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Michael has a team prepared this week. Both repeat guests of the show, Chris Crighton and Matt Langille return to discuss the debut album by the Mars Volta. All three of them actually saw this album performed live a month after it was released in 2003. It's been 19 years and we're still talking about it.  Album listen starts at 9:18.

Here's a full list of cue points for each song as it lines up with the podcast:

9:18 - Son et Lumiere

10:53 - Inertiatic Esp

15:16 - Roulette Dares (The Haunt Of)

22:46 - Tira Me a Las Aranas

24:14 - Drunkship of Lanterns

31:19 - Eriatarka

37:39 - Cicatriz Esp

50:07 - This Apparatus Must Be Unearthed

55:04 - Televators

61:22 - Take The Veil Cerpin Taxt

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Michael has been releasing this podcast for a year! Thanks! Also, what are we listening to this week? 

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Michael is joined by repeat guest, Tom Nienhuis to talk about Radiohead's very special Kid A Mnesia Release, which demanded a follow up to our Kid A episode. We'll only be discussing the new material, so jump in at the beginning of disc 3. Album listen starts at 8:23.

Here's a full list of cue points for each song as it lines up with the podcast:

8:23 - Like Spinning Plates - 'Why Us?' Version

13:27 - Untitled v1

15:15 - Fog - Again Again Version

17:40 - If You Say the Word

22:00 - Follow Me Around

27:19 - Pulk/Pull - True Love Waits Version

30:05 - Untitled v2

30:51 - The Morning Bell - In the Dark Version

32:51 - Pyramid Strings

34:09 - Alt. Fast Track

35:41 - Untitled v3

36:57 - How to Disappear into Strings

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Michael is joined by three time repeat guest, Isobel Jack (@izzyjart on Instagram) to chat Metric's third release (but first recording) Grow Up and Blow Away. They both have so many stories to share. Album listen starts at 6:14.

Here's a full list of cue points for each song as it lines up with the podcast:

6:14 - Grow Up and Blow Away

10:27 - Hardwire

15:08 - Rock Me Now

18:59 - The Twist

22:35 - On the Sly

26:33 - Soft Rock Star

30:33 - Raw Sugar

34:11 - White Gold

38:20 - London Halflife

41:01 - Soft Rock Star [Jimmy vs. Joe Mix]

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Michael is feeling refreshed. It's 2022! Hope you're excited to listen to some musical theatre followed by the debut track by The Smile (Thom Yorke, Jonny Greenwood & Tom Skinner)

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Michael is joined by guest/friend James Saunders to talk Strange Lights and Resolutions by Kobayashi. It's over an hour of Montreal acid jazz and we love it. Album listen starts at 9:24.

9:24 - Never Was

14:34 - Midnight Ambulances

21:01 - Road Less Traveled

28:38 - 2 Cent

33:36 - Narn't

44:38 - Shadows

52:24 - Conversations

59:48 - Shasta

1:06:30 - Rex Basin

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Michael is joined by repeat guest/friend Colin Fleming to chat Boys and Girls in America by The Hold Steady. Listen as over the course of an hour, Colin successfully converts Michael from skeptic to fan. Album listen starts at 4:17.

4:17 - Stuck Between Stations

8:27 - Chips Ahoy

11:36 - Hot Soft Light

15:29 - Same Kooks

18:16 - First Night

23:10 - Party Pit

27:06 - You Can Make Him Like You

29:54 - Massive Nights

32:48 - Citrus

35:32 - Chill Out Tent

39:14 - South Town Girls

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Michael is joined by friend and fellow Sarnian, Matt Langille for a listen to Soup by Blind Melon. Will we ever get to the bottom of Sarnia's love affair with this album? More than 25 years later, it still holds up. Album listen starts at 3:39.

