Explore every episode of the podcast Record of the Year
| Title | Pub. Date | Duration | |
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| ROTY 1994 - Ep. #12 - Neil Young "Sleeps With Angels" | 26 Jul 2024 | 02:27:47 | |
It's Chris & Chris & Uncle Neil (plus a special guest!) on today's episode of ROTY. | |||
| ROTY 1994 - Ep. #11 - Pearl Jam "Vitalogy" | 21 Jun 2024 | 02:38:10 | |
It's Chris & Chris & Bugs on today's episode! | |||
| ROTY 1994 - Ep. #2 - Stone Temple Pilots "Purple" | 19 Jan 2024 | 02:06:15 | |
Our second album is STP's second album "Purple" and what a record it is! | |||
| ROTY 1994 - Ep. #1 - Green Day "Dookie" | 12 Jan 2024 | 02:15:32 | |
This is the first episode of our brand spankin' new format and what better way to start than with Green Day's pop-punk masterwork DOOKIE! | |||
| BATTLE #21 - Weezer's Pinkerton | 24 Sep 2021 | 01:54:34 | |
The epic contest you've all been waiting for. It's Weezer vs. Weezer on today's BLUE ALBUM BATTLE. | |||
| 1st Season Awards Show Extravaganza! (pt. 2) | 23 Dec 2020 | 01:34:19 | |
Chris + Chris complete the 2020 BABBY Awards with a discussion of their top 10 Heart Songs, Top 5 Albums and much MUCH more! BlueAlbumBattle@gmail.com Instagram: @WezTalkinWeez Twitter: @BlueAlbumBattle Myspace: TBD Music ℗ 1994 Weezer under exclusive license to Geffen Records | |||
| 1st Season Awards Show Extravaganza! (pt. 1) | 18 Dec 2020 | 02:05:41 | |
Today Chris + Chris celebrate their first 20 contests with an exhaustive dissection of all things BLUE ALBUM BATTLE. Be sure to check back next Friday for the dramatic conclusion of the 2020 BABBY Awards! BlueAlbumBattle@gmail.com Instagram: @WezTalkinWeez Twitter: @BlueAlbumBattle Myspace: TBD Music ℗ 1994 Weezer under exclusive license to Geffen Records | |||
| BATTLE #20 - Beck's Odelay | 04 Dec 2020 | 01:42:06 | |
We've got Beck vs. Blue on this episode of BLUE ALBUM BATTLE. Hosts Chris + Chris judge the albums on 10 different criteria: BlueAlbumBattle@gmail.com Instagram: @WezTalkinWeez Twitter: @BlueAlbumBattle Myspace: TBD Music ℗ 1996 UMG Recordings, Inc. | |||
| BATTLE #19 - Ben Folds Five's Whatever And Ever Amen | 20 Nov 2020 | 02:02:05 | |
It's Ben vs. Blue on this episode of BLUE ALBUM BATTLE. Hosts Chris + Chris judge the albums on 10 different criteria: BlueAlbumBattle@gmail.com Instagram: @WezTalkinWeez Twitter: @BlueAlbumBattle Myspace: TBD Music ℗ 1997 SONY BMG MUSIC ENTERTAINMENT | |||
| BATTLE #18 - Sublime's Sublime | 06 Nov 2020 | 01:52:35 | |
It's Sublime vs. Blue on this episode of BLUE ALBUM BATTLE. Hosts Chris + Chris judge the albums on 10 different criteria: BlueAlbumBattle@gmail.com Instagram: @WezTalkinWeez Twitter: @BlueAlbumBattle Myspace: TBD Music ℗ 2016 Gasoline Alley, J.V. | |||
| BATTLE #17 - Nine Inch Nails' The Downward Spiral | 30 Oct 2020 | 01:53:07 | |
It's Blue vs. Bleak today as Weezer goes up against Nine Inch Nail's magnum opus The Downward Spiral. Hosts Chris + Chris judge the albums on 10 different criteria: BlueAlbumBattle@gmail.com Instagram: @WezTalkinWeez Twitter: @BlueAlbumBattle Myspace: TBD Music ℗ 1994 TVT/Interscope Records | |||
