The 100 Albums Podcast

This week The Guys are talking about The Queen Bee. Sasha Fierce. That's right; Beyoncé, and her self-titled fifth album Beyoncé is the topic of discussion for the kick-off of season FOUR. And The Guys welcome Ashlyn Ruth to the pod.
Ashlyn is a marketing leader in New York City and longtime pop culture enthusiast (and yes, Drew’s daughter!). Off mic, she’s probably walking through Central Park with a Beyoncé playlist on repeat or convincing anyone who will listen that “Rocket” is an absolute masterpiece.
 
Songs featured in this episode
"Hella Good" by No Doubt
"Yellow Ledbetter" by Pearl Jam
"Pretty Hurts" by Beyoncé
"Pray You Catch Me" by Beyoncé
"I'M THAT GIRL" by Beyoncé
"Blow" by Beyoncé
"Jumpin' Jumpin'" by Destiny's Child
"Musicology" by Prince
"Superpower (feat. Frank Ocean)" by Beyoncé
"No, No, No" by Destiny's Child
"Bills, Bills, Bills, by Destiny's Child
"Say My Name" by Destiny's Child
"Independent Women (Part 1)" by Destiny's Child
"Bootylicious" by Destiny's Child
"Survivor" by Destiny's Child
"Work It Out" by Beyoncé
"03 Bonnie & Clyde (feat. Beyoncé Knowles) by Jay Z
"Crazy In Love (feat. Jay Z)" by Beyoncé
"Drunk In Love (feat. Jay Z)" by Beyoncé
"Pretty Hurts" by Beyoncé
"Say Goodbye" by Beck
 

This week The Guys are taking a short break as they gather their thoughts for the start of the penultimate season of the podcast: Season 4. 
Take the opportunity this week to reach back in the archives and check out some older episodes. The Guys will be back next week to kick off the next season.
As always, thanks so much for listening!
 

Let's get ready to RUMMMBLLLLLLLLE! 
It's the final episode of season three. This week The Guys are breaking out their pens, pencils and abaci to figure out which of the 20 albums in season three is the GREATEST. If you haven't listened yet, download your bracket at https://100albumspodcast.com/p/brackets/, then you can compare your rankings!
Big thanks to all of our tie-breaker pals! 
Andrew Stinson
Nate Walker
Matt Nelson
Liz Abram
Brian Miller
Songs featured in this episode
"Maxwell's Silver Hammer" by The Beatles, from Abbey Road
"Money" by Pink Floyd, from Dark Side Of The Moon
"On The Run" by Pink Floyd, from Dark Side Of The Moon
"What's Going On" by Marvin Gaye, from What's Going On
"Come Together" by The The Beatles, from Abbey Road
"So What" by Miles Davis, from Kind Of Blue
"Mercy, Mercy Me (The Ecology)" by Marvin Gaye, from What's Going On
 

It's the final album of the third season! This week on the pod, The Guys are talking Eva Cassidy and her posthumous 1998 album "Songbird". 
Next up: the season three bracket playoff! Download your bracket at https://100albumspodcast.com/p/brackets/. Fill out yours, then listen to the season finale episode and see how your picks stand up! 
 
Songs featured in this episode
"Somewhere Over The Rainbow" by Eva Cassidy
"Sheep Go To Heaven" by Cake
"Live Like You Were Dying" by Tim McGraw
"...Baby One More Time" by Britney Spears
"In My Business" by Whitney Houston
"Stay (I Missed You)" by Lisa Loeb
"Wade In The Water" by Eva Cassidy
"Wayfaring Stranger" by Eva Cassidy
"So I'd Know You By Heart" by Eva Cassidy
"People Get Ready" by The Impressions
"People Get Ready" by Eva Cassidy
"Oh, I Had A Golden Thread" by Eva Cassidy
"Root Down (And Get It)" by Jimmy Smith
"Fields Of Gold" by Eva Cassidy
"Songbird" by Eva Cassidy
"Autumn Leaves" by Eva Cassidy
"Rock and Roll Part 2" by Gary Glitter
"Fields Of Gold" by Sting
"Somewhere Over The Rainbow" by Israel "IZ" Kamakawiwoʻole
"Like A Feather" by Nikka Costa
"Cheek To Cheek" by Eva Cassidy
 

This week The Guys dive into the intersection of pop punk and musical theatre as they discuss Green Day's 2004 album "American Idiot".
 
