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McCartney In Goal is a monthly podcast that debates and dissects the greatest albums of popular rock music. Hosted by David Hughes, and fellow judges, Brett and Steve Sumner, each episode the McCartney In Goal team pick a rock or pop music album that they love and put the songs through an imaginary competitive style-knock out format to find the best song on the album. At times, they may be uninformed, biased and they are often a bit unruly. Come and listen in on the fun - and if you enjoy it ...
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Episode 50: Nevermind (Nirvana). McCartney In Goal is the podcast that debates the great albums of pop music, using a competitive knock-out format. Today we’re discussing, Nevermind which was the second studio album by Nirvana. It was released on September 24, 1991. Unlock the story behind Nirvana's first release on a major label and the first to f…
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Episode 49: 1989 (Taylor's version) (Taylor Swift). McCartney In Goal is the podcast that debates the great albums of pop music, using a competitive knock-out format. Today we’re discussing, 1989 (Taylor's version) which was a re-recording of the fifth studio album by Taylor Swift. It was released on 27 October 2023. Unlock the story behind Taylor …
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Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band (The Beatles)
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Episode 48: Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band (The Beatles). McCartney In Goal is the podcast that debates and dissects the great albums of rock music, using a competitive knock-out format. Today we’re discussing, Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band which was the eighth studio album by The Beatles. It was released on 26 May 1967. The McCartne…
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MiG SHORTS: Is Sgt Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band a 'concept album'?
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Have you ever debated whether The Beatles' legendary album 'Sgt Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band' could be considered a 'concept album'? The McCartney In Goal team debate this often asked question. Plus, Brett shares a fascinating familial connection to a World War II veteran that may well have inspired the album's title (spoiler alert: it didn't).…
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Blood Sugar Sex Magic (Red Hot Chilli Peppers)
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In 1991, The Red Hot Chilli Peppers retreated to a mansion with Rick Rubin at the controls and forever changed the direction of their funky spaceship. Suddenly, actual singing, meaningful lyrics and (whisper it) ballads were on the table. Some fans felt cheated: what were their funky heroes playing at? But it mattered little, because the rest of th…
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All Things Must Pass (George Harrison)
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It's a monster! Post Beatle George unleashes his triple (?) album on the world and people go wild. Get ready for a Wall of Sound, some classic tunes, some jamming, a load of friends and more God than you were probably hoping for... It's All Things Must Pass! Support the Show. Twitter - https://twitter.com/mccartneyin Website - https://mccartneyingo…
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Over ten years into his career, Dylan delivers an album which is more than simply the cliched 'return to form'. Many still consider it to be his finest recorded work. Almost a concept album in execution, the album covers love affairs in all their ups, downs, triumphs and tragedies. Coming with the usual Dylan complications (why bother letting any o…
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In the wake of a critical drubbing for being pompous, U2 head to Berlin with a bag full of industrial sounds colours, shapes and half-formed musical ideas. The result is a masterpiece that simultaneously defines the early 90s and still sounds timeless. Brett hosts, as the boys argue their way through the beautiful chaos of Achtung Baby. Support the…
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The first of a new series of 'shorts'. Here, the boys discuss Brian Peter George St John le Baptiste de la Salle Eno. Support the Show. Twitter - https://twitter.com/mccartneyin Website - https://mccartneyingoal.com/By McCartney In Goal
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The Immaculate Collection (Madonna)
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Madonna released The Immaculate Collection at the end of the 1980s, to celebrate her pop domination of that decade. Containing dance remixes and alternate versions of some of her biggest hits, it was a huge success and cemented her icon status as she headed into the 90s. Today, it still stands as one of the most successful compilation albums of all…
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The Rise & Fall of Ziggy Stardust & The Spiders From Mars (David Bowie)
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Episode 42: The Rise & Fall of Ziggy Stardust & The Spiders From Mars (David Bowie). McCartney In Goal is the podcast that debates and dissects the great albums of popular rock music, using a competitive knock-out format. Today we’re discussing, The Rise and Fall of Ziggy Stardust and the Spiders from Mars (often shortened to Ziggy Stardust) which …
