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Best of 2018 Dec 14, 2018

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2018 has been a big year for the Take 5. So before I take a little break, I thought it was worth celebrating some of the greatest moments of the last 12 months, and Frankenstein a Turbo co-host. It’s honestly hard to keep the list to 7, but these conversations capture what I love about the Take 5. They can be at one moment hilarious, at another, devastating. What they always reveal, are the musical hearts of artists we love. Songs have a way of triggering and open up people’s memories, and there are many moments when – in the midst of playing these songs – some of our favourite musicians reveal something about themselves and their story that you’ve never heard before.

You'll get a peek behind the scenes at the Big Day Out with official photographer Sophie Howarth, find out how Beck reacted the first time he heard Nirvana’s 'Smells Like Teen Spirit', hear what lesson in music Snoop Dogg taught Kamasi Washington, find out what happened when Dylan Lewis' mates would visit the set of Recovery, how Anohni’s ‘Drone Bomb Me’ changed the way Kimbra thought about her own music, what song completely blew Peaches' mind, and you’ll hear Ice Cube, and the moment that made him and 1200 people well up with tears in our first every live take 5, on stage at the Opera House.

Beck: Nirvana - 'Smells Like Teen Spirit'

Sophie Howarth: Magic Dirt - 'Super Tear'

Kamasi Washington: Rick James - 'Bustin' Out (On The Funk)'

Peaches: PJ Harvey - '50 Ft Queenie {4 Track Demo Version}'

Kimbra: Anohni - 'Drone Bomb Me'

Dylan Lewis: Jon Spencer Blues Explosion - '2 Kindsa Love/Flavor {Live on Recovery 1997}'

Ice Cube: Sam Cooke - 'A Change Is Gonna Come'

The Offspring's Noodles' songs that made their mark Dec 07, 2018

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If you grew up in the 90’s, you grew up with The Offspring. The Cali punks may have formed in the 80’s, but it was their 1994 album Smash that helped them break through; quite literally, it holds the record for the highest selling independent album, 11 million copies worldwide. Bad Habit, Self Esteem, Come Out and Play… these are the songs that soundtrack our youth, that we yelled back at when they played on the radio, and that made their mark. When Noodles from The Offspring came in to Take 5, I asked him to share the songs that had left their impression on him; music that had changed the way he saw the world. From The Damned to Dead Kennedy’s, Divinyls to The Clash, this is a trip through Noodles’ punk heart.

The Clash - ‘Clampdown’

The Damned - ‘Smash It Up Parts 1 & 2’

Divinyls - ‘Boys In Town’

Ramones - ‘Beat On The Brat’

Dead Kennedys - ‘California Uber Alles’

King Gizzard and the Lizard Wizard of Oz songs Nov 30, 2018

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King Gizzard and the Lizard Wizard are as prolific with their albums as there are letters in their band name, or shows on their tour run. The seven piece released five albums in 2017, and for much of 2018 they toured through Australia and the world. To cap off Ausmusic Month, I thought we could have some fun. And some pun. King Gizzard and the Lizard of Oz; five songs that make them click their heels and think “there’s no place like home”. Eric and Ambrose repped the band, and chose some incredible songs. Weaving through stories of airport lounges, surprise shows in far away places, and a deep love and diplomacy for Australian sounds. This is a wild ride from a wonderful band.

