S1E9: Our Top EPs of 2020

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12/08/20 • 43 min

With Will having finally bought himself a mic, the hosts run down their favourite EPs of 2020. They've assembled 4 honourable mentions (which they couldn't rank one above another) and their top 3 of the year. Not much else to say, really. Come and hear what they are and what they've got to say!

Playlist of all EPs: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/0kIb5jwsBFVGDLgC6tbmyR?si=7lqRo06YRdiXgllD4M3NLg

Playlist of all EPs: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/0kIb5jwsBFVGDLgC6tbmyR?si=7lqRo06YRdiXgllD4M3NLg

Previous Episode

S1E8: A Monumental Episode

After several technical difficulties including 2 lost recordings and 1 recording device switch, Will and Nathan finally managed to get Liza's recording working, allowing our hosts and now regular contributor to crack on with talking about Molchat Doma's latest album, Монумент (Monument). Molchat Doma recently found a new burst of fame, going viral on both Russian-language and English-language TikTok despite only making songs in Russian. Is this new album capitalising on new fans and their wallets, is it an expression of the 'true' Molchat Doma sound or is it just a distillation of their sound to reset and plan for the future?

We compare Molchat Doma to other contemporary cold wave artists and evaluate how the band's releases and influences stack up against their own progenitor: Kino. Nathan also delivers his favourite rant on album closers, highlighting the closer to Pottery's debut album, Welcome to Bobby's Motel.

Here's the playlist link for this episode: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/0KFqy34z9V1LNqNNJJIS5G

East by Silent Partner is the intro track.

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S1E10: Our Top Albums of 2020

After having handed out the EP medals (well done, Legss, Bikini Body & Document <3) in the previous episode, Will and Nathan round out 2020 with their favourite 5 albums of 2020 and a pair of honourable mentions. As ever, they attempt to explain a little bit of context around some of their choices. If you like our lists or have differing opinions, get in touch with us on Instagram: @cabbageandshame! Happy New Year!

Playlist of some cuts from the albums: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/2HXVX6wio5s27mc1AnWTvh?si=GliCRdEVToyjO5Ga7KrDAg