We’re back! To kick off Season 2, we press pause on the albums and rewind to where Barber Cuts first began. We finally discuss the poster! And if you go to our You Tube channel, you can even see it! So, how did a dad-and-daughter idea turn into a full season of beats, bars, debates, and best-of picks?

So there is no album this week - but we each bring a “Song of the Week” to keep in that habit. We also share our first album of the new season, and let’s just say… next week’s album might be a real thrill. Don’t stop listening now.

We wrap up Season 1 with Frank Ocean’s Channel Orange, a modern classic that blends R&B, pop, hip-hop, and deeply personal storytelling into one unforgettable album. Joining us for this finale is Friend of the Show and Riley’s roommate, Kate, bringing a fresh voice to the conversation. Together we unpack the album’s themes of love, identity, nostalgia, and heartbreak, debate our standout tracks, and talk about why Channel Orange still feels so vital more than a decade later. It’s a thoughtful, emotional way to close out our first season of Barber Cuts. Plus, our picks for best beat, best bar, and “Songs of the Week.”

Playlist of our favorites - https://open.spotify.com/playlist/2RXBXfKew9A9vj6pEy4hGA?si=a406cf1b7d5a42ce

Episode art by Riley inspired by the album.

Leave a comment at Spotify or any of the socials below to tell us what you think about the albums and about your favorites and skips!

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CHAPTERS

00:00 Intro

01:43 Least Favorite Songs

04:59 Favorite Songs

10:41 Why is this album on our list?

28:53 Best Beats and Bars

37:11 Our Ratings

42:32 Songs of the Week

50:32 Next album...

This week, we step into the jangly, swaggering world of The Stone Roses’ iconic self-titled debut, the album that helped ignite the Madchester scene and still feels impossibly cool. Todd taps into the psychedelic grooves and big-sky guitars that defined a generation, while Riley hears it with fresh ears and maybe questions whether this is what all the fuss was about. We talk baggy rhythms, sneaky-sharp lyrics, and how a band could sound both laid-back and laser-precise at the same time. From “I Wanna Be Adored” to the epic swirl of “I Am the Resurrection,” we break down why this album continues to echo through modern indie rock.

Playlist of our favorites - https://open.spotify.com/playlist/2RXBXfKew9A9vj6pEy4hGA?si=a406cf1b7d5a42ce

Episode art by Riley inspired by the album.

Leave a comment at Spotify or any of the socials below to tell us what you think about the albums and about your favorites and skips!

Barber Cuts YouTube Channel

Barber Cuts on Instagram

Barber Cuts on Facebook

Barber Cuts on X

CHAPTERS

00:00 Intro

01:45 Least Favorite Songs

10:42 Favorite Songs

27:26 Why is this album on our list?

44:.09 Best Beats and Bars

50:51 Our Ratings

56:02 Songs of the Week

1:00:16 Next album...