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Flawless - A Music Podcast

Liam McGinniss, George Mannion, Grant Parkinflawlessamp.podbean.com
Hello, and welcome to Flawless - A Music Podcast. Each episode, one of the hosts (or a special guest) makes the case that one of their favourite albums is Flawless (whatever that means), and we decide whether or not they've right. Hosted by Liam McGinniss, George Mannion, Grant Parkin.
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Episodes

82. Rival Schools - United By Fate w/ Kelly Wong

We are joined once again by Kelly Wong of @WeAreBrisbane fame to discuss another of her seminal albums, the post-hardcore supergroup Rival Schools and their debut album United By Fate. Join our Facebook Group! In Flawless Friends and Family , you can discuss our episodes, and the albums you think are flawless. All music samples used in this episode are copyright Island Records. Flawless is hosted by Liam McGinniss, George Mannion and Grant Parkin, and produced by Liam McGinniss. Follow us on: Fa...

Feb 16, 202149 minEp. 82

81. The Slits - Cut w/Pascalle Burton (The Stress Of Leisure)

Pascalle Burton ( The Stress Of Leisure ) joins us again and nominates The Slits' seminal yet underappreciated debut album Cut. Join our Facebook Group! In Flawless Friends and Family , you can discuss our episodes, and the albums you think are flawless. All music samples used in this episode are copyright Island Records. Flawless is hosted by Liam McGinniss, George Mannion and Grant Parkin, and produced by Liam McGinniss. Follow us on: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/flawlessamp/ Twitter: ht...

Feb 02, 202156 minEp. 81

80. Deftones - White Pony w/ Kelly Wong

Special guest Kelly Wong, creator and manager of the rotation curation Twitter account WeAreBrisbane, nominates the acclaimed album from nu-metal veterans Deftones, the superb White Pony. Join our Facebook Group! In Flawless Friends and Family , you can discuss our episodes, and the albums you think are flawless. All music samples used in this episode are copyright Maverick Records. Flawless is hosted by Liam McGinniss, George Mannion and Grant Parkin, and produced by Liam McGinniss. Follow us o...

Jan 19, 202154 minEp. 80

79. Smog - Dongs of Sevotion w/Pascalle Burton (The Stress Of Leisure)

Happy 2021 everyone! For our first episode of the new year, we're joined by Pascalle Burton, keys/synths player for awesome Brisbane band The Stress Of Leisure . Pascalle nominates Smog's 10th album, the awesomely named Dongs Of Sevotion, as being flawless. Join our Facebook Group! In Flawless Friends and Family , you can discuss our episodes, and the albums you think are flawless. All music samples used in this episode are copyright Partisan Records. Flawless is hosted by Liam McGinniss, George...

Jan 05, 202156 minEp. 79

78. IDLES - Ultra Mono

Here's the second of our 'Best of 2020!' specials. It only took one listen for George to decide that IDLES' third album, Ultra Mono was flawless. Were Liam and Grant so easily convinced? Join our Facebook Group! In Flawless Friends and Family , you can discuss our episodes, and the albums you think are flawless. All music samples used in this episode are copyright Partisan Records. Flawless is hosted by Liam McGinniss, George Mannion and Grant Parkin, and produced by Liam McGinniss. Follow us on...

Dec 22, 20201 hr 1 minEp. 78

77. Cable Ties - Far Enough

It's time for the first of our 'Best of 2020!' specials. Cable Ties play punk songs stretch to breaking point, and Liam thinks their second album Far Enough is flawless, and his favourite album of the year. Join our Facebook Group! In Flawless Friends and Family , you can discuss our episodes, and the albums you think are flawless. All music samples used in this episode are copyright Poison City Records. Flawless is hosted by Liam McGinniss, George Mannion and Grant Parkin, and produced by Liam ...

Dec 08, 202056 minEp. 77

76. Bernard Fanning - Tea and Sympathy

Grant nominates his first Australian album, going to bat for the debut solo record of Powderfinger frontman Bernard Fanning. Will Liam and George find it flawless? Join our Facebook Group! In Flawless Friends and Family , you can discuss our episodes, and the albums you think are flawless. All music samples used in this episode are copyright Tardus Music. Flawless is hosted by Liam McGinniss, George Mannion and Grant Parkin, and produced by Liam McGinniss. Follow us on: Facebook: https://www.fac...

