Trimming The Musical Fat
306 episodes - English - Latest episode: 7 days ago - ★ - 1 ratingThink some albums are too long? Us too! Don’t worry! We can do something about it. Join us as we critique albums from artists we love and edit them down to under 50 minutes. Can we make a good album a great one? Can we make an average album a good one? What songs will we pick? What will we drop? Will we include B-sides? Join us and our guests as we take the journey to Trim The Musical Fat!
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139. The Beatles’ Abbey Road (1969) - Our Beatle Loving Dad Doesn't Think It's Great!!!!
April 18, 2024 21:11 - 19 minutes - 17.6 MBSummary In this episode, hosts Stephen and Paul, plus their Dad Martin, discuss The Beatles' final studio album, Abbey Road (1969). They talk about the album artwork, the music, and their personal opinions on the songs. They also talk about seeing Beatles tribute band The Bootleg Beatles perform the album live with an orchestra. Overall, they have mixed opinions on the album, with Stephen and Paul loving it, and Martin finding it lacking in substance. Chapters 00:20 Introduction and Welcom...
138. Prince’s ‘For You’ (1978): The Singles 1978 - 1989 Part One
April 12, 2024 23:55 - 17 minutes - 16.1 MBSummary It’s been on our to-do-list for over 2 years, but, finally, the first episode of our Prince side-series is here 🆓 👑 Similar to our previous U2 & Bruce Springsteen side-series’, we’re aiming to create the ultimate, single vinyl, under 50-minute singles compilation for Prince after critiquing his albums & singles from a specific period of time. In this case, from 1978 (For You) to 1989 (Batman) 💿 So this will encompass classic albums like Purple Rain & Sign O’ The Times; and classi...
137. Jedward's Young Love (2012)
April 01, 2024 06:19 - 30 minutes - 28.4 MBSummary In this episode, Stephen and Paul discuss Jedward, Ireland's greatest ever musical export, and their album Young Love. They talk about the singles from the album, Waterline, Young Love, and Luminous, and the critical reception they received. They also discuss Louis Walsh's comments about Jedward and their impact on their lives. The album is praised for its maturity and progression in songwriting and production. The hosts share their favourite songs from the album and discuss Jedward...
136. Paul McCartney & Wings’ Red Rose Speedway (1973) - What Could Have Been
March 26, 2024 22:58 - 1 hour - 94.9 MBMarvel has its Multiverse. TTMF has created the Maccaverse! Join podcast hosts Stephen & Paul, and their very special guests Marv (Pods Like Us) and Sam (Paul or Nothing), as they revisit Wings’ 1973 album - ‘Red Rose Speedway’. Home to the #1 US hit ‘My Love’ ❤️ RRS was a single album which was originally envisaged as a double 💿 💿 So, there were many tracks which did not make the cut ✂️ Using the 27 tracks from that time period which feature on its 2018 Archive Collection, including hits...
135. 90 from the 90s: Part 3 - featuring Love / Hate and Alanis Morissette
March 10, 2024 08:42 - 9 minutes - 8.72 MBSummary It’s our third ‘90 from the 90s’ episode. A series which will continue on social media. In it, podcast hosts Stephen & Paul select and discuss two of their favourite albums from the nineties. The albums selected today are ‘Wasted in America’ by Love / Hate; and ‘Jagged Little Pill’ by Alanis Morissette 💿 Want to watch further ‘90 from the 90s’ episodes? These will be posted to our YouTube channel and Facebook group. So, what are you waiting for?! Subscribe/follow/join now! Chapt...
134. Prince’s Come (1994) - Good Song, Bad Album 💿
March 07, 2024 18:51 - 9 minutes - 8.96 MBSummary It’s our first ‘Good Song, Bad Album’ episode. A series which will continue on social media. In it, podcast hosts Stephen & Paul discuss the 1994 album ‘Come’ by music legend Prince. Stephen goes back in time to reminisce about first playing the album and why he’s not a fan of it. He also explains why both Prince and his record label Warners did not promote it. Stephen does though really like the album track ‘Loose’. Hear why. Want to watch further ‘Good Song, Bad Album’ episodes...
