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Album DiversPearl Jam - Ten (1991)For Shane's next pick of an album that has "been around awhile" he selects the iconic debut "Ten" by grunge legends, Pearl Jam. Even with Trevor's Seattle roots, and Shane's incessant teasing about being him being old, Trevor and Shane were too young to remember the grunge movement while it was happening. Nonetheless, these songs were and continue to be pervasive both in their lives and in the historical backdrop of rock music in general. Though Trevor didn't own this album growing up, and Shane may have only had a Napster copy, songs from this album were played on...2025-02-162h 57
Album Divers2024 "Best of the Rest" (Album Divers top 10 albums of the year)On this final episode of 2024, Trevor and Shane each select 5 albums and together compile their top 10 albums of the year. The ground rules were simple and were the same this year as prior years:
1. They couldn't select an album from 2024 that already had a "deep dive" episode.
2. They wouldn't be ranking their top 5 or the final top 10 in any particular order
3. They couldn't both select the same album.
Finally, at the end of the episode, Shane and Trevor each announce their #1 album of the year, information they have not previously shared...2025-01-022h 23
Album DiversNeedtobreathe - Into the Mystery (2021)On this special episode, Trevor sits down with his lifelong childhood friend Caleb to discuss his pick of the band Needtobreathe’s 2021 album, “Into the Mystery.” This is an album that speaks deeply to Caleb in its lyrics and music that touch on themes of love, coming of age, and spirituality. This was Trevor’s introduction to the band and an opportunity to connect even deeper to a meaningful friendship with Caleb. The word “honesty” kept coming up in their discussion as these songs are uplifting and hopeful, but they don’t shy away from the struggles that might precede these...2024-12-071h 59
Album DiversEverything Everything - Mountainhead (2024)For his next pick of an album from this calendar year, Shane selects the 7th studio album by the Manchester art rock band, Everything Everything.The album is a concept album and metaphor for human inequality depicted as a fictional world where the common workers (Mountainheads) must build a giant mountain where every inch higher brings them deeper and deeper into a pit they find themselves living within. Shane and Trevor have fun breaking down these dense lyrics but equally enjoy just bobbing their heads and dancing to so many of these 14 amazing tracks.
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Album DiversPrimus - Sailing the Seas of Cheese (1991)On this special episode, Trevor sits down with Joey Deschenes, his long time friend and lead singer of the band Carciofi to discuss Joey's favorite band and one of his favorite albums of all time with Primus's Sailing the Seas of Cheese. For over four decades now, Primus has combined some of the most technically complex music in rock and roll with some of the silliest imagery, both from a songwriting perspective and a visual component with their art work and music videos that often feature pig masks and strange claymation. Often touted as one of the most skilled...2024-08-111h 35
Album DiversDog Party - Dangerous (Inside the Making of "Dangerous" with Gwennie and Lucy Giles) (2024)On this special episode, Shane and Trevor sit down with sisters Gwennie and Lucy Giles of the pop-punk duo Dog Party and discuss their latest album Dangerous. This is already the 7th studio album for the Giles sisters who began playing and writing songs together when they were just kids growing up in Sacramento. Dangerous is also their first release under their own label, "Sneak Dog Records" co-founded with Lizzie Killian (Teens in Trouble).
