Michael's Music Memories
58 episodes - English - Latest episode: 15 days ago -Music has been one of the most important things in my life for close to 25 years. I have attended hundreds of concerts over the years and have witnessed the best and worst of concert behavior. This is my recount of those moments as well as some of my best albums I still love and listen to.
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Nu Metal Retrospective - 2004
July 05, 2024 17:00 - 48 minutes - 44.4 MBFirstly, for anyone wishing to skip the lostprophets update, the time code is 13.45:00 If you have any comments of notes, I can be contacted at my twitter or my threads accounts here: https://twitter.com/predbites www.threads.net/predbites In this episode I will be going chronologically through the year 2004, looking at all the important, news worthy moments of that year. The albums that I talk about are: Evanescence - Fallen (missed from last one) Lostprophets - Start Something So...
Nu Metal Retrospective - 2003
June 01, 2024 17:00 - 1 hour - 56.5 MBIf you have any comments of notes, I can be contacted at my twitter or my threads accounts here: https://twitter.com/predbites www.threads.net/predbites In this episode I will be going chronologically through the year 2000, looking at all the important, news worthy moments of that year. The albums that I talk about are: Saliva - Saliva InMe - Overgrown Eden Guano Apes - Walking on a Thin Line Linkin Park - Meteora Hed PE - Blackout Godsmack - Faceless Lamb of God - As the Palace...
Nu Metal Retrospective - 2002
April 05, 2024 09:00 - 58 minutes - 53.5 MBIf you have any comments of notes, I can be contacted at my twitter or my threads accounts here: https://twitter.com/predbites www.threads.net/predbites In this episode I will be going chronologically through the year 2000, looking at all the important, news worthy moments of that year. The albums that I talk about are: Biffy Clyro - Blackened Sky 12 Stones - 12 Stones Avril Lavine - Let's Go Korn - Untouchables Soulfly - 3 Papa Roach - Lovehatetragedy Linkin Park - Re-Animation...
Nu Metal Retrospective - 2001
March 05, 2024 18:00 - 59 minutes - 54.6 MBIf you have any comments of notes, I can be contacted at my twitter or my threads accounts here: https://twitter.com/predbites www.threads.net/predbites In this episode I will be going chronologically through the year 2000, looking at all the important, news worthy moments of that year. The albums that I talk about are: Saliva - Every Six Seconds Alien Ant Farm - Anthology Staind - Break the Cycle Static X - Machine Drowning Pool - Sinner Skillet - Alien Youth American Head Char...
Nu Metal Retrospective - 2000
February 08, 2024 18:00 - 56 minutes - 51.8 MBIf you have any comments of notes, I can be contacted at my twitter or my threads accounts here: https://twitter.com/predbites www.threads.net/predbites In this episode I will be going chronologically through the year 2000, looking at all the important, news worthy moments of that year. The albums that I talk about are: Skillet - Invincible Disturbed - The Sickness Papa Roach - Infest Guano Apes - Don’t Give Me Names In Flames - Clayman Finger Eleven - The Greyest of Blue Skies ...
Nu Metal Retrospective - Intro
January 03, 2024 18:00 - 21 minutes - 19.5 MBIn this shortened episode, I first discuss how the retrospective with move forward, I then explain who I am, I then give a brief explanation on music genres from the 80's and 90's and how they lead to the creation of Nu Metal.
Nu Metal Retrospective - Trailer
December 15, 2023 18:00 - 1 minute - 1.19 MBI will be breaking down Nu Metal year by year, artist by artist, song by song. I will be talking about the best and the worst and hopefully even talking to some of the people around at the time.
HOOTENANNY... and a Happy New Year
December 03, 2023 18:00 - 27 minutes - 25.6 MBJools' Annual Hootenanny is a TV show in the UK that runs once a year, over the New Year countdown. I have been a huge fan because it's shown on my birthday and it feels like everyone is celebrating it with me!! Here is the link for my Christmas Playlist Podcast, should you like: https://open.spotify.com/episode/1J9fNU0IojDnwTQ3Gmphxu
Trapt VIP Tickets - Was it Really Worth it?
