This week on Hey, Listen to This!, Matt and Ryan dive into the archives to revisit the worst songs in the history of the podcast. From early misfires to recent offenses, the guys spotlight the tracks they hated reviewing most. Whether you’ve been listening since the Hot Fuss breakdown or just found the feed, you won't want to miss this walk down memory lane.

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Links to episodes featured in this episode

Wi$h Li$t from The Life of a Showgirl by Taylor Swift

https://open.spotify.com/episode/0p2G9WgM1cMAWZtAcEGjU4

Rawwwwww from SOPHIE by Sophie

https://open.spotify.com/episode/1gG07cQOb77UgJfEn6XPye

I Know What I Know from Graceland by Paul Simon

https://open.spotify.com/episode/4VBOzV8HhQRj8tnTYv0UDX

Happy with You from Double Infinity by Big Thief

https://open.spotify.com/episode/59vYGQaZbqExwnJwYeZuyy

Pantry Queen from The Fourth Wild by Kara's Flowers

https://open.spotify.com/episode/5Sz8xQlr3YMGSBDbX6XwYi

Across the Sea from Pinkerton by Weezer

https://open.spotify.com/episode/1blViMGXV58V4dO8m9OcyO

Come to the Supermarket in Old Peking from The Barbra Streisand Album by Barbra Streisand

https://open.spotify.com/episode/4xW2359DH17SgzrVYZxRtK

Silent Night from A Christmas Gift for You from Phil Spector

https://open.spotify.com/episode/5Hr8fhfsLC4OyBRDj7hFpA

Episode Time Stamps

00:00 Intro

00:21 Wi$h Li$t

09:51 Rawwwwww

15:28 I Know What I Know

20:34 Happy with You

28:48 Pantry Queen

38:01 Across the Sea

46:42 Come to the Supermarket in Old Peking

54:34 Silent Night

On this week's episode, Matt and Ryan review Turnstile's latest release, NEVER ENOUGH. After making their mark in the hardcore punk scene, the band broke through to mainstream acclaim with Glow On. Now, they continue pushing their sound further—blending elements of hardcore, alternative, metal, and straight-up rock. Tune in to hear what the guys think!

Listen to the album:

https://youtube.com/playlist?list=OLAK5uy_lJ56x2mK904RW6utrH46s-m2nKnBg340I&si=Vfp3KD_4YjCQxo19

Purchase the album:

https://turnstilehardcore.com/products/never-enough-cd?srsltid=AYCX9vIVtMpVlSnm0JuUPpb5Yijs1wheRMRkDl42Qs1GP5fAIxdN6eff

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Episode Time Stamps

00:00 Intro

04:57 Last Week Recap

07:41 What is a Turnstile?

21:07 NEVER ENOUGH

30:12 SOLE

37:16 I CARE

43:44 DREAMING

49:05 LIGHT DESIGN

53:16 DULL

58:34 SUNSHOWER

01:03:43 Ways to Support The Show

01:09:05 LOOK OUT FOR ME

01:15:48 CEILING

01:19:26 SEEIN' STARS

01:26:41 BIRDS

01:32:10 SLOWDIVE

01:37:48 TIME IS HAPPENING

01:40:48 MAGIC MAN

01:46:24 Overall Ratings and Next Album Recommendations

01:55:55 Next Week's Review

This week on Hey, Listen to This!, Matt and Ryan are handing listeners a curated compilation of the songs they’ve fallen in love with throughout the show’s run. Putting this retrospective together gave the guys a chance to dig into past reviews and spotlight the tracks that resonated most. Whether you’ve been following along since the Hot Fuss review or just discovered the show, grab your headphones—this is the definitive collection of songs Matt and Ryan love front to back.

