Flawless - A Music Podcast
by Liam McGinniss, George Mannion, Grant Parkin
Hello, and welcome to Flawless - A Music Podcast. Each episode, one of the hosts (or a special guest) makes the case that one of their favourite albums is Flawless (whatever that means), and we decide whether or not they’re right. Hosted by Liam McGinniss, George Mannion and Grant Parkin.Join us on Facebook: facebook.com/flawlessampTwitter: twitter.com/flawlessampProduced by Liam McGinniss. Artwork by Erik Veland - [email protected]
Episodes
-
141. Cold Chisel - East w/ Josh, Gerard (August River Band)
Is Cold Chisel AM dad rock, bogan rock, or something more? Or is it possibly all three at once? Gerard and Josh join us again to nominate an Australian classic. Join our Facebook Group! In Flawless Friends and Family, you can discuss our episodes, and the albums you think are flawless. All music...
-
140. Red Hot Chili Peppers - Blood Sugar Sex Majik w/ Josh, Gerard (August River Band)
We're joined by Josh and Gerard, the rhythm section of Brisbane's awesome August River Band as they nominate one of the all-time classic albums. Will Liam and George find it flawless? Join our Facebook Group! In Flawless Friends and Family, you can discuss our episodes, and the albums you think…
more -
139. Rowland S Howard - Pop Crimes w/ Tim Byrnes
Tim Byrnes joins us again to look at the last album of an under-appreciated Australian icon, Rowland S Howard. Will Liam and George find Pop Crimes flawless? Join our Facebook Group! In Flawless Friends and Family, you can discuss our episodes, and the albums you think are flawless. All music...
-
138.Broadcast - Ha Ha Sound w/ Tim Byrnes
Medical issues are really screwing up our 2023 - thanks for sticking around, we really appreciate it, and it looks like we are back on schedule now :) Special guest Tim Byrnes joins us and nominates the emotional electro sounds of Broadcast's second album. Will Liam and George find it flawless?...
-
137. And You Will Know Us By The Trail Of Dead - Source Tags And Codes w/ Brank Cosic
In 2002, Texas' own Trail Of Dead delivered one of the iconic sets of that year's Livid festival. Branko Cosic was there, as was Liam, and it was part of a life-long love affair with Trails' hectic, barreling rock. That affair began for both with Source Tags And Codes, which Branko believes is...
-
136. Helmet - Betty w/ Branko Cosic
And we are back! :) Special guest Branko Cosic joins us to nominate the dirty, sweaty, heaving mosh pit that is Helmet's Betty. Will Liam and George find it flawless? Join our Facebook Group! In Flawless Friends and Family, you can discuss our episodes, and the albums you think are flawless. All...
-
135. Bonus episode compilation #2
hey everyone, some medical issues have prevented us from getting together to record, so we've compiled another set of our bonus episodes. As always, you can get our bonus episodes as we (very irregularly) release them over on our patreon: www.patreon.com/flawlessamp. Hopefully we will be back in…
more -
134. Car Seat Headrest - Twin Fantasy (Face to Face) w/ Jake and Connor (Mt Nadir)
With the second version of Twin Fantasy, Car Seat Headrest made the unusual choice to completely re-record a previous album. Can it still be a flawless record? Mt Nadir certainly think so. Join our Facebook Group! In Flawless Friends and Family, you can discuss our episodes, and the albums you...
-
133. Big Thief - Masterpiece w/ Jake and Connor (Mt Nadir)
Big Thief's debut album is a stunning piece of craft, filled with excellent instrumentation, and Adrianne Lenker's charming and haunting vocals. Jake and Connor from Mt Nadir think it's flawless - will Liam and George agree? Join our Facebook Group! In Flawless Friends and Family, you can discuss...
-
Flawless co-host update
Hey everyone, we unfortunately have some bad news. After 5 years with Flawless, our treasured friend and co-host Grant Parkin has decided to step away from the podcast. We decided to spring a Farewell mini-episode on him, so if you've ever wondered what it would sound like to hear 3 grown adults...
-
132. INXS - Kick w/ Carly Middap
Even if you've never heard Kick in full, chances are you've heard most of it on the radio, as it dominated the late 80s radio airwaves. Special guest Carly thinks it's a flawless record - will Liam, George and Grant agree? Join our Facebook Group! In Flawless Friends and Family, you can discuss…
more -
131 Regurgitator - Unit w/ Carly Middap
We're joined by special guest Carly, who nominates an iconic Brisbane album - will it be found flawless? Join our Facebook Group! In Flawless Friends and Family, you can discuss our episodes, and the albums you think are flawless. All music samples used in this episode are copyright Eastwest...
