XS Long Player: Classic Indie Albums

Circa Waves 'Young Chasers' with Kieran Shudall

Wed, 12 Feb 2025 18:40:00 -0000

Circa Waves may have a brand new album out... but this podcast is going retro.

'Death and Love Pt1' is out now but for this episode of the XS Long Player we are going back to 2015 and the release of the debut 'Young Chasers'. We'll hear about the best and weirdest day of the bands life when they got their first radio play, how Kieran went from bedroom rock star to the owner of a Top10 album and also why cup holders are the measure of the bands success!!!

You can remind yourself of exactly how brilliant 'Young Chasers' is here: https://open.spotify.com/album/4a5Kj8QND91bSnXTsLUetM?si=k8BUnOEpQrWbPxBMsjTOWA

And check out the bands new album here: https://open.spotify.com/album/2ZA4Mn83aCyCEa9Cz3UfgK?si=4vK3w070SQSuJeJ4vZmWuw

PLUS, check out Jim Salveson's new show 'Freshly Squeezed: A New Music Podcast' and discover some FUTURE classic albums here: podfollow.com/freshly-squeezed

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Hard Fi 'Stars Of CCTV' with Richard Archer and Steve Kemp

Thu, 12 Dec 2024 10:28:00 -0000

Stains 2004 and Rich, Steve, Kai and Ross (Aka Hard-Fi) are holed up in a nicotine stained, disused cab office making their debut album. An album that went on to sell over a million copies world-wide and receive a nomination for a Mercury Music Prize.

This episode of the XS Long Player tells the story of that albums creation, the journey the band took to get there and the influence of producer Wolsey White on the band iconic 'crunchy' sound.

You can check out the full album on Spotify here: https://open.spotify.com/album/49lMsHtv1i2vAaIs0lHWpD?si=138zdxqTQO2ppM66qX9M1A

More info on Hard-Fi, new music and the 20th anniversary celebrations of this album: https://www.hardfiofficial.com/

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Stereo MCs 'Connected' with Rob Birch

Thu, 14 Nov 2024 19:40:00 -0000

"Era-Defining" is one word (well, two words) to describe the album featuring on today's XS Long Player Podcast as Jim goes back to 1992 to talk about Stereo MC's iconic thrid album 'Connected'.

Rob Birch talks about how their work changed with the onset of the 'Sample Wars', being Mercury Music Prize nominated alongside Suede and New Order and what happened after this album was released, why did it take the band a decade to release another record.

You can listen back to the whole of Stereo MCs 'Connected' on Spotify here: https://open.spotify.com/album/3NRQnGdFznbXtP8u2O4VKB?si=8pP69HtOQ-mg20Jr_n0H2A

And find the latest tour dates for the band here: https://www.stereomcs.com/

Plus, if you want more from this podcast a couple of episodes along a similar genre are...

Jesus Jones 'Doubt' with Mike Edwards: https://pod.fo/e/2092e2

Happy Mondays 'Pills m Thrills and Bellyaches' with Gary Whelan: https://pod.fo/e/cb887

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The Enemy 'We'll Live And Die In These Towns' with Tom Clarke.

Thu, 31 Oct 2024 12:45:00 -0000

We are back in debut album territory with The Enemy's 'We'll Live And DIe In These Towns' on this episode of the XS Long Player as Jim Salveson is joined by the Coventry band's frontman Tom Clarke.

We get all the stories behind the making of this 2007 classic including how a midnight drive to Scotland focused the bands mind, how Tom saw it as a clear choice between being an rock star and selling tumble dryers and we even get into the topic of potential new music and those Icon 2009 gigs supporting Oasis on their final ever (until next year) UK dates.

Make sure you go back and listen to the album in full either before or after you check out this episode... cos its a banger. The link to that is here: https://open.spotify.com/album/6XlVOEnkD1QVrUNSz9Y7RO?si=JSn4g78YTcSAg6ESbU1OVw

Plus, check out the back catalogue of shows to see which of your favourite albums have already been covered in the archive.

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Jet 'Get Born' with Nic Cester

Thu, 03 Oct 2024 18:40:00 -0000

It's been a while but it's time to get back on the classic album train and delve into the debut album from Aussie band 'Je't as Nic Cester joins Jim Salveson on the XS Long Player!

On this episode you'll hear about the early days (and early names) of the band, being thrust into the chaos of LA to record the debut and encountering "the worst Kiss tribute band ever".

Listen back to the brilliant 'Get Born' here: https://open.spotify.com/album/6NrLpQCPYrNS3kVWxDgIlg?si=sg-0Qt7hSZewubYbRWznzg

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Gomez 'Bring It On' with Ben Ottewell

Thu, 13 Jun 2024 19:00:00 -0000

On this episode of the XS Long Player we welcome the gravel voiced Ben Ottewell onto the podcast to talk about Gomez's 1998 debut 'Bring It On'.

This conversation with Ben about the making of the album is a great reminder what a brilliant collection of songs the album is, how original and different it felt at the time of release and how meteoric the rise of the band was in the late 90s - not least winning the Mercury Music Prize over The Verve and Massive Attack.

If you want to dive into the album itself then you can do that here: https://open.spotify.com/album/0IZURGZc6VFXCbOtcRdn5z?si=qEdKCXu7S2qtBRHn9jbjFQ

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The Wonder Stuff 'Hup' with Miles Hunt

Thu, 23 May 2024 19:00:00 -0000

In 1989 The Wonder Stuff released their seminal second album 'Hup' and that album is the topic of this episode of the XS Long Player.

Miles Hunt joins Jim Salveson to share the stories, insight and inspiration behind this classic album including how the bands US tour inspired its sound, how long-term member Martin Bell was only supposed to deliver a solo on this album but ended up joining the band and how little the band had ready to go when they stepped into the studio.

In 2024 'Hup' celebrates its 35th anniversary and the band are heading out to play the album in full. All the tour details and tickets can be found at: https://thewonderstuff.co.uk/tour/

Plus, if you want to get stuck into this classic album then here is the link to the LP in Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/album/1MkOF5F1r0HEjPi1WxEuj8?si=pCq2YOAqRUOnAePgTOnPAA

The XS Long Player is originally aired on the XS Manchester Evening Show where you can hear BIG indie anthems, classic MANCHESTER tunes and brand NEW music Mon-Thursday 6pm-10pm via www.xsmanchester.co.uk

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James 'Laid' with Saul Davies (plus bonus 'Yummy' interview).

