Moshtalgia - Episode 10 - Christmas Special
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01/02/24 • 50 min
This is Moshtalgia. A podcast about albums we love, albums that were important to us growing up.
As the scent of cinnamon and pine fills the air, there's nothing quite like the discomfort of Christmas music to truly unhinge the festive spirit. In our latest podcast episode, we unwrap the tinsel-covered tales of Christmas past, revisiting some of the most iconic holiday tunes that have become as much a part of our celebrations as the tree itself.
From the nonsense of The Darkness's 'Christmas Time (Don't Let the Bells End)' to the heartsquirming Moshtalgia of Wham's 'Last Christmas,' each song carries a story, a memory, and a magic that's undeniably Christmas. We delve deep into the making of these tracks, the artists who brought them to life, and the legacies they've created.
But it's not all jingle bells and choir carols. Our episode takes a turn down memory lane, exploring the poignant narratives behind songs like 'Fairytale of New York' by The Pogues and the raucous cheer of Slade's 'Merry Xmas Everybody.' We discuss the impact of these songs on our holiday traditions and why they continue to resonate year after year.
As you deck the halls and trim yer tree, let our podcast be the soundtrack to your festive preparations. Join us as we celebrate the sounds of the silly season and maybe even discover the stories behind the Christmas classics you thought you knew. Pour yourself a glass of Eggnog, settle in snug by the fire, and tune in to our Christmas Special – it's an audio gift that keeps on giving.
So, what makes a Christmas song endure the test of time? Is it the melody that echoes through the shopping centre speakers, the lyrics that tug at our heartstrings, or the artists whose songs have become synonymous with the festive season? Find out in this episode, filled with laughter, insights, and a touch of alcholic yuletide cheer.
There's absurdity, snark, and blistering twin-microphone facts from Taylor and Bourney, fully harmonised with double-tracked wailing and complaining. We men do play on ten, to Valhalla and back.
Best served with beer and a side of silliness. Lie back and enjoy it. Come join us on a review of those now-vintage LPs we loved in the 1980s from the bands that parted us from our money.
It isn't just two friends chatting in front of microphone about their long-haired heavy metal days. Well it is, but also it's much more.
Dive deep into the spurious subconsious of two middle-aged metallers regaling the days of their youth with squirming stories, analogue anectodes, and antsy accusations from the east coast of Ireland. We name and shame, mostly ourselves.
Remember that first metal album? First concert? The rock ballad you first copped off to on a disco dancefloor with nervous hands and dry lips? Yeah, you do.
We let the hair on down the back, steal tapes, photocopy covers, and even buy a bullet-belt. We deftly sew patches on our denim jackets, and pilfer magazines in the shop.
Offering our metal heroes no quarter. We praise and prosletyse, we ridicule and rile. We spar with each other and the teenage illusions we had when hearing these masterpieces.
Armed with a sonic scalpel, we cleave our way through track by track, appraise hits and filler a generation on. Who dared battle the Saracen? Who gave love a bad name? Who danced on glass? Listen and find out.
Tune in to rock radio again, hear it as it was, all entombed by fat and freckled guitar segues brought to you by our resident riffer, that man from Annamoe; Pat 'The Fingerer' Shaughnessy!
We rifle through the pages of once-mighty UK rock organ Kerrang for hot takes of the late Eighties. Hear the words of Malcolm Dome, Dante Bonutto, Sylvie Simmons, Howard Johnson, Chris Watts, Alison Joy, and Mick Wall as they gurn over the news, interviews, and reviews of the day.
Moshtalgia exposes many a metal mistake, a misheard lyric, and as much madness as your mind can muster. You will hear the voices of the bands giving comment directly here on our podcast. Their voices voiced through our own larynxes that is.
Hear the doyen of UK rock radio, Tommy Vance, along with producer Tony Wilson, deliver rock and metal weekly for a scant-yet-prescious two FM hours on the UK's BBC Radio One.
If you know it, you're in for a treat on this show. If you don't, you're still in for a treat on this show. Rock on Tommy! It doesn't matter what age you are.
We absorb musician autobiographies and gorge on metal authors to skull it back, slurp it down, and regurgitate back up for your listening pleasure.
Moshtalgia is a delirious day trip to the past with a gimlet wince and a black-toothed grin at rock and metal from the 1980s.
