SKiP'D

Find all the links you need at https://linktr.ee/skipdpod In episode twenty‑four of Skip’d, Rob & Mike crank up the arena lights and dive into Foreigner’s 1981 juggernaut 4 — the multi‑platinum monster that reshaped the band’s sound and cemented their place in rock history. Packed with glossy production, razor‑sharp songwriting, and Lou Gramm’s powerhouse vocals, 4 is the moment Foreigner evol...

Find all the links you need at https://linktr.ee/skipdpod In episode twenty‑three of Skip’d, Rob and Mike welcome in 2026 in style with Rob’s pick off the back of his somewhat dubious win of the Skip’d Festive Fun podcast. This week they dive headfirst into the velvet‑drenched darkness of HIM’s 2000 cult classic Razorblade Romance — the album that catapulted the Finnish “love metal” pioneers from...

Find all the links you need at https://linktr.ee/skipdpod In episode twenty‑two of Skip’d, Rob & Mike close out the year by unveiling their top songs from across 2025. From chart‑dominating pop juggernauts to underground gems that deserve the spotlight, each track is dissected for what makes it unskippable. Expect passionate debates, unexpected overlaps, and plenty of surprises as the guys ref...

Find all the links you need at https://linktr.ee/skipdpod In episode twenty‑one of Skip’d, Rob & Mike swap sleigh bells for soundchecks as they put each other’s hand‑picked Christmas playlists to the ultimate test. From reimagined carols to cheeky pop bangers, every track gets rated on whether it’s truly unskippable or destined for the skip button. Expect heated debates over Justin Hawkins’ hi...

Find all the links you need at https://linktr.ee/skipdpod In episode twenty of Skip’d, Rob & Mike throw themselves into Don Broco’s 2015 breakout Automatic — a slick collision of funk‑infused grooves, alt‑rock muscle, and unapologetically massive choruses. Built on swaggering basslines, glossy production, and Rob Damiani’s charismatic vocals, the album marked a bold leap from the raw grit of P...

Find all the links you need at https://linktr.ee/skipdpod In episode nineteen of Skip’d, Rob & Mike dive headfirst into Linkin Park’s 2003 powerhouse Meteora — a razor-sharp fusion of rap-rock urgency, electronic texture, and punchy post‑grunge hooks. Built on layered beats, anguished vocals, and riffs that bite, the album refined the band’s blueprint from Hybrid Theory into something tighter,...

Find all the links you need at https://linktr.ee/skipdpod In episode eighteen of Skip’d, Rob & Mike dig into Plan B’s breakthrough concept album The Defamation of Strickland Banks — a gritty, cinematic fusion of vintage soul, sharp songwriting, and London street storytelling. Framed as the rise and fall of a smooth-talking soul crooner turned scandal magnet, the record pairs Motown-leaning arr...

Find all the links you need at https://linktr.ee/skipdpod In episode seventeen of Skip’d, Rob & Mike uncork the velvet-draped debut from The Last Dinner Party — Prelude to Ecstasy — a genre-blurring, corset-loosening feast of baroque pop, glam-rock drama, and literary decadence. With harpsichords clashing against synths and choruses that sound like they were written for a gothic ballroom, this...

Find all the links you need at https://linktr.ee/skipdpod In episode sixteen of Skip’d, Rob & Mike march straight into My Chemical Romance’s 2006 juggernaut The Black Parade — a cinematic concept album that turned teenage torment into arena-sized catharsis. Equal parts punk grit and orchestral grandeur, the record stages a glam-rock funeral for the self and ushers listeners through grief, defi...

Find all the links you need at https://linktr.ee/skipdpod In episode fifteen of Skip’d, Rob & Mike crank up the volume on Terrorvision’s 1994 breakout album How to Make Friends and Influence People —a riotous blend of hard rock hooks, cheeky lyrics, and Britpop-era bravado that turned the Bradford quartet into unlikely chart heroes. Packed with singalong choruses, punchy riffs, and a healthy d...

Find all the links you need at https://linktr.ee/skipdpod In episode fourteen of Skip’d, Rob & Mike unravel the tangled emotional tapestry of 'Rumours' —Fleetwood Mac’s 1977 masterpiece forged in the fire of heartbreak, infidelity, and creative tension. Universally hailed as one of the greatest albums of all time, 'Rumours' turns personal chaos into pop perfection, blending Cal...

Find all the links you need at https://linktr.ee/skipdpod In episode thirteen of Skip’d, Rob & Mike dissect Kendrick Lamar’s To Pimp A Butterfly—a genre-defying magnum opus that fuses hip-hop, funk, jazz, and spoken word into a searing meditation on race, fame, and self-worth. Released in 2015, this ground-breaking album redefined what rap could be, pairing sonic experimentation with lyrical d...

