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In episode fifty three of Skip'd and to celebrate the looming one year anniversary of the podcast, Rob & Mike do something they've never done before: They go back. Every album that's ever walked away from this podcast wearing the dreaded Skip'd rating gets dragged back into the room for one more chance to prove Rob and Mike got it wrong. The boys pit them against each other in a double elimination knockout tournament to find out if a bad first impression was actually a bad verdict.

Across the bracket, Rob & Mike revisit the records they were quickest to write off, asking the question that's haunted the show since episode one: were they wrong? We're talking Blonde, Dark Side Of The Moon, Abbey Road, The Marshall Mathers LP and even Songs About Jane. Some genuinely massive records ended up in the skip pile, and this episode is the boys finally reckoning with that. Expect some fierce re-litigating, at least one full about-face and an argument about whether nostalgia is cheating.

What's inside:

• A full rundown of every album that's ever been sent to the Skip'd graveyard, and why
• Head to head match ups deciding which unfairly binned record earns a proper relisten
• A look at whether Rob & Mike's own tastes have shifted since those original verdicts
• Plus, an unexpected award ceremony for the most mid album in our graveyard

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In episode fifty‑two of Skip’d, Rob & Mike plunge headfirst into Nevermind, the era‑defining, culture‑shifting second album from Nirvana. Released in 1991, Nevermind finds Nirvana sharpening their raw punk roots into something louder, darker, and unexpectedly melodic. The album swings between serrated guitars, thunderous drums, and Cobain’s unmistakable blend of cryptic poetry, emotional volatility, and hooks so sharp they practically leave scars. Kurt Cobain, Krist Novoselic, and Dave Grohl lean into bigger production, tighter arrangements, and a confidence born from embracing imperfection rather than sanding it away.

From its explosive openers to its haunting, slow‑burn closer, Nevermind stands as a pivotal moment in rock history. Rob & Mike unpack how Nirvana balanced noise with nuance, why Cobain’s songwriting hits harder than its cryptic delivery suggests, and how this album became a generational lightning strike that still resonates today. Whether you’ve been screaming along to Nevermind since the ’90s or you’re stepping into its distorted, cathartic world for the first time, this episode explores why the album is more than a cultural milestone.

What’s inside:

• A breakdown of the album’s blend of angst, melody, and explosive grunge dynamics.
• A deep dive into key tracks, their emotional undercurrents, and Cobain’s uniquely cryptic lyricism.
• A look at Nirvana’s evolution and how Nevermind reshaped rock, radio, and youth culture.
• Plus, Mike recalls why this album meant so much to his angsty teen self, while Rob has to stop himself from singing the meme version of “Something in the way”.

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In episode fifty-one of Skip’d, Rob & Mike dive into Hold Your Colour, the ground-breaking debut album from Pendulum. Released in 2005, Hold Your Colour helped redefine drum and bass for a new generation, blending breakneck beats with rock influences, soaring melodies, and anthemic song writing. The result was an album that crossed genre boundaries and became one of the defining electronic releases of the 2000s.

From explosive club favourites to emotionally charged vocal tracks, Rob & Mike unpack what made Hold Your Colour such a landmark record, exploring its production, its influence on electronic music, and why it continues to resonate with fans nearly two decades later. Whether you discovered Pendulum on the dancefloor, through a festival headline set, or are hearing the album for the first time, this episode explores why Hold Your Colour remains an enduring classic.

What’s inside:

• A deep dive into the album's fusion of drum and bass, rock, and electronic music

• A discussion of standout tracks, unforgettable hooks, and the production techniques that shaped Pendulum's signature sound

• A look at Hold Your Colour's legacy and its impact on the evolution of modern electronic music

• Plus, more stories from Rob and Mike's youth, which has become par for the course in this cavalcade of nonsense

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In episode fifty of Skip’d, Rob & Mike take on one of the most celebrated albums in music history: Abbey Road by The Beatles. Released in 1969, Abbey Road stands as the band's final recorded album and a remarkable showcase of their creative ambition at the height of their powers. From its iconic opening moments to the legendary medley that closes the record, the album blends rock, pop, blues, psychedelia, and experimentation into a work that continues to influence artists more than five decades later.

