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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

112. Third Eye Blind - Third Eye Blind w/ Ben and Remy (We Set Sail)

Ben and Remy from Brisbane's We Set Sail join us, as Ben nominates the college rock classic Third Eye Blind, which he somehow didn't hear until 2015! 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 Elektra Records. Flawless is hosted by Liam McGinniss, George Mannion and Grant Parkin, and produced by Liam McGinniss. Foll...

Jun 21, 202253 minEp. 112

111. Kate Bush - Hounds of Love

Kate Bush's fifth album was a stunningly emotional piece, unfolding over two very different sides. Her voice, the arrangements, the delicate storytelling and fierce directness combined for a magnificent work of art. George nominates it as 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 EMI Records. Flawless is hosted by Liam McG...

Jun 07, 202255 minEp. 111

110. Bush - Sixteen Stone

Grant takes us back to our angsty youth and nominates the UK's greatest grunge export, Bush and their debut album Sixteen Stone. 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 Trauma/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/...

May 24, 202252 minEp. 110

109. Editors - An End Has A Start

The Holy Bible might be one of the darkest albums we've ever covered, but when it comes to death and mortality, it's got nothing on Editors' second album, An End Has A Start. But far from being morbid or morose, Editors use their punchy dance-rock rhythms to shine a light, praising love and life and laughter as worth the trip along the way. 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...

May 10, 202254 minEp. 109

108. Manic Street Preachers - The Holy Bible

George nominates an album chock full of ideas, lyrics and music, Manic Street Preachers' unrelenting The Holy Bible. Content warning: Much like the album, this episode contains references to topics such as self-harm, suicide, eating disorders and more. If you prefer not to hear about these topics, we recommend you check out one of our other episodes. Join our Facebook Group! In Flawless Friends and Family , you can discuss our episodes, and the albums you think are flawless. All music samples us...

Apr 26, 202259 minEp. 108

107. Tracy Chapman - Tracy Chapman

In 1988, Tracy Chapman released her debut solo album, covering political and social causes, as well as love and heartbreak. Grant nominates it as a flawless album, 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 Elektra Records. Flawless is hosted by Liam McGinniss, George Mannion and Grant Parkin, and produced by Liam McGinniss. Follow u...

Apr 12, 202240 minEp. 107

106. The Lemonheads - It’s A Shame About Ray w/ Graham Ashton

It's the 30th anniversary of The Lemonheads' iconic It's A Shame About Ray, and special guest Graham Ashton nominates it as 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 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/flawlessamp/ Twi...

Mar 29, 202243 minEp. 106

105. Tori Amos - Little Earthquakes w/ Emma Dean

We're joined once again by Emma Dean , who nominates Tori Amos' stunning debut solo album, Little Earthquakes. Will Liam, George and Grant find it flawless? Content warning: one of the songs on the album talks about Tori Amos' rape, and we discuss the song at length. If this kind of discussion is something you prefer not to hear, please check out one of our other episodes. Join our Facebook Group! In Flawless Friends and Family , you can discuss our episodes, and the albums you think are flawles...

Mar 15, 202256 minEp. 105

104. Bright Eyes - I’m Wide Awake, It’s Morning w/ Graham Ashton

Graham 'Asho' Ashton, Director of Footstomp Music , joins us to nominate Bright Eyes' beautiful I'm Wide Awake, It's Morning, one of two albums the band released on the same day back in 2005. 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 Saddle Creek Records. Flawless is hosted by Liam McGinniss, George Mannion and Grant Parkin, and produced by Liam McGinniss. Fol...

Mar 01, 20221 hr 2 minEp. 104

103. Alanis Morissette - Jagged Little Pill w/ Emma Dean

Special guest Emma Dean joins us to nominate Alanis Morissette's 1995 classic, Jagged Little Pill. 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 Maverick/Reprise Records. Flawless is hosted by Liam McGinniss, George Mannion and Grant Parkin, and produced by Liam McGinniss. Follow us on: Facebook: https://www.facebook.c...

