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by Al Melchior
On each episode, a guest introduces the host, Al Melchior, to an album they love but that he doesn't know. In the process of their album deep dives, Al and his guests discuss their process of music discovery, lyrics analysis, songwriting, musical arrangements, music production and much more.
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- 2 days ago1h 0m
Sara Milonovich Discusses James McMurtry, The Horses and the Hounds
Send us Fan Mail On this episode, upstate New York-based Americana singer-songwriter Sara Milonovich introduces Al to James McMurtry’s 2021 album The Horses and the Hounds. Sara talks about why this is one of her favorite albums, and she and Al focus on McMurtry’s songcraft—particularly discussing lyrics from several tracks. Sara also talks about her recently-released album (with Daisycutter) Last Resort Motor Inn, and she goes into detail about her cover of King Crimson’s “Starless.” Learn...
- 1 weeks ago57 min
Keith Jopling Discusses Björk, Vespertine
Send us Fan Mail For this episode, author, editor and podcaster Keith Jopling talks about Björk’s 2001 album Vespertine. Keith explains why Vespertine has been one of his favorite albums since its release and why it’s been top-of-mind for him lately. He and Al discuss the themes of domestic bliss and surrender that are prevalent in the album’s lyrics. Keith explains how Vespertine was both a response to and a reaction against the changes in music listening that resulted from streaming. He als...
- 2 weeks ago46 min
Lee Jennings Discusses My Chemical Romance, The Black Parade - originally published on Bonus Tracks Patreon
Send us Fan Mail This episode was originally published on the You, Me and An Album Patreon on Dec. 8, 2025. For this episode, Lee Jennings—frontman of the Atlanta-based emo-hardcore band The Funeral Portrait—continues the My Chemical Romance discussion he began with Al on Ep 194 of You, Me and An Album. Progressing through the MCR discography, they move on from Three Cheers for Sweet Revenge to the 2006 follow-up album, The Black Parade. Lee discusses why he wanted to talk about The Black Par...
- 3 weeks ago49 min
Joey Held Discusses The Gaslight Anthem, The '59 Sound
Send us Fan Mail Writer, podcaster, guitarist and voiceover artist Joey Held joins Al to introduce him to The Gaslight Anthem’s 2008 album The ’59 Sound. Joey talks about the experience that led him to become a fan of The Gaslight Album and of The ’59 Sound in particular. He explains what it is about The ’59 Sound that makes it one of his favorite albums, and he and Al explore the many musical references that are captured in the album’s lyrics and sounds. Joey also talks about his recent work...
- 4 weeks ago1h 9m
Ben Hozie Discusses Milk Dick, It Grows on You
Send us Fan Mail Guitarist, vocalist, songwriter and film director Ben Hozie of the Brooklyn-based indie rock band Bodega visits YMAAA to talk about Milk Dick’s 2014 album It Grows on You. Ben explains how he got acquainted with Milk Dick’s music and why It Grows on You has been his musical companion for more than a decade. He discusses how the band’s theatrical and sometimes serious side co-exists with the humor and silliness inherent to their musical style and band name. Ben also breaks dow...
- Oct 8, 202649 min
Paula Fong Discusses Gillian Welch, Revival
Send us Fan Mail Los Angeles-based Americana singer-songwriter Paula Fong joins Al to introduce him to Gillian Welch’s 1996 album Revival. Paula explores what made Revival instantly appealing to her, and she explains why it continues to be one of her favorite albums and an important influence on her own music. Paula also discusses her new album A Bird on the Wing and her collaboration with Nickel Creek guitarist Sean Watkins on her cover of “Turn! Turn! Turn!”. For information on Paula’s mu...
- Sep 30, 202638 min
Cindy Blackman Santana Discusses Her Work Past, Present and Future
Send us Fan Mail For this episode, virtuoso drummer Cindy Blackman Santana chose her 2020 album Give the Drummer Some as the focus for this discussion, but she and Al branch out into a wide-ranging conversation about several of her albums. Cindy talks about why she decided to write and sing lyrics for Give the Drummer Some, and she highlights some of the album’s notable tracks. Cindy also discusses her 2010 Tony Williams tribute album Another Lifetime, her recently-released album Coherence an...
- Sep 24, 202649 min
Jorina Stamm Discusses Phoebe Bridgers, Lost Weekend
Send us Fan Mail Jorina Stamm of the Swiss indie pop band Soft Loft joins Al for this week’s album deep dive, and she chose Phoebe Bridgers’ Lost Weekend (released on August 14) to discuss. Jorina explains why she wanted to talk about Lost Weekend and shares her early reactions to this highly-anticipated release. She also discusses how listening to Lost Weekend got her thinking more about concept albums. Jorina explains how Soft Loft unintentionally made a concept album with their recent...
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