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Bridge Over Troubled Water (Simon & Garfunkel)
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Episode 41: Bridge Over Troubled Water (Simon & Garfunkel). McCartney In Goal is the podcast that debates and dissects the great albums of popular rock music, using a competitive knock-out format. Today we’re discussing, Bridge Over Troubled Water which is the fifth (and final) studio album by Simon & Garfunkel, released in January 1970 on Columbia…
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Episode 40: Rubber Soul (The Beatles). McCartney In Goal is the podcast that debates and dissects the great albums of popular rock music, using a competitive knock-out format. Today we’re discussing, Rubber Soul which is the sixth studio album by the the Beatles. It was released on 3 December 1965 in the United Kingdom, on Parlophone. It contains t…
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Episode 39: Led Zeppelin IV (Led Zeppelin). McCartney In Goal is the podcast that debates and dissects the great albums of rock music, using a competitive knock-out format. Today we’re discussing, Led Zeppelin IV, the untitled fourth studio album by the rock legends Led Zeppelin. It was released on 8 November 1971 by Atlantic Records and contains t…
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16 Rock n Roll Songs That Made The Beatles (Various Artists)
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Episode 38: 16 Rock n Roll Songs That Made The Beatles (Various Artists). McCartney In Goal is the podcast that debates and dissects the great albums of rock music, using a competitive knock-out format. Except, today we’re discussing, a collection of rock n roll songs that were influential on the young Beatles growing up across the ocean in Liverpo…
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Episode 37: Back In Black (AC/DC). McCartney In Goal is the podcast that debates and dissects the great albums of rock music, using a competitive knock-out format. Today we’re discussing, Back In Black which is the seventh studio album by Australian rock band AC/DC. It was released on 25 July 1980. It is the band's first album to feature lead singe…
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Episode 36: Gold (ABBA). McCartney In Goal is the podcast that debates and dissects the great albums of rock music, using a competitive knock-out format. Today we’re discussing, ABBA Gold, which is a greatest hits compilation album by the Swedish pop group ABBA. It was released on 21 September 1992 to massive success with sales of 30 million. Gold …
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Episode 35: Out Of Time (R.E.M.). McCartney In Goal is the podcast that debates and dissects the great albums of rock music, using a competitive knock-out format. Today we’re discussing, Out Of Time, which is the seventh studio album by American rock band R.E.M., released on March 12, 1991, by Warner Bros. Records. With Out of Time, R.E.M.'s status…
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Episode 34: London Calling (The Clash). McCartney In Goal is the podcast that debates and dissects the great albums of rock music, using a competitive knock-out format. Today we’re discussing, London Calling, which is the third studio album by English rock band the Clash. It was originally released as a double album on 14 December 1979 by CBS Recor…
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Episode 33: The Bends (Radiohead). McCartney In Goal is the podcast that debates and dissects the great albums of rock music, using a competitive knock-out format. Today we’re discussing, The Bends is the second studio album by English rock band Radiohead, released on 13 March 1995 by Parlophone. It has remained a fan favourite and contained the si…
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Jagged Little Pill (Alanis Morissette)
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Episode 32: Jagged Little Pill (Alanis Morissette). McCartney In Goal is the podcast that debates and dissects the great albums of rock music, using a competitive knock-out format. Today we’re discussing, Jagged Little Pill, which is the third studio album by Canadian singer Alanis Morissette, released on June 13, 1995, through Maverick. It was a m…
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The Holy Bible (The Manic Street Preachers)
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Episode 31: The Holy Bible (The Manic Street Preachers). McCartney In Goal is the podcast that debates and dissects the great albums of rock music, using a competitive knock-out format. Today we’re discussing, The Holy Bible, which is the third studio album by Welsh alternative rock band Manic Street Preachers. It was released on 30 August 1994 by …
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Episode 30: Different Class (Pulp). McCartney In Goal is the podcast that debates and dissects the great albums of popular rock music, using a competitive knock-out format. Today we’re discussing, Different Class, which is the fifth studio album by English Brit-pop/rock band Pulp, released on 30 October 1995 by Island Records. The album contained h…
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Episode 29: Please Please Me (The Beatles). McCartney In Goal is the podcast that debates and dissects the great albums of popular rock music, using a competitive knock-out format. Today we’re discussing, Please Please Me is the debut studio album by The Beatles and was released on Parlophone on 22 March 1963. Support the Show. Twitter - https://tw…
