Will, Nick, Al and Chris invite you into their Music Club as they pick a random year and take a deep dive into one of its albums. Along the way they explore the year’s other musical highlights, discuss what else they’ve been listening to and reveal what they’re drinking. Come on in, you’re on the guest list.
We've embraced modernity and are on Instagram - come and say hi!: https://www.instagram.com/cbmusicclub/
And you can find all our playlists of songs we talk about in the podcast on YouTube.
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Will, Nick, Al and Chris invite you into their Music Club as they pick a random year and take a deep dive into one of its albums. Along the way they explore the year’s other musical highlights, discuss what else they’ve been listening to and reveal what they’re drinking. Come on in, you’re on the guest list.
We've embraced modernity and are on Instagram - come and say hi!: https://www.instagram.com/cbmusicclub/
And you can find all our playlists of songs we talk about in the podcast on YouTube.
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Al, Chris, Nick and Will talk about some new single releases chosen, mainly based on their cover art, from the new releases page at https://www.albumoftheyear.org/
Up for discussion in this episode are:
Dave Gahan & Soulsavers: Metal Heart
Black Country, New Road: Chaos Space Marine
Land Of Talk: Moment Feed
The Boo Radleys: I've Had Enough, I'm Out
Tears For Fears: The Tipping Point
You can hear all the songs in their entirety (and watch all those videos we keep banging on about), plus other relevant and tangential tunes, on our Spotify and YouTube playlists:
These are obviously extremely difficult times for musicians, so if you like any of what you hear, please do pop over to Bandcamp and bung them a few quid. (Or stream the song a million times from Spotify.)
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Al, Chris, Nick and Will talk about some new single releases chosen, mainly based on their cover art, from the new releases page at https://www.albumoftheyear.org/
Up for discussion in this episode are:
Deerhoof: Department of Corrections
Amyl & the Sniffers: Security
The Secret Sisters: Dust Cain't Kill Me
half.alive: summerland
Taylor Swift: The Lakes
You can hear all the songs in their entirety (and watch all those videos we keep banging on about), plus other relevant and tangential tunes, on our Spotify and YouTube playlists:
These are obviously extremely difficult times for musicians, so if you like any of what you hear, please do pop over to Bandcamp and bung them a few quid. (Or stream the song a million times from Spotify.)
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The Music Club get together in their virtual pub to discuss Can's 1971 album, Tago Mago: were the guys saying "Oh Yeah," or "Peking-O dear"..? There's also a look back at some events of 1971, some marvelling at the impressive quality of the year's album releases, plus the usual talk of beer and wine and all things fine.
Listen to Tago Mago here:
We've created a playlist of some of the songs and artists we also discuss during the podcast, which you can listen to here:
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Al, Chris, Nick and Will talk about some new single releases chosen, mainly based on their cover art, from the new releases page at https://www.albumoftheyear.org/
Up for discussion in this episode are:
Vistas: Young Forever
Damon Albarn: The Nearer The Fountain, More Pure The Stream Flows
Soccer Mommy: Kissing In The rain
Country Westerns: Wall Of Death
Miley Cyrus, et al: Nothing Else Matters
You can hear all the songs in their entirety (and watch all those videos we keep banging on about), plus other relevant and tangential tunes, on our Spotify and YouTube playlists:
These are obviously extremely difficult times for musicians, so if you like any of what you hear, please do pop over to Bandcamp and bung them a few quid. (Or stream the song a million times from Spotify.)
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The Music Club get together in their virtual pub to discuss Joe Jackson's 1982 album, Night and Day: was there agreement on the album's qualities, or was anyone steppin' out of line..? There's also a look back at some events of 1982, some marvelling at the impressive quality of the year's number one singles, plus the usual talk of beer and wine and all things fine.
