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Trimming The Musical Fat

307 episodes - English - Latest episode: 4 days ago - ★ - 1 rating

Think 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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46. Prince’s Diamonds & Pearls (1991)

January 14, 2022 05:00 - 2 hours - 137 MB

Diamonds & Pearls (1991) was an important album for Prince. After the critical & commercial disappointment of the Graffiti Bridge (1990) album & movie, a refocused Prince returned with a new sound & band (The NPG) to deliver his biggest selling album since Purple Rain. But, at 66 minutes, was it too long?  Stephen & Paul, plus special guest Marv from Pods Like Us, take a look back on the album & each track on it to create an under 50 minute cut of D & Ps. Each will be fighting for the tracks ...

46. Prince’s Diamonds & Pearls

January 14, 2022 05:00 - 2 hours - 137 MB

Diamonds & Pearls (1991) was an important album for Prince. After the critical & commercial disappointment of the Graffiti Bridge (1990) album & movie, a refocused Prince returned with a new sound & band (The NPG) to deliver his biggest selling album since Purple Rain. But, at 66 minutes, was it too long?  Stephen & Paul, plus special guest Marv from Pods Like Us, take a look back on the album & each track on it to create an under 50 minute cut of D & Ps. Each will be fighting for the track...

46. Prince’s Diamonds & Pearls (1991) - Is it too long?

January 14, 2022 05:00 - 2 hours - 137 MB

Diamonds & Pearls (1991) was an important album for Prince. After the critical & commercial disappointment of the Graffiti Bridge (1990) album & movie, a refocused Prince returned with a new sound & band (The NPG) to deliver his biggest selling album since Purple Rain. But, at 66 minutes, was it too long?  Stephen & Paul, plus special guest Marv from Pods Like Us, take a look back on the album & each track on it to create an under 50 minute cut of D & Ps. Each will be fighting for the tracks ...

45. Why Paul McCartney's Oh Woman Oh Why (1971) is Great!

January 06, 2022 23:11 - 24 minutes - 22.8 MB

HIDDEN PRIME CUTS POD: Paul & Stephen are joined by Marv from ‘Pods Like Us’, and Sam from ‘Paul or Nothing’, to look back on Paul McCartney’s 1971 song - Oh Woman Oh Why.  Recorded during the sessions for the album Ram, the song was released as the B-side to McCartney’s debut solo single - Another Day. Did it deserve better? Hear what the panel think in this pod!  Paul Or Nothing' Podcast on Apple Podcasts ‎ Pods Like Us on Apple Podcasts  Hosts are Stephen & Paul Nicholson.  Like the podcas...

45. Paul McCartney's Oh Woman Oh Why (1971)

January 06, 2022 23:11 - 24 minutes - 22.8 MB

HIDDEN PRIME CUTS POD: Paul & Stephen are joined by Marv from ‘Pods Like Us’, and Sam from ‘Paul or Nothing’, to look back on Paul McCartney’s 1971 song - Oh Woman Oh Why.  Recorded during the sessions for the album Ram, the song was released as the B-side to McCartney’s debut solo single - Another Day. Did it deserve better? Hear what the panel think in this pod!  Paul Or Nothing' Podcast on Apple Podcasts ‎ Pods Like Us on Apple Podcasts  Hosts are Stephen & Paul Nicholson.  Like the podcas...

45. Hidden Prime Cuts - Paul McCartney's Oh Woman Oh Why

January 06, 2022 23:11 - 24 minutes - 22.8 MB

Paul & Stephen are joined by Marv from ‘Pods Like Us’, and Sam from ‘Paul or Nothing’, to look back on Paul McCartney’s 1971 song - Oh Woman Oh Why.  Recorded during the sessions for the album Ram, the song was released as the B-side to McCartney’s debut solo single - Another Day. Did it deserve better? Hear what the panel think in this pod!  Paul Or Nothing' Podcast on Apple Podcasts ‎ Pods Like Us on Apple Podcasts  Hosts are Stephen & Paul Nicholson.  Like the podcast? Why not show y...

44. Trimming The Concert - Madonna / Van Morrison / Megadeth

December 29, 2021 23:14 - 27 minutes - 25.1 MB

Join host Stephen and guests Davie & Bryan for the first Trimming The Concert episode. All 3 select the most disappointing concert they’ve ever attended & explain why. They also pick their favourite song from the show. The knives are out for Madonna, Megadeth & Van Morrison.  Host is Stephen Nicholson.  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 - trim...

