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Hot Press Classics

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90s Music
David Bowie
Foo Fighters
Mellon Collie and the Infinite Sadness
Led Zeppelin
Aphex Twin
My Bloody Valentine
Garbage
Alternative Rock
Nirvana
Rock Music
Suede
Britpop
Selected Ambient Works
Smashing Pumpkins
Warp Records
Amy Winehouse
James Brown
Houses Of the Holy
Gaspar Noe

Hot Press Contributing Editor Paul Nolan is joined by fellow Hot Press contributors, plus some very special guests, to discuss a series of classic albums they can’t seem to stop listening to.

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Donny Keane
Guest discussing classic albums with the hosts
Hot Press
Episode: THE HOLY BIBLE WITH PAUL NOLAN, KILIAN MURPHY & DONNY KEANE
Kilian Murphy
Guest discussing classic albums with the hosts
Hot Press
Episode: THE HOLY BIBLE WITH PAUL NOLAN, KILIAN MURPHY & DONNY KEANE
Tim Wheeler
Guitarist/vocalist of Ash
Ash
Episode: 1977 & CASANOVA WITH PAUL NOLAN, TIM WHEELER & NEIL HANNON
Neil Hannon
Frontman of The Divine Comedy
The Divine Comedy
Episode: 1977 & CASANOVA WITH PAUL NOLAN, TIM WHEELER & NEIL HANNON
Matt Sweeney
Guitarist with a long list of collaborators; discussed the Velvet Underground tribute and his work with Lou Reed/Iggy Pop connections
Musician
Episode: THE VELVET UNDERGROUND & NICO WITH PAUL NOLAN, JOHN CALE, JARVIS COCKER & MATT SWEENEY
Wayne Byrne
Hot Press Hall of Famer, author and film/music writer
Psychedelic Furs collaboration partner mentioned in episode
Episode: '80s SOUNDTRACK SPECIAL WITH PAUL NOLAN, WAYNE BYRNE & JACK ANTONOFF
Duff McKagan
Guns N' Roses bassist; interviewee
Guns N' Roses
Episode: APPETITE FOR DESTRUCTION WITH PAUL NOLAN, SLASH & DUFF McKAGAN
Irvine Welsh
Author of Trainspotting and collaborator on related works
Author, Trainspotting universe
Episode: TRAINSPOTTING SOUNDTRACK WITH PAUL NOLAN & IRVINE WELSH
Robert Trujillo
Robert Trujillo, Metallica bassist, guest discussing Ozzy Osbourne and Black Sabbath
Metallica
Episode: PARANOID WITH PAUL NOLAN & ROBERT TRUJILLO

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Paul Nolan
Host of Hot Press Classics; Hot Press Contributing Editor

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THE HOLY BIBLE WITH PAUL NOLAN, KILIAN MURPHY & DONNY KEANE
Q: Why is The Holy Bible considered a landmark in their discography?
The album's fearless lyrical intensity, political sting, and the way it fuses Richie's brutal imagery with James Dean Bradfield's distribution of melody created a sound that was both uncompromising and deeply influential, leaving a lasting imprint on rock and political discourse.
STOP MAKING SENSE WITH PAUL NOLAN & WAYNE BYRNE
Q: Even 40 odd years later, it's still probably the greatest and most acclaimed concert film of all time, isn't it?
Wayne agrees it remains the standard-bearer for concert films, praised for its cinematic approach and enduring influence on how live music can be presented as a feature-length film.
HOUNDS OF LOVE WITH PAUL NOLAN & NEIL HANNON
Q: Did you go and see her in London during her residency? What was it like?
It was really good, though I wished I could have chosen the set list for her, covering more of her earlier work.
HOUNDS OF LOVE WITH PAUL NOLAN & NEIL HANNON
Q: What do you think of the album Hounds Of Love now?
It's basically my favorite album ever, and it's a huge influence on my music.
THE VIRGIN SUICIDES SOUNDTRACK WITH PAUL NOLAN & JEFFREY EUGENIDES
Q: Did the film adaptation perfectly capture the tone of the novel?
Eugenides expressed that he felt treated well by Sofia Coppola, as she captured the spirit of the book in her adaptation.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Hot Press Classics

What is Hot Press Classics about and what kind of topics does it cover?

This show centers on deep-dive conversations about influential classic albums and the artists, producers, and cultural moments surrounding them. Hosts, typically longtime contributors at a music publication, bring in fellow writers and guest musicians known for their broad knowledge of music history, album-era aesthetics, and soundtrack culture. Episodes blend personal memories, critical analysis, and archival anecdotes, often tying records to art, film, and advertising, which yields rich, story-driven conversations about why these records endure. A notable strength is the show's approachable yet expert tone, which makes dense cultural context accessible without sacrificing nuance, and its focus on celebrated LPs across rock, electronic, an... more

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