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Welcome to JJ's Album Club. A music discussion podcast featuring reviews of the latest alternative music releases and special guests talking about the record they hold dearest to their heart. Join your hosts – journalist Jimi Famurewa (ShortList, The London Evening Standard, The Guardian, Q) and his…

JJ's Album Club


    • Mar 11, 2021 LATEST EPISODE
    • every other week NEW EPISODES
    • 57m AVG DURATION
    • 39 EPISODES


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    S3 E7 Baxter Dury series finale

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 11, 2021 72:26


    What a way to end the series, personal musical favourite of Joey's and all round sartorial musical maestro. Son of Ian and king of Miami Baxter Dury joins the pod for a hilarious chat and unique album choice. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    S3 E6 Lady Blackbird

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 3, 2021 75:51


    What a great chat with an absolute superstar. Come listen to Lady Blackbird talk Tom Waits, Donny Hathaway, Singing in Shopping centers and popping her podcast cherry with us. We were absolutley blown away by her star power. Check out the queen of 2021 right here. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    S3 E5 EDDIE PILLER

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 22, 2021 57:18


    The king of the mods. Eddie Piller, founder of Acid Jazz records, the notorious Blue Note nightclub and the amazing Totally Wired radio station joins us for some incredible tales about Paul Weller, Mod, Punk and fanzine culture. Eddie's tales are some of the best we have had. Really exciting episode. Get it down ya!

    S3 E4 Everything Everything

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 15, 2021 78:21


    Jeremy the perfect haired bassist of Everything Everything, and Foals joins us to talk about among other things Seeing Michael Jackson live, growing up in Tonbridge wells & Everything Everything's creative process. His chosen album he has brought to the table is Massive Attack classic. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    S3 E3 Pan Amsterdam

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 8, 2021 68:42


    This week we are joined by Pan Amsterdam a brilliantly inventive and super cool rapper with history steeped in Jazz as he talks to us about growing up in New York, working with Iggy Pop and making his wonderful 2nd album Ha Chu.

    S3 Ep2. Sports team.

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 1, 2021 67:17


    Welcome to another Episode of JJ's Album club. Huge heavyweight upstarts Sports Team join us for a chat about an album that was hugely important to their sound. They also lift the lid on what it's like to be in a genuine race to top the charts and how they tried to walk from London to Bristol to record their new album. This is a really funny chat. Please make sure you like, rate and subscribe.

    S3 Ep 1. Sleaford Mods

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 25, 2021 68:33


    Welcome back everyone to the new series of JJ's Album club. Each week comedian and new music presenter Joey Page teams up with best mate and top Journalist Jimi Famurewa (Evening Standard, Guardian) chat to a star at the top of their art form about an album they hold dear to their heart. This week Jason Williamson from Sleaford Mods brings in an album to share with us. Please like,rate and subscribe. Credit- Theme tune- The Grove in the Shoe - Mintcake presents/Crofhill Studios. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    s2 ep 15 Killers, Nas, Bully and Lemon Twigs

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 27, 2020 45:06


    We are back in the same (cavernous) Trying to work out if Nas has gout? Why it's impossible to like the Killers and are Lemon Twigs OK? All this and lots mote. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    s2 e14 WHITE DENIM talking Clues By Robert Palmer.

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 19, 2020 63:15


    You know what? Joey has pulled out an absolute dream guest this week. Join the boys as they chat to James Petralli about being prolific, having a sporting attitude to music. How White Denim get such cool visuals and of course. Robert Palmer. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    S2 E13 ALBUM reviews for Fontaines DC, Vintage Crop and Washed Out.

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 12, 2020 46:35


    We are back with another mighty fine edition of the Album reviews pod, Plus a new competition- What's Jimi singing and Joey does a massive U-Turn. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    S2 Ep12 Comedy superstar Rob Beckett talks Arctic Monkeys

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 6, 2020 57:36


    What a great show! 3 South London lads on one podcast! Rob talks about a classic Monkeys album and talks about why he always favoured comedy over music. Joey has his stand up special out now! you can catch it at Nextupcomedy.com/joeypage --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    s2 Ep11 Album reviews for Lianne La Havas, Jarv is and Courtney Marie Andrews. Plus Mercury chat.

