What makes a song impossible to live without?

In the debut episode of Tracks On Trial, Sam George, Amy Jo, and Andy Smith bring their most beloved songs into the courtroom of music, debating the rock anthems, emotional classics, and genre-defining tracks that shaped their identities and musical tastes.

Featuring discussions on a-ha, Oasis, Rage Against the Machine, Alter Bridge, The Cadillac Three and more, this episode explores why certain songs become lifelong emotional landmarks.

We discuss:

• How music shapes identity and personal experience
• Why authenticity and musicianship still matter
• The emotional power of production and orchestration
• The influence of 1980s music on modern artists
• Rock anthem songwriting and emotional connection
• How heavy riffs, c ...