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Alive, or Just Blethering

60 episodes - English - Latest episode: almost 2 years ago - ★★★★★ - 1 rating

A podcast where two thirty something's discuss the music we found and loved growing up. Each week we take turns picking the albums that meant something to us and discuss them, and the impact they left.


Our tastes range from Rock and Punk, to Hardcore and Metal, and even the odd hip-hop or dance record in their for good measure.


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Episodes

[#010] ... about Funeral For a Friend (with Pedram Valiani)

July 02, 2021 06:00 - 1 hour - 150 MB

Our tenth episode and we are joined by our first ever guest Pedram Valiani, guitarist in Sectioned and Frontierer. In this episode we aren't just covering one album, we are covering Funeral For a Friends back catalogue. Join us as we get look at the bands early days, see them through their breakthrough albums up until their 2016 break up. 

[#009] ...about Lateralus by Tool

June 25, 2021 07:00 - 1 hour - 104 MB

Join us as we continue to delve into the music we found and loved growing up. Episode 9 sees us attempt to deep dive into the band Tool's 3rd studio release, the ever complex and winding enigma that is Lateralus. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

[#008] ...about Morning View by Incubus

June 18, 2021 07:00 - 1 hour - 94.9 MB

In this episode of Alive or Just Blethering, Keith discusses Morning View, the fourth studio album released by alt-rockers Incubus in 2001. Join us as we look back on this well respected work that could be the peak for some listeners, and just the beginning for others. Listen in to find out where we stand on this album in 2021! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

[#007] ...about Golden State by Bush

June 11, 2021 07:00 - 1 hour - 89 MB

In this episode of Alive or Just Blethering, Chris brings Golden State to the table, the fourth studio album released by British rockers 'Bush' in 2001.  Join us as we learn how on earth, and importantly why, this album could mean anything to anyone in 2001, and does it hold up at all in 2021?  Listen in to find out more! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

[#006] ...about Origin of Symmetry by Muse

June 04, 2021 07:44 - 1 hour - 97 MB

In this episode of Alive or Just Blethering, we discuss our memories of Origin of Symmetry, the second studio album released by British heavyweights 'Muse' in 2001. Join us as we take a journey through space and time as we discover more about the making of the album, how Muse defined their sound, and the everlasting mark it left on us. Listen in to find out more! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

[#005] ...about Satellite by P.O.D.

May 28, 2021 06:00 - 1 hour - 85.7 MB

In this episode of Alive or Just Blethering, we discuss our experiences and memories of Satellite, the fourth album released by P.O.D. in 2001. Does the bands faith influence the albums message? How relevant are the lyrics in 2021, and would it be any different it were written today? Listen in to find out more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

[#004] ...about Significant Other by Limp Bizkit

May 21, 2021 06:00 - 1 hour - 102 MB

In this episode of Alive or Just Blethering, we discuss our experiences and memories of Significant Other, the second album released by Limp Bizkit in 1999. How did Significant Other  stack up to other Limp Bizkit releases and what influence did this leave on the Nu Metal genre? Listen in to find out more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

[#003] ...about White Pony by Deftones

May 14, 2021 06:00 - 1 hour - 144 MB

In this episode of Alive or Just Blethering, we discuss our experiences and memories of White Pony, the third album released by Deftones in 2000. How did White Pony compare with the albums that came before, and after? Does Keith still dislike Deftones? Listen in to find out more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

[#002] ...about Infest by Papa Roach

May 07, 2021 05:00 - 1 hour - 204 MB

In this episode of Alive or Just Blethering, we discuss our experiences and memories of Infest, the sophomore album released by Papa Roach in 2000. How did Papa Roach form and get their first major label to sign them? Will you listen to and enjoy Infest in 2021? Listen in to find out more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

[#001] ...about Hybrid Theory by Linkin Park

April 29, 2021 22:41 - 1 hour - 74.9 MB

In this episode of Alive or Just Blethering, we discuss our experiences and memories of Hybrid Theory, the debut album released by Linkin Park in 2000. Does this album hold up in 2021? What about the history and making of Hybrid Theory? Listen in to find out more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.