You're Not On The List
29 episodes - English - Latest episode: 8 months ago -Forgotten albums and the people who love them.
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Nick Drake special featuring The Chad Mitchell Trio, The Millennium & Fred Neil with Cally Callomon and Richard Morton Jack
September 06, 2023 23:48 - 1 hour - 104 MBMusician, label boss, designer and manager of the Nick Drake estate, Cally Callomon and Richard Morton Jack, author of the recently published Nick Drake : The Life, join host Jim Irvin to select albums they think should be better known. The records discussed in this episode are: Mighty Day On Campus by The Chad Mitchell Trio (1961), Begin by The Millennium (1968) and Fred Neil, self-titled, (1967). With two of the foremost experts on Nick Drake in the room we take the opportunity to talk a...
You're Not On The Christmas List. Special episode with Andy Miller, Andrew Male and our alternative bumper Xmas playlist.
June 19, 2023 13:49 - 1 hour - 118 MBWriters, critics and owners of pullovers, Andrew Male and Andy Miller come a-wassailing into view bearing audible gifts for us all, a festive album they deem under-celebrated and lots of neatly wrapped songs to decorate a Yuletide playlist of alternative crackers, curated by host Jim Irvin. They also read out some terrible jokes and discuss bygone family christmases and the music that played there. The Spotify playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/5k2Vs5rbfIR8KDVd7ZUz6r?si=40cf29f9d3...
Randy, The Sundays & The Jayhawks, with Ian Winwood and Nick Duerden
November 26, 2022 00:05 - 1 hour - 89.1 MBHost Jim Irvin is joined by the authors of two of 2022's most intriguing music books, Ian Winwood (Bodies) and Nick Duerden (Exit Stage Left). The albums up for discussion are: Randy - Randy The Band (2005), The Sundays - Reading, Writing & Arithmetic (1990) and The Jayhawks - Sound Of Lies (1997) We also take a deep dive into Ian and Nick's books about the emotional and physical toll taken by the music business, and what happens to artists when their career ends. You can find an accompan...
Billy Mackenzie, Fairport Convention & Renaissance with Maria McKee and Jo Kendall
October 08, 2022 16:57 - 1 hour - 97.1 MBJim Irvin is joined by two more bringers of undervalued joy: country-punk pioneer with a thousand years of LA heritage, and creator of one of the show's favourite albums, Maria McKee, and long-time staffer of Prog magazine, Jo Kendall. The albums up for discussion are: Billy Mackenzie - Transmission Impossible (2004), Fairport Convention - Fairport Convention (1968) and Renaissance - Renaissance (1969) Also discussed: burying the Queen, hanging out in LA with Love's Bryan Maclean (Maria's ...
Joan Armatrading, John Cale & Bergen White with Kevin Brennan MP and Tom Gray
September 02, 2022 13:41 - 1 hour - 73.7 MBJim Irvin is joined in this episode by Kevin Brennan, the labour MP for Cardiff West, guitarist in parliamentary rock band MP4 and a solo artist in his own right, and Tom Gray, member of Gomez and founder of the #BrokenRecord campaign for fairer payments to musicians by streaming services. The albums up for discussion are: Joan Armatrading - Joan Armatrading (1976), John Cale - Vintage Violence (1970) and Bergen White - For Women Only (1970). Also discussed: the #BrokenRecord campaign's st...
John Martyn, Bram Stoker & Willie Bobo with Phil Manzanera and Matt Berry
July 27, 2022 17:52 - 1 hour - 97.5 MBHost Jim Irvin invites two more guests to discuss albums that never make those lists of the all-time greats. Here he's joined by Roxy Music's textural guitar wizard, Phil Manzanera and comic actor and much-admired lone-wolf musician, Matt Berry. The albums under discussion are: John Martyn - One World (1978); Bram Stoker - Heavy Rock Spectacular (1972) and Willie Bobo - Uno Dos Tres 123 (1968). Also discussed: the Roxy Music 50th anniversary reunion and how they started, are bands unnatura...
Doris, Manuel Göttsching and Johnny Harris with Bill Brewster and Partha Banerjea
June 30, 2022 19:01 - 1 hour - 96.4 MBJim Irvin and guests select and discuss some under-appreciated albums. In this episode: DJ and co-author of Last Night A DJ Saved My Life, Bill Brewster and consultant paediatric psychiatrist and survivor of the Battle of Lewisham, Partha Banerjea. The albums in this episode are: Doris - Did You Give The World Some Love Today, Baby? (1970), Manual Göttsching - E2 E4 (1984) and Johnny Harris - Movements (1970). Also discussed, the sanity of record collecting, music's relationship to autism,...
