For our fourteenth episode, Harrison brings for discussion Janelle Monáe's 2013 sophomore album, The Electric Lady. Over the course of our hour-long discussion, we cover...

• The album's place in Monáe's ongoing science fiction epic Metropolis
• How much importance to place on the "plot" of these concept albums
• The incredible feat of roping both Prince and Erykah Badu into guest spots
• How much Jon loves Yo Gabba Gabba
• How Janelle Monáe embodies the ethos of dancing our way through difficult times, and how that might be counterproductive in 2020
• What is and is not an "Overture"
• The similarities between this album's "Ghetto Woman" and Jon's key track from Atmosphere's When Life Gives You Lemons, "Dreamer"
• "Sally Ride" and its expression of the "I don't want to live on this planet anymore" feeling
• Our picks for the key track
• Rolling the dice for the PLAY DISC Request Lottery and a preview of next week's episode!

Come join us for an hour of thoughtful and good-humored commentary, and we'll catch you on the B-side!

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