Song 2
Stephen Steps Lowe hosts this music podcast where he picks a classic album and argues that the LP's second track is the most important one. Each episode focuses on a single record, making a case for why that particular song deserves special attention. The show gives listeners a fresh perspective on well-known albums and the tracks that are often overlooked.
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Song 2 - S5 Ep. 28: Aretha Franklin - Say A Little Prayer, 06/03/2026
On this episode of Song 2, we’re making the case for why track two might be the most important slot on any album, and today’s example is Aretha Franklin an
The song appears on her 1968 album Aretha Now, released during the peak of her legendary Atlantic Records run, when everything she recorded felt deliberate and powerful. Interestingly, the song didn’t start with Aretha, it was written by Burt
Song 2 - S.5 Ep.27: Jack Savoretti, 27/02/2026
“I don’t wake up trying to write the big song. I wake up trying to make a great album.”
Welcome back to Song 2, the podcast still fighting the good fight for track number two.
Five seasons in, we’ve converted a few believers, and this week might add another. With We Will Always Be The Way We Were on the horizon, Jack Savoretti joins the debate and, as it turns out, he doesn’t just agree with th
Song 2 - S.5 Ep.26: Heather Woods Broderick, 26/02/2026
“It’s not my favourite song on the record… but it’s the point where you realise it’s not going to be another acoustic singer-songwriter album.”
Welcome back to Song 2, the podcast where we keep pushing the idea that track two might just be the album’s quiet MVP.
This time, it’s Heather Woods Broderick stepping into the debate, reflecting on how the second song on her record Labyrinth shifts exp
Song 2 - Sprints: Episode: 25 25.02.26, 25/02/2026
“The second song is kind of like another opening track… if the first one doesn’t work, then the second one has to.”
Welcome back to Song 2, the podcast that continues to argue (no convince) that the second track on an album might just be the most important one.
This episode features a conversation Sarah Tapp had with Sprints (a little time back now) but timely, as it lands ahead of their show a
Song 2 - S.5 Ep.24: Loyle Carner - Nobody Knows (Lada Road), 23/02/2026
Nobody Knows might not be the biggest song on Hugo, but it’s the one that grounds the album and tells you exactly what kind of record you’re listening to
Welcome back to Song 2, the podcast that keeps flying the flag for track number two.
This week we rewind to 2022 and dive into Hugo, the Mercury-nominated album from British rapper and poet Loyle Carner.
Sitting second on the record is Nobod
Song 2 S.5 Ep.23: Harry Buonaccorsi - Maruja, 19/02/2026
“If you listen to it as one piece, it’s almost like one song anyway… it’s about taking the listener on a journey.”
Welcome back to Song 2, the podcast where we try, sometimes stubbornly, mostly enthusiastically, to convince you that the second track on an album is either the best or the most important. Sometimes we win the argument. Often we don’t.
This time, we put the theory to Harry from Mar
Song 2 S.5 Ep.21: Jolly - Bad Omens, 06/01/2026
"I truly believe that an album is a journey that needs to flow from first song to the last"
Bad Omen’s are having a bit of a renaissance at present with new music being drip fed and a new album touted for release in 2026, we caught up with Jolly from the band some time back – the full interview is available on RTL Play, on demand so get onto that after finishing up here. Jolly has some fantastic
Song 2 - S.5 Ep.20: Pink Floyd - Breathe (In The Air), 29/12/2025
Now, The Dark Side of the Moon really doesn’t need an introduction but let’s give it one anyway...
Released in 1973, it was the band’s eighth studio album and the one that took them from underground cult favourites to global superstardom.
Before that, Pink Floyd had spent the late 60s experimenting with long psychedelic jams and, yeah a fair bit of chemical inspiration which earned them a loyal
Song 2 - S.5 Ep.19: Paolo Nutini - Last Request, 26/12/2025
This week we are looking at Scottish musician Paolo Nutini, and his mega-smash Last Request.
Now, Paolo Nutini released his debut album These Streets in 2006, an instant hit which shot up the UK Albums chart, only to be topped by his next album Sunny side up which went straight to number one.
