CB Music Club
by CB Music Club
Will, Nick, Al and Chris invite you into their Music Club as they pick a random year and take a deep dive into one of its albums. Along the way they explore the year’s other musical highlights, discuss what else they’ve been listening to and reveal what they’re drinking. Come on in, you’re on the guest list. We've embraced modernity and are on Instagram - come and say hi!: https://www.instagram.com/cbmusicclub/ And you can find all our playlists of songs we talk about in the podcast on YouTube.
Episodes
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Singles Club #12
Al, Chris, Nick and Will talk about some new single releases chosen, mainly based on their cover art, from the new releases page at https://www.albumoftheyear.org/ Up for discussion in this episode are: Dave Gahan & Soulsavers: Metal Heart Black Country, New Road: Chaos Space Marine [Buy on...
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Singles Club #11
Al, Chris, Nick and Will talk about some new single releases chosen, mainly based on their cover art, from the new releases page at https://www.albumoftheyear.org/ Up for discussion in this episode are: Deerhoof: Department of Corrections [Buy on Bandcamp] Amyl & the Sniffers: Security The Secret...
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1971: Tago Mago
The Music Club get together in their virtual pub to discuss Can's 1971 album, Tago Mago: were the guys saying "Oh Yeah," or "Peking-O dear"..? There's also a look back at some events of 1971, some marvelling at the impressive quality of the year's album releases, plus the usual talk of beer and...
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Singles Club #10
Al, Chris, Nick and Will talk about some new single releases chosen, mainly based on their cover art, from the new releases page at https://www.albumoftheyear.org/ Up for discussion in this episode are: Vistas: Young Forever Damon Albarn: The Nearer The Fountain, More Pure The Stream Flows Soccer...
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1982: Night and Day
The Music Club get together in their virtual pub to discuss Joe Jackson's 1982 album, Night and Day: was there agreement on the album's qualities, or was anyone steppin' out of line..? There's also a look back at some events of 1982, some marvelling at the impressive quality of the year's number...
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Singles Club #9
Al, Chris, Nick and Will talk about some new single releases chosen, mainly based on their cover art, from the new releases page at https://www.albumoftheyear.org/ Up for discussion in this episode are: Mouse Rat: Two Birds Holding Hands [Buy on Bandcamp] Molly Burch: Heart Of Gold [Buy on...
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Singles Club #8
Al, Chris, Nick and Will talk about some new single releases chosen, mainly based on their cover art, from the new releases page at https://www.albumoftheyear.org/ Up for discussion in this episode are: aldn: i'm alright [YouTube] Justin Courtney Pierre: Firehawk [Bandcamp] The Wombats: Method in...
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2000: Since I Left You
The Music Club discuss The Avalanches' 2000 debut album, Since I Left You. Did it leave us wanting more, or with a sour taste in our mouths..? There's also a look back at some music and events of 2000, some highly topical millennium bug controversy, plus the usual talk of beer and wine and all...
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Singles Club #7
Al, Chris, Nick and Will talk about some new single releases chosen, mainly based on their cover art, from the new releases page at https://www.albumoftheyear.org/ Up for discussion in this episode are: Rachel Fannan: Don't Dream It's Over [YouTube] The Accidentals: Might As Well be Gold…
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Singles Club #6
Al, Chris, Nick and Will talk about some new single releases chosen, mainly based on their cover art, from the new releases page at https://www.albumoftheyear.org/ Orla Gartland: Zombie! [YouTube] Overmono: Pieces of 8 [Bandcamp] Lucy Dacus: Hot & Heavy [Bandcamp] Aly & AJ: Symptom of Your Touch...
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1988: Green
The Music Club discuss REM's 1988 album, Green, their first major label release and last album before achieving global superstardom. Will it, er, Stand up to scrutiny after all these years..? There's also a look back at the music and events of 1988, songs about spacemen, identity confusion in…
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Singles Club #5
Al, Chris, Nick and Will talk about some new single releases chosen, mainly based on their cover art, from the new releases page at https://www.albumoftheyear.org/ The songs reviewed are: Dispirited Spirits: Reverie [Bandcamp] Joywave: After Coffee [YouTube] Holy Hive: I Don't Envy Yesterdays...