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Links to episodes featured in this episode

Mannish Boy from Hard Again by Muddy Waters

https://open.spotify.com/episode/5JqI9YwwSraE1BFB1z3oFR?si=Q2dkukcOR0G7RWvXxKtUUw

The Mess Inside from All Hail West Texas by The Mountain Goats

https://open.spotify.com/episode/2WGSV2LkD1hYlEzE4kO6tI?si=bvU2o3I9SCyqsGAes96_bQ

Just What I Needed from The Cars by The Cars

https://open.spotify.com/episode/5e2E5TWRyHrBzmVxTsXY15?si=goTA7bTlTFSjYQbCa9LgMw

Sunglasses from For the first time by Black Country New Road

https://open.spotify.com/episode/2xTGGtpVk9VujDzdPhYFFj?si=NZb8ERiOS3WPTE8vFuNI2w

I Saw The Light from Wynonna by Wynonna

https://open.spotify.com/episode/5MbnhLosXMFlIJ0uFgZBcc?si=xWBwHD0QQwaRD_HPvkxYpA

Black Lake from Vulnicura by Björk

https://open.spotify.com/episode/1Ceq4lywNNivlYMY9ivQl4?si=RZC2Dn-XQvqkm75dJIuCYw

Idiot Wind from Blood on the Tracks by Bob Dylan

https://open.spotify.com/episode/7CPSUb14OW6X2OzsfNlRTM?si=2EeUaLVRSgOCkY2ueBChvg

Episode Timestamps

00:00 Intro

00:14 Mannish Boy

12:21 The Mess Inside

18:12 Just What I Needed

27:43 Sunglasses

38:28 I Saw the Light

44:17 Black Lake

51:36 Idiot Wind

On this week's episode, Matt and Ryan are reviewing Court and Spark by Joni Mitchell. Released in 1974, this album infuses folk rock with jazz elements. It remains Joni's most successful album, peaking at number 2 on the Billboard 200. Check out what the guys have to say about the album!

Listen to the album:

https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLUPdGVF6ESU80R7Mfqj7fhGSX500Jx8Zb&si=A-0fvQXKGSDT59_Z

Purchase the album:

https://jonimitchell.com/music/album.cfm?id=7

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Episode Time Stamps

00:00 Intro

02:55 Last Week Recap

05:02 Road to Court and Spark

15:09 Court and Spark

24:38 Help Me

32:30 Free Man in Paris

42:09 People's Parties

48:24 The Same Situation

57:02 Ways to Support The Show

01:03:47 Car on a Hill

01:12:04 Down to You

01:20:51 Just Like This Train

01:26:41 Raised on Robbery

01:36:04 Trouble Child

01:41:53 Twisted

01:49:31 Overall Ratings and Next Album Recommendations

01:59:15 Next Week's Review

On this week's episode, Matt and Ryan are reviewing Jubilee by Japanese Breakfast. Released in 2021, this album was a major breakthrough for the group that resulted in a few Grammy nominations. The record does mark a change in the group's sound, with the band producing a lush and playful indie pop record. Check out what the guys have to say about the record!

Listen to the album:

https://youtube.com/playlist?list=OLAK5uy_n17ZO24e2uM9VpEet2jO9deL9j4kmIw0E&si=8VEfHqTRvV_Gifgs

Purchase the album:

https://deadoceans.com/releases/jubilee/

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Episode Time Stamps

00:00 Intro

03:50 Last Week Recap

06:03 What is a Japanese Breakfast?

20:50 Paprika

27:49 Be Sweet

35:51 Kokomo, IN

43:33 Slide Tackle

51:33 Posing in Bondage

58:48 Ways to Support The Show

01:05:56 Sit

01:12:36 Savage Good Boy

01:21:28 In Hell

01:30:32 Tactics

01:38:34 Posing for Cars

01:46:07 Overall Ratings and Next Album Recommendations

01:54:54 Next Week's Review

On this week's episode, Matt and Ryan are reviewing The Art of Loving by Olivia Dean. This album has been the big breakthrough for Olivia due to massive singles "Nice to Each Other," "Lady Lady," and last but not least, "Man I Need." Olivia explores several different genres throughout this recording, including neo-soul, bossa nova, jazz pop, and Motown. Check out what the guys have to say about the record!