The song Last Request was the second tune on his debut and became a fan favourite immediately, receivin
Song 2: S.5 Ep.18 - 23.12.25 : Skin - Skunk Anansie, 23/12/2025
"I always give an album 3 songs. If you're not into an album by track 3, then your switching off"
Another one that we've had on the back burners for a little while. Skin is a fascinating character - check out the full interview (on demand) via RTL Play. Since this interview was recorded, SA have been in Luxembourg a couple of times and the band show no signs of slowing down. Skin is categorically
Song 2: S.5 Ep.17 - Jay Boland of Kodaline - 17.12.25, 17/12/2025
"The first song is why people bought the record, song two is why they KEPT listening"
Kodaline were, for a while MASSIVE, that they decided to call it quits makes a large statement about the music business. Recorded a long while back when Kodaline last visited the GD. Sam Steen's full interview with Jay is available on demand via RTL Play.
Song 2 - S.5 Ep.16: Black Pumas - Colors, 12/12/2025
What begins as a personal meditation quickly turns into something larger - gospel backing vocals and a communal spirit.
track, one that not only drew listeners in but also earned the band a Grammy nomination for Record of the Year.
Song 2: S.5 Ep.15 - 27.11.25: Otis Pavlovic - Royel Otis, 27/11/2025
"It depends on the album, but I'd say the 1st song is most important, for the 2nd one, you need to back it up. For Hickey, it was more about the first"
Check out the full interview with Otis on The Lunchbox AND on-demand via RTL Play. Here though Otis tells us about the band's track listing and whether or not he agrees with our rather muddled theory....
Song 2: S.5 Ep.14 - 12.11.25 - Elton John: I'm Still Standing, 12/11/2025
What a tune this is....
For many of us, the song I’m still standing is up there as one of the best songs of all time, with the best music video too. I mean the video is over 40 years old and I can still picture the beach, the sunglasses and hats, all of it.
But if you’re having trouble remembering, we’ll go back to the start.
Song 2: S.5 Ep.12 - Cristina Scabbia : Lacuna Coil, 07/11/2025
"Generally the most important songs are the ones on the first half - with streaming you can skip songs easily, so there's no need to consider placement"
Welcome back to Song 2, the podcast where we make a bold claim and back it up track by track: that the second song on any album isn’t just filler… it’s the statement. The moment where a band plants the flag and says, “Here’s who we really are.”
Song 2: S.5 - Ep.11 - Prisencolinensinainciusol - Adriano Celentano, 05/11/2025
Go ahead and get the pronunciation right on first go... I dare you.
Today, we’re jumping back to 1972 Italy, to an artist who somehow managed to predict mumble rap, YouTube virality, and the power of rhythm over meaning, all in one glorious nonsense track.
That artist is Adriano Celentano, and the song is the magnificent, the bizarre, the utterly infectious “Prisen colinens inain ciusol”, track
Song 2: S.5 Ep.10 - Tim Burgess, 31/10/2025
"With algorithms, people might not get to your best songs. I think albums are great - and our fans seemed to love them too. Listen to all of it"
Tim Burgess of The Charlatans had already provided a great conversation for our full interview on RTL Play. Tim gained huge praised for his 'Listening Party' show. So I was not sure where this was going to go. Tim's writing a book called Closer - all abo
Song 2 : S.5 Ep. 09 - Billy Bragg, 15/10/2025
“It’s crucial that you draw people in when you’re making records. Putting a track listing together can be very complex”
Joining us this time is legendary troubadour Billy Bragg. For over four decades, Billy has blended sharp political insight with heartfelt storytelling, from early anthems like Between the Wars to recent records that prove his voice is as vital as ever.
Few artists understand th
Song 2: S.5 Ep.8 - Brandon Saller (Atreyu), 10/10/2025
"If I'm good through Song 2, then I'm probably going to listen to the whole thing (album)"
There is a FULL interview with Brandon on LOUDER and NEW Noised (plus it's on-demand) via RTL Play. Atreyu will tear the Rockhal a new one in their upcoming show......
Song 2: S.5 Ep.7 - James Johnston - Biffy Clyro, 08/10/2025
“I don’t think you can make rules like that (Song 2) about music. No track is more important than the other”
Shortly after the release of latest LP ‘Futique’ James of Biffy Clyro gives us his thoughts on the merits of Song 2. As Ben has already done this, we just need Simon to get the memo and we can complete the set. Full interview on the way.
