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Jesca Hoop Discusses Joni Mitchell, For the Roses
May 15, 2026
1h 00m 25s
Ryan Sollee Discusses No Knife, Fire in the City of Automatons
May 7, 2026
49m 25s
James Petralli (White Denim) Discusses Stevie Wonder, Music of My Mind
Apr 30, 2026
41m 51s
Amelia Fletcher Discusses Girls at Our Best!, Pleasure
Apr 25, 2026
55m 11s
Matt Smith Discusses Songwriting in Politically Charged Times, Writing about Grief and More
Apr 17, 2026
39m 36s
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| 5/15/26 | Jesca Hoop Discusses Joni Mitchell, For the Roses | Send us Fan Mail Manchester-based singer, songwriter and guitarist Jesca Hoop joins Al to introduce him to Joni Mitchell’s 1972 album For the Roses. Jesca talks about how she first discovered For the Roses as well as the earlier albums in Mitchell’s catalog after having minimal exposure to popular artists during much of her childhood. She explains why she connects with this album and why it’s a notable part of Mitchell’s discography. Jesca also discusses her new album Long Wave Home and delve... | 1h 00m 25s | ||||||
| 5/7/26 | Ryan Sollee Discusses No Knife, Fire in the City of Automatons | Send us Fan Mail On this episode, The Builders and The Butchers frontman Ryan Sollee joins Al to introduce him to No Knife’s 1999 album Fire in the City of Automatons. Ryan shares why he chose to talk about this No Knife album for this episode, and he explains what is special to him about this band and this album. He delves into his favorite tracks from Fire in the City of Automatons and talks about the rare encounter he had with another No Knife “mega-fan.” Ryan also talks about the new Buil... | 49m 25s | ||||||
| 4/30/26 | James Petralli (White Denim) Discusses Stevie Wonder, Music of My Mind | Send us Fan Mail L.A.-based singer, songwriter, guitarist and producer James Petralli of White Denim joins Al for this episode to introduce him to Stevie Wonder’s 1972 album Music of My Mind. James talks about the album’s “value system,” and why it appealed to him so much when he first started listening to the record. He also discusses the ways in which Music of My Mind was a departure from Wonder’s previous work and how it foreshadowed his run of critically- and commercially-successful album... | 41m 51s | ||||||
| 4/25/26 | Amelia Fletcher Discusses Girls at Our Best!, Pleasure | Send us Fan Mail On this episode, singer/songwriter/guitarist/economist Amelia Fletcher (Heavenly, Swansea Sound, Catenary Wires, Talulah Gosh) introduces Al to Girls at Our Best’s 1981 album Pleasure. Amelia revisits her teenage fandom of Girls at Our Best!, and she explains why they were—and continue to be—one of her favorite bands. She also talks about how their songwriting style has influenced her approach to writing songs and how that is reflected in Heavenly’s work. Amelia discusses sev... | 55m 11s | ||||||
| 4/17/26 | Matt Smith Discusses Songwriting in Politically Charged Times, Writing about Grief and More | Send us Fan Mail Austin-based producer, engineer, singer-songwriter and educator Matt Smith joins Al for the second part of their conversation. (You can hear the first part, in which they discuss Robert Plant’s Mighty ReArranger, on the previous episode.) This time around, Matt talks about the features of music that he enjoys listening to, his approach as a music producer and what he aimed to achieve as a songwriter on his latest album …this is not okay… Learn more about Matt and his work a... | 39m 36s | ||||||
| 4/10/26 | Matt Smith Discusses Robert Plant, Mighty ReArranger | Send us Fan Mail Austin-based producer, engineer, singer-songwriter and educator Matt Smith joins Al to talk about Robert Plant’s 2005 album, Mighty ReArranger. Matt discusses why he chose this album for his short list of albums to talk about, and Al explains why he picked Mighty ReArranger from the albums on Matt’s list. Matt talks about the elements that make this album a high point in Plant’s solo discography and the role that members of Portishead played in making the album. Learn more ... | 52m 25s | ||||||
