Unshuffled

Released in 1977, the second album from the now-legendary Runaways saw a step up in production values and musical sophistication. But did this come at the expense of the raw energy and passion that made the first album such a fun listen? Well, I guess it's time to find out... Give the album a listen first, then give us a listen as we break it down track by track. For show notes, credits, and previ...

OK, so we've all heard of The Runaways, but how many of us have actually taken the time to listen to their albums? Well, now's the time. Join us as we do what we do - start with the first album of this legendary band and work our way through their catalogue track by track, starting with this, their self-titled debut.  Give the album a listen first, then give us a listen as we break it down track b...

The 'Point Zero' episodes are where we choose the next band (or two, or three...) to get the album-by-album, track-by-track Unshuffled treatment. Tune in and see who we chose and why, and also to hear about the also-rans. In this one we theme our selections to ensure we get an old band and a doom band. And stay tuned for the twist at the end! For show notes, credits, and previous episodes, please...

Denver alt-rockers Abrams recently released a new album, In The Dark, and as we always do on Unshuffled with bands we've covered before, we take a deep dive on this one too. They showed a great deal of evolution and change through their first three albums - let's see if it continues here... Buy the album (available on Bandcamp ) and give it a listen first, then give us a listen as we break it down...

Cavalera Conspiracy's fourth album, Psychosis, may also be their last, as guitarist Marc RIzzo has recently split from the band. Arthur Rizk handles both bass and production duties on this one, having previously done such a stellar production job with Power Trip. Let's see if he can work his magic here again. Give it a listen via your usual streaming services (or buy the physical media!), then giv...

Cavalera Conspiracy's third album, Pandemonium, was largely overlooked by metal critics, and the few that reviewed it didn't seem to think much of it. But perhaps this one deserves a little more attention than it got at the time. There's only one way to find out... Give it a listen via your usual streaming services (or buy the physical media!), then give us a listen as we break it down. For show n...

Max and Iggor are back... again! The sheer joy that metalheads felt upon their reunification meant that their first album was received with overwhelming enthusiasm. The obvious question then was: how would they follow it up? Give it a listen via your usual streaming services (or buy the physical media!), then give us a listen as we break it down. For show notes, credits, and previous episodes, ple...

The reunification of the Cavalera brothers had the metal world in raptures, and yet somehow... we completely missed it! But that's what Unshuffled is all about - going back and catching up on those bands and albums you missed first time around. Can this album possibly live up to the expectations of the fans? Give it a listen, then give us a listen as we break it down together.  For show notes, cre...

Emerging from the depths of darkness and despair after losing their producer and close friend Kato Khandwala in 2018, The Pretty Reckless channeled their emotions into this February 2021 release. Buy and listen to the album first (or at least check it out on your preferred streaming platform), then join us as we break it down. Join the Unshuffled revolution! For show notes, credits, and previous e...

Ghost are back with the biggest heavy album of 2022, Impera. Can this album live up to the hype and anticipation? Do the Def Leppard comparisons stack up? Where does art finish and entertainment begin? Buy and listen to the album first (or at least check it out on your preferred streaming platform), then join us as we answer all of these questions and more. Join the Unshuffled revolution! For show...

The artwork and lyrics hint at a more emotional and vulnerable album here, but does Who You Selling For, the third album from the Pretty Reckless, succeed in forging a new direction for the band? Well, you'll have to listen and find out. Buy and listen to the album first (or at least check it out on your preferred streaming platform), then join us as we break it down. Join the Unshuffled revolutio...

The Pretty Reckless amped up the hard rock and aimed to shock on their second album. Let's find out if it hit the mark. Buy the album first (or at least check it out on your preferred streaming platform), then join us as we break it down. Join the Unshuffled revolution! For show notes, credits, and previous episodes, please visit  www.unshuffledpod.com . Contact us via Twitter ( @unshuffledpod ) o...

It's always a thrill when we start out on a new journey with a new band, and this one is no exception. The Pretty Reckless is the most commercial band we've done, our first female vocalist, and our first 'vocal-first' band. There are so many questions, and you'll find all the answers within. Join the Unshuffled revolution! For show notes, credits, and previous episodes, please visit  www.unshuffle...

