The Cacophony Sessions

The Cacophony Sessions

by Dan Whitell

Season 2

S2E02 - The Top 20 Songs of 1991

For the thirtieth anniversary, the latest episode of The Cacophony Sessions sees Dan, Tom, Alex, Martyn and Dave nominating what we think are the twenty best songs of 1991. We each nominated thirty songs and scored them out of fifty, and tonight, we discuss the scores. We cover everything from hip-hop to dance to grunge so we hope you'll agree with at least some of them!Other than that we find the links between Pearl Jam, Ronan Keating and the Star Wars theme, Al gives us his best Sepultura karaoke, Baphomet remains elusive and there are more than a fair share of surprise results along the way.Head to our blog where you can review the full list of 150 songs we put forward, along with how they scored and even links to the Spotify and Apple Music playlists we've compiled so you can listen along!https://thecacophonysessions.wordpress.com/2021/03/22/top-150-songs-of-1991/All music courtesy of Tom F, DJ Funktapuss and Martyn Ley (aka Longships). Support the show

S2E01 - Album of the Year 2020

We're back for our second season of The Cacophony Sessions! In the first main episode of 2021 the whole gang looks back at the best albums of what was a very strange year for all of us. Join Dan, Dave, Alex, Tom and Martyn as we count down our top 15 records of 2020. Along the way find out what happened Dave at the end of last season, which homoerotic posters are the best ones to adorn your walls with, our best lookalikes, and just exactly how many slave masters are posing on your dollar. All with our normal sweary brand of tangential chaos. Oh, and Al explains why he is a Corpsegrinder.A little later than we first thought, our top ten was based on a shortlist of three albums per guest, all scored out of ten. On the podcast we run down through our rankings and go over some of the honourable mentions in what was actually a very good year for music. There's everything here from hip-hop to soul to punk.Let us know what you think of our picks, and if, heaven forbid, we missed any please let Dan know on Twitter @GoldenEPump. Support the show

BONUS - The Young One (featuring Taylor Parkes of Chart Music Podcast)

Two weeks after everyone else, The Cacophony Sessions weighs in on the Neil Young vs. Joe Rogan & Spotify debate by dedicating one of our bonus episodes to the mythical Canadian singer-songwriter and his massive discography - from Crosby, Stills Nash & Young to Buffalo Springfield. Usual voices Dan Whitell and Tom are joined by the illustrious music writer Taylor Parkes, as we do our best to choose Neil Young's best songs and albums; the best Neil Young covers; our thoughts on the recent controversy and everything in between from George Michael: rap pioneer, to Ian Brown: martial artist.We would like to thank Taylor for taking the time to talk with us and for the love of Noel Edmonds please go and listen to Chart Music. It's wonderful.Info on Chart Music can be found here.The Cacophony Sessions Blog can be found here.All background music courtesy of Dan Whitell & Martyn Ley. Season Three is on the way very soon! Support the show

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S1E07B - Cacfest 2020 (Part Two)

Welcome to Episode Eight, where we finish running down our dream festival line-up, covering hip-hop and miscellaneous choices and all of our favourite acts from history.Dan, Alex, Martyn, Dave and Tom assembled to continue the episode, but not everyone made it to the end of the festival. Typical. A few technical issues and the longest episode ever mean that this is a few days later than anticipated. Originally pegged as our Christmas special, the festive trimmings are kept to the end of the conversation so it doesn't feel too out of season. Well apart from our own Christmas song, of course.So please listen to this, the last episode of The Cacophony Sessions in 2020, as we find out just how Al gets revenge f you cross him, the unsexiest song of all time and the travel safety concerns of Dolly Parton.Thanks for listening in 2020. We'll be back in a couple of weeks with our Records of the Year. From everyone at TCSP, we hope everyone had a great Christmas and New Year, and let's get ready for a better 2021.With music from Martyn Ley, DJ Funktapuss, Danny W & The Dope and Tom Fry. Support the show

S1E07A - Cacfest 2020 (Part One)

