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SKiP"D

https://linktr.ee/skipdpod SKiP’D is the ultimate music podcast for album aficionados & casual listeners alike. Each episode, hosts Mike & Rob press play on a listener’s pick to determine whether each album is so flawless you’d never skip a single track, or if it belongs in a skip. With expert storytelling, in-depth album deep dives, & the hosts infectious banter, every unskippable album becomes a rich journey. From hidden gems to classic masterpieces, Mike & Rob explore the stories

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Ep 14: Fleetwood Mac - 'Rumours'

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2025/11/05

Find all the links you need at https://linktr.ee/skipdpod In episode fourteen of Skip’d, Rob & Mike unravel the tangled emotional tapestry of 'Rumours' —Fleetwood Mac’s 1977 masterpiece forged in the fire of heartbreak, infidelity, and creative tension. Universally hailed as one of the greatest albums of all time, 'Rumours' turns personal chaos into pop perfection, blending California rock, folk, and soul into a collection of tracks so iconic that every generation should know

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Ep 13: Kendrick Lamar - 'To Pimp A Butterfly'

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2025/10/29

Find all the links you need at https://linktr.ee/skipdpod In episode thirteen of Skip’d, Rob & Mike dissect Kendrick Lamar’s To Pimp A Butterfly—a genre-defying magnum opus that fuses hip-hop, funk, jazz, and spoken word into a searing meditation on race, fame, and self-worth. Released in 2015, this ground-breaking album redefined what rap could be, pairing sonic experimentation with lyrical depth that demands repeated listens and cultural reckoning.What’s inside:Breakdowns of the explosive

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Ep 12: Adele - '30'

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2025/10/22

Find all the links you need at https://linktr.ee/skipdpod In episode twelve of Skip’d, Rob & Mike dive deep into Adele’s fourth studio album, 30—a soul-baring chronicle of divorce, motherhood, and self-reclamation wrapped in cinematic balladry and gospel-infused grandeur. Released in 2021 after a six-year hiatus, 30 finds Adele at her most vulnerable and vocally commanding, weaving orchestral arrangements, jazz flourishes, and raw lyricism into a cohesive emotional journey that listeners deemed

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Ep 11: Porcupine Tree - 'Fear Of A Blank Planet'

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2025/10/15

Find all the links you need at https://linktr.ee/skipdpod In episode eleven of Skip’d, Rob & Mike unpack Porcupine Tree’s ninth studio album, Fear Of A Blank Planet—a searing concept record that dissects modern youth’s alienation, screen addiction, and societal disconnect through sprawling progressive rock canvases. Blending art-rock textures, narrative depth, and hard-hitting grooves, this 2007 release was self-produced by the band across Steven Wilson’s No Man’s Land home studio and remote

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Ep 10: The Streets - 'A Grand Don't Come For Free'

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2025/10/08

Find all the links you need at https://linktr.ee/skipdpod In episode ten of Skip’d, Rob & Mike unravel The Streets’ defining concept album, A Grand Don’t Come For Free, released on 17 May 2004. Mike Skinner transforms London street tales into a rap opera narrative, chronicling a missing £1,000 and a tumultuous romance with Simone. They explore how raw garage beats and heartfelt lyricism elevated UK hip hop in the mid-2000s.What’s inside:A track-by-track breakdown of emotional highs and lows in

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Ep 9: Kaiser Chiefs - 'Employment'

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2025/10/01

Find all the links you need at https://linktr.ee/skipdpod In episode nine of Skip’d, Rob & Mike unpack Kaiser Chiefs’ debut studio album Employment, a Britpop and new wave–inspired alternative rock landmark that exploded onto the UK scene in March 2005. Recorded from summer to December 2004 at Chapel Studios in Lincoln and refined at Olympic and Town House studios, the album fuses art-punk attitude with catchy pop hooks under the guidance of producers Stephen Street and Stephen Harris. Charting

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Ep 8: Arctic Monkeys - 'AM'

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2025/09/24

Find all the links you need at https://linktr.ee/skipdpod In episode eight of SKiP’D, Rob & Mike dive into Arctic Monkeys’ fifth studio album, AM, released on 9 September 2013. Recorded between January 2012 and June 2013 at Sage & Sound Recording in Los Angeles and Rancho De La Luna in Joshua Tree, California, with production led by James Ford and co-production from Ross Orton, this record fuses indie rock grit, blues-rock swagger, R&B soul, and hip-hop-influenced grooves into a dark,

