Album ReBrews
131 episodes - English - Latest episode: 6 days ago -The Stickiest Music Podcast - Album ReBrews is a conversational music commentary podcast hosted by Sarah and Zac, two Chicago-based music lovers. Each episode we grab a guest co-host and pair one of their favorite albums with a (usually alcoholic) beverage, talk, drink, and enjoy the album together.
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Bonus Ep 5: Compilation Ep 2: Electric Boogaloo
July 05, 2021 13:00 - 1 hour - 41.5 MBHappy one year to us, happy one year to us, happy onnnneee yearrrr toooooo Album Rebrewwwwwssss. Enjoy this fun little (not so little) compilation episode of some of our favorite moments of of the show through this first half of 2021. Keep an eye and an ear out for our Season 2 trailer coming atcha soooooooon! You can find Album ReBrews on Instagram here and Twitter here. (@albumrebrews) Chicago, we're doing another live show on June 19th with Empirical Brewery! Register for your seat f...
Bonus Ep 4: Songs About Poop and Pickle Sandwiches with Matt Farley
May 31, 2021 13:00 - 48 minutes - 33.3 MBOn this very special bonus episode, we're talking to the man who wrote 2,000+ songs about poop. You may remember Zac's "Songs about Illinois Cities and Towns" bit from a previous episode... which turned into us listening to poop songs written with our names... which turned into an incredible conversation behind those songs and so much more. Matt Farley of Motern Media sat down with us to talk about making silly art, TikTok fame, and, of course, poop songs. He's been making media over the pas...
Ep 24: Spirit Phone - Lemon Demon
May 24, 2021 13:00 - 56 minutes - 39.1 MBSpooks! Frights! This week, Logan takes us through "Spirit Phone" by internet extraordinaire Neil Cicirega aka Lemon Demon. We'll talk about IKEA furniture that sounds like the names of Swedish bands, Harry Potter Puppet Pals, and spooky cryptids that outshine Punxsutawney Phil. We also want to hear your album suggestions! Send us a message on social media and let us know what you're itching to hear. Stream Spirit Phone by Lemon Demon here. You can find Album ReBrews on Instagram here and ...
Ep 23: They Mean Us - The Ladies
May 10, 2021 15:00 - 39 minutes - 27.1 MBWelcome to Earnest Music Criticism ReBrews... Sort of. This week, Sarah takes us through an unexpected pick - "They Mean Us" by math-rock power-duo The Ladies. We'll talk a weird amount about Maroon 5, headlining a roast at Lollapalooza, and what makes a good critic. This album is a LOT, but give it a shot! Stream They Mean Us by The Ladies here. You can find Album ReBrews on Instagram here and Twitter here. (@albumrebrews) Chicago, we're doing another live show on June 19th with Empirical...
Ep 22: Animalia - Mammal Hands
April 26, 2021 13:00 - 44 minutes - 30.7 MBTW: JAZZ AND POP PUNK POSERS. Zac wanted to have a chill, classy episode today where we sipped martinis and talked about the jazz album "Mammal Hands" by Anamalia, but in true ReBrews fashion, we got silly with it. We'll discuss the pop-punk industry plant Tramp Stamps, decide what is and isn't jazz, and talk about the wild west that the internet used to be. Stream "Mammal Hands" by Anamalia here. You can find Album ReBrews on Instagram here and Twitter here. (@albumrebrews) Unless you're ...
Ep 21: Hell Like Heaven - The Peggies
April 12, 2021 13:00 - 45 minutes - 31.6 MBWARNING: LOVE ISLAND SPOILERS AHEAD. This episode went so wrong, but also so right. This week, Logan mostly wanted to talk about anime, so we're discussing "Hell Like Heaven," an anime-intro-track-laced album by Japanese rock band The Peggies. We'll also talk about songs about poop, feeling burnt out, and have a surprising amount of fun together, all while sipping on sugar-free spiked iced tea. Stream "Hell Like Heaven" by The Peggies here. You can find Album ReBrews on Instagram here and T...
Ep 20: No Dogs Allowed - Sidney Gish
March 29, 2021 13:00 - 56 minutes - 38.9 MBEpisode 20 comes with HIGH STAKES - we're cooking spaghetti squash and need to finish recording by the time it's done. Today, Sarah's speed-running us through "No Dogs Allowed" by Sidney Gish. We'll talk about easy-to-identify Phish tropes, tracking your friend's poops, and songs that would decimate a small Victorian child. Check out Sidney Gish on Bandcamp here. You can find Album ReBrews on Instagram here and Twitter here. (@albumrebrews) Chicago, we're doing another live show on June ...