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Album DiversJoanna Newsom - Ys (2006)On this special episode, Trevor sits down with his sister Jessie to discuss her favorite all time artist Joanna Newsom. Joanna has the ability to channel a childlike innocence in her voice, yet at the same time a mythical elderly sage. Her lyrics are no less mysterious, and Jessie and Trevor have fun trying to unwrap all of the meaning behind these 5 tracks that span almost an hour. Part of the beauty of that mystery is it can't fully realized, let alone broken down on a podcast. All of this is not even to mention her beautiful harp playing...2024-06-141h 46
Album DiversTeens in Trouble - What's Mine (A deep dive with the artist Lizzie Killian) (2024)On this episode, Trevor and Shane sit down with Lizzie Killian, the voice and mind behind Teens in Trouble's debut album What's Mine. In the words of the album's producer/engineer Ryan Perras (and uttered by him in the background during the album itself if you listen closely enough), "When you're doing songs like this the key is to make it as stupid as humanely fucking possible." That isn't exactly the feeling evoked listening to these 10 tracks, but somewhere around the stomping, train whistle, and dreams about making out with Joseph Gordon Levitt, you can start to understand where...2024-05-051h 58
Album DiversRadiohead - OK Computer (1997)For his next pick of an album that has “been around awhile,” Trevor takes us back to 1997 and selects Radiohead’s groundbreaking album Ok Computer. This was more or less Shane’s entry point into the band, at least as far as consuming a full album is concerned. As is commonly the case with this band, it took time for Shane to appreciate these songs and this album in its entirety, just like it did for Trevor as a 13 year old upon its release. The influence of this music laid the groundwork for so many albums that came after it, and...2024-04-102h 11
Album Divers2023 ”Best of the Rest” (Album Divers top 10 albums of the year)On this final (and unfortunately only) episode of 2023, Trevor and Shane each select 5 albums and together compile their top 10 albums of the year. The ground rules were simple and were the same this year as prior years:
1. They couldn't select an album from 2023 that already had a "deep dive" episode.
2. They wouldn't be ranking their top 5 or the final top 10 in any particular order
3. They couldn't both select the same album.
Finally, like last year, at the end of the episode, Shane and Trevor each announce their #1 album of the year...2023-12-311h 37
Album Divers2022 ”Best of the Rest” (Album Divers top 10 albums of the year)On this final episode of 2022, Trevor and Shane each select 5 albums and together compile their top 10 albums of the year. The ground rules were simple and were the same this year as last year:
1. They couldn't select an album from 2022 that already had a "deep dive" episode.
2. They wouldn't be ranking their top 5 or the final top 10 in any particular order
3. They couldn't both select the same album.
Finally, like last year, at the end of the episode, Shane and Trevor each announce their #1 album of the year.
With...2023-01-022h 07
Album DiversMandolin Orange - Such Jubilee (2015)For his next pick of an album that has, “been around awhile” Shane selects Mandolin Orange’s 2015 release, “Such Jubilee.” Mandolin Orange (now known as Watchhouse since a name change last year) is an Americana/Folk duo from North Carolina formed in 2009 by husband and wife duo Andrew Marlin and Emily Frantz. Shane has special memories with this band seeing them live with his father. Trevor’s introduction to the band was their 2019 release which Shane had recommended when Album Divers was in its infancy though never materialized as a deep dive episode. This 2015 release was written by the couple while...2022-11-171h 56
Album DiversArcade Fire - WE (2022)For Shane's pick of a 2022 album, he selected indie rock staple Arcade Fire and their new album "WE.” This was a unique endeavor for your hosts at Album Divers in that Arcade Fire is a band Trevor had been following since their beginnings but lost track of in recent years, and Shane, though familiar with the band’s music, had never listened to an entire album from start to finish. Arcade Fire’s latest album “WE” was written in the throes of isolation brought on by the Covid-19 Pandemic. Arcade Fire weaves interstellar imagery with Greek mythos and takes the listen...2022-09-182h 50
Album DiversThe Beatles - Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band (1967)For their next pick of an album that has been around awhile, Trevor and Shane go back 55 years to the date to break down an album that needs no introduction, The Beatles’ “Sergeant Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band.” Recognizing this as an arduous task, Shane and Trevor were fortunate and grateful to have Authors James Campion and Katie Darby Mullins provide their thoughts on this iconic album on the episode. In addition, several listeners, friends, and fellow music podcasters chimed in on their favorite tracks. If you submitted audio for this purpose, listen for your contribution throughout the episode...2022-06-212h 42
Album DiversBonus Episode: Interview with author James Campion on his book ”Take a Sad Song”
On this special bonus episode, Trevor and Shane sit down with author James Campion to discuss his new book "Take a Sad Song...the Emotional Currency of Hey Jude." James is a syndicated columnist and editor for the pop culture magazine “The Aquarian Weekly." His long form essays are featured in the webzine "Dog Door Culture,” and his work has appeared in several periodicals including Huffington Post, New York Newsday, and Hackwriters just to name a few. James is also the cohost of the popular podcast, "Underwater Sunshine" with Counting Crows frontman Adam Duritz and the two also...2022-06-031h 09
Album DiversJesse Norell - Aorta Borealis (A deep dive with the artist) (2022)On this special episode, Trevor and Shane sit down with musician Jesse Norell to discuss the first music he has written in over 15 years, a concept album about the birth and subsequent medical challenges facing his now 6 year old daughter Alyssa. On the day of her birth, Jesse found out in the same moment that Alyssa both had Down syndrome and holes in her heart that would require open heart surgery...one at five months old and another two years later.