Rob & Mike explore the songs, stories, and studio innovations that helped make Abbey Road a landmark release, unpacking how the album captured a band navigating internal tensions whilst still producing some of the most beloved music ever recorded. Whether you're a lifelong Beatles devotee or discovering Abbey Road beyond the famous zebra crossing for the first time, this episode examines why the album remains a cornerstone of popular music.

What’s inside:

• A track-by-track exploration of Abbey Road's standout moments, from "Come Together" and "Something" to the unforgettable side-two medley

• A discussion of the band's recording process, studio experimentation, and the creative partnership between the four Beatles and producer George Martin

• A look at the album's lasting cultural impact and why it continues to rank among the greatest albums ever made

• Plus, a dangerously honest discussion about why die-hard Beatles fans are so annoying to be around

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In episode forty-nine of Skip’d, Rob & Mike dive into Moisturizer, the second album from Wet Leg. Released in 2025, Moisturiser finds Wet Leg expanding their sonic palette whilst balancing an irreverent charm that made their debut such a phenomenon. The album swings between jangly guitars, punchy rhythms, synth‑flecked detours, and lyrics that oscillate between absurdity, vulnerability, and razor‑sharp observation.

From its punchy openers to its unexpectedly tender moments, Rob & Mike unpack how the band balances silliness with sincerity, and how this album has cemented them as one of the most prolific new voices in modern indie rock. Whether you’ve been quoting Wet Leg lyrics since their debut or you’re stepping into their world of chaos and charm for the first time, this episode explores why Moisturizer has been such a critical and commercial success.

What’s inside:

• A breakdown of the album’s blend of humour, anxiety, and indie‑pop precision
• A deep dive into key tracks, their lyrical quirks, and the emotional threads hiding beneath the punchlines
• A look at Wet Leg’s evolving sound and how Moisturizer builds on their debut
• Plus, a surprisingly deep detour about class stagnation, the British music industry, and Beyblades

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In episode forty-eight of Skip’d, Rob & Mike descend into Welcome to My Nightmare, the twisted, theatrical, and wildly imaginative concept album from Alice Cooper. Released in 1975, Welcome to My Nightmare marks Cooper’s first solo outing, and follows a young boy named Steven as he navigates a dreamscape filled with monsters, shadows, temptations, and psychological unease. It’s a concept that allows Cooper to stretch his theatrical instincts to their fullest, creating a record that feels like a haunted house you can listen to.

From its spine‑tingling openers to its dramatic finale, Rob & Mike unpack how Welcome to My Nightmare stands as one of Alice Cooper’s most iconic and influential works. Whether you grew up with Alice Cooper’s shock‑rock legacy or you’re stepping into Steven’s nightmare for the first time, this episode explores why Welcome to My Nightmare remains a defining moment in rock storytelling.

What’s inside:

• A breakdown of the album’s narrative arc and the dream‑logic world Cooper constructs
• A deep dive into key tracks, their emotional undercurrents, and the theatrical flourishes that make them unforgettable
• A look at the album’s production, arrangements, and the musicians who helped bring Cooper’s nightmare to life
• Plus, Mike goes full critic and explores the many screen adaptations of the album.

Stream Skip’d on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or wherever you get your audio fix. Got an album that scared you, shaped you, or dragged you into a world you didn’t expect — send it our way. Rob & Mike will dive deep and decide if it’s truly unskippable.

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In episode forty‑seven of Skip’d, Rob & Mike dive headfirst into Plastic Hearts, the bold, glam‑rock‑infused reinvention from Miley Cyrus. Released in 2020, Plastic Hearts finds Cyrus stepping confidently into a sound she’d been circling for years: a fusion of rock, synth‑pop, punk energy, and smoky, late‑night vulnerability. Across its tracklist, she explores heartbreak, self‑destruction, desire, and the strange clarity that comes after everything falls apart.

From its explosive openers to its reflective closing moments, . Rob & Mike unpack how she crafted a sound that feels both timeless and freshly charged, and why this album marks a turning point not just in her career, but in her artistic identity. Whether you’ve followed Miley Cyrus through every era or you’re stepping into her world through this record, this episode explores why Plastic Hearts remains a standout moment of reinvention, resilience, and rock‑star confidence.

