Album Infinitum

On deck for this week's episode, Squeeze's 1987 commercial peak, Babylon and On. Featuring the hits "Hourglass" and, unfortunately, "853-5937," Babylon and On marks the beginning of a turning point for Squeeze with career highlights such as "Tough Love" and "Footprints" showing that the Difford and Tilbrook could still write a hell of a song. The guest co-host for this episode is the fantastic Marc Oxborrow of The Haymarket Squares and The Blood Feud Family Singers--both of which will be sharing a bill with the Hot House Orchids and the Rae Lydia Duo at Last Exit Live on Friday, June 21st. https://www.facebook.com/events/306122460314357/

As always, I want to stress the importance of supporting the artists that are featured on this series, whether that’s through buying their music and merch, attending one of their concerts, or even simply following them on social media. Squeeze is indeed very active, recording and touring both as a band, and Glenn Tilbrook and Chris Difford with their respective solo endeavors--see them in whatever capacity you're able. Additionally, keep up to date on all their latest doings at http://www.squeezeofficial.com/ and through their social media (@squeezeogram on, appropriately, Instagram and @squeezeofficial on Twitter).

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On deck for this week's episode, Squeeze's difficult (for most people) 1985 reunion album, Cosi Fan Tutti Frutti. As the discussion with guest host Dan Hull reveals, however, there is a LOT to love about this album despite any flaws its very of-the-time production and the drug-induced mental states of Difford and Tilbrook may have saddled it with.

Dan is a gifted storyteller who has a long history in the Phoenix storytelling community. He currently produces and co-hosts The Storyline SLAM, which takes place every month at The Newton, and you've got to check out Bad Buddhist, a film of his one man show of the same name.

https://www.thestoryline.org/

https://badbuddhistmovie.com/

As always, I want to stress the importance of supporting the artists that are featured on this series, whether that’s through buying their music and merch, attending one of their concerts, or even simply following them on social media. Squeeze is indeed very active, recording and touring both as a band, and Glenn Tilbrook and Chris Difford with their respective solo endeavors--see them in whatever capacity you're able. Additionally, keep up to date on all their latest doings at http://www.squeezeofficial.com/ and through their social media (@squeezeogram on, appropriately, Instagram and @squeezeofficial on Twitter).

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On this edition of Album Infinitum, Ed Masley returns to discuss the last album of Squeeze Phase 1, Sweets From A Stranger, an uneven album that still manages to feature some of the best Squeeze songs of all time, including "When the Hangover Strikes," "Black Coffee in Bed," "The Elephant Ride," and more.

Ed is of course the music writer for The Arizona Republic/AZ Central, and his columns are essential for anyone following music in AZ. Read his work on https://www.azcentral.com/, and be sure to follow him on Twitter (@EdMasley).

As always, I want to stress the importance of supporting the artists that are featured on this series, whether that’s through buying their music and merch, attending one of their concerts, or even simply following them on social media. Squeeze is indeed very active, recording and touring both as a band, and Glenn Tilbrook and Chris Difford with their respective solo endeavors--see them in whatever capacity you're able. Additionally, keep up to date on all their latest doings at http://www.squeezeofficial.com/ and through their social media (@squeezeogram on, appropriately, Instagram and @squeezeofficial on Twitter).

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On this edition of Album Infinitum, a deep, deep dive into Squeeze's 1981 masterpiece, East Side Story, with guest co-host Jason Keil.

Jason writes regularly for The New Times and PHOENIX Magazine, you can check out his work on http://www.jasonkeil.com/, follow him on Twitter (@jasonekeil), and of course listen to What the Fork?.

As always, I want to stress the importance of supporting the artists that are featured on this series, whether that’s through buying their music and merch, attending one of their concerts, or even simply following them on social media. Squeeze is indeed very active, recording and touring both as a band, and Glenn Tilbrook and Chris Difford with their respective solo endeavors--see them in whatever capacity you're able. Additionally, keep up to date on all their latest doings at http://www.squeezeofficial.com/ and through their social media (@squeezeogram on, appropriately, Instagram and @squeezeofficial on Twitter).

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On this edition of Album Infinitum, a discussion of Squeeze's 1980 album, Argybargy with one of the coolest guys in music journalism, Ed Masley. Argybargy continues Squeeze's run of classic, essential albums and great singles ("Pulling Mussels (From the Shell)," "Another Nail in My Heart," "If I Didn't Love You").

Be sure to read Ed's work on azcentral.com, follow him on Facebook and Twitter (@EdMasley), and check out his fantastic band, The Breakup Society, on Bandcamp.

As always, I want to stress the importance of supporting the artists that are featured on this series, whether that’s through buying their music and merch, attending one of their concerts, or even simply following them on social media. Squeeze is indeed very active, recording and touring both as a band, and Glenn Tilbrook and Chris Difford with their respective solo endeavors--see them in whatever capacity you're able. Additionally, keep up to date on all their latest doings at http://www.squeezeofficial.com/ and through their social media (@squeezeogram on, appropriately, Instagram and @squeezeofficial on Twitter).

