When it comes to your all-time favorite bands, singers, artists, are there any of their albums that you consider “no-skip albums”? You know, an album where you’re gonna listen to every song.  

Although some albums are great all the way through, others, maybe not so much. That raises some questions as full-album concerts seem to be increasingly popular. Basically a band plays an album start to finish, live. Usually it’s an anniversary of some kind.

Is this a good idea? Are fans being taken advantage of? What does this say about our modern culture of music? 

KEXP's Lilly Ana Fowler produces Drive Time and the In Our Headphones podcast. She joins Meet Me Here producer Matt Martin and host Dyer Oxley to get into this debate. 

Other event recommendations from this week’s episode: 
Geek Fest West - July 18-20
Seattle Bon Odori - July 19-20 
Washington Midsummer Renaissance Fair - July 19 through Aug17

Where’s your favorite place to meet up around arts and culture in the region? Leave us a message at 206-221-6100. Drop us a line at meetmehere@kuow.org. 

Your support helps create shows like Seattle Now, Soundside, and Meet Me Here! 

Become a KUOW member today. 

When it comes to your all-time favorite bands, singers, artists, are there any of their albums that you consider &ldquo;no-skip albums&rdquo;? You know, an album where you&rsquo;re gonna listen to every song.&nbsp;&nbsp;
Although some albums are great all the way through, others, maybe not so much. That raises some questions as full-album concerts seem to be increasingly popular. Basically a band plays an album start to finish, live. Usually it&rsquo;s an anniversary of some kind.
Is this a good idea? Are fans being taken advantage of? What does this say about our modern culture of music?&nbsp;
KEXP's Lilly Ana Fowler produces <a href="https://www.kexp.org/shows/drive-time/">Drive Time</a> and the&nbsp;<a href="https://www.kexp.org/podcasts/in-our-headphones/">In Our Headphones</a> podcast. She joins Meet Me Here producer Matt Martin and host Dyer Oxley to get into this debate.&nbsp;
Other event recommendations from this week&rsquo;s episode:&nbsp;
<ul>
<li><a href="https://www.geekfest.com/">Geek Fest West </a>- July 18-20</li>
<li><a href="https://seattlebetsuin.org/2025-bon-odori/">Seattle Bon Odori</a> - July 19-20&nbsp;</li>
<li><a href="https://washingtonfaire.com/">Washington Midsummer Renaissance Fair </a>- July 19 through Aug17</li>
</ul>
Where&rsquo;s your favorite place to meet up around arts and culture in the region? Leave us a message at 206-221-6100. Drop us a line at <a href="mailto:meetmehere@kuow.org">meetmehere@kuow.org</a>.&nbsp;
Your support helps create shows like Seattle Now, Soundside, and Meet Me Here!&nbsp;
<a href="https://www.kuow.org/donate">Become a KUOW member today</a>.&nbsp;

Meet Me Here is your podcast guide to the most exciting arts and culture events in Seattle. In each episode, we’re fighting the freeze and meeting you around the region for art shows, concerts, author talks, geeky get-togethers, and more. There’s a lot to do in this region, so let’s make some plans and go experience it together.

Meet Me Here&nbsp;is your podcast guide to the most exciting arts and culture events in Seattle. In each episode, we&rsquo;re fighting the freeze and meeting you around the region for art shows, concerts, author talks, geeky get-togethers, and more. There&rsquo;s a lot to do in this region, so let&rsquo;s make some plans and go experience it together.

Meet Me Here is your podcast guide to the most exciting arts and culture events in Seattle. 

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Meet Me Here producer Matt Martin and Lilly Ana Fowler who produces the afternoon drive show for KEXP as well as the In Your Headphones podcast, join Host Dyer Oxley to debate the value of a full album concert.