JJ's Album Club

Season 2 Episode 1 Dont call it a comeback. Featuring The Strokes, Laura Marling, Hollow ship and Thundercat

Fri, 01 May 2020 07:55:33 GMT

After months of trying to tempt Jimi away from writing a book, being a Masterchef judge and a dad we are back and more professional than ever. Reviewing some of April's more interesting album releases from big hitters - The Strokes to new comers Hollow Ship. Listen in as we give our considered opinions, daft gut feelings and silly segways. Trigger warning this episode contains an awful Liam Gallagher impression.

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7: Tis the Season to trash the 1975, Plus Anderson .Paak, B.E.D and the Album of the Year.

Sat, 22 Dec 2018 22:18:52 GMT

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6: The Good the Bad and the Kurt Vile – with Vince Staples, TVAM, The Good the Bad and the Queen and, yes, Kurt Vile (E06)

Fri, 16 Nov 2018 14:13:05 GMT

This time Joey and Jimi convene in Joey's fancy new kitchen to lob some thoughts at four fascinating albums from the previous month. There's the new Brexit-flavoured record from Damon Albarn's reformed supergroup, Vince Staples' intriguing concept EP, TVAM's audiovisual psych experimentation and an elliptical, woozy newie from Kurt Vile, slack rock king and – hang on – Joey's new best friend!!? As ever, please rate, review and subscribe!

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5: Not OK Computer – with Christine and the Queens, Idles, Lil Wayne, Teleman & Joey's ruined laptop

Wed, 24 Oct 2018 16:17:58 GMT

Joey and Jimi return with an episode delayed by the failure of Joey's second-hand laptop. Never mind! Features Christine and the Queens MJ-infused pop, Lil Wayne's blockbuster return, Idles second blast of joyous anger and some totally out of date references to National Album Day. Please rate, share and subscribe.

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4: Breakfast of Champions – with Lemon Twigs, White Denim, Blood Orange, Mitski & Pete Doherty's massive fry up (E04)

Fri, 31 Aug 2018 13:21:16 GMT

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3: Mystic Mercury Prize Special – with Bodega, Let's Eat Grandma & Mattiel (E03)

Fri, 27 Jul 2018 23:04:22 GMT

This month, Joey and Jimi run their eyes and ears over the shortlisted acts for the Mercury Prize 2018 and make some wild predictions. Plus they discuss Bodega's pleasing brand of wry post-punk, Let's Eat Grandma's critically adored Norfolk-pop opus and Mattiel's Jack White-approved '60s soul which, according to Joey's dad, "just sounds like Lulu". ***Please do rate, review and subscribe if you can.***

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2: King Push It Real Good – with Father John Misty, CHVRCHES, Pusha T and special guest Dolly Alderton (E02)

Sun, 24 Jun 2018 10:49:07 GMT

JJ's is back! Slightly later than we initially thought! This month, Joey and Jimi discuss the latest winner from Father John Misty's one-man sadness-factory, Pusha T's Kanye-produced instant classic and a befuddling third effort from CHVRCHES. They are also joined by podcaster, journalist and bestselling author Dolly Alderton who talks drunken guitar-playing, her love of John Martyn and men with terrible music taste. As ever, please share, rate and subscribe!

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1: Tranquility Base Hotel + Podcast - with Arctic Monkeys, Parquet Courts, Courtney Barnett and more (E01)

Mon, 21 May 2018 22:44:57 GMT

After a long break, Jimi and Joey return for a new season of squabbling over what ratings to give recently released albums. This episode features a lengthy breakdown of ARCTIC MONKEYS surprising sixth record, praise for both COURTNEY BARNETT'S grungey return and PARQUET COURTS focused anger. And a difference of opinion over TOM MISCH. **Please rate, review and subscribe.**

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8: E08 – with Shame, N.E.R.D. and Tune-Yards

Thu, 01 Feb 2018 04:41:20 GMT

It's a delayed 2018 kick-off for Jimi and Joey as they return to the rattly confines of the pod-kitchen. This month they discuss Black Rebel Motorcycle Club's leather-jacketed stasis, Shame's thrilling debut, N.E.R.D.'s confounding comeback album and (at last!) former EastEnders star Pam St Clement's relationship with their Kentish hometown. Please share, subscribe, rate and review!

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7: E07 – Festive Special! With Morrissey, Noel Gallagher, Eminem and Albums of 2017

Sun, 17 Dec 2017 01:28:00 GMT

Pour yourselves a massive Snowball and join Joey and Jimi as they discuss the latest vehicle for Morrissey’s Bad Opinions, Noel Gallagher’s dad-psych odyssey and Eminem’s continued struggle for relevance. They also run through their albums of the year, toast the joy of a nonsensical Christmas song and audibly dip their hands in a Ritz cracker box. Please rate, review and share!

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6: Episode 6 – with Beck, Courtney Barnett and Kurt Vile, and Baxter Dury plus special guest Daniel Lawrence Taylor

Thu, 09 Nov 2017 15:45:01 GMT

Joey and Jimi return to chew over the efficient excellence of Beck's new album, Baxter Dury's dazzlingly weird mid-life crisis and Courtney Barnett and Kurt Vile's decidedly laid-back love-in. They're also joined by comedian and actor Daniel Lawrence Taylor, who talks about creating ITV2's Timewasters, selects some evocative late-90s R&B and details his longstanding, and surprising, beef with Busta Rhymes. *Please subscribe, rate and recommend us to spread the word*

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5: Episode 5 – with special guests Cabbage, and albums by Liam Gallagher, Benjamin Clementine, LCD Soundsystem and Wolf Alice

Mon, 09 Oct 2017 16:25:26 GMT

Jimi and Joey return with an interview with Lee Broadbent, frontman of politically-charged Mancunian agitators Cabbage. They also discuss Liam Gallagher's solo attempt to overcome his lyrical limitations, LCD Soundsystem's amazingly terrible retirement and have contrasting responses to Wolf Alice's second record. Oh, and there's a first listen (sort of) to Benjamin Clementine's change in direction. Please rate us and subscribe on iTunes and beyond.

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Episode 4 – Ghostpoet, The War On Drugs, Everything Everything and Arcade Fire

Fri, 08 Sep 2017 06:13:11 GMT

Joey is back from the Edinburgh festival and so are we! This month we dive into new albums from Ghostpoet, Everything Everything, The War On Drugs and Juanita Stein. Plus there's lively debate about Arcade Fire's Everything Now and an exclusive peek into Win Butler's songbook. Please subscribe and rate us! #arcadefire #everythingeverything #ghostpoet #thewarondrugs #comedy #alternativemusic #rock #rap

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Episode 3 – Folk me special! Featuring reviews of JAY-Z, Fleet Foxes, Childhood and more

Mon, 24 Jul 2017 14:35:05 GMT

After a festival-induced hiatus, comedian Joey Page and journalist Jimi Famurewa return to chew over JAY-Z's confessional 4:44, Fleet Foxes long-awaited third record, Childhood's second album curveball and much, much more. Includes additional silliness and a visit from a guest with a suspiciously patchy accent.

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Episode 2 – with Smoke Fairies (Kasabian, Weller, Gorillaz and Pirate Pauls)

Wed, 31 May 2017 23:14:46 GMT

Journalist Jimi Famurewa and idiot new music radio host Joey Page review some of the month's biggest new albums. Plus an interview with Smoke Fairies about Jack White, stalking Sheryl Crow and of course one of their favourite albums of all time, #Newmusic #album #Interview #SmokeFaires #review #Kasabian #PaulWeller #JHus #AlexandraSavoir

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Episode 1 – with Mat Horne (Father John Misty, Joey Bada$$, Future Islands)

Fri, 21 Apr 2017 14:37:19 GMT

#Music #alternative #Mathorne #gavinandstacey #horneandcorden #fatherjohnmisty #futureislands #joeybada$$ #recordstoreday

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