Listen "Iain // Frightened Rabbit, The Midnight Organ Fight"
Episode Synopsis
A warning: This episode discusses suicide.
"Scottish band Frightened Rabbit’s breakout album, Midnight Organ Fight (2008), has had an enduring legacy. It’s been described as 'an album about breaking-up and fucking up', and one of the greatest break-up albums of recent times, and it is that – but there’s much more to it. At its core it’s a showcase of songwriter Scott Hutchison’s self-awareness and journey towards acceptance in the midst of personal turmoil, set to deceptively upbeat indie rock with a heartfelt performance. It’s not always a happy album and it is trailed by tragedy, but its journey is a worthwhile and important one." - Iain
Episode 9 features Matt's pick: Silverchair's Diorama
What we've been listening to lately...
Matt: Biffy Clyro - The Myth of the Happily Ever After, Ben Folds - Exhausting Lover, Metallica - 72 Seasons, Lizzy McAlpine - A Little Bit of Everything
Iain: Arooj Aftab - Tiny Desk, Bell Witch - Future's Shadow Part 1, Tim Hecker - Monotony
Abby: Ed Sheeran - Boat
You can find a playlist of the music we discussed in episode 8 of The Album Files here. You can find us on social media @abimickey, @iaintreloar and @climbingcyclist.
"Scottish band Frightened Rabbit’s breakout album, Midnight Organ Fight (2008), has had an enduring legacy. It’s been described as 'an album about breaking-up and fucking up', and one of the greatest break-up albums of recent times, and it is that – but there’s much more to it. At its core it’s a showcase of songwriter Scott Hutchison’s self-awareness and journey towards acceptance in the midst of personal turmoil, set to deceptively upbeat indie rock with a heartfelt performance. It’s not always a happy album and it is trailed by tragedy, but its journey is a worthwhile and important one." - Iain
Episode 9 features Matt's pick: Silverchair's Diorama
What we've been listening to lately...
Matt: Biffy Clyro - The Myth of the Happily Ever After, Ben Folds - Exhausting Lover, Metallica - 72 Seasons, Lizzy McAlpine - A Little Bit of Everything
Iain: Arooj Aftab - Tiny Desk, Bell Witch - Future's Shadow Part 1, Tim Hecker - Monotony
Abby: Ed Sheeran - Boat
You can find a playlist of the music we discussed in episode 8 of The Album Files here. You can find us on social media @abimickey, @iaintreloar and @climbingcyclist.
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