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 30, 2020 44:34


    For the first time in this series we are under the same roof. Also for the first time ever we were live on Twitch. If you want to see future recordings live and get involved in real time then get yourself over to Twitch.tv/joeypagecomedy We will put up recording times on social media. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    S2 Ep 10 Playwright Inua Ellams talks Soweto Kinch

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 23, 2020 62:46


    This week we are super lucky to talk to the best Playwright and poet in Britain about a gem of an album somewhat unknown to us but boy is it amazing. It's not even on Spotify! Inua talks in depth about Soweto Kinch's unknown masterpiece A Life in the Day of B19 as well as about the association between Poetry and rap and the state of the world today. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    S2 E9 Paul Weller, Holy Wave and The Streets.

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 16, 2020 59:59


    Album reviews for 3 really interesting and highly diverse albums. Plus Liam Gallagher on a combine harvester and Joey talks about the phone in his bathroom. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    Ep 10. John Grant on his Favourite Devo record, his new album and Roller coasters.

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 8, 2020 69:15


    In this riveting chat John Grant pops into JJ's Album club to talk about growing up in a strict household and his love of Roller coasters.  Listen to music's most interesting and charming man wax Lyrical about Devo's New Traditionalists, the state of America plus some exclusive info on his new album.  --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    Ep 9. Bob Dylan, Haim, Nadine Shah and Khruangbin

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 1, 2020 57:09


    Possibly the most professional and entertaining episode yet. Some cracking albums and maybe for the first time ever Jimi is in a horrible mood.

    Series 2 Episode 8 Josie Long talks Joanna Newsom

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 24, 2020 42:44


    Josie Long is one Britain's most groundbreaking and original comics listen to her bring her unbridled and infectious enthusiasm to this weeks pod as she talks about her love for Joanna Newsom's triple album Have one on me. This is one of the most fun chat's we have had so strap in you are in for a joyful treat.

    Series 2 Ep 7 Run the Jewels, Sports Team, Rolling Blackout C.F. and Hinds

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 17, 2020 62:19


    All the tech has failed, Joey is recording in the garden in the rain. Jimi is holding the show together. There are some cracking album reviews, Joey reveals so secrets about the Heinz factory and the first ever 10/10 rating gets awarded. Tune in to find out who! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    Series 2- Episode 6. Steve Gunn on Brian Eno's Discreet Music.

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 8, 2020 63:31


    Holed up in New York the stupidly good Steve Gunn (who's brilliant album The Unseen In Between is one of Joey's favourite of the last year) joins Jimi and Joey who are having some Friday night beers. Steve discusses how he has been making work during lockdown and the album that he uses as a comfort blanket during travel. Plus Jimi asks one of the longest questions in the pod's history. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    Season 2 Episode 5 Little Simz, The 1975, Sleaford Mods and Bishop Nehru

    Play Episode Listen Later May 26, 2020 69:05


    It's album review week and comedian and radio DJ Joey Page and Journalist and author Jimi Famurewa are reviewing a couple of the longest albums on the planet to be released this month. Join the lads as they argue over whether genre hoping is a sign of musical genius or lack of conviction. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    Season 2 ep 4 James Righton talks about Kid A

    Play Episode Listen Later May 18, 2020 51:56


    It’s all kicking off on this weeks show. Jimi and Joey interview the super stylish and crazy talented James Righton, who once he has finished smashing glasses and ordering a Deliveroo joins the boys to talk about his new record The Performer and one of his all time favourite albums Kid A by Radiohead. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    Season 2 Episode 3- Reviews of Drake, Car Seat Headrest, Ghostpoet and White Denim.

