CTTB Music

21/04/2023

Yes, DM are back. But are they past their sell by date? And are they better than Japanese metal, a new supergroup, or podcast favourites The Hold Steady? Take a listen and find out.
Albums reviewed this podcast:
Depeche Mode - Memento MoriBaby Metal - The Other OneBlack Country, New Road - Live at Bush HallLana Del Ray - Did you know that there's a tunnel under ocean blvdThe Hold Steady - The Price of ProgressBoygenius - the record

16/03/2023

People keep telling us Hamish Hawk is the next big thing. Is he? We review his latest as well as dipping our toes into K-pop, the Go Team, Paramore, Young Fathers and see if there is more than just Friday to Rebecca Black.
We Review: -
Hamish Hawk - Angel Numbers
Young Fathers - Heavy Heavy
Paramore - This is Why
The Go Team - Get Up Sequences - Part Two
Rebecca Black - Let her Burn
GOT the Beat - Stamp on it

15/02/2023

First podcast on 2023. It was a Saturday. Unheard of on this podcast. Despite this, we shared our thoughts on the following new releases:
Billy Nomates - Cacti
Belle & Sebastian - Late Developers
Margot Price - Strays
Rozi Plain - Prize
Clavvish - Rap Game Awful
VV - Neon Noir

27/09/2022

R.I.P jazz great Pharaoh Sanders. We actually reviewed him when he got together with SAM Shepherd and the LSO last year:- Floating Points, Pharoah Sanders, LSO - Promises. Hear our views around 31:30 point

Once more, we are musically all over the place this podcast. Genre hopping good. We review: - Demi Lovoto - Dancing with the DevilThe Armed - UltrapopAJ Tracey - Flu GameJane Weaver - FlockJulien Baker - Little OblivionsFloating Points, Pharoah Sanders, LSO - Promises

25/09/2022

Of course we have enough battery to capture the whole ep....
Join us as we chat about :-
Beyoncé – RENAISSANCE
Lizzo – ‘Special’
Danger Mouse & Black Thought - Cheat Codes
Rico Nasty – Las Ruinas
Pale Waves – unwanted
Loudon Wainwright III - Lifetime Achievement

16/08/2022

Thanks to all the artist this podcast for making 'traditional albums' by which we mean 45mins or shorter. We love you.

Also it is an all female (bar two token males in Mint Green) musical cast this month, as we review:

Nova Twins - Supernova
Grace Ives - Janky Star
Tate McCrae - I used to think i could fly
Lykke li - Eyeeye
Mint Green - All girls go to heaven
Rosie Carney - I wanna feel happy

04/08/2022

So recording a new podcast this eve: Nova Twins, Lykke Li, Mint Green, Rosie Carney, Grace Ives and Tate McRae all being subjected to Peter and My critical ramblings .

19/06/2022

So, we seemed to have not done an end of 2021 - what's the best album of the year podcast, so last month, we did this one. Who wll be the 2021 CTTB album of the year? Kacey Musgraves? The Hold Steady? Chvrches? Halsey? John Grant? Wolf Alice? Joy Crookes? Listen and find out.

19/06/2022

The one where Scott mislays his notes for the Halestorm album and is somewhat confused and panicked. Not change there, then.
This month we review:-
Arcade Fire - WeSigrid - How to let goDubstar - TwoHalestorm - Back from the deadSunflower Bean - Headful of sugarTears for Fears - The Tipping point

04/05/2022

I know it looked like we'd gone away, but we are still here: still listening, still talking, still stuttering (well one of us is). Here is what we are talking about this podcast.
Wet Leg – Wet Leg
Duran Duran – Future Past
Sault – Air
Yard Act -The Overload
Rolo Tomassi - Where Myth Becomes Memory
Frank Turner - 'FTHC'

22/04/2022

Yes. It is not the end. We will be back in May 2022.

19/04/2022

Ok, so we are aware that it's all been a bit quiet on the podcast front, but do not fear, we will be back next month with renewed enthusiasm.

29/12/2021

Will it be the Bub? or Kacey? or Someone ... new?
Yes, as it is that time of year, we are ignoring all things festive and just catching up some albums we missed instead.
Little Sims - Sometimes I Might be IntrovertedOlivia Ridrigo - SourDry Cleaning - New Long LegLow - Hey What
And for those few of you who listen to us regularly, or even occassionally, thanks for doing so. We do it for fun, but it is nice that someone other than us listens! Merry Christmas & A Happy and Healthy 2022

22/12/2021

We seem to be running out of time for podcasts and are also now back to not even being in the same room. Was it miscial differences you ask. Let's find out as we talk: -

Adele - 30Damon Albarn - The nearer the fountain, more pure the stream flowsAbba - VoyageMegan Thee Stallion - Something for the HootiesSelf Esteem - Prioritise PleasureLimp Bizkit - Still Sucks

16/12/2021

So, we haven't forgotten you, it's just that what with stuff and the other stuff and the om and the xm we've been a bit lax (again) Still hoping to get two more pods to you this year .

07/11/2021

Some previously big CTTB podcast hitters on this episode. Can they continue to keep us engaged or have the love affairs ended. Listen to find out as we review: -
Kacey Musgraves - Star Crossed
Chvrches - Screen Violence
Halsey - If I can't have love, I want Power
Poppy - Flux
Joy Crookes - Skin
Drake - Certified Lover boy

24/09/2021

Once again our heroes are beset with technical difficulties, but still ramble on about:

Gary Kemp - Insolo.
Soda Blonde - Small Talk.
For Those I Love - For Those I love.
Clairo - Sling .
Dave - We're All Alone in This Together.
Marina - Ancient Dreams in a Modern Land

23/07/2021

We are on a bit of a role at the moment. Here's some more ramblings about the following albums: -
John Grant - Boy from Michigan
The Veronicas - Human
Tyler the Creator - Call me if you get lost
Pom Pom Squad - Death of a Cheerleader
Doja Cat - Planet Her
Sault - Nine

25/06/2021

So according to Pete, one of these albums is awesome ... join us as we pass comment on: -
Wolf Alice - Blue Weekend
The Anchoress - The Art of Losing
Bachelor - Doomin Sun
Black Midi - Cavalcade
The Veronicas - Godzilla
Weezer - Van Weezer

28/05/2021

Once more, we are musically all over the place this podcast. Genre hopping good. We review: -

Demi Lovoto - Dancing with the DevilThe Armed - UltrapopAJ Tracey - Flu GameJane Weaver - FlockJulien Baker - Little OblivionsFloating Points, Pharoah Sanders, LSO - Promises

14/02/2021

Another year, more waffle. This time out we chat: Shame, Sleaford Mods, Trent & Atticus, Pearl Charles and the BBC Sounds of 2021

09/02/2021

New podcast coming tomorrow. I know, I know. You're so excited you can't speak. That's fine, all you'll need to do is listen.