3:39 - Galaxie/Hello, Goodbye

7:10 - 2 x 4

11:10 - Vernie

14:25 - Skinned

16:22 - Toes Across the Floor

19:29 - Walk

22:16 - Dumptruck

25:56 - Car Seat (God's Presents)

28:39 - Wilt

31:09 - The Duke

34:46 - St. Andrew's Fall

38:58 - New Life

42:33 - Mouthful of Cavities

46:07 - Lemonade

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Michael was asked to name a few albums he'd want to cover on the show. He's also ready to let you know what you'll be listening to next week. I left the door open and you can hear the cat (that's a hint).

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Michael is joined by podcaster/radio presenter Ben Norris to talk A Kind of Magic by Queen. From synthesizers to Highlanders, we're going full 80s! Album listen starts at 2:06.

2:06 - One Vision

7:17 - A Kind Of Magic

11:41 - One Year of Love

16:08 - Pain Is So Close To Pleasure

20:29 - Friends Will Be Friends

24:35 - Who Wants To Live Forever

29:50 - Gimme The Prize

34:23 - Don't Lose Your Head

39:01 - Princes Of The Universe

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Michael is joined by friend, former bandmate and current sister-in-law, Holly Higgins to chat Tragic Kingdom by No Doubt. This episode is a real trip down memory lane. Album listen starts at 6:44.

6:44 - Spiderwebs

11:10 - Excuse Me Mr.

14:15 Just A Girl

17:44 - Happy Now?

21:26 - Different People

26:01 - Hey You

29:34 - The Climb

36:10 - Sixteen

39:32 - Sunday Morning

44:05 - Don't Speak

48:28 - You Can Do It

52:42 - World Go 'Round

56:49 - End It On This

1:00:35 - Tragic Kingdom

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Michael has an announcement concerning the future of the show. Should you be worried? No. Is that a cat in the background? Yes. Spotify Feed Click Here Enjoying the show? Questions? Comments? Corrections? Email me at yourelisteningtopod@gmail.com

Michael is joined by friend, musician and Weezer superfan Mark Tetreault to chat life and what we all know as the Blue Album by Weezer. Album listen starts at 9:33

9:33 - My Name Is Jonas
12:57 - No One Else
16:01 - The World Has Turned And Left Me Here
20:20 - Buddy Holly
22:59 - Undone - The Sweater Song
28:04 - Surf Wax America
31:10 - Say It Ain't So
35:28 - In The Garage
39:23 - Holiday
42:47 - Only In Dreams

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Michael's a day late. Also, does he even know what you're listening to next week? Hopefully

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Michael is back after a short hiatus and joined by repeat guest McRae (@McRaeWrites, Something Wicked) to talk Telefone by Noname. Album listen starts at 6:38

6:38 - Yesterday
9:47 - Sunny Duet (feat. the Mind)
12:29 - Diddy Bop (feat. Cam O'bi & Raury)
15:57 - All I Need (feat. Xavier Omär
19:57 - Reality Check (feat Akenya & Eryn Allen Kane
23:00 - Freedom (interlude)
26:19 - Casket Pretty
28:09 - Forever (feat. Joseph Chilliams & Ravyn Lenae)
31:47 - Bye Bye Baby
34:36 - Shadow Man (feat. Phoelix, Smino & Saba)

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Michael got some more tickets. Also, does he even know what you're listening to next week?

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Michael is joined by long time friend and first time guest Wesley Hernandez to discuss Body Talk Pt. 1 by Robyn. Listen along as they dance on their own...together...over the internet. Album listen starts at 3:59

3:59 - Don't Fucking Tell Me What To Do
8:10 - Fembot
11:44 - Dancing On My Own
16:29 - Cry When You Get Older
20:03 - Dancehall Queen
23:42 - None of Dem
28:52 - Hang With Me - Acoustic
32:10 - Jag Vet En Dejlig Rosa

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Michael plays some bonus content originally from an upcoming episode that gets into the weeds of how albums are picked for the show while chatting with future guest, Wesley Hernandez.
He also tells us what you're listening to next week!

