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Episode 21: Kanye West's My Beautiful Dark Twisted Fantasy Feb 01, 2019

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In the second episode of season two, the guys talk about the last album that Pitchfork gave a 10/10-- Kanye West’s My Beautiful Dark Twisted Fantasy. Released in 2010, Ye was fresh off of causing controversy at the 2009 VMA after interrupting Taylor Swift's acceptance speech. Middle America was appalled and horrified, and so, in order to regain his composure West and company fly out to Honolulu where they work around the clock crafting a breathtaking, magnum opus. It's sleek. It's opulent. It's one hell of an album.

Episode 20: Paul Baribeau's Paul Baribeau Jan 18, 2019

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In the first episode of season two, the guys explore the self-titled debut from folk punk icon, Paul Baribeau. Released in 2004, it was a marquee release for Plan-It-X-Records and a crucial album for the midwest folk punk scene of the 00's. Emotionally raw, decidedly sad, and in many respects, a shockingly honest record.

Episode 19: End of the Year (2018) Jan 04, 2019

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In the final episode of season one, the guys bring three of their favorite albums from 2018 to the table. From Daughters to Soccer Mommy, Kamasi Washington to Sleep, the Sad Dad Radio Hour yaks on about their likes and dislikes of the various projects. They also look back and touch upon the various trends of the year. So sit back, and enjoy our season one finale.

Episode 18: Pinback's Summer In Abaddon Dec 14, 2018

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Today the guys embark on a magical journey, full of delightful surprises, family-friendly lessons, and unforgettable characters, as we breakdown the “Summer in Abaddon” by Pinback. The album, released by Touch and Go Records in October of 2004, and was one of the many indie rock albums that was released during the in-between-times. The dark forces of illegal downloading had all but prevailed, but the forces of good were coalescing, much like the Rohirrim at the conclusion of The Battle of Hornburg. White people music was making a come back, or so it seemed, thanks to the growing popularity of indie music blogs, and the increased hiring of liberal arts school graduates by car commercial producers. Among that new wave of indie records was this album, Pinback’s third. The album fused math rock precision with pop sensibility, and served as the most refined example of the band’s sound to-date. Alas, the good days do not last forever. Joy is only a momentary absence of sadness, which is the true fabric of existence. Put your children to bed. Calibrate your sadness with alcohol. And follow along as we discuss our next Sad Dad classic.

Episode 17: Lou Reed's Transformer Nov 30, 2018

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In this episode, the guys are taking it back to 1972, as they talk about Lou Reed’s Transformer. Two years after quietly walking away from the Velvet Underground, and on the heels of his first solo album which was widely considered to be a commercial flop, Lou (alongside Mick Ronson and David Bowie) delivered Transformer. It’s an album about identity, staged in the heart of New York.

Episode 16: The Hold Steady's Stay Positive Nov 16, 2018

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In episode sixteen, the guys try to stay positive while breaking down The Hold Steady's "Stay Positive". Released in 2008, the Craig Finn and co. explore the idea of aging gracefully and what happens to the youth of today after "they [get] a bit older, more adult with more adult problems." There's plenty of “woahs”, “ooohs”, and “sha la las”-- so grab a double whiskey coke (no ice)and kick back as we discuss one massive album and its killer parties.

Episode 15: LVL UP's Hoodwink'd Nov 02, 2018

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In episode fifteen, the guys are still mourning the breakup of LVL Up and decide to break down their second album-- Hoodwink'd. Released as a DIY project in 2014 on Double Double Whammy, they explore the pains of their early 20s. Recorded when Mike, David, Nick, and Greg were fresh out of college at SUNY, the group paints a landscape that truly encapsulates the day to day hardships that they would eventually triumph over. While the four-piece New York band recently broke up, their music still lives on in our hearts! Oh yeah, "KRILL FOREVER!!!"

Episode 14: Death Cab For Cutie's Something About Airplanes Oct 19, 2018

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In episode 14, the guys discuss indie rock giants, Death Cab For Cutie's Something About Airplanes. The album, which was released in 1998 as their first studio album, set the tone for a band which become synonymous with the latest iteration of the "quiet guy" archetype that emerged in the early 2000s. At the same time, and perhaps as would be expected, the album can be quite apart from the band's later albums-- particularly Transatlanticism and Plans-- that would propel Death Cab to mega-stardom.

Episode 13: Neutral Milk Hotel's In the Aeroplane Over the Sea Sep 28, 2018

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In episode thirteen, the guys break In the Aeroplane Over the Sea by the legendary indie rock group Neutral Milk Hotel. In the words of journalist, Kim Cooper, it’s “weird, beautiful, absorbing, difficult, In the Aeroplane Over the Sea is a surrealist text loosely based on the life, suffering and reincarnation of Anne Frank.” Throw in a two-head boy, a siamese twin, and a flying phonograph--and you got yourself an album. In addition, they talk about the time they met the man himself-- Jeff "Motherfuckin" Mangum. So sit down, and relax; it's sure to be a wild ride as we go up and over each track, trying to figure out what the hell makes this album so special.

Episode 12: Jason Isbell & the 400 Unit's Nashville Sound Sep 14, 2018

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In episode twelve, the guys tackle Jason Isbell and the 400 Unit's "The Nashville Sound". The album is the latest release from alt. country royalty-- Jason Isbell and the 400 Unit. If you didn't know, Jason is from the legendary, Muscle Shoals, Alabama. After a stink with the Drive-by Truckers, Isbell left to pursue his solo career with the band, The 400 Unit, comprised mainly of session musicians from his home town. The album comes across as rich, introspective, and at times vulnerable as Jason and the band tackle issues from all spectrums of life. It covers achy ballads, real "classic" country, and even some songs that wouldn't be completely remiss from a conversation about hard rock. So sit back, relax, and enjoy.

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