Underplayed Or Overrated

It may be a day late and a buck short but here we are with the grand finale of Season Two. Looks like we made it. Come on one last ride with us for this run as we try to find some answers to a big, big question: "Why is Taylor Swift so damn huge"? Not physically, she may be tall but I don't think anyone has ever referred to her as "huge". No, of course we mean how gosh darn popular she's become. The mystery lies in her not really having a "Thriller", or an album so packed full of hits it made her the biggest music act on the planet. Instead, Taylor has slowly grown from tiny teenage country sensation into being one of the most famous people on the planet, a billionaire from music alone and holder of more records than you can shake a stick at. How have things fallen into place for her to rise to the top of the music industry? What's the cost? How much of the shade that gets thrown at her is true? Join Tom and Paddy as they draw the curtain on Season Two with Deep Cuts: The Taylor Swift Episode. If you've joined us on this ride through musical trivia and killer albums in this season, are a season one vet, or are listening to us for the first time. Thank you. We'll catch you in season 3. Underplayed or Overrated will return. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In what is the penultimate episode of season 2, we've got a truly left-field album for you. Faith No More are a bit love or hate, but where will Tom and Paddy fall down on that spectrum? It's undeniably an album that was well ahead of its time and it has inspired countless rock and metal bands in the time since, but it the original better than the art it inspired? Get those headphones on and come with us on a journey through Faith No More's The Real Thing on this episode of Underplayed or Overrated. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week on Underplayed or Overrated, Tom and Paddy get to sit down and break down a record that holds a dear place in both of their hearts. Riot by Paramore was the soundtrack to many an angsty teen's glory days, and that rings true for both Tom and Paddy. This album broke the mould on what a modern, female-fronted band could do, proving the music was as important as the image. Still, does the album still hold up today, well over a decade later? Sit back and listen to us find out on today's episode. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Well well well, what's this then? The boys are doing something unprecedented and bringing you the first-ever Deep Cut. An in-depth look at something we feel like we need to talk about, but isn't an album in itself. This first one is about Industry Plants. If you don't have a clue what that is, we'll break it down for you, and try to figure out who is, and who isn't an artist planted into the music industry by the big cheese record labels. Grab yourself a cuppa, this is a Deep Cut, brought to you by Underplayed or Overrated. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The boys are back with an episode chock full of Girl Power. That's right, the episode nobody asked for... well nobody is asking for most of these if we're honest. Tom and Paddy return to their childhoods and dive into Spice, the debut album by the biggest UK girl group of all time, the Spice Girls. Back in the 90s, this was a phenomenon, but how does it hold up a few decades on? Grab yourself a brew and find out in this week's underplayed or overrated. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week, it's the first ever listener request! Tom and Paddy are diving into the self-titled album by the iconic pop-punk band, Blink-182. Is this album a timeless classic or a product of its era? We're exploring the band's signature sound, catchy melodies, and humorous lyrics to determine if this album is truly underplayed or overrated. Let's get nostalgic! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week, Tom and Paddy are delving into the iconic album Purple Rain by the legendary Prince. Is this album a timeless masterpiece that continues to inspire, or has its impact faded over the years? We're exploring the album's groundbreaking sound, iconic songs, and cultural significance to determine if Purple Rain is truly underplayed or overrated. Let's get funky! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Get ready for a rockin' good time as Tom and Paddy take on the classic Def Leppard album, Hysteria. Is this album a timeless masterpiece of '80s rock, or has its popularity faded over the years? We're diving deep into the catchy melodies, power ballads, and iconic guitar solos to find out if Hysteria is truly underplayed or overrated. Let's rock!.. GUITAR! DRUMS! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It's time to crank up the volume and dive headfirst into the thrash metal masterpiece, Metallica's Master of Puppets. Is this album the pinnacle of heavy metal, or has its influence been overstated? Join Tom and Paddy as they dissect every riff, solo, and lyric to determine if Master of Puppets is truly underplayed or overrated. Get ready for a wild ride through the world of thrash metal! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Alright, folks, let's get this second season started with a bang! In this episode, Tom and Paddy are taking a deep dive into one of the most iconic albums of all time: Pink Floyd's The Dark Side of the Moon. Is it a timeless masterpiece, or has its reputation gotten a bit out of hand? We're breaking it down to see if this album is truly underplayed or overrated. So, grab your headphones and let's get this Pink Floyd party started! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