133. Six Famous Songs You Didn’t Know Were Covers
March 06, 2024 21:08 - 20 minutes - 18.9 MBSummary In this episode, podcast hosts Stephen & Paul discuss six songs that became famous after being covered by other artists. They share information about each song and its original version, highlighting the surprising origins of these popular tunes. Chapters 00:00 Introduction 01:22 Without You 04:43 I Love Rock’n Roll 07:47 Tainted Love 10:28 Achy Breaky Heart 12:28 Hush 15:49 Whatta Man 20:07 Closing Credits Thanks for watching/listening 👂 👁️ ☕️ Like the podcast? Why not sh...
132. Foo Fighters’ Debut Album (1995)
February 27, 2024 11:00 - 34 minutes - 31.7 MBFrom the TTMF vaults comes this episode recorded in 2023. Intended as the first pod of a subsequently aborted Foo Fighters side-series, it find podcast co-host Stephen and his son Luke critiquing the band’s eponymously named 1995 debut album, and ranking the singles from it: 00:00 Prologue 00:48 Introduction 01:34 Tale of the Tape - Foo Fighters (1995) 04:22 Foo Fighters album TV promo 04:52 Exhausted discussion 09:12 This is a Call discussion 13:44 I’ll Stick Around discussion 16:...
131. The Rolling Stones’ Exile on Main Street (1972) - Masterpiece or Mess?
February 18, 2024 09:26 - 1 hour - 57.6 MBTake someone who’s never listened to a Rolling Stones studio album. Another who only started listening to their albums in the last few years. Throw them together to listen to The Stones’ most highly regarded album - Exile on Main Street (1972), and find out what they think 🤔 Exile is a double album 💿 💿 Podcasts hosts Stephen & Paul believe it plays better as a single 💿 Join them as they curate the under 50 minute, single vinyl, TTMF Supercut of it ⏱️ The guys also find time to share some...
130. Blur’s Chemical World (1993) - Should it be more highly regarded?
February 10, 2024 20:07 - 9 minutes - 8.33 MB“And I don’t know about you” but we’ve not done a Hidden Prime Cuts episode in some time 🔪 So, here’s a brand new one for your listening / viewing pleasure 👀 👂 Hosts Stephen & Paul go back 31 years to talk about a song Paul bought on CD then - Blur’s Chemical World (1993) ⚛️; a tune they rank as one of the band’s best 🥇 Press play to find out why ▶️ 00:00 - Damon Albarn (Blur) interview 00:43 - Titles 01:02 - Introduction 01:33 - Chemical World song clip 02:12 - Song facts 03:01- Discussin...
129. Bruce Springsteen - Choosing the Songs for the Best of Collection 1975 - 1987
February 07, 2024 06:30 - 36 minutes - 33.7 MBIt’s the final episode of our Bruce Springsteen side-series as we finally get around to picking the singles that will make up our under 50 minute, single vinyl, TTMF Bruce Best Of (1975 - 1987). You may be surprised by some of the omissions… Joining host Stephen Nicholson are returning guests Davie Melon and Renee James* 00:00 - Titles 00:31 - Introduction 01:34 - Revealing the 3 unanimous song choices 03:57 - Revealing the 6 majority decision songs 15:26 - Picking the final 3 songs 20:51 ...
128. Genesis’ We Can’t Dance (1991) - Was It Too Long?
February 04, 2024 18:15 - 59 minutes - 54.7 MBGenesis can’t dance. We can’t dance either 🕺 So let’s travel back to 1991 & revisit the group’s final studio album with solo superstar Phil Collins - ‘We Can’t Dance’ (1991) 🎤 ✂️ 🎧 Hosts Stephen and Paul were listeners of the album on original release. Both thought it an overlong (CD bloated) disappointment compared to the band’s previous release ‘Invisible Touch’ (1986) 💿 Do they like it more now? 🤔 Can they improve it by reducing its runtime to less than 50-minutes? ⏰ There’s some great ...
