Hey, Listen to This!

What Is The Best Weezer Album? Part 1: The Blue Album

This week on Hey, Listen to This!, Matt and Ryan are kicking off a massive two-part showdown. We are diving deep into the discography of a band that defined alternative pop-rock in the 90s, with one ultimate goal in mind: determining once and for all which record reigns supreme as the absolute best in Weezer's catalogue. In Part 1 of our series, we are taking it back to May 1994 to break down their legendary self-titled debut, universally known as The Blue Album. Produced by Ric Ocasek, this record fused heavy, crunchy guitar walls with massive pop melodies—completely altering the course of modern indie, emo, and pop-punk. Does The Blue Album hold the flawless tracklist necessary to take the crown, or will its raw, emotional counterpart edge it out next week? Tune in to hear what the guys have to say! Listen to the album: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=OLAK5uy_la1rPdQCDb3WQ0Mm7PvIukPE-HuXJzh5E&si=s1voxpcPeU3ELUH1 Purchase the album: https://www.amazon.com/Weezer-Blue-Album/dp/B000003TAW If you love what you hear, please give us a five-star rating and share the episode with a friend! Have an idea for a future episode? Drop us a line at ttheylisten@gmail.com. Connect with Us! * Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/ttheylisten.bsky.social * Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ttheylisten/ * Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ttheylisten * Threads: https://www.threads.net/@ttheylisten Episode Timestamps 00:00 Intro 03:27 Last Week Recap 06:27 What is a Weezer? 27:44 My Name Is Jonas 37:10 No One Else 43:47 The World Has Turned and Left Me Here 50:05 Buddy Holly 01:00:30 Undone – The Sweater Song 01:11:01 Ways To Support The Show 01:16:23 Surf Wax America 01:23:41 Say It Ain't So 01:31:39 In the Garage 01:38:21 Holiday 01:43:42 Only in Dreams 01:52:04 Overall Ratings 01:58:29 Next Album Recommendations 02:03:19 Next Week's Review

SWAG by Justin Bieber Album Review

This week, Matt and Ryan review Justin Bieber’s 2025 album, SWAG. As the long-awaited follow-up to 2021’s Justice, the record has been met with generally favorable reviews. Writing for The New Yorker, Brady Brickner-Wood praised the project, noting, 'Bieber has never sounded this wild, this expansive, this connected to something true.' Tune in to hear what the guys have to say about the album! Listen to the album: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=OLAK5uy_nGg_xXxWAN5OVZeMl-9mtDi7vZUlEsKEo&si=cj7h42bcz3-ZyhLr Purchase the album: https://shop.justinbiebermusic.com/collections/swag?srsltid=AfmBOoo9fL0A8BCH26FimIzS7v3UlLN91SsoHktdXMpm_9w1VlX5MPTT If you love what you hear, please give us a five-star rating and share the episode with a friend! Have an idea for a future episode? Drop us a line at ttheylisten@gmail.com. Connect with Us! * Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/ttheylisten.bsky.social * Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ttheylisten/ * Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ttheylisten * Threads: https://www.threads.net/@ttheylisten Time Stamps 00:00 Intro 02:38 Last Week Recap 04:31 What is a Justin Bieber? 22:13 All I Can Take 28:51 Diases 36:05 Yukon 45:07 Go Baby 52:04 Things You Do/Butterflies 01:00:02 Way It Is (With Gunna) 01:07:46 First Place 01:12:51 Soulful (With Druski)/Walking Away 01:21:28 Ways To Support The Show 01:26:45 Glory Voice Memo/Devotion (With Dijon) 01:34:53 Dadz Love (With Lil B) 01:39:47 Therapy Session (With Druski)/Sweet Spot (With Sexy Redd) 01:45:26 Standing on Business (With Druski)/405 01:51:28 Swag (with Cash Cobain and Eddie Benjamin) 01:57:16 Zuma House/Too Long 02:02:13 Forgiveness (performed by Marvin Winans) 02:05:04Final Ratings 02:11:57 Next Album Recommendations 02:15:17 Next Week's Episode