| 3/26/26 | 225. Ben Vaughn Discusses Alex Chilton, Like Flies on Sherbert | Send us Fan Mail Singer, songwriter, musician, producer, TV and film composer, radio show host and podcaster Ben Vaughn drops by to introduce Al to Alex Chilton’s 1979 debut solo album Like Flies on Sherbert. Ben talks about the negative impression he got the first time he was exposed to Chilton, when he appeared on a local 1960s television show in Philadelphia, and how he eventually became a fan, friend and collaborator of Chilton’s. He explains why he thinks Like Flies on Sherbert is Chilto... | 1h 05m 48s | ||||||
| 3/20/26 | 224. Hannah Frances Discusses Fiona Apple, The Idler Wheel... | Send us Fan Mail Vermont-based singer, composer, guitarist, dancer and poet Hannah Frances joins Al to introduce him to Fiona Apple’s 2012 album The Idler Wheel Is Wiser Than the Driver of the Screw and Whipping Cords Will Serve You More Than Ropes Will Ever Do (aka The Idler Wheel…). Hannah talks about her earliest experiences with listening to The Idler Wheel… and why the album made such an impression on her. She and Al delve into several of the album’s tracks, and they highlight what they ... | 1h 09m 05s | ||||||
| 3/13/26 | 223. Ásgeir Discusses Atoms for Peace, Amok | Send us Fan Mail On this episode, Icelandic singer-songwriter Ásgeir introduces Al to the 2013 album Amok by the supergroup/Radiohead spinoff Atoms for Peace. Ásgeir talks about how he got acquainted with the album and why he and his bandmates had it on repeat during their 2013 tour. While Ásgeir highlights particular tracks that are his favorites, he explains how he experiences the album as a cohesive whole. Ásgeir also talks about his new album Julia, his upcoming Icelandic-language album a... | 42m 51s | ||||||
| 3/5/26 | 222. Olivia Barton Discusses Mount Eerie, A Crow Looked at Me | Send us Fan Mail On this episode, Nashville-based singer, songwriter and guitarist Olivia Barton introduces Al to Mount Eerie’s 2017 album A Crow Looked at Me. Olivia talks about why she chose this album to discuss, even though she hasn’t listened to it very often, and she explains why she considers this a life-changing album. She also highlights some of the most impactful lyrics and musical elements from the album. Olivia discusses her latest album For Myself and For You, as well as th... | 56m 02s | ||||||
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| 2/20/26 | 221. Alan Williams Discusses Carla Bley and Paul Haines, Escalator over the Hill | Send us Fan Mail Musician, songwriter, producer, engineer and ethnomusicologist Alan Williams (solo, Birdsong at Morning, Knots and Crosses) joins Al to talk about Carla Bley and Paul Haines’ 1971 album Escalator over the Hill. Alan discusses why he decided to explore EOTH during his high school years, what his favorite parts of the album are, why it has stuck with him over the years and how much he actually likes the album. Alan explores the challenges the album presents to the genrefication... | 1h 14m 21s | ||||||
| 2/11/26 | 220. Will Epstein Discusses Lou Reed, The Blue Mask | Send us Fan Mail Woodstock, NY-based composer and musician Will Epstein joins Al to introduce him to Lou Reed’s 1982 album The Blue Mask. Will talks about when he first got acquainted with the Velvet Underground and how he eventually started listening to Reed’s solo material and The Blue Mask specifically. He breaks down several of the album’s tracks, illustrating what impresses him about Reed as a songwriter and performer. Will also discusses his recently-released album Yeah, mostly and talk... | 58m 46s | ||||||