127. Genesis’ We Can’t Dance (1991) - Was It Too Long?
February 04, 2024 18:15 - 59 minutes - 54.7 MBGenesis can’t dance. We can’t dance either 🕺 So let’s travel back to 1991 & revisit the group’s final studio album with solo superstar Phil Collins - ‘We Can’t Dance’ (1991) 🎤 ✂️ 🎧 Hosts Stephen and Paul were listeners of the album on original release. Both thought it an overlong (CD bloated) disappointment compared to the band’s previous release ‘Invisible Touch’ (1986) 💿 Do they like it more now? 🤔 Can they improve it by reducing its runtime to less than 50-minutes? ⏰ There’s some great...
127. Stevie Wonder’s Songs in the Key of Life (1976) - Should It Have Been A Single Album?
January 16, 2024 17:42 - 1 hour - 83 MBThis will knock you off your feet! 👣 We’re back for another episode of Trimming The Musical Fat 🎧 ✂️ Hosts Paul, Stephen and regular guest Davie Melon, take on another classic double album to ‘improve it’ by reducing its runtime to less than 50-minutes 🕰️ And what a task they have. The album in question is Stevie Wonder’s Grammy winning, multi-million selling - Songs in the Key of Life (1976). Home to classics like As, Sir Duke, I Wish and Isn’t She Lovely 👶 That’s 21 songs and a 205 mi...
10. Queen’s Innuendo (1991)
January 13, 2024 16:39 - 32 seconds - 520 KBWatch or listen to this episode on YouTube via this link - 👉 https://youtu.be/KyqFNgq64P0?si=VBsM2FTGHU9Czgj- 📺 🎧 --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ttmf/message
126. Trimming the Movie Songs
January 07, 2024 19:17 - 30 minutes - 28.2 MBWhat ‘old’ songs became uber-famous after being used in popular movies? Podcast hosts Stephen & Paul get together to pick 10 of their favourites & share a few facts about them. So, look out for classic tracks from the likes of Ghost, Pulp Fiction, Donnie Darko, Top Gun & Sleeping With The Enemy. Like the podcast? Why not show your appreciation by buying Paul & Stephen a coffee - https://www.buymeacoffee.com/trimmingthh / Podcast website - trimmingthemusicalfat.com / Email us - trimthemusica...
125. It’s 2024! Upcoming Episodes Alert! 🚨
January 05, 2024 15:04 - 2 minutes - 2.35 MBHi. How are you? We hope you had a good festive season & are looking forward to what 2024 has to offer. Yeah, we know. We’ve been quiet lately. But…Join us for this short teaser as we look ahead to the music, movies & social media episodes/content that we have in store for you this year. Like the podcast? Why not show your appreciation by buying Paul & Stephen a coffee - https://www.buymeacoffee.com/trimmingthh / Podcast website - trimmingthemusicalfat.com / Email us - trimthemusicalfat@gmail...
124. Bruce Springsteen 1975 - 1987: Episode 6 ‘Tunnel of Love’ (1987)
December 19, 2023 16:33 - 1 hour - 57.8 MBIt’s the penultimate episode of our Bruce Springsteen side-series as we take a look at The Boss’s albums from 1975 to 1987 to create the ultimate under 50-minute Bruce singles collection from that period. How do you follow the biggest album of your career? You go against the grain and record an album almost solely by yourself focussing on relationship struggles. That album is ‘Tunnel of Love’ (1987), which features the singles ‘Brilliant Disguise’ & ‘Tougher Than The Rest’. Joining us sa...
