Record of the Year

Today on the program Chris reveals his 1991 Time Capsule - an hour of music from the year that he just couldn't live without. Listen to Chrissy's 1991 Playlist here:https://open.spotify.com/playlist/4eU3s6M74wDoH54bGa0vGo?si=b197c4a392fd405eE-mail:[email protected]:@recordoftheyear_podcast

Today on the program Steve reveals his 1991 Time Capsule - an hour of music from the year that he just couldn't live without. Listen to Stevie's 1991 Playlist here:https://open.spotify.com/playlist/5sUbuat5e0aFzNUSzNOYaM?si=c3e261d26b5c4274E-mail:[email protected]:@recordoftheyear_podcast

Today we finish scoring the most-streamed records of 1991 and, later, reveal which album Steve chose to discuss in our "One For Stevie" segment. Our 1991 Spotify Playlist:https://open.spotify.com/playlist/65N0hB2MptiKxDF65Pv1rM?si=12236a8695f24be4E-mail:[email protected]:@recordoftheyear_podcast

A big ol' episode about some BIG ol' albums. On this episode, Steve and Chris discuss and score 3 of the biggest records of all-time using their patented ROTY rubric.Our 1991 Spotify Playlist:https://open.spotify.com/playlist/65N0hB2MptiKxDF65Pv1rM?si=12236a8695f24be4E-mail:[email protected]:@recordoftheyear_podcast

At long last we're tackling the most significant rock album of our generation using our patented ROTY Rubric. Buckle up to hear every single thought we've ever had about the record that changed our lives. Our 1991 Spotify Playlist:https://open.spotify.com/playlist/65N0hB2MptiKxDF65Pv1rM?si=12236a8695f24be4E-mail:[email protected]:@recordoftheyear_podcast

Today Steve & Chris kick off their biggest season yet by counting down the Top 10 Most-Streamed songs of 1991. They also discuss and score the rest of the top 25 songs of the year before checking in with the Top 10 Billboard songs of '91 to see how they've held up some 35 years later. Our 1991 Spotify Playlist:https://open.spotify.com/playlist/65N0hB2MptiKxDF65Pv1rM?si=12236a8695f24be4E-mail:[email protected]:@recordoftheyear_podcast

In this 2001 finale of Record of the Year, Steve and Chris hand out the last of their ROTY Awards and decide, once and for all, who won the year in music.And stayed tuned to the end because they'll also announce which year they'll be covering next on the program.Listen to our 2001 Most-Streamed Playlist Here:https://open.spotify.com/playlist/0UL3LO7pPECQgkoS2oLLew?si=7cab37e505cb40bfE-mail:[email protected]:@recordoftheyear_podcast

In this first part of the 2001 ROTY Awards, Steve and Chris discuss their nominees for best songs from each prominent '01 genre - looking at YOU nü metal!And tune in next time for part 2 of the ROTY awards where the boys close the book on 2001 and talk about the new year they'll be covering in the new year. Listen to our 2001 Most-Streamed Playlist Here:https://open.spotify.com/playlist/0UL3LO7pPECQgkoS2oLLew?si=7cab37e505cb40bfE-mail:[email protected]:@recordoftheyear_podcast

Today on the program, Steve reveals his 2001 Time Capsule - an hour of music from the year that he just couldn't live without. Listen to Stevie's 2001 Playlist here:https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1TTYUJ4B3JugQZGrwuWybH?si=17ff7c155e964d6aE-mail:[email protected]:@recordoftheyear_podcast

Today on the program, Chris the Elder reveals his 2001 Time Capsule - an hour of music from the year that he just couldn't live without. And tune in next Friday to hear Stevie's Time Capsule!Listen to Chrissy's 2001 Playlist here:https://open.spotify.com/playlist/2i3hNyexUShIUf0IdDXFMV?si=fdedf892755a4402E-mail:[email protected]:@recordoftheyear_podcast

On this episode, Steve & Chris each share their Top 10 Discoveries from the depths of their 446 song(!!) 2001 playlist. Listen to the 2001 Most-Streamed Playlist here:https://open.spotify.com/playlist/0UL3LO7pPECQgkoS2oLLew?si=7cab37e505cb40bfE-mail:[email protected]:@recordoftheyear_podcast

