Love That Album

Love That Album

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Love That Album episodes

  • Love That Album Episode 56 - Shooting The Shit Conquers The Martians (aka favourite music of 2013)

    Bigger than Ben Hur.
    Funnier than The Seventh Seal.
    More music discussion than Behind The Green Door.
    IT’S….Shooting The Shit Conquers The Martians
    Yes indeed, Love That Album podcast episode 56 is here
    starring the Shooting The Shit crew. We discuss our favourite albums either released
    or that we newly discovered in 2013. The music industry waits with baited
    breath as the LTA tastemakers decides who is worthy of YOUR attention. My
    thanks to Eric Peterson (aka Reanimator), Ghetto Tim, and John Stirrat for
    taking the time to put their lists together and joining me on the show….because
    if they didn’t, I’d be talking to myself…which would be pretty silly.
    I also give thanks to those listeners who submitted feedback
    for the show – Adi Sappir, Pat Monaghan, Will Smith and the mighty John Ross
    who sent an outstanding audio segment. Look for John’s own podcast, Feed My
    Ears in 2014.
    You can download both shows from iTunes by searching for
    “love that album”. You can stream or download them at
    “http://lovethatalbum.blogspot.com”.
    I thank everyone of you that downloaded an episode sometime
    this year. I also thank everyone who joined me as a co-host this year. Everyone
    of you is aces in my book. Discussing music with you folks is an absolute
    pleasure. I look forward to doing it all again in 2014.

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    3 hr 10 min
  • Love That Album Episode 55 - Cheap Trick's "In Color"

    For episode 55 of Love That Album, I am enjoyed by the pummeling
    princess of Power Pop, Ms Wendi Freeman.
    We spent time discussing two terrific power pop classics – only one of
    which has made it to the podcast due to a technical botch on my part, Cheap Trick’s
    album from 1977, “In Color” (incorrect spelling from my side of the world, but
    I’m quoting). Two pinup guys, a guitar geek, and a guy who looks like a chain
    smoking second rate lawyer, somehow managed to combine melodic pop and hard
    rock to create a first class album. Debate rages on as to the radio-friendly
    nature of the original album  against the
    re-recorded version of it many years later produced by Steve Albini. One of us
    feels the original production took the balls out of the songs, and one of us
    feels the subsequent production failed to take into account the sweet nature of
    some of the tunes by turning everything up to 11. Who thought what? Download
    the episode and find out. 
    For his Album I Love segment, Eric Reanimator kicks down the door of
    public opinion to champion the Goo Goo Dolls album of 1993, Superstar Carwash.
    He makes a convincing case.
    Don’t forget to also download the
    new bonus episode featuring my chat with the former lead singer and songwriter
    of the Ice Cream Hands (now of The Zhivagos), Charles Jenkins.
    You
    can download both shows from iTunes by searching for “love that album”. You can
    stream or download them at “http://lovethatalbum.blogspot.com”.
    Send
    me any feedback at [email protected] (written or mp3 voicemail) or join
    the Facebook group at http://www.facebook.com/groups/lovethatalbum and let us know your favourite power pop songs.You should also be downloading Wendi's two brilliant podcasts, Double Page Spread (http://doublepgspread.tumblr.com/) about the comic world, and The Trashy Trio (http://trashytrio.libsyn.com/) discussing sleazy movies. To borrow from the Gents, she really does bring class to the trash. As if that wasn't enough she's also the drummer of Daemon Familiar (http://daemonfamiliar.com/).
    If you’re enjoying the show,
    please spread the word. Let friends know that there’s a podcast where albums
    are discussed passionately. If you want to write an iTunes review in support of
    the show, I’d be hugely grateful for that too.
     

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    1 hr 9 min
  • Love That Album Bonus episode - interview with Charles Jenkins of the Ice Cream Hands

    Here’s a special bonus companion episode to episode 55 of Love That
    Album….sort of.
    LTA 55 was supposed to include a discussion about Melbourne group the
    Ice Cream Hands’ third long player, “Sweeter Than The Radio”, but some careless
    editing practices on my part put paid to that part of the show.
    However, this bonus episode features me having a discussion with former
    lead singer and songwriter for the Ice Cream Hands, Charles Jenkins. The chat
    was supposed to predominantly be about Sweeter Than The Radio, but branched out
    to discuss the band’s overall catalogue, Charles’ approach to song writing, and
    his current work with the Zhivagos.
    If you’re a fan of the Hands, of power pop, or great song construction,
    Charles has some interesting things to say and I’m grateful for his time.
    Don’t forget to also download LTA 55 proper featuring Wendi Freeman and I
    discussing another great slice of power pop, Cheap Trick’s “In Color”.
    You
    can download the podcast at iTunes by searching for “love that album”. You can
    stream or download it at “http://lovethatalbum.blogspot.com”.

