Album vs Album
47 episodes - English - Latest episode: 2 months ago -A podcast about music and friendship. Join Lucas and Cail for deep-dives into your favorite records. Which album will reign supreme?
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Bruce Springsteen - Greetings from Asbury Park vs The Wild, The Innocent & the E Street Shuffle
February 08, 2024 09:15 - 1 hour - 78 MBLucas and Cail tackle one of their all-time heroes, pitting his first two records for Columbia against each other.
Constantines - Shine A Light vs Tournament of Hearts (feat. Dave Laird)
June 20, 2023 03:51 - 1 hour - 86.8 MBThe boys are joined by Dave Laird (Concavity Show) to discuss the greatest(!!) Canadian band of all-time. If you don't know the Cons, no better time than today to get on-board, buster! There's room in the pool for everybody.
Bon Iver - For Emma, Forever Ago vs Bon Iver
September 15, 2022 08:15 - 1 hour - 80.5 MBChris Kelly (Kelly&Kelly) joins us to discuss the first two Bon Iver records, exceptional tasty treats, and secrets hidden in the songs. Put on your parka and join us in the cathedral of Justin Vernon's mind. Find out what "Holocene" means! Links: Kelly & Kelly website
Broken Social Scene - You Forgot It In People vs Hug of Thunder (feat. Alex Wyder)
June 02, 2022 08:15 - 1 hour - 90.9 MBWe dive into records linked across space and time. Alex Wyder joins us to talk about his love for BSS and the life of a music manager. Cause = AvA.
blink-182 - Enema of the State vs blink-182
April 14, 2022 08:15 - 1 hour - 81 MBDr. Sara Judy (PhD in U.S. poetry & religion) joins AvA to dive into the inner workings of blink-182.
blink-182 - Enema of the State vs blink-182 (feat. Sara Judy)
April 14, 2022 08:15 - 1 hour - 81 MBDr. Sara Judy (PhD in U.S. poetry & religion) joins AvA to dive into the inner workings of blink-182.
Leon Bridges - Coming Home vs Good Thing
March 17, 2022 08:15 - 49 minutes - 45.5 MBThe boys debate the value of nostalgia-acts, and where Leon Bridges is (or isn't) taking his sound. Hot takes! Laughs! Come on in, the water is warm.
The Killers - Imploding the Mirage vs Pressure Machine
February 24, 2022 09:15 - 1 hour - 65.3 MBThe Killers drifted off into the Las Vegas Strip for a while, but they roared back with two unique records. Join us on the brightside.
Dreaming of a White Christmas: Bing Crosby vs Kenny G
December 20, 2021 23:58 - 34 minutes - 31.5 MBCan the king of smooth jazz and America’s ‘Old Groaner’ help Cail find his holiday spirit?
Phoebe Bridgers - Punisher vs Stranger In the Alps
December 16, 2021 22:54 - 1 hour - 70.9 MBIt's our last "Versus" episode of the year, and who better to end it all with than Phoebe Bridgers? Links: 20th Century Boss - Nebraska w/Phoebe Bridgers podcast 60 Songs That Explain the 90's Louis Wain
Top Two for 2021
November 25, 2021 09:15 - 49 minutes - 45.2 MBLucas and Cail each share their top two records for 2021. Cail Tyler, the Creator - CALL ME IF YOU GET LOST Nick Schofield - Glass Gallery Lucas The Felice Brothers - From Dreams To Dust Arlo Parks - Collapsed In Sunbeams Links: See What You Can See Lucas - Work Playlist
Songs To Make You Happy
November 11, 2021 09:05 - 42 minutes - 39 MBThe boys are back with eight songs to make you happy. Smiles guaranteed or your joy back. Songs To Make You Happy: A Spotify Playlist Tracklist: 1. Wild World - des hume 2. There's No One Crying over Me Either - American Wrestlers 3. basking in the glow - Oso Oso 4. Miracles - Benny Sings 5. A - Restorations 6. Stray Dog And The Chocolate Shake - Grandaddy 7. Don't Let Me Be Lonely Tonight - James Taylor 8. Katchi - Nick Waterhouse & Leon Bridges Cover art by Frank Sinatra!