| 1/29/26 | 219. I Get So Emotional: What Makes These Sad Songs Sad? with Mary Beth Melchior | Send us Fan Mail This is an excerpt from the first-ever Patreon-only episode of You, Me and An Album, aka Bonus Tracks. On the original version of this episode, Mary Beth and Al Melchior discuss four songs, two that Mary Beth experiences as sad and two that Al experiences as sad. Al's choices were “Getting Away With It (All Messed Up)" by James and “Murmurations” by Amy Millan. Mary Beth’s were “Remember My Name” by Sons of Legion and “Hallelujah” by k.d. lang (specifically, her performance o... | 1h 00m 51s | ||||||
| 1/21/26 | 218. Storey Littleton Discusses Madi Diaz, History of a Feeling | Send us Fan Mail Woodstock, NY-based singer, songwriter, guitarist and keyboardist Storey Littleton joins Al to talk about Madi Diaz’s 2021 album History of a Feeling. Storey explains why she chose to discuss this album, even though she doesn’t always listen to it regularly, and she highlights certain tracks that are among her favorites. She also talks about how the album is a departure from the breakup albums that she used to listen to. Storey and Al chat about Storey’s soon-to-be-released d... | 58m 36s | ||||||
| 1/15/26 | 217. Exploring Unfamiliar Albums with Fretted Dulcimer Player Sam Edelston | Send us Fan Mail This is an excerpt from a Bonus Tracks episode published on the You, Me and An Album Patreon on Sept. 25, 2025. You can hear the entire episode, plus all of the other Bonus Tracks episodes, by joining the YMAAA Patreon at patreon.com/youmealbum. Dulcimer player Sam Edelston joins Al to talk about listening to albums that are off the beaten path. Whether we're listening to genres we're unfamiliar with or music that we come across unexpectedly, finding the key that allows us to... | 48m 42s | ||||||
| 1/9/26 | 216. Maia Sharp Discusses Lord Huron, Vide Noir | Send us Fan Mail On this episode, singer, songwriter, multi-instrumentalist and producer Maia Sharp gets Al acquainted with Lord Huron’s 2018 album Vide Noir. (Maia was previously a guest on Ep 124, when she and Al talked about Historian by Lucy Dacus.) Maia explains why Vide Noir is on heavy rotation at her home and how this album—and Lord Huron’s music more generally—has informed her own songwriting. She also discusses the making of her latest album Tomboy, delving into some of the lyrical ... | 1h 03m 09s | ||||||
| 12/26/25 | 215. Scott Dudelson Discusses Dillard & Clark, The Fantastic Expedition of Dillard & Clark | Send us Fan Mail For the final YMAAA episode of 2025, music photographer, podcaster, entrepreneur and record collector Scott Dudelson introduces Al to Dillard & Clark’s 1968 debut album The Fantastic Expedition of Dillard & Clark. Scott talks about how he first encountered the album, why it had special significance for him during an important time in his life and why it continues to be a favorite album of his. He also discusses how bluegrass legend Doug Dillard and rock icon Gene Clar... | 47m 40s | ||||||
| 12/10/25 | 214. Madison Cunningham Discusses Silver Apples, self-titled | Send us Fan Mail Los Angeles-based singer-songwriter-guitarist Madison Cunningham joins Al to introduce him to the 1968 debut album by Silver Apples, Madison talks about how she became acquainted with the album, the unusual way the album was made and why it has become a meaningful album for her personally. She and Al highlight their favorite tracks and discuss how they relate to the album’s lyrics. Madison also discusses the making of her latest album, Ace, and the process of selecting its th... | 1h 04m 56s | ||||||
| 12/1/25 | 213. Jack Cooper Discusses Michael Head Introducing The Strands, The Magical World of the Strands | Send us Fan Mail On this episode, UK-based guitarist, vocalist and songwriter Jack Cooper of Modern Nature introduces Al to the 1997 Michael Head Introducing The Strands album The Magical World of the Strands. Jack talks about how and when he first learned about Head’s work and how he eventually became familiar with The Magical World of the Strands. He explains why he thinks this particular album stands out in Head’s discography and why it has a timeless quality. Jack also discusses Modern Na... | 59m 15s | ||||||