And yet this album is ultimately one of joy and self-discovery. It's about a family who f...2022-03-273h 01
Album DiversSam Cooke - One Night Stand, Live At The Harlem Square Club (1963)For his first selection of 2022, Trevor goes all the way back to 1963 and selects Sam Cooke's second live album, "One Night Stand: Live at the Harlem Square Club." Though recorded 22 years earlier, this album was not released to the public until 1985 as Sam Cooke's record label felt that the raw and unpolished sound of Cooke performing in a small predominately black club in Florida would damage his image and alienate his suburban white audience. "One Night Stand" presents Sam Cooke like never heard by most audiences during his life and is filled with raw emotion from both Sam and...2022-01-251h 53
Album Divers2021 ”Best of the Rest” (Album Divers top 10 albums of the year)On this final episode of 2021, Trevor and Shane each select 5 albums and together compile their top 10 albums of the year. The ground rules were simple and were the same this year as last year:
1. They couldn't select an album from 2021 that already had a "deep dive" episode.
2. They wouldn't be ranking their top 5 or the final top 10 in any particular order
3. They couldn't both select the same album.
The one new addition this year was at the end of the episode, Shane and Trevor would each announce their #1 album of the y...2021-12-301h 50
Album DiversLucy Dacus - Home Video (2021)For his last selection of a 2021 album, Trevor selects Lucy Dacus' June release titled, "Home Video." Lucy Dacus has carved a name for herself with her unique songwriting and layered themes. Once a film school student prior to becoming a musician, Lucy has now released three studio albums as well as collaborated with Phoebe Bridgers and Julien Baker to form the supergroup "Boy Genius." This album see's the indie singer-songwriter drawing inspiration from her childhood as well as her teenage years. Many of the songs are inspired by actual diary entries that Lucy found herself re-reading on her first t...2021-12-072h 29
Album DiversBen Folds - Rockin‘ The Suburbs (2001)For Shane's pick of an album that has "been around awhile," he selects Ben Folds' 2001 release Rockin' the Suburbs. Trevor and Shane have fun reminiscing on an album that they both have history with and memories listening to growing up. This album covers topics of love, fatherhood, self-identity, and depression but somehow also manages to work in some humor on a couple of tracks. Some of the songs are specific to personal events in Ben's life, and others create stories with personal names and places that open up worlds and characters. The lyrics detour some from albums that have...2021-10-303h 22
Album DiversCounting Crows - Butter Miracle Suite One (with special guest Katie Darby Mullins) (2021)For Trevor's next pick of a new album from 2021, he selects the latest from Counting Crows titled Butter Miracle Suite One. Joining Trevor and Shane for this album dive is special guest Katie Darby Mullins. In addition to being a die-hard fan of the band, Katie is also a longtime friend of lead singer Adam Duritz. If that isn't enough to get you excited, she also teaches creative writing at the University of Evansville including a course titled, "How to Write About Music," and she is a gifted poet and novelist (see more on Katie below). Shane, Trevor, and...2021-09-132h 14
Album DiversHarvey Danger - Little by Little (A deep dive with the artist Sean Nelson) (2005)For his next pick of an album that has "been around awhile," Trevor selects Harvey Danger's third and final album, "Little by Little." Shane and Trevor are fortunate to have lead singer and talented writer Sean Nelson along for the track-by-track deep dive of this amazing album, a favorite of Trevor's since he first heard it in college and remains so today. If you only know Harvey Danger by their hit song "Flagpole Sitta" from the late 90's, you truly missed out on one of the most underrated bands from that era. Sean details the origin of the band...2021-09-022h 57
Album DiversLana Del Rey - Chemtrails Over The Country Club (2021)For his next 2021 pick, Shane selects Lana Del Rey's 7th studio album, "Chemtrails Over the Country Club." Trevor and Shane both know Lana Del Rey's music as an influential part of pop culture, but neither had ever taken the time to fully absorb one of her albums. Chemtrails detours some from Lana's prior work with a more stripped down aesthetic, sprawling piano, and subtle production that gives a more intimate experience than the pop elements she is known for. Lyrically, this album explores themes of escapism and disillusionment with the music industry and fame draped in a nostalgia for...2021-08-262h 04
