In this episode we dive into a lesser-known compilation from Dundee, 1996, titled 'After the Storm', which was created to raise funds for 18U. We explore the tracks, uncovering a mix of genres from 80s power ballads to 90s dance and country influences. There's a lot of colourful and, shall we say, sometimes questionable, musical efforts showcased in this CD, and as ever we humorously navigate the ups and downs of their listening experience. Highlights include oddities like George McFarlane's rap experiment and a cheerful dance track by Bliss. They wrap up with an existential crisis triggered by Real Gone Kid by Deacon Blue. But it's all for your entertainment, so it's all good.

Oh, and yeah cause this week is particularly heavy the first 18 minutes or so are about Trump winning the US election. So feel free to skip ahead if that doesn't tickle your fancy.

00:00 Introduction and Birthday Banter
00:57 Post-Birthday Blues and Football Highlights
02:20 Political Discussion: Election Results and Reactions
06:31 The Impact of Information Economy on Politics
09:32 Misogyny and Conservative Trends in Gen Z
11:40 The GOP's Transformation and Democratic Challenges
16:11 Crypto Bros and Political Discourse
17:19 Middle Eastern Vote and Political Puritanism
18:32 Music Podcast Transition and Upcoming Topics
44:41 Country Vibes and Musical Influences
45:47 Highland Cowpunk and Unique Instrumentation
48:08 Exploring George McFarlane's Musical Journey
51:40 Dundee's Musical Scene and Hidden Gems
57:07 Ian Cusick: A Deep Dive
01:01:24 90s Dance Nostalgia with Bliss and Lucy Jules
01:04:42 Gary Clark and King L
01:07:37 Michael Marra: Dundee's Bard
01:19:10 Final Thoughts and Reflections

In this episode of the Unsung Podcast, we delve into Vessel's 2014 album 'Punish Honey,' a unique blend of electronic music and modern electronica. We provide an overview of Vessel's career, touching on past albums and collaborative efforts. We discuss standout tracks like 'Red Sex' and 'Anima,' highlighting the album's haunting, ethereal qualities. We also reflect on Vessel's transition to scoring for films like 'The Northman' and talk about the importance of his innovative approach. We end the episode with a Nexus segment linking Vessel to cyclist Chris Hoy.

00:00 Introduction and Banter
02:09 Podcasting Challenges and Humour
03:12 Introducing the Topic: Vessel's Punish Honey
04:28 Patreon Shoutout and Admin
05:30 Concert Stories and Anecdotes
12:36 Social Media and Platform Changes
14:01 Deep Dive into Vessel's Career
45:50 Exploring the Synth Sound
46:52 Discussing the Northman Soundtrack
50:26 Diving into Punish Honey
52:37 Track-by-Track Analysis
01:03:02 Sidebar: Ozzy Osbourne and Rock Legends
01:17:17 Concluding Thoughts on the Album
01:21:17 The Nexus: Connecting the Dots
01:30:19 Call to Action and Future Plans

David Scott from Moni Jitchell joins us again this week as we round off our deep dive into the discography of Los Campesinos!

We being picking up where we left off last week; in the midst of running through the band's discography. Mark then comes clean and says he actually took notes on the wrong album, before we all go down the rabbit hole of figuring out of Romance is Boring and/or Los Campesinos! are unsung.

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