Podcast
The Greatest Non Hits
Hosted by Chris & Tim · EN
đ¶ Hey there, music lovers! đ”
Let's take a trip down memory lane and dive into the endless universe of overlooked songs from our past! đ In this age of music streaming, have you ever played a game with your friends where you listen to the deep tracks of old albums and debate which ones were the most underrated? Well, guess what? Chris and Tim have invented that game, and it's an absolute blast! đ
Whether you're walking your dog, driving your car, or taking an early morning run, đžđïž these two music enthusiasts will take you on a journey through each studio album we all know and love. Tim will even serenade you with a little guitar, while Chris drops some mind-blowing knowledge about the songs.
But here's the best part â they'll listen to and rank the top 3 non-hits from each album! đ It's like discovering hidden gems that never got the recognition they deserved. And don't worry, there's plenty of comic relief sprinkled throughout each episode to keep you entertained and laughing your socks off! đ€Ł
So, if you're in need of a musical escape and want to explore the uncharted territories of underrated songs, join Chris and Tim on "The Greatest Non Hits" podcast! Trust me, you won't regret it. đ§âš Let's celebrate the unsung heroes of music together!
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Mac DeMarco: 2
3w ago00:42:21Tap to summarizeSend us Fan MailA guitar part can be âjazzy,â a little busted, and still perfect if it serves the song and thatâs the thread we keep pulling while we listen through Mac DeMarcoâs 2. Weâre Chris and Tim, and we treat this one like a track-by-track album review with three guideposts: guitar playing, storytelling, and songwriting. If youâve ever tried to explain why lo-fi indie rock feels so personal, this is our attempt to put real words to it.We start with âCooking Up Something Good,â geeking out on DIY overdubs, echo, and the way DeMarco stacks simple parts into a signature guitar tone. From there we hit âDreaming,â talk about lyrics that donât need a novel to land, and then let âFreaking Out the Neighborhoodâ kick off a very honest detour about actual neighbors, everyday weirdness, and why humor belongs in songwriting.Cigarettes and vice songs show up as a surprising storytelling tool, especially once we get to âOde to Viceroy,â where one track turns into a whole nostalgia trigger. We also spend time on songs that hit emotionally, like âSherrill,â plus the debate-y moments where we canât decide if we love a track, hate it, or somehow both. Finally, we rank our top three and make the case for what deserves a repeat listen.If you enjoy Mac DeMarco, indie music analysis, guitar tone talk, or album breakdown podcasts, hit play, then subscribe, share this with a friend, and leave us a review. What are your top three songs from 2?Support the show
Transcribe âTame Impala: Lonerism
Jul 801:05:57Tap to summarizeSend us Fan MailThat opening âlook out, look outâ isnât just a goofy clip. Itâs the doorway into a real question we canât shake: how does Tame Impalaâs Lonerism sound both childlike and haunted, like a bad dream you still want to replay? We start by connecting the Dumbo âPink Elephantsâ melody to the swirling, woozy logic of Kevin Parkerâs sound, then follow that thread into the bigger influence map. Along the way we hear Pink Floyd âMoneyâ energy, Beatles-bright harmony instincts, and flashes of classic rock attitude that somehow never feel like cosplay.From there we go track by track through the albumâs most talked-about moments and a few under-loved ones, reacting to the synth-heavy choices, the punchy drums, and the transitions that feel engineered by a perfectionist at 3 a.m. We spend time on the cult giants like âApocalypse Dreams,â the hooky pull of âMind Mischief,â the forward-motion rush of âMusic To Walk Home By,â and the uneasy tension inside âWhy Wonât They Talk To Me.â We also zoom out to the albumâs core theme: lonerism as a full psychological setting, where being detached can feel like safety and punishment at the same time.We wrap by debating a question every fan ends up asking: are the lyrics the point, or is the voice just another instrument in the mix? Then we lock in our favorite non-hit picks and argue about what even counts as a âhitâ when a deep cut feels life-changing. If Lonerism means something to you, subscribe, share this with a friend who loves psychedelic rock, and leave us a review with your top three tracks.Support the show
