Trimming The Musical Fat

Summary In this episode of 'Trimming the Musical Fat', host Stephen and fellow Oasis fans Bryan, Paul, and Jamie delve into the lesser-loved tracks of Oasis from the 21st century, creating 'The Disasterplan' compilation. They discuss various songs from albums like 'Dig Out Your Soul' and 'Heathen Chemistry', sharing their thoughts on what makes these tracks fall short of the band's iconic status....

Summary It's that time of year again, the annual TTMF 1st April show! In this episode, hosts Stephen and Paul dive deep into Robbie Williams' classic 2006 album 'Rude Box'. They discuss the album's critical acclaim, massive sales, their favourite tracks, and personal connections to the music. The conversation also touches on the least favourite tracks, revealing the emotional and artistic depth of...

Summary In this episode of 'Trimming the Musical Fat', host Stephen and returning guest Bryan, delve into the second half of Smashing Pumpkins' 1998 album 'Adore'. They pick and discuss the tracks for Side B of the under 50-minute TTMF Supercut of Adore, analyse each song's merits, and reveal which tracks were left off the Supercut. The conversation also touches on their ratings for the album and...

"It's a grower, isn't it?" Summary In this episode of 'Trimming the Musical Fat', host Stephen Nicholson and guest Bryan Borthwick delve into the Smashing Pumpkins' album 'Adore', to start creating an under 50 minute cut of it. They discuss the album's context, its reception, and their personal experiences with the music. The conversation flows from initial impressions to deeper analysis of specif...

"It's definitely an album track." Summary In this episode of 'Trimming the Musical Fat', host Stephen and guests Bryan, Paul, and Jamie return to delve into the selection of tracks for Side B of their Oasis compilation, 'The Masterplan II'. They discuss various B-sides from the band, analysing their musical qualities, lyrical themes, and overall impact. The conversation also touches on tracks that...

Summary In this episode of 'Trimming The Musical Fat', host Stephen and guests Bryan Borthwick, Paul Young, and Jamie Kerr discuss the creation of a sequel to Oasis's 1998 compilation album, 'The Master Plan'. They explore the reunion of the band, their expectations for upcoming shows, and compare the B-sides from the 90s to those from the 21st century. The conversation then shifts to a detailed r...

Summary Stephen & his guests, Davie & Paul, return for one final Radiohead show. The guys each take a turn to rank all of Radiohead’s 9 studio albums, from ‘Pablo Honey’ to ‘A Moon Shaped Pool’. What will come out on? OK Computer? The Bends? Kid A? Listen now to find out. Chapters 00:10 Introduction to Trimming the Musical Fat 01:30 Ross’s rankings 09:30 Davie’s rankings 21:00 Stephen’s ra...

Summary In this episode of Trimming the Musical Fat, host Stephen and returning guests Ross & Davie, continue their exploration of Radiohead's 1995 album, The Bends. They select the songs for Side B of the TTMF Supercut of the album, including album tracks & B-Sides. The conversation delves into the significance of each song, the band's evolution, and their recommendations for lesser-known...

Summary At last! Here’s our first episode looking at Radiohead’s classic 1995 release ‘The Bends’. Why the delay? Recording issues. Scheduling. Time. Re-recording. Anyway, cobbled together like The Beatles’ Free As A Bird, but with no audio that sounds like it was recorded in an echoey bathroom, Stephen and his guests Ross Braidwood & Davie Melon, take on a hypothetical scenario: If Radiohead...

"They've got their own unique sound." Summary In this episode of Trimming Musical Fat, host Stephen and guest Bryan discuss their rankings of Alice in Chains' studio albums. They explore the band's unique sound, the evolution of their music, and the impact of their albums from the 90s to the present. The conversation highlights the significance of each album, with a particular focus on the classic...

"It's a gentle, beautiful, tenderly sung song." Summary In this episode of Trimming The Musical Fat, host Stephen Nicholson and guest Bryan Borthwick delve into the concluding part of their review and song selection for Alice in Chains' self-titled 1995 album. They discuss the selection of tracks for Side B, share their thoughts on them, and reveal which tracks didn't make the cut. The conversatio...

"I was disappointed with it as well, but...." Summary In this episode of 'Trimming The Musical Fat', host Stephen and his friend and guest Bryan Borthwick delve into Alice in Chains' self-titled third album, to create the under 50-minute, single vinyl TTMF Supercut of it. They discuss the band's history, the emotional depth of the album's lyrics, and their personal reactions to the music. The conv...