Nov 24, 20201 hrEp. 76

75. Minuit - Find Me Before I Die A Lonely Death.Com w/ MJ O'Neill

Special guest MJ O'Neill joins us again, and nominates an obscure piece of New Zealand dance pop, the third album from Minuit (pronounced Minwee). Will Liam, George and Grant find it flawless? Join our Facebook Group! In Flawless Friends and Family , you can discuss our episodes, and the albums you think are flawless. All music samples used in this episode are copyright Tardus Music. Flawless is hosted by Liam McGinniss, George Mannion and Grant Parkin, and produced by Liam McGinniss. Follow us ...

Nov 10, 202055 minEp. 75

74. Sleater-Kinney - The Hot Rock w/ MJ O'Neill

We're joined by special guest MJ O'Neill, who discusses her love of all of Sleater-Kinney's albums, but The Hot Rock especially. Will Liam, George and Grant find it flawless? Join our Facebook Group! In Flawless Friends and Family , you can discuss our episodes, and the albums you think are flawless. All music samples used in this episode are copyright Columbia Records/Epic Records. Flawless is hosted by Liam McGinniss, George Mannion and Grant Parkin, and produced by Liam McGinniss. Follow us o...

Oct 27, 20201 hr 2 minEp. 74

73. The Hold Steady - Almost Killed Me w/ Tim Steward (Screamfeeder, We All Want To)

Tim Steward joins us again to discuss a debut album with possibly the greatest opening track of all time - The Hold Steady's Almost Killed Me. Will Liam, George and Grant find it flawless? Join our Facebook Group! In Flawless Friends and Family , you can discuss our episodes, and the albums you think are flawless. All music samples used in this episode are copyright Columbia Records/Epic Records. Flawless is hosted by Liam McGinniss, George Mannion and Grant Parkin, and produced by Liam McGinnis...

Oct 13, 202053 minEp. 73

72. The Clash - London Calling w/ Tim Steward (Screamfeeder, We All Want To)

We're joined by Brisbane music legend Tim Steward, who nominates one of the favourite albums from his childhood, The Clash's London Calling. Will Liam, George and Grant find it flawless? Join our Facebook Group! In Flawless Friends and Family , you can discuss our episodes, and the albums you think are flawless. All music samples used in this episode are copyright Columbia Records/Epic Records. Flawless is hosted by Liam McGinniss, George Mannion and Grant Parkin, and produced by Liam McGinniss....

Sep 29, 202056 minEp. 72

71. Portishead - Dummy w/ Katie Noonan (george, Elixir, The Captains)

Special guest Katie Noonan joins us to talk about her love of the seminal debut album from Portishead. Katie is launching a new live-streamed concert series, 'Live From Zac Hurren's Rainbow Room' that will be launching in September 2020 and will take place on the last Friday of every month. Check out Katie's Patreon page for more details. Join our Facebook Group! In Flawless Friends and Family , you can discuss our episodes, and the albums you think are flawless. All music samples used in this e...

Sep 15, 202044 minEp. 71

70. Daft Punk - Discovery w/ Jai King Koi

Jai King Koi from A Beer With podcast joins us again, and nominates another dance classic - Daft Punk's Discovery. Will Liam, George and Grant find the French duo's second album flawless? Join our Facebook Group! In Flawless Friends and Family , you can discuss our episodes, and the albums you think are flawless. All music samples used in this episode are copyright Virgin Records. Flawless is hosted by Liam McGinniss, George Mannion and Grant Parkin, and produced by Liam McGinniss. Follow us on:...

Sep 01, 20201 hr 7 minEp. 70

69. Deadmau5 - Random Album Title w/ Jai King Koi

Special guest Jai King Koi takes us out of our comfort zone by nominating the breakthrough album for world-beating Deadmau5. Will Liam, George and Grant find it flawless? Check out Jai's fantastic podcast A Beer With , where he chats (and has a beer with) a whole range of people, including those within the dance and music industry here in Brisbane. Join our Facebook Group! In Flawless Friends and Family , you can discuss our episodes, and the albums you think are flawless. All music samples used...

