A new (hopefully) twice monthly podcast presented to you by The GeekVengers. Join regular hosts The GeekFather and Lil’ Bit, plus occasional special guests, as they discuss happenings in current and nostalgic geek culture.
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Welcome to Help! I’m a Camerd Nerd. - the ultimate podcast for film fanatics, technology enthusiasts, and unabashed geeks! Join us on a wild ride through the ever-evolving world of film technology, where imagination meets innovation and the lines between reality and the silver screen blur. In each episode, your hosts, Help I’m a Nerd and Films by AW, don their virtual capes and dive deep into the exciting realm of film tech. But fear not, dear listeners, this podcast is not all technical jar ...
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Throwing forks and shouting obscenities at a potential franchisee don't usually close a deal, but Cassidy Ford is anything but usual. Cassidy has Tourette Syndrome and a nerd-level love for the franchise world. Over the years, she has encountered the collision between her personal and professional worlds and learned to live a life of joy and vulnerability amidst the blurred lines. Join Cassidy in a conversation about franchising, the challenges of Tourette's, and becoming comfortable with th ...
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Music is finite, opinions are endless. On The Album Years podcast, long term friends, collaborators and music nerds Steven Wilson and Tim Bowness discuss and bicker about their favourite music released during the golden album years, which they reckon to be from around 1965 to the end of the millennium. Each episode focuses on a single year picked at random. At the end of each episode they pick their personal favourites and the album they think had the most long-term impact on music. Can you ...
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#64 1994: Soundgarden, Blur, Oasis, Massive Attack & more
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47:10Back in September we made an appearance at the Haarlem Vinyl Festival for a special live podcast on the year 1994! Here's the second part of an abridged version of the show (we've had to cut out the sections we played music on the turntable due to copyright issues). For 1994, we were both astounded at how many great records we found, both establish…
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#63 1994: Jeff Buckley, Nine Inch Nails, Aphex Twin & more
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40:11Back in September we made an appearance at the Haarlem Vinyl Festival for a special live podcast on the year 1994! Here's the first part of an abridged version of the show (we've had to cut out the sections we played music on the turntable due to copyright issues). For 1994, we both found a treasure trove of great records. On this first part, we co…
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#62 1982: The Grand Finale! Rush, Alan Parsons Project, Marillion & more!
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55:48It's the last episode of our series on 1982 and naturally we've saved the best until last. On this extended episode we cover metal, progressive rock, minimal jazz and of course our picks for our favourite and most influential albums from the year. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…
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#61 (1982 Part 5) Who Changed With The Times? King Crimson, Pete Townshend, Squeeze & more!
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35:06On this week's podcast, we explore which artists in 1982 adapted to the changing musical climate and which stayed true to their own style—with results ranging from mixed on King Crimson’s Beat to the absolutely exceptional All the Best Cowboys Have Chinese Eyes by Pete Townshend. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…
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#60 (1982 Part 4) Post-Punk: The Cure, XTC, Cocteau Twins & more!
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42:15On the podcast this week: an album that might just be the most bleak and depressing album ever made (and it's not one by Steven, believe it or not!), plus post-punk releases by Cocteau Twins, Felt, XTC & more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Steven Wilson & Tim Bowness
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#59 (1982 Part 3) Big Hitters: Queen, Prince, Michael Jackson, Paul McCartney & more
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38:05Up for discussion on this week's podcast: mainstream hit records from 1982, with absolutely huge albums by Queen, Michael Jackson, Prince and many more! Coming up next week, albums by The Cure, XTC, Cocteau Twins and more! Buy Tim Bowness' eighth studio album Powder Dry (out now!) here: https://burningshed.com/store/timbowness Get tickets for Steve…
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#58 1982 (Part 2) Synth-Pop: Duran Duran, Gary Numan, Associates, Thomas Dolby & more
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41:14Continuing our series on the year 1982, up for discussion this week are synth-pop albums, featuring Duran Duran's smash hit Rio, Thomas Dolby's debut masterwork The Golden Age of Wireless, Associates' Sulk, Gary Numan's I Assassin and much more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…
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#57 1982 (Part 1) Innovative Pop: Kate Bush, Peter Gabriel, ABC, Simple Minds & more!