| BATTLE #16 - Portishead's Dummy | 18 Sep 2020 | 01:30:42 | |
This one is far from dumb as Weezer squares off against trip hop aficionados Portishead. Hosts Chris + Chris judge the albums on 10 different criteria: BlueAlbumBattle@gmail.com Instagram: @WezTalkinWeez Twitter: @BlueAlbumBattle Myspace: TBD Music ℗ 1994 Go! Disc Ltd. | |||
| ROTY 1994 - Ep. #10 - Tom Petty "Wildflowers" + Score Check-In | 07 Jun 2024 | 02:02:53 | |
It's Chris & Chris & Tom on today's episode! | |||
| BATTLE #15 - U2's Achtung Baby | 04 Sep 2020 | 02:21:31 | |
ACHTUNG! It's U2 v. Weezer on this week's Blue Album Battle. The boys also take some time to select the next crop of records to do battle with Blue. Hosts Chris + Chris judge the albums on 10 different criteria: BlueAlbumBattle@gmail.com Instagram: @WezTalkinWeez Twitter: @BlueAlbumBattle Myspace: TBD Music ℗ 2011 Universal-Island Records Limited | |||
| BATTLE #14 - Red Hot Chili Peppers' Blood Sugar Sex Magic | 14 Aug 2020 | 01:45:36 | |
It's 'Blood' vs. 'Blue' on this week's Blue Album Battle. Hosts Chris + Chris judge the albums on 10 different criteria: BlueAlbumBattle@gmail.com Instagram: @WezTalkinWeez Twitter: @BlueAlbumBattle Myspace: TBD Music ℗ 2006 Warner Records Inc. | |||
| BATTLE #13 - Bush's Sixteen Stone | 24 Jul 2020 | 01:24:53 | |
It's Bush vs. Blue on this week's Blue Album Battle. Hosts Chris + Chris judge the albums on 10 different criteria: BlueAlbumBattle@gmail.com Instagram: @WezTalkinWeez Twitter: @BlueAlbumBattle Myspace: TBD Music ℗ 2014 Round Hill Records - Zuma Rock Records | |||
| BATTLE #12 - Fiona Apple's When the Pawn... | 22 May 2020 | 01:17:41 | |
Weezer'z "Blue Album" faces off against Fiona Apple's "When the Pawn.." on today's Blue Album Battle. Hosts Chris + Chris judge the albums on 10 different criteria: BlueAlbumBattle@gmail.com Instagram: @WezTalkinWeez Twitter: @BlueAlbumBattle Myspace: TBD Music ℗ 1999 Epic Records | |||
| BATTLE #11 - Nirvana's In Utero | 08 May 2020 | 01:15:51 | |
It's FINALLY time to talk some Nirvana as Weezer faces off against "In Utero" on this Blue Album Battle. Hosts Chris + Chris judge the albums on 10 different criteria: BlueAlbumBattle@gmail.com Instagram: @WezTalkinWeez Twitter: @BlueAlbumBattle Myspace: TBD Music ℗ 1993 Nirvana under exclusive license to Geffen Records | |||
| THE BLUE ALBUM Track-by-Track w/ Jason Cropper (founding member of Weezer) | 01 May 2020 | 02:00:20 | |
Folks this is a very special episode! Today we've got a 2 hour conversation about our beloved BLUE ALBUM with the great Jason Cropper, former guitarist and founding member of Weezer alongside Rivers, Pat and Matt. Jason was there while these songs were being written, arranged and recorded - heck, he even wrote the famed intro to "My Name Is Jonas" - and he's here to share all of his memories about these amazing songs and his time in the band. We hope you enjoy this as much as we did! BlueAlbumBattle@gmail.com Instagram: @WezTalkinWeez Twitter: @BlueAlbumBattle Myspace: TBD Music ℗ 1994 Weezer under exclusive license to Geffen Records | |||
| BATTLE #10 - Radiohead's OK Computer | 17 Apr 2020 | 01:30:25 | |