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Michael is joined once again by friend Chris Crighton to discuss In Utero by Nirvana. Album listen starts at 7:54

7:54 - Serve The Servants
11:31 - Scentless Apprentice
15:19 - Heart-Shaped Box
20:00 - Rape Me
22:50 - Frances Farmer Will Have Her Revenge On Seattle
27:00 - Dumb
29:31 - Very Ape
31:26 - Milk It
35:20 - Pennyroyal Tea
38:58 - Radio Friendly Unit Shifter
43:49 - Tourette's
45:24 - All Apologies

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Michael bought records and can now be found at Twitch.tv/yourelisteningto
He also tells us what you're listening to next week!

Michael is joined by Something Wicked cast member and family member, Patrick Higgins. Together they're diving head first into Legends from Beyond the Galactic Terrorvortex by Gloryhammer. Album listen starts at 7:34

Here's a full list of cue points for each song as it lines up with the podcast:

7:34 - Into the Terrorvortex of Kor-Virliath
8:52 - The Siege of Dunkeld (In Hoots We Trust)
13:38 - Master of the Galaxy
18:03 - The Land of Unicorns
22:27 - Power of the Laser Dragon Fire
27:33 - Legendary Enchanted Jetpack
31:51 - Gloryhammer
36:51 - Hootsforce
40:41 - Battle for Eternity
44:33 - The Fires of Ancient Cosmic Destiny

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Michael is planning for Record Store Day 2021 (Drop 1)! He also tells us what you're listening to next week!

Michael is joined by our first ever repeat guest, Isobel Jack (@izzyjart on Instagram). Together they listen to Jeff Buckley debut album, Grace. It can be hard to put into words what made Jeff and this album so special, but they try their best to. Album listen starts at 13:00

Here's a full list of cue points for each song as it lines up with the podcast:

13:00 - Mojo Pin
18:42 - Grace
24:04 - Last Goodbye
28:39 - Lilac Wine
33:11 - So Real
37:54 - Hallelujah
44:47 - Lover, You Should've Come Over
51:31 - Corpus Christi Carol
54:27 - Eternal Life
59:19 - Dream Brother

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Michael is late with the mini episode and has little to report...other than what you're listening to next.

Michael is joined by long time friend, Chris Hummel to listen to Donuts by J Dilla. The album is a masterclass in the art of sampling and Michael is embarrassed he is only discovering it now. Album listen starts at 6:30

Here's a full list of cue points for each song as it lines up with the podcast:

6:30 - Dounts (Outro)
6:42 - Workinonit
9:39 - Waves
11:17 - Light My Fire
11:52 - The New
12:41 - Stop
14:20 - People
15:43 - The Diff'rence
17:35 - Mash
19:06 - Time: The Donut of the Heart
20:44 - Glazed
22:05 - Airworks
23:49 - Lightworks
25:44 - Stepson Of The Clapper
26:45 - The Twister (Huh, What)
28:01 - One Eleven
29:12 - Two Can Win
30:59 - Don't Cry
32:58 - Anti-American Graffiti
34:51 - Geek Down
36:10 - Thunder
37:04 - Gobstopper
38:09 - One For Ghost
39:27 - Dilla Says Go
40:43 - Walkinonit
41:58 - The Factory
43:21 - U-Love
44:21 - Hi.
45:37 - Bye.
47:04 - Last Donut Of The Night
48:43 - Welcome To The Show

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Michael got a new piece of gear! He also tells us what you're listening to next week!

Michael is joined by Something Wicked cast member, Amanda Cameron to listen to White Women by Chromeo. They also chat about looking forward to a return to live music. Album listen starts at 8:25

Here's a full list of cue points for each song as it lines up with the podcast:
08:25 - Jealous (I Ain’t With It)
12:13 - Come Alive (feat. Toro Y Moi)
16:11 - Over Your Shoulder
20:43 - Sexy Socialite
26:19 - Lost On The Way Home (feat. Solange)
31:43 - Play The Fool
36:58 - Hard To Say No
40:33 - Ezra’s Interlude (feat. Erza Koenig)
42:27 - Old 45’s
46:14 - Somethingood
52:44 - Frequent Flyer
55:57 - Fall Back 2U

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Michael's Mogwai vinyl finally arrived! He also tells us what you're listening to next week!

