
Welcome to Album Mode where journalist, Demar Grant and The Cool Table host, Adriel Smiley breakdown and review the latest albums. Each episode features a new album where both hosts dive in-depth about the project and the artist’s path to its release.
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 318 | Founded | 5 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | Entertainment NewsMusicMusic CommentaryNews | |||

Démar and Adriel discuss who popped off in 2025 that we're looking forward to their work in 2026.
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1:10 The Criteria
2:20 Esdeekid
6:50 Timothee Chalamet
11:38 Uzi mixed with Future
12:48 Odeal
18:25 Young Miko
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Démar and Adriel discuss Summer Walker third studio album "Finally Over It", whether Aaliyah is the GOAT and the strength of the album's feautres.
Démar’s rating: 7 / 10
Adriel's rating: 7 / 10
The Love List: Robbed You, No, Go Girl, Heart Of A Wom... more
Démar and Adriel discuss Rosalía's fourth studio album "LUX", its technical excellence and whether an album that's so orchestral can be considered pop.
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Démar and Adriel discuss Dave's third studio album "The Boy Who Played the Harp", its abscence of drums and Dave's ability to make songs instead of poetry with a soundtrack.
Démar’s rating: 6 / 10
Adriel's rating: 7.5 / 10
The Love List: The Boy Wh... more
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Both of these guys are sooo insightful, not just reacting to content as other creators do, but providing so much value! There reviews provide a funny but in-depth analysis on albums from production insights, lyric analysis, background and historical information about the artist or samples used, and so much more! Truly glad I found this pod, do yourself a favor and TAP IN 🔥🔥🔥
Love listening to your commentary and deep dives! Keep being great!
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This podcast focuses on in-depth album reviews, where two hosts systematically analyze the latest music releases and the artistic journeys of the musicians behind them. Each episode features a fresh album, allowing listeners to engage with multiple genres and artists, while the hosts offer insights into production, lyrical content, and overall musical progression. The conversation often navigates through the artists' evolution, industry dynamics, and cultural implications of the music being discussed, emphasizing a thoughtful critique rather than mere reaction. This unique approach likely appeals to music enthusiasts and those interested in the intricate processes behind contemporary album production.
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