Heavy Heavy by Young Fathers Album Review

On this week’s episode, Matt and Ryan finish off their celebration of Black History Month with a review of Heavy Heavy by Young Fathers. Stripping back the polish for a more "back-to-basics" approach, this 2023 Mercury Prize-nominated project is a kaleidoscopic blend of soul, trip-hop, and African-inspired rhythms. The Scottish trio explores themes of joy, struggle, and heritage through a wall of gritty, lo-fi sound, ranging from the gospel-infused energy of "Geronimo" to the pounding, rhythmic drive of "I Saw." Tune in to hear what Matt and Ryan have to say about the album!Listen to the album: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=OLAK5uy_kTQ2iUqJ7Z5zV2FA52gwuh_Sdow-bgvrQ&si=C6cooG_aQpBlu2O8Purchase the album:https://www.amazon.com/Heavy-Young-Fathers/dp/B0BHSF4649If you love what you hear, please give us a five-star rating and share the episode with a friend!Have an idea for a future episode? Drop us a line at [email protected] with Us!* Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/ttheylisten.bsky.social* Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ttheylisten/* Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ttheylisten* Threads: https://www.threads.net/@ttheylistenRyan's Vinyl CollectionExplore Ryan's full collection on Discogs:https://www.discogs.com/user/rjk3168/collectionEpisode Timestamps00:00 Intro03:34 Last Week Recap06:47 What is a Young Fathers?17:11 Rice24:55 I Saw32:41 Drum 39:24 Tell Somebody 45:59 Geromino 52:42 Ways to Support the Show58:48 Shoot Me Down01:06:42 Uluation01:14:24 Sink Or Swim01:21:52 Holy Moly01:27:24 Be Your Lady01:35:11 Overall Thoughts, Ratings and Next Album Recommendations01:42:52 Next Week's Review