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Welcome to Pop Tarts, Men of No Consequence's lovely bonus show, which comes at no extra cost to you dear listener. Here's the scoop, Adam loves a good music biography, auto or otherwise. Pop Tarts offers us an insight into his opinions on these tomes. For the first installment he has picked Talking Heads and Tom Tom Club drummer Chris Frantz's autobiography 'Remain in Love: Talking Heads, Tom Tom Club, Tina'. By the sounds of it, the man loves his wife, good for him. https://www.waterstones.com/book/remain-in-love/chris-frantz/9781474615143 Our GDPR privacy policy was updated on August 8, 2022. Visit acast.com/privacy for more information.

We may have re-branded but there's the small matter of finishing off work started on The Listening Party. Welcome to part two of our dive into the James Bond themes, taking us from the mid-1980s to the present day. Come hear tales of drunk brummies getting boozed with John Barry, Pierce Brosnan's contractual tomfoolery, Scott Walker's chastisement of the Bond producers, and Mike's miscomprehension of how Christmas works. If you'd like to keep up with what we're talking about, here's the tracklist: Duran Duran - 'A View to a Kill' a-ha - 'The Living Daylights' Gladys Knight - 'Licence to Kill' Tina Turner - 'Goldeneye' Sheryl Crow - 'Tomorrow Never Dies' Garbage - 'The World is Not Enough' Madonna - 'Die Another Day' Chris Cornell - 'You Know My Name' Jack White & Alicia Keys - 'Another Way to Die' Adele - 'Skyfall' Sam Smith - 'Writings on the Wall' Billie Eilish - 'No Time to Die' Our GDPR privacy policy was updated on August 8, 2022. Visit acast.com/privacy for more information.

Like the caterpillar going through a metamorphosis to become the butterfly. Or Megatron being transformed into Galvatron by Unicron. 'The Listening Party with Adam & Mike' has been away so it can come back as something greater... After months spent in rooms with marketers, ad agencies, gurus, and the wealth of a small nation being spent on fees behold... 'The Opinions of Men Of No Consequence', we remain Men Of No Consequence and we're still providing context, thoughts, and wheel spinning as part of the deal. In this return ep, Adam chooses something outside his wheelhouse. 2006's theatrical rock behemoth 'The Black Parade' by My Chemical Romance. Buy/Stream https://open.spotify.com/track/5wQnmLuC1W7ATsArWACrgW?autoplay=true https://music.apple.com/gb/album/the-black-parade/1156310650 https://www.amazon.co.uk/Black-Parade-My-Chemical-Romance/dp/B000I5Y8ZU https://mychemicalromance.warnerrecords.com/products/the-black-parade-cd Our GDPR privacy policy was updated on August 8, 2022. Visit acast.com/privacy for more information.

Duh, duh, bwommp. Duh, duh, bwommp. Duh duh de duh duh! Bwom, bwom, bwom, bwom. Silhouettes of ladies (probably naked). Guns, guns, guns! Gunsight, man in a suit, bang, blood everywhere. It’s Bond, everyone! Join Adam and Mike as they manoeuvre their way through ignorance (Adam’s), geopolitical insensitivity (The entire franchise’s), and horns (John Barry’s). It’s volume one of a bumper two part Bondathon and what a mixed bag is here! From Britain’s Sinatra to America’s other Sinatra; from Wales’ Bassey to Wales’ Tom Jones. They’re all here! (Plus Sheena Easton and Lulu). Buy/Stream https://www.amazon.co.uk/s?k=james+bond+soundtrack&dc&crid=3JQF5K3ZU4CN9&sprefix=james+bond+soundtracks%2Caps%2C101&ref=a9_sc_1 Our GDPR privacy policy was updated on August 8, 2022. Visit acast.com/privacy for more information.

What hope now for mankind as the atomic fires accelerate the death of all things? Whither hope? It’s here! In king of the common room, people’s poet and Bowie’s bete noire (despite him, presumably, being unbothered): it’s Steve ‘Steven’ Harley with Cockney Rebel’s 1974 curio ‘The Psychomodo’. Join Adam and Mike for a conversation in which they basically agree in spite of complications (Harley himself). Buy/Stream https://www.amazon.co.uk/Psychomodo/dp/B00005JGBK https://www.discogs.com/master/86321-Cockney-Rebel-The-Psychomodo https://open.spotify.com/album/6CCOQgAymEpzA70UvpHZhw https://music.apple.com/gb/album/the-psychomodo-2012-remaster/1142691103 Our GDPR privacy policy was updated on August 8, 2022. Visit acast.com/privacy for more information.

