Ep 46: Joan Armatrading - 'Me Myself I'

Find all the links you need at https://linktr.ee/skipdpod In episode forty‑six of Skip’d, Rob & Mike dive into Me Myself I, the bold, self‑assured, and irresistibly melodic 1980 album from Joan Armatrading. Released at the dawn of a new decade, Me Myself I is an album that balances strength with softness, swagger with sincerity, and pop‑rock immediacy with the introspective songwriting that has always defined Armatrading’s work. From its confident openers to its reflective closing moments, Me Myself I stands as one of Armatrading’s most accessible yet emotionally layered works. Rob & Mike then unpack how she crafted an album that’s both radio‑ready and quietly radical, and why its themes still resonate so strongly today. Whether you’ve lived with Joan Armatrading’s music for decades or you’re discovering her catalogue through this album, this episode explores why Me Myself I remains a defining statement from one of Britain’s most singular songwriters.What’s inside:A breakdown of the album’s themes — independence, desire, self‑reflection, and the emotional complexity behind choosing your own pathA deep dive into key tracks and the musical versatility Armatrading brings to each oneA look at the album’s production and how it sharpened her sound without losing her signature intimacyPlus, Mike starts an unexpected tangent about The BeanoStream Skip’d on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or wherever you get your audio fix. Got an album that shaped who you became, helped you stand on your own two feet, or taught you something about yourself? Send it our way, and Rob & Mike will dive deep and decide if it’s truly unskippable.