November 01, 2023 18:00 - 41 minutes - 38.3 MBIn this episode, I talk about the time I purchased VIP tickets to see Trapt in London and checking with my brother, we are sure that we went to see Trapt in 2013. I explain what was included and talk about how I felt during the whole time. My 'Best Of' playlist for Trapt can be listened to here.
Papa Roach's Worst Album is My Favorite
October 03, 2023 17:00 - 41 minutes - 38 MBIn this episode I discuss the band, Papa Roach, as well as the time I went to see them live in London. My 'Best of' playlist for the band can be listened to here.
Spamalot was fun, if you like Manty Python
September 02, 2023 17:00 - 50 minutes - 46.3 MBIn this episode I begin by giving a breakdown of who Monty Python actually are and how I discovered them as well as what I have thought of them throughout the years. I then talk about the show itself, what happens and the music within. You can listen to the Spamalot original cast soundtrack here: https://open.spotify.com/album/5To3LrXgZuZEfDTiIjKqFf You can listen to the album Monty Python Sings here: https://open.spotify.com/album/57awupvncNEIad7j0lkOuT My favorite moment from the pla...
Almost Famous is the Life I Never Had
August 03, 2023 17:00 - 46 minutes - 42.9 MBI first give a very brief description of the film and then talk about how I discovered the film and what it means / meant to me. I then give a much more detailed description of the entire film.
Prince was good.....but not amazing.
July 01, 2023 17:33 - 24 minutes - 22.5 MBIn this episode, I talk about going to see the legend that is Prince and talk about how I really enjoyed the concert but that it wasn't amazing or hugely memorable.
My True Indie Playlist
June 01, 2023 17:00 - 50 minutes - 45.9 MBIf you would like to listen to the playlist itself, you can get it here. I also discuss, in this podcast, a band that I have spoken about before, A Silent Film. I have an entire episode in which I talk about this band and you can listed to that here.
Matthew Good fet. Melissa Bel and Amazing Mexican food!
May 01, 2023 17:00 - 39 minutes - 36.2 MBI start this episode by talking all about how ill I have been this month and how it may affect this recording!! I talk about the time my brother and myself went to see Matthew Good together with the support artist Melissa Bel. I also talk about how I believe I originally got into Country music. My best of Matthew Good playlist can be listened to here. When talking about my country history, I mention the artist Joshua Kadison with his song 'Jessie'. This can be listened to here. One of th...
Surprise, Scott Stapp sang Creed Songs
April 01, 2023 17:00 - 43 minutes - 39.9 MBIf you would like to listen to my Scott Stapp playlist it can be listened to here. I also mention a second playlist. This is my best of Scott Stapp & Creed and this can be listened to here.
I've seen the Eagles...AND Don Henley...AND Joe Walsh...
March 02, 2023 18:00 - 55 minutes - 50.8 MBMy Eagles playlist can be seen here.
My Greatest Albums - George Michael : Ladies & Gentlemen
February 01, 2023 18:00 - 52 minutes - 48.4 MBThe album I am talking about this time can be listened too here. During this episode, I say that I'm not going to share my ultimate night time playlist but I changed my mind. I basically tell you what it is so why not share? There were also some songs that I thought were not on Spotify but I was able to find them so it is the entire playlist and it can be listened to here.
My Absolute Favorite Music Playlist 2000 - 2008 Part 2
January 01, 2023 18:00 - 1 hour - 61.7 MBThe playlist I will be talking about can be found Here. If you are not going to or can't listen to this podcast episode whilst viewing the playlist, I would advise firstly, listen to this playlist in order, not on random. I do feel that it does need listening to in full, in order first. Then, it is completely your choice whether you random or listen in order. In this episode, I will start by discussing my new podcast release schedule as well as answer a few questions I received regarding m...