Thu, 25 Apr 2024 19:00:00 -0000

We’ve been waiting to do this one for a while!

On this episode of the XS Long Player we go back to 1993 and talk to seminal Manchester band James about their classic album ‘Laid’.

Taking a rare (for the band) moment to look at the back catalogue is Saul Davies (violin, guitar in the album) who talks to Jim Salveson about working with Brian Eno, why the album was so different to the one that proceeded it and how their most popular song, and the title track of the album, almost never made the cut.

Plus, as a bonus, Saul also answers some questions about the bands brand new album ‘Yummy’ as submitted by XS Manchester listeners.

Listen to the classic album ‘Laid’ here: https://open.spotify.com/album/5pALyxshOPc8LLKggzNvQe?si=_gnEbJJmQOGRd9k1pQaotg

And check out the STUNNING new album ‘Yummy’ here: https://open.spotify.com/album/1r2lI54enVHBTHDdFS2DUY?si=qAF0D9qQSjyPLP-SliUdaQ

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Republica 'Republica' with Saffron Sprackling

Thu, 01 Feb 2024 21:00:00 -0000

It's another 90s classic on the turntable for this weeks XS Long Player as Jim chats to Saffron Sprackling about the debut, self-titled album from her band Repiblica.

Despite looking back into the archives for this podcast and talking about some 90s classics like "Ready To Go" and "Drop Dead Gorgeous" (and how Saffron received a personal phone call from Wes Craven asking for permission to use it in the Scream movie), Republica are right now preparing for the release of their NEW album 'Damaged Gods' which is slated to arrive Spring 2024.

If this chat makes you nostalgic for the album then you can listen back to it in all it's glory via: https://open.spotify.com/album/7GSMMsVZatrRySHVLlrJ2h?si=X4Ga37_mTZ6VSrVO_lzd9A

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Jesus Jones "Doubt" with Mike Edwards

Thu, 07 Dec 2023 21:00:00 -0000

This episode of the XS Long Player focus' on a cornerstone of the British Alternative Dance Movement... Jesus Jones' 'Doubt'.

Mike Edwards joins Jim to talk about the boundary pushing album released on 21st January 1991.

Mike talks about the bands concerns about trying to make a hit record, the geo-political inspiration behind some of the songs and why one of the biggest songs on the album, in his mind, remains unfinshied!

Listen to the album in full here: https://open.spotify.com/album/7hKst6QIxeAcpOx3o2y6mi?si=Yzjij0wPQs2JLevy1FSrZw

Further listening! If you like this you also like the XS Long Player on The Farm 'Sparticus': https://pod.fo/e/17ee4b

The XS Long player Podcast is taken from the XS Long player radio show on XS Manchester: A classic album played in full - listen live via www.xsmanchester.co.uk - where Jim also hosts the XS Evening Show.

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The Snuts "W.L." with Callum Wilson

Thu, 09 Nov 2023 21:00:00 -0000

On this episode of the XS Long Plater we go into "Wee Bam Mode" with the 2021 debut album from The Snuts!

Bassist Callum Wilson is taking Jim through the story of the album which on its release made the boys the first Scottish band since Then View to bag a debut No1 album!

Callum talks about working with legendary producer Inflo in LA, how Covid may have actually HELPED the band (despite delaying the album) and which of the songs on the LP is "Powered by Buckfast".

If you've not listened to the album in a while (and you really should) check the whole thing out here: https://open.spotify.com/album/6dakS3ouiZyccOIdrBBKcu?si=7SU1SSfBTGS8cHgUORYW5g

And if you fancy listening to an interview about the previously mentioned 'Hats off to the Buskers' then you can hear Kyle from The View chatting thought it here: https://open.spotify.com/episode/2kFBmb9TkgWN2bjI4nLKS0?si=706a82f5634548aa

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The Sherlocks 'Live For The Moment' with Kiaran Crook

Thu, 05 Oct 2023 20:00:00 -0000

Having just released their FOURTH studio album 'People Like Me & You' in this episode of the XS Long Player we go right back to the beginning with The Sherlocks to take a look at their 2017 debut album.

'Live For The Moment' was recording in the iconic Rockfield studios at a time when there was a real hype around the band having had jsut become the first unsigned band to sell out the iconic Leadmill in Sheffield since Arctic Monkeys.

On this podcast Jim Salveson speaks to Kiaran Crook about the buzz around the band at the time, the aspirations for its release and the hard work that got them to this point.

Get stuck into this classic album on Spotify via: https://open.spotify.com/album/49Q15rKVk1Glpcy8ggNtcW?si=nI3VtsqUTSCXYTfGr3oThw

Check out the bands Autumn 2023 tour dates: https://www.thesherlocksmusic.co.uk/tour

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Glasvegas "Glasvegas" with James Allan

Thu, 14 Sep 2023 20:00:00 -0000

It's back to 2008 on todays XS Long Player for a look back at the Mercury Music Prize nominated eponymous debut album fro Glaswegian band Glasvegas.

Frontman and Songwriter James Allan is talking Jim Salveson through the making, inspiration behind and release of this stunning album discussing making music that "feels right", making brave musical choices and why Oasis caused him to abandon is career as a professional footballer and start writing songs.

Get stuck into this classic album on Spotify via: https://open.spotify.com/album/5TeMUnQg051IlhtwhkfqF7?si=lEpzAsa2TGGJbzNa0sitRw

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Everything Everything "Man Alive" with Jonathan Higgs and Jeremy Pritchard

Thu, 17 Aug 2023 20:00:00 -0000

Ahead of the 10th Anniversary Vinyl Re-Issue of Everything Everything's "Man Alive" we celebrate the bands stunning debut album with a special XS Long Player.

Jim Salveson had a good old chinwag with Jeremy and Jonathan from the band about an album that broke the mould when it was released back in 2010. They talk Beyonce-esq influences, pre-release expectations and how the album feels now over a decade after its release.

