With the rest of the crew out this week, Mel’s holding down the fort as she dives into three big new releases: David Byrne’s introspective Who’s The Sky, Algernon Cadwallader’s frenetic Trying Not To Have a Thought, and Ed Sheeran’s wide-open Play. From art-rock musings to emo chaos to stadium-sized pop, Mel unpacks it all.

Who nailed it, who missed the mark, and who left Mel wishing the gang was here to back her up? Press play to find out.

In this episode:

00:00 Introduction

02:25 Who's The Sky - David Byrne

27:50 Trying Not To Have a Thought - Algernon Cadwallader

52:05 Play - Ed Sheeran