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Matt and Dave pay tribute to the soothing, strong voice of Karen Carpenter, while discussing the Carpenters' 1972 album, 'A Song For You.'

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Matt and Dave continue a conversation about strong vocalists, discussing the unique styles of Bjork and her first album, 'Debut.'

Matt and Dave attempt to correct a possible mistake at the Grammys, making the case that the 1979 Album of the Year should have been awarded to The Cars and their New Wave debut.

Do the Grammys ever get it wrong? Let's find out... For this episode, Matt and Dave discuss the 1979 Album of the Year winner, the soundtrack to the film 'Saturday Night Fever.' It's disco, it's funk, it's Bee Gees, it's John Travolta fixing his hair.

Dave addresses his mixed feelings about Bon Jovi, the band (while praising Bon Jovi, the man). He and Matt discuss the 1986 hit album, 'Slippery When Wet'... while being extra cautious around trash bags.

Matt questions his general dislike for Billy Joel, while he and Dave discuss the hit 1977 album, "The Stranger." (Featuring some totally legitimate album cover art. Just take our word for it.)

Matt and Dave do very little screaming of their own while discussing Beatle John's raw and personal 1970 debut, 'John Lennon/Plastic Ono Band.'

Yo ho ho! Matt and Dave discuss Monty Python, God, and apple-flavored jam while diving into George Harrison's first post-Beatles album: the massive triple-LP, 'All Things Must Pass.'

Matt and Dave discuss guitar legend Eric Clapton, and try to determine if his 1977 album, 'Slowhand,' deserves its classic spot within his discography.

Matt and Dave discuss potentially overexposed or overrated albums, beginning with Peter Gabriel's commercial peak: his 1986 record called simply, 'So.'

Matt and Dave discuss the often overlooked album 'Jazz,' by Queen. Not that jazz, the other jazz.

Matt and Dave discuss an underrated album within REM's discography: sometimes glam, sometimes grunge, it's the weird and wonderful 'Monster.'

Matt and Dave discuss 1960s rhythm & blues, soul, and rock & roll, highlighting a powerful voice in music history: the legendary Otis Redding.

Matt and Dave introduce a new segment, the Perfect Side: a fantasy playlist of an artist's work that represents one "perfect" side of a record.

Matt and Dave discuss Radiohead's fourth release, the dense and electronic 'Kid A.'

Matt and Dave explore the blues, country, and rock & roll depravity of The Rolling Stones' classic 1968 album, 'Beggars Banquet.'

Matt and Dave try to avoid talking about lemons while discussing Led Zeppelin's second self-titled LP from 1969.

Matt and Dave break down Stevie Wonder's dynamic double-LP from 1976, 'Songs In The Key Of Life.'

Matt and Dave tread on sacred ground when they discuss Rolling Stone's previous greatest-of-all-time album, the iconic 'Sgt. Pepper.'

Matt and Dave have an in-depth discussion about Rolling Stone's highest ranking album of all time, Marvin Gaye's 'What's Going On.'

Matt and Dave discuss Brian Wilson and The Beach Boys' 1966 masterpiece, 'Pet Sounds.' They also mention The Wrecking Crew once or twice.

Matt and Dave dig deep down with a discussion of Paul McCartney's third self-titled album.

Matt and Dave discuss life and death and the season cycle, while exploring the intricate themes throughout XTC's 1986 art-pop album, 'Skylarking.'

Matt and Dave laugh their way through the second installment in Paul McCartney's self-titled trilogy, 1980's synth-saturated 'McCartney II.'

In their first episode, Matt and Dave discuss Paul McCartney's debut album, 1970's 'McCartney.'

Matt and Dave talk about starting a podcast, what it's like working together as a father and son team, and how much music has influenced their lives.

Matt and Dave attempt to take an objective look beyond the hype and legendary status of Peter Frampton's monster-hit live album, 'Frampton Comes Alive.' Do you feel like we do?

Catch up, cats and kittens: don't get left behind! Matt and Dave discuss a particularly egregious case of the critics getting it wrong, diving into the quirky and fun 'Ram,' by Paul and Linda McCartney. What do critics know, anyway?

Matt and Dave dance this mess around, and hang out with crustaceans on the beach, while discussing the timeless post-punk debut by The B-52's.

Matt and Dave finally discuss tropical fruit... and Harry Nilsson's classic 1971 album, 'Nilsson Schmilsson.'

Matt and Dave dive into their personal vaults yet again, this time discussing one of Dave's favorites: the (mostly) upbeat rock of Bob Mould's 'Sunshine Rock.'

Matt and Dave reach into their personal vaults, discussing one of Matt's all-time favorites: it's the nautical weirdness of Ween's 'The Mollusk.'