We're back, and frankly, if you've stuck around this long, you only have yourself to blame. After our first-ever break, Andrew and Dr. Sam return to discuss why cats don't actually like dope beats, despite what Aaliyah told us in 2000, and why fireworks and techno are a bad mix for pets.

In this episode, we dive into the legendary Eric B. & Rakim, Japanese garage rock icons Thee Michelle Gun Elephant, and the "emotional grindcore" of Swarrrm. There's also a deeply unnecessary deep dive into The Queers' lyrical nuances from 1999 and a story about a band that split up because the singer decided to use the drummer as a urinal. We also explore why boredom is actually quite fast, the joy of "institutional Finnish pasta", and why Beat Motel is effectively just a sticking plaster on the gaping wound of your personal issues.

Riffs of the Week Dr Sam's Riff

• Thee Michelle Gun Elephant - "The Birdmen"

Andrew's Riff

• Blood Incantation - "The Stargate [Tablet 3]"

Dr Sam's Track Choices

1. 88 Fingers Louie - "Newspaper"
2. Swarrrm - "13"
3. The Queers - "No Tit"
4. HIRS - "Public Service Announcement"

Andrew's Track Choices

1. System of a Down - "Chic 'N' Stu"
2. Buzzcocks - "Boredom"
3. Sub Focus and Grimes - "Entwined"
4. The Bluetones - "Fast Boy"

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