-
130. Darren Hanlon - Hello Stranger
Being an iconic Australian artist can mean a lot of different things, but to Liam, there's noone more iconically Australian than Darren Hanlon and his debut album Hello Stranger. Will George and Grant find it flawless? Join our Facebook Group! In Flawless Friends and Family, you can discuss our...
-
129. We Are Scientists - With Love And Squalor
In 2005, We Are Scientists' debut album came in at the end of the garage rock revival, but they'd been making their mark since 1999, supporting all the bands who were making garage rock the new big thing. George thinks With Love And Squalor is a flawless album - will Liam and Grant agree? Join…
more -
128. Fun Lovin’ Criminals - Come Find Yourself
The FLC combine rock, jazz, funk, soul and hip-hop, and do so with almost effortless swagger and cool. Liam thinks their debut album is flawless, will George and Grant agree? Join our Facebook Group! In Flawless Friends and Family, you can discuss our episodes, and the albums you think are...
-
127. Velvet Revolver - Contraband
Grant nominates the classic debut from heavy rock supergroup Velvet Revolver - will Liam and George find it flawless? Join our Facebook Group! In Flawless Friends and Family, you can discuss our episodes, and the albums you think are flawless. All music samples used in this episode are copyright...
-
126. Soundgarden - Superunknown w/ Sabrina Lawrie
Special guest Sabrina Lawrie joins us again to nominate the grunge classic, Soundgarden's Superunknown. Join our Facebook Group! In Flawless Friends and Family, you can discuss our episodes, and the albums you think are flawless. All music samples used in this episode are copyright A&M Records....
-
125. Dead Can Dance - Spiritchaser w/ Sabrina Lawrie
And we're back! Special guest Sabrina Lawrie joins us to nominate our first ever world music album, Dead Can Dance's Spiritchaser. Join our Facebook Group! In Flawless Friends and Family, you can discuss our episodes, and the albums you think are flawless. All music samples used in this episode…
more -
124. Bonus episodes compilation #1
A variety of factors have conspired against us and we haven't been able to record recently. So we thought we'd share with you some of our favourite bonus episodes. This episode consists of 3 of our previous bonus episodes, where we look at our favourite first tracks from albums, some…
more -
123. Smashing Pumpkins - Siamese Dream
Even for an enigma like Billy Corgan and Smashing Pumpkins, the stories behind the recording of their second album Siamese Dream paint a dark, haunting picture. Grant thinks the end result is a flawless album - will Liam and George agree? Join our Facebook Group! In Flawless Friends and Family…
more -
122. Backstage Series #6: Parcels - Day/Night w/ Peach Fur
Our Backstage Series is back! We went backstage at the Princess Theatre on the night of their first birthday show. Peach Fur joined us to nominate the electro/disco/orchestral collage that is Parcels' Day/Night. Join our Facebook Group! In Flawless Friends and Family, you can discuss our…
more -
121. The New Pornographers - Twin Cinema w/ Joe Woolley
Special guest Joe Woolley from Alien Lane Management returns and nominates Canadian supergroup New Pornographers' third album Twin Cinema. Join our Facebook Group! In Flawless Friends and Family, you can discuss our episodes, and the albums you think are flawless. All music samples used in this...
-
120. The Wrens - The Meadowlands w/ Joe Woolley
We're joined by Joe Woolley from Brisbane's own Alien Lane Management, as he nominates the final album from The Wrens, an album with a complicated and occasionally dark story. Join our Facebook Group! In Flawless Friends and Family, you can discuss our episodes, and the albums you think are...
-
119. Moonface - Julia With Blue Jeans On w/ Josie Spicer
It's not very often that we look at an album that is just one voice and one instrument, but that's exactly what Josie Spicer has nominated for us in our new episode. Moonface is just one of Spencer Krug's projects, as he combines emotionally open and forthright songwriting with haunting and...
-
118. Connie Converse - How Sad, How Lovely w/ Josie Spicer
Connie Converse may be one of the most foundational musicians ever, a pioneer not just for women musicians, but for all musicians, and her relative anonymity is a shame and an outrage. Learn more about her story by checking out this episode with special guest Josie, and helping us spread the word...