Check out the gate-fold vinyl re-issues here: https://everythingeverything.tmstor.es/product/117965§

And listen back to the original album on Spotify here: https://open.spotify.com/album/6KxCOjAolNLhEGNDoj1tAV?si=8ubq-daRSz2Cbt1HJnb8GQ

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The View "Hats Off To The Buskers" with Kyle Falconer

Thu, 20 Jul 2023 20:00:00 -0000

"I've had the same jeans on for four days now!"

This episode of the XS Long Player does, of course cover THAT classic song from The View along with all the others that feature on the bands debut, number one album "Hats Off To The Buskers".

Jim is joined by the Dundee bands frontman Kyle Falconer as they discuss the making of, inspiration behind and stories from the 2007, Mercury Prize nominated, chart-topping LP.

Listen back to the full album here: https://open.spotify.com/album/12yQO4oDX8b62BBayoyHRM?si=57pPsPAkTHSCdNWAdjLMbA

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Echobelly 'On' with Sonya Maden and Glenn Johansson

Fri, 16 Jun 2023 08:09:58 -0000

A classic BritPop album is the subject of this Episode of the XS Long Player as Jim Salveson discusses Echobelly's classic second album "On" with Sonya Maden and Glenn Johansson from the band.

We look back at the making of this 1995 album, the follow up to "Everybody's Got One" and discuss the albums influences, song writing process, memories from its production and how Sonya once refused to let Morrissey into her flat!

Listen back to the whole of Echobelly album 'On' via Spotify here: https://open.spotify.com/album/0w3z3xSfH7pB3SNf50pCg3?si=-EPm1h24SYG-Vc6dRyTjOA

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The Farm 'Spartacus' with Peter Hooton

Thu, 25 May 2023 20:00:00 -0000

The classic indie/rock (or whatever genre you want to pin on it) album under the microscope for this XS Long Player is The Farm's 1991 debut album 'Spartacus'.

Frontman Peter Hooton sits down with Jim to discuss the making of this classic record with some fascinating insight around Peter's journey into songwriting, the buzz around the band in the early 90s and that infamous feud with Oasis.

If this episode inspires you get get stuck into the real thing then you can find it on Spotify here: https://open.spotify.com/album/6eDgqm0Za92UGt2x4Eb6A7?si=0_q3jYm8TwOQbIFtFCn0YQ

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The Lottery Winners "The Lottery Winners" with Thom, Katie, Rob and Joe.

Thu, 20 Apr 2023 19:50:00 -0000

We rewind the clock to 2020 today... just before the Pandemic and to the release of The Lottery Winners debut album.

This modern day classic was the culmination of a decade of writing, gigging and damn hard work for the band and resulted in a record full of energy, passion and influences.

In this chat with Thom, Katie, Joe and Rob from the band we talk about how that release felt after 10 years of working hard, the impact of the covid lockdown just ONE week after the album release and the personal nature of Thom's songwriting.

Listen back to the whole of this classic album here: https://open.spotify.com/album/5SC0iw8MDfQiiiIVfcel3O?si=nPpHbWfDSjCf3hklnqQBzg

Order the bands new album 'Art Replacement Therapy' here: https://the-lottery-winners.tmstor.es/

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Northside "Chicken Rhythms" with Dermo.

Wed, 08 Mar 2023 17:00:00 -0000

The classic indie album in the spotlight for this episode of the XS Long Player is Northside 'Chicken Rhythms' - an album straight out of the Madchester era when the likes to the Stone Roses and the Happy Monday's were running riot.

Frontman Warren Dermody (aka Dermo) talk Jim Salveson through the making of the album, the good times, the bad times, working with Tony Wilson at Factory Records and what impact the BBC banning lead single "Shall We Take A Trip" REALLY had on the bands sucess.

You can listen back to the whole of the album via: https://open.spotify.com/album/5U3MFrIvM0yZo9EI2bD8vM?si=6AsA5vUPQoOia8WAtAAIuw

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The Lathums 'How Beautiful Life Can Be' with Alex Moore

Thu, 08 Dec 2022 19:42:00 -0000

The youngest album to feature to date on the XS Long Player features on this episode as we head up to Wigan to take a look at the number 1, debut album from The Lathums.

Being barely a year old means that the making of this classic LP is still fresh in the mind of Lathums' front man Alex Moore who spoke to Jim about his memories from the session, the early days of the band and how music was almost like a type of therapy to him in the early days.

Take a listen to the whole of the album here: https://open.spotify.com/album/2r8yXie5ySfYgRuxmceSmf?si=VXA-nhR8ShGFTKMJB-VjzQ

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Franz Ferdinand by Franz Ferdinand with Alex Kapranos

Fri, 18 Nov 2022 08:00:00 -0000

The classic indie album being discussed on this episode of the XS Long Player is the 2004 eponymous debut from Franz Ferdinand.

Who better to talk about the 2004 Grammy-winning, Mercury nominated LP than the band's frontman Alex Kapranos?

Alex shares his stories of the early days in the band, how they developed their unique sound and what the hidden message in Top 20 track "Michael" is all about.

If you want to listen to the album back in full head to Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/album/0vi5ePiEHrGZJF7QhnDW2z?si=4lsDk01NTaKujQM7FA-eug

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Oasis 'Be Here Now' - 25th Anniversary Special

Fri, 19 Aug 2022 13:20:51 -0000

It may make us all feel very old but there is no denying it... 'Be Here Now' is 25 years old!

Oasis 3rd album was released on 21st August 1997, just 36 months after their debut album announced the brothers Gallagher to the world.

On this podcast Jim Salveson peers back through the mists of time and talks to some of the people who were in the room whilst the album was being recorded;

Long time Oasis colaborator and album cover designer Brian Cannon, Nick Brine who engineered the album alongside producer Owen Morris and Nick Ingham (dubbed Oasis' George Martin) who arranged the strings and brass on the album.

You'll also hear some thoughts from Oasis super-fan and host of The Oasis Podcast James Corcoran.