123. Metallica’s Hardwired to Self-Destruct (2016) - Why It’s Their Best Music Since The Black Album
November 24, 2023 14:34 - 1 hour - 74.7 MB‘Spit Out The Bone’ & open your ears 👂 🦴 We’re back for another episode of fine album trimming ✂️ Today, we take on the tenth studio album by metal Gods Metallica - ‘Hardwired…to Self-Destruct’ 🤟 A double album from 2016 💿 💿 An album regarded by podcast co-host Stephen, and guest Bryan Borthwick, as their finest in over 25 years…but too long 🕰️ 🗓️ Which tracks will make the under 50 minute single vinyl TTMF Supercut of ‘Hardwired’? It’s title track? Atlas, Rise!? Moth into Flame? 🔥 Listen now...
122. Scotland’s Greatest Songs - The North Coast 500 Tour - Day 5 of 5
November 17, 2023 04:13 - 18 minutes - 16.9 MBFinally, the last episode of the podcast we recorded whilst travelling around Scotland on the North Coast 500 route earlier this year. In it, we discuss getting to the top of mainland UK, nearly being stranded, and what our trip highlights are. Let’s not forget the music! We also share our final 3 songs by Scottish artists we believe are great! Like the podcast? Why not show your appreciation by buying Paul & Stephen a coffee - https://www.buymeacoffee.com/trimmingthh / Podcast website - ...
121. Bruce Springsteen 1975 - 1987: Episode 5 ‘Born in the USA’ (1984)
November 10, 2023 20:55 - 1 hour - 67.9 MB“Glory days, well they'll pass you by”. Podcast co-host Stephen has gotten into Bruce Springsteen in a big way this year (2023). So much so that he’s corralled friend and lifelong Boss fan Davie Melon into joining him for a Springsteen side-series covering his studio output from 1975 to 1987. So join them on their aural adventure from ‘Born to Run’ to ‘Tunnel of Love’ as they critique and rank each album, and create the ultimate under 50 minute, single vinyl Springsteen singles collection. ...
120. The Beatles’ ‘Now And Then’ (2023) - was it worth the wait?
November 03, 2023 23:23 - 16 minutes - 14.8 MBIt’s finally here! The last (?) ever Beatles song. It’s called ‘Now and Then’, and it was released yesterday (2nd Nov, 2023). Beatles fans Paul & Stephen had to get together to discuss this exciting event. So, here they are! What do they think of ‘Now and Then’? Is it better than John Lennon’s original demo? How does it compare to ‘Free as a Bird’ and ‘Real Love’? Would they like these songs to be revisited and given the same AI treatment? Listen now to find out. Like the podcast? Why not...
119. Creating the Ultimate 21st Century REM Song Collection
October 12, 2023 23:53 - 38 minutes - 34.8 MBR.E.M. are releasing their final 4 studio albums on vinyl before Christmas 2023 (Reveal (2001), Around the Sun (2004), Accelerate (2008), and Collapse into Now (2011)). So, after placing his pre-order, podcast co-host (and REM fan) Stephen thought it was time to go solo and revisit the albums with the following scenario: What if the band’s record label (Warner Bros) wanted a 21st Century REM best-of which had to include 3 tracks from each album; which tracks would he pick? Join Stephen as he ...
118. Bruce Springsteen 1975 - 1987: Episode 4 ‘Nebraska’ (1982)
September 28, 2023 23:18 - 44 minutes - 41 MB“Mister state trooper, please don't stop me”. Podcast co-host Stephen has gotten into Bruce Springsteen in a big way this year (2023). So much so that he’s corralled friend and lifelong Boss fan Davie Melon into joining him for a Springsteen side-series covering his studio output from 1975 to 1987. So join them on their aural adventure from ‘Born to Run’ to ‘Tunnel of Love’ as they critique and rank each album, and create the ultimate under 50 minute, single vinyl Springsteen singles collecti...
117. What’s the Worst Song on The Beatles' 'Sgt. Peppers Lonely Hearts Club Band' (1967)?
September 21, 2023 11:31 - 24 minutes - 22.1 MB** This episode was previously a Patreon exclusive released in August 2022 ** TRIMMING THE CLASSIC: Podcast hosts Stephen and Paul were delighted to be joined by their Dad Martin for a lively discussion on the Beatles' 1967 masterpiece - ' Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band'; Martin's all time favorite album. Stephen & Paul listen as Martin recounts his experiences from the time of the album's release and how much of a game changer it was. All three select their favorite tracks from th...
