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The Algorhythms - A Music Podcast
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Join Meander, Soren, Duke, & Para as they tackle & rank various discogs!

Account run by Meander, trans girl.

PFP done by: @Radredlink
Cover Image: Iron Maiden, 2019

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algorythmsmeander.bsky.social
The breakdown for this 3-in-1?
* Duke did a #deftones run alongside #taylorswift , so he did a mini-review of their new album.
* An addendum to our main #taylorswift episode giving our thoughts on the new album.
* A sneak-peek of our #nineinchnails episode with our thoughts on their new soundtrack.
Album Reviews: Deftones' *Private Music*, Taylor Swift's *The Life Of A Showgirl*, and Nine Inch Nails' *Tron: Ares* soundtrack
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October 20, 2025 at 7:16 PM
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ashirley.bsky.social
The Onion can re-run this today with D’Angelo swapped in for Prince

RIP a(nother) legend

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October 14, 2025 at 5:12 PM
algorythmsmeander.bsky.social
Hearing of the passing of #D'Angelo is a gut-punch. I haven't delved into his discog as much as I should (have only heard *Voodoo*), but dude was MAD talented and unapologetic.

I've told the rest of the crew about doing D'Angelo at some point in 2026--we unanimously agreed.
October 14, 2025 at 6:17 PM
algorythmsmeander.bsky.social
VERY tardy with this one, but here's Top @taylorswift songs. How much #Swiftie cred do I get by saying the 10-minute version of "All Too Well" is my #1? As for the rest of my list, strap into the episode.

#algorhythms #podcast #musicpodcast #music #spotify #taylorswift #2010smusic #popmusic
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October 14, 2025 at 6:13 PM
algorythmsmeander.bsky.social
In a bit of magic timing, the episode on #TaylorSwift dropped the same day as the release of her new album, #thelifeofashowgirl. This was recorded in April, so it won't have our thoughts on the new album. But stay tuned: me and Duke may have something up our sleeve for that.
Episode 31: Taylor Swift (Part 1 of 2) - All Studio Albums Discussed and Ranked (note: was recorded before *The Life Of A Showgirl*)
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October 3, 2025 at 4:54 PM
algorythmsmeander.bsky.social
So with #BadBunny announced as the #SuperBowl halftime performer, that means we'll be doing an episode on him and aim to get it released the weekend of the big game.
September 29, 2025 at 5:11 PM
algorythmsmeander.bsky.social
The return of @radredlink.bsky.social for his favorite band ( #Gorillaz ) may have netted us our funniest episode. Even if most of the jokes were potshots at me (which I took in stride).

#Algorhythms #podcast #music #murdocniccals #2D #damonalbarn #alternative #Spotify #2000smusic
Episode 30: Gorillaz (Part 1 of 2) - All Studio Albums Discussed, Reviewed, and Ranked [feat Radredlink]
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September 26, 2025 at 3:32 PM
algorythmsmeander.bsky.social
A brief Top Songs since it was only me that made a list for #BuddyHolly. Yes, the obligatory #Weezer referencing thumbnail was my idea.

#algorhythms #podcast #music #1950s #TheCrickets #classicrock #rocknroll #spotify

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Episode 29: Buddy Holly (Part 2 of 2) - My favorite tunes
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September 20, 2025 at 2:52 PM
algorythmsmeander.bsky.social
I recall #BuddyHolly being a cozy time covering a #50s rocker...until it sunk in just how bad the sloppily-overdubbed posthumous stuff is.

#Algorhythms #podcast #spotify #music #50smusic #classicrock #TheCrickets

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Episode 29: Buddy Holly (Part 1 of 2) - All Studio Albums Discussed and Ranked [yes, even the posthumous ones]
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September 19, 2025 at 5:18 PM
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maxkennerly.bsky.social
It's one thing to lament loss of life and decry political violence, but this revisionism is shockingly dishonest and downright offensive to the millions of people Kirk targeted and upon whom he inflicted pain and misery. The man was a liar and a bigot who gladly hurt others to advance himself.
governor.ca.gov Governor Gavin Newsom @governor.ca.gov · Sep 10
The best way to honor Charlie's memory is to continue his work: engage with each other, across ideology, through spirited discourse. In a democracy, ideas are tested through words and good-faith debate — never through violence.
September 11, 2025 at 12:14 AM
algorythmsmeander.bsky.social
In an oopsie, my brain farted and forgot to post the updates for the #DreamTheater side-episodes. This is late, but you get a two-fer.
One is Top Songs and the other is a personal Top 20 list of John Petrucci guitar solos.

#Algorhythms #podcast #music #Spotify #prog #metal #90smusic #2000smusic
Episode 28: Dream Theater (Part 2 of 3) - Our Top Songs
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September 9, 2025 at 5:16 PM
algorythmsmeander.bsky.social
I'm going to make it known that I have playlists set up for my personal use to use on #Spotify until the end of the year. Once the new year rolls around, I'm hitting up playlist converters and switching over to #Deezer for the music listening on the podcast.
September 5, 2025 at 2:27 PM
algorythmsmeander.bsky.social
One of my personal gateways into #progrock, let alone #progressivemetal, everyone involved with #Algorhythms was excited to tackle #DreamTheater.