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    1 hr 1 min
  • Love That Album Episode 54 - Fay Eitzel

    Episode 54 of LTA is a world away from episode 53. Whereas in episode
    53, Eric Reanimator and I discussed two dangerous front men in rock, this time
    around, I am joined by the greatest film and music expert Bath has ever known,
    Mr Bernard Stickwell (Sticky to his friends) to discuss two sensitive singer
    songwriter types.
    2012 saw the first release of new, non-demo material in 40 odd years
    from British songwriter Bill Fay. His new album “Life Is People” is a warm
    sounding album rich in its song arrangements. Fay writes songs about what he
    has discovered about life - both the disappointing and hopeful – through
    actually living it. He has worked in a multitude of jobs since originally
    giving up the industry (not giving up music) to keep himself afloat. It’s these
    experiences that dictate his subject matter, and it all rings true, as Sticky
    and I discuss.
    We also cover the 1994 album by former American Music Club frontman,
    Mark Eitzel, “60 Watt Silver Lining”. Sticky introduced me to this record, and
    it’s become a favourite. Imagine Tom Waits, Burt Bacharach and Roy Orbison
    getting together at a late night bar, and you get a vague idea of what’s going
    on here. Eitzel’s obviously had his heart broken and stomped on. From misery
    comes great art, but it’s been suggested that he’s often taking the piss.  This is part of our discussion (and we cover
    blaxploitation films too). We had fun, and I hope you dig it.
    Speaking of Eric, he returns with his Album I Love segment to discuss a
    couple of long players by Kevin Kinney, Macdougal Blues from 1990 and Down Out
    Law 1994. Kevin was the lead singer of a band Eric has long championed, Drivin’
    and Cryin’. Eric’s reflections on Kinney’s solo work makes for interesting
    listening.
    You
    can download the podcast at iTunes by searching for “love that album”. You can
    stream or download it at “http://lovethatalbum.blogspot.com”.
    Send
    me any feedback at [email protected] (written or mp3 voicemail) or join
    the Facebook group at http://www.facebook.com/groups/lovethatalbum and let us know your thoughts
    on your favourite singer songwriters, whether you prefer the attempt at a
    slightly new show format, or just anything music related that you’d like to
    chat about.
    If you’re enjoying the show, please spread the word. Let friends know
    that there’s a podcast where albums are discussed passionately. If you want to
    write an iTunes review in support of the show, I’d be hugely grateful for that
    too.

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    2 hr 2 min
  • Love That Album Episode 53 - Alice Cooper's "Killer" and iggy & The Stooges' "Raw Power"

    The bad news is that Eric Reanimator did not submit his regular Album I Love segment for Episode 53 of Love That Album. The good news is he joins me for the whole show. After enjoying Eric’s regular segments on the podcast and his contributions to the Shooting The Shit segments, his debut as co presenter on LTA 53 is long overdue.

    The theme of this show is dangerous frontmen. We discuss Alice Cooper’s “Killer” and Iggy and the Stooges’ “Raw Power”. Both Vincent Furnier and Jim Osterburg were playing characters, and we discuss not only their albums, but also their respective approaches to shocking their audiences. Alice Cooper (both the band and the man) created a very theatrical show with snakes, guillotines, and hangings, whereas Iggy would rile up his audience and scrape broken shards of glass across his body. Alice gave the illusion of danger, but Iggy really put himself in danger. We discuss how the music works irrespective of the visuals, the similarities and differences between the characters and personas, and the seeming contradiction between the performers’ androgyny and machismo. Sounds heavy? It ain’t. Eric and I had a great conversation about the performers and their work that I hope you find stimulating.
    If you’re enjoying the music discussions that we present on the show, please let your music loving friends know that the podcast exists. Spread the word that music discussion exists in podcast land. If you feel you’d like to be part of the show or even suggest an album for future focus, please send me an email. I’d also be grateful for an iTunes review,
    You can download the podcast at iTunes by searching for “love that album”. You can stream or download it at “http://lovethatalbum.blogspot.com”.
    The podcast can also be listened to via Stitcher Radio. Download the app from stitcher.com, and listen to any episode streaming over your Android or Apple device after searching for “love that album”.
    Send me any feedback at [email protected] (written or mp3 voicemail) or join the Facebook group a thttp://www.facebook.com/groups/lovethatalbum and let us know your thoughts on trip hop, whether you prefer the attempt at a slightly new format, or just anything music related that you’d like to chat about.

