Parhaat Amoeba Podcastit (2025)

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Ep. 93: Buzzcocks - Singles Going Steady 53:59

2d ago53:59

53:59

We don't always cover compilation albums, but when we do, we make sure they are the most glorious. Such is the case with this week's episode of EarWax! Hilary and Cody dive into the cool power/punk-pop of Buzzcocks. A greatest hits album made for a band about to tour the United States...where they had very little following. Singles Going Steady is …

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Ep. 92: James Brown and the Famous Flames - Live at the Apollo 1:07:45

8d ago1:07:45

1:07:45

Good gahd! This week the EarWax crew hits the One and covers the Hardest Working Man in Show Business. Mr. Please Please himself, James Brown! Whatchu know about betting on yourself? James Brown told his label a live record was the sauce, and when they said no, he financed it himself. The legendary Apollo, a raucous crowd, and James Brown's electri…

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Ep. 91: Herb Alpert & the Tijuana Brass - Whipped Cream & Other Delights 55:16

15d ago55:16

55:16

You want some feel good tunes? Oh, we got 'em this week. How about a little Herb Alpert & the Tijuana Brass! Swingin' 60s meets the coolest square sounds out there. With a lineup that included members of LA's legendary Wrecking Crew, this album bops and bounces along breezily. Herb Alpert is a dude we should all be glad is as successful as he is. H…

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Ep. 90: Stereolab - Dots and Loops 55:10

22d ago55:10

55:10

Pop meets pretension (and we mean that as a positive) this week on EarWax! Hilary and Cody dissect Stereolab's deceptively catchy "Dots and Loops." Beneath the pop coating lies lyrics warning about the modern age, loneliness, and wars of many iterations. Stereolab's ambition is their calling card, and it is on full display on this record. Never one…

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Ep. 89: The Roots - Things Fall Apart 1:10:27

29d ago1:10:27

1:10:27

Lock in to a groove and turn the vibes up to "Immaculate," this week the EarWax crew dives into The Roots' "Things Fall Apart." Cody and Hilary touch on the Soulquarians, and the sessions that resulted in some of the most stunning work of this era. "Things Fall Apart" was the result of two batches of sessions - one a host of Philadelphia community …

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Ep. 88: Willie Nelson - Shotgun Willie 1:14:15

1M ago1:14:15

1:14:15

Whiskey River take our minds right into one of the most consequential country records ever made! Cody and Hilary dig into "Shotgun Willie," the album that Willie considered as him "clearing his throat." With the man and the legend already firmly established with a handful of country standards under his belt, here the myth began. Nashville didn't un…

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Ep. 87: Black Sabbath - Master of Reality 1:06:26

1M ago1:06:26

1:06:26

*cough cough cough cough* Bow down to the Lords of Darkness and the Gods of Heavy Metal - Black Sabbath! Cody and Hilary try and fail to approach Sabbath's "Master of Reality" with some semblance of restrain, but what are we really talking about? This record crushes from front to back. From the opening riff to the finality of Into the Void, Black S…

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Ep. 86: Garbage - Garbage 1:10:48

2M ago1:10:48

1:10:48

We're only happy when...we're covering a kick ass band and record like Garbage's self-titled! Hilary and Cody discuss the fascinating chemistry that was initially pitched (derisively) as "three producers and a girl." Hey, maybe that is true, but man does that combo rock. Granted, it helps when that girl is Shirley f'n Manson. Garbage crafted, or un…

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Ep. 85: Mariah Carey - The Emancipation of Mimi 1:10:35

2M ago1:10:35

1:10:35

Bow at the feet of the Queen of the Divas - Mariah Carey! Cody and Hilary discuss "The Emancipation of Mimi," an album that was made after Mariah had taken a few personal and professional body blows. Being the champ she is, she took it all in, and spat it back in her critics' faces with a record that is equal parts vocal gymnastics lesson and absol…

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Ep. 84: BLACKPINK - The Album 1:18:31

2M ago1:18:31

1:18:31

Look at you, now look at us. How you like that? EarWax is going K-pop this week, and I don't know if we'll ever go back. Hilary and Cody cover BLACKPINK's appropriately-named "The Album." The system that has produced some of the biggest music in the world - the South Korean idol system - is a fascinating study in manufacturing celebrity. At its ape…

