The Beaten Track

The attack of the BUZZ... This week we reviewed the new Viagra Boys album, Welfare Jazz and discuss the recent rise of post-punk bands in the UK scene. Although, the real star of this episode was Joe's buzzy microphone which was determined to have its say on the topic, and for this, we apologise.

It's another one of our ranking lists, and this time it's our top five favourite Nick Cave albums. Perhaps one of the most unique and intense artists in music, this one was always going to be an interesting one with some varied opinions.

It seems that after the events in the US last week, the Clash's first musical statement is as relevant as ever. Joe and Louis discuss this punk classic, its influence upon music to come, and some of the famous scuffles of the punk era.

What better way to start 2021 than with Kate Bush and her most experimental album, The Dreaming. Joe and Louis wax lyrical about some of the brilliant weirdness and unique songwriting on show. And to round off, Joe's knowledge of Basil Brush is put to the test.

It's time for Joe and Louis to wrap up this year's best albums in a neat little top ten list. Will Bob Dylan make it? Will Fiona claim the top spot? And did Louis actually listen to the Run the Jewels album? All these questions will be answered in this final episode of 2020.

Christmas is under threat this year but, Joe and Louis have come to rescue it. We discuss our favourite Christmas Songs from the Ramones, the Pretenders, and of course, the Pogues. There's also a mention for our favourite Christmas films, a Weezer Christmas quiz, and an introduction to Joe Pesci's Christmas band.

Well, we kicked her under the table all we could but she just wouldn't shut up. Fiona Apple's fifth album is being called the best album of 2020 by many and it only felt right that we discussed it before the end of the year. Also, the 'Price it Up' quiz returns triumphantly with Joe guessing the price of a hot air balloon.

An absolutely superb choice of album from Joe this week. The Pogues' Rum Sodomy & The Lash, is full of tales of drunkenness, vomit, love, and canals. This provides Joe and Louis with plenty to talk about and it is all rounded off with a pretty rubbish quiz.

This week was all about Pulp's Different Class, and the Britpop scene surrounding it. Joe and Louis discuss some of the classic tracks on the album, some musical beef, and Joe's mooning habit.

It was Joe's pick this week and it was a good one. We talk all things Indie-Folk and even a little bit of Alt-Country, as well as reviewing Magnolia Electric Co. from Jason Molina's Songs: Ohia. As per usual, Louis and Joe talk for too long about the wealth of great tracks on the album and it is all wrapped up with a Route 66 quiz.