Ep 19: Acid Dad - Acid Dad
March 15, 2021 13:00 - 44 minutes - 30.3 MBAre ya winning son? This week, Zac takes us through the eponymous debut album, "Acid Dad." We'll talk about the Kinsey Scale, another conspiracy theory from Zac, and... unfortunately... minions. Apologies in advance. Stick around to hear us rush into a ReBrewski with very full bladders. Stream "Acid Dad" by Acid Dad here. You can find Album ReBrews on Instagram here and Twitter here. (@albumrebrews) Check out our website! http://www.albumrebrews.com Chicago, we're doing another live show ...
Ep 18: Spider-Man: Into The Spiderverse - Various Artists
March 01, 2021 14:00 - 53 minutes - 37.1 MBOkay so... Zac bought a keg. This is a good one. During this episode, Logan takes us through the soundtrack for "Spider-Man: Into The Spiderverse" paired with quite a few tasty Chicago beers. We'll talk about movie theater romance, Nicki Minaj, and we'll end the episode drunk and full of pee. We also have a mid-episode crisis, but will PROBABLY come out okay on the other side. Stream the soundtrack for "Spider-Man: Into The Spiderverse" here. You can find Album ReBrews on Instagram here ...
Ep 17: Yours, Conditionally - Tennis
February 15, 2021 14:00 - 36 minutes - 24.9 MBWelcome to another VERY normal episode of Album ReBrews! It's Valentine's Day, and we'll explore the Tennis album "Yours, Conditionally." We'll also make some awful tennis-related jokes, get a little wet, and sip some delicious cucumber gimlets. Nothing weird happens in this episode, and no technical difficulties happen AT ALL. What...? Why are you giving me that look? Nothing weird happens! Stream "Yours, Conditionally" here! Chicago, we're doing another live show on June 19th with Empiri...
Ep 16: "Weird Al" Yankovic - "Weird Al" Yankovic
February 01, 2021 14:00 - 49 minutes - 34 MBWhat was Weird Al's music like before "Amish Paradise," "White & Nerdy," and "Party In the CIA?" Today, Zac takes us through "Weird Al" Yankovic's self-titled first album. This album comes with a pairing you'll have to hear to believe. We'll also talk about the Green Bay Packers, Fergie as a classical guitarist, and Spotify's mood-tracking algorithm. Also, in lieu of an ad read, we'll shout out a suggested album and drink pairing from one of our Instagram followers! Stream "Weird Al" Yankovi...
Ep 15: Return to Bird World - Leon Chang
January 18, 2021 14:00 - 48 minutes - 33.6 MBDid you think we were only going to have one bird-related episode in our first year of podcasting? Think again! Today, Logan takes us on a journey with Return to Bird World by Leon Chang, paired with Hopewell Brewing's Lil' Buddy. It's so cute. We'll also talk about video game nostalgia, Headspace sleep noises, and Sarah's partner makes a cameo... with an unexpected friend! PLUS stick around after the end of the episode for a special surprise from Zac. Stream Return to Bird World here! You...
Ep 14: Guppy - Charly Bliss
January 04, 2021 14:00 - 46 minutes - 32.1 MBOof. 2021 is a new, fresh canvas, but we've already soiled it. For our first, fishiest episode of the new year, Sarah leads us through "Guppy," the 2017 album by Charly Bliss. We'll talk about Zac's dead fish, the Big Mouth Billy Bass, and being jealous of your partner's pet. Zac also introduces us to another Chaotic Playlist: GWAR-illaz. This is.... our most technically plagued episode, we had to restart the recording a bunch, props to Logan for making it sound coherent-ish. Charly Bliss'...
Bonus Ep 3: 2020 Medley
December 28, 2020 14:00 - 25 minutes - 17.5 MBHappy Holidays y'all! Here's a mish-mash of some of our favorite bits and games from past episodes. Take a trip down memory lane and have some nostalgic giggles with us. Thanks for a great 2020 (relatively speaking), we'll see you with more ReBrews in early 2021! You can find Album ReBrews on Instagram here and Twitter here. (@albumrebrews) Chicago, we're doing another live show on June 19th with Empirical Brewery! Register for your seat for FREE here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/album-re...
Ep 13: Office Christmas Party - Our Favorite Holiday Albums
December 21, 2020 14:00 - 48 minutes - 33.2 MBWelcome to the Album ReBrews Holiday Christmas Party! In this episode, Sarah, Logan, and Zac each bring one of our favorite Christmas albums to the proverbial ring and fight to see who comes out on top, and the winning album is crowned "Christmas Champion 2020." Three albums will enter, only one will win. We also play a Chicago-themed "Ale or Ale-bum" at halftime, win the war on Christmas, and hypothesize moshing at your family's holiday party. Albums Mentioned: This Is Christmas by Luther ...
