Trimming The Musical Fat

By Stephen Nicholson; Paul Nicholson

Think some albums are too long? Us too! Don’t worry! We can do something about it. Join us as we critique albums from artists we love and edit them down to under 50 minutes. Can we make a good album a great one? Can we make an average album a good one? What songs will we pick? What will we drop? Will we include B-sides? Join us and our guests as we take the journey to Trim The Musical Fat!

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71. Oasis’ (What’s The Story) Morning Glory (1995) - Which B-Sides Deserved A Place On The Album?

Trimming The Musical FatOct 01, 2022

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140. Red Hot Chili Peppers’ By The Way (2002) - Is It Too Long?

Summary

By The Way (2002) is a brilliant album by the Red Hot Chili Peppers. But at nearly 70 minutes in duration, could it have been even better with some careful pruning?

That’s the task podcast hosts Stephen & Paul, plus their guest Ross Braidwood, have set themselves in this episode: Create the under 50 minute TTMF Supercut of By The Way.

On the way the guys will discuss their level of fandom for the band, review the critical reception and commercial success of the album, share their favorite songs and least favorite track from the record, and discuss the impact of guitarist John Frusciante on the album's sound.

They also discuss the best time for the band to retire and whether they are happy that the band is still active. The conversation ends with a discussion about the top Red Hot Chili Peppers songs of all time.

Chapters

00:46 Introduction

01:56 First Red Hot Chili Peppers Album Bought?

04:30 Tale of the Tape: By The Way (2002)

05:32 Album Sales & Critical Reception

06:48 By The Way TV Promo

07:18 Top 5 Selling RHCP Albums

08:49 Flea Interview

09:34 Trim the Talk

12:04 Critiquing the Album & Its Artwork

18:42 Creating the TTMF supercut

19:29 By The Way

22:18 Universally Speaking

25:16 Dosed

28:10 Anthony Kiedis Interview

29:16 News Stories 2002

29:52 The Zephyr Song

33:30 Can't Stop

35:24 Top 10 Selling Albums 2002

36:42 Midnight

39:28 Joke of the Pod

40:16 Cabron

43:28 Tear

45:41 On Mercury

47:48 Minor Thing

49:50 Warm Tape

51:26 Venice Queen

54:15 Top 10 Grossing Movies 2002

54:52 The 4 Songs that missed the cut

56:02 Revealing and Rating the Supercut

58:06 The Final Question: When should the Red Hot Chili Peppers retire?

01:00:46 Discussion about the top Red Hot Chili Peppers songs

01:02:38 Conclusion and closing remarks

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May 03, 202401:03:20

139. The Beatles’ Abbey Road (1969) - Our Beatle Loving Dad Doesn't Think It's Great!!!!

Summary In this episode, hosts Stephen and Paul, plus their Dad Martin, discuss The Beatles' final studio album, Abbey Road (1969). They talk about the album artwork, the music, and their personal opinions on the songs. They also talk about seeing Beatles tribute band The Bootleg Beatles perform the album live with an orchestra. Overall, they have mixed opinions on the album, with Stephen and Paul loving it, and Martin finding it lacking in substance. Chapters 00:20 Introduction and Welcome 04:42 Album Cover and Initial Thoughts 09:25 Personal Experiences with Abbey Road 14:00 The Production Quality of Abbey Road Like the podcast? Why not show your appreciation by buying Paul & Stephen a coffee - https://www.buymeacoffee.com/trimmingthh Podcast website - trimmingthemusicalfat.com / Email us - trimthemusicalfat@gmail.com / Join our Facebook group - https://www.facebook.com/groups/274805337346926 / Check out our YouTube channel - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCm_P5WlRZ0i3tR3jEavD_5A / TikTok - @trimmingthemusica

Apr 18, 202419:11

138. Prince’s ‘For You’ (1978): The Singles 1978 - 1989 Part One

Summary It’s been on our to-do-list for over 2 years, but, finally, the first episode of our Prince side-series is here 🆓 👑 Similar to our previous U2 & Bruce Springsteen side-series’, we’re aiming to create the ultimate, single vinyl, under 50-minute singles compilation for Prince after critiquing his albums & singles from a specific period of time. In this case, from 1978 (For You) to 1989 (Batman) 💿 So this will encompass classic albums like Purple Rain & Sign O’ The Times; and classic singles like kiss, little red corvette & raspberry beret 💜 To kick things off we’re starting with the Minneapolis Marvel’s 1978 debut album For You and the singles soft and wet 😳 and just as long as we’re together 🥰 Fact: Despite only being 19 years old, all the tracks on the album were produced, arranged, composed and performed by Prince 😮 #genius Chapters 00:43 Introduction 01:40 Album Facts 03:15 Soft & Wet 05:52 Just As Long As We're Together 08:40 Critical Reception of 'For You' 09:51 Opinions on 'For You' 11:28 Critiquing the Album Artwork 11:54 Favourite Tracks 14:19 Least Favourite Track 15:57 Next Episode Preview - Batman (1989) 17:05 End Credits Like the podcast? Why not show your appreciation by buying Paul & Stephen a coffee - https://www.buymeacoffee.com/trimmingthh Podcast website - trimmingthemusicalfat.com / Email us - trimthemusicalfat@gmail.com / Tweet us - https://www.twitter.com/MusicalTrimming?s=20 / Join our Facebook group - https://www.facebook.com/groups/274805337346926 / Check out our YouTube channel - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCm_P5WlRZ0i3tR3jEavD_5A / TikTok - @trimmingthemusica

Apr 12, 202417:33

137. Jedward's Young Love (2012)

Summary

In this episode, Stephen and Paul discuss Jedward, Ireland's greatest ever musical export, and their album Young Love. They talk about the singles from the album, Waterline, Young Love, and Luminous, and the critical reception they received. They also discuss Louis Walsh's comments about Jedward and their impact on their lives. The album is praised for its maturity and progression in songwriting and production. The hosts share their favourite songs from the album and discuss Jedward's talents in singing, acting, and dancing.

