Barber Cuts: Beats and Bars

Barber Cuts
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Barber Cuts: Beats and Bars is a father-daughter music podcast that slices into the greatest albums of all time - one cut at a time. With no industry ties or formal training, just a shared love of music, they explore albums across genres, rating favorites and skips while digging into what makes each one iconic. He brings the beats, she brings the bars and together they deliver real talk and fresh takes from both sides of the sound. Play list of our favorites - https://open.spotify.com/playlist/2RXBXfKew9A9vj6pEy4hGA?si=a406cf1b7d5a42ce

  1. 6D AGO

    Barber Cuts Origin Story

    We’re back! To kick off Season 2, we press pause on the albums and rewind to where Barber Cuts first began. We finally discuss the poster! And if you go to our You Tube channel, you can even see it! So, how did a dad-and-daughter idea turn into a full season of beats, bars, debates, and best-of picks? So there is no album this week - but we each bring a “Song of the Week” to keep in that habit. We also share our first album of the new season, and let’s just say… next week’s album might be a real thrill. Don’t stop listening now.

    33 min
  2. Channel Orange - Frank Ocean

    12/12/2025

    Channel Orange - Frank Ocean

    We wrap up Season 1 with Frank Ocean’s Channel Orange, a modern classic that blends R&B, pop, hip-hop, and deeply personal storytelling into one unforgettable album. Joining us for this finale is Friend of the Show and Riley’s roommate, Kate, bringing a fresh voice to the conversation. Together we unpack the album’s themes of love, identity, nostalgia, and heartbreak, debate our standout tracks, and talk about why Channel Orange still feels so vital more than a decade later. It’s a thoughtful, emotional way to close out our first season of Barber Cuts. Plus, our picks for best beat, best bar, and “Songs of the Week.” Playlist of our favorites - https://open.spotify.com/playlist/2RXBXfKew9A9vj6pEy4hGA?si=a406cf1b7d5a42ce Episode art by Riley inspired by the album. Leave a comment at Spotify or any of the socials below to tell us what you think about the albums and about your favorites and skips! Barber Cuts YouTube Channel Barber Cuts on Instagram Barber Cuts on Facebook Barber Cuts on X CHAPTERS 00:00 Intro 01:43 Least Favorite Songs 04:59 Favorite Songs 10:41 Why is this album on our list? 28:53 Best Beats and Bars 37:11 Our Ratings 42:32 Songs of the Week 50:32 Next album...

    54 min
  3. The Stone Roses - The Stone Roses

    12/05/2025

    The Stone Roses - The Stone Roses

    This week, we step into the jangly, swaggering world of The Stone Roses’ iconic self-titled debut, the album that helped ignite the Madchester scene and still feels impossibly cool. Todd taps into the psychedelic grooves and big-sky guitars that defined a generation, while Riley hears it with fresh ears and maybe questions whether this is what all the fuss was about. We talk baggy rhythms, sneaky-sharp lyrics, and how a band could sound both laid-back and laser-precise at the same time. From “I Wanna Be Adored” to the epic swirl of “I Am the Resurrection,” we break down why this album continues to echo through modern indie rock. Playlist of our favorites - https://open.spotify.com/playlist/2RXBXfKew9A9vj6pEy4hGA?si=a406cf1b7d5a42ce Episode art by Riley inspired by the album. Leave a comment at Spotify or any of the socials below to tell us what you think about the albums and about your favorites and skips! Barber Cuts YouTube Channel Barber Cuts on Instagram Barber Cuts on Facebook Barber Cuts on X CHAPTERS 00:00 Intro 01:45 Least Favorite Songs 10:42 Favorite Songs 27:26 Why is this album on our list? 44:.09 Best Beats and Bars 50:51 Our Ratings 56:02 Songs of the Week 1:00:16 Next album...

    1h 3m
  4. Songs in the Key of Life

    11/21/2025

    Songs in the Key of Life

    This week we dive into Stevie Wonder’s Songs in the Key of Life, the sprawling, soul-soaked masterpiece that does… well, everything. We talk about how Stevie manages to pack funk, jazz, gospel, R&B, social commentary, love songs, and pure joy into one monumental album. Riley picks out the lyrics that hit hardest, Todd gets lost in those legendary grooves, and together we explore why this record still feels alive, electric, and absolutely essential. From “Sir Duke” to “Isn’t She Lovely” to the deep cuts that deserve just as much shine, this episode is a celebration of Stevie firing on every creative cylinder. Playlist of our favorites - https://open.spotify.com/playlist/2RXBXfKew9A9vj6pEy4hGA?si=a406cf1b7d5a42ce Episode art by Riley inspired by the album. Leave a comment at Spotify or any of the socials below to tell us what you think about the albums and about your favorites and skips! Barber Cuts YouTube Channel Barber Cuts on Instagram Barber Cuts on Facebook Barber Cuts on X CHAPTERS 00:00 Intro 01:29 Least Favorite Songs 05:54 Favorite Songs 12:16 Why is this album on our list? 29:22 Best Beats and Bars 37:40 Our Ratings 42:27 Songs of the Week 44:44 Next album...

