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Episode 53: Screamadelica (Primal Scream). McCartney In Goal is the podcast that debates the great albums of pop music, using a competitive knock-out format. Today we’re discussing, Screamadelica which was the third studio album by Scottish rock/indie band Primal Scream. It was first released on 23 September 1991 in the United Kingdom. The album includes "Loaded", "Movin' On Up", "Come Together" and "Higher Than The Sun".
How did a remix transform a rock band into dance music pioneers? In our latest episode, we embark on a spirited journey through Primal Scream's iconic album "Screamadelica." Set against the backdrop of September 1991—a month that birthed Nirvana's "Nevermind" and the Red Hot Chili Peppers' "Blood Sugar Sex Magik"—we reminisce about our teenage years and debate which album truly defined the era. With a playful quiz on the band's roots, we explore their ties with figures like Bobby Gillespie and Alan McGee, and the influence of the UK indie and Acid House scenes, all peppered with tales of our adolescent awkwardness.
Our discussion takes a lively turn as we dissect the album's eclectic nature, bouncing between gospel-infused anthems and psychedelic dance tracks. We engage in a humorous yet passionate debate over whether "Screamadelica" should be considered a concept album, reminiscent of a journey through a weekend's highs and lows. We even engage in a cheeky saxophone solo showdown, diving into differing tastes in jazz and musical complexity, while reflecting on the transformative power of tracks like "Moving On Up" and "Slip Inside This House."
No conversation about "Screamadelica" would be complete without celebrating the profound impact of Andy Weatherall. We dive into his pivotal role in reshaping the band's sound with remixes like "Loaded," and ponder how his collaboration with Bobby Gillespie and Andrew Innes forged a legacy that won the 1992 Mercury Prize. Whether you're a longtime fan or a curious newcomer, our exploration promises not just entertainment but a deep appreciation for an album that remains a defining piece of '90s musical history.Support the show
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Episode 52: Toxicity (System Of A Down). McCartney In Goal is the podcast that debates the great albums of pop music, using a competitive knock-out format. Today we’re discussing, Toxicity which is the second studio album by the American heavy metal band System of a Down, released on September 4, 2001, by American Recordings and Columbia Records.
It includes the songs: "Chop Suey!", "Toxicity" and "Aerials".
Join us on an electrifying journey through System of a Down's iconic album "Toxicity". From the band's chaotic rise in post-9/11 Los Angeles to the riotous scenes at a free concert gone awry, we recount the events that shaped this masterwork and its indelible impact on rock music. Biting social commentary, "controversial themes and humour abound, as well as creative tensions between Serge Tankian and Darren Malakian that fueled the band's unique sound. Delving into the surrealist and Beatles influences, we discuss how these elements, along with Rick Rubin's masterful production, helped craft the album's distinctive blend of humor, activism, and serious themes. The Armenian heritage and Eastern European influences that shape their music also get a spotlight, offering a deeper understanding of the band's powerful message.
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Episode 51: The Velvet Underground & Nico (self-titled). McCartney In Goal is the podcast that debates the great albums of pop music, using a competitive knock-out format. Today we’re discussing, The Velvet Underground & Nico, which was the debut studio album by the American alternative rock band the Velvet Underground and the German singer Nico. Released by Verve Records in March 1967.
What happens when haunting melodies meet themes of sadomasochism and drug use? Join us as we revisit the cult classic album The Velvet Underground & Nico, exploring the profound impact it had despite its initial commercial failure. We'll kick things off with a lively debate on the best way to introduce this groundbreaking record to new listeners, celebrate Brian Eno's iconic quote about its influence, and delve into how its anti-heroic essence starkly contrasted the 'Summer of Love' ethos, influencing the evolution of punk and post-punk music.
Ever wondered how a chance meeting could change music history? We delve into the fortuitous partnership between Lou Reed and John Cale, from Lou's songwriting days at Pickwick Records to their experimental collaboration that pushed musical boundaries. Our journey takes us through some of the most accessible tracks like "Sunday Morning" and "I'll Be Your Mirror," while examining Nico’s enigmatic influence and Andy Warhol’s pivotal role in funding and promoting their debut album with its iconic banana sticker cover design.
