Welcome to episode 57 of the Love That Album podcast, the first for
2014.

I am joined by long time supporter but first time participant Will
Smith of the wonderful Gentlemen’s Guite To Midnite Cinema podcast. We discuss
albums by two songwriters who are still early into their careers. First up, we
discuss, soul stylist Michael Kiwanuka’s “Home Again” (2012), then we chat
about Mac Demarco’s album “2” (2013). Both artists definitely display their
love of artists that have inspired them, but cleverly meld the music into
something all their own. Kiwanuka’s album is a beautiful introspective look
into faith and hope without hitting anyone over the head with his beliefs. On the other hand, Demarco creates a sound
that may appeal to fans of Ween. He’s got a healthy sense of humour, but as
Will points out, there’s something dark hiding behind the Lynchian picket
fences of his songs. Will and I look forward keenly to see what they will do
next.

Eric Reanimator returns for 2014 with his terrific Album I Love segment
to discuss Janelle Monae’s concept album The Arch Android, based on Metropolis.

NOTE: For the time being, Love That Album will be a monthly podcast. I
have joined Tim Merrill and Wendi Freeman for a new monthly podcast about music
related films called See Hear. I still get my dumb opinions out twice a month,
but once per month for each podcast.

You can download the podcast at iTunes by searching for “love that
album”. You can stream or download it at “http://lovethatalbum.blogspot.com”.

If you dig the show, I’d be ever so grateful for an
iTunes review.

Send me any feedback at rrrkitchen@yahoo.com.au
(written or mp3 voicemail) or join the Facebook group at http://www.facebook.com/groups/lovethatalbum and start a conversation on any new songwriters you’re excited about.