Get your passports ready! On this episode we hear from five bands from all across the globe putting their own unique spin on the '70s prog rock sound. We discuss the highs and lows, the context surrounding the albums, even anime themes they may

306 - The ’70s - Pink Floyd

Jul 2nd, 2022 1h 39m

We continue our prog rock mini series with the seven '70s albums of Pink Floyd! A legendary run of albums from a legendary band. Guitar solos, existential crises, eerie reunions, giant pigs, we cover all that and more along with ranking the al

305 - The ’70s - Genesis

Jun 18th, 2022 1h 45m

Happy Father's Day! I talk to my Dad about all things Genesis on this very special episode of the podcast. They were one of his favorite bands growing up, one of the defining bands of the prog rock scene that went on to become one of the surpri

304 - The ’70s - Syreeta

Jun 4th, 2022 54m 35s

We thought it would be fun to follow up our Stevie Wonder episode with the albums of one of his closes collaborators, Syreeta Wright. Their partnership continued on much of her solo work, but she also made some incredible music without him tha

303 - The ’70s - Stevie Wonder

May 21st, 2022 1h 18m

Stevie Wonder had an unparalleled run of albums in the 1970s and we are here to talk about them all! From Motown Wünderkind to Grammy Guarantor, few artist have had the arc Stevie had in this decade. All that plus our album rankings and top 5

302 - The ’70s - Best Sellers

May 7th, 2022 1h 21m

This week we countdown the top 11 best selling albums from the 1970s, highlighting five of them while using the rest to give a sneak preview of some upcoming episodes this season! Albums Discussed:Tapestry by Carole KingGoodbye Yellow Brick

301 - The ’70s - Bruce Springsteen

Apr 23rd, 2022 1h 33m

It's the season premiere of Andy Hears the '70s! As we transition into the new (old) decade, we take a listen to the '70s and '80s albums of THE Bruce Springsteen. We also discuss his autobiography, rank all 8 albums, and give our picks for t

BONUS! - Aaron Talks with Tommy Stinson!

Jan 31st, 2022 26m 31s

Aaron got to interview Tommy Stinson of The Replacements! And not only that, Tommy performed an acoustic set live on WCHL radio in Chapel Hill! In this special bonus episode, we talk to Aaron about how it came together, as well as take a list

Best Album of the ‘80s Bracket - Twitter Bracket Wrap-Up

Apr 9th, 2021 13m 6s

On this mini-episode, Andy recaps the entire tournament as it played out on Twitter! Thank you to everyone who voted in the many polls to decide the listeners' pick for Best Album of the '80s! What a season!Follow us on twitter @andyhearsitYo

Best Album of the ‘80s Bracket - Final 4 and Championship

Apr 2nd, 2021 21m 45s

It all comes down to this! Our Final Four albums square off in the thrilling conclusion to this March Madness bracket of Album Absurdity, and the Best Album of the '80s is crowned!Vote on your picks on Twitter @andyhearsitFull bracket and met

Best Album of the ‘80s Bracket - Elite 8

Mar 31st, 2021 8m 27s

After some agonizing Sweet 16 matchups, the Elite 8 breeze on by! By the time you finish reading this you could have already listened to the episode!Vote on your picks on Twitter @andyhearsitFull bracket and methodology available at actn.wor

Best Album of the ‘80s Bracket - Sweet 16

Mar 29th, 2021 31m 24s

After two rounds of place-setting, the toughest decisions of the tournament thus far are made in the Sweet 16! Plus one or two fairly easy decisions. Vote on your picks on Twitter @andyhearsitFull bracket and methodology available at actn.w

Best Album of the ‘80s Bracket - Late ‘80s Conference, Rd. 2

Mar 26th, 2021 17m 47s

The second round of deliberations for the Late '80s Arena and Club divisions get underway including a long overdue defense of Daydream Nation!Vote on your picks on Twitter @andyhearsitFull bracket and methodology available at actn.wordpress.c

