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Hot Press Classics
Hot Press Contributing Editor Paul Nolan is joined by fellow Hot Press contributors, plus some very special guests, to discuss a series of classic albums they can’t seem to stop listening to.
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Episodes
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1996 SPECIAL WITH PAUL NOLAN & NINA PERSSON
If you’re looking for fast love, this pod is more than enough, as Paul Nolan revisits a trio of 1996 classics, George Michael’s Older, Fountains Of Wayne’s…
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IS THIS IT & FEVER TO TELL WITH PAUL NOLAN & LIZZY GOODMAN
As he hops between NYC clubs and dive bars with a louche swagger, Paul Nolan breaks down a pair of noughties indie classics, The Strokes’ Is This It from 2001…
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THE HOLY BIBLE WITH PAUL NOLAN, KILIAN MURPHY & DONNY KEANE
Paul Nolan, Kilian Murphy and Donny Keane know they believe in nothing, but it is their nothing, as they revisit Manic Street Preachers' barbed 1994…
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1977 & CASANOVA WITH PAUL NOLAN, TIM WHEELER & NEIL HANNON
Hot Press Classics has something for the weekend, as Paul Nolan talks to Tim Wheeler and Neil Hannon about two landmark 1996 releases, Ash’s 1977 and The…
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ODELAY WITH PAUL NOLAN & KILIAN MURPHY
Paul Nolan and Kilian Murphy have got two turntables and a microphone, as they do a deep dive on Beck’s genre-busting 1996 classic, Odelay. Produced by Paul…
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STARBOY & DISCOVERY WITH PAUL NOLAN & KILIAN MURPHY
Party monster Paul Nolan is ready to show his true colours, as he breaks down The Weeknd’s 2016 global smash Starboy. Then he’s joined by Kilian Murphy for a…
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THE VELVET UNDERGROUND & NICO WITH PAUL NOLAN, JOHN CALE, JARVIS COCKER & MATT SWEENEY
Paul Nolan is waiting for the man, as he revisits the Vevet Underground's immortal 1967 debut, The Velvet Underground & Nico. Plus interviews with John Cale…
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BOARDS OF CANADA SPECIAL WITH PAUL NOLAN & KILIAN MURPHY
In a podcast notable for its retro-futuristic aesthetic and haunting sense of nostalgia, the reclusive, mysterious duo of Paul Nolan and Kilian Murphy…
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'80s SOUNDTRACK SPECIAL WITH PAUL NOLAN, WAYNE BYRNE & JACK ANTONOFF
This podcast moves pretty fast – if you don't stop and look around once in a while, you could miss it. Paul Nolan is joined by acclaimed film author Wayne…
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THE CURE SPECIAL WITH PAUL NOLAN & LOL TOLHURST
Paul Nolan is lost in a forest, as he's joined by ex-Cure drummer Lol Tolhurst to discuss a trio of the band's early classics, 1980's Seventeen Seconds, 1981's…
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APPETITE FOR DESTRUCTION WITH PAUL NOLAN, SLASH & DUFF McKAGAN
Amid scandalised headlines, media controversy and wild excess, Paul Nolan breaks down Guns N’ Roses’ immortal 1987 debut Appetite For Destruction, and recounts…
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DOOLITTLE WITH PAUL NOLAN & KILIAN MURPHY
This podcast's gone to heaven, as Paul Nolan and Kilian Murphy break down the Pixies' 1989 alternative landmark, Doolittle. Produced by Paul Nolan Edited by…
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PURPLE RAIN WITH PAUL NOLAN & DONNY KEANE
Dearly beloved, Paul Nolan and Donny Keane are gathered here today to discuss a Prince masterpiece - his 1984 blockbuster Purple Rain. Produced by Paul Nolan…
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PILLS 'N' THRILLS AND BELLYACHES WITH PAUL NOLAN & DONNY KEANE
It's got to be a loose fit for Paul Nolan and Donny Keane, as they revisit the Happy Mondays' 1990 Madchester classic, Pills 'n' Thrills And Bellyaches…
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TRAINSPOTTING SOUNDTRACK WITH PAUL NOLAN & IRVINE WELSH
Paul Nolan chooses life, as he revisits the era-defining soundtrack for the 1996 cult classic, Trainspotting. Plus an interview with Irvine Welsh. Produced by…
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PARANOID WITH PAUL NOLAN & ROBERT TRUJILLO
All day long Paul Nolan thinks of things, but nothing seems to satisfy – except this podcast on Black Sabbath's 1970 classic Paranoid, which also considers the…