Eddy Current Suppression Ring - 'Insufficient Funds'

Divinyls - 'I Touch Myself'

Archie Roach - 'Took The Children Away'

The Masters Apprentices - 'War Or Hands Of Time'

Spectrum - 'I'll Be Gone

The Grates' Patience's growing pains songs Nov 23, 2018

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It’s fair to say that when I mention the name Patience Hodgson, you’re likely to break into a smile. That’s because the front woman for The Grates has always had the kind of energy that’s infectious. Whether you see her live, follow her on social media or hear her chatting on her podcast or in an interview, the joy that radiates from Pae is undeniable. Over more than a decade, Patience has entertained with her powerful voice and energetic presence, often dressed in wild colours and costumes bringing playfulness to every show. Along the way, she’s opened a business feeding south side Brisbane foodies, and started a family with her bandmate John. The Grates started quite literally as a garage band in the suburbs of Brissie, and music has taken Patience all over Australia and the world. With that in mind, and with a tour celebrating the 10th anniversary of their album Teeth Lost, Hearts Won, I asked Pae to Take 5 with “growing pains”. Songs that have sound tracked a turning point, that marked a moment of growth or change in her life.

It’s a life that has taken to her to some very high, but also pretty low places… the honesty you’ll hear in this Take 5 from Patience is raw, and it may be a challenging listen for some. Lifeline is there to help if you need it and are listening in Australia, on 13 11 14. Patience Hodgson is a living angel, and this Take 5 will make you fall in love with her and her spirit, even more.

Tim Rogers - 'You've Been So Good To Me So Far'

Giant Drag - 'This Isn't It'

The Go! Team - 'Bottle Rocket'

The Amps - 'I Am Decided'

Those Darlins - 'Red Light Love'

Ash's Tim & Rick's desert island songs Nov 16, 2018

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It takes a strong band to stick together for almost three decades. But through ups and downs, and even near bankruptcy, Northern Ireland trio ASH have done just that. The band got together when they were teenagers; they were still finishing high school when they first got signed. With catchy songs like Girl from Mars, Kung-Fu and Shining Light, they’ve become the soundtrack to every indie rock fan’s life. I’ve never given a “desert island discs” style theme before for a Take 5, but with a new album called Islands, it was too good an opportunity to miss. From records they heard as kids that changed their lives, to revealing a penchant for drum and bass nights, Ash were a total delight. This is one of the most wholesome and joyful Take 5’s to date.

The Kinks - ‘Waterloo Sunset’

The Ramones - ‘Blitzkrieg Bop’

Thin Lizzy - ‘Cowboy Song/The Boys Are Back In Town’

The Pixies - ‘Debaser’

Ride - ‘Leave Them All Behind’

Brendan Huntley's wild songs Nov 09, 2018

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Brendan Huntley is a wild man. As the lead singer for Eddy Current Suppression Ring, many of us first met him as we watched, or heard him spit visceral lyrics and crawl across stages. One of the most exciting bands to see live, his pacing back and forth and the abandon he would approach each show with, made every Eddy Current gig memorable. He plays with Melbourne band Boomgates too, and when he’s not making musical art he’s creating paintings and sculptures – he’s a highly acclaimed visual artist as well. In all that Brendan does, his boldness, colour and wild freedom cuts through and grabs our attention. So for his Take 5, I gave him the theme wild songs. Music he feels a kindred spirit with, in their freedom. He knocked it out of the park. The way he speaks about music, art, and the connection to humanity and community is something else. It doesn’t matter if you’re a fan of his music, or art or not, this conversation is about the very heart of creativity. A celebration and appreciation of it.

Adriano Celentano – 'Prisencolinensinainciusol'

Waak Waak Djungi – 'Mother, I’m Going'

Laura Jean – 'You Make Me Feel'

Brian Eno & David Byrne – 'Regiment'

Laurie Anderson – 'O Superman'

Mama Kin Spender's ties that bind Oct 26, 2018

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If you ever asked me to recommend a live show that you could dance to, singalong with and that’d fill your heart with joy? I’d tell you to go and watch Mama Kin Spender. The duo of Mama Kin and Spender collaborated earlier this year on their debut album; combining rousing, heartfelt songs with group singing and driving drumbeats. They’ve both had a long history of solo music making but in 2018 they decided they didn’t want to go it alone anymore. But even way before they were making music, they were mates. With that long history in mind, I asked them to Take 5 with the ties that bind. The songs they had bonded over, in almost 20 years of friendship. From sonic draws, to albums gifted at milestone moments, this less a Take 5 and more an invitation to join in a beautiful conversation with friends. Join us.

