We wrap up Season 1 with Frank Ocean’s Channel Orange, a modern classic that blends R&B, pop, hip-hop, and deeply personal storytelling into one unforgettable album. Joining us for this finale is Friend of the Show and Riley’s roommate, Kate, bringing a fresh voice to the conversation. Together we unpack the album’s themes of love, identity, nostalgia, and heartbreak, debate our standout tracks, and talk about why Channel Orange still feels so vital more than a decade later. It’s a thoughtful, emotional way to close out our first season of Barber Cuts. Plus, our picks for best beat, best bar, and “Songs of the Week.”

Playlist of our favorites - https://open.spotify.com/playlist/2RXBXfKew9A9vj6pEy4hGA?si=a406cf1b7d5a42ce

Episode art by Riley inspired by the album.

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CHAPTERS

00:00 Intro

01:43 Least Favorite Songs

04:59 Favorite Songs

10:41 Why is this album on our list?

28:53 Best Beats and Bars

37:11 Our Ratings

42:32 Songs of the Week

50:32 Next album...

This week, we step into the jangly, swaggering world of The Stone Roses’ iconic self-titled debut, the album that helped ignite the Madchester scene and still feels impossibly cool. Todd taps into the psychedelic grooves and big-sky guitars that defined a generation, while Riley hears it with fresh ears and maybe questions whether this is what all the fuss was about. We talk baggy rhythms, sneaky-sharp lyrics, and how a band could sound both laid-back and laser-precise at the same time. From “I Wanna Be Adored” to the epic swirl of “I Am the Resurrection,” we break down why this album continues to echo through modern indie rock.

Playlist of our favorites - https://open.spotify.com/playlist/2RXBXfKew9A9vj6pEy4hGA?si=a406cf1b7d5a42ce

Episode art by Riley inspired by the album.

Leave a comment at Spotify or any of the socials below to tell us what you think about the albums and about your favorites and skips!

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CHAPTERS

00:00 Intro

01:45 Least Favorite Songs

10:42 Favorite Songs

27:26 Why is this album on our list?

44:.09 Best Beats and Bars

50:51 Our Ratings

56:02 Songs of the Week

1:00:16 Next album...

This week we dive into Stevie Wonder’s Songs in the Key of Life, the sprawling, soul-soaked masterpiece that does… well, everything. We talk about how Stevie manages to pack funk, jazz, gospel, R&B, social commentary, love songs, and pure joy into one monumental album. Riley picks out the lyrics that hit hardest, Todd gets lost in those legendary grooves, and together we explore why this record still feels alive, electric, and absolutely essential. From “Sir Duke” to “Isn’t She Lovely” to the deep cuts that deserve just as much shine, this episode is a celebration of Stevie firing on every creative cylinder.

Playlist of our favorites - https://open.spotify.com/playlist/2RXBXfKew9A9vj6pEy4hGA?si=a406cf1b7d5a42ce

Episode art by Riley inspired by the album.

Leave a comment at Spotify or any of the socials below to tell us what you think about the albums and about your favorites and skips!

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Barber Cuts on Instagram

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Barber Cuts on X

CHAPTERS

00:00 Intro

01:29 Least Favorite Songs

05:54 Favorite Songs

12:16 Why is this album on our list?

29:22 Best Beats and Bars

37:40 Our Ratings

42:27 Songs of the Week

44:44 Next album...