The Album Afterlife

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"The Album Afterlife" is a podcast where we talk about your favourite albums through an audience perspective. Each month, hosts Nahren and Georges, will take turns picking an album to discuss, analyse and talk about the impact it has had on not only the music industry but also pop culture. Tune in to hear us talk about the albums you know and love.

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From The Philippines to Tiktok: the History of Budots 27.07.2024 9:24

After a long hiatus, Nahren is back with this short episode to discuss the viral tiktok sound 'EMERGENCY' by DJ Johnrey. While this has taken off with white girls swaying their arms and legs and showing off their outfits, the origins of the dance and music genre goes a lot deeper. Filipino's of all ages and backgrounds have taken to tiktok to show how you actually dance in the Budots style, with t...

6: Eminem - The Eminem Show 20.03.2024 50:40

Nahren’s choice of album this month was Eminem’s most popular album “The Eminem Show”. In this album, Eminem talks about wealth, the rap industry as well as his childhood. Eminem is considered to be one of the best rappers in the world and this album’s success is a testament to that. It also includes the TikTok hit “superman” and classics such as “without me” and “Till I collapse”

5: Frank Ocean - Blonde 20.02.2024 52:13

Nahren and Georges discuss Frank Ocean's critically acclaimed album 'Blonde', a concept album where he talks about young love, death, fame and consumerism though progressive rnb, of which Frank Ocean is a pioneer in. Listen to hear our thoughts on the songs, which both chill vibes but also a sense of something deeper. Follow the Podcast: Instagram: ⁠ https://www.instagram.com/thealbumafterlife/⁠ T...

4: Nicki Minaj - Pink Friday 2 20.01.2024 55:28

Nahren and Georges discuss Nicki Minaj's "Pink Friday 2", sequel to her iconic debut album "Pink Friday". They talk about Nicki Minaj's journey into motherhood, how she deals with grief, her being on top of her game, the strength of her pen and sex. Also, does this do its namesake justice? Is it too conflated? and do the numerous pop samples work on the tracks? Listen to find out ! Follow the Podc...

3: PinkPantheress - Heaven knows 01.12.2023 55:23

Nahren and Georges discuss PinkPantheress' debut album "Heaven knows". They talk about her UK Garage influence, the theme of death, the art of sampling and interpolations, her "true 2000s" aesthetics and her stresses of peaking too early. Follow the Podcast: Instagram: ⁠ https://www.instagram.com/thealbumafterlife/⁠ Tiktok: ⁠ https://www.tiktok.com/@thealbumafterlife⁠ Listen Here: ⁠ https://linktr...

2: Olivia Rodrigo - GUTS 01.11.2023 52:11

Nahren and George discuss Olivia Rodrigo's sophomore album "GUTS". They talk about her influences, from late 90s riotgrrrl! to 2010s pop, the pressure that was put on this album after her critically acclaimed debut "SOUR", track by track analysis and the highs and lows on the album. Follow the Podcast: Instagram: ⁠ https://www.instagram.com/thealbumafterlife/⁠ Tiktok: ⁠ https://www.tiktok.com/@the...

1: Amy Winehouse - Back to Black 30.09.2023 47:10

Nahren and Georges talk about Amy Winehouse's classic album "Back to Black". The impact the album had on the music industry, track by track analysis and their favourite songs from the album. Follow the Podcast: Instagram: ⁠ https://www.instagram.com/thealbumafterlife/⁠ Tiktok: ⁠ https://www.tiktok.com/@thealbumafterlife⁠ Listen Here: ⁠ https://linktr.ee/thealbumafterlife⁠ Email for Enquiries: thea...