It's one for us all as the Blue Album faces off against Radiohead's masterful OK Computer on this episode of Blue Album Battle. Hosts Chris + Chris judge the albums on 10 different criteria: BlueAlbumBattle@gmail.com Instagram: @WezTalkinWeez Twitter: @BlueAlbumBattle Myspace: TBD Music ℗ 1997 XL Recording ltd. | |||
| BATTLE #9 - Phish's Billy Breathes | 10 Apr 2020 | 01:34:18 | |
It's "One for Chrissy pt. 2" as the Blue Album faces off against Phish's Billy Breathes in this episode of Blue Album Battle. Hosts Chris + Chris judge the albums on 10 different criteria: BlueAlbumBattle@gmail.com Instagram: @WezTalkinWeez Twitter: @BlueAlbumBattle Myspace: TBD Music ℗ 1996 Elektra Entertainment Group | |||
| BATTLE #8 - Rancid's ...And Out Come The Wolves | 03 Apr 2020 | 01:10:52 | |
It's "One for Chrissy pt. 1" as the Blue Album faces off against Rancid's ...And Out Come The Wolves in this episode of Blue Album Battle. Hosts Chris + Chris judge the albums on 10 different criteria: BlueAlbumBattle@gmail.com Instagram: @WezTalkinWeez Twitter: @BlueAlbumBattle Myspace: TBD Music ℗ 1995 Epitaph | |||
| BATTLE #7 - Tom Petty's Wildflowers | 27 Mar 2020 | 01:38:52 | |
The Blue Album faces off against Tom Petty's beautiful 'Wildflowers' in this episode of Blue Album Battle. Hosts Chris + Chris judge the albums on 10 different criteria: BlueAlbumBattle@gmail.com Instagram: @WezTalkinWeez Twitter: @BlueAlbumBattle Myspace: TBD Music ℗ 1994 Warner Records Inc. | |||
| ROTY 1994 - Ep. #9 - Nirvana "MTV Unplugged in New York" | 19 Apr 2024 | 02:41:51 | |
It's Chris & Chris & Kurt on today's episode! | |||
| BATTLE #6 - Alanis Morissette's Jagged Little Pill | 20 Mar 2020 | 01:34:18 | |
The Blue Album faces off against Alanis Morissette's blockbuster record Jagged Little Pill in this episode of Blue Album Battle. Hosts Chris + Chris judge the albums on 10 different criteria: BlueAlbumBattle@gmail.com Instagram: @WezTalkinWeez Twitter: @BlueAlbumBattle Myspace: TBD Music ℗ 1995 Maverick Recording Company | |||
| BATTLE #5 - Pearl Jam's Ten | 13 Mar 2020 | 01:38:57 | |
The Blue Album faces off against Pearl Jam's seminal debut record in this episode of Blue Album Battle. Hosts Chris + Chris judge the albums on 10 different criteria: BlueAlbumBattle@gmail.com Instagram: @WezTalkinWeez Twitter: @BlueAlbumBattle Myspace: TBD Music ℗ 1991 Sony Music Entertainment | |||
| BATTLE #4 - Wu-Tang Clan's Enter the Wu-Tang (36 Chambers) | 21 Feb 2020 | 01:40:03 | |
The Blue Album faces off against the Wu-Tang Clan's debut record in this episode of Blue Album Battle. Hosts Chris + Chris judge the albums on 10 different criteria: BlueAlbumBattle@gmail.com Instagram: @WezTalkinWeez Twitter: @BlueAlbumBattle Myspace: TBD Music ℗ 1993 Sony Music Entertainment | |||
| BATTLE #3 - R.E.M.'s Automatic For The People | 31 Jan 2020 | 01:38:06 | |
The Blue Album faces off against R.E.M.'s uber-successful (and uber-good) Automatic For The People in this 3rd episode of Blue Album Battle. Hosts Chris + Chris judge the albums on 10 different criteria: BlueAlbumBattle@gmail.com Instagram: @WezTalkinWeez Twitter: @BlueAlbumBattle Myspace: TBD Music ℗ 2012 R.E.M./Athens L.L.C. Under exclusive license to Concord Music Group, Inc. | |||
