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Unmuted, Unmastered

Unmuted, Unmastered cast

We review a recently released album every week. Plus, music news and a rundown of the soon-to-be-released music you should know about. New episodes release every Monday.

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00:46:08

Fragments by Bonobo

Unmuted, Unmastered ·

2022/01/31

"It feels like going to Duxford airbase" On the show this week: 00:00:46 News Neil Young asks for his music to be pulled from Spotify 00:08:36 Fragments by Bonobo review discussion 00:41:30 Upcoming releases

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00:44:20

SICK! by Earl Sweatshirt

Unmuted, Unmastered ·

2022/01/24

"Sergeant Paprika and the Hello Fresh Subscription, that's the one!" On the show this week: 00:01:44 News When We Were Young festival has a ridiculoud Line-Up Jimi Hendrix's estate sues the two former members of the Jimi Hendrix Experience Male Musicians are 'Rewriting' Merch 00:15:45 SICK! by Earl Sweatshirt review discussion 00:41:22 Upcoming releases

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00:40:54

ANTIDAWN by Burial

Unmuted, Unmastered ·

2022/01/17

"It's not delving deep into my soul; it's just touching on the base level anxieties that cripple me daily" On the show this week: 00:01:07 News Spotify shuts in-house podcast studio "Studio 4" David Bowie’s publishing rights sold for £185 million 00:07:26 ANTIDAWN by Burial review discussion 00:34:53 Upcoming releases

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01:05:11

The Big 2021 round-up

Unmuted, Unmastered ·

2022/01/10

"BIG UNO OF THE YEAR" In this episode, we look back at 2021 and we reveal our top albums, songs and more. 00:01:14 - Variety article 00:29:30 - James' recap 00:37:00 - Tom's recap 00:55:26 - Will's recap 01:01:48 - Upcoming releases Personnel Will - The 0 in 2021 Tom - The two 2's in 2021 James - The 1 in 2021

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00:53:26

Best Bits!

Unmuted, Unmastered ·

2022/01/03

We'll be back with a (more) normal episode next week. In the meantime, join us on a trip down memory lane to some of the best and craziest moments from the show so far.

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00:36:51

Outtakes!

Unmuted, Unmastered ·

2021/12/27

I hope you've had a fantastic Christmas! We've compiled some outtakes from the previous 44 episodes so you can hear just how organised and professional we are.

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01:08:03

44: Prince vs Oingo Boingo (Album Club vs #4)

Unmuted, Unmastered ·

2021/12/20

"What part of your car is the monkey going to pull off?" In this 4-part mini-series we pit 2 albums against each other. This week we look at Prince's 'Batman' against Oingo Boingo's 'Dead Man's Party' Prior knowledge of the albums: 00:02:35 General thoughts on 'Dead Man's Party': 00:05:25 ‘Dead Man's Party’ track-by-track analysis: 00:14:00 General thoughts on 'Batman': 00:32:49 'Batman' track-by-track analysis: 00:40:55 Our final vote: 01:03:33 Personnel James – Jim Tom – Tim Will - Wim Jess

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01:28:32

43: Deafheaven vs. Beach House (Album Club vs. #3)

Unmuted, Unmastered ·

2021/12/13

"What part of your car is the monkey going to pull off?" In this 4-part mini-series we pit 2 albums against each other. This week we look at Deafheaven’s 'Sunbather' and Beach House’s ‘7’. Prior knowledge of the albums: 00:01:22 General thoughts on 'Sunbather': 00:06:24 ‘Sunbather’ track-by-track analysis: 00:16:17 General thoughts on '7': 00:46:14 '7' track-by-track analysis: 00:53:03 Our final vote: 01:23:53 Personnel James – audio_source_1 Tom – audio_source_2 Will -

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01:22:11

42: Tool vs. Drowning Pool (Album Club vs. #2)

Unmuted, Unmastered ·

2021/12/06

"At this point I’m just picking out things that are different… It’s not actually that interesting but in context it’s- it’s not just nu-metal" In this 4-part mini-series we pit 2 albums against each other. This week we look at Tool’s ‘Ænima’ and Drowning Pool’s ‘Sinner’. Prior knowledge of the albums: 00:01:43 General thoughts on 'Ænima': 00:06:52 ‘Ænima’ track-by-track analysis: 00:20:04 General thoughts on 'Sinner': 00:47:16 ‘Sinner’ track-by-track analysis: 00:59:00 Our final vote:

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01:19:49

41: Lamp vs. Imogen Heap (Album Club vs. #1)

Unmuted, Unmastered ·

2021/11/29

"The bleeps are a nice touch" In this 4-part mini-series we pit 2 albums against each other. This week we look at Imogen Heap's 'Speak For Yourself' and Lamp's 'For Lovers'. Prior knowledge of the albums: 00:01:44 General thoughts on 'For Lovers': 00:09:21 'For Lovers' track-by-track analysis: 00:16:21 General thoughts on 'Speak for Yourself': 00:31:57 'Speak for Yourself' track-by-track analysis: 00:40:45 Our final vote: 01:16:00 Personnel James - Ring girl Tom - Blue corner Will - Referee Jess

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01:07:26

40: Live! 2

Unmuted, Unmastered ·

2021/11/22

Forty weeks on from starting the podcast, we meet up to record in person once more. Our reigning quiz champ Jess tests the depth of the rest of the crew's musical knowledge. Thank you for listening so far! Personnel Jess - Quiz Master Will - Host / Producer Tom - Location Scout James - Contestant

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01:09:47

39: We Review Our First Playlist! (+ Special...