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Song 2: S.5 Ep.6 Jehnny Beth, 03/10/2025
"Number 7 was always my favourite - I still believe in albums, they remain important, the order of songs matter to me"
Today we’re testing that theory with someone who knows all about building an album’s tension and release: Jehnny Beth. Musician, actor, and former frontwoman of the electrifying band Savages, Jehnny has a gift for sequencing songs that feel like carefully staged dramas.
Song 2: S.5 Ep. 5 - Fontaines D.C - Starburster, 24/09/2025
This week, what was potentially one of the songs of the year in 2024. An absolute, certified banger.
We’ve had ABBA, the Spice Girls, the McRib, and of course, Jesus Christ, our Lord and Savior – supposedly rising from the dead. Welcome to our very own musical bible, where we follow the doctrine that the second song on an album is the best – or at least the most important.
Song 2: S.5 Ep. 4 - Lauri Ylönen: The Rasmus, 19/09/2025
"When we put this new one (listing) together, we were all really close in choice, I thought 'it could not be THAT easy'"
Steps caught up with the effervescent Lauri from Finnish megagroup, The Rasmus, this is Lauri's take on the Song 2 theory.
Song 2 - S.5 Ep.3: Red Hot Chili Peppers - Aeroplane, 17/09/2025
Today we’re getting airborne, quite literally, with the Red Hot Chili Peppers’ “Aeroplane”, from the 1995 album One Hot Minute...
...a song that isn’t just track two, it’s bass heavy, unhinged and brilliant.
One Hot Minute was the band’s first album after guitarist John Frusciante left the group, mid-tour, mid-breakdown, mid-lots-of-things. The Red Hot Chili Peppers were coming off a career-def
Song 2 - S.5 Ep.2: Gavin Rossdale from BUSH, 12/09/2025
"It's absolutely essential (tracklisting), it's your manifesto, you have to craft it, so you don't lose people"
Welcome to Song 2, the podcast where we argue that the second track on any album is often the best, boldest, or most important, and we ask the artists themselves if they agree. Along the way, we dig into the craft of tracklisting and how sequencing can shape the entire listening experi
Song 2: Season 5 - Ep.1 Bjork - Hyperballad, 05/09/2025
The opener kicks the door in. But track two? Track two defines the journey.
This is episode one of season five and if it seems like we’ve been away for ages, it’s because we have. Not, you understand, due to the relentless beatdowns we’ve had when voicing our USP but due to a lot of other things, cush as Show Tunes, new radio programme launches, and a lot there besides.
Today, we head into the
Song 2 - Season 5, 14/07/2025
Teaser Trailer
Anyway, this is to announce that Song 2 Season 5, which is really season 4.5, as we stopped unexpectedly…is on the way
Look, we are aware that this little hiatus might appear as though we ran out of steam, but the truth is, we simply got overwhelmed…like massively so…
The time, then, is right to get this big old juggernaut turned round and back on track.
We’ve Song 2 agreements,
Song 2: Linkin Park – One Step Closer (S.4 Ep.12), 16/01/2025
With Linkin Park back in a big way and the new record From Zero proving a hit with most but not ALL LP fans, it’s as good time to go back to the start
Hybrid Theory was a huge record, released in 2000, it was and is packed full of massive tunes, the first of which to garner any attention and / or acclaim was One Step Closer, the debut single and second track from a generation defining record.
O
Song 2: Dizzee Rascal - Stand Up Tall (S.4 Ep.11), 08/11/2024
Let us take you back! The year is 2004, grime experienced its first wave of success the summer previous and the wait for Dizzee’s 2nd album is finally over
With “Boy In Da Corner” Dizzee Rascal put Grime well and truly on the map, but what was to follow? Was it going to be another fad like those silly tectonic dances of the early 2000’s or was it here to stay? Dizzee is set to play den Atelier in
SONG 2: Sonny of P.O.D (S.4 Ep.10), 06/11/2024
"I'm proud to say it, I love it when someone randomly hears a P.O.D song for the first time, and there's elements and they pause, and go 'THAT'S P.O.D'!"
