Track By Track
313 episodes - English - Latest episode: 19 days ago - ★★★★★ - 7 ratingsJoin Dan Bull and Will Warren as each episode they take a brilliant pop album and go through it track by track, discussing the acts, the songwriting and production, iconic music videos and artwork, and their memories of the release.
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Hosts: Dan Bull & Will Warren
Artwork: Arran McAskill
Theme tune: Thurston Shacklady (2020 — ),
Initial Talk (Remix & Additional Production 2023 — )
Steve Rodway (Remix & Additional Production 2022 — 2023),
Alex Lane (2018 — 2019)
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Episodes
Further Listening: Blondie
June 25, 2024 21:00 - 45 minutesIt's Glastonbury week, which means this time last year we were counting down the days until Blondie took to the Pyramid Stage for the first time in 24 years. But on this episode we're celebrating 10 deep cuts that didn't fill the setlist. Let us know your thoughts on the band and our choices on the socials @trackbytrackuk
Will Gregory Moog Ensemble - Heat Ray (with Will Gregory)
June 17, 2024 23:00 - 1 hourOn this week's episode we're joined by Will Gregory to discuss the debut album from his Moog Ensemble: Heat Ray. Will takes us track by track through the collection that tells the story of Archimedes' life, and of course there's some Goldfrapp chat too. Let us know what you think to the episode and the album on the socials @trackbytrackuk
Elton John - Too Low For Zero
June 10, 2024 23:00 - 1 hourIt's almost time for Glastonbury which means it's almost been a year since Elton John's monumental headline show, performing to one the biggest (if not *the* biggest) crowds the festival has ever seen. To celebrate we're bringing you an updated version of our Too Low For Zero episode, originally released on Patreon last year to celebrate its 40th anniversary. Let us know your thoughts not the episode and the album @trackbytrackuk
The Killers - Hot Fuss
June 03, 2024 23:00 - 1 hourWe are celebrating The Killers debut album on this brand new episode, as we talk through 'Hot Fuss', the start of a long and successful career for the cream of Las Vegas. The hallmarks were all there from the start including two of their biggest songs to date. What are your memories and thoughts on the album? Let us know @trackbytrackuk
Further Listening: Madonna
May 28, 2024 10:00 - 39 minutesOn our second episode of Further Listening that we're sharing across all podcasting platforms, we're delving deeper and deeper into the Queen of Pop's back catalogue. Following her record breaking Celebration tour finale, we're discussing ten tracks that aren't greatest hits, but are of course great pop creations. Let us know your thoughts on the socials @trackbytrackuk
Erasure - I Say I Say I Say
May 13, 2024 23:00 - 1 hourSo far we've been track by track through three Erasure albums - The Neon, Chorus and Snow Globe, as well as the ABBA-Esque EP - so we know we've got a lot of catching up to do. This week we're celebrating the 30th anniversary of I Say I Say I Say - Andy Bell and Vince Clarke's sixth studio album, following the release of their first greatest hits collection. With Martyn Ware on board as producer, the pair delivered yet another synth pop stunner, including the huge single Always. Let us kno...
Girls Aloud - Tangled Up
May 06, 2024 23:00 - 1 hourThis week we're back with one of our favourite girl groups - Girls Aloud. This time we're talking about their fourth studio album from 2007 'Tangled Up'. As ever we celebrate the five princesses of pop and enjoy some deeper dives into the music scene of the time which will hopefully educate, entertain and stir up some old musical memories from seventeen (!) years ago.
Blur - Parklife
April 29, 2024 23:00 - 1 hourIn this brand new episode, we're celebrating 30 years since the release of this seminal Blur album. Join us as we travel back to the 90's and the rise of Britpop to see what this quartet of fresh faced Londoners did on their make or break third album, and why it still hits all the right notes three decades later.
Further Listening: Pet Shop Boys (2024 Edition)
April 22, 2024 23:00 - 54 minutesWelcome to Further Listening, the series where we delve even deeper into the back catalogues of some of our favourite artists. We're kicking things off with the band who inspired the Track By Track podcast and the name of this series... It's Neil Tennant and Chris Lowe AKA Pet Shop Boys. This series was first released as a Patreon exclusive, however we're now sharing the episodes across all podcasting platforms AND we're bringing it bang up to date with some additional choices. Let us k...
