2008Damh The BardThe Cauldron BornZoe teaches Neil about Paganism, we talk about politics and religion (obviously) and sitting around a camp fire singing songs Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2016ArchitectsAll Our Gods Have Abandoned UsMetalcore royalty, we talk about politics, the unfortunate passing of Tom Searle but his genius song writing, Take A Break magazine and Neil FUMES Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2009Deaf HavanaMeet Me Half Way, At Least. 2009 was a great year for UK music and this album was right up there. We discuss the obvious change in sound from their later albums and how they managed tk get so big. Loads of other stuff too but I've forgot what, sorry. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2015Soft PlayAre You Satisfied?Punk as fuck debut album from Soft Play We discuss whether you can live in an affluent area and still be working class and not a tory, the name change, transphobic people being cunts and more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2010The Gaslight AnthemAmerican SlangThird album from New Jersey heartland rock, punk legends The Gaslight Anthem is this weeks choice.We discuss working class roots, The Boss, then we get side tracked with rivers and islands, sorry Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2014CreeperCreeper, debut EPIt's very rare that you find a band that gets better with Every single thing they release, but thats exactly what Creeper have done over the last 11 years. Neil basically just fawns over how great Creeper are this episode, from being an incredibly sexy band to being wonderfully theatrical with a great aesthetic and sound. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
##TRIGGER WARNING##This episode contains themes including death, cancer and mental health2011La DisputeWildlifeBit of a sombre one this week, La Disputes second album is a beautiful work of art and also a huge punch to the gut, no words can do it justice, you need to hear it for yourself, hopefully we've done a good job talking about it. This episode is not as light hearted as usual Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2013Jamie LenmanMuscle MemoryThis week we delve into the fantastic double album, Muscle Memory by the super talented Jamie LenmanWe discuss the topics of the album, the difference in styles on the two discs and for some reason we get into astrology, dinosaur ghosts and Peter Dinklage Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2012Modern BaseballSportsWe're on the second half of the list, and this week it's Modern Baseball's debut record, Sports.A charming emo indie, nerdy record.We talk about growing up and moving out, funny place names and the BBC Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2012While She SleepsThis Is The SixThis week we focus of Sheffield metalcore giants While She Sleeps debut album, This Is The SixFive working class lads from Sheffield eith a DIY ethos, we talk ahiut their Sleeps HQ, their relationship with their fans and for some reason, football chants. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2013Paramore Paramore No its not an error, it's a self titled album. Paramores 2013 effort marks a change in sound for the band, more synth, more new wave and more 80s influence. We talk again how bands changed their sound isnt a bad thing and also Neil rants about something but I cant remember what. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2011Jessie JWho You Are Something a bit different this week, pop/hip hop/r & b superstar Jessie J is the focus. We discuss the differences (and similarities) between the writing process of pop songs and "alternative" songs, the different range od styles Jessie J has, and there's a Neil rants and some awful jokes too. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2014Masked Intruder M.I.Masked men, criminals, pop punk. This one was a fun one, we talk about the concept of the album, including officer Bradford and why is Intruder Yellow in jail??? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2010Letlive.Fake historyThis weeks (late) episode focuses on Letlives 2010 record, Fake HistoryWe cover band merch, Zoe's issues with vaping marketing, why beer is like coffee and also for some reason biscuits.https://www.instagram.com/songbook_club?igsh=bzZwaG96ZXhtY2Z1 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Things get weird this week as Zoe picks the 2015 album Robot Face by French electro swing band Caravan Palace We also have a little look at the Reading and Leeds line up from 2015 and Neil explains why he doesn't like Baby Metal Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2009Biffy Clyro - Only RevolutionsNeil's pick this week and it's the mighty Biffy FUCKIN Clyro.We get into how great and weird they are, along with being one of the best live bands ever.We discuss download festivals lineup and Neil tells a story on how he ruined Biffy Clyro for some people at Sonisphere 2011 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2016 Icon For Hire - You Can't Kill UsThis week Zoe chose You Can't Kill Us by the wonderful Icon For HireWe discuss the subject matter of the album which does include mental health, so there's a trigger warning for that. We also discuss kickstarters and go through the most successful, there's also a guessing game and Neil wonders where he ranks on the most well respected Neil's in the world. Also we ask if the moon landing was real or not. Spoiler: it was real Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Back to 2008 and getting CRUNKWANT by 3OH!3 took the scene by storm, tongue in cheek lyrics with electro pop beatsWe get into how big the crunk scene was, and look back on potential controversial and misogynistic themes.2008 was a big party with this record Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Zoe took us to 2017 this week with Every Valley by Public Service Broadcasting.An extremely interesting and important album, things obviously got political and Neil had more than one rant. If you're from a working class background and haven't heard this recird, you need to listen to it!!Next week will be more lighthearted, promise. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
New episode!Bring out the tissues this week we sit down and chat about 2007s banger A Lesson in Romantics from Mayday ParadeAlso chatting about Warped Tour, being on the road and Zoe teaches Neil about cauterisationAlso there is talk about Winnie The Pooh Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.