Listen to Night and Day here:
We've created a playlist of some of the songs and artists we also discuss during the podcast, which you can listen to here:
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Al, Chris, Nick and Will talk about some new single releases chosen, mainly based on their cover art, from the new releases page at https://www.albumoftheyear.org/
Up for discussion in this episode are:
Mouse Rat: Two Birds Holding Hands
Molly Burch: Heart Of Gold
The Front Bottoms: Voodoo Magic
Nothing But Thieves: Futureproof
Dua Lipa: Love Again
You can hear all the songs in their entirety (and watch all those videos we keep banging on about), plus other relevant and tangential tunes, on our Spotify and YouTube playlists:
These are obviously extremely difficult times for musicians, so if you like any of what you hear, please do pop over to Bandcamp and bung them a few quid. (Or stream the song a million times from Spotify.)
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Al, Chris, Nick and Will talk about some new single releases chosen, mainly based on their cover art, from the new releases page at https://www.albumoftheyear.org/
Up for discussion in this episode are:
aldn: i'm alright [YouTube]
Justin Courtney Pierre: Firehawk [Bandcamp]
The Wombats: Method in the Madness [YouTube]
Cold Cave: Psalm 23 [YouTube]
Sleater-Kinney: High in the Grass [Bandcamp]
These are obviously extremely difficult times for musicians, so if you like any of what you hear, please pop over to Bandcamp and bung them a few quid. (Or stream the song a million times from Spotify.)
We've also put together a playlist of songs and artists that are relevant, or perhaps tangential, to the discussion:
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The Music Club discuss The Avalanches' 2000 debut album, Since I Left You. Did it leave us wanting more, or with a sour taste in our mouths..? There's also a look back at some music and events of 2000, some highly topical millennium bug controversy, plus the usual talk of beer and wine and all things fine.
Listen to Since I Left You here:
We've created a playlist of some of the songs and artists we also discuss during the podcast, which you can listen to here:
And as an added bonus, courtesy of The Mary Whitehouse Experience, that equally talented vocal partnership, Shakespeare's Sister:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gUgmKezH550
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Al, Chris, Nick and Will talk about some new single releases chosen, mainly based on their cover art, from the new releases page at https://www.albumoftheyear.org/
Up for discussion in this episode are:
Rachel Fannan: Don't Dream It's Over [YouTube]
The Accidentals: Might As Well be Gold [Bandcamp]
Los Straitjackets: Funk #49 [Bandcamp]
Straight White Teeth: The Night Washes Its Face [Bandcamp]
Billie Eilish: Your Power [YouTube]
These are obviously extremely difficult times for musicians, so if you like any of what you hear, please pop over to Bandcamp and bung them a few quid. (Or stream the song a million times from Spotify.)
We've also put together a playlist of songs and artists that are relevant, or perhaps tangential, to the discussion:
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Al, Chris, Nick and Will talk about some new single releases chosen, mainly based on their cover art, from the new releases page at https://www.albumoftheyear.org/
Orla Gartland: Zombie! [YouTube]
Overmono: Pieces of 8 [Bandcamp]
Lucy Dacus: Hot & Heavy [Bandcamp]
Aly & AJ: Symptom of Your Touch [Youtube]
Lady Gaga: Free Woman [YouTube]
These are obviously extremely difficult times for musicians, so if you like any of what you hear, please pop over to Bandcamp and bung them a few quid. (Or stream the song a million times from Spotify.)
We've also put together a playlist of songs and artists that are relevant, or perhaps tangential, to the discussion:
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The Music Club discuss REM's 1988 album, Green, their first major label release and last album before achieving global superstardom. Will it, er, Stand up to scrutiny after all these years..? There's also a look back at the music and events of 1988, songs about spacemen, identity confusion in King Tut's Wah Wah Hut, plus the usual talk of beer and wine and all things fine.