Welcome to Song 2, the podcast where we dive into the theory that the second song on an album is often the best or most important. This week, I’m chatting with Sonny, lead vocalist of the iconic band P.O.D. We explore the "Song 2" theory, the st
Song 2: Kaleo - Way Down We Go (S.4 Ep.9), 30/10/2024
This week we are taking into consideration a tune that I would wager nearly all of you have heard….
….on the radio, in ads, in your favourite TV shows, in films and in your sleep… and in your sleep. But, you might not immediately recall the artist’s name. So, if you happen to be on Who Want’s To Be A Millionaire, or any other quiz show and end up winning some moolah thanks to this and ergo us, th
Song 2: Posdnuos - De La Soul (S.4 Ep.8), 25/10/2024
"These days, I would say no, but I do recall being told that...and in the 90s we fell in suit and put our so-called single at that position (two)"
Posdnuos, one of the legendary members of De La Soul, is our guest for this episode! Known for their innovative approach to hip-hop and their unforgettable lyrics, De La Soul has changed the game since their debut record, 3 Feet High and rising. In thi
Song 2: Justin Timberlake - SexyBack (S.4 Ep.7), 23/10/2024
Today, we’re diving into ‘FutureSex/LoveSounds’—even if the title gives us a bit of a cringe!"
"SexyBack" is widely regarded as the standout track on that album for several reasons. It marked a bold evolution in Timberlake's sound, merging pop, R&B, and electronic elements in a fresh, innovative way. Produced by Timbaland, the song features a driving beat and catchy hooks, making it perfect for p
Song 2: Alice Cooper (S.4 Ep.6), 18/10/2024
"I wouldn't put any song on an album unless, I wanted the audience to go WOW!"
Today, we have a rock legend in the mix: Alice Cooper! Known for his theatrical performances and groundbreaking sound, Alice has been a pivotal figure in the music world for decades. In this episode, we’ll dive into the often-overlooked topic of tracklisting. Alice will share his insights on how he carefully curates th
Song 2: What does A.I think? (S.4 Ep.5), 16/10/2024
For this week’s episode, we’ve gone a bit META and employed AI to try and take this argument to it’s natural, or rather artificial conclusion.
And before anyone scream out about the threat of SKYNET taking over track listing, I remind you that most of the songs you get, an the order in which you get them are being pumped and parped out by the ALGORITHM, anyway. This pod has always been a subtle
Song 2: Johnny Borrell - Razorlight (S.4 Ep.4), 11/10/2024
"Two? Two is all about what it does to your body. But for me, four and seven are absolutely crucial!"
Known for their catchy hooks and electrifying sound, Razorlight has made a significant impact on the music scene since their debut. In this episode, Johnny joins us to discuss one of the most crucial yet often overlooked aspects of making an album: tracklisting and tells us if he’s a Song 2 fan.
Song 2: House Of Pain - Jump Around (S.4 Ep. 3), 09/10/2024
Celebrated for its unparalleled ability to get just about anyone airborne, Jump Around is as strong an argument for Song 2 as it gets.
It is a rather safe bet to say that if you’ve ever been to a sporting match, a rowdy get together or even just a social gathering where alcohol and personal interaction go hand in hand, odds on you have gone a bit salmon-like and leapt around to House of Pain’s 19
Song 2: Rick Witter - Shed Seven (S.4 Ep.2), 02/10/2024
"Nope - I think it's very important but not THE most important. We often put a very Shed Seven sounding song as Track 2, it's kinda like a safety blanket"
Hello and welcome to the second episode from the fourth season of Song 2. Don’t tell anyone but we were also surprised that Episode 1 came out when it did, we thought we had a couple more weeks to go. We will go ahead and blame calendar formatt
Song 2: Dua Lipa - Houdini (S.4 Ep.1), 25/09/2024
For this particular episode we are looking at Dua Lipa’s song ‘Houdini’ which was released as a second song on Radical Optimism.