116. What’s The Worst Song on Queen’s Sheer Heart Attack (1974)?
September 12, 2023 15:21 - 12 minutes - 11.8 MB** This episode was previously a Patreon exclusive released in July 2022 ** TRIMMING THE CLASSIC POD: Join hosts Stephen and Paul Nicholson for a discussion about one of their favourite albums - Queen’s Sheer Heart Attack. The guys pick their favourite song from it and decide which track they would remove as their least favourite. Like the podcast? Why not show your appreciation by buying Paul & Stephen a coffee - https://www.buymeacoffee.com/trimmingthh Podcast website - trimmingthemusicalf...
115. Bruce Springsteen 1975 - 1987: Episode 3 ‘The River’ (1980)
September 03, 2023 15:24 - 52 minutes - 48.3 MB“I swear I'll drive all night again just to buy you some shoes”. Podcast co-host Stephen has gotten into Bruce Springsteen in a big way this year (2023). So much so that he’s corralled friend and lifelong Boss fan Davie Melon into joining him for a Springsteen side-series covering his studio output from 1975 to 1987. So join them on their aural adventure from ‘Born to Run’ to ‘Tunnel of Love’ as they critique and rank each album, and create the ultimate under 50 minute, single vinyl Springste...
111. Bruce Springsteen 1975 to 1987: Episode 2 ‘Darkness on the Edge of Town’ (1978)
September 03, 2023 15:05 - 52 minutes - 47.6 MB“Badlaaaaaaands!” Podcast co-host Stephen has gotten into Bruce Springsteen in a big way this year (2023). So much so that he’s corralled friend and lifelong Boss fan Davie Melon into joining him for a Springsteen side-series covering his studio output from 1975 to 1987. So join them on their aural adventure from ‘Born to Run’ to ‘Tunnel of Love’ as they critique and rank each album, and create the ultimate under 50 minute, single vinyl Springsteen singles collection. In this, the second epi...
114. Adele’s 30 (2021) - Which Tracks Shouldn’t Have Made The Final Cut?
August 21, 2023 17:41 - 1 hour - 55.5 MB“Can I Get It”? Yes you can! You read it right. We’re doing a 21st century album! And the album in sight of our scissors is the fourth album from singing sensation Adele - 2021’s ‘30’. Which tracks will make the under 50 minute single vinyl TTMF Supercut of ‘30’? Easy on Me? Love is a Game? Oh My God? Listen now to find out. Paul & Stephen also find time to critique the album, share ‘30’ facts, tell an Adele joke or two, and discuss why they think this album has sold considerably less than it...
114. Adele’s 30 (2021)
August 21, 2023 17:41 - 1 hour - 55.5 MB“Can I Get It”? Yes you can! You read it right. We’re doing a 21st century album! And the album in sight of our scissors is the fourth album from singing sensation Adele - 2021’s ‘30’. Which tracks will make the under 50 minute single vinyl TTMF Supercut of ‘30’? Easy on Me? Love is a Game? Oh My God? Listen now to find out. Paul & Stephen also find time to critique the album, share ‘30’ facts, tell an Adele joke or two, and discuss why they think this album has sold considerably less than it...
113. What’s The Worst Song on Bon Jovi’s Slippery When Wet (1986)?
August 04, 2023 01:03 - 15 minutes - 14.6 MB** This episode was previously a Patreon exclusive released in June 2022 ** TRIMMING THE CLASSIC POD: Slippery When Wet was Bon Jovi’s breakthrough album & one of the biggest sellers of the 1980s. Podcast hosts Stephen & Paul Nicholson revisit the album and choose both their favourite & least favourite songs from it. Like the podcast? Why not show your appreciation by buying Paul & Stephen a coffee - https://www.buymeacoffee.com/trimmingthh Podcast website - trimmingthemusicalfat.com / Em...