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1965: Rubber Soul
The Music Club finally get around to listening to The Beatles and we wonder why we've not done this before; iconoclasts we are not. Also we talk about what we've been listening to recently, our favourite albums and #1 singles of 1965, and the special magic of being forcibly ejected from Abbey…
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Singles Club #4
Al, Chris, Nick and Will talk about some new single releases chosen, mainly based on their cover art, from the new releases page at https://www.albumoftheyear.org/ The songs reviewed are: Matt Berninger: Let It Be [YouTube] Painted Shrines: Not So Bad [Bandcamp] jess joy: bless your name…
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1973: For Your Pleasure
The Music Club discuss Roxy Music's 1973 release, For Your Pleasure, what they've been listening to recently, the subtle nuances of the French language, and how to disappoint your friends, amongst many other things... Listen to For Your Pleasure here: Spotify YouTube Music We've created a…
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Singles Club #3
Al, Chris, Nick and Will talk about some new single releases chosen at random from the new releases page at https://www.albumoftheyear.org/ The songs reviewed are: Layten Kramer: When A Love's Not Around [Bandcamp] Birdy: Loneliness [YouTube] The Fratellis: Need A Little Love [Bandcamp] Yoke…
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2003: Think Tank
The Music Club think out loud while they get tanked. Along the way we discuss Blur's 2003 release, Think Tank, what we were all up to in 2003, and why you might sometimes actually benefit from a hole in the head. Listen to Think Tank here: Spotify YouTube Music We've created a playlist of some of...
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Singles Club #2
Al, Chris, Nick and Will talk about some new single releases chosen at random from the new releases page at https://www.albumoftheyear.org/ The songs reviewed are: Bill Wurtz: Here Comes The Sun - [YouTube] Wild Pink: Oversharers Anonymous - [YouTube] Benny Sings: Nobody's Fault - [Bandcamp]…
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1995: Grand Prix
The Music Club discuss Teenage Fanclub's 1995 release, Grand Prix, and hyperbole and coincidence abound. There are also pit stops to discuss what we've been listening to, what we're drinking, a succession of drummers, and why you shouldn't invite Nick to a party at your mum's house. Listen to…
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Singles Club #1
Al, Chris, Nick and Will talk about some new single releases. Songs chosen from the new releases page at https://www.albumoftheyear.org/ The songs reviewed are: Freyr: American Poster - [YouTube] The Araby Bazaar: Song of the Ostrich (Sorry About That Earlier Thing) - [Bandcamp] Susanna: A…
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2011: Let England Shake
There's a breakout of peace and good will to all men as the Music Club discuss PJ Harvey's Mercury Prize winning 2011 release, Let England Shake. We also have a general look at 2011, and everyone tries to select their favourite album and favourite UK #1 single of the year, with mixed results......
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1984: Purple Rain
80s production values cause some purple pain as the Music Club take a listen to the album that has come to be seen as Prince's masterpiece. Chris and Al argue - do they know it's Christmas time at all..? There's also a general look at 1984 in music, and everyone selects their favourite album and...
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1974: Bluejeans & Moonbeams
Things get a little strained as the Music Club examine Captain Beefheart's "worst" album, the critical and commercial failure that was Bluejeans & Moonbeams. There's also a general look at 1974 in music, and everyone selects their favourite album and favourite UK #1 single of the year. You can...
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1978: Darkness On The Edge Of Town
The Music Club discuss Bruce Springsteen's 1978 release, Darkness On The Edge Of Town, the most "Bruce Springsteen" of all Bruce Springsteen albums, trading tales along the way of birthdays, Bono, Boney M, and The Bangles, among many other things. Listen to Darkness On The Edge Of Town here:...
About this show
Will, Nick, Al and Chris invite you into their Music Club as they pick a random year and take a deep dive into one of its albums. Along the way they explore the year’s other musical highlights, discuss what else they’ve been listening to and reveal what they’re drinking. Come on in, you’re on the guest list.
We've embraced modernity and are on Instagram - come and say hi!: https://www.instagram.com/cbmusicclub/
And you can find all our playlists of songs we talk about in the podcast on YouTube.
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