Strictly Butter
60 episodes - English - Latest episode: 5 months ago - ★★★★ - 3 ratingsStrictly Butter is a podcast fueled by lifelong friendship, good pizza, and an undying love for all things music. Every episode, Ryan Cody, Jeremy Klein, and Alexander Mathew bring you lively, in-depth discussions on current album releases, across a wide range of genres.
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Top 3ish Albums of 2023 (THE REUNION)
January 27, 2024 14:05 - 2 hours - 262 MBShaking up the bottle again because the new year doesn’t really count till February, it’s Strictly Butter! 5 years later we return (we know, nobody asked for this) and share with you some of our favorite albums from 2023. We drop it from our usual top 5 to 3, and name a few honorable mentions. We really enjoyed conversing about music like old times and hope to pick the show up again (in likely a newer more loose format) and talk about more new music releases later this year. Thanks for listen...
Episode 56: Top 5 Albums of 2018
December 24, 2018 03:03 - 2 hours - 182 MBAs the year draws to a merciful close, it’s time once again for us to talk about our TOP FIVE favorite albums of the year. Pretty self-explanatory. It’s a long one, so strap in and enjoy! Love you all, see you in 2019! Also, we talk a lot about getting old, even though we're all still 29 and 30 ain't even that old. Idk, I'm cool with it. (Jer, 2018) Anyway... Ryan’s Top 5: 5) Robyn- Honey 4) The Skull Eclipses- S/T 3) TesseracT- Sonder 2) Good Tiger- We Will All Be Gone 1) Pusha T- Dayton...
Episode 55: Mitski – Be The Cowboy
November 21, 2018 03:58 - 1 hour - 88.8 MBA lake... with no fish... is the heart of a pod... named Strictly Butter! Idk, not my best. It’s been a while. Anyway, after a hiatus of sorts we are BACK. On this episode, we talk about “Be The Cowboy” the latest album from Mitski, as well as new music from Copeland, Robyn, and Low. We also get into some of the major music headlines that have come and gone since our last recording many months ago. What are you waiting for? Give it a listen! Questions? Comments? Got your own thoughts on “...
Episode 54: Chromeo – Head Over Heels
September 10, 2018 12:04 - 59 minutes - 81.6 MBLacking the energy to come up with a good intro for this episode, it’s Strictly Butter!!! We discuss “Head Over Heels,” the latest from Chromeo, as well as music from Gabriel Kahane, Hermit and the Recluse (Ka and Animoss,) and the Queen of Soul, Aretha Franklin. Give it a listen! Questions? Comments? Got your own thoughts on “Head Over Heels”? We’d love to hear from you, and have a number of ways you can get in contact with us. Find and Like us on Facebook (facebook.com/StrictlyButterPod,) ...
Episode 53: Wyoming Gauntlet Pt. 2 – Nas and Teyana Taylor
August 13, 2018 23:21 - 56 minutes - 77.3 MBThe state motto of Wyoming is “Equal Rights,” and the state motto of the info for this episode of the podcast is, “It’s Strictly Butter!” On this episode, we finally conclude our discussion of the five albums produced by Kanye West out in Wyoming (AKA Kanye Midwest,) with our reviews of ’Nasir’ and ‘KTSE’ the latest from Nas and Teyana Taylor, respectively. Questions? Comments? Get in contact with us on Facebook (facebook.com/strictlybutterpod,) Twitter (@strictly_butter,) Tumblr (strictlyb...
Episode 52: Wyoming Gauntlet Pt. 1 – Pusha T, and Kanye West, AND Kids See Ghosts
July 16, 2018 11:49 - 45 minutes - 62.6 MBGat-gat-gat-gat-gat-gat-gat, grrrat, gat-gat-gat-gat, it's Strictly Butter! On this episode we review THREE ALBUMS: Pusha T's 'Daytona,' Kanye West's 'Ye,' and Kids See Ghosts' self-titled debut. Pusha and Kanye have done dynamite numbers for us before, so surely this will be our most listened to episode yet! Thanks for listening to us talk about the things we listen to! Fun links to fun things: Pusha T, “If You Know You Know”: https://youtu.be/L7-0ugujS2U Strictly Butter Episode 9 on ‘K...
Episode 51: Parquet Courts – Wide Awake!
