Four Track Reviews Podcast

Don't Feed the Pop Monster By Broods

fourtrackreviews@gmail.com — Thu, 07 Mar 2019 03:14:11 +0000

DNA by Backstreet Boys

fourtrackreviews@gmail.com — Thu, 14 Feb 2019 05:28:47 +0000

Anne & Anna are back! Backstreet Boys have a new album, and I knew I had to have these two on. We also discuss such topics as which 90's vocal groups we would go see at the casino, how to dress overalls up with glitter and the importance of safety shirts.

Remind Me Tomorrow by Sharron Van Etten

fourtrackreviews@gmail.com — Thu, 31 Jan 2019 04:23:54 +0000

This week Lisa and Peter join me to talk about the new album by Sharron Van Etten. Along the way we discover our favorite produce and take the time to appreciate the intricacies of the noises in the background.

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Phoenix by Pedro the Lion

fourtrackreviews@gmail.com — Wed, 23 Jan 2019 04:07:41 +0000

After a more than brief hiatus, Four Track Reviews is back, and this episode has it all; more theremin, sandwiches for lunch, sunday school lessons and most of all three wonderful guests. Jeff Boone, Quinn Larson and Alex Andrews join for a (maybe overly) personal conversation about the first album from Pedro the Lion in more than a decade. We recorded for almost 5 hours, and I've edited it down to a reasonable length for you, but if things are a little choppy in places, i apologize.

We Move by James Vincent McMarrow

fourtrackreviews@gmail.com — Sun, 18 Sep 2016 15:54:11 +0000

Here it is, the Four Track Reviews finale! It has been such a fantastic time putting this podcast on, but all good things . . .

For the last episode we revisit James Vincent McMarrow with his new album, We Move. Not only is it good for making out, it might be good for making soup.

So many people showed up for the finale. Thanks to Ted, Jade, Chris, Carrie, Rebecca, Alex, Hailey, Travis, Anna, Jeff and James for joining me for the finale.

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This Is Acting by Sia

fourtrackreviews@gmail.com — Sat, 13 Feb 2016 21:47:43 +0000

Rebecca Primrose and Lisa Mendenhall join the show to listen to This Is Acting by Sia. One of us also receives the best compliment ever and we wonder, "What would Jamie Foxx say?"

What We're Listening To

Lisa- random Country and rap

Rebecca- Adele, Florence + the Machine, Sia, The Great Gatsby Soundtrack and Bob Dylan

David- TW Walsh

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25 by Adele

fourtrackreviews@gmail.com — Sun, 13 Dec 2015 02:22:09 +0000

Lisa and Ashely come on for to listen to the latest album by Adele and we are all enraptured by her voice. The question remains though, is the album any good? Also, the geese have gone missing.

What We're Listening To

Lisa - Joy Williams, Carrie Underwood

Ashley - Dean Martin, Frank Sinatra and Perry Como

David - Chvrches, Bright Eyes

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Depression Cherry By Beach House

fourtrackreviews@gmail.com — Mon, 07 Sep 2015 01:38:14 +0000

This week on Four Track Reviews, Alex Andrews joins David to talk about Depression Cherry by Baltimore dream pop duo, Beach House. Also, they find beer steins so they can sing Amazing Grace.

Midnight by Grace Potter

fourtrackreviews@gmail.com — Wed, 02 Sep 2015 22:26:10 +0000

Season 4 kicks off with a bang, as Joe and Ashley join David to talk about Grace Potter's solo album, Midnight. Also discussed is the racial problems in A Land Before Time, light fields and how exceited we get over Elijah Wood.

Short Movie by Laura Marling

fourtrackreviews@gmail.com — Fri, 05 Jun 2015 02:19:13 +0000

Here's an extra episode to go with season 3. Amy & Christine join me to listen to the latest album by Laura Marling. We also chat about how the horse felt and that Lauren Hill really gets us.