ABBA - Ring Ring
April 15, 2024 23:00 - 1 hourWe're back with our first episode of 2024! And this year we're doing things a little bit differently. Each month we're going to bring one updated episode previously released on Patreon, one updated episode from our Patreon exclusive series: Further Listening AND at least one brand new episode to all podcasting platforms. This week we're continuing the 50th anniversary celebrations of ABBA's Eurovision win by celebrating the album that started it all. Ring Ring was released a year before E...
Love Actually - OST
December 24, 2023 22:00 - 1 hourMerry Christmas to all our lovely listeners wherever you are and whatever you are doing over the holidays. On a new episode, now available for all, we’re going through the soundtrack to the fabulously festive feature film ‘ Love Actually’ a Yule tide staple for us, expect film chat AND music chat for this seasonal special from us, a previous Patreon exclusive. 🎁 Oh, one more thing - would you like it gift wrapped? 🐈
Top 30 Tracks of 2023
December 12, 2023 00:00 - 1 hourHere we go...our Top 30 songs of 2023. Join us for our epic countdown of favourites in the end of year chart music fans and industry insiders have been waiting for What are you expecting to hear in our list this year?
Top 10 Albums of 2023
December 05, 2023 00:00 - 1 hourJoin us as we round out the year counting down our top ten albums of 2023. Head over to Patreon and vote for which of these albums you would like us to go through track by track before the end of the year!
a-ha - Scoundrel Days
November 28, 2023 00:00 - 54 minutesTime for another episode from the Patreon vaults, and this one celebrates one of our favourite seconds albums ever! It's synth-pop pioneers a-ha with their moody sophomore collection, Scoundrel Days.
Artful Dodger - It's All About The Stragglers
November 21, 2023 11:20 - 54 minutesOn this episode from the Patreon vaults we're re-rewinding back a couple of years to September 2021, when we got our overalls on and entered the garage scene to celebrate Artful Dodger's hit-filled album, It's All About The Stragglers. Let us know your thoughts on the album and the episode, and to get monthly brand new episodes years before they're available on all podcast platforms (as well as exclusive series, episode voting and much more) join us and support Track By Track on Patreon: h...
Pet Shop Boys - Relentless
October 20, 2023 10:32 - 41 minutesSurprise! We couldn't not mark the occasion... Pet Shop Boys' long out-of-print mini album Relentless - originally released as part of a special edition of 1993's Very - has been rereleased, and made available on streaming services for the first time. The collection is made up of six experimental lengthy numbers, with a much heavier focus on dance music, and on this episode we're going through them track by track. Let us know your thoughts on the socials @trackbytrackuk
The First Five Years (Part Two)
September 19, 2023 08:00 - 1 hourWe're continuing our look back over the last half a decade of Track By Track to celebrate 250 album episodes, and so much more. Let us know your thoughts and memories on the socials @trackbytrackuk
Pet Shop Boys - Fundamental (5th birthday/250th album episode)
September 11, 2023 23:00 - 1 hourIt's our fifth birthday, and true to form we're celebrating Pet Shop Boys style. We haven't got many left in the bank now so we hope you enjoy our penultimate PSB album episode, and it's a super sized one at that! This one is celebrating the joy of 'Fundamental'. If that isn't enough this is also our 250th album episode, what a double bubble milestone. Let us know your thoughts and memories and top tracks @trackbytrackuk
The First Five Years (Part One)
September 11, 2023 18:00 - 35 minutesTo celebrate five years of Track By Track, and the release of our 250th episode, we're looking back over some of our greatest bits. Let us know yours @trackbytrackuk
Claire Richards - Euphoria (with Claire Richards)
August 29, 2023 07:32 - 58 minutesSomehow, after two brand new Steps albums, last year's #1 Platinum Collection, tours with the band, the War Of The Worlds tour, and endless TV shows including performing on the final of the Great British Sewing Bee (!), Claire Richards doesn't fancy a break just yet. Thank goodness! Her brand new album, Euphoria, sees her covering some of the voices that inspired her, including ABBA, Donna Summer, Babs and Celine. With production from our pal Steve Anderson and guest spots from Andy Bell a...
Saint Etienne - Foxbase Alpha (with Pete Wiggs)
August 01, 2023 09:20 - 59 minutesHere's a special one from the Patreon vaults. As Saint Etienne's debut album, Foxbase Alpha, celebrated its 30th anniversary, we were joined by Pete Wiggs to hear his memories on making the album that started it all. This episode was first released in September 2021 on Patreon, alongside early access to our Saint Etienne - I've Been Trying To Tell You episode, with Pete taking us track by track through their brand new LP. To get your hands on 80+ exclusive episodes including brand new s...