If this podcast puts you in the mood to listen back to the whole album in full then you can find it here: https://open.spotify.com/album/021D07OEcg0c4tUCilc7ah?si=Hhq0yJwJRXaPk0nfMmgfQg

Plus, if you want to hear the XS Long Player episode looking at the making of 'Definitely Maybe' with the boss of Creation Records Alan McGee then you can find that here: https://pod.fo/e/fcad1

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Kula Shaker "K" with Crispian Mills & Alonza Bevan

Thu, 23 Jun 2022 11:21:00 -0000

We head back to 1996 and the heart of the Brit Pop era on this episode of the XS Long Player to discuss classic Kula Shaker album 'K'... an LP that became the fastest selling debut album since Oasis!

For this show Jim is joined by Crispian and Alonza from the band who discuss winning (jointly with Placebo) the legendary In The City award, working with Stone Roses producer John Leckie and the whirlwind of events that followed the creation and release of this stunning album!

If you need a reminder to exactly how good this album was then check it out on Spotify here:

https://open.spotify.com/album/36jftdZTGKwWquJeTmE3vE?si=aRRItx2iQR-TwOa-PxpVmQ

The XS Long player Podcast is taken from the XS Long player radio show on XS Manchester: A classic album played in full (some) Thursday nights at 8pm (GMT) listen live via www.xsmanchester.co.uk - where Jim also hosts the XS Evening Show.

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Doves 'The Last Broadcast' with Andy Williams

Mon, 02 May 2022 08:00:00 -0000

Amazingly, Doves second album, The Last Broadcast is 20 years old in 2022 and to mark the occasion Andy Williams from the iconic Manchester band sat down with Jim Salveson to talk through the making of their biggest album.

The album charted at No1 in the album charts and also spawned the bands highest charting single to date, There Goes The Fear (it was only beaten to the No1 spot on NSYNC and Oasis). In this podcast Andy chats about his work with Jimi and Jez Goodwin, how this album changed the perception of the band and why one song on the album has the wrong name!

If this interview inspires you to go back and listen to the BRILLIANT album that is "The Last Broadcast" then you can listen here: https://open.spotify.com/album/4HihJAJjF6hSVoh318zLu9?si=0kGbl2alQ8uixbFEERY5ig

If you are a fan of Manchester music then why not check out some of the other shows on music from that City in the series so far:

Oasis 'Definitely Maybe' with Alan McGee - https://pod.fo/e/fcad1

Inspiral Carpets 'Life' with Clint Boon - https://pod.fo/e/f97a8

Blossom "Blossoms" with Blossoms - https://pod.fo/e/daabe

Badly Drawn Boy 'The Hour of Bewilderbeast' with Damon Gough - https://pod.fo/e/cb889

*and there are even more shows in the back catalogue too!!!

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Babybird "Ugly Beautiful" with Stephen Jones

Mon, 21 Feb 2022 07:00:00 -0000

We're going back 25 years for this XS Long Player to celebrate the anniversary of a MASSIVE album from 1996... "Ugly Beautiful" from Babybird.

For this episode, Jim Salveson talks to frontman Stephen Jones about his memories of making the album, going from signing on to superstardom in a few months because of the phenomenal success of the album and his relationship with what he calls "Marmite song" 'You're Gorgeous.

If you need a reminder of this brilliant and eclectic album then you can listen to the whole thing on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/album/1jDQR7dZB0TrGIZJ4vcrLb?si=HQ9sc_fQQ7SKa53tpwEm6A

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Travis 'The Invisible Band' with Fran Healy and Dougie Payne

Mon, 20 Dec 2021 07:00:03 -0000

One of the biggest albums of the 2000's features on this episode of the XS Long Player as Jim Salveson talks Travis' 'The Invisible Band' with Fran Healy and Dougie Payne.
On the 20th anniversary of this classic album, the boys discuss their memories of making the album, working with Radiohead producer Nigel Godrich and also what it was like re-visiting some of those tracks for the anniversary re-release.

You can find more on the 20th Anniversary Special Edition of 'The Invisible Band' on the Travis website: https://travisonline.com

Plus listen back to the while album (to remind yourself how great it is) via Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/album/7hktYMjRekLPK3BZRr4sIQ?si=0syYaNGqTICrOQpDm4_fgw

The XS Long player Podcast is taken from the XS Long player radio show on XS Manchester: A classic album played in full every Thursday night at 8pm (GMT) listen live via www.xsmanch

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Get Cape, Wear Cape, Fly "The Chronicles of a Bohemian Teenager" with Sam Duckworth

Mon, 13 Dec 2021 07:00:02 -0000

This is a great chat with a brilliant artist about a stunning album.

Todays classic album conversation is with Sam Duckworth aka Get Cape, Wear Cape, Fly about the making of his debut album 'The Chronicles of a Bohemian Teenage'. On this show Jim Salveson talks to Sam about the DIY making of the LP, the political messaging of the album and how it felt to be doing something very different to the majority of the music scene back in 2006.

If this isn't an album you are familiar with, or you just need a refreshed you can listen back to the album here: https://open.spotify.com/album/6pbu958qTzgT1isULmoqrK?si=NnnLeCl7Ty62ZHN0Fdv9Tw

Plus (at the time of publication) there are still some tickets left for the 15th anniversary tour planned for 2022. You can find tickets to that here: https://www.songkick.com/artists/307245-get-cape-wear-cape-fly

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Oasis 'Definitely Maybe' with Alan McGee

Mon, 06 Dec 2021 07:00:02 -0000

Albums don't come much more classic than Oasis' 1994 debut album 'Definitely Maybe' and that's the record being discussed on this episode of the XS Long Player.

To talk about the creation of this classic album and early days of the band, Jim spoke to the boss of Creation Records Alan McGee... the man who spotted Oasis in the early 90s playing King Tuts in Glasgow and offered them a record deal.

On this episode Alan talks about working with the Gallagher Brothers, Sacking producers and why it almost DIDN'T happen for the band.

