What Is Music?: A Music Podcast About R.E.M.
Adam Scott Glasspool, Steve Murphy, Lucas WayA podcast about discographies. A different artist every season. Currently in Season 6! Join Adam, Steve, and Lucas, as they go album by album, track by track, to find out if context can change your experience of music, how people become obsessed with artists, and to ultimately answer the question 'what is music?' Expect in-depth analysis, tedious tangents, controversial music opinions, and an exha... more
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 272 | Founded | 5 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | MusicMusic CommentaryComedy | |||
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The Big Mates discuss addictive games, compilations, goodbyes, and the last few months of R.E.M.
Adam, Steve, and Lucas continue their deep dive into the career and discography of R.E.M. by looking at how the band ended their long and storied career... more
Adam and Steve chat with Scott McCaughey to discuss the 17 years he spent playing in R.E.M. as an additional musican.
They talk to Scott about his long and productive relationship with Peter Buck, how he joined the band at the height of their fame, ... more
The Big Mates discuss reality television, etymology, Austin Powers, and Collapse Into Now by R.E.M.
Adam, Steve, and Lucas continue their deep dive into the career and discography of R.E.M. by concluding their analysis of the band's fifteenth and fi... more
The Big Mates discuss endings, the 20th century, Moose Juice, and Collapse Into Now by R.E.M.
Adam, Steve, and Lucas continue their deep dive into the career and discography of R.E.M. by starting their analysis of the band's fifteenth and final stud... more
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- Too much silly nonsense
The album review content is actually quite good. It’s well researched and rather interesting. Particularly the Up episodes.
However;
Tolerating the immature banter and southern English, dweeb behaviour, is difficult.
These guys obviously grew up watching the In-Betweeners.
There’s way too much talking about themselves (whilst giggling) that it can sometimes make you forget what podcast subject you’re actually listening to.
Apple Podcasts3Find The River
United Kingdom2 months ago - THE best music podcast hands down.
Easily my favourite podcast. Great host/big mates, and such a natural dynamic. Meticulously researched which makes it such a fascinating listen. Admittedly I’m a huge Radiohead and R.E.M. fan, but equally the Billie Eilish and Lauryn Hill seasons were great - especially the Billie Eilish season. Love this podcast, despite really not liking Muse or Manics (except The Holy Bible of course which is a remarkable work of art).
Apple Podcasts5jinjasaintUnited Kingdom4 months ago - Yeah
Yeah. Yeah yeah yeah. Yeah
says it all, really
Apple Podcasts5Cruel Shoe
United States6 months ago - Joyous
My favourite podcast, casting all others in shadow
Apple Podcasts5PakjsksUnited Kingdom7 months ago - A joy
I am a devoted R.E.M. fan and was delighted to discover this podcast. It's an unending pleasure to hear this deep dive into the band's back catalogue. I only wish Lucas would pull his bloody socks up and get into the swing of things; how can he not love the boys from Athens, Georgia? I am a fan, to a varying degree, of some of the other bands the self-proclaimed big mates have looked into, so no doubt I will explore the podcast's very own back catalogue at a future point.
Apple Podcasts5Tom TurloughUnited Kingdom9 months ago
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Apple Podcasts | #48 | United States/Music/Music Commentary |
Apple Podcasts | #235 | United States/Music |
Apple Podcasts | #10 |  Canada/Music/Music Commentary |
Apple Podcasts | #18 | United Kingdom/Music/Music Commentary |
Apple Podcasts | #57 | Canada/Music |
Apple Podcasts | #138 | United Kingdom/Music |
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This show focuses on the exploration of music discographies, examining one artist in depth each season. The current season centers on a prominent band, with episodes dedicated to their albums and songs. Through engaging discussions, the hosts analyze the context of each piece, providing insights that aim to enhance listeners' musical experiences. The unique format blends humor with serious commentary, often featuring personal anecdotes that reflect the hosts' deep connections to the artists being discussed. Each episode is characterized by detailed analyses, lively banter, and an open forum for various perspectives on music and its impact on culture and individual experiences.
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