And just like that, season one comes to a close. If you've been on this crazy journey through obscure albums with us, thank you! We are already busy planning season 2, so you won't have long to wait too long before another episode hits your ear holes. For the last hurrah of season one we turn our attention to an artist who has divided opinion in the many years since this record was released. That's right, it's Kanye West, and the album is The College Dropout. He might divide opinion, but the opinion on this record is pretty unanimous, it's regarded as a classic. But, what do we think? Well, you'll have to listen to find out! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Hey music fans. After a week of due to an unforeseen technical incident (Tom forgot to edit and upload the episode on time), we're back with season one's penultimate episode! It's Tom's Wilcard Choice, ...Is a Real Boy by Say Anything. This one's a really special record for a lot of elder emos and, who knew, Tom agrees! This is a truly ambitious pop-rock record with punk at its core, recorded by a man who was quite literally losing his marbles. But, as ever, is it still worth a listen after all these years? That's what we're here to find out on Underplayed or Overrated. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Get ready to rock out as we dive into the punk-rock sensation "Dookie" by the iconic Green Day. Released in 1994, this album blasted onto the scene with its raw energy and rebellious spirit, catapulting Green Day to mainstream success. But is "Dookie" truly a punk masterpiece or just another overhyped relic of the '90s? Join us as we dissect the album track by track, uncovering its infectious hooks and snarling attitude. From the anthemic "Basket Case" to the frenetic "Longview," we'll explore whether "Dookie" deserves its status as a punk rock classic or if it's time to flush it down the drain. Don't miss out on this high-octane episode of Underplayed or Overrated! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We're back! This week, join us on a soulful journey as we explore the timeless classic "What's Going On" by the incomparable Marvin Gaye. Released in 1971, this album remains a touchstone of social commentary and musical innovation. We delve into the depths of its silky melodies and poignant lyrics to determine if it's truly an underplayed gem or just another overrated classic. Don't miss out as we dissect the album, sprinkle in some wordplay, and reflect on Marvin Gaye's enduring legacy. Tune in to this episode of Underplayed or Overrated and join the debate, oh and Save the Babies! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It's time to embrace the melancholy this week as we dive into an album by a band whose frontman divides opinion in a marmite fashion. Of course, we're talking about Morrissey and the band is The Smiths. Their third album, The Queen is Dead, was way ahead of its time in many ways, and very much of its time in others. But is it worth the hype? In 2023 does this record still hold up, or is all the talk just... talk? Join us to find out this week on Underplayed or Overrated. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Exciting times, its the first wildcard choice episode! Every season, Tom and Paddy will each pick an album that may not make it onto the pod in usual circumstances, and we'll dissect and talk nonsense about it as usual. This week it's Paddy's turn, and what else could we expect but Steely Dan. Aja is possibly the definition of a musical labour of love. This is a studio band spending possibly millions of record label funds to tuck themselves away in LA for nearly a year recording what they thought was the perfect record. Was it, though, Steely Dan? Strap yourselves in as we find out on Underplayed or Overrated.LISTEN TO THE ALBUM ON SPOTIFY: https://open.spotify.com/album/1hOK2ey9W76x9GnftSRgrw?si=T3t2ZScwQuu9QJ_7pdZY6QContact: [email protected] Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this week's episode, we take a look at an Album that sparked a revolution in popular and alternative music in the early 90's. NIrvana, forever immortalised by the tragic story of frontman Kurt Kobain, released Nevermind in 1991 and grunge took the world by storm. This record defined an era for those who grew up in the 90s. However, does the music still hold up, or is it just the story that everyone clings on to? Join us to find out this week on Underplayed or Overrated.LISTEN ON TO THE ALBUM ON SPOTIFYContact: [email protected] Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Chin-up Billie Jean... When you're talking about iconic hit records, you simply can’t ignore the numbers. This week it’s time for us to dive into the highest-selling album of all time. "Thriller" by Michael Jackson sits at the top of the sales charts and it’s renowned as one of the most acclaimed albums of all time. Today we take a closer look to determine whether it truly lives up to the hype and acclaim. Join us as we explore the groundbreaking music and cultural impact of this legendary album. Are you ready to decide if "Thriller" is truly underplayed or overrated? Let's find out!Listen to the album on Spotify Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In a break from our usual scheduled broadcast, it's only the Christmas Spesh. Deck the halls, get out your stockings, and come with us on a sleigh ride through a list of Christmas classics from.... 2012? Well, there hasn't exactly been a bunch of great Christmas songs released since has there!? We'll discuss what we like and dislike about the songs from this list of the "Best Christmas songs ever" and chime in with some omissions we're not happy about. So, STEP IN to Christmas with your ol' buddies Tom and Paddy and let's share some festive joy together on this week's episode of Underplayed or Overrated. HO HO HO Motherf*ckers!Listen to the list on Spotify Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Beatles are an act that seems to stand the test of time. Their music has a way of transcending generations, inspiring as many people today as it did when first released half a century ago. Their final recording sessions, at the storied Abbey Road studio led to the album of the same name. Regarded as one of if not the strongest collection of tracks the band released. Here comes the sun, so let’s take a ride down to the Octopuses Garden, go toe to toe with Maxwell and his silver hammer and decide whether this really is one of the best studio albums ever made, or if it’s all just overhyped nonesense. This is underplayed or overrated.If you'd like to get in touch, please write to us at [email protected] to the album on Spotify Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

When it comes to well written, well recorded, well performed, stellar, soulful rock albums, Rumours by Fleetwood Mac often tops the list of records that spring to mind. This album is revered for it’s A tier song writing and iconic Stevie Nicks performances. Join us as we dig into the album and decide once and for all if it’s worth the hype, and worth a listen today. Remember, Thunder only Happens when it’s raining, and if all else fails you can go your own way. This is underplayed or overrated.Listen to the album on Spotify Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.