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We said we'd be back if there was good enough reason... And the release of Saint Etienne's final album is reason enough for us. Then add Pete and Sarah from the band to the mix, as well as some words from album contributors Nick Heyward and Erol Alkan, and you have the makings of what is perhaps our most bittersweet episode yet. (Even more than our "final" episode!)Let us know what you think to the episode and the album @trackbytrackuk on Instagram or Threads, or ping us an email at [email protected] Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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This really is it now - the final Track By Track. We're devoting the whole of the last ever episode to further listening for Pet Shop Boys 'Nonetheless', with so many great B-sides from the recent album/single campaign we just had to talk about as many as possible - an indulgence? For sure! ...Now ask yourself can you even forgive us? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It's the final Track By Track and we're finishing where we started back in 2018 - by talking about the latest Pet Shop Boys album. Back then it was 'Super' this time we're waxing lyrical about 'Nonetheless' which is also our album of the year, and a fitting end to our time with you. Enjoy. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Podcasters, play a Christmas episode.To get you into the Christmas spirit we're Cher-ing the ultimate gift: An episode going track by track through Cher's Christmas album, released last year and providing us with bangers, classics and collabs galore.Let us know your thoughts on the episode and the album on the socials @trackbytrackuk Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It's our final selection from the Patreon vault, with an added bit of 2024 sparkle, this week we're getting into the seasonal spirit with a Christmas treat from last year. We're discussing Snow Globe, from one of our favourite synth pop duos, Erasure. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It's that time of year where we look back and celebrate some of the phenomenal pop music that's found its way into our ears over the last twelve months. And what a year it's been! (Have we said that every year?!)As well as our Top 20 tracks we're also revealing our Top 10 albums, and what the all important #1 is that we'll be going track by track through for our last ever episode.Let us know your thoughts on our choices, and what your tracks and albums of the year are, on the socials @trackbytrackuk Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We've got a bumper edition of festive Further Listening for you this week, as we share the three episodes originally released in 2021, 2022 and 2023 on Patreon as one episode, stuffed with more treats than your stocking on Christmas morning. We've got over 30 yuletide deep cuts for your listening pleasure that might have passed you by while you were busy with the last-minute shopping. So if you've had too much Mariah, or listened to Last Christmas for the last time, we've got you covered.Let us know your thoughts on our choices and the episodes @trackbytrackuk Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week, as we head into the final weeks of Track By Track, it's Will's pick from the Patreon vault of treasures - its 'Three' from Sugababes, now available for all to dive in to in an updated, expanded episode. We couldn't resist one final girlband episode and this showcases the 'Babes in their prime. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

As we bring Track By Track to a close we wanted to each choose one episode from the Patreon vaults from the artists we love the most. This time it's Dan's choice: New Order's epic compilation, Substance 1987, which brought together the band's singles up until that point - many of which hadn't appeared on an album before.Let us know your thoughts on the episode and the album @trackbytrackuk, and look out for Will's pick heading your way next week. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.