Listen to the album:

https://youtube.com/playlist?list=OLAK5uy_mrovhl9JXvTKu8VbI3qRIqlwZ0SR_VetU&si=9yP1gL11OUeiLaej

Purchase the album:

https://shopus.oliviadeano.com/products/the-art-of-loving-north-american-tour-edition-lp?srsltid=AU7gw4Wk-gxb_BT6Tq-lKuUQ0wjECvbIL8wP1qXf7SWIpBUe1mJY-3yI

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Episode Time Stamps

00:00 Intro

02:39 Last Week Recap

05:48 What Is A Olivia Dean?

21:25 The Art of Loving (Intro)/Nice to Each Other

29:06 Lady Lady

33:58 Close Up

41:18 So Easy (To Fall in Love)

47:19 Let Alone the One You Love

54:52 Ways to Support The Show

01:01:25 Man I Need

01:10:01 Something Inbetween

01:15:45 Loud

01:25:04 Baby Steps

01:31:04 A Couple Minutes

01:39:56 I've Seen It

01:45:19 Overall Ratings and Next Album Recommendations

01:55:00 Next Week's Review

On this week's episode, Matt and Ryan review The Heist by Macklemore & Ryan Lewis. Released in 2012, this Grammy-winning Rap Album of the Year features massive hits like "Thrift Shop" and "Can't Hold Us." Macklemore is bringing everything to this record by delivering themes of social justice and addiction to comedy across the tracklist. Tune in to hear our full breakdown!

Listen to the album:

https://youtube.com/playlist?list=OLAK5uy_kPdPDkmggFWnDaTPs651iSKiz0gsp9R4s&si=Zp8dlKWdGBtFjmmm

Purchase the album:

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00908DDZM?lv=shuf&channelId=500&plpRedirect=mhFallback

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Episode Time Stamps

00:00 Intro

03:23 Last Week Recap

07:00 What Is A Macklemore?

20:07 Ten Thousand Hours

27:46 Can't Hold Us (feat. Ray Dalton)

36:11 Thrift Shop (feat. Wanz)

45:20 Thin Line (feat. Buffalo Madonna)

53:00 Same Love (feat. Mary Lambert)

01:01:15 Make the Money

01:08:25 Neon Cathedral (feat. Allen Stone)

01:14:57 BomBom (feat. The Teaching)

01:17:57 Ways to Support The Show

01:23:46 White Walls (feat. Hollis & ScHoolboy Q)

01:30:18 Jimmy Iovine (feat. Ab-Soul)

01:37:38 Wing$

01:44:01 A Wake (feat. Evan Roman)

01:51:56 Gold (feat. Eighty4 Fly)

01:58:01 Starting Over (feat. Ben Bridwell)

02:05:35 Cowboy Boots

02:11:38 Overall Ratings and Next Album Recommendations

02:20:24 Next Week's Review

On this week's episode, Matt and Ryan review Dolly Parton’s late-80s album, White Limozeen. Produced by Ricky Skaggs, the 1989 record brought Dolly back to her country roots following the disappointment of 1987’s Rainbow. The album features a duet with Mac Davis, a powerful cover of Don Francisco’s "He’s Alive," and a bluegrass take on REO Speedwagon’s "Time for Me to Fly." Tune in to hear our full review!

Listen to the album:

https://youtube.com/playlist?list=OLAK5uy_nO2jgcZHhfBeWdNPyIzEEs19gqkRi0ANA&si=c6ep8rc8YR-t3Dkm

Purchase the album:

https://www.amazon.com/clp/B0000DELVK

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Episode Time Stamps

00:00 Intro

03:52 Last Week Recap

07:05 What Is A Dolly Parton?

20:59 Time for Me to Fly

29:19 Yellow Roses

38:06 Why'd You Come in Here Lookin' Like That

46:32 Slow Healing Heart

52:56 What Is It My Love

01:02:11 Ways to Support the Show

01:08:28 White Limozeen

01:14:50 Wait 'Til I Get You Home

01:23:12 Take Me Back to the Country

01:31:02 The Moon, the Stars and Me

01:38:08 He's Alive

01:44:38 Overall Ratings and Next Album Recommendations

01:54:19 Next Week's Review