50 Ways To Hate An Album with Marv and Mez

In this episode, we bring Voice star Naomi Johnson along to discuss the frustrating world of having to listen to music that you have no control over choosing.

Much like being caught in a conversation mid lunch break with that one co-worker about the most boring subject in the world, the Bossa Nova playlist we discuss almost made us put down our knives and forks at a swanky Swiss restaurant and plug our ears with gnocchi and bread.

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In our first interview on 50 Ways, we have our friend, lead singer and Voice finalist Naomi Johnson chatting all things about her musical upbringing and her time on the famous singing competition.

Cue the office and Extras quotes.

Calling You Up: https://youtu.be/zKlIJ9F0giE

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The lighting is getting better. The cameras are doubling and lasting longer. ANOTHER NEW LOCATION!!!

Marv and Mez are back to discuss 2 different artists in 2 different stages of their careers and compare what it really means to be past your best work.

Marv also wants to watch a 4 day Mez live stream while Mez gets his Vivera Kebab sponsorship underway during his new Health & Fitness Patreon venture.

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In the comeback podcast episode of the decade, Marv and Mez bust out all of the stops to discuss the artists that took 15 and 57 years respectively to get their next albums out. That makes our half year absence look like a quick smoke break!

They also talk about lifesaving fast food stops and a new venture into cookware.

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In the 4th instalment of the "Because It's series, Marv and Mez sit down with Coldplay lover Dan Canvin to break down and analyse the whole back catalogue of one of Britains biggest musical acts of the 21st century to really find out if there's any reason to HATE Coldplay.

Expect long rambles about small details, alerts for the bathroom that go unnoticed and stories of broken guitars and bleeding fingers.

Coldplay "Everyday Life" L...

"Hardline" by The Years: https://open.spotify.com/track/63im5oKytE1y54bTiUZHsh?si=a4548b99181f4441

"Surrender" by Elusis: https://open.spotify.com/track/4viUzVTwuUxKHWUYv0IYiu?si=ec8701077ba74f84

"Orenda" by Afralune: https://open.spotify.com/track/7j4Fd4eTxtMf0IygQcBUT6?si=c376dd32bea44bf6

Pop Goes The 60s Video: https://youtu.be/Jnbd32M7Xwo

The "Two Junkies" interview: https://youtu.be/WOxnqwco7Cw

Billy Bob Thornton Q Interview: ...

In between glitches and internet connectivity issues, the lads join forces yet again with the new 50 Ways Audiophile-ologist Oisin O Grady (I think we've coined a new term there) to talk about those 4 lads from Liverpool making the "Let it Be" album in a month.

"Hardline" by The Years: https://open.spotify.com/track/63im5oKytE1y54bTiUZHsh?si=a4548b99181f4441

"Surrender" by Elusis: https://open.spotify.com/track/4viUzVTwuUxKHWUYv0IY...

The boys bring it on home to conclude their exploration into boxsets and special editions.

Go listen to Oisins band The Years: https://open.spotify.com/artist/4KjPwtb9IJDjpN8ELxRhNM?si=11WlQMcARIWcas_JhIPAJA

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In this episode, we are joined again by the wonderful Oisin O Grady to delve into boxsets and special editions of some of our favourite and not so favourite artists.

Go listen to Oisins band The Years: https://open.spotify.com/artist/4KjPwtb9IJDjpN8ELxRhNM?si=11WlQMcARIWcas_JhIPAJA

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In this episode, Mez unleashes his inner pirate while we delve into the discussion of what a fan does when their favourite band or artists release an album so different to the previous one, that it can question your allegiance to them.   Is it just a phase? Have they written their best stuff already? What happens if they change further?   Change isn't always a bad thing. Change is just change.   Marv's Movember link: https:/...

In this episode, Marv coughs and splutters his way through a very controversial opinion on the worlds greatest band, while Mez discusses thoughts on what it actually means to "sell out" and whether it can still be done today.

Selling out. Staying relevant. Staying in the conversation. How much of a difference is there between the 3?

The Beatles at Hamburg: https://youtu.be/M8tGqStl6cg

Maroon 5 covering The Beatles (in front of The ...

In this episode, Marv and Mez both battle through their Man-flus and discuss why only having one albums worth of material is hard to navigate for not only the artist, but for the fans too.

Is it a case of not being able to better the album? Is it a case of capturing a moment in time through the medium of music? This and much more in episode 20.

Paul Davids "Scar Tissue" vid: https://youtu.be/Daw93bRHe4Y

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In this episode, we delve into the whole back catalogue of one of the biggest artists right now, discussing why he was (and still is) hated across not just only the music community, but with the general public too. Will Marv and Merrett uncover some hidden gems or will they want to saw their earlobes clean off?

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In this episode, Marv and Merrett meet up in person to discuss how life is going now that gigging life has resumed and what happens when band members want to prove to themselves and the world that they have more to offer than just playing the drums or keyboards.

"Don't Worry Baby" album & single version: https://youtu.be/5GG8q_aJbUc

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In this episode, Merrett sings away to his hearts content and utilises his FX pedal to comedic gold, while we dig in to two albums where one half of the songwriting team is absent.

Is it all about who's name is written across the cover? Are we too quick to point the blame to one person?

Elton John performing on Countdown: https://youtu.be/OY9h-NESCck

Robbie Williams performing "Rudebox": https://youtu.be/OLBTua-NMis

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In this episode, Mez rates a vegan pasty in his new "Mez's Vegan Lunch" segment and we get into two artists that came from popular singing competition shows.

Can you be successful and be critic darlings? Will these shows ever stop if the general public continue to audition? More importantly, can you forge a long lasting career that is respected and from where the artist has some form of control?

Charles Cornell vid: https://youtu.b...

In this episode, Marv and Merrett flaunt their sample merch whilst dissecting one of the most hated bands in recent history. But why?

What problems did we encounter? What did we find that they did well? How good of a guitarist is Wes Borland? (Easy one that, he's fantastic)

With our longest episode yet, we hope you enjoy and sit in the comfiest chair you own because your back will thank you later.

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In this episode, Marv convinces Merrett to see his exhibition at the local museum, Merrett dreams about becoming a pro Air Soft riflemen and we get into some albums by artists who are not musicians by trade.

Do you have to be a musician to make music? Is it acceptable to use the medium of music to further your own personal brand elsewhere? Can the albums these people make be respected by the musicians in the music industry?

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