    Play Episode Listen Later May 11, 2020 65:04


    Come on down to JJ's Album Club and hear the considered and not at all reactionary opinions of two old friends reviewing some of the hottest records released over the last couple of weeks. Plus Joey's hot tub saga continues and Jimi compares liking Drake to eating a whole pack of posh biscuits. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    Season 2 Episode 2 with special guest Phill Jupitus

    Play Episode Listen Later May 6, 2020 67:45


    Joey Page and Jimi Famurewa are back with a special episode and an extra special guest. Join the lads as they quiz Phill Jupitus about one of his favourite albums of all time; Sandinista! by the Clash. Phill also recounts some cracking tales about his time in the Blockheads; supporting Paul Weller and the Style Council and queuing up for a mile to buy tickets to see Spandau Ballet. Here is a link to Phill's playlist as mentioned in the pod. https://open.spotify.com/playlist/79K1Y6S52LSjnsohScW5eO?si=eb2joeA8TNWMk2ub3puqHw --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    Season 2 Episode 1 Dont call it a comeback. Featuring The Strokes, Laura Marling, Hollow ship and Thundercat

    Play Episode Listen Later May 1, 2020 68:36


    After months of trying to tempt Jimi away from writing a book, being a Masterchef judge and a dad we are back and more professional than ever. Reviewing some of April's more interesting album releases from big hitters - The Strokes to new comers Hollow Ship. Listen in as we give our considered opinions, daft gut feelings and silly segways.  Trigger warning this episode contains an awful Liam Gallagher impression.  --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    7: Tis the Season to trash the 1975, Plus Anderson .Paak, B.E.D and the Album of the Year.

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 22, 2018 59:02


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    6: The Good the Bad and the Kurt Vile – with Vince Staples, TVAM, The Good the Bad and the Queen and, yes, Kurt Vile (E06)

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 16, 2018 52:38


    This time Joey and Jimi convene in Joey's fancy new kitchen to lob some thoughts at four fascinating albums from the previous month. There's the new Brexit-flavoured record from Damon Albarn's reformed supergroup, Vince Staples' intriguing concept EP, TVAM's audiovisual psych experimentation and an elliptical, woozy newie from Kurt Vile, slack rock king and – hang on – Joey's new best friend!!? As ever, please rate, review and subscribe! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    5: Not OK Computer – with Christine and the Queens, Idles, Lil Wayne, Teleman & Joey's ruined laptop

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 24, 2018 46:10


    Joey and Jimi return with an episode delayed by the failure of Joey's second-hand laptop. Never mind! Features Christine and the Queens MJ-infused pop, Lil Wayne's blockbuster return, Idles second blast of joyous anger and some totally out of date references to National Album Day. Please rate, share and subscribe. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    4: Breakfast of Champions – with Lemon Twigs, White Denim, Blood Orange, Mitski & Pete Doherty's massive fry up (E04)

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 31, 2018 44:41


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    3: Mystic Mercury Prize Special – with Bodega, Let's Eat Grandma & Mattiel (E03)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 27, 2018 36:26


    This month, Joey and Jimi run their eyes and ears over the shortlisted acts for the Mercury Prize 2018 and make some wild predictions. Plus they discuss Bodega's pleasing brand of wry post-punk, Let's Eat Grandma's critically adored Norfolk-pop opus and Mattiel's Jack White-approved '60s soul which, according to Joey's dad, "just sounds like Lulu". ***Please do rate, review and subscribe if you can.*** --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    2: King Push It Real Good – with Father John Misty, CHVRCHES, Pusha T and special guest Dolly Alderton (E02)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 24, 2018 60:30


    JJ's is back! Slightly later than we initially thought! This month, Joey and Jimi discuss the latest winner from Father John Misty's one-man sadness-factory, Pusha T's Kanye-produced instant classic and a befuddling third effort from CHVRCHES. They are also joined by podcaster, journalist and bestselling author Dolly Alderton who talks drunken guitar-playing, her love of John Martyn and men with terrible music taste. As ever, please share, rate and subscribe! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    1: Tranquility Base Hotel + Podcast - with Arctic Monkeys, Parquet Courts, Courtney Barnett and more (E01)

    Play Episode Listen Later May 21, 2018 54:29


    After a long break, Jimi and Joey return for a new season of squabbling over what ratings to give recently released albums. This episode features a lengthy breakdown of ARCTIC MONKEYS surprising sixth record, praise for both COURTNEY BARNETT'S grungey return and PARQUET COURTS focused anger. And a difference of opinion over TOM MISCH. **Please rate, review and subscribe.** --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    8: E08 – with Shame, N.E.R.D. and Tune-Yards