#90smusic #2000smusic #metalmusic #Spotify #podcast #johnpetrucci #mikeportnoy #jameslabrie #music

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Episode 28: Dream Theater (Part 1 of 3) - All Studio Albums Reviewed and Ranked
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September 5, 2025 at 2:24 PM
algorythmsmeander.bsky.social
We only had one side-episode for #postpunk icons #JoyDivision and their later #synthpop incarnation #NewOrder and it was a quick-and-dirty Top Songs done by my lonesome (Duke did give me his list).

#80smusic #podcast #Algorhythms #alternative

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Episode 27 (Part 2 of 2) Joy Division and New Order - Our Favorite songs
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August 30, 2025 at 2:40 PM
algorythmsmeander.bsky.social
While I'm in grippy sock daycare (PHP) instead of a vacation for my mental health, I can continue business. Due to a mixup on Victor's end, we're doing #JoyDivision and #NewOrder

#PostPunk #Synthpop #80smusic #70smusic #alternative

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Episode 27 (Part 1 of 2) Joy Division and New Order - All Studio Albums Ranked
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August 29, 2025 at 3:26 PM
algorythmsmeander.bsky.social
Welp, in an unexpected turn of events, #NineInchNails is a two-part recording. Part 1 was done yesterday and we had to make a split....we cooked HARD on #TheDownwardSpiral and #TheFragile from several different angles.

Also, happy birthday to my IRL brother, Joey (he doesn't have a BlueSky).
August 4, 2025 at 2:11 PM
algorythmsmeander.bsky.social
Our original plan for #BlackSabbath was to do the recording in August ever since the tribute show was announced back in February.

In light of the recent passing of #OzzyOsbourne, the episode (to be recorded throughout this month) has retroactively become a warts-and-all tribute to him and #Dio.
August 2, 2025 at 2:49 PM
algorythmsmeander.bsky.social
Tomorrow afternoon will be the #NineInchNails recording. We held it off for one week due to scheduling conflicts.
August 2, 2025 at 2:47 PM
algorythmsmeander.bsky.social
The last crop of #Genesis episodes involves us asking "Who was the better singer: #PeterGabriel or #PhilCollins ?"

Not as easy to say when we're all fans of both.

#algorhythms #podcast #music #progrock #prog #70s #80s #Genesis #stevehackett #mikerutherford #tonybanks #classicrock
Episode 26 (Part 3 of 3): The Great Vocal Debate - Peter Gabriel vs Phil Collins
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July 27, 2025 at 2:54 PM
algorythmsmeander.bsky.social
For Part 2 of #Genesis, we list off our Top 50 songs by these #progrock to #80smusic pop titans.

Spoilers, while we do like some #80s tunes enough to put them on our lists, the #70s were this bands' creative peak.
Episode 26 (Part 2 of 3): Top Genesis Songs
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July 26, 2025 at 2:13 PM
algorythmsmeander.bsky.social
The last episode recorded in 2025 is #progrock and #80smusic legends #Genesis.

The band's run in the 70s is arguably the strongest of any #prog band not named #PinkFloyd and their shift into #pop is overall over-hated (and probs better than you recall).

One of my favorite ones we've done so far.
Episode 26 (Part 1 of 3): Genesis - All Studio Albums Ranked
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July 26, 2025 at 1:31 AM
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neokefka99.bsky.social
And one final thought: Ozzy going out after giving an emotional final performance that raised a ton of money for charity is more spiritually uplifting and did more genuine good than anything any televangelist and religious grifter who railed against him ever did combined.
July 22, 2025 at 8:45 PM
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algorythmsmeander.bsky.social
Okay, so I did a dumb. And it'll need some #TransMutualAid

I assumed my job (Goodwill) would pay me during my recovery. But they didn't besides surgery week because I'm part-time, not full-time.

(Continued)

#MutualAid #Trans #MutualAidRequest
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July 16, 2025 at 1:12 AM
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algorythmsmeander.bsky.social
#Update to this #TransMutualAid .

Found out why they won't pay me until next Friday. Since I was still in recovery last week, I don't get paid this week.

So I'll need #money to make ends meet & afford the upcoming sperm bank renewal fee.

#MutualAid #trans #MAV
July 20, 2025 at 12:43 AM
algorythmsmeander.bsky.social
#Update to this #TransMutualAid .

Found out why they won't pay me until next Friday. Since I was still in recovery last week, I don't get paid this week.

So I'll need #money to make ends meet & afford the upcoming sperm bank renewal fee.

#MutualAid #trans #MAV
July 20, 2025 at 12:43 AM