MADONNA: 'The Immaculate Collection' vs 'GHV2'

The tents are erected. The beers are on ice. The flag poles are set up It's time to join Cath, Si and Stu as they wade across muddy fields to the pyramid stage as they answer the challenge set before them by Emma. Listen as headline acts from various years of Glastonbury go head to head in this month's episode of Album Armageddon. 00:00:05 - HELLO! 00:00:39 - Intro 00:04:34 - The Rules 00:06:21 - About Glastonbury 00:11:41 - Coldplay "Yellow" (2011) vs The Cure "Friday I’m In Love" (1990) 00:22:53 - Beyonce "Halo" (2011) vs Elvis Costello "She" (1987) 00:31:31 - Van Morrison "Brown Eyed Girl" (1989) vs R.E.M. "Losing My Religion" (2003) 00:42:38 - The Killers "Mr. Brightside" (2006) vs The Verve "Bittersweet Symphony" (2008) 00:51:35 - Rod Stewart "Maggie May" (2002) vs Arctic Monkeys "Do I Wanna Know" (2023) 01:01:50 - Billie Eilish "Bad Guy" (2022) vs Ed Sheeran "Shape of You" (2017) 01:11:24 - Taj Mahal "Leaving Trunk" (1981) vs Blur "Song 2" (1998) 01:19:18 - Travis "Sing", (2000) vs Muse "Uprising" (2004) 01:28:33 - The Psychedelic Furs "Love My Way" (1986) vs U2 "With Or Without You" (2011) 01:37:42 - Shakespears Sister "Stay" (1992) vs Moby "Porcelain" (2003) 01:49:17 - Paul McCartney "Maybe I’m Amazed" (2004) vs Peter Gabriel "Solsbury Hill" (1994) 02:00:58 - The Winning Tracks 02:01:44 - And the Super Album is... 02:02:24 - Until next time... Super Album playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/7Bky0z693oqPro4gtZLRfh Facebook post of all the AA playlists available: ⁠ Links Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/albumarmageddon Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5Wr7wmQgg73WO9eBcfjRJ2 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@AlbumArmageddon Twitter: https://twitter.com/AlbumArmageddon Email: [email protected] Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/albumarmageddon/ RSS Feed: https://anchor.fm/s/dccd1068/podcast/rss Credits Hosts: Si Stevens, Cath Macaulay and Stu Whitehouse Producer: Si Stevens & Stu Whitehouse Editor: Stu Whitehouse Graphic design: Cath Macaulay Community Manager: Emma Garrett Title track: Death Metal Theme Ident by Envato Drum roll: Darren Coghill (Neon Waltz)

A new year and a new episode (which should have been released 6 months ago. Better late than never!!!). Spin the wheel and make the deal. Join the sensei of social media shenanigans as she challenges Cath, Si and Stu to something different for the next episode. Facebook post of all the AA playlists available: ⁠https://www.facebook.com/groups/albumarmageddon/permalink/282308731504424 Links Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/albumarmageddon Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5Wr7wmQgg73WO9eBcfjRJ2 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@AlbumArmageddon Twitter: https://twitter.com/AlbumArmageddon Email: [email protected] Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/albumarmageddon RSS Feed: https://anchor.fm/s/dccd1068/podcast/rss Credits Hosts: Si Stevens, Cath Macaulay, Stu Whitehouse with special guests: Emma Garrett Producer: Si Stevens & Stu Whitehouse Editor: Stu Whitehouse Graphic design: Cath Macaulay Community Manager: Emma Garrett Title track: Death Metal Theme Ident by Envato

It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas so how about an early Christmas Present - It's the Christmas Special of Album Armageddon! 🎧🎅 This holiday season, we’re diving into the festive spirit with the biggest ever episode filled with the usual chaos of Album Armageddon. Join Cath, Si and Stu as they make their choices for the categories you the community chose for them but only after they unwrap three very special presents. 🌟🎶 Tune in now and join us for some holiday fun and unforgettable surprises and song choices! ❄️ 00:00:00 - HELLO! 00:00:27 - Intro 00:05:28 - Haven't I Heard This Somewhere Before 00:17:39 - Song You Hate Yourself for Liking 00:32:33 - The Cloud Buster 00:46:47 - A song from an artist that you would like to see featured in a future episode of album Armageddon 01:02:34 - Song/Artist You Have to Listen To By The End Of The Year 01:26:15 - Your Number One Yuletide Favourite 01:43:02 - Until next time... Super Album playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/4chwPMw2e3pLShNZJZClYB Facebook post of all the AA playlists available: ⁠https://www.facebook.com/groups/albumarmageddon/permalink/282308731504424 Links Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/albumarmageddon Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5Wr7wmQgg73WO9eBcfjRJ2 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@AlbumArmageddon Twitter: https://twitter.com/AlbumArmageddon Email: [email protected] Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/albumarmageddon/ RSS Feed: https://anchor.fm/s/dccd1068/podcast/rss Credits Hosts: Si Stevens, Cath Macaulay and Stu Whitehouse with Special guests: Robbie Macaulay, Duane Pearson and Emma Garrett Producer: Si Stevens & Stu Whitehouse Editor: Stu Whitehouse Graphic design: Cath Macaulay Community Manager: Emma Garrett Title track: Death Metal Theme Ident by Envato Drum roll: Darren Coghill (Neon Waltz) Sleigh Bell sample: Jason Donnelly (www.ipadloops.com)