In this 3rd episode of ROTY 2001, Chris and Steve discuss and score 3 more of biggest albums of the year according to Spotify streaming data using their tried and true ROTY rubric:1. Production2. Vocals & Lyrics3. Musical Prowess4. Average Song Score5. Listenability & LegacyAfter that, they tackle their first "One for Chrissy" album pick of the season.Our 2001 Playlist:https://open.spotify.com/playlist/0UL3LO7pPECQgkoS2oLLew?si=827ad23e4ce1491eDaft Punk Sample Breakdown:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5AqHSvR9bqsE-mail:[email protected]:@recordoftheyear_podcast

In this 2nd episode of ROTY 2001, Chris and Steve discuss and score the 3 biggest albums of the year according to Spotify streaming data using their tried and true ROTY rubric:1. Production2. Vocals & Lyrics3. Musical Prowess4. Average Song Score5. Listenability & LegacyAfter that, they score their first "One for Stevie" album pick of the season.Our 2001 Playlist:https://open.spotify.com/playlist/0UL3LO7pPECQgkoS2oLLew?si=827ad23e4ce1491eE-mail:[email protected]:@recordoftheyear_podcast

In this first episode of ROTY 2001, Chris and Steve count down and analyze the Top 10 Songs of the Year according to Spotify streaming numbers. The boys then do a lightning round of songs #11-25 before discussing the top ten Billboard singles of 2001.Listen to our 2001 Most-Streamed Playlist Here:https://open.spotify.com/playlist/0UL3LO7pPECQgkoS2oLLew?si=7cab37e505cb40bfE-mail:[email protected]:@recordoftheyear_podcast

In this supersized final episode on 1970, Steve and Chris each share their most essential songs of the year before wrapping things up with their year-end awards and superlatives. And they close things out by announcing which year they'll be covering next in ROTY 2.0Our Spotify 1970 Playlisthttps://open.spotify.com/playlist/4wh5TDngA4VGroLf04Ouw5?si=a1c9404181bf4babStevie's Time Capsule: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/0aB2CWRdhobURkjETMMpxk?si=42f636b081ee4402Chrissy's Time Capsule: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/5leG2vYSAUqB7zeJ717ar4?si=30c9a80adff846f4James Taylor on Stephen Colbert: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Un-FO8iXCrAE-mail:[email protected]:@recordoftheyear_podcast

On today's installment of ROTY 1970, Steve and Chris continue their trek through their 393 song playlist of the most-streamed songs of the year. Then they wrap things up by naming their Top 5 Discoveries of 1970. Our Spotify 1970 Playlisthttps://open.spotify.com/playlist/4wh5TDngA4VGroLf04Ouw5?si=a1c9404181bf4babE-mail:[email protected]:@recordoftheyear_podcast

On today's installment of ROTY 1970, Steve and Chris begin their trek through the bottom of their 393 song playlist of the most-streamed songs of the year. Our Spotify 1970 Playlisthttps://open.spotify.com/playlist/4wh5TDngA4VGroLf04Ouw5?si=a1c9404181bf4babE-mail:[email protected]:@recordoftheyear_podcast

In the 3rd episode of ROTY 1970, Chris and Steve discuss and score 3 of the biggest albums of the year according to Spotify streaming data using their tried and true ROTY rubric:1. Production2. Vocals & Lyrics3. Musical Prowess4. Average Song Score5. Listenability & LegacyAfter that, they score their first "One for Stevie" album pick of the season. Our Spotify 1970 Playlisthttps://open.spotify.com/playlist/4wh5TDngA4VGroLf04Ouw5?si=a1c9404181bf4babE-mail:[email protected]:@recordoftheyear_podcast

In the 2nd episode of ROTY 1970, Chris and Steve discuss and score the 3 biggest albums of the year according to Spotify streaming data using their tried and true ROTY rubric:1. Production2. Vocals & Lyrics3. Musical Prowess4. Average Song Score5. Listenability & LegacyAfter that, they score their first "One for Chrissy" album pick of the season. Tune in next week for Part 2 as they round out the top 6 albums of the year and tackle their inaugural "One for Stevie" selection.Our Spotify 1970 Playlist https://open.spotify.com/playlist/4wh5TDngA4VGroLf04Ouw5?si=a1c9404181bf4babE-mail:[email protected]:@recordoftheyear_podcast

