Daft Punk released their second album “Discovery” in March of 2001 and marked a departure from their first album into more disco and R&B. It was a critical and commercial success and is #236 on the Rolling Stone top 500 as of 2020.Subscribe on

1989 by Taylor Swift

Nov 24th, 2021

Taylor Swift’s fifth studio album (titled after her birth year, 1989) marked a departure into synth-pop territory. It featured 7 singles, made it to Rolling Stone’s list of top 500 albums, and has sold over 10 million copies.Subscribe on Patreo

James Bond Songs

Nov 17th, 2021

In this extra special episode, we take a dive into the 25 themes from one of the most well-known film franchises: James Bond. Which one is your favorite?Subscribe on Patreon for Bonus Episodes and to join our private GroupMe where we’ve been di

The Blues Brothers

Nov 3rd, 2021

We’re taking a quick detour to discuss The Blues Brothers, a 1980 musical comedy film starring John Belushi and Dan Aykroyd. While it’s an absolutely absurd film, we explore how, at its heart, it’s a love letter to R&B, soul, and blues artists

The Stranger by Billy Joel

Oct 27th, 2021

Is it show tunes? Is it rock and roll? Listen along and let us know what you think! Billy Joel’s 1977 album “The Stranger” is considered his considered his commercial and critical breakout, and has sold more than 10 million units worldwide.Subs

Live Music Recap: Austin City Limits Festival

Oct 20th, 2021

For our second live music recap of 2021, we discuss the ins and outs as well as best sets from Austin City Limits Festival. Some artists have their own tequila brands, some play dad rock, and some come out of giant pill bottles. A little someth

I Put a Spell on You by Nina Simone

Oct 13th, 2021

Singer/Songwriter/Pianist Nina Simone released “I Put A Spell On You” in 1965. Although she didn’t write any of the songs on this particular album, she is known for her songwriting abilities and piano skills in the classical and jazz realms, as

Live Music Recap: Railbird Festival

Sep 29th, 2021

At the end of August 2021, we headed to Lexington, KY to check out Railbird Festival. In this episode we give you a peek into what the festival life was like as well as how it felt experiencing live music for the first time in a long time!Subsc

Graceland by Paul Simon

Sep 1st, 2021

Graceland is Paul Simon’s 7th solo record, featuring a staggering list of incredible musicians along with a longer-than-usual list of diverse genres. Released in 1986, it won album of the year at the Grammys in 1987, and has sold around 16 mill

Inside by Bo Burnham

Aug 25th, 2021

As a quick detour from our usual album reviews, we decided to reflect on our experiences and go track-by-track with Bo Burnham’s recent special, Inside. If you haven’t already watched it, we highly recommend watching the entire special on Netfl

When We All Fall Asleep Where Do We Go by Billie Eilish

Aug 18th, 2021

We didn’t think we’d ever review an album as recent as this one, but it’s so well-deserving of all of its critical acclaim! Billie Eilish’s debut full-length album sits at #397 on the Rolling Stone 500, and she and her brother Finneas won 6 Gra

Toxicity by System of a Down

Aug 11th, 2021

In a 2001 interview, Rolling Stone asked lead singer Serj Tankian if he was “happy with how [this] album turned out”, and he answered “I’m just happy”. We believe him, and we also believe that this is one of the most intense, angry-sounding alt

Remain in Light by Talking Heads

Aug 4th, 2021

Talking Heads’ fourth album is a wild ride, and we’re here for it. Combining electronics, funk, African polyrhythms, looped grooves, and stream-of-consciousness lyrics, “Remain in Light” has been called the band’s magnum opus. It was the last a

Ten by Pearl Jam

Jul 28th, 2021

When Seattle-based band Mother Love Bone ceased to exist in 1990, the remaining members went on to form Pearl Jam. Their debut album “Ten”, released in 1991, has since gone 13x platinum and remains a quintessential grunge/alternative/hard rock

What's Going On by Marvin Gaye

Jul 7th, 2021

Who knew a concept album (it’s also been called a “song cycle”) would reach #1 on the Rolling Stone 500?? Marvin Gaye’s 11th album, “What’s Going On” was well received upon release and remains a critically acclaimed record. Is it a perfect reco

Blonde by Frank Ocean

Jun 23rd, 2021

Frank Ocean’s 2nd studio album, “Blonde”, was declared #1 on Time Magazine’s list of the top 10 albums of 2016, ranks at #79 on the Rolling Stone top 500, and has been called he best album of the 2010s by Pitchfork. Originally called “Boys Don’

Mezzanine by Massive Attack

Jun 9th, 2021

Was anyone really “ok” in the 90s? We’re featuring a few records from that decade this season, and Mezzanine by Massive Attack is further proof that the answer to that question is a resounding “nope!” Their most successful album to date, it rel

Automatic for the People by R.E.M.

Jun 2nd, 2021

Is it okay for a band or a song to become “meme-ified”? In the case of R.E.M., we definitely think so! The 8th studio album from the Athens, Georgia-based group is full of empathetic lyrics about mortality loss, nostalgia, and mourning, that al

Heaven or Las Vegas by Cocteau Twins

May 26th, 2021

“Heaven or Las Vegas” is the 6th album by Scottish dream pop band Cocteau Twins, and their most critically acclaimed. Like the city itself, this release has an otherworldly yet grounded element despite quite a few incomprehensible and misheard

Red Headed Stranger by Willie Nelson

May 19th, 2021

Released in 1975 as the 18th studio album by Willie Nelson, Red Headed Stranger is a concept album about a man who kills his wife and her lover and goes on the run. The album gave Willie his first #1 hit as a singer and cemented him as one of t

Viva La Vida or Death and All His Friends by Coldplay

May 12th, 2021

As we kick off our 3rd Season of Post Amp, we're coming in hot with one of the more polarizing artists who's making waves in music - love them or hate them, there's no denying that Viva La Vida saw Coldplay diversifying their sound and helped p

Wish You Were Here by Pink Floyd

Feb 10th, 2021

It’s our Season 2 finale! To close out our second run, we chose the 9th studio album by Pink Floyd, recorded in 1975 at Abbey Road. Although reviews were mixed when it released, it has gone on to receive critical acclaim and has sold over 20 mi

Songs from the Big Chair by Tears for Fears

Feb 3rd, 2021

As we discuss in this episode, when we think of 80s music, we think of big sweeping synths, gated reverb poured over the drums, and a twinge of darkness covering lyrics sung in a poppy, ear-catching way…in other words, we think of this album! J

Parallel Lines by Blondie

Jan 27th, 2021

After 2 albums and varying success, American rock outfit Blondie released “Parallel Lines” in 1978, blending multiple styles and finding mainstream recognition. By diving into this album, we attempt to answer the age-old question: do we love th

Christmas Songs, Vol. 1

Dec 2nd, 2020

To bring in the holiday season, we discuss our top 5 Christmas songs as well as the things we like to keep on our "Christmas shelf" - from film soundtracks, to Christmas specials, candles, wreaths and everything in between!Click here for our Sp