If you need a reminder to how the album sounds you can listen back to the whole thing via Spotify here: https://open.spotify.com/album/3LzKUdUTdJb6P7xGN6SotC?si=z6ree2uAR5m_9k3WTKpDMA

And you can check out some of Alan's current stable by following his new label on Twitter: https://twitter.com/itscreationbaby

The XS Long player Podcast is taken from the XS Long player radio show on XS Manchester: A classic album played in full every Thursday night at 8pm (GMT) listen live via www.xsmanchester.co.uk

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The Subways 'Young For Eternity' with Billy Lunn

Mon, 29 Nov 2021 07:00:02 -0000

In this Classic album chat Jim Salveson sits down with the always lovely Billy Lunn of 00's Punk/Rock/Pop band The Subways and talks through the making of their debut album 'Young For Eternity'.

Billy shares his memories of the early days of the band with Charlotte and Josh, why the band chose a DIY approach to their recordings, winning the Glastonbury unsigned competition and, of course, what it was like for the band to record and release their debut album.

As Billy mentioned in the interview, there is new music from The Subways on the way soon. Keep up-to-date with the latest news on that via https://www.thesubways.net

Plus, if you want to check our the full album BEFORE delving into this episode then you can listen to 'Young For Eternity' on Spotify here: https://open.spotify.com/album/14i9ffqZPlWvPUhGIcbnUx?si=4tg7gz4kS1Sf0gbBxYDa8w

The XS Long player Podcast is taken from the XS Long player radio show on XS Manchester: A classic album played in full every Thursday night at 8pm (GMT) listen live via www.xsmanchester.co.uk

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Inspiral Carpets 'Life' with Clint Boon

Mon, 22 Nov 2021 07:00:10 -0000

BOOM ARMY! The Organ playing legend that is Clint Boon joins Jim on this XS Long Player to talk Inspiral Carpets and their album 'Life;.

This chat with Clint not only talks about some of Clint's favourite songs on the bands debut album but also discusses the early days of the band, the birth of the MADchester scene and how a random drunk bloke takes lead vocals on one of the tracks!

Take a dive into the album once you've listened to the podcast here: https://open.spotify.com/album/0JpctuXODTM0Eu2hAQLjOr?si=E_2dtleVS-it4IT2-RQCOw

Plus, you can order the vinyl Inspirer's reissue of Life (and Revenge of the Goldfish): https://mutebank.co.uk/collections/inspiral-carpets

The XS Long player Podcast is taken from the XS Long player radio show on XS Manchester: A classic album played in full every Thursday night at 8pm (GMT) listen live via www.xsmanchester.co.uk

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The Twang "Love It When I Feel Like This" with Phil Etheridge

Mon, 15 Nov 2021 07:00:13 -0000

Todays podcast is drilling down into "Love It When I Feel Like This" from The Twang, the band once dubbed Britains Next Best Band by the NME.

For this classic album conversation Jim sits down with Twang front man Phil Etheridge to chat about not only the making of this LP but also the hurricane of press coverage that surrounded the band at the time.

If you need a reminder of how great this album is then get stuck into it before checking out the podcast here: https://open.spotify.com/album/2L2ChZEs8s0PtZFjwumE8c?si=Oh2lTwLmRb6tkrXb1Me5JQ

The XS Long player Podcast is taken from the XS Long player radio show on XS Manchester: A classic album played in full every Thursday night at 8pm (GMT) listen live via www.xsmanchester.co.uk

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Lightning Seeds "Jollification" with Ian Broudie

Mon, 08 Nov 2021 07:00:14 -0000

If it is feel-good vibes you want then this XS Long Player album is full of them as Jim Salveson digs deep into the 1994 album "Jollification" from Lightning Seeds.

Ian Broudie is in conversation with Jim about the making of this classic album, his process in putting it together, the musical greats he worked with along the way and why, until only recently, had he even attempted to play some of the tracks from it live.

You can listen back to the full album on Spotify here: https://open.spotify.com/album/2aPTNYJ6MjDj7UvIHnJs26?si=6AerPrT7SimZF-bpSUJh9A

The XS Long player Podcast is taken from the XS Long player radio show on XS Manchester: A classic album played in full every Thursday night at 8pm (GMT) listen live via www.xsmanchester.co.uk

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Starsailor 'Love Is Here' with James Walsh

Mon, 01 Nov 2021 07:00:18 -0000

What an album we have on this episode of the XS Long Player... Starsailor's 00s debut 'Love Is Here. Frontman James Walsh talks Jim Salveson through the early days of the band (back to when it was called Waterface) and the recording of this classic album.

If you need a reminder of exactly how good this album is then you can check out the Spotify link below and if you want to check out the new stuff from James (and you really should) then you can find his Bandcamp here: https://jameswalshofficial.bandcamp.com/album/everything-will-be-ok

Listen back to the full album on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/album/7vw5dp5jZoAUgaW37nEg6B?si=GLOA47tbRae_FP8ep2UGPw

The XS Long player Podcast is taken from the XS Long player radio show on XS Manchester: A classic album played in full every Thursday night at 8pm (GMT) listen live via www.xsmanchester.co.uk

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Babyshambles "Down In Albion" with Adam Ficek

Mon, 25 Oct 2021 06:20:16 -0000

Babyshambles iconic debut album 'Down In Albion' is the subject of this episode of the XS Long Player as Jim Salveson sits down with drummer Adam Ficek to talk about the album born from the ashes of The Libertines after Pete Doherty's exit... but an album that made a point of being VERY different to what came before.

This is an LP that is worth revisiting before clicking play on this episode to remind yourself of its creativity, its rawness, its chaos and its brilliance.

Banger after banger on the classic album in focus on this Long Player episode as Jim Salveson discusses The Wombats proudly presents "A Guide to Love, Loss and Desperation".

Listen back to the full album on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/album/2f35NQiqbGoDuNBG1hyaDA?si=KUFCBhkLQz-s8Nkku2qODg

The XS Long player Podcast is taken from the XS Long player radio show on XS Manchester: A classic album played in full every Thursday night at 8pm (GMT) listen live via www.xsmanchester.co.uk

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Shed Seven "A Maximum High" with Rick Witter

Sun, 17 Oct 2021 06:00:09 -0000

Today we discuss one of the most underrated albums of the 90s as Rick Twitter sits down with Jim Salveson to talk about Shed 7 'A Maximum High'.

