Hey, Listen to This!

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.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 [email protected] 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/@ttheylistenLinks to episodes featured in this episodeWi$h Li$t from The Life of a Showgirl by Taylor Swift https://open.spotify.com/episode/0p2G9WgM1cMAWZtAcEGjU4Rawwwwww from SOPHIE by Sophiehttps://open.spotify.com/episode/1gG07cQOb77UgJfEn6XPyeI Know What I Know from Graceland by Paul Simonhttps://open.spotify.com/episode/4VBOzV8HhQRj8tnTYv0UDXHappy with You from Double Infinity by Big Thief https://open.spotify.com/episode/59vYGQaZbqExwnJwYeZuyyPantry Queen from The Fourth Wild by Kara's Flowershttps://open.spotify.com/episode/5Sz8xQlr3YMGSBDbX6XwYiAcross the Sea from Pinkerton by Weezerhttps://open.spotify.com/episode/1blViMGXV58V4dO8m9OcyOCome to the Supermarket in Old Peking from The Barbra Streisand Album by Barbra Streisandhttps://open.spotify.com/episode/4xW2359DH17SgzrVYZxRtKSilent Night from A Christmas Gift for You from Phil Spector https://open.spotify.com/episode/5Hr8fhfsLC4OyBRDj7hFpAEpisode Time Stamps00:00 Intro 00:21 Wi$h Li$t09:51 Rawwwwww15:28 I Know What I Know20:34 Happy with You28:48 Pantry Queen38:01 Across the Sea46:42 Come to the Supermarket in Old Peking54:34 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_4YjCQxo19Purchase the album:https://turnstilehardcore.com/products/never-enough-cd?srsltid=AYCX9vIVtMpVlSnm0JuUPpb5Yijs1wheRMRkDl42Qs1GP5fAIxdN6effIf 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 [email protected] 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/@ttheylistenEpisode Time Stamps00:00 Intro 04:57 Last Week Recap07:41 What is a Turnstile?21:07 NEVER ENOUGH 30:12 SOLE37:16 I CARE43:44 DREAMING 49:05 LIGHT DESIGN53:16 DULL58:34 SUNSHOWER01:03:43 Ways to Support The Show 01:09:05 LOOK OUT FOR ME01:15:48 CEILING 01:19:26 SEEIN' STARS01:26:41 BIRDS01:32:10 SLOWDIVE01:37:48 TIME IS HAPPENING 01:40:48 MAGIC MAN01:46:24 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.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 [email protected] 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/@ttheylistenLinks to episodes featured in this episodeMannish Boy from Hard Again by Muddy Watershttps://open.spotify.com/episode/5JqI9YwwSraE1BFB1z3oFR?si=Q2dkukcOR0G7RWvXxKtUUwThe Mess Inside from All Hail West Texas by The Mountain Goatshttps://open.spotify.com/episode/2WGSV2LkD1hYlEzE4kO6tI?si=bvU2o3I9SCyqsGAes96_bQJust What I Needed from The Cars by The Carshttps://open.spotify.com/episode/5e2E5TWRyHrBzmVxTsXY15?si=goTA7bTlTFSjYQbCa9LgMwSunglasses from For the first time by Black Country New Roadhttps://open.spotify.com/episode/2xTGGtpVk9VujDzdPhYFFj?si=NZb8ERiOS3WPTE8vFuNI2wI Saw The Light from Wynonna by Wynonna https://open.spotify.com/episode/5MbnhLosXMFlIJ0uFgZBcc?si=xWBwHD0QQwaRD_HPvkxYpABlack Lake from Vulnicura by Björkhttps://open.spotify.com/episode/1Ceq4lywNNivlYMY9ivQl4?si=RZC2Dn-XQvqkm75dJIuCYwIdiot Wind from Blood on the Tracks by Bob Dylanhttps://open.spotify.com/episode/7CPSUb14OW6X2OzsfNlRTM?si=2EeUaLVRSgOCkY2ueBChvgEpisode Timestamps00:00 Intro00:14 Mannish Boy 12:21 The Mess Inside18:12 Just What I Needed27:43 Sunglasses38:28 I Saw the Light44:17 Black Lake51:36 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_ZPurchase the album:https://jonimitchell.com/music/album.cfm?id=7If 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 [email protected] 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/@ttheylistenEpisode Time Stamps00:00 Intro 02:55 Last Week Recap05:02 Road to Court and Spark15:09 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 You01:20:51 Just Like This Train01:26:41 Raised on Robbery01:36:04 Trouble Child01:41:53 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_GifgsPurchase the album:https://deadoceans.com/releases/jubilee/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 [email protected] 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/@ttheylistenEpisode Time Stamps00:00 Intro 03:50 Last Week Recap06:03 What is a Japanese Breakfast?20:50 Paprika 27:49 Be Sweet35:51 Kokomo, IN43:33 Slide Tackle51:33 Posing in Bondage58:48 Ways to Support The Show 01:05:56 Sit01:12:36 Savage Good Boy 01:21:28 In Hell01:30:32 Tactics01:38:34 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=9yP1gL11OUeiLaejPurchase the album:https://shopus.oliviadeano.com/products/the-art-of-loving-north-american-tour-edition-lp?srsltid=AU7gw4Wk-gxb_BT6Tq-lKuUQ0wjECvbIL8wP1qXf7SWIpBUe1mJY-3yIIf 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 [email protected] 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/@ttheylistenEpisode Time Stamps00:00 Intro 02:39 Last Week Recap05:48 What Is A Olivia Dean?21:25 The Art of Loving (Intro)/Nice to Each Other 29:06 Lady Lady33:58 Close Up41:18 So Easy (To Fall in Love)47:19 Let Alone the One You Love54:52 Ways to Support The Show 01:01:25 Man I Need 01:10:01 Something Inbetween 01:15:45 Loud01:25:04 Baby Steps01:31:04 A Couple Minutes 01:39:56 I've Seen It01:45:19 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=Zp8dlKWdGBtFjmmmPurchase the album:https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00908DDZM?lv=shuf&channelId=500&plpRedirect=mhFallbackIf 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 [email protected] 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/@ttheylistenEpisode Time Stamps00:00 Intro 03:23 Last Week Recap07:00 What Is A Macklemore?20:07 Ten Thousand Hours27:46 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 Money01:08:25 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 Boots02:11:38 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-t3DkmPurchase the album:https://www.amazon.com/clp/B0000DELVKIf 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 [email protected] 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/@ttheylistenEpisode Time Stamps00:00 Intro 03:52 Last Week Recap07:05 What Is A Dolly Parton?20:59 Time for Me to Fly29:19 Yellow Roses 38:06 Why'd You Come in Here Lookin' Like That46:32 Slow Healing Heart52:56 What Is It My Love01:02:11 Ways to Support the Show 01:08:28 White Limozeen01:14:50 Wait 'Til I Get You Home01:23:12 Take Me Back to the Country01:31:02 The Moon, the Stars and Me01:38:08 He's Alive01:44:38 Overall Ratings and Next Album Recommendations 01:54:19 Next Week's Review 

