Ep25: Auld Lang Syne (Sum 41, Red Hot Chilli Peppers, The Band, St. Vincent)

It’s time to drink a cup of kindness for the sake of auld lang syne because we are ringing in the new year with our picks for albums to set our intentions for 2023.
The topic: Albums to welcome the new year
The albums: Sum 41 - All Killer, No Filler, Red Hot Chilli Peppers - Mother’s Milk, The Band - Northern Lights-Southern Cross, St. Vincent - St. Vincent
The hot take: How many albums does an artist need to be iconic?

Show notes:
00:00:00 - 00:02:05 | Intro
00:02:05 - 00:13:00 | The Band - Northern Lights-Southern Cross, why it is Dan’s favourite album from The Band and a deep dive into the background of the song Acadian Driftwood
00:13:00 - 00:26:00 | Red Hot Chilli Peppers - Mother’s Milk, the influence of John Frusciante on the band’s sound and his clashes with the producer
00:26:00 - 00:37:17 | Sum 41 - All Killer, No Filler, how it added a harder edge to pop-punk and why it summarises Chris’ philosophy for tackling the new year
00:37:17 - 00:46:13 | St. Vincent - St. Vincent and why she is Matt’s favourite female guitarist
00:46:13 - 01:07:27 | Hot take - How many albums does an artist need to be iconic?
01:07:27 - 01:08:03 | Outro and easter egg

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Crate Expectations is a podcast for vinyl record collectors and music fans - featuring Groovy Guys Tom, Dan, Matt and Chris rambling on about vinyl culture, new and old bands, the music industry, gigs… and bunnies.