Summary In this episode of Trimming The Musical Fat, host Stephen, with returning guests Renée James and Davie Melon, conclude their discussion on Bruce Springsteen's 2002 album, The Rising. They delve into the selection of tracks for Side B of their supercut, analyzing the themes and emotions conveyed in each song. The conversation also touches on tracks that didn't make the cut, providing insigh...

Summary In this episode of 'Trimming the Musical Fat', host Stephen Nicholson and guests Renee James, and Davie Melon explore Bruce Springsteen's album 'The Rising'. They discuss the album's background, personal reflections on its impact, the significance of its artwork, and their favorite tracks. The conversation delves into the emotional weight of the songs, particularly in the context of the 9/...

"It's a case of a return to form." Summary In this conversation, Stephen Nicholson and Ross discuss and rank the albums of Arcade Fire, sharing their thoughts on each album's strengths and weaknesses. They explore the evolution of the band's sound, from their early works to their more recent releases, highlighting key tracks and personal favourites. The discussion emphasizes the unique qualities o...

Summary In this episode of 'Trimming the Musical Fat', host Stephen and guest Ross return for their final look at Arcade Fire’s 2010 album 'The Suburbs'. The mission: Curate an under 50-minute, single vinyl version of the album to create a more concise listening experience. In this show, Stephen and Ross agree on the six tracks that will make up Side B. They also recommend some further listening f...

Summary In this episode of 'Trimming the Musical Fat', host Stephen and guest Ross Braidwood critique Arcade Fire’s critically acclaimed 2010 album ‘The Suburbs’. The mission: Curate an under 50-minute, single vinyl version of the album to create a more concise listening experience. In this show, Stephen and Ross agree on the five tracks that will make up Side A. The guys also talk about their lov...

Summary In this episode of 'Trimming the Musical Fat', host Stephen and guest Paul return for their final look at Beck's 1996 album 'Odelay'. The mission: Curate an under 50-minute, single vinyl version of the album to create a more concise listening experience. In this show, Stephen and Paul agree on the four tracks that will make up Side B. They'll also recommend some non-Odelay Beck tracks and...

Summary In this episode of 'Trimming the Musical Fat', host Stephen and guest Paul critique Beck’s 1996 album 'Odelay'. The mission: Curate an under 50-minute, single vinyl version of the album to create a more concise listening experience. In this show, Stephen and Paul agree on the five tracks that will make up Side A. Chapters 01:55 Introduction to ‘Odelay’ 03:03 Critical Reception and Sales Pe...

Summary Welcome back for the concluding episode of our look at Elton John's 1976 album 'Blue Moves'. The mission: Curate an under 50-minute, single vinyl version of the album to create a more concise listening experience. In this show, Stephen and Paul agree on the five tracks that will make up Side B and place the album in the TTMF Hall of Fame. Chapters 00:43 Introduction 02:42 ‘Someone’s Final...

"It's an undisputed Elton John classic." Summary In this episode of 'Trimming the Musical Fat', host Stephen and guest Paul delve into Elton John's 1976 double-album 'Blue Moves'. Should it have been released as a single album? The mission: Curate an under 50-minute, single vinyl version of the album to create more concise listening experience. In this show, Stephen and Paul agree on the four trac...

After 3 and a half years co-hosting at TTMF, Paul is hanging up his headphones for a new venture (coming 2025). Hear about it here and what Stephen’s exciting plans are for the future of the podcast.

Summary Join TTMF host Stephen as he critiques the singles from Prince's 1980 album 'Dirty Mind'. The album where Prince went full-on Purple Perv with songs about oral sex, incest and doing it all night! And to underline the fact, decided to wear black bikini bottoms and a trench coat on the cover! Stephen ranks and shares his thoughts on each of the album’s singles, including 'Uptown', 'Dirty Min...

Summary In this episode of 'Trimming the Musical Fat', hosts Stephen and Paul Nicholson, along with guest Ross Braidwood, delve into Moby's iconic 1999 album 'Play'. They discuss the album's length, its critical reception, and their personal experiences with Moby's music. The conversation flows through various tracks, highlighting favourites like 'Porcelain' and 'Body Rock', while also engaging in...

** 17 /09/2024 - Hi. After being down for most of this year, we are making this episode available again. Enjoy ** Recording issues. Lost audio. Disagreements. Re-recording. Editing problems. No, not stories from Queen’s recording of Hot Space, but from the production of this podcast episode! However, out of adversity comes our long awaited Queen podcast with the guys from In The Lap of the Pods. T...