The MOJO Record Club

This week as the MOJO Record Club's Andrew Male and MOJO Associate Editor Jenny Bulley discuss new albums from Cassandra Jenkins and Sturgill Simpson's new alter ego Johnny Blue Skies. You wait forever for an expansive genre-expanding album of personal revelation and then two come along at once.   Tracklisting:Petco, written by Cassandra Jenkins from ‘My Light My Destroyer', released by Dead OceansJupiter's Faeries, written by Sturgill Simpson, from Passage de Desir, recording under his new identity as Johnny Blue Skies, released by High Top Mountain

The Lankum polymath discusses the beefed-up drone of the Lankum sound, the awesome power of repetition, folk as time travel, and delves deep into his wild youth and his love of the Subhumans and folk-punk Laureate, Patrik Fitzgerald. Tracklisting:(cover of D.K. Gavan’s) Rocky Road To Dublin, from the 2023 EP, Live In Dublin, Written by D.K. Gavin, arranged by Lankum and released on Rough Trade RecordsSafety Pin Stuck In My Heart, written by Patrick Fitzgerald and originally released on Pete Stennett’s Small Wonder Records in 1978Live Out My Stars, written by Patrick Fitzgerald and originally released on Pete Stennett’s Small Wonder Records in 1978

Peter Buck rocks up to talk about R.E.M., Laura Nyro, pandemic life and his new collaboration with Luke Haines. Tracklisting:1.   The British Army on LSD, from the album, All the Kids are Super Bummed Out, by Luke Haines and Peter Buck, released by Cherry Red Records2.   Eli’s Coming, by Laura Nero, (eternally beguiling and cryptic 1968 LP), Eli And The Thirteenth Confession, released by Columbia

A new music special, as the MOJO Record Club’s Andrew Male and John Mulvey dig into a couple of key new releases from Beth Gibbons and Michael Head. A Scousadelic Krapp’s Last Tape, anyone? 1. Michael Head & The Red Elastic Band 'Shirl's Ghost, released on Modern Sky2. Beth Gibbons 'Lost Changes' released on Domino Records

Richard Hawley’s visit to The MOJO Record Club continues, as he goes deeper into The Fantastic Expedition Of Dillard & Clark, The Byrds, Gram Parsons, the wildness of bluegrass, the secret origins of country-rock, and his father’s connection to Hendrix!Tracklisting:Dillard and Clark, ‘Out on The Side’, written by Gene Clark , released on A&M Records

The MOJO Record Club with Richard Hawley Richard Hawley takes The MOJO Record Club on a journey from the mean streets of Sheffield to the bluegrass badlands of Dillard & Clark, via detours to the Lincolnshire Riviera and Asteroid City. What was Scott Walker better at – pool or darts?Tracklisting:1.    Richard Hawley ‘Prism In Jeans’, written by Richard Hawley and released on BMG Records2.    Richard Hawley, ‘Hear That Lonesome Whistle Blow’, written by Richard Hawley and released on BMG Records3.    Dillard and Clark, ‘Train Leaves Here This Mornin’, written by Gene Clark and Bernie Leadon, released on A&M Records

Andrew Male and John Mulvey dig into a couple of their favourite new releases from Shabaka Hutchings and Myriam Gendron. For all your ambient jazz flute needs – and more… Tracklist: 1. I’ll Do Whatever You Want, featuring André 3000, Floating Points and Laraaji, written by Shabaka Hutchings and released on Impulse! Records2.  Long Way Home, written by Miriam Gendron and released on Thrill Jockey in the UK

The MOJO Record Club with Richard Thompson The captain of British folk-rock sails into the MOJO Record Club to discuss his new album, Ship To Shore, Donald Trump, his love for Doc Watson & The Watson Family, Liege & Lief and “BLOODBATHS OF LUST”!Tracklist: 1.  Singapore Sadie, written by Richard Thompson and released on New West Records2.  Your Long Journey, written by A.D. Watson*, Rosa Lee Watson and released one Folkway Records in 1963  3.  The Train that Carried my Girl from Town, written by A.D. Watson*, Rosa Lee Watson and released on Folkway Records in 1963    

The MOJO Record Club podcast welcomes the brilliant Australian multi-tasker Oren Ambarchi to our ranks, for a wide-ranging chat about David Behrman, Paul McCartney and AMM, Jim O’Rourke,10cc, and the karaoke secrets of the global avant-garde elite! Plus Andrew Male and John Mulvey dig into new releases by Oisin Leech and Cassie Kinoshi.Tracklisting:1.  Oren Ambarchi, Johan Berthling and Andreas Werliin ‘Tre’ from the album, Ghosted II, released on Drag City Records2.  David Behrman ‘Leapday Night Scene I’ from the album, Leapday Night, originally released on the Lovely Music label, 19873.  David Behrman ‘Interspecies Smalltalk Part II’ from the album, Leapday Night, originally released on the Lovely Music label, 19874.  Oisin Leech, ‘Colour of The Rain’, written by Oisin Leech and released on Outside Music5.  Cassie Kinoshi’s seed. ‘Gratitude’ written by Cassie Kenosha and released on International Anthem