My Absolute Favorite Music Playlist 2000 - 2008 Part 1
December 16, 2022 18:00 - 58 minutes - 53.7 MBThe playlist I will be talking about can be found Here. If you are not going to or can't listen to this podcast episode whilst viewing the playlist, I would advise firstly, listen to this playlist in order, not on random. I do feel that it does need listening to in full, in order first. Then, it is completely your choice whether you random or listen in order. In this episode, I will start by talking about what this list even is and how it came about, I then go down the list and explain wha...
The Triple Threat - Part 2 : 3 Doors Down & Seether
December 02, 2022 21:00 - 54 minutes - 50.3 MBI start out by talking about how I discovered 3 Doors Down and how, every time they come over to the UK they tend to bring some excellent support with them. I then talk about seeing Seether and how I had seen them as support to 3 Doors Down. My 'Best Of' playlist for 3 Doors Down can be listened to here. My 'Best Of' playlist for Seether can be listened to here. I also mention the radio station from Orlando, Florida, Real Rock and if you want to listen to my episode where I talk about how...
The Triple Threat - Part 1 : Evanescence & Seether
November 15, 2022 19:00 - 40 minutes - 37 MBWithin this first part, I talk about Evanescence and Seether, how I discovered them and the times I saw them live, separately and together. Early on, I talk about Evanescence's first EP/Album and how it is not on Spotify so my two favorite songs (on youtube) can be heard here: Evanescence - Anywhere Evanescence - Eternal My 'Best Of' playlist for Seether can be listened to here. My 'Best Of' playlist for Evanescence can be listened to here.
Tubular Bells - The Ultimate Concept Album
November 01, 2022 18:00 - 24 minutes - 22.4 MBYou can listen to this amazing album here
Alter Bridge Have Come a Long Way
October 15, 2022 17:00 - 1 hour - 58.5 MBThis episode is focused on the band Alter Bridge. They have just released their new album so I have reminisced about the times I have seen them live together with the time I was able to meet them. My "Best of" playlist for Alter Bridge is here.
My Greatest Albums - Savage Garden : Affirmation
September 15, 2022 17:00 - 30 minutes - 27.6 MBI look at one of my all time favorite albums this time and it is by Savage Garden - Affirmation. I talk about why I like it so much, how it is NOT a guilty pleasure and what is believed to have happened to the band. My favorite playlist is here however, I do say I would add a playlist for just the album and I have decided not too because my favorite playlist is mostly just this album.
REM & Feeder in Hyde Park
September 01, 2022 17:00 - 48 minutes - 44.6 MBIn this episode, I talk about going to see the legends that are REM at the large, outside venue at Hyde Park in London. They announced that Feeder would be their support which made the concert one of the biggest however, we have a problem with the fact that I choose to queue up over night for the first time and we have problems with different types of queues not being dealt with correctly.
My Greatest Albums - Xanadu : Long Live Olivia Newton-John
August 17, 2022 17:00 - 20 minutes - 18.5 MBAs a legacy to the late, great Olivia Newton-John, I spend this episode talking about the movie Xanadu and the soundtrack.
Comedy - Mark Thomas, Harry & Paul and Jump
August 01, 2022 17:00 - 39 minutes - 36.2 MBI start this podcast by talking about the comedian I have seen the most over the years, Mark Thomas. I first say him on TV on a show called Mark Thomas' Comedy Product and I have been keeping an eye out for his live shows ever since. An, over the top, exaggerated example of his comedy can be seen here. Then, I talk about the UK comedy legends Harry Enfield & Paul Whitehouse. I explain part of why they are as big as they are and then about the tour they did to support their tv show. Finally...