Just let me rock! Moshtalgia with Taylor and Bourney. A proper podcast.
@aandmstudios1987
#moshtalgia
#aandm
#original
Full-length video here:
This is Moshtalgia. A podcast about albums we love, albums that were important to us growing up.
As the scent of cinnamon and pine fills the air, there's nothing quite like the discomfort of Christmas music to truly unhinge the festive spirit. In our latest podcast episode, we unwrap the tinsel-covered tales of Christmas past, revisiting some of the most iconic holiday tunes that have become as much a part of our celebrations as the tree itself.
From the nonsense of The Darkness's 'Christmas Time (Don't Let the Bells End)' to the heartsquirming Moshtalgia of Wham's 'Last Christmas,' each song carries a story, a memory, and a magic that's undeniably Christmas. We delve deep into the making of these tracks, the artists who brought them to life, and the legacies they've created.
But it's not all jingle bells and choir carols. Our episode takes a turn down memory lane, exploring the poignant narratives behind songs like 'Fairytale of New York' by The Pogues and the raucous cheer of Slade's 'Merry Xmas Everybody.' We discuss the impact of these songs on our holiday traditions and why they continue to resonate year after year.
As you deck the halls and trim yer tree, let our podcast be the soundtrack to your festive preparations. Join us as we celebrate the sounds of the silly season and maybe even discover the stories behind the Christmas classics you thought you knew. Pour yourself a glass of Eggnog, settle in snug by the fire, and tune in to our Christmas Special – it's an audio gift that keeps on giving.
So, what makes a Christmas song endure the test of time? Is it the melody that echoes through the shopping centre speakers, the lyrics that tug at our heartstrings, or the artists whose songs have become synonymous with the festive season? Find out in this episode, filled with laughter, insights, and a touch of alcholic yuletide cheer.
There's absurdity, snark, and blistering twin-microphone facts from Taylor and Bourney, fully harmonised with double-tracked wailing and complaining. We men do play on ten, to Valhalla and back.
Best served with beer and a side of silliness. Lie back and enjoy it. Come join us on a review of those now-vintage LPs we loved in the 1980s from the bands that parted us from our money.
It isn't just two friends chatting in front of microphone about their long-haired heavy metal days. Well it is, but also it's much more.
Dive deep into the spurious subconsious of two middle-aged metallers regaling the days of their youth with squirming stories, analogue anectodes, and antsy accusations from the east coast of Ireland. We name and shame, mostly ourselves.
Remember that first metal album? First concert? The rock ballad you first copped off to on a disco dancefloor with nervous hands and dry lips? Yeah, you do.
We let the hair on down the back, steal tapes, photocopy covers, and even buy a bullet-belt. We deftly sew patches on our denim jackets, and pilfer magazines in the shop.
Offering our metal heroes no quarter. We praise and prosletyse, we ridicule and rile. We spar with each other and the teenage illusions we had when hearing these masterpieces.
Armed with a sonic scalpel, we cleave our way through track by track, appraise hits and filler a generation on. Who dared battle the Saracen? Who gave love a bad name? Who danced on glass? Listen and find out.
Tune in to rock radio again, hear it as it was, all entombed by fat and freckled guitar segues brought to you by our resident riffer, that man from Annamoe; Pat 'The Fingerer' Shaughnessy!
We rifle through the pages of once-mighty UK rock organ Kerrang for hot takes of the late Eighties. Hear the words of Malcolm Dome, Dante Bonutto, Sylvie Simmons, Howard Johnson, Chris Watts, Alison Joy, and Mick Wall as they gurn over the news, interviews, and reviews of the day.
Moshtalgia exposes many a metal mistake, a misheard lyric, and as much madness as your mind can muster. You will hear the voices of the bands giving comment directly here on our podcast. Their voices voiced through our own larynxes that is.
Hear the doyen of UK rock radio, Tommy Vance, along with producer Tony Wilson, deliver rock and metal weekly for a scant-yet-prescious two FM hours on the UK's BBC Radio One.
If you know it, you're in for a treat on this show. If you don't, you're still in for a treat on this show. Rock on Tommy! It doesn't matter what age you are.
We absorb musician autobiographies and gorge on metal authors to skull it back, slurp it down, and regurgitate back up for your listening pleasure.
