Personal Jukebox Music Podcast

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New opinions on old music, maybe.......hopefully. Join Simon and his rotating cast of goons and guests as they attempt to offer a slice of colour to retroactively reviewing albums and looking back at chart countdowns. Rock, Metal, Punk, Pop, Rap, Easy Listening, nothing is off limits probably aside from mumble-rap, we’re too old for that.

  1. 03/12/2025

    E115 - Skid Row - Slave To The Grind

    "Slave to the Grind", released in 1991, is the second studio album by the American rock band Skid Row & followed their self-titled debut album, which had achieved significant commercial success. "Slave to the Grind" marked a notable evolution in the band's sound, showcasing a heavier and more aggressive style compared to their debut.   The album features a blend of hard rock and heavy metal elements, with powerful guitar riffs and a more mature lyrical approach. Gone are the good time party/girls/sweet little sister-esque tunes of the debut, replaced with lyrics about societal issues, strange folk & ‘The Man’. Obs being Skid Row, they also included their kind of weird, dark ballads as well as Sebastian Bach’s trademark scorching vocals.   The album holds the distinction of being the first metal album to debut at number 1 on the Billboard 200 & is probably regarded nowadays as a most-forgotten classic. So what better time, nearly 34 years later to give our opinions on the album track by track.   Stop your family being shamed for all eternity by handing out a high five and rate or review the Personal Jukebox on Spotify, iTunes and all of your podcast providers. Click that bloody subscribe button too! If you’ve got any questions about the show, feel the need to vehemently contest the opinions or would like to suggest an album or subject for us to cover then contact us through the magic of electronic mail at jukeboxpod@gmail.com  You can also follow us on Instagram @jukeboxpod or search up Personal Jukebox Podcast on Facebook. Thanks for listening as always. Be kind, be nice & tell your mom we said “Hi”.   Produced by Ning@studio2

    1h 39m
  2. 01/30/2025

    E112 - Suede - Coming Up

    On this episode we head back once again to 1996 to look at a band often mentioned on the pod. "Coming Up" is the third album by alternative/indie rock band Suede, released on September 16, 1996. The album marked a significant point in the band's career, following the departure of guitarist Bernard Butler, who had been a key songwriter for their first two albums. Despite the change in lineup, Suede managed to produce a commercially successful and critically acclaimed album.   Musically, "Coming Up" features a more polished sound with hooky, pop reps compared to the band’s previous efforts, incorporating elements of glam rock and Brit Pop. It includes tracks like "Trash," "Beautiful Ones, "Film Star” & “Saturday Night," which became some of the band's most recognisable songs.    "Coming Up" received positive reviews from critics and was praised for its catchy melodies and anthemic choruses. It debuted at number one on the UK Albums Chart thanks to loads of airplay at the time and an insatiable appetite for British guitar bands.        Be our mate by handing out a solid handshake and rate or review the Personal Jukebox on Spotify, iTunes and all of your podcast providers. Click that bloody subscribe button too! If you’ve got any questions about the show, feel the need to vehemently contest the opinions or would like to suggest an album or subject for us to cover then contact us through the magic of electronic mail at jukeboxpod@gmail.com  You can also follow us on Instagram @jukeboxpod or search up Personal Jukebox Podcast on Facebook. Thanks for listening as always. Be kind, be nice & tell your mom we said “Hi”.   Produced by Ning@studio2   Title music by StewyD & Del Jones

    1h 14m

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New opinions on old music, maybe.......hopefully. Join Simon and his rotating cast of goons and guests as they attempt to offer a slice of colour to retroactively reviewing albums and looking back at chart countdowns. Rock, Metal, Punk, Pop, Rap, Easy Listening, nothing is off limits probably aside from mumble-rap, we’re too old for that.