Trimming The Movie Fat Trailer

December 29, 2021 00:02 - 1 minute - 1.21 MB

Trailer for Stephen & Paul’s new podcast. Look out for the first episode in January 2022. More info here - https://open.spotify.com/show/6jJVqkYpef6dZxPt53xqUk?si=N_yiqlQ5TI6ytRcvcwhZ7A 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] / Tweet us - https://www.twitter.com/MusicalTrimming?s=20 / Join our Facebook group - https://...

43. Pearl Jam's Leatherman (1998)

December 28, 2021 05:00 - 9 minutes - 8.68 MB

HIDDEN PRIME CUTS POD: Pearl Jam finished the nineties strongly with their Yield album. That strongly, the excellent Leatherman was relegated to the B-side of first single - Given To Fly. Did it deserve better?  Paul & Stephen discuss this whilst sharing the very interesting story behind the song. Spoiler alert: There really was a man called Leatherman!   00:00 - 01:27 Intro  01:27 - 03:55 Song  03:55 - 08:06 Song Discussion  08:06 - 09:22 Last Orders  Hosts are Stephen & Paul Nicholson.  Lik...

43. Hidden Prime Cuts - Pearl Jam's Leatherman

December 28, 2021 05:00 - 9 minutes - 8.68 MB

Pearl Jam finished the nineties strongly with their Yield album. That strongly, the excellent Leatherman was relegated to the B-side of first single - Given To Fly. Did it deserve better?  Paul & Stephen discuss this whilst sharing the very interesting story behind the song. Spoiler alert: There really was a man called Leatherman!   00:00 - 01:27 Intro  01:27 - 03:55 Song  03:55 - 08:06 Song Discussion  08:06 - 09:22 Last Orders  Hosts are Stephen & Paul Nicholson.  Like the podcast? ...

43. Hidden Prime Cuts - Pearl Jam's Leatherman (1998)

December 28, 2021 05:00 - 9 minutes - 8.68 MB

Pearl Jam finished the nineties strongly with their Yield album. That strongly, the excellent Leatherman was relegated to the B-side of first single - Given To Fly. Did it deserve better?  Paul & Stephen discuss this whilst sharing the very interesting story behind the song. Spoiler alert: There really was a man called Leatherman!   00:00 - 01:27 Intro  01:27 - 03:55 Song  03:55 - 08:06 Song Discussion  08:06 - 09:22 Last Orders  Hosts are Stephen & Paul Nicholson.  Like the podcast? Why not ...

43. Why Pearl Jam's Leatherman (1998) is Great!

December 28, 2021 05:00 - 9 minutes - 8.68 MB

HIDDEN PRIME CUTS POD: Pearl Jam finished the nineties strongly with their Yield album. That strongly, the excellent Leatherman was relegated to the B-side of first single - Given To Fly. Did it deserve better?  Paul & Stephen discuss this whilst sharing the very interesting story behind the song. Spoiler alert: There really was a man called Leatherman!   00:00 - 01:27 Intro  01:27 - 03:55 Song  03:55 - 08:06 Song Discussion  08:06 - 09:22 Last Orders  Hosts are Stephen & Paul Nicholson.  Lik...

42. The Fat Free 2021 Review

December 24, 2021 05:00 - 46 minutes - 43.1 MB

Stephen & Paul take a look back on their first year of podcasting & share their own personal highlights from the show: What albums did they enjoy discovering or rediscovering the most; the most disappointing album; the episodes they most enjoyed recording; And Stephen tests Paul on some interesting show statistics.  With news about their new movie podcast, and talk of what to look forward to in 2022, it’s the perfect festive listening experience whilst you walk off that overdose of turkey &...

41. Trimming The Talk - Marv from the Pods Like Us Podcast

December 17, 2021 05:00 - 52 minutes - 48.3 MB

Paul & Stephen in conversation with Marv from ‘Pods Like Us’. The boys find out about Marv's podcast and the reasons for him starting it. Later, as Marv is a big Paul McCartney and Beatles fan, the conversation switches to Macca and what his personal favourite albums are.  Apologies for some of the audio quality in the pod.  ‎ Pods Like Us on Apple Podcasts  Hosts are Stephen & Paul Nicholson.  Like the podcast? Why not show your appreciation by buying Paul & Stephen a coffee - https://ww...