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Episode 28: Ten (Pearl Jam). McCartney In Goal is the podcast that debates and dissects the great albums of popular rock music, using a competitive knock-out format. Today we’re discussing, Ten which is is the debut studio album by American rock band Pearl Jam, released on 27 August 1991 on Epic Records. The album produced three hit singles: "Alive…
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I Want To See The Bright Lights Tonight (Richard and Linda Thompson)
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Episode 27: I Want To See The Bright Lights Tonight (Richard and Linda Thompson). McCartney In Goal is the podcast that debates and dissects the great albums of popular rock music, using a competitive knock-out format. Today we’re discussing, I Want to See the Bright Lights Tonight, which is the second album released by Richard Thompson and the fir…
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Episode 26: Appetite For Destruction (Guns N' Roses). McCartney In Goal is the podcast that debates and dissects the great albums of popular rock music, using a competitive knock-out format. Today we’re discussing, Appetite For Destruction which is the debut studio album by American hard rock band Guns N' Roses. It was released on 21 July 1987 by G…
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Episode 25: Five Leaves Left (by Nick Drake). McCartney In Goal is the podcast that debates and dissects the great albums of popular rock music, using a competitive knock-out format. Today we’re discussing, Five Leaves Left which is the debut studio album by English folk musician Nick Drake. Recorded between 1968 and 1969, it was released in 1969 b…
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Episode 24: Who's Next (by The Who). McCartney In Goal is the podcast that debates and dissects the great albums of popular rock music, using a competitive knock-out format. Today we’re discussing, Who's Next which is the fifth studio album by English rock band The Who. It developed from the aborted "Lifehouse" project, a multi-media rock opera wri…
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Episode 23: Paranoid (by Black Sabbath). McCartney In Goal is the podcast that debates and dissects the great albums of popular rock music, using a competitive knock-out format. Today we’re discussing, Paranoid which is the second album by the English rock band Black Sabbath, released in September 1970 through Vertigo Records. It contains several o…
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The Southern Harmony & Musical Companion (The Black Crowes)
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Episode 22: The Southern Harmony & Musical Companion (by The Black Crowes). McCartney In Goal is the podcast that debates and dissects the great albums of popular rock music, using a competitive knock-out format. Today we’re discussing, The Southern Harmony and Musical Companion which is the second studio album by US rock band The Black Crowes, rel…
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Rage Against the Machine (Rage Against the Machine)
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Episode 21: Rage Against the Machine (by Rage Against the Machine). McCartney In Goal is the podcast that debates and dissects the great albums of popular rock music, using a competitive knock-out format. Today we’re discussing, Rage Against the Machine, which is the self-titled debut studio album by USA heavy rock band Rage Against the Machine, re…
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Episode 20: Disintegration (The Cure). McCartney In Goal is the podcast that debates and dissects the great albums of popular rock music, using a competitive knock-out format. Today we’re discussing, Disintegration, which is the eighth studio album by English rock band the Cure, released on 2 May 1989 by Fiction Records. Support the Show. Twitter -…
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Episode 19: Rumours (Fleetwood Mac). McCartney In Goal is the podcast that debates and dissects the great albums of popular music, using a competitive knock-out format. Today we’re discussing, Rumours which was the eleventh studio album by British-American rock band Fleetwood Mac, released on 4 February 1977 by Warner Bros. Support the Show. Twitte…
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Episode 18: Revolver (The Beatles). McCartney In Goal is the podcast that debates and dissects the great albums of pop music, using a competitive knock-out format. Today we’re discussing, Revolver which was the seventh studio album by The Beatles. It was released on 5 August 1966 by Parlophone Records. Support the Show. Twitter - https://twitter.co…
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Episode 17: Back To Black (Amy Winehouse). McCartney In Goal is the podcast that debates and dissects the great albums of pop music, using a competitive knock-out format. Today we’re discussing, Back To Black which was the second studio album by English singer and songwriter Amy Winehouse, released on 27 October 2006 by Island Records. Support the …
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Episode 16: Dark Side Of The Moon (Pink Floyd). McCartney In Goal is the podcast that debates and dissects the great albums of pop music, using a competitive knock-out format. Today we’re discussing, Dark Side Of The Moon which was the eighth studio album by English rock band Pink Floyd, released on 1 March 1973 on Harvest Records. Support the Show…
