Send us a text TV writer, editor and musician Allie Goertz introduces Al to an album that’s been central to her life for the past year — The Downward Spiral by Nine Inch Nails. Allie talks about how she first heard the album, why it’s been important to her and how she covered several of the tracks on her upcoming album, NIN, Peeled Back . She also talks about the Nerf Herder song that bears her name. Correction: Al incorrectly stated that "Closer" was the album's first single. “March of the Pigs...
Mar 05, 2023•1 hr 9 min
Send us a text Elizabeth Nelson does it all…singer/songwriter for The Paranoid Style, journalist, copywriter, educational consultant…and she took some time out to join Al for this episode of YMAAA. Elizabeth discusses Pavement’s debut album, Slanted and Enchanted , and details what she loves about the record and all of the various influences that went into it. She also talks about the upcoming Paranoid Style album, the story behind a Paranoid Style video and her @paranoiacs Twitter account. The ...
Feb 26, 2023•1 hr 24 min
Send us a text Greg Saunier, drummer and founding member of Deerhoof, joins You, Me and An Album for much more than just a discussion of a favorite album. He does talk about one of his favorite albums — Ancient Music of Greece by Atrium Musicae de Madrid — but he also considers what this album can teach us about contemporary music, classical music and Western culture in general. Greg also talks about Deerhoof’s soon-to-be-released album, Miracle-Level, and the band’s 2021 cover of Sleater-Kinney...
Feb 19, 2023•1 hr 24 min
Send us a text Guitarist, vocalist and songwriter Eva Walker of The Black Tones — who is also a DJ for Seattle’s KEXP — joins Al to talk about Funkadelic’s 1971 album, Maggot Brain . Eva delves into how she first discovered Maggot Brain , the elements of the album that make it a great listen and other albums she also considered discussing on this episode. She also talks about the status of The Black Tones’ second album and the band’s video game, They Want Us Dead! Be sure to follow Eva and The B...
Feb 12, 2023•1 hr 10 min
Send us a text Rat — the guitarist for Ned’s Atomic Dustbin and Obey Robots — makes a return visit to YMAAA, and with a connection to his first visit. On Ep 29, he introduced Al to Public Service Broadcasting’s The Race for Space. Recently, Rat saw PSB live, and he was impressed by the support band, Pale Blue Eyes. He immediately went out and bought PBE’s debut album, Souvenirs , and now he is here to let us know why we should know this album, too. In addition to discussing Souvenirs , Rat talks...
Feb 05, 2023•56 min
Send us a text YMAAA winds up its first 100 episodes with a great last splash! Kelley Deal of The Breeders and R. Ring joins Al to discuss Julian Cope’s 1990 lo-fi album, Droolian . Kelley talks about the unusual circumstance in which she first listened to Droolian, the narratives she has created around the album and what she loves about it. She also talks about her involvement with The Amps’ Pacer album and what a busy 2023 has in store for her and The Breeders. R. Ring’s brand-new album, War P...
Jan 29, 2023•1 hr 5 min
Send us a text Singer/songwriter/poet Caleb Nichols (Port O’Brien, Soft People) gets Al acquainted with Blur’s 1997 self-titled album, and they also discuss the album’s significance in Blur’s discography as well as to them personally. Caleb talks about how Blur has influenced their own music and the important role that The Beatles have played in their life. Caleb also delves into their Beatles-inspired solo debut album, Ramon, and a couple of current projects. Be sure to follow Caleb on Twitter ...
Jan 22, 2023•1 hr 9 min
Send us a text Portland-based multi-instrumentalist, songwriter and producer Sam Coomes (Quasi, Jon Spencer and the HITmakers, Heatmiser, The Donner Party) takes a break from a busy 2023 to get Al up to speed on the Velvet Underground. Specifically, he introduces our host to VU’s second album, White Light/White Heat . Sam goes in depth on the album’s 17-minute closer, “Sister Ray,” and also talks about the tracks that were his favorites when he first starting listening to the album. He also talk...
Jan 15, 2023•51 min
Send us a text Music journalist and sportswriter Natalie Weiner kicks off the 2023 episodes of YMAAA on a jazzy note, as she introduces Al to the 1962 album, Nancy Wilson/Cannonball Adderley . Natalie talks about how she got into jazz when she was in high school, why she selected this album for this episode and what she loves about both Nancy Wilson and Cannonball Adderley. She also delves into what’s been different about music in the 2020s and the projects she will be working on in the coming y...
Jan 08, 2023•1 hr
Send us a text Musician, songwriter and producer D.K. Lyons makes his second appearance on YMAAA, and just as with The 1975's I Like It When You Sleep... , he chooses an album that's a real challenge for Al. For the first time ever on this show, Al and his guest discuss an album from the current year, as D.K. picked Charli XCX’s Crash for this episode. D.K. talks about how he first got acquainted with Charli XCX’s music, why he chose Crash for this episode, what he likes musically and lyrically ...