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Ep 7: Ed Sheeran - '+'

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2025/09/17

Find all the links you need at https://linktr.ee/skipdpodIn episode seven of SKiP’D, Rob & Mike explore Ed Sheeran’s debut album +, a genre-blending collection that launched the British singer-songwriter into global stardom. Chosen by a listener who still tears up to "Small Bump," this album fuses acoustic intimacy with rhythmic wordplay and pop polish. From the haunting storytelling of "The A Team" to the rapid-fire delivery of "You Need Me, I Don’t Need You," the

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Ep 6: Late of the Pier - 'Fantasy Black Channel'

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2025/09/10

Find all the links you need at https://linktr.ee/skipdpodIn episode six of SKiP’D, Rob & Mike plunge into Late of the Pier’s sole studio album, Fantasy Black Channel, a genre-collage that redefined British alternative music in 2008. Recorded partly in Sam Eastgate’s bedroom and honed at London studios, this record mixes dance-punk revival, glam bursts, and prog-rock flourishes into one electrifying package.What’s inside:A track-by-track breakdown of anthems like “Bathroom Gurgle” and “Space and

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Ep 5: Fall Out Boy - 'Infinity On High'

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2025/09/03

Find all the links you need at https://linktr.ee/skipdpodIn episode five of SKiP’D, Rob & Mike blast off into Infinity on High, Fall Out Boy’s daring second album that catapulted them from emo underdogs to mainstream rock titans. Chosen by a fan who still belts “Thnks fr th Mmrs” in the shower, this record merges arena-ready hooks with heartfelt confessions and genre-bending experiments.From the dramatic horns and pop sensibility of “This Ain’t a Scene, It’s an Arms Race” to the raw

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Ep 4: Florence + The Machine - 'Lungs'

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2025/08/27

Find all the links you need at https://linktr.ee/skipdpodIn episode four of SKiP’D, Rob & Mike wade into the tempestuous waters of Lungs, the debut album that launched Florence Welch into the stratosphere. Nominated by a listener who claims it “saved their life and ruined their mascara,” this record is a whirlwind of harp-strung hysteria, gothic romance, and unapologetic emotional release.From the primal stomp of “Dog Days Are Over” to the feverish waltz of “Rabbit Heart (Raise It Up),” the duo

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Ep 3: Frank Ocean - 'Blonde'

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2025/08/20

Find all the links you need at https://linktr.ee/skipdpodIn episode three of SKiP’D, Rob & Mike dive headfirst into the ethereal, genre-defying masterpiece that is Blonde by Frank Ocean. Selected by a listener who swears every second is sacred, this album takes the duo on a journey through vulnerability, identity, and sonic innovation. From the haunting minimalism of “Nikes” to the emotional gravity of “Self Control,” they explore whether Blonde is truly unskippable, or if it’s forgettable.What

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Ep 2: We Are Scientists - 'With Love And Squalor'

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2025/08/13

Find all the links you need at https://linktr.ee/skipdpodOn episode two of SKiP’D, Rob & Mike crack open Mike’s ultimate indie-rock manifesto: We Are Scientists’ debut, In Love and Squalor. From the adrenaline-fueled opener “Nobody Move, Nobody Get Hurt” to the raw vulnerability of “The Great Escape,” they unpack why every riff, lyric, and hook demands your full attention.What to expect:A deep dive into the razor-sharp guitar lines and witty lyricism that defined mid-2000s indie

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Ep 1: Panic! At The Disco - 'A Fever You Can't Sweat...

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2025/08/13

Find all the links you need at https://linktr.ee/skipdpodOn the inaugural episode of SKiP’D, hosts Mike & Rob take on Rob’s album selection: Panic! At The Disco’s genre-defining debut, A Fever You Can’t Sweat Out. From the carnival-inspired opener “The Only Difference Between Martyrdom and Suicide Is Press Coverage” to the sing-along anthem “I Write Sins, Not Tragedies,” they explore the artistry and audacity that make every track unique.What to expect:A deep dive into the ultimate baroque-pop

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SKiP'D - Trailer

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2025/08/13

Which albums are truly unskippable and which ones belong in the skip? Listen to the trailer for SKiP'D to find out...

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