Even though the singer also says of herself ‘I come and I go’, she adds the ‘they’ seemingly to imitate people’s rumours, or to prove she is popular for her ways. Dua Lipa picks up on the fast pace of the dating sphere, if you don’t act fast it necessarily means that yo
Song 2: Mid-Season Pause, 16/07/2024
In case you were wondering where the pods were, we’ve been mad busy with LIVE Radio
Fear not, admin, broadcasting, scheduling and interviewing can only keep us away for so long. We’ve heaps of new content on the boil, including Mike Portnoy, Billy Corgan, Alice Cooper, Cola, Bdrmm and many, many more. See you soon. And remember, it’s two or nothing.
Song 2: Foals - Mountain At My Gates (S.3 Ep.32), 19/06/2024
On today’s episode we will be taking a look at the tremendous band Foals and their song Mountain at my Gates off their fourth studio album What Went Down.
Having firmly established themselves as icons in the UK indie rock scene, there was a certain level of expectation on their shoulders in 2015 before releasing their album, but the band from Oxford delivered on all fronts and their second song i
Song 2: E from The Eels (S.3 Ep.31), 14/06/2024
"I've probably screwed some up and put a turd on second occasionally but I think mostly, they're pretty solid"
Now, for this week’s Song 2 I have to call myself out. Why? Well, first, this has been in the to do file for a long while. Sam Steen spoke with E of The Eels last year, yes, 20 frikkin' 23 and we are just getting to it now. AND, well, would go and believe it, E, has no hesitation in agre
Song 2: Ms. Dynamite - 'Dy-Na-Mi-Tee' (S.3 Ep.30), 12/06/2024
In this episode we are looking at what could arguably be described as a one hit wonder...
...the amazing Ms. Dynamite and her song Dy-na-mi-tee (you have to sing it!). Ms Dynamite, born Niomi Arleen McLean-Daley, is raw UK R&B, her attitude and energy epitomize the scene and no song more so than Dy-na-mi-tee which is a reflection on her youth. It's a story reflecting someone who had to mature qui
Song 2: Crosses (S.3 Ep.29), 11/06/2024
"I've never thought of that before, but I agree, and I can see how that (Song 2) makes a lot of sense" - Chino Moreno
In this week’s song 2 we are having a quick turnaround for our chat with Chino Moreno (of Deftones of course) and Shaun Lopez (formerly of the band Far)… ahead of their scheduled show at den A performing as Crosses – there’s a full length interview with them available on RTL Play.
Song 2: Chastity Belt (S.3 Ep.28), 05/06/2024
"I don't think there is a definitive answer to this... the second song is often times a single but I don't think a single is the best song" - Julia Shapiro
Having only recently performed in Luxembourg at the Rotondes no less, Chastity Belt are on a European leg of promotion for the current LP, the really rather splendid, Live, Laugh Love, here we quiz Julia and Lydia on the importance of the seco
Song 2: The Limiñanas - El Beach (S.3 Ep.27), 31/05/2024
"El Beach" by the Limiñanas is a masterclass in captivating its audience.
Hello and welcome to another episode of Song 2, the podcast where we take a look into why
the second track on an album holds such significance, and in many cases the first track often serves as an introduction, a way to hook the listener. The second track, however, is where the artist starts to reveal their true intentions.
Song 2: The Vaccines - If You Wanna (S.3 Ep.26), 29/05/2024
Today, we're diving into a song that perfectly exemplifies the Song2 concept: "If You Wanna" by The Vaccines.
This track is the second song on their debut album, "What Did You Expect from The
Vaccines?", which was the best selling album of 2011 and the song is nothing short of iconic.
Released in 2011, "If You Wanna" quickly became an anthem for indie rock fans with its
infectious energy. So sit
Song 2: The Libertines (S.3 Ep.25), 24/05/2024
"I leave it to Carl to sort that out (track listing), I just write the fucking songs" Pete Doherty
A rather ramshackle and impromptu take on Song 2 featuring Pete Docherty and Gary Powell, Charlie does his best to get back from QPR, 'Purple Pig Puppies', Lichtenstein and landlubbers.
Song 2: Destiny's Child - Survivor (S.3 Ep.24), 15/05/2024
We are looking at a song that if you don’t enjoy, then you are simply lying to yourself because it is an absolute banger!
