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James Acaster’s Perfect Sounds

For James Acaster 2016 is the greatest year for music of all time. Following a breakup James set out to rekindle his love for music by buying hundreds of new and niche releases from 2016. Now he’s sharing his obsession with fellow comedians, exploring his favourite albums: from Beyoncé’s internet-breaking Lemonade, to Colombian math rock fusion, and everything in between.

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Joe Sutherland & grindcore May 29, 2020

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Joe Sutherland takes a metaphorical HIIT class, with the grindcore metal-classical fusion album Discordia by Bologna Violenta. Plus Tilda Swinton's got a new project.

Produced by Hannah Hufford Photography by Edward Moore Design by Danny Arter

Jen Brister & Laura Mvula's The Dreaming Room May 22, 2020

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Jen and James discuss why the Ivor Novello winning album The Dreaming Room got Laura Mvula dropped from her label. Plus a phone call with Laura's nan.

Produced by Hannah Hufford Photography by Edward Moore Design by Danny Arter

Jamali Maddix & satanic spirituals May 15, 2020

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Jamali gets out of his comfort zone with the African American spirituals, satanic, black metal fusion album Devil is Fine by Zeal & Ardor. Plus, Buffy and Angel make a comeback.

Produced by Hannah Hufford Photography by Edward Moore Design by Danny Arter

Sophie Duker & samba-punk May 08, 2020

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Sophie shocks James with a musical secret, as they discuss the samba-punk fusion album MM3 by Meta Meta. Plus, who is the Brazilian Tina Turner?

Produced by Hannah Hufford Photography by Edward Moore Design by Danny Arter

Phil Wang & Eurosceptic hip-hop May 01, 2020

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Phil Wang gets to grips with the 2016 Eurosceptic experimental hip-hop album United Diktatürs of Europe, by Anarchist Republic of BZZZ. Plus why instruments are like tacos.

Produced by Hannah Hufford Photography by Edward Moore Design by Danny Arter

Romesh Ranganathan & Beyoncé's Lemonade Apr 24, 2020

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Romesh Ranganathan discovers the world's best-selling album of 2016... but, more importantly, the album that turned James onto pop.

Produced by Hannah Hufford Photography by Edward Moore Design by Danny Arter

This is James Acaster’s Perfect Sounds Apr 17, 2020

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For James Acaster 2016 is the greatest year for music of all time. Following a breakup James set out to rekindle his love for music by buying hundreds of new and niche releases from 2016. Now he’s sharing his obsession with fellow comedians, exploring his favourite albums: from Beyoncé’s internet-breaking Lemonade, to Colombian math rock fusion, and everything in between.

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