Dead Letter Circus & My BGT Idea
July 15, 2022 17:00 - 52 minutes - 47.6 MBI start this episode by discussing how I, or should I say my brother, discovered the band Dead Letter Circus. I talk about their first official release album This Is The Warning and then go on to discuss the two times I have seen them in concert. One of the concerts included a band I had seen before, A Silent Film, and if you missed it, a link to my podcast about them is here. At the end, I talk about an idea I have for an act that would go on Brittan's Got Talent. The songs that would be ...
Anberlin Concerts & Best Album Ever
July 01, 2022 17:00 - 40 minutes - 93.6 MBMy 'Best of' play list is here. The album 'New Surrender' can be listened to here.
Genesis, Phil Collins and Mike & the Mechanics
June 15, 2022 17:00 - 48 minutes - 111 MBWhile I was at the Mike & the Mechanics Shepherds Bush concert, they were filming it for a DVD release and here is a link to see the concert in full. You can see my brother, me and my sister (standing in that order, left to right) all the way through the concert as we are standing in the front and center (my brother is the tallest person there!!)
David Gray, Live Review : 27-May 2022
June 01, 2022 17:00 - 44 minutes - 101 MBMy previous podcast, in which I talk about the past David Gray Concerts can be listened to here
The Dear Hunter, Live Review : 03-May 2022
May 15, 2022 17:00 - 43 minutes - 99.9 MBIn this episode, I give a full review of The Dear Hunter, feat Redwood, live concert in London on 03rd May, 2022. My previous podcast, in which I discuss the previous times I have seen The Dear Hunter, can be listened to here.
Thank You David Gray
May 01, 2022 17:00 - 48 minutes - 111 MBThis episode starts with explaining why it isn't an 'Oh Wonder' concert review podcast. I then talk about the two times I have seen him live in London together with how amazing his voice is and why I am looking forward to seeing him at the O2 this month. It then gets tough as I explain how, growing up, David Gray's White Ladder album genuinely saved my life and how I still lean on the album in tough times.
Staind Need to Come Back to London
April 15, 2022 17:00 - 40 minutes - 37.3 MBYou can Listen to my 'Best Of' playlist on Spotify - here
InMe are Having a Resurgence?
April 01, 2022 17:00 - 48 minutes - 44.4 MBMy InMe 'Best Of' playlist can be listened to here.
Let's Celebrate National Women's Day / Month
March 15, 2022 18:00 - 47 minutes - 43.6 MBIn this Episode, I decide to celebrate National Woman's Day / Month by talking about concerts that involve some of the best women in music, I have seen. I start by discussing two Drummers that I don't think get enough recognition. Cindy Blackman Santana, who has been a drummer for Lenny Kravitz and Hayley Cramer, the current drummer for Pop Evil. I then talk about, possibly one of the best Guitarists I have ever seen live, Gabriela Quintero from the band Rodrigo y Gabriela. An example of t...
My Greatest Albums - Queen : A Night at the Opera
March 01, 2022 18:00 - 39 minutes - 36.1 MBI discuss the album : Queen - A Night at the Opera
The Most Cursed Concert - Linkin Park w, Lostprophets
February 15, 2022 18:00 - 1 hour - 57.7 MBI start this episode talking about the concert in general, discussing queuing up for the gig and amusing things that happened throughout. Around the 25 min mark, I discuss why the concert is considered cursed and open a discussion into what someone would have to do for you to not listen to them anymore and whether an entire band should take the brunt of abuse for a single members actions. My twitter is all over the place but I can be contacted here, if someone would like to let me know whe...
Needtobreath Actually Came to London...Twice!!
February 02, 2022 18:00 - 29 minutes - 27.3 MBThe playlist for my favorite Needtobreath songs is here: Needtobreath - My Best
Barenaked Ladies are the Best!!
January 15, 2022 18:00 - 55 minutes - 50.7 MBThe Barenaked Ladies are one of my favorite bands of all time and they are one of the bands I have been listening to the longest. I start by discussing how I first discovered them and no, it wasn't when they released One Week like everyone else. I was given an album to listen to, Rock Spectacle and it has become one of my all time favorite albums. I do try to keep this as positave as I can, they are still one of my top three bands of all time however, I do feel differently about them now ...
