Best Cocteau Podcasts (2024)

We end our series on influential albums of 1990 with “X” by INXS. From the opening harmonica notes of “Suicide Blonde” to the dulcet tones of “Hear That Sound,” Scott Free & Laurie take you track by track through this dance-rock classic. We also discuss the band’s legendary July 13, 1991 show at Wembley Stadium which was filmed for the concert movi…

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670 Pixies - Bossanova 28:57

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670 Pixies - BossanovaBy Birch

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669 Depeche Mode - Violator 35:26

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669 Depeche Mode - ViolatorBy Birch

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Breakfast Club Musical 025 1:18:41

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djbigdirty.com 1. [00:00] Intro 2. [00:22] Le Youth feat Oaks- Paradise {This Never Happened} 3. [04:14] Everything But The Girl- Missing (Rupesh Revival Remix} {White} 4. [08:13] Robby East feat Lizzy Land- Make It Easy {This Never Happened} 5. [12:50] Billie Eilish vs Kaskade- Birds of a Feather x I Remember (BYNX Edit) {White} 6. [17:09] LAR- 4U…

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668 Black Crowes - Shake Your Money Maker 28:27

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668 Black Crowes - Shake Your Money MakerBy Birch

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667 The La's - the La's 26:27

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667 The La's - the La'sBy Birch

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Episode 44: Happy Mondays’ “Pills ’n' Thrills and Bellyaches” (1990) 1:42:21

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CALL THE COPS! We continue our exploration into the year 1990 with the Happy Mondays’ genre-defining classic “Pills ’n' Thrills and Bellyaches.” The Mondays were at the forefront of the Madchester music scene, and the revelry of the music was only rivaled by Shaun and Paul Ryder’s mischief offstage. This is a longer episode, but it’s a fun one. We …

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Lava Lamps and Warhol Paintings: The Soundcarriers' Celeste 48:50

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For peak enjoyment of The Soundcarriers, you must first acquire a lava lamp, a Warhol painting, some shag carpet (a rug will do), and put on your best 60s mod score from the thrift store down the street. Everything about this group (down to the font choice in the liner notes) is steeped in the effortlessly cool sound of 60s psychedelic folk. Today …

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666 Deee-Lite - World Clique 28:27

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666 Deee-Lite - World CliqueBy Birch

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Night Club Musical Act 103: Lunar-Kissed 1:16:27

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djbigdirty.com 1. [00:00] Intro 2. [00:37] Kygo & HAYLA- Without You {RCA} 3. [04:26] Rui Da Silva & Cassandra- Touch Me (KREAM Remix) {White} 4. [08:07] Florence & The Machine- Spectrum (Say My Name) (KREAM Remix){White} 5. [13:15] Armin Van Buuren feat Anne Gudrun- High on Love {Armada} 6. [17:23] Daav One- Alone {Gemstone} 7. [20:17] Kasia- Inte…

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Back in America Returns: Exploring American Culture and Identity 4:03

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Hey everyone, Stan Berteloot here, your host of the Back in America podcast. After a long two-year break, we’re back with fresh, insightful episodes exploring American culture, values, and identity through the eyes of an expatriate. I’ve been busy working with amazing companies like NeuTigers, Pontosense, and Nytro Marketing, and staying active wit…

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665 The Shamen - En-Tact 29:25

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665 The Shamen - En-TactBy Birch

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663 NWA - Straight Outta Compton 36:56

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663 NWA - Straight Outta ComptonBy Birch

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Breakfast Club Musical 024 1:16:24

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djbigdirty.com 1. [00:00] Intro 2. [00:22] Robbie East feat Jodie Knight- Overwater {This Never Happened} 3. [04:26] UNKLE, Keinemusik, Miink & Wil Malone- Only You (&ME Remix) {VOD} 4. [08:38] Above & Beyond feat Zoë Johnston- Crazy Love (Anuqram Remix) {Anjunabeats} 5. [13:01] Nu Aspect & Coach Harrison- If You Wanna {Selected} 6. [17:40] iiO & N…

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Episode 43: Sonic Youth’s “Goo” (1990) 1:35:58

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Sonic Youth’s 1990 album “Goo” is a seminal work in alternative rock, blending noise, punk, and pop elements into a distinctive sonic landscape. The album showcases the band’s experimental spirit and knack for crafting catchy melodies with dissonant guitars and unconventional song structures. Tracks like “Kool Thing” and “Dirty Boots” are standout …

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662 Jungle Brothers - Done by the Forces of Nature 25:57

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662 Jungle Brothers - Done by the Forces of NatureBy Birch

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Spangle Makers Episode 2 44:00

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Send us a Text Message. Markus talks about his first experience with Cocteau Twins; Andrew & Markus discuss CT cover art, the transformative affect of the music, and CocteauFest 2024 in San Francisco.By Andrew & Markus

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661 Janet Jackson - Rhythm Nation 1814 33:57

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661 Janet Jackson - Rhythm Nation 1814By Birch

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Whatcha Heard: The Obscure Kubrick Edition 1:13:36

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Our monthly mixtape is back to wrap up the month of May and ease us into summer with some sweet tunes from fuzzed out dream pop to laid back experimental jazz. Tracklist Empire Of The Sun - Changes The Molochs - No More Cryin' DIIV - In Amber High Highs - White Water Faraquet - Cut Self Not Akasha System - Last Call Alison's Halo - Dozen King Princ…

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660 De La Soul - 3 Feet High and Rising 35:36

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660 De La Soul - 3 Feet High and RisingBy Birch