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48:21It's the first episode of our series on the year 1982 and we begin by talking about innovative pop records that not only defined the era but also embraced emerging production technologies at the time. This is none more evident than on records such as The Dreaming by Kate Bush, Peter Gabriel 4 (Security), ABC's The Lexicon of Love, Roxy Music's Aval…
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#56 1972 Jazz & Prog Rock: Miles Davis, Frank Zappa, Aphrodite's Child & more
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50:23We've reached the sixth and final part of our odyssey into 1972! On this week's episode we discuss great jazz records by Miles Davis and Frank Zappa and progressive albums from outside the UK, including the undoubted masterpiece that is Aphrodite's Child 666. Plus, our roundup of 1972 with our favourite and most influential albums from the year! Le…
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#55 1972 Soul Destroyers & The Indefinable: Gil Scott-Heron, Terry Callier, Scott Walker, Osibisa & more
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30:10On this week's episode of The Album Years, we continue exploring deep into 1972, with great releases from soul legends Gil Scott-Heron & Terry Callier, and ever indefinable works from Todd Rundgren, Scott Walker, Osibisa and more! Pre-order Tim Bowness' eighth studio album Powder Dry here: https://burningshed.com/store/timbowness Get tickets for St…
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#54 1972 Rock Classics: Deep Purple, Black Sabbath, Alice Cooper & more
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30:12In the fourth part of our deep dive into the legendary year of 1972, we focus on some of the biggest rock classics that defined the era! Featured on this episode: Deep Purple's Machine Head and their iconic live recording Made in Japan, Black Sabbath Vol.4, Alice Cooper's Schools Out and more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/ad…
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#53 1972 Folk, Ambient & Krautrock: Nick Drake, Tangerine Dream, Neu! & more
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37:35We dive into the atmospheric worlds of ambient, krautrock, and folk music released in 1972, including the introspective sounds of Nick Drake, the experimental sonic landscapes of Tangerine Dream and Neu!, along with what might be the first ever folk concept album? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…
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#52 1972 Prog Rock Extravaganza! Yes, Genesis, Jethro Tull & more!
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42:09In the second episode of our trip through the musical world of 1972, we discover one of the greatest years in progressive rock history! We talk classic albums by Yes, Jethro Tull, Genesis, ELP and lots of hidden gems from an astonishing year for prog! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…
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#51 1972 Glam & Mainstream: The Rolling Stones, T.Rex, Stevie Wonder, Elton John & more
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39:54We're back in a brand new studio with another exciting dive into music history: 1972! In this episode, we explore genre-defining glam albums by David Bowie & T-Rex, chart-topping hits by Elton John, The Rolling Stones & more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Steven Wilson & Tim Bowness
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Prince, Yes, Mike Oldfield, Marvin Gaye, Nico & more! | The Album Years Podcast Live
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19:27In this week's episode we discuss our "Quintessential Album Years Albums", underrated records that we believe need to be critically re-evaluated and given a second chance! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Steven Wilson & Tim Bowness
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Pink Floyd, David Bowie, Talk Talk, Nick Drake, Van Morrison & more! | The Album Years Podcast Live
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24:37This week we have more from our live podcast debut in London last month, which is focused on our list of the artists we talk about the most on the podcast! Can you guess which ones? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Steven Wilson & Tim Bowness
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The Post Rock Era, Changing Listening Habits, Taylor Swift & more! | The Album Years Podcast Live
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34:20This episode is comprised of highlights from our recent live podcast debut, filmed at West Hampstead Arts Club in London on 7th June 2024. We discuss how the podcast started, the current 'post rock era' of music we are living in, our changing listening habits with streaming and how we both meet up occasionally and 'blind swap' records! Learn more a…
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#50 (1985 Part 5) Marillion, IQ, Supertramp, Neil Young & more!
