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Writer, podcaster, guitarist and voiceover artist Joey Held joins Al to introduce him to The Gaslight Anthem’s 2008 album The ’59 Sound. Joey talks about the experience that led him to become a fan of The Gaslight Album and of The ’59 Sound in particular. He explains what it is about The ’59 Sound that makes it one of his favorite albums, and he and Al explore the many musical references that are captured in the album’s lyrics and sounds. Joey also talks about his recent work, including what’s new for his band Burning Years and why he began his Sports R Dumb podcast.

You can follow Joey on Instagram at @phat_phoodies and check out his work on his websites joeyheld.com and wackytravel.com.

As Joey mentioned, there are many places where you can buy or stream Burning Years’ music. Bandcamp is one of those places, and the band has a page there: burningyearstexas.bandcamp.com.

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1:17 Joey’s introduction

2:36 Joey shares why he chose The ‘59 Sound for this episode

5:06 Joey has a vivid memory of how he first got introduced to The Gaslight Anthem

7:37 Joey and Al talk about The Gaslight Anthem’s connections to Bruce Springsteen

9:39 The Gaslight Anthem evoked other artists and eras for both Joey and Al

13:49 Joey cites a couple of settings where it was especially fun to listen to The ’59 Sound

18:44 Joey speaks to the album’s flow and sequencing

22:46 Joey highlights a couple of his favorite tracks

24:55 Al and Joey react to the many musical references in the lyrics

28:32 Joey explains why he thinks The ’59 Sound is The Gaslight Anthem’s best album

33:39 Joey singles out one thing that could have been improved on The Gaslight Anthem’s albums

35:22 Joey talks about how he started the Sports R Dumb podcast

40:44 Joey updates us on his band Burning Years

44:15 Joey discusses the many places online where he’s posting

Outro music is from “Under Pressure” by Burning Years.

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Guitarist, vocalist, songwriter and film director Ben Hozie of the Brooklyn-based indie rock band Bodega visits YMAAA to talk about Milk Dick’s 2014 album It Grows on You. Ben explains how he got acquainted with Milk Dick’s music and why It Grows on You has been his musical companion for more than a decade. He discusses how the band’s theatrical and sometimes serious side co-exists with the humor and silliness inherent to their musical style and band name. Ben also breaks down several of his favorite tracks from the album. He talks about the musical influences that informed Bodega’s new album All Inside Aquarium as well as discussing his ATM: At This Moment podcast and upcoming film Jack London Calling.

To learn more about Bodega or to check out their music, please visit their website and Bandcamp page, respectively at bodega-band.com and bodegabk.bandcamp.com.

You can also follow the band on Instagram and TikTok at @bodegabk and check out their videos at @bodegaNYC on YouTube.

To hear Ben’s interview with Milk Dick’s Mike Delaney on his ATM: At This Moment podcast, go to https://podcasts.apple.com/bw/podcast/s1-ep17-mike-delaney-cry-when-yr-young/id1759971591?i=1000678578548.

For information on Ben’s latest film project, Jack London Calling, and Pretorius Pictures generally, go to https://pretoriuspictures.tumblr.com/.

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1:28 Ben’s introduction

2:06 Ben explains why he chose It Grows on You for this episode

3:40 Ben and Al address the band’s name

4:43 Ben talks about first getting acquainted with Milk Dick through their live shows

5:20 Ben notes how Milk Dick combines their playful and serious sides

9:44 Ben talks about the theatrical nature of Milk Dick’s music, particularly on “Bathroom Door”

15:22 Ben provides some history on Milk Dick

18:03 Ben highlights “Grey Shapes” as one of his favorite songs on the album

19:50 Ben ponders the meaning of “My BF, Socrates”

21:34 Ben and Al talk about their reactions to “Rhythm Rock”

23:55 Is “Beach Needles (Coney)” in poor taste or ironic?

28:03 Ben reveals which track from It Grows on You is his favorite

30:40 Ben and Al discuss the brevity of the album’s songs

32:27 Ben talks about Delaney’s ability to confront his dark side

34:24 Ben addresses how It Grows on You has continued to be an important part of his life

35:37 Ben explains why he is a musical obsessive (or “cultural consumer”)

40:53 Ben shares which album he has listened to dozens of times this year

42:55 Al and Ben grapple with the definition of post-punk and how it applies to All Inside Aquarium

50:44 Ben talks about Bodega’s ‘60s and ‘90s inspirations

57:16 Ben elaborates on why All Inside Aquarium is so riffy

58:37 Ben explains why he started the ATM: At This Moment podcast

1:02:36 Ben talks about his upcoming film Jack London Calling

Outro music is from “Pick up the Check” by Bodega.

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Los Angeles-based Americana singer-songwriter Paula Fong joins Al to introduce him to Gillian Welch’s 1996 album Revival. Paula explores what made Revival instantly appealing to her, and she explains why it continues to be one of her favorite albums and an important influence on her own music. Paula also discusses her new album A Bird on the Wing and her collaboration with Nickel Creek guitarist Sean Watkins on her cover of “Turn! Turn! Turn!”.

For information on Paula’s music, upcoming live dates and more, visit her website paulafong.com. You can also follow her on Instagram and YouTube at @paulafongmusic.

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1:11 Paula’s introduction

2:19 Paula recalls how she first got acquainted with Revival

4:49 Paula explains why she was drawn to the sound of Revival right away

7:40 Paula and Al talk about the authenticity of Welch’s music

9:48 Al had to warm up to the album

10:47 Paula talks about a formative experience she had with Celtic folk music

13:32 Paula and Al talk about the importance of formative experiences in shaping musical tastes

15:18 Paula talks about what she finds particularly striking about the songs on Revival

19:52 Paula and Al have very different reactions to “Paper Wings”

22:42 Paula explains what separates Revival from the rest of Welch’s discography

24:22 Paula notes how influential David Rawlings’ guitar playing has been

25:44 Paula cites the ways in which Welch and Rawlings have influenced her music

30:01 Paula and Al get more clues that they have very different tastes

31:56 Paula and Al talk about the value of repeated listening

33:14 Paula explains how she wound up collaborating with Watkins on her cover of “Turn! Turn! Turn!”

37:46 Paula goes into how her version of “Turn! Turn! Turn!” got arranged

40:30 Paula explains the story behind “What Are We Running From”

44:49 Paula talks about her upcoming live dates

Outro music is from “Up and Out” by Paula Fong.

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