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Come join me and friends as we discuss, debate, and overanalyze different years of music. Each episode focuses on one specific year. In each we’ll share our overall impressions, a few lesser-known albums, and the rank together the best albums. Come listen!

Podcast · By Charlie Boone · English · Official site

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Sep 22, 2026
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  1. Episode · Sep 22, 2026

    The LA Music Scene in the 60s (opens the original)

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    On this episode I am joined by 60s LA enthusiasts Brian Lelko and father/son pair Eric and Leon Virshbo to discuss this pivotal era of music. We'll cover many of the important artists/bands from this period, including Sam Cooke, Dick Dale, The Hondells, The Beach Boys, The Byrds, The Doors, and more. I know I learned a lot. I'm sure you will too! Singles Playlist The Ten Albums That Best Capture This Era Mixed Takes Facebook Page

  2. Episode · Aug 23, 2026

    2024 (opens the original)

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    2024 was a very interesting year for music. On this episode, we listen to a wide variety of genres, from rap (Tyler the Creator) to Americana (Waxahatchee) to pop (Sabrina Carpenter) to deconstructed club (Shygirl). My son Elliott and his best friend Simone join me, with our goal being to find the top five albums from the year. Check it out! Episode Playlist⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Albums We Discuss Playlist⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Mixed Takes Facebook Page

  3. Episode · Jul 14, 2026

    2014 (opens the original)

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    What are the best albums of 2014? Chris Worth and Becca Reiss join me as we discuss a diverse array of albums including Run The Jewels II , Ultraviolence (Lana Del Rey), Black Messiah (D'Angelo), Salad Days (Mac DeMarco), and more. Which did we like the best? Give it a listen! Episode Playlist⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Albums We Discuss Playlist⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Mixed Takes Facebook Page Album by Chris's Band (Players Island)⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠ My Favorite Songs of 2014

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