Is it garage rock, experimental rock, or avant-garde rock? We tackle the complexities of labeling The Velvet Underground & Nico, drawing comparisons to early Pink Floyd while debating the contributions of each band member, particularly John Cale’s unique viola sound. Wrapping things up, we host a passionate showdown between tracks like "Venus in Furs" and "Heroin," underscoring the exceptional synergy within the Velvet Underground. Tune in for a nostalgic, insightful, and sometimes humorous exploration of one of rock history's most influential albums.Support the show
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Episode 50: Nevermind (Nirvana). McCartney In Goal is the podcast that debates the great albums of pop music, using a competitive knock-out format. Today we’re discussing, Nevermind which was the second studio album by Nirvana. It was released on September 24, 1991.
Unlock the story behind Nirvana's first release on a major label and the first to feature drummer Dave Grohl with the latest spirited debate “track by track” by the McCartney In Goal team. The album includes loads of hits including “Smells Like Teen Spirit”, "Lithium", "Come As You Are" and "In Bloom".
Ever wondered how a controversial album cover and a song about a deodorant could change the landscape of music forever? Join the team for the milestone 50th episode as they dive headfirst into Nirvana's legendary "Nevermind" album. Broadcasting from sunny Argentina and somewhere in Steve's beard, Dave, Brett and Steve embark on a nostalgic yet humorous journey, sharing their personal connections to each track.
Remember those house parties where "Nevermind" was the soundtrack to your teenage rebellion? The MiG team explore the emotional highs and production quirks of "Polly", "Stay Away," "Breed," and more, contextualizing their place in the album's legacy.
What makes an album timeless? We tackle this question with a focus on the genius of Kurt Cobain, from his punk roots to mainstream success. We also share a hilarious anecdote about hidden tracks and childhood swimming lessons tied to the "Nevermind" cover art. Join us as we celebrate 50 episodes of musical exploration, heartfelt debates, and a deep appreciation for Nirvana's transformative impact on our lives and the music world. Thank you for being part of this journey; here's to the next 50 episodes!Support the show
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Episode 49: 1989 (Taylor's version) (Taylor Swift). McCartney In Goal is the podcast that debates the great albums of pop music, using a competitive knock-out format. Today we’re discussing, 1989 (Taylor's version) which was a re-recording of the fifth studio album by Taylor Swift. It was released on 27 October 2023.
Unlock the story behind Taylor Swift's pop transformation from country darling to pop royalty with the latest spirited debate "track by track" by the McCartney In Goal team. The album includes loads of hits including "Welcome to New York", Blank Space, Wildest Dreams, Shake It Off, Bad Blood and Style.
At the end of the showdown, the team will crown the ultimate 'best song' of "1989." Will the infectious beat of "Shake It Off" claim the top spot, or does the timeless elegance of "Style" reign supreme? Tune in and listen as we declare the definitive anthem of Taylor Swift's pop conquest, all the while weaving in playful trivia and humorous asides that guarantee to entertain Swifties and music buffs alike.Support the show
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Episode 48: Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band (The Beatles). McCartney In Goal is the podcast that debates and dissects the great albums of rock music, using a competitive knock-out format. Today we’re discussing, Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band which was the eighth studio album by The Beatles. It was released on 26 May 1967.
The McCartney In Goal team take an unruly amble through the album discussing:
why this album, once deemed the greatest of all time, might have lost its unassailable status?is Sgt. Pepper's truly a concept album?why did John Lennon dislike some of his own contributions to Sgt. Pepper's? and, eventually, the best song from the album.This is your chance to revisit your favourite songs, see them from a fresh perspective, and witness a lively battle for the top spot. Don't miss out on this exciting and enlightening debate!
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Have you ever debated whether The Beatles' legendary album 'Sgt Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band' could be considered a 'concept album'? The McCartney In Goal team debate this often asked question. Plus, Brett shares a fascinating familial connection to a World War II veteran that may well have inspired the album's title (spoiler alert: it didn't).