What We're Listening To:

Amy: INXS, Thelonious Monk

Christine: Sam Cooke, Etta James

David: James Vincent McMarrow, Banks, Sia, Chet Faker, Pete Yorn

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Strangers to Ourselves by Modest Mouse

fourtrackreviews@gmail.com — Mon, 20 Apr 2015 03:27:55 +0000

This week we take a look at the latest album by Modest Mouse, a project we've been waiting for for eight years.

What We're Listening To:

Chris: Sufjan Stevens, Madisen Ward & The Mama Bear

Faith: Cherie FM

Joel: Madisen Ward & The Mama Bear

David: Kendrick Lamar, Tobias Jesso Jr

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The Firewatcher's Daughter by Brandi Carlile

fourtrackreviews@gmail.com — Sun, 05 Apr 2015 14:41:43 +0000

It's another packed house at Four Track Reviews this week as I am joined by John Miller, Jenny Fey, Kit Koniar and Jess Beasley. We listened to the The Firewatcher's Daughter by Brandi Carlile and discussed (argued belligerently) as to whether there is an American guitar sound and discovered great songs for falling asleep to on an airplane.

What We're Listening To:

Jon: The Beatles and John Lenin

Jenny: Sylvan Esso

Kit: Angel Olsen and Wye Oak

Jess: Slater Kinney and Fleetwood Mac

David: Beans on Toast and Noel Gallagher's High Flying Birds

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Vulnicura by Bjork

fourtrackreviews@gmail.com — Mon, 16 Mar 2015 01:03:58 +0000

This week, we have the return of Anne & Anna. The three of us listened to the latest record by Bjork, but mostly we talked about 90's music, the best breakup songs, the sexiest baby names and imagined podcasting from a hottub.

What We're Listening To:

Anna: Etta James, Frank Sinatra

Anne: The Best of Bollywood

David: Musicals (Les Mis, Once, Across The Universe, Phantom of the Opera)

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Ibeyi by Ibeyi

fourtrackreviews@gmail.com — Sun, 01 Mar 2015 20:12:19 +0000

Kile Stewart and Peter Swanson join the podcast to talk about the debut album by Ibeyi.

What We're Listening To:

Kile - Section 80 by Kendrick Lamar, Farside

Peter - Alastair Reynolds audiobooks

The Phosphorescent Blues by Punch Brothers

fourtrackreviews@gmail.com — Sun, 15 Feb 2015 16:16:56 +0000

Aaron McGuire joins me to talk about the latest album by Punch Brothers. We also ponder why we bought the apartment, dancing to Cotton-Eyed Joe and what we would have a family for.

What We're Listening To

Aaron: Jimmie Rodgers, Big Bill Broonzy, Furry Lewis, Bukka White, Lightnin' Hopkins

David: Bob Mould, Blitzen Trapper

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All Hands by Doomtree

fourtrackreviews@gmail.com — Sun, 08 Feb 2015 14:12:36 +0000

We here at Four Track Reviews know what you want. You want two Wonder Bread white guys talking about a local Minneapolis hip hop album. Well, here you have it I'm joined by Quinn Larson to talk about All Hands, the newest album by the midwest hiphop collective Doomtree.

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What a Beautiful World, What a Terrible World by The Decemberists

fourtrackreviews@gmail.com — Sun, 25 Jan 2015 16:59:22 +0000

To kick of Season 3, I brought in my good friend, Joseph Serr, and we listened to the new album by The Decemberists, What a Terrible World, What a Beautiful World.

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Bazan Monthly: Volume 1 by David Bazan

fourtrackreviews@gmail.com — Thu, 08 Jan 2015 03:33:29 +0000

This episode, the Season 2 Finale, may be both the giggliest and most poinient episode of Four Track Reviews. We take a look at David Bazan's latest project, Bazan Monthly: Volume 1. Also, we talk about apps on Windows Phone and off brand cereals.