The Waterboys’ Mike Scott joins The MOJO Record Club to explore his Whole Of The Moon era, revisit John Lennon’s Imagine, deconstruct Dancing In The Dark, and tell us about recording with Bob Dylan. Plus new releases from Brittany Howard and Gerycz Powers Rolin. Every precious dream and vision underneath the stars!Tracklisting:1.  The Waterboys ‘This is the Sea’, written by Mike Scott and released on Chrysalis Records2.  John Lennon ‘Oh My Love’, written by John Lennon and Yoko Ono and released on Apple Records3.  GERYCZ POWERS ROLIN ‘Activator’ written by GERYCZ POWERS ROLIN and released on the 12XU label4.  Brittany Howard, ‘Prove It To You’ written by Brittany Howard and released on Island Records5.  Brittany Howard, ‘Samson’ written by Brittany Howard and released on Island Records

Season Two of the MOJO Record Club kicks off with a righteous first guest: Joe Talbot of IDLES, who tells Andrew Male about TANGK, Timber Timbre, Lee Moses, Bill Callahan, The Pharcyde, Van Morrison, Traams, The Smiths and much more. Plus new albums from The Smile and House Band, and “a sinister raconteur with a dagger…”TRACKLISTING:IDLES 'Grace' written by IDLES and released on Partizan RecordsIDLES 'Dancer' written by IDLES and released on Partizan Records'Timber Timbre 'I Get Low' written by Taylor Kirk and released on Arts & Crafts TRAAMS 'A House on Fire' written by TRAAMS and released on Fat Cat RecordsThe Smile 'Friend of a Friend' written by Thom Yorke, Jonny Greenwood & Tom Skinner, released on XL RecordingsHouse Band 'Spinners' written by House Band, available on Spotify, Apple Music and YouTube

The Coral’s James Skelly helps Andrew Male and Chris Catchpole “explore the spaces between the sun and the shadows”. To be explored, specifically: Cillian Murphy and Bela Lugosi; Phil Spector and Celine Dion; and elusive butterfly and self-proclaimed “all-out pain” Bob Lind. Oh, and new ones by Sparklehorse and our old friend Alabaster DePlume, too!TRACKLIST 1.    That’s Where She Belongs, by The Coral, written by James Skelly and released on Run On Records2.    Elusive Butterfly, by Bob Lind, written by Bob Lind, produced by Jack Nitzsche and released on World pacific Records in 19663.    Did You Know, by Alabaster De Plume, featuring Momoko Gill and MettaShiba and composed in the act of performing by Alabaster DePlume, Falle Nioke, Rozi Plain, Sarathy Korwar, Tom Skinner, Kenichi Iwasa, James Howard, Tom Herbert, Natalie Pela, Rosa Slade, Elly Condron, Luisa Gerstein, Matt Webb, Michael Chestnutt, Ursula Russell, Conrad Singh, Hannah Miller, Donna Thompson, Matthew Bourne, Momoko Gill and Ruth Goller, from the album, Come With Fierce Grace, released on International Anthem4.    Evening Star Supercharger, by Sparklehorse, written by Mark Linkous and released on Anti Records5.    Listening to the Higsons, by Sparklehorse, written by Mark Linkous and released on Anti Records

Let’s make this one precious: Kevin Rowland joins the MOJO Record Club to discuss Dexys past and present and the enduring genius of Van Morrison. Plus Andrew Male and Chris Catchpole tackle new releases by Tinariwen and BC Camplight... “It ain’t why, why, why, it just is!”Tracklisting: 1.  I’m Going to Get Free, written by Kevin Rowland and released on the 100 Percent label2.  Caravan, written by Van Morrison and performed live at at the Troubadour, Los Angeles, Californian May 1973 with The Caledonia Soul Orchestra and released on Warner Bros records3.  Tenere Den, by Tinariwen, written by Touhami Ag Alhassane and Eyadou Ag Leche and released on Wedge Records4.  The Last Rotation Of Earth, written by Brian Christinzio and released on Bella Union Records

The MOJO Record Club with Kristin Hersh Catch a wave with Kristin Hersh, as the Throwing Muses legend tells Andrew Male and Chris Catchpole about “tasty” sounds, Experimental Jelly, being a surf mom, and 40 years of fighting the good fight against the music biz. Plus the new album from Blake Mills, and some unheard revelations from Vivian Stanshall… A glance from an expiring cod!Tracklisting:1. Ms Haha from Clear Pond Road, written by Kristin Hersh and released on Fire Records2. He Quits, written by Tomorrow’s Tulips and released on Burger Records in 20133. A Waste, written by Tomorrow’s Tulips and released on Burger Records in 20134. Skeleton Is Walking, from Blake Mills Jelly Road, written by Blake Mills and Chris Weismann and released on the New Deal and Verve label5. Lady Rawlinson’s Lilt, from Rawlinson End, written by Vivian Stanshall and released by Madfish Records

