guest to introduce him to one album he doesn’t know well (or at all), but this week’s guest talks about seven of his favorite albums. Mike Montgomery, who owns Candyland Recording Studio in Dayton, Kentucky, and is a member of R.Ring and Ampline, suggested 11 …

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172. Ann Powers Discusses The Roches, self-titled 1:00:01

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Send us a text On this episode, NPR music critic and correspondent Ann Powers gets Al acquainted with The Roches’ 1979 self-titled debut album. Ann explains how she got to know the album and how it became an important part of her life and the lives of her friends. She also talks about the elements that make The Roches unique, including their harmon…

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171. Dave Alvin Discusses Underground Blues (compilation) 1:32:15

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Send us a text On this episode, guitarist/singer/songwriter/producer Dave Alvin (The Blasters, X, The Knitters, The Third Mind, solo) digs deep into the 1969 Underground Blues compilation album. He explains how he became acquainted with the album and why it was such an important part of his introduction to the folk blues tradition. Dave also dissec…

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170. John McCutcheon Discusses Pete Seeger, We Shall Overcome 53:19

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Send us a text Legendary folk singer, songwriter and multi-instrumentalist John McCutcheon kicks off 2025 on You, Me and An Album by introducing Al to Pete Seeger’s 1963 live album We Shall Overcome. John talks about how it was the first album he had ever bought and how it has shaped life and his work as a musician. He also discusses his personal r…

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169. Scott Colson (Slaw) Discusses Led Zeppelin II 54:24

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Send us a text Georgia-based singer-songwriter Scott Colson—who performs under the name Slaw—visits YMAAA to discuss the 1969 album Led Zeppelin II. Scott explains how his love of the blues led him to become a Led Zeppelin fan and why he thinks Led Zeppelin II is their best album. Scott breaks down several of his favorite tracks from the album and …

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168. Sarah Gargano Discusses Bright Eyes, Fevers and Mirrors 1:03:59

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Send us a text Nashville-based singer-songwriter Sarah Gargano visits YMAAA to discuss Bright Eyes’ 2000 album Fevers and Mirrors. Sarah talks about the unusual reason that got her to explore Bright Eyes in her early teens and how she was first introduced to Fevers and Mirrors. She explains why this is one of her favorite albums and why she conside…

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167. Simon Raymonde Discusses Patti Smith Group, Radio Ethiopia 1:08:19

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Send us a text Simon Raymonde—bassist for Cocteau Twins and head/co-founder of the Bella Union record label—joins Al to introduce him to the Patti Smith Group’s 1976 album, Radio Ethiopia. Simon talks about his initial reaction to hearing the album when he was 15 and how that differed from his impressions of Smith’s debut Horses. He also talks abou…

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166. Ginny Luke Discusses Devil at My Heels 32:21

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Send us a text Electric violinist Ginny Luke, who has played on sessions for numerous artists including Foo Fighters, Hozier, Britney Spears and Meat Loaf, drops by YMAAA to talk about her first solo album Devil at My Heels, which was released on Nov. 1. Ginny talks about her previous solo work, the process behind recording her first full-length so…

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165. Jason Bemis Lawrence Discusses Radiohead, Kid A 1:17:32

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Send us a text Louisville-based singer, songwriter and multi-instrumentalist Jason Bemis Lawrence drops by YMAAA to talk about Radiohead’s 2000 album Kid A. Jason talks about why Kid A is one of his favorite albums and how his appreciation for Radiohead developed over time. He also discusses Radiohead’s influence on his own music and the difficulty…