Album DiversDispatch - Silent Steeples (1996)For Shane's pick of an album that has "been around awhile," he selected Dispatch's 1996 debut "Silent Steeples." If you haven't heard of Dispatch, you either slept on the biggest independent band made popular by file sharing in the 90's...or you are Trevor. Dispatch is a difficult band to classify, but this debut features acoustic guitar driven lyrical worlds that give hints of reggae and jam band flavors that will become part of their signature sound with subsequent releases. Shane has fun discussing songs that have a history for him and introducing Trevor to perhaps the most popular band...2021-06-072h 40
Album DiversTrailerThis is a podcast created by two music lovers who still remember listening to albums from start to finish the way the artist intended. Hosts Trevor and Shane give history, track by track analysis, and delve into the music and lyrics of some of the best albums of the past and today as they alternate between an album released this calendar year and one that's been around awhile. The show was born out of the feeling that things are happening too fast today and there are too many distractions. Trevor and Shane set out to slow down their music...2021-05-0601 min
Album DiversAssertion - Intermission (a deep dive with the artists Justin Tamminga and William Goldsmith) (2021)For his first album of 2021, Trevor selects Assertion's debut release "Intermission." Joining Trevor and Shane for this episode are lead vocalist and guitarist Justin Tamminga (Pig Snout, Blind Guides, Dying Trades) and drummer William Goldsmith (Sunny Day Real Estate, Foo Fighters, The Fire Theft). Justin and William share details about William's time away from music, the coming together of Assertion, and Justin's band with his children called Pig Snout that was the impetus for the return of William's passion for music. They also break down each song on this album track by track and discuss the inspiration for the...2021-05-042h 14
Album DiversKate Bush - Hounds of Love (1985)For Trevor's first pick of 2021 for an album that has "been around awhile," he chooses Kate Bush's 1985 album "Hounds of Love." This is Bush's 5th studio album and shows her expanding her use of the Fairlight synthesizer creating lush landscapes on an album with two distinct halves. The first side of the album, also called "Hounds of Love," depicts love and communication between men and women, mother and son, and father and son drawing upon literature and interweaving audio clips from movies which she drew inspiration. The second half, titled "The Ninth Wave," is a concept album about a...2021-03-212h 13
Album DiversHether - Sticky Thumb (2021)For his first pick of a 2021 album, Shane chooses "Sticky Thumb," an album by 25 year old Lo-Fi artist Paul Castelluzzo, who creates music under the name "Hether." Paul grew up playing Jazz and listening to T. Rex, Beach Boys, Velvet Underground, and The Beatles. Shane and Trevor definitely hear a 60's influence amidst layers of simmering and floating synthesizers and bedroom acoustic guitar. "Sticky Thumb" is intentionally unpolished as Paul set out to let creation and discovery happen in the moment with many of these songs being created in one take. The lyrics aren't spelled out clearly but are...2021-02-161h 25
Album DiversCrosby Stills Nash & Young - Deja‘ Vu (1970)For his first pick of 2021 for an album that has "been around awhile," Shane selected the CSNY classic Deja' Vu, released in 1970. Of all of the albums Shane and Trevor have selected for a deep dive thus far, Deja' Vu may hold the most history for both of them. Trevor and Shane have childhood memories of being exposed to this album by their folks back in the day. Though the songs themselves were familiar, diving into the stories behind this iconic album were what made this episode stand out most. From interpersonal rift, drugs, relationship issues, and even death...2021-01-252h 10
Album Divers2020 ”Best of the Rest” (Album Divers top 10 albums of the year)On this final episode of 2020, Shane and Trevor each select 5 albums and together compile their top 10 albums of the year. Before doing so, they laid down a few ground rules:
