No Tone Unturned

It's the song you’ll all been waiting for, the climax, the dangling on the precipice of mortality: ‘Achilles Come Down’. In Part 1 of this epic, we analyse the build up to the big clash. We ask and answer why he’s up there in the first place, who the voices are that want him to get down, the significance of the ancient Greek Achilles, and the elusive French sample that sounds a little like Camus. Of course, we can’t leave out the song’s unlikely virality and the connection to the best-selling The Song of Achilles by Madeline Miller. The number for lifeline is 13 11 14 (Australia only).To view your country’s crisis hotline(s), visit https://blog.opencounseling.com/suicide-hotlines/.No Tone Unturned is a docu-podcast series that takes Australian music seriously.Every season, we’ll take 1 significant Australian album, and work our way through it from start to finish, one song per episode. We’ll comb through each and every verse to unpack the lyrics, songwriting techniques and philosophy behind the tunes that have moved this country.Follow us across socials @scrubbingmedia. Check out the pinned post on Instagram for a chance to win a ‘Go Farther In Lightness' vinyl or VERY limited edition alternate cover art signed vinyl of ‘angel in realtime’A full list of references can be found publicly listed on the Scrubbing Media Patreon. View here: https://www.patreon.com/posts/no-tone-unturned-105597864 Proof-listening for this episode by Yeshani Weerakkody and William Smith. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The title track, ‘Go Farther in Lightness’, brings us to the brink of the album’s halfway mark. Having now explored the hardships of the record’s first half, this song is the calm before the storm - one that sees him return to a sacred place, only to find the same feelings of alienation there that he’s been running from over the past 6 songs.No Tone Unturned is a docu-podcast series that takes Australian music seriously.Every season, we’ll take 1 significant Australian album, and work our way through it from start to finish, one song per episode. We’ll comb through each and every verse to unpack the lyrics, songwriting techniques and philosophy behind the tunes that have moved this country.Follow us across socials @scrubbingmedia. Check out the pinned post on Instagram for a chance to win a ‘Go Farther In Lightness' vinyl or VERY limited edition alternate cover art signed vinyl of ‘angel in realtime’A full list of references can be found publicly listed on the Scrubbing Media Patreon. View here: https://www.patreon.com/posts/no-tone-unturned-105597864 Thank you to this week's proof-listeners. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In the paradisal dreamscape of ‘Do Not Let Your Spirit Wane’, there is everything one could ever want: the perfect love, the perfect kid, the perfect house…yet something sinister lurks beneath the surface. We explore the psychological civil war and how Guns and Roses’ ‘Sweet Child O’ Mine’ fits into this routine nightmare. No Tone Unturned is a docu-podcast series that takes Australian music seriously.Every season, we’ll take 1 significant Australian album, and work our way through it from start to finish, one song per episode. We’ll comb through each and every verse to unpack the lyrics, songwriting techniques and philosophy behind the tunes that have moved this country.Follow us across socials @scrubbingmedia. Check out the pinned post on Instagram for a chance to win a ‘Go Farther In Lightness' vinyl or VERY limited edition alternate cover art signed vinyl of ‘angel in realtime’A full list of references can be found publicly listed on the Scrubbing Media Patreon. View here: https://www.patreon.com/posts/no-tone-unturned-105597864  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Bonus Ep 2 is out on Patreon! In this instalment, we cover ‘Fear and Trembling’, ‘What Can I Do If the Fire Goes Out?’, ‘Atlas Drowned’ and ‘Keep Me In The Open’. Listen now in full on patreon.com/scrubbingmedia!Unlike our main series, these episodes will take a more conversational format. We’ll dive into everything we wanted to see but didn’t have time for, bonus analysis, trivia, music videos and more. Then we’ll jump into the discussion portion of the show, where we’ll spend some much needed time in ‘Jacob’s Philosophy Naughty Corner’ exploring the notion (or illusion) of self. We’ll then reflect on the implications of the very confronting themes of the songs so far.All that and much more in Bonus Episode 2 - exclusively on patreon! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Full of sober reflection on lost love, ‘Keep Me In The Open’ sees our protagonist pick up and examine the pieces of his failed relationship and come to a profound and much needed personal revelation. No Tone Unturned is a docu-podcast series that takes Australian music seriously.Every season, we’ll take 1 significant Australian album, and work our way through it from start to finish, one song per episode. We’ll comb through each and every verse to unpack the lyrics, songwriting techniques, and philosophy behind the tunes that have moved this country.Follow us across socials @scrubbingmedia. Check out the pinned post on Instagram for a chance to win a ‘Go Farther In Lightness' vinyl or VERY limited edition alternate cover art signed vinyl of ‘angel in realtime’A full list of references can be found publicly listed on the Scrubbing Media Patreon. View here: https://www.patreon.com/posts/no-tone-unturned-105597864 Proof-listening for this episode by Ransha Habarakada. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In Track 3 - Atlas Drowned, we hear frustration and defiance in the face of political injustice. Our protagonist takes aim at Australia’s colonial legacy and the notoriously influential ideas of Ayn Rand. We are all urged to not grow complacent.No Tone Unturned is a docu-podcast series that takes Australian music seriously.Every season, we’ll take 1 significant Australian album, and work our way through it from start to finish, one song per episode. We’ll comb through each and every verse to unpack the lyrics, songwriting techniques and philosophy behind the tunes that have moved this country.Follow us across socials @scrubbingmedia. Check out the pinned post on Instagram for a chance to win a ‘Go Farther In Lightness' vinyl or VERY limited edition alternate cover art signed vinyl of ‘angel in realtime’A full list of references can be found publicly listed on the Scrubbing Media Patreon. View here: https://www.patreon.com/posts/no-tone-unturned-105597864 Proof-listening for this episode by Nisal Kaduwela and Nihal Jerry. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Delve into the intense exploration of human motivation, confronting anxieties tied to meaning, pleasure, and power. Engage with the philosopher's perspectives as they relate to a poignant song's lyrics. Witness a journey of rebirth and spiritual exploration, grappling with despair while seeking hope. Controversies surrounding the prosperity gospel and its impact on faith come to light, revealing ethical dilemmas in church teachings. Finally, explore the psychological weights of belief and the pursuit of authentic connection amidst existential struggles.

Bonus Ep 1 is out on Patreon! Covering 'The Positions' and everything the band put out prior to 'Go Farther In Lightness'. Listen now on patreon.com/scrubbingmedia!Unlike our main series, these episodes will see us trying out a more conversational format.We’ll cover all their music videos, dive way deeper than we should into the group’s cover artworks and then discuss some philosophy inspired by themes and events of the gang's pre-GFIL music.Listen in full at patreon.com/scrubbingmedia Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dive into the philosophical depths of 'Fear and Trembling,' tackling everything from the emotional journey of the protagonist to the evocative influence of icons like Joni Mitchell. Experience the nostalgia of bar melodies and personal reflections on faith, despair, and growth. Unpack the complexities of loneliness, past expectations, and the quest for authenticity through powerful storytelling and dynamic musical analysis. This thoughtful exploration reveals the heart of Australian music, blending personal and universal struggles.

Dive into the vibrant world of Australian music as the hosts explore Gang of Youths' impactful journey. Discover the personal stories that shape their frontman, David Le'aupepe, against a backdrop of grief and resilience. Unpack the deep connections between mental health, identity, and organized religion in their music. Highlights include a moving analysis of lyrical themes, dance as a form of empowerment, and the transformative power of music. It's a journey through emotional landscapes and artistic commentary.