Bonus Ep 2: A Conversation with Cockaholics
December 14, 2020 14:00 - 41 minutes - 28.6 MBWe did it. We've achieved enlightenment. Buckle in for our boundary-breaking conversation with Cockaholics, the group behind Penis Music Volume 1 and Penis Music Volume 2. We talk about the origin and growth of Cockaholics, musicians who've blown up because of quarantine, and penis-related lyricism. We also play a game called "Death Grips or Meme Sound," it's exactly what you'd imagine. If you haven't already gathered from the title, this episode's EXPLICIT but also so funny. Stream Cockah...
Ep 12: Bird Seeds of Vengeance / Wolfpig - Hatebeak and Caninus
December 07, 2020 14:00 - 41 minutes - 28.3 MBDid y'all know that animals could be in bands? Did you... did you know that? This week, Logan shares his cursed knowledge about this split EP by Hatebeak and Caninus. Their lead singers are a parrot and two pit bulls, respectively. Goodness, gracious. We'll talk about other bands that would be improved with animal members, explore celebrity pets, and check out some trivia! We also have a brief guest appearance by Logan's dad and it's so wholesome. Thank you to Ok Drugs for sponsoring this ...
Ep 11: Puberty 2 - Mitski
November 23, 2020 14:00 - 55 minutes - 38.5 MBFolks, this is an EPISODE. Sarah guides us through the longing, pain, and h*rniness of Puberty 2 by Mitski, paired with a tall glass of "shower wine." We'll give you shower wine instructions because Zac grossly misunderstood the beverage's title. This episode feels like a lil sleepover where we all get wine drunk in our pajamas and talk about lOoOoOove. We also talk about having sex on antidepressants, hand fetishes, and, of course, puberty. This is our first remotely-recorded episode, but t...
Ep 10 EXTRAVAGANZA: Locket - Crumb
November 09, 2020 14:00 - 58 minutes - 40.2 MBWELCOME to Album ReBrews episode 10! We did it! This week, we treat ourselves to a little field day full of fun, games, and trivia. FIRST, however, we talk about Crumb's Locket EP, an anonymously viral 4-track collection of chill tunes. Then... silliness ensues. We'll play "Crumbdog Millionaire," "The Tracklist Game," and review an audition by a potential "cuss double" to swear for us so our moms don't get mad. Check out Crumb's website here. You can find Album ReBrews on Instagram here an...
Ep 9: Nightmare Revisited (Nightmare Before Christmas Cover Album) - Various Artists
October 26, 2020 13:00 - 1 hour - 49.6 MBAre you ready to get SPOOKED? Welcome to a special Halloween edition of Album ReBOOs! This week, we haunt our way through "Nightmare Revisited," the mid-2000's cover album of The Nightmare Before Christmas, while sipping on a seasonally-appropriate beer. We talk about songs Tr*mp can't play at rallies, stressful talent show auditions, and Sarah truly experiences a Mandela Effect for the first time. (No, but for real. Check out this Reddit thread, she's not the only one.) You can find Album ...
Ep 8: Below The Salt - Haley Blais
October 12, 2020 13:00 - 54 minutes - 37.4 MBThis is a VERY special Album ReBrews first, because this week we have our first artist-requested drink pairing! Sarah leads us through "Below the Salt" by Haley Blais while drinking a margarita, "mostly salt." We'll talk about parasocial relationships, Avril Lavigne, and continue to ruin the reputability of Wikipedia. We also play a guessing game at halftime called "Pop Punk or P-Funk," which features the first in a series of Zac-constructed chaotic playlists. This is a good episode, snuggle...
Ep 7: Flying Microtonal Banana - King Gizzard & the Lizard Wizard
September 28, 2020 13:00 - 48 minutes - 33.5 MBDo you remember.... the 28th morning of September? It's the day this episode was released! Jk, we're not talking about Earth, Wind, & Fire. This week, "Little Zaccy Half-Sharp" is taking us on a microtonal magic carpet ride through Flying Microtonal Banana by King Gizzard & the Lizard Wizard. Don't know what microtones are? Don't know much about music technicalities? Neither did Sarah! Fret (modified fret, that is) not, we'll guide you through it. We also play a game called Two Concept Alb...
Ep 6: 1000 gecs - 100 gecs
September 14, 2020 13:00 - 53 minutes - 36.7 MBI'm sure we all knew this was coming. Welcome to the first non-alcoholic episode of Album ReBrews! This week, Logan chose "1000 gecs" by 100 gecs and we drank 16oz Monster energy drinks. The vibe is exactly what you think it's gonna be. We read an article comparing other artists to other energy drinks, talk about Minecraft music festivals, and share some our guilty pleasure music. Check out 100 gecs' website here. Check out Drew Millard's artists/energy drinks Vice Article here. You can fi...