Chapters

00:31 Introduction and Jedward's Influence

01:55 Louis Walsh's Comments and Jedward's Impact

04:00 Jedward's Dancing Skills and Background

07:12 First Jedward Product Bought

08:36 Jedward's Debut Album and Covers

10:32 ‘Young Love’ (2012) Facts & Figures

13:42 Waterline: Eurovision and Chart Performance

16:26 Young Love: Controversial Subject Matter

20:40 Luminous: Metaphorical Meaning

23:21 Favourite Jedward Album

25:34 Favourite Song on the Album

27:27 Jedward’s Movies

30:15 Conclusion and Call to Action

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Apr 01, 202430:60

136. Paul McCartney & Wings’ Red Rose Speedway (1973) - What Could Have Been

Marvel has its Multiverse. TTMF has created the Maccaverse!

Join podcast hosts Stephen & Paul, and their very special guests Marv (Pods Like Us) and Sam (Paul or Nothing), as they revisit Wings’ 1973 album - ‘Red Rose Speedway’. Home to the #1 US hit ‘My Love’ ❤️

RRS was a single album which was originally envisaged as a double 💿 💿 So, there were many tracks which did not make the cut ✂️ Using the 27 tracks from that time period which feature on its 2018 Archive Collection, including hits like C Moon and Live & Let Die, the gang curate a new 50 minute, single vinyl, TTMF Supercut of it ⏱️

The guys also find time to share some Wings & Macca facts, jokes, sales info, play archive interview clips, and disagree over the merits of ‘My Love’ 🗣️

It’s time to get Hi Hi Hi 🎸 It’s time for Trimming The Musical Fat ▶️

00:00 Paul McCartney 1973 interview i

00:24 Prologue

00:33 Titles

00:53 Introduction

02:13 Paul McCartney 1973 interview ii

02:44 History of Red Rose Speedway

05:18 Tale of the Tape - Red Rose Speedway

06:42 Wings’ C Moon & Hi Hi Hi TV advert

09:17 Album sales info and critical reception

11:41 Guest introductions

15:48 Trim the Talk

18:56 Paul McCartney 1976 interview

19:27 Critiquing the album

25:55 Trim the Album (Pt.1)

41:56 Top 5 selling Wings albums

42:39 Trim the Album (Pt.2)

59:50 Wings Greatest TV advert

60:18 Trim the Album (Pt.3)

64:17 Top 5 selling Wings singles

64:50 Trim the Album (Pt.4)

72:33 Joke of the Pod

74:27 Revealing the Supercut

88:27 The Final Question

101:45 Farewell

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Mar 26, 202401:43:38

135. 90 from the 90s: Part 3 - featuring Love / Hate and Alanis Morissette

Summary

It’s our third ‘90 from the 90s’ episode. A series which will continue on social media.

In it, podcast hosts Stephen & Paul select and discuss two of their favourite albums from the nineties. The albums selected today are ‘Wasted in America’ by Love / Hate; and ‘Jagged Little Pill’ by Alanis Morissette 💿

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Chapters

00:00 Introduction 01:13 Love / Hate’s ‘Wasted in America’ (1992) 04:50 Alanis Morissette’s ‘Jagged Little Pill’ (1995) 09:05 Closing

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Mar 10, 202409:31

134. Prince’s Come (1994) - Good Song, Bad Album 💿

Summary

It’s our first ‘Good Song, Bad Album’ episode. A series which will continue on social media.

In it, podcast hosts Stephen & Paul discuss the 1994 album ‘Come’ by music legend Prince. Stephen goes back in time to reminisce about first playing the album and why he’s not a fan of it. He also explains why both Prince and his record label Warners did not promote it. Stephen does though really like the album track ‘Loose’. Hear why.

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Chapters

00:00 Introduction

00:37 Prince’s Come - a history

03:33 The song - Loose

06:11 The song - Orgasm

08:43 Closing

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Mar 07, 202409:47

133. Six Famous Songs You Didn’t Know Were Covers

Summary

In this episode, podcast hosts Stephen & Paul discuss six songs that became famous after being covered by other artists. They share information about each song and its original version, highlighting the surprising origins of these popular tunes.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction

01:22 Without You

04:43 I Love Rock’n Roll

07:47 Tainted Love

10:28 Achy Breaky Heart

12:28 Hush

15:49 Whatta Man

20:07 Closing Credits

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Mar 06, 202420:36

132. Foo Fighters’ Debut Album (1995)

From the TTMF vaults comes this episode recorded in 2023.

Intended as the first pod of a subsequently aborted Foo Fighters side-series, it find podcast co-host Stephen and his son Luke critiquing the band’s eponymously named 1995 debut album, and ranking the singles from it:

00:00 Prologue

00:48 Introduction

01:34 Tale of the Tape - Foo Fighters (1995)

04:22 Foo Fighters album TV promo

04:52 Exhausted discussion

09:12 This is a Call discussion

13:44 I’ll Stick Around discussion

16:50 For all the Cows discussion

19:39 Big Me discussion

23:42 Luke’s drumming demo and discussion

26:13 Critical reception

27:24 Critiquing and ranking the album

34:12 End credits

Feb 27, 202434:41

131. The Rolling Stones’ Exile on Main Street (1972) - Masterpiece or Mess?

Take someone who’s never listened to a Rolling Stones studio album. Another who only started listening to their albums in the last few years. Throw them together to listen to The Stones’ most highly regarded album - Exile on Main Street (1972), and find out what they think 🤔

Exile is a double album 💿 💿 Podcasts hosts Stephen & Paul believe it plays better as a single 💿

Join them as they curate the under 50 minute, single vinyl, TTMF Supercut of it ⏱️

The guys also find time to share some Stones facts, sales info, play archive interview clips, and reminisce about seeing the band live in 1999.

