Summary

In this episode of 'Trimming the Musical Fat,' host Stephen Nicholson and guests Davie Melon and Renee James delve into Bruce Springsteen's 1982 album 'Nebraska.'

The conversation explores the album's stark acoustic style, its storytelling depth, and the contrasting opinions of the guests.

The discussion also covers the expanded edition of 'Nebraska,' featuring electric versions of the songs, and the guests curate a tracklist for the album, reflecting on the emotional impact of Springsteen's music.

Renee also shares her recent experience hosting at the Bruce Springsteen Symposium for the ‘Born to Run’ album, highlighting the insights gained from the event.

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Join host Stephen Nicholson and his guest Davie Melon on "Trimming the Musical Fat" as they dive into the hidden gems of the music world.

In this episode, they explore one of the lesser-known tracks from Athens' finest, R.E.M., and their great 1991 track - 'Fretless'.

Tune in for a nostalgic journey through the 90s music scene, filled with insightful commentary and passionate discussion.

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🎙️ Episode Description

It’s Christmas at Trimming The Musical Fat, and Stephen is joined by a festive trio of guests — Ross Braidwood, Davie Melon, and Paul Nicholson — for a sleigh ride through the very best (and very worst) Christmas songs of the last six decades.

From the timeless classics of the 1960s to the glossy pop of the 2020s, each of us picks our favourite Christmas track from every decade, sharing memories, surprises, and a few controversial choices along the way.

But it’s not all mistletoe and magic — we also reveal our least favourite Christmas songs, the ones we’d happily leave off every playlist forever. Expect strong opinions, questionable taste, and plenty of laughs.

And to top it all off, we wrap things up with a Christmas Songs Quiz, putting everyone’s festive music knowledge to the test. Who will sleigh it, and who will get left out in the cold?

Pour a mulled wine, grab a mince pie, and join us for a fun, nostalgic, and occasionally chaotic Christmas special.

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