This week on Beers & B-Sides, the four of us head to the bar, grab a few pints, and dive into The Balcony, the iconic debut album from Catfish and the Bottlemen.

From the band’s formation story and breakthrough success to the biggest singles, deep cuts, overlooked gems, weaker tracks, favourite songs, and the eternal debate of Side A vs Side B, we break down every aspect of this modern indie rock classic on vinyl.

We also revisit the year of the album’s release, discuss its impact on the UK indie scene, and deliver our final Last Orders Verdict. Spoiler alert: this is one of the most unanimous episodes we’ve ever recorded, as all four of us absolutely loved this album.

In our Home Brewed segment, we shine a spotlight on rising North East band Northern Hospitalityand their latest single, “Fading Out.”

If you’re a fan of Catfish and the Bottlemen, indie rock, vinyl records, album reviews, music history, and honest pub-style music discussion, this episode is for you.

🍺 Home Brewed: Northern Hospitality – Fading Out

🎵 Album Review: Catfish and the Bottlemen – The Balcony

📀 Vinyl discussion, favourite tracks, hidden gems, album rankings & more

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