In this episode of **Beat Motel**, Andrew Culture and Ollie dive headfirst into the treacherous waters of cover songs. From Blur’s awkward moments to Jimi Hendrix being untouchable, the duo debates which bands and tracks are simply too sacred, complex, or ridiculous to cover. Along the way, they drop truth bombs about Madonna’s infamous coffee table book, dissect Damon Albarn’s lounge act origins for "Song 2," and explain why American men are just _built different_.

Hear tales of function band virtuosity, the chaotic logistics of covering Godspeed You! Black Emperor, and the unspeakable madness of Frank Zappa’s rock operas. Plus, you’ll discover why Sparklehorse feels like reading someone else’s mail and why trying to recreate Emperor’s riffs live might just cause a nervous breakdown.

Also, Ollie tries to guess some classic tracks and... fails gloriously. Think you can do better? Tune in for riffs, banter, and one of the most hilariously unstructured episodes yet.

### Riffs of the week

#### Oli's Riff

- Bedhead - Golden Brown (0:00-0:30)

#### Andrew's Riff

- Gatecreeper - Dead Star (3:12 - 3:41)

### Oli's track choices

1. Polvo - Can I Ride (0:20-0:50)

2. Godspeed you! Black Emperor - East Hastings (11:30-12:00)

3. Sparklehorse - Gold Day (3:00-3:30)

4. Grouper - I'd Rather be Sleeping (2:06 - 2:36)

### Andrew's track choices

1. Elder - The Fallen Veil (1:34)

2. Emperor - Depraved (2:00)

3. Jimi Hendrix - Axis bold as love (2:44)

4. Frank Zapper and the Mothers of Invention - Billy the mountain (23:29)

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This week on **Beat Motel**, Andrew’s joined by Jago for a full-on rummage through the dusty vinyl crate of movie soundtracks. It’s soundtracks, but not as you know them—Michael Caine movies, unexpected Quincy Jones bangers, and one or two synth-heavy horrors. Along the way, they rant about fake live albums, discuss why Portishead’s “wrong” notes sound so right, and reminisce about teenage Grebo grievances.

Somehow, it spirals into video game scores, the unexpected brilliance of 1930s musicals, and the sheer absurdity of Iggy Pop glitter-riding audiences. And yes, someone has beef with _The Stooges'_ production—sacrilege? Tune in and decide.

Grab a cuppa, roll up your sleeves, and dive headfirst into the chaos. Expect the usual mix of music nerdery, dry humor, and head-scratching tangents.

### Riffs of the week

#### Jago's Riff

- Portishead - Silence (4:02)

#### Andrew's Riff

- So What - Miles Davis, John Coltrane, Cannonball Adderley and Bill Evans (5:17)

### Jago's track choices

1. Lalo Schifrin - Scorpio's View (1:40)

- Dirty Harry

2. The Electric Prunes - Kyrie Eleison (0:54)

- Easy Rider

3. Jessica Curry - A storm over Yaughton (opening)

- Everybody's gone to the rapture

4. John Harrison - Prologue/Welcome to creep show (2:30)

- The Creep Show

### Andrew's track choices

1. Roy Budd - Get Carter - Main Theme (opening)

- Get Carter

2. Pink Floyd - Ibiza Bar (1:30)

- More

3. Quincy Jones - Get a bloomin move on (0:38)

- The Italian Job

4. Iggy Pop - Lust for life (opening)

- Trainspotting

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Who sampled - https://www.whosampled.com/

It’s the episode where **Andrew Culture** and Dr. Sam somehow make an entire hour of toilet chat, dodgy sampling, and musical rambling sound like a work of art. From unicorn stools (Google at your own risk) to squatting like a Baltic legend, the pair venture into a shambolic journey across music that sampled _what?!_

Expect the unexpected as they break down:

- **Bodsore** sounding like a black metal fever dream.

- A British punk banger sampling Windows’ startup sound.