113. Bon Jovi’s Slippery When Wet (1986)
August 04, 2023 01:03 - 15 minutes - 14.6 MB** This episode was previously a Patreon exclusive released in June 2022 ** TRIMMING THE CLASSIC POD: Slippery When Wet was Bon Jovi’s breakthrough album & one of the biggest sellers of the 1980s. Podcast hosts Stephen & Paul Nicholson revisit the album and choose both their favourite & least favourite songs from it. Like the podcast? Why not show your appreciation by buying Paul & Stephen a coffee - https://www.buymeacoffee.com/trimmingthh Podcast website - trimmingthemusicalfat.com / Em...
112. Scotland’s Greatest Songs - The North Coast 500 Tour - Day 4 of 5
July 28, 2023 08:42 - 13 minutes - 12.1 MBIt’s day 4 of our North Coast 500 trip! Reunite with a ‘merry’ Stephen & Ross, and a flatulent Paul in Thurso as they select 3 more favourite songs by a Scottish act or an act featuring a Scottish musician. Today’s selections include a legendary 80s pop duo, a nineties alternative rock band & a pop rock group formed in Glasgow in the 1980s. Marvel at Ross trying to say “Don’t Come Back Too Soon”! then come back next month for the final day - Day 5. Like the podcast? Why not show your ap...
110. What’s The Worst Song on Guns N’ Roses’ Appetite For Destruction (1987)?
July 13, 2023 19:40 - 16 minutes - 14.9 MBYou were expecting our Bruce Springsteen ‘Darkness on the Edge of Town’ pod today but we’ve had to delay its release by a week. Instead, check out this recut, remastered & embellished version of a previously released Patreon exclusive pod (from May 2022) - Guns N’Roses’ ‘Appetite For Destruction’ (1987). “TRIMMING THE CLASSIC POD: There's usually always a song on a classic album that you don't rate as highly as the rest. Join hosts Paul & Stephen Nicholson, plus guest Bryan Borthwick for...
110. Guns N’ Roses’ Appetite For Destruction (1987)
July 13, 2023 19:40 - 16 minutes - 14.9 MBYou were expecting our Bruce Springsteen ‘Darkness on the Edge of Town’ pod today but we’ve had to delay its release by a week. Instead, check out this recut, remastered & embellished version of a previously released Patreon exclusive pod (from May 2022) - Guns N’Roses’ ‘Appetite For Destruction’ (1987). “TRIMMING THE CLASSIC POD: There's usually always a song on a classic album that you don't rate as highly as the rest. Join hosts Paul & Stephen Nicholson, plus guest Bryan Borthwick for...
109. Genesis’ The Lamb Lies Down on Broadway (1974)
July 08, 2023 17:07 - 1 hour - 77.6 MBOne of our most requested episodes ever is for Genesis’ ‘The Lamb Lies Down on Broadway’ (1974) double album. So finally, here it is! Regarded by many Genesis fans as the band’s most audacious and greatest work, Lamb is a challenging 95 minute listen (the band’s longest studio record). A concept album following the fictional character of Rael, it was the last Genesis album to feature original lead singer, and future solo star, Peter Gabriel. Who stepped up to replace him on 1976’s ‘A Trick o...
109. Genesis’ The Lamb Lies Down on Broadway (1974) - Should It Have Been A Single Album?
July 08, 2023 17:07 - 1 hour - 77.6 MBOne of our most requested episodes ever is for Genesis’ ‘The Lamb Lies Down on Broadway’ (1974) double album. So finally, here it is! Regarded by many Genesis fans as the band’s most audacious and greatest work, Lamb is a challenging 95 minute listen (the band’s longest studio record). A concept album following the fictional character of Rael, it was the last Genesis album to feature original lead singer, and future solo star, Peter Gabriel. Who stepped up to replace him on 1976’s ‘A Trick o...