41. Marv from the Pods Like Us Podcast

December 17, 2021 05:00 - 52 minutes - 48.3 MB

TRIMMING THE TALK POD: Paul & Stephen in conversation with Marv from ‘Pods Like Us’. The boys find out about Marv's podcast and the reasons for him starting it. Later, as Marv is a big Paul McCartney and Beatles fan, the conversation switches to Macca and what his personal favourite albums are.  Apologies for some of the audio quality in the pod.  ‎ Pods Like Us on Apple Podcasts  Hosts are Stephen & Paul Nicholson.  Like the podcast? Why not show your appreciation by buying Paul & Stephen a ...

40. Trimming The Christmas Songs

December 10, 2021 05:00 - 1 hour - 59.6 MB

Join Stephen & Paul having a HOLLY good time coming up with the 10 best & worst Christmas songs based on the opinions of prior guests. YULE love it! We HO HO HOPE  ** Warning: There are many more bad Xmas puns contained in this episode. MERRY CHRISTMAS **  Hosts are Stephen & Paul Nicholson.  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 - trimthemusical...

39. Bonus Cuts - Sam Whiles from the Paul or Nothing Podcast

December 03, 2021 04:59 - 33 minutes - 31.4 MB

There was so much good stuff left over from the boys’ chat with Sam that a bonus pod was required. And here it is! Subjects discussed include James Bond, Jurassic Park, radio legend Ken Bruce, Squid Games, Macca albums, Wing’s drug use, and of course, what’s Sam’s favourite pizza (spoiler: It’s pepperoni!).  Paul or Nothing - ‎'Paul Or Nothing' Podcast on Apple Podcasts  Hosts are Stephen & Paul Nicholson.  Like the podcast? Why not show your appreciation by buying Paul & Stephen a coffee...

38. Trimming The Talk - Sam Whiles from the Paul or Nothing Podcast

November 26, 2021 05:00 - 1 hour - 61.2 MB

Paul & Stephen were delighted to be joined by Sam Whiles from the excellent Paul McCartney podcast, ‘Paul or Nothing’, for an in-depth chat about podcasting & all things Macca.  Paul or Nothing - ‎'Paul Or Nothing' Podcast on Apple Podcasts  Hosts are Stephen & Paul Nicholson.  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] /...

38. Sam Whiles from the Paul or Nothing Podcast

November 26, 2021 05:00 - 1 hour - 61.2 MB

TRIMMING THE TALK POD: Paul & Stephen were delighted to be joined by Sam Whiles from the excellent Paul McCartney podcast, ‘Paul or Nothing’, for an in-depth chat about podcasting & all things Macca.  Paul or Nothing - ‎'Paul Or Nothing' Podcast on Apple Podcasts  Hosts are Stephen & Paul Nicholson.  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 - trimthemusic...

37. Why E.L.O.’s 88 Latitude North (1977 / 2007) is Great!

November 19, 2021 12:36 - 18 minutes - 17.1 MB

HIDDEN PRIME CUTS POD: ELO's 88 Latitude North took a long time to finish! Nearly 30 years!! A song originally recorded for the band's most successful album, Out of the Blue (the one with Mr. Blue Sky!), it gathered dust until Jeff Lynne eventually decided to finish it in 2007. Was it worth the wait?  Paul & Stephen discuss the song and its complicated history whilst critiquing it in the podcast's latest Hidden Prime Cuts episode.   00:00 - 01:29 - Intro  01:29 - 04:53 Song  04:53 - 12:02 Son...

37. E.L.O.’s 88 Latitude North (1977 / 2007)

November 19, 2021 12:36 - 18 minutes - 17.1 MB

HIDDEN PRIME CUTS POD: ELO's 88 Latitude North took a long time to finish! Nearly 30 years!! A song originally recorded for the band's most successful album, Out of the Blue (the one with Mr. Blue Sky!), it gathered dust until Jeff Lynne eventually decided to finish it in 2007. Was it worth the wait?  Paul & Stephen discuss the song and its complicated history whilst critiquing it in the podcast's latest Hidden Prime Cuts episode.   00:00 - 01:29 - Intro  01:29 - 04:53 Song  04:53 - 12:02 Son...