June 25, 2018 02:55 - 1 hour - 99.5 MBShaking our moneymaker on a podcast of woke jams, it's Strictly Butter! On this episode we discuss "Wide Awake!" the latest album "New York guitar band" Parquet Courts. We also get into tracks from Frontierer, Tesseract, and Surf Harp, as well as delve into some NON-MUSICAL CONTENT with a fun game related to Norman, the psychopathic A.I. Questions? Comments? Got your own thoughts on “Wide Awake”? Concerned you might be a psychopath? We’d love to hear from you, and have a number of ways you c...
Episode 50: Underoath – Erase Me
May 25, 2018 02:09 - 1 hour - 86.4 MBOver the hill and with a bad hip, it’s EPISODE 50 of Strictly Butter! On this momentous, monumental edition of our little show, we talk about “Erase Me” the latest album from Underoath (underOATH? Underøath? How are they styling their name these days? Anyway) we also get into music from Mitski, Fuel, and reflect on how the hell the podcast has been going on for almost three years, and we’re only now just hitting our 50th episode. All that and more await. Give it a listen! Questions? Comments...
Episode 49: Andrew W.K. – You're Not Alone
May 07, 2018 22:39 - 56 minutes - 78.1 MBPodcasting ‘till we puke, it’s Strictly Butter! On our 49th episode, we discuss “You’re Not Alone,” the latest from partying and white t-shirt aficionado Andrew W.K. We also get into music inspired by Ryan’s vacation to Miami, music for cathartic release, music we already talked about like two episodes ago, and music that may or may not have been made by the mystery wrapped in an enigma that is Steev Mike. But who IS Steev Mike? Well, you’re just going to have to listen and find out ain’t ya?...
Episode 48: Titus Andronicus – A Productive Cough
April 16, 2018 11:43 - 56 minutes - 77.9 MBIncapable of keeping a secret from the guy at the store downstairs, it’s Strictly Butter. On this episode, we discuss “A Productive Cough” the latest and most “ballad-est” from punk rockers Titus Andronicus. We also get into mind-melting piano compositions with Vicky Chow performing a piece written by Michael Gordon. We wonder why people don’t talk about Lenny Kravitz more with a song from Lenny Kravitz. We get our roller disco vibes on with U.S. Girls. But we CAN’T KEEP A SECRET FROM THE GUY...
Episode 47: Rich Brian – Amen
March 19, 2018 01:51 - 1 hour - 100 MBTrying to be the GOAT while seeing them walk by, it's Strictly Butter! It's been a while, but we're finally back at it, talking about "Amen," the debut album from Rich Brian. We also talk music from Kacey Musgraves, Good Tiger, and Kero Kero Bonito, as well as try and fail to do math live on air. It's embarrassing for all three of us. Anyway, give this episode a listen! Questions? Comments? Got you own thoughts on "Amen?” We’d love to hear from you, and have a number of ways you can get in c...
Episode 46: Joe Satriani – What Happens Next
February 09, 2018 03:36 - 55 minutes - 76 MB*Extended 13 minute guitar solo in place of a paragraph where we tell you this episode is about the new Joe Satriani album “What Happens Next,” as well as music from Jeff Rosenstock, The Skull Eclipses, and Mike Shinoda, wrapping up right about.... now.* Questions? Comments? Got you own thoughts on The Fieri of the Fretboard himself, Joe Satriani, or “What Happens Next?” We’d love to hear from you, and have a number of ways you can get in contact with us. Find and Like us on Facebook (facebo...
Episode 45: ANOTHER Another Another One (2017 Honorable Mentions)
January 17, 2018 02:07 - 1 hour - 158 MBFailing in spectacular fashion to eat all the wings on Hot Ones, it’s Strictly Butter! Well folks, it’s the episode after our Top Five of 2017 episode, so that can only mean one thing: it’s time for us to talk to you for close to TWO MORE HOURS about music from 2017. Honorable Mentions, Worst Album, New Year’s Resolutions, and more. As always, you'll laugh, you'll nod in approval over some deep analytical thoughts, you'll kill two hours of time with your buddies. Get to listening! Questions?...
Episode 44: Top 5 Albums of 2017
December 30, 2017 18:07 - 1 hour - 147 MBHard to believe we’ve reached this point, but after a legitimately crazy year we’re back with another year-end Top 5 Albums episode. It’s Strictly Butter! Join us once again as we rank our favorite albums, reflect on the year that’s passed, and try to skirt around the constrictions of playing music from artists on major labels when we’ve already got two strikes against us. We hope you enjoy our discussions this episode, and every episode, and we’ll talk to you in 2018! TOP 5 ALBUMS (top 5 alb...