For those of you that think that this is something we are all going to enjoy........it's not (well for some of us). Join Cath, Si and Stu as they dive into two albums by an artist that redefined Indie Dance Punk for a generation. It's the awkward genius James Murphy and his disco infused band of dreamers - LCD Soundsystem and their albums Sound of Silver and This is Happening. It's louder. It's bolder. It’s a fuck-you to nostalgia while simultaneously being the most nostalgic thing you’ll ever hear. So, strap in and let’s see if we can figure out if this is actually happening… or if we’re just, like, all in a dream. 00:00:00 - HELLO! 00:00:29 - Intro 00:01:39 - The Rules 00:02:56 - About LCD Soundsystem 00:12:14 - "Get Innocuous" vs "Dance Yrself Clean" 00:23:15 - "Time to Get Away " vs "Drunk Girls" 00:29:18 - "North American Scum" vs "One Touch" 00:37:08 - "Someone Great" vs "All I Want" 00:44:32 - "All My Friends" vs "I Can Change" 00:53:55 - "Us vs Them" vs "You Wanted A Hit" 01:01:35 - "Watch the Tapes" vs "Pow Pow" 01:08:09 - "Sound of Silver" vs "Somebody’s Calling Me" 01:16:49 - "New York I Love You But You’re Bringing Me Down" vs "Home" 01:26:19 - The Winning Tracks 01:26:48 - And the Super Album is... 01:27:30 - Until next time... Super Album playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1eY5tnXnOn2K5CAhFQ1dXE?si=US26H6_vSD6JEnnedVxKPw Facebook post of all the AA playlists available: ⁠https://www.facebook.com/groups/albumarmageddon/permalink/282308731504424 Links Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/albumarmageddon Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5Wr7wmQgg73WO9eBcfjRJ2 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@AlbumArmageddon Twitter: https://twitter.com/AlbumArmageddon Email: [email protected] Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/albumarmageddon/ RSS Feed: https://anchor.fm/s/dccd1068/podcast/rss Credits Hosts: Si Stevens, Cath Macaulay and Stu Whitehouse Producer: Si Stevens & Stu Whitehouse Editor: Stu Whitehouse Graphic design: Cath Macaulay Community Manager: Emma Garrett Title track: Death Metal Theme Ident by Envato Drum roll: Darren Coghill (Neon Waltz)

Join Si, Stu and Cath as the spirit of the South comes alive as they dive deep into the heart and soul of Blackberry Smoke’s albums, 'Be Right Here' and 'Bad Luck Ain’t No Crime.' With raw, honest storytelling to rich harmonies that explore the themes of resilience, love, and the bittersweet moments of life, intertwined with a mix in the drink a little stronger than they think for some of our hosts this isn't one to miss. So drop the back of that flatbed truck, pour yourself a drink, and let’s get ready to celebrate the music of Blackberry Smoke 00:00:28 - HELLO! 00:01:25 - The Rules 00:02:34 - About Blackberry Smoke 00:07:17 - Lets talk about Blackberry Smoke 00:11:02 - The Albums "Bad Luck Ain’t No Crime" and "Be Right Here" 00:12:57 - "Testify" vs "Dig A Hole" 00:21:39 - "Sanctified Woman" vs "Hammer And The Nail" 00:30:23 - "Another Chance" vs "Like It Was Yesterday" 00:36:27 - "Nothin' For You" vs "Be So Lucky" 00:45:03 - "Normaltown" vs "Azalea" 00:55:34 - "Train Rollin'" vs "Don't Mind If I Do" 01:05:34 - "Angeline" vs "Watcha Know Good" 01:16:43 - "Sure Was Good" vs "Other Side Of The Light" 01:24:57 - "Scare The Devil Outta You" vs "Little Bit Crazy" 01:34:59 - "Memphis Special" vs "Barefoot Angel" 01:41:49 - The Winning Tracks 01:42:20 - And the Super Album is... 01:43:26 - Until next time... Super Album playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/?????? Facebook post of all the AA playlists available: ⁠https://www.facebook.com/groups/albumarmageddon/permalink/282308731504424 Links Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/albumarmageddon Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5Wr7wmQgg73WO9eBcfjRJ2 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@AlbumArmageddon Twitter: https://twitter.com/AlbumArmageddon Email: [email protected] Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/albumarmageddon/ RSS Feed: https://anchor.fm/s/dccd1068/podcast/rss Credits Hosts: Si Stevens, Cath Macaulay and Stu Whitehouse Producer: Si Stevens & Stu Whitehouse Editor: Stu Whitehouse Graphic design: Cath Macaulay Community Manager: Emma Garrett Title track: Death Metal Theme Ident by Envato Drum roll: Darren Coghill (Neon Waltz)