Live from New Orleans and “the jazz side of life”, Rickie Lee Jones joins the MOJO Record Club – not just to discuss Van Morrison’s Veedon Fleece, but to sing us a fair portion of it! Plus Andrew Male and Jenny Bulley on the latest new releases from Bill Orcutt and Jana Horn. Let’s improvise! Tracklisting: 1. Just in Time, by Comden & Green, performed by Rickie Lee Jones and released on BMG, Modern Recordings 2. Weasel, written and performed by Rickie Lee Jones Live from her Living Room (YouTube) 3. Linden Arden Stole the Highlights, written by Van Morrison and released on Warner Bros Records 4. The Life Of Jesus, written by Bill Orcutt and released on Palilalia Records 5. Leaving Him, written by Jana Horn and taken from The Window Is The Dream on No Quarter Records

From his Massachusetts attic studio Lloyd Cole ponders music celebrity golf tournaments, tells us the best way to insult a musician and talks to Andrew Male and Jenny Bully about his love for Joan As Police Woman’s 2006 debut LP, Real Life. Plus, new albums by Mudhoney and Everything But The Girl, stray cat noises, the joy of small dogs and the middle-aged wit and melancholy at the heart of Gen X music. Tracklisting: 1. Wolves, written and performed by Lloyd Cole and released on the earMUSIC label 2. Christobel, written and performed by Joan Wasser and released on Reveal Records 3. Anyone, performed by Joan Wasser, written by Joan Wasser and Anohni and released on Reveal Records 4. Nothing Left To Lose, performed by Everything But the Girl, written by Ben Watt and Tracey Thorn and released on Buzzin’ Fly Records 5. Move Under by Mudhoney, written by Mudhoney from the album Plastic Eternity released on Sub Pop Records 6. Little Dog by Mudhoney, written by Mudhoney from the album Plastic Eternity released on Sub Pop Records

Teenage Fanclub’s Norman Blake is our latest inductee to the MOJO Record Club, bringing with him the astonishing Quebec by Ween. Plus Andrew Male and John Mulvey dig into Neil Young’s long-awaited Chrome Dreams, and the final album by the incendiary trumpeter and composer jaimie branch.Tracklisting: 1. Back To The Light, written by Norman Blake, and released on the bands own label, PeMa2. It’s Gonna Be A Long Night, written and arranged by Ween and released on Sanctuary Records3. Among His Tribe, written and arranged by Ween and released on Sanctuary Records4. Sedan Delivery, written by Neil Young and released on Reprise Records5. Take over the World from ‘Fly Or Die Fly Or Die Fly Or Die ( ( world war ) )’ composed by Jaimie Branch and released on International Anthem Records

Composer producer and all-round musical polymath Jim O’Rourke joins host Andrew Male and MOJO Editor John Mulvey to discuss his recent score for Kyle Armstrong’s Hands That Bind and one of his favourite LPs, Jaco Pastorius’ 1981 jazz fusion masterpiece, Word Of Mouth. Plus, we delve into some of the week's best new releases from Kieran Hebden & William Tyler and the spellbinding new album from Julie Byrne and finally discover what "chord-cheating" means.Tracklisting:1. ‘A Man's Mind Will Play Tricks On Him‘ by Jim O’ Rourke and released on Drag City Records2. ‘John & Mary’ taken from the Word Of Mouth album, written by Jaco Pastorius, released on the Warner Bros label in 19813. ‘Panic’ / ‘Three Views Of A Secret’ taken from the Word Of Mouth album, written by Jaco Pastorius, released on the Warner Bros label in 19814. ‘Darkness, Darkness’ by Kieran Hebden and William Tyler, written by Jesse Colin Young and released on the Psychic Hotline Label5. ‘Moonless’ written by Julie Bane and released on Ghostly International

Pulp’s Nick Banks is the latest guest of the MOJO Record Club; author, potter, punk historian and Jarvis Cocker’s faithful drummer. Nick joins Andrew Male and Chris Catchpole to discuss the Pulp reunion, creativity over technique and The Slits... He remembers the first time, and the second, and the third! Plus new releases from Public Image Ltd and Bonnie ‘Prince’ Billy.Tracklisting: 1.  My Legendary Girlfriend, written by Pulp and released on Fire Records in 19912.  Typical Girls, written by by Viv Albertine, Tessa Pollitt, Ariane Forster and Paloma Romero and released on Island Records3.  Car Chase, written by Lydon, Smith, Edmonds and Firth and released on PiL Official Records4.  Bananas, written by Will Oldham and released on Domino Records

We head back to a hot London summer at the end of the hippy era, as Jethro Tull’s “Nureyev with a flute” Ian Anderson talks vividly about Roy Harper, folk versus rock, musicians versus the music biz, and much more. Plus Andrew Male and Danny Eccleston dig MOJO’s compilation of unheard Stax demos, and yet more great Arthur Russell finds.Tracklisting: 1.  Locomotive Breath from Aqualung originally released on the Chrysalis label in 19712.  In A beautiful rambling Mess, from Come Out Fighting Genghis Smith, originally released on CBS in 19673.  The Boy With a Smile, from Picture of Bunny Rabbit LP, written by Arthur Russell, and released on Audio Records originally in 19854.  MOJO covermount, Mack Rice’s demo of Respect Yourself, written by Mack Rice and Luther Ingram and first covered by The Staple Singers in 1971