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"This Album..." with William Hann.
The podcast where each episode a guest and I deep dive an album of their choice.
It could be an album from any artist, any genre, any year.
We're going to discuss the songs, the shows, the artwork. But what I really want is to know is the emotional attachment my guest has to the album.
Who knows, we might even have a bloody laugh while doing it!
The podcast where each episode a guest and I deep dive an album of their choice.
It could be an album from any artist, any genre, any year.
We're going to discuss the songs, the shows, the artwork. But what I really want is to know is the emotional attachment my guest has to the album.
Who knows, we might even have a bloody laugh while doing it!
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It's part 3 of the Harbison trilogy and don't all the best trilogies come in 3's?It's the most wonderful time of the year and for this special episode you can enjoy joy two particularly jolly men talk all things festive.You can hear me champion Taylor Swift while John bashes Home Alone.You can hear me champion Carly Rae Jepsen wile John questions the relevance of Brussell Sprouts in 2025.But you can also hear us hotly debate the cultural importance of pints on the 24th of December.It's a lot of fun and best enjoyed on the big telly between the Queens Speech and The Snowman while you argue with a racist uncle.
"Please sir, can I have some more John Harbison?""MORE JOHN HARBISON?!! Why, yes boy. Yes you can."I've listened to 261 albums (at time of press) this year and in this special episode John and I talk all about our personal favourites with a healthy dose of additional nonsense.There's Geese, there's Shame, there's hardcore bands and there's emo girls gone good.Would love to know, what's. your favourite albums of 2025.
Live music has probably never been more exhillirating and culturally enriching then it was in 2025. To give this important episode the level of expertise it deserves I'm joined by a music mogul, champion of grassroots venues and charisma machine - John Harbison!John and I have been friends for neary 20 years and we have so much fun discussing a varierty of musical experiences ranging from Stadium filling titans to grime in Slovakia to sweaty topless Bristolians.We talk Oasis, WU LYF, Getdown Services, Pulp, JME, Radio Free Alice, Iggy Pop, Black Lips, Ugly and the almighty Kneecap.
We've had to dig deep into the archives for this one....12 months ago, after being asked around 15 times, my very talented and dear friend Rick agreed to be a guinea pig for this podcast. We doubted if it would ever see the light of day, but the time is right and the time is now. So this weeks episode is basically a demo for what the podcast would become, despite the rudimentary interview techniques from me, there are some really funny moments shared between two guys that have been friends for nearly 20 years.Enjoy responsibly!
Truck Festival have possibly pulled the line up of the year for 2026.3 of my literal favourite bands of all time will be performing in that field in Oxfordshire and I can't wait to return to Truck with my friends and have a lovely, lovely time. So there's only one thing for it.... emergency podcast!In this episode, we look back at the lovely time we had at Truck 2025, look forward to all the glorious indie that awaits us at Truck 2026 and we alos discuss a truly impressive criminal operation that we were victims to at a Wombats gig in 2008.Also, annoyingly, we forgot to mention that Vanessa Carlton is on the bloomin' line up!!! That is going to be one of the moments of the summer and I can not wait to cry my eyes out to A Thousand Miles.Enjoy repsonsibly and stay safe.
Episode 51 of the podcast is one I've wanted to happen for a while... it’s Amelia Bayler! Amelia is a creative force of nature in the world of music, comedy and musical comedy, and she effortlessly straddles the worlds of Nu Rave, French Touch and Chart friendly house bangers in her musical taste. It's the first time covering a compilation album on the podcast and the two of us have loads of fun deep diving this Ministry of Sounds, The Annual 15 from 2010 while Amelia also flys the flag for compilation albums as a whole.But if Ministry of Sound is not your thing we also discuss boobs, ordering drinks while gurning and Weight Watchers yoghurts.Best enjoyed while on ecstasy with the girlies.
Episode 50 feels like a monumental occasion and it just so happens I've got a monumental guest to mark the big 5.0. From Irish Post- Punk noise makers Sprints, it's Sam Mcann!We recorded this episode just before show time at a landmark gig for the band at London's Troxy. The iconic venue was awash that evening in a wave of screaming guitars and cathartic chorus'. It was a hell of an evening...Anyone that's into hearing about Simpsons t-shirts, Ed Sheeran tattoos, face steaming and language barriers at music festivals will get a LOT out of this very fun episode.But most importantly, we deep dive Sam's relationship with the groundbreaking 2016 release from Bon Iver, 22, a Million.If Sprints two albums to date aren't enough to keep you satisfied, Sam does give a little tease about what Sprints fans can expect in 2026.Enjoy!