Even if 'Sgt Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band' does not strictly adhere to the definition of a concept album, its thematic coherence and psychedelic atmosphere is undeniable. Enjoy!Support the show
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In 1991, The Red Hot Chilli Peppers retreated to a mansion with Rick Rubin at the controls and forever changed the direction of their funky spaceship. Suddenly, actual singing, meaningful lyrics and (whisper it) ballads were on the table. Some fans felt cheated: what were their funky heroes playing at? But it mattered little, because the rest of the world finally jumped on board.
Is it a classic? Is it too long? Is it funky enough, or too funky? Join us as we unravel the heady stew that is Blood Sugar Sex Magic.Support the show
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It's a monster! Post Beatle George unleashes his triple (?) album on the world and people go wild. Get ready for a Wall of Sound, some classic tunes, some jamming, a load of friends and more God than you were probably hoping for... It's All Things Must Pass!
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Over ten years into his career, Dylan delivers an album which is more than simply the cliched 'return to form'. Many still consider it to be his finest recorded work. Almost a concept album in execution, the album covers love affairs in all their ups, downs, triumphs and tragedies. Coming with the usual Dylan complications (why bother letting any of the musicians learn the songs...?), the album delivers gut punch after gut punch, al shrouded in some of his most beautiful melodies.
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In the wake of a critical drubbing for being pompous, U2 head to Berlin with a bag full of industrial sounds colours, shapes and half-formed musical ideas. The result is a masterpiece that simultaneously defines the early 90s and still sounds timeless. Brett hosts, as the boys argue their way through the beautiful chaos of Achtung Baby.
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The first of a new series of 'shorts'. Here, the boys discuss Brian Peter George St John le Baptiste de la Salle Eno.
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Madonna released The Immaculate Collection at the end of the 1980s, to celebrate her pop domination of that decade. Containing dance remixes and alternate versions of some of her biggest hits, it was a huge success and cemented her icon status as she headed into the 90s. Today, it still stands as one of the most successful compilation albums of all time.
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Episode 42: The Rise & Fall of Ziggy Stardust & The Spiders From Mars (David Bowie). McCartney In Goal is the podcast that debates and dissects the great albums of popular rock music, using a competitive knock-out format. Today we’re discussing, The Rise and Fall of Ziggy Stardust and the Spiders from Mars (often shortened to Ziggy Stardust) which is the fifth studio album by David Bowie, released in June 1972 in United Kingdom through RCA Records. It contains the hits: Ziggy Stardust, Moonage Daydream, Starman and Rock n Roll Suicide.
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Episode 41: Bridge Over Troubled Water (Simon & Garfunkel). McCartney In Goal is the podcast that debates and dissects the great albums of popular rock music, using a competitive knock-out format. Today we’re discussing, Bridge Over Troubled Water which is the fifth (and final) studio album by Simon & Garfunkel, released in January 1970 on Columbia Records. It contains the well-known Simon & Garfunkel hits: "The Boxer", "Bridge Over Troubled Water", "Cecilia" and "The Only Living Boy In New York".
Bridge Over Troubled Water by Simon & Garfunkel saw the end of the productive recording relationship between Paul Simon and Art Garfunkel. It was their fifth and final album together. Art Garfunkel was starting to develop a career as an actor, which is referenced in the song Only Living Boy In New York. Many of the songs hint at the declining relationship between Paul Simon and Art Garfunkel, which in truth had often been strained during their partnership together. This album is considered to be their best work and was their most successful.
>>> Topics discussed:00.37 – Welcome to our podcast
02:55 – First qualifier: El Condor Pasa (If I Could) v Song For The Asking
03:43 – [MUSIC] El Condor Pasa (If I Could)
06:45 – [MUSIC] Song For The Asking
09:44 – Second qualifier: So Long, Frank Lloyd Wright v Why Don’t You Write Me
11:22 – Who is Roy Halee? What did Roy Halee contribute to Simon & Garfunkel’s career?