Welcome to a journey through the realms of art and desire, where laughter dances with longing. In this months podcast, we traverse the vibrant landscapes of Victory For A Comic Muse and the enchanting labyrinth of Casanova. Join Stu, Cath and Si as they navigate the winding paths of comedy and the intricate tales of seduction, as they encounter songs ranging from the hilariously absurd to the romantically profound from The Divine Comedy. So, gather 'round, fellow seekers of the sublime, for the curtain rises, and the adventure begins! 00:00:30 - HELLO! 00:01:37 - The Rules 00:03:15 - About The Divine Comedy 00:07:11 - Lets talk about The Divine Comedy 00:08:51 - About the Albums 'Casanova' and 'Victory for a Comic Muse' 00:11:13 - "Something For The Weekend" vs "To Die A Virgin" 00:19:55 - "Becoming More Like Alfie" vs "Mother Dear" 00:25:52 - "Middle Class Heroes" vs "Diva Lady" 00:34:04 - "In And Out Of Paris And London" vs "A Lady Of A Certain Age" 00:40:26 - "Charge" vs "The Light Of Day" 00:44:58 - "Songs Of Love" vs "Threesome" 00:49:56 - "The Frog Princess " vs "Party Fears Two" 00:55:12 - "A Woman Of The World" vs "Arthur C Clarke's Mysterious World" 01:01:31 - "Through A Long And Sleepless Night" vs "The Plough" 01:07:18 - "Theme From Casanova" vs "Count Grassi's Passage Over Piedmont" 01:13:48 - "The Dogs And The Horses" vs "Snowball In Negative" 01:19:21 - The Winning Tracks 01:20:04 - And the Super Album is... 01:21:48 - Until next time... Super Album playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/51BRxMU9QZLyHkXZek2hW1 Facebook post of all the AA playlists available: ⁠https://www.facebook.com/groups/albumarmageddon/permalink/282308731504424 Links Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/albumarmageddon Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5Wr7wmQgg73WO9eBcfjRJ2 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@AlbumArmageddon Twitter: https://twitter.com/AlbumArmageddon Email: [email protected] Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/albumarmageddon/ RSS Feed: https://anchor.fm/s/dccd1068/podcast/rss Credits Hosts: Si Stevens, Cath Macaulay and Stu Whitehouse Producer: Si Stevens & Stu Whitehouse Editor: Stu Whitehouse Graphic design: Cath Macaulay Community Manager: Emma Garrett Title track: Death Metal Theme Ident by Envato Drum roll: Darren Coghill (Neon Waltz)