Women Rock
January 01, 2022 19:00 - 56 minutes - 52.1 MBThe Playlist - Women Rock The above playlist is a celebration of all women in rock and in this episode, I discuss the people on the list and why I would like people to just listen and enjoy artists and groups in ROCK rather than arguing over which genre they should be in or if they should even by "in" rock at all. I feature rock, electronic rock, pop rock, J-rock, punk rock and a whole lot more to choose from and I talk about underrated acts as well as up and coming acts to keep an ear out ...
My Best Christmas Playlist EVER!!
December 15, 2021 18:00 - 47 minutes - 43.5 MBMy Best Christmas Playlist is here: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/5WUEvCo7Zs9nPhghXXQBdu I basically spend this entire episode discussing the playlist in depth.
Billy Joel - Epic Legendary Musician, Worst Concert Ever.
December 01, 2021 21:00 - 1 hour - 60.2 MBA few years ago, I got to see one of the greatest musicians, Billy Joel in Manchester, UK. I was extremely excited to see one of my legends in person but the entire trip ended up becoming one of the worst times I have ever attended a concert and I detail every terrible step in this podcast
Alien Ant Farm together with Hoobastank & POD were the BEST!!
November 15, 2021 18:00 - 48 minutes - 44.2 MBI start this podcast by talking about how I discovered Alien Ant Farm and what I feel about people who make "one hit wonders". Truant is one of my favorite albums, I explain why next and talk about my favorite songs to listen to from that album. The first time I saw them live in London was at the Mean Fiddler and the second dime was a long time after with POD and Hoobastank and they were REALLY good concerts.
The Dear Hunter in Boston
November 01, 2021 18:00 - 46 minutes - 42.3 MBIn this episode, I talk about how I discovered the band 'The Dear Hunter'. My best of playlist for 'The Acts' is : https://open.spotify.com/playlist/6rwibBk8eRarcc5YYYAKDg My best of playlist for 'The Color Spectrum' is : https://open.spotify.com/playlist/3xABqru1KgMFIlW65cw3QP At first, I talk about the time my Brother and me went to Boston to see them perform The Color Spectrum in it's entirety. I then talk about the two other times I have seen them in London and the fact that I curr...
A Silent Film, Grumble Bee & Lights Action............Who??
October 15, 2021 17:00 - 58 minutes - 54 MBI feel that there are some bands that out there that just never get the big break they need to really make it as big as they deserve. In this episode, I start by talking about the band "Lights, Action" who are the band I have seen live the most. I them talk about "A Silent Film" and how their music style would fit perfectly along side bands like Coldplay and Snow Patrol. I finally talk about "Grumble Bee" and how I personally believe they struggled to win the live audience over.
Blue October, a Tattoo & a Whole Load of Concerts
October 01, 2021 17:00 - 1 hour - 69.3 MBThis time I start by explaining a tattoo design I came up with involving the two bands 3 Days Grace and Creed and how the design is incredibly similar to the logo Blue October used for their label Up / Down Records. I then discuss the many Blue October concerts I have attended over the years, including the time they used filmed footage from one of the gigs as the Official Video for the song "Should Be Loved".
Thank You Real Rock 101.1 Orlando - Part 2
September 15, 2021 17:00 - 53 minutes - 48.9 MBIn this second part, I talk about three more bands that I discovered thanks to the radio station Real Rock 101.1, Hinder, Blue October and My Darkest Days.
Thank You Real Rock 101.1 Orlando - Part 1
September 01, 2021 17:00 - 46 minutes - 42.3 MBThis is the first of a two part story that explains how I discovered five of my most favorite bands and it is all thanks to a radio station based in Orlando Florida, Real Rock 101.1. The bands I'm gonna talk about this time are Cold and 3 Days Grace.