You, Me and An Album podcast | Listen online for free

Available Episodes

5 of 215

214. Madison Cunningham Discusses Silver Apples, self-titled
Send us a textLos Angeles-based singer-songwriter-guitarist Madison Cunningham joins Al to introduce him to the 1968 debut album by Silver Apples, Madison talks about how she became acquainted with the album, the unusual way the album was made and why it has become a meaningful album for her personally. She and Al highlight their favorite tracks and discuss how they relate to the album’s lyrics. Madison also discusses the making of her latest album, Ace, and the process of selecting its three singles.For Madison’s tour info, merch, newsletter and more, go to her website at https://www.madisoncunningham.com/.You can also follow Madison on the following platforms:Instagram: @madicunninghamFacebook: @madisoncunninghammusicTiktok: @madisoncunningham_YouTube: @madisoncunninghamBe sure to sign up for the YMAAA Newsletter at youmealbum.ghost.io. The first five episodes of Bonus Tracks—YMAAA’s subscriber-only podcast series—are now available at patreon.com/youmealbum. More monthly episodes and other good stuff are soon to come. Please consider subscribing! Your support will make it possible for Al to keep this podcast going.To keep up with You, Me and An Album, please give the show a follow on Instagram at @youmealbum1:26 Madison’s introduction2:21 Madison explains what makes Silver Apples special for her4:49 Madison shares how she first discovered this album5:52 Madison talks about her initial experiences with listening to the album9:08 Al describes his listening experience11:35 Madison got some songwriting insights from listening to Silver Apples13:39 Sliver Apples reminded Al of another artist covered on YMAAA16:19 Madison and Al talk about the surprisingly human quality of the music, even though it’s electronic19:09 Madison talks about Silver Apples' performance in Central Park for the moon landing21:29 Madison recounts how Silver Apples disbanded after the release of their second album23:57 Al explains why he finds “Oscillations” amusing25:51 Madison and Al discuss their favorite tracks from the album31:07 “Dancing Gods” left both Madison and Al confused34:09 Madison appreciates Danny Taylor’s approach to drumming36:39 Madison talks about her reactions to the album’s lyrics41:52 Madison sees bands like Silver Apples as an antidote to the negative side of the singer-songwriter scene43:46 Is there a common link between Silver Apples and Madison’s work?47:36 Madison talks about her mindset during the time of making Ace50:58 Do the singles from Ace feel like singles?54:51 Madison explains why she recorded new live versions of songs for music videos59:28 Madison talks about her upcoming tour and plugs one of her favorite albums of 2025Outro music is from “Goodwill” by Madison CunninghamSupport the show
--------
1:04:56
--------
1:04:56
213. Jack Cooper Discusses Michael Head Introducing The Strands, The Magical World of the Strands
Send us a textOn this episode, UK-based guitarist, vocalist and songwriter Jack Cooper of Modern Nature introduces Al to the 1997 Michael Head Introducing The Strands album The Magical World of the Strands. Jack talks about how and when he first learned about Head’s work and how he eventually became familiar with The Magical World of the Strands. He explains why he thinks this particular album stands out in Head’s discography and why it has a timeless quality. Jack also discusses Modern Nature’s latest album, The Heat Warps, and the ways in which it is a departure from the band’s prior releases.To learn more about Modern Nature, their music and tour schedule, visit their website at modernnature.band. Also, you can follow the band on Instagram at @m0dernnature and on Facebook at @modernnatureuk.Be sure to sign up for the YMAAA Newsletter at youmealbum.ghost.io. The first four episodes of Bonus Tracks—YMAAA’s subscriber-only podcast series—are now available at patreon.com/youmealbum. More monthly episodes and other good stuff are soon to come. Please consider subscribing! Your support will make it possible for Al to keep this podcast going.To keep up with You, Me and An Album, please give the show a follow on Instagram at @youmealbum.1:18 Jack’s introduction2:11 Jack was first introduced to Head’s music through Shack6:58 Head’s music was never heavily marketed8:54 Jack recalls how he wound up exploring The Magical World of the Strands15:06 Jack explains what makes The Magical World of the Strands stand out among Head’s albums17:32 Al shares his initial reactions to the album20:33 Jack theorizes how Head and the Strands were able to make an album that sounded like it was from a different time23:02 Jack and Al talk about the album’s “horizontal” nature25:42 Al discusses the circumstance in which he did most of his listening to the album27:49 Jack is a fan of Head’s more recent work with the Red Elastic Band33:33 Jack shares his final thoughts about the album36:13 Al sees a link between a comment made by Miki Berenyi and the themes on The Heat Warps38:45 Jack talks about his perception of the U.S. based on his tour experiences41:16 Jack stresses the importance of artists showing solidarity with those who resist the rise of fascism43:37 Al explains why he finds The Heat Warps to be a rewarding listen45:16 Jack talks about the importance of making albums sound cohesive48:39 Jack explains why he referenced a line from “Stairway to Heaven” in “Jetty”54:54 Jack shares the upcoming plans for Modern NatureOutro music is from “Pharaoh” by Modern Nature.Support the show