1. They couldn't select an album from 2020 that already had a "deep dive" episode.
2. They wouldn't be ranking their top 5 or the final top 10. and
3. They couldn't both select the same album.
With these self-imposed rules in place, Trevor and Shane took turns sharing their picks for the year one by one. Did your favorite 2020 album make the list? Contact Album Divers on Facebook or Instagram at Album Divers or write t...2021-01-011h 17
Album DiversGanfunkel - God‘s Creation (a deep dive with the artist Rik Ganju) (2020)On this special episode, Trevor and Shane are joined by Rik Ganju, composer and multi-intrumentalist of Ganfunkel. Ganfunkel is a Musical Collective that defies genre but has elements of jazz, industrial, world, and EDM. This latest EP is a two song work titled "God's Creation." Despite the fact that these songs are instrumental, the music speaks volumes about the chaos of our world today and touches on wildfires, covid 19, and our political climate with a saxophone as the central protagonist amidst this disorder. Rik shares his vision for these songs, but more broadly speaks about the balance between his...2020-12-3056 min
Album DiversAndy Shauf - Neon Skyline (2020)For Trevor's final 2020 pick, he selects Canadian singer-songwriter Andy Shauf's new album "Neon Skyline" that was released way back at the beginning of the year in January. Like Trevor's first 2020 selection, this is another concept album. In contrast to his Field Music pick that follows a theme with songs covering many topics, Andy Shauf's 2020 release is a complete story from front to back following the narrator who meets his drinking buddy at their favorite bar for what feels like any other night out only to discover that his ex girlfriend Judy is back in town. Shane and Trevor follow...2020-12-211h 24
Album DiversMarcy Playground - Shapeshifter (1999)This time for Shane's pick of an album that has been around awhile, he chose Marcy Playground's sophomore effort Shapeshifter, released in 1999. Shapeshifter was Marcy Playground's follow-up to their self-titled debut album with one of the most memorable songs of the 90s in "Sex and Candy." Despite the fame of their first album, Shane shares why he considers Shapeshifter to be an even better representation of the band's talents. He also reminisces on his teen years and why this album stood out to him in his music development. Shane and Trevor also discuss what it means to be labeled...2020-12-071h 53
Album DiversBilly Shields -Wherever Bound (a deep dive with the artist) (2020)On this episode, Trevor and Shane sit down with songwriter Billy Shields to discuss his debut 2020 album Wherever Bound. Billy is a musician, world traveler, baker of some amazing cookies, and an all around wild buccaneer. What started out as a deep appreciation for great musicianship and songwriting blossomed into a friendship between the three, and when this damn Covid pandemic is all over, Shane, Trevor, and Billy know there is a music festival somewhere with their names on it! Billy was incredibly generous with his time and open and candid about lyrics that he wrote living on the...2020-10-192h 10
Album DiversSunny Day Real Estate - How It Feels To Be Something On (1998)For Trevor's pick of an album that has been around awhile, he chose Sunny Day Real Estate's third album, 1998's How It Feels To Be Something On. This is an album that played a pivotal roll in Trevor's coming of age years as he was living just outside of the band's home city of Seattle at the time he discovered it. For Shane, this was his first time listening to this album, and it was fun for both of them to share their experiences hearing and interpreting lyrics that are clearly meaningful though perhaps not always with concise meaning...2020-09-132h 12
Album DiversBonus Episode: Interview with drummer William Goldsmith and producer Greg Williamson of Sunny Day Real EstateOn this special bonus episode and ahead of their deep dive into Trevor's pick of Sunny Day Real Estate's 3rd album, "How it feels to be something on," Shane and Trevor interview Sunny Day Real Estate drummer William Goldsmith and producer Greg Williamson. Greg and William reminisce on their experiences making and contributing to this album, share untold stories of the band, and recall some of their fondest memories of this period of the band's existence. Greg and William also share current projects they are working on today. If you are a guitar player, check out Greedtone, Greg's company...2020-08-311h 50