What’s inside:

• A breakdown of the album’s glam‑rock revival, from its production choices to its 80s‑inspired textures
• A deep dive into key tracks, their emotional undercurrents, and the storytelling behind Cyrus’s reinvention
• A look at the album’s collaborators and how their presence shapes the record’s sonic identity
• Plus, an unsettling amount of Dog Of Wisdom impressions.

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In episode forty‑six of Skip’d, Rob & Mike dive into Me Myself I, the bold, self‑assured, and irresistibly melodic 1980 album from Joan Armatrading. Released at the dawn of a new decade, Me Myself I is an album that balances strength with softness, swagger with sincerity, and pop‑rock immediacy with the introspective songwriting that has always defined Armatrading’s work. From its confident openers to its reflective closing moments, Me Myself I stands as one of Armatrading’s most accessible yet emotionally layered works.

Rob & Mike then unpack how she crafted an album that’s both radio‑ready and quietly radical, and why its themes still resonate so strongly today. Whether you’ve lived with Joan Armatrading’s music for decades or you’re discovering her catalogue through this album, this episode explores why Me Myself I remains a defining statement from one of Britain’s most singular songwriters.

What’s inside:

• A breakdown of the album’s themes — independence, desire, self‑reflection, and the emotional complexity behind choosing your own path
• A deep dive into key tracks and the musical versatility Armatrading brings to each one
• A look at the album’s production and how it sharpened her sound without losing her signature intimacy
• Plus, Mike starts an unexpected tangent about The Beano

Stream Skip’d on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or wherever you get your audio fix. Got an album that shaped who you became, helped you stand on your own two feet, or taught you something about yourself? Send it our way, and Rob & Mike will dive deep and decide if it’s truly unskippable.

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In episode forty‑five of Skip’d, Rob & Mike plug into Ride the Lightning, the blistering, era‑defining second album from Metallica. Released in 1984, Ride the Lightning captures a young band already pushing against the limits of speed and aggression, weaving in themes of fate, fear, injustice, and existential dread. From themse of state‑sanctioned execution to war, madness, and personal reckoning, to fast riffs, more intricate songwriting, and tighter performances than anything on their debut, there is undoubtably a raw electricity running through Ride the Lightning.

The album is a reminder of how thrilling it is to hear a band on the cusp of greatness, fully locked in and unafraid to take risks. Whether Metallica has been the soundtrack to your teenage bedroom walls or you’re stepping into Ride the Lightning for the first time, this episode explores why it remains one of the most essential metal albums ever recorded.

What’s inside:

• A breakdown of the album’s themes, from mortality and morality to fear, fate, and rebellion
• A deep dive into key tracks, their structures, and the musical leaps Metallica made between albums
• A look at the band’s evolving musicianship and how Ride the Lightning shaped the future of thrash
• Plus, way too much talk about anvils.

Stream Skip’d on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or wherever you get your audio fix. Got an album that melted your face, saved your sanity, or rewired your taste forever? Send it our way. Rob & Mike will dive deep and decide if it’s truly unskippable.

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In episode forty-four of Skip’d, Rob & Mike step into Making Mirrors, the third album from Gotye. Released in 2011, Making Mirrors is an album built on contrasts: joy and melancholy, nostalgia and reinvention, intimacy and widescreen ambition. Beneath its colourful palette lies a set of songs wrestling with identity, connection, and the strange ways we change.

From bold stylistic swings to its quietly devastating moments, Making Mirrors stands as one of the most distinctive pop albums of its era. Rob & Mike unpack how Gotye crafted something so eclectic yet cohesive, and why its emotional resonance still hits long after its chart‑topping moment. Whether you lived through the global takeover of “Somebody That I Used to Know” or you’re discovering the deeper cuts for the first time, this episode explores why Making Mirrors remains a singular, endlessly fascinating piece of modern pop artistry.

What’s inside:

• A breakdown of the album’s patchwork ensemble, from vintage sampling to rich multi‑layered arrangements
• A deep dive into key tracks, their emotional themes, and the production quirks that make them stand out
• A look at Gotye’s musicianship and how Making Mirrors balances experimentation with accessibility
• Plus, Mike tries to be a good little fanboy while Rob hits a physical barrier for his enjoyment.

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