Björk - Homogenic vs Vespertine (feat. des hume) - Part 2
October 28, 2021 08:05 - 1 hour - 62 MBPart two of our Björk convo with des hume is here. We swan-dive into Vespertine, a sexy-swirl of a record. Tune-in for the nuance and stay for the hot takes at the end. Links Further Seems Forever covers Pagan Poetry des hume - Shockerbaby (official video) Pagan Poetry - Björk - (Live at Royal Opera House)
Björk - Homogenic vs Vespertine (feat. des hume) - Part 1
October 07, 2021 05:04 - 1 hour - 73.2 MBWe discuss two magnificent Björk albums with "garbage-pop princess" des hume. In today's episode, we discuss Homogenic! Links: des hume on YouTube des hume on Bandcamp Bjork Live At Royal Opera House December 7, 2001 https://preachervan.bandcamp.com/
Sufjan Stevens - Michigan vs Illinois (feat. That Was The Worst Podcast Ever!)
September 23, 2021 12:05 - 1 hour - 98 MBThe full title of today's episode is styled "That Was The Worst Podcast Ever! vs Album vs Album: A Sufjan Stevens Crossover Episode about Illinois vs Michigan" — enjoy! Links: Check out all the other fine episodes of That Was The Worst Podcast Ever! "The podcast crossover event of the decade!" —Justin Bills
Is Pop Music Getting Better?
August 13, 2021 17:06 - 1 hour - 89.1 MBThe boys share a nine-song playlist of the hottest bops with returning guest Matthew Walko. Get ready to smile. Links: "Is Pop Music Getting Better?" — A Spotify playlist *Note: We recorded this before DaBaby made his unfortunate remarks, which is why we don't mention it when talking about "Levitating."
Oasis - WTSMG? vs Don't Believe the Truth (feat. Jordan Eshpeter) Part 2
July 15, 2021 12:15 - 1 hour - 57.2 MBThere's just not enough 'Don't Believe the Truth' content out there. We remedy that with part two of our Oasis discussion. Join Jordan, Cail and Lucas for a second dip into the Gallagher pool. Links: Oasis: B Here Now — A b-sides playlist curated by Jordan Eshpeter
Oasis - (What's the Story) Morning Glory? vs Don't Believe the Truth (feat. Jordan Eshpeter) Part 1
June 24, 2021 12:15 - 1 hour - 60.1 MBIt's a big one! The top Gallagher expert we know joins us to dive deep into Oasis, how they were signed to Creation Records and what the best song on their second album is. What IS the story? Tune in to find out. Links: Noel Gallagher: Evolution Since Oasis, Meeting Bruce Springsteen and Best Of Album | Apple Music Oasis at King Tut's Wah Wah Hut (Glasgow, 1993) Jordan's Tedx Talk on "How to convene a better future" 73 Questions with Liam Gallagher
Underrated Gems
June 10, 2021 06:44 - 1 hour - 65.2 MBThe boys are back with a new playlist of songs that deserve more listens. 8 pure gems! Listen to the tunes here --> AvA: Underrated Gems (A Spotify Playlist) Tracklist: 1. Golden Frames - Shannon Shaw 2. Vapour Trail Boogie - Dada Plan 3. Living Room, NYC - Laura Stevenson 4. Dark Lights, Shine Loud - Gabriel Bruce 5. In Light of Us - Honey Harper 6. Mr. Similar - The Passenger 7. Seventy Times Seven - Peace Chord 8. When You Sleep - Japancakes Links: Dada Plan Peace Chord...
The Weakerthans - Left and Leaving vs Reunion Tour (feat. Mason Judy) - Part 2
May 27, 2021 11:15 - 50 minutes - 46.1 MBWe play a Winnipeg trivia game, delve deep into Reunion Tour and hear one of the most elegant responses to the Virtute the cat saga committed to tape. Which album will be crowned the Wheat King?
