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Episode 11: Nirvana's MTV Unplugged in New York Aug 31, 2018

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In episode eleven, the guys break down Nirvana's MTV Unplugged in New York. Recorded back in 1993, and released just months after Kurt Cobain's passing, this album is a huge part of the band’s mythology and excellent overview of the group’s career and influences. It’s a study in contrasts, often hilarious and achingly sad, a tribute to Cobain’s heroes as well as a confident showcase of his own songwriting prowess. So sit back, relax, and enjoy.

Episode 10: Sunny Day Real Estate's Diary Aug 02, 2018

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In episode ten, the guys discuss Diary by Sunny Day Real Estate. Take a second to Google “Best Emo Albums” and you’re guaranteed to find this bad boy at the top of that list. It’s chock full of angst, emotional power, and was instrumental in setting the parameters for the next decade of emo music. So crack a cold one, and buckle up.

Episode 9: Frightened Rabbit's Midnight Organ Fight Jul 13, 2018

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In episode nine, the guys honor the recently deceased Scott Hutchison, with Frightened Rabbit’s Midnight Organ Fight. Released in 2008 on Fat Cat Records, the album delivers a punch to the gut of roughly 48 minutes of emotionally charged indie rock. It’s a classic breakup album, as the songs on Midnight Organ Fight recount the days surrounding Scott dissolving relationship with his former highschool and college sweetheart. It’s lush, it’s dynamic, and it’s a damn good album.

Episode 8: Aaron West and the Roaring Twenties' We Don't Have Each Other Jul 01, 2018

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In episode eight, the guys dive into Aaron West and the Roaring Twenties' 2014 debut, "We Don't Have Each Other". Originally written as a series of journal entries by Dan "Soupy" Campbell, frontman for the punk band, the Wonder Years--we are introduced to the tale of the fictional character of Aaron West and his journey to the American South in search for a way to deal with loss and his own demons.

Episode Seven: Silver Jews' American Water Jun 15, 2018

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In episode seven, the guys talk shop about the Silver Jews 1998 classic American Water. Recorded on the heels of the band’s tumultuous second record The Natural Bridge which saw frontman David Berman have a near mental breakdown, American Water reunited him with his friends Stephen Malkmus and Bob Nastanovich of the band Pavement and finally brought together all the disparate elements that made previous records so special. We also talk about what's more important 9/11 or Dale Earnhardt's dead...so yeah.

Episode 6: Derby 2018 May 14, 2018

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In this episode, the guys bullshit around for an hour. They talk about Kanye, The Thermals, Sleep, School House Rock, Stephen Hawkings, and some other bullshit band that Ben listens to. It's Derby time, so get a glass of bourbon, little bit of ice, a bottle of Ale 8, and make yo' self a Kentucky Swamp Ass.

Episode 5: Tegan and Sara's The Con Apr 29, 2018

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In this episode, the guys talk about Tegan and Sara's The Con. On that album, Tegan and Sara mix insecurity with boldness, guitars with electric keyboards, and 2007 emo sensibilities with timeless reflections on love and loss. Plus, it’s the album that spawned the best haircut of the decade. So sit back, relax, and join us for the 4th or 5th best hour of your day.

Episode 4: Strand of Oaks' Leave Ruin Apr 12, 2018

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In episode four, the guys tackle Strand of Oak’s first album Leave Ruin. Released in 2009, this project revolves around front man, and only band member at the time, Timothy Showalter’s devastatingly personal narrative about loss and heartbreak. Forget Justin Vernon breaking up with his girlfriend and moving to a cabin in the woods. Prior to the release of this album, Timothy had his high school sweetheart break off their engagement, literally saw his house burn down to the ground, and was left with virtually nothing but the ashes. Forced to sleep on park benches as he coped with the loss, he took that grief and anguish, and transformed it into the album that we are discussing today.

Episode 3: The Menzingers' After The Party Mar 30, 2018

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In episode three, the guys talk about the Pennsylvanian punk-rockers: the Menzingers. In 2017, the band released their latest record, "After the Party", as a love letter to their 20's. It's the closest thing we've discussed to a Sad Dad concept album. So relax, crack a Miller, and enjoy.

Episode 2: The Cure's Disintegration Mar 17, 2018

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In episode two, the guys tackle The Cure’s 1989 classic Disintegration. Recorded in 1988 amidst longtime drummer Lol Tolhurst’s descent into alcoholism and singer/guitarist/songwriter Robert Smith’s near-constant LSD abuse... talk about a lush, gloomy, whirlpool of a record.

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