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| No. 138 - Inferno by Boards of Canada (2026) | 03 Jun 2026 | 01:55:48 | |
*HIGH 7/10* The Boards are back at their mostly instrumental chilled-out IDM. You'll never guess what James thought of this one! Song of the Week: Candy Says by The Velvet Underground LEAVE A COMMENT IF YOU'RE AND INTELLIGENT DANCE MUSIC APPRECIATOR | |||
| No. 137 - HABIBTI by Drake (2026) | 02 Jun 2026 | 00:38:21 | |
*5/10* Cool cover. This was the most contentious of the Drake episodes. LEAVE A COMMENT IF YOU LIKE DRAKE | |||
| No. 136 - MAID OF HONOR by Drake (2026) | 01 Jun 2026 | 00:35:32 | |
*HIGH 6/10* Get a load of these numbers! We review the second of THREE Drake albums. Listen! Or just look at the score. LEAVE A COMMENT | |||
| No. 135 - ICEMAN by Drake (2026) | 28 May 2026 | 00:49:43 | |
We're doing numbers now! SCORE: *LOW 5/10* COMMENT YOUR FAVORITE NUMBER | |||
| No. 134 - Under My Umbrella by Miss Grit (2026) | 19 May 2026 | 01:41:02 | |
Destined to be one of the most forgettable albums we review this year. song of the week: Saranghae "by" Trisha Paytas | |||
| No. 133 - OK Computer by Radiohead (1997) | 10 May 2026 | 02:26:43 | |
An album that needs no introduction. song of the week: Catch Catch by YENA | |||
| No. 132 - The Nightlife by Honey Dijon (2026) | 29 Apr 2026 | 02:02:03 | |
Diva house album nominated by James, plus a discussion of Beyonce's Rennaisance (2022). We also go through the latest NYT ragebait list. Song of the week: ALIEN SUPERSTAR by Beyonce | |||
| No. 131 - U by underscores (2026) | 22 Apr 2026 | 01:49:48 | |
Essential pop-magician underscores is back with another project following Wallsocket in 2023, which was awesome. Song of the week: It's Gonna Be Me by *NSYNC LEAVE A COMMENT! | |||
| No. 130 - An Undying Love for a Burning World by Neurosis (2026) | 15 Apr 2026 | 01:50:06 | |
I subjected Parker and James to metal, AGAIN. Third time's the charm? song of the week: vinnum sabbathi by electric wizard LEAVE A COMMENT IF YOU ARE A METAL HEAD OR A BALD HEAD | |||
| No. 129 - WOR$T GIRL IN AMERICA by Slayyyter (2026) | 08 Apr 2026 | 01:41:38 | |
This album was preceded by a strong run of singles that generated a lot of hype, but do the album tracks stack up? LEAVE A COMMENT IF YOU'RE AN OG FAN! | |||
| No. 128 - Honey by Robyn (2018) | 31 Mar 2026 | 01:17:58 | |
Robyn walked so that AURORA could run - we break down our first wild card classic pick of the pod. Song of the week: Konichiwa Bitches by Robyn LEAVE A COMMENT IF YOU WANT NICO BACK! | |||
| No. 127 - star scum city by 2charm (2026) | 25 Mar 2026 | 01:28:30 | |
We talk in-depth about gooning for most of this episode. LEAVE A COMMENT IF YOU'RE A GOONER | |||
| No. 126 - The Apple Tree Under the Sea by hemlocke springs (2026) | 17 Mar 2026 | 01:54:29 | |
We review the hemlocke springs' debut, talk Oscars and discuss Timothee Chalamet's comments on opera and ballet. song of the week: Yi Jian Mei by Fei Yu-Ching | |||
| No. 125 - Piss in the Wind by Joji (2026) | 03 Mar 2026 | 01:22:24 | |
Anti-Social Social Club type music. song of the week: I FEEL COKE by Daisuke Inoue LEAVE A COMMENT SUGGESTING A CLASSIC ALBUM! | |||
| No. 124 - Wuthering Heights by Charli xcx (2026) | 22 Feb 2026 | 01:36:10 | |
me tink me gon die in dis ouse. Charli sountracks the Wuthering Heights """adaptation"""" without AG Cook. Results are mixed. Plus, we review Lana Del Rey's new single, White Feather Hawk Tail Deer Hunter. Song of the week: Wuthering Heights by Kate Bush LEAVE A COMMENT SUGGESTING A CLASSIC ALBUM! | |||