Aug 18, 20201 hr 1 minEp. 69

68. Donna Summer - Bad Girls w/ Trina Massey

Special guest Trina Massey joins us again to nominate the queen of disco, and her crowning achievement Bad Girls. Will Liam and George agree that it's flawless? Join our Facebook Group! In Flawless Friends and Family , you can discuss our episodes, and the albums you think are flawless. All music samples used in this episode are copyright Casablanca Records. Flawless is hosted by Liam McGinniss, George Mannion and Grant Parkin, and produced by Liam McGinniss. Follow us on: Facebook: https://www....

Aug 04, 20201 hr 4 minEp. 68

67. The xx - xx w/ Trina Massey

In 2009, The xx changed indie rock forever, with their stunningly stripped back debut album. Special guest Trina Massey thinks xx is flawless, will Liam and George agree? Join our Facebook Group! In Flawless Friends and Family , you can discuss our episodes, and the albums you think are flawless. All music samples used in this episode are copyright Young Turks. Flawless is hosted by Liam McGinniss, George Mannion and Grant Parkin, and produced by Liam McGinniss. Follow us on: Facebook: https://w...

Jul 21, 202059 minEp. 67

66. Jeff Buckley - Grace

Jeff Buckley gives George "complicated feelings" which is among the many, many reasons she thinks his only studio album is flawless. Will Liam and Grant agree? Join our Facebook Group! In Flawless Friends and Family , you can discuss our episodes, and the albums you think are flawless. All music samples used in this episode are copyright Columbia Records. Flawless is hosted by Liam McGinniss, George Mannion and Grant Parkin, and produced by Liam McGinniss.Follow us on: Facebook: https://www.face...

Jul 07, 20201 hr 13 minEp. 66

65. The Mess Hall - Devil's Elbow

EDIT: Due to an editing snafu, George is out of sync for the first twenty minutes of the episode, but she comes good, we promise :) Liam continues his run of Australian nominations with The Mess Hall's second studio album, the Australian-Music-Prize-winning Devil's Elbow. Will George and Grant find it flawless? Join our Facebook Group! In Flawless Friends and Family , you can discuss our episodes, and the albums you think are flawless. All music samples used in this episode are copyright Ivy Lea...

Jun 23, 202056 minEp. 65

Flawless - A Music Podcast trailer

64 episodes in is the right time for a trailer, right? Check out some of our highlights, and let us know your favourite Flawless album by visiting us on social. We also now have a YouTube channel ! Like, comment and subscribe to get new episodes! Flawless is hosted by Liam McGinniss, George Mannion and Grant Parkin, and produced by Liam McGinniss. Follow us on: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/flawlessamp/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/flawlessamp Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/flawlessam...

Jun 14, 20202 min

64. Led Zeppelin - Led Zeppelin II

Grant has a Whole Lotta Love for Led Zeppelin's second album of blues-ed up metal. Will Liam and George get on board? We now have a Facebook Group! Join Flawless Friends and Family to keep the conversation going, and tell us whether you agree with our flawless albums. All music samples used in this episode are copyright Atlantic Records. Flawless is hosted by Liam McGinniss, George Mannion and Grant Parkin, and produced by Liam McGinniss. Follow us on: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/flawless...

Jun 09, 20201 hr 6 minEp. 64

63. Yeah Yeah Yeahs - Fever To Tell

In our new episode George nominates her ultimate 'getting ready to go out' album, the spectacular debut record from New York City's Yeah Yeah Yeahs. Will Liam and Grant love it like she loves it? All music samples used in this episode are copyright Interscope Records. Flawless is hosted by Liam McGinniss, George Mannion and Grant Parkin, and produced by Liam McGinniss. Follow us on: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/flawlessamp/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/flawlessamp Instagram: https://www.in...

May 26, 20201 hr 2 minEp. 63

62. Sidewinder - Tangerine

Liam realises it's been too long since he nominated an Australian album, so he goes back to his roots for this 1997 classic. Will George and Grant be on board? All music samples used in this episode are copyright Half A Cow Records. Flawless is hosted by Liam McGinniss, George Mannion and Grant Parkin, and produced by Liam McGinniss. Follow us on: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/flawlessamp/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/flawlessamp Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/flawlessamp/ You can als...

