This week, Matt and Ryan review the 1997 album The Fourth World by Kara’s Flowers—the band that would later become Maroon 5. Working with famed producer Rob Cavallo, the group crafted a unique blend of pop, rock, and punk. Tune in to hear the guys' take on this piece of alt-rock history!

Listen to the album:

https://youtube.com/playlist?list=OLAK5uy_mm2kkZTn--ZvCC6_0Bdwr-D57Pn-GU49A&si=_YRCdmdzJbJDm9aj

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https://www.amazon.com/Fourth-World-Karas-Flowers/dp/B0002234ZY

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Ryan's Vinyl Collection

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Episode Timestamps

00:00 Intro

02:51 Last Week Recap

05:54 What lead Taylor Swift to The Life of a Showgirl?

20:31 Soap Disco

31:33 Future Kid

40:08 Myself

49:11 Oliver

55:06 The Never Saga

01:03:18 Loving The Small Time

01:11:05 Ways to Support the Show

01:16:30 To Her, With Love

01:25:24 Sleepy Windbreaker

01:32:02 Pantry Queen

01:41:17 My Ocean Blue

01:48:12 Captain Splendid

01:55:19 Overall Thoughts, Ratings and Next Album Recommendations

02:03:46 Next Week's Review

This week, Matt and Ryan dive into Taylor Swift's latest, The Life of a Showgirl. Recorded during the whirlwind of The Eras Tour, this 2025 follow-up to The Tortured Poets Department marks a distinct pivot for Swift. Seeking to move in a new direction, Taylor has delivered a project that feels exceptionally focused and polished. Tune in to hear the full review!

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https://youtube.com/playlist?list=OLAK5uy_lLig7V9Ci6lls-9a4S4QKF8vtafXp7xpU&si=hm7E5DJrd-mxHDzb

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https://store.taylorswift.com/collections/all-music

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Ryan's Vinyl Collection

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Episode Timestamps

00:00 Intro

03:37 Last Week Recap

07:11 What lead Taylor Swift to The Life of a Showgirl?

22:34 The Fate of Ophelia

31:56 Elizabeth Taylor

40:34 Opalite

48:00 Father Figure

58:16 Eldest Daughter

01:07:46 Ruin The Friendship

01:16:48 Ways to Support the Show

01:22:20 Actually Romantic

01:34:08 Wi$h Li$t

01:43:11 Wood

01:52:17 CANCELLED!

02:01:38 Honey

02:06:57 The Life of a Showgirl (feat. Sabrina Carpenter)

02:16:02 Overall Thoughts, Ratings and Next Album Recommendations

02:26:16 Next Week's Review

This week, Matt and Ryan review Big Thief’s 2025 album, Double Infinity, the highly anticipated follow-up to their 2022 breakthrough Dragon New Warm Mountain I Believe in You. With Double Infinity, the group sought to expand their sound by incorporating elements of trance, drone, and textural experimentation, with arrangements designed to allow for space and gradual development. Tune in to hear what the guys have to say about the album!

Listen to the album:

https://youtube.com/playlist?list=OLAK5uy_mltcJtWtLrfQ3OfMShXwkOVRPdEegNUn4&si=F7mAGHIsRCamrrJr

Purchase the album:

https://bigthief.bandcamp.com/album/double-infinity

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Ryan's Vinyl Collection

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Episode Timestamps

00:00 Intro

02:48 Last Week Recap

07:40 What is a Big Thief?

23:30 Incomprehensible

34:01 Words

40:38 Los Angeles

49:48 All Night All Day

57:53 Double Infinity

01:05:58 Ways to Support the Show

01:10:36 No Fear

01:22:29 Grandmother (feat. Laraaji)

01:29:06 Happy with You

01:37:16 How Could I Have Known

01:43:36 Overall Thoughts, Ratings and Next Album Recommendations

01:54:02 Next Week's Review