Ep 20: Don Broco - 'Automatic'

Find all the links you need at https://linktr.ee/skipdpod In episode twenty of Skip’d, Rob & Mike throw themselves into Don Broco’s 2015 breakout Automatic — a slick collision of funk‑infused grooves, alt‑rock muscle, and unapologetically massive choruses. Built on swaggering basslines, glossy production, and Rob Damiani’s charismatic vocals, the album marked a bold leap from the raw grit of Priorities into something smoother, shinier, and irresistibly arena‑ready. From the strutting confidence of “Superlove” to the soaring title track “Automatic,” this record became the soundtrack for summer drives, festival fields, and every time you wanted to feel larger than life.What’s inside:Track‑by‑track breakdown of standout cuts like “Superlove,” “Fire,” and the euphoric “Automatic”.Exploration of the album’s huge sound shift, discussing the more polished backing track and whether this album was developed to help the band break into America.Reflections on how Automatic nearly caused Don Broco’s to split — plus an in-depth discussion on whether extended album re-releases can ever improve an album.Stream Skip’d on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or wherever you get your audio fix. Got an album that makes you roll down the windows and blast it until the street sings along? Send it our way — Rob & Mike will put it to the test and see if it’s truly unskippable.