A (relatively) in-depth analysis of the musical group Animals That Swim (as well as some other general stuff) in (just over) twenty five minutes. Formed in London in 1989, the band was initially created by brothers Hugh Barker and Hank Starrs (Jeffery Barker), before adding third brother Al Barker to the line-up (along with Del Crabtree).The band issued two albums on the Elemental label, but work on a third LP eventually dissolved after Elemental was taken over by One Little Indian in 1996. The Snowstorm label commissioned a third album in 1999. The band was inactive from 2001 to 2011, although Snowstorm issued a best of compilation album, Faded Glamour in 2004, with sleevenotes by Hugh Barker.I do hope you enjoy this episode.Mathew Woodallhttps://www.facebook.com/share/1F15mx4ea3/https://buymeacoffee.com/lownoiseWhy buy me a coffee?Low Noise is proudly ad-free. If you would like to to say thank you for any of the content you have enjoyed (and help support the continuation of creating more), the above link provides a way to make a small donation of your choice (I also function on coffee!).Feel free to leave a note with your donation to let me know what you enjoy about the podcast or any topics you would like me to discuss in the future.
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Thin Lizzy
A (relatively) in-depth analysis of Irish rock band Thin Lizzy (as well as some other general stuff) in (just over) twenty five minutes. Formed in Dublin in 1969, the band were led by bassist, songwriter, and singer Phil Lynott until 1984.One of the defining rock groups of the 20th Century, Thin Lizzy became an inspiration for modern heavy rock bands such as Metallica and Alice in Chains.I do hope you enjoy this episode.Mathew Woodallhttps://www.facebook.com/share/1F15mx4ea3/https://buymeacoffee.com/lownoiseWhy buy me a coffee?Low Noise is proudly ad-free. If you would like to to say thank you for any of the content you have enjoyed (and help support the continuation of creating more), the above link provides a way to make a small donation of your choice (I also function on coffee!).Feel free to leave a note with your donation to let me know what you enjoy about the podcast or any topics you would like me to discuss in the future.
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The Captain of Her Heart (Double)
A (relatively) in-depth analysis of the song 'The Captain of Her Heart' by the Swiss duo Double (as well as some other general stuff) in just under twenty minutes.Double was formed in 1983 in Zürich by Felix Haug (drums and keyboards) and Kurt Maloo (guitar and vocals). The high point of their career came shortly after the 1985 release of their first full-length album, Blue, which contained the international smash hit, 'The Captain of Her Heart'.I do hope you enjoy this episode.Mathew Woodallhttps://www.facebook.com/share/1F15mx4ea3/https://buymeacoffee.com/lownoiseWhy buy me a coffee?Low Noise is proudly ad-free. If you would like to to say thank you for any of the content you have enjoyed (and help support the continuation of creating more), the above link provides a way to make a small donation of your choice (I also function on coffee!).Feel free to leave a note with your donation to let me know what you enjoy about the podcast or any topics you would like me to discuss in the future.
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The Railway Children
A (relatively) in-depth analysis of British rock band The Railway Children in (just under) twenty minutes. Formed in Wigan in 1984, the group comprised Gary Newby (vocals/guitar/keyboards), Brian Bateman (rhythm/guitar), Guy Keegan (drums), and Stephen Hull (bass).Their debut single A Gentle Sound was released on Factory Records in 1986. This was followed by their debut album, Reunion Wilderness in 1987. They were then signed by Virgin Records and their second album, Recurrence was released in 1988. They supported R.E.M. on tour in Europe and The Sugarcubes in the US. and in 1990, they released the album Native Place, which took a more pop oriented direction. The band parted ways with Virgin Records in 1992, and broke up soon after. Keegan later had a spell in the Wigan-based folk rock band The Tansads, while Hull and Bateman left music for good.In 2016, the original line up of Newby, Keegan, Hull and Bateman reunited for a series of live dates. They went on to play several times over the following two years, including the NYC Popfest, the Shiiine On Weekender and concerts in Manchester, Berlin and London as well as a hometown gig at the Wigan Diggers Festival. Their final concert was at the Borderline, London in December 2018, after which Hull and Bateman decided to bow out of performing for good.In this episode I am in discussion with Dr. Andrew Webber.Mathew Woodallhttps://www.railwaychildren.co.uk/https://www.facebook.com/share/1F15mx4ea3/https://buymeacoffee.com/lownoiseWhy buy me a coffee?Low Noise is proudly ad-free. If you would like to to say thank you for any of the content you have enjoyed (and help support the continuation of creating more), the above link provides a way to make a small donation of your choice (I also function on coffee!).Feel free to leave a note with your donation to let me know what you enjoy about the podcast or any topics you would like me to discuss in the future.
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The Big Dish
A (relatively) in-depth analysis of pop band The Big Dish in (just under) twenty minutes. Named after Steven Lindsay's father's soup, the group formed in Airdrie, Scotland in 1983 and initially comprised Steven Lindsay (vocals/guitar), David Brownlie (drums), Stuart Hall (saxophone), Mark Ryce (guitar), and John Harper (keyboards). The band was subsequently augmented on stage by Paul Albertis (bass) and John Hendry (drums). As well as releasing three albums, the band supported Lloyd Cole, Big Country and Del Amitri. The group disbanded in 1991, after the release of the single Miss America. In 2012 they reunited to play a sold-out show at Glasgow ABC as part of the Celtic Connections festival and the Darvel Music Festival.Steven Lindsay, Brian McFie, Dave Cantwell and Craig Armstrong continue to be active in the music industry.https://stevenlindsayisbraw.com/In this episode I am in discussion with Dr. Andrew Webber.Mathew Woodallhttps://www.facebook.com/share/1F15mx4ea3/https://buymeacoffee.com/lownoiseWhy buy me a coffee?Low Noise is proudly ad-free. If you would like to to say thank you for any of the content you have enjoyed (and help support the continuation of creating more), the above link provides a way to make a small donation of your choice (I also function on coffee!).Feel free to leave a note with your donation to let me know what you enjoy about the podcast or any topics you would like me to discuss in the future.
Low Noise is a weekly podcast, which provides a (fairly) in-depth analysis of popular music and culture in (approximately) fifteen minutes. These episodes have been recorded ‘on the spot’ using the Low Noise Mobile Recording Studio (my iPad) at various locations throughout the UK. All broadcasts are recorded with passion, enthusiasm and substance. Low noise - high output. Thank you for listening!
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