In this first episode of ROTY 2.0 - Chris and Steve count down and analyze the Top 10 Songs of the Year according to Spotify streaming numbers. The boys then do a lightning round of songs #11-25 before discussing the top ten Billboard singles of 1970.Our Spotify 1970 Playlist (*spoiler alert*)https://open.spotify.com/playlist/4wh5TDngA4VGroLf04Ouw5?si=a1c9404181bf4babE-mail:[email protected]:@recordoftheyear_podcast

Welcome to Record of the Year 2.0! Beginning this Friday, 1/31, we've got ourselves a new year, new format and new co-host. Tune in then to hear all the details! E-mail:[email protected]:@recordoftheyear_podcast

It's Chris & Chris & Uncle Neil (plus a special guest!) on today's episode of ROTY.This season Chris & Chris attempt to determine the best record of 1994 using their 5 category rubric:1. Production2. Average Song Score3. Vocals & Lyrics4. Musicianship5. Listenability & LegacyFollow along with us all season to see which album comes out on top!E-mail:[email protected]:@recordoftheyear_podcastMyspace:TBDArtwork by Tida Osotsapa.

It's Chris & Chris & Bugs on today's episode!This season Chris & Chris attempt to determine the best record of 1994 using their 5 category rubric:1. Production2. Average Song Score3. Vocals & Lyrics4. Musicianship5. Listenability & LegacyFollow along with us all season to see which album comes out on top!E-mail:[email protected]:@recordoftheyear_podcastMyspace:TBDArtwork by Tida Osotsapa.

It's Chris & Chris & Tom on today's episode!This season Chris & Chris attempt to determine the best record of 1994 using their 5 category rubric:1. Production2. Average Song Score3. Vocals & Lyrics4. Musicianship5. Listenability & LegacyFollow along with us all season to see which album comes out on top!E-mail:[email protected]:@recordoftheyear_podcastMyspace:TBDArtwork by Tida Osotsapa.

It's Chris & Chris & Kurt on today's episode!This season Chris & Chris attempt to determine the best record of 1994 using their 5 category rubric:1. Production2. Average Song Score3. Vocals & Lyrics4. Musicianship5. Listenability & LegacyFollow along with us all season to see which album comes out on top!E-mail:[email protected]:@recordoftheyear_podcastMyspace:TBDArtwork by Tida Osotsapa.

It's Chris & Chris & the Boyz on today's episode!This season Chris & Chris attempt to determine the best record of 1994 using their 5 category rubric:1. Production2. Average Song Score3. Vocals & Lyrics4. Musicianship5. Listenability & LegacyFollow along with us all season to see which album comes out on top!E-mail:[email protected]:@recordoftheyear_podcastMyspace:TBDArtwork by Tida Osotsapa.

It's Chris & Chris & DAVE on today's episode!This season Chris & Chris attempt to determine the best record of 1994 using their 5 category rubric:1. Production2. Average Song Score3. Vocals & Lyrics4. Musicianship5. Listenability & LegacyFollow along with us all season to see which album comes out on top!E-mail:[email protected]:@recordoftheyear_podcastMyspace:TBDArtwork by Tida Osotsapa.

We promise Soundgarden's 1994 release will be superKNOWN to you after this epic podcast.This season Chris & Chris attempt to determine the best record of 1994 using their 5 category rubric:1. Production2. Average Song Score3. Vocals & Lyrics4. Musicianship5. Listenability & LegacyFollow along with us all season to see which album comes out on top!E-mail:[email protected]:@recordoftheyear_podcastMyspace:TBDArtwork by Tida Osotsapa.

Just how smart is "Dummy" by Portishead? Listen and find out!This season Chris & Chris attempt to determine the best record of 1994 using their 5 category rubric:1. Production2. Average Song Score3. Vocals & Lyrics4. Musicianship5. Listenability & LegacyFollow along with us all season to see which album comes out on top!E-mail:[email protected]:@recordoftheyear_podcastMyspace:TBDArtwork by Tida Osotsapa.