Referenced in this episode
"Turn It Around: The Story Of East Bay Punk": https://tubitv.com/movies/100005301/turn-it-around-the-story-of-east-bay-punk 
"Basket Case-Green Day" - 60 Songs That Explain The 90s, by Rob Harvilla: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/basket-case-green-day/id1635211340?i=1000597520809 
 
Songs featured in this episode
"Here In Your Bedroom" by Goldfinger
"Basket Case" by Green Day
"Longview" by Green Day
"When I Come Around" by Green Day
"Welcome To Paradise" by Green Day
"Brain Stew" by Green Day
"25 or 6 to 4" by Chicago
"Nice Guys Finish Last" by Green Day
"Good Riddance (Time Of Your Life)" by Green Day
"Warning" by Green Day
"Holiday" by Green Day
"Wake Me Up When September Ends" by Green Day
"American Idiot" by Green Day
"The Delivery Man" by Elvis Costello and The Imposters
"Superhuman" by Velvet Revolver
"Mr. Brightside" by The Killers
"Boulevard of Broken Dreams" by Green Day
"Jesus Of Suburbia" by Green Day
"Revival March (1876)" by John Philip Sousa
"Extraordinary Girl" by Green Day
"Pepper" by Butthole Surfers
"Sell Out" by Reel Big Fish
 

This week The Guys finish up their discussion of Radiohead's third studio album "OK Computer" with their special guest Nate Walker.
Nate is a musician, songwriter, producer, and a great friend of Bert's from high school. Please visit https://theultraplain.com, Nate's new music project, the purchase the first single "End Of The World". You can also drop a follow on socials @theultraplain.
 
Referenced in this episode
Bert's James Bond reference: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a2GHL8VhMjo 
 
Songs featured in this episode
"Never There" by Cake
"Airbag" by Radiohead
"Paranoid Android" by Radiohead
"Exit Music (For A Film)" by Radiohead
"Bohemian Rhapsody" by Queen
"Happiness Is A Warm Gun" by The Beatles
"Karma Police" by Radiohead
"Sexy Sadie" by The Beatles
"Let Down" by Radiohead
"No Surprises" by Radiohead
"Exit Music (For A Film)" by Radiohead
"Prelude in E Minor Op. 28 No. 4" by Frédéric Chopin
"Electioneering" by Radiohead
"Subterranean Homesick Alien" by Radiohead
"The Tourist" by Radiohead
"Fitter, Happier" by Radiohead
"The Breaks" by Kurtis Blow
"Burn The Witch" by Radiohead
 

This week The Guys welcome Nate Walker to the pod to discuss Radiohead's landmark 1997 album "OK Computer". They all had so much to say that they couldn't fit the conversation into one episode!
Nate Walker is a musician, songwriter, producer, and a great friend of Bert's from high school. Please visit https://theultraplain.com, Nate's new music project, to purchase the first single "End Of The World". You can also drop a follow on socials @theultraplain.
 
Songs featured in this episode
"Radio Head" by The Talking Heads
"Creep" by Radiohead
"The Air That I Breathe" by The Hollies
"Fake Plastic Trees" by Radiohead
"No Surprises" by Radiohead
"Bitches Brew" by Miles Davis
"The Chase" from "A Fistful of Dollars" by Ennio Morricone
"Mushroom" by CAN
"New Grass" by Talk Talk
"Paranoid Android" by Radiohead
"Talk Show Host" by Radiohead
 

This week The Guys take a trip back in time to 1991 to talk about Pearl Jam's debut album "Ten". Lots of nostalgia, stories of virginity lost, and bitchin' guitar riffs are discussed.
 
