Flawless - A Music Podcast

03/07/2023

Who's keen for a dirty, sweaty mosh? Special guest Branko Cosic is, which is why he nominated Helmet's sublime Betty.

Will Liam and George find it flawless?

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And we are back! :)Special guest Branko Cosic joins us to nominate the dirty, sweaty, heaving mosh pit that is Helmet's Betty. Will Liam and George find it flawless? Join our Facebook Group! In Flawless Friends and Family, you can discuss our episodes, and the albums you think are flawless. All musi...

26/04/2023

Jake and Connor from Mt. Nadir join us to go for bat for Big Thief's absolute stunner of a debut album.

It's definitely a Masterpiece, but is it flawless?

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Big Thief's debut album is a stunning piece of craft, filled with excellent instrumentation, and Adrianne Lenker's charming and haunting vocals. Jake and Connor from Mt Nadir think it's flawless - will Liam and George agree? Join our Facebook Group! In Flawless Friends and Family, you can discuss ou...

05/04/2023

Hey everyone, we unfortunately have some bad news.

After 5 years with Flawless, our treasured friend and co-host Grant Parkin has decided to step away from the podcast.

Grant has a book coming out soon (more on that to come), so between that, his full time job and young family, it makes perfect sense that something had to give.

We decided to spring a Farewell mini-episode on him, so if you've ever wondered what it would sound like to hear 3 grown adults barely keeping it together for 15 straight minutes, have we got an episode for you!

Grant will always be a beloved part of the Flawless family and it won't be the same without him. We miss you already Grant!

Hey everyone, we unfortunately have some bad news. After 5 years with Flawless, our treasured friend and co-host Grant Parkin has decided to step away from the podcast. We decided to spring a Farewell mini-episode on him, so if you've ever wondered what it would sound like to hear 3 grown adults bar...

03/04/2023

Kick was an international smash hit for INXS, topping charts around the world and spawning multiple hit singles. But we almost didn't get this version of Kick at all.

Special guest Carly M thinks it's a flawless album - will the gang agree?

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Even if you've never heard Kick in full, chances are you've heard most of it on the radio, as it dominated the late 80s radio airwaves. Special guest Carly thinks it's a flawless record - will Liam, George and Grant agree? Join our Facebook Group! In Flawless Friends and Family, you can discuss our....

16/03/2023

25 years later, Regurgitator's Unit has stood the test of time, but is it flawless?

Special guest Carly certainly thinks so, and she joins us to make the case for this iconic Brisbane album.

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We're joined by special guest Carly, who nominates an iconic Brisbane album - will it be found flawless? Join our Facebook Group! In Flawless Friends and Family, you can discuss our episodes, and the albums you think are flawless. All music samples used in this episode are copyright Eastwest Records...

08/02/2023

In 2004, hard rock supergroup Velvet.Revolver came together to release their debut album, Contraband.

Grant believes it's a flawless record, will Liam and George agree?

Grant nominates the classic debut from heavy rock supergroup Velvet Revolver - will Liam and George find it flawless? Join our Facebook Group! In Flawless Friends and Family, you can discuss our episodes, and the albums you think are flawless. All music samples used in this episode are copyright RCA...

01/02/2023

Soundgarden were one of the godfathers of grunge, and fourth album Superunknown is heralded by many fans as their best.

Sabrina Lawrie thinks it's a flawless album, will Liam, George and Grant agree?

Special guest Sabrina Lawrie joins us again to nominate the grunge classic, Soundgarden's Superunknown. Join our Facebook Group! In Flawless Friends and Family, you can discuss our episodes, and the albums you think are flawless. All music samples used in this episode are copyright A&M Records. Flaw...

03/01/2023

We are joined by Brisbane music legend Sabrina Lawrie as she nominated our first ever world music album, the mindbending, aurally stunning Spiritchaser by Dead Can Dance.

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And we're back! Special guest Sabrina Lawrie joins us to nominate our first ever world music album, Dead Can Dance's Spiritchaser. Join our Facebook Group! In Flawless Friends and Family, you can discuss our episodes, and the albums you think are flawless. All music samples used in this episode are....

20/12/2022

Today was a mainstay of 90s MTV, but was the album it came from flawless?

Grant goes to bat for The Smashing Pumpkins' iconic second album Siamese Dream.

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Even for an enigma like Billy Corgan and Smashing Pumpkins, the stories behind the recording of their second album Siamese Dream paint a dark, haunting picture.  Grant thinks the end result is a flawless album - will Liam and George agree?  Join our Facebo...

08/11/2022

The New Pornographers may have begun as a supergroup, but over the years they've taken on a life of their own.

Special guest Joe Woolley from Alien Lane Management joins us to nominate the group's 3rd album, Twin Cinema.