Transcribe âTV on the Radio:Nine Types Of Light
May 2100:59:31Tap to summarizeSend us Fan MailA record can be packed with talent and still feel messy, or it can click so hard that every sound seems inevitable. Nine Types Of Light by TV On The Radio lands in that second category for us, and the more we listen, the more the album feels like a complete world rather than a stack of tracks.We talk through what makes it work: the tight but adventurous production, the way the arrangements leave space for horns and synth textures, and how the band slides across funk rock, soul, art rock, and even a little blues jazz without turning into a genre exercise. Along the way we touch on the human story around the lineup, including bassist Gerard Smith, and how that context can shift the emotional weight of what youâre hearing.Then we get to the fun part of Greatest Non-Hits: we set aside the most obvious singles and build our top-three deep cut rankings. We debate what even counts as a âhit,â call out the tracks that build into glorious chaos, and make the case for the songs that feel like pure adrenaline or pure ache depending on where the album takes you. If you love album reviews, track-by-track reactions, and discovering underrated songs you should be playing on repeat, this is for you.Subscribe wherever you get podcasts, share the episode with a friend who loves TV On The Radio, and leave a review. What are your top three tracks from Nine Types Of Light?Support the show
Transcribe âAlt-J: All of This is Yours
May 601:06:21Tap to summarizeSend us Fan MailAlt-Jâs This Is All Yours sounds like it was engineered for headphones, late nights, and people who love albums that reward repeat listens. We are Chris and Tim, and we take this one track by track, chasing what makes the bandâs âquietâ approach feel so big: spare guitar lines, careful harmonies, unexpected percussion, and those left-turn moments that only an art-school indie rock band from Leeds would try.Along the way, we talk about the bandâs origin story and why their early dorm-room limitations may have shaped the whole recordâs identity. We dig into the meditative pull of âArrival In Naraâ and âNara,â the playful intensity of âEvery Other Freckle,â and the way the songs hint at bigger themes without turning into a lecture. We also call out the sonic details we cannot stop hearing, from layered keys to bold dropouts that make certain tracks feel almost cinematic.We set one rule: âLeft Hand Freeâ is the hit, so it is off the board. Everything else is fair game. That leads us to a real debate over the albumâs strongest deep cuts, including âChoice Kingdom,â âHunger Of The Pine,â and âGospel Of John Hurt,â plus a quick nod to how the bonus âLovely Dayâ puts a clean finish on the whole listen.If you care about 2010s indie rock, experimental folk textures, and album reviews that actually rank the songs, hit play. Subscribe, share this with a friend who loves Alt-J, and leave a review then tell us which non-hit deserves the top spot.Support the show
Transcribe âArcade Fire: Everything Now
Apr 2301:04:16Tap to summarizeSend us Fan MailEverything Now feels like a party you canât leave and thatâs the point. We hit play on Arcade Fireâs 2017 dance-rock album and let it wash over us: drum-machine pulse, glossy synths, hot horns, and that extra spark from Thomas Bangalter of Daft Punk in the production mix. Itâs a record that people love, hate, or love to hate, so we slow down and actually talk through what itâs doing and why it still feels uncomfortably current.We get into the albumâs big themes: hyper-consumerism, attention overload, and the weird feeling that every song and every ad is happening at the same time. From the title trackâs maximalist message to Infinite Contentâs not-so-funny mirror of subscription life, we connect the lyrics to the daily reality of screens, scrolling, and the urge to fill every empty moment. We also dig into the darker corners, like Creature Comfortâs take on fame and self-image, and Peter Panâs fear-of-growing-up energy that ends up becoming our shared favorite deep cut.Then we make it a game: we call the singles the âhitsâ and rank the best non-hits at the end. We talk wordplay, sarcasm, religious references, and how real-life controversy can change the way you hear a song like We Donât Deserve Love. If youâre looking for an Everything Now track breakdown, an Arcade Fire deep cuts guide, or just a lively conversation that treats pop culture and meaning seriously without getting stiff, youâre in the right place. Subscribe, share the episode with a friend, and leave a review, then tell us your top non-hit from Everything Now.Support the show