Episode 43: Bell Witch – Mirror Reaper
December 03, 2017 23:55 - 1 hour - 89.4 MB*Long, drawn out, guttaral growl* it’s Strictly Butter! On this episode, we dive into unfamiliar territory with a review of “Mirror Reaper,” the latest album from Seattle-based doom metal band Bell Witch that is one 83-minute long track. If it sounds daunting, it’s because it is! We also discuss music from Owl City (huh,) Gojira, and Trouble. Give it a listen! Questions? Comments? Have your own thoughts on “Mirror Reaper?” We’d love to hear from you, and have a number of ways you can get in ...
Episode 42: St. Vincent – MASSEDUCTION
October 31, 2017 12:00 - 59 minutes - 82.3 MBGhouls to spook, ghouls to shriek, ghouls ghouls ghouls every day of the week, it’s a semi-Halloween edition of Strictly Butter! On this episode, we say the word “spooky” much more than an acceptable amount of times, all the while talking about the new St. Vincent album “MASSSEDUCTION.” We also discuss three tracks of varying… *SIGH* spookiness from Xiu Xiu, Pan Daijing, and Donovan, talk about songs from Animaniacs, and pull of the single greatest transition in the history of the podcast. Gi...
Episode 41: LCD Soundsystem – American Dream
October 24, 2017 00:56 - 1 hour - 103 MBEverybody’s hearing the same pod, it goes “Strictly, Strictly, Strictly, Strictly, Strictly, Strictly Butter.” On this episode we tackle “American Dream” the long-awaited, much-anticipated album from LCD Soundsystem. Yes, there is a new LCD Soundsystem album, and it is definitely a collection of songs that you can listen to. We also chat about music from Milo (again,) Thrice (again,) and King Krule (for the first time ever, finally someone on this podcast with an original thought!) It’s a fun...
Episode 40: PVRIS – All We Know of Heaven, All We Need of Hell
September 21, 2017 01:24 - 1 hour - 87.8 MBShowing you no mercy (but you know, like in a cool way) it’s Strictly Butter! On our 40th god damned episode, we review “All We Know of Heaven, All We Need of Hell,” the latest from PVRIS. We also go on a drug trip with The Spirit of the Beehive, journey into heretofore unforeseen beauty with The Contortionist, and become sad dads with The National. I mean, it’s the 40th episode, if you’re reading this, there’s no way you’re NOT going to listen! Questions? Comments? Have your own thoughts on...
Episode 39: Japanese Breakfast – Soft Sounds From Another Planet
September 14, 2017 03:43 - 1 hour - 89.8 MBGiving road head on a turnpike exit, it’s Strictly Butter! On this episode, we discuss “Soft Sounds From Another Planet,” the latest album from Japanese Breakfast, as well as music from Civvie and Lizzo. Also, the ReKleiner makes his long-awaited return to talk about Arcade Fire. Give it a listen! Questions? Comments? Have your own thoughts on “Soft Sounds From Another Planet?” We’d love to hear from you, and have a number of ways you can get in contact with us. Find and Like us on Facebook...
Episode 38: Lorde – Melodrama
August 24, 2017 03:05 - 1 hour - 87.1 MBWhat the fuck are perfect podcasts anyway? This is Strictly Butter! On this episode, the guys discuss bassoons, Lorde’s new album “Melodrama,” The Antlers, Charli XCX, Grandbrothers, and of course, bassoons. Did I mention bassoons? It’s a fun one, as they all tend to be, so you’ll definitely want to give it a listen ASAP! Questions? Comments? Have your own thoughts on “Melodrama?” We’d love to hear from you, and have a number of ways you can get in contact with us. Find and Like us on Facebo...
Episode 37: Royal Blood – How Did We Get So Dark?
August 10, 2017 00:20 - 1 hour - 101 MBOnly lying when we podcast to you, it’s Strictly Butter! On this edition of the show, we discuss “How Did We Get So Dark?” the latest from U.K. duo Royal Blood. We also talk “Whoomp! There It Is” vs. “Whoot! There It Is,” the soundtrack to “Baby Driver,” our class trip to see “Planetarium” performed in Prospect Park, and remember Chester Bennington, the lead singer of Linkin Park who passed away last month. Questions? Comments? Have your own thoughts on “How Did We Get So Dark?” We’d love t...
