Episode 20 – #31 – Ten Thousand Guitars

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Episode 20 – Ten Thousand Guitars

Transcript coming soon.

Content warnings: mild explicit language.

See below for show notes, and further listening and watching recommendations. Note that this will contain spoilers, and we’d recommend reading on after listening to the episode.

Recommendations

The Toy Dolls reminisce about being let down in love in Whitley Bay.
Probably self-explanatory.
A tribute to the late Chi Cheng, former Deftones bassist (some explicit language).
The Konami Cheat Code explained.
Deftones cover Drive by The Cars…
… and the original.
Deftones performing Elite live – one of their heaviest tracks, from the album White Pony.
Minerva, from the Deftones’ self-titled previous album.
Official video for Hole in the Earth.
Back to School (Mini Maggit), the song that ruined White Pony.

Wildwood Kin’s debut EP, Salt of the Earth, on Soundcloud:

Official video for Wildwood Kin’s Run.

The Guardian’s 2-star review of Turning Tides.

Bella Ramsey as Lyanna Mormont in Game of Thrones.
Never Alone, from Wildwood Kin’s second self-titled album.
Wildwood Kin performing The Author live.

Albums Discussed in this Episode

  1. Glen’s choice: DeftonesSaturday Night Wrist (Apple Music | Spotify | YouTube).
  2. James’ choice: Wildwood Kin – Turning Tides (Apple Music | Spotify | YouTube).

Music Clips Used

Deftones – Saturday Night Wrist:

  • Combat (09.30).
  • Rapture (14.39).
  • Cherry Waves (17.44).
  • Hole in the Earth (21.20).
  • Beware (26.36).
  • Xerces (29.45).
  • Riviere (38.30).

WIldwood Kin – Turning Tides

  • On and On (43.40).
  • Circumstance (49.06).
  • Run (54.55).
  • The Author (57.54).
  • Steady my Heart (01.01.05).
  • Warrior Daughter (01.04.08).
  • Taking a Hold (01.09.20).

Countdowns So Far

You can also see how we rank each other’s albums here. Note that this is up to and including the latest published episode, so will contain spoilers if you are not up-to-date.

RankJamesGlen
#50Tim Minchin – Matilda, the MusicalHorse the Band – R. Borlax
#49The London Symphony Orchestra – Classic RockMike Oldfield – Tubular Bells
#48Remy Zero – The Golden HumNile – Annihilation of the Wicked
#47Harry Secombe – Bless This HouseNick Drake – Pink Moon
#46Fatboy Slim – You’ve Come a Long Way BabyThe Reindeer Section – Son of Evil Reindeer
#45Dr Dre – 2001Elbow – Asleep in the Back
#44Lauren Daigle – Look Up ChildGomez – Bring it On
#43The Baseballs – Strike!Ben Howard – Every Kingdom
#42Tom Jones – ReloadForeign Slippers – Farewell to the Old Ghosts
#41Black Lace – Party PartyOpeth – Ghost Reveries
#40Nell Bryden – Shake the TreeMaximum the Hormone – Bu-ikikaesu
#39The Torero Band – Lennon and McCartney, Tijuana StyleJimmy Eat World – Clarity
#38Ray Lamontagne and the Pariah Dogs – God Willin’ & the Creek Don’t RiseGoo Goo Dolls – Dizzy up the Girl
#37Genesis – Invisible TouchMetallica – Master of Puppets
#36Jive Bunny and the Mastermixers – The Album/Swing the MoodArcade Fire – Funeral
#35Richard Hawley – Coles CornerBat for Lashes – Fur and Gold
#34Grainne Duffy – Out of the DarkDamien Rice – O
#33David Brent and Foregone Conclusion – Life on the RoadBiffy Clyro – Only Revolutions
#32Damien Rice – OMogwai – Happy Songs for Happy People
#31Wildwood Kin – Turning TidesDeftones – Saturday Night Wrist

Our current theme is an arrangement of Whole Lotta Love by Led Zeppelin (written by John Bonham, Willie Dixon, John Paul Jones, Jimmy Page, and Robert Plant) using (at James’ request) harpsichord, bassoon, and triangle, made by Glen.

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