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You, Me and An Album

On each episode, a guest introduces the host, Al Melchior, to an album they love but that he doesn"t know.

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68:15

197. Secret Monkey Weekend Discuss Southern Culture...

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2025/07/17

Send us a text The power pop family trio of Jefferson Hart, Ella Brown-Hart and Lila Brown-Hart, known as Secret Monkey Weekend, join Al for this episode, introducing him to Southern Culture on the Skids’ 1991 album Too Much Pork for Just One Fork. Jefferson, Ella and Lila each talk about how they first came to know SCOTS and this album in particular, and why it’s among the most enjoyable albums for each of them. Ella and Lila talk about what they have learned from members of SCOTS in their o...

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52:08

196. Árný Margrét Discusses Gregory Alan Isakov,...

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2025/07/10

Send us a text Icelandic singer-songwriter Árný Margrét joins Al to introduce him to Gregory Alan Isakov’s 2023 album Appaloosa Bones. Árný talks about first getting acquainted with Isakov’s music as a teenager, how his music transports her to an earlier time and what it was like to record part of her latest album at his studio in Colorado. She and Al also talk about that album—I Miss You, I Do—and how it differs from her 2022 debut They Only Talk About the Weather. IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENT F...

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195. JF Robitaille and Lail Arad Discuss Simon &...

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2025/07/03

Send us a text Singer-songwriters JF Robitaille and Lail Arad pay YMAAA a visit to discuss Simon & Garfunkel’s 1970 album Bridge Over Troubled Water. They talk about how they came to love the album and which tracks are the most meaningful to them, as well as sharing some stories they have learned about how certain tracks were made. JF and Lail also talk about working as a duo and making their first album together—the just-released Wild Moves. MPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENT FOR THE YMAAA COMMUNIT...

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52:15

194. Lee Jennings Discusses My Chemical Romance,...

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2025/06/26

Send us a text IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENT FOR THE YMAAA COMMUNITY: The new YMAAA Patreon—Bonus Tracks—has arrived! Once a month, there will be a new podcast episode exclusively for the Patreon community. In addition to bonus episodes, there will be forums where we can get together as a community. The first Bonus Tracks episode will be published on July 24. If you subscribe anytime before July 31, you can get the first episode for $0.99 instead of the normal $5.99 monthly charge. For this Bonus ...

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193. Amy Millan Discusses Charlotte Cornfield, The...

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2025/06/19

Send us a text Canadian singer-songwriter Amy Millan (solo, Stars, Broken Social Scene) drops in on YMAAA to introduce Al to the music of fellow Canadian singer-songwriter Charlotte Cornfield, and specifically, her 2019 album The Shape of Your Name. Amy talks about how she first got to know Cornfield’s music and then got to know her personally, and she explains the ways in which The Shape of Your Name showcases her talents. Amy also discusses how some of the songs from her new album, I Went t...

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192. Teedra Moses Discusses D'Angelo, Voodoo

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2025/06/12

Send us a text Singer-songwriter Teedra Moses, who has written pop and R&B hits for Christina Milian, Trina and herself, visits YMAAA to introduce Al to D’Angelo’s 2000 album Voodoo. Teedra talks about why she has frequently listened to Voodoo since its release 25 years ago, and why the album represents “church” for her. She also discusses how the album has had both an emotional and an intellectual impact on her. Teedra also talks about her debut album Complex Simplicity, which is enjoyin...

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191. Luke Mallett Discusses Mink DeVille, Cabretta

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2025/06/06

Send us a text Luke Mallett of the Maine-based roots rock group The Mallett Brothers Band introduces Al to Mink DeVille’s 1977 debut album Cabretta (also known as their self-titled album). Luke talks about the song that first got him fascinated with Mink DeVille and their frontman, Willy DeVille, and why Cabretta is a particularly important album for him. He and Al break down nearly all of the album’s 10 tracks and the various genres that they encompass. Luke also discusses growing up in Nash...

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190. Paul Rappaport Discusses Pink Floyd, The...

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2025/05/29

Send us a text Former label executive, guitarist and author Paul Rappaport joins Al to introduce him to Pink Floyd’s 1994 album The Division Bell. Paul talks about how he became a part of the Pink Floyd “family” while working with them in his capacity as senior VP of rock promotion for Columbia Records. He shares his initial reactions to The Division Bell, which he had heard in bits and pieces while working on promotions for the album, and he explains why the album is still a favorite of his ...

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189. Arthur Thompson Discusses Cameo, Cameosis

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2025/05/22

Send us a text On this episode, drummer Arthur Thompson (Mindi Abair, The Boneshakers, Wayman Tisdale, Dave Koz, solo) introduces Al to Cameo’s 1980 album Cameosis. Arthur talks about how he first wound up hearing Cameosis and why that event played an important role in kick-starting his musical career. He also discusses the importance of listening to the various instruments in a band, and how Cameo integrates all of their musical elements so effectively. Arthur talks about his recent singles,...

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188. Barrie Cadogan Discusses The Jimi Hendrix...

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2025/05/15

Send us a text Guitarist Barrie Cadogan (Little Barrie, Primal Scream, The The) joins Al for this episode to dig into The Jimi Hendrix Experience’s 1968 album Electric Ladyland. Barrie talks about getting introduced to the album by his father and getting much of his guitar education from listening to it (and Hendrix’s other albums). He also goes in depth in discussing some of his favorite tracks from the album. Barrie also talks about working with Matt Johnson on The The's Ensoulment, and on ...