| BATTLE #2 - No Doubt's Tragic Kingdom | 17 Jan 2020 | 01:21:14 | |
The Blue Album faces off against No Doubt's super-successful Tragic Kingdom in the 2nd episode of Blue Album Battle. Hosts Chris + Chris judge the albums on 10 different criteria: BlueAlbumBattle@gmail.com Instagram: @WezTalkinWeez Twitter: @BlueAlbumBattle Myspace: TBD Music ℗ 2016 Interscope Records | |||
| BATTLE #1 - Metallica's Black Album | 10 Jan 2020 | 01:20:48 | |
The Blue Album faces off against Metallica's iconic Black Album in the premier episode of Blue Album Battle. Hosts Chris + Chris judge the albums on 10 different criteria: BlueAlbumBattle@gmail.com Instagram: @WezTalkinWeez Twitter: @BlueAlbumBattle Myspace: TBD Music ℗ 1991 Blackened Recordings | |||
| We'z Talkin' Weez' #015 - The Blue Album | 02 Jan 2020 | 03:19:44 | |
Chris + Chris share every possible thought, opinion and factoid on Weezer's classic debut. Start here if you long for absolute Weezer geekery (or if you've yet to hear We'z Talkin' Weez' 2 Thee - the original podcast from the boys). C + C talk a lot of Weez' on the new program, but nothing compares to 200 minutes on Blue! BlueAlbumBattle@gmail.com Instagram: @WezTalkinWeez Twitter: @BlueAlbumBattle Myspace: TBD Music ℗ 1994 Weezer under exclusive license to Geffen Records | |||
| Introducing...The Blue Album Battle! | 02 Jan 2020 | 00:06:17 | |
Chris + Chris (of We'z Talkin' Weez' 2 Thee) lay out their plans for this new podcast venture: The Blue Album Battle! They also take the opportunity to list their top 3 favorite albums of 2019. | |||
| ROTY 1994 - Ep. #8 - Boyz II Men "II" | 05 Apr 2024 | 02:21:11 | |
It's Chris & Chris & the Boyz on today's episode! | |||
| ROTY 1994 - Ep. #7 - Dave Matthews Band "Under the Table and Dreaming" | 22 Mar 2024 | 02:23:06 | |
It's Chris & Chris & DAVE on today's episode! | |||
| ROTY 1994 - Ep. #6 - Soundgarden "Superunknown" | 08 Mar 2024 | 02:41:54 | |
We promise Soundgarden's 1994 release will be superKNOWN to you after this epic podcast. | |||
| ROTY 1994 - Ep. #5 - Portishead "Dummy" + Score Check-In | 16 Feb 2024 | 01:33:49 | |
Just how smart is "Dummy" by Portishead? Listen and find out! | |||
| ROTY 1994 - Ep. #4 - Pink Floyd "Division Bell" | 02 Feb 2024 | 02:15:52 | |
Listen and hear if Chris & Chris can agree on Pink Floyd's "Division Bell" | |||
| ROTY 1994 - Ep. #3 - Nas "Illmatic" | 26 Jan 2024 | 01:54:47 | |
Our third album is Nas' siiiiick debut "Illmatic." | |||
| ROTY 1970 | Top 10 Songs of the Year | 31 Jan 2025 | 02:18:45 | |
In this first episode of ROTY 2.0 - Chris and Steve count down and analyze the Top 10 Songs of the Year according to Spotify streaming numbers. The boys then do a lightning round of songs #11-25 before discussing the top ten Billboard singles of 1970. | |||
| ROTY 2.0 - New Season Premiering This Friday! | 27 Jan 2025 | 00:01:31 | |
Welcome to Record of the Year 2.0! Beginning this Friday, 1/31, we've got ourselves a new year, new format and new co-host. Tune in then to hear all the details! | |||