16:11 – [MUSIC] So Long, Frank Lloyd Wright
18:16 – Third qualifier: Baby Driver v Bye Bye Love
18:22 – [MUSIC] Bye Bye Love
20:00 – Which songs were left off the album?
22:12 – Who were Paul Simon and Art Garfunkel?
24:22 – Is ‘Statusful’ a scrabble word?
26:13 – What is a smoking bullet?
27:50 – The long-standing rivalry between Paul Simon and Art Garfunkel
28:58 – The odd cover choice for Bridge Over Troubled Water
30:23 – How did Simon & Garfunkel get their big break? Who was Dick Summers?
32:09 – First quarterfinal: El Condor Pasa (If I Could) v Bridge Over Troubled Water
34:44 – [MUSIC] Bridge Over Troubled Water
40:27 – Second quarterfinal: The Boxer v Why Don’t You Write Me
41:56 – Third quarterfinal: Baby Driver v The Only Living Boy In New York
43:20 – [MUSIC] Baby Driver
45:27 – Fourth quarterfinal: Cecilia v Keep The Customer Satisfied
46:15 – [MUSIC] Keep The Customer Satisfied
49:05 – First Semi-final: Bridge Over Troubled Water v The Boxer
52:37 – Second Semi-final: Cecilia v The Only Living Boy In New York
54:10 – [MUSIC] Cecilia
58:06 – Final: The Boxer v The Only Living Boy In New York
58:18 – Is Bridge Over Troubled Water a great album?
1:00:47 – [MUSIC] The Only Living Boy In New York
1:10:01 – [MUSIC] The Boxer
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Episode 40: Rubber Soul (The Beatles). McCartney In Goal is the podcast that debates and dissects the great albums of popular rock music, using a competitive knock-out format. Today we’re discussing, Rubber Soul which is the sixth studio album by the the Beatles. It was released on 3 December 1965 in the United Kingdom, on Parlophone. It contains the Beatles classics: Drive My Car, Norwegian Wood, In My Life, Michelle and Nowhere Man, amongst others.
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Episode 39: Led Zeppelin IV (Led Zeppelin). McCartney In Goal is the podcast that debates and dissects the great albums of rock music, using a competitive knock-out format. Today we’re discussing, Led Zeppelin IV, the untitled fourth studio album by the rock legends Led Zeppelin. It was released on 8 November 1971 by Atlantic Records and contains the bands well known anthems: Stairway To Heaven and When The Levee Breaks. May consider it to be the best of all of Led Zeppelin's albums.
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Episode 38: 16 Rock n Roll Songs That Made The Beatles (Various Artists). McCartney In Goal is the podcast that debates and dissects the great albums of rock music, using a competitive knock-out format. Except, today we’re discussing, a collection of rock n roll songs that were influential on the young Beatles growing up across the ocean in Liverpool. These 16 songs were almost all released between 1954 and 1958 and helped shape the genre of rock n roll and much of the music that followed in the 1960s.
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Episode 37: Back In Black (AC/DC). McCartney In Goal is the podcast that debates and dissects the great albums of rock music, using a competitive knock-out format. Today we’re discussing, Back In Black which is the seventh studio album by Australian rock band AC/DC. It was released on 25 July 1980. It is the band's first album to feature lead singer Brian Johnson, following the death of previous lead singer Bon Scott. It is the second biggest selling album of all time.
00:00:01 – Welcome to Back In Black: AC/DC
00:14:02 - Famous People, Vinyl Collecting, and AC/DC
00:26:25 - AC/DC's Search for a New Singer
00:31:28 – Brian Johnson recording an Album With ACDC
00:42:04 - The Wake
00:57:35 - Discussion on AC/DC's Songs and Sound
01:04:22 - Appreciating "Back in Black"
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Episode 36: Gold (ABBA). McCartney In Goal is the podcast that debates and dissects the great albums of rock music, using a competitive knock-out format. Today we’re discussing, ABBA Gold, which is a greatest hits compilation album by the Swedish pop group ABBA. It was released on 21 September 1992 to massive success with sales of 30 million. Gold has become the best-selling ABBA album, as well one of the best-selling albums of all time.
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