Rick takes us back to the early days of the band, reveals the hidden meaning of some of the bands most loved songs and shares the unusual story of how and where the songs shaped!

The album has had a special edition re-release to mark its 25th birthday (the interview was recorded around this anniversary. You can find details on that here: https://store.shedseven.com/product/87647?affcode=superdelux

Listen back the album via Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/album/4gxUFIOBuo8RiTGWRzsusW?si=6IUnRzd3SHC-7MyQXASjZ

The XS Long player Podcast is taken from the XS Long player radio show on XS Manchester: A classic album played in full every Thursday night at 8pm (GMT) listen live via www.xsmanchester.co.

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The Vaccines "What Did You Expect From The Vaccines" with Justin Young

Mon, 11 Oct 2021 06:00:02 -0000

Having just celebrated its 10th anniversary, today's XS Long Player is all about The Vaccines debut album "What Did You Expect From The Vaccines".

Jim say down with frontman Justin Young to chat about their classic album and dig deep into its creation, inception and the story of the bands beginnings!

Listen back the album (100% you will have forgotten how good it is) via Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/album/2T0iwqVWzr4Y63x4kKO5DW?si=ffT59dwZSgSsGTjWFwgAoA&dl_branch=1

The XS Long player Podcast is taken from the XS Long player radio show on XS Manchester: A classic album played in full every Thursday night at 8pm (GMT) listen live via www.xsmanchester.co.uk

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Super Furry Animals "Rings Around The World" with Guto Pryce & Cian Ciaran

Mon, 06 Sep 2021 10:33:40 -0000

Welsh legends the Super Furry Animals join Jim Salveson on this episode of the XS Long Player to talk about their classic album "Rings Around the World".

Cian and Guto share their stories and memories of the band's 5th albums creation as they discuss the album innovative approach, leave Creation Records for a "big label" and how they got Paul McCartney to chew vegetables on one of the songs!

You can listen to the whole album (before getting stuck into the podcast) here: https://open.spotify.com/album/1AvaSQcZDkp8wxQ3dwhtYv?si=0On8P-56RDyXxj3bRcXPPQ&dl_branch=1

The XS Long player Podcast is taken from the XS Long player radio show on XS Manchester: A classic album played in full every Thursday night at 8pm (GMT) listen live via www.xsmanchester.co.uk

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Twisted Wheel "Twisted Wheel" with Rick Lees

Mon, 30 Aug 2021 06:00:10 -0000

It's a Manchester album for this episode of the XS Long Player that many, especially in Manchester, thought deserved to do much better from a band that could have been the next big thing from inside the M60.

This Podcast is all about Twisted Wheel the debut album from the band of the same name. Jim Salveson talks to bassist Rick Lee's about the band meteoric rise, working with Oasis' producers, bidding wars between labels to secure their signature and why, ultimately, it didn't quite work out.

This album is full of BIG ENERGETIC punk tunes and if you've not listened to it in a while then dive into the album before listening via Spotify:

https://open.spotify.com/album/0gGNZAg5FK3JEzPhLi45GU?si=pSP3gnKLTbCowHBYm7MnwA&dl_branch=1

The XS Long player Podcast is taken from the XS Long player radio show on XS Manchester: A classic album played in full every Thursday night at 8pm (GMT) listen live via www.xsmanchester.co.uk

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Dodgy "Free Peace Sweet" with Nigel Clark

Mon, 23 Aug 2021 06:00:11 -0000

Let's talk Dodgy's third studio album "Free Peace Sweet" on this episode of the XS Long Player, shall we?

For this classic album, we rewind to 1996 and the era of Britpop to talk to frontman Nigel Clark (who doesn't really class Dodgy as part of that movement). Nigel talks about the early days of the band, about run-ins with Manic Street Preachers and how the bands biggest hit, "Good Enough" was a bit of an accident.

If you want to reacquaint yourself with this classic album before listening the head over to Spotify and hit play now: https://open.spotify.com/album/0gGNZAg5FK3JEzPhLi45GU?si=pSP3gnKLTbCowHBYm7MnwA&dl_branch=1

The XS Long player Podcast is taken from the XS Long player radio show on XS Manchester: A classic album played in full every Thursday night at 8pm (GMT) listen live via www.xsmanchester.co.uk

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The Wombats "A Guide to Love, Loss and Desperation" with Dan Haggis

Mon, 16 Aug 2021 06:00:15 -0000

Banger after banger on the classic album in focus on this Long Player episode as Jim Salveson discusses The Wombats proudly presents "A Guide to Love, Loss and Desperation".

Dan Haggis from the band talks us through the 2007 album from the Liverpool band that reached No11 in the UK Album charts.

Listen back to the full album on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/album/75l5Bqvc0BH45UhJrS04Xj?si=GYzR3_2YQey3p9rpefMC3Q&dl_branch=1

The XS Long player Podcast is taken from the XS Long player radio show on XS Manchester: A classic album played in full every Thursday night at 8pm (GMT) listen live via www.xsmanchester.co.uk

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The Strokes 'Is This It' with Gordon Raphael

Mon, 09 Aug 2021 06:00:13 -0000

A MASSIVE album is getting the XS Long Player treatment on this podcast as Jim Salveson chats about the musical bombshell that was The Strokes debut "Is This It" with its producer Gordon Raphael.

It is not over stating it in anyway to say that this album changed the face of indie/rock and injected new life into guitar music when it was released in 2001. Jim talks to Gordon about the Strokes unique recording style, not being first choice to produce the LP and why one of the best songs on the (UK Version of the) album didn't make the cut in the US.

If for some reason you aren't familiar with this classic album then you can check it out on Spotify via: https://open.spotify.com/album/5yIIxsXGdQucmqHN82xGig?si=OuAsPl1vTVua4PSH_yhvOg&dl_branch=1

The XS Long player Podcast is taken from the XS Long player radio show on XS Manchester: A classic album played in full every Thursday night ay 8pm (GMT) listen live via www.xsmanchester.co.uk

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Pigeon Detectives "Wait For Me" with Jimmi Naylor

Mon, 02 Aug 2021 06:00:05 -0000

On this episode we look back at Pigeon Detectives 2007 album "Wait For Me" with the bands drummer (and more) Jimmi Naylor.