37. Hidden Prime Cuts - E.L.O.’s 88 Latitude North

November 19, 2021 12:36 - 18 minutes - 17.1 MB

ELO's 88 Latitude North took a long time to finish! Nearly 30 years!! A song originally recorded for the band's most successful album, Out of the Blue (the one with Mr. Blue Sky!), it gathered dust until Jeff Lynne eventually decided to finish it in 2007. Was it worth the wait?  Paul & Stephen discuss the song and its complicated history whilst critiquing it in the podcast's latest Hidden Prime Cuts episode.   00:00 - 01:29 - Intro  01:29 - 04:53 Song  04:53 - 12:02 Song Discussion  12:...

36. Smashing Pumpkins’ Mellon Collie and the Infinite Sadness (1995) - Is it too long?

November 12, 2021 05:00 - 1 hour - 103 MB

MC&TIS is over 2 hours long! 2 hours! In old money terms, it’s a triple vinyl album. Should it have been? The panel discuss it & agree on the tracks they would have picked if it had been released as a single album. What good songs will miss out?  Our guest is Pablos guitarist & singer, Paul Murphy. Controversially, he thinks this should have been an EP! 😬 He also reminisces about seeing the band live at the Reading Festival in 1995.   Show Running Order:  Intro - 00:00 - 14:19   Tale of the t...

36. Smashing Pumpkins’ Mellon Collie and the Infinite Sadness (1995)

November 12, 2021 05:00 - 1 hour - 103 MB

MC&TIS is over 2 hours long! 2 hours! In old money terms, it’s a triple vinyl album. Should it have been? The panel discuss it & agree on the tracks they would have picked if it had been released as a single album. What good songs will miss out?  Our guest is Pablos guitarist & singer, Paul Murphy. Controversially, he thinks this should have been an EP! 😬 He also reminisces about seeing the band live at the Reading Festival in 1995.   Show Running Order:  Intro - 00:00 - 14:19   Tale of the t...

36. Smashing Pumpkins’ Mellon Collie and the Infinite Sadness

November 12, 2021 05:00 - 1 hour - 103 MB

MC&TIS is over 2 hours long! 2 hours! In old money terms, it’s a triple vinyl album. Should it have been? The panel discuss it & agree on the tracks they would have picked if it had been released as a single album. What good songs will miss out?  Our guest is Pablos guitarist & singer, Paul Murphy. Controversially, he thinks this should have been an EP! 😬 He also reminisces about seeing the band live at the Reading Festival in 1995.   Show Running Order:  Intro - 00:00 - 14:19   Tale of ...

36. Smashing Pumpkins’ Mellon Collie and the Infinite Sadness (1995) - Is This Album Waaay Too Long?

November 12, 2021 05:00 - 1 hour - 103 MB

MC&TIS is over 2 hours long! 2 hours! In old money terms, it’s a triple vinyl album. Should it have been? The panel discuss it & agree on the tracks they would have picked if it had been released as a single album. What good songs will miss out?  Our guest is Pablos guitarist & singer, Paul Murphy. Controversially, he thinks this should have been an EP! 😬 He also reminisces about seeing the band live at the Reading Festival in 1995.   Show Running Order:  Intro - 00:00 - 14:19   Tale of the t...

35. Hidden Prime Cuts - Bon Jovi’s The End

November 05, 2021 05:00 - 15 minutes - 14.7 MB

Bon Jovi released 2 non-album tracks on the first single from their 1995 ‘These Days’ album - ‘This Ain’t A Love Song’. One of those, ‘The End’, is the subject of our latest ‘Hidden Prime Cuts’ episode. What Bee Gees & Supertramp songs do we think it sounds like? Do we think it should have been on ‘These Days’? What do we still like about it over 25 years since it was released? Find out in this pod! Also, friend of the podcast, Bryan Borthwick weighs in on the song. It’s fair to say he doesn...

35. Why Bon Jovi’s The End (1995) is Great!

November 05, 2021 05:00 - 15 minutes - 14.7 MB

HIDDEN PRIME CUTS POD: Bon Jovi released 2 non-album tracks on the first single from their 1995 ‘These Days’ album - ‘This Ain’t A Love Song’. One of those, ‘The End’, is the subject of our latest ‘Hidden Prime Cuts’ episode. What Bee Gees & Supertramp songs do we think it sounds like? Do we think it should have been on ‘These Days’? What do we still like about it over 25 years since it was released? Find out in this pod! Also, friend of the podcast, Bryan Borthwick weighs in on the song. It’...