The Weakerthans - Left and Leaving vs Reunion Tour (feat. Mason Judy) - Part 1
May 20, 2021 11:15 - 1 hour - 63.2 MBThe boys are joined by Mason Judy (psychotherapist, writer) and get deep into The Weakerthan's much-beloved second album. How did they become Mason's favorite band? Is John K. Samson actually Winnipeg's poet laureate? What will their Heros be? Tune in to find out. Part Two is out next week. Links: The Weakerthans - Pamphleteer - live Heidelberg 2001 John K. Samson's website City Still Breathing: Listening to the Weakerthans (Geist article we reference)
Bright Eyes - I'm Wide Awake, It's Morning vs Cassadaga (feat. Julia Kochuk) - Part Two
May 05, 2021 16:08 - 59 minutes - 54.2 MBIt's part two of our convo with Julia— we get into the nitty-gritty of 2007's Cassadaga, the band's highest-charting album in the US upon its release. Where will the "Four Winds" take us? Tune in to find out. Links Conor Oberst does a track-by-track breakdown of Cassadaga Malcolm Jack's Bandcamp
Bright Eyes - I'm Wide Awake, It's Morning vs Cassadaga (feat. Julia Kochuk) - Part One
April 29, 2021 11:15 - 1 hour - 61.1 MBToday could be the "First Day of My Life" or maybe, your life. Writer and producer Julia Kochuk joins us to talk about how Bright Eyes hits harder and in different ways in the here and now. Join us for part one of this fun, dynamic convo where emotions are a-okay. Links Julia's website — https://www.juliakochuk.com/ Bright Eyes on the Late Late Show David Bazan - I Flirted With You All My Life
Mos Def & Talib Kweli Are Black Star (feat. Tatenda Musewe)
April 15, 2021 07:40 - 1 hour - 105 MBLucas and Cail are joined by Tatenda Musewe (musician/cool pal) to discuss the debut studio album by Black Star. Two legendary emcees, rollerblading, an inside look at NYC...what more could you want? Links: AvA: Tatenda's Picks for Black Star (Spotify Playlist) Knowone - "Psychedelic Soul" - Tatenda's band Insane Black Star performance The Departure - Yasiin Gaye (Yasiin Bey + Marvin Gaye) Just Wright Trailer (Common's basketball movie with Queen Latifa)
Arcade Fire - Funeral vs Neon Bible (feat. Cole Friesen)
April 01, 2021 11:15 - 2 hours - 111 MBThe titans of indie-rock...and good Canadians to boot, eh? Lucas and Cail are joined by musician Cole Friesen to dissect and battle the first two Arcade Fire records. Which one will "Win" in the end? Links Cole's music profile
Fucked Up - Glass Boys vs Dose Your Dreams (feat. Carson Mills)
March 18, 2021 11:15 - 1 hour - 105 MBLucas and Cail are joined by Carson Mills (music writer behind Vikings & Beekeepers) to discuss Fucked Up, the most "restless and progressive" hardcore band in North America. Are you a Glass Boy or do you Dose Your Dreams? Links: Vikings & Beekeepers - Carson's long-running music blog Up Toppers - Musical Gluttony From Two Hangry Listeners
Black Mountain vs Pink Mountaintops (feat. Curtis Collier)
March 04, 2021 17:31 - 2 hours - 122 MBThe boys discuss the debut releases from two important Vancouver bands. One is a psychedelic barn-burner—the other, a jangly, Lou Reed-inspired tour de force, loaded with sex. It's a great discussion with special guest Curtis Collier (writer, teacher, and book critic) bringing insights and laughs. Links: Fred Flintstone Rocks Out Black Mountain: Don't Run Our Hearts Around (video) Pink Mountaintops: Tourist In Your Town (video)
Songs To Make You Cry
February 18, 2021 12:00 - 43 minutes - 40.2 MBThe boys are back with eight songs to make you cry. Sadness guaranteed or your tears back. Songs To Make You Cry: A Spotify Playlist Tracklist: 1. Casimir Pulaski Day - Sufjan Stevens 2. Into My Arms - Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds 3. If We Were Strangers - Northcote 4. Guess I'm Doing Fine - Beck 5. Your Life In France - Ceremony 6. Something - Julien Baker 7. Mother - John Lennon 8. Tryin' To Get To Heaven - David Bowie