Welcome back to another episode of the musical bible that is our podcast song 2 where we discuss the nature of the second song on an album being the best or the most important. By one of the most popular female R&B groups to have ever done it, Destiny’s Child and their song S
Song 2: Little Simz - Woman (S.3 Ep.23), 01/05/2024
On today’s show we will be looking at one of the most exciting talents in the UK right now…
…the one and only Little Simz and her inspiring song “Woman” off the album Sometimes I Might Be Introvert. She described it on her Tiny Desk performance as one of the best songs she has ever written. SO without further ado let’s take a look at what makes her and that song so special!
Song 2: Poppy (S.3 Ep.22), 26/04/2024
“The story I want to tell on an album is more about the overall adventure”
We are a couple of days behind, but Poppy is a great guest on the Song 2 problem. Having worked with Bad Omens and Knocked Loose of late, the diverse star is adding more and more strings to their bow.
Song 2: Young Fathers - I Saw (S.3 Ep.21), 24/04/2024
You are tuned in to Song 2, the podcast where we go by the doctrine that the second song is either the most important or the best on an LP.
People are philistines and don’t listen to full albums as much anymore but we say long live the purists that know the importance of bands creating their own identities through storytelling and track listings. On today’s show we will be looking at one of the a
Song 2: Des Rocs (S.3 Ep.20), 19/04/2024
"Curating the journey of an album is everything to me. EVERYTHING"
We interviewed Des Rocs earlier this year, being that we were super dialed into the raw riffs and the general appeal of this honest to goodness rock n roll. Check out the chat on RTL Play, here we ask the Song 2 q and we find that we are bang on the money… even if Des Rocs is not going to outstay his welcome, check it out.
Song 2: Kasabian - Days Are Forgotten (S.3 Ep.19), 17/04/2024
On today’s episode we will look at the fantastic Kasabian, once described as The Stone Roses and Primal Scream with the swagger of Oasis...
..but they very much have their own style - which is exemplified in their fourth studio album Velociraptor!, released in 2011 and the second track on it is the lead single Days Are Forgotten.
Song 2: Porij (S.3 Ep.18), 12/04/2024
Ahead of debut album Teething's release, I catch up with Nathan and Egg and see what they think about Second Songs
Hey there and welcome to this week’s edition of Song 2… it’s the one you click on, and are immediately saying that this cannot be correct. You’ll have examples to hand and, just like Cliff becomes Cave, becomes Arch, becomes Stump, you realize that there is a wee bit of truth to it.
Song 2: Feeder - Buck Rogers (S.3 Ep.17), 10/04/2024
This week’s episode is all about Feeder… my favourite band ever. So, this one could get a little gushy...
Oddly, though, we are covering one of my least favourite Feeder tracks, even though it is almost universally loved. It is the song you know by Feeder, even if you don’t know that you know Feeder, you know? And it has had millions of people screaming about drinking cider through a ruddy lemon
Song 2: Keith Murray - We Are Scientists (S.3 Ep.16), 05/04/2024
“If the song 2 doesn’t grab you, you’re sunk BABY”
This week’s guest Song 2-er (sic) is the always good value Keith Murray, of the prolifically great We Are Scientists… and while this intro may be longer than Keith’s response, it does not contain a now immortal phrase, that, if we could get the rights sorted, we would have on a limited run of Song 2 tees.
Song 2: Marcy Playground - Sex And Candy (S.3 Ep.15), 03/04/2024
For this week’s episode of Song 2, we are looking at a 90’s staple, Sex & Candy from Marcy Playground.
Even in this office, we have a 50/50 split of those that love the oddly louche lyrics, and those that hate it with a passion akin to the fires of hell. For me, this one was as ubiquitous as anything from Beck, Dando, Alexakis, Dulli et al.
Song 2: Michelle - CIEL (S.3 Ep.14), 29/03/2024
In this week’s Friday episode we are taking Michelle of the Netherlands by the way of Brighton band CIEL over the SONG 2 coals.
Needless to say, she’s one foot in, one foot out, but places a lot of importance on the influence of a producer. Check it out.
Song 2: James - Sometimes (S.3 Ep.13), 27/03/2024
This week we are dialling the calendars all the way back to 1993 as we are revisiting Jame’s breakthrough album, Laid and their standout cut Sometimes.