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Picture (Portrait) by We Are The Willows

fourtrackreviews@gmail.com — Sun, 21 Dec 2014 16:01:15 +0000

This time on Four Track Reviews, we take a listen to a unique album from Minneapolis Band, We Are The Willows. Taken from letters between front man Pete Miller's grandparents during World War II, Picture (Portrait) is a fasinating look a a pair in a place and time. Josh Warner and Lisa Mendenhall join me to talk about this album and explore our own brushes with history.

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With a Little Help from My Fwends by The Flaming Lips

fourtrackreviews@gmail.com — Sun, 14 Dec 2014 16:20:01 +0000

When the Flaming Lips announced they were coverning Sgt. Peppers, the obvious question was "A track for track reimagining of one of the most influential albums of all time . . . what could go wrong?" I'm joined by Chris, Carrie, Jade and Mike as we delve into just how wrong this went and talk about what we might have wanted instead.

1989 by Taylor Swift

fourtrackreviews@gmail.com — Thu, 27 Nov 2014 18:51:01 +0000

This week we take on the biggest album of the fall, Taylor Swift's 1989. I'm joined by Heidi Brink and Lisa Mendenhall as we traverse this collection of hooks and nastolgia. Also, we get distracted by instagram and come to realize that some facts don't make good lyrics.

Hozier by Hozier

fourtrackreviews@gmail.com — Tue, 11 Nov 2014 03:13:00 +0000

This week I am joined by John P. Miller and Jenny Fey to talk about the self titled album by Hozier. We also discover ionic pentameter and who hates scrapbooking.

Take Me When You Go by Betty Who

fourtrackreviews@gmail.com — Mon, 03 Nov 2014 01:28:32 +0000

Betty Who is our artist this week with her new album Take Me When You Go. We also discuss artists who have made major shifts to make more money and quote Five Iron Frenzy.

Hesitant Alien by Gerard Way

fourtrackreviews@gmail.com — Sun, 26 Oct 2014 18:47:20 +0000

We take a look at the first solo album by Gerard Way, former frontman for My Chemical Romance. We also try to connect as real human beings, wonder if heaven is like a bad song and imagine a music video with the muppets.

Mended With Gold by Rural Alberta Advantage

fourtrackreviews@gmail.com — Sun, 12 Oct 2014 20:05:37 +0000

We're back for Season 2, kicking it off with the new album by Rural Alberta Advantage. I'm joined by Roni Goldstein and Natalie McKay.

Platinum by Miranda Lambert

fourtrackreviews@gmail.com — Sat, 21 Jun 2014 15:52:54 +0000

It's an All Star line-up, as I'm joined by Josh Warner and Lisa Mendenhall to talk about Platinum, the new album by Miranda Lambert. Along the way we fail at defending clowns and are taken bac to places we never lived.

Turn Blue by The Black Keys

fourtrackreviews@gmail.com — Mon, 26 May 2014 15:00:45 +0000

This is one of the forthcoming albums that made me want to do Four Track Reviews. I am joined by Brent Fuqua, Chris Furst, Darin Doty.

Talk Dirty by Jason Derulo

fourtrackreviews@gmail.com — Sun, 11 May 2014 03:19:20 +0000

Have you ever wondered about the instability of writting on a chalk board or the personal boudaries set by professional dog walkers. We do this week while we listen to Talk Dirty by Jason Derulo.

So It Goes by Ratking

fourtrackreviews@gmail.com — Thu, 24 Apr 2014 12:32:25 +0000

This week, I'm joined by Josh Warner, and the two of us listen to So It Goes, the first album by New York rap group Ratking. Also, we talk about the objectification of Central Park and obsess about a crying baby.

