This week on Hey, Listen to This!, Matt and Ryan are kicking off a massive two-part showdown. We are diving deep into the discography of a band that defined alternative pop-rock in the 90s, with one ultimate goal in mind: determining once and for all which record reigns supreme as the absolute best in Weezer's catalogue.

In Part 1 of our series, we are taking it back to May 1994 to break down their legendary self-titled debut, universally known as The Blue Album. Produced by Ric Ocasek, this record fused heavy, crunchy guitar walls with massive pop melodies—completely altering the course of modern indie, emo, and pop-punk.

Does The Blue Album hold the flawless tracklist necessary to take the crown, or will its raw, emotional counterpart edge it out next week? Tune in to hear what the guys have to say!

Listen to the album:

https://youtube.com/playlist?list=OLAK5uy_la1rPdQCDb3WQ0Mm7PvIukPE-HuXJzh5E&si=s1voxpcPeU3ELUH1

Purchase the album:

https://www.amazon.com/Weezer-Blue-Album/dp/B000003TAW

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Episode Timestamps

00:00 Intro

03:27 Last Week Recap

06:27 What is a Weezer?

27:44 My Name Is Jonas

37:10 No One Else

43:47 The World Has Turned and Left Me Here

50:05 Buddy Holly

01:00:30 Undone – The Sweater Song

01:11:01 Ways To Support The Show

01:16:23 Surf Wax America

01:23:41 Say It Ain't So

01:31:39 In the Garage

01:38:21 Holiday

01:43:42 Only in Dreams

01:52:04 Overall Ratings

01:58:29 Next Album Recommendations

02:03:19 Next Week's Review

This week, Matt and Ryan review Justin Bieber’s 2025 album, SWAG. As the long-awaited follow-up to 2021’s Justice, the record has been met with generally favorable reviews. Writing for The New Yorker, Brady Brickner-Wood praised the project, noting, 'Bieber has never sounded this wild, this expansive, this connected to something true.' Tune in to hear what the guys have to say about the album!

Listen to the album:

https://youtube.com/playlist?list=OLAK5uy_nGg_xXxWAN5OVZeMl-9mtDi7vZUlEsKEo&si=cj7h42bcz3-ZyhLr

Purchase the album:

https://shop.justinbiebermusic.com/collections/swag?srsltid=AfmBOoo9fL0A8BCH26FimIzS7v3UlLN91SsoHktdXMpm_9w1VlX5MPTT

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Time Stamps

00:00 Intro

02:38 Last Week Recap

04:31 What is a Justin Bieber?

22:13 All I Can Take

28:51 Diases

36:05 Yukon

45:07 Go Baby

52:04 Things You Do/Butterflies

01:00:02 Way It Is (With Gunna)

01:07:46 First Place

01:12:51 Soulful (With Druski)/Walking Away

01:21:28 Ways To Support The Show

01:26:45 Glory Voice Memo/Devotion (With Dijon)

01:34:53 Dadz Love (With Lil B)

01:39:47 Therapy Session (With Druski)/Sweet Spot (With Sexy Redd)

01:45:26 Standing on Business (With Druski)/405

01:51:28 Swag (with Cash Cobain and Eddie Benjamin)

01:57:16 Zuma House/Too Long

02:02:13 Forgiveness (performed by Marvin Winans)

02:05:04Final Ratings

02:11:57 Next Album Recommendations

02:15:17 Next Week's Episode

This week, Matt and Ryan review the 1961 release from Oliver Nelson called The Blues and the Abstract Truth. This album is Nelson's most acclaimed and features some notable musicians: Freddie Hubbard, Eric Dolphy, Bill Evans, Paul Chambers and Roy Haynes. The record is noted for its unique ensemble arrangements. Check out what we have to say about the album!

Listen to the album:

https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLb2Y6NVXNIAZdY_5poKq7_bdvz0qasHyB&si=KmwUjngrdtT_2BHt

Purchase the album:

https://www.amazon.com/Blues-Abstract-Truth-Oliver-Nelson/dp/B000003N7E

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Episode Timestamps

00:00 Intro

02:58 Revisiting Los Campesinos! 'All Hell'

05:16 Introducing Oliver Nelson

16:37 Deep Dive into 'Stolen Moments' Track

31:54 Analyzing the Energetic 'Hoe-down' Track

42:21 Exploring the Compositional 'Cascades' Track

51:59 How to Connect and Support Our Show

58:39 Dissecting the Complexities of 'Yearnin'

01:36:39 The Saxophone-Heavy 'Butch and Butch'

01:14:22 Experimental Harmonies in 'Teenie's Blues'

01:22:30 Final Thoughts and Ratings for the Album

01:29:47 Album Recommendations and Next Week's Tease