Send us Fan MailOn this episode, The Builders and The Butchers frontman Ryan Sollee joins Al to introduce him to No Knife’s 1999 album Fire in the City of Automatons. Ryan shares why he chose to talk about this No Knife album for this episode, and he explains what is special to him about this band and this album. He delves into his favorite tracks from Fire in the City of Automatons and talks about the rare encounter he had with another No Knife “mega-fan.” Ryan also talks about the new Builders and The Butchers album, No Tomorrow, the band’s recent performances with the Portland Cello Project and the band’s new board game.Note: The clip of No Knife performing “Minus One” at The Casbah in San Diego in 2009 comes from the YouTube account for Mvideojukebox.Ryan talked about The Builders and The Butchers’ Patreon on this episode. You can check it out and join at https://www.patreon.com/TheBuildersandtheButchers. He also mentioned the band’s Bandcamp page. Find their music there at https://thebuildersandthebutchers.bandcamp.com/.You can also learn more about The Builders and The Butchers at the following places:https://www.thebuildersandthebutchers.com/@thebuildersandthebutchers on Instagram and FacebookBe sure to sign up for the YMAAA Newsletter at youmealbum.ghost.io. To keep up with You, Me and An Album, please give the show a follow on Instagram at @youmealbum.Though Al mentioned that he has put a pause on publishing new Bonus Tracks episodes, you can listen to the past ones at the You, Me and An Album Patreon for $1/month. Just go to https://www.patreon.com/youmealbum.1:13 Ryan’s introduction1:48 Ryan explains why he chose Fire in the City of Automatons and cites some of his other favorite albums3:51 Ryan revisits his introduction to No Knife, and Al shares his reaction to first hearing them6:10 Ryan explains what he thinks sets No Knife apart from other emo-adjacent bands8:51 Ryan shares what he liked about Fire in the City of Automatons right from the first listen10:30 Al and Ryan really like No Knife’s vocals11:49 Ryan and Al talk about the No Knife-Mission of Burma connection14:34 Ryan discusses his favorite tracks from the album16:55 Al was impressed by the album’s sonic variety18:41 Ryan found another No Knife superfan while he was on tour20:03 Ryan and Al try to understand why No Knife didn’t build a larger following25:18 Ryan recommends another No Knife album26:09 Ryan gives No Knife’s bassist (Brian Desjean) his props27:52 Are there connections between No Knife and The Builders and The Butchers?30:10 Ryan talks about No Tomorrow’s closing track, “A Wall/A Fire”36:05 Ryan discusses The Builders and The Butchers’ album release shows with the Portland Cello Project38:37 Ryan talks about the new Builders and The Butchers board game40:21 Ryan explains how the band commemorated their 20th anniversary41:28 Ryan discusses how The Builders and The Butchers keep in touch with their fans outside of social mediaOutro music is from “Mother Mary” by The Builders and The Butchers.Support the show