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On this edition of Album Infinitum, Cool for Cats. The album that spawned the classic singles "Goodbye Girl," "Up the Junction," "Cool for Cats," and "Slap and Tickle," Cool for Cats is largely considered by Difford and Tilbrook to be the first proper Squeeze album, it cemented the band's placement as one of the best pop bands of all time, and put them at the crest of the crashing New Wave.

In the co-host seat for this episode is the wonderful Mr. Jason Woodbury. Jason is a member of the Zia Records home office team, a music writer, a musician, part of Aquarium Drunkard (be sure to check out the AD podcast Transmissions!), and just an all around great guy--especially to talk music with. Find him on Twitter at @jasonpwoodbury and @aquadrunkard.

As always, I want to stress the importance of supporting the artists that are featured on this series, whether that’s through buying their music and merch, attending one of their concerts, or even simply following them on social media. Squeeze is indeed very active, recording and touring both as a band, and Glenn Tilbrook and Chris Difford with their respective solo endeavors--see them in whatever capacity you're able. Additionally, keep up to date on all their latest doings at http://www.squeezeofficial.com/ and through their social media (@squeezeogram on, appropriately, Instagram and @squeezeofficial on Twitter).

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And so it begins! Squeeze is absolutely one of the best bands of all time, whether you know it or not, and we kick things off with their stutter step of a start, the John Cale-produced eponymous debut (or U.K. Squeeze if you bought the album stateside in 1978). The album features one of the greatest singles of all time, "Take Me, I'm Yours," and gives an uneven first impression from there, though the Difford and Tilbrook songwriting partnership and trademark vocal dynamic flourish throughout.

Joining this discussion is guest co-host Paul Mosier (@mosier_paul on Twitter), whose novels for middle grade readers--Train I Ride, Echos Sister, and the forthcoming Summer and July (2020)--are available from HarperCollins publishing at any fine book selling establishment.

As always, I want to stress the importance of supporting the artists that are featured on this series, whether that’s through buying their music and merch, attending one of their concerts, or even simply following them on social media. Squeeze is indeed very active, recording and touring both as a band, and Glenn Tilbrook and Chris Difford with their respective solo endeavors--see them in whatever capacity you're able. Additionally, keep up to date on all their latest doings at http://www.squeezeofficial.com/ and through their social media (@squeezeogram on, appropriately, Instagram and @squeezeofficial on Twitter).

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This week, we discuss the final Fountains of Wayne album, Sky Full of Holes, with guest co-host Marc Oxborrow. It's a hell of an album to go out on, and a great discussion about it, so strap in and enjoy the ride. (Why did I say "strap in"? I don't know.)

Be sure to check out both of Marc's bands on Bandcamp or at one of their upcoming shows, and follow them on social media:

@marcxist

@haymarketsquare, http://www.haymarketsquares.com/

https://bloodfeudfamilysingers.com/

As always, I want to stress the importance of supporting the artists that are featured on this series, whether that’s through buying their music and merch, attending one of their concerts, or even simply following them on social media. Fountains of Wayne is not currently active with regards to playing shows or recording music, but they do have a website where you can get FoW merch, and they're still tweeting at @fountainsofwayn. Chris Collingwood is also active on Twitter at @LookPark, which is his band post-FoW.

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Traffic and Weather may not be the best Fountains of Wayne outing, but as Jared Duran and Marc Oxborrow discuss, with songs like Fire in the Canyon, I-95, and Seatback and Traytables, there is plenty to love about this album.

Be sure to check out both of Marc's bands on Bandcamp or at one of their upcoming shows, and follow them on social media:

@marcxist

@haymarketsquare, http://www.haymarketsquares.com/

https://bloodfeudfamilysingers.com/

As always, I want to stress the importance of supporting the artists that are featured on this series, whether that’s through buying their music and merch, attending one of their concerts, or even simply following them on social media. Fountains of Wayne is not currently active with regards to playing shows or recording music, but they do have a website where you can get FoW merch, and they're still tweeting at @fountainsofwayn. Chris Collingwood is also active on Twitter at @LookPark, which is his band post-FoW.

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On tap this week, it's Fountains of Wayne's commercial breakthrough, Welcome Interstate Managers. It spawned the radio and video hit "Stacy's Mom," but there are so many gems on this one, and we get into all of it.

Co-hosting this episode (and indeed the rest of the FoW episodes) is the fantastic Mr. Marc Oxborrow of The Haymarket Squares and The Blood Feud Family Singers.

Be sure to check out both of Marc's bands on Bandcamp or at one of their upcoming shows, and follow them on social media:

@marcxist

@haymarketsquare, http://www.haymarketsquares.com/

https://bloodfeudfamilysingers.com/

As always, I want to stress the importance of supporting the artists that are featured on this series, whether that’s through buying their music and merch, attending one of their concerts, or even simply following them on social media. Fountains of Wayne is not currently active with regards to playing shows or recording music, but they do have a website where you can get FoW merch, and they're still tweeting at @fountainsofwayn. Chris Collingwood is also active on Twitter at @LookPark, which is his band post-FoW.

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