"It's time to start picking the songs for Side B."

Summary

In this episode of Trimming The Musical Fat, host Stephen Nicholson and guest Davie Melon conclude their exploration of Coldplay's 2005 album X and Y.

They select and discuss the tracks for Side B of the TTMF Supercut, reflect on the songs that didn't make the cut, and share their final thoughts on the album's place in music history. The conversation is filled with insights about the tracks, their significance, and recommendations for further listening.

"I think Low would make a decent B-side."

Chapters

00:00 Coldplay Interview

00:55 Introduction to Coldplay's X and Y

02:35 Discussing The Track 'X and Y'

04:25 Exploring 'Speed of Sound'

06:41 The Hardest Part: A Tribute to R.E.M.?

09:01 Twisted Logic: The Best Track?

12:15 Hidden Track: Kingdom Come

14:49 Songs That Didn't Make the Cut

16:28 Finalising the Supercut

17:05 Recommendations for Further Listening

18:13 Ranking in the TTMF Hall of Fame

19:18 Farewell

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"Coldplay's masterpiece?"

Summary

In this episode of 'Trimming The Musical Fat', host Stephen Nicholson and guest Davie Melon delve into Coldplay's 2005 album 'X and Y' to create the under 50-minute TTMF Supercut of it.

They discuss the album's background, its commercial success, and the band's evolving perception of their work. The conversation transitions into a personal reflection on Coldplay's music journey, culminating in a detailed analysis of the first side of the album, highlighting standout tracks and their significance.

"(Square One is)...a strong start to the album."

Chapters

01:03 Introduction to Coldplay's X and Y Album

02:33 Tale of The Tape: X & Y (2005)

04:27 Discussing Coldplay and the X & Y Album

16:33 Making a Start: 'Square One'

19:45 An Early Highlight: 'What If?'

22:14 Discussing 'White Shadows'

24:10 The Significance of 'Fix You'

26:44 Talking About 'Talk'

28:01 Side B Preview

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Summary

In this episode of Trimming The Musical Fat, host Stephen, and his guests Ross & Davie return to conclude their look at The Verve's 1997 album 'Urban Hymns', ultimately creating Side B of their under 50-minute cut of it.

They discuss tracks like ‘Lucky Man’, ‘Weeping Willow’ & ‘Space & Time’, the four songs that didn’t make the cut, rate the Supercut, and Stephen places the album into the TTMF Hall of Fame.

Chapters

00:47 Introduction to Trimming The Musical Fat

02:17 Another Classic: Lucky Man

05:58 Could Have Been A Single: Space & Time

08:20 Weeping Willow: Which Oasis Song Does It Sound Like?

10:35 One Day: A Beautiful Deep Cut

13:59 Velvet Morning: How The Album Should Have Ended

17:18 Discussing The Four Cut Tracks

21:46 Revealing The Supercut

22:34 TTMF Hall of Fame

24:06 Farewell

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