July 2006 is the focus of our latest chart analysis episode and this time there’s a lot of people on trial for peddling their wares. Amongst those in the firing line include Lordi, Pink, Razorlight, Muse & The Lost Prophets…. all of your faves.  We also discuss cold water therapy, Brit school kids & our co-host falls in love with Paolo Nutini whilst also being unable to recollect a vast majority of the artists on offer. PLUS we also take another stab at the ‘Like’ world record!   Help a brother out and rate or review the Personal Jukebox on Spotify, iTunes and all of your podcast providers. Click that subscribe button too! If you’ve got any questions about the show, need to strenuously contest the opinions, want to suggest an album for us to cover or just want to say What’s up to your boys then contact us through the magic of email at [email protected] or follow us on Instagram @jukeboxpod or search up Personal Jukebox Podcast on Facebook.   Produced by Ning@studio2   Title music by StewyD & Del Jones

The Power Ballad. Loved by many (including our co-host on this ep) but labelled by others as a product of a bygone era. In the vast majority of cases these songs are characterised by emotional and heartfelt lyrics, powerful vocals, and a melodic and dramatic instrumental arrangement. Typically, power ballads feature a slow tempo, allowing the singer to showcase their vocal range and express deep emotions. The lyrics often revolve around themes of love, heartbreak, and personal struggles, resonating with listeners on an emotional level. Power ballads are known for their anthemic choruses and memorable guitar solos, creating a sense of intensity and passion in the music. These songs have been performed by bands or solo artists at the absolute peak of their powers but on this pod we collate numerous online polls to discuss the top 30.  Plus we talk about Sex Neil seeing a ghost and his potential rendezvous with swingers, go figure…   Help a brother out and rate or review the Personal Jukebox on Spotify, iTunes and all of your podcast providers. Click that subscribe button too! If you’ve got any questions about the show, need to strenuously contest the opinions, want to suggest an album for us to cover or just want to say What’s up to your boys then contact us through the magic of email at [email protected] or follow us on Instagram @jukeboxpod or search up Personal Jukebox Podcast on Facebook.   Produced by Ning@studio2   Title music by StewyD & Del Jones

“Oh yeah” you may say, “I remember Travis, always asking why it was raining, telling us to turn/sing etc”. Well on this episode we focus on the band’s first album, released in late 1997 and spawning 4 top 40 singles, even if you didn’t realise at the time. We’ve mentioned before on the pod that Travis, alongside The Verve (and Embrace lol) were somewhat of a middle stepping ground between the 90s ‘Britpop’ and what would follow for UK guitar bands, à la Coldplay in the early 00s but this album showcases a more raw sound before they inexplicably sold massive with ‘The Man Who’.  All this Travis discussion plus the usual japes.   Do us a good turn and rate or review the Personal Jukebox on Spotify, iTunes and all of your podcast providers. Click that subscribe button too! If you’ve got any questions about the show, need to strenuously contest the opinions, want to suggest an album for us to cover or just want to say hello then contact us through the magic of email at [email protected] or follow us on Instagram @jukeboxpod or search up Personal Jukebox Podcast on Facebook.   Produced by Ning@studio2   Title music by StewyD & Del Jones

Ning is back to takeover the Personal Jukebox alongside his JifnotCif brethren as they drill down the album ‘Juice’ by Send No Flowers. This was the 1996 debut & ended up as the only album put out by the British five-piece who really distilled their sound on this effort but information on the net in scarce. How good are the songs? Why didn’t the band last? Listen in and find out.   Do us a good turn and rate or review the Personal Jukebox on Spotify, iTunes and all of your podcast providers. Click that subscribe button too! If you’ve got any questions about the show, need to strenuously contest the opinions, want to suggest an album for us to cover or just want to say hello then contact us through the magic of email at [email protected] or follow us on Instagram @jukeboxpod or search up Personal Jukebox Podcast on Facebook.   Produced by Ning@studio2   Title music by StewyD & Del Jones

Ok, this episode is partly due to a listener suggestion following Sex Neil’s love of a big beat & a female vocal so this time we head into the self-titled debut album from Republica. Another record released in that sweet mid-to-late 90s slot that we love here on the Personal Jukebox. Surely EVERYBODY knows the twin big hits from this one but you ever heard any of the other stuff? We hadn’t tbh. And what actually were Republica? A pop-rock band? A dance act? Listen in as we try to decipher Saffron and her band of merry men.   Do us a good turn and rate or review the Personal Jukebox on Spotify, iTunes and all of your podcast providers. Click that subscribe button too! If you’ve got any questions about the show, need to strenuously contest the opinions, offer new nicknames for Sex Neil, want to suggest an album for us to cover or just want to say hello then contact us through the magic of email at [email protected] or follow us on Instagram @jukeboxpod or search up Personal Jukebox Podcast on Facebook.   Produced by Ning@studio2   Title music by StewyD & Del Jones

