This week marks a tonal shift as we explore Talk Talk’s fifth and final studio album, “Laughing Stock.” We begin by examining Mark Hollis and Talk Talk’s career and evolution over the course of their first four albums, moving from New Romantic pop stars to post-rock pioneers, culminating in a track-by-track deep dive into this lesser-known but widely influential album. Join us on a musical journey of Biblical proportions.

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Theme music: “Dancing Underwater (Instrumental Version)” by I'MIN, licensed through Epidemic Sound.

We continue our series on the best alternative albums of 1991 with Jesus Jones’ landmark 1991 album “Doubt.” Combining driving rock bass and guitars with dance-inspired beats and creative use of samples, “Doubt” beautifully captures the essence of 1991, evoking the atmosphere and emotions of a new decade when it seemed anything was possible. 

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Theme music: “Dancing Underwater (Instrumental Version)” by I'MIN, licensed through Epidemic Sound.

In honor of #InternationalPodcastDay2024, Laurie & Scott free went LIVE for this week's episode on One-Hit Wonders of 1991.

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Theme music: “Dancing Underwater (Instrumental Version)” by I'MIN, licensed through Epidemic Sound.

Laurie & Scott Free will be podcasting LIVE this week for #InternationalPodcastDay2024! We'll be live video podcasting on Saturday, Sep. 28 at 3:30pm EDT. If you want to watch us live, you have to register. Register now for FREE at https://www.eventcreate.com/e/international-podcast-day-2024 

Thanks to our friends at Poduty Live Events for organizing this event for a second year!