4. Allison Russell's "The Returner" x Noname's "Telefone" - Spring

Spring is the prompt for today's episode, and boy did we pick some fantastic albums that will make you feel every emotion in the book. First we'll cover Allison Russell's 2023 album "The Returner." A vibrant, groovy album that will lift you out of the darkness so that you may dance in the light. We'll talk about how how sometimes the Grammy's get it right, how music can make you believe in magic, and how popular music today sometimes lacks the energy that Allison Russell brings in full force on this album.

Then, we'll cover the debut mixtape from Chicago rapper Noname: "Telefone." It brings up a discussion on the idea of "mixtapes" in general, and how this project is crafted  with the skill of someone making a full blown album so early in her career. This mixtape takes you on an emotional journey of life and death while showcasing some incredible rapping on a project that Julius declares only gets better on future projects.

Together these albums give you a masterclass on fleshing out a themed collection of songs. They highlight the importance of community and demonstrate the healing power of positivity and vulnerability. if you think I'm exaggerating with any of the statements, you haven't heard these records. Fix that!

Songs featured in this episode:
Allison Russell - The Returner - Purchase
Noname - Sunny Duet - Purchase

Coming Up:

• Ep. 5: Party Soundtracks (Albums that can soundtrack a party front to back)
  • Azealia Banks - "Broke with Expensive Taste"
  • The Mavericks - "In Time"
• Bonus Mini Episode
• Ep. 6: Beer
  • Johnny Paycheck: "Biggest Hits"
  • Ol' Dirty Bastard" "Return to the 36 Chambers: The Dirty Version"

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