Best Album of the ‘80s Bracket - Early ‘80s Conference, Rd. 2

Mar 24th, 2021 18m 47s

The round one winners in the Early '80s Arena and Club divisions fight for survival once more! Which of these incredible albums will move on this time?Vote on your picks on Twitter @andyhearsitFull bracket and methodology available at actn.wo

Best Album of the ‘80s Bracket - Late ‘80s Club Division, Rd. 1

Mar 22nd, 2021 14m 32s

Our final set of round 1 competition features such albums as Surfer Rosa, Daydream Nation, Rhyme Pays, Skylarking, and many more! Which albums will make it through to round 2? Vote on your picks on Twitter @andyhearsitFull bracket and method

Best Album of the ‘80s Bracket - Late ‘80s Arena Division, Rd. 1

Mar 19th, 2021 25m 17s

The beat goes on as the powerhouse competitors in the Late '80s Arena division rock the paint! Competing albums include The Joshua Tree, Paul's Boutique, Paid in Full, Sign O the Times, Graceland, and many more!Vote on your picks on Twitter @

Best Album of the ‘80s Bracket - Early ‘80s Club Division, Rd. 1

Mar 17th, 2021 16m 22s

The bracket rages on as Andy and Aaron debate the first round match-ups in the Early '80s Club division, with albums such as Nightclubbing, The Message, Fresh Fruit for Rotting Vegetables, and Zen Arcade all fighting to advance.Vote on your pi

Best Album of the ‘80s Bracket - Early ‘80s Arena Division, Rd. 1

Mar 15th, 2021 26m 25s

March Madness has brought about Album Absurdity as we take a field of 64 albums and decide the best album of the '80s! First up, the Early '80s Arena division with competitors such as Thriller, Purple Rain, Born in the USA, Speaking in Tongues

214 - The ‘80s - Best of the ‘80s

Jan 30th, 2021 1h 56m

We wrap up season 2 with an episode full of the greatest songs of the '80s! We look back on all the great music we heard during the show and present our picks for the best tracks in the following categories:Top 5 Opening TracksTop 5 Cover So

213 - The ‘80s - Christmas Special

Dec 24th, 2020 1h 10m

Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays to all! We've got a special episode all about A Very Special Christmas, the 1987 Christmas compilation benefiting the Special Olympics. We discuss some of our favorite holiday tunes before going track-by-tra

212 - The ‘80s - Metal

Dec 5th, 2020 1h 31m

As the end of our time in the '80s draws nearer, we take a listen to some of the biggest and best metal albums of the decade, as well as pay tribute to the late great Eddie Van Halen. Albums Discussed:Motörhead - Ace of Spades (1980)Iron Ma

211 - The ‘80s - The Cure

Nov 14th, 2020 1h 11m

Andy and Aaron track the rise and... well, continued rise of The Cure throughout the 1980s. From charming English pop to gloomy post punk, we hear all that Robert Smith and the boys have to offer!Albums Discussed:Boys Don't Cry (1980)Sevente

210 - The ‘80s - Game Theory

Oct 24th, 2020 1h 12m

In this episode we unearth a true hidden gem of a band, Game Theory! This power-pop group released five excellent studio albums in the 1980s, all of which have received incredible remastered reissues by Omnivore Recordings starting in 2014. Tho

209 - The ‘80s - Grace Jones

Oct 3rd, 2020 1h 7m

Andy and Aaron take a listen to the incredible albums of Grace Jones this week, as well as discuss her career as told through her 2015 book, "I'll Never Write My Memoirs."Albums Discussed:Warm Leatherette (1980)Nightclubbing (1981)Living My

208 - The ‘80s - The Fall

Sep 12th, 2020 1h 24m

This week, we approach the unapproachable and dissect the entire '80s output of Mark E. Smith's post punk project The Fall! All nine albums of it!Albums Discussed:Grotesque (After the Gramme) (1980)Hex Enduction Hour (1982)Room to Live (19