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    2 hr 3 min
  • Love That Album Episode 52 - Massive Attack

    It's becoming more of a trend at LTA studios that

    I've been programming the show's discussions based on the suggestions of my
    co-presenters, rather than finding a mutually loved record. So it goes with
    episode 52. Wasn't shore whether to call the show Portis Attack or Massive Head!!!
    I am
    joined by John Ross, the manager of the wonderful Facebook page "Feed My
    Ears", and  Shooting the Shit regular, Tim Merrill to discuss
    Portishead's "Dummy" and Massive Attack's "Mezzanine" - two
    albums I never thought I'd be talking about on this podcast. I confess the
    whole trip hop movement passed me by in the nineties, but I am truly grateful
    to John Ross for telling me to get out of my musical comfort zone and discuss
    these two records. I think we had a fascinating conversation  as we touched
    upon issues such as whether sometimes music has to have a context to appeal, or
    whether the music itself evokes images. Record scratching aside, was Dummy just
    a traditional pop  or soul record with nineties production values? What
    did we actually think of these records - do we love those albums? Tune in and
    find out.
    Eric
    Reanimator once again contributes his segment more to discuss a band he loves
    rather than a specific album. This time around he talks about Sky Cries Mary, a
    perfect companion piece to this episode's albums.
    If you’ve been enjoying the show, please pass the
    word that the show exists to your music loving friends. I'd love to expand the audience a little and hopefully, the range of albums discussed can appeal to more folks. Write an iTunes review if you feel so inclined.….any kindness will be gratefully appreciated.
    You can download the podcast at iTunes by searching
    for “love that album”. You can stream or download it at
    “http://lovethatalbum.blogspot.com”.
    The podcast can also be listened to via Stitcher
    Radio. Download the app from stitcher.com, and listen to any episode streaming
    over your Android or Apple device after searching for “love that album”.
    Send me any feedback at [email protected]
    (written or mp3 voicemail) or join the Facebook group a thttp://www.facebook.com/groups/lovethatalbum and
    let us know your thoughts on trip hop, whether you prefer the attempt at a
    slightly new format, or just anything music related that you’d like to chat
    about.

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    2 hr 3 min
  • Love That Album Episode 51 - King Lips

    Hey folks, welcome to episode 51 of
    Love That Album. I’m going for a slight variation in format (though I think at
    times we fell back on the old). For some future shows, we will pick 2 albums
    and discuss in a more broad fashion, rather than going song by song. Less time
    spent per album, but hopefully, the heart of what makes the albums so good (or
    so shitty if that’s the case) will still be covered.
    I am
    joined by JuanJose DeLa Cruz of the wonderful List Music Podcast (happy
    birthday Juan) and first timer to LTA, David Blom. Each of these fellow music
    fans has suggested an album for discussion. Juan picked King Crimson’s “In The
    Court of the Crimson King” and Dave selected The Flaming Lips’ “Yoshimi Battles
    The Pink Robots”. Both albums have a prog flavour so I thought it was a good
    pairing. As well as the music, the discussion turns to war, illness, death, old
    computer games, Benny Hill….the usual stuff discussed on LTA. I hope you enjoy.
    For his Album I Love segment, Eric
    Reanimator discusses Monster Magnet and their album “All Dopes To Infinity”.
    Hear a little Stooges in there? Good. Hold that thought……
    If you’ve been enjoying the show,
    please pass the word that the show exists to your music loving friends, write
    an iTunes review, make me some chocolate muffins….any kindness will be
    gratefully appreciated.
    You can download the podcast at
    iTunes by searching for “love that album”. You can stream or download it at
    “http://lovethatalbum.blogspot.com”.
    The podcast can also be listened to
    via Stitcher Radio. Download the app from stitcher.com, and listen to any
    episode streaming over your Android or Apple device after searching for “love
    that album”.
    Send me any feedback at
    [email protected] (written or mp3 voicemail) or join the Facebook group
    at http://www.facebook.com/groups/lovethatalbum and let us know your thoughts on prog, whether you prefer the attempt
    at a slightly new format, or just anything music related that you’d like to
    chat about.
     

