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.

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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.

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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...

This week we dive into John Lennon’s Imagine, an album that mixes peace, piano, and a pinch of pure pettiness. We unpack the dreamy idealism of the title track, groove through the deeper cuts, and then swerve straight into the musical side-eye of “How Do You Sleep?” Lennon’s diss track aimed at Paul McCartney. We talk highlights, surprises, and of course our Songs of the Week. Sorry in advance, but come imagine with us… and enjoy a little friendly Beatles-era drama along the way.

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

01:06 Least Favorite Songs

04:15 Favorite Songs

18:53 Why is this album on our list?

27:55 Best Beats and Bars

32:51 Our Ratings

39:07 Songs of the Week

47:03 Next album...

This week we check into one of rock’s most iconic destinations: Hotel California by the Eagles. With Joe Walsh joining the lineup for the first time, the band leans into a sharper, more electric sound, without losing their signature harmonies. We talk through the hits, the deep cuts, and of course the legendary title track that sparked decades of interpretations. Which songs soar, which ones stumble, and what keeps this album such a classic? Plus, our picks for best beat, best bar, and “Song 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

01:31 Least Favorite Songs

08:40 Favorite Songs

26:51 Why is this album on our list?

34:52 Best Beats and Bars

43:22 Our Ratings

47:44 Songs of the Week

52:58 Next album...

This week we wrap up our journey across Abbey Road! We pick up right where we left off, pondering the mystery of The Beatles’ surprisingly low Grammy count, and dive into the legendary medley that closes out their final recorded album. From hidden gems to unforgettable moments, we celebrate how the Fab Four stuck the landing. Plus, a couple of unexpected “Songs of the Week” make their debut because, well, we just couldn’t help ourselves.

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

00:45 Cliffhanger Continuation from Part 1

12:00 Best Beats and Bars

18:52 Our Ratings

30:00 Songs of the Week

40:20 Next album...

This week we welcome our first guest as we start to cross Abbey Road with The Beatles! It's a wide road so it takes two weeks to cross it, so In part one, we share our most and least favorite tracks and talk about why this iconic album is still a must-listen decades later. Things get heated - not really - when we debate “Maxwell’s Silver Hammer” - is it brilliantly quirky or just a bit too much? And don’t miss our cliffhanger question to leave you stuck in the middle of the Road for a 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

12:17 Least Favorite Songs

20:29 Favorite Songs

32:49 Why is this album on our list?

42:24 The Grammy's and a Cliffhanger...

This week we put on our best suits and step into the golden age of cool with Frank Sinatra’s Songs for Swingin’ Lovers! Backed by Nelson Riddle’s lush arrangements, Ol’ Blue Eyes delivers charm, swagger, and romance in every note. From playful flirtations to swoon-worthy ballads, this 1956 classic proves that nobody swings quite like Sinatra. We talk timeless tracks, smooth phrasing, and which tunes still make us snap our fingers, or does it still hold up for us? Plus, our picks for best beat, best bar, and “Song 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

01:08 Least Favorite Songs

12:29 Favorite Songs

19:44 Why is this album on our list?

30:42 Best Beats and Bars

33:08 Our Ratings

38:46 Songs of the Week

43:57 Next album...