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The Mild Mannered Army podcast invites music lovers to embark on a journey through the soundtracks of our lives. Hosted by authors Paul Laird and Nick Amies, the show delivers deep dives into classic albums, captivating long-form conversations, and insightful interviews with musicians, writers, and journalists. With a sharp focus on defining moments in pop history, each episode offers a fresh perspective on the music that shaped generations. Tune in and rediscover the magic of music!
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Tuesday Dec 03, 2024
The Mild Mannered Army Episode 32 - Tracks of Our Years 1994
Tuesday Dec 03, 2024
Tuesday Dec 03, 2024
Get ready to take a deep dive into one of the most exciting years in musicβ1994! In this episode of The Mild Mannered Army, Paul and Nick revisit the artists and albums that defined a generation, from shoegaze to Britpop, grunge to hip-hop, and everything in between.
Weβll cover the hits, the hidden gems, and the moments that shaped the music scene, featuring:
π΅ Ride β Shoegaze brilliance.
π΅ The Charlatans β Indie grooves for days.
π΅ These Animal Men β The new wave of new wave.
π΅ Suede β High drama and glamor.
π΅ Kristin Hersh β Haunting and poetic.
π΅ Weezer β Nerd rock anthems.
π΅ Morrissey β Love him or loathe him, his influence loomed large.
π΅ Shed Seven β Britpop staples.
π΅ Echobelly β Indie with an edge.
π΅ TLC β R&B icons.
π΅ Shampoo β Bubblegum brilliance.
π΅ Beastie Boys β Genre-bending legends.
Weβre also thrilled to feature listener memories from Dave, Faye, and Catherine, sharing their personal connections to the music of 1994. Itβs always a treat to hear how these songs shaped your lives!
Clips Used in This Episode
As part of our exploration, weβve included some fantastic clips to jog your memory and enrich the conversation. You can check out the full tracks here:
- Ride β "Drive Blind"
- The Charlatans β "Canβt Get Out of Bed"
- These Animal Men β "Speeed King"
- Suede β "The Wild Ones"
- Kristin Hersh β "Your Ghost"
- Weezer β "Buddy Holly"
- Morrissey β "The More You Ignore Me, the Closer I Get"
- Shed Seven β "Speakeasy"
- Echobelly β "Insomniac"
- TLC β "Waterfalls"
- Beastie Boys β "Sabotage"
Fair Use Note
The clips featured in this episode are used under fair use for commentary and educational purposes. We encourage you to check out the artists' full works for the complete experience.
Tune in for a mix of deep nostalgia, great music, and lively conversation. Whether you lived through 1994 or are discovering it for the first time, this is an episode you donβt want to miss!
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