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Song 2

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In this podcast, Stephen Steps Lowe takes a classic album and argues that the LP"s SONG 2 is the most important one.

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Song 2: S.5 Ep.14 - 12.11.25 - Elton John: I'm Still...

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2025/11/12

What a tune this is....For many of us, the song I’m still standing is up there as one of the best songs of all time, with the best music video too. I mean the video is over 40 years old and I can still picture the beach, the sunglasses and hats, all of it. But if you’re having trouble remembering, we’ll go back to the start.

Song 2: S.5 Ep.12 - Cristina Scabbia : Lacuna Coil,...

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2025/11/07

"Generally the most important songs are the ones on the first half - with streaming you can skip songs easily, so there's no need to consider placement"Welcome back to Song 2, the podcast where we make a bold claim and back it up track by track: that the second song on any album isn’t just filler… it’s the statement. The moment where a band plants the flag and says, “Here’s who we really are.” This week, we’re going dark, dramatic, and gloriously heavy, because joining us is Cristina Scabbia, the

Song 2: S.5 - Ep.11 - Prisencolinensinainciusol -...

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2025/11/05

Go ahead and get the pronunciation right on first go... I dare you. Today, we’re jumping back to 1972 Italy, to an artist who somehow managed to predict mumble rap, YouTube virality, and the power of rhythm over meaning, all in one glorious nonsense track. That artist is Adriano Celentano, and the song is the magnificent, the bizarre, the utterly infectious “Prisen colinens inain ciusol”, track two on his album Nostalrock.

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Song 2: S.5 Ep.11 - Tim Burgess, 31/10/2025

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2025/10/31

"With algorithms, people might not get to your best songs. I think albums are great - and our fans seemed to love them too. Listen to all of it"Tim Burgess of The Charlatans had already provided a great conversation for our full interview on RTL Play. Tim gained huge praised for his 'Listening Party' show. So I was not sure where this was going to go. Tim's writing a book called Closer - all about the final track, so it was not looking good for Song 2. Track 7 crops up again but we've got Tim

Song 2 Title: S.5 Ep. 10 - Billy Bragg, 15/10/2025

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2025/10/15

“It’s crucial that you draw people in when you’re making records. Putting a track listing together can be very complex”Joining us this time is legendary troubadour Billy Bragg. For over four decades, Billy has blended sharp political insight with heartfelt storytelling, from early anthems like Between the Wars to recent records that prove his voice is as vital as ever. Few artists understand the power of a perfectly sequenced album like Billy, and his catalogue is full of second tracks that land

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Song 2: S.5 Ep.8 - Brandon Saller (Atreyu), 10/10/2025

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2025/10/10

"If I'm good through Song 2, then I'm probably going to listen to the whole thing (album)"There is a FULL interview with Brandon on LOUDER and NEW Noised (plus it's on-demand) via RTL Play. Atreyu will tear the Rockhal a new one in their upcoming show......

Song 2: S.5 Ep.7 - James Johnston - Biffy Clyro,...

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2025/10/08

“I don’t think you can make rules like that (Song 2) about music. No track is more important than the other” Shortly after the release of latest LP ‘Futique’ James of Biffy Clyro gives us his thoughts on the merits of Song 2. As Ben has already done this, we just need Simon to get the memo and we can complete the set. Full interview on the way. (Image: Nostromo Management)

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Song 2: S.5 Ep.6 Jehnny Beth, 03/10/2025

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2025/10/03

"Number 7 was always my favourite - I still believe in albums, they remain important, the order of songs matter to me"Today we’re testing that theory with someone who knows all about building an album’s tension and release: Jehnny Beth. Musician, actor, and former frontwoman of the electrifying band Savages, Jehnny has a gift for sequencing songs that feel like carefully staged dramas.

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Song 2: S.5 Ep. 5 - Fontaines D.C - Starburster,...

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2025/09/24

This week, what was potentially one of the songs of the year in 2024. An absolute, certified banger.We’ve had ABBA, the Spice Girls, the McRib, and of course, Jesus Christ, our Lord and Savior – supposedly rising from the dead. Welcome to our very own musical bible, where we follow the doctrine that the second song on an album is the best – or at least the most important.

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Song 2: S.5 Ep. 4 - Lauri Ylönen: The Rasmus, 19/09/2025

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2025/09/19

"When we put this new one (listing) together, we were all really close in choice, I thought 'it could not be THAT easy'"Steps caught up with the effervescent Lauri from Finnish megagroup, The Rasmus, this is Lauri's take on the Song 2 theory.

Song 2 - S.5 Ep.3: Red Hot Chili Peppers - Aeroplane,...