--------
59:15
--------
59:15
212. Wreckless Eric Discusses Tom Petty, Full Moon Fever
Send us a textOn this episode, English alternative rock singer, songwriter, guitarist, producer and engineer Wreckless Eric talks to Al about Tom Petty’s 1989 multi-Platinum solo debut Full Moon Fever. Eric explains how he was belatedly introduced to the album, and what he loves and doesn’t love about it. He also makes the case for Full Moon Fever being the original Dad Rock album. Eric talks about his new solo album, England Screaming, which is a remaking of A Roomful of Monkeys, the lone album released by his mid-‘80s project Captains of Industry.You can find all things Wreckless Eric-related on his website, wrecklesseric.com. You can also follow Eric on Instagram at @thewrecklesseric. For Eric’s videos, check out his YouTube channel at @wrecklessericericgoulden6001.You can buy or stream England Screaming—and some of Eric’s other work—on Bandcamp at https://wrecklesseric.bandcamp.com/.Be sure to sign up for the YMAAA Newsletter at youmealbum.ghost.io. The first four episodes of Bonus Tracks—YMAAA’s subscriber-only podcast series—are now available at patreon.com/youmealbum. More monthly episodes and other good stuff are soon to come. Please consider subscribing! Your support will make it possible for Al to keep this podcast going.To keep up with You, Me and An Album, please give the show a follow on Instagram at @youmealbum.1:25 Eric’s introduction2:11 Eric explains why he chose Full Moon Fever for this episode5:10 Eric talks about the homemade nature of the Full Moon Fever recording9:24 Eric was not listening to Petty around the time that Full Moon Fever came out12:47 Eric recalls what impressed him about the album when he first listened to it15:28 Eric talks about the unique way the drums were recorded20:40 Eric thinks Full Moon Fever could be the first Dad Rock album28:06 Does “Free Fallin’” fit the theme of the album?33:52 Eric explains how the bright acoustic guitar sound was created on “Free Fallin’”36:41 Eric recalls an encounter with producer Denny Cordell41:17 Eric has a theory for why Petty included a cover of “Feel a Whole Lot Better” on the album45:28 Eric talks about how Full Moon Fever was initially going to have fewer tracks47:28 Al didn’t realize Full Moon Fever preceded The Traveling Wilburys49:16 Eric explains why the album wasn’t called Songs from the Garage52:32 Eric discusses what makes Full Moon Fever a complicated listening experience for him1:04:17 Eric and Al talk about features of “Runnin’ Down a Dream” they like1:07:14 Eric recommends that the “haters” listen to the whole album1:08:13 Eric explains why he remade A Roomful of Monkeys as England Screaming1:14:33 Eric talks about recording England Screaming with drummer Sam Shepherd1:21:43 Eric extols the virtues of playing slow1:25:09 Eric explains why A Roomful of Monkeys didn’t turn out the way he envisioned1:28:09 Eric talks about his upcoming live events1:29:29 Eric discusses the importance of the artsOutro music is from “Land Of The Faint At Heart” by Wreckless Eric.Support the show
--------
1:38:31
--------
1:38:31
211. Emma Swift Discusses Bon Iver, For Emma, Forever Ago (see notes re: TW)
Send us a textOn this episode, Nashville-based, Australian-born singer-songwriter Emma Swift introduces Al to Bon Iver’s 2007 album For Emma, Forever Ago. Emma talks about how she first learned about Bon Iver and this particular album as a DJ in Sydney. She explains what drew her to Justin Vernon’s music and what set him apart from other indie artists of the late 2000s. Emma also highlights some of her favorite aspects and moments from For Emma, Forever Ago. She and Al wind up by discussing her latest album, The Resurrection Game, how it came to have its full, cinematic sound, and what she has planned for the months ahead.TRIGGER WARNING: At 44:47, Emma makes a brief reference to suicidal ideation. Skip ahead to 45:14 to resume with the next topic.Correction: Al says that For Emma, Forever Ago was Justin Vernon’s solo debut. However, prior to that album, Vernon had made two albums under his own name and one as “JD Vernon.”There is no shortage of ways to keep up with Emma, so make sure you visit/follow her on the following platforms!Socials: @emmaswiftsings on Instagram, Facebook and YouTubeWebsite: https://www.emmaswift.com/Blog: https://emmaswiftsings.substack.com/Be sure to sign up for the YMAAA Newsletter at