-
117. Jimmy Eat World - Bleed American
Jimmy Eat World's fourth album may start off brash and punky, but over the course of its 11 tracks it visits a range of styles and genres. George knew it was flawless from the very first listen - will Liam and Grant agree? Join our Facebook Group! In Flawless Friends and Family, you can discuss…
more -
116. The Paper Kites - twelvefour w/ Alta Falls
The boys from Alta Falls join us again to nominate an album named after the time period it was written in, twelvefour by The Paper Kites. Join our Facebook Group! In Flawless Friends and Family, you can discuss our episodes, and the albums you think are flawless. All music samples used in this...
-
115. Sam Fender - Hypersonic Missiles w/Alta Falls
We're joined by Nathaniel and Matthew aka Brisbane electropop duo Alta Falls, who nominate Sam Fender, and his debut album Hypersonic Missiles. Join our Facebook Group! In Flawless Friends and Family, you can discuss our episodes, and the albums you think are flawless. All music samples used in...
-
114. Nada Surf - Let Go
Popular was Nada Surf's sole mainstream hit, but since then they've crafted a vast catalogue of beautifully crafted pop rock. Liam thinks their third album Let Go is flawless, will George and Grant agree? Join our Facebook Group! In Flawless Friends and Family, you can discuss our episodes, and…
more -
113. Pedro The Lion - Winners Never Quit w/ Remy and Ben (We Set Sail)
We're joined by the boys from We Set Sail once again, as Remy nominates the dark and twisted concept album from Pedro The Lion. Will Liam, George and Grant find it flawless? Join our Facebook Group! In Flawless Friends and Family, you can discuss our episodes, and the albums you think are…
more -
112. Third Eye Blind - Third Eye Blind w/ Ben and Remy (We Set Sail)
Ben and Remy from Brisbane's We Set Sail join us, as Ben nominates the college rock classic Third Eye Blind, which he somehow didn't hear until 2015! Will Liam, George and Grant find it flawless? Join our Facebook Group! In Flawless Friends and Family, you can discuss our episodes, and the albums...
-
111. Kate Bush - Hounds of Love
Kate Bush's fifth album was a stunningly emotional piece, unfolding over two very different sides. Her voice, the arrangements, the delicate storytelling and fierce directness combined for a magnificent work of art. George nominates it as flawless - will Liam and Grant agree? Join our Facebook...
-
110. Bush - Sixteen Stone
Grant takes us back to our angsty youth and nominates the UK's greatest grunge export, Bush and their debut album Sixteen Stone. Join our Facebook Group! In Flawless Friends and Family, you can discuss our episodes, and the albums you think are flawless. All music samples used in this episode are...
-
109. Editors - An End Has A Start
The Holy Bible might be one of the darkest albums we've ever covered, but when it comes to death and mortality, it's got nothing on Editors' second album, An End Has A Start. But far from being morbid or morose, Editors use their punchy dance-rock rhythms to shine a light, praising love and life...
-
108. Manic Street Preachers - The Holy Bible
George nominates an album chock full of ideas, lyrics and music, Manic Street Preachers' unrelenting The Holy Bible. Content warning: Much like the album, this episode contains references to topics such as self-harm, suicide, eating disorders and more. If you prefer not to hear about these…
more -
107. Tracy Chapman - Tracy Chapman
In 1988, Tracy Chapman released her debut solo album, covering political and social causes, as well as love and heartbreak. Grant nominates it as a flawless album, will Liam and George agree? Join our Facebook Group! In Flawless Friends and Family, you can discuss our episodes, and the albums you...
-
106. The Lemonheads - It’s A Shame About Ray w/ Graham Ashton
It's the 30th anniversary of The Lemonheads' iconic It's A Shame About Ray, and special guest Graham Ashton nominates it as flawless. Join our Facebook Group! In Flawless Friends and Family, you can discuss our episodes, and the albums you think are flawless. All music samples used in this…
more -
105. Tori Amos - Little Earthquakes w/ Emma Dean
We're joined once again by Emma Dean, who nominates Tori Amos' stunning debut solo album, Little Earthquakes. Will Liam, George and Grant find it flawless? Content warning: one of the songs on the album talks about Tori Amos' rape, and we discuss the song at length. If this kind of discussion is...
-
104. Bright Eyes - I’m Wide Awake, It’s Morning w/ Graham Ashton
Graham 'Asho' Ashton, Director of Footstomp Music, joins us to nominate Bright Eyes' beautiful I'm Wide Awake, It's Morning, one of two albums the band released on the same day back in 2005. Join our Facebook Group! In Flawless Friends and Family, you can discuss our episodes, and the albums you...