| No. 123 - Purple Rain by Prince and the Revolution | 17 Feb 2026 | 01:38:44 | |
We review the pop bible at a time when its sound is being emulated more than ever. Song of the week: We Can Fuck by Prince COMMENT SUGGESTING AN ALBUM AND WE MAY NOMINATE IT! | |||
| No. 122 - Blue by Joni Mitchell (1971) | 08 Feb 2026 | 01:35:02 | |
The final album of classics month and our third from the early 70's. Song of the week: For Free by Lana Del Rey. | |||
| No. 121 - Vespertine by Björk (2001) | 03 Feb 2026 | 02:18:13 | |
Easily one of the most challenging classics picks, but also one of the best. Listen to the album first, work on your Bjork impression, then listen and compare to our Bjork impressions. This is what Music for a Hotter Future is all about. Stay tuned for the biggest music news segment ever. Plenty of Nicki Minaj news from our Barb correspondent. Song of the week: Big Time Sensuality by Bjork LEAVE A COMMENT! | |||
| No. 120 - Pink Moon by Nick Drake (1972) | 25 Jan 2026 | 01:29:59 | |
This week, we review a diary entry from an artist we lost before his singular talent and voice could be appreciated. SONG of the WEEK: Black Sabbath by Black Sabbath LEAVE A COMMENT! | |||
| No. 119 - Pop 2 by Charli XCX (2017) | 18 Jan 2026 | 01:15:05 | |
James says this album set the stage for hyperpop and the current era of pop music. Song of the week: Scary Monsters and Nice Sprites by Skrillex LEAVE A COMMENT IF YOU'RE KNEADING DOUGH. | |||
| No. 118 - The Dark Side of the Moon by Pink Floyd (1973) | 13 Jan 2026 | 01:24:09 | |
This is it, folks. The fifth best-selling album of all time. Possibly the most iconic album cover of all time, and the quintessential psychedelic and prog rock album. This album made Pink Floyd the biggest band in the world, similar to how Nevermind catapulted Nirvana from obscurity to super stardom. Song of the Week: California Saga (California) by The Beach Boys LEAVE A COMMENT IF YOU'VE BEEN DIGGING AWAY! | |||
| No. 117 - Loveless by my bloody valentine (1991) | 03 Jan 2026 | 01:18:47 | |
We're back! For our first classics month album of 2026, I picked Loveless by mbv. I love this album, and this is a great episode. Stay tuned to hear our next classics month pick. LEAVE A COMMENT IF YOU LOVE THIS ALBUM! | |||
| 2025 Ranked: Top Half and ALBUM OF THE YEAR! | 16 Dec 2025 | 02:15:55 | |
THE TIME HAS COME to give out the Hottie for ALBUM OF THE YEAR! And to go through the top 20 albums of the year as voted on by Sam, Parker, and James. Sarah plays the role of MC and reveals the rankings. She will vote next year. TUNE IN FOR THE GRAND FINALE OF OUR YEAR! WHAT'S YOUR ALBUM OF THE YEAR? Leave a comment! | |||
| 2025 Ranked: Bottom Half and WORST ALBUM OF THE YEAR! | 09 Dec 2025 | 02:16:29 | |
Another year in the books! We got to rehash the past year today and go over the lower half of our ranked list of the albums we reviewed from this year. At the end, we awarded the Hottie for WORST ALBUM OF THE YEAR! Its a great episode, stay tuned for next week when we give out the Hottie for Best Album of 2025. LEAVE A COMMENT IF YOU'RE A TRUE FAN! | |||
| No. 116 - EUSEXUA Afterglow by FKA twigs (2025) | 02 Dec 2025 | 01:10:09 | |
The last album of 2025, and we begin where it all started. Next week: the 2025 Hotties including the S$%t from a Butt award, followed by the Album of the Year award the week after. LEAVE A COMMENT | |||