Arctic Monkeys - AM vs Tranquility Base Hotel & Casino
February 04, 2021 11:15 - 1 hour - 80.9 MBIf you're a fan of these Sheffield sweethearts, this is a must-listen AvA episode. Buckle-up, this one is a four out of five. Links Annie Mac interview with Alex Turner "Why Arctic Monkeys' Tranquility Base Hotel and Casino Is a Masterpiece" Nardwuar vs. Arctic Monkeys Dua Lipa covers Arctic Monkeys Do I Wanna Know? in the Live Lounge First-Ever Monster Jam Truck front flip - Lee O'Donnell
Weezer - Blue vs Pinkerton (feat. Dillon Adams)
January 22, 2021 11:15 - 1 hour - 99.3 MBIt's the battle royale you've been waiting for. Lucas and Cail are joined by longtime friend and musician Dillon Adams to discuss Weezer's most beloved records. You know 'em, you have an opinion—let's get into it, shall we? Weezer - SNL w/Matt Damon
It's Sleepy Time
January 07, 2021 12:15 - 49 minutes - 45.4 MBSweet dreams, everybody. Cail and Lucas talk through a ten-song playlist made to help you get a good night’s sleep (or just chill). Check the show notes for the playlist. It's Sleepy Time: A Playlist (Spotify) It's Sleepy Time: A Playlist (Apple Music) *Note: Mary Lattimore's record "Silver Ladders" was produced by Slowdive’s Neil Halstead, not Brian Eno. Tracklisting Lay Your Head Down - Keren Ann Rainwater Coffee - Teen Daze Window - The Album Leaf Hello from the Edge of the Earth...
Pat Kelly vs Toots and the Maytals (feat. Corey Poluk) - Part Two
December 31, 2020 09:08 - 1 hour - 86.1 MBWe're back with part two of our conversation with Corey Poluk, talking Toots and the Maytals and all things reggae. Dive back in, you never stop learning at AvA, baby. Links: Toots & The Maytals Wiki https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Toots_and_the_Maytals We Shall Overcome Wiki https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/We_Shall_Overcome Leslie Kong Wiki https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Leslie_Kong Prophecy of A Wailer http://thewailingwailers.free.fr/TheprophecyofaWailer.html Toots Prison Number ...
All I Want For Christmas Is You, Charlie Brown
December 22, 2020 13:15 - 52 minutes - 48.1 MBMariah Carey, the Queen of Christmas, goes head-to-head with everyone's favorite blockhead, Charlie Brown. Lucas and Cail bring you a face-off you can deck the halls with. Christmas Playlists: Sounds & Pressure Presents: A Very Reggae Christmas AvA presents: A Sad Bastard Christmas Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays, one and all!
Pat Kelly vs Toots and the Maytals (feat. Corey Poluk) - Part One
December 17, 2020 14:15 - 2 hours - 113 MBCail and Lucas get down to the riddim with Vancouver's own Corey Poluk (aka Young Royal), famed reggae-and-soul DJ. Take a trip through the history of Jamaican music with Pat Kelly leading the way, with stops at Skaville, Sad-Town and the Astoria.
HAIM - Women in Music Pt. III
November 26, 2020 12:15 - 1 hour - 66.7 MBCongratulations to HAIM, who were nominated this week for Album of the Year and Best Rock Performance in the 2021 Grammy Awards. Do we have great timing or what?
Wilco - Yankee Hotel Foxtrot (feat. Mack Gordon)
November 05, 2020 13:15 - 1 hour - 70.8 MBThe boys are not trying to break your heart, but they will entertain you. Lucas and Cail are joined by Mack Gordon from Theatre In the Dark for a deep-dive into this seminal record from one of Chicago's finest. Links Grab tickets for "War of the Worlds" until November 21st.
King Krule - 6 Feet Beneath the Moon vs Man Alive!
