Then Again

Mark Schiff
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A music nerd's podcast looking back month-by-month at the best albums released in the 1990s, 2000s, and 2010s.

Episodes

  1. 08/03/2020

    April 2010 - David Byrne & Fatboy Slim, Sharon Jones & The Dap-Kings, MGMT, Jónsi

    Things get weird in April 2010, as David Byrne and Fatboy Slim team up for a musical about a dictator's wife, Sigur Ros frontman Jónsi goes solo, and MGMT rejects fame. Plus The Apples in Stereo, The Futureheads, B.o.B. and more. Peep the Spotify playlist and check out our other episodes on albums from the '90s and '00s,

    1h 44m

  2. 07/18/2020

    April 2000 - Elliot Smith, No Doubt, The Hives, The Apples in Stereo, Del The Funky Homosapien

    In April 2000, the underground was bubbling, while the sell-outs were struggling. Or something like that. Listen as Mark and Brandon talk about all of the artists above, plus Smog, The Hives, Cypress Hill, and More! Be sure to follow our Spotify playlist with all the albums we talk about, and listen at 1.5x speed, because I (Mark) sound drunk this episode!

    1h 52m

  3. 06/19/2020

    April 1990 - Public Enemy, A Tribe Called Quest, En Vogue, Nick Cave, Green Day, Fugazi

    With classics from Public Enemy and A Tribe Called Quest, the albums from April 1990 mark the beginning of '90s hip-hop in earnest. En Vogue also makes their debut, as do Green Day, who will go on to become one of the biggest bands of the decade. A "lesser" release from Nick Cave and the Bad Seeds reveals the scope of their brilliance. And Fugazi enters the scene, marking the beginning of a career defined by integrity and fearlessness. Listen along with our Spotify playlist and be sure to check out our other episodes on '00s and '10s albums.

    2h 7m

  4. 06/06/2020

    March 2010 - Gorillaz, Broken Bells, Titus Andronicus, Erykah Badu, She & Him, Ludacris

    A look back at the albums of March 2010 reveals an eclectic list of influential albums across many different genres, including a classic that incorporates most all of them. Follow the Spotify playlist to listen along, and be sure to check out our other episodes on 00s and 90s music!

    1h 48m

  5. 05/23/2020

    March 2000 - *NSYNC, Common, Eels, Alkaline Trio, Cat Power, Death Cab For Cutie

    In their biggest episode yet, Mark and Brandon (and special guest Sarah) discuss March 2000 albums, including *NSYNC's blockbuster, classics from Common and Eels, the formative influence of Alkaline Trio, Cat Power's bummer covers, and Death Cab's sophomore non-slump. Check out our Spotify playlist here and be sure to listen at 1.5 speed, it's much better!

    2h 12m

  6. 05/15/2020

    March 1990 - Bell Biv DeVoe, Salt-N-Pepa, Depeche Mode, Sinead O'Connor, Social Distortion

    In their first quarantine episode, Mark and Brandon look back on the albums of March 1990, including Bel Biv DeVoe's influential debut, sex positivity from Salt-N-Pepa, Depeche Mode's brilliant Violator, Sinead O'Connor's prescient breakout, and Social D's timeless punk.  We'll also pick our top 3 songs from the best albums and discuss Janet Jackson's awesomeness. Hit this link to listen to the Spotify playlist and check out our other episodes on the 2000s and '10s.

    1h 23m

  7. 03/01/2020

    February 2010 - Johnny Cash, Hot Chip, Massive Attack, Joanna Newsom, Yeasayer, Freeway & Jake One

    This episode finds Mark and Brandon looking back on Feb. 2010 music, including the final studio recordings from Johnny Cash, the eccentric genius of Joanna Newsom, Alkaline Trio's comeback, boom bap hip-hop from Statik Selektah and Freeway & Jake One, and a spate of releases from electronic bands Massive Attack, Yeasayer, and Hot Chip. Listen to the full playlist of music on Spotify and check out our other podcasts on '90s and '00s albums!

    1h 33m

  8. 03/01/2020

    February 2000 - The Smashing Pumpkins, Blackalicious, Ghostface Killah, The Cure, Yo La Tengo, Kid Koala, Air

    In this jam-packed episode, Mark and Brandon discuss the regionalism in rap circa Feb. 2000, the influence of underground hip-hop like Blackalicious and Kid Koala, the dying days of alternative nation via The Smashing Pumpkins, Oasis, and Bloodhound Gang, mood records from The Cure and Yo La Tengo, selling out with The Suicide Machines, Hot Snakes' dance punk, the cinematic soundscapes of Air, and Steely Dan's Grammy-robbing comeback. All this plus our Top 3 Top 3, where we argue the best songs on the best albums. Follow along with our Spotify playlist and check out our other episodes on '90s and '10s music!

    2h 4m
  9. February 1990 - MC Hammer, The Black Crowes, Primus, The Cramps, Guided By Voices, The Highwaymen

    02/06/2020

    February 1990 - MC Hammer, The Black Crowes, Primus, The Cramps, Guided By Voices, The Highwaymen

    Our second episode on the 1990s dives into the legacy of MC Hammer (and a smoking cartoon cat), the instant classic rock of The Black Crowes, Primus' promising debut, genre semantics surrounding The Cramps, where to start with Guided By Voices, and the Voltron of country music, The Highwaymen. As always, be sure to listen to the playlist on Spotify, and check out our other podcasts on 00s and 10s music!

    1h 6m
  10. January 2010 - Vampire Weekend, Beach House, Spoon, Four Tet, The Magnetic Fields

    01/31/2020

    January 2010 - Vampire Weekend, Beach House, Spoon, Four Tet, The Magnetic Fields

    The first episode about the 2010's revisits one of the best months for music in the entire decade. Between Vampire Weekend's transitional sophomore record, Spoon's minimalist Transference, and the breakout album for '10s indie all-stars Beach House, there's a ton to talk about (we haven't even mentioned the strong albums from perennial favorites Four Tet and The Magnetic Fields). Be sure to listen to the full playlist on Spotify and check out our other episodes on '90s and '00s music!

    1h 28m
  11. January 2000 - D'Angelo, Modest Mouse, Warren Zevon, Jungle Brothers

    01/19/2020

    January 2000 - D'Angelo, Modest Mouse, Warren Zevon, Jungle Brothers

    In the first episode about '00s music, Mark and Brandon talk about the profound influence of D'Angelo's Voodoo, the impact of Modest Mouse on "indie" rock, Warren Zevon facing down death, and an overlooked gem from the Jungle Brothers. Be sure to follow the playlist on Spotify!

    1h 35m
  12. January 1990 - They Might Be Giants, Van Morrison, Phil Collins, Gwar

    01/01/2020

    January 1990 - They Might Be Giants, Van Morrison, Phil Collins, Gwar

    In the premiere episode of Then Again, Mark and Brandon discuss Jan. 1990 music releases, including definitive albums from They Might Be Giants and Gwar and the great Greatest Hits collection from Van Morrison. We also get in our feelings about Phil Collins. Be sure to follow along with the playlist on Spotify!

    1h 18m
  • 12 Episodes

About

A music nerd's podcast looking back month-by-month at the best albums released in the 1990s, 2000s, and 2010s.

Information

  • Creator
    Mark Schiff
  • Years Active
    2K
  • Episodes
    12
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Mark Schiff
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