Memories of Editors | The Weight of Your Love with Musician Andy Thomas

How does a 1970s childhood filled with paintbrushes for drumsticks and household pouffés evolve into a lifelong passion for live performance? This week, Jamie sits down with great friend and musician Andy Thomas (frontman of Crowded House tribute band Crowded Out) to spin Editors' 2013 masterpiece, The Weight of Your Love. Recorded live in Nashville, this album marked a dramatic shift for Editors, embracing a sweeping, cinematic, and raw Americana energy. Andy shares his journey from a 1970s "wannabe drummer" to getting on stage himself, reminiscing over shared gig memories, the magic of Neil Finn's live improvisation, and why Editors' fourth studio record remains a cornerstone of his collection. EPISODE ROADMAP • Childhood & Early Spins: Playing along to Top of the Pops on a family pouffé, early 7" singles like The Sweet’s "Teenage Rampage," and graduating to full albums with The Boomtown Rats' A Tonic for the Troops. • The Live Evolution: Experiencing the magic of his very first gig seeing OMD at the Birmingham Odeon in 1981, alongside a deep dive into the sharp energy of The Jam. • Becoming a Musician: How a borrowed "rubbish" guitar and a shared obsession with Paul Weller took Andy out of the bedroom and onto the stage. • The Neil Finn & Crowded House Connection: Exploring our shared love for Crowded House (including Jamie's time playing tambourine for Crowded Out!) and the brilliance of live shows that change every night. • Album Deep-Dive: Unpacking the raw Nashville production and sweeping indie-rock anthemics of Editors' The Weight of Your Love. • The Friday Spin: Andy introduces an exciting modern favourite guaranteed to upgrade your weekend playlist. THE WEIGHT OF YOUR LOVE HIGHLIGHTS & MEMORIES • "A Ton of Love": The explosive lead single that heralded Editors' bold, guitar-heavy rebirth with infectious energy. • "Sugar": A dark, cinematic masterpiece showing off the album's expansive, live-recorded Nashville atmosphere. • "Formaldehyde": Unstoppable melodic energy that bridges post-punk tension with huge, anthemic chorus hooks. THE FRIDAY SPIN RECOMMENDATION For this week's Friday Spin, Andy shines a light on a phenomenal modern artist bringing fresh energy to the alt-rock scene: • Andy's Choice: SUPALUNG • The Vibe: Joyful, soaring indie-rock filled with gorgeous melodies, rich instrumentation, and infectious warmth. CONNECT WITH THE CLUB! • Playlist: Listen along to key tracks on our curated Spotify Companion Playlist. • Instagram: Say hello and see our latest spins @jamieb1NINE73 • Email: Got a music memory or a record story to share? Email us at [email protected] What was the first record you played "to death" on a family turntable? If you love personal music memories, building your vinyl collection, and dissecting classic album history, hit subscribe and join the club!