Feb 15, 202257 minEp. 103

102. Nina Simone - Pastel Blues

Nina Simone is one of the icons of blues, jazz and soul, releasing many albums over her lifetime. George believes one of her 1965 albums, Pastel Blues, 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 Philip Records. Flawless is hosted by Liam McGinniss, George Mannion and Grant Parkin, and produced by Liam McGinniss. Follow u...

Feb 01, 20221 hr 1 minEp. 102

101. Presidents of the USA - Presidents of the USA

And we are back! We bring in 2022 with a look at everyone's favourite high school album, 1995's Presidents of the USA. Liam thinks the simplistic song subjects hide a much deeper music ability and song structures. Will George 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 Pop Lama and Columbia Records. Flawless is hosted by Liam McGinniss, George M...

Jan 18, 202252 minEp. 101

#100. Radiohead - The Bends, Hail To The Thief and In Rainbows

Happy 100 episodes to us! On this special bumper episode, we break down three very different albums from one of our favourite bands, Radiohead. How many flawless albums will we come out with on the other side? We are going to be taking a break for the rest of the year, with new episodes returning again in 2022. Thanks so much to all of you for listening along with us, telling us your favourite albums, flawless albums and favourite episodes. See you in 2022! Join our Facebook Group! In Flawless F...

Oct 26, 20211 hr 43 minEp. 100

99. Hole - Live Through This w/ Bianca Valentino

Bianca Valentino, author and publisher of Gimmie Gimmie Gimmie Zine , joins us again to nominate the album that caused so many young women, and a bunch of young men too, to pick up a guitar - Hole's seminal second album Live Through This. 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 DGC Records. Flawless is hosted by ...

Oct 12, 202149 minEp. 99

98. Santogold - Santogold w/ Bianca Valentino

Bianca Valentino, author and publisher of Gimmie Gimmie Gimmie Zine , joins us to nominate Santogold, now known as Santigold, and her debut collection of cross-genre bangers. 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 Kidinakorner/Interscope Records. Flawless is hosted by Liam McGinniss, George Mannion and Grant Par...

Sep 28, 202149 minEp. 98

97. Billie Marten - Flora Fauna w/ Molly Burnam

We're joined by just our second overseas guest, as Molly Burman nominates the third album by 22-year old folk rocker Billie Marten, Flora Fauna. Will Liam 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 Kidinakorner/Interscope Records. Flawless is hosted by Liam McGinniss, George Mannion and Grant Parkin, and produced by Liam McGinniss. F...

Sep 14, 202138 minEp. 97

96. X-Ambassadors - Orion

Grant steps well outside his safety zone to nominate the smooth, well-crafted pop rock of X-Ambassadors. 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 Kidinakorner/Interscope Records. Flawless is hosted by Liam McGinniss, George Mannion and Grant Parkin, and produced by Liam McGinniss. Follow us on: Facebook: https://www.face...

Aug 31, 202153 minEp. 96

95. Something For Kate - Beautiful Sharks

It took 3 years, and 95 episodes, but Liam finally did it - he finally settled on which Something For Kate album to nominate. After they spend the episode plumbing the full depth of Liam's SFK obsession, will George and Grant get on board with Beautiful Sharks 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 Island Records. Flawless is hosted by Liam ...

Aug 17, 20211 hr 2 minEp. 95

94. David Gray - White Ladder w/ Alex and Jacob (Shag Rock)

White Ladder is the UK's 26th greatest all-time selling record, with over 7 million copies sold worldwide, but does that make it flawless? The boys from Shag Rock join us again to go to bat for the English crooner who mixed folk with electronica. 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 ...

Aug 03, 202148 minEp. 94

93 Jinja Safari - Jinja Safari w/ Alex and Jacob (Shag Rock)

We're joined by Alex and Jacob from Shag Rock , who nominate fellow Brisbaneites Jinja Safari and their debut self-titled album, filled with surf rock, wild percussion and tribal rhythms. 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:...