Referenced in this episode
"Singles" movie trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b4tQFsPTGXI 
Pearl Jam's first performance on Saturday Night Live: https://www.reddit.com/r/pearljam/comments/1cj1py0/pearl_jam_porch_snl_1992/ 
 
Songs featured in this episode
"Reach Down" by Temple of the Dog
"Say Hello 2 Heaven" by Temple of the Dog
"Man of Golden Words" by Mother Love Bone
"Hunger Strike" by Temple of the Dog
"Dirt" by Alice In Chains
"Midlife Crisis" by Faith No More
"Live And Let Die" by Guns 'n Roses
"Smells Like Teen Spirit" by Nirvana
"Jeremy" by Pearl Jam
"Give It Away" by The Red Hot Chili Peppers
"Animal" by Pearl Jam
"Oceans" by Pearl Jam
"You've Got To Hide Your Love Away" by Pearl Jam (live in São Paulo in 2017)
"Spoonman" by Soundgarden
"Alive" by Pearl Jam
"Porch" by Pearl Jam
"Even Flow" by Pearl Jam
"Deep" by Pearl Jam
"Release" by Pearl Jam
"Once" by Pearl Jam
"Black" by Pearl Jam
"Elderly Woman Behind the Counter in a Small Town" by Pearl Jam
"Better Man" by Pearl Jam
"Nothingman" by Pearl Jam
"Master/Slave" by Pearl Jam
"Whole Lotta Love" by Led Zeppelin
 

This week The Guys welcome Andrew Stinson to the podcast to talk jazz, Miles Davis, and his legendary album "Kind Of Blue". 
Andrew Stinson stays busy as an in-demand bassist, performing jazz, rock, folk, salsa, funk, and almost any other type of music. His master's thesis on Charles Mingus is an insightful look at the great jazz artist's solo style, and continues to be referenced in jazz academia.
 
Referenced in this episode
Photo of Julian "Cannonball" Adderley's music stand:
(ref: https://www.sussexjazzmag.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/Flamenco-Sketches-Scales.jpg)
Modes in music (particularly related to jazz): https://www.learnjazzstandards.com/blog/what-are-modes-in-music/ 
Ryan's book recommendation: "Three Shades Of Blue" by James Kaplan: https://jameskaplan.net/3-shades-of-blue/ 
Miles Davis' autobiography: "Miles: The Autobiography" by Miles Davis and Quincy Troupe: https://www.amazon.com/Miles-Autobiography-Davis/dp/0671725823 
 
Songs featured in this episode
"Boplicity" by Miles Davis
"Bitches Brew" by Miles Davis
"Move" by Miles Davis
"Milestones" by Miles Davis
"So What" by Miles Davis
"Flamenco Sketches" by Miles Davis
"Peace Piece" by Bill Evans
"Some Other Time" by Tony Bennett (feat. Bill Evans)
"All Blues" by Miles Davis
"Take The A-Train" by Clark Terry and his Big Band
"Water Babies" by Miles Davis
"Tune Up" by Miles Davis
"Four" by Miles Davis
"Blue In Green" by Miles Davis
"I've Got A Feeling" by The Beatles
"Ko-Ko" by Charlie Parker (with Dizzy Gillespie)
"Breathe" by Pink Floyd
 

In this episode, The Guys discover new things about themselves AND Frank Ocean. Particularly regarding Ocean's first official studio album, "Channel Orange". Also, Drew is super sick and sounds terrible. 
 
Songs featured in this episode
"Oceans" by Jay-Z
"Frank's Track" by Kanye West
"She" by Tyler The Creator 
"Novacane" by Frank Ocean
"Thinkin Bout You" by Frank Ocean
"Brown Sugar" by D'Angelo
"This Is America" by Childish Gambino
"Bad Religion" by Frank Ocean
"Hotline Bling" by Drake
"Super Rich Kids (feat. Earl Sweatshirt)" by Frank Ocean
"Benny And The Jets" by Elton John
"Crack Rock" by Frank Ocean
"Pyramids" by Frank Ocean
"Sweet Life" by Frank Ocean
"White (feat. John Mayer)" by Frank Ocean
"Start" by Frank Ocean
"Tyrone" by Erykah Badu
"Them Changes" by Thundercat
"Pilot Jones" by Frank Ocean
"Sierra Leone" by Frank Ocean
"Pink Matter (feat. Andre 3000)" by Frank Ocean