Join Cath, Si and Stu as they go on a journey through the mind of an artist unafraid to confront her demons. The guys will peel back the layers on When We All Fall Asleep, Where Do We Go? and Happier Than Ever and create this month's ultimate playlist. Listen as they step into the world of Billie Eilish, where whispers speak louder than screams, and every beat carries the weight of a thousand emotions. 00:00:00 - HELLO! 00:00:27 - Intro 00:00:58 - The Rules 00:03:01 - About Billie Eilish 00:07:29 - "Bad Guy" vs "Getting Older" 00:20:01 - "Xanny" vs "I Didn't Change My Number" 00:28:56 - "You Should See Me In A Crown" vs "Billie Bossa Nova" 00:37:25 - "All The Good Girls Go To Hell" vs "My Future" 00:44:16 - "Wish You Were Gay" vs "Oxytocin" 00:52:29 - "When The Party's Over" vs "Lost Cause" 00:59:21 - "8" vs "Halley's Comet" 01:06:44 - "My Strange Addiction" vs "Everybody Dies" 01:13:27 - "Bury A Friend" vs "Your Power" 01:21:57 - "Ilomilo" vs "NDA" 01:31:25 - "Listen Before I Go" vs "Therefore I Am" 01:37:45 - "I Love You" vs "Happier Than Ever" 01:45:58 - "Goodbye" vs "Male Fantasy" 01:53:31 - The Winning Tracks 01:55:26 - And the Super Album is... 01:56:16 - Until next time... Super Album playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/5TGgsOuX4WPhTYgAeOGqnQ Facebook post of all the AA playlists available: ⁠https://www.facebook.com/groups/albumarmageddon/permalink/282308731504424 Links Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/albumarmageddon Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5Wr7wmQgg73WO9eBcfjRJ2 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@AlbumArmageddon Twitter: https://twitter.com/AlbumArmageddon Email: [email protected] Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/albumarmageddon/ RSS Feed: https://anchor.fm/s/dccd1068/podcast/rss Credits Hosts: Si Stevens, Cath Macaulay and Stu Whitehouse Producer: Si Stevens & Stu Whitehouse Editor: Stu Whitehouse Graphic design: Cath Macaulay Community Manager: Emma Garrett Title track: Death Metal Theme Ident by Envato Drum roll: Darren Coghill (Neon Waltz)

Yo, yo, yo! Welcome to the show It's Album Armageddon, let's go, go, go We're talkin' Beastie Boys, it's time to break it down Two classic albums, the best around First, we hit you with 'Paul's Boutique A funky masterpiece, the sound so unique Then we flip the script, 'Check Your Head' in the mix Beats and rhymes that'll get your fix We're diggin' deep, uncoverin' the gold Stories and grooves that never get old From 'Shake Your Rump' to 'So What'cha Want We got the inside scoop, every Beastie taunt So grab your headphones, it's about to get wild With beats so fresh, and rhymes so styled Album Armageddon, the ultimate ride With BB knowledge, Cath, Si, Rob and Stu are your guides 00:00:00 - HELLO! 00:00:28 - Intro 00:01:41 - The Rules 00:03:43 - About Beastie Boys 00:07:05 - Lets talk about Beastie Boys 00:22:20 - "To All The Girls" vs "Jimmy James" 00:29:38 - "Shake Your Rump" vs "Pass The Mic" 00:38:01 - "Johnny Ryall" vs "Gratitude" 00:46:44 - "Egg Man" vs "Lighten Up" 00:54:44 - "High Plains Drifter" vs "Finger Lickin Good" 01:03:29 - "The Sounds of Science" vs "So Whatcha Want" 01:12:48 - "3 Minute Rule" vs "Somethings Got To Give" 01:19:56 - "Hey Ladies" vs "Stand Together" 01:30:19 - "Looking Down The Barrel Of A Gun" vs "POW" 01:38:41 - "Car Thief" vs "The Maestro" 01:46:59 - "What Comes Around" vs "Groove Holmes" 01:53:35 - "Shadrach" vs "Live At PJ's" 02:01:15 - "33% God ***" vs "Professor Booty" 02:12:57 - "Dis Yourself in 89 ***" vs "In 3's" 02:19:42 - "B-Boy Bouillabaisse: A Year And A Day" vs "Namaste" 02:32:58 - The Winning Tracks 02:33:38 - And the Super Album is... 02:34:25 - Until next time... Super Album playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1NVRPsIUO86702rU0eSt3t Facebook post of all the AA playlists available: ⁠https://www.facebook.com/groups/albumarmageddon/permalink/282308731504424 Links Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/albumarmageddon Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5Wr7wmQgg73WO9eBcfjRJ2 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@AlbumArmageddon Twitter: https://twitter.com/AlbumArmageddon Email: [email protected] Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/albumarmageddon/ RSS Feed: https://anchor.fm/s/dccd1068/podcast/rss Credits Hosts: Si Stevens, Cath Macaulay, Robbie Macaulay and Stu Whitehouse Producer: Si Stevens & Stu Whitehouse Editor: Stu Whitehouse Graphic design: Cath Macaulay FX: Robbie Macaulay He'll catch a brick, y'all: Robbie Macaulay Community Manager: Emma Garrett Title track: Death Metal Theme Ident by Envato Drum roll: Darren Coghill (Neon Waltz)