Transcribe âJagwar Ma: Howlin
Apr 1501:02:20Tap to summarizeSend us Fan MailThat moment when a song is driving you crazy and then suddenly it clicks? Thatâs the energy we bring to Jaguar Maâs Howlin, the 2013 debut that blends indie rock, synthpop, and psychedelic pop with a heavy dose of Manchester influence. Weâre chasing the details that make this record stick, from layered vocals with a Pet Sounds hint to the buzzing textures that feel like they belong in the mix even when they irritate you. We move track by track through the singles and the deeper cuts, digging into why âUncertaintyâ hits so hard, why âThe Throwâ feels built for a dance floor, and why repetition can be either hypnotic or lazy depending on the song. Along the way we connect the bandâs choices to bigger listening themes: how mood changes what you hear, how an arrangement can carry a lyric-light track, and why a debut album can earn real acclaim even if the bandâs run is short. Then we land the plane with our rankings, including the surprises that rise after a few listens and the tracks we think fall into filler territory. If you like album reviews, indie music commentary, synth-driven rock, or just hearing two friends argue about what makes a song work, youâll feel at home here. Subscribe for more, share this with a friend who loves Howlin, and leave a review with your top track from the album.Support the show
Transcribe âNine Inch Nails: Hesitation Marks
Apr 801:12:38Tap to summarizeSend us Fan MailHesitation Marks is the kind of album that sneaks up on you: itâs dark, sure, but it moves, it grooves, and it keeps circling the same uncomfortable questions until they start sounding like your own thoughts. Chris and Tim put on the headphones and do a full, track by track listen of Nine Inch Nailsâ 2013 industrial rock pivot, digging into why this record feels more melodic and more anxious than the early, scorched earth era.We talk about Trent Reznor as the engine of Nine Inch Nails, plus the creative impact of collaborators like Atticus Ross and producer Alan Moulder. Along the way we react in real time to the big moments, the loops, the synth textures, and the drum programming that makes the album weirdly danceable. âCopy Of Aâ kicks off a whole thread about identity and repetition, âCame Back Hauntedâ turns haunting into consequence and inner dialogue, and âFind My Wayâ lands as the stripped down mission statement: trying to be better while your past keeps tapping you on the shoulder.Then we get into the deep cuts that really define the record for us, from the catchy paranoia of âSatelliteâ to the heavy, internal struggle of âVarious Methods Of Escape,â plus the broader theme of being split âin twoâ between fear and love, shadow self and present self. We finish by ranking our top three non-hit songs to give you a clear re-listen path if youâre revisiting Hesitation Marks or hearing it for the first time.If you like thoughtful music breakdowns with a little chaos, subscribe to Greatest Night Hits, share this with a fellow Nine Inch Nails fan, and leave a review. Whatâs your number one track on Hesitation Marks right now?Support the show
Transcribe âFather John Misty: Fear Fun
Mar 1401:10:18Tap to summarizeSend us Fan MailWe went into Father John Mistyâs 2012 indie rock album Fear Fun ready to roll our eyes, and somehow we ended up arguing about it like it matters. Thatâs the weird power of this record: the production is smooth, the hooks are real, and the vibe can feel perfect with the windows down, then the lyrics step forward and suddenly youâre asking whether youâre hearing sharp satire or pure self-mythology.Our friend Ross joins us for a track-by-track breakdown that bounces between genuine appreciation and full-on skepticism. We talk about Joshua Tillmanâs shift into the Father John Misty persona, how religion and biblical language color the writing, and why âguru energyâ can be magnetic or unbearable depending on the listener. Along the way we hit the songs that sparked the biggest reactions, including âFun Times in Babylon,â âNancy From Now On,â âHollywood Forever Cemetery Sings,â âIâm Writing a Novel,â and âOnly Son of the Ladiesâ Man,â plus the moments where the albumâs mood starts to blur together.If you care about lyrics analysis, authenticity, and what makes an indie album replayable, youâll hear us wrestle with the same question from multiple angles: can great sound outweigh words you donât buy? We close with top-three favorites, honorable mentions, and our ratings, even though we donât totally agree on what we just listened to. Subscribe for more album debates, share this with the friend who loves to argue about âmeaning,â and leave a review with your Fear Fun rating out of 5.Support the show