Listen and hear if Chris & Chris can agree on Pink Floyd's "Division Bell"And watch the infamous "Blue Ranger & Raggedy Ann" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1sUGZX1I7UIThis season Chris & Chris attempt to determine the best record of 1994 using their 5 category rubric:1. Production2. Average Song Score3. Vocals & Lyrics4. Musicianship5. Listenability & LegacyFollow along with us all season to see which album comes out on top!E-mail:[email protected]:@recordoftheyear_podcastMyspace:TBDArtwork by Tida Osotsapa.

Our third album is Nas' siiiiick debut "Illmatic."This season Chris & Chris attempt to determine the best record of 1994 using their 5 category rubric:1. Production2. Average Song Score3. Vocals & Lyrics4. Musicianship5. Listenability & LegacyFollow along with us all season to see which album comes out on top!E-mail:[email protected]:@recordoftheyear_podcastMyspace:TBDArtwork by Tida Osotsapa.

Our second album is STP's second album "Purple" and what a record it is!This season Chris & Chris attempt to determine the best record of 1994 using their 5 category rubric:1. Production2. Average Song Score3. Vocals & Lyrics4. Musicianship5. Listenability & LegacyFollow along with us all season to see which album comes out on top!E-mail:[email protected]:@recordoftheyear_podcastMyspace:TBDArtwork by Tida Osotsapa.

This is the first episode of our brand spankin' new format and what better way to start than with Green Day's pop-punk masterwork DOOKIE!This season Chris & Chris attempt to determine the best record of 1994 using their 5 category rubric:1. Production 2. Average Song Score3. Vocals & Lyrics4. Musicianship5. Listenability & LegacyFollow along with us all season to see which album comes out on top!E-mail:[email protected]:@recordoftheyear_podcastMyspace:TBDArtwork by Tida Osotsapa.

The epic contest you've all been waiting for. It's Weezer vs. Weezer on today's BLUE ALBUM BATTLE.

Chris + Chris complete the 2020 BABBY Awards with a discussion of their top 10 Heart Songs, Top 5 Albums and much MUCH more!E-mail:[email protected]:@WezTalkinWeezTwitter:@BlueAlbumBattleMyspace:TBDMusic ℗ 1994 Weezer under exclusive license to Geffen Records

Today Chris + Chris celebrate their first 20 contests with an exhaustive dissection of all things BLUE ALBUM BATTLE. Be sure to check back next Friday for the dramatic conclusion of the 2020 BABBY Awards!E-mail:[email protected]:@WezTalkinWeezTwitter:@BlueAlbumBattleMyspace:TBDMusic ℗ 1994 Weezer under exclusive license to Geffen Records

We've got Beck vs. Blue on this episode of BLUE ALBUM BATTLE. Hosts Chris + Chris judge the albums on 10 different criteria:1. Opening Track2. Heart Songs3. Lyrics4. Vocals5. Production & Sound6. Riffs7. Rhythm Section8. Sequencing & Arranging9. Skippability Factor10. Closing TrackListen and learn who comes out on top (according to two silly men named Chris)Beck "The New Pollution" live at the VMAs - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xGFXLcOLM90 Odelay on WhoSampled.com - https://www.whosampled.com/album/Beck/Odelay/Listen to the Take it Away Podcast - https://takeitawaypodcast.com/E-mail:[email protected]:@WezTalkinWeezTwitter:@BlueAlbumBattleMyspace:TBDMusic ℗ 1996 UMG Recordings, Inc.Music ℗ 1994 Weezer under exclusive license to Geffen Records

It's Ben vs. Blue on this episode of BLUE ALBUM BATTLE. Hosts Chris + Chris judge the albums on 10 different criteria:1. Opening Track2. Heart Songs3. Lyrics4. Vocals5. Production & Sound6. Riffs7. Rhythm Section8. Sequencing & Arranging9. Skippability Factor10. Closing TrackListen and learn who comes out on top (according to two silly men named Chris)E-mail:[email protected]:@WezTalkinWeezTwitter:@BlueAlbumBattleMyspace:TBDMusic ℗ 1997 SONY BMG MUSIC ENTERTAINMENTMusic ℗ 1994 Weezer under exclusive license to Geffen Records