Alabama Shakes - 'Sound & Color'

Taj Mahal & Toumani Diabate - 'Queen Bee'

Gillian Welch - 'My Morphine'

Joan As Police Woman - 'The Magic'

Lenny Kravitz - 'Always On The Run'

Bruce Dickinson's book of life Oct 19, 2018

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It’s fair to say there’s no one in the world like Bruce Dickinson. He’s the long time lead singer for Iron Maiden; a band who have been playing together for 40 years, who’ve sold 100 million albums and who still sell out arena’s worldwide. Being the frontman for one of the world’s greatest heavy metal bands would be enough for most. But over the past four decades, Bruce has dabbled in plenty more. He’s a championship fencer, placing in the Top 10 in the UK. He’s a beer brewer, a broadcaster, and a commercial airline pilot. He flies Iron Maiden in a jumbo jet to their shows, gear and all, then jumps on stage to perform. Bruce Dickinson is a polymath, and he’s also exceptionally good at spinning a yarn. All of which makes him perfect fodder for a Take 5. Across five songs, Bruce opened his book of life and shared the music that made him. The songs that taught him how to sing, that lit a curiosity in him as a performer, that made him fall in love with metal. This is one of the longest Take 5’s to date, and with good reason. Enjoy the ride.

Deep Purple - 'Speed King'

The Crazy World of Arthur Brown - 'Fire'

The Beatles - 'Let It Be'

Black Sabbath - 'Sabbath Bloody Sabbath'

Rainbow - 'Stargazer'

Kevin Mitchell's musical gateways Oct 12, 2018

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If you’re a fan of Australian music then Kevin Mitchell is like a big brother, or best mate. He fronted Jebediah for years, and with them, wrote some of the biggest anthems of the 90’s. Then Kev started making solo music, under the moniker Bob Evans. We got to see a pop and Americana side of him that we’d not witnessed before. And before we knew it, he’d been doing that for almost 20 years. When he came in to Take 5 it was off the back of a Bob Evans “best of”, but he approached the collection in a different way. Less “greatest hits” and more of an introduction to the many wonderful sides that made up his solo career. With that in mind, I gave him the theme musical gateways; songs he’d play to a friend, to introduce them to his favourite artists. From Archers of Loaf to Sia, and a Nirvana song that still unravelled for him decades later, speaking to Kev about music was a joy. It always is.

Archers of Loaf - ‘Wrong’

Sia - ‘Cloud’

Josh Rouse - ‘It’s Nighttime’

Nada Surf - ‘Blizzard of ‘77’

Nirvana - ‘Frances Farmer Will Have Her Revenge On Seattle’

Holly Throsby's songs that set the scene Oct 05, 2018

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Holly Throsby is one of my favourite people to chat with. As a prolific songwriter, she’s put out five solo albums, as well as a kid’s record and the Seeker Lover Keeper project; a collaboration with Sarah Blasko and Sally Seltmann. Over the years I’ve had the chance to sit down with Holly and talk music and writing many times, and she’s forever inspiring in the way she sees, and then writes about the world around her. In the midst of making music a few years ago, the opportunity came up for Holly to write a novel, and she jumped at it. It was literally a dream come true to write long form, and what came out of that was Goodwood; her debut novel. It was critically acclaimed, and now she’s just published book number two. With that in mind, I asked Holly to Take 5 with songs that set the scene. Music that evokes a story or paints a picture. She knocked it out of the park, and the way she speaks about music is as lyrical and beautiful as her song and story writing itself.

Nina Simone - 'Feeling Good'

Paul Simon - 'Graceland'

Cat Power - 'Metal Heart'

Joni Mitchell - 'Carey'

Kate Bush - 'Wuthering Heights'

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