35. Bon Jovi’s The End (1995)

November 05, 2021 05:00 - 15 minutes - 14.7 MB

HIDDEN PRIME CUTS POD: Bon Jovi released 2 non-album tracks on the first single from their 1995 ‘These Days’ album - ‘This Ain’t A Love Song’. One of those, ‘The End’, is the subject of our latest ‘Hidden Prime Cuts’ episode. What Bee Gees & Supertramp songs do we think it sounds like? Do we think it should have been on ‘These Days’? What do we still like about it over 25 years since it was released? Find out in this pod! Also, friend of the podcast, Bryan Borthwick weighs in on the song. It’...

34. John Lennon 1980 - 1984: Watching The Wheels

October 29, 2021 04:00 - 1 hour - 102 MB

WHAT IF POD: What if John Lennon didn’t release the album ‘Double Fantasy’ in 1980? What if he wasn’t tragically murdered in December of that same year? What if he continued recording into 1981 & released new material then? What if he called that album ‘Watching The Wheels’? And all the songs on the album were his (no Yoko)? What songs would make the cut for an under 50 minute album?  That’s the scenario we’ve given ourselves as we take a look at Lennon’s ‘Double Fantasy’ & 1984’s ‘Milk & Hon...

34. What If? John Lennon 1980 - 1984

October 29, 2021 04:00 - 1 hour - 102 MB

What if John Lennon didn’t release the album ‘Double Fantasy’ in 1980? What if he wasn’t tragically murdered in December of that same year? What if he continued recording into 1981 & released new material then? What if he called that album ‘Watching The Wheels’? And all the songs on the album were his (no Yoko)? What songs would make the cut for an under 50 minute album?  That’s the scenario we’ve given ourselves as we take a look at Lennon’s ‘Double Fantasy’ & 1984’s ‘Milk & Honey’. Along ...

33. Hidden Prime Cuts - R.E.M.’s Draggin’ The Line

October 22, 2021 04:00 - 11 minutes - 10.6 MB

Paul has always loved this cover version by REM which was featured in the 1999 comedy movie, Austin Powers: The Spy Who Shagged Me. Does REM fan Stephen feel the same? Find out in this short mini-pod.  Hosts are Stephen & Paul Nicholson.  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] / Tweet us - https://www.twitter.com/Musi...

33. Why R.E.M.’s Draggin’ The Line (1999) is Great!

October 22, 2021 04:00 - 11 minutes - 10.6 MB

HIDDEN PRIME CUTS POD: Paul has always loved this cover version by REM which was featured in the 1999 comedy movie, Austin Powers: The Spy Who Shagged Me. Does REM fan Stephen feel the same? Find out in this short mini-pod.  Hosts are Stephen & Paul Nicholson.  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] / Tweet us - https://www...

33. R.E.M.’s Draggin’ The Line (1999)

October 22, 2021 04:00 - 11 minutes - 10.6 MB

HIDDEN PRIME CUTS POD: Paul has always loved this cover version by REM which was featured in the 1999 comedy movie, Austin Powers: The Spy Who Shagged Me. Does REM fan Stephen feel the same? Find out in this short mini-pod.  Hosts are Stephen & Paul Nicholson.  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] / Tweet us - https://www...

32. Radiohead 2000 - 2001: Amnesiac Kid

October 15, 2021 04:00 - 1 hour - 107 MB

WHAT IF POD: What if Radiohead released just one album from the Kid A & Amnesiac recording sessions? What if that album had to be less than 50 minutes in duration? What songs would you pick? That’s what we’ve set out to do in this pod. Along the way, we’ll share our thoughts on each song, debate the tracks to be included, provide interesting song facts & historical context, and play archive interview clips. You’ll also get to hear some ‘singing’ from the pod guests, Paul’s trouble with the wo...

32. What If? Radiohead 2000 - 2001: Amnesiac Kid

October 15, 2021 04:00 - 1 hour - 107 MB

What if Radiohead released just one album from the Kid A & Amnesiac recording sessions? What if that album had to be less than 50 minutes in duration? What songs would you pick? That’s what we’ve set out to do in this pod. Along the way, we’ll share our thoughts on each song, debate the tracks to be included, provide interesting song facts & historical context, and play archive interview clips. You’ll also get to hear some ‘singing’ from the pod guests, Paul’s trouble with the word ‘ordinari...

