In this jam-packed episode, Mark and Brandon discuss the regionalism in rap circa Feb. 2000, the influence of underground hip-hop like Blackalicious and Kid Koala, the dying days of alternative nation via The Smashing Pumpkins, Oasis, and Bloodhound Gang, mood records from The Cure and Yo La Tengo, selling out with The Suicide Machines, Hot Snakes' dance punk, the cinematic soundscapes of Air, and Steely Dan's Grammy-robbing comeback. All this plus our Top 3 Top 3, where we argue the best songs on the best albums. Follow along with our Spotify playlist and check out our other episodes on '90s and '10s music!