51 episodes

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, TELL A FRIEND!!! Twitter - https://twitter.com/mccartneyin Website - https://mccartneyingoal.com 

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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, TELL A FRIEND!!! Twitter - https://twitter.com/mccartneyin Website - https://mccartneyingoal.com 

    1989 (Taylor's version) (Taylor Swift)

    1989 (Taylor's version) (Taylor Swift)

    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 Swift's pop transformation from country darling to pop royalty with the latest spirited debate "track by track" by the McCartney In Goal team. The a...

    • 57 min
    Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band (The Beatles)

    Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band (The Beatles)

    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 McCartney In Goal team take an unruly amble through the album discussing:why this album, once deemed the greatest of all time, might have lost its unassaila...

    • 1 hr 53 min
    MiG SHORTS: Is Sgt Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band a 'concept album'?

    MiG SHORTS: Is Sgt Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band a 'concept album'?

    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). Even if 'Sgt Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band' does not strictly adhere to the definition of a concept album, its thematic coherence and psyc...

    • 3 min
    Blood Sugar Sex Magic (Red Hot Chilli Peppers)

    Blood Sugar Sex Magic (Red Hot Chilli Peppers)

    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 the world finally jumped on board. Is it a classic? Is it too long? Is it funky enough, or too funky? Join us as we unravel the heady stew that ...

    • 1 hr 35 min
    All Things Must Pass (George Harrison)

    All Things Must Pass (George Harrison)

    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/mccartneyinWebsite - https://mccartneyingoal.com/

    • 2 hr 14 min
    Blood On The Tracks (Bob Dylan)

    Blood On The Tracks (Bob Dylan)

    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 of the musicians learn the songs...?), the album delivers gut punch after gut punch, al shrouded in some of his most beautiful melodies. Suppor...

    • 1 hr 35 min

Customer Reviews

5.0 out of 5
7 Ratings

7 Ratings

Former Ump ,

Led Zep IV

Had me laughing the entire time.

Btw I know why it’s spelled Led rather than Lead. They didn’t what American’s (we are a thick lot) to mid-read it and say Lead Zeppelin, as in follow the lead, rather than the metal.

We did really screw up D’yer Maker…so Peter Grant had a valid point.

Also a lot of symbolism in the album cover, and inner sleeve of the album, in addition to the band member symbols, it all has to do with the criticism of Led Zep III and why Page insisted on not having the name Led Zeppelin appear on the album cover

Paul R from Ohio ,

Hello from Ohio, USA

Fantastic work! This podcast is great fun

Alba White ,

Very fun to listen to!

Great geeky music love. Good job guys and keep going!

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