Yes, we all know that the 1990 single Sit Down is still a favourite in student unions and weddings, but Sit Down was not even on the track listing for the original release of Gold Mother… it was track 7 on the 1991 re-release and the opening track
Song 2: Clémentine Delauney of Exit Eden (S.3 Ep.12), 22/03/2024
"There's a reason why there's an entrée and a main course, you know..."
In this week’s Song 2, Clémentine Delauney of both Exit Eden AND Visions Of Atlantis offers up her view of where the second song lies in terms of prominence and importance. Exit Eden released their latest LP, Femme Fatale earlier this year, and Visions Of Atlantis have just announced Pirates II – Armada. Check out my intervie
Song 2: blur - Song 2 (S.3 Ep.11), 20/03/2024
We’ve held off for three seasons before breaking the emergency glass on this classic
It took till the 5th record and a song written as a joke for blur to temporarily break America. Song 2 inspired this podcast and is, ironically or not, the quintessential Song 2 pudding prover.
Song 2: Torres (S.3 Ep.10), 15/03/2024
"For me track listing is very specific to the album and from album to album, I never order things based on what I think a certain track number should be"
What An Enormous Room by Torres (AKA Mackenzie Scott) came out earlier this year and is ace. Torres does not agree with Song 2... At. All. And my dreams are thus shattered.
Song 2: Jamiroquai - Too Young To Die (S.3 Ep.9), 13/03/2024
In this week’s Song 2 Episode we are foregoing silly head wear and possibly ill-advised cultural appropriation
There's always been the gnawing doubt that the flak Jay Kay got at the time of Jamiroquai’s was a little unfair. Sure, the headlines grabbed in the early 00’s were not great but Jamiroquai’s tunes stand up incredibly well. None more so than Too Young To Die, the second cut lifted from th
Song 2: Ill Peach (S.3 Ep.8), 08/03/2024
"How do we hit them hard over the head...right off the bat... here's all our rage... and then, here's where we are crying about it?"
Ill Peach’s LP, This Is Not An Exit, was one of my picks for 2023. Here, Jess and Pat are on the scenic route to a sort of, possibly, could be answer to Song 2. Track listing is important. Incredibly so. But tone and tempo are key drivers too.
Song 2: Fleet Foxes - White Winter Hymnal (S.3 Ep.7), 06/03/2024
This week we are taking a look at the beautiful, beguiling and breathy White Winter Hymnal from Seattle indie-folk band, Fleet Foxes.
"White Winter Hymnal" is the first single from Fleet Foxes released by European label Bella Union on July 21, 2008 and arguably remains to this day the band’s best known song.
Song 2: Justin Young - The Vaccines (S.3 Ep.6), 01/03/2024
“I think anyone you will speak to you on this will tell you that very real blood, sweat and tears go into sequencing”
Now that we can confirm that they are going to be hitting the Grand Duchy’s den Atelier on the 30th May, we can finally get to the dapper The Vaccines frontman Justin Young and his take on the Song 2 merry go round. Don’t forget to book tickets for the show on atelier.lu and list
Song 2: Juice WRLD - All Girls Are The Same (S.3 Ep.5), 28/02/2024
On this week's Song 2, we’re taking a look at a rather emotional song that was a breakout for its star performer AND the precursor to a much bigger tune.
Now, let’s be clear here, I am not the authority to speak on Juice WRLD, that honour would to my two teenage sons – who may yet be struck down with MEGA cringe upon hearing this – fortunately I have had some assistance in getting this piece but
Song 2: Richard Henshall - Haken (S.3 Ep.4), 23/02/2024
“If the first track is like a punch in the face, the second one needs to be a little calmer… at least for a couple of minutes”
This one has been a little while in the Song 2 queue, Haken’s most recent LP Fauna came out in 2023 and when the band passed by the Grand Duchy for a show at the Rockhal we of course caught up with riff master Richard Henshall, who finds the second song concept interestin
Song 2: Bon Jovi - You Give Love A Bad Name (S.3 Ep.3), 21/02/2024
For episode 3, season 3 of Song 2, we are this week heading into double-denim-ed poodle rock territory.