On this week's episode, Matt and Ryan tackle a bucket-list album: Kendrick Lamar's To Pimp a Butterfly. Following the breakthrough success of Good Kid, m.A.A.d City, this record explores how Kendrick copes with newfound fame and structural injustice. Frequently cited as one of the greatest albums of all time, tune in to hear what the guys think!Listen to the album:https://youtube.com/playlist?list=OLAK5uy_n_dmtzA0IWImBN3fbUBUl_WgD-YSaMZaI&si=1KQs4hPZB1xRpET3Purchase the album:https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00UDDM7K0?ref=clp_hp_h_pcIf 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 [email protected] 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/@ttheylistenEpisode Timestamps00:00 Intro02:55 Last Review Recap05:02 What Is A Kendrick Lamar?19:30 Wesley's Theory30:28 For Free? (Interlude)35:42 King Kunta47:10 Institutionalized54:46 These Walls01:05:43 u01:15:39 Alright01:26:38 For Sale? (Interlude)01:34:06 Ways to Support The Show 01:39:26 Momma01:46:56 Hood Politics01:54:10 How Much A Dollar Cost02:01:17 Complexion (A Zulu Love)02:08:30 The Blacker The Berry02:16:04 You Ain't Gotta Lie (Momma Said)02:21:43 i02:29:29 Mortal Man02:38:42 Overall Ratings02:45:05 Next Album Recommendations 02:48:18 Next Week's Review

On this week's episode, Matt and Ryan take a break from the usual deep dive into the discography of Metallica. The two hosts will take turns picking albums from that catalogue and see how they rate on All Music. The host that picks the best-rated selection of albums will win bragging rights and have the ability to choose the artist on the next episode of Discography Draft. Whether you are a fan of Metallica or not, this episode will have something for everyone. 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 [email protected] with Us!Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/ttheylisten....Instagram: / ttheylisten Facebook: / ttheylisten Threads: https://www.threads.net/@ttheylisten