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Special guest Joe Woolley from Alien Lane Management returns and nominates Canadian supergroup New Pornographers' third album Twin Cinema. Join our Facebook Group! In Flawless Friends and Family, you can discuss our episodes, and the albums you think are f...

04/11/2022

Our new episode coming next week sees the return of the Backstage Series, but which Brisbane venue did we record at earlier today?

04/10/2022

It's not often that we cover albums that feature only one voice and one instrument, but that's exactly who Josie Spicer nominated with Spencer Krug's bold and daring Moonface
album, Julia With Blue Jeans On.

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It's not very often that we look at an album that is just one voice and one instrument, but that's exactly what Josie Spicer has nominated for us in our new episode. Moonface is just one of Spencer Krug's projects, as he combines emotionally open and forth...

31/08/2022

It only took one listen for George to know that Jimmy Eat World's 4th album Bleed American was flawless - how many listens did it take for you? 😀

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Jimmy Eat World's fourth album may start off brash and p***y, but over the course of its 11 tracks it visits a range of styles and genres. George knew it was flawless from the very first listen - will Liam and Grant agree? Join our Facebook Group! In Flawl...

17/08/2022

On his debut album Sam Fender drew from a wide range of musical inspirations to tell bold, heartfelt stories of growing up in his home town, combined with stark observations of modern life.

Nathaniel and Matthew from Brisbane synthpop group Alta Falls think it's a flawless album, will our hosts agree?

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We're joined by Nathaniel and Matthew aka Brisbane electropop duo Alta Falls, who nominate Sam Fender, and his debut album Hypersonic Missiles. Join our Facebook Group! In Flawless Friends and Family, you can discuss our episodes, and the albums you think ...

29/07/2022

For many, Nada Surf are a one-hit-wonder, but following the success of Popular, they've gone on to craft album after album of delightful and charming pop rock.

Liam thinks their third album, Let Go, is flawless - will George and Grant agree?

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Popular was Nada Surf's sole mainstream hit, but since then they've crafted a vast catalogue of beautifully crafted pop rock. Liam thinks their third album Let Go is flawless, will George and Grant agree? Join our Facebook Group! In Flawless Friends and Fa...

17/07/2022

Pedro The Lion's darkly wry and melodic second album Winners Never Quit is David Bazan at his best, writing all the music and performing all the instruments himself.

Remy from We Set Sail joins us again and nominates it as a flawless album.

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We're joined by the boys from We Set Sail once again, as Remy nominates the dark and twisted concept album from Pedro The Lion. Will Liam, George and Grant find it flawless? Join our Facebook Group! In Flawless Friends and Family, you can discuss our episo...

22/06/2022

On the surface Third Eye Blind's debut album may seem like a punchy college rock record, but at its heart it's also a sombre reflection on lost love, drug abuse, mental health and more.

Ben from WE SET SAIL reckons it's a flawless album - will Liam, George and Grant agree?

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Ben and Remy from Brisbane's We Set Sail join us, as Ben nominates the college rock classic Third Eye Blind, which he somehow didn't hear until 2015! Will Liam, George and Grant find it flawless? Join our Facebook Group! In Flawless Friends and Family, you...

08/06/2022

With Running Up That Hill running up that music chart, courtesy of Stranger Things, there's no better time to dive into Kate Bush's fifth record, Hounds Of Love.

George thinks it's a flawless album, will Liam and Grant agree?

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Kate Bush's fifth album was a stunningly emotional piece, unfolding over two very different sides. Her voice, the arrangements, the delicate storytelling and fierce directness combined for a magnificent work of art. George nominates it as flawless - will L...

22/05/2022

Can an album be darkly obsessed with death, but also uplifting and full of bangers?

Editors gave it their best shot with their second album An End Has A Start, and Liam nominates it as flawless.

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The Holy Bible might be one of the darkest albums we've ever covered, but when it comes to death and mortality, it's got nothing on Editors' second album, An End Has A Start. But far from being morbid or morose, Editors use their punchy dance-rock rhythms ...

07/05/2022

What's the darkest album you've ever heard, and why is it Manic Street Preachers's The Holy Bible?

George nominates the band's massive third album as being flawless, in an episode that, much like the album itself, needs a content warning before listening.

You can find it wherever you get your podcasts, or on our website: https://flawlessamp.podbean.com/e/108-manic-street-preachers-the-holy-bible/

George nominates an album chock full of ideas, lyrics and music, Manic Street Preachers' unrelenting The Holy Bible. Content warning: Much like the album, this episode contains references to topics such as self-harm, su***de, eating disorders and more. If ...

20/04/2022

Tracy Chapman Online released her stunning debut album over 30 years ago, and it remains an iconic, timeless record.