| No. 115 - West End Girl by Lily Allen (2025) | 25 Nov 2025 | 01:23:01 | |
Pretty contentious episode. | |||
| No. 114 - Lux by Rosalía (2025) | 16 Nov 2025 | 01:19:55 | |
vamanos for a bueno episode amigos LEAVE A COMMENTADOR POR FAVOR | |||
| No. 113 - Magic, Alive! by McKinley Dixon (2025) | 10 Nov 2025 | 01:20:26 | |
Sarah joins the pod - and review the 2025 Scammy's nominations. SONG OF THE WEEK: PLAY TO LOSE by RAPALLO LEAVE A COMMENT WELCOMING SARAH TO THE SHOW | |||
| No. 112 - Bleeds by Wednesday (2025) w/ Keira | 03 Nov 2025 | 01:36:30 | |
We review a new release from a band we liked last year. SONG OF THE WEEK: P. CONTROL by PRINCE LEAVE A COMMENT IF YOU'RE EXCITED FOR SARAH TO COME ON THE POD! | |||
| No. 111 - Deadbeat by Tame Impala (2025) | 27 Oct 2025 | 01:08:24 | |
Mr. Impala goes electronic. LEAVE A COMMENT IF YOU WANT TO JOIN THE PODCAST! | |||
| No. 110 - Vie by Doja Cat (2025) | 20 Oct 2025 | 01:14:19 | |
Say it ain't so . . . SONG OF THE WEEK: COCOON by BJORK LEAVE A COMMENT | |||
| No. 109 - Birthing by Swans (2025) | 12 Oct 2025 | 01:34:33 | |
We finally got to it. Listen to hear what happens when a barb is forced to listen to Swans. SONG OF THE WEEK: BLOW ME AWAY by BREAKING BENJAMIN (HALO 2 SOUNDTRACK) LEAVE A COMMENT IF YOU WERE BORN. | |||
| No. 108 - Getting Killed by Geese (2025) | 07 Oct 2025 | 01:31:31 | |
Certified good by all. Also, we review Taylor Swift's latest album: The Life of a Showgirl. LEAVE A COMMENT | |||
| No. 107 - Hard Headed Woman by Margo Price (2025) | 29 Sep 2025 | 01:11:28 | |
This title makes me think of humpty dumpty. SONG OF THE WEEK: PEANUT BUTTER by RU PAUL LEAVE A COMMMENT, MAN! | |||
| No. 106 - EURO-COUNTRY by CMAT (2025) | 22 Sep 2025 | 01:20:48 | |
Including a review of some KATSEYE singles. Good episode. SONG OF THE WEEK: BACK TO FRIENDS by SOMBR | |||
| No. 105 - Double Infinity by Big Thief (2025) | 13 Sep 2025 | 01:44:16 | |
Checking in on what Adrianne Lenker, winner of Album of the Year 2024, is up to. SONG OF THE WEEK: FAREWELL TRANSMISSION by SONGS: OHIA | |||
| No. 104 - Guitar by Mac DeMarco (2025) | 10 Sep 2025 | 01:21:54 | |
I wasn't here for this one so idk if its good. Lmk in the comments if it was good. SONG OF THE WEEK: THE GHETTO - Live at the Troubadour by DONNY HATHAWAY | |||
| No. 103 - precum by Ayesha Erotica (2025) | 31 Aug 2025 | 01:27:36 | |
A 20-minutes-long, loud cocaine binge. SONG OF THE WEEK: PLUG ME IN by LIL SODA BOI LEAVE A COMMENT DESCRIBING ONE OF YOUR REOCCURING DREAMS. | |||
| No. 102 - I Love My Computer by Ninajirachi (2025) w/ Sarah | 21 Aug 2025 | 01:37:15 | |
Sarah is back on the pod. This is an album about children innocently being exposed to LiveLeak. SONG OF THE WEEK: GLUM by HALEY WILLIAMS LEAVE A COMMENT IF YOU WERE TRAUMATIZED BY LIVELEAK AT A YOUNG AGE! | |||
| No. 101 - Lifetime by Erika de Casier (2025) | 14 Aug 2025 | 01:33:56 | |
SONG OF THE WEEK: BLIND by MICHAEL GIRA Me: Certified good Parker: Its going to sound like I don't like this but I actually liked this Nico: This sounds like its from the late 90's James: Its ok but its not Lana so I played with my pussy instead of listening LEAVE A COMMENT IF YOU ARE LISTENING AT ALL! | |||
| No. 100 - 2 by Foxwarren (2025) w/ Gavin | 07 Aug 2025 | 01:40:35 | |
