It's Christmas, and we celebrate by not listening to any Christmas albums. Instead we assess the return of Linkin Park with 'From Zero'; just how poppy, Poppy is on  'Negative Spaces'; if the Pixies have still got it on 'The Night to Zombies Came'; to whether ex-Pixie Kim Deal stole it for 'Nobody Loves you More' ; before finishing off with the debut solo album from Chvrches' Lauren Mayberry 'Vicious Creature'.

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Join us for another eclectic musical journey as we dive deep into: The Cure's haunting "Songs of a Lost World"; Halsey's introspective "The Great Impersonator";  Cumgirl8's provocative "Eighth Cumming" and Orla Gartland's empowering "Everyone Needs a Hero" From post-punk legends to rising indie stars, we'll explore the sounds, lyrical themes, and any peeves about these four new album releases.

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Join us for a deep dive into the latest releases from some of the most iconic and exciting artists in the music industry. In this episode, we'll be dissecting the new albums from David Gilmour, LL Cool J, Doechii, Nick Cave & the Bad Seeds, and Nilufer Yanya.  So, whether you're a die-hard fan or just looking to discover new music, tune in to hear our opinions and analysis.

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Welcome to the latest episode of "The CTTB Music Podcast," where we dive into the latest and most intriguing releases across the musical landscape. Today, we're exploring a diverse lineup that spans genres and pushes boundaries. We'll start with Eminem's much-anticipated return, "The Death of Slim Shady (Coup de Grâce)," followed by Speed's high-octane offering, "Only One Mode." Then, we'll shift gears to the introspective sounds of Cassandra Jenkins' "My Light, My Destroyer," before diving into the energetic indie rock of Los Campesinos!' "All Hell." Finally, we'll round out our reviews with John Grant's thought-provoking "Art of the Lie." From rap to rock, indie to alternative, we've got a sonic journey ahead that promises to challenge, inspire, and entertain. So sit back, turn up the volume, and let's explore these fresh musical landscapes together.

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More podcasting musical delight as we review the third album from Billie Eilish's "Hit Me Hard and Soft,", the mesmerizing beats of Tems' "Born in the Wild," the experimental sounds of Aurora's "What Happened to the Heart," with its ethereal and innovative tracks. Then, we delve into the deeply introspective world of Beth Gibbons' "Lives Outgrown," a journey through personal growth and change expressed through her haunting vocals and atmospheric soundscapes. And we still have time for pop-rocking Lolo's intriguing "falling for robots and wishing i was one," before turning up the energy with Charli XCX's "Brat," an unapologetic and bold album that showcases her unique style and fearless approach to pop music. So, sit back, relax, and join us as waffle our way through all of it.

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Another Podcast featuring two of the biggest artists on the planet Beyonce and Taylor Swift, the return of a much loved dance pop duo – yes, Justice are back, Annie Clark returns with her latest St Vincent incarnation, oh, yeah, and Pet Shop Boys are also back with another album too. Will they ever stop? Listen to us waffle on about all of the above in our usual manner.  [Were some sound issues in this episode]

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Another month, another five albums to waffle about:

Kacey Musgraves - A Deeper Well 
Judas Priest - Invincible Shield
Yard Act - Where's My Utopia 
The Dandy Warhols - Rockmaker 
Master Peace - How to a Make a Master Peace 

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Join us for 30 minutes whilst we wax lyrical on the latest long-playing releases by:

MGMT - Loss of Life
Cherym - Take it or Leave it
Talk Show - Effigy
Chelsea Wolfe - She Reaches Out to She Reaches Out to She
Declan McKenna: What Happened to the Beach?

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We're back with more ramblings on new album releases. We kick-start the episode with an in-depth review of Casey's rock album 'How to Disappear', exploring its distinct Welsh sound infused with elements of post-hardcore and shoegaze. Moving forward, we immerse ourselves in the UK rap scene through the lens of Unknown T's 'Blood Diamond', an album reflecting his poignant life journey and artistic growth. We then transition to Hermosa's self-titled debut album, highlighting its remarkable 90s shoegaze vibe and the band's successful attempt at creating an immersive sound, before somehow finding time to talk about Marika Hackman's fifth album, 'Big Sigh', and BBC Sound of 2024 winner's The Last Dinner Party's debut release 'Prelude to Ecstasy'. Get listening.

 

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Beginning our new year in tune, we dive into albums from the end of 2023.  previous year. This episode of our podcast dissects albums from Baby Queen, Sophie Lloyd, Poppy, Wargasm, Pink Pantheress, and Aesop Rock.

We also find time for a year-end celebration of 2023's best albums and look hopefully at what 2024 has in store.

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Back again, but this time technical issues meant it was an iphone recording, we also crammed in seven album reviews and the new Beatle's single. Albums reviewed were:

Roger Waters - Dark Side of the Moon (Redux)
Bergman - Embers
The National - Laugh Track
The Rolling Stones - Hackney Diamonds
Hannah Diamond - Perfect Picture
The Anchoress - Versions
Hunny - New Planet Heaven

Join us for the usual erms and ahhs, stutterings and mutterings, and generally waffling.

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