NO ENCORE

Our album breakdown series returns as Dublin rapper Nealo breaks down his emotional debut All The Leaves Are Falling, track by track. Also on the microphone is Sonic Architect Adam Shanahan, who produced a record that brims with autumnal hues and is imbued by significant victories and losses. In conversation with Dave Hanratty, Nealo takes us through a deeply personal journey, one that at one time may have seemed unlikely, but as the author notes; music wasn't done with him. All The Leaves Are Falling tracklist:'daSilla Interlude''Under the Weather (Old Obituaries)' 'Let Your Dreams Collect Dust Until You're Desperate' 'Xanax''Angel on my Shoulder''ATLAF Interlude''All The Leaves Are Falling''You Can't Go Home Again''Red Tree Interlude''You Stole My Soul Like a Nine to Five' Support NO ENCORE on Patreon: patreon.com/noencore  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Scares apparent on NO ENCORE as Halloween arrives and the boys Dave Hanratty and Craig Fitzpatrick engage in fright mode to deliver their Top 5 Scary Songs. Tunes that unnerve and upset the soul for the season that's in it. There's also a new album from Bruce Springsteen to consider as The Boss unleashes his 20th studio record in the form of Letter To You. Craig is generally on board with the icon's work to date. Dave, less so. Let's see what happens, shall we? ACT ONE (5:56): All the news that's fit to talk about on a podcast.ACT TWO (27:23): Springsteen. Letter To You. Reviewed. ACT THREE (48:03): It's about that time. Strap in and brace yourself for this week's Top 5 as it all gets a little bit terrifying. Seriously, some of these clips ought not to be played at full volume. Happy Halloween, all! Support NO ENCORE on Patreon: patreon.com/noencore Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It's not a good day to be a bad guy. Dave Hanratty and David Higgins rise from their respective graves to discuss 1994 goth cult favourite The Crow, in which a murdered rock star seeks theatrical revenge.Is this a good film? How about the soundtrack? How does Brandon Lee's performance hold up? What is going on with Michael Wincott's voice and general dress sense? And does Jeff Hardy have a wrestling career without this movie?ACT ONE: Spooky SZN is in full swing as the boys recap What We've Been Watching. Stay tuned for Dave's harrowing Blair Witch Project story.ACT TWO (30:00): Let's hit up a nightmare version of Detroit and talk all things The Crow. Get every episode of NO POPCORN at this handy playlist: https://spoti.fi/2HKdtMa Support the show on Patreon: patreon.com/noencore Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Back once again and kicking things up a level or five – it's NO ENCORE~! A stacked episode takes in the new Annie album, the best and worst in TV show theme songs and a special guest in the form of a young man that Dave once mercilessly took shots at. That man is Josh McClorey, formerly of The Strypes, now off on a solo run. Let's see if the two guys can make peace as Craig watches on nervously. ACT ONE: Dave takes an important trip to Clarification Corner.ACT TWO (6:53): Some brief news highlights including the musical prowess of a football legend.ACT THREE (16:53): Josh McClorey has just released 'Crazy', his second single as a solo artist. He joins the boys on Zoom to talk about a new direction, his relationship with the music industry, and, oh yes, the scathing Strypes obituary that Dave wrote two years ago.ACT FOUR (46:04): Norwegian pop star Annie is back with Dark Hearts, her first album in 11 years. Let's review it.ACT FIVE (1:02:00): Ah, lockdown. Time for a box set, perhaps? Craig looks at the good, Dave looks at the bad – it's Top 5 TV Show Theme Songs! Support NO ENCORE on Patreon: patreon.com/noencore Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