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    1 hr 56 min
  • Love That Album episode 50 - Beneath The Planet of Shooting the Shit

    Love That Album is baaaaaaaaaaccccckkkkk. Did you miss us??????

    Not only that, but the podcast turns 50 episodes old.
    It took a while, but with (most) technical difficulties overcome, I can now happily lay episode 50 of Love That Album on you – 6 weeks or so after it was originally due. I dub the episode “Beneath The Planet of Shooting The Shit”.
    To celebrate this milestone in the show, I invited the members of the Shooting The Shit Crew- Tim Merrill, Eric Peterson, John Stirrat, and Michael Pursche to join in a discussion on our favourite box sets. Are box sets a dying breed? What was their purpose in the first place – to create interest for the novice or give unknown treasures for the long time fan? What makes for a great box set? The big one: what are the greatest box sets released? These life enriching questions are all discussed on the program. It was a fascinating discussion, and I thank these fine people for giving of their time and expertise. A special thanks should be given to Geoff Smith who was available for the show, but Skype gave us difficulties in letting Geoff onto the conversation, Rest assured, he will be back on the program soon.
    Fittingly, to accompany the discussion of garage, blues, punk, Americana, pop and jazz, music for the show is provided courtesy of Scriabin, Beethoven and Chopin.
    At this mini milestone for the show, my thanks go to anyone who has ever guested on the show, provided feedback and encouragement, or just listened to the damn thing. I love doing this podcast and am gratified that a bunch of you out there enjoy listening. Here’s to the next 50 shows.
    You can download the podcast at iTunes by searching for “love that album”. You can stream or download it at “http://lovethatalbum.blogspot.com”.
    The podcast can also be listened to via Stitcher Radio. Download the app from stitcher.com, and listen to any episode streaming over your Android or Apple device after searching for “love that album”.
    Send me any feedback at [email protected] (written or mp3 voicemail) or join the Facebook group at http://www.facebook.com/groups/lovethatalbum and start a discussion on your favourite box sets.

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    2 hr 46 min
  • Love That Album podcast announcement

    Hello folks,I've published a quick 5 minute podcast (podcast-let?) to explain about the current state of the nation here at LTA studios. If you enjoy the show, don't panic - it will continue. If you don't, the bad news is it will continueCheers,Maurice.

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    7 min
  • Love That Album episode 49 - Weddings Parties Anything - The Big Don't Argue

    Welcome to Love That Album podcast 49.

     
    Before I started the podcast, I was writing
    blog articles about albums I love. Back in May 2011, I wrote about my passion
    for the 1989 album from Weddings Parties Anything “The Big Don’t Argue”. I
    really felt that this deserved a return visit via the podcast. I am joined by LTA
    regular and host of Sitting In A Bar In Adelaide, Michael Pursche to discuss
    this incredible record.
     
    The threatening cover, a reference to the song
    A Tale They Won’t Believe really grabs your attention before you’ve played any
    of the music. Once the needle hits the grooves, we hear  lots of great stories, worthy of any great
    author. Via songwriter Mick Thomas, WPA tells us stories of livelihoods
    destroyed, cannibalism, the loss of idealism and enjoying a sunny Sydney day
    with barely enough money for a beer. Not just great stories, but fantastic
    memorable tunes that make you want to mosh or cry in your beer. I went to many
    many WPA shows and it felt like a sense of community when you sang with complete
    strangers about holding down cooked human flesh to survive.
     
    We are joined once again by Eric Reanimator for
    his Album I Love segment to discuss the album Poison Love by cowpunks, Blood On
    The Saddle. Another great segment for yer earholes.
     
    You can download the podcast at iTunes by
    searching for “love that album”. You can stream or download it at
    “http://lovethatalbum.blogspot.com”.
     
    The podcast can also be listened to via
    Stitcher Radio. Download the app from stitcher.com, and listen to any episode
    streaming over your Android or Apple device after searching for “love that
    album”.
     
    Send me any feedback at [email protected]
    (written or mp3 voicemail) or join the Facebook group at
    http://www.facebook.com/groups/lovethatalbum and start a discussion on your
    favourite literary songwriters.

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    2 hr 26 min

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Podcast discussing a variety of great albums from the rock, jazz or folk genres in some depth. Proud part of Pantheon - the podcast network for music lovers.