| 11/19/25 | 212. Wreckless Eric Discusses Tom Petty, Full Moon Fever | Send us Fan Mail On this episode, English alternative rock singer, songwriter, guitarist, producer and engineer Wreckless Eric talks to Al about Tom Petty’s 1989 multi-Platinum solo debut Full Moon Fever. Eric explains how he was belatedly introduced to the album, and what he loves and doesn’t love about it. He also makes the case for Full Moon Fever being the original Dad Rock album. Eric talks about his new solo album, England Screaming, which is a remaking of A Roomful of Monkeys, the lone... | 1h 38m 31s | ||||||
| 11/7/25 | 211. Emma Swift Discusses Bon Iver, For Emma, Forever Ago (see notes re: TW) | Send us Fan Mail On this episode, Nashville-based, Australian-born singer-songwriter Emma Swift introduces Al to Bon Iver’s 2007 album For Emma, Forever Ago. Emma talks about how she first learned about Bon Iver and this particular album as a DJ in Sydney. She explains what drew her to Justin Vernon’s music and what set him apart from other indie artists of the late 2000s. Emma also highlights some of her favorite aspects and moments from For Emma, Forever Ago. She and Al wind up by discussin... | 1h 16m 48s | ||||||
| 10/30/25 | 210. Andrea Walker Discusses Fleetwood Mac, Tango in the Night | Send us Fan Mail Andrea Walker, co-founder, primary songwriter and guitarist for the Portland-based indie rock band Glitterfox, visits YMAAA to talk about Fleetwood Mac’s 1987 album Tango in the Night. Andrea discusses how she got into Fleetwood Mac, and this album in particular, through learning and performing the songs, and how playing Fleetwood Mac covers was instrumental to the development of Glitterfox. She also talks about what she likes about the sound of Tango in the Night, and which ... | 1h 09m 17s | ||||||
| 10/22/25 | 209. Leanne Butkovic and Angie Boylan of Freezing Cold Discuss No Doubt, Tragic Kingdom | Send us Fan Mail Leanne Butkovic and Angie Boylan, who comprise the rhythm section of the New York-based indie rock trio Freezing Cold, join Al to discuss No Doubt’s 1995 breakthrough album Tragic Kingdom. Leanne and Angie each talk about how the album was formative for them, why they still enjoy it and why being a fan of the band—and of Gwen Stefani in particular—is sometimes challenging. They also talk about Freezing Cold’s latest album, Treasure Pool, and their collaborative songwriting pr... | 1h 05m 52s | ||||||
| 10/17/25 | 208. Will Paquin Discusses Paulinho Nogueira, O Fino do Violão | Send us Fan Mail Nashville-based guitarist, vocalist and songwriter Will Paquin joins Al to introduce him to Paulinho Nogueira’s 1965 album O Fino do Violão. Will talks about how he got into Brazilian guitar, why he didn’t tell anyone about the music he discovered and why he has a particular affinity for Nogueira’s music. Will also highlights some of his favorite parts of the album and notes some features that can best be appreciated through active listening. He and Al talk about Will’s recen... | 58m 24s | ||||||
| 10/9/25 | 207. Caro Kelley Discusses Jacob Collier, Djesse Vol. 4 | Send us Fan Mail Munich-based soul-pop artist Caro Kelley joins Al to talk about Jacob Collier’s 2024 album Djesse Vol. 4. Caro revisits her first encounter with the album—and why it led her to go on an extended housecleaning binge—and she explains why she loved the album instantly. Caro also explains why she thinks the album’s eclecticism suits it well. She and Al wrap up by talking about her latest album QUIET, why she had to take a break from recording the album and why that hiatus led to ... | 53m 00s | ||||||
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4 placements across 4 markets.