Unmuted, Unmastered ·

2021/11/15

"So, from figs to sultanas..." 00:01:58: Rich Brian - 'Sailor' 00:08:55: Pattern Pusher - 'Sunrise EP' 00:14:35: Lunar Vacation - 'Inside Every Fig is a Dead Wasp' 00:16:59: Tash Sultana - 'Notion' 00:23:44: The News 00:36:25: Reviewing 'Cocoa Weather' - Our first playlist. 01:04:58: Upcoming Releases 01:08:56: Special Announcement James - Savage Tom - Sarcastic Will - Fig Jess - Sultana

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01:11:16

38: Never Break The Chain

Unmuted, Unmastered ·

2021/11/08

"I like BADBADNOTGOOD" What we have been listening to: 00:02:55 'Girls' by TORA 00:06:58 'New Music and Big Pop' by Another Michael 00:12:24 'IV' by BADBADNOTGOOD 00:16:54 'Smiling with No Teeth' by Genesis Owusu 00:21:42 The News 00:38:40 The Chain 01:06:46 Upcoming releases Personnel Will - Butcher Jess - Baker James - Candle Stick Maker Tom - The Bath Tub The ENTIRE Chain: Two Door Cinema Club - What You Know The Replacements - Within Your Reach Lorde - Swingin Party Alanis Morissette -

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00:41:35

37: We go back to the 80s

Unmuted, Unmastered ·

2021/11/01

"The same song, just in Imperial units" What we have been listening to: 00:01:48 ZOMBIE-CHANG 00:10:32 Mike Shinoda - Dropped Frames Vol. 1, 2 & 3 00:17:40 Ross From Friends - Tread 00:20:53 News 00:24:00 We recommend 80s albums 00:37:11 Upcoming releases Personnel Will - Cake baker Jess - Coffee maker James - Granny square manufacturer

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00:37:47

36: The SpoOoOOoky one

Unmuted, Unmastered ·

2021/10/25

"OoooOooooOoo OOOooooOooOoOOo Halloween!" What we have been listening to: 00:01:08 Seekersinternational Presents Ragga Preservation Society - Worldwide Sound 00:02:37 Lemon Demon - Spirit Phone by Lemon Demon 00:07:27 Chase Spruill - Philip Glass: A Common Time 00:10:35 News 00:13:11 Our Halloween Playlists Link to Spotify playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/4taqz2Wfzq2OlPC21MjTRi?si=4e8e4fcb46fc41b2 Jess' playlist: Say the Name - clipping. Gutteral - Zoobof Frisk - Black Marble

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01:20:08

35: Translation Station: Tropical Freeze (+ Ferris &...

Unmuted, Unmastered ·

2021/10/18

"It's closer to Radiohead than Steps" What we have been listening to: 00:02:18 Ras Micheal & the sons of Negus - Rastafari 00:08:45 Band of Horses - Crutch 00:11:53 YUKIKA - SOUL LADY 00:19:15 Joe Bonamassa - Live from the Royal Albert Hall 26:34 News 00:41:20 Translation Station 01:01:05 Review of All Day Gentle Hold ! by Porches 01:08:03 Review of Ferris & Sylvester live at Cavern 01:15:40 Upcoming releases Personnel Will - Cranky Jess - Funky Tom - Candy James - King K. Rool

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01:05:39

34: The Merch Table

Unmuted, Unmastered ·

2021/10/11

"I like tea towel” What we have been listening to: 00:01:41: Alon Mor – Lands of Delight 00:05:25: LEGO - LEGO White Noise 00:13:11: Brief Work - Brief Work 1 00:18:36: The Allman Brothers Band – Eat A Peach 00:24:38: News 00:36:53: The best merch we’ve ever seen 00:58:54: Upcoming releases this week Personnel Jess – Screen-printing James – Manning the stall Will – Badge-making Tom - Upholsterer

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01:09:54

33: We Condone Pirating?? (+ Autumn Playlist Reviews)

Unmuted, Unmastered ·

2021/10/04

"I was trying to reflect the colour brown" What we have been listening to: 00:01:07: Alessia Cara - In the Meantime 00:04:06: Miyauchi Yuri 00:10:53: Maximum the Hormone - Bu-ikikaesu 00:15:18: The National - Juicy Sonic Magic 00:22:26: News 00:29:02: Our Autumn Playlists Playlist on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/4b1bwIIu7KCLOY0cgs1Rkk?si=b585273bb0664494 James' playlist: Rob Scallon - Rain Billie Eilish - Billie Bossa Nova Eric Clapton - Circus American football - The Summer

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01:08:55

32: We ❤️ Sub Pop (+ Lil Nas X review)

Unmuted, Unmastered ·

2021/09/27

"King Neptune's Krabby Patties." What we have been listening to: 00:04:14 'By The Time I Get To Phoenix' by Injury Reserve 00:07:55 'MONTERO' by Lil Nas X 00:17:08 'Djesse Vol.3' by Jacob Collier 00:24:10 'The Gaping Mouth' by Lowertown 00:29:41 The News 00:38:49 A Deep Dive into Sub Pop 01:06:41 Upcoming Releases Personnel Jess - Air drums James - Air vocals Will - Air bass Tom - Air guitar

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01:04:46

31: HOUSEPLANTS (+ Squid live review)

Unmuted, Unmastered ·

2021/09/20

"...and many more of your family favourites!" What we have been listening to: 00:04:14 Dodie - Build a Problem 00:09:35 Saint Chaos - Blind Spot 00:11:55 Coleman Hawkins and Ben Webster - Coleman Hawkins encounters Ben Webster 00:17:33 Nala Sinephro - Space 1.8 00:22:26 News 00:30:53 Is air guitar acceptable? 01:00:48 Upcoming releases this week Personnel Jess - Air drums James - Air vocals Will - Air bass Tom - Air guitar

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