SONG OF THE WEEK: LORELEI by COCTEAU TWINS Our 100th episode. Finally, after 100 episodes of experimentation, we finally found out how to make the podcast good. One way is to invite Gavin on and have him do as much talking as possible. Another way is to actually care even a little bit about what we are saying. Next week - the new and improved show, this time with PREPARATION! Thank you to Gavin for coming onto the show. LEAVE A COMMENT, PLEASE. | |||
| 100th Episode Celebration Pt. 4: Playtime is Over by Nicki Minaj (2007) | 03 Aug 2025 | 01:06:04 | |
We're going way back . . . before Big Foot, before Starships, and before Roman . . . to the origin of Onika Burgers. We examine the earliest manifestation of her power and discuss it in the context of the titantic career for which it served to debut. LEAVE A COMMENT IF YOU ARE A BARB | |||
| 100th Episode Celebration Pt. 3: Remain in Light by Talking Heads (1980) | 01 Aug 2025 | 00:44:05 | |
This is my pick for our 100th episode celebration - and its freaky deeky and shifty - constantly looking over its shoulder for people with changing faces. This masterpiece of rhythm has earned uniformly high praise when it was released and still to this day. LEAVE A COMMENT IF YOU CAN CHANGE YOUR FACE | |||
| 100th Episode Celebration Pt. 2: Live and Acoustic Vol. 1 by Mac DeMarco (2013) | 30 Jul 2025 | 00:49:40 | |
Nico's pick for our 100th episode celebration! A live recording of Mac DeMarco playing without a band, and not acoustic actually, to apparently a bar audience at an event for Fader in 2013 . . . tell us what you think in the comments. LEAVE A COMMENT IF YOU ARE A HOG! | |||
| 100th Episode Celebration Pt. 1: Wish by The Cure (1992) | 29 Jul 2025 | 00:42:36 | |
Robert Smith on Wish: Everything is black and dark and its all so miserable! Ohhh but you are just a tiny kitten, MEOW, and I'm hear to LOVE YOU UNTIL I'm falling apart and breaking into tiny pieces because thats how it ALWAYS ENDS. This is Parker's pick for our 100th episode celebration - and its a good one. Contrary to what you might think listening to the episdoe, I really like this album. LEAVE A COMMENT IF YOU YEARN FOR WHATEVER ROBERT SMITH IS SINGING ABOUT | |||
| No. 99 - Let God Sort Em Out by Clipse (2025) | 21 Jul 2025 | 01:30:22 | |
Fantano is washed. Pitchfork is cooked. Brad crashed out. The year is 2025 and there stands alone only one hope for internet music criticism. One leader amongst puny weaklings; one shining example upon whose back the depth groveling masses pile their hopes. They stand high above the clouds of delerium that have suffocated internet music criticism and proudly speak their prophecy to the desperate, tired, and forsaken bodies of depleted, withered music nerds: We are MUSIC FOR A HOTTER FUTURE, and we are THE ONE. LEAVE COMMENT IF YOU ARE A TRUE BELIEVER. | |||
| No. 98 - . [Period] by Kesha (2025) | 15 Jul 2025 | 00:58:59 | |
Mixed bag album. Kinda like a bag of gardettos without any rye chips. LEAVE A COMMENT IF YOU ARE MOTHER. | |||
| No. 97 - Lonely People with Power by Deafheaven (2025) | 07 Jul 2025 | 01:30:43 | |
METAL WEEK 2025 IS HERE! LEAVE A COMMENT IF YOU LIKE THE SHOW! | |||
| No. 96 - Raspberry Moon by Hotline TNT (2025) w/ Sarah | 30 Jun 2025 | 01:22:34 | |
Labubus. Chex Mix. Starburst. Outhouses. Lorde being weird. Hotline TNT. Go. LEAVE A COMMENT WITH YOUR FAVORITE CHEX MIX PIECE! | |||
| No. 95 - Something Beautiful by Miley Cyrus (2025) | 23 Jun 2025 | 01:16:57 | |
Listen to the episode to understand the cover photo for this ep. LEAVE A COMMENT | |||