This week we’re releasing two new episodes on the same theme: the first album you remember where music held the place that is means to you now — what we call ‘becoming musically sentient.’ Caleb takes us way back to fifth grade when music videos on MTV were the most influential thing in the pop universe and a certain (extremely problematic) king of pop caused him to first diverge from his parent’s musical influence. (Dave’s episode will be released later this week.)

We want to hear from you! What was the album where you awoke to music holding a deep place in your heart? We also would love to hear your suggestions for future topics. Email us at bestalbumforpodcast@gmail.com.

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Music discussed in this episode (other than ‘Weird Al’ Yankovic):
Michael Jackson - Dangerous
Garth Brooks - No Fences
Keli Uchis - Red Moon in Venus
SZA - SOS
Kelela - Raven
Caroline Polachek - Desire, I Want to Turn Into You