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Ep. 83: Blondie - Parallel Lines 1:08:15

2M ago1:08:15

1:08:15

"Blondie is a Group" was a pin campaign put together by Blondie's manager as a way to cover his own screwup by picking the iconic photo for this week's album - "Parallel Lines." (PS: It didn't work and he was fired shortly after. Oops.) We all know Blondie is a group, and we also know the core of Chris Stein and Debbie Harry have given us some abso…

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Ep. 82: Tracy Chapman - Tracy Chapman 1:17:24

3M ago1:17:24

1:17:24

The greats seize the moment, and Tracy Chapman did exactly that right after the release of her self-titled album, and the subject of this week's episode! Cody and Hilary discuss Tracy Chapman's journey to reluctant stardom. Never seeking anything more than to have her songs heard, this debut reflects the quiet confidence that draws so many to her w…

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Ep. 81: William Onyeabor - Who Is William Onyeabor? 1:04:41

3M ago1:04:41

1:04:41

Mysteries abound this week on EarWax! Never has "the man, the myth, the legend" rang truer than when we dive into "Who Is William Onyeabor?" A bizarre mix of funk, soul, and porto-techno, this record is a collection of songs pulled from Onyeabor's brief but prolific discography. His life and career remain largely enigmatic, due in no small part to …

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Ep. 80: Digital Underground - Sex Packets 1:19:22

3M ago1:19:22

1:19:22

Peace, and humptiness forever! A mantra we should all do well to abide by. How about a little lumpy oatmeal and sort-of concept album this week? Digital Underground is just one of those groups that are okay being a little weird, a lot goofy, and very (oh so very) phonky. Shock G and dudes like Schmoovy Schmoov, Chopmaster J, and Money B all brought…

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Ep. 79: Billie Holiday - Lady in Satin 1:14:29

3M ago1:14:29

1:14:29

We all stand on the shoulders of giants, the ghosts of those that came before. But some shoulders carry more weight than others. Billie Holiday is a foundation upon which decades and generations of music has been built. Hilary and Cody discuss Lady Day's penultimate album "Lady in Satin." In many ways, it feels like this record is a metaphorical re…

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Ep. 78: Dead Kennedys - Fresh Fruit for Rotting Vegetables 1:20:19

4M ago1:20:19

1:20:19

It's quite simple, really. Challenge authority, refuse to back down, and never be complacent. Dead Kennedys brings all of that to this week's episode of EarWax! Cody and Hilary discuss San Francisco's charged political history, and how folks who don't like power structures and institutions there are more than willing to turn out and turn up. In the…

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Ep. 77: Johnny Cash - At Folsom Prison 1:16:08

4M ago1:16:08

1:16:08

Johnny Cash - the Man in Black - was almost more myth than man. But what it is undeniably true is the power of this week's record: At Folsom Prison. With his career hanging in the balance, Cash delivered a performance that deftly walked the line (pun fully intended) of addressing the harsh realities of his audience with moments of levity. Cash and …

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Ep. 76: Parliament - Mothership Connection 1:12:46

4M ago1:12:46

1:12:46

Well alright, welcome to Groove U. This week's lesson is brought to you by the EarWax crew! Parliament's "Mothership Connection" is far out, in your face, uncut, from outer space, in the groove, and it'll make you move. With a cast of characters and lore galore, this record has cool to spare. George Clinton and Bootsy Collins are the most well-know…

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Ep. 75: T. Rex - Electric Warrior 1:12:39

4M ago1:12:39

1:12:39

Glitter, vibes, and jams. EarWax grooves and bops into the new year with one of the pioneers of glam rock - T. Rex's "Electric Warrior". Cody and Hilary go back and forth over exactly how great Marc Bolan is as a vocalist (spoilers, he's AMAZING), and weave through the wandering story that brought us this album. At a time when people were looking a…

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Ep. 74: Boyz II Men - II 1:02:02

5M ago1:02:02

1:02:02

Now that you're properly stuffed on holiday goodies, let's keep the vibes chill, smooth, and immaculate. Cody and Hilary cruise through Boyz II Men's "II". An album of two halves, separated by a truly thoughtful, heartbreaking interlude, "II" gives all of the dance floor energy before hitting you with the epic feels. The group was soaring after the…