Load is the sixth studio album by our old mates Metallica. Released in 1996, this album marked a significant departure from the band's thrash roots, erring way into hard rock, alternative and blues rock territory. With tracks like "Until It Sleeps", “Mama Said” & "Ronnie," Load showcases Metallica's new impetus of versatility and willingness to experiment with their sound ever so slightly.  However, many have expressed disappointment and criticism & long-time fans of the band were taken aback by the departure from Metallica's traditional sound. After a five year wait since the behemoth of the previous self-titled ‘Black’ album, critics felt that the new effort lacked the intensity and aggression that defined Metallica's earlier work, leading to accusations of the band "selling out" or pandering to a more mainstream audience.  We dive back in to give opinions nearly 30 years after being initially disappointed and try to work out if Load is great after all or a Load of sh*te. Oh yeah, we also discuss male grooming and d*ck pills.    Do us a good turn and rate or review the Personal Jukebox on Spotify, iTunes and all of your podcast providers. Click that subscribe button too! If you’ve got any questions about the show, need to strenuously contest the opinions, want to suggest an album for us to cover or just want to say hello then contact us through the magic of email at [email protected] or follow us on Instagram @jukeboxpod or search up Personal Jukebox Podcast on Facebook.   Produced by Ning@studio2   Title music by StewyD & Del Jones

Dookie is the third studio album by the American punk rock band Green Day. Released in 1994, this album catapulted Green Day to mainstream success and is considered a cornerstone of the (pop?)punk rock genre. With its catchy melodies, energetic guitar riffs, and rebellious lyrics, Dookie resonated with a generation of youth looking for something a bit different from the malaise that Grunge had found itself in and an outlet for their frustrations and anxieties. From the anthemic "Basket Case" to the infectious "Longview," the album showcases Green Day's signature blend of raw energy and melodic hooks.  We cover the album in full as well as getting a Frank the W*nk update and a remorseful lament pertaining to poppers. Come join the fun!   Do us a good turn and rate or review the Personal Jukebox on Spotify, iTunes and all of your podcast providers. Click that subscribe button too! If you’ve got any questions about the show, need to strenuously contest the opinions, want to suggest an album for us to cover or just want to say hello then contact us through the magic of email at [email protected] or follow us on Instagram @jukeboxpod or search up Personal Jukebox Podcast on Facebook.   Produced by Ning@studio2   Title music by StewyD & Del Jones

We blast off into 2024 with a killer episode focused around the Filthy 15. These are 15 songs that in 1985 were put forward in the US by the PMRC (The Parents Music Resource Centre, a collection set up initially by wives of ‘high-up’ folk in the United States) as the most objectionable and also featured the worst content imaginable to the group’s members. Artists such as Madonna, Black Sabbath, AC/DC & Cyndi Lauper were fingered by the Washington Wives, ooh naughty! Joining Simon on this one, like a bad smell that won’t go away is Ning as well as new boy PK to discuss amongst other things, Prince’s promiscuity, eating sandwiches with James Hetfield and warding off the local paedo’s advances.   Here’s the YouTube  link for the documentary mentioned in this episode  https://youtu.be/eGPDcVdMKfk?si=UZf75Xsh6lN--Bvn   Do us a good turn and rate or review the Personal Jukebox on Spotify, iTunes and all of your podcast providers. Click that subscribe button too! If you’ve got any questions about the show, need to strenuously contest the opinions, want to suggest an album for us to cover or just want to say hello then contact us through the magic of email at [email protected] or follow us on Instagram @jukeboxpod or search up Personal Jukebox Podcast on Facebook.   Produced by Ning@studio2   Title music by StewyD & Del Jones

For the final time this year we step into the Personal Jukebox to discuss The Fat Of The Land by The Prodigy. This album was released in summer 1997 but was preceded by 12 months of singles, hype, publicity (both positive and negative) and ballyhoo enabling The Prodigy to become one of the biggest acts around at the time.  We discuss all aspects of this offering as well as later releases by the band/group/act and Ning falls in love with Gwen Stefani at the end.   THANKS FOR LISTENING THROUGHOUT 2023!   Do us a good turn and rate or review the Personal Jukebox on Spotify, iTunes and all of your podcast providers. Click that subscribe button too! If you’ve got any questions about the show, need to strenuously contest the opinions, want to suggest an album for us to cover or just want to say hello then contact us through the magic of email at [email protected] or follow us on Instagram @jukeboxpod or search up Personal Jukebox Podcast on Facebook.   Produced by Ning@studio2   Title music by StewyD & Del Jones

It’s a TAKEOVER!   Live from Studio 2, Ning steps back into the driving seat of the Personal Jukebox and welcomes in Lee E alongside The Voice in the Background to have a cursory gander across the 1994 album Ill Communication by The Beastie Boys.  They also muse over further releases by The Beasties and recount 1998’s Reading festival line-up.   Do us a good turn and rate or review the Personal Jukebox on Spotify, iTunes and all of your podcast providers. Click that subscribe button too! If you’ve got any questions about the show, need to strenuously contest the opinions, want to suggest an album for us to cover or just want to say hello then contact us through the magic of email at [email protected] or follow us on Instagram @jukeboxpod or search up Personal Jukebox Podcast on Facebook.   Produced by Ning&Lee@studio2   Title music by StewyD & Del Jones