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 from the band, and Stephen puts the album into the TTMF Hall of Fame…but where?! Elton John's 'Blue Moves' & Beck’s ‘Odelay’ currently occupy the top two positions.

Chapters

00.35 Introduction

02:27 Sprawl I (Flatlands)

05:19 Sprawl II (Mountains Beyond Mountains)

09:21 Month of May

11:55 Half-Light I

14:00 Half-Light II

16:45 The Suburbs (Continued)

18:42 Discussing the Cut Tracks

21:52 Reveal The Suburbs Supercut

22:30 Recommendations: Further Arcade Fire Listening

26:44 TTMF Hall of Fame

28:21 Farewell

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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 love for the band, the first time they heard them and what it’s like to see them live (including twice on The Suburbs Tour). Chapters 02:06 Introduction to ‘The Suburbs’ 03:36 Critical Reception and Sales Performance 04:26 Album Overview and Initial Impressions

15:18 Seeing Arcade Fire’s live 19:17 ‘The Suburbs’ 22:40 ‘Ready to Start’ 26:08 ‘Modern Man’ 28:42 ‘Rococo’ 31:54 ‘Empty Room’ 34:36 Side B Show Preview Like the podcast? Why not show your appreciation by buying Stephen a coffee - https://www.buymeacoffee.com Podcast website - trimmingthemusicalfat.com / Email us - trimthemusicalfat@gmail.com / Join our Facebook group - https://www.facebook.com/groups/274805337346926 / Check out our YouTube channel - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCm_P5WlRZ0i3tR3jEavD_5A / TikTok - @trimmingthemusica

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 Stephen will put the album into the TTMF Hall of Fame. Will it take the top spot from Elton John's 'Blue Moves'?

Chapters

00:40 Introduction

01:39 Recap: Side A

02:17 ‘Jackass’

04:00 ‘Where It’s At’

05:48 ‘Minus’

07:28 ‘Sissyneck’

15:29 ‘Novocaine’

09:28 The Five Cut Songs

10:35 Revealing the Supercut & Rating

11:51 Placing Odelay in the TTMF Hall of Fame

12:28 Outro

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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 Performance

03:53 Album Overview and Initial Impressions

07:32 ‘Devil’s Haircut’

09:49 ‘Hotwax’

11:41 ‘Lord Only Knows’

13:39 ‘The New Pollution’

15:29 ‘Novocaine’

18:02 Side B Show Preview

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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 Song’ 05:14 ‘Where’s The Shoorah’ 07:48 ‘If There’s a God in Heaven’ 10:36 ‘Cage The Songbird’ 13:25 ‘Bite Your Lip (Get Up and Dance)’ 16:51 Discussing the 9 cut songs 21:58 Revealing the ‘Blue Moves’ TTMF Supercut 22:44 Recommending further Elton John listening 23:54 TTMF Hall of Fame and preview of next show Like the podcast? Why not show your appreciation by buying Stephen a coffee - https://www.buymeacoffee.com Podcast website - trimmingthemusicalfat.com /

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"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 tracks that will make up Side A.

Chapters

01:09 Introduction to ‘Blue Moves’

02:34 Critical Reception and Sales Performance

04:59 Album Overview and Initial Impressions

10:20 ‘Tonight’

13:35 ‘One Horse Town’

16:07 ‘Chameleon’

19:26 ‘Sorry Seems to Be the Hardest Word’

23:48 Side B Show Preview

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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 Mind', and ‘Do It All Night'. Finally, he critiques the album as a whole.

Throughout you’ll hear detailed information about the songs and the critical reception to the album.

Come back next time for a look at Prince’s 1984 blockbuster ‘Purple Rain’.

Chapters

00:39 Introduction

01:02 Tale of the Tape

03:05 Uptown

05:19 Dirty Mind

07:42 Do It All Night

09:14 Critiquing the ‘Dirty Mind’ album

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