It’s time to get your “Rocks Off”. It’s time for Trimming The Musical Fat ▶️

00:00 Prologue

00:18 Titles

00:38 Introduction

01:49 General music catch-up

07:19 Level of fandom - Rolling Stones

10:10 Mick Jagger talking about recording the album

10:57 Tale of the Tape - Exile on Main Street

12:38 Album sales info and critical reception

13:56 Top 5 selling Rolling Stones albums

16:19 Exile reissue TV promo

16:49 Trim the Talk

19:26 Discussing seeing the band live

21:10 Critiquing the album

25:25 Keith Richards picks his favourite song from Exile

26:14 Critiquing the album artwork

27:29 Trim the Album (Pt.1)

39:45 Top 5 selling Rolling Stones singles

40:37 Trim the Album (Pt.2)

44:36 Joke of the Pod

46:01 Revealing the songs that no one picked

46:46 Mick Jagger interview (Berlin, 1973)

47:47 Trim the Album (Pt.3)

54:31 The Top 10 selling albums of 1972

55:20 Revealing the Exile TTMF Supercut and ratings

56:46 News stories from 1972

57:53 The Final Question

61:33 Farewell

62:56 End

Feb 18, 202401:02:57

130. Blur’s Chemical World (1993) - Should it be more highly regarded?

“And I don’t know about you” but we’ve not done a Hidden Prime Cuts episode in some time 🔪 So, here’s a brand new one for your listening / viewing pleasure 👀 👂 Hosts Stephen & Paul go back 31 years to talk about a song Paul bought on CD then - Blur’s Chemical World (1993) ⚛️; a tune they rank as one of the band’s best 🥇 Press play to find out why ▶️ 00:00 - Damon Albarn (Blur) interview 00:43 - Titles 01:02 - Introduction 01:33 - Chemical World song clip 02:12 - Song facts 03:01- Discussing the song 08:24 - Final thoughts and end credits Like the podcast? Why not show your appreciation by buying Paul & Stephen a coffee - https://www.buymeacoffee.com/trimmingthh / Podcast website - trimmingthemusicalfat.com / Email us - trimthemusicalfat@gmail.com / Join our Facebook group - https://www.facebook.com/groups/274805337346926 / Check out our YouTube channel - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCm_P5WlRZ0i3tR3jEavD_5A / TikTok - @trimmingthemusica

Feb 10, 202409:06

129. Bruce Springsteen - Choosing the Songs for the Best of Collection 1975 - 1987

It’s the final episode of our Bruce Springsteen side-series as we finally get around to picking the singles that will make up our under 50 minute, single vinyl, TTMF Bruce Best Of (1975 - 1987). You may be surprised by some of the omissions… Joining host Stephen Nicholson are returning guests Davie Melon and Renee James* 00:00 - Titles 00:31 - Introduction 01:34 - Revealing the 3 unanimous song choices 03:57 - Revealing the 6 majority decision songs 15:26 - Picking the final 3 songs 20:51 - The TTMF Bruce Supercut is revealed 28:46 - Bruce album rankings 34:16 - Final thoughts and end credits Like the podcast? Why not show your appreciation by buying Paul & Stephen a coffee - https://www.buymeacoffee.com/trimmingthh / Podcast website - trimmingthemusicalfat.com / Email us - trimthemusicalfat@gmail.com / Join our Facebook group - https://www.facebook.com/groups/274805337346926 / Check out our YouTube channel - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCm_P5WlRZ0i3tR3jEavD_5A / TikTok - @trimmingthemusica * Renée A. James As a versatile and award-winning writer (PA Press Association), her columns and articles have been published in The Philadelphia Inquirer, The Morning Call, The Baltimore Sun, The Los Angeles Times, The Chicago Tribune, The Hartford Courant, Jewish World Review, The Women’s Quarterly, and The Huffington Post. She built a diversified career around communications, in positions that encompassed writing and marketing through print, broadcast and digital media. Prior to her retirement, she served as Marketing Director for The Bach Choir of Bethlehem, the oldest Bach Choir in America. She spent many years in publishing, where she launched new marketing programs and communication projects for dozens of Fortune 500 companies, including MSN, Walmart, Hilton, Hallmark, Nissan, Anheuser-Busch, Merck, Mead Johnson, Nestle and many others, managing the production of newsletters, social media content, e-newsletters, videos, infographics, websites, and books and magazines. She distinctly remembers hearing "Saint in the City" for the first time in 1976, and has listened to and enjoyed Bruce Springsteen's music ever since. reneeaajames@gmail.com

Feb 07, 202436:51

128. Genesis’ We Can’t Dance (1991) - Was It Too Long?

Genesis can’t dance. We can’t dance either 🕺 So let’s travel back to 1991 & revisit the group’s final studio album with solo superstar Phil Collins - ‘We Can’t Dance’ (1991) 🎤 ✂️ 🎧 Hosts Stephen and Paul were listeners of the album on original release. Both thought it an overlong (CD bloated) disappointment compared to the band’s previous release ‘Invisible Touch’ (1986) 💿 Do they like it more now? 🤔 Can they improve it by reducing its runtime to less than 50-minutes? ⏰ There’s some great tunes on there like the title track, Jesus He Knows Me & No Son of Mine 🎵 Will they make the TTMF Supercut? 🤷 There’s also time to critique the album, share Genesis facts, discuss seeing the band live, look at their sales figures, and revisit 1991 📰 Hit play 🟢 It’s time for Trimming The Musical Fat ▶️ 00:00 Genesis interview - setting the scene 01:08 Titles 01:25 Show introduction 02:27 Level of fandom 04:32 Tale of the tape - album facts & figures 06:10 We Can’t Dance TV promo 06:20 Critical reception & sales info 08:11 Phil Collins interview 08:30 Trim the Talk 14:27 UK TVAM band interview 16:29 Album art discussion 18:16 Selecting the songs i 19:13 Mike Rutherford interview 19:38 Selecting the songs ii 23:05 Mike Rutherford discusses I Can’t Dance 23:26 Selecting the songs iii 30:53 Genesis in the studio recording ‘Hold on my Heart’ 31:22 Selecting the songs iv 34:08 Top selling Genesis members’ solo albums 35:37 Selecting the songs v 38:46 Top news stories of 1991 39:05 Selecting the final songs i 41:42 Genesis discuss “Irish” 42:46 Selecting the final songs ii 46:26 Top selling Genesis members’ solo singles 48:49 Discussing the songs that didn’t make the cut 51:30 Joke of the pod 52:14 Revealing the TTMF Supercut of We Can’t Dance 53:43 The Final Question 58:49 Outro 59:14 Closing credits 59:42 Phil Collins joke Thanks for watching/listening 👂 👁️ ☕️ Like the podcast? Why not show your appreciation by buying Paul & Stephen a coffee - https://www.buymeacoffee.com/trimmingthh / 💻 Podcast website - trimmingthemusicalfat.com / 📧 Email us - trimthemusicalfat@gmail.com / 👋 Join our Facebook group - https://www.facebook.com/groups/274805337346926 / 📺 Check out our YouTube channel - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCm_P5WlRZ0i3tR3jEavD_5A / 📱 TikTok - @trimmingthemusica

