Album vs Album

It's here — our first "versus" episode. The expectation-bucking Kid A goes head-to-head with Amnesiac, guided by the shining light that is Jordan Klassen.

• Check out Jordan's music videos here.
• Listen to "Tell Me What To Do" on your preferred streaming service.

Are you alright with a slow burn? Kacey Musgraves sure is, and so are we. The boys have their first guest, longtime friend/music aficionado Matthew Walko come by to discuss Golden Hour, the bonafide country-pop slam dunk from Nashville's favorite daughter.

Big shout-out to Matt for our new theme song and segment intros!!

Lucas and Cail catch-up (in-person at long last!) for an in-depth look at the biggest album of the 1960s. Cail springs a surprise on Lucas, Lucas talks about the highs of being a lead singer/songwriter and they debut a new segment, "Tasty Treats."

There's a good chance you listened to "Give Up" back in 2003. It was everywhere, from the beaches of Orange County to the dorm rooms of British Columbia. Lucas and Cail discuss their feelings on this seminal indie-pop record, the story of how they first became friends and why you shouldn't date Ben Gibbard.

• Spotify playlist of Heroes and Notable Mentions

POW! Lucas and Cail join the RTJ revolution. Join us for a discussion of American hip-hop duo Run the Jewels, which consists of rappers El-P and Killer Mike. They scorch the earth with their third record, calling for blood and looking for hope. Listen to Lucas and Cail poorly recite their favorite lyrics.

Note: This episode was recorded on March 31, 2020, before the tragic death of George Floyd at the hands of the police. AvA supports Black Lives Matter and RTJ is the protest music of our current times.

Links:

• Pitchfork review of RTJ3 we reference.
• Our barber's Instagram.
• Spotify playlist of "Hero Songs" and notable tracks.
• Killer Mike's Emotional Speech at Atlanta Mayor's Press Conference
• Donate to the Hogan's Alley Society, which advocates for Black Vancouverites who have endured the legacies of urban renewal and their erasure from the official historical narrative.