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Night Club Musical Act 102: In Bloom 1:12:14

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djbigdirty.com 1. [00:00] Intro 2. [00:37] Swedish House Mafia- Ray Of Solar (Robert Georgescu & White Remix) {White} 3. [05:04] Kaskade & L’Tric feat Sydney Streb- Birds of Paradise {Arkade} 4. [09:50] Everything But The Girl vs iio & Nadia Ali- Before The Rapture (DJ Bigdirty’s Phone Never Rings Mashup) {White} 5. [14:24] Redfield- Guidance {Ultr…

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659 Soul II Soul - Club Classics Vol. One 25:57

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659 Soul II Soul - Club Classics Vol. OneBy Birch

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Episode 42: My Life With The Thrill Kill Kult’s “Confessions of a Knife” (1990) 1:20:53

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This week, we continue exploring the alternative music of 1990 with sex, drugs, and Satan: Chicago industrial rockers My Life With The Thrill Kill Kult and their album “Confessions of a Knife.” Join us as we ride the mindway! *********************** NEW BONUS CONTENT FOR PATREON SUBSCRIBERS! If you like what we do at Accelerated Culture Podcast, pl…

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Coming soon! Episode 42 0:31

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Scott Free, our cohost with the most, introduces our upcoming episode. Look for it on Saturday, May 25th!By acceleratedculture

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658 Fugazi - Repeater 39:26

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658 Fugazi - RepeaterBy Birch

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Dreamy Fuzzy Breezy: Ovlov's Buds 50:24

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We take a break from the 90s and spend some time in this decade with a deep dive into a fantastic little indie record from 2021: Ovlov's Buds. Coming in at just under 25 minutes in length, this record is the perfect collection of short, poppy, indie rock gems that pack a punch. Soft vocals and melodies contrasted by moments of disorienting low end …

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657 Bonnie Raitt - Nick of Time 27:57

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657 Bonnie Raitt - Nick of TimeBy Birch

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djbigdirty.com 1. [00:00} Intro 2. [00:27] Tinlicker feat Cloves- Who I’m Not {PIAS Electronique} 3. [05:06] anamē- Anywhere (Road Trippin’) {Anjunabeats} 4. [10:08] Heard Right & CEAUS feat Lauren L’aimant- Luminous {Colorize} 5. [14:00] Hel:Sløwed & Amber Revival- If You Only Knew {Armada} 6. [19:17] Wassu & Phonic Youth- Clarity {Colorize} 7. [2…

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656 Pixies - Doolittle 46:13

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656 Pixies - DoolittleBy Birch

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655 Aerosmith - Pump 37:56

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655 Aerosmith - PumpBy Birch

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654 Barry Adamson - Moss Side Story 26:57

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654 Barry Adamson - Moss Side StoryBy Birch

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Spangle Makers Episode 1 31:57

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Send us a Text Message. Andrew and Markus discuss their first time experiences of listening to Cocteau Twins music and CocteauFest, a fan based community supporting an international open-source celebration of Cocteau Twins music.By Andrew & Markus

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653 Coldcut - What's That Noise 28:27

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653 Coldcut - What's That NoiseBy Birch

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652 808 State - 90 33:27

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652 808 State - 90By Birch

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Whatcha Heard: The Texas Trios and Dream Pop Duos Edition 1:17:01

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On this month's Whatcha Heard, we show some love for Norwegian jazz with the pyschedelic jazz rock of Elephant9 and the electronic-infused jazz of Jaga Jazzist. Also shoutout to trios and duos of all varietals: tune in for a new track from Texas trio Khraungbin, London janglers World News, our favorite downtempo duo Tosca, and of course the seminal…

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651 The Cure - Disintegration 35:26

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651 The Cure - DisintegrationBy Birch

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Episode 41: The Charlatans’ “Some Friendly” (1990) 1:21:09

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“Some Friendly,” released by The Charlatans in 1990, is a timeless blend of alternative rock and Madchester vibes, capturing the essence of the era. With its jangly guitar melodies and swirling organ sounds, the album embodies the euphoria and energy of the early '90s music scene. Tracks like “The Only One I Know” and “Then” showcase the band's dis…

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Night Club Musical Act 101: Nocturnal 1:21:29

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djbigdirty.com 1. [00:00] Intro 2. [00:39] Anyma feat Delilah Montagu- After Love {Interscope} 3. [03:43] Reezer- Redline {Braslive} 4. [08:15] DJ Ju Carvalho- The Secret {RunAfter} 5. [11:50] Miss Monique- Look At You {Interstellar} 6. [16:11] The Advocate- Losing Control {Siona} 7. [18:17] Anyma- Now Or Never {Interscope} 8. [22:57] Lauren Mia- F…

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650 Kate Bush - The Sensual World 27:57

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650 Kate Bush - The Sensual WorldBy Birch

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649 Baaba Maal & Mansour Seck - Djam Leelii 30:57

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649 Baaba Maal & Mansour Seck - Djam LeeliiBy Birch

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648 Neneh Cherry - Raw Like Sushi 37:56

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648 Neneh Cherry - Raw Like SushiBy Birch

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Outside The Lines: The Elusive Sound of Majesty Crush 51:36

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We chat about the short-lived and underrated indie band Majesty Crush. With lead singer David Stroughter's neurotic vocal delivery and a sound that didn't fit neatly within the lines of the 90s rock soundscape, Majesty Crush defied categorization in their brief but spectacular career. Their music is being celebrated in the release of Butterflies Do…

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