In a change to the schedule, Adam and Mike found time in our dear friend Jon's schedule (a man of some consequence) and he has chosen the debut album by England's premier 'avin-it-large purveyors Oasis. Confirmed Oasis skeptics, our hosts will have to negotiate these choppy waters with journalistic impartiality to work out whether it truly is one of the great debut albums. Buy/Stream https://www.amazon.co.uk/Definitely-Maybe-Oasis/dp/B00004RJLB https://store.hmv.com/store/music/vinyl/definitely-maybe https://open.spotify.com/album/3LzKUdUTdJb6P7xGN6SotC https://music.apple.com/gb/album/definitely-maybe-deluxe-edition-remastered/1525936190 Our GDPR privacy policy was updated on August 8, 2022. Visit acast.com/privacy for more information.

PSA - this episode of The Listening Party has been re-purposed for a town meeting so we may discuss the threat of GIRL POWER. Late-90s R AND B! The Pauline Quirke Academy! Cheryl Baker's great sacrifice! A Flesh Column and 5 out-going young ladies who went on to sell 23 million copies of their debut album. We're talking the 1996 juggernaut 'Spice' by Spice Girls. Buy/Stream https://open.spotify.com/album/3x2jF7blR6bFHtk4MccsyJ https://music.apple.com/us/artist/spice-girls/646793 https://www.thespicegirls.com/ https://www.amazon.co.uk/Spice-Girls/dp/B000000WCA Our GDPR privacy policy was updated on August 8, 2022. Visit acast.com/privacy for more information.

It's frightening times at the party for Adam as Mike dusts off his old CD of 2010s, certified hip-hop masterpiece, 'My Beautiful Dark Twisted Fantasy' by Kanye West. Will Adam get on board with Mr. West's vision of a celebrity life filled with meaningless sex, gaudiness, John Anderson, RZA, Greg Lake, and Nicki Minaj? Will he think the tie-in film 'Runaway' a triumph or folly? So much is at stake... for some reason, at this latest party. Buy/Stream https://www.amazon.co.uk/My-Beautiful-Dark-Twisted-Fantasy/dp/B00470MD6S https://open.spotify.com/album/20r762YmB5HeofjMCiPMLv https://music.apple.com/us/album/my-beautiful-dark-twisted-fantasy/1440742903 https://www.discogs.com/Kanye-West-My-Beautiful-Dark-Twisted-Fantasy/master/288153 Our GDPR privacy policy was updated on August 8, 2022. Visit acast.com/privacy for more information.

Adam's getting comfy now, he's dug himself a firm ass-groove into the beanbag as this party we remain solidly in the 1970s. Coming from "apparently" the best year in music, 1974, Sparks' third album 'Kimono My House' has given the world some of the most enduring, avant-garde pop hits. With the Mael Brothers Ron and Russell appearing in the new doc 'The Sparks Brothers' and soundtracking Leos Carax's new film 'Annette', the pair seem busier than ever and nows the time to re-visit this classic. Buy/Stream https://www.amazon.co.uk/Kimono-My-House-Sparks/dp/B000I8NGIW https://www.discogs.com/Sparks-Kimono-My-House/master/87047 https://music.apple.com/us/album/kimono-my-house-21st-century-edition/1443750483 https://open.spotify.com/album/7HfC3Cd8qSkGKqbOZi4Nbz Our GDPR privacy policy was updated on August 8, 2022. Visit acast.com/privacy for more information.

Our old chum Grae Westgate returns in a T-Bird automobile filled with a cast of characters like Mary, Eddie and Terry, to talk about one of his faves Bruce Springsteen. Can a Boss Sceptical like Adam be turned around to one of his biggest albums 'Born to Run'? All will be revealed. And who at the party will be left shamed and redfaced at the end of it all? Buy/Stream https://www.discogs.com/Bruce-Springsteen-Born-To-Run/release/3856451 https://www.amazon.co.uk/Born-Run-Bruce-Springsteen/dp/B00008Z5GB https://open.spotify.com/album/43YIoHKSrEw2GJsWmhZIpu https://music.apple.com/us/album/born-to-run/310730204 Our GDPR privacy policy was updated on August 8, 2022. Visit acast.com/privacy for more information.

FINALLY, some Scott Walker is introduced to the party via 1978's 'Nite Flights' by The Walker Brothers. Come join as Adam and Mike gush over the works of Scott, wish all the best for Gary and hope John never got that Lloyd Webber commission he was after. Buy/Stream https://www.amazon.co.uk/Nite-Flights-Walker-Brothers/dp/B00000841D https://www.discogs.com/The-Walker-Brothers-Nite-Flights/master/119779 https://open.spotify.com/album/4lGpTlVO3AntE6meVeRDt8 https://music.apple.com/gb/album/nite-flights/268510328 Our GDPR privacy policy was updated on August 8, 2022. Visit acast.com/privacy for more information.