Episode 36: Misterwives – Connect The Dots
July 26, 2017 12:04 - 1 hour - 99.6 MBWe’re not part of your machine (if we did we’d have A LOT more listeners,) it’s Strictly Butter! On this episode, we welcome back our first return (and only ever) guest, our good friend Sawyer Kost to review “Connect The Dots” the latest from Mistwerwives. This may be our most wild and fun review yet, probably partially due to the fact that the air conditioner was turned off in Ryan’s apartment, but also due to the fact we all had vastly different experiences with this album. We also discuss ...
Episode 35: Linkin Park – One More Light
June 26, 2017 11:59 - 1 hour - 107 MBCrawwwwwwwling iiiiiiin myyyyyy skiiiiiiiin, it’s aaaaaa newwwww Striiiiiiictly Buuuuutterrrrrrr! On Episode 35 of the podcast, we discuss “One More Light” the latest from Linkin Park. Did Linkin Park sell out? Are people overreacting? But is it better than “A Thousand Suns?” Answers to all those questions and more await, along with some chatting about music from Mutoid Man and Boreen, and Ryan’s highlights from Governor’s Ball 2017. Give it a listen! Questions? Comments? Got your own take ...
Episode 34: Father John Misty – Pure Comedy
June 04, 2017 20:32 - 1 hour - 121 MBBedding Taylor Swift every night inside the Oculus Rift, it's Strictly Butter! On this episode of the podcast we review "Pure Comedy," the latest from Father John Misty, as well as talk music from Sadistik, The Chemical Brothers, and Kikagaku Moyo. We also remember Chris Cornell, discuss the virtues of albums that take several listens in order to "get," and delve into religion (BWAAAAA?!) all in an episode so long, it makes "Pure Comedy" feel like a breezy EP. Give it a listen! Questions? Co...
Episode 33: Kendrick Lamar – DAMN.
May 08, 2017 11:09 - 1 hour - 101 MBYa’ll know what happens on the podcast stays on the podcast, it’s Strictly Butter! This episode, our main review covers the great, new Kendrick Lamar album “DAMN.” To quote our own Alex Mathew (so I guess what happens on the podcast actually DOESN’T stay on the podcast, but oh well, it was a good intro, no going back now,) “If you don’t like this record, there’s something wrong with you, I think.” We also discuss the straight up debacle that was the first annual (hopefully only annual) Fyre F...
Episode 32: Freddie Gibbs – You Only Live 2wice
May 01, 2017 02:26 - 1 hour - 88.8 MBKicking shit like Solange in the elevator, it’s Strictly Butter! We talk “You Only Live 2wice,” the latest from Freddie Gibbs, as well as music from MUNA, Slowdive, and Sufjan Stevens/Bryce Dessner/Nico Muhly/James McAlister. Questions? Comments? Got your own take on "You Only Live 2wice"? Get in contact with us, we'd love to hear from you. You can find us on Facebook (facebook.com/StrictlyButterPod,) Twitter (@strictly_butter,) or Tumblr (strictlybutterpod.tumblr.com,) OR send us an email ...
Episode 31: Disperse – Foreword
March 31, 2017 11:44 - 1 hour - 99.7 MBUniverse. Self-consciousness. Omnipresence. Love. Nature. It's Strictly Butter. In this episode we review and discuss "Foreword" the latest album from Disperse, as well as tunes from Deftones, The Brandon Brown Collective, and Priests. Plus, Ryan and Jeremy share stories from a month-old Run The Jewels show they haven't had the chance to talk about on-air yet, and The Rekleiner cuts a mean promo in his Strictly Butter debut. What does that last part even mean? Listen and find out! Questions?...
Episode 30: Migos – C U L T U R E
March 01, 2017 13:05 - 1 hour - 83.2 MBRain drop. Drop top. It's the 30th episode of the Strictly Butter pod pod! (And the end of that meme, congrats to me for somehow managing to kill it.) On this episode, we talk "C U L T U R E," the new album by the Migos. And in "What is it that which you've been listening to?" it's a new Japandroids album, an old Hum song, and a new EP by our old friends 9T Antiope. In the spirit of Migos (GHOST!) our ad-lib game is on point in this episode (POINTY!) so what are you waiting for? Get to listen...