Listen to Green here:
We've created a playlist of some of the songs and artists we also discuss during the podcast, which you can listen to here:
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Al, Chris, Nick and Will talk about some new single releases chosen, mainly based on their cover art, from the new releases page at https://www.albumoftheyear.org/
The songs reviewed are:
Dispirited Spirits: Reverie [Bandcamp]
Joywave: After Coffee [YouTube]
Holy Hive: I Don't Envy Yesterdays [Bandcamp]
Lord Huron: Mine Forever [Youtube]
Lana Del Rey: White Dress [YouTube]
And we've put together a playlist of songs and artists that are relevant, or perhaps tangential, to the discussion:
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The Music Club finally get around to listening to The Beatles and we wonder why we've not done this before; iconoclasts we are not. Also we talk about what we've been listening to recently, our favourite albums and #1 singles of 1965, and the special magic of being forcibly ejected from Abbey Road Studios.
Listen to Rubber Soul here:
We've created a playlist of some of the songs and artists we also discuss during the podcast, which you can listen to here:
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Al, Chris, Nick and Will talk about some new single releases chosen, mainly based on their cover art, from the new releases page at https://www.albumoftheyear.org/
The songs reviewed are:
Matt Berninger: Let It Be [YouTube]
Painted Shrines: Not So Bad [Bandcamp]
jess joy: bless your name [Bandcamp]
We Are Only Human Once: These Christmas Lights Will Haunt Me Until I Die [Bandcamp]
HAIM (feat. Taylor Swift): Gasoline [YouTube]
And we've put together a playlist of songs and artists that are relevant, or perhaps tangential, to the discussion:
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The Music Club discuss Roxy Music's 1973 release, For Your Pleasure, what they've been listening to recently, the subtle nuances of the French language, and how to disappoint your friends, amongst many other things...
Listen to For Your Pleasure here:
We've created a playlist of some of the songs and artists we also discuss during the podcast, which you can listen to here:
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Al, Chris, Nick and Will talk about some new single releases chosen at random from the new releases page at https://www.albumoftheyear.org/
The songs reviewed are:
Layten Kramer: When A Love's Not Around [Bandcamp]
Birdy: Loneliness [YouTube]
The Fratellis: Need A Little Love [Bandcamp]
Yoke Lore: Safety (undressed) [YouTube]
Taylor Swift: Love Story (Taylor's Version) [YouTube]
And we've put together a playlist of songs and artists that are relevant, or perhaps tangential, to the discussion:
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The Music Club think out loud while they get tanked. Along the way we discuss Blur's 2003 release, Think Tank, what we were all up to in 2003, and why you might sometimes actually benefit from a hole in the head.
Listen to Think Tank here:
We've created a playlist of some of the songs and artists we also discuss during the podcast, which you can listen to here:
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Al, Chris, Nick and Will talk about some new single releases chosen at random from the new releases page at https://www.albumoftheyear.org/
The songs reviewed are:
Bill Wurtz: Here Comes The Sun - [YouTube]
Wild Pink: Oversharers Anonymous - [YouTube]
Benny Sings: Nobody's Fault - [Bandcamp]
Alice Gas: Baloney - [YouTube]
And we've put together a playlist of songs and artists that are relevant, or perhaps tangential, to the discussion:
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The Music Club discuss Teenage Fanclub's 1995 release, Grand Prix, and hyperbole and coincidence abound. There are also pit stops to discuss what we've been listening to, what we're drinking, a succession of drummers, and why you shouldn't invite Nick to a party at your mum's house.
Listen to Grand Prix here:
We've created a playlist of some of the songs and artists we also discuss during the podcast, which you can listen to here:
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Al, Chris, Nick and Will talk about some new single releases.
Songs chosen from the new releases page at https://www.albumoftheyear.org/
The songs reviewed are:
Freyr: American Poster - [YouTube]
The Araby Bazaar: Song of the Ostrich (Sorry About That Earlier Thing) - [Bandcamp]
Susanna: A Pagan's Prayer (Bendik Baksass Remix) - [Bandcamp]
Bill Baird: Not A Perfect Person - [Bandcamp]
And we've put together a playlist of songs and artists we discuss in the podcast:
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