- _Tricky’s_ expensive 90s sampling wizardry when only the four richest kings of Europe owned a sampler.

- **DJ Shadow**, pre-_Endtroducing_, and _Prodigy’s_ cheeky meow-powered rave anthem.

- A bizarre mashup of _Biggie Smalls_ and Thomas the Tank Engine.

Oh, and Andrew once owned a wardrobe from a public toilet. As you do.

So get ready to question your music taste, learn more about squat angles than you ever asked for, and celebrate the ridiculousness of samples that make you yell: _They sampled WHAT?!_

### Riffs of the week

#### Dr Sam's Riff

- Bedsore - A Colossus, an Elephant, a Winged Horse, the Dragon Rendezvous (7.30)

#### Andrew's Riff

- Man/Woman/Chainsaw - The Boss (0:51)

### Dr Sam's track choices

1. Aceyalone - The Walls and Windows (opening)

2. Fig 4.0 - CTRL+ALT+DEL (opening)

3. Megachurch - Receive It (1.40)

4. Thomas the Dank Engine (opening)

### Andrew's track choices

1. Tricky - Struggling (2:57)

2. Dj Shadow and the Groove Robbers - Hindsight (0:50)

3. The Prodigy - Charlie Says (1:25)

4. M.I.A - Paper Planes (2:10)

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This week on **Beat Motel**, Andrew is joined by the triumphant return of Ollie, a co-host who’s now "back by beat demand" (his words). Together, they light a candle for forgotten bands—metaphorically, of course, to avoid the insurance fraud that their shrine mishap inspired. From nostalgia-soaked anecdotes to relentless riffs, this episode explores the dusty edges of musical memory.

**Highlights**:

- **Turbo Prog Love:** Ollie’s "Riff of the Week" honors Cleft’s "Trap Door," described by a mate as “so good I want to sip on it.”

- **Bands Gone Missing:** Andrew and Ollie dig into forgotten gems like Salad, Kickball, and Polaris, pondering why talent doesn't always equal longevity.

- **Tech Talk:** A lament for the pain of four-track recording and the joys of modern marketing. Apparently, Ableton saves more than music—it saves sanity.

- **Marketing and Mysteries:** Why TikTok is a dumpster fire but still revives obscure bands, and how skateboarding DVDs accidentally curated the soundtracks of our youth.

- **The Origins of Riff Love:** Andrew shares how the proto-metal swagger of Spitfire ignited his obsession with guitar riffs and questionable snare sounds.

Whether they’re cracking wise about shoegaze feet or tracking down bands who disappeared into obscurity, Andrew and Ollie keep the banter fast and the humor sharp. This episode is a tribute to bands who didn’t make it but still left their mark.

**Full Tracklist**:

- **Cleft** – Trap Door

- **Salad** – Drink the Elixir

- **Kickball** – Opposite

- **Polaris** – Good Time

- **The High** – Box Set Go

- **Dokudangu** – Mystery Skater Anthem

- **Killerest Expression** – Memory Loss

- **Spitfire** – Superbaby

Dive in for a laugh, a tear, and a reminder to check your old iPod classics for forgotten treasures.

### Riffs of the week

#### Oli's Riff

- Cleft - Trapdoor (0:57)

#### Andrew's Riff

- Gaerea - The Poet's Ballet (2:20)

### Oli's track choices

1. Kickball - Opposite (0:09)

2. Cumbersome - Billie (0:30)

3. Polaris - Good Time (opening)

4. Douku Dango - Unknown Track - (3:20)

### Andrew's track choices

1. Salad - Drink The Elixir (2:00)

2. The High - Box Set Go (1:20)

3. The Killerest Expression - Memory Loss (opening)

4. Spitfire - Wild Sunshine (opening)

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Andrew's new band - https://youtu.be/9CAb4szeXX8?si=Kei81Jji7EVsmmjM

This week, Andrew and Jago dive into the chaotic world of **musical rivalries**, from playground-level spats to outright murderous feuds. Highlights include:

- Jago’s dangerous addiction to seaside 2p machines, proving the only real winner is the arcade owner.