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Ep. 73: A Christmas Gift for You From Phil Spector 1:13:26

5M ago1:13:26

1:13:26

We are holly, jolly, and bright after covering the amazing artists and songs on this classic Christmas album - "A Christmas Gift for You..." This album features some of the premiere vocal groups (The Ronettes, The Crystals, Darlene Love, etc.), as well as LA's legendary Wrecking Crew. Reimagined classics, an original that became a classic, and a wh…

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Ep. 72: Björk - Homogenic 1:03:17

5M ago1:03:17

1:03:17

The EarWax crew takes on one of the most brilliantly enigmatic artists out there this week as we cover Björk's "Homogenic." Made during a time of personal strife, this record is an homage to her home in Iceland, a place where she needed to leave for a time. Homogenic mixes traditional influences with sounds far ahead of its time. It feels fresh, so…

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Ep. 71: Kraftwerk - Computer World 1:15:34

5M ago1:15:34

1:15:34

No B.S., let's get to business. Kraftwerk. EarWax. Computer World. Hilary and Cody discuss the group, the music, the theory and ideas around one of Germany's finest exports - Kraftwerk. Computer World is relevant today because it touches on so much of the conversation that has risen to dominate our culture. Data. Computers. Numbers. Travel. People.…

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Ep. 70: Motörhead - Ace of Spades 1:17:27

6M ago1:17:27

1:17:27

Make the necessary preparations, we're talking Motörhead this week... Hilary and Cody try and hang on as they talk about the pure fuel that is Ace of Spades. Lemmy, Fast Eddie, and Philthy Phil were three dudes who knew exactly what they were after, and they pursued those things with great fervor. Ace of Spades is undiluted rock and roll made by a …

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Ep. 69: Sade - Diamond Life 1:06:08

6M ago1:06:08

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The eighties were a time of maximalism, so of course one of the biggest records was...a smooth jazzy pop affair? Sade's "Diamond Life" right in your earballs this week on EarWax. Sade is NOT a brand, but we are comfortable saying they are a whole mood. And it starts front and center. Elegant vocals that seem effortless, basslines that add more than…

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Ep. 68: Britney Spears - Oops!...I Did It Again 1:24:22

6M ago1:24:22

1:24:22

Make way for the Princess of Pop. Genuflect at the throne of 2000s bubblegum. Bow to Britney Spears. Oops!...I Did It Again cemented Britney as an icon. Her story is complicated, public, and influential. The tracks on this album show us the vision of Britney Spears perhaps at its most effective. A conquering hero who just so happened to make anothe…

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Ep. 67: MF DOOM - Mm...Food? 1:11:49

6M ago1:11:49

1:11:49

Masks, mystery, and Mm...Food? EarWax dives into your favorite rapper's favorite rapper MF DOOM!! The story of DOOM is partially rooted in the story of Doom (the comic, not the video game). Reborn from a former group, MF DOOM established himself as one of the most iconic underground emcees. MF DOOM built an entire universe in which he could play, a…

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Ep. 66(6): The Cramps - Songs the Lord Taught Us 1:10:48

7M ago1:10:48

1:10:48

Shine up your pompadours and put on your best spooky mask, this is a Halloween episode! The Cramps are the perfect band for the season, and Songs the Lord Taught Us has scares aplenty. Whether talking about the perils of braces on fangs, a zombie dance, or how cool sunglasses in the dark are, The Cramps effortlessly show us their influences while p…

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Ep. 65: B.B. King - Live in Cook County Jail 1:21:13

7M ago1:21:13

1:21:13

The King of the Blues (or one of them, anyways) is the focus of this week's episode of EarWax! Hilary and Cody discuss the circumstances that led to B.B. King performing at Cook County Jail in 1971. Along the way, they touch on B.B.'s journey to that point, the infamous reputation that Cook County Jail had (and still has), and what it means to use …

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Ep. 64: Dolly Parton - Jolene 1:21:04

7M ago1:21:04

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We're covering a legend among legends this week. You're in rarified air when you are known by one name. It's Dolly! Cody and Hilary marvel at the story of Dolly Parton, who consistently defied the odds and the wishes of those who sought to keep her playing second fiddle. But Dolly wasn't having any of that, and wrote a smash hit to let her professi…