    48 min
  5. Imagine - John Lennon

    11/14/2025

    Imagine - John Lennon

    This week we dive into John Lennon’s Imagine, an album that mixes peace, piano, and a pinch of pure pettiness. We unpack the dreamy idealism of the title track, groove through the deeper cuts, and then swerve straight into the musical side-eye of “How Do You Sleep?” Lennon’s diss track aimed at Paul McCartney. We talk highlights, surprises, and of course our Songs of the Week. Sorry in advance, but come imagine with us… and enjoy a little friendly Beatles-era drama along the way. Playlist of our favorites - https://open.spotify.com/playlist/2RXBXfKew9A9vj6pEy4hGA?si=a406cf1b7d5a42ce Episode art by Riley inspired by the album. Leave a comment at Spotify or any of the socials below to tell us what you think about the albums and about your favorites and skips! Barber Cuts YouTube Channel Barber Cuts on Instagram Barber Cuts on Facebook Barber Cuts on X CHAPTERS 00:00 Intro 01:06 Least Favorite Songs 04:15 Favorite Songs 18:53 Why is this album on our list? 27:55 Best Beats and Bars 32:51 Our Ratings 39:07 Songs of the Week 47:03 Next album...

    49 min
  6. Hotel California - Eagles

    11/07/2025

    Hotel California - Eagles

    This week we check into one of rock’s most iconic destinations: Hotel California by the Eagles. With Joe Walsh joining the lineup for the first time, the band leans into a sharper, more electric sound, without losing their signature harmonies. We talk through the hits, the deep cuts, and of course the legendary title track that sparked decades of interpretations. Which songs soar, which ones stumble, and what keeps this album such a classic? Plus, our picks for best beat, best bar, and “Song of the Week.” Playlist of our favorites - https://open.spotify.com/playlist/2RXBXfKew9A9vj6pEy4hGA?si=a406cf1b7d5a42ce Episode art by Riley inspired by the album. Leave a comment at Spotify or any of the socials below to tell us what you think about the albums and about your favorites and skips! Barber Cuts YouTube Channel Barber Cuts on Instagram Barber Cuts on Facebook Barber Cuts on X CHAPTERS 00:00 Intro 01:31 Least Favorite Songs 08:40 Favorite Songs 26:51 Why is this album on our list? 34:52 Best Beats and Bars 43:22 Our Ratings 47:44 Songs of the Week 52:58 Next album...

    55 min
  7. Abbey Road - The Beatles - Part 2

    10/31/2025

    Abbey Road - The Beatles - Part 2

    This week we wrap up our journey across Abbey Road! We pick up right where we left off, pondering the mystery of The Beatles’ surprisingly low Grammy count, and dive into the legendary medley that closes out their final recorded album. From hidden gems to unforgettable moments, we celebrate how the Fab Four stuck the landing. Plus, a couple of unexpected “Songs of the Week” make their debut because, well, we just couldn’t help ourselves. Playlist of our favorites - https://open.spotify.com/playlist/2RXBXfKew9A9vj6pEy4hGA?si=a406cf1b7d5a42ce Episode art by Riley inspired by the album. Leave a comment at Spotify or any of the socials below to tell us what you think about the albums and about your favorites and skips! Barber Cuts YouTube Channel Barber Cuts on Instagram Barber Cuts on Facebook Barber Cuts on X CHAPTERS 00:00 Intro 00:45 Cliffhanger Continuation from Part 1 12:00 Best Beats and Bars 18:52 Our Ratings 30:00 Songs of the Week 40:20 Next album...

    42 min
  8. Abbey Road - The Beatles - Part 1

    10/24/2025

    Abbey Road - The Beatles - Part 1

    This week we welcome our first guest as we start to cross Abbey Road with The Beatles! It's a wide road so it takes two weeks to cross it, so In part one, we share our most and least favorite tracks and talk about why this iconic album is still a must-listen decades later. Things get heated - not really - when we debate “Maxwell’s Silver Hammer” - is it brilliantly quirky or just a bit too much? And don’t miss our cliffhanger question to leave you stuck in the middle of the Road for a week! Playlist of our favorites - https://open.spotify.com/playlist/2RXBXfKew9A9vj6pEy4hGA?si=a406cf1b7d5a42ce Episode art by Riley inspired by the album. Leave a comment at Spotify or any of the socials below to tell us what you think about the albums and about your favorites and skips! Barber Cuts YouTube Channel Barber Cuts on Instagram Barber Cuts on Facebook Barber Cuts on X CHAPTERS 00:00 Intro 12:17 Least Favorite Songs 20:29 Favorite Songs 32:49 Why is this album on our list? 42:24 The Grammy's and a Cliffhanger...

    44 min
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Barber Cuts: Beats and Bars is a father-daughter music podcast that slices into the greatest albums of all time - one cut at a time. With no industry ties or formal training, just a shared love of music, they explore albums across genres, rating favorites and skips while digging into what makes each one iconic. He brings the beats, she brings the bars and together they deliver real talk and fresh takes from both sides of the sound. Play list of our favorites - https://open.spotify.com/playlist/2RXBXfKew9A9vj6pEy4hGA?si=a406cf1b7d5a42ce

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