Summary
In this episode, Craig and Andrew reflect on their favorite music from the past year, discussing various albums and ranking them using a tier list. They explore the criteria for what makes an album stand out, share personal favorites, and engage in lively debates about different artists and their latest releases. The conversation highlights the diversity of music and the subjective nature of musical appreciation, making for an engaging and insightful discussion. In this episode, Andrew Schnitkey and Craig Lyndall dive deep into their thoughts on various album releases from the year, exploring genres like pop punk, hardcore, and singer-songwriter vibes. They discuss the evolution of artists like Danny Brown and the maturity of bands like Deftones, while also celebrating the sense of community found in hardcore music. The conversation touches on the challenges of ranking albums, the impact of anticipation, and the resurgence of emo music. With a mix of personal favorites and new discoveries, the hosts provide a comprehensive overview of the music landscape for the year.
Chapters
00:00 Year in Music Overview
05:41 Exploring Emo and Indie Albums
11:53 Emerging Artists and Surprises
17:23 Rap and Hip-Hop Insights
25:19 Final Thoughts and Recommendations
29:54 Disappointments and Surprises in Music
33:53 Exploring New Sounds: Fust and Beyond
39:03 Greet Death: A Career-Defining Album
43:03 Cloakroom: A Mixed Bag
43:49 Blood Brothers and Combust: Hardcore Highlights
45:55 Danny Brown: A Party Album
48:42 Deftones: Maturity in Music
49:39 Drain: The Most Reliable Hardcore Band
51:01 Fleshwater: A Divisive Album
51:59 Froglord: A Solid Listen
52:43 Geese: Glad We Heard It
53:47 Runner: An Album of Record
54:59 Glitterer: A Recent Discovery
55:32 Higher Power: Solid Hooks
56:37 Home is Where: Good but Not Great
56:54 Hotline TNT: A Forgotten Gem
59:03 Exploring MS Paint and Noctambulist
01:00:18 Deafheaven and Restraining Order: A Deep Dive
01:01:38 Taylor Swift and The Armed: Ranking the Albums
01:03:08 Shoegaze and Emo: The Sounds of 2023
01:05:33 New Discoveries: Ben Quad and Turnstile
01:07:32 Anticipated Releases: Sam Fender and Dyspitz
01:09:29 Emo Files: Kerosene Heights and The Low Blow