The Blues and the Abstract Truth by Oliver Nelson Review

This week, Matt and Ryan review the 1961 release from Oliver Nelson called The Blues and the Abstract Truth. This album is Nelson's most acclaimed and features some notable musicians: Freddie Hubbard, Eric Dolphy, Bill Evans, Paul Chambers and Roy Haynes. The record is noted for its unique ensemble arrangements. Check out what we have to say about the album! Listen to the album: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLb2Y6NVXNIAZdY_5poKq7_bdvz0qasHyB&si=KmwUjngrdtT_2BHt Purchase the album: https://www.amazon.com/Blues-Abstract-Truth-Oliver-Nelson/dp/B000003N7E If you love what you hear, please give us a five-star rating and share the episode with a friend! Have an idea for a future episode? Drop us a line at ttheylisten@gmail.com. Connect with Us! * Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/ttheylisten.bsky.social * Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ttheylisten/ * Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ttheylisten * Threads: https://www.threads.net/@ttheylisten Episode Timestamps 00:00 Intro 02:58 Revisiting Los Campesinos! 'All Hell' 05:16 Introducing Oliver Nelson 16:37 Deep Dive into 'Stolen Moments' Track 31:54 Analyzing the Energetic 'Hoe-down' Track 42:21 Exploring the Compositional 'Cascades' Track 51:59 How to Connect and Support Our Show 58:39 Dissecting the Complexities of 'Yearnin' 01:36:39 The Saxophone-Heavy 'Butch and Butch' 01:14:22 Experimental Harmonies in 'Teenie's Blues' 01:22:30 Final Thoughts and Ratings for the Album 01:29:47 Album Recommendations and Next Week's Tease

All Hell by Los Campesinos! Album Review

This week, Matt and Ryan dive into the 2024 release by Los Campesinos! entitled All Hell. After breaking onto the indie rock scene in the 2000s, the band has spent years grinding and fine-tuning their craft to build sustained success with their fanbase. This latest record is a testament to their longevity, stands as their highest-charting album to date. Tune in to hear what the guys have to say! Listen to the album: https://loscampesinos.bandcamp.com/album/all-hell Purchase the album: https://loscampesinos.bandcamp.com/album/all-hell If you love what you hear, please give us a five-star rating and share the episode with a friend! Have an idea for a future episode? Drop us a line at ttheylisten@gmail.com. Connect with Us! * Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/ttheylisten.bsky.social * Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ttheylisten/ * Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ttheylisten * Threads: https://www.threads.net/@ttheylisten Episode Timestamps 0:00 Intro/Last Week Recap 0 5:21 What is a Los Campesinos! 20:27 The Coin-Op Guillotine 28:48 Holy Smoke (2005) 35:34 A Psychic Wound 42:30 I. Spit; or, a Bite Mark in the Shape of the Sunflower State/Long Throes 52:21 Feast of Tongues 58:34 The Order of the Seasons 01:07:21 Ways to Support The Show 01:12:37 II. Music for Aerial Toll House/To Hell in a Handjob 0 1:22:39 Clown Blood/Orpheus' Bobbing Head 0 1:29:59 Kms 01:36:41 III. Surfing a Contrail/Moonstruck 01:44:22 0898 Heartache 01:49:35 Adult Acne Stigmata 01:56:19 Ratings & Next Album Recommendations 02:04:54 Next Week's Review & Outro

The Cars by The Cars Album Review

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 Purchase the album: https://www.amazon.com/Cars/dp/B000002GWB If you love what you hear, please give us a five-star rating and share the episode with a friend! Have an idea for a future episode? Drop us a line at ttheylisten@gmail.com. Connect with Us! * Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/ttheylisten.bsky.social * Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ttheylisten/ * Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ttheylisten * Threads: https://www.threads.net/@ttheylisten 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