Underplayed Or Overrated

Underplayed Or Overrated

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Underplayed Or Overrated episodes

  • Underplayed or Overrated - S1E10 - Kanye West - College Dropout
    And just like that, season one comes to a close. If you've been on this crazy journey through obscure albums with us, thank you! We are already busy planning season 2, so you won't have long to wait too long before another episode hits your ear holes. For the last hurrah of season one we turn our attention to an artist who has divided opinion in the many years since this record was released. That's right, it's Kanye West, and the album is The College Dropout. He might divide opinion, but the opinion on this record is pretty unanimous, it's regarded as a classic. But, what do we think? Well, you'll have to listen to find out!

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    1 hr 9 min
  • Underplayed or Overrated - S1E9 - Say Anything - ...Is a Real Boy
    Hey music fans. After a week of due to an unforeseen technical incident (Tom forgot to edit and upload the episode on time), we're back with season one's penultimate episode! It's Tom's Wilcard Choice, ...Is a Real Boy by Say Anything. This one's a really special record for a lot of elder emos and, who knew, Tom agrees! This is a truly ambitious pop-rock record with punk at its core, recorded by a man who was quite literally losing his marbles. But, as ever, is it still worth a listen after all these years? That's what we're here to find out on Underplayed or Overrated.

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    1 hr 5 min
  • Underplayed or Overrated - S1E8- Green Day - Dookie
    Get ready to rock out as we dive into the punk-rock sensation "Dookie" by the iconic Green Day. Released in 1994, this album blasted onto the scene with its raw energy and rebellious spirit, catapulting Green Day to mainstream success. But is "Dookie" truly a punk masterpiece or just another overhyped relic of the '90s? Join us as we dissect the album track by track, uncovering its infectious hooks and snarling attitude. From the anthemic "Basket Case" to the frenetic "Longview," we'll explore whether "Dookie" deserves its status as a punk rock classic or if it's time to flush it down the drain. Don't miss out on this high-octane episode of Underplayed or Overrated!

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    56 min
  • Unerplayed or Overrated - S1E7 - Marvin Gaye - What's going on
    We're back! This week, join us on a soulful journey as we explore the timeless classic "What's Going On" by the incomparable Marvin Gaye. Released in 1971, this album remains a touchstone of social commentary and musical innovation. We delve into the depths of its silky melodies and poignant lyrics to determine if it's truly an underplayed gem or just another overrated classic. Don't miss out as we dissect the album, sprinkle in some wordplay, and reflect on Marvin Gaye's enduring legacy. Tune in to this episode of Underplayed or Overrated and join the debate, oh and Save the Babies!

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    36 min
  • Unerplayed or Overrated - S1E6 - The Smiths - The Queen is Dead
    It's time to embrace the melancholy this week as we dive into an album by a band whose frontman divides opinion in a marmite fashion. Of course, we're talking about Morrissey and the band is The Smiths. Their third album, The Queen is Dead, was way ahead of its time in many ways, and very much of its time in others. But is it worth the hype? In 2023 does this record still hold up, or is all the talk just... talk? Join us to find out this week on Underplayed or Overrated.

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    1 hr 4 min
  • Underplayed or Overrated - S1E5 - Steely Dan - Aja

    Exciting times, its the first wildcard choice episode! Every season, Tom and Paddy will each pick an album that may not make it onto the pod in usual circumstances, and we'll dissect and talk nonsense about it as usual. This week it's Paddy's turn, and what else could we expect but Steely Dan. Aja is possibly the definition of a musical labour of love. This is a studio band spending possibly millions of record label funds to tuck themselves away in LA for nearly a year recording what they thought was the perfect record. Was it, though, Steely Dan? Strap yourselves in as we find out on Underplayed or Overrated.


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    53 min
  • Underplayed or Overrated - S1E4 - Nirvana - Nevermind

    In this week's episode, we take a look at an Album that sparked a revolution in popular and alternative music in the early 90's. NIrvana, forever immortalised by the tragic story of frontman Kurt Kobain, released Nevermind in 1991 and grunge took the world by storm. This record defined an era for those who grew up in the 90s. However, does the music still hold up, or is it just the story that everyone clings on to? Join us to find out this week on Underplayed or Overrated.


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    59 min
  • Underplayed or Overrated - S1E3- Michael Jackson - Thriller

    Chin-up Billie Jean... When you're talking about iconic hit records, you simply can’t ignore the numbers. This week it’s time for us to dive into the highest-selling album of all time. "Thriller" by Michael Jackson sits at the top of the sales charts and it’s renowned as one of the most acclaimed albums of all time. Today we take a closer look to determine whether it truly lives up to the hype and acclaim. Join us as we explore the groundbreaking music and cultural impact of this legendary album. Are you ready to decide if "Thriller" is truly underplayed or overrated? Let's find out!


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    54 min
  • Underplayed or Overrated - It's only the Christmas spesh

    In a break from our usual scheduled broadcast, it's only the Christmas Spesh. Deck the halls, get out your stockings, and come with us on a sleigh ride through a list of Christmas classics from.... 2012? Well, there hasn't exactly been a bunch of great Christmas songs released since has there!? We'll discuss what we like and dislike about the songs from this list of the "Best Christmas songs ever" and chime in with some omissions we're not happy about. So, STEP IN to Christmas with your ol' buddies Tom and Paddy and let's share some festive joy together on this week's episode of Underplayed or Overrated. HO HO HO Motherf*ckers!


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    44 min
  • Underplayed or Overrated - S1E2- The Beatles - Abbey Road

    The Beatles are an act that seems to stand the test of time. Their music has a way of transcending generations, inspiring as many people today as it did when first released half a century ago. Their final recording sessions, at the storied Abbey Road studio led to the album of the same name. Regarded as one of if not the strongest collection of tracks the band released. Here comes the sun, so let’s take a ride down to the Octopuses Garden, go toe to toe with Maxwell and his silver hammer and decide whether this really is one of the best studio albums ever made, or if it’s all just overhyped nonesense. This is underplayed or overrated.


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    53 min

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Every week, Tom and Paddy go back and listen to an album that's meant to be a timeless classic. Why? Because, that's why. Then, they review it, track by track, sharing their memories of the record, if…