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Tonight saw the return of past guest Eddy, and a second attempt to gain that prestigious seal of approval. This time with the Gorillaz – Plastic Beach (2010)

Again the album was a very produced offering that produced some big singles such as Stylo and On Melancoly Hill. The album had a really varied sound with some tracks being quite fast and upbeat and others being somewhat slower and slightly darker.

Again, this was another album that was difficult to judge as whilst the music its self was ok and a few tracks stuck in my mind, again it didn’t really grasp me in any way however it had kept me interested enough to keep listening through out the show.

As a result of this, a new star system was implemented into the shows rating system in order to try and make it slightly easier and less “Black and White” in its ratings. Therefore if the album receives higher than 2.5 Stars its a pass, any lower then its a fail.

So overall the album received:

MISSION ACCOMPLISHED - Seal Approved.

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Tonight’s guest Sean brought with him Red Hot Chilli Peppers – Californication (1999)

The album marked a change in sound for the band and was as such their most successful studio album, providing several popular singles. The reason Sean chose this album was not only because of the varied musical style but also because of the messages and stories evident in the albums lyrical material. Alongside this it hold memories of driving and chilling out with family and friends back home.

The album was very difficult to assess as whilst Sean did raise a fair argument for its cause, I felt that the album didn’t have enough influence on me to for it to succeed however, there was also nothing expressly wrong with it in order to fail it. In the end the decision hinged on the strength of the track ”I Like Dirt” and the bass work of Flea. Hence finally, just about the album received;

MISSION ACCOMPLISHED - Seal Approved.

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Chris Iredale tonight brought the album. Dan Le Sac vs Scroobilus Pip – Angles.

The band themselves were a back-room duo so to speak, with much of the album being recorded either in a bedroom or shed using fairly normal equipment and gear.

The songs on the album all touch on subject that are considered as taboo such as suicide, drug use and depression. The lyrics concentrate on the other “Angles” to the situations that may not normally be touched upon. Hence the album title.

Its because of this bravery to touch on such taboo subjects but in a way that is quite delicate and respectful whilst also being thought provoking that compliments the very rough round the edges and realistic feeling to the album that compliments the under lying messages. These reasons lead to the final conclusion of;

MISSION ACCOMPLISHED - Seal Approved.

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