I have Oasis'd!When Propstore held the world's larger ever Oasis memorabilia auction at The Cumberland Hotel, Kyle and Tony were in town to take part in a Q&A happening ahead of the items going under the hammer.I'm a man of opportunity and was lucky enough to grab twenty minutes with the two of them to discuss all things from Boardwalk 94 to Live 25.Tony shared some great stories of his first drum kit purchase, the biggest compliment he's ever had for his drumming and the mad time he first met fellow Oasis drummer Zak Starkey.It's a break from the normal format and a bit shotter then normal, but it's a VERY fun one.Enjoy!
"Who are ya?! Who are ya?! Who are ya?!"I'm William Hann, host of the podcast, "THIS Album..." thanks for asking.For episode 48 I'm joined by a man so passionate about football, he's actually created an award nominated podcast about it, from Cultras, it's James Allen!Jesus, where do I start?James, is a comedian, broadcaster, writer and actor and it was a joy to be welcomed into his home to discuss LCD Soundsytem's ground breaking sophmore album, Sound of Silver.Sound of Silver is widely considered to be one of THE seminal New York albums. In this humble podcasters opinion, it might just be the greatest album of all time. So this is a BIG episode.The album touches on hedonism, loss, friendship, growing up, gentrification, hipsterdom, escape, identity and it does all this with a level of gravitas and intelligence that was unrrivalled in the mid 00's or any era for that matter! So rather then discussing these things we talk about getting high on lemon sips, Liverpool's Ecru away kit in the 90's and regional table tennis tournaments on The Wirral. Best enjoyed home in the late night.
I can’t believe it’s taken 47 episodes to get here, but finally we get to cover Arctic Monkeys seismic debut album - Whatever People Say I Am, That’s What I’m Not. An album this important requires a great guest and I was in VERY good hands for this one. From Spill The Sound and behind the decks of the indiest of discos near you, it’s Louise Schofield!Louise’s content is a joy to behold. On Spill The Sound Louise gives a platform for young bands to have the kind of MTV / T4 experience that those a generation behind took for granted. It’s also, a proper laugh and loads of fun. Louise and I had such great time talking about the impact four lads from Sheffield had on us. We talk haircuts, drinking in parks, first gig confessions, pre drinks in Nottingham. All the important subjects. Untuck those socks from your trackie bottoms, believe the hype and enjoy episode 47 of “THIS Album…!”
Well this is basically what this podcast nonsense has all been leading up to....Do I really need to introduce Felix White....?Amongst the MANY things that Felix does, he is in one of the very best bands to ever do it , The Maccabees. Getting to spend 60 minutes talking to a man who has had such a big impact on my life was a dream come true.Sure, a large part of this episode was me talking "at" Felix and telling him about the numerous times I've cried my eyes out at the countless Maccabees shows I've been to over the last 20 years. But we also talk Red Button anxieties, playing Latchmere when you're 50 and Oasis (naturally). Felix's album of choice is an underdog album from Sunderland's finest - The Futureheads. We have so much fun deep diving the often overlooked record that he so rightly champions.Felix is set to release his second book, Whatever Will Be Will Be - A Matter of Life and Football will be released on the 30th of October. If it's half as good as his previous book then this is going to be a very special read, so get that pre order in.It's available in some bad book shops and all good ones. You can listen to this episode at the link in bio or you can watch it on Youtube or Spotify, no need to take your Precious Time about it.
This might surprise listeners, but Podcasting is not my day job.Five days a week, I'm Sales Manager at London's Cumberland Hotel and on the 21st of October Propstore will be bringing their treasure trove of musical history to my place of work.It's only right I got them on the podcast to discuss.
Episode 43 of the podcast see's me joined by the face of modern comedy and the voice of English history, it's Amy Matthews!This is definitely a top tier episode, Amy was an absolute joy to speak with and we had a LOT of fun talking about one of the best pop stars of a generation, the almighty Chappell Roan.But not just life affirming pop perfection, we also discuss Synesthesia, making scrambeld eggs with your partner and street dance. So yeah, we cover a lot of ground.Amy is about to release a genre-defying comedy album titled Commute with The Foxes on a gorgeous vinyl or classic MP3 via Monkey Barrell Records.You can catch Amy hosting the English Heritage Podcast and you can see her perform - I Feel Like I'm Made of Spiders on ITV X right now!Now if you need me, I'll be wearing a bodice, trying to learn the HOT TO GO dance while drinking port.Enjoy!
For this sepcial episode we're back at West Hampstead Arts Club celebrating the launch of Potenco's debut album.On the night Rob gave a stunning performance which will be available to listen to at some point, but for now stream this stunner of an album in all the place you stream your music.Historical Slang perfectly captures life as a father in your 40's trying to work out your place in the world and how to find joy in family and the simplicities of life. It's a gorgeous album and Rob is a very special talent.Always happy to make things about me, I also hosted a Q and A with Rob which you can watch and listen to right here.Enjoy!