NO ENCORE returns with another album breakdown episode in which baroque singer-songwriter Paddy Hanna takes us through all 11 songs on third studio record The Hill. An abstract adventure yields a freewheeling conversation, with everything from cannibalism to Italian horror films to the wisdom of Las Vegas musicians to the conflict of growing up in Catholic Ireland on the agenda. Get involved. Paddy Hanna - The Hill Tracklist: 'Last of Their Kind''Cannibals''A Strange Request' 'Nameless''My Ladybird''Sinatra' 'Howling at the Duke of York''My Wise Addiction''The Hill''Jog On Shall We''Colosseum' Support NO ENCORE on Patreon: patreon.com/noencore  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dave Hanratty and David Higgins return to the world of musical cinema with a full-on epic non-stop music video in the form of Alan Parker's Evita. The film tells the life story of Eva Duarte as she goes from working class youth to B-movie sensation to political titan, emerging as both the most beloved and hated woman in Argentina along the way. Does the constant barrage work? Is Madonna any use? How about Antonio Banderas, whose character might be a ghost of some description? The music is certainly bizarre, but is it enjoyable? All this and more up for debate...ACT ONE: What We've Been Watching in which the boys finally get around to talking about Tenet, among other highlights.ACT TWO (17:32): All things Evita.Support NO ENCORE on Patreon: patreon.com/noencore Every episode of NO POPCORN right here in this handy playlist: https://spoti.fi/2HhHZN6 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We go again. NO ENCORE's Dave Hanratty and Craig Fitzpatrick swap out Zoom for Skype this week, virtual prison given a fresh coat of paint as the boys try their best. We're all just trying our best, guys! On the episode – Future Islands have a new album, the finest live performances come into focus, and the pop culture pendulum swings from Pokémon to The X-Files along the way.ACT ONE (3:25): It's the news! Important veteran music feud update, Wayne Coyne revamps the live experience, Tom DeLonge goes all auteur on us and there's some new, potentially imminent albums to consider.ACT TWO (24:20): Future Islands came to prominence in wacky viral fashion six years ago. They're on their sixth album these days. Any use, or does Dave's particular hang-up about this band ring true?ACT THREE (44:45): This week's Top 5 is all about live performances – not necessarily full concerts but rather one-off moments in time that stopped us in our tracks, even if we weren't present for them.NO ENCORE is on Patreon if you'd like to support the show: patreon.com/noencore Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Our album breakdown – though this time it's a mix tape – series continues as superstar of the moment Denise Chaila and Rusangano Family sensation MuRli join Dave Hanratty in conversation, going through all 11 tracks on debut long-form project GO Bravely.On the agenda; sound of the summer 'Chaila' and the huge reaction to the song, being named as the best act in Ireland right now, MuRli's approach to producing the mix tape, Denise's affinity for the Irish language, finding personal strength while developing as an artist, the enduring power of '90s R&B, and a great deal more.Support NO ENCORE on Patreon: patreon.com/noencore GO Bravely tracklist:'Chaila' 'Holy Grail''Rí Rá''Move''All That''What Ever Happened to Interludes''Pieces''Anseo''Can't Stop Me Here''Down''Go Bravely' Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Yep, it's episode #236 despite Dave getting that wrong in the intro and it's time to burn, baby, burn. No, not a fun Ash belter from 2001 but rather it's DISCO INFERNO SZN~! A reunited Dave and Craig, under the watchful mirrorball eye of Sonic Architect Adam, get down accordingly. Elsewhere this week; Róisín Murphy has a new album up for review consideration, Fontaines D.C. get a club-friendly facelift, Rod Stewart just wants to play football, and Bon Jovi receives a much-needed history lesson.ACT ONE (11:42): News. It's always fun these days, right?ACT TWO (31:20): The great Róisín Murphy swaps out avant-garde heroics for danceable determination on Róisín Machine. Are the boys ready for the floor?ACT THREE (52:03): Top 5 Disco Bangers! Craig argues that disco is the best genre in all of music. Dave, more of a novice, tries to keep up.Please consider supporting NO ENCORE on Patreon over at patreon.com/noencore if you love what we do.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

NO ENCORE returns with another album-focused episode. This time, Dave sits down with folk-indie singer-songwriter sensation Ailbhe Reddy to get the lowdown on her debut offering Personal History. It's a terrific record, well worth the wait, so be sure to dive into it properly after getting an in-depth track by track breakdown across this hour.Support NO ENCORE on Patreon: patreon.com/noencore Personal History tracklist:'Failing''Loyal''Between Your Teeth''Walk Away' 'Life Without You''Looking Happy''Personal History''Time Difference''Late Bloomer''Self Improvement' Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.