It's Sublime vs. Blue on this episode of BLUE ALBUM BATTLE. Hosts Chris + Chris judge the albums on 10 different criteria:1. Opening Track2. Heart Songs3. Lyrics4. Vocals5. Production & Sound6. Riffs7. Rhythm Section8. Sequencing & Arranging9. Skippability Factor10. Closing TrackListen and learn who comes out on top (according to two silly men named Chris)E-mail:[email protected]:@WezTalkinWeezTwitter:@BlueAlbumBattleMyspace:TBDMusic ℗ 2016 Gasoline Alley, J.V.Music ℗ 1994 Weezer under exclusive license to Geffen Records

It's Blue vs. Bleak today as Weezer goes up against Nine Inch Nail's magnum opus The Downward Spiral. Hosts Chris + Chris judge the albums on 10 different criteria:1. Opening Track2. Heart Songs3. Lyrics4. Vocals5. Production & Sound6. Riffs7. Rhythm Section8. Sequencing & Arranging9. Skippability Factor10. Closing TrackListen and learn who comes out on top (according to two silly men named Chris)E-mail:[email protected]:@WezTalkinWeezTwitter:@BlueAlbumBattleMyspace:TBDMusic ℗ 1994 TVT/Interscope RecordsMusic ℗ 1994 Weezer under exclusive license to Geffen Records

This one is far from dumb as Weezer squares off against trip hop aficionados Portishead. Hosts Chris + Chris judge the albums on 10 different criteria:1. Opening Track2. Heart Songs3. Lyrics4. Vocals5. Production & Sound6. Riffs7. Rhythm Section8. Sequencing & Arranging9. Skippability Factor10. Closing TrackListen and learn who comes out on top (according to two silly men named Chris)E-mail:[email protected]:@WezTalkinWeezTwitter:@BlueAlbumBattleMyspace:TBDMusic ℗ 1994 Go! Disc Ltd.Music ℗ 1994 Weezer under exclusive license to Geffen Records

ACHTUNG! It's U2 v. Weezer on this week's Blue Album Battle. The boys also take some time to select the next crop of records to do battle with Blue. Hosts Chris + Chris judge the albums on 10 different criteria:1. Opening Track2. Heart Songs3. Lyrics4. Vocals5. Production & Sound6. Riffs7. Rhythm Section8. Sequencing & Arranging9. Skippability Factor10. Closing TrackListen and learn who comes out on top (according to two silly men named Chris)E-mail:[email protected]:@WezTalkinWeezTwitter:@BlueAlbumBattleMyspace:TBDMusic ℗ 2011 Universal-Island Records LimitedMusic ℗ 1994 Weezer under exclusive license to Geffen Records

It's 'Blood' vs. 'Blue' on this week's Blue Album Battle. Hosts Chris + Chris judge the albums on 10 different criteria:1. Opening Track2. Heart Songs3. Lyrics4. Vocals5. Production & Sound6. Riffs7. Rhythm Section8. Sequencing & Arranging9. Skippability Factor10. Closing TrackListen and learn who comes out on top (according to two silly men named Chris)E-mail:[email protected]:@WezTalkinWeezTwitter:@BlueAlbumBattleMyspace:TBDMusic ℗ 2006 Warner Records Inc.Music ℗ 1994 Weezer under exclusive license to Geffen Records

It's Bush vs. Blue on this week's Blue Album Battle. Hosts Chris + Chris judge the albums on 10 different criteria:1. Opening Track2. Heart Songs3. Lyrics4. Vocals5. Production & Sound6. Riffs7. Rhythm Section8. Sequencing & Arranging9. Skippability Factor10. Closing TrackListen and learn who comes out on top (according to two silly men named Chris)E-mail:[email protected]:@WezTalkinWeezTwitter:@BlueAlbumBattleMyspace:TBDMusic ℗ 2014 Round Hill Records - Zuma Rock RecordsMusic ℗ 1994 Weezer under exclusive license to Geffen Records