Patty Griffin, The Feelies & Fleetwood Mac with Michelle Branch and Patrick Carney
May 12, 2022 23:06 - 1 hour - 93.4 MBJoining host Jim Irvin to select an underrated album they treasure are American singer-songwriter Michelle Branch and one half of The Black Keys, Patrick Carney. The albums in this episode are Patty Griffin - Flaming Red (1996), The Feelies - Crazy Rhythms (1980) and Fleetwood Mac - Mystery To Me (1973). Also discussed: growing up dreaming of music in small town USA, the pros and cons of being a duo, winning a Grammy, and the vacillations of major labels. With a special guest appearance b...
Alan Hull, Jellyfish and Paul Desmond with Chris Ingham and Ben Wardle
April 18, 2022 12:19 - 1 hour - 103 MBJim Irvin and guests select and discuss under-appreciated albums. In this episode: celebrated jazz pianist and author of The Rough Guide To The Beatles, Chris Ingham, and Ben Wardle, author of A Perfect Silence, a new biography of Talk Talk's Mark Hollis. Albums in this episode are: Alan Hull - Pipedream (1973), Jellyfish - Spilt Milk (1993), Paul Desmond - Glad To be Unhappy (1965) Also discussed: The perils of jazz, the sins of A&R, writing about The Beatles and Mark Hollis, who was Dave...
Ian Dury, The Comsat Angels & Bryan Ferry with Simon Reynolds and David Stubbs
March 21, 2022 12:32 - 1 hour - 102 MBGuests Simon Reynolds and David Stubbs join host Jim Irvin to share some undervalued records they love. The albums in this episode are: Ian Dury & the Blockheads - Do It Yourself (1979), The Comsat Angels - Waiting For A Miracle (1980) and Bryan Ferry - Boys & Girls (1985). Also discussed: is vinyl a good format, how to be an angst-wracked teenage intellectual, making a big noise on the music press in the mid '80s, An accompanying playlist is available here: https://open.spotify.com/pla...
Bumper Xmas Special with Andrew Male and Andy Miller, featuring Wild Billy Childish, June Christy and the You're Not On The Christmas List playlist
December 08, 2021 14:59 - 1 hour - 132 MBAs our 2021 finale, two of this season's most available guests, Andrew Male and Andy Miller, return to join host Jim Irvin for an epic feast of off-piste Christmas music. We pull crackers, wear Christmas jumpers (Andrew's throws up a little static occasionally, for which we apologise) and select a bulging sackful of lesser-known Christmas tunes for your alternative tree-trimming pleasure, as well as discussing two undersung albums with a festive bent: Wild Billy Childish and the Musicians Of...
Spanky & Our Gang, 10,000 Maniacs and The Smoke with Carl Magnus Palm and Peter Paphides.
November 17, 2021 15:15 - 1 hour - 91.3 MBJim Irvin's guests in this episode are world-renowned ABBA expert and chronicler, Carl Magnus Palm, and award-winning memoirist, author of Broken Greek and founder of Perturbed fanzine, Peter Paphides, back for more because the chance to discuss ABBA was in the air. The albums in this episode are: Anything You Choose b/w Without Rhyme Or reason by Spanky & Our Gang (1969), The Wishing Chair by 10,000 Maniacs (1985) and The Smoke by The Smoke (1968) Also discussed: The lure of ABBA and the ...
Paul McCartney, The Phantom Band and Cocteau Twins, with Jude Rogers and Eamonn Forde
October 19, 2021 13:09 - 1 hour - 84.1 MBJim Irvin's guests in this episode are esteemed writers about the power of music and the power behind it. Jude Rogers has been an editor and writer at large for many publications. Her recent Radio 4 series, A Life In Music traced the way music interacts with, and supports, us at various times in our lives. Her book expanding on this premise, The Sound Of Being Human : How Music Shapes Our Lives, is due in the spring of 2022. Eamonn Forde has written extensively about the music business. His ...
Brad, Pilot & China Crisis with Simon Barber and Brian O'Connor aka Sodajerker
September 11, 2021 11:05 - 1 hour - 82.4 MBTen years ago two friends who met at school on Merseyside started a podcast interviewing their songwriting heroes. Sodajerker On Songwriting has grown into one of the best and most popular music podcasts out there. On the occasion of their 10th anniversary, its creators have dropped by to share some of their favourite overlooked music with host Jim Irvin. The albums in this episode are: Shame by Brad (1993), From The Album Of The Same Name by Pilot (1974) and Flaunt The Imperfection by Chin...