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39:43Our epic journey into the music of 1985 comes to a close with this week's episode, which includes albums by Marillion, IQ, Neil Young, Supertramp and more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Steven Wilson & Tim Bowness
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#49 (1985 Part 4) The Smiths, Suzanne Vega, Killing Joke, Sting & more!
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37:52We are back again with more albums from 1985 as we explore iconic "goth" records by Dead Can Dance, Cocteau Twins and Sisters of Mercy, along with critically acclaimed gems by Suzanne Vega, The Smiths, Jesus and the Mary Chain & more. You can watch the video version of this podcast on our new YouTube channel! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit…
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#48 (1985 Part 3) Kate Bush, Tears for Fears, A-ha, Grace Jones & more
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53:13This week's episode of The Album Years continues our journey into the groundbreaking year of 1985, where we discuss seminal art pop masterpieces by Kate Bush, Tears for Fears and Prefab Sprout, plus more experimental and under the radar releases from the year. Watch the video version of this podcast on our YouTube channel! Learn more about your ad …
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#47 (1985 Part 2) Rush, Miles Davis, Joni Mitchell, Robert Plant & more
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36:11In the second part of our deep dive into 1985, we discuss which established artists stayed relevant and which ones struggled to adapt to the new musical landscapes of the 1980s. Amongst those discussed are podcast favourites Joni Mitchell, Roy Harper and Miles Davis, while the zeitgeist conscious guises adopted by Rush and Robert Plant also go unde…
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#46 (1985 Part 1) Phil Collins, Dire Straits, Prince & more!
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40:441985 was another sensational year for music. On this first part of our foray into the mid-eighties, we discuss the first album in history to sell over one million copies on CD (Dire Straits' Brothers in Arms fact fans), Phil Collins' smash hit album No Jacket Required, Prince's underrated follow up to 'Purple Rain' and much more (David Sylvian and …
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#45 (1968 Part 4) Van Morrison, Nico, The Velvet Underground & More!
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1:03:19This week’s episode is part 4 of 1968 – and with so much left to discuss we’re doing two episodes in one! Includes Van Morrison's "Astral Weeks," Nico's "The Marble Index," The Velvet Underground's "White Light," and many others. And would you believe it, Tim Bowness and I share the same favourite album? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit mega…
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#44 (1968 Part 3) Pink Floyd, Soft Machine, The Moody Blues & more!
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40:30This week’s Album Years - 1968 Part 3 - finds the boys covering singer-songwriters and emerging progressive artists. Pink Floyd, The Nice, Soft Machine, Caravan, Family, Moody Blues and many more are discussed. And, yes, they do manage to shoehorn mentions of Bowie, Fripp and Talk Talk into the conversation! Well done them. Learn more about your ad…
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Blackmagic are at it again! Ursa Cine and Pyxis 6K - Episode 17
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45:18We're back! After a hiatus, we're diving into some post-NAB 2024 analysis. This episode dissects Blackmagic Design's exciting camera announcements: the Pyxis 6K and the Ursa Cine 12K. Is the Pyxis 6K the Blackmagic Camera we've all been waiting for? Tune in as Mark and Anderson geek out over everything Blackmagic!Happy Listening. You can follow the…
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#43 (1968 Part 2) The Doors, The Grateful Dead, The Byrds & more
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42:54It's all about 1968 psychedelia on this week's The Album Years podcast episode! Steven and Tim break down albums by The Doors, The Grateful Dead, Iron Butterfly, The Incredible String Band and more, plus a mysterious inclusion on The Notorious Byrd Brothers' album cover... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…
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#42 (1968 Part 1) The Beach Boys, The Pretty Things, The Zombies, Small Faces & more
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43:37The Album Years' time machine lands in 1968! Steven and Tim discuss the "big hitters" from the year alongside UK psychedelic and underground rock, with notable albums by The Pretty Things, The Zombies, Small Faces and more all discussed. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Steven Wilson & Tim Bowness
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#41 (2000 Part 4) King Crimson, Air, XTC, The Cure & more!
