Hello, and welcome to Flawless - A Music Podcast. Each episode, one of the hosts (or a special guest) makes the case that one of their favourite albums is Flawless (whatever that means), and we decide whether or not they’re right. Hosted by Liam McGinniss, George Mannion and Grant Parkin. Join us on Facebook: facebook.com/flawlessamp Twitter: twitter.com/flawlessamp Produced by Liam McGinniss. Artwork by Erik Veland - erik@erikveland.com
Wed, October 11, 2023
Is Cold Chisel AM dad rock, bogan rock, or something more? Or is it possibly all three at once? Gerard and Josh join us again to nominate an Australian classic. Join our Facebook Group! In Flawless Friends and Family , you can discuss our episodes, and the albums you think are flawless. All music samples used in this episode are copyright WEA Records. Flawless is hosted by Liam McGinniss and George Mannion, and produced by Liam McGinniss. Follow us on: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/flawlessamp/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/flawlessamp Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/flawlessamp/
Wed, September 20, 2023
We're joined by Josh and Gerard, the rhythm section of Brisbane's awesome August River Band as they nominate one of the all-time classic albums. Will Liam and George find it flawless? Join our Facebook Group! In Flawless Friends and Family , you can discuss our episodes, and the albums you think are flawless. All music samples used in this episode are copyright Warner Bros Records. Flawless is hosted by Liam McGinniss and George Mannion, and produced by Liam McGinniss. Follow us on: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/flawlessamp/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/flawlessamp Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/flawlessamp/
Tue, August 22, 2023
Tim Byrnes joins us again to look at the last album of an under-appreciated Australian icon, Rowland S Howard. Will Liam and George find Pop Crimes flawless? Join our Facebook Group! In Flawless Friends and Family , you can discuss our episodes, and the albums you think are flawless. All music samples used in this episode are copyright Liberation / Fat Possum Records. Flawless is hosted by Liam McGinniss and George Mannion, and produced by Liam McGinniss. Follow us on: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/flawlessamp/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/flawlessamp Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/flawlessamp/
Tue, August 08, 2023
Medical issues are really screwing up our 2023 - thanks for sticking around, we really appreciate it, and it looks like we are back on schedule now :) Special guest Tim Byrnes joins us and nominates the emotional electro sounds of Broadcast's second album. Will Liam and George find it flawless? Join our Facebook Group! In Flawless Friends and Family , you can discuss our episodes, and the albums you think are flawless. All music samples used in this episode are copyright Warp Records. Flawless is hosted by Liam McGinniss and George Mannion, and produced by Liam McGinniss. Follow us on: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/flawlessamp/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/flawlessamp Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/flawlessamp/
Tue, July 04, 2023
In 2002, Texas' own Trail Of Dead delivered one of the iconic sets of that year's Livid festival. Branko Cosic was there, as was Liam, and it was part of a life-long love affair with Trails' hectic, barreling rock. That affair began for both with Source Tags And Codes, which Branko believes is flawless. Join our Facebook Group! In Flawless Friends and Family , you can discuss our episodes, and the albums you think are flawless. All music samples used in this episode are copyright Interscope Records. Flawless is hosted by Liam McGinniss and George Mannion, and produced by Liam McGinniss. Follow us on: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/flawlessamp/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/flawlessamp Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/flawlessamp/
Tue, June 20, 2023
And we are back! :) Special guest Branko Cosic joins us to nominate the dirty, sweaty, heaving mosh pit that is Helmet's Betty. Will Liam and George find it flawless? Join our Facebook Group! In Flawless Friends and Family , you can discuss our episodes, and the albums you think are flawless. All music samples used in this episode are copyright Interscope Records. Flawless is hosted by Liam McGinniss and George Mannion, and produced by Liam McGinniss. Follow us on: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/flawlessