This week on the show, Matt and Ryan tackle the 2019 debut LP from Billie Eilish. Join us as we talk about mega-hit "Bad Guy" and discuss bangers like "you should see me in a crown". With this being the first proper pop album that the guys are reviewing, you need to tune in to see how this Grammy-winning album is dissected. 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 [email protected] Social Media Links ⁠https://twitter.com/ttheylisten⁠ ⁠https://www.instagram.com/ttheylisten/⁠ ⁠https://www.facebook.com/ttheylisten⁠ https://www.threads.net/@ttheylisten

This week on Hey, Listen to This!, we crack open a case of Morrissey's angst and Johnny Marr's jangle for a deep dive into The Smiths' legendary third album, "The Queen Is Dead." Tune in as we dissect Morrissey's barbed wit and unflinching social commentary on tracks like "Bigmouth Strikes Again" and "The Boy With the Thorn in His Side." We'll swoon over Johnny Marr's shimmering guitar lines and Mike Joyce's driving beats on "There Is a Light That Never Goes Out". But is "The Queen Is Dead" all mopey misery and melancholic melodies? We'll explore the album's playful pop moments ("I Know It's Over") and subversive humor ("Frankly Mr. Shankly") that prove The Smiths weren't just masters of gloom. Join us as we crown "The Queen Is Dead" a timeless classic or dethrone it from its indie rock pedestal. Prepare for witty banter, passionate analysis, and maybe a tear or two as we remember why this album still resonates decades later. So, put on your favorite Smiths sweater, grab a cup of tea (and a box of tissues, just in case), and hit play! It's time to raise a toast to the Queen...or is it? 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 [email protected] Social Media Links ⁠https://twitter.com/ttheylisten⁠ ⁠https://www.instagram.com/ttheylisten/⁠ ⁠https://www.facebook.com/ttheylisten⁠ https://www.threads.net/@ttheylisten

Matt and Ryan dive headfirst into the rustic charm and folky finesse of Mumford & Sons' 2012, Babel. Buckle up for a hootenanny of an episode as they dissect the anthems, stomp your boots to the singalongs, and ponder if this album was worth the hype. 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 [email protected] Social Media Links ⁠https://twitter.com/ttheylisten⁠ ⁠https://www.instagram.com/ttheylisten/⁠ ⁠https://www.facebook.com/ttheylisten⁠ https://www.threads.net/@ttheylisten

In this episode of Hey, Listen to This!, we brace ourselves for an emotional gut punch as we delve into Julien Baker's sophomore masterpiece, "Turn Out the Lights." Brace yourselves for raw confessions, soaring vocals, and lyrics that crack open like lightning strikes. 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 [email protected] Social Media Links ⁠https://twitter.com/ttheylisten⁠ ⁠https://www.instagram.com/ttheylisten/⁠ ⁠https://www.facebook.com/ttheylisten⁠

Hey, Listen to This! dives deep into Joni's masterpiece: Blue. Grab your tissues and put on your bell-bottoms, because Matt and Ryan are tackling the iconic Joni Mitchell album, Blue, on this episode of Hey, Listen to This! This undisputed masterpiece, released in 1971, is a raw and poetic exploration of love, loss, and the human condition. Buckle up as Matt and Ryan dissect each track, from the melancholic "Carey" to the defiant "A Case of You," analyzing Joni's masterful songwriting, her innovative use of jazz and folk influences, and the album's enduring cultural impact. 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 [email protected] Social Media Links ⁠https://twitter.com/ttheylisten⁠ ⁠https://www.instagram.com/ttheylisten/⁠ ⁠https://www.facebook.com/ttheylisten⁠

In this episode of Hey, Listen to This!, Matt and Ryan delve into the introspective and emotionally charged world of Phoebe Bridgers' sophomore album, Punisher. Released in 2020, Punisher cemented Bridgers' status as a leading voice in indie rock, captivating audiences with its raw vulnerability and hauntingly beautiful melodies. Join Matt and Ryan as they dissect the album track by track, discussing Bridgers' masterful songwriting, the album's themes of love, loss, and mortality, and the unique sonic landscape that sets Punisher apart. Whether you're a longtime Phoebe Bridgers fan or just discovering her music, this episode is sure to deepen your appreciation for this remarkable artist and her unforgettable sophomore effort. Listen to the album here: https://open.spotify.com/album/6Pp6qGEywDdofgFC1oFbSH?si=zADBkF-hR-CikATIVCbYPA Purchase the album here: https://phoebebridgers.bandcamp.com/album/punisher 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 [email protected] Social Media Links ⁠https://twitter.com/ttheylisten ⁠ ⁠https://www.instagram.com/ttheylisten/⁠ ⁠https://www.facebook.com/ttheylisten⁠

Matt and Ryan explore the debut album by American singer-songwriter Liz Phair. Similar to the Wilco episode, the guys have never checked out this album despite being aware of it. Join us on this episode of Hey, Listen to This! as the guys take a deep dive into this iconic album. Released in 1993, this album shattered boundaries with its raw and honest portrayal of female sexuality and desire, challenging the male-dominated landscape of alternative rock. Stream the album here; https://open.spotify.com/album/7sCpW2cLGcRk1zf9zi0Yqd?si=N0KMijgjRu2yB8x9oMPNUQ Purchase the album here: https://shop.matadorrecords.com/release/398632-liz-phair-exile-in-guyville-30th-anniversary?lang=en_US 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 [email protected] Social Media Links ⁠https://twitter.com/ttheylisten⁠ ⁠https://www.instagram.com/ttheylisten/⁠ ⁠https://www.facebook.com/ttheylisten⁠

Matt and Ryan explore the 2001/2002 album from the American rock band Wilco called Yankee Hotel Foxtrot. The album was first released on the band's website in late 2001 and then released commercially in early 2002. The guys were aware of the album but never really took the time to really sit back and listen to the album. Check out the episode to see what the guys have to say about the album. Stream the album here: https://open.spotify.com/album/6PanEvuo9ZNvGT39v50xp6?si=-rSGrdHOQmuXVNIwJLE97A Purchase the album here: https://wilcohq.bandcamp.com/album/yankee-hotel-foxtrot 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 [email protected] Social Media Links ⁠https://twitter.com/ttheylisten⁠ ⁠https://www.instagram.com/ttheylisten/⁠ ⁠https://www.facebook.com/ttheylisten⁠

On this week's pod, Matt exposes Ryan to the world of Neil Young through the album Everybody Knows This Is Nowhere. Tune in this week to see what the guys have to say about the 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 [email protected] Social Media Links ⁠https://twitter.com/ttheylisten⁠ ⁠https://www.instagram.com/ttheylisten/⁠ ⁠https://www.facebook.com/ttheylisten⁠

On this week's pod, Matt and Ryan examine the debut LP from the art-rock and post-rock band Black Country New Road. If you have yet to hear this record, please check it out before the review. If you have heard it, tune in to see what the guys have to say on 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 [email protected] Social Media Links ⁠https://twitter.com/ttheylisten⁠ ⁠https://www.instagram.com/ttheylisten/⁠ ⁠https://www.facebook.com/ttheylisten⁠