108. What’s The Worst Song on U2’s Achtung Baby (1991)?
July 02, 2023 22:09 - 25 minutes - 23.9 MB** This episode was previously a Patreon exclusive and was released April 2022 ** TRIMMING THE CLASSIC POD: There's usually always a song on a classic album that you don't rate as highly as the rest. Join host Stephen Nicholson and guests Bryan Borthwick & Ross Braidwood for a trip back to 1991 and U2's classic album 'Achtung Baby'. The group discuss their love for the album, their favourite tracks from it, and share the songs they would choose to drop from it. Let's just say, there was a di...
108. U2’s Achtung Baby (1991)
July 02, 2023 22:09 - 25 minutes - 23.9 MB** This episode was previously a Patreon exclusive and was released April 2022 ** TRIMMING THE CLASSIC POD: There's usually always a song on a classic album that you don't rate as highly as the rest. Join host Stephen Nicholson and guests Bryan Borthwick & Ross Braidwood for a trip back to 1991 and U2's classic album 'Achtung Baby'. The group discuss their love for the album, their favourite tracks from it, and share the songs they would choose to drop from it. Let's just say, there was a di...
107. Scotland’s Greatest Songs - The North Coast 500 Tour - Day 3 of 5
June 29, 2023 22:52 - 14 minutes - 13.2 MBIt’s day 3 of our North Coast 500 trip! Reunite with Stephen, Paul & Ross in Lochinver as they select 3 more favourite songs by a Scottish act or an act featuring a Scottish musician. Today’s selections include a 60s folk singer, electronic music duo & a Noughties alternative rock group. Come back next month for a drunken Day 4. Like the podcast? Why not show your appreciation by buying Paul & Stephen a coffee ☕️ - https://www.buymeacoffee.com/trimmingthh / Podcast website - trimmingthemusi...
106. Underrated R.E.M. Tracks (1982 - 2011)
June 22, 2023 20:53 - 37 minutes - 34.6 MB** This episode was previously a Patreon exclusive released in March 2022 ** Ultimate Classic Rock wrote a great article on the most underrated R.E.M. tracks by picking one song from each release by the band. Stephen guides you through the article with song clips & his own thoughts on them. What songs does he agree with UCR on? Listen now to find out! Original article link - https://ultimateclassicrock.com/underrated-r-e-m-songs/ Like the podcast? Why not show your appreciation by buying Paul...
105. Bruce Springsteen 1975 to 1987: Episode 1 ‘Born to Run’ (1975)
June 15, 2023 22:58 - 38 minutes - 35 MBBruuuuuuuuce! Podcast co-host Stephen has gotten into Bruce Springsteen in a big way this year (2023). So much so that he’s corralled friend and lifelong Boss fan Davie Melon into joining him for a Springsteen side-series covering his studio output from 1975 to 1987. So join them on their aural adventure from ‘Born to Run’ to ‘Tunnel of Love’ as they critique and rank each album, and create the ultimate under 50 minute, single vinyl Springsteen singles collection. First up is Springsteen’s...
104. R.E.M.’s New Adventures in Hi-Fi (1996)
June 09, 2023 14:24 - 1 hour - 71 MBRegarded by many R.E.M. fans as their greatest album, ‘New Adventures in Hi-Fi’ (1996) is a unique entry in the band’s canon. Recorded predominately at sound-checks on their mammoth ‘Monster’ tour, the album was a worldwide number one (although not in the US) & was the band’s first release after signing a then record-breaking album deal with Warner Bros. However, it was the band’s last release to feature original drummer Bill Berry & marked the start of a perceived artistic and commercial de...
104. R.E.M.’s New Adventures in Hi-Fi (1996) - Is it too long?
June 09, 2023 14:24 - 1 hour - 71 MBRegarded by many R.E.M. fans as their greatest album, ‘New Adventures in Hi-Fi’ (1996) is a unique entry in the band’s canon. Recorded predominately at sound-checks on their mammoth ‘Monster’ tour, the album was a worldwide number one (although not in the US) & was the band’s first release after signing a then record-breaking album deal with Warner Bros. However, it was the band’s last release to feature original drummer Bill Berry & marked the start of a perceived artistic and commercial dec...