Anyone ever notice how much Mark E. Smith sounds like James Stewart? Maybe you'll consider it after listening to this. Adam has chosen one of the prolific bands' most commercially and critically successful album, 1985's surprising funky 'This Nation's Saving Grace'. We're chatting Can, LA, Small Victorian Children, Clarence, reminding each other to not be like that and how surprisingly fun this whole shebang is. Buy/Stream https://www.amazon.co.uk/This-Nations-Saving-Grace-Fall/dp/B00000189I https://open.spotify.com/album/3ZZdl12WInmpDfGQQu4NMR https://music.apple.com/us/album/this-nations-saving-grace/1028835855 https://store.hmv.com/store/music/vinyl/this-nation-s-saving-grace?gclid=CjwKCAjwwqaGBhBKEiwAMk-FtCEXRKK6feWWjgERVQ5QevyNvxMGHSfRhcDFVv2ATfqDr__vJjVRChoCq1YQAvD_BwE&gclsrc=aw.ds Our GDPR privacy policy was updated on August 8, 2022. Visit acast.com/privacy for more information.

Through the laser beams and smoke machines emerges our friend and guest, Michelle Snow who brings us The Protomen's 'Act II: The Father of Death' Join us as Michelle tells us about her unusual weekend, our attempts to launch a musical production, discussion about our fathers working the mines, who among us are true MegaMan fans and the legacy of Meat Loaf. Find out more about What the Trans https://www.whatthetrans.com/ https://twitter.com/WhatTheTrans https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/what-the-trans/id1397557673 Buy/Stream 'Act II: The Father of Death' https://theprotomen.bandcamp.com/album/act-ii-the-father-of-death https://protomen.com/ https://www.discogs.com/The-Protomen-Act-II-The-Father-Of-Death/master/1334170 https://www.amazon.co.uk/Act-2-Protomen/dp/B0033HKCRI Our GDPR privacy policy was updated on August 8, 2022. Visit acast.com/privacy for more information.

Enough is enough. Enough of our hosts indulging in albums they like and want to show off to each other and enough of Adam's Kevin Ayers Agenda. It's time to release the Kraken. It's time to bring out the big guns. It's time for one of the biggest albums ever leading to one of the biggest parties yet. It's PURPLE RAIN by the Purple One. The only question is... how much will Adam love it? Buy/Stream https://www.amazon.co.uk/Purple-Rain-Prince-Revolution/dp/B000002L68 https://www.juno.co.uk/products/prince-the-revolution-purple-rain-remastered/649316-01/ https://music.apple.com/us/album/purple-rain-soundtrack-from-the-motion-picture/214145442 https://open.spotify.com/album/7nXJ5k4XgRj5OLg9m8V3zc Our GDPR privacy policy was updated on August 8, 2022. Visit acast.com/privacy for more information.

Having enough of the present Adam takes the party back to the safety of 1969 for Soft Machine co-founder Kevin Ayers debut 'Joy of a Toy'. Will Mike be able to make it through without his head exploding? Join the party as we let the bottle of red breathe and discuss lovely summer picnics, kangaroos coming to play and who should be the one to f**k right off. Also, there are murmurings at the party about: Backslapping and Beaujolais Whimsey The calamity and horror of Disney's Robin Hood Whimsey The Business Affairs of Peter Jenner Whimsey A new sponsorship opportunity for pod Buy/Stream https://www.amazon.co.uk/Joy-Toy-Kevin-Ayers/dp/B00008Y2IU https://www.roughtrade.com/gb/kevin-ayers/joy-of-a-toy/lp https://open.spotify.com/album/6U14REGXnBnep92KKVyUTV https://music.apple.com/us/album/joy-of-a-toy-bonus-track-version/693712412 Our GDPR privacy policy was updated on August 8, 2022. Visit acast.com/privacy for more information.