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Ep. 63: Cheap Trick - In Color 1:17:24

7M ago1:17:24

1:17:24

New friends and old are featured on this week's dive into Cheap Trick's "In Color." Cheap Trick are the fellas from your hometown that just so happened to become one of the biggest rock bands of all time. "In Color" was their second swing (and mostly miss) in the US, but boy did it lead to bigger things. Cheap Trickmania took off in Japan, leading …

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Ep. 62: Nick Drake - Pink Moon 1:24:03

7M ago1:24:03

1:24:03

Here come all the feels, this week we're covering Nick Drake's "Pink Moon." Cody and Hilary discuss the life, enigma, and myth of Nick Drake. Sifting through the legend to grab hold of the person is a difficult task, and one that nobody seemed to really be able to do even during his life. Nick Drake's career was tragically short, but "Pink Moon's" …

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Ep. 61: Neil Diamond - Hot August Night 1:19:09

8M ago1:19:09

1:19:09

A legend among legends, a performer among performers, or you might just know him as...His Neilness! Hilary and Cody travel the Neilverse, going through the concert and album that made him the pop god that he is known as. "Hot August Night" was recorded at the amazing Greek Theatre in Los Angeles, and everything you want from Neil Diamond is on disp…

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Ep. 60: X - Los Angeles 1:13:47

8M ago1:13:47

1:13:47

Punk royalty is the topic of conversation this week on EarWax! X were (and are) punk legends, but their album "Los Angeles" is so much more than just punk. With rockabilly guitar and some psych harmonies, this record flip-turned the rules every which way. Produced by the always-been-cool Ray Manzarek of the Doors, "Los Angeles" recalibrated the cit…

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Ep. 59: J Dilla - Donuts ft. Christian Dueñas 1:24:26

8M ago1:24:26

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Put the headphones on and plan to keep your head nodding for the whole time, this week we have J Dilla's "Donuts!" Christian Dueñas - host of the podcast Primer - drops by to chop it up about a record whose full story took a long time to be told. "Donuts" was made as Dilla was in between and during hospital stays. While the popular account is the s…

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Ep. 58: Toots and the Maytals - Funky Kingston 1:05:42

8M ago1:05:42

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What's reggae without a little (a lot) of soul? We wouldn't know, because this week's episode has soul to spare! Toots and the Maytals were the people's champs of Jamaica; a sound whose roots represent the common man. Toots won a national song contest three separate times! Funky Kingston is a strange mish-mash of two previous albums, with a single …

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Ep. 57: Massive Attack - Mezzanine 1:12:30

9M ago1:12:30

1:12:30

Pressure can make diamonds, but too much pressure and you get an explosion. And this week, we have both! Massive Attack's "Mezzanine" is a standard-setter in electronic music. While the band was consistently at odds during its making, the resulting record crackles with energy. Cody and Hilary talk about near death, a major embarrassment involving a…

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Ep. 56: Herbie Hancock - Head Hunters 1:11:44

9M ago1:11:44

1:11:44

Make sure you do your neck stretches, because you will be nodding along with us this week. The EarWax squad took a trip to the Hollywood Bowl to see this week's episode performed live by the OGs who played on it. By 1973, Herbie Hancock had hits, chops, and a resume that elevated him into rarified air. Searching for that next thing, he took inspira…

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Ep. 55: Charli XCX - Charli 1:16:37

9M ago1:16:37

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As we cruise through the tail end of #bratsummer, EarWax takes a look at one of the records that helped Charli XCX dominate the conversation this year. "Charli" comes on the heels of her rise to fame, at a time when she was about to break even bigger than she already was. Dealing with pop stardom, ravenous fans, and a devastating hack that leaked h…

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Ep. 54: Françoise Hardy - La question 1:12:43

9M ago1:12:43

1:12:43

We're getting cultured af this week. EarWax goes French! Françoise Hardy's "La question" is a gorgeous statement made by an artist intentionally transitioning into a new phase in her career. In partnership with guitarist and songwriter Luca, Hardy made a record drenched in yearning, love, and poetry. "La question" took Françoise Hardy away from pop…

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Ep. 53: The Pharcyde - Bizarre Ride II the Pharcyde 1:21:38

