Summary

In this episode of Trimming The Musical Fat, host Stephen, and his guests Ross & Davie return to conclude their look at The Verve's 1997 album 'Urban Hymns', ultimately creating Side B of their under 50-minute cut of it.

They discuss tracks like ‘Lucky Man’, ‘Weeping Willow’ & ‘Space & Time’, the four songs that didn’t make the cut, rate the Supercut, and Stephen places the album into the TTMF Hall of Fame.

Chapters

00:47 Introduction to Trimming The Musical Fat

02:17 Another Classic: Lucky Man

05:58 Could Have Been A Single: Space & Time

08:20 Weeping Willow: Which Oasis Song Does It Sound Like?

10:35 One Day: A Beautiful Deep Cut

13:59 Velvet Morning: How The Album Should Have Ended

17:18 Discussing The Four Cut Tracks

21:46 Revealing The Supercut

22:34 TTMF Hall of Fame

24:06 Farewell

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"The lyrics always stuck in my mind."

Summary

In this episode of Trimming The Musical Fat, host Stephen, and his guests Ross & Davie delve into The Verve's iconic 1997 album 'Urban Hymns', to create Side A of their under 50-minute cut of it.

They discuss the album's impact, personal connections to the music, and their ratings of the tracks. The conversation highlights standout songs like 'Bittersweet Symphony', 'Sonnet', and 'The Drugs Don't Work', while also reflecting on the album's artwork and the band's legacy in the 90s music scene.

Come back in a fortnight for the 5 tracks that will make up Side B.

"I love Sonnet, I love it so much."

Chapters

00:30 Introduction to Trimming The Musical Fat

01:53 Tale of the Tape: Urban Hymns

03:52 Personal Connections to The Verve

05:47 Album Ratings and Reflections

09:40 Artwork and Visual Identity

13:51 Unpacking the Tracks: Bittersweet Symphony

19:53 The Power of Sonnet

23:03 The Rolling People: A Deeper Dive

25:57 The Drugs Don't Work: A Classic Ballad

29:14 Side B Preview

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Summary

In this episode of Trimming The Musical Fat, host Stephen and guests Bryan Borthwick, Paul Young, and Jamie Kerr delve into the lesser-known, weaker noughties tracks of Oasis to continue creating their compilation album, The Disasterplan.

The discussion covers various songs, critiquing their lyrical content, musical composition, and overall impact. Each track is examined in detail, with the hosts sharing their personal opinions and experiences related to the songs.

The episode culminates in a rating of the compilation, reflecting on the band's evolution and the quality of their later work.

Chapters

00:09 Introduction to Trimming Musical Fat

01:09 Side B Song Selections Begin

01:22 Discussing ‘Guess God Thinks I’m Abel’

02:59 Discussing ‘Helter Skelter’

05:15 Discussing 'Little James'

08:28 Discussing 'Soldier On'

11:19 Discussing ‘To Be Where There's Life'

13:11 Songs That Didn't Make The Cut

16:25 Rating the Disasterplan

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Summary

In this episode of 'Trimming the Musical Fat', host Stephen and fellow Oasis fans Bryan, Paul, and Jamie delve into the lesser-loved tracks of Oasis from the 21st century, creating 'The Disasterplan' compilation.

They discuss various songs from albums like 'Dig Out Your Soul' and 'Heathen Chemistry', sharing their thoughts on what makes these tracks fall short of the band's iconic status. The conversation highlights the group's candid critiques and nostalgic reflections on Oasis's music.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction to The Disasterplan

01:00 Ain’t Got Nothin’

03:03 The Nature of Reality

05:05 (Get Off Your) High Horse Lady

07:17 (Probably) All In The Mind

08:35 A Bell Will Ring

10:47 Born on a Different Cloud

12:21 Conclusion

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Summary

It's that time of year again, the annual TTMF 1st April show!

In this episode, hosts Stephen and Paul dive deep into Robbie Williams' classic 2006 album 'Rude Box'. They discuss the album's critical acclaim, massive sales, their favourite tracks, and personal connections to the music.

The conversation also touches on the least favourite tracks, revealing the emotional and artistic depth of the album.

With insights into the lyrics and production, the hosts celebrate the genius of Robbie Williams and the impact of 'Rude Box' on their lives and the World.