Episode 29: Run The Jewels – Run The Jewels 3
January 31, 2017 12:36 - 1 hour - 94.1 MBBeggin’ Your Pardon, Strictly Butter live at The Garden. On this episode, we review the third album from Run The Jewels, the aptly titled "Run The Jewels 3." And in the first 2017 edition of "What Is It That Which You've Been Listening To?" we talk music from Nine Inch Nails, Nicolas Jaar, and The Cinematic Orchestra. Questions? Comments? Got your own take on Run The Jewels 3? We'd love to hear from you. Find us on Facebook (facebook.com/StrictlyButterPod,) Twitter (@strictly_butter,) or Tum...
Episode 28- ANOTHER ANOTHER ONE (2016 Honorable Mentions)
January 10, 2017 13:02 - 2 hours - 168 MBRubbing ourselves with body butter and watering our plants for another year, it's Strictly Butter! On this episode, the guys talk for two MORE hours about music from 2016. They talk Honorable Mentions, least favorite albums, albums they wished they had given more time to, and Andre 3000 guest verses. You'll laugh, you'll nod in approval over some deep analytical thoughts, you'll kill two hours of time with your buddies. Get to listening! Questions? Comments? What are some more of your favori...
Episode 27- Top 5 Albums of 2016
December 30, 2016 13:14 - 2 hours - 167 MBAnother year older, another year wiser, it's Strictly Butter! This episode is the guys recap their personal year in music with their individual lists of the TOP 5 ALBUMS OF 2016. This is by far the longest edition of the podcast yet, clocking in at slightly over TWO HOURS, so let's not waste any more time. TOP 5 ALBUMS (top 5 albums.) Questions? Comments? Got your own list of the Top 5 Albums of 2016? Whatever it is, we'd love to hear from you. You can find us on Facebook (facebook.com/stric...
Episode 26: Sleigh Bells – Jessica Rabbit
December 22, 2016 12:49 - 1 hour - 102 MBPodcasts and tacos make your head explode, it's Strictly Butter! On this edition of the show, the guys discuss "Jessica Rabbit" the latest from Sleigh Bells, while also touching on music from Oranssi Pazuzu, Girls In Airports, and D.R.A.M. (ft. Lil Yachty!) Keep an ear out for Alex nailing the pronunciation of 'Oranssi Pazuzu,' but stumbling over much less daunting tasks. Seriously, this is a really fun one, why are you wasting any more time by not listening? Questions? Comments? Got your ow...
Episode 25: The Naked and Famous – Simple Forms
December 08, 2016 15:22 - 1 hour - 90.9 MBPODCAST! PODDDDDCAST! It’s Strictly Butter! On this episode, the guys get into a rather animated discussion about “Simple Forms,” the latest album from The Naked and Famous. Emotions are running high on this one! They also talk albums from Leonard Cohen, Kero Kero Bonito, and A Tribe Called Quest, all of which rank among the year’s best. Questions? Comments? Got your own opinion on "Simple Forms?" We'd love to hear from you. Find us on Facebook (facebook.com/strictlybutterpod,) Twitter(twit...
Episode 24: Danny Brown – Atrocity Exhibition
November 18, 2016 12:47 - 58 minutes - 79.9 MBSlurp that podcast up just like lo mein, it's Strictly Butter! Recorded well before recent events threatening to explode the country, the guys discuss "Atrocity Exhibition," the latest from Danny Brown, as well as music from The CInematic Orchestra, Macula Dog, and From Indian Lakes. Also Alex recites Danny Brown lyrics a couple of times, so that's fun. Questions? Comments? Got your own opinion on "Atrocity Exhibition?" We'd love to hear from you. Find us on Facebook (facebook.com/strictlyb...
Episode 23: Bon Iver – 22, A Million
October 28, 2016 12:24 - 1 hour - 87.3 MBA podcastuary king, it's Strictly Butter! On this episode, the guys go in DEEEEEEEEEP (but still not really that deep actually) on Bon Iver's new numerological epic, '22, A Million.' In "What is it that which you've been listening to?" they discuss music from Combat!, Roosevelt, and finish up the 2006 10 Year 2006 2006? Anniversary Series with John Mayer's 'Continuum.' If there's ever been an episode for you and your daughters, this is it! Questions? Comments? Got your own take on '22, A Mil...