Feb 04, 202459:47

127. Stevie Wonder’s Songs in the Key of Life (1976) - Should It Have Been A Single Album?

This will knock you off your feet! 👣

We’re back for another episode of Trimming The Musical Fat 🎧 ✂️

Hosts Paul, Stephen and regular guest Davie Melon, take on another classic double album to ‘improve it’ by reducing its runtime to less than 50-minutes 🕰️

And what a task they have. The album in question is Stevie Wonder’s Grammy winning, multi-million selling - Songs in the Key of Life (1976). Home to classics like As, Sir Duke, I Wish and Isn’t She Lovely 👶

That’s 21 songs and a 205 minute run-time (double album and bonus EP) 💿 💿 💿

Which tracks will make the TTMF Supercut? Listen now to find out 👂

Also, we find time to critique the album, share SITKOL facts, discuss seeing Stevie live, look at his sales figures, and revisit 1976 (news stories, popular songs & movies) 🎵 📰 🎥

Isn’t it lovely ☺️ Hit play 🟢 It’s time for Trimming The Musical Fat!

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Jan 16, 202401:30:40

10. Queen’s Innuendo (1991)

Watch or listen to this episode on YouTube via this link - 👉 youtu.be/KyqFNgq64P0?si=VBsM2FTGHU9Czgj- 📺 🎧

Jan 13, 202400:33

126. Trimming the Movie Songs

What ‘old’ songs became uber-famous after being used in popular movies? Podcast hosts Stephen & Paul get together to pick 10 of their favourites & share a few facts about them. So, look out for classic tracks from the likes of Ghost, Pulp Fiction, Donnie Darko, Top Gun & Sleeping With The Enemy. Like the podcast? Why not show your appreciation by buying Paul & Stephen a coffee - https://www.buymeacoffee.com/trimmingthh / Podcast website - trimmingthemusicalfat.com / Email us - trimthemusicalfat@gmail.com / Join our Facebook group - https://www.facebook.com/groups/274805337346926 / Check out our YouTube channel - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCm_P5WlRZ0i3tR3jEavD_5A / TikTok - @trimmingthemusica

Jan 07, 202430:47

125. It’s 2024! Upcoming Episodes Alert! 🚨

Hi. How are you? We hope you had a good festive season & are looking forward to what 2024 has to offer. Yeah, we know. We’ve been quiet lately. But…Join us for this short teaser as we look ahead to the music, movies & social media episodes/content that we have in store for you this year. Like the podcast? Why not show your appreciation by buying Paul & Stephen a coffee - https://www.buymeacoffee.com/trimmingthh / Podcast website - trimmingthemusicalfat.com / Email us - trimthemusicalfat@gmail.com / Join our Facebook group - https://www.facebook.com/groups/274805337346926 / Check out our YouTube channel - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCm_P5WlRZ0i3tR3jEavD_5A / TikTok - @trimmingthemusica

Jan 05, 202402:29

124. Bruce Springsteen 1975 - 1987: Episode 6 ‘Tunnel of Love’ (1987)

It’s the penultimate episode of our Bruce Springsteen side-series as we take a look at The Boss’s albums from 1975 to 1987 to create the ultimate under 50-minute Bruce singles collection from that period.

How do you follow the biggest album of your career? You go against the grain and record an album almost solely by yourself focussing on relationship struggles. That album is ‘Tunnel of Love’ (1987), which features the singles ‘Brilliant Disguise’ & ‘Tougher Than The Rest’.

Joining us sailing down the tunnel is regular guest Davie Melon. And, travelling all the way from the US to join us, is Bruce super-fan and award winning writer Renee James*. Interesting fact: Renee got to meet Bruce in 1978!

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* Renée A. James

As a versatile and award-winning writer (PA Press Association), her columns and articles have been published in The Philadelphia Inquirer, The Morning Call, The Baltimore Sun, The Los Angeles Times, The Chicago Tribune, The Hartford Courant, Jewish World Review, The Women’s Quarterly, and The Huffington Post.

She built a diversified career around communications, in positions that encompassed writing and marketing through print, broadcast and digital media. Prior to her retirement, she served as Marketing Director for The Bach Choir of Bethlehem, the oldest Bach Choir in America.

She spent many years in publishing, where she launched new marketing programs and communication projects for dozens of Fortune 500 companies, including MSN, Walmart, Hilton, Hallmark, Nissan, Anheuser-Busch, Merck, Mead Johnson, Nestle and many others, managing the production of newsletters, social media content, e-newsletters, videos, infographics, websites, and books and magazines.