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STOP MAKING SENSE WITH PAUL NOLAN & WAYNE BYRNE
Paul Nolan and Wayne Byrne don their oversized suits and break down Talking Heads’ 1984 classic Stop Making Sense, as well as considering the remarkable legacy…
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BLUE LINES WITH PAUL NOLAN & KILIAN MURPHY
Massive Attack are the book Paul Nolan and Kilian Murphy have opened, and now they’ve got to know much more, as they revisit the trip-hop pioneers’ 1991…
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IN UTERO & THINGS WE LOST IN THE FIRE WITH PAUL NOLAN & KILIAN MURPHY
In a podcast recorded in raw, uncompromising punk fashion, Paul Nolan and Kilian Murphy revisit a brace of classic Steve Albini-produced albums, Nirvana's In…
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STATION TO STATION WITH PAUL NOLAN, DONNY KEANE & GAIL ANN DORSEY
Nothing’s gonna touch Paul Nolan & Donny Keane in these golden years, as they revisit David Bowie’s 1976 masterpiece Station To Station, exactly 50 years to…
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MAGICAL MYSTERY TOUR WITH PAUL NOLAN & RICCARDO DWYER, PLUS PAUL MULDOON
Roll up, roll up – Paul Nolan and Riccardo Dwyer are waiting to take you away, as they break down The Beatles' 1967 psychedelic classic, Magical Mystery Tour…
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LOVELESS WITH PAUL NOLAN, KILIAN MURPHY & THURSTON MOORE
Recorded in 19 different studios over two-and-a-half years, Paul Nolan and Kilian Murphy are ready to unveil their career-defining masterpiece: a podcast on My…
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THE VIRGIN SUICIDES SOUNDTRACK WITH PAUL NOLAN & JEFFREY EUGENIDES
Paul Nolan heads back to the sun-dappled streets of '70s suburbia, as he revisits Air's classic 2000 soundtrack for Sofia Coppola's directorial debut, The…
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THE GREAT ESCAPE WITH PAUL NOLAN & KILIAN MURPHY, PLUS GRAHAM COXON & DAVE ROWNTREE
It really, really could happen for Paul Nolan & Kilian Murphy, as they do a deep dive on Blur’s 1995 Britpop classic, The Great Escape. Plus an interview with…
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HOUNDS OF LOVE WITH PAUL NOLAN & NEIL HANNON
Paul Nolan is running up that hill, as he revisits Kate Bush's 1985 dream-pop epic, Hounds Of Love. Plus an interview with The Divine Comedy's Neil Hannon…
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WELCOME TO THE PLEASUREDOME & INTROSPECTIVE WITH PAUL NOLAN, DONNY KEANE & ARTHUR BAKER
Paul Nolan and Donny Keane say relax, as they revisit a brace of pop masterworks, Frankie Goes To Hollywood’s 1984 debut Welcome To The Pleasuredome and the…
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MAXINQUAYE WITH PAUL NOLAN & KILIAN MURPHY
In a podcast rife with dark paranoia – even more so than usual – Paul Nolan & Kilian Murphy revisit Tricky's 1995 trip-hop masterpiece, Maxinquaye. Produced by…
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MELLON COLLIE AND THE INFINITE SADNESS WITH PAUL NOLAN & KILIAN MURPHY
Despite all his rage, Paul Nolan is still just a rat in a cage, as he breaks down the Smashing Pumpkins’ landmark 1995 double album, Mellon Collie And The…
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OASIS SPECIAL WITH PAUL NOLAN & STUART CLARK, PLUS PAUL WELLER
Having patched up their notoriously volatile relationship, Paul Nolan & Stuart Clark reunite for a triumphant comeback podcast, as they discuss Oasis’…
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QUEENS OF THE STONE AGE & FOO FIGHTERS SPECIAL WITH PAUL NOLAN & DAVE GROHL
In the feel good podcast of the summer, Paul Nolan breaks down a brace of Queens Of The Stone Age masterpieces, 2000’s Rated R and 02’s Songs For The Deaf…
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PARALLEL LINES WITH PAUL NOLAN & STUART CLARK
Paul Nolan and Stuart Clark are gonna get ya one way or another, as they revisit Blondie’s 1978 classic Parallel Lines. Produced by Paul Nolan Edited by Flo…
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DURAN DURAN & NILE RODGERS SPECIAL WITH PAUL NOLAN, STUART CLARK & NILE RODGERS
Paul Nolan is hungry like the wolf, as he breaks down Duran Duran’s 1982 new wave classic, Rio. Then, he’s joined by Stuart Clark for a discussion on Nile…
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RORY GALLAGHER WITH PAUL NOLAN, DANIEL GALLAGHER & MUIREANN BRADLEY