Episode 22: Frank Ocean – Blonde
September 30, 2016 11:54 - 1 hour - 144 MBToo many episodes of this podcast we can't pronounce, it's Strictly Butter! On this episode, we discuss "Blonde," the long-awaited, long-time-coming, NEW ALBUM FROM FRANK OCEAN, AHHHHHHH(we're only about six weeks late to the party on this one,) and, of course, rank the fuckability of each song on it. Also, in "What is it That Which You've Been Listening To?" we talk music from Thee Oh Sees, Queen Kwong, and tackle the latest installment of the 2006 10 Year 2006 2006? Anniversary Series with ...
Episode 21: Periphery – Periphery III: Select Difficulty
September 09, 2016 01:34 - 1 hour - 137 MBBEAUTY DISGUSTING BLOOOOOOOD… it’s another sunshine and rainbows addition of Strictly Butter! In this episode, Alex and Ryan laud the new Periphery album “Periphery III: Select Difficulty,” while Jeremy also has some opinions on it. The guys also talk about some less divisive music from DRÆMINGS, Tash Sultana, and Stevie Wonder, and Alex and Ryan test their Periphery knowledge in the first ever edition of “Periphery Lyric or Serial Killer Manifesto?” Questions? Comments? Got your own though...
Episode 20: The Avalanches – Wildflower
August 10, 2016 02:51 - 1 hour - 123 MBGet a drink, have a good time now, welcome to paradise, it's Strictly Butter! On our TWENTIETH EPISODE (holy shit) we discuss an album 16 years in the making: The Avalanches' Wildflower. (Meanwhile, Ryan has been listening to If These Trees Could Talk, Alex to Emma Ruth Rundle, and Jeremy went to the inaugural Panorama Festival.) If you like long-time coming albums being paired with milestone episodes, then this one's for you! Questions? Comments? Got your own thoughts on Wildflower? We'd lo...
Episode 19: Chance the Rapper – Coloring Book
July 28, 2016 23:18 - 1 hour - 124 MBAre you ready for your blessings? It's Strictly Butter! On this episode, we review the new Chance the Rapper mix tape, Coloring Book. We also discuss the music of FM-84, Diarrhea Planet, and tackle Underoath's "Define the Great Line" as Part Two of Alex's "2006 10 Year 2006 2006?" anniversary series. There's also at least one prolonged laughing fit, so if you enjoy music and fun, then this is the episode for you! Questions? Comments? Got your own thoughts on Coloring Book? We'd love to hear ...
Episode 18: Radiohead – A Moon Shaped Pool
June 23, 2016 11:58 - 1 hour - 113 MBFitter. Happier. More productive. It's Strictly Butter! On this episode, we talk about A Moon Shaped Pool, the latest from Radiohead, as well as what each of us has been up to in the month since we last recorded. Jeremy saw Brian Wilson, but not after having to wait in various lines for an hour with a full bladder. Ryan went to Governor's Ball, and after the third day got rained out by non-existent rain, got to see a secret Prophets of Rage show. And Alex, well he only drove cross-country, ha...
Episode 17: Drake – Views
June 03, 2016 12:14 - 1 hour - 125 MBHitting that Ginobili with they left hand up like “WOO,” it’s Strictly Butter! This episode, the guys discuss the highs, the lows, and the lows of 'Views,' the latest from hip-hop star Drake. They also talk music from Caverns, Car Seat Headrest, and Saosin, as well as how the legal system works, and the sudden closing of Jeremy's go-to muffin place. There's a new DRAMATIC READING for good measure too. Honestly, I can't believe you're not already listening to this. Questions? Comments? Want t...
Episode 16: Parquet Courts – Human Performance
May 23, 2016 11:59 - 1 hour - 120 MBIt comes through the window, it comes through the floor… It’s Strictly Butter! On this edition of the “smash hit” podcast, the guys go toe-to-toe-to-toe over the new Parquet Courts album Human Performance. They also discuss songs from Mogador, Riverside, and Open Mike Eagle, as well as a variety of other topics, including a surprisingly spiritual birthday celebration for Alex. Honestly, you’re not going to find a much better episode tease anywhere else, so what are you waiting for? Questions...
Episode 15: M83 – Junk (w/ Sawyer Kost)
May 05, 2016 23:43 - 59 minutes - 109 MB8, 7, 6, 5, 4, 3, 2, we're coming for you! It's Strictly Butter! On this episode, with the help of our friend/first guest Sawyer Kost, we remember the legend that is Prince, discuss music from PWR BTTM, learn about Queer Punk, and pick our favorite kinds of cheese. Oh yeah, and we review Junk, the latest album from M83! If you like music, but also consider yourself a fan of charcuterie, there's never been a more perfect episode for you! Questions? Comments? Complaints? Got your own take on J...
