You, Me and An Album

Al Melchior
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You, Me and An Album

On each episode, a guest introduces the host, Al Melchior, to an album they love but that he doesn't know.

  1. 3 DAYS AGO

    166. Ginny Luke Discusses Devil at My Heels

    Send us a textElectric violinist Ginny Luke, who has played on sessions for numerous artists including Foo Fighters, Hozier, Britney Spears and Meat Loaf, drops by YMAAA to talk about her first solo album Devil at My Heels, which was released on Nov. 1. Ginny talks about her previous solo work, the process behind recording her first full-length solo album—including collaborations with guitarists Nili Brosh and Orianthi—and how recording her own album differed from her experiences as a session...

    32 min

  2. NOV 10

    165. Jason Bemis Lawrence Discusses Radiohead, Kid A

    Send us a textLouisville-based singer, songwriter and multi-instrumentalist Jason Bemis Lawrence drops by YMAAA to talk about Radiohead’s 2000 album Kid A. Jason talks about why Kid A is one of his favorite albums and how his appreciation for Radiohead developed over time. He also discusses Radiohead’s influence on his own music and the difficulty of spending a lot of time with a particular album as one gets older. Jason also talks about the process of making his latest album, The Grand Routi...

    1h 18m

  3. OCT 27

    164. Laura Arias Discusses Cocteau Twins, Blue Bell Knoll

    Send us a text3 Pairs of Boots vocalist Laura Arias joins this episode of YMAAA to discuss Cocteau Twins’ 1988 album Blue Bell Knoll. Laura talks about how she was introduced to Cocteau Twins during their early “goth” period and why she is particularly fond of Blue Bell Knoll. She specifies the elements of the band’s music that make it magical for her. Laura also discusses the latest 3 Pairs of Boots album, Boot Scootin’, and how she and her husband/bandmate Andrew Stern manage to blend multi...

    1h 8m

  4. OCT 13

    163. Iain Matthews Discusses Crowded House, Woodface

    Send us a textVeteran English singer-songwriter Iain Matthews (Fairport Convention, Matthews Southern Comfort, Plainsong, solo) stopped by YMAAA during his recent U.S. East Coast tour to talk about Crowded House’s 1991 album, Woodface. Iain delves into his admiration for Neil Finn as a songwriter and performer, and breaks down several of the tracks on the album. He also discusses the album’s sequencing and why it stands out in Crowded House’s discography. Iain talks about why he decided to ma...

    1h 4m

  5. SEP 29

    162. Joe Adragna Discusses Sloan, Pretty Together

    Send us a textMulti-instrumentalist/songwriter Joe Adragna of The Junior League makes a return visit to YMAAA to talk about Sloan’s 2001 album Pretty Together. (Joe was also the guest on Ep 49, on which he discussed The Monkees’ Pisces, Aquarius, Capricorn & Jones, Ltd.) Joe explains how he first got into Sloan and why the Canadian band is one of his favorites. He also talks about Sloan’s approach to songwriting and collaboration, and he breaks down what he enjoys about several of the alb...

    1h 11m

  6. SEP 15

    161. Tasmin Archer Discusses Daniel Lanois, Shine

    Send us a textBritish pop/rock vocalist and songwriter Tasmin Archer joins Al to discuss Daniel Lanois’ 2003 album Shine. Tasmin talks about how she became a fan of Lanois’ music, and she breaks down the elements of Shine that make it one of her favorite albums, highlighting some of her favorite tracks along the way. She also revisits the making of her 1992 signature hit “Sleeping Satellite” and reveals which band indirectly influenced its sound. The conversation concludes with Tasmin talking...

    1h 9m

  7. SEP 1

    160. Will Rigby Discusses Cheri Knight, The Northeast Kingdom

    Send us a textFor this episode, Will Rigby—drummer for the seminal indie rock band the dB’s—introduces Al to Cheri Knight’s 1998 album, The Northeast Kingdom. Will talks about his experience of playing on the album, breaks down aspects of the recording process and discusses why he loves the album and is proud to have played on it. He also talks about the 2024 reissued versions of the dB’s first two albums, Stands for Decibels and Repercussion, and the band’s upcoming tour.Keep track of all th...

    59 min

  8. AUG 25

    159. Matt Johnson Discusses The The, Ensoulment

    Send us a textMatt Johnson, the singer, songwriter and musician behind the post-punk band The The, visits YMAAA to talk about the first The The album in 24 years, Ensoulment. Matt talks about why he decided to write and record a The The album after spending the better part of two decades away from the project. He talks about what distinguished the process of making Ensoulment, which will be available on Sept. 6, and delves into the songwriting process for the album’s first two singles, “Cogni...

    33 min
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On each episode, a guest introduces the host, Al Melchior, to an album they love but that he doesn't know.

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  • Creator
    Al Melchior
  • Years Active
    2020 - 2024
  • Episodes
    167
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © 2024 You, Me and An Album
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