There have been pretenders to the crown but for a very special bonus episode we take The Queen of Pop and Reinvention Madonna to Album Armageddon as we compare two distinct eras of her career as we set The Immaculate Collection and GHV2 against each other to create the ultimate Madonna Playlist. 00:00:00 - HELLO! 00:00:28 - Intro 00:01:34 - The Rules 00:03:39 - About Madonna 00:04:39 - Lets talk about Madonna 00:14:19 - "Holiday" vs "Deeper and Deeper" 00:19:38 - "Lucky Star" vs "Erotica" 00:25:06 - "Borderline" vs "Human Nature" 00:31:53 - "Like A Virgin" vs "Secret" 00:37:29 - "Material Girl" vs "Don't Cry For Me Argentina" 00:44:58 - "Crazy For You" vs "Bedtime Story" 00:51:34 - "Into The Groove" vs "Power Of Goodbye" 01:02:12 - "Live To Tell" vs "Beautiful Stranger" 01:10:48 - "Papa Don't Preach" vs "Frozen" 01:19:44 - "Open Your Heart" vs "Take a Bow" 01:28:36 - "La Isla Bonita" vs "Ray of Light" 01:37:43 - "Like A Prayer" vs "Don't Tell Me" 01:46:03 - "Express Yourself" vs "What If Feels Like For A Girl" 01:52:53 - "Cherish" vs "Drowned World / Subsitute For Love" 02:00:01 - "Vogue" vs "Music" 02:10:12 - The Winning Tracks 02:10:54 - And the Super Album is... 02:11:11 - Until next time... Super Album playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/4xEdDyKQ7Xhsgdx93lM7lb Facebook post of all the AA playlists available: ⁠https://www.facebook.com/groups/albumarmageddon/permalink/282308731504424 Links Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/albumarmageddon Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5Wr7wmQgg73WO9eBcfjRJ2 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@AlbumArmageddon Twitter: https://twitter.com/AlbumArmageddon Email: [email protected] Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/albumarmageddon/ RSS Feed: https://anchor.fm/s/dccd1068/podcast/rss Credits Hosts: Si Stevens, Cath Macaulay with Duane Pearson Producer: Si Stevens & Stu Whitehouse Editor: Stu Whitehouse Graphic design: Cath Macaulay Title track: Death Metal Theme Ident by Envato Drum roll: Darren Coghill (Neon Waltz)

Growly vocals, driving drums and guitar riffs. Oh my. Join Cath, Robbie, Si and Stu as they hit the Afterburners and Eliminate tracks whilst taking ZZ Top to Album Armageddon! 00:00:00 - HELLO! 00:00:28 - Intro 00:02:02 - The Rules 00:03:56 - About ZZ Top 00:06:37 - Lets talk about ZZ Top 00:12:55 - "Gimmie all your Lovin" vs "Sleepin Bag" 00:26:05 - "Got Me Under Pressure" vs "Stages" 00:37:06 - "Sharp Dressed Man" vs "Woke up with Wood" 00:49:21 - "I Need You Tonight" vs "Rough Boy" 00:58:38 - "I Got the Six" vs "Can’t Stop Rockin" 01:09:28 - "Legs" vs "Planet of Women" 01:19:50 - "Thug" vs "I Got the Message" 01:30:14 - "TV Dinners" vs "Velcro Fly" 01:42:09 - "Dirty Dog" vs "Dipping Low" 01:49:47 - "If I Could Only Flag Her Down" vs "Delirious" 02:02:22 - The Winning Tracks 02:03:07 - And the Super Album is... 02:03:58 - Until next time... Super Album playlist: https://open.spotify.com/user/31zle2i7y4zyws2j2tsxmkrzedtm Facebook post of all the AA playlists available: ⁠https://www.facebook.com/groups/albumarmageddon/permalink/282308731504424 Links Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/albumarmageddon Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5Wr7wmQgg73WO9eBcfjRJ2 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@AlbumArmageddon Twitter: https://twitter.com/AlbumArmageddon Email: [email protected] Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/albumarmageddon/ RSS Feed: https://anchor.fm/s/dccd1068/podcast/rss Credits Hosts: Si Stevens, Cath Macaulay, Robbie Macaulay and Stu Whitehouse Producer: Si Stevens & Stu Whitehouse Editor: Stu Whitehouse Graphic design: Cath Macaulay FX: Robbie Macaulay He's got legs: Robbie Macaulay Title track: Death Metal Theme Ident by Envato Drum roll: Darren Coghill (Neon Waltz)