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187. Andrew Dost Discusses The Rentals, Return of the...

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2025/05/08

Send us a text Multi-instrumentalist, songwriter and visual artist Andrew Dost (fun., Anathallo) joins Al for this episode and introduces him to The Rentals’ 1995 debut album Return of the Rentals. Andrew explains why he chose this album and why he consistently revisits it over the years. He also talks about the uniqueness of The Rentals’ sound and how frontman Matt Sharp has made it distinctive from the sound of Weezer (of which he is a former member). Andrew also discusses why he started hi...

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72:56

186. Laurie Berkner Discusses Aimee Mann, I'm with...

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2025/05/01

Send us a text On this episode, kindie rock superstar Laurie Berkner introduces Al to Aimee Mann’s 1995 album I’m with Stupid. Laurie talks about how she listened to this album frequently in the latter half of the ‘90s (along with Beck’s Odelay and Liz Phair’s Whitechocolatespaceegg) and why it appealed to her so much. Laurie also discusses the ways in which I’m with Stupid has influenced her own work, and specifically, how she has tried to create the same type of playful feel that this album...

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185. Wes Jackson Discusses De La Soul, Buhloone...

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2025/04/24

Send us a text On this episode, Wes Jackson—the President of BRIC Arts Media in Brooklyn—drops by to introduce Al to De La Soul’s 1993 album Buhloone Mindstate. Wes talks about his long-time De La Soul fandom, how he became acquainted with their music and how he has crossed paths with the group at various points during his professional career. He also discusses the various ways in which Buhloone Mindstate, and De La Soul more generally, has provided him with a hip hop and jazz education. Wes ...

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184. Laura Kidd Discusses Belly, Star

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2025/04/16

Send us a text Nottingham-based multi-instrumentalist, singer-songwriter, producer, YouTuber and podcaster Laura Kidd (Penfriend, Obey Robots, She Makes War) joins Al to get him acquainted with Belly’s 1993 debut album Star. Laura talks about how she was first introduced to Star and how its uniqueness inspired her to follow her own musical path. She also revisits the time she performed Belly’s “Slow Dog” with Tanya Donelly as well as Donelly’s subsequent performance on “Paper Thin” from Laura...

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183. Peter Holsapple Discusses The Flame, self-titled

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2025/04/11

Send us a text Peter Holsapple (dB’s, R.E.M., Hootie and the Blowfish, Continental Drifters, The Paranoid Style) pays YMAAA a visit to introduce Al to The Flame’s 1970 self-titled album. Peter talks about discovering the band’s music as an outgrowth of his love of the Beach Boys and why the album has held up for him as a favorite for more than 50 years. He also offers another album recommendation—The Pretty Things’ S.F. Sorrow. Peter winds up his visit with a discussion of his new solo a...

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182. Dylan Rodrigue Discusses Grateful Dead, From the...

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2025/04/06

Send us a text CONTENT WARNING: There are references to suicide as they relate to the lyrics of the song “China Doll.” (Discussion begins at 28:27 and ends at 31:53.) On this episode, L.A.-based singer-songwriter Dylan Rodrigue joins Al to introduce him to the Grateful Dead’s 1974 album From the Mars Hotel. Dylan talks about why he selected this album to discuss, and why he thought it would be a great gateway for Al to learn more about the Grateful Dead. He talks about the progressive rock ...

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181. Miki Berenyi Trio Discuss The Associates, Sulk

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2025/03/30

Send us a text On this episode, Al has not one or two, but three guests to introduce him to an album he has never heard before. Miki Berenyi (Lush, Piroshka), KJ “Moose” McKillop (Moose, Piroshka) and Oliver Cherer (Aircooled, Dollboy, Gilroy Mere, Australian Testing Labs Inc.) of the Miki Berenyi Trio share their thoughts and memories about The Associates’ 1982 album Sulk. Miki, Moose and Ollie talk about the unconventional aspects of this album, its popularity in the UK and how pop music we...

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180. Jessica Dobson Discusses Radiohead, Amnesiac

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2025/03/23

Send us a text Multi-instrumentalist Jessica Dobson—best-known as the guitarist and vocalist for Deep Sea Diver—joins Al to introduce him to Radiohead’s 2001 album Amnesiac. Jessica talks about the memorable circumstance under which she first heard Amnesiac, which tracks are her favorites and why, and how Radiohead has been an influence on her playing and songwriting. She discusses Deep Sea Diver’s new album, Billboard Heart, and how Radiohead helped to shape some of its sound. Jessica also b...

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179. Linying Discusses Sufjan Stevens, Carrie & Lowell

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2025/03/16

Send us a text On this episode, L.A.-based singer/songwriter/musician Linying gets Al acquainted with Sufjan Stevens’ 2015 album Carrie & Lowell. Linying talks about how the album has impacted her over the last 10 years and how she relates its themes of mortality and grief to her own life experiences. She also explains the ways in which both the music and lyrics of Carrie & Lowell tell a compelling story. Finally, Linying discusses the making of her new album Swim, Swim (to be release...

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178. Mike Clark Discusses King's X, Gretchen Goes to...

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2025/03/09

Send us a text Mike Clark, the guitarist for the L.A.-based progressive metal band Final Gravity, joins Al on this episode to introduce him to King’s X’s 1989 album, Gretchen Goes to Nebraska. Mike talks about roles that an L.A. radio station and MTV played in getting him into King’s X, and he discusses the elements of the album’s sound that have made it one of his favorite albums. He also notes several bands that have been influenced by King’s X and explains why he thinks they did not get as...

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