May 12, 20201 hr 4 minEp. 62

61. The Doors - The Doors

Grant nominates the iconic debut album from one of psych-rock's fastest burning flames. Will Liam and George sail The Crystal Ship? All music samples used in this episode are copyright Elektra Records. Flawless is hosted by Liam McGinniss, George Mannion and Grant Parkin, and produced by Liam McGinniss. Follow us on: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/flawlessamp/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/flawlessamp Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/flawlessamp/ You can also back us on Patreon: https://w...

Apr 28, 20201 hr 5 minEp. 61

60. Onsind - Anaesthesiology

In our first ever episode recorded remotely (apologies for the lower audio quality), George goes to bat for English folk-punk Onsind. Will Liam and Grant find it flawless? All music samples used in this episode are copyright Specialist Subject/Salinas Records. Flawless is hosted by Liam McGinniss, George Mannion and Grant Parkin, and produced by Liam McGinniss. Follow us on: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/flawlessamp/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/flawlessamp Instagram: https://www.instagram....

Apr 14, 20201 hr 7 minEp. 60

59. Air - Moon Safari w/ Andrew Stafford

22 years ago, two shy French boys looked at the world of big hooky electronic music and decided it wasn't for them. Two decades later, Andrew Stafford thinks Moon Safari is a flawless record, and a unique achievement. Will Liam, George and Grant agree? All music samples used in this episode are copyright Source/Virgin Records. Flawless is hosted by Liam McGinniss, George Mannion and Grant Parkin, and produced by Liam McGinniss. Follow us on: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/flawlessamp/ Twitte...

Mar 31, 202057 minEp. 59

58. Elliott Smith - Either/Or w/Maz (WAAX)

Maz from Brisbane legends WAAX joins us for an out-of-the-blue nomination - Elliott Smith's 3rd record. How does his gentle plucking and delicate lyrics vibe with WAAX's balls-to-the-wall rock? You'll have to listen to find out. All music samples used in this episode are copyright Kill Rock Stars Records. Flawless is hosted by Liam McGinniss, George Mannion and Grant Parkin, and produced by Liam McGinniss. Follow us on: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/flawlessamp/ Twitter: https://twitter.com...

Mar 17, 202058 minEp. 58

57. Liz Phair - Exile In Guyville w/ Andrew Stafford

Brisbane music writer and journalist Andrew Stafford makes an impassioned, heartfelt case for Liz Phair's epic debut album being flawless. Will Liam, George and Grant agree? All music samples used in this episode are copyright Matador Records. Flawless is hosted by Liam McGinniss, George Mannion and Grant Parkin, and produced by Liam McGinniss. Follow us on: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/flawlessamp/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/flawlessamp Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/flawlessamp/ ...

Mar 03, 202059 minEp. 57

56. Cursive - The Ugly Organ

George thinks Cursive's fourth album, the darkly intense The Ugly Organ, is flawless. Will Liam and Grant agree? All music samples used in this episode are copyright Saddle Creek. Flawless is hosted by Liam McGinniss, George Mannion and Grant Parkin, and produced by Liam McGinniss. Follow us on: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/flawlessamp/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/flawlessamp Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/flawlessamp/ You can also back us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/flawles...

Feb 18, 20201 hr 1 minEp. 56

55. Gomez - Liquid Skin

Gomez came blasting out of nowhere to win the Mercury Music Prize with their debut album, but Liam thinks it's their second effort, Liquid Skin, which is the superior album. Will George and Grant be on board with it being flawless? All music samples used in this episode are copyright Hut Records/Virgin Records. Flawless is hosted by Liam McGinniss, George Mannion and Grant Parkin, and produced by Liam McGinniss. Follow us on: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/flawlessamp/ Twitter: https://twitt...

Feb 04, 20201 hr 3 minEp. 55

54. Devo - New Traditionalists w/ Seja Vogel (Sekiden, Regurgitator)

We're joined once again by Seja Vogel who goes to bat for new-wave stylemakers Devo. Will Liam, George and Grant think it's flawless? As well as rocking the synths, Seja hosts an awesome music podcast, where she interviews musicians about their experiences recording and playing live. Check out the HearSej Facebook page to listen and subscribe. All music samples used in this episode are copyright Warner Brothers/Virgin Records. Flawless is hosted by Liam McGinniss, George Mannion and Grant Parkin...

Jan 21, 202057 minEp. 54
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