This was the Leeds band's debut album and it contained some MASSIVE songs that are still very much part of the bands live set today (they're still together, making music and touring). Tunes like 'Romantic Type', 'I Found Out' and 'Take Her Back' we're all very much staples of indie rock radio radio in the late 00s but it was live where the band really gained their reputation - which Jimmi talks about in detail on the podcast.

You can check out the album on Spotitfy via: https://open.spotify.com/album/3EVZWeTZ5XDe8Z1O746XP3?si=McC4I4h0TfW8K96j2SJQDg&dl_branch=1

As well as still being part of Pigeon Detectives Jimmi is nowadays mainly mixing artists, he's helping a range of alternative artists, both independent and signed on the mixing and mastering front, so if you are an artist listening, check out website to see how he can help you: www.jimminaylor.com.

The XS Long player Podcast is taken from the XS Long player radio show on XS Manchester: A classic album played in full every Thursday night ay 8pm (GMT) listen live via www.xsmanchester.co.uk

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Ash "1977" with Rick McMurray

Mon, 26 Jul 2021 06:00:16 -0000

A Classic Brit-Pop album that wasn't REALLY a Brit Pop album is under the microscope on this episode of the XS Long Player as Jim chats to Rick McMurray about Ash's 1996 album 1977!

Rick talks about the album's influences, playing those songs live 25 years on from its release and that classic Tie Fighter intro (that George Lucas MAY still not know about). He also discusses the origins of that infamous hidden track "Sick Party" at the end of the album.

1977 was released on Infectious records and contains classic tunes such as "Goldfinger", "Girl from Mars" and "Kung Fu"... its a certified banger!

Listen to the album: https://open.spotify.com/album/6WPJ2wQLi4SskpTkmofkr9?si=hsisTf3FReusJ2iIoWHaKw&dl_branch=1

The XS Long player Podcast is taken from the XS Long player radio show on XS Manchester: A classic album played in full every Thursday night at 8pm (GMT) listen live via www.xsmanchester.co.uk

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Blossom "Blossoms" with Blossoms.

Mon, 19 Jul 2021 06:00:13 -0000

A whole load of Blossoms going on in this podcast as Jim sits down with Tom Ogden, Charlie Salt, Josh Dewhurst, Joe Donovan and Kyle Kellock to talk about the Stockport band's self-titled debut album.

Released in 2016 this album catapulted the band into the publics ears and set them onto the path into becoming Stockports most popular musical output (who else has a sign with their name on outside the big Tesco?).

Check out stories of the album's inception, Tom's creative process and where the band were when they got the call about their first contract.

Listen to the album: https://open.spotify.com/album/7wCgsWaxfGis7NAHYn8JFk?si=pMnursL8RlWUR22i2fJKVQ&dl_branch=1

The XS Long player Podcast is taken from the XS Long player radio show on XS Manchester: A classic album played in full every Thursday night ay 8pm (GMT) listen live via www.xsmanchester.co.uk

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Embrace 'The Good Will Out' with Richard McNamara

Fri, 09 Jul 2021 06:00:03 -0000

A Brit pop classic is under the microscope on this show as Embrace guitarist Richard McNamara joins Jim Salveson to discuss the bands MASSIVE debut album "The Good Will Out".

Richard shares his memories, insight and stories from recording a undoubtedly classic album - and the story behind the iconic cover art that nearly never happened!

Listen to the album: https://open.spotify.com/album/3eNC1W7Y3mkEVA10eTojFK?si=o39Zq24xRWWH19MDiXa2Cg&dl_branch=1

The XS Long player Podcast is taken from the XS Long player radio show on XS Manchester: A classic album played in full every Thursday night ay 8pm (GMT) listen live via www.xsmanchester.co.uk

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Slow Readers Club 'Cavalcade' with Aaron and Kirtis Starkie

Fri, 09 Jul 2021 06:00:02 -0000

A much love Manchester album is at the centre of todays podcast as Jim Salveson talks to Kurtis and Aaron Starkie about Slow Readers Club's second album 'Cavalcade'.

The brothers share stories about the creation of this album, the love it's gained from their fans retrospectively and how they go about crafting their unique sound.

Listen to the album: https://open.spotify.com/album/0tyBRfiKKRw4uyGj3F4Hxf?si=jlrm6zS4TY-UFbjPsHr8ag&dl_branch=1

The XS Long player Podcast is taken from the XS Long player radio show on XS Manchester: A classic album played in full every Thursday night ay 8pm (GMT) listen live via www.xsmanchester.co.uk

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The Music 'The Music' with Adam Nutter

Fri, 09 Jul 2021 06:00:02 -0000

The Music is the self-titled debut album from The Music and on this show Jim Salveson finds out all about it with guitarist Adam Nutter.

This podcast was recorded in the spring of 2021 12 months after the band accounted their reformation after a decade of acrimonious separation.

Adam talks about his experience of writing and recording the album, how it feels to be back together a decade on and what it was like, as a young lad, being caught up in the hype whirlwind that surrounded the albums release.

You can listen to the full album here: https://open.spotify.com/album/1dyjTmcII2Xl6Sh5xDMcnr?si=YBnPwiJORp-ExdmZPR1u2A&dl_branch=1

and head more from Adam on his own podcast "Music and more with Adam Nutter" here: https://podfollow.com/1538484785

The XS Long player Podcast is taken from the XS Long player radio show on XS Manchester: A classic album played in full every Thursday night ay 8pm (GMT) listen live via www.xsmanchester.co.uk

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Liam Frost and the Slowdown Family 'Show Me How The Spectres Dance' with Liam Frost

Fri, 09 Jul 2021 06:00:02 -0000

This podcast is all about the brilliant and beautiful "Show Me How The Spectres Dance" from the (equally brilliant and beautiful Liam Frost and the Slowdown Family.

Released in 2006 this was Liam's debut album and was a piece of work that is still loved by many music fans in Manchester and beyond.