October 22, 2020 13:15 - 1 hour - 81.5 MB"Well same old Bobby, same old beat, TEN episodes and that's a feeeeeEEEat, well easy come and easy gooooooo..." Cail talks about the debut album from South London's favorite son King Krule, and how it impacted his life. Lucas brings the sizzle with Man Alive!—the newest record. Come join us for a (pub) crawl through the streets of London.
AvA Lite - Taylor Swift "Folklore" vs Fleet Foxes "Shore"
October 10, 2020 14:00 - 31 minutes - 29.1 MBWelcome to AvA Lite, a snack-sized version of our regular episodes. Lucas and Cail debate which folk festival lover had the better "quarantune" release — T. Swift or Robin Pecknold?
Taylor Swift "Folklore" vs Fleet Foxes "Shore"
October 10, 2020 14:00 - 31 minutes - 29.1 MBWelcome to AvA Lite, a snack-sized version of our regular episodes. Lucas and Cail debate which folk festival lover had the better "quarantune" release — T. Swift or Robin Pecknold?
Radiohead - Kid A vs Amnesiac (feat. Jordan Klassen)
September 30, 2020 10:15 - 1 hour - 99.4 MBIt's here — our first "versus" episode. The expectation-bucking Kid A goes head-to-head with Amnesiac, guided by the shining light that is Jordan Klassen. Check out Jordan's music videos here. Listen to "Tell Me What To Do" on your preferred streaming service.
Kacey Musgraves - Golden Hour (feat. Matthew Walko)
September 18, 2020 11:15 - 1 hour - 85 MBAre you alright with a slow burn? Kacey Musgraves sure is, and so are we. The boys have their first guest, longtime friend/music aficionado Matthew Walko come by to discuss Golden Hour, the bonafide country-pop slam dunk from Nashville's favorite daughter. Big shout-out to Matt for our new theme song and segment intros!!
Simon & Garfunkel - Bridge Over Troubled Water
August 14, 2020 10:00 - 1 hour - 70.7 MBLucas and Cail catch-up (in-person at long last!) for an in-depth look at the biggest album of the 1960s. Cail springs a surprise on Lucas, Lucas talks about the highs of being a lead singer/songwriter and they debut a new segment, "Tasty Treats."
The Postal Service - Give Up
July 30, 2020 16:08 - 1 hour - 63 MBThere's a good chance you listened to "Give Up" back in 2003. It was everywhere, from the beaches of Orange County to the dorm rooms of British Columbia. Lucas and Cail discuss their feelings on this seminal indie-pop record, the story of how they first became friends and why you shouldn't date Ben Gibbard. Spotify playlist of Heroes and Notable Mentions
Run the Jewels - RTJ3
July 16, 2020 10:00 - 1 hour - 56.8 MBPOW! Lucas and Cail join the RTJ revolution. Join us for a discussion of American hip-hop duo Run the Jewels, which consists of rappers El-P and Killer Mike. They scorch the earth with their third record, calling for blood and looking for hope. Listen to Lucas and Cail poorly recite their favorite lyrics. Note: This episode was recorded on March 31, 2020, before the tragic death of George Floyd at the hands of the police. AvA supports Black Lives Matter and RTJ is the protest music of our c...
The Velvet Underground - Loaded
July 02, 2020 17:24 - 58 minutes - 53.3 MBLucas and Cail take a trip back to 1970 when Loaded, the fourth studio album by The Velvet Underground, is released. Find out if it's "loaded with hits" as Atlantic Records said, and hear their shock in learning just how much Doug Yule contributed to this record. We made a Spotify playlist for you here. Give it a follow. White Light/White Heat: The Velvet Underground Day-by-Day by Richie Unterberger is a key book we reference throughout the episode. Very in-depth, check it out if you're a ...
Taking Back Sunday - Tell All Your Friends
June 16, 2020 06:04 - 1 hour - 66.3 MBLucas and Cail do a swan-dive into the world of emo in 2003, all centered around this legendary record from Taking Back Sunday. Come revel in the angst of a thousand teenagers.
John Mayer - Heavier Things
June 15, 2020 17:04 - 49 minutes - 44.9 MBIn their first episode, Lucas and Cail talk about John Mayer's second record, the communal soundtrack of 2003. John, what's up with those pants?!