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 31, 2018 43:14


    It's a delayed 2018 kick-off for Jimi and Joey as they return to the rattly confines of the pod-kitchen. This month they discuss Black Rebel Motorcycle Club's leather-jacketed stasis, Shame's thrilling debut, N.E.R.D.'s confounding comeback album and (at last!) former EastEnders star Pam St Clement's relationship with their Kentish hometown. Please share, subscribe, rate and review! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    7: E07 – Festive Special! With Morrissey, Noel Gallagher, Eminem and Albums of 2017

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 16, 2017 50:14


    Pour yourselves a massive Snowball and join Joey and Jimi as they discuss the latest vehicle for Morrissey’s Bad Opinions, Noel Gallagher’s dad-psych odyssey and Eminem’s continued struggle for relevance. They also run through their albums of the year, toast the joy of a nonsensical Christmas song and audibly dip their hands in a Ritz cracker box. Please rate, review and share! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    6: Episode 6 – with Beck, Courtney Barnett and Kurt Vile, and Baxter Dury plus special guest Daniel Lawrence Taylor

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 9, 2017 64:43


    Joey and Jimi return to chew over the efficient excellence of Beck's new album, Baxter Dury's dazzlingly weird mid-life crisis and Courtney Barnett and Kurt Vile's decidedly laid-back love-in. They're also joined by comedian and actor Daniel Lawrence Taylor, who talks about creating ITV2's Timewasters, selects some evocative late-90s R&B and details his longstanding, and surprising, beef with Busta Rhymes. *Please subscribe, rate and recommend us to spread the word* --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    5: Episode 5 – with special guests Cabbage, and albums by Liam Gallagher, Benjamin Clementine, LCD Soundsystem and Wolf Alice

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 9, 2017 54:56


    Jimi and Joey return with an interview with Lee Broadbent, frontman of politically-charged Mancunian agitators Cabbage. They also discuss Liam Gallagher's solo attempt to overcome his lyrical limitations, LCD Soundsystem's amazingly terrible retirement and have contrasting responses to Wolf Alice's second record. Oh, and there's a first listen (sort of) to Benjamin Clementine's change in direction. Please rate us and subscribe on iTunes and beyond. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    Episode 4 – Ghostpoet, The War On Drugs, Everything Everything and Arcade Fire

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 8, 2017 49:00


    Joey is back from the Edinburgh festival and so are we! This month we dive into new albums from Ghostpoet, Everything Everything, The War On Drugs and Juanita Stein. Plus there's lively debate about Arcade Fire's Everything Now and an exclusive peek into Win Butler's songbook. Please subscribe and rate us! #arcadefire #everythingeverything #ghostpoet #thewarondrugs #comedy #alternativemusic #rock #rap --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    Episode 3 – Folk me special! Featuring reviews of JAY-Z, Fleet Foxes, Childhood and more

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 24, 2017 45:06


    After a festival-induced hiatus, comedian Joey Page and journalist Jimi Famurewa return to chew over JAY-Z's confessional 4:44, Fleet Foxes long-awaited third record, Childhood's second album curveball and much, much more. Includes additional silliness and a visit from a guest with a suspiciously patchy accent. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    Episode 2 – with Smoke Fairies (Kasabian, Weller, Gorillaz and Pirate Pauls)

    Play Episode Listen Later May 31, 2017 56:06


    Journalist Jimi Famurewa and idiot new music radio host Joey Page review some of the month's biggest new albums. Plus an interview with Smoke Fairies about Jack White, stalking Sheryl Crow and of course one of their favourite albums of all time, #Newmusic #album #Interview #SmokeFaires #review #Kasabian #PaulWeller #JHus #AlexandraSavoir --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    Episode 1 – with Mat Horne (Father John Misty, Joey Bada$$, Future Islands)

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 21, 2017 49:08


    #Music #alternative #Mathorne #gavinandstacey #horneandcorden #fatherjohnmisty #futureislands #joeybada$$ #recordstoreday --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

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