You, Me and An Album
On each episode, a guest introduces the host, Al Melchior, to an album they love but that he doesn't know.
- Update frequency
- every 9 days
- Average duration
- 65 minutes
- Episodes
- 204
- Years Active
- 2020 - 2025
203. Mac McCaughan Discusses New Order, Power, Corruption & Lies
On this episode, Superchunk frontman and Merge Records co-founder Mac McCaughan talks to Al about New Order’s 1983 album Power, Corruption & Lies. Mac discusses why he decided to buy Po…
202. Marshall Crenshaw Discusses Rock 'n' Roll Boogie (compilation)
Power pop singer-songwriter extraordinaire Marshall Crenshaw joins Al to introduce him to the Rock ’n’ Roll Boogie compilation album, released in 2014 by Rapier Records. The compilation…
201. Cassie Wieland (Vines) Discusses A Winged Victory for the Sullen (self-titled)
New York-based composer, multi-instrumentalist and songwriter Cassie Wieland joins Al for this episode to introduce him to the 2011 self-titled debut album by A Winged Victory for the S…
200. Audrey Golden and Gina Birch Discuss The Raincoats, Odyshape
This episode is all about the seminal punk band The Raincoats. Al is joined by The Raincoats’ co-founder Gina Birch and by author/journalist Audrey Golden, who wrote Shouting Out Loud: …
199. Joel Johnston (Far Caspian) Discusses The Radio Dept., Clinging to a Scheme
On this episode, Irish singer, songwriter, multi-instrumentalist and producer Joel Johnston (Far Caspian) introduces Al to The Radio Dept.’s 2010 album Clinging to a Scheme. Joel talks …
198. Jeremy Shatan Discusses Holly Miranda, Mutual Horse
Music journalist, podcaster and photographer Jeremy Shatan drops in on YMAAA to introduce Al to Holly Miranda’s 2018 album Mutual Horse. Jeremy talks about how his exploration of Mirand…
197. Secret Monkey Weekend Discuss Southern Culture on the Skids, Too Much Pork For Just One Fork
The power pop family trio of Jefferson Hart, Ella Brown-Hart and Lila Brown-Hart, known as Secret Monkey Weekend, join Al for this episode, introducing him to Southern Culture on the Sk…
196. Árný Margrét Discusses Gregory Alan Isakov, Appaloosa Bones
Icelandic singer-songwriter Árný Margrét joins Al to introduce him to Gregory Alan Isakov’s 2023 album Appaloosa Bones. Árný talks about first getting acquainted with Isakov’s music as …
195. JF Robitaille and Lail Arad Discuss Simon & Garfunkel, Bridge Over Troubled Water
Singer-songwriters JF Robitaille and Lail Arad pay YMAAA a visit to discuss Simon & Garfunkel’s 1970 album Bridge Over Troubled Water. They talk about how they came to love the album an…
194. Lee Jennings Discusses My Chemical Romance, Three Cheers for Sweet Revenge
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193. Amy Millan Discusses Charlotte Cornfield, The Shape of Your Name
Canadian singer-songwriter Amy Millan (solo, Stars, Broken Social Scene) drops in on YMAAA to introduce Al to the music of fellow Canadian singer-songwriter Charlotte Cornfield, and spe…
192. Teedra Moses Discusses D'Angelo, Voodoo
Singer-songwriter Teedra Moses, who has written pop and R&B hits for Christina Milian, Trina and herself, visits YMAAA to introduce Al to D’Angelo’s 2000 album Voodoo. Teedra talks abou…
191. Luke Mallett Discusses Mink DeVille, Cabretta
Luke Mallett of the Maine-based roots rock group The Mallett Brothers Band introduces Al to Mink DeVille’s 1977 debut album Cabretta (also known as their self-titled album). Luke talks …
190. Paul Rappaport Discusses Pink Floyd, The Division Bell
Former label executive, guitarist and author Paul Rappaport joins Al to introduce him to Pink Floyd’s 1994 album The Division Bell. Paul talks about how he became a part of the Pink Flo…
189. Arthur Thompson Discusses Cameo, Cameosis
On this episode, drummer Arthur Thompson (Mindi Abair, The Boneshakers, Wayman Tisdale, Dave Koz, solo) introduces Al to Cameo’s 1980 album Cameosis. Arthur talks about how he first wou…
188. Barrie Cadogan Discusses The Jimi Hendrix Experience, Electric Ladyland
Guitarist Barrie Cadogan (Little Barrie, Primal Scream, The The) joins Al for this episode to dig into The Jimi Hendrix Experience’s 1968 album Electric Ladyland. Barrie talks about get…
187. Andrew Dost Discusses The Rentals, Return of the Rentals
Multi-instrumentalist, songwriter and visual artist Andrew Dost (fun., Anathallo) joins Al for this episode and introduces him to The Rentals’ 1995 debut album Return of the Rentals. An…
186. Laurie Berkner Discusses Aimee Mann, I'm with Stupid
On this episode, kindie rock superstar Laurie Berkner introduces Al to Aimee Mann’s 1995 album I’m with Stupid. Laurie talks about how she listened to this album frequently in the latte…
185. Wes Jackson Discusses De La Soul, Buhloone Mindstate
On this episode, Wes Jackson—the President of BRIC Arts Media in Brooklyn—drops by to introduce Al to De La Soul’s 1993 album Buhloone Mindstate. Wes talks about his long-time De La Sou…
184. Laura Kidd Discusses Belly, Star
Nottingham-based multi-instrumentalist, singer-songwriter, producer, YouTuber and podcaster Laura Kidd (Penfriend, Obey Robots, She Makes War) joins Al to get him acquainted with Belly’…