Weezer'z "Blue Album" faces off against Fiona Apple's "When the Pawn.." on today's Blue Album Battle. Hosts Chris + Chris judge the albums on 10 different criteria:1. Opening Track2. Heart Songs3. Lyrics4. Vocals5. Production & Sound6. Riffs7. Rhythm Section8. Sequencing & Arranging9. Skippability Factor10. Closing TrackListen and learn who comes out on top (according to two silly men named Chris)E-mail:[email protected]:@WezTalkinWeezTwitter:@BlueAlbumBattleMyspace:TBDMusic ℗ 1999 Epic RecordsMusic ℗ 1994 Weezer under exclusive license to Geffen Records

It's FINALLY time to talk some Nirvana as Weezer faces off against "In Utero" on this Blue Album Battle. Hosts Chris + Chris judge the albums on 10 different criteria:1. Opening Track2. Heart Songs3. Lyrics4. Vocals5. Production & Sound6. Riffs7. Rhythm Section8. Sequencing & Arranging9. Skippability Factor10. Closing TrackListen and learn who comes out on top (according to two silly men named Chris)Nirvana Plays "Lithium" at the '92 VMAs: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ljQ1IpWZqhUE-mail:[email protected]:@WezTalkinWeezTwitter:@BlueAlbumBattleMyspace:TBDMusic ℗ 1993 Nirvana under exclusive license to Geffen RecordsMusic ℗ 1994 Weezer under exclusive license to Geffen Records

Folks this is a very special episode! Today we've got a 2 hour conversation about our beloved BLUE ALBUM with the great Jason Cropper, former guitarist and founding member of Weezer alongside Rivers, Pat and Matt. Jason was there while these songs were being written, arranged and recorded - heck, he even wrote the famed intro to "My Name Is Jonas" - and he's here to share all of his memories about these amazing songs and his time in the band. We hope you enjoy this as much as we did!Rivers and Jason perform "My Name is Jonas" and "No One Else" live in 2018: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w__bNvhVZpgE-mail:[email protected]:@WezTalkinWeezTwitter:@BlueAlbumBattleMyspace:TBDMusic ℗ 1994 Weezer under exclusive license to Geffen Records

It's one for us all as the Blue Album faces off against Radiohead's masterful OK Computer on this episode of Blue Album Battle. Hosts Chris + Chris judge the albums on 10 different criteria:1. Opening Track2. Heart Songs3. Lyrics4. Vocals5. Production & Sound6. Riffs7. Rhythm Section8. Sequencing & Arranging9. Skippability Factor10. Closing TrackListen and learn who comes out on top (according to two silly men named Chris)Weezer plays "Paranoid Android" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4nTo8rjo-lMRadiohead does NOT play Weezer.E-mail:[email protected]:@WezTalkinWeezTwitter:@BlueAlbumBattleMyspace:TBDMusic ℗ 1997 XL Recording ltd.Music ℗ 1994 Weezer under exclusive license to Geffen Records

It's "One for Chrissy pt. 2" as the Blue Album faces off against Phish's Billy Breathes in this episode of Blue Album Battle. Hosts Chris + Chris judge the albums on 10 different criteria:1. Opening Track2. Heart Songs3. Lyrics4. Vocals5. Production & Sound6. Riffs7. Rhythm Section8. Sequencing & Arranging9. Skippability Factor10. Closing TrackListen and learn who comes out on top (according to two silly men named Chris)Phish Tweezer > Prince Caspian: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jPrQYYlFPA4E-mail:[email protected]:@WezTalkinWeezTwitter:@BlueAlbumBattleMyspace:TBDMusic ℗ 1996 Elektra Entertainment GroupMusic ℗ 1994 Weezer under exclusive license to Geffen Records

It's "One for Chrissy pt. 1" as the Blue Album faces off against Rancid's ...And Out Come The Wolves in this episode of Blue Album Battle. Hosts Chris + Chris judge the albums on 10 different criteria:1. Opening Track2. Heart Songs3. Lyrics4. Vocals5. Production & Sound6. Riffs7. Rhythm Section8. Sequencing & Arranging9. Skippability Factor10. Closing TrackListen and learn who comes out on top (according to two silly men named Chris)E-mail:[email protected]:@WezTalkinWeezTwitter:@BlueAlbumBattleMyspace:TBDMusic ℗ 1995 EpitaphMusic ℗ 1994 Weezer under exclusive license to Geffen Records