EPISODE · Feb 14, 2026 · 2H 3M
Live Forever by Bartees Strange Album Review
from Hey, Listen to This! · host Matt Drzik and Ryan Kearns
On this week’s episode, Matt and Ryan continue their celebration of Black History Month with a review of Bartees Strange’s Live Forever. After being named a Stereogum "Artist to Watch" in 2020, Strange released this debut to universal acclaim. Featuring a blend of hip-hop, indie rock, and jazz, it’s a record that defies genre. Tune in to hear the guys' full breakdown!Listen to the album: https://barteesstrange.bandcamp.com/album/live-foreverPurchase the album:https://barteesstrange.bandcamp.com/album/live-foreverIf 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 Intro02:42 Last Week Recap05:54 What is a Bartees Strange?20:49 Jealousy 29:09 Mustang39:27 Boomer47:30 Free Kelly Rowland (feat. Armand Hammer)57:03 In A Cab01:02:03 Stone Meadows 01:10:48 Ways to Support the Show01:16:03 Flagey God 01:21:57 Mossblerd 01:29:06 Far01:36:35 Fallen for You01:44:55 Ghostly01:51:23 Overall Thoughts, Ratings and Next Album Recommendations01:59:31 Next Week's Review
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On this week’s episode, Matt and Ryan continue their celebration of Black History Month with a review of Bartees Strange’s Live Forever. After being named a Stereogum "Artist to Watch" in 2020, Strange released this debut to universal acclaim. Featuring a blend of hip-hop, indie rock, and jazz, it’s a record that defies genre. Tune in to hear the guys' full breakdown!Listen to the album: https://barteesstrange.bandcamp.com/album/live-foreverPurchase the album:https://barteesstrange.bandcamp.com/album/live-foreverIf 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 Intro02:42 Last Week Recap05:54 What is a Bartees Strange?20:49 Jealousy 29:09 Mustang39:27 Boomer47:30 Free Kelly Rowland (feat. Armand Hammer)57:03 In A Cab01:02:03 Stone Meadows 01:10:48 Ways to Support the Show01:16:03 Flagey God 01:21:57 Mossblerd 01:29:06 Far01:36:35 Fallen for You01:44:55 Ghostly01:51:23 Overall Thoughts, Ratings and Next Album Recommendations01:59:31 Next Week's Review
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