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Summer Album/Winter Album

Jody Avirgan & Craig Finn
Modern Vampires Of the City
Vampire Weekend
Slanted and Enchanted
Norman Fucking Rockwell
Graceland
Pavement
The Strokes
Lana Del Rey
On Air Fest
Music Industry
Paul Simon
Death
Narrative
Mortality
Summer Babe
New York City
9-11
Blonde
Frank Ocean
Modest Mouse

On this podcast we believe that all albums are either summer albums or winter albums. But what defines them? The lyrics, the music, your personal relationship with the record? Summer Album/Winter Album is a musical debate podcast with Jody Avirgan (538, 30 for 30, Radiotopia) and Craig Finn (The Hold Steady). Each episode, Jody and Craig offer their opening arguments, and then with the help of a g... more

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It's March 5th! Which means it's "Modern Vampires Of The City" day, since that is the date in late winter that Ezra Koenig pinned his band's record to. So in a new yearly tradition, we bring you our episode about MVOTC again -- but not before a speci... more

Tonight on Summer Album / Winter Album: Blonde. Frank Ocean 2016.

Our special guest: Sam Sanders, host of The Sam Sanders Show and Vibe Check

Jody Avirgan is arguing Winter, Craig Finn is arguing Summer.

Craig won the coin toss. He is presenting f... more

Tonight on Summer Album / Winter Album: Is This It? The Strokes. 2001.

Our special guest: Jack Coyne, host of Trackstar and Public Opinion.

Jody Avirgan is arguing Summer, Craig Finn is arguing Winter.

Jody won the coin toss. He is presenting firs... more

Tonight on Summer Album / Winter Album: "Norman Fucking Rockwell!" Lana Del Rey. 2019.

Our special guest: Avery Trufelman, host of Articles of Interest

Jody Avirgan is arguing Winter, Craig Finn is arguing Summer.

Craig won the coin toss. He is pr... more

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Recent Guests

Sam Sanders
Host of The Sam Sanders Show and Vibe Check
NPR
Episode: Frank Ocean's "Blonde" with Sam Sanders
Jack Coyne
Creator of Public Opinion, NYC and Trackstar
Episode: The Strokes' "Is This It?" with Jack Coyne
Avery Trufelman
A lover of Lana Del Rey and host of Articles of Interest
Articles of Interest
Episode: Lana Del Rey's "Norman F***ing Rockwell" with Avery Trufelman
Yasi Salek
Music podcaster and host of Bandsplain
The Ringer
Episode: Pavement's "Slanted and Enchanted" with Yasi Salek
Walter Martin
Musician and songwriter, known for being part of The Walkmen and his solo work.
The Walkmen
Episode: Walter Martin on Wilco, Bruce, Outkast, and Donovan (Rapid Fire)
Malcolm Gladwell
Author and journalist known for his insightful books and podcasts
Episode: Paul Simon's "Graceland" with Malcolm Gladwell
Amanda Petrusich
Music critic and author for The New Yorker
The New Yorker
Episode: Vampire Weekend's "Modern Vampires Of The City" with Amanda Petrusich (Live from On Air Fest)
Kevin Morby
Acclaimed musician and fan of the album
Episode: Modest Mouse's "The Lonesome Crowded West" with Kevin Morby

Hosts

Jody Avirgan
Co-host of Summer Album/Winter Album; known for deep music talk and storytelling within the show's debate format.
Craig Finn
Host of Summer Album/Winter Album; brings alternative perspectives and debates on where albums fit on the summer-winter spectrum.

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4.7 out of 5 stars from 85 ratings
  • Great stuff

    Keep the coming

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Gooner 444444
    United Kingdom9 months ago
  • Great pod, deck is stacked

    Fun to listen to, expertly produced. Craig will almost always win. Here is why:

    -Craig answers the question subjectively: whether this is a summer or winter album to me. He therefore has two paths to victory: (1) guest agrees with Craig, based on their own (not Craig’s) subjective experiences with the album; or (2) guest, interpreting objective factors (title; production; lyrical content; lore around making; etc,), comes to same result as Craig.

    -Compare Jody: Jody is interpreting those same ob... more

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    Enrique Armijo
    United Statesa year ago
  • Great idea!

    So excited for more episodes!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Decent people everywhere
    United Statesa year ago
  • Time

    This was the biggest waste of time ever.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    FBI WATCHES ME
    United Statesa year ago
  • My favorite new show!

    I love this!! Need more episodes asap!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    shakeitshakeit
    United Statesa year ago

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Frank Ocean's "Blonde" with Sam Sanders
Q: How did you feel about 2016 and music at that time?
There was a sense of being overwhelmed with the political landscape and covering the election, so the release felt just like nice music during the chaos.
Frank Ocean's "Blonde" with Sam Sanders
Q: Did it register for you at the time, Frank Ocean's back?
Yes, it did because I had this moment in the summer after the candidates had been chosen, and I remember playing Blonde during that moment.
Pavement's "Slanted and Enchanted" with Yasi Salek
Q: Can we start a little with the band in general and then we'll get into Slanted?
Yasi confirms that Pavement is indeed a California band, emphasizing the cultural roots of their upbringing.
Pavement's "Slanted and Enchanted" with Yasi Salek
Q: Any quick reaction to our cases, thoughts on Slanted in general?
Yasi reflects on the differing experiences regarding Pavement's music, emphasizing the year-round indoor experience of connecting with it, juxtaposing Jody's summer memories.
Paul Simon's "Graceland" with Malcolm Gladwell
Q: What have you learned about memory and art from Paul Simon?
Malcolm emphasizes the connection between expertise and memory in art, suggesting that great songwriters naturally rely on their extensive experiences to create.

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This show centers on classifying classic albums as either summer or winter, sparked by lively debates between two hosts and enriched by guest perspectives. Episodes weave personal anecdotes, music analysis, and cultural context as guests weigh in on albums spanning indie rock to pop staples, often culminating in a unique verdict from the artist. Across discussions, the format emphasizes mood, memory, and the broader cultural moment surrounding each record, making it a thoughtful, opinionated space for music lovers and industry professionals alike. A standout element is the recurring artist verdict, which offers an extra layer of credibility and curiosity to listeners who care about how musicians themselves frame their work.

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1. Sam Sanders
2. Jack Coyne
3. Avery Trufelman
4. Yasi Salek
5. Walter Martin
6. Malcolm Gladwell
7. Amanda Petrusich
8. Kevin Morby

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