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33:17In the final The Album Years podcast episode for the year 2000, Steven and Tim pick their personal favourite albums of the year and the most influential. There's also discussions on notable progressive rock releases from the year, including albums by King Crimson, Air, Kevin Gilbert and more! You can also watch Steven and Tim's ramblings over on th…
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#40 (2000 Part 3) Linkin Park, Eminem, Iron Maiden, Peter Gabriel & more
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24:06Up for discussion on this week's The Album Years podcast: albums by Linkin Park, Eminem, Iron Maiden, Peter Gabriel & more! And for once, Steven and Tim actually agree on something... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Steven Wilson & Tim Bowness
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#39 (2000 Part 2) D'Angelo, Godspeed You! Black Emperor, The Avalanches & more
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31:36On this week's agenda: albums released in 2000 by D'Angelo, The Avalanches, At The Drive-In and how Tim somehow believes AC/DC are underrated... Listen to our friendly arguments here or watch us in HD on our new The Album Years YouTube channel! https://www.youtube.com/@thealbumyearspodcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoi…
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#38 (2000 Part 1) Radiohead, Coldplay, U2 & more
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43:26The Album Years podcast continues, and this time also in video form (check out our brand new YouTube channel!) The year is 2000: that means albums by Radiohead, Coldplay, U2 and more are up for discussion, along with Tim's questionable editing techniques... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…
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#37 (1987 Part 2B) Guns N' Roses, The Smiths, Pixies & more
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34:22We're wrapping up 1987 on The Album Years Podcast! In Episode 2B, Tim and Steven delve into the murky world of metal, rock, the origins of grunge and more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Steven Wilson & Tim Bowness
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#36 (1987 Part 2A) Pink Floyd, Roger Waters, David Bowie, Yes & more
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31:35This week's The Album Years episode features a death match between Pink Floyd's 'A Momentary Lapse of Reason', and Roger Waters' 'Radio K.A.O.S'! Who do you think wins this one? Listen now to find out! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Steven Wilson & Tim Bowness
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#35 (1987 Part 1B) Tom Waits, David Sylvian, Wire & more!
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37:22On this week's episode of The Album Years Podcast, we return to 1987 and 'mavericks off their rocker'... we discuss the boundary-pushing creativity of singer-songwriter Tom Waits and his 1987 studio album 'Franks Wild Years' and much more! We think it's one of his maddest records, do you agree? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/a…
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#34 (1987 Part 1A) Prince, George Michael, U2, Depeche Mode & more!
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38:51It's time to move into a new year of The Album Years podcast... introducing 1987! On Episode 1A, we share our thoughts on classics by Prince, George Michael, U2, Depeche Mode, Dead Can Dance and much more... our question of the week is, what's your favourite Prince record? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…
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#33 (1977 Part 4B) Brian Eno, Van Morrison, Weather Report, Brand X & more!
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49:48Finally, we've reached the last episode of the marathon year of 1977 in The Album Years Podcast! On today's instalment, we commit the cardinal sin of talking about an album we've never even heard… tune in to find out what that might be! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Steven Wilson & Tim Bowness
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#32 (1977 Part 4A) Queen, Fela Kuti, Throbbing Gristle & more!
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54:13In one of the most eclectic episodes of The Album Years podcast yet, Steven and Tim delve into records by Queen, Throbbing Gristle and Fela Kuti. Now for our question of the week...do you have a favourite album that your best mate absolutely hates? Or as in Tim's case, is indifferent to... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoi…
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#31 (1977 Part 3B) Fleetwood Mac, John Martyn, The Eagles, Billy Joel & more!