To mark the 30th anniversary of the passing of an Irish musical icon, Paul Nolan is joined by Daniel Gallagher and Donegal singer and guitarist, Muireann…
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SUMMER POP SPECIAL WITH PAUL NOLAN & ST. VINCENT
Having got his driver’s licence last week, Paul Nolan breaks down Olivia Rodrigo’s 2021 debut Sour & Dua Lipa’s self-titled debut from 2017. Plus he talks to…
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SOUVLAKI WITH PAUL NOLAN & KILIAN MURPHY
In a dreamy, ethereal podcast, Paul Nolan and Kilian Murphy revisit Slowdive's 1993 shoegaze opus, Souvlaki. Produced by Paul Nolan Edited by Flo Laurent…
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DIFFERENT CLASS WITH PAUL NOLAN & KILIAN MURPHY, PLUS JARVIS COCKER
Paul Nolan and Kilian Murphy wanna live like Common People, as the discuss Pulp’s 1995 Britpop classic Different Class. Plus Will Russell interviews Jarvis…
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IGGY POP SPECIAL WITH PAUL NOLAN & DUFF McKAGAN
Paul Nolan is worth a million in prizes, as he breaks down Iggy Pop’s landmark 1977 albums, The Idiot and Lust For Life. Plus an interview with Guns N’ Roses’…
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DOG MAN STAR WITH PAUL NOLAN & KILIAN MURPHY, PLUS BRETT ANDERSON
Just give Paul Nolan & Kilian Murphy the power, and they'll make you believe, as they discuss Suede's epic 1994 masterpiece, Dog Man Star. Plus an interview…
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BACK TO BLACK WITH PAUL NOLAN & STUART CLARK
Paul Nolan and Stuart Clark revisit Amy Winehouse’s 2006 classic Back To Black, with Stuart also recounting his fascinating encounters with the late pop icon…
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SEX MACHINE WITH PAUL NOLAN & NILE RODGERS
Paul Nolan is ready to get on up, as he revisits James Brown's 1970 masterpiece Sex Machine, and examines the iconic singer's extraordinary life and career…
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THE DOWNWARD SPIRAL WITH PAUL NOLAN, PLUS GAVIN FRIDAY & GARY NUMAN
Paul Nolan wants to podcast like an animal, as he breaks down Nine Inch Nails’ 1994 classic The Downward Spiral, and examines Trent Reznor’s legacy as a…
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COME ON DIE YOUNG WITH PAUL NOLAN & KILIAN MURPHY, PLUS STUART BRAITHWAITE
In a podcast that alternates between atmospheric quietness and skull-shattering loudness, Paul Nolan and Kilian Murphy revisit Mogwai's 1999 post-rock classic…
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GARBAGE WITH PAUL NOLAN & KILIAN MURPHY, PLUS BUTCH VIG
Paul Nolan and Kilian Murphy are only happy when it rains, as they revisit Garbage’s classic self-titled debut from 1995. Plus an interview with Butch Vig…
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MOTÖRHEAD’S UNHOLY TRINITY WITH PAUL NOLAN & STUART CLARK, PLUS DAVE GROHL & ROBERT TRUJILLO
The only card Paul Nolan & Stuart Clark need is the ace of spades, as the revisit Motörhead’s classic trio of Overkill, Bomber and - oh yes - Ace Of Spades…
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ST. VINCENT AND PURE HEROINE WITH PAUL NOLAN, PLUS ST. VINCENT & LORDE
Paul Nolan asks “What’s the point in even podcasting, if I can’t show it?”, as he revisits St. Vincent’s self-titled 2014 classic, as well as Lorde’s landmark…
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HOUSES OF THE HOLY WITH PAUL NOLAN, PLUS SLASH & CHRIS SHIFLETT
Amid scenes of chaotic on-the-road excess, Paul Nolan considers the brilliance of Led Zeppelin’s 1973 epic Houses Of The Holy, as well as the band’s enduring…
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PULP FICTION SOUNDTRACK WITH PAUL NOLAN & WAYNE BYRNE, PLUS MAYA HAWKE & SEAN BAKER
Paul Nolan and Wayne Byrne head for a Royale with Cheese, before pondering the fate of Tony Rocky Horror, as they discuss the era-defining soundtrack for…
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APHEX TWIN SPECIAL WITH PAUL NOLAN & KILIAN MURPHY, PLUS GASPAR NOE
Paul Nolan and Kilian Murphy head back to early '90s Cornwall for an avant-techno rave, before composing some music in a hypnagogic state, as they discuss…
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NEVERMIND THE BOLLOCKS WITH PAUL NOLAN & STUART CLARK, PLUS GLEN MATLOCK & THURSTON MOORE
Paul Nolan and Stuart Clark try to avoid the spit as they head back to '70s London and revisit the Sex Pistols' seminal masterpiece, Nevermind The Bollocks…