Find all the links you need at https://linktr.ee/skipdpod In episode twelve of Skip’d, Rob & Mike dive deep into Adele’s fourth studio album, 30—a soul-baring chronicle of divorce, motherhood, and self-reclamation wrapped in cinematic balladry and gospel-infused grandeur. Released in 2021 after a six-year hiatus, 30 finds Adele at her most vulnerable and vocally commanding, weaving orchestral...

Find all the links you need at https://linktr.ee/skipdpod In episode eleven of Skip’d, Rob & Mike unpack Porcupine Tree’s ninth studio album, Fear Of A Blank Planet—a searing concept record that dissects modern youth’s alienation, screen addiction, and societal disconnect through sprawling progressive rock canvases. Blending art-rock textures, narrative depth, and hard-hitting grooves, this 20...

Find all the links you need at https://linktr.ee/skipdpod In episode ten of Skip’d, Rob & Mike unravel The Streets’ defining concept album, A Grand Don’t Come For Free, released on 17 May 2004. Mike Skinner transforms London street tales into a rap opera narrative, chronicling a missing £1,000 and a tumultuous romance with Simone. They explore how raw garage beats and heartfelt lyricism elevat...

Find all the links you need at https://linktr.ee/skipdpod In episode nine of Skip’d, Rob & Mike unpack Kaiser Chiefs’ debut studio album Employment, a Britpop and new wave–inspired alternative rock landmark that exploded onto the UK scene in March 2005. Recorded from summer to December 2004 at Chapel Studios in Lincoln and refined at Olympic and Town House studios, the album fuses art-punk att...

Find all the links you need at https://linktr.ee/skipdpod In episode eight of SKiP’D, Rob & Mike dive into Arctic Monkeys’ fifth studio album, AM, released on 9 September 2013. Recorded between January 2012 and June 2013 at Sage & Sound Recording in Los Angeles and Rancho De La Luna in Joshua Tree, California, with production led by James Ford and co-production from Ross Orton, this record...

Find all the links you need at https://linktr.ee/skipdpod In episode seven of SKiP’D, Rob & Mike explore Ed Sheeran’s debut album +, a genre-blending collection that launched the British singer-songwriter into global stardom. Chosen by a listener who still tears up to "Small Bump," this album fuses acoustic intimacy with rhythmic wordplay and pop polish. From the haunting storytellin...

Find all the links you need at https://linktr.ee/skipdpod In episode six of SKiP’D, Rob & Mike plunge into Late of the Pier’s sole studio album, Fantasy Black Channel, a genre-collage that redefined British alternative music in 2008. Recorded partly in Sam Eastgate’s bedroom and honed at London studios, this record mixes dance-punk revival, glam bursts, and prog-rock flourishes into one electr...

Find all the links you need at https://linktr.ee/skipdpod In episode five of SKiP’D, Rob & Mike blast off into Infinity on High, Fall Out Boy’s daring second album that catapulted them from emo underdogs to mainstream rock titans. Chosen by a fan who still belts “Thnks fr th Mmrs” in the shower, this record merges arena-ready hooks with heartfelt confessions and genre-bending experiments. From...

Find all the links you need at https://linktr.ee/skipdpod In episode four of SKiP’D, Rob & Mike wade into the tempestuous waters of Lungs , the debut album that launched Florence Welch into the stratosphere. Nominated by a listener who claims it “saved their life and ruined their mascara,” this record is a whirlwind of harp-strung hysteria, gothic romance, and unapologetic emotional release. F...

Find all the links you need at https://linktr.ee/skipdpod In episode three of SKiP’D, Rob & Mike dive headfirst into the ethereal, genre-defying masterpiece that is Blonde by Frank Ocean. Selected by a listener who swears every second is sacred, this album takes the duo on a journey through vulnerability, identity, and sonic innovation. From the haunting minimalism of “Nikes” to the emotional...

Find all the links you need at https://linktr.ee/skipdpod On episode two of SKiP’D, Rob & Mike crack open Mike’s ultimate indie-rock manifesto: We Are Scientists’ debut, In Love and Squalor . From the adrenaline-fueled opener “Nobody Move, Nobody Get Hurt” to the raw vulnerability of “The Great Escape,” they unpack why every riff, lyric, and hook demands your full attention. What to expect: A...

Find all the links you need at https://linktr.ee/skipdpod On the inaugural episode of SKiP’D, hosts Mike & Rob take on Rob’s album selection: Panic! At The Disco’s genre-defining debut, A Fever You Can’t Sweat Out . From the carnival-inspired opener “The Only Difference Between Martyrdom and Suicide Is Press Coverage” to the sing-along anthem “I Write Sins, Not Tragedies,” they explore the art...

Which albums are truly unskippable and which ones belong in the skip? Listen to the trailer for SKiP'D to find out...