You know what we really miss? Festivals and live music. Fuck you 2020. This episode of The Cacophony Sessions sets up the stage for our own dream festival as Dan asks Martyn, Al, Dave and Tom to help him build a line-up for the ages.Stay tuned for a steaming dump of hot content before Christmas, Funkateers, but in the meantime please enjoy this - the first part of our largest and most expansive episode yet as we find out Tom's ulterior motive for inviting you to see Sigur Ros with him; Martyn enjoys himself a bit too much talking about Leftfield and Dave tells us what he really thinks about Bruno Mars.This is just part one, as the conversation spans five stages and two days so this was quite the recording session! On the agenda for Episode 7A is the currently active bands for our fantasy rock, pop and dance stages. 7B will be discussing hip-hop, miscellaneous acts and our favourite acts of yesteryear. Oh and we might have something Christmassy coming for you as well in amongst all of that!All music courtesy of Martyn Ley, DJ Funktapuss and Danny W & The Dope. Support the show

S1E06 - Michael Jackson's Thriller, or: What Happens When You're Late for Halloween

We were going to post a Halloween episode of The Cacophony Sessions but as this is coming to you in November on this episode instead we run down the biggest selling album of all time, track by track. We are of course talking about Michael Jackson's Thriller and all of its seven singles and two album tracks.Regulars Martyn, Alex, Dave and Tom are here alongside host Dan for a full breakdown of the album, as well as discussions about our favourite Michael Jackson songs. Although certain aspects of his personal life are covered, it is important to note that this episode does its best to keep on track to discussion of the music, as we all know there is a lot of controversy surrounding this particular subject.Also covered are some of our favourite horror-themed tracks, the late, great Eddie Van Halen, and our usual chatter. Also, if your name is Paul McCartney, you might want to sit this one out.All incidental music featured courtesy of Danny W & The Dope, Longships and DJ Funktapuss. Support the show

S1E05 - The Cacophony Sessions Goes Pop!

In our longest, sweariest and most divisive conversation yet, The Cacophony Sessions listens to the Official UK Top Ten* and gets all hip and trendy. Join Martyn, Dave, Alex, Tom and our perennial concierge Dan as we go way, way out of our comfort zone. Featuring discussions on Pop Smoke, DJ Khaled, Cardi B and Drake, we ditch our normal brand of music snobbery for something a bit different - including which members of BTS Alex fancies the most. Expect TWO HOURS of the normal curmudgeonly tangents and constant mentions of Pearl Jam, Prince and Smashing Pumpkins though. Obviously.Oh, and do stay until the end for a special treat.All music produced and recorded by Daniel Whitell, Martyn Ley and DJ Funktapuss.*Recorded in the week commencing 30th August 2020. Support the show

S1E04 - A New Hope (Soundtracks)

Episode Four of The Cacophony Sessions is (mostly) all about movie soundtracks, save our usual tangential tendencies and the occasional video game soundtrack for good measure. Alex, Martyn, Tom and Dave join host Dan, who (spoiler alert) finally unleashes the purple fury in the longest episode yet.In our sights this week are musicals, compilations, 80s bangers, Biffy Clyro, Deftones and even a bit of classical music for the cultured listeners out there. Who are we kidding? We know you're here to hear some musical toss get a good pasting. We deliver. Listen now!All tracks featured were composed by DJ Funktapuss and Martyn Ley. Support the show

S1E03 - We've Been to the Year 2000

The Cacophony Sessions discusses an entire decade of music as we explore the Noughties. The best and worst trends, genres, albums and songs are all on the table here as Dan, Martyn, Dave, Tom and newcomer Alex give their thoughts on the first decade of the 21st Century. Some bands do not escape unscathed as some knockout blows are delivered. Episode Four features a bonus introduction as we also find out which year Alex thinks is the greatest in music history, and our newest panel member also tries his luck at finding his own undeniable banger. Featured Music:All instrumental music snippets written and produced by Martyn Ley and Daniel Whitell. Support the show

S1E02 - Undeniable Bangers

We're back for more of The Cacophony Sessions!The gloves are off as we go head-to-head this week in an attempt to crown the most undeniable banger of all time (that we could think of). Tom's hungover, Martyn's lost in Cornwall and Dan tries really hard not to talk about Prince. Featuring discussions about Pearl Jam, All Saints, William Orbit, Human League, New Order, Doobie Brothers, Run DMC and many more.Episode Two features your host Dan as well as guests Tom, Martyn, Pete and Dave. Join us as we get ready to separate the audio wheat from the chaff and suggest songs that everybody loves. Get involved and be sure to stay funky as always.Featured Music:(Everybody Loves) A Vanity Parade [Promo Edit] - Danny W & The DopeLustAffair - Danny W & the DopeInstrumentals by Martyn Ley/Longships Support the show

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