Unshuffled

We try a completely new genre in Unshuffled this episode, as we branch out into the world of electronica with LCD Soundsystem. Will we have anything interesting to say, or will it be like two cavemen trying to discuss quantum physics?

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Released in October 2020, at the height of the pandemic, Pallbearer's fourth album received widespread critical acclaim and featured on many 'best of' lists for the year. Let's see if it lives up to the hype!

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Pallbearer headed back to their home town of Little Rock, Arkansas to record their third album, Heartless. They took the production of the record back in house too, eschewing big name producers and fancy studios. Let's see if these changes signal a new direction for the band after their crushing first and second albums. 

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After their crushing, Sabbath-inspired debut, it was always going to be fascinating to hear how Pallbearer could possibly follow it up. Recorded at Type Foundry Studios in Portland, Oregon, with respected doom producer Billy Anderson on board, let's how their songwriting and sound evolved on their second album. 

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We're always super excited when we start out with a new band, and we've been meaning to do a doom band for ages so we're doubly excited for this one. Let's see if Pallbearer's first album can deliver! 

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And Now... we come the fourth and final album from this legendary and groundbreaking band, The Runaways. Constant lineup changes, different artistic visions, infighting and exploitation have sadly driven The Runaways into oblivion - let's see if it ends with a bang or a whimper.

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With more lineup changes and another change in producer for their third album, instability and turmoil seemed to follow the Runaways every step of the way through their careers. Let's hear how Waitin' For The night stacked up against their earlier albums.

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Released in 1977, the second album from the now-legendary Runaways saw a step up in production values and musical sophistication. But did this come at the expense of the raw energy and passion that made the first album such a fun listen? Well, I guess it's time to find out...

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OK, so we've all heard of The Runaways, but how many of us have actually taken the time to listen to their albums? Well, now's the time. Join us as we do what we do - start with the first album of this legendary band and work our way through their catalogue track by track, starting with this, their self-titled debut. 

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The 'Point Zero' episodes are where we choose the next band (or two, or three...) to get the album-by-album, track-by-track Unshuffled treatment. Tune in and see who we chose and why, and also to hear about the also-rans. In this one we theme our selections to ensure we get an old band and a doom band. And stay tuned for the twist at the end!

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Denver alt-rockers Abrams recently released a new album, In The Dark, and as we always do on Unshuffled with bands we've covered before, we take a deep dive on this one too. They showed a great deal of evolution and change through their first three albums - let's see if it continues here...

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Cavalera Conspiracy's fourth album, Psychosis, may also be their last, as guitarist Marc RIzzo has recently split from the band. Arthur Rizk handles both bass and production duties on this one, having previously done such a stellar production job with Power Trip. Let's see if he can work his magic here again.

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Cavalera Conspiracy's third album, Pandemonium, was largely overlooked by metal critics, and the few that reviewed it didn't seem to think much of it. But perhaps this one deserves a little more attention than it got at the time. There's only one way to find out...

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Max and Iggor are back... again! The sheer joy that metalheads felt upon their reunification meant that their first album was received with overwhelming enthusiasm. The obvious question then was: how would they follow it up? Give it a listen via your usual streaming services (or buy the physical media!), then give us a listen as we break it down.

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The reunification of the Cavalera brothers had the metal world in raptures, and yet somehow... we completely missed it! But that's what Unshuffled is all about - going back and catching up on those bands and albums you missed first time around. Can this album possibly live up to the expectations of the fans? Give it a listen, then give us a listen as we break it down together. 

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Emerging from the depths of darkness and despair after losing their producer and close friend Kato Khandwala in 2018, The Pretty Reckless channeled their emotions into this February 2021 release. Buy and listen to the album first (or at least check it out on your preferred streaming platform), then join us as we break it down. Join the Unshuffled revolution!

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Ghost are back with the biggest heavy album of 2022, Impera. Can this album live up to the hype and anticipation? Do the Def Leppard comparisons stack up? Where does art finish and entertainment begin? Buy and listen to the album first (or at least check it out on your preferred streaming platform), then join us as we answer all of these questions and more. Join the Unshuffled revolution!

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