You, Me and An Album
Al MelchiorIf you're looking for fresh perspectives on beloved albums, this is the show for you. Get to know albums through the ears of the musicians, journalists and music enthusiasts who love them. Host Al Melchior and his guests discuss the magic of music discovery and building lifelong relationships with their favorite albums.
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 252 | Founded | 6 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | Music InterviewsMusicMusic Commentary | |||
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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 tal... more
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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 a... more
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Albuquerque-based Americana singer-songwriter Michael Rudd joins Al for a deep-dive analysis of Townes Van Zandt’s 1969 self-titled album. Michael explains why he admires Van Zandt’s songwriting, notes what makes this album a specia... more
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For his album deep dive, singer, songwriter, author and educator Wesley Stace chose Robert Wyatt’s 1974 album Rock Bottom. Wesley recounts the adolescent friendship that led to his discovery of Rock Bottom, and he explains why it ha... more
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Great for music lovers, especially if you love talking about it with people just as passionate about it as you are. Feels like you’re just hanging out and talking music with a couple friends.
Apple Podcasts5Gambitkiller
United States4 years ago - Expand your musical horizons
I’m a big Al Melchior fan and always looking for something else to listen to so I am not about to miss an episode. I think the advice to listen to each album 3x is good. I usually listen to the album 2x, then the episode, then the album again
In furtherance of the podcast’s mission I suggest each guest & reviewer provide 5 great, underrated albums. Here are mine:
Lost & Gone Forever- Guster - Alt rock
Moondance - Van Morrison - singer/songwriter
The Koln Concert-Keith Jarrett-jazz piano
S... more
Apple Podcasts5TheOtherScott2012United States6 years ago - Refreshing
Al is such a humble dude. He’s willing to open himself up to his audience by showing that he doesn’t know everything. Learning about new music, even if it’s new to you, with another person is a rare joy. That’s what is at the heart of this podcast. It’s not just the new experience of the music, it’s the rare treat of experiencing music with another person for the first time. Well done Al!
Apple Podcasts5Michael GovierUnited States6 years ago - I know it’s early...
I’ve only heard a 3 minute trailer, but I feel justified in proclaiming this as the greatest podcast of all-time.
Very excited to see what Al does with this. I’ve long been a fan of his work as a writer and podcaster and he’s shown to have an amazing taste in music in the years we’ve followed each other.
Highly recommended!
Apple Podcasts5Yancy EatonUnited States6 years ago
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Apple Podcasts | #170 | United States/Music/Music Interviews |
Apple Podcasts | #142 |  Germany/Music/Music Interviews |
Apple Podcasts | #68 |  New Zealand/Music/Music Interviews |
Apple Podcasts | #176 |  Finland/Music/Music Interviews |
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Listeners tune in for in-depth conversations where a guest introduces the host to an album they love. The format centers on discovery, lyric analysis, songcraft, production ideas, and behind-the-scenes storytelling from a wide range of artists and creators. Episodes frequently blend personal anecdotes with technical insights, creating a thoughtful space for fans of indie and classic-rock influences, as well as listeners curious about how albums come together and why certain records resonate. Notable is the host's curiosity-driven approach, his openness to unfamiliar work, and a conversational style that balances critique with genuine enthusiasm, often anchored by cross-genre references and a musician-first perspective. This mix likely appea... more
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2. Tomas Rodriguez
3. Caro Kelley
4. Peter Case
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