Your hosts this episode: Patrique OptimalAudio The podcast is back after a small break, and in turn it's time for another recap episode with the guys going over all the notable releases while they were away in the music world! This includes recaps going over the rise of trash Right-wing Country bros, the middling feelings they've had towards Travis Scott's comeback record "Utopia", and recent records they've fallen hard for such as Carly Rae Jepsen's recent sequel album, Veeze's breakout Detroit Rap project, Earl Sweatshirt and The Alchemist's long awaited collaboration album, and their semi-conflicted love for Noname's new album. They also discuss some live shows they've caught in recent months time, and the online discussions going on about the state of Rap music in its 50th anniversary as a genre and in the year 2023. Intro Music: Junclassic - "Borrowed Time (Instrumental)" Outro Music: Kankick - "Stagnated Pace" Edited / Produced by: Kittenpuke Find us on RYM through our provided Profile names! 0:00 - Intro / While We Were Away 8:29 - "Try that in a Small Town" by Jason Aldean 13:32 - "Rich Men North of Richmond" by Oliver Anthony 22:09 - "Utopia" by Travis Scott / Is Rap in a lull? / Hip Hop Doomer-ism 48:23 - "Sundial" by Noname 1:07:54 - "The Loveliest Time" by Carly Rae Jepsen 1:19:00 - "Sisterhood" by Lostrushi 1:22:20 - "Stacking Chips" by Zilla Rocca & Jason Griff 1:24:34 - "Another Triumph of Ghetto Engineering" by Open Mike Eagle 1:27:53 - Live Shows Discussion 1:31:36 - "Ganger" by Veeze 1:49:34 - "Voir Dire" by Earl Sweatshirt & The Alchemist 2:14:27 - Outro