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
103. Greg Saunier Discusses Atrium Musicae de Madrid, Music of Ancient Greece
Greg Saunier, drummer and founding member of Deerhoof, joins You, Me and An Album for much more than just a discussion of a favorite album. He does talk about one of his favorite albums…
102. Eva Walker Discusses Funkadelic, Maggot Brain
Guitarist, vocalist and songwriter Eva Walker of The Black Tones — who is also a DJ for Seattle’s KEXP — joins Al to talk about Funkadelic’s 1971 album, Maggot Brain. Eva delves into ho…
101. Rat Discusses Pale Blue Eyes, Souvenirs
Rat — the guitarist for Ned’s Atomic Dustbin and Obey Robots — makes a return visit to YMAAA, and with a connection to his first visit. On Ep 29, he introduced Al to Public Service Broa…
100. Kelley Deal Discusses Julian Cope, Droolian
YMAAA winds up its first 100 episodes with a great last splash! Kelley Deal of The Breeders and R. Ring joins Al to discuss Julian Cope’s 1990 lo-fi album, Droolian. Kelley talks about …
99. Caleb Nichols Discusses Blur, self-titled
Singer/songwriter/poet Caleb Nichols (Port O’Brien, Soft People) gets Al acquainted with Blur’s 1997 self-titled album, and they also discuss the album’s significance in Blur’s discogra…
98. Sam Coomes Discusses Velvet Underground, White Light/White Heat
Portland-based multi-instrumentalist, songwriter and producer Sam Coomes (Quasi, Jon Spencer and the HITmakers, Heatmiser, The Donner Party) takes a break from a busy 2023 to get Al up …
97. Natalie Weiner Discusses Nancy Wilson/Cannonball Adderley
Music journalist and sportswriter Natalie Weiner kicks off the 2023 episodes of YMAAA on a jazzy note, as she introduces Al to the 1962 album, Nancy Wilson/Cannonball Adderley. Natalie …
96. D.K. Lyons Discusses Charli XCX, Crash
Musician, songwriter and producer D.K. Lyons makes his second appearance on YMAAA, and just as with The 1975's I Like It When You Sleep..., he chooses an album that's a real challenge f…
95. Steve Luongo Discusses Jethro Tull, Thick as a Brick
Drummer, producer, visual artist and designer Steve Luongo (Rat Race Choir, TorQue) takes the guest seat on this week’s You, Me and An Album to discuss Jethro Tull’s Thick as a Brick. S…
94. Heidi Moore Discusses Joe Pug, Messenger
Economics and finance writer/editor Heidi Moore introduces Al to singer-songwriter Joe Pug and his 2010 album, Messenger. Heidi talks about other artists who are a part of Pug’s “cinema…
93. Megan Mayhew Bergman Discusses Fiona Apple, Tidal
Author and Middlebury College English and American Literatures professor Megan Mayhew Bergman pays a visit to YMAAA to talk about Fiona Apple’s debut album, Tidal. She revisits the time…
92. Mary Beth Melchior Discusses Jesus Christ Superstar (original concept album)
Mary Beth Melchior returns to You, Me and An Album to discuss the first full-length album she ever listened to -- and just in advance of her and Al's 33-1/3 year wedding anniversary! Th…
91. Jeff Melnick Discusses Terry Melcher, self-titled
American Studies professor Jeff Melnick normally teaches at University of Massachusetts Boston, but on this episode, he gives Al an education on Terry Melcher and his 1974 self-titled d…
90. Gilly Ann Hanner Discusses X, More Fun in the New World
Portland indie rock legend Gilly Ann Hanner (Calamity Jane, Starpower, Braille Stars, No. 2, Desír) drops by the show to introduce Al to X's 1983 album, More Fun in the New World. Gilly…
89. Doug "Cosmo" Clifford Discusses Doug Sahm, Groover's Paradise
Doug "Cosmo" Clifford -- yes, that Cosmo Clifford -- drummer for Creedence Clearwater Revival, joins Al for a discussion of Doug Sahm's 1974 album, Groover's Paradise. Cosmo talks abou…
88. Dennis Diken Discusses The Lovin' Spoonful, Daydream
Smithereens drummer and music historian Dennis Diken joins Al for this episode to talk about The Lovin' Spoonful's second album, Daydream. Dennis shares why he thinks this is an album w…
87. Kristin Hanggi Discusses India.Arie, SongVersation: Medicine
This week's guest is director/writer/poet Kristin Hanggi, who received a Tony Award nomination for Best Director of a Musical for Rock of Ages. Kristin is also the author of God, Sex a…
86. Elle Archer Discusses Liz Phair, Exile in Guyville
This week’s guest is Elle Archer, a Portland-based multi-instrumentalist who records as Shaylee, and she gets Al acquainted with Liz Phair’s debut album, Exile in Guyville. Elle talks a…
85. Stephanie Phillips Discusses The Amps, Pacer
Musician and author Stephanie Phillips is this week’s guest, and she introduces Al to The Amps’ one-and-only album, Pacer. Steph talks about why she picked Pacer for this episode, the d…
84. Levi Weaver Discusses David Bazan, Curse Your Branches
Levi Weaver, who covers the Texas Rangers for The Athletic, joins Al on this episode to introduce him to the David Bazan (of Pedro the Lion) solo album, Curse Your Branches. Levi discu…