Moshtalgia is a delirious day trip to the past with a gimlet wince and a black-toothed grin at rock and metal from the 1980s.
Just let me rock! Moshtalgia with Taylor and Bourney. A proper podcast.
@aandmstudios1987
#moshtalgia
#aandm
#original
Full-length video here:
Previous Episode
Moshtalgia - Episode 09 - Metallica - The Black Album
This is Moshtalgia. A podcast about albums we love, albums that were important to us growing up.
As the tightly riffed strains of 'Enter Sandman' filled the airwaves in August of 1991, a generation of teenagers found a voice that echoed their own angst and dreams. On today's episode of our podcast, we plunge into the depths of Metallica's seminal work, the Black Album, a record that not only defined an era but also shaped the lives of two young men growing up on Ireland's east coast.
Through the lens of our mightly Moshtalgia, we dissect the album track by track, uncovering the layers of raw energy and emotion that have cemented its place in rock history. From the hefty plodder 'Sad But True' to the soul-stirring get-yer-lighter-out ballad 'Nothing Else Matters,' we explore the evolution of Metallica's sound and the tenacity of producer Bob Rock.
But this episode isn't just about the music. It's a tapestry woven with the threads of our personal stories, the trials of adolescence, and the bittersweet memories of secondary school. We share anecdotes of creeping into school grounds, the nervous anticipation of exam results, and the camaraderie of listening to this groundbreaking album with friends.
Join us as we take you back to a time when music wasn't just background noise but the soundtrack to our lives. We'll laugh, we'll debate, and we might even shed a tear as we revisit the days when the Black Album reigned supreme. Tune in and let the power of Metallica's magnum opus transport you back to your teenage years, no matter where you grew up.
There's absurdity, snark, and blistering twin-microphone facts from Taylor and Bourney, fully harmonised with double-tracked wailing and complaining. We men do play on ten, to Valhalla and back.
Best served with beer and a side of silliness. Lie back and enjoy it. Come join us on a review of those now-vintage LPs we loved in the 1980s from the bands that parted us from our money.
It isn't just two friends chatting in front of microphone about their long-haired heavy metal days. Well it is, but also it's much more.
Dive deep into the spurious subconsious of two middle-aged metallers regaling the days of their youth with squirming stories, analogue anectodes, and antsy accusations from the east coast of Ireland. We name and shame, mostly ourselves.
Remember that first metal album? First concert? The rock ballad you first copped off to on a disco dancefloor with nervous hands and dry lips? Yeah, you do.
We let the hair on down the back, steal tapes, photocopy covers, and even buy a bullet-belt. We deftly sew patches on our denim jackets, and pilfer magazines in the shop.
Offering our metal heroes no quarter. We praise and prosletyse, we ridicule and rile. We spar with each other and the teenage illusions we had when hearing these masterpieces.
Armed with a sonic scalpel, we cleave our way through track by track, appraise hits and filler a generation on. Who dared battle the Saracen? Who gave love a bad name? Who danced on glass? Listen and find out.
Tune in to rock radio again, hear it as it was, all entombed by fat and freckled guitar segues brought to you by our resident riffer, that man from Annamoe; Pat 'The Fingerer' Shaughnessy!
We rifle through the pages of once-mighty UK rock organ Kerrang for hot takes of the late Eighties. Hear the words of Malcolm Dome, Dante Bonutto, Sylvie Simmons, Howard Johnson, Chris Watts, Alison Joy, and Mick Wall as they gurn over the news, interviews, and reviews of the day.
Moshtalgia exposes many a metal mistake, a misheard lyric, and as much madness as your mind can muster. You will hear the voices of the bands giving comment directly here on our podcast. Their voices voiced through our own larynxes that is.
Hear the doyen of UK rock radio, Tommy Vance, along with producer Tony Wilson, deliver rock and metal weekly for a scant-yet-prescious two FM hours on the UK's BBC Radio One.
If you know it, you're in for a treat on this show. If you don't, you're still in for a treat on this show. Rock on Tommy! It doesn't matter what age you are.
We absorb musician autobiographies and gorge on metal authors to skull it back, slurp it down, and regurgitate back up for your listening pleasure.
Moshtalgia is a delirious day trip to the past with a gimlet wince and a black-toothed grin at rock and metal from the 1980s.
Just let me rock! Moshtalgia with Taylor and Bourney. A proper podcast.