She distinctly remembers hearing "Saint in the City" for the first time in 1976, and has listened to and enjoyed Bruce Springsteen's music ever since.

reneeaajames@gmail.com

Dec 19, 202301:03:07

123. Metallica’s Hardwired to Self-Destruct (2016) - Why It’s Their Best Music Since The Black Album

‘Spit Out The Bone’ & open your ears 👂 🦴 We’re back for another episode of fine album trimming ✂️ Today, we take on the tenth studio album by metal Gods Metallica - ‘Hardwired…to Self-Destruct’ 🤟 A double album from 2016 💿 💿 An album regarded by podcast co-host Stephen, and guest Bryan Borthwick, as their finest in over 25 years…but too long 🕰️ 🗓️ Which tracks will make the under 50 minute single vinyl TTMF Supercut of ‘Hardwired’? It’s title track? Atlas, Rise!? Moth into Flame? 🔥 Listen now to find out 🎧 The guys also find time to critique the album, share ‘Hardwired’ facts, discuss seeing the band on this tour, and tell a Metallica joke or two. ‘Dream No More’, it’s finally here 🛑 Hit play. It’s time for Trimming The Musical Fat! Thanks for watching/listening. Like the podcast? Why not show your appreciation by buying Paul & Stephen a coffee - https://www.buymeacoffee.com/trimmingthh / Podcast website - trimmingthemusicalfat.com / Email us - trimthemusicalfat@gmail.com / Join our Facebook group - https://www.facebook.com/groups/274805337346926 / Check out our YouTube channel - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCm_P5WlRZ0i3tR3jEavD_5A / TikTok - @trimmingthemusica

Nov 24, 202301:21:35

117. What’s the Worst Song on The Beatles' 'Sgt. Peppers Lonely Hearts Club Band' (1967)?

** This episode was previously a Patreon exclusive released in August 2022 ** TRIMMING THE CLASSIC: Podcast hosts Stephen and Paul were delighted to be joined by their Dad Martin for a lively discussion on the Beatles' 1967 masterpiece - ' Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band'; Martin's all time favorite album. Stephen & Paul listen as Martin recounts his experiences from the time of the album's release and how much of a game changer it was. All three select their favorite tracks from the album and nominate their least favorite (spoiler: they all pick the same one!). So, listen in as we take a trip back in time to the swinging sixties... Like the podcast? Why not show your appreciation by buying Paul & Stephen a coffee - https://www.buymeacoffee.com/trimmingthh Podcast website - trimmingthemusicalfat.com / Email us - trimthemusicalfat@gmail.com / Tweet us - https://www.twitter.com/MusicalTrimming?s=20 / Join our Facebook group - https://www.facebook.com/groups/274805337346926 / Check out our YouTube channel - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCm_P5WlRZ0i3tR3jEavD_5A / TikTok - @trimmingthemusica

Sep 21, 202324:11

116. What’s The Worst Song on Queen’s Sheer Heart Attack (1974)?

** This episode was previously a Patreon exclusive released in July 2022 ** TRIMMING THE CLASSIC POD: Join hosts Stephen and Paul Nicholson for a discussion about one of their favourite albums - Queen’s Sheer Heart Attack. The guys pick their favourite song from it and decide which track they would remove as their least favourite. Like the podcast? Why not show your appreciation by buying Paul & Stephen a coffee - https://www.buymeacoffee.com/trimmingthh Podcast website - trimmingthemusicalfat.com / Email us - trimthemusicalfat@gmail.com / Tweet us - https://www.twitter.com/MusicalTrimming?s=20 / Join our Facebook group - https://www.facebook.com/groups/274805337346926 / Check out our YouTube channel - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCm_P5WlRZ0i3tR3jEavD_5A / TikTok - @trimmingthemusica

Sep 12, 202312:52

115. Bruce Springsteen 1975 - 1987: Episode 3 ‘The River’ (1980)

“I swear I'll drive all night again just to buy you some shoes”. Podcast co-host Stephen has gotten into Bruce Springsteen in a big way this year (2023). So much so that he’s corralled friend and lifelong Boss fan Davie Melon into joining him for a Springsteen side-series covering his studio output from 1975 to 1987. So join them on their aural adventure from ‘Born to Run’ to ‘Tunnel of Love’ as they critique and rank each album, and create the ultimate under 50 minute, single vinyl Springsteen singles collection. In this, the third episode, we revisit Springsteen’s fifth album - ‘The River’. A 10M selling double album from 1980. Home to singles like ‘Cadillac Ranch’, ‘Fade Away’ and the iconic ‘Hungry Heart’, it finds Springsteen mixing the frivolous next to the solemn. We originally covered this album back in 2021 & it was the first Boss studio album Stephen ever listened to. What do Stephen & Davie think of it now? Will they rank it top tier? Where do they rank the singles released from it? Listen now to find out. Also, look out for archive interview clips, promos and a short, special appearance by Stephen’s Dad to talk about buying ‘Hungry Heart’ back in 1980, when it got to a massive 44 in the UK charts! Come back next month for ‘Nebraska’ (1982). Like the podcast? Why not show your appreciation by buying Paul & Stephen a coffee - https://www.buymeacoffee.com/trimmingthh / Podcast website - trimmingthemusicalfat.com / Email us - trimthemusicalfat@gmail.com / Join our Facebook group - https://www.facebook.com/groups/274805337346926 / Check out our YouTube channel - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCm_P5WlRZ0i3tR3jEavD_5A / TikTok - @trimmingthemusica