32. Radiohead 2000 - 2001: Amnesiac Kid - What songs would have got on a single album release?

October 15, 2021 04:00 - 1 hour - 107 MB

WHAT IF POD: What if Radiohead released just one album from the Kid A & Amnesiac recording sessions? What if that album had to be less than 50 minutes in duration? What songs would you pick? That’s what we’ve set out to do in this pod. Along the way, we’ll share our thoughts on each song, debate the tracks to be included, provide interesting song facts & historical context, and play archive interview clips. You’ll also get to hear some ‘singing’ from the pod guests, Paul’s trouble with the wo...

31. James Bond Music: 1983 - 2021

October 08, 2021 04:00 - 2 hours - 162 MB

Listen to the concluding part of our Bond music celebration. In this pod, we focus on the years 1983 - 2021 (Octopussy to No Time To Die). We conclude our mission to compile a Bond theme song compilation that’s under 50 minutes in duration. We provide a spoiler-free review of No Time To Die; Play archive interview clips; share Bond facts; play unreleased Bond themes & songs that could have been; and critique the remaining Bond movies, their soundtracks & theme songs. Hosts are Stephen & Paul ...

30. James Bond Music: 1962 - 1981

October 01, 2021 04:00 - 2 hours - 151 MB

Listen to the first episode of our epic 2 parter celebrating the music of the world’s most famous secret agent: James Bond. In episode 1, we focus on the years 1962 - 1981 (Dr. No to For Your Eyes Only). Our not so secret mission is to compile a Bond theme song compilation that must be 50 minutes or less. Along the way, we’ll critique each Bond movie, soundtrack & title song; Play unreleased Bond themes; Share interesting Bond facts & history; Listen to archive interviews; Share our own perso...

29. Oasis’s Round Are Way + ‘Oasis Knebworth 1996’ Review

September 23, 2021 23:01 - 23 minutes - 21.5 MB

HIDDEN PRIME CUTS POD: Oasis’ Wonderwall single gave us 2 fantastic b-sides: The Masterplan & Round Are Way. It’s the latter we delve into in this Hidden Prime Cuts episode. Also, Stephen is joined by previous podcast guests Bryan Borthwick, Davie Melon & Ross Braidwood, for an impromptu post-cinema review of Oasis’ new concert documentary, ‘Oasis Knebworth 1996’. The guys also share their thoughts on Round Are Way. And ponder this: The cinema ticket & snacks actually cost more than an Oasis ...

29. Hidden Prime Cuts - Oasis’s Round Are Way + ‘Oasis Knebworth 1996’ Review

September 23, 2021 23:01 - 23 minutes - 21.5 MB

Oasis’ Wonderwall single gave us 2 fantastic b-sides: The Masterplan & Round Are Way. It’s the latter we delve into in this Hidden Prime Cuts episode. Also, Stephen is joined by previous podcast guests Bryan Borthwick, Davie Melon & Ross Braidwood, for an impromptu post-cinema review of Oasis’ new concert documentary, ‘Oasis Knebworth 1996’. The guys also share their thoughts on Round Are Way. And ponder this: The cinema ticket & snacks actually cost more than an Oasis concert ticket in 1996...

29. Oasis’s Round Are Way + ‘Oasis Knebworth 1996’ Review - One of the band’s greatest b-sides?

September 23, 2021 23:01 - 23 minutes - 21.5 MB

HIDDEN PRIME CUTS POD: Oasis’ Wonderwall single gave us 2 fantastic b-sides: The Masterplan & Round Are Way. It’s the latter we delve into in this Hidden Prime Cuts episode. Also, Stephen is joined by previous podcast guests Bryan Borthwick, Davie Melon & Ross Braidwood, for an impromptu post-cinema review of Oasis’ new concert documentary, ‘Oasis Knebworth 1996’. The guys also share their thoughts on Round Are Way. And ponder this: The cinema ticket & snacks actually cost more than an Oasis ...

28. George Harrison’s All Things Must Pass

September 17, 2021 04:00 - 1 hour - 110 MB

In 1970, George Harrison released his ‘real’ debut album - All Things Must Pass. A triple album! And a classic to boot! Should it have been a triple album though? Would a bit of pruning made it an even more enjoyable listening experience? All this and more is discussed in the episode as we try to agree upon an under 50 minute cut of the album whilst discussing its merits. Hear archive interviews; Oasis’ Liam Gallagher’s thoughts; 1970 in review; 3 minute questioning; jokes; a discussion on H...