Scissor Sisters - Ta-Dah
July 11, 2023 10:00On our last album proper we were joined by Jake Shears to go track by track through his new album, Last Man Dancing, so join us as we head back 17 years to Scissor Sisters' second long player, Ta-Dah, which cemented Jake and the band as music icons. This album was originally released on Patreon in September 2021. To get brand new episodes weekly, exclusive series, Early Access to new album episodes with the artist, voting and access to 80+ Patreon episodes join us and support the podcast: ...
A Glance Back at Glastonbury 2023
July 01, 2023 13:05 - 1 hourIn this special episode we're are sharing our thoughts and experiences from this year’s Glastonbury Festival. Join us to hear about our musical highlights and some of the sights and sounds from Worthy Farm in what was another eventful year at the world’s greatest music and performing arts festival. Let us know your highlights and memories @trackbytrackuk on our socials.
Jake Shears - Last Man Dancing (with Jake Shears)
June 27, 2023 10:35 - 57 minutesFollowing his euphoric show at Glastonbury, we're joined by Jake Shears to discuss his second solo album, Last Man Dancing, which is out now and guaranteed to be on of our Albums of 2023! Let us know your thoughts on the episode and the album on the socials @trackbytrackuk Patrons got Early Access & Extra Content for this episode. Join us now from less than £4 per month for this, and access to 80+ exclusive episodes including new series, episode voting and more: https://www.patreon.com/tra...
The Lightning Seeds - Jollification
June 13, 2023 07:17 - 53 minutesOh lucky you! Ahead of their upcoming Glastonbury performance, we're sharing our Lightning Seeds: Jollification episode across all podcasting platforms. This one was first released in August 2021 on Patreon, and was the first episode voted for by patrons. To get your hands on 80+ exclusive episodes including brand new series, and to vote on future episodes and get early access and exclusive content to new release album episodes with the artist, join us and support the podcast on Patreon fr...
Coldplay - Mylo Xyloto
May 22, 2023 23:00 - 1 hourAhead of the Music Of The Spheres World Tour returning to the UK, we bring to you our Coldplay - Mylo Xyloto Track By Track guide. Originally released on Patreon in September 2021, the episode was released to mark 10 years of this epic collection, that features some of the biggest tracks from their live show. Let us know what you think to the album and the episode @trackbytrackuk
Eurovision 2023
May 08, 2023 23:04 - 1 hourAs has now become an annual tradition, Will has hand selected 10 of his favourite entries for Dan to give the once over. It's an extra special Eurovision this year, with the contest being held in the UK, so we're even more excited than usual to share this episode with you. Let us know your thoughts on our selection on the socials @trackbytrackuk
Cub Sport - Jesus At The Gay Bar (with Cub Sport)
April 10, 2023 23:00 - 1 hourCub Sport's fifth studio album is inspired by 90s dance and 00s garage, and named after a poem by Jay Hulme. AND more importantly, it's full of some incredible bangers. We're joined by Tim and Sam from the Aussie quartet to go track by track through the whole thing. Let us know your thoughts on the band, the album and the episode on the socials @trackbytrackuk
Will Young - Echoes
April 03, 2023 23:00 - 55 minutesTime for another treat from the Patreon vaults, and this time we're going track by track through what many would call Will Young's magnus opus, Echoes. And can you believe this is our first Will Young episode? (And our only one to date...) There are lots of familiar names on this one, including Richard X, Biffco, Fred Falke, Jim Eliot, Mima Stilwell, Pascal Gabriel... This episode was originally released in August 2021. To get brand new content up to two years before everyone else join ...
Blossoms - Blossoms
March 21, 2023 00:08 - 51 minutesFor our next episode from the Patreon vaults, we're going track by track through Stockport indie-pop five-piece Blossoms' debut, self-titled album. With huge singalong choruses, the fusion of guitar and synths that we adore, and radio hits that keep festival crowds entertained year after year, there's much to discuss on Blossoms' first Track By Track outing. This episode was originally released in August 2021. To get brand new content up to two years before everyone else join us on Patr...
