After a huge first episode, Jon and Eric are back again trying to top it with another episode of I Love That Record. This time around, they discuss Everything in Transit, the seminal release from Andrew McMahon under his Jack’s Mannequin moniker. 11 years after the release of the album, a lot has changed in the world, but some things haven’t: Eric still doesn’t like Something Corporate or special editions, and Jon is still a sap.
Album Details
Album: Everything in Transit
Band: Jack’s Mannequin
Year Released: 2005
Label: Maverick Records
Producer: Jim Wirt and Andrew McMahon
Wikipedia Description: Everything in Transit is the debut studio album by American rock band Jack’s Mannequin, released on August 23, 2005, by Maverick Records. Andrew McMahon wrote most of the lyrics during his first summer outside of his band Something Corporate. McMahon spent almost all of his savings on recording the album before Maverick Records picked him up. The album was produced by both McMahon and Jim Wirt.
Jon’s Favorite Songs
- “Dark Blue”
- “Rescued”
- “MFEO/You Can Breathe”
- “Miss Delaney”
- “Holiday From Real”
Jon’s Honorable Mentions
Jon’s Least Favorite Songs
Eric’s Favorite Songs
- “Holiday From Real”
- “Bruised”
- “Kill the Messenger”
- “Rescued”
- “MFEO/You Can Breathe”
Eric’s Honorable Mentions
Eric’s Least Favorite Songs
- “Dark Blue”
- “Lonely For Her” — yes, Eric knows it’s not on the album. Come at him!
In the very first episode of I Love That Record, Jon and I discuss The Everglow, a classic album by the band Mae. Listen as we talk about the memories we associate with the album, including seeing ex-girlfriends and their mothers while buying it as well as being woken up in the middle of the night by the sound of the album creepily playing … on its own!
Album Details
Album: The Everglow
Band: Mae
Year Released: 2005
Label: Tooth & Nail Records
Producer: Mae and Ken Andrews
Wikipedia Description: The Everglow is the second full-length studio album released by the American band Mae. The album is designed as a storybook, including illustrations for each song inside the booklet. With its story-like nature, The Everglow is considered a concept album. “Prologue” and “Epilogue” have narrations by Charlotte Martin. The album was received positively, with 4 out of 5 stars from Allmusic, and 4½ out of 5 stars from Jesus Freak Hideout.
Jon’s Favorite Songs
- “The Sun and the Moon”
- “The Ocean”
- “We’re So Far Away”
- “Ready and Waiting to Fall”
- “The Everglow”
Jon’s Least Favorite Songs
Eric’s Favorite Songs
- “The Sun and the Moon”
- “The Ocean”
- “We’re So Far Away”
- “Suspension”
- “Someone Else’s Arms”
- “Mistakes We Knew You Were Making”
- “The Everglow”
Eric’s Least Favorite Songs
I Love That Record is a podcast . . . well, a love letter, really dedicated to the art of the album. Jon Beckmann and Eric Jorgensen take turns picking an album they love. They share stories about their personal history with the album, favorite (and least favorite songs), as well as whatever other random thoughts come to mind.
We hope that you enjoy it!