New Jersey bound we go as we lap up the monumental rock anthem You Give Love a Bad Name by Bon Jovi. This iconic track captured the hearts of many in 1986 when it was released as the lead single from their classic album Slippery When Wet, cementing its way into the foundations of rock and roll
Song 2: Sean Connelly - The Clockworks (S.3 Ep.2), 16/02/2024
The Clockworks released an under the radar classic in 2023... do they agree with the Song 2 theory?
For our second episode of Season 3 we are chatting with Sean Connelly of the exciting Irish band The Clockworks, whose debut album Exit Strategy, is a tightly woven collection of atmospheric indie rock tunes, that will find a much wider audience as more and more fans get onboard. Sean is, though, n
Song 2: The Offspring - Self Esteem S.3 Ep.1, 14/02/2024
Back with our first episode of season 3, we are kicking things off with the enormous smash (sorry) hit from The Offspring… Self Esteem.
The Offspring’s third album Smash remains one of the greatest ‘little band gone big’ stories ever. While it is true that Come Out And Play was the first time the mainstream media suffered whiplash in relation to The Offspring - the band Themistocles never underse
Song 2 - Season 3 Teaser, 08/02/2024
The third season of our (sometimes) chart-topping podcast is coming soon...
Season 3 is on its way. Why is that big news, well it isn’t if you think any other song other than the second one on a record is the best. We have guests including Poppy, P.O.D, Des Rocs, Shed Seven, Marika Hackman, Ill Peach, Porij, Chastity Belt, Torres, Gruff Rhys, Sprints, Mando Diao, Alkaline Trio, Staind, Vaccines a
Song 2 - Season 2 Closer, 27/12/2023
Season 2 of Song 2 comes to an end
We will back in Jan 2024 with a whole heap of new (and not so new) Song 2 offerings....
Song 2: De La Soul - The Magic Number (S.2 Ep.50), 22/12/2023
In this week’s, and this year’s last, episode of Song 2 we are again tripping up over the warped stairwell of intros
3 Feet High and Rising is the debut studio album by the American hip hop group De La Soul. Released on February 6, 1989, by Tommy Boy Records which also had Digital Underground and Naughty By Nature on their roster, it was the first of three collaborations with the producer Prince
Song 2: Santigold (S.2 Ep. 49), 20/12/2023
Santigold - one of the nicest people in music. FACT. Also, does not think her second track is the best one. FACT.
Sam Steen talks with the global star on track listing and her own song 2, Nothing.
Song 2 - Karly of Wednesday (S2. Ep.48), 15/12/2023
“This is such a hard question…curse you”
Wednesday’s album Rat Saw Good is beginning to crop up on a number of end of year best of lists…it is a fantastic record full of feeling and texture and deserves such a positive response. I had the pleasure of catching up with Karly earlier this year, before the record was released and before the band performed a brilliant show at the Rotondes, Karly had t
Song 2: Foreigner - Cold As Ice (S.2 Ep.47), 13/12/2023
In this week’s episode, I hereby give my advance apologies for the fact you’ll be singing this one till the cows come home...
….and if they don’t return at curfew, I am sorry for that too. We are talking about Foreigner’s Cold As Ice… Now, I’ve checked lists, lots of them, and they say mostly the same thing, Juke Box Hero is Foreigner’s best song. It too, is a Song 2, but is taken from their four
Song 2: Loyle Carner (S.2 Ep.46), 08/12/2023
“For me, I want to make complete and solid bodies of work, not just a collection of songs, it’s not a mixtape…it’s a movie...”
This one has been on our mind for ever…..and I mean forever. We spoke with Loyle Carner a lifetime ago, and, if we are being thoroughly transparent, we let things pile up so high that we no longer saw this one an had feared it lost. Thankfully, due to a complicated and co
Song 2 - Jojo Orme of Heartworms (S.2 Ep.45), 06/12/2023
"I take a lot of influence from Interpol and The Shins"
We had spoken with JoJo of Heartworms back when the stunning EP A Comforting Notion was first released, since then the band have gone from strength to strength, picking up an incredible amount of press and, working with super-producer Dan Carey has dropped the incredible May I Comply on Speedy Wunderground. Jojo takes on the Song 2 question
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