The party takes on a deliciously neon-soaked tinge as we give Bat For Lashes 2019 narratively driven, electro-soaked opus 'Lost Girls' for a spin. As Adam's much more into synths he may not be as terrified by the prospect of listening to a newish release. *Full disclosure and heads up - Mike's end of the call turned up some scratching sounds, sorry about this and the next ep will have it fixed!* Also tabled: The roar of the squash court crowd Laboured metaphors and their pros and cons Of course, Adam's aware of The Flash soundtrack The Lost Boys? Yay or Nay Buy/Stream https://www.amazon.co.uk/Lost-Girls-Bat-Lashes/dp/B07SWQ1N4S https://www.batforlashes.com/shop https://music.apple.com/us/album/lost-girls/1465892375 https://open.spotify.com/album/7grVw3ARnEdYQAbJlXcPii Our GDPR privacy policy was updated on August 8, 2022. Visit acast.com/privacy for more information.

Our dear friend Grae Westgate returns to the party with a new suggestion and we mean new! Unheard of at the party, Grae has brought something that is less than a year old, beabadoobee's shoegaze influenced but highly danceable 'Fake It Flowers'. So prepare to listen to three men in their thirties grapple with trying to sound "with it" and not be terrified by what "it" means. Also, up for discussion: Michael doesn't have a tape deck Being offended by an algorithm Adam, Tik Tok and beastly children Is Adam increasingly becoming Winston Churchill? Why did we not just listen to 'War of the Worlds' Songs that make us weep Join us for a good cry. X Purchase/Stream https://open.spotify.com/album/3SGFxGF2loXeOFZtKvdmxo https://www.amazon.co.uk/Fake-Flowers-Beabadoobee/dp/B08DC63XCK https://store.dirtyhit.co.uk/*/Music/Fake-It-Flowers-Exclusive-Natural-Vinyl/6N0812SR000 https://www.beabadoobee.com/ Our GDPR privacy policy was updated on August 8, 2022. Visit acast.com/privacy for more information.

It's our first listener's request episode at the listening party! What a first request it is too with Lou Reed & Metallica's confounding 2011 collaboration 'Lulu', an album that drew both death threats to it's creators and praise from David Bowie, so swings and roundabouts. Join the party as we journey through the near 80 min album that's by turns infuriating and deeply satisfying. But also, How well do these two worlds mesh? How much Lou Reed vocals can YOU take? He actively despises you. Is 'The View' really that funny? Jim Henson, music producer Rob Truhuhulullu? Lorraine Kelly interviews Lucien Freud Everyone shut up... 'Junior Dad' Purchase/Stream https://www.amazon.co.uk/Lulu-Lou-Reed/dp/B005LNCMIE https://www.discogs.com/Lou-Reed-Metallica-Lulu/master/381386 https://open.spotify.com/album/3FgLMfp5o2h2rAny7S6h57 https://music.apple.com/gb/album/lulu/1443267284 Our GDPR privacy policy was updated on August 8, 2022. Visit acast.com/privacy for more information.

To use wrestling parlance we're calling an "audible". Originally intended as a bonus episode but Adam being unable to make the party this week to listen to the scheduled 'Lulu' has meant it takes its pride in the main feed. Our good friend Stoz re-joins us to chat through the monumental achievement that is 1993's WWF sanctioned, Simon Cowell created, Stock-Waterman produced 'Wrestlemania the Album'. "Bet that's aged a bit", you may say. "Your damn right", we reply. But let's have some fun. TOPICS! Vince McMahon's love of classic literature The art of the novelty album The Brigands v The Nasty Boys A Fritzel Interlude (you can tell Stoz is at the party) Creepy Boogie The Majesty of Paul Bearer Shockingly it's difficult to come by this album these days but if you're so inclined to buy it second hand https://www.amazon.co.uk/Wrestlemania-World-Wrestling-Federation-Superstars/dp/B00022FW54 Our GDPR privacy policy was updated on August 8, 2022. Visit acast.com/privacy for more information.

The party moves on only a handful of years as we waved goodbye to Heaven & Hell and HELLO to ABC's poptastic 'The Lexicon of Love'. Come join us marvel at Martin Fry's falsetto, the luxuriant Trevor Horn production, and the frankly ludicrous lyrics. Let's all sing along shall we? Topics: Can you hear bongos in The Look of Love Pt. 1? Who could forget the 4 bands in The Big Four of late 1970s synth bands from Sheffield? Who broke my heart? You did. You did. What beat The Look of Love to No.1 in the UK? How many songs are based in the postal service? Buy/Stream https://www.amazon.co.uk/Lexicon-Love-ABC/dp/B00000I2PG https://store.hmv.com/store/music/cd/the-lexicon-of-love https://open.spotify.com/album/1vkql5n4Vb9j5XG3yxOU66?autoplay=true https://music.apple.com/us/album/the-lexicon-of-love/1440920887 Our GDPR privacy policy was updated on August 8, 2022. Visit acast.com/privacy for more information.