This is a BIG deal.Sam Delaney is Britain's TOP journalist and without a doubt, the nation's most prolific (and possibly best) podcaster. So I was in particularly good hands for this episode.The calibre of guests this last two weeks has been a dream, I've literally had the hosts of my two very favourite podcasts on the show, back to back. Where the fuck do I go from here?! On this episode Sam discusses his work life and the reward that comes from endeavouring to listen to challenging albums.But we also discuss, stealing Walkman's from a big brother, seeking musical approval from your kids, and we ask the big question, are girls from posh schools "dirty?"His album of choice was by the almighty Prince and we have blast discussing the myriad sexual references on an album that is supposedly about god. Classic Prince play...If you're not familiar with Sam's work, check out his work on Top Flight Time Machine and The Reset or pick up one his many remarkable books.Enjoy irresponsibly.
Part 2 of the first ever "THIS Album..." live show was a rollercoaster. It's fair to say that we got the Silver Tongued Rascals experience from Ben.We covered the big subjects like, giving a voice to the working classes, the ideal cornflake topping and mushrooms.LOTS of mushrooms talk.We also talk about one of the best albums of all time, Bloc Party and the truly seismic, Silent Alarm!Best enjoyed under the influence.
Jake's second appearance on the podcast was something very special. 40 episodes in and by a country mile, that was the best one yet. Never one to be held back by the line of questioning, Jake and I touched on a wide range of subjects as varied as teenage money laundering, bringing back Mephedrone and "The Indie Rip."We even mentioned his choice of album a little bit, the glorious 2008 masterpiece by Mystery Jets, 21.Hugest of shouts to everyone that came out to the stunning venue of West Hampstead Arts Club last night. I can't tell you how much I appreciate everyone spending hard earned money and getting out of the house to support the culture. We go again, pencil 12th of December into the diary for the next "THIS Album..." live show.If you've not listened to Jake's podcast, Screen Rot yet, then sort your fucking life out and get involved.
There's no doubt about it, cut me and I bleed indie, but for episode 39 we’re delving into a new genre for the podcast….This show has allowed me to display my expertise and knowledge in all things 00's and skinny jeaned. But what was William Hann up to before he discovered The Libertines you may wonder....?Well I was either shacking out to DJ Hype and Brockie mixtapes on a casette walkman or double dropping Dillinja tunes with Total Science bangers on my brother's Technics 1210's. Yes, I was a proper Junglist and on todays episode I get to prove my D n' B credentials with a man that has been setting dancefloors alight since 2008, from the Depressed CEO Podcast it's Jimmy The Gent!Jimmy was a dream of a guest and I had so much fun inviting this total stranger to my hotel room to deep dive his emotional attachment to the debut album from Drum n' Bass pioneers Chase & Status. (what a sentence)We also discuss edibles in hotel mini bars, singing at record store staff to find a song and DJing to Gen Zers.
This weeks episode see's me joined by the frontman of a Canadian band in the thick of a European tour. It's Tom McGreevy from Ducks Ltd!We have a lot of fun and a lot of laughs in this episode, but it's also the most anxious a guest has made me feel by a LONG way. Tom share's a truly incredible story about his band's first time playing a KEXP session....... honest to god, I'll be carrying the second stress of that experience for a long time to come!Tom's album of choice was an absolute joy to discuss. Orange Juice's 1982 debut was the blue print for so many of my favourite bands like The Maccabees, The Cribs and Mystery Jets, so there is much to discuss....We also talk 6 Music Dad's, Basshunter inspired Scottish bangers and of course, Lisa Vanderpump.If you've not listened to Ducks Ltd yet, they released their second album, Harm's Way, last year and it is an exhilarating masterclass in indie jangle. It's well worth your time. Ducks Ltd's European tour is winding down, but I was lucky enough to catch them in London this week, I can't recommend enough that you make your way to whatever city they're playing in next.Enjoy this episode, enjoy Orange Juice and enjoy Ducks Ltd!
With their second album Bless You and Be Well due for release tomorrow, I’m delighted to share that for episode 36 of the podcast, I’m joined by Mike Wagstaff from Chartreuse!Bless You and Be Well is a stunner of an album that was recorded in an incredibly remote part of Iceland by Sam Petts-Davis (best known for his work with The Smile) It see’s the band turn grief and trauma into a beautiful body of work. Mike was kind enough to invite me into his home to discuss the upcoming Chartreuse album and share his love of Modest Mouse and their breakthrough record - The Lonesome Crowded West.We also discuss The OC, underage drinking at Vagabonds, whammy bar techniques and paying Limmy to promote your band on twitch.Bless You and Be Well is released via Communion Records and is available at all good record shops or your streaming platform of choice from Friday the 29th of August. #Chartreuse#MusicPodcast#Podcast#ModestMouse
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