Episode 14: Mothers – When You Walk a Long Distance You Are Tired
April 19, 2016 03:08 - 58 minutes - 108 MBCombing your hair in the wrong direction, it’s Strictly Butter! On this edition of the show, we discuss When You Walk a Long Distance You Are Tired, the debut album from Mothers, as well as music from Japanese Breakfast, AJ Connell & Tim Darcy, and All Them Witches, AS WELL AS finding out what song that sample from that Lushlife song in the last episode comes from. REAL investigative music journalism stuff here. Questions? Comments? Complaints? Got your own take on When You Walk a Long Dist...
Episode 13: Lushlife + CSLSX – Ritualize
March 31, 2016 11:38 - 1 hour - 124 MBThis ain't Bradbury. This ain't Roddenberry. It's just Strictly Butter! In this episode we review Ritualize, the new album from Lushlife + CSLSX. We also discuss music from The Contortionist, Robert Stillman and Chantae Carr, and remember Malik Taylor AKA Phife Dawg from A Tribe Called Quest, who recently passed away at the age of 45. Phife had a profound influence on Hip Hop, as well as with us here at Strictly Butter, and he will be missed. RIP. Questions? Comments? Complaints? Got your ow...
Episode 12: Kanye West – The Life of Pablo
March 13, 2016 22:13 - 1 hour - 139 MBThis is a god dream, this is a god dream, this is Strictly Butter! On this episode, the guys discuss the trials and tribulations of Kanye West, and his newest album The Life of Pablo. Laughter, anger, pretty much every emotional reaction in the book gets covered in this one. There’s also a new round of “What is it, that which you’ve been listening to?” featuring music from Far-Less (the first entry in Alex’s “2006 10 year 2006 2006?” Anniversary Series,) The Black Queen, and Florist. There’s ...
untitled 11.5: Kendrick Lamar – untitled unmastered.
March 07, 2016 00:48 - 23 minutes - 42.8 MBWalking around with them blue faces, it's Strictly Butter! On this untitled and (mostly) unmastered 0.5 edition of the show, we discuss the new surprise album from Kendrick Lamar (WHAAAAAAA), "untitled unmastered." We recorded this the day the album came out, so we could only really give our first impressions, but being that Kendrick is such a vital artist, we felt that we should jump on this as soon as possible. And, in turn, YOU should be jumping on THIS as soon as possible! Questions? Com...
Episode 11: Savages – Adore Life
February 26, 2016 12:47 - 48 minutes - 89.1 MBThis is what you get when you mess with love, it’s Strictly Butter! On this edition of the podcast, we talk the new Savages album, Adore Life, as well as music from Mac McCaughan, Moon Tooth, and Anderson .Paak. Inevitably, we also discuss music that's good to drive to. We swear, there's an episode on that topic coming some time eventually in the year two-thousand-whenever. Join us as we adorn life, won’t you? Questions? Comments? Complaints? Got your own take on Adore Life? We would love fo...
Episode 10: David Bowie’s Legacy and Final Album, ★
February 23, 2016 04:22 - 1 hour - 119 MBIt’s not the side effects of the cocaine, I’m thinking that it must be Strictly Butter! This episode, we discuss the late David Bowie’s legacy, as well as his final album ★ (Blackstar). David Bowie was a genius, legend, and personal inspiration, and he will be missed. RIP. Questions? Comments? Got your own take on Blackstar? Got your own David Bowie stories? We would love for you to share them with us. Get at us on Facebook (facebook.com/StrictlyButterPod), Twitter (@strictly_butter), or Tum...
Episode 9: Pusha T – King Push – Darkest Before Dawn: The Prelude
January 20, 2016 05:11 - 1 hour - 128 MBIn the Bahamas for the month, sitting in our pajamas having lunch, it's Strictly Butter! For our first episode actually recorded with the intention of being released in 2016, we talk about the new Pusha T album, King Push – Darkest Before Dawn: The Prelude, as well as music from LCD Soundsystem, St. Paul & The Broken Bones, and Hands Like Houses. We also try to remember the name of the new Pusha T album without looking it up, have our first semblance of a disagreement, and detail the accompli...