You, Me and An Album

Send us a textOn this episode, singer, songwriter, multi-instrumentalist and producer Maia Sharp gets Al acquainted with Lord Huron’s 2018 album Vide Noir. (Maia was previously a guest on Ep 124, when she and Al talked about Historian by Lucy Dacus.) Maia explains why Vide Noir is on heavy rotation at her home and how this album—and Lord Huron’s music more generally—has informed her own songwriting. She also discusses the making of her latest album Tomboy, delving into some of the lyrical themes, arrangements and songwriting processes.Learn more about Maia and her music at https://www.maiasharp.com/! To hear exclusive songs, previews and much more, check out Maia’s Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/maiasharp.You can also follow Maia on Instagram at @maiasharpmusic and on Facebook at @maiasharpofficial.At the end of this episode, Al mentioned the song that Maia co-wrote as part of the Songwriting With Soldiers program. To learn more about the making of “Strumming Hand,” see the video at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YDhW4szERds. To learn more about Songwriting With Soldiers, visit their website at https://songwritingwithsoldiers.org/.Be sure to sign up for the YMAAA Newsletter at youmealbum.ghost.io. The first six 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 @youmealbum1:19 Maia’s introduction2:19 Al had heard of Lord Huron before…barely6:03 Maia explains why she picked Vide Noir for this episode11:02 Maia talks about songwriting lessons she has learned from Lord Huron16:04 Al and Maia compare the experiences of listening to Lord Huron and Bon Iver21:20 Al and Maia talk about the lack of action in Ben Schneider’s story24:51 Maia loves the slackness of the drums on Vide Noir30:16 Why doesn’t Maia usually like music that sounds theatrical?32:18 Maia and Al note the album’s blend of retro and futuristic sounds34:21 Maia appreciates how listening to Vide Noir is a full experience39:04 There’s not much suspense as to how the protagonist’s story is going to end40:13 Maia took a different approach to listening to Vide Noir in preparing for this episode43:13 Maia talks about the use of percussion on Tomboy48:08 Maia recounts the process of writing “Better Story” with Matthew Perryman Jones52:30 Maia talks about her upcoming plansOutro is from “Strumming Hand” by Maia Sharp.Support the show

Send us a textFor the final YMAAA episode of 2025, music photographer, podcaster, entrepreneur and record collector Scott Dudelson introduces Al to Dillard & Clark’s 1968 debut album The Fantastic Expedition of Dillard & Clark. Scott talks about how he first encountered the album, why it had special significance for him during an important time in his life and why it continues to be a favorite album of his. He also discusses how bluegrass legend Doug Dillard and rock icon Gene Clark became a duo and how Bernie Leadon came to be an important contributor to their work. Scott also talks about his Legends podcast, his work as a music photographer and rebuilding his substantial record collection after losing his home in the Palisades Fire.You can check out Scott’s interviews on his @alldayvinyl YouTube channel or at the home for his Legends podcast, https://musiclegendspodcast.com/.Scott mentioned his Instagram account, and you can follow him there at @alldayvinyl. He also has an IG account for his photography at @photos_by_the_dude.Be 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 @youmealbum1:15 Scott’s introduction2:08 Scott explains why he picked this Dillard & Clark album for this episode3:40 Learning about Dillard & Clark helped both Scott and Al to better see the connections between country and rock5:24 Scott revisits his experience of buying The Fantastic Expedition of Dillard & Clark9:08 Scott recalls what impressed him about the album initially10:33 Scott talks about Bernie Leadon’s role on the album13:10 Scott discusses some of the details regarding the album that he learned from interviewing Leadon17:21 Scott explains why this album resonates for him personally22:35 Scott spotlights the songs that stand out for him25:58 “Train Leaves Here This Morning” sent Al on a musical exploration27:44 "The Radio Song” reminded Scott and Al of other songs30:41 The Dillard & Clark album inspired Scott to explore other music33:35 Scott talks about starting All Day Vinyl and interviewing Leadon35:30 Scott discusses the process of rebuilding his record collection with help from donations39:44 Scott doesn’t just listen to music on vinyl41:33 Scott mentions some interviews he has done for his Legends podcast43:02 Scott explains how he got started as a music photographerSupport the show

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

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

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