Billie Piper - Walk Of Life
March 07, 2023 00:00We're continuing to release episodes from the Patreon vaults, and this time it's Billie Piper's second and final (to date!) solo album, Walk Of Life. We're discussing some iconic noughties singles, some Track By Track favourite collaborators, and the other version of the album... This episode was originally released in July 2021. To get brand new content up to two years before everyone else join us on Patreon, where you'll also get brand new series, episode voting, early access to new ...
Electronic - Raise The Pressure
February 14, 2023 00:00 - 59 minutesThis year we're going to be making episodes from the Patreon vaults available to all listeners, and we're kicking off with this one, originally released in July 2021 to celebrate the 25th anniversary of Electronic's Raise The Pressure. We're discussing the partnership between Bernard Sumner and Johnny Marr, the addition of Kraftwerk's Karl Bartos to the mix, and much more. Let us know your thoughts on the episode and the album on the socials @trackbytrackuk
SG Lewis - AudioLust & HigherLove (with SG Lewis)
February 01, 2023 00:00 - 1 hourWe've been counting down the days to this album release since we heard the first tracks in July last year, so we were THRILLED to get the chance to chat to SG Lewis about AudioLust & HigherLove, the upcoming tour and more. Let us know your thoughts on the socials @trackbytrackuk Join us on Patreon for Early Access to new release album episodes with the artist, plus exclusive content, new series, voting and more: https://www.patreon.com/trackbytrackuk
The Killers - Don't Waste Your Wishes
December 25, 2022 00:00 - 52 minutesMerry Christmas one and all! On the turntable this Christmas Day we're going track by track through The Killers' Holiday compilation - Don't Waste Your Wishes. This episode was originally released as last year's Patreon Christmas special, so expect a few 2021 references, including Fleets! Remember them?! Let us know your thoughts on the episode and the album on the socials @trackbytrackuk
Top 20 Tracks of 2022
December 20, 2022 00:00 - 1 hourIn this special episode we're counting down our top tracks of the year. After much deliberation we have it down to twenty, but you can also enjoy an expanded fourty over on our Spotify and Apple Music Playlists. Let us know what your favourites are @trackbytrackuk across social media, and see how they measure up to ours. Podcast & Playlists: http://linktr.ee/trackbytrackuk
Top 10 Albums of 2022
December 06, 2022 00:00 - 36 minutesHere it is! As we head toward the end of the year, it's the first of a few special episodes celebrating the music of 2022, ahead of some festive offerings. In this episode we share our ten favourite long players from the year, and as you would expect its pretty fun and eclectic. Have a listen and let us know what's on your list @trackbytrackuk
New Music Drop - November 2022
November 26, 2022 00:00 - 50 minutesOur final New Music Drop of the year is here! Join us for a super sized edition as we cover our favourite tracks from the last month...or so! This time including Louise, HULLAH, Ava Max, SG Lewis, Romy, Rachel Chinouriri, Soft Cell and many more. New Music Drop returns in January 2023. & don’t forget…Listen to this months Podcast tracks, and our full long list of November new music selections on our New Music Drop Playlist available on Apple Music and Spotify. All links here: https://...
Kylie Minogue - X
November 22, 2022 00:00 - 1 hourThis week we're celebrating 15 years of Kylie Minogue's tenth studio album 'X'. This is a supersized episode because we just had so ruddy much to say on this record and everything surrounding it. Join us and let us know what you think @trackbytrackuk across social media platforms
Duran Duran - Red Carpet Massacre
November 08, 2022 00:00 - 1 hourIt's fifteen years since Duran Duran released the much anticipated follow up to their reunion album, Astronaut. This week we're going track by track through Red Carpet Massacre, discussing the collaborations with Timbaland, Timberlake, et al. Let us know your thoughts @trackbytrackuk - and if you haven't already, check out our Medazzaland and Duran Duran Further Listening episodes on Patreon.
New Music Drop - October 2022
October 28, 2022 23:00 - 42 minutesBOO! Here we go with our monthly episode covering our favourite new tracks from the last month. Come have a listen and let us know what you think. This month featuring Ladytron, Bicep, Phlake, Big Pig, NAKHANE, NOPRISM, Ellie G, Lizzo and many more.