28. George Harrison’s All Things Must Pass (1970)

September 17, 2021 04:00 - 1 hour - 110 MB

In 1970, George Harrison released his ‘real’ debut album - All Things Must Pass. A triple album! And a classic to boot! Should it have been a triple album though? Would a bit of pruning made it an even more enjoyable listening experience? All this and more is discussed in the episode as we try to agree upon an under 50 minute cut of the album whilst discussing its merits. Hear archive interviews; Oasis’ Liam Gallagher’s thoughts; 1970 in review; 3 minute questioning; jokes; a discussion on Ha...

28. George Harrison’s All Things Must Pass (1970) - Did It Really Need To Be A Triple Album?

September 17, 2021 04:00 - 1 hour - 110 MB

In 1970, George Harrison released his ‘real’ debut album - All Things Must Pass. A triple album! And a classic to boot! Should it have been a triple album though? Would a bit of pruning made it an even more enjoyable listening experience? All this and more is discussed in the episode as we try to agree upon an under 50 minute cut of the album whilst discussing its merits. Hear archive interviews; Oasis’ Liam Gallagher’s thoughts; 1970 in review; 3 minute questioning; jokes; a discussion on Ha...

27. Why Muse’s Fury (2003) is Great!

September 10, 2021 04:00 - 15 minutes - 14.3 MB

HIDDEN PRIME CUTS POD: In our second ‘Hidden Prime Cuts’ mini-episode, we discuss & listen to the 2003 Muse track - Fury. Why was this great song only included on the Japanese version of the bands ‘Absolution’ album? What song took its place? What do we like about it? All this & more are discussed by Muse fans, Stephen & Paul.  Hosts are Stephen & Paul Nicholson.  Like the podcast? Why not show your appreciation by buying Paul & Stephen a coffee - https://www.buymeacoffee.com/trimmingthh Podc...

27. Muse’s Fury (2003)

September 10, 2021 04:00 - 15 minutes - 14.3 MB

HIDDEN PRIME CUTS POD: In our second ‘Hidden Prime Cuts’ mini-episode, we discuss & listen to the 2003 Muse track - Fury. Why was this great song only included on the Japanese version of the bands ‘Absolution’ album? What song took its place? What do we like about it? All this & more are discussed by Muse fans, Stephen & Paul.  Hosts are Stephen & Paul Nicholson.  Like the podcast? Why not show your appreciation by buying Paul & Stephen a coffee - https://www.buymeacoffee.com/trimmingthh Podc...

27. Hidden Prime Cuts - Muse’s Fury

September 10, 2021 04:00 - 15 minutes - 14.3 MB

In our second ‘Hidden Prime Cuts’ mini-episode, we discuss & listen to the 2003 Muse track - Fury. Why was this great song only included on the Japanese version of the bands ‘Absolution’ album? What song took its place? What do we like about it? All this & more are discussed by Muse fans, Stephen & Paul.  Hosts are Stephen & Paul Nicholson.  Like the podcast? Why not show your appreciation by buying Paul & Stephen a coffee - https://www.buymeacoffee.com/trimmingthh Podcast website - trimm...

26. Blur’s The Great Escape (1995) - Is it too long?

September 03, 2021 05:00 - 1 hour - 110 MB

Join Blur fans Stephen, Paul & Davie as they enter their invisible country house to try and curate a shorter, superior version of the bands 1995 album, The Great Escape, using the original album tracks & B-sides. In this 2 hour, action packed episode, you’ll find: Coughing fits; impromptu singing; toilet breaks; critique of each song; reminiscing on seeing Blur live; a year in review (1995); Paul’s controversial thoughts on ‘He Thought of Cars; archive interviews; and, most importantly, a deb...

26. Blur’s The Great Escape (1995)

September 03, 2021 05:00 - 1 hour - 110 MB

Join Blur fans Stephen, Paul & Davie as they enter their invisible country house to try and curate a shorter, superior version of the bands 1995 album, The Great Escape, using the original album tracks & B-sides. In this 2 hour, action packed episode, you’ll find: Coughing fits; impromptu singing; toilet breaks; critique of each song; reminiscing on seeing Blur live; a year in review (1995); Paul’s controversial thoughts on ‘He Thought of Cars; archive interviews; and, most importantly, a deb...

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