youmealbum.ghost.io. The first four episodes of Bonus Tracks—YMAAA’s subscriber-only podcast series—are now available at patreon.com/youmealbum. More monthly episodes and other good stuff are soon to come. Please consider subscribing! Your support will make it possible for Al to keep this podcast going.To keep up with You, Me and An Album, please give the show a follow on Instagram at @youmealbum.1:31 Emma’s introduction2:10 Emma and Al were not trying to be cute with this episode’s album selection3:00 Emma shares her reasons for picking For Emma, Forever Ago6:47 Emma admires the introspective creative process that Vernon employed for making this album11:40 Al explains why he had a difficult time getting into the album14:04 Should Al have chosen a different album from Emma’s short list?15:51 Emma talks about what distinguishes For Emma, Forever Ago from other late-Aughts folk20:36 Listening to Bon Iver is part of Al’s effort to catch up on music he missed in the 2000s and 2010s24:31 Emma names some artists that she has caught up on recently26:23 Vernon’s honesty about his struggles caught Emma’s attention28:44 Al talks about some of the features of Vernon’s production that he liked31:47 Emma focuses on two of the tracks she enjoys from the album37:09 Emma explains why she thinks this album is “uncoverable”41:03 Emma talks about why she opted for a cinematic approach with The Resurrection Game46:57 Emma notes the ascendancy of a new model of masculinity in indie music52:41 Emma talks about her upcoming touring and recording plans59:02 Emma tells us about the concerts she has recently attended1:00:58 Emma has another covers album coming out1:03:24 Emma talks about some of the music she’s been listening to1:07:27 Emma has a theory about Al’s musical tastes1:10:28 Emma recommends the Michael Shannon/Jason Narducy R.E.M. showsOutro music is from “No Happy Endings” by Emma Swift.Support the show
--------
1:16:48
--------
1:16:48
210. Andrea Walker Discusses Fleetwood Mac, Tango in the Night
Send us a textAndrea Walker, co-founder, primary songwriter and guitarist for the Portland-based indie rock band Glitterfox, visits YMAAA to talk about Fleetwood Mac’s 1987 album Tango in the Night. Andrea discusses how she got into Fleetwood Mac, and this album in particular, through learning and performing the songs, and how playing Fleetwood Mac covers was instrumental to the development of Glitterfox. She also talks about what she likes about the sound of Tango in the Night, and which songs are her favorites. She and Al break the album down by the clusters of songs written and sung by each of the band’s three primary songwriters—Lindsey Buckingham, the late Christine McVie and Stevie Nicks. They wrap up by discussing Glitterfox’s recently-released album Decoder and the band’s tour plans.You can follow Andrea on Instagram at @andreaplaysguitar.There are several ways to keep up with Glitterfox. On Instagram, Facebook, TikTok and YouTube, they’re at @glitterfoxband. There’s also their website, https://glitterfoxband.myshopify.com/.Be sure to sign up for the YMAAA Newsletter at youmealbum.ghost.io. The first four episodes of Bonus Tracks—YMAAA’s subscriber-only podcast series—are now available at patreon.com/youmealbum. More monthly episodes and other good stuff are soon to come. Please consider subscribing! Your support will make it possible for Al to keep this podcast going.To keep up with You, Me and An Album, please give the show a follow on Instagram at @youmealbum.1:42 Andrea’s introduction2:33 Andrea talks about Glitterfox’s history of covering Fleetwood Mac songs6:11 Andrean discusses her role as Glitterfox’s main songwriter8:01 Andrea explains why she chose Tango in the Night for this episode11:51 Al explains why he never bought or listened to Tango in the Night16:11 Andrea talks about the production technique that gives Tango in the Night its ethereal feel20:08 The different sound on Tango in the Night extends to the vocals23:02 Andrea pinpoints when she started getting into Tango in the Night25:18 Andrea explains why she didn’t focus much on soloing until recently28:02 Learning Fleetwood Mac covers was instrumental to Glitterfox’s growth as a band28:51 Andrea picks her favorite tracks from the album30:01 Al sees a common link among his favorite songs from Tango in the Night32:29 Al talks about the part of the album he might skip34:04 Andrea and Al discuss the Stevie songs42:30 Andrea and Al are “Team Christine,” but Andrea is also “Team Lindsey”47:20 Andrea is impressed by the struggles and determination needed to complete Tango in the Night48:40 Al is fascinated by the post-TITN era of Fleetwood Mac51:50 Andrea talks about some of the specific ways that Glitterfox and Fleetwood Mac are similar57:00 Andrea pinpoints what makes Glitterfox’s sound distinct1:01:04 Andrea talks about the videos Glitterfox made for Decoder1:03:50 Andrea lays out Glitterfox’s upcoming tour plansOutro music is from “Wildfires” by Glitterfox.Support the show
--------
1:09:17
--------
1:09:17