Sep 03, 202352:47

111. Bruce Springsteen 1975 to 1987: Episode 2 ‘Darkness on the Edge of Town’ (1978)

“Badlaaaaaaands!” Podcast co-host Stephen has gotten into Bruce Springsteen in a big way this year (2023). So much so that he’s corralled friend and lifelong Boss fan Davie Melon into joining him for a Springsteen side-series covering his studio output from 1975 to 1987. So join them on their aural adventure from ‘Born to Run’ to ‘Tunnel of Love’ as they critique and rank each album, and create the ultimate under 50 minute, single vinyl Springsteen singles collection. In this, the second episode, we check out Springsteen’s fourth album - ‘Darkness on the Edge of Town’. A 5M+ selling classic from 1978. Home to the singles ‘Badlands’, ‘Prove It All Night’ & ‘The Promised Land’, it finds Springsteen stripping back the wall of sound production of its predecessor, Born to Run (1975), for a rawer hard rock sound emphasising the (E-Street) band as a whole. This was the first Springsteen album Davie ever bought (in the 1990s). Stephen only heard the album for the first time this year! What do they think of it? Will they rank it top tier? Where do they rank the three singles? Listen now to find out. Also, look out for archive interview clips, promos and the guys’ discussion about seeing Bruce in concert in Edinburgh a few months back. Come back next month for ‘The River’ (1980). Like the podcast? Why not show your appreciation by buying Paul & Stephen a coffee - https://www.buymeacoffee.com/trimmingthh / Podcast website - trimmingthemusicalfat.com / Email us - trimthemusicalfat@gmail.com / Join our Facebook group - https://www.facebook.com/groups/274805337346926 / Check out our YouTube channel - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCm_P5WlRZ0i3tR3jEavD_5A / TikTok - @trimmingthemusica

Sep 03, 202352:02

114. Adele’s 30 (2021) - Which Tracks Shouldn’t Have Made The Final Cut?

“Can I Get It”? Yes you can! You read it right. We’re doing a 21st century album! And the album in sight of our scissors is the fourth album from singing sensation Adele - 2021’s ‘30’. Which tracks will make the under 50 minute single vinyl TTMF Supercut of ‘30’? Easy on Me? Love is a Game? Oh My God? Listen now to find out. Paul & Stephen also find time to critique the album, share ‘30’ facts, tell an Adele joke or two, and discuss why they think this album has sold considerably less than it’s two predecessors ‘21’ & ‘25’. ‘Hold On’ to your headphones. Hit play & ‘Drink Some Wine’. It’s time for Trimming The Musical Fat! Come back next week for ‘The River’ (1980). The third episode in our Bruce Springsteen side series. Thanks for watching/listening. Like the podcast? Why not show your appreciation by buying Paul & Stephen a coffee - https://www.buymeacoffee.com/trimmingthh / Podcast website - trimmingthemusicalfat.com / Email us - trimthemusicalfat@gmail.com / Join our Facebook group - https://www.facebook.com/groups/274805337346926 / Check out our YouTube channel - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCm_P5WlRZ0i3tR3jEavD_5A / TikTok - @trimmingthemusica

Aug 21, 202301:00:35

113. What’s The Worst Song on Bon Jovi’s Slippery When Wet (1986)?

** This episode was previously a Patreon exclusive released in June 2022 ** TRIMMING THE CLASSIC POD: Slippery When Wet was Bon Jovi’s breakthrough album & one of the biggest sellers of the 1980s. Podcast hosts Stephen & Paul Nicholson revisit the album and choose both their favourite & least favourite songs from it. Like the podcast? Why not show your appreciation by buying Paul & Stephen a coffee - https://www.buymeacoffee.com/trimmingthh Podcast website - trimmingthemusicalfat.com / Email us - trimthemusicalfat@gmail.com / Tweet us - https://www.twitter.com/MusicalTrimming?s=20 / Join our Facebook group - https://www.facebook.com/groups/274805337346926 / Check out our YouTube channel - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCm_P5WlRZ0i3tR3jEavD_5A / TikTok - @trimmingthemusica

Aug 04, 202315:59

112. Scotland’s Greatest Songs - The North Coast 500 Tour - Day 4 of 5

It’s day 4 of our North Coast 500 trip!

Reunite with a ‘merry’ Stephen & Ross, and a flatulent Paul in Thurso as they select 3 more favourite songs by a Scottish act or an act featuring a Scottish musician. Today’s selections include a legendary 80s pop duo, a nineties alternative rock band & a pop rock group formed in Glasgow in the 1980s.

Marvel at Ross trying to say “Don’t Come Back Too Soon”! then come back next month for the final day - Day 5.

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Jul 28, 202313:11

110. What’s The Worst Song on Guns N’ Roses’ Appetite For Destruction (1987)?

You were expecting our Bruce Springsteen ‘Darkness on the Edge of Town’ pod today but we’ve had to delay its release by a week. Instead, check out this recut, remastered & embellished version of a previously released Patreon exclusive pod (from May 2022) - Guns N’Roses’ ‘Appetite For Destruction’ (1987). “TRIMMING THE CLASSIC POD: There's usually always a song on a classic album that you don't rate as highly as the rest. Join hosts Paul & Stephen Nicholson, plus guest Bryan Borthwick for another trip back to 1987 and GNR’s seminal rock classic 'Appetite For Destruction'. The group discuss the album, their favourite tracks from it, and share the songs they would choose to drop from it.” Like the podcast? Why not show your appreciation by buying Paul & Stephen a coffee - https://www.buymeacoffee.com/trimmingthh Podcast website - trimmingthemusicalfat.com / Email us - trimthemusicalfat@gmail.com / Tweet us - https://www.twitter.com/MusicalTrimming?s=20 / Join our Facebook group - https://www.facebook.com/groups/274805337346926 / Check out our YouTube channel - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCm_P5WlRZ0i3tR3jEavD_5A