| ROTY 2001 | Biggest Albums of the Year Pt. 1 - System of a Down, The Strokes, Rammstein & "One For Stevie" | 16 Apr 2025 | 02:22:39 | |
In this 2nd episode of ROTY 2001, Chris and Steve discuss and score the 3 biggest albums of the year according to Spotify streaming data using their tried and true ROTY rubric: 1. Production After that, they score their first "One for Stevie" album pick of the season. https://open.spotify.com/playlist/0UL3LO7pPECQgkoS2oLLew?si=827ad23e4ce1491e | |||
| ROTY 2001 | Top 10 Songs of the Year | 04 Apr 2025 | 02:55:37 | |
In this first episode of ROTY 2001, Chris and Steve count down and analyze the Top 10 Songs of the Year according to Spotify streaming numbers. The boys then do a lightning round of songs #11-25 before discussing the top ten Billboard singles of 2001. https://open.spotify.com/playlist/0UL3LO7pPECQgkoS2oLLew?si=7cab37e505cb40bf | |||
| ROTY 1970 | Our 1970 Time Capsules + Awards | 07 Mar 2025 | 03:01:06 | |
In this supersized final episode on 1970, Steve and Chris each share their most essential songs of the year before wrapping things up with their year-end awards and superlatives. And they close things out by announcing which year they'll be covering next in ROTY 2.0 Our Spotify 1970 Playlist Stevie's Time Capsule: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/0aB2CWRdhobURkjETMMpxk?si=42f636b081ee4402 Chrissy's Time Capsule: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/5leG2vYSAUqB7zeJ717ar4?si=30c9a80adff846f4 James Taylor on Stephen Colbert: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Un-FO8iXCrA
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| ROTY 1970 | Themes From the Bottom Pt. 2 + Top 5 Discoveries of the Year | 01 Mar 2025 | 01:44:46 | |
On today's installment of ROTY 1970, Steve and Chris continue their trek through their 393 song playlist of the most-streamed songs of the year. Then they wrap things up by naming their Top 5 Discoveries of 1970. Our Spotify 1970 Playlist | |||
| ROTY 1970 | Themes From the Bottom Pt. 1 | 21 Feb 2025 | 01:42:29 | |
On today's installment of ROTY 1970, Steve and Chris begin their trek through the bottom of their 393 song playlist of the most-streamed songs of the year. Our Spotify 1970 Playlist | |||
| ROTY 1970 | Biggest Albums of the Year Pt. 2 - The Beatles, Simon & Garfunkel, Van Morrison & "One for Stevie" | 14 Feb 2025 | 02:20:57 | |
In the 3rd episode of ROTY 1970, Chris and Steve discuss and score 3 of the biggest albums of the year according to Spotify streaming data using their tried and true ROTY rubric: 1. Production After that, they score their first "One for Stevie" album pick of the season. | |||
| ROTY 1970 | Biggest Albums of the Year Pt. 1 - Sabbath, Creedence, Zeppelin & "One for Chrissy" | 07 Feb 2025 | 01:32:34 | |
In the 2nd episode of ROTY 1970, Chris and Steve discuss and score the 3 biggest albums of the year according to Spotify streaming data using their tried and true ROTY rubric: 1. Production After that, they score their first "One for Chrissy" album pick of the season. Tune in next week for Part 2 as they round out the top 6 albums of the year and tackle their inaugural "One for Stevie" selection. | |||