We Don't Believe in Beatles

John Lennon looks to his past to bring some classic rock 'n' roll into the 70s, while navigating the shadiness of Maurice Levy and the growing insanity of Phil Spector. We dissect this album of covers while discussing why the Beatles persevered when other rock 'n' roll bands faded away, the 'colour of music', whether Linda McCartney should just sing everything and Cameron makes some wildly unfound...

It's George's self-described 'naughty period', and the dark horse of the Beatles just comes on right out and calls himself one. Not a lot of subtlety here. Does it stack up to his previous heights? Is it better than Orgy's "Candyass"? We tackle the beautiful 'Simply Shady' at the end of the show. Watch two new songs by our band inuette here on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCVKUxPTHc3yG...

Ringo's a funny one, isn't he? This week we discuss what seems to be Ringo finding his groove, however that also involves some baffling choices. Is the 'No-No Song' enough to raise this album up to the greatness of "Ringo"? We also discuss the important of a track listing, Candlemass, our favourite James Bond theme songs (should we actually do a spin-off podcast..?) and which special guests would'...

We find ourselves in the midst of John Lennon's self-proclaimed "lost weekend", so the question remains as to whether a Yoko-less John is able to reach heights not seen since the Plastic Ono Band record. We also discuss who the OFFICIAL 5th Beatle is, Sean Lennon's Soulfly collaboration and cover 'Nobody Loves You (When You're Down and Out'. If you enjoy the show, please leave us a review in-app,...

This is it! The big boy! Does it live up to the hype? Does adversity produce good art? Should great artists risk contracting cholera to make a bangin album? Did Sir Christopher Lee and Parky get absolutely wasted before the photo shoot for the cover art? Stay tuned to the end to hear our version of 'Mrs Vandebilt'. If you enjoy the show, please leave us a review in-app, or consider becoming a patr...

Welcome to season 2! Ringo is back, and you better believe it baby. The Beatles have what is to be their last reunion (at least performing on the same LP together), and who else has the charm and power to bring them back together but Mr Starkey himself? Stay tuned til the end when Jack takes lead vocal on our version of 'I'm the Greatest', losing his mind in the process. If you enjoy the show, ple...

Happy holidays to all! Recording from different hemispheres, we talk George Harrison's Wonderwall Music (1968), the film it soundtracks (Wonderwall), what's been happening with Ringo (Here's to the Nights) and Paul (McCartney III), plus we definitively rank of all the albums of season 1 and perform John Lennon's 'Happy Xmas (War is Over)' for all you festive beauties. Season 2 coming early 2021. I...

This one stops pretending to be about John Lennon's "Mind Games" about 18 minutes in, but if you're interested in getting to know the hosts better, hear us go pretty deep about our anxieties over leaving London, our biggest fears and regrets, the Adelaide music scene and what it means to get the Chris-Isaaks. To finish up the season, Cameron takes lead vocal on the beautiful Lennon track 'Out the...

George Harrison follows up the universally acclaimed "All Things Must Pass" with an album that splits our opinions drastically. Are you Team Jess or Team Cameron? Jack keeps the peace through gift giving amidst chats about Aussie roadtrip soundtracks and the Deftones, culminating in a cover of 'Who Can See It'. If you enjoy the show, please leave us a review in-app, or consider becoming a patron o...

Paul McCartney & Wings return with what was originally designed to be a double album, but paired back during editing. Was this the right choice? We also discuss the outtakes and singles from this period, plus Percy Thrillington's Twitter account, Bruce McMouse and Paul's "granny music". We then tackle one of the greatest Wings songs ever, 'Little Lamb Dragonfly', with lead vocals shared betwee...

*Stick around to the end to hear answers to some audience questions!* It's a mixed bag of a week, with an album by John Lennon & Yoko Ono ("Some Time in New York City"), the world's first benefit concert held by George ("The Concert for Bangladesh") and some focus on the Irish independence conflict from both Paul and John. Some may say there's too many people preaching practices, but as always...

It's the birth of Paul's new band, Wings, and a bit of a sonic departure from the last two albums. We also discuss the Abbey Road DLR station (what?), Percy Thrills Thrillington and compare having kids to losing a leg. The ridiculous ear-worm 'Bip Bop' is the cover of the week. If you enjoy the show, please leave us a review in-app, or consider becoming a patron on Patreon for as little as £2 a mo...

John Winston Lennon returns with a legendary album... or does he? Some uncomfortable chats amidst discussions about shoes, dungarees, "The Imagine Song" and a party that we definitely went to a week ago. Cameron then tackles lead vocals (in the style of an Australian country singer) for 'Crippled Inside'. If you enjoy the show, please leave us a review in-app, or consider becoming a patron on Patr...

Paul is back and rammier than ever with an album that received very mixed reviews when released. Over time, has the reaction changed? Stick around to the end when we tackle the incredible swamp-stomp jam, 'Monkberry Moon Delight'. If you enjoy the show, please leave us a review in-app, or consider becoming a patron on Patreon for as little as £2 a month: https://www.patreon.com/wedontbelieveinbeat...

Episode 5 brings John Winston Lennon to the forefront for the first time, with an album that features the song that lyrically inspired the name of our podcast! But instead of that one, we cover 'Isolation' - topical eh? Stay safe out there. If you enjoy the show, please leave us a review in-app, or consider becoming a patron on Patreon for as little as £2 a month: https://www.patreon.com/wedontbel...

In episode 4, George Harrison is centre stage for the first time with this triple album opus. Stay tuned to the end to hear our version of 'Isn't It a Pity'. If you enjoy the show, please leave us a review in-app, or consider becoming a patron on Patreon for as little as £2 a month: https://www.patreon.com/wedontbelieveinbeatles Want to keep up with our favourite songs on each album? Check the Spo...

In episode 3 Ringo's back already, this time under the guise of a country singer? With not many options, we tackle 'Love Don't Last Long'. If you enjoy the show, please leave us a review in-app, or consider becoming a patron on Patreon for as little as £2 a month: https://www.patreon.com/wedontbelieveinbeatles Want to keep up with our favourite songs on each album? Check the Spotify playlist here:...

In episode 2 we explore Paul McCartney's depressing debut, a blueprint for every DIY indie record that followed, and perform 'Every Night'. If you enjoy the show, please leave us a review in-app, or consider becoming a patron on Patreon for as little as £2 a month: https://www.patreon.com/wedontbelieveinbeatles Want to keep up with our favourite songs on each album? Check the Spotify playlist here...

In our first episode we discuss the first full solo album ever released by a Beatle, and for some reason it's Ringo Starr doing a bunch of jazz standards. We then perform 'Bye Bye Blackbird'. If you enjoy the show, please leave us a review in-app, or consider becoming a patron on Patreon for as little as £2 a month: https://www.patreon.com/wedontbelieveinbeatles Want to keep up with our favourite...