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A Dotted Line by Nickel Creek

fourtrackreviews@gmail.com — Thu, 17 Apr 2014 12:33:57 +0000

After a short hiatus, we are back. This week I'm joined by Anna DePagter and Joe Serr to listen to A Dotted Line, the first album by Nickel Creek in 7 years. Also, now that he has a TV for the first time since the mid 90's Joe is wondering if his favorite shows are still on the air, and we spoil a major Dawson's Creek plot point for him.

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Here's Nickel Creek talking about their song Helena behind the scenes on The Tonight Show.

Teeth Dreams by The Hold Steady

fourtrackreviews@gmail.com — Thu, 03 Apr 2014 05:27:46 +0000

This episode is a plastic tub of emotions, as we look at Teeth Dreams by The Hold Steady. Also, one guest fantisizes about a "there can be only one" situation (a la Hightlander) with Minneapolis bands and we discuss the Future Islands performance on The Late Show. My guests this week are Jeff Boone, Peter Swanson, Chris Koniar and James Koplos.

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And here's that incredibly awkward or powerful performance by Furture Islands.

Supermodel by Foster the People

fourtrackreviews@gmail.com — Mon, 31 Mar 2014 00:58:13 +0000

Is this album an intelligent critique of American consumerism, a self-important collection of simplistic tunes, an insightful look at getting older or a professional jingle-writer's overly wrought second effort? Well . . . maybe. My guests this week were Jennie Olson, Lisa Mendenhall and Rachel Warner.

Here's the Rolling Stone review by Christopher R. Weingarten that I shouldn't have read beforehand.

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Burn Your Fire For No Witness By Angel Olsen

fourtrackreviews@gmail.com — Mon, 31 Mar 2014 00:56:11 +0000

Things get classy as I'm joined by a resident poet and a performing artist to listen to the new boot-gaze record by Angel Olsen. We consider the difference between referencing and ripping off and may invoke German poetry. Guests: Christy Merry and Vanessa Walrath.

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St. Vincent by St. Vincent

fourtrackreviews@gmail.com — Mon, 31 Mar 2014 00:53:33 +0000

This week, we take a look at the new, self titled album by recording artist and Einstein wannabe St. Vincent. We also discuss what makes a sound natural and one of my favorite scenes in any movie. My guests are Heidi Brink, Heather Macaroon and Nathan Palmer.

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Morning Phase by Beck

fourtrackreviews@gmail.com — Mon, 31 Mar 2014 00:49:55 +0000

This week I'm joined by Jeff Boone, James Koplos and Joe Serr, as we talk about Beck's new, 70's influenced album, Morning Phase. Will we come to a conclusion as to what drink the album is most like? Did anyone notice when someone suggested the Monkees were a major influence of the Beatles? Is the last 10 minutes of this episode always the best?

Mind Over Matter by Young the Giant

fourtrackreviews@gmail.com — Mon, 31 Mar 2014 00:47:41 +0000

I sit down with Anne and Anna to review the new album by Young the Giant, but we all get a bit slap happy. Warning, there are some adult themes and language and some snorting. Also, we can't think of any good or bad band names, Anne tells us a 90's song that should never be sung at karaoke and Anna suggests that a certain song you can't play at the music store is great for making out.

Heart Murmurs by Jeremy Messersmith

fourtrackreviews@gmail.com — Mon, 31 Mar 2014 00:32:55 +0000

After computer problems robbed you of the original second episode of Four Track Reviews, here is episode 2 and a half. We talk about the latest album by Jeremy Messersmith, start work on a Friday the 13th musical and receive some family counseling from John. With guests Rachel, Tommy (tommyrehbein) and John (jpmstpaul09).

Post Tropical by James Vincent McMarrow

fourtrackreviews@gmail.com — Fri, 17 Jan 2014 17:00:00 +0000

Here it is, the first episode of Four Track Reviews. We take a look at Post Tropical, the new album by James Vincent McMarrow. We also talk about nuclear bombs, a classic 90's shareware video game and have a mini existential crisis. The audio is a little shaky, but hey, it's episode number one.