-
103. Alanis Morissette - Jagged Little Pill w/ Emma Dean
Special guest Emma Dean joins us to nominate Alanis Morissette's 1995 classic, Jagged Little Pill. Will Liam, George and Grant find it flawless? Join our Facebook Group! In Flawless Friends and Family, you can discuss our episodes, and the albums you think are flawless. All music samples used in...
-
102. Nina Simone - Pastel Blues
Nina Simone is one of the icons of blues, jazz and soul, releasing many albums over her lifetime. George believes one of her 1965 albums, Pastel Blues, is flawless - will Liam and Grant agree? Join our Facebook Group! In Flawless Friends and Family, you can discuss our episodes, and the albums…
more -
101. Presidents of the USA - Presidents of the USA
And we are back! We bring in 2022 with a look at everyone's favourite high school album, 1995's Presidents of the USA. Liam thinks the simplistic song subjects hide a much deeper music ability and song structures. Will George and Grant agree? Join our Facebook Group! In Flawless Friends and…
more -
#100. Radiohead - The Bends, Hail To The Thief and In Rainbows
Happy 100 episodes to us! On this special bumper episode, we break down three very different albums from one of our favourite bands, Radiohead. How many flawless albums will we come out with on the other side? We are going to be taking a break for the rest of the year, with new episodes returning...
-
99. Hole - Live Through This w/ Bianca Valentino
Bianca Valentino, author and publisher of Gimmie Gimmie Gimmie Zine, joins us again to nominate the album that caused so many young women, and a bunch of young men too, to pick up a guitar - Hole's seminal second album Live Through This. Will Liam, George and Grant find it flawless? Join our...
-
98. Santogold - Santogold w/ Bianca Valentino
Bianca Valentino, author and publisher of Gimmie Gimmie Gimmie Zine, joins us to nominate Santogold, now known as Santigold, and her debut collection of cross-genre bangers. Will Liam, George and Grant find it flawless? Join our Facebook Group! In Flawless Friends and Family, you can discuss our...
-
97. Billie Marten - Flora Fauna w/ Molly Burnam
We're joined by just our second overseas guest, as Molly Burman nominates the third album by 22-year old folk rocker Billie Marten, Flora Fauna. Will Liam and Grant find it flawless? Join our Facebook Group! In Flawless Friends and Family, you can discuss our episodes, and the albums you think…
more -
96. X-Ambassadors - Orion
Grant steps well outside his safety zone to nominate the smooth, well-crafted pop rock of X-Ambassadors. Will Liam and George find it flawless? Join our Facebook Group! In Flawless Friends and Family, you can discuss our episodes, and the albums you think are flawless. All music samples used in...
-
95. Something For Kate - Beautiful Sharks
It took 3 years, and 95 episodes, but Liam finally did it - he finally settled on which Something For Kate album to nominate. After they spend the episode plumbing the full depth of Liam's SFK obsession, will George and Grant get on board with Beautiful Sharks being flawless? Join our Facebook...
-
94. David Gray - White Ladder w/ Alex and Jacob (Shag Rock)
White Ladder is the UK's 26th greatest all-time selling record, with over 7 million copies sold worldwide, but does that make it flawless? The boys from Shag Rock join us again to go to bat for the English crooner who mixed folk with electronica. Join our Facebook Group! In Flawless Friends and...
-
93 Jinja Safari - Jinja Safari w/ Alex and Jacob (Shag Rock)
We're joined by Alex and Jacob from Shag Rock, who nominate fellow Brisbaneites Jinja Safari and their debut self-titled album, filled with surf rock, wild percussion and tribal rhythms. Join our Facebook Group! In Flawless Friends and Family, you can discuss our episodes, and the albums you…
more
About this show
Hello, and welcome to Flawless - A Music Podcast. Each episode, one of the hosts (or a special guest) makes the case that one of their favourite albums is Flawless (whatever that means), and we decide whether or not they’re right. Hosted by Liam McGinniss, George Mannion and Grant Parkin.Join us on Facebook: facebook.com/flawlessampTwitter: twitter.com/flawlessampProduced by Liam McGinniss. Artwork by Erik Veland - [email protected]
Hosted by
Liam McGinniss, George Mannion, Grant Parkin
Categories