Jul 13, 202316:18

109. Genesis’ The Lamb Lies Down on Broadway (1974) - Should It Have Been A Single Album?

One of our most requested episodes ever is for Genesis’ ‘The Lamb Lies Down on Broadway’ (1974) double album. So finally, here it is! Regarded by many Genesis fans as the band’s most audacious and greatest work, Lamb is a challenging 95 minute listen (the band’s longest studio record). A concept album following the fictional character of Rael, it was the last Genesis album to feature original lead singer, and future solo star, Peter Gabriel. Who stepped up to replace him on 1976’s ‘A Trick of the Tail’? Drummer and future solo superstar Phil Collins. Podcast hosts Stephen & Paul are followers of the band (Stephen seen them play live in 1992). However, they have a preference for the more commercial, Collins-led material when the band slimmed down to only 3 members (Collins, Tony Banks & Mike Rutherford). How would they cope with full on seventies prog-rock? With an album they had previously avoided due to run-time and reputation? With song titles like ‘The Colony of Slippermen’ and ‘The Grand Parade of Lifeless Packaging’? Should it have been this long? As many friends have commented, would it have worked better as a single album? What tracks would have been selected if the band had to have released it to fit on a single vinyl record (under 50 minutes)? That’s the task Stephen & Paul have set themselves. After critiquing the record & creating their own cut, will they agree that the original release was too long? Listen now to find out. Also, look out for Genesis facts, archive interview clips, jokes and much more! Next week’s release is dedicated to Bruce Springsteen’s 1978 album ‘Darkness on the Edge of Town’. Like the podcast? Why not show your appreciation by buying Paul & Stephen a coffee - https://www.buymeacoffee.com/trimmingthh / Listen to our TLLDOB Supercut - https://open.spotify.com/playlist/6cd3itboR8IUBwOizIbQ8H?si=hRjy70odS7uFO5sex2CM6g / Podcast website - trimmingthemusicalfat.com / Email us - trimthemusicalfat@gmail.com / Join our Facebook group - https://www.facebook.com/groups/274805337346926 / Check out our YouTube channel - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCm_P5WlRZ0i3tR3jEavD_5A / TikTok - @trimmingthemusica

Jul 08, 202301:24:44

108. What’s The Worst Song on U2’s Achtung Baby (1991)?

** This episode was previously a Patreon exclusive and was released April 2022 ** TRIMMING THE CLASSIC POD: There's usually always a song on a classic album that you don't rate as highly as the rest. Join host Stephen Nicholson and guests Bryan Borthwick & Ross Braidwood for a trip back to 1991 and U2's classic album 'Achtung Baby'. The group discuss their love for the album, their favourite tracks from it, and share the songs they would choose to drop from it. Let's just say, there was a difference of opinions! Like the podcast? Why not show your appreciation by buying Paul & Stephen a coffee - https://www.buymeacoffee.com/trimmingthh Podcast website - trimmingthemusicalfat.com / Email us - trimthemusicalfat@gmail.com / Tweet us - https://www.twitter.com/MusicalTrimming?s=20 / Join our Facebook group - https://www.facebook.com/groups/274805337346926 / Check out our YouTube channel - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCm_P5WlRZ0i3tR3jEavD_5A / TikTok - @trimmingthemusica

Jul 02, 202325:46

107. Scotland’s Greatest Songs - The North Coast 500 Tour - Day 3 of 5

It’s day 3 of our North Coast 500 trip! Reunite with Stephen, Paul & Ross in Lochinver as they select 3 more favourite songs by a Scottish act or an act featuring a Scottish musician. Today’s selections include a 60s folk singer, electronic music duo & a Noughties alternative rock group. Come back next month for a drunken Day 4. Like the podcast? Why not show your appreciation by buying Paul & Stephen a coffee ☕️ - https://www.buymeacoffee.com/trimmingthh / Podcast website - trimmingthemusicalfat.com / Email us - trimthemusicalfat@gmail.com / Tweet us - https://www.twitter.com/MusicalTrimming?s=20 / Join our Facebook group - https://www.facebook.com/groups/274805337346926 / Check out our YouTube channel - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCm_P5WlRZ0i3tR3jEavD_5A / TikTok - @trimmingthemusica

Jun 29, 202314:24

106. Underrated R.E.M. Tracks (1982 - 2011)

** This episode was previously a Patreon exclusive released in March 2022 ** Ultimate Classic Rock wrote a great article on the most underrated R.E.M. tracks by picking one song from each release by the band. Stephen guides you through the article with song clips & his own thoughts on them. What songs does he agree with UCR on? Listen now to find out! Original article link - https://ultimateclassicrock.com/underrated-r-e-m-songs/ Like the podcast? Why not show your appreciation by buying Paul & Stephen a coffee - https://www.buymeacoffee.com/trimmingthh Podcast website - trimmingthemusicalfat.com / Email us - trimthemusicalfat@gmail.com / Tweet us - https://www.twitter.com/MusicalTrimming?s=20 / Join our Facebook group - https://www.facebook.com/groups/274805337346926 / Check out our YouTube channel - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCm_P5WlRZ0i3tR3jEavD_5A / TikTok - @trimmingthemusica

Jun 22, 202337:24

105. Bruce Springsteen 1975 to 1987: Episode 1 ‘Born to Run’ (1975)

Bruuuuuuuuce! Podcast co-host Stephen has gotten into Bruce Springsteen in a big way this year (2023). So much so that he’s corralled friend and lifelong Boss fan Davie Melon into joining him for a Springsteen side-series covering his studio output from 1975 to 1987. So join them on their aural adventure from ‘Born to Run’ to ‘Tunnel of Love’ as they critique and rank each album, and create the ultimate under 50 minute, single vinyl Springsteen singles collection. First up is Springsteen’s breakthrough album ‘Born to Run’. A 10M+ selling undisputed classic from 1975. Home to the legendary title track and it’s only other single ‘10th Avenue Freeze Out’. Stephen only heard the album for the first time this year. Davie’s been listening to it forever! What do they think of it? Will they rank it top tier? Where would they rank the two singles? Listen to hear their thoughts. Also, look out for archive interview clips, promos and the guys’ discussion about seeing Bruce in concert later that month. Come back next month for ‘Darkness on the Edge of Town’ (1978). Like the podcast? Why not show your appreciation by buying Paul & Stephen a coffee - https://www.buymeacoffee.com/trimmingthh / Podcast website - trimmingthemusicalfat.com / Email us - trimthemusicalfat@gmail.com / Tweet us - https://www.twitter.com/MusicalTrimming?s=20 / Join our Facebook group - https://www.facebook.com/groups/274805337346926 / Check out our YouTube channel - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCm_P5WlRZ0i3tR3jEavD_5A / TikTok - @trimmingthemusica