Nightmare Logic was the highly acclaimed 2017 second album from Power Trip and, tragically, their last studio album before the death of lead singer Riley Gale in 2020. In this episode we analyse the album track by track before discussing Gale's legacy and our hopes for the future of the band. For show notes, credits, and previous episodes, please visit  www.unshuffledpod.com . Contact us via Twitt...

Manifest Decimation is the first album by highly acclaimed Texas thrash metal maniacs Power Trip. Released in 2013, it marked them as genuine up and comers in the modern metal scene. Give it a listen, then join Scott and Matt as they talk it over while they pick over the Thanksgiving turkey bones. For show notes, credits, and previous episodes, please visit  www.unshuffledpod.com . Contact us via...

Crossover thrash? Funereal doom? Black metal shoegaze? Or maybe some dubstep infused metalcore? The 'Point Zero' episodes are where we choose the next band (or two, or three...) to get the album-by-album, track-by-track Unshuffled treatment. Tune in and see who we chose and why, and also to hear about the also-rans. For show notes, credits, and previous episodes, please visit  www.unshuffledpod.co...

Released in 2020 as the pandemic was in full swing, the third album from Abrams was critically acclaimed, featuring on many heavy music critics' 'Best of 2020' lists. But was the praise justified? Buy the album (Modern Ways - available on Bandcamp ) and give it a listen first, then give us a listen as we break it down track by track. For show notes, credits, and previous episodes, please visit  ww...

Have Denver's Abrams managed to make the 'second album leap' that we so often see in a band's career arc? Are they gonna keep the same basic ingredients we heard on their debut, or mix things up a little? And what effect can the change in drummer have on their sound? Buy the album (Morning - available on Bandcamp ) and give it a listen first, then give us a listen as we break it down track by trac...

There's always an extra spark of energy and excitement in the air when we start out on a journey with a new band, and this time is no different. Denver's Abrams have been getting all sorts of praise in heavy music circles lately, so we'd thought we'd check them out, starting, as always, with their first album. Buy the album (Lust. Love. Loss. - available on Bandcamp ) and give it a listen first, t...

Gojira are back with Fortitude, one of the most anticipated metal albums of 2021. What direction will they take after the simpler, shorter songs on their previous album, Magma? And can they live up to the lofty expectations? Buy the album and give it a listen first, then give us a listen as we break it down track by track. For show notes, credits, and previous episodes, please visit  www.unshuffle...

What possible relevance could an album about the most destructive pandemic in human history have in these modern times? What is the link between (arguably) the biggest heavy band of the 2010s and 80s pop icon Irene Cara? And how did the band's breakdown between the last album and this one affect Ghost's music? Find out within... Buy the album and give it a listen first, then give us a listen as we...

Ghost's third album, Meliora, released in 2015, propelled them from superstardom to mega-super-dooper-stardom, as their unique blend of theatrical arena rock and metal went mainstream. But is this actually a good album, or it all just a bunch of overblown hype? Buy the album and give it a listen first, then give us a listen as we break it down track by track. For show notes, credits, and previous...

Everything was bigger about Ghost's second album, 2013's Infestissumam: bigger label, bigger budget, bigger studio, bigger sound, bigger audience, bigger paycheck. But does bigger also mean it's better than their 2010 debut? Let's hope so! Buy the album and give it a listen first, then give us a listen as we break it down track by track. For show notes, credits, and previous episodes, please visit...

Join us we embark on a new journey with the latest band to get the Unshuffled treatment: Ghost. In this episode we discuss their cleverly titled 2011 debut, Opus Eponymous. They look scary, but is it metal? And more importantly, is it any good? Buy the album and give it a listen first, then give us a listen as we break it down track by track. For show notes, credits, and previous episodes, please...

Always some of the most fun episodes to make, the 'Point Zero' episodes are where we choose the next band (or two, or three...) to get the album-by-album, track-by-track Unshuffled treatment. Tune in and see who we chose and why, and also to hear about the also-rans. For show notes, credits, and previous episodes, please visit  www.unshuffledpod.com . Contact us via Twitter ( @unshuffledpod ) or e...