Darren Hayes - Homosexual (with Darren Hayes)
October 21, 2022 07:15 - 1 hourAfter a decade away Darren Hayes is back. Produced, arranged, composed and performed by Darren, Homosexual is an incredible, experimental, autobiographical album that will have you heading to the dance floor with tears in your eyes and joy in your heart. We're absolutely thrilled to be joined by Darren on this episode, and with detailed insights into all 14 tracks, this is our longest episode ever! Enjoy every second, and let us know your thoughts on the socials @trackbytrackuk
Tom Aspaul - Life In Plastic, It's Expanded (with Tom Aspaul)
October 18, 2022 23:00 - 59 minutesWe're huge fans of Tom Aspaul and his 90s pop influenced second album, Life In Plastic, so we were thrilled to be joined by him once again and go track by track through the new content on Life In Plastic, It's Expanded. Our Patrons got early access to this episode, and a preview of the new material ahead of the album release. Join us there for Early Access, plus new content every month including exclusive series, and 50+ episodes to catch up on. Let us know your thoughts on the episode ...
New Music Drop - September 2022
September 23, 2022 23:00 - 43 minutesIts Autumn, and we're back with our new music selections from September in this months New Music Drop. This month featuring Totally Enormous Extinct Dinosaurs, Adam French, Gorillaz, Model Man, Ella Henderson, Lone Lady, Rina Sawayama, Jockstrap and many more. Podcast & Playlists: http://linktr.ee/trackbytrackuk You can find us on Patreon where we have exclusive episodes and other benefits to subscribing to us. These include: - 50+ Exclusive episodes - Further Listening series deep di...
Pet Shop Boys - Elysium
September 12, 2022 23:00 - 1 hourHappy Birthday to us! We are celebrating our fourth birthday this week - where has the time gone? To celebrate, as is tradition, we are going through a Pet Shop Boys album track by track, just like how we started. This time it’s the turn of Elysium from the wonderful year of 2012. Did you ever think we would get here?! Brace yourself and sit back with a stiff one - its a whopper! You can also find us on Patreon where we have exclusive episodes and other benefits to subscribing to us. Th...
Spice Girls - Spice
September 05, 2022 23:00 - 1 hourTo kick off our fourth birthday celebrations we're sharing our Spice Girls - Spice episode — previously exclusive to Patreon — as voted for by you! This episode was originally released in July 2021 to celebrate 25 years of Wannabe. Let us know your thoughts on the album, the girls and the episode @trackbytrackuk AND please do give us a rating and review wherever you get your podcasts. As announced on the episode, we'll be sharing 10 of our favourite Spice Girls deep cuts on November's epi...
New Music Drop - August 2022
August 26, 2022 23:00 - 45 minutesOur New Music Drop for August is here. We're wrapping up the summer with our favourite tracks from August. This month featuring Sam Ryder, Altered Images, Laser, Dragonette, APRE, The Killers and so many more. Listen to this months Podcast tracks, and our full long list of August new music selections on our New Music Drop Playlist available on Apple Music and Spotify. http://linktr.ee/trackbytrackuk You can now find us on Patreon where we have exclusive episodes and other benefits to s...
Daniel Bedingfield - Gotta Get Thru This
August 22, 2022 23:00 - 1 hourIt's Daniel Bedingfield's first appearance on Track By Track this week, as we celebrate 20 years of his debut album, Gotta Get Thru This. We're discussing all six singles (including three UK chart toppers) and album tracks that span genres and styles. Let us know your thoughts on the album and the episode @trackbytrackuk
Dannii Minogue - Girl
August 08, 2022 23:00 - 1 hourThis week we’re talking about HRH Dannii Minogue and her wonderful 1997 album ‘Girl’ which is celebrating 25 glittering years this year. This one has been a long time coming, and we go all in for this great collection of pop gold featuring some of our favourite producers. Musical Heaven! You can now find us on Patreon where we have exclusive episodes and other benefits to subscribing to us. These include: - Early access to episodes months before being released publicly - Exclusive episo...
New Music Drop - July 2022
July 29, 2022 23:00 - 46 minutesWe're back! After a month off we're here to present to you our favourite new music from July, as well as some chat about some equally hot new albums. This month we're featuring Jessie Ware, HYYTS, 49th & Main, Jack River, FLO, SG Lewis, Rose Gray and many more. Let us know what you think of them and your favourite new songs @trackbytrackuk
NSYNC - Celebrity
July 18, 2022 23:00 - 1 hourThis must be…NSYNC making their TBT debut this week (or should that be Justin Timberlake featuring NSYNC?!) JOKES…join us as we take a tour through their final studio album ‘Celebrity’ with some new sounds, new collabs and a solo superstar itching to burst out. There will be some bangers, ballads and as ever our flip-flopping opinions and bad singing.