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43:48On this week's episode of The Album Years, we dive into American 🇺🇸 soft-rock albums from 1977, including Fleetwood Mac's ‘Rumours'. Plus, we also discuss one of our desert island discs, John Martyn's 'One World’. Our question of the week to you: what is your favourite American album from 1977? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/a…
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#30 (1977 Part 3A) The Beach Boys, Saturday Night Fever, Roy Harper & more!
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42:09On this week's episode of The Album Years podcast, find out why Tim calls 'The Beach Boys Love You' an album that is 'mad as a hatter'. Have you got an album which fits that description? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Steven Wilson & Tim Bowness
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#29 (1977 Part 2B) ABBA, Peter Gabriel, Godley & Creme, Jethro Tull & more!
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59:07Steven & Tim dive into more iconic albums that defined 1977, with releases by ABBA, Peter Gabriel, 10cc, Jethro Tull & more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Steven Wilson & Tim Bowness
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#28 (1977 Part 2A) Rush, Yes, Kansas, Utopia & more
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43:23Steven & Tim dive into the progressive rock albums that defined 1977, with releases by Rush, Yes, Kansas & more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Steven Wilson & Tim Bowness
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#27 The Album Years Christmas Special 2023 (Part 2)
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36:22Because it's Christmas we thought we'd do something a bit different - we are answering all your questions! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Steven Wilson & Tim Bowness
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#26 The Album Years Christmas Special 2023 (Part 1)
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46:51Because it's Christmas we thought we'd do something a bit different - we are answering all your questions! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Steven Wilson & Tim Bowness
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#25 (1977 Part 1B) Peter Hammill, Television, Suicide & more
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50:12The Album Years returns with Steven Wilson and Tim Bowness discussing the music of 1977 across 8 full-length episodes! 1977 was a pivotal year in music, with the rise of punk and disco shaking up the industry. Artists who were aware of the changing musical landscape were able to connect with the zeitgeist, while others remained oblivious and contin…
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#24 (1977 Part 1A) Pink Floyd, The Clash, The Stranglers & more
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44:51The Album Years returns with Steven Wilson and Tim Bowness discussing the music of 1977 across 8 full-length episodes! 1977 was a pivotal year in music, with the rise of punk and disco shaking up the industry. Artists who were aware of the changing musical landscape were able to connect with the zeitgeist, while others remained oblivious and contin…
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After a short break, Anderson and Mark are back to discuss what they've been up to in the world of cinematography. This week, they're talking about their recent experience testing the brand new Kinefinity Mavo LF Mark 2 camera. They share their thoughts on the camera's performance, features, and overall value in the market. They also discuss the ch…
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This week, Mark and Anderson talk with editor Lili Blot about filmmaking, working in the industry, managing clients, and whether it's okay to fix a film in post? This is one episode not to miss. Happy listening! You can follow them on the following Platforms. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/films_by_aw/ https://www.instagram.com/that_camera_ne…
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What’s a movie without music - Episode 14
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46:09This week, Anderson and Mark talk with composer Michael Tedstone about working with music in film, its importance, and what advice we have for filmmakers when making decisions about music for their projects. After all, music makes the darn movie. You can hear more of Michael’s work on Spotify https://open.spotify.com/artist/7dI4ET5LoYuKWWyHM109ST?s…
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We’re actually video game nerds - Episode 13
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45:49This week, Mark and Anderson talk about their love of video games and how they have evolved. They discuss how video games have inspired their stories and how games have transformed into cinematic artforms in their own right. Happy Listening. You can follow them on the following Platforms. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/films_by_aw/ https://ww…
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This week, Anderson and Mark talk about the art of making short films. They discuss why they make them, what they most enjoy about the process, why every director should consider making one, and offer advice for aspiring filmmakers. You can follow them on the following Platforms. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/films_by_aw/ https://www.instagr…
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