Jul 20, 202149 minEp. 93

92. Jenny Hval - Blood Bitch w/ Ruby Barnsley

We're joined again by Ruby Barnsley, who nominates the sixth solo album by Jenny Hval, Blood Bitch, a concept album about a vampire who travels through time and space. 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 Sacred Bones Records. Flawless is hosted by Liam McGinniss, George Mannion and Grant Parkin, and produced by Liam McGinniss. Follow us on: Facebook: htt...

Jul 06, 202151 minEp. 92

91. River City Extension - Deliverance w/ Ian Johnson

Special guest Ian Johnson, our first ever guest joining us from overseas, nominates the third and final album from River City Extension - will Liam, George and Grant agree that it is 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 Anchor and Hope Music. Flawless is hosted by Liam McGinniss, George Mannion and Grant Parkin, and produced by Liam McGinniss. F...

Jun 22, 20211 hr 2 minEp. 91

90. Bjork - Post w/ Ruby Barnsley

Bjork's Post was not just a great audio album - the videos for its singles were iconic, unique visual experiences, bringing Bjork's stirring, evocative constructions to life on the screen. Special guest Ruby Barnsley thinks Post is flawless - will Liam, George 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 One Little Indian/Elektra Records. Flawles...

Jun 08, 202155 minEp. 90

89. The National - High Violet w/ Bianca Martin

Sure, The National might be sad, mopey bastards, but they're sad mopey bastards who make incredible music. Special guest Bianca Martin nominates their most accessible album High Violet 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 4AD Records. Flawless is hosted by Liam McGinniss, George Mannion and Grant Parkin, and produced by Liam McGinniss. ...

May 25, 202159 minEp. 89

88. Patti Smith - Horses w/ Bianca Martin

Special guest Bianca Martin joins us to nominate Patti Smith's iconic debut album Horses. 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 Arista 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/ Twi...

May 11, 202158 minEp. 88

87. The Beths - Future Me Hates Me w/ Ruby-Jean McCabe

We're joined once again by Ruby Jean McCabe to discuss one of New Zealand's finest recent musical exports, The Beths, which is a misleading name, because there is only one Beth in the group. We promise not to hold it against them. 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 Carpark Records. Flawless is hosted by Liam McGinniss, George Mannion and Grant Parkin, a...

Apr 27, 202152 minEp. 87

86. Pinegrove - Cardinal w/ Ruby-Jean McCabe

Ruby-Jean McCabe, band manager extraordinaire and Big Sound booker, joins us to discuss one of her favourite albums. 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 Run For Cover. 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://twitte...

Apr 13, 202156 minEp. 86

85. Kid Sam - Kid Sam

You could be forgiven for not having heard of Kid Sam - the cousin duo had just one album and were only together for a short while before breaking up. But Liam thinks that albums is flawless, and he goes to bat for it, shuddering, horrific stories and all. 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 Two Bright Lakes. Flawless is hosted by Liam McGinniss, George ...

Mar 30, 202155 minEp. 85

84. The Offspring - Ignition

Way back in 1992, The Offspring were still a relatively unknown skate punk band touring their arses off in southern Calfiornia. Their second album, Ignition, found a special place in Grant's heart, and he nominates it as flawless. Will Liam and George be *insert skate reference here*? 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 Epitaph Records. Flawless is hoste...

Mar 16, 202152 minEp. 84

83. Muse - Showbiz

George draws once again upon her homeland, and nominates the debut album from Muse, who would go on to be stadium-filling world-beaters. Will Liam 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 Mushroom Records/Taste Media. Flawless is hosted by Liam McGinniss, George Mannion and Grant Parkin, and produced by Liam McGinniss. Follow us on...

Mar 02, 202158 minEp. 83
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