Songs for an Election (Recorded Before We Know What's Going to Happen)
Release Date: 11/11/2024
IYL Singles: Touché Amoré
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Heather is obsessed with the band Touché Amoré and it was only a matter of time before her newfound love made it’s way to the show. This week Discover bonus eps, merch and more This week: Ramsey has an interesting visual on Pianos Become The Teeth (according to him)! A new CitiBike saga! And Hal Ashby facts! All this and so much MORE! Wanna get a shout-out on a future episode? Give us a rating on iTunes! It helps us, and it helps you feel good about yourself!
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Taking Back Sunday "Louder Now"
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A listener asks us to return to the world of Taking Back Sunday and we oblige! This week we listen to their third album, 2005’s Louder Now at a reasonable volume. Discover bonus eps, merch and more This week: We declare a decisive winner in the feud! Heather’s latest obsession! And our biggest Halloween mistake! All this and so much MORE! Wanna get a shout-out on a future episode? Give us a rating on iTunes! It helps us, and it helps you feel good about yourself!
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Songs for an Election (Recorded Before We Know What's Going to Happen)
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In the United States, we just had an election. Perhaps you already knew this. Heather and Ramsey have assembled songs to reflect the national mood, but they recorded it well in advance of the final results, so they have prepared for either eventuality. Discover bonus eps, merch and more This week: Different vibes from different hosts! The direct and the indirect! Joy! Sadness! It’s all here! All this and so much MORE! Wanna get a shout-out on a future episode? Give us a rating on iTunes! It helps us, and it helps you feel good about yourself!
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Stars "Set Yourself on Fire"
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We bend the rules slightly, as is our wont, as we listen to one of both Ramsey and Heather’s favorite albums from college. It’s Stars’ 2004 album, “Set Yourself on Fire"!” Discover bonus eps, merch and more This week: Crimes are confessed (but not really, ops)! How do we eat our Pop-Tarts? And an appearance from Heather’s boyfriend! All this and so much MORE! Wanna get a shout-out on a future episode? Give us a rating on iTunes! It helps us, and it helps you feel good about yourself!
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The Hold Steady pt. 1 with Adam Maid
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Ramsey's Quintessential Emo Song
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Japandroids "Celebration Rock"
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The Mighty Mighty Bosstones "Let's Face It" with Aaron Carnes
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An iconic ska album requires an expert, so this week , author of , joins us to break down The Mighty Mighty Bosstones’ 1997 classic Let’s Face It. Discover bonus eps, merch and more This week: The Mount Rushmore of ska. Some key ska questions are answered. And Ramsey gives his review of Megaopolis! All this and so much MORE! Wanna get a shout-out on a future episode? Give us a rating on iTunes! It helps us, and it helps you feel good about yourself!
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IYL Singles: Sabrina Carpenter 2
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Back in May, to the world of Sabrina Carpenter. Now that the album, Short ‘n Sweet is out, we dive back in to see what it’s all about! Discover bonus eps, merch and more This week: We are scandalized! Jack’s back! And the VMAs sound absolutely insane now. All this and so much MORE! Wanna get a shout-out on a future episode? Give us a rating on iTunes! It helps us, and it helps you feel good about yourself!
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Bright Eyes "Fevers and Mirrors"
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info_outlineIn the United States, we just had an election. Perhaps you already knew this. Heather and Ramsey have assembled songs to reflect the national mood, but they recorded it well in advance of the final results, so they have prepared for either eventuality.
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This week: Different vibes from different hosts! The direct and the indirect! Joy! Sadness! It’s all here! All this and so much MORE!
Wanna get a shout-out on a future episode? Give us a rating on iTunes! It helps us, and it helps you feel good about yourself!