Welcome to Album ReBrews! (Trailer)
September 06, 2020 18:00 - 1 minute - 958 KBWelcome to the trailer for Album ReBrews! We're a music commentary podcast hosted by Logan, Sarah, and Zac. Every other Monday, we pair an album with an alcoholic beverage and make our way through the album together. Tune in, and please podcast responsibly! You can find Album ReBrews on Twitter and Instagram (@albumrebrews) Logo Attribution: Thank you to Vecteezy for providing free vectors used as part of our podcast art.
Ep 5: Greatest Hits - Remo Drive
August 31, 2020 13:00 - 52 minutes - 36.2 MBThis week, Sarah's choice was Greatest Hits by Remo Drive, accompanied by some teeeeeny tiny 8oz Strawberitas. No, "Greatest Hits" isn't just a compilation album. We reminisce about formative experiences with alcohol, Sarah talks about being a narc in college, Zac shares public bathroom woes, and we discuss the relationship between self-medicating and growing up. This is kinda the potty talk episode, not because it's super explicit, just because we talk about poop a lot. Check out Remo Dri...
Bonus Ep 1: "Ale or Ale-Bum"
August 24, 2020 13:00 - 22 minutes - 15.3 MBOh jeez guys, welcome to the first Album ReBrews bonus episode! This was originally part of our Dr. Dog episode where Zac introduced a 30-minute drinking game in the middle of recording. We got pretty inebriated, the game went on for a WHILE, and thus, a bonus episode was born. Also, this episode has a much looser feel and doesn't include a ton of critical music input. If you're here for the goofs, this is the episode for you! Enjoy this little snack, and stay tuned for next week's regularly...
Bonus Ep. 1 - "Ale or Ale-Bum"
August 24, 2020 13:00 - 21 minutes - 14.9 MBOh jeez guys, welcome to the first Album ReBrews bonus episode! This was originally part of our Dr. Dog episode where Zac introduced a 30-minute drinking game in the middle of recording. We got pretty inebriated, the game went on for a WHILE, and thus, a bonus episode was born. Also, this episode has a much looser feel and doesn't include a ton of critical music input. If you're here for the goofs, this is the episode for you! Enjoy this little snack, and stay tuned for next week's regularly...
Ep 4: Critical Equation - Dr. Dog
August 17, 2020 13:00 - 43 minutes - 30.2 MBThis episode gets off on a GOOFY note, does anyone else remember those old Target compilation CD's marketed to kids? (Here's a link to the album if you want some nostalgia) Eventually, Zac guides us through Critical Equation by Dr. Dog while we sip on 3 Floyd's Yum Yum. We come up with a motto: "Friends who pee together podcast together." We also talk about feeling music in our bodies, Dr. Dog surpassing Architecture in Helsinki with their cover of "Heart it Races," and honestly, the episode...
Ep 3: MANGOTALE - Shawn Wasabi
August 03, 2020 13:00 - 52 minutes - 35.8 MBLogan's in charge today! We're cruising through the bubbly, tropical album MANGOTALE by Shawn Wasabi, and we'll be sipping on a sweet mix of Minute Maid Mango Punch, Malibu, and Jose Cuervo tequila Blanco? It's pretty good tbh, and we call it the "Mango Love." We recorded the WILLOW episode right before this one, so if it's a little extra spicy..... that's why. Other fun highlights include Logan's AP English essay tips, the best cure for a stuffy nose, Zac's Mick Jagger conspiracy theory, an...
Ep 2: The 1st - WILLOW
July 20, 2020 13:00 - 42 minutes - 29 MBPut your existential hats on, and get ready to open your third eye! For our second episode, Sarah's leading the way through The 1st by WILLOW, paired with a Warm-Honey-inspired "mule". Whatever it is, it tasted like a delicious Yankee Candle. We'll also talk a whole bunch about The Midnight Gospel (SPOILERS), dating as a famous teen, Zac makes an unfortunate spelling error, and we make WAY too much noise with the ice in our drinks. (Whoops!) This episode is very #deep. Check out WILLOW's o...
Ep 1: Talon Of The Hawk - The Front Bottoms
July 06, 2020 13:00 - 51 minutes - 35.4 MBHi there, welcome to Album ReBrews! This week, Zac kicks the podcast off by leading us through Talon Of The Hawk by The Front Bottoms while we sip on incorrectly-sized Tecates. (You'll find out what that means.) We also talk about POV TikToks, being cooler than your high school self, and why The Front Bottoms aren't Midwest emo. Finally, we'll introduce the ReBrewski, a superlative awarded to every album we review. The Front Bottoms' official website can be found here. You can find Album ...