104. R.E.M.’s New Adventures in Hi-Fi (1996) - Did It Need To Be 65 Minutes Long?
June 09, 2023 14:24 - 1 hour - 71 MBRegarded by many R.E.M. fans as their greatest album, ‘New Adventures in Hi-Fi’ (1996) is a unique entry in the band’s canon. Recorded predominately at sound-checks on their mammoth ‘Monster’ tour, the album was a worldwide number one (although not in the US) & was the band’s first release after signing a then record-breaking album deal with Warner Bros. However, it was the band’s last release to feature original drummer Bill Berry & marked the start of a perceived artistic and commercial dec...
103. Why Donna Summer’s Theme From The Deep (Down, Deep Inside) (1977) is Great!
June 02, 2023 06:15 - 20 minutes - 19.1 MBHIDDEN PRIME CUTS POD: Did you know that Donna Summer worked with famed James Bond & Oscar winning film composer John Barry? We didn’t either!!! So join us as we listen to and give our thoughts on the brilliant disco classic ‘Theme From The Deep (Down, Deep Inside)’. A 1977 collaboration by Summer & Barry which went top 5 in the UK singles chart and was nominated for a Golden Globe. Marvel at Summer’s orgasmic moans & Paul’s confusion that he thought the song was for the film ‘Deep Throat’! ...
103. Donna Summer’s Theme From The Deep (Down, Deep Inside) (1977)
June 02, 2023 06:15 - 20 minutes - 19.1 MBHIDDEN PRIME CUTS POD: Did you know that Donna Summer worked with famed James Bond & Oscar winning film composer John Barry? We didn’t either!!! So join us as we listen to and give our thoughts on the brilliant disco classic ‘Theme From The Deep (Down, Deep Inside)’. A 1977 collaboration by Summer & Barry which went top 5 in the UK singles chart and was nominated for a Golden Globe. Marvel at Summer’s orgasmic moans & Paul’s confusion that he thought the song was for the film ‘Deep Throat’! ...
102. The Doors’ Strange Days (1967)
May 31, 2023 00:01 - 21 minutes - 19.7 MBTRIMMING THE CLASSIC POD: “When the musics over, turn off the lights…“ The Doors’ sophomore album, 1967’s ‘Strange Days’, was overshadowed by the continued success of their self-titled debut album which was released earlier that year. Unfairly so say podcast hosts Stephen & Paul Nicholson. Containing ‘Love Me Two Times’, ‘People Are Strange’ and ‘When The Music’s Over’, it is an undoubted classic. But which songs are least deserving of a place on it? Which are the best? That’s what Stephen ...
102. What’s The Worst Song on The Doors’ Strange Days (1967)?
May 31, 2023 00:01 - 21 minutes - 19.7 MBTRIMMING THE CLASSIC POD: “When the musics over, turn off the lights…“ The Doors’ sophomore album, 1967’s ‘Strange Days’, was overshadowed by the continued success of their self-titled debut album which was released earlier that year. Unfairly so say podcast hosts Stephen & Paul Nicholson. Containing ‘Love Me Two Times’, ‘People Are Strange’ and ‘When The Music’s Over’, it is an undoubted classic. But which songs are least deserving of a place on it? Which are the best? That’s what Stephen ...
101. Scotland’s Greatest Songs - The North Coast 500 Tour - Day 2 of 5
May 29, 2023 18:31 - 14 minutes - 13.3 MBIt’s day 2 of our North Coast 500 trip! Reunite with Stephen, Paul & Ross in Gairloch as they select 3 more favourite songs by a Scottish act or an act featuring a Scottish musician. Today’s selections include Marmalade, Eddi Reader & The Waterboys. Come back soon for Day 3. Like the podcast? Why not show your appreciation by buying Paul & Stephen a coffee ☕️ - https://www.buymeacoffee.com/trimmingthh / Podcast website - trimmingthemusicalfat.com / Email us - [email protected] ...