Dec 18, 2022•57 min
Send us a text Drummer, producer, visual artist and designer Steve Luongo (Rat Race Choir, TorQue) takes the guest seat on this week’s You, Me and An Album to discuss Jethro Tull’s Thick as a Brick . Steve talks about why this album is special to him, which parts are his favorites and whether he considers Jethro Tull to be a prog band. He also delves into the J ohn Entiwistle Oxhumed rarities albums he has been working on. Al talked about some other prog rock suites that were released around the...
Dec 11, 2022•1 hr
Send us a text Economics and finance writer/editor Heidi Moore introduces Al to singer-songwriter Joe Pug and his 2010 album, Messenger . Heidi talks about other artists who are a part of Pug’s “cinematic universe,” why the songs of Messenger resonate with her and why she didn’t choose to discuss a Bastille album instead. Heidi mentioned Pug’s weekly Sunday livestreams and his podcast, Working Songwriter . Find them via the following links… Livestream: https://joepugmusic.com/livestream Podcast:...
Dec 04, 2022•1 hr 13 min
Send us a text Author and Middlebury College English and American Literatures professor Megan Mayhew Bergman pays a visit to YMAAA to talk about Fiona Apple’s debut album, Tidal. She revisits the time in her life when she first heard the album, why it was important then and continues to be important to her now, and which songs are her favorites (and which ones she is liable to skip). Megan and Al got into a little bit of a discussion about Genesis as well, and Al stated that he thought Tony Bank...
Nov 27, 2022•55 min
Send us a text Mary Beth Melchior returns to You, Me and An Album to discuss the first full-length album she ever listened to -- and just in advance of her and Al's 33-1/3 year wedding anniversary! The original Jesus Christ Superstar concept album has been an important album to Mary Beth for nearly her entire life, and Al finally gets better acquainted with it so they can discuss it for this episode. Mary Beth talks about the circumstances of her first listening to the album, why it's been an im...
Nov 20, 2022•1 hr 8 min
Send us a text American Studies professor Jeff Melnick normally teaches at University of Massachusetts Boston, but on this episode, he gives Al an education on Terry Melcher and his 1974 self-titled debut album. Jeff talks about Melcher's connections with Charles Manson (which Jeff also details in his book, Creepy Crawling: Charles Manson and the Many Lives of America’s Most Infamous Family), how they inform the themes of this album and Melcher's role in the '60s L.A. music scene. Jeff also disc...
Nov 06, 2022•1 hr 16 min
Send us a text Portland indie rock legend Gilly Ann Hanner (Calamity Jane, Starpower, Braille Stars, No. 2, Desír) drops by the show to introduce Al to X's 1983 album, More Fun in the New World . Gilly talks about how she first learned about X, why this album is one of her favorites and how it has influenced her music. She also talks about the recently-released albums by Desír and No. 2, and the time that Calamity Jane opened for Nirvana in Argentina. Al mentioned in this episode that he wrote a...
Oct 30, 2022•1 hr 10 min
Send us a text Doug "Cosmo" Clifford -- yes, that Cosmo Clifford -- drummer for Creedence Clearwater Revival, joins Al for a discussion of Doug Sahm's 1974 album, Groover's Paradise . Cosmo talks about why he thinks Groover's Paradise is a special album and why more people should know about Sahm and his music. Cosmo also discusses his role on the album, which he produced and played drums on. He also talks about the recent release of his album with Bobby Whitlock, California Gold , which was reco...
Oct 16, 2022•52 min
Send us a text Smithereens drummer and music historian Dennis Diken joins Al for this episode to talk about The Lovin' Spoonful's second album, Daydream . Dennis shares why he thinks this is an album worth knowing and why he has been a Lovin' Spoonful fan ever since their first album came out. He also discusses The Smithereens' newly-released LP, The Lost Album , and what the band has in store for the future. As Dennis mentioned, you can stream his weekly radio show. Check it out here! https://w...
Oct 09, 2022•1 hr 5 min
Send us a text This week's guest is director/writer/poet Kristin Hanggi, who received a Tony Award nomination for Best Director of a Musical for Rock of Ages . Kristin is also the author of God, Sex and Musical Theatre (which is in the process of being adapted for a musical) and the co-host (with Natalie Roy) of Let’s Play: The C.R.E.A.T.E. Podcast. She chose the 2017 India.Arie EP, SongVersation: Medicine for this episode. Kristin talks about why this collection of songs is special to her, whic...
Oct 02, 2022•1 hr 4 min
Send us a text This week’s guest is Elle Archer, a Portland-based multi-instrumentalist who records as Shaylee, and she gets Al acquainted with Liz Phair’s debut album, Exile in Guyville . Elle talks about how she first wound up listening to the album, and she identifies the features of the album that make it special. She also talks about her first album with Kill Rock Stars, Short-Sighted Security , and her upcoming plans for Shaylee. Follow Elle/Shaylee! Instagram @shayleeband TikTok @shayleet...
