Tins and Tunes with Joe Donnelly

In this episode of Tins and Tunes, Joe subverts his own formula by reviewing a playlist and not an album. What an evil genius. He talks us through his much-loved Christmas Playlist on Spotify, which includes artists such as Tracy Thorn, Low, Bing Crosby, Bob Dylan, Otis Redding, Chuck Berry, and lots more. LISTEN:    The Beers? St. Mel’s Brown Ale Trouble Brewing Fresh Prince of Kildare New England Double IPA You can check out the other two festive Tins and Tunes podcasts: A Christmas Gift For You From Phil Spector - #7 - here Elvis’ Christmas Album and Funny Looking Angels - #8 - here What is Tins and Tunes? Tins and Tunes is the brainchild of Joe Donnelly, a man who likes his tunes and also happens to enjoy the odd craft beer. Joe selects a modern classic album and advises you on which beverages are best to accompany the LP. You can find the full first series here.

Two very different Christmas albums are presented in this episode of Tins and Tunes. On one hand Joe celebrates the captivating charm of Elvis Presley’s Christmas Album, and on the other he stands up for what surely will become a modern classic: Funny Looking Angels by Smith & Burrows. LISTEN:  The Beers? Galway Bay Full Sail IPA YellowBelly Red Noir You can check out the other two festive Tins and Tunes podcasts: A Christmas Gift For You From Phil Spector - #7 - here Joe’s Christmas Playlist - #9 - here  What is Tins and Tunes? Tins and Tunes is the brainchild of Joe Donnelly, a man who likes his tunes and also happens to enjoy the odd craft beer. Joe selects a modern classic album and advises you on which beverages are best to accompany the LP. You can find the full first series here.

Joe delves into the story behind what many regard as the best Christmas album ever made: A Christmas Gift For You From Phil Spector. ‘Timeless classic’ is a cliché but it’s the only way to describe this collection of songs. Bringing together the best musicians, performers and festive favourites, maverick producer and awful human being Phil Spector made a piece of recording history with this evergreen compilation. LISTEN:  The Beers? Yule Christmas Ale by The White Hag Brewery Sierra Nevada Celebration IPA  You can check out the other two festive Tins and Tunes podcasts: Elvis’ Christmas Album and Funny Looking Angels - #8 - here Joe’s Christmas Playlist - #9 - here What is Tins and Tunes? Tins and Tunes is the brainchild of Joe Donnelly, a man who likes his tunes and also happens to enjoy the odd craft beer. Joe selects a modern classic album and advises you on which beverages are best to accompany the LP. You can find the full first series here.

Joe talks through the musical mastery of Liam Howlett, the social and political significance of the album, and uncovers a few interesting samples in the process.