Michael is joined by his longtime friend and fellow Radiohead nerd, Tom Nienhuis to listen to Kid A by Radiohead. Album listen starts at 14:38

Here's a full list of cue points for each song as it lines up with the podcast:
14:38 - Everything In Its Right Place
18:49 - Kid A
23:33 - The National Anthem
29:24 - How To Disappear Completely
35:20 - Treefingers
39:02 - Optimistic
44:17 - In Limbo
47:48 - Idioteque
52:57 - Morning Bell
57:32 - Untitled

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Michael got the new Godspeed album and live tickets! He also tells us what you're listening to next week!

Michael is joined by his longtime friend and go to music recommender, Colin J Fleming to listen to Alligator by The National. Album listen starts at 6:37

Here's a full list of cue points for each song as it lines up with the podcast:
6:37 - Secret Meeting
10:21 - Karen
14:20 - Lit Up
17:15 - Looking for Astronauts
20:38 - Daughters of the Soho Riots
24:36 - Baby We'll Be Fine
27:57 - Friend of Mine
31:22 - Val Jester
34:22 - All the Wine
37:37 - Abel
41:14 - The Geese of Beverly Road
46:10 - City Middle
50:37 - Mr November

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Michael wants you to shop local. He also tells us what you're listening to next week!

Michael is joined by Something Wicked's Dungeon Master @McRaeWrites to listen to a modern classic - Demon Days by Gorillaz. Album listen starts at 3:49

Here's a full list of cue points for each song as it lines up with the podcast:
3:49 - Intro
4:56 - Last Living Souls
8:11 - Kids with Guns
11:56 - O Green World
16:31 - Dirty Harry
20:21 - Feel Good Inc.
24:03 - El Mañana
27:58 - Every Planet We Reach Is Dead
32:53 - November Has Come
35:38 - All Alone
39:11 - White Light
41:24 - DARE
45:28 - Fire Coming out of the Monkey's Head
48:47 - Don't Get Lost in Heaven
50:58 - Demon Days

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Michael hasn't seen live music in over a year and he's sad about it. He also tells us what you're listening to next week!

Michael sits down with his good friend Chris to reflect on Mogwai's fourth album Happy Songs for Happy People. Is Mogwai their favorite band? Possibly! Album listen begins at 5:11

Here's a full list of cue points for each song as it lines up with the podcast:
5:11 - Hunted by a Freak
9:28 - Moses? I Amn't
12:31 - Kids Will Be Skeletons
17:58 - Killing All the Flies
22:32 - Boring Machines Disturbs Sleep
25:40 - Ratts of the Capital
34:03 - Golden Porsche
36:52 - I Know You Are but What Am I?
42:14 - Stop Coming to My House

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Michael goes over some general housekeeping and tells you what You're Listening To next week.

Michael Higgins is joined by Isobel Jack (@izzyjart on Instagram) for a real time listen to The Strokes game changing debut album "Is This It"
Listen for the beep and hit play on the album at home to listen along beginning at 4:42.

Here's a full list of cue points for each song as it lines up with the podcast:
4:42 - Is This It
7:13 - The Modern Age
10:41 - Soma
13:14 - Barely Legal
17:08 - Someday
20:11 - Alone, Together
23:19 - Last Nite
26:32 - Hard to Explain
30:16 - New York City Cops
33:46 - Trying Your Luck
37:08 - Take It Or Leave It

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Coming February 25th, 2021 - You're Listening To...Join Michael Higgins and guests as they listen to the albums they love and discuss them in real time. You can even hit play on music at home and listen along with them.