Sep 25, 2022•1 hr 8 min
Send us a text Musician and author Stephanie Phillips is this week’s guest, and she introduces Al to The Amps’ one-and-only album, Pacer . Steph talks about why she picked Pacer for this episode, the differences and similarities between this album and Kim Deal’s other work with Pixies and The Breeders and which tracks on the album stand out to her. She also talks about her band Big Joanie’s upcoming album and tour and her book, Why Solange Matters . Follow Steph! @Stephanopolus on Twitter @steff...
Sep 18, 2022•51 min
Send us a text Levi Weaver, who covers the Texas Rangers for The Athletic , joins Al on this episode to introduce him to the David Bazan (of Pedro the Lion) solo album, Curse Your Branches . Levi discusses how this album has helped him to navigate the uncertainty that has come with questioning his religious faith, as well as what he loves about the album musically. He also talks about his career as a recording and touring musician, including a period when he was touring as a member of Imogen Hea...
Sep 11, 2022•1 hr 2 min
Send us a text Former Red Sox pitcher and current Red Sox television analyst Lenny DiNardo drops by for You, Me and An Album ’s latest music/baseball crossover. Lenny gets Al better acquainted with The Lemonheads’ fifth album, It’s a Shame About Ray . They talk about why Lenny chose this album for the show, how he got to know The Lemonheads’ Evan Dando personally, what Lenny likes about each of the album's tracks and his own journey as a guitarist. As Lenny had mentioned, his Hot Stove Cool Musi...
Aug 28, 2022•1 hr 6 min
Send us a text This episode is dedicated to the memory of Lelya Turcihin, a great friend and a wonderful soul who loved INXS and left us far too early and far too long ago. Sherry Thomas, host of the Analog Smile podcast and contributing writer for The Aquarian , is this episode’s guest, as she gets Al better acquainted with INXS’ fourth album, The Swing . They discuss what Sherry loves about this album and about INXS in general, how she got into music journalism and what made her start her late...
Aug 21, 2022•57 min
Send us a text Andrew Stern, one-half of the Americana duo 3 Pairs of Boots (along with his wife, Laura Arias), joins Al to discuss Rosanne Cash’s 2014 album, The River & The Thread . Andrew talks about why he considers this album a “desert island” pick and how this album has influenced his own work as a producer and a musician. He also talks about 3 Pairs of Boots’ upcoming release, Mighty Love . Where to keep up with Andrew and Laura… @3pairsofboots on Twitter and Instagram Website: 3pairs...
Aug 14, 2022•1 hr 13 min
Send us a text This episode's guest is David Moss, who performs with his twin brother, Adam, as The Brother Brothers. David introduces Al to Richard and Linda Thompson's first album, I Want to See the Bright Lights Tonight . David shares how he first became acquainted with the album and what is special about it, and he also talks about The Brother Brothers' new album, Cover to Cover , and the duo's upcoming plans. You can follow the Brother Brothers on Twitter at @thebrobros and on Instagram at ...
Aug 07, 2022•44 min
Send us a text Musician/songwriter/producer Tim Friese-Greene (solo, Short-Haired Domestic, Heligoland, Talk Talk) joins Al to talk about My Bloody Valentine's 1988 debut, Isn't Anything . Tim talks about why this is an important album and which tracks stand out for him. He also discusses his new album, Melodic Apoptosis , and upcoming projects. Tim briefly alluded to the novel process used to write and record the last two Talk Talk albums. Al looked for some documentation of that process to sha...
Jul 24, 2022•1 hr 5 min
Send us a text Superorganism's lead vocalist and artist Orono joins Al and picks this week's album, which is Who Will Cut Our Hair When We're Gone? by The Unicorns. Orono explains why she chose this album and what makes it one of her favorites. She also delves into the process Superorganism used to record their new album, World Wide Pop , and the videos they released along with it, and she also talks about her friendship with "cool dad" Stephen Malkmus. Superorganisim YouTube channel (featuring ...
Jul 17, 2022•1 hr
Send us a text Guitarist, vocalist, songwriter and producer Carla Olson is this week's guest, and she introduces Al to The Jimi Hendrix Experience's second album, Axis: Bold as Love . Carla co-founded The Textones (with Kathy Valentine), collaborated with Mick Taylor, Bob Dylan, Gene Clark and countless others, and co-produced and performed on the new compilation album, Americana Railroad . Carla talks about her favorite things about Axis , as well as her own encounter with Hendrix, her work wit...
Jul 10, 2022•1 hr 20 min
Send us a text This episode is an audio-only version of the livestream event that occurred on Monday, June 20. The participants discussed musical artists they have listened to the most in their lives, the benefits of digging deeply into their favorite artists' work and whether they feel FOMO when focusing their listening attention narrowly. The participants and host also picked albums that they wanted the other participants to hear. The participants were: Ellen Adair (actor, baseball analyst, po...
Jul 03, 2022•1 hr 5 min