10M ago1:21:38

1:21:38

Pack your bags and get ready to take a trip to a world of wonderful weirdness! Hilary and Cody immerse themselves into the universe of the Pharcyde. Filled with in-jokes, yo mama jokes, and jokes just because, this record occupies a very specific, very important part of West Coast hip-hop. Rarely does an album feel so lived-in, so loved, and so una…

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Ep. 52: Melvins - Houdini 1:09:45

10M ago1:09:45

1:09:45

Bolt down anything that might shift due to the crushing weight of the heaviness, EarWax is going sludge! Hilary and Cody discuss Melvins' legacy through the lens of arguably their most famous record. The story behind Houdini is a little sad, but ultimately this record serves as a fantastic gateway into a band that casts an extremely large shadow. A…

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Ep. 51: Curtis Mayfield - Curtis 1:10:09

10M ago1:10:09

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Let's get funky, smooth, and our heads in the game. Curtis Mayfield is coming in hot! Cody and Hilary discuss the scope of Curtis Mayfield's work, and how much his thumbprint is all over the Civil Rights movement. Mayfield's growing voice and subject matter was personal enough for him to step away from the Impressions, setting the stage for a solo …

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Ep. 50: David Bowie - Station to Station 1:15:01

10M ago1:15:01

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EarWax ushers in the 50th episode by pulling down a true heavy hitter off the shelf - David Bowie's "Station to Station." This record's story is full of unbelievable stories and adversity, both of which were largely self-imposed. Bowie's drive for reinvention is present throughout his discography, and Station to Station is arguably his most pivotal…

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Ep. 49: The Byrds - Sweetheart of the Rodeo 1:10:26

11M ago1:10:26

1:10:26

Change out your granny glasses and paisley shirts for cowboy hats and bolo ties! Hilary and Cody talk bout The Byrds' 1968 "Sweetheart of the Rodeo." A different direction for a very different-looking Byrds, this record took the group to Nashville, where they received a...less than warm reception from the local media. Gram Parsons' influence on thi…

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Ep. 48: The Shining OST ft. Mia Lee Vicino 1:32:13

11M ago1:32:13

1:32:13

Classic film? Yup. Soundtrack with a weird backstory? Yup yup. Siiiiiick guest spot? Three times the yup! West Coast Editor for Letterboxd Mia Lee Vicino drops by the show to tackle the leviathan that is Stanley Kubrick's "The Shining." A score that is also a soundtrack, this film uses original music by electronic music pioneers Wendy Carlos and Ra…

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Ep. 47: Janelle Monáe - The ArchAndroid 1:21:24

11M ago1:21:24

1:21:24

An R&B record whose scope is bigger than most prog rock epics, this week's episode covers Janelle Monáe's debut studio album "The ArchAndroid." Cody and Hilary talk about the influence of sci-fi in music before diving into this epic - in a very literal sense - of an album. The love and collaboration that went into this album is apparent not only fr…

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Ep. 46: Pet Shop Boys - Actually 1:30:43

11M ago1:30:43

1:30:43

Nothing like a healthy dose of synth pop and British government, and that's just what we have this week! Pet Shop Boys' "Actually" is 80s perfection, tackling big issues using outrageously smart songwriting and catchy hooks. The content of "Actually" is still extremely relevant, and this record has aged as well as the Boys themselves. Clever, earne…

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Ep. 45: Dusty Springfield - Dusty in Memphis 1:24:14

11M ago1:24:14

1:24:14

We've got the silky smooth Swingin' Sixties coming your way this week! Dusty Springfield was a staple of the era, with hits in both the US and the UK. A fixture on the charts and on TV, Dusty's pop vocal stylings ran perpendicular with the rock zeitgeist. But she had a finger on the pulse, and could sense the tide turning in the late 60s. "Dusty in…

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Ep. 44: PJ Harvey - Rid of Me 1:25:18

12M ago1:25:18

1:25:18

Make sure your mouthguard is in, because we're trying to kick some teeth in this week! PJ Harvey had risen to fame rapidly, and that had taken its toll. Having taken some time away to get right, she charged back onto the scene with her second record. With Steve Albini behind the boards, Rid of Me packs all of the punch of peak 90s rock, with the ad…

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