@aandmstudios1987
#moshtalgia
#aandm
#original
Full-length subtitled video here: https://youtu.be/6zfkCW6aB2A?si=j-irHX_Z_YRH4qJg
© Copyright A&M.
Next Episode
Moshtalgia - Episode 11 - ACDC - Back in Black
Welcome to another episode of Moshtalgia, where we take a nostalgic dive into the albums that shaped our youth.
This time, we revisit the monumental 'Back in Black' by AC/DC. Join us as we channel our 15-year-old selves, reminiscing about double entendres and dumbass riffs, and celebrate the legacy of one of rock's greatest albums.
There's the usual bevvy of bad impersonations, chronic roaring and singing, and a skewering of the 1980s hard rock albums that made us who were are, all with complete hardcoded subtitles.
Released on 25 July 1980, 'Back in Black' followed the tragic loss of Bon Scott and marked a new era for AC/DC with Brian Johnson at the helm. We explore the album's creation, recorded at Compass Point Studios in Nassau, where producer Mutt Lang faced unexpected challenges, including a centipede bite.
We also delve into the rich tapestry of 1980, a year that saw the release of other iconic albums like Black Sabbath's 'Heaven and Hell,' Iron Maiden's debut, and Motorhead's 'Ace of Spades.'
From the highs of Liverpool winning the Football League to the lows of local crime waves in Wicklow, Ireland, we paint a vivid picture of the era.
Our journey through 'Back in Black' covers each track, from the ominous bells of 'Hells Bells' to the anthemic 'You Shook Me All Night Long.'
We discuss the lyrical genius and raw energy that made this album a timeless classic, selling an estimated 50 million copies and cementing AC/DC's place in rock history.
Tune in to hear our take on the album's standout moments, the band's resilience in the face of tragedy, and the cultural impact of 'Back in Black.' Whether you're a Brian Johnson fan or a Bon Scott loyalist, this episode offers something for every AC/DC aficionado.
Chapters:
Introduction to 'Back in Black'
The Year 1980 in Rock
Recording at Compass Point Studios
Track-by-Track Analysis
Legacy and Cultural Impact
Personal Anecdotes and Memories
Conclusion and Final Thoughts
So, grab your denim jacket, turn up the volume, and join us as we pay tribute to one of the greatest rock albums of all time. Rock and roll ain't noise pollution – it's a way of life.
Best served with beer and a side of silliness. Lie back and enjoy it. Come join us on a review of those now-vintage LPs we loved in the 1980s from the bands that parted us from our money.
Remember that first metal album? First concert? The rock ballad you first copped off to on a disco dancefloor with nervous hands and dry lips? Yeah, you do. We let the hair on down the back, steal tapes, photocopy covers, and even buy a bullet-belt. We deftly sew patches on our denim jackets, and pilfer magazines in the shop.
Offering our heroes no quarter. We praise and prosletyse, we ridicule and rile. We spar with each other and the teenage illusions we had when hearing these masterpieces. Armed with a sonic scalpel, we cleave our way through track by track, appraise hits and filler a generation on.
Who dared battle the Saracen? Who gave love a bad name? Who danced on glass? Listen and find out.
Tune in to rock radio again, hear it as it was, all entombed by fat and freckled guitar segues brought to you by our resident riffer, that man from Annamoe; Pat 'The Fingerer' Shaughnessy!
Moshtalgia exposes many a metal mistake, a misheard lyric, and as much madness as your mind can muster. You will hear the voices of the bands giving comment directly here on our podcast. Their voices voiced through our own larynxes that is.
Hear the doyen of UK rock radio, Tommy Vance, along with producer Tony Wilson, deliver rock and metal weekly for a scant-yet-prescious two FM hours on the UK's BBC Radio One. If you know it, you're in for a treat on this show. If you don't, you're still in for a treat on this show. Rock on Tommy!
It doesn't matter what age you are. We absorb musician autobiographies and gorge on metal authors to skull it back, slurp it down, and regurgitate back up for your listening pleasure.
Moshtalgia is a delirious day trip to the past with a gimlet wince and a black-toothed grin at rock and metal from the 1980s.
Just let me rock! Moshtalgia with Taylor and Bourney. A proper podcast.
@aandmstudios1987
© Copyright A&M.
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