This week, Matt and Ryan celebrate Record Store Day by diving into Matt's vinyl collection and reviewing The Cars’ self-titled debut album. Working with producer Roy Thomas Baker, the band crafted a record that seamlessly blends straightforward rock, new wave, and pop. Featuring the classic hit "Just What I Needed," this is an album you won’t want to miss. Tune in to hear what the guys have to say!

Listen to the album:

https://youtube.com/playlist?list=OLAK5uy_nq_e_lWUWAgsT1bK6S2jj_r5L1kilmUrA&si=QFpPTEzZmOOpy6jE

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https://www.amazon.com/Cars/dp/B000002GWB

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Episode Timestamps

0:00 Intro/Last Week Recap

05:28 What are The Cars?

15:01 Good Times Roll

25:14 My Best Friend's Girl

32:24 Just What I Needed

41:34 I'm in Touch with Your World

50:33 Don't Cha Stop

58:54 Ways to Support The Show

01:05:15 You're All I've Got Tonight

01:11:11 Bye Bye Love

01:17:17 Moving in Stereo

01:25:27 All Mixed up

01:32:10 Ratings & Next Album Recommendations

01:41:30 Next Week's Review & Outro

This week, Matt and Ryan take on Tyler, The Creator’s career-defining album, IGOR. Following the success of Flower Boy, Tyler doubled down on his new direction with a project defined by gritty synths, neo-soul grooves, and high-concept storytelling. Check out the guys' full breakdown of this modern classic!

Listen to the album:

https://youtube.com/playlist?list=OLAK5uy_mao9YHfZtBBTlxeT138lO0prcGHzNSWQM&si=Dnyjtu3hh6jRAFpS

Purchase the album:

https://www.amazon.com/IGOR-Tyler-Creator/dp/B0CRMY6LD5

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Episode Timestamps

0:00 Intro/Last Week Recap

0​5:56 What Is A Tyler, The Creator?

​21:36 Igor's Theme

​29:45 Earfquake

​40:18 I Think

​47:22 Exactly What You Run From You End Up Chasing/Running Out Of Time

​58:05 New Magic Wand

​01:06:03 Ways to Support The Show

​01:11:07 A Boy Is A Gun*

0​1:19:07 Puppet

0​1:28:58 What's Good

0​1:36:50 Gone Gone/Thank You

​01:48:08 I Don't Love You Anymore

01:53:50 Are We Still Friends?

​01:59:46 Ratings & Next Album Recommendations

​02:08:44 Next Week's Review & Outro

On this week's episode, Matt and Ryan get ready for concert season by traveling down memory lane to review an album by a band Matt has seen live: (409) by Purple. Hailing from Beaumont, Texas, the group describes their sound as "Grunge-Punk." Throughout the episode, Matt and Ryan navigate the band's various influences while discussing the raw energy the trio brings to the table.

Check out what they have to say about the album!

Listen to the album:

https://purpletexas.bandcamp.com/album/409

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https://purpletexas.bandcamp.com/album/409

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Episode Timestamps

0:00 Intro/Last Week Recap

0​5:29 What Is A Purple?

​17:41 Wallflower

​25:22 Double Nickels

​29:14 Leche Loco

​36:20 Beach Buddy

​46:10 Thirteen

​52:50 Ways to Support The Show

​58:45 Target

​1:03:04 Head On The Floor

​1:08:28 Liquor

​1:12:43 Newborn

​1:19:50 DMT

​1:25:42 Ratings & Next Album Recommendations

​1:34:05 Next Week's Review & Outro