Welcome to Episode 67 of This Is Not Happening. An Album of the Month podcast.

In Part 1, we do a deep drive review of our Album of the Month. This month Joey brings a slice of sophisticated, R&B tinged pop with Eliza's Jill latest album 'The Darkening Green'.

In Part 2, we play Spin It or Bin It, we pick a theme and all pick songs that represent that theme. This month the theme is 'Sophisticated Pop'.

------ Part 1 | Album of the Month | Eliza | The Darkening Green ------

Eliza is an enigma. She has recorded under a different name but has been recording under 'Eliza' for the past 10 years or so.

After 3 long, very complex albums on the pod we take a new direction, 9 tracks and 35 minutes of sophisticated pop, stylish soul driven vibes. Its full of grooves, it's full of tunes and its full of all of the emotions. I have become quite obsessed with this and am recommending it to everyone.

• Listen to the original album here.
• Read some interviews and bits here and here.
• If you love this album like I do ... buy it here.

---------------- Part 2 | Spin It or Bin It | New Music ----------------

The theme is Sophisticaed Pop ... but we also get a bit confused between this and 'sophisti-pop' and to be honest, Nolan looses his shit.

The task is pick a track that fits the theme, the objective, get more 'spins' than your friends. We each pick four tracks for a 16 track play list . We then each pick select 1 track and ask the simple question 'Spin It Or Bin It'?

• Nolan chose 'Dance Little Sister' by Sanada Maitreya.
• David chose 'Uncertain Smile' by The The.
• Joey chose 'Sweetest Taboo' by Sade.
• Guy chose 'Hold me Now' by Thompson Twins.

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Welcome to Episode 66 of This Is Not Happening. An Album of the Month podcast.

In Part 1, we do a deep drive review of our Album of the Month. This month David brings Neo-Soul back into focus with Jill Scott and her comeback album 'To Whom This May Concern.

In Part 2, we play Spin It or Bin It, we pick a theme and all pick songs that represent that theme. This month the theme is 'Neo-Soul, and it's a belter.

------ Part 1 | Album of the Month | Jill Scott | To Who This May Concern ------

Jill Scott's debut was released in 2000, it played a big part in some of our lives. But most of us lost touch after this release. It's 26 years later and Jill has been through some shit.

This album is big, it's a lot. There is a lot to take in digest and consider. It works big time for some of us ... not so much for others. Have a listen, let's get into this!

• Listen to the original album here.
• Tiny Desk concerts are getting better and better, here is Jill's.
• Watch some videos, interviews and performances here.

---------------- Part 2 | Spin It or Bin It | New Music ----------------

The theme is Neo-Soul, the task is pick a track that fits the theme, the objective, get more 'spins' than your friends. We each pick for tracks for a 16 track play list (that is fire).

We then each pick select 1 track and ask the simple question 'Spin It Or Bin It'?

• Guy chose 'Heard it all Before' by Sunshine Anderson.
• Nolan chose 'Serve this Royalty' by Cody Chesnutt.
• David chose 'Don't Mess with My Man' by Lucy Pearl.
• Joey chose 'Untitled (How Does It Feel) by D'Angelo.

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Welcome to Episode 65 of This Is Not Happening. An Album of the Month podcast.

In Part 1, we review our Album of the Month. This month Nolan brings a big chunk of country (or is Heartland Rock?) with Zach Bryan's latest release 'With Heaven On Top'.

In Part 2, we play Spin It or Bin It, we pick a theme and all pick songs that represent that theme. This month the theme is 'New Music', tracks released since January 1st.

__________Part 1 | Album of the Month | Zach Bryan | With Heave On Top ____________

Zach Bryan is a relatively divisive, country artist who is HUGE in the states but can his latest album help him become (even more of) a global superstar? At 25 tracks and 1hr 18 mins he's giving the album every chance of making an impact.

This album has genuine, authentic heart. It's length is a big talking point, so is it's genre, is it country? Americana? Something else?

• Listen to the original album here.
• Listen to the acoustic version released 3 days after the original here.
• Watch an interesting conversation with Bryan and Springsteen here.

___________________Part 2 | Spin It or Bin It | New Music _____________________

Every 3 months we pick the theme 'New Music' and each pick 4 tracks that have been released in the last 2 month. Listen to our 16 track play list that we created for the New Music theme.

We then each pick select 1 track and ask the simple question 'Spin It Or Bin It'?

• Joey chose 'Aperture' by Harry Styles.
• David chose 'Miami' by Pigeon.
• Nolan chose 'Milk, Blue' by Pem.
• Guy chose 'Out of Phase' by Alexis Taylor and Lola Kirke

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