Jun 15, 202338:13

104. R.E.M.’s New Adventures in Hi-Fi (1996) - Is it too long?

Regarded by many R.E.M. fans as their greatest album, ‘New Adventures in Hi-Fi’ (1996) is a unique entry in the band’s canon. Recorded predominately at sound-checks on their mammoth ‘Monster’ tour, the album was a worldwide number one (although not in the US) & was the band’s first release after signing a then record-breaking album deal with Warner Bros. However, it was the band’s last release to feature original drummer Bill Berry & marked the start of a perceived artistic and commercial decline. Oh, it’s also the band’s longest studio album (65 minutes). Should it have been this long? Would some careful pruning have helped make it more palatable for a wider audience? What tracks would have been selected if the band had to have released it to fit on a single vinyl record (under 50 minutes)? That’s the task podcast hosts Stephen, Paul & their guest Davie Melon have set themselves. After critiquing the record & creating their own cut, will they agree that the original release was too long? Listen now to find out. Also, look out for R.E.M. facts, archive interview clips, jokes and much more! Come back soon for another R.E.M. pod looking at underrated tracks from each of their studio albums. Next week’s release is dedicated to Bruce Springsteen’s classic 1975 album ‘Born To Run’. Like the podcast? Why not show your appreciation by buying Paul & Stephen a coffee - https://www.buymeacoffee.com/trimmingthh / Listen to our GYBR Supercut - https://spotify.link/ObU3qPdSXyb / Podcast website - trimmingthemusicalfat.com / Email us - trimthemusicalfat@gmail.com / Tweet us - https://www.twitter.com/MusicalTrimming?s=20 / Join our Facebook group - https://www.facebook.com/groups/274805337346926 / Check out our YouTube channel - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCm_P5WlRZ0i3tR3jEavD_5A / TikTok - @trimmingthemusica

Jun 09, 202301:17:33

103. Why Donna Summer’s Theme From The Deep (Down, Deep Inside) (1977) is Great!

HIDDEN PRIME CUTS POD: Did you know that Donna Summer worked with famed James Bond & Oscar winning film composer John Barry? We didn’t either!!! So join us as we listen to and give our thoughts on the brilliant disco classic ‘Theme From The Deep (Down, Deep Inside)’. A 1977 collaboration by Summer & Barry which went top 5 in the UK singles chart and was nominated for a Golden Globe. Marvel at Summer’s orgasmic moans & Paul’s confusion that he thought the song was for the film ‘Deep Throat’! Like the podcast? Why not show your appreciation by buying Paul & Stephen a coffee ☕️ - https://www.buymeacoffee.com/trimmingthh / Podcast website - trimmingthemusicalfat.com / Email us - trimthemusicalfat@gmail.com / Tweet us - https://www.twitter.com/MusicalTrimming?s=20 / Join our Facebook group - https://www.facebook.com/groups/274805337346926 / Check out our YouTube channel - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCm_P5WlRZ0i3tR3jEavD_5A / TikTok - @trimmingthemusica

Jun 02, 202320:49

102. What’s The Worst Song on The Doors’ Strange Days (1967)?

TRIMMING THE CLASSIC POD: “When the musics over, turn off the lights…“ The Doors’ sophomore album, 1967’s ‘Strange Days’, was overshadowed by the continued success of their self-titled debut album which was released earlier that year. Unfairly so say podcast hosts Stephen & Paul Nicholson. Containing ‘Love Me Two Times’, ‘People Are Strange’ and ‘When The Music’s Over’, it is an undoubted classic. But which songs are least deserving of a place on it? Which are the best? That’s what Stephen & Paul discuss whilst critiquing the record. Like the podcast? Why not show your appreciation by buying Paul & Stephen a coffee - https://www.buymeacoffee.com/trimmingthh Podcast website - trimmingthemusicalfat.com / Email us - trimthemusicalfat@gmail.com / Tweet us - https://www.twitter.com/MusicalTrimming?s=20 / Join our Facebook group - https://www.facebook.com/groups/274805337346926 / Check out our YouTube channel - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCm_P5WlRZ0i3tR3jEavD_5A / TikTok - @trimmingthemusica

May 31, 202321:29

101. Scotland’s Greatest Songs - The North Coast 500 Tour - Day 2 of 5

It’s day 2 of our North Coast 500 trip! Reunite with Stephen, Paul & Ross in Gairloch as they select 3 more favourite songs by a Scottish act or an act featuring a Scottish musician. Today’s selections include Marmalade, Eddi Reader & The Waterboys. Come back soon for Day 3. Like the podcast? Why not show your appreciation by buying Paul & Stephen a coffee ☕️ - https://www.buymeacoffee.com/trimmingthh / Podcast website - trimmingthemusicalfat.com / Email us - trimthemusicalfat@gmail.com / Tweet us - https://www.twitter.com/MusicalTrimming?s=20 / Join our Facebook group - https://www.facebook.com/groups/274805337346926 / Check out our YouTube channel - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCm_P5WlRZ0i3tR3jEavD_5A / TikTok - @trimmingthemusica

May 29, 202314:31

100. Scotland’s Greatest Songs - The North Coast 500 Tour - Day 1 of 5

It’s episode 100!

And to celebrate this milestone, podcast hosts Stephen & Paul, along with their friend and frequent podcast guest Ross, decided to hit the road and travel around Scotland’s North Coast 500 in an RV - https://www.northcoast500.com/. And at the end of each day, the boys sat down to share a favourite song by a Scottish act or an act featuring a Scottish musician.

So, in day 1’s pod recorded in Ardelve; look out for songs from Simple Minds, Aztec Camera and Gerry Rafferty. Hear tales about driving in the wrong gear, the size of Paul’s suitcase and how three grown men can’t use a lock!