The Big Mates discuss olive oil, Christmas, strings, and two side projects from members of Radiohead.

Adam, Steve, and Lucas return to the subject of their fourth season in order to catch up the extra-curricular activities of members of Radiohead.

First up is the string-laden and atmospheric third album from Philip Selway, Strange Dance. Then they explore Jarak Qaribak, the collaboration between Jonny Greenwood and Dudu Tassa.

They talk about the writing and recording process, the context surrounding the albums, and offer up analysis, opinions, and thoughts from three differing perspectives on music, from being deeply into analysis and music, to not caring for art or critique, and everything in between.

Has Phil made another Christmas album? Who is the spikiest member of Radiohead? Find out on this episode of What Is Music?

Our next episode is out next Monday May 13th, and will see us return to R.E.M. with a deep-dive into their sixth album, Green!

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The Big Mates slow it down and take a break to discuss ratings, rankings, creasy head holes, and the career of R.E.M. from 1980 - 1987.

Adam, Steve, and Lucas talk about their feelings so far on the band, having covered the five records that encompass "the I.R.S. years." They place each album previously covered into the context of this era, they return to each album with more experienced ears, and they talk about how they feel about them now.

They chat context, albums, preconceptions, expectations, and much more before offering up their individual Top 10 R.E.M. (1982 - 1987) songs. These have been compiled into our very first "Best Of R.E.M." compilation, available (alongside previous Best Ofs) here: https://bit.ly/3xVZAVf

What makes it into the Top 10s? Can Lucas sing all of It's the End of the World as We Know It (And I Feel Fine)? Is gold just an amber brown? Find out on this episode of What Is Music?

Our next episode is out next Monday, May 6th!

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The Big Mates provide mesmerising and entirely necessary audio commentary for Succumbs, the first video release by R.E.M.

Adam, Steve, and Lucas discuss the VHS/Laserdisc compilation featuring music videos and films from 1983 through to 1986.

Head to YouTube to watch along:
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Or don't - the episode works fine either way!

Our next episode comes out Monday April 29th and will see us reflect on R.E.M.'s career so far!

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