- The eternal bitterness of Dave Mustaine (_35 million albums sold but still salty_).

- Blur vs. Oasis—teen idols or commercial gladiators?

- Charles Manson: misunderstood artist or murderous twit? (_Spoiler: Jago’s hero worship is… complicated_).

- Brian Harvey of E17’s many adventures—from parking tickets to jacket potato chaos.

With riffs of the week by **Will Haven** and **Jesu**, a dash of Blur's weirdness, and some surprisingly heartfelt moments (looking at you, Softplay), this episode is chaos wrapped in catchy melodies. Will Andrew and Jago choose sides in these rivalries? Spoiler: expect zero objectivity.

Like, subscribe, or just send Brian Harvey your best wishes—he might need them more.

### Riffs of the week

#### Jago's Riff

- Will Haven - Miguel (1:55)

#### Andrew's Riff

- Jesu - Silver (opening)

### Jago's track choices

1. Metallica - The Four Horsemen VS Megadeth - Mechanix

2. Oasis - Hey Now VS Blur - Battle

3. Take That - Could It Be Magic VS East 17 - Stay another day

4. The Beach Boys - Never learn not to love VS Charles Manson - Cease to exist

### Andrew's track choices

1. The Brian Jonestown Massacre - Not if you were the last Dandy on earth VS The Dandy Warhols - Bohemian like you

2. Tupac - Hit 'em up VS Notorious BIG - Who shot ya

3. Soft Play - Everything and Nothing VS Sleaford Mods - Jobseeker

4. Husker Du - Don't want to know if you're lonely VS The Replacements - Something to du

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**Episode Title:** _When the Drums Kick In – and Other Musical Mishaps_

**Hosts:** Andrew Culture & Dr. Sam

**Summary:**

Get ready for an unhinged exploration of the greatest moments when drums _really_ kick in – whether it’s a masterful fill or just chaos in a trench coat. Andrew and Dr. Sam stumble through topics like Phil Collins' shiny dome revolutionizing baldness, the orchestral carnage of WWI-themed metal gigs, and why Greg's vegan sausage rolls might double as building materials. Plus, the duo attempt to decide whether it's ever okay to stick an orange somewhere unconventional (spoiler: it’s not).

Expect anecdotes about drum risers that double as death traps, the gritty charm of Oransi Pazuzu, and a heartfelt lament about the disappearance of the punk energy from bands like Pears. Oh, and they take a detour to ponder why James May memes involve pineapple. All that, and a sprinkling of hip-hop, techno minimalism, and general nonsense about pastry condoms.

**Music Featured:**

- _Igana_ by Yabai T-Shirts Yasan

- _Kampf und Sturm_ by Canonfiber

- _In the Air Tonight_ by Phil Collins (yes, _that_ bit)

- _Ilmestys_ by Oransi Pazuzu

- _Rather Be Dead_ by Refused

- _All Balls_ by AC Alone

- _Shame Face_ by François X

**In This Episode:**

- The joy of drum fills that slap harder than your nan when you nick her tea biscuits.

- Why Andrew gets weepy over techno tracks while Dr. Sam takes the piss.

- A shocking revelation about James Hetfield's secret love for Finnish noise rock.

- And, of course, a discussion on vegan sausage rolls that’ll make you regret lunch.

