Barber Cuts: Beats and Bars

This week we dive into Ten by Pearl Jam - an album packed with raw emotion, iconic riffs, and early ‘90s angst. For one of us, this is more than just a debut album - it’s a time capsule from high school and college. For the other, it’s an encounter with grunge without the haze of nostalgia. Do the tracks still hold up? Are there disagreements? Is Riley wrong? Yes, Yes and Yes. Join us as we explore the album that helped define a de...

This week we slip into the swirling, emotional depths of Disintegration by The Cure. Released in 1989, this album blends lush soundscapes with melancholy lyrics, capturing the beauty in sadness like few others can. We explore themes of heartbreak, isolation, and dreamy despair - and talk about why this album still resonates decades later. Plus, don’t miss our “Song of the Week” picks for what’s been on repeat in our ears.

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This week we plug in and crank up the fuzz as we dive into Elephant by The White Stripes. With its raw guitar riffs, pounding drums, and garage rock revival energy, this 2003 album put Jack and Meg White at the center of the early 2000s rock scene. From stadium anthems to stripped-down stompers, we break down what makes this album stomp and snarl. Plus - don’t miss the debut of our new “Song of the Week” segment, where we each shar...

This week we take on one of the most legendary albums of all time - Pink Floyd’s The Dark Side of the Moon. Released in 1973 and still orbiting playlists everywhere, this psychedelic rock masterpiece bends time, space, and sound. From clocks and cash registers to existential lyrics and studio wizardry, we explore what makes this album endure. Give it a listen to hear what tracks resonate most with us, which ones get a little spacey...

In this episode we finally travel into the current millennium as we talk about Arcade Fire's debut studio album Funeral. (Dad joke in 3...2...1) The album was anything but a funeral for Arcade Fire and launched the band towards stardom. The album has haunting lyrics, sweeping arrangements, and a raw emotional core that hits harder with every listen. See what themes hit home for us - and which tracks hit the skip button - as we ...

On our third episode we are discussing Primal Scream's album Screamadelica with back to back weeks in the UK. When asked for influences for the 1991 album Bobby Gillespie listed 10 different genres, including free jazz, funk, soul, country, blues, electronic music, post-punk, ambient, house and psychedelic music. Wow! Give it a listen to see what our favorites are as well as any that we might skip. And see what album is up next...