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Episode 15: Christmas Songs (Special episode). McCartney In Goal is the podcast that debates and dissects the great albums of pop music, using a competitive knock-out format. But today we’re discussing our favourite Christmas songs! We take our 16 favourite Christmas songs and discuss and compare them. Support the Show. Twitter - https://twitter.co…
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Episode 14: Plastic Ono Band (John Lennon). McCartney In Goal is the podcast that debates and dissects the great albums of pop music, using a competitive knock-out format. Today we’re discussing, John Lennon/Plastic Ono Band which is the debut studio album by former Beatle, John Lennon released on Apple Records in December 1970. Support the Show. T…
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If I Could Only Remember My Name (David Crosby)
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Episode 13: If I Could Only Remember My Name (David Crosby). McCartney In Goal is the podcast that debates and dissects the great albums of pop music, using a competitive knock-out format. Today we’re discussing, If I Could Only Remember My Name, the debut solo album by David Crosby, released in February 1971 on Atlantic Records. Support the Show. …
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Episode 12: Parallel Lines (Blondie). McCartney In Goal is the podcast that debates and dissects the great albums of pop music, using a competitive knock-out format. Today we’re discussing Parallel Lines is the third studio album by American pop-punk-rock-disco band Blondie, released in September 1978. Support the Show. Twitter - https://twitter.co…
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Episode 11: Tapestry (Carole King). McCartney In Goal is the podcast that debates and dissects the great albums of pop music, using a competitive knock-out format. Today we’re discussing Tapestry, the second studio album by American singer-songwriter Carole King, released in 1971. Tapestry instantly became one of the most loved and best-selling alb…
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Episode 10: Let It Bleed (Rolling Stones). McCartney In Goal is the podcast that debates and dissects the great albums of pop music, using a competitive knock-out format. Today we’re discussing Let it Bleed, the eighth studio album by The Rolling Stones, released in 1969. Support the Show. Twitter - https://twitter.com/mccartneyin Website - https:/…
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Episode 9: Astral Weeks (Van Morrison). McCartney In Goal is the podcast that debates and dissects the great albums of pop music, using a competitive knock-out format. Today we’re discussing Astral Weeks, the second studio album by Van Morrison, released in 1968. Support the Show. Twitter - https://twitter.com/mccartneyin Website - https://mccartne…
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Episode 8: Doolittle (Pixies). McCartney In Goal is the podcast that debates and dissects the great albums of pop music, using a competitive knock-out format. Today we’re discussing Doolittle, the second studio album by the American alternative rock band Pixies, released in April 1989. Support the Show. Twitter - https://twitter.com/mccartneyin Web…
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Episode 7: Band On The Run. McCartney In Goal is the podcast that debates and dissects the great albums of pop music, using a competitive knock-out format. Today we’re going to Jet back to 1973 to discuss Paul McCartney's 3rd studio album.….. It’s Band On The Pun! Support the Show. Twitter - https://twitter.com/mccartneyin Website - https://mccartn…
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Episode 6: Born In The USA. McCartney In Goal is the podcast that debates and dissects the great albums of pop music, using a competitive knock-out format. Born In The USA is the 7th studio album by Bruce Springsteen and his most successful. It produced 7 singles and includes some of The Boss's most well loved songs, including the title track, Born…
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Episode 5: Stone Roses. McCartney In Goal is the podcast that debates and dissects the great albums of pop music, using a competitive knock-out format. The Stone Roses is the debut studio album by English rock band the Stone Roses. It was recorded mostly at Battery Studios in London with producer John Leckie from June 1988 to February 1989 and rele…
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Episode 4: Hunky Dory McCartney In Goal is the podcast that debates, dissects and disseminates the great works of musical popular culture. Hunky Dory is the fourth studio album by English singer-songwriter David Bowie. It was released on 17 December 1971. We discuss: Is it Bow-ee or Bough-ee or Boo-ee? Does this album stand in the shadow of Ziggy S…
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Episode 3 of McCartney In Goal: Bob Dylan cover versions. This is the podcast that debates, dissects and disseminates the great works of musical popular culture. In this episode we compare some of the famous cover versions of Bob Dylan's songs and ask: Do Bob Dylan's songs lend themselves to be covered more than other artists? What makes a great Dy…
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