Album DiversAWOLNATION - Angel Miners & The Lightning Riders (2020)On this episode, Shane selects Awolnation's 2020 release Angel Miners and the Lightning Riders. At first, Trevor wasn't sure it was his style, but before he knew it, he couldn't help singing along to these 10 incredibly catchy tunes created by lead singer and songwriter Aaron Bruno. In addition to being fun genre bending, dance inducing, electro-pop music, Aaron Bruno has constructed a cathartic recount of his experience of the 2018 Malibu wildfires which destroyed his recording studio. Dancing just below the surface of these personal stories of loss, confusion, and rediscovery are the forces of good (Lightning Riders) and evil (Angel...2020-06-151h 36
Album DiversBeach Boys - Pet Sounds (1965)For Trevor's pick of an album that has "been around awhile," he selected the Beach Boys classic 1966 release "Pet Sounds." Both Trevor and Shane had memories growing up of listening to the Beach Boys, but neither had dived into this iconic album and absorbed it like they knew they should have. It did not disappoint. The history, the stories, the relationships, and everything Brian Wilson led to endless information to research, connections with Beach Boys fans, and a newfound appreciation for this masterpiece. One of these times they will figure out how to talk about an album they both...2020-05-102h 38
Album DiversBonus Episode: Interview with Beach Boys fans Doug and Gary on Pet SoundsOn this bonus episode, Trevor and Shane interview two lifelong Beach Boys fans Gary Mohr and Doug Paulsen ahead of their deep dive into Brian Wilson's masterpiece Pet Sounds. They have a great time discussing how they first encountered this album and the Beach Boys, their favorite memories surrounding Pet Sounds, and how the album's place in their life has morphed and grown over the years. Though it's possible that Gary is actually Mike Love in disguise, Doug has never held that against him. Trevor and Shane enjoyed connecting with two more album divers in their own right and...2020-05-0558 min
Album DiversPinegrove - Marigold (2020)On this episode, Shane selects Pinegrove's new album Marigold as his 2020 pick. Shane and Trevor have fun exploring the themes of this album and hear influences that include musicians Deathcab for Cutie and Phil Elverum, as well as literary influences such as George Saunders and William Faulkner. The music itself spans genres from alt country to emo and indie. They appreciate diving into this album both for the musical and lyrical enjoyment as well as the reminders to stand up tall and stay hydrated. Included on this episode are musical contributions by Pinegrove fans Zebeeb Awalom and Paul Yoon...2020-04-072h 25
Album DiversHeart - Dreamboat Annie (1975)On this episode Trevor and Shane dive into Heart's classic 1975 Album Dreamboat Annie. They discuss the amazing origin story that lead to their success, dive into the history of the familial ties and love story, and rediscover classic favorites and tracks that they weren't as familiar with before.
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Album DiversJason Isbell - Something More Than Free (2015)For Shane's January pick of an older album that has "been around awhile," he selected Jason Isbell's 2015 release "Something More Than Free." Trevor and Shane quickly discovered after 4+ hours of discussing this album that they are both kind of Isbell fanboys. They fortunately managed to condense the episode down to an easily digestible 2.5 hours of content. This was such a great album that continued to reveal more and more layers of depth with each listen. Shane and Trevor hope you can appreciate that it took them this long to do the album justice. They challenge you to listen to...2020-02-032h 30
Album DiversField Music - Making a New World (2020)Trevor and Shane begin their journey into deep album dives with Field Music's 7th studio album, "Making a New World," released in January 2020. This concept album based on the after-effects of World War I was inspired by an image from a 1919 publication by the US Department of War. Originally commissioned by the Imperial War Museum to create a sound and light show, Field Music began exploring themes surrounding the effects of the war that continued for 100 years later. This was a dense album to dissect, but with repeated listening, it proved to be very rewarding.
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Album DiversIntroductionOn this first episode of Album Divers, your hosts Trevor and Shane discuss why they are venturing down this path of music discussion, provide some background info about who they are, and share what listeners can expect from this podcast going forward. They also reminisce about when and where their love of the album format all began.
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