If you've never heard the album before then now is the perfect opportunity to take an hour out and discover some of the finest song writing to come out of the North West of England. Find it here: https://open.spotify.com/album/6Qj0rszEzVvFpDKfZtVu79?si=gnG1Pcn0SpClw2JzxVcaCw&dl_branch=1

The XS Long player Podcast is taken from the XS Long player radio show on XS Manchester: A classic album played in full every Thursday night ay 8pm (GMT) listen live via www.xsmanchester.co.uk

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Bloc Party 'Silent Alarm' with Gordon Moakes

Fri, 09 Jul 2021 06:00:02 -0000

This episode of the XS Long Player focus' on one of the stand out albums of the 00s... Bloc Party's 2005 album "Silent Alarm".

Jim Salveson caught up with Bassist Gordon Moakes to chat about this classic album and (as well as some great stories and insight into the making of this LP) Gordon also talks about the writing process of Kele Okereke and co and how each band member played a vital part in the albums sound.

You can listen to the album here: https://open.spotify.com/album/4KeTvCYCel3Ky58FirciWp?si=XTAkt7_RTS-SovdLutOaTQ&dl_branch=1

The XS Long player Podcast is taken from the XS Long player radio show on XS Manchester: A classic album played in full every Thursday night ay 8pm (GMT) listen live via www.xsmanchester.co.uk

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Courteeners 'St Jude' with Stephen Street

Thu, 13 May 2021 12:00:10 -0000

The classic album that is the focus of this XS Longplayer podcast is Manchester's Courteeners' MASSIVE debut album 'St Jude'.

Rather than talk to Liam Fray or one of the other Courteeners members for this album Jim caught up with the albums legendary producer Stephen Street (who has also worked with the likes of Blur, The Smiths, Kaiser Chiefs, Babyshambles, Shed 7, Madness and many more iconic bands).

Stephen shares his memories of hearing Courteeners play for the first time in Manchester and his favourite moments from the album as well as discussing the less-than overwhelming reception for the LP (at the time) and sharing his view on the current state of UK guitar music.

Listen to the album: https://open.spotify.com/album/3fKNYg9Ti0jyxtYBTtlRL4?si=yWLV-EXhSaGf8_LQhrzNUA

The XS Longplayer Podcast is taken from the XS Longplayer radio show on XS Manchester: A classic album played in full every Thursday night ay 8pm (GMT) listen live via www.xsmanchester.co.uk

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Badly Drawn Boy 'The Hour of Bewilderbeast' with Damon Gough

Thu, 13 May 2021 12:00:10 -0000

This episodes Classic Indie Album is the debut album from Badly Drawn Boy 'Hour of the Bewilderbeast'.

Jim talks to the albums creator and all-around musical genius Damon Gough (aka. Badly Drawn Boy) about the albums inception, critical acclaim and how it fitted into the Manchester musical landscape of the time.

Listen to the album: https://open.spotify.com/album/7y0QwysyQgSf9fyBFr6Q3x?si=GS5lEjA9Qci_nG09EdKWfA

The XS Longplayer Podcast is taken from the XS Longplayer radio show on XS Manchester: A classic album played in full every Thursday night ay 8pm (GMT) listen live via www.xsmanchester.co.uk

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Kaiser Chiefs 'Employment' with Simon Rix

Thu, 13 May 2021 12:00:10 -0000

A brilliant album is being discussed this week as Jim is joined by Kaiser Chiefs' Simon Rix to talk 'Employment'.

Simon discussed the band's classic album, the trio of Brit awards it picked up and how it catapulted the Leeds band into 15 years at the top of their musical game... plus Graham Coxon's little-known cameo on the LP.

Listen to the album: https://open.spotify.com/album/6jOas0sYexfB4MDNShABrw?si=Hw8VAlNhS9iw4NODxRijiA

The XS Longplayer Podcast is taken from the XS Longplayer radio show on XS Manchester: A classic album played in full every Thursday night at 8pm (GMT) listen live via www.xsmanchester.co.uk

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Ocean Colour Scene 'Moseley Shoals' with Steve Cradock

Thu, 13 May 2021 12:00:10 -0000

Ocean Colour Scene's second album "Moseley Shoals" is this episodes Classic Indie album as Jim talks to Steve Cradock.

This interview was recorded aroud the time of the albums 25th anniversary and takes some time to look back at the albums recorded, its reception and the involvement of the Modfather himself, Paul Weller.

Listen to the album: https://open.spotify.com/album/4PNGCsIJUFlEoDFhzcu9Il?si=x_Ncut4wRHC-J1ZY4xu0Zg

The XS Longplayer Podcast is taken from the XS Longplayer radio show on XS Manchester: A classic album played in full every Thursday night ay 8pm (GMT) listen live via www.xsmanchester.co.uk

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Happy Mondays 'Pills n Thrills and Bellyaches' with Gary Whelan

Thu, 13 May 2021 12:00:10 -0000

On this Episode of the XS Long Player we're twisting our melons with Gary Whealan of Happy Monday's as we talk 'Pills n Thrills and Bellyaches'.

This may be the Monday's 3rd album but it is also (arguably) their most celebrated and the record on which they embraced the sound for which they are now known... it also became a key album as part of Manchester's Baggy/Madchester scene.

Jim and Gaz talk favourite tracks, working with producer Paul Oakenfold and being part of Tony Wilson's Factory Records.

Listen to the album: https://open.spotify.com/album/2Qo9lJydzuAmcBUjGOvrMQ?si=yT04_c50R7-BIR97Csj8uw

The XS Longplayer Podcast is taken from the XS Longplayer radio show on XS Manchester: A classic album played in full every Thursday night at 8pm (GMT) listen live via www.xsmanchester.co.uk

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XS Long Player: Classic Indie Albums

Fri, 07 May 2021 10:47:07 -0000

Jim Salveson rediscovered some of Indie Rock's most iconic albums with the people who helped make them the classic's they are. From Punk to Brit Pop from Rock to Madchester you'll hear the stories behind some of the greatest LPs to ever grace your record collection and be inspired to go back and listen to them again, right through to the hole in the middle.

The interviews in this podcast were recorded for the XS Long Player series on XS Manchester. Where classic albums we're played in full. You can listen live via www.xsmanchetser.co.uk

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