Chapters

01:30 Introduction to Rude Box

02:22 Tale of the Tape: Rudebox

04:30 Personal Connections to the Album

06:27 Musical Analysis and Favourite Tracks

10:12 Least Favourite Tracks and Final Thoughts

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#Rudebox #RobbieWilliams Musicreview #Albumanalysis #Favoritetracks #Leastfavoritetracks #Musicpodcast

Summary

In this episode of 'Trimming the Musical Fat', host Stephen and returning guest Bryan, delve into the second half of Smashing Pumpkins' 1998 album 'Adore'.

They pick and discuss the tracks for Side B of the under 50-minute TTMF Supercut of Adore, analyse each song's merits, and reveal which tracks were left off the Supercut.

The conversation also touches on their ratings for the album and recommendations for further Smashing Pumpkins listening, culminating in the placement of 'Adore' in the TTMF Hall of Fame.

Chapters

00:35 Introduction to Adore and Side A Selection

01:23 Diving into Side B: Track by Track Analysis

01:53 Discussing ‘Tear’

04:11 Discussing ‘Apples and Oranjes’

06:09 Discussing ‘Crestfallen’

08:13 Discussing ‘Pug’

10:57 Discussing ‘17’

12:25 Exploring the Cutting Room Floor: Songs Not Included

14:46 Final Thoughts and Ratings on the Supercut

16:11 Recommendations and Future Listening

19:01 Conclusion and Hall of Fame Placement

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"It's a grower, isn't it?"

Summary

In this episode of 'Trimming the Musical Fat', host Stephen Nicholson and guest Bryan Borthwick delve into the Smashing Pumpkins' album 'Adore', to start creating an under 50 minute cut of it.

They discuss the album's context, its reception, and their personal experiences with the music. The conversation flows from initial impressions to deeper analysis of specific tracks, the album's artwork, and the emotional weight behind the songs.

And as this episode is part of the Podcasthon 2025 event, they highlight a charity close to their heart (Macmillan Cancer Support) and share anecdotes related to a charity hike for them in 2019, blending humor with serious topics.

"I think it's very underrated."

Chapters

01:00 Introduction to Trimming the Musical Fat

02:20 Tale of the Tape: Adore (1998)

04:12 Critiquing Adore

10:22 Artwork and Visual Identity

12:02 Favorite Tracks and Personal Ratings

15:57 Song Analysis: To Sheila

18:48 Song Analysis: Ava Adore

21:47 Song Analysis: Perfect

24:10 Diving into 'Daphne Descends'

26:42 The Emotional Weight of 'Once Upon a Time'

29:34 Charity and Personal Stories

30:49 Humorous Anecdotes from the Hike

36:04 Next Show Preview

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"It's definitely an album track."

Summary

In this episode of 'Trimming the Musical Fat', host Stephen and guests Bryan, Paul, and Jamie return to delve into the selection of tracks for Side B of their Oasis compilation, 'The Masterplan II'.

They discuss various B-sides from the band, analysing their musical qualities, lyrical themes, and overall impact. The conversation also touches on tracks that didn't make the final cut and concludes with the group's ratings of the compilation.

"It could have easily been on an album.”

Chapters

00:10 Introduction to Trimming the Musical Fat Podcast

00:54 Selecting Tracks for Side B of The Masterplan II

16:00 Revealing the Tracks That Didn't Make the Cut

17:56 Finalising the Track-list and Ratings

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Summary

In this episode of 'Trimming The Musical Fat', host Stephen and guests Bryan Borthwick, Paul Young, and Jamie Kerr discuss the creation of a sequel to Oasis's 1998 compilation album, 'The Master Plan'.

They explore the reunion of the band, their expectations for upcoming shows, and compare the B-sides from the 90s to those from the 21st century.

The conversation then shifts to a detailed review of the first side of 'The Master Plan II', analyzing each track and sharing personal insights and memories associated with the songs. The episode concludes with a promise to continue the discussion in the next episode.

Chapters

00:10 Introduction to the Podcast and Concept

01:26 Reunion of Oasis: Surprises and Expectations

04:45 Comparing B-Sides: 90s vs 21st Century

06:31 Reviewing Side A: Track by Track Discussion

22:57 Conclusion and Teaser for Next Episode

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Summary

Stephen & his guests, Davie & Paul, return for one final Radiohead show.

The guys each take a turn to rank all of Radiohead’s 9 studio albums, from ‘Pablo Honey’ to ‘A Moon Shaped Pool’. What will come out on? OK Computer? The Bends? Kid A? Listen now to find out.

Chapters

00:10 Introduction to Trimming the Musical Fat

01:30 Ross’s rankings

09:30 Davie’s rankings

21:00 Stephen’s rankings

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#Radiohead #alternativerock