Transcribe âDavid Bowie: Blackstar
Feb 1300:57:07Tap to summarizeSend us Fan MailA final album isnât supposed to feel this alive. Blackstar greets us with ominous symbols and then, almost mischievously, turns the lens toward warmth, groove, and human detail. We trace Bowieâs late-era reinvention through a razor-sharp Manhattan jazz band, hipâhop inflections, and lyrics that carry the weight of mythâeyes as portals, solitary candles, bluebirds hovering between a wink and a benediction. The journey moves from the ritual gravity of the title track to the aching candor of Lazarus, where heavenâs distance meets the drop of a phone and the thrum of a bass that sounds like memory learning to breathe.We talk about why Bowieâs personas were tools, not disguises: ways to make new space without asking permission. That same spirit shapes Blackstarâs sonic paletteâhorns that cut, drums that keep time like clocks, and harmonies that hint at older Bowies without getting stuck in nostalgia. Sue (Or in a Season of Crime) sharpens the debate with lyrics that disturb and arrangements that stun, proof that beauty can interrogate darkness instead of decorating it. Girl Loves Me plays with slang and glossolalia, bending time until âWhere the fâ did Monday go?â feels less like a question and more like a diagnosis of our attention economy.Then thereâs Dollar Days, a soft reckoning with exile, roots, and the stories fame canât finish. It leads to I Canât Give Everything Away, a line that reads as boundary and blessing. After decades of giving more than we had a right to expect, Bowie keeps a private room intactâand the band carries that choice with understated grace. Across the episode, we unpack the music, the symbols, and the choices that turned a goodbye into a practice: collaborate deeply, compress what matters, and let the unsayable remain luminous.If this conversation resonates, follow the show, share it with a friend who loves Bowie, and drop your top three Blackstar tracks in a reviewâweâll read our favorites on a future episode.Support the show
Transcribe âKings Of Leon: Only By The Night
Jan 3000:55:31Tap to summarizeSend us Fan MailThe songs everyone knows from Only By The Night arenât the whole story. We set aside the monster singles and go searching for the cuts that turned a big rock record into a lasting companionâtracks with space to breathe, edges that scrape, and melodies that stick for reasons other than radio. From the haunted hush of Closer to the grit and drive of Crawl, we unpack why these performances work and how the bandâs family chemistry locks the groove into place.We trace the bandâs journeyâearly buzz overseas, the 2008 breakout, and the Grammys that followedâthen zoom in on the parts often missed: Angelo Petragliaâs production choices, the interplay of staccato rhythm and stretched vocals, and the fingerprints of influences like Pixies, Thin Lizzy, and the Beach Boys. Manhattan and Revelry get their due as mood pieces that ride the line between indie cool and heart-on-sleeve confessional, while Cold Desert closes the loop with country-tinged glow and a late-night confession that lingers long after the last chord.Our dark horse favorite, Be Somebody, becomes the centerpiece: a soaring chorus, a bassline that sings, and an arrangement that opens wider with each pass. Itâs the sound of a band stepping onto a bigger stage without losing its scruff or soul. If youâve only met this album through Sex On Fire and Use Somebody, consider this your invitation to hear the rest with fresh ears. Hit play, tell us your top three non-hits, and if this breakdown made you re-listen, subscribe, share with a friend, and leave a quick review to help others find the show.Support the show
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