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2025/09/17

Today we’re getting airborne, quite literally, with the Red Hot Chili Peppers’ “Aeroplane”, from the 1995 album One Hot Minute... ...a song that isn’t just track two, it’s bass heavy, unhinged and brilliant. One Hot Minute was the band’s first album after guitarist John Frusciante left the group, mid-tour, mid-breakdown, mid-lots-of-things. The Red Hot Chili Peppers were coming off a career-defining high. Their 1991 album, Blood Sugar Sex Magik, had sold over 13 million copies worldwide and

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Song 2 - S.5 Ep.2: Gavin Rossdale from BUSH, 12/09/2025

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2025/09/12

"It's absolutely essential (tracklisting), it's your manifesto, you have to craft it, so you don't lose people"Welcome to Song 2, the podcast where we argue that the second track on any album is often the best, boldest, or most important, and we ask the artists themselves if they agree. Along the way, we dig into the craft of tracklisting and how sequencing can shape the entire listening experience. This week, our guest is Gavin Rossdale — frontman of Bush, one of the UK’s biggest alt-rock

Song 2: Season 5 - Ep.1 Bjork - Hyperballad, 05/09/2025

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2025/09/05

The opener kicks the door in. But track two? Track two defines the journey. This is episode one of season five and if it seems like we’ve been away for ages, it’s because we have. Not, you understand, due to the relentless beatdowns we’ve had when voicing our USP but due to a lot of other things, cush as Show Tunes, new radio programme launches, and a lot there besides. Today, we head into the sonic wilderness with none other than Iceland’s most fearless innovator: Björk. And her second track

Song 2 - Season 5, 14/07/2025

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2025/07/14

Teaser TrailerAnyway, this is to announce that Song 2 Season 5, which is really season 4.5, as we stopped unexpectedly…is on the way Look, we are aware that this little hiatus might appear as though we ran out of steam, but the truth is, we simply got overwhelmed…like massively so… The time, then, is right to get this big old juggernaut turned round and back on track. We’ve Song 2 agreements, challenges and downright shutdowns coming in thick and fast, including from the likes of Bush, Air,

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Song 2: Linkin Park – One Step Closer (S.4 Ep.12),...

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2025/01/16

With Linkin Park back in a big way and the new record From Zero proving a hit with most but not ALL LP fans, it’s as good time to go back to the startHybrid Theory was a huge record, released in 2000, it was and is packed full of massive tunes, the first of which to garner any attention and / or acclaim was One Step Closer, the debut single and second track from a generation defining record. One Step Closer still holds a special place in the hearts of fans because it was this song that

Song 2: Dizzee Rascal - Stand Up Tall (S.4 Ep.11),...

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2024/11/08

Let us take you back! The year is 2004, grime experienced its first wave of success the summer previous and the wait for Dizzee’s 2nd album is finally overWith “Boy In Da Corner” Dizzee Rascal put Grime well and truly on the map, but what was to follow? Was it going to be another fad like those silly tectonic dances of the early 2000’s or was it here to stay? Dizzee is set to play den Atelier in tickets at atelier.lu

SONG 2: Sonny of P.O.D (S.4 Ep.10), 06/11/2024

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2024/11/06

"I'm proud to say it, I love it when someone randomly hears a P.O.D song for the first time, and there's elements and they pause, and go 'THAT'S P.O.D'!" Welcome to Song 2, the podcast where we dive into the theory that the second song on an album is often the best or most important. This week, I’m chatting with Sonny, lead vocalist of the iconic band P.O.D. We explore the "Song 2" theory, the strategic importance of tracklisting, and how the second track sets the tone for an album’s journey. Tune

Song 2: Kaleo 1 Way Down We Go (S.4 Ep.9), 30/10/2024

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2024/10/30

This week we are taking into consideration a tune that I would wager nearly all of you have heard….….on the radio, in ads, in your favourite TV shows, in films and in your sleep… and in your sleep. But, you might not immediately recall the artist’s name. So, if you happen to be on Who Want’s To Be A Millionaire, or any other quiz show and end up winning some moolah thanks to this and ergo us, then our cut is a meagre 7.5%... ok? Good. It is, of course Kaleo’s Way Down We Go, taken from the hugely

Song 2: Posdnuos - De La Soul (S.4 Ep.8), 25/10/2024

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2024/10/25

"These days, I would say no, but I do recall being told that...and in the 90s we fell in suit and put our so-called single at that position (two)"Posdnuos, one of the legendary members of De La Soul, is our guest for this episode! Known for their innovative approach to hip-hop and their unforgettable lyrics, De La Soul has changed the game since their debut record, 3 Feet High and rising. In this episode, Posdnuos will delve into the fascinating world of tracklisting—an often underappreciated

Song 2: Justin Timberlake - SexyBack (S.4 Ep.7),...

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2024/10/23

Ttoday, we’re diving into ‘FutureSex/LoveSounds’—even if the title gives us a bit of a cringe!""SexyBack" is widely regarded as the standout track on that album for several reasons. It marked a bold evolution in Timberlake's sound, merging pop, R&B, and electronic elements in a fresh, innovative way. Produced by Timbaland, the song features a driving beat and catchy hooks, making it perfect for pre-drinks and just as lively on the dance floor as it is on a bar stool.

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