**Quote of the Episode:**

_"Greg’s vegan sausage rolls are like paste in a pastry condom." – Andrew Culture_

### Riffs of the week

#### Dr Sam's Riff

- ヤバイTシャツ屋さん - Eegana

#### Andrew's Riff

- KANONENFIEBER - Kampf und Sturm (1:11)

### Dr Sam's track choices

1. Zz Top - La Grange (0.15)

2. Oranssi Pazuzu - ilmestys (4.40)

3. Pears - You're Boring (opening)

4. Aceyalone - All Balls (0.06)

### Andrew's track choices

1. Phil Collins - In the air tonight (3:15)

2. Nirvana - Scentless Apprentice (opening)

3. The Refused. - Rather be dead (0:28)

4. François X - Shamefaced (3:34)

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In this week’s audio catastrophe, Andrew is joined by Dr. Sam to discuss "best album endings." Naturally, this means chaos, sarcasm, and several tangents about guinea pig recipes, Björk's cat in pajamas, and why the Rolling Stones are basically for your mum.

Musical choices span the predictable (Stone Roses) to the avant-garde (Bjork making cat noises). Plus, the duo spends more time rambling about band names, random memories of Ipswich gigs, and the existential sadness of Lemmy's apartment than actually talking about music. Classic Beat Motel.

Listen in for:

- ACDC's post-orgasmic groove.

- Why The Stone Roses' "I Am the Resurrection" might keep the party alive.

- The time Status Quo acted like divas while Motorhead just turned up.

- American Football’s emo nostalgia (and Andrew’s CD shelf musings).

- The art of "album-ending drama."

Also featuring:

- Comments on TikTok that make Mastodon fans cry.

- What happens when cats in pajamas get fed up with Bjork.

- Why nobody should ever try to cover ACDC.

Like a chaotic mixtape of humor, niche knowledge, and unfiltered rants, this episode is exactly what you didn’t know you needed. Don’t skip the ending—you might miss a guitar amp smashing into oblivion.

### Riffs of the week

#### Dr Sam's Riff

- Julian Mayorga - No te comas las blanquisimas mofetas (opening)

#### Andrew's Riff

- American Football - I'll See You When We're Both Not So Emotional (2:09)

### Dr Sam's track choices

1. AC/DC - Rock and Roll Ain't Noise Pollution (0.40)

2. Kid Dynamite - Fuckuturn (0.15)

3. Bjork - Triumph of A Heart (0.50)

4. Big Business - Lonely Lyle (3.00)

### Andrew's track choices

1. The Stone Roses - I am the resurrection (7:36)

2. The Charlatans - No one, not even the rain (3:55)

3. The Rolling Stones - You can't always get what you want (0:50)

4. Gravediggaz - Rest in peace (outro) - (1:30)

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https://youtu.be/0z-rhM-dcO8?si=86Xdhjw7qSl2E8Rw

In this week’s Beat Motel, Andrew and his co-host Dr. Sam tackle the odd world of _Great Albums with Terrible Songs_. Ever wondered why a near-flawless record gets ruined by a random ear-sore? Same here. Andrew dives into the trenches with Metallica, Kyuss, Radiohead, and others, pondering why bands sabotage themselves with tracks that barely qualify as filler.

Dr. Sam treats us to a sociological study of the infamous “skullet” and rants about modern bands who go through music school rather than the gritty DIY route. This episode finds the two slipping into all the irreverent tangents you’d expect: a heated debate on the Doors, bizarre childhood habits, and the joys of listening to Busta Rhymes while teaching their kids about hip-hop. With witty jabs, a sprinkle of _The Office_ references, and some choice British slang, this week’s episode promises more laughs than it should.

### Riffs of the week

#### Dr Sam's Riff

- Ana Lua Caiano - Os Meus Sapatos Tocam Nos Teus (1.05)

#### Andrew's Riff

- Bizarrekult - Du Lovet Meg (1:40)

### Dr Sam's track choices

1. Metallica - The Thing That Should Not Be (0.52)

2. Guns N Roses - Anything Goes (0.14)

3. Rancid - Life Won't Wait (0.42)

4. A Tribe Called Quest - What? (opening)

### Andrew's track choices

1. Kyuss - Yeah (entire track!)

2. Radiohead - Fitter Happier (opening)

3. The Replacements - Hootenanny (0:29)

4. The Doors - Horse Lattitudes (0:18)

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