Neil Ardley, Stackridge and Jack Bruce with Andy Miller and Jonathan Coe
August 11, 2021 17:49 - 1 hour - 91.5 MBAuthor! Author! A literary special with authors Jonathan Coe and Andy Miller joining host Jim Irvin to discuss some under-appreciated albums they love. The albums in this episode are A Symphony Of Amaranths by Neil Ardley, The Man In The Bowler Hat by Stackridge and Harmony Row by Jack Bruce. Also discussed, The Crusaders, The Wombles, ambivalence to Dylan, music that's good to read by, albums inspired by literature and did Chris Spedding play on everything?! An accompanying playlist is a...
Neil Ardley, Stackridge & Jack Bruce with Andy Miller and Jonathan Coe
August 11, 2021 17:49 - 1 hour - 91.5 MBAuthor! Author! A literary special with authors Jonathan Coe and Andy Miller joining host Jim Irvin to discuss some under-appreciated albums they love. The albums in this episode are A Symphony Of Amaranths by Neil Ardley, The Man In The Bowler Hat by Stackridge and Harmony Row by Jack Bruce. Also discussed, The Crusaders, The Wombles, ambivalence to Dylan, music that's good to read by, albums inspired by literature and did Chris Spedding play on everything?! An accompanying playlist is a...
Gastr del Sol, Punishment of Luxury & Jorge Ben, with Field Music
July 19, 2021 18:43 - 1 hour - 87 MBGuests Peter & David Brewis, otherwise known as Field Music join host Jim Irvin to discuss some under-appreciated albums they love. The albums are: Camoufleur by Gastr del Sol, Laughing Academy by Punishment of Luxury & Ben by Jorge Ben. Also discussed in the show: how a track off the White Album provided a template for their band, the family record collection and a long held admiration for Simply Red, how music can be scarier on cassette, their unexpected success in the Prog Charts, the i...
Bobby Charles, Bob Weir & Family with David Hepworth and Mark Ellen
June 16, 2021 21:19 - 1 hour - 98.7 MBGuests David Hepworth and Mark Ellen join host Jim Irvin to share some unsung albums they love. The records in this episode are: Bobby Charles : Bobby Charles (1972), Ace : Bob Weir (1972) and Bandstand : Family (1972). This is an extended bumper summer special featuring an in-episode round of Dave and Mark's ever popular Stackwaddy game. A daring 1971 Special. Can you guess which is a genuine 1971 release and which is a Wednesday Play broadcast that same year? Topics discussed include: ...
Bobby Charles, Bob Weir and Family with David Hepworth and Mark Ellen
June 16, 2021 21:19 - 1 hour - 98.7 MBGuests David Hepworth and Mark Ellen join host Jim Irvin to share some unsung albums they love. The records in this episode are: Bobby Charles : Bobby Charles (1972)), Ace : Bob Weir (1972) and Bandstand : Family (1972). This is an extended bumper summer special featuring an in-episode round of Dave and Mark's ever popular Stackwaddy game. A daring 1971 Special. Can you guess which is a genuine 1971 release and which is a Wednesday Play broadcast that same year? Topics discussed include:...
Prefab Sprout, Odyssey & Maria McKee with Peter Paphides and Tanita Tikaram
May 20, 2021 20:00 - 1 hour - 68.3 MBGuests Peter Paphides and Tanita Tikaram join host Jim Irvin to share some unsung albums they love. The records in this episode are: Prefab Sprout's Crimson/Red (2013), Odyssey's Odyssey (1977) and Life is Sweet by Maria McKee (1996). Also discussed: Running a record label. The changing way we listen to music. Are records actually finished until an audience hears them? How kids react to pop music, The impact of Brotherhood Of Man. Pop stars as surrogate parents. Using music to become Bri...
Prefab Sprout, Odyssey and Maria McKee with Peter Paphides and Tanita Tikaram
May 20, 2021 20:00 - 1 hour - 68.3 MBGuests Peter Paphides and Tanita Tikaram join host Jim Irvin to share some unsung albums they love. The records in this episode are: Prefab Sprout's Crimson/Red (2013), Odyssey's Odyssey (1977) and Life is Sweet by Maria McKee (1996). Also discussed: Running a record label. The changing way we listen to music. Are records actually finished until an audience hears them? How kids react to pop music, The impact of Brotherhood Of Man. Pop stars as surrogate parents. Using music to become Bri...
Donovan, Nada Surf and The London Jazz Four with Andrew Male and Richard Morton Jack.
April 08, 2021 22:14 - 1 hour - 81.1 MBGuests Andrew Male and Richard Morton Jack join host Jim Irvin to share some unsung albums they love. The records in this episode are: Donovan's For Little Ones (1967), Nada Surf's Let Go (2003) and Take A New Look At The Beatles by The London Jazz Four (1967). Also discussed: Nick Drake, Geoff Love's important impact on both guests, The Beat's Just Can't Stop It, Love's Forever Changes, Island samplers, Guns 'N Roses, record shopping in Liverpool, interviewing Paul McCartney, Big Star,...
Donovan, Nada Surf & The London Jazz Four with Andrew Male and Richard Morton Jack.
April 08, 2021 22:14 - 1 hour - 81.1 MBGuests Andrew Male and Richard Morton Jack join host Jim Irvin to share some unsung albums they love. The records in this episode are: Donovan's For Little Ones (1967), Nada Surf's Let Go (2003) and Take A New Look At The Beatles by The London Jazz Four (1967). Also discussed: Nick Drake, Geoff Love's important impact on both guests, The Beat's Just Can't Stop It, Love's Forever Changes, Island samplers, Guns 'N Roses, record shopping in Liverpool, interviewing Paul McCartney, Big Star,...
John Cameron & CCS: "Whole Lotta Love"
January 15, 2021 12:00 - 58 minutes - 40.3 MBThe role of the arranger is often overlooked in the story of pop music, so let's meet one of the busiest in the business in the 1960s and '70s, John Cameron, who's very first commissioned arrangement, Donovan's "Sunshine Superman", went to No. 1 in the USA. It started a long association with producer Mickie Most and the RAK label, which in 1970 led to Cameron's own act, C.C.S -aka The Collective Consciousness Society - a 25-piece big band featuring the cream of British jazz players tackling...
Lissie: "When I'm Alone"
December 07, 2020 00:00 - 46 minutes - 32.1 MBJim Irvin chats with an artist he has collaborated with extensively, Lissie, a restless native of Rock Island, Illinois, about When I'm Alone, the first song they wrote together (with writer and producer Julian Emery), which made her known all over the world. She talks about how the song launched her career and what it led to, but also how the enforced hiatus caused by the pandemic, coupled with a painful break-up earlier this year, have made her view her previous career plans in a whole ...
The Producer's Cut: Mick Glossop - The Crack by The Ruts.
October 14, 2020 23:00 - 47 minutes - 32.7 MBHere's one of our occasional Producer's Cut episodes. Mick Glossop has one of the most extraordinary CVs of any British record maker. Raised in Birkenhead in the '60s, he has inhaled the beefy aroma of many a lunchtime session at The Cavern in Liverpool, survived 17 albums behind the desk with Van Morrison and travelled the world as an in-demand "gatherer" of sound since the 1970s. We discuss his life and his production techniques in this episode and focus on a cult classic he cut in 1979,...
James Warren: "Everybody's Got To Learn Sometime"
October 01, 2020 00:00 - 47 minutes - 32.9 MBAfter 13 years in the business, James Warren, had his first hit in the summer of 1980 with a song he wrote in minutes. It has since reappeared in the charts regularly in multiple reinterpretations, becoming a modern-day standard. Everybody's Got To Learn Sometime's simplicity and directness has seen it enthral artists across numerous genres - reggae, jungle, shoegaze, plainsong, you name it - in covers from Beck, Baby D, Erasure, Glasvegas, The Dream Academy, The Cantemus Girl's Choir, Ri...
Iain Archer: "Hold Back The River"
September 14, 2020 04:00 - 50 minutes - 34.9 MBThe million-selling, most played song of 2017, "Hold Back The River" came out of a two day writing session between artist James Bay and writer-producer Iain Archer, a native of Bangor, Northern Ireland. Archer's picaresque career has seen him release several solo albums, briefly join Snow Patrol - where he helped write Run and other songs that powered their breakthrough - and co-write key songs for Jake Bugg, You Me At Six, Steve Mason, Frank Turner, Nina Nesbitt and many others. Wary of b...
Tony Macauley: "Baby Now That I've Found You"
August 31, 2020 17:00 - 47 minutes - 32.9 MBWhen cut with multi-racial British soul band The Foundations, half-finished song "Baby, Now That I've Found You" became the first No.1 hit for human hit-machine Tony Macauley. This prolific writer and producer was responsible for an impressive strings of successes during the late ‘60s and ‘70s with Long John Baldrey, Edison Lighthouse, David Soul, The Drifters, The New Seekers, Picketywitch, The Paper Dolls, Donna Summer, Elvis Presley and many others. He then went one to new careers in pr...