Grant nominates it as flawless - will Liam and George agree?

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In 1988, Tracy Chapman released her debut solo album, covering political and social causes, as well as love and heartbreak. Grant nominates it as a flawless album, will Liam and George agree? Join our Facebook Group! In Flawless Friends and Family, you can...

30/03/2022

It's the 30th anniversary of the release of The Lemonheads' iconic It's A Shame About Ray.

FOOTSTOMP MUSIC's Graham Ashton joins us to discuss this legendary indie album, and nominate it as flawless.

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It's the 30th anniversary of The Lemonheads' iconic It's A Shame About Ray, and special guest Graham Ashton nominates it as flawless. Join our Facebook Group! In Flawless Friends and Family, you can discuss our episodes, and the albums you think are flawle...

15/03/2022

Tori Amos' stunning debut solo album Little Earthquakes is confident and awe-inspiring, while also personal and heart-wrenching.

Emma Dean joins us again to nominate it as flawless on our new episode.

Check it out where you get your podcasts, or on our website. https://flawlessamp.podbean.com/e/105-tori-amos-little-earthquakes-w-emma-dean/

We're joined once again by Emma Dean, who nominates Tori Amos' stunning debut solo album, Little Earthquakes. Will Liam, George and Grant find it flawless? Content warning: one of the songs on the album talks about Tori Amos' r**e, and we discuss the song ...

01/03/2022

On 25 January 2005, Bright Eyes took the unusual step of releasing two albums on the same day.

Graham Ashton from FOOTSTOMP MUSIC thinks I'm Wide Awake, It's Morning, with its acoustic country, folk and blues, is flawless.

Will Liam, George and Grant agree?

Check it out where you get your podcasts, or on our website: https://flawlessamp.podbean.com/e/104-bright-eyes-i-m-wide-awake-it-s-morning-w-graham-ashton/

Graham 'Asho' Ashton, Director of Footstomp Music, joins us to nominate Bright Eyes' beautiful I'm Wide Awake, It's Morning, one of two albums the band released on the same day back in 2005. Join our Facebook Group! In Flawless Friends and Family, you can ...

20/02/2022

Jagged Little Pill was a stunningly open and heartfelt examination of life and love, and a raunchy singalong belter as well.

Special guest Emma Dean nominates Alanis Morissette's seminal 1995 album as flawless.

Check it out where you get your podcasts, or on our website: https://flawlessamp.podbean.com/e/103-alanis-morissette-jagged-little-pill-w-emma-dean/

Special guest Emma Dean joins us to nominate Alanis Morissette's 1995 classic, Jagged Little Pill. Will Liam, George and Grant find it flawless? Join our Facebook Group! In Flawless Friends and Family, you can discuss our episodes, and the albums you think...

01/02/2022

Nina Simone was an icon of blues, jazz and soul, and Pastel Blues was one of two albums she released in 1965.

George believes it's a flawless album - will Liam and Grant agree?

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Nina Simone is one of the icons of blues, jazz and soul, releasing many albums over her lifetime. George believes one of her 1965 albums, Pastel Blues, is flawless - will Liam and Grant agree? Join our Facebook Group! In Flawless Friends and Family, you ca...

24/01/2022

We are back! For our first episode of 2022, Liam goes back to one of his first ever albums, the mishmash of pop, rock, grunge and more that is the first album by the The Presidents Of The United States Of America.

What are your favourite memories of hearing this record?

Check it out where you get your podcasts, or on our website: https://flawlessamp.podbean.com/e/101-presidents-of-the-usa-presidents-of-the-usa/

And we are back! We bring in 2022 with a look at everyone's favourite high school album, 1995's Presidents of the USA. Liam thinks the simplistic song subjects hide a much deeper music ability and song structures. Will George and Grant agree? Join our Face...

16/01/2022

We are coming back for 2022! Our new episode will cover a 90s classic that many consider a novelty record, but the superb instrumentation and construction makes it something more.

The new episode lands Tuesday, or you can access it now if you become a backer on Patreon. https://www.patreon.com/flawlessamp

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30/10/2021

We made it to 100 episodes!

Thanks to everyone who listened to an episode, gave us a review, left a comment, or told us they were listening.

And of course thanks to all our guests who’ve made the last 100 episodes so special!

We’re taking a little break now - we’ll be back with new episodes in 2022!

28/10/2021

We made it to 100 episodes! To celebrate, we picked one of our favourite bands, and each nominated a different album by them.

How many flawless Radiohead albums are there? You'll have to listen to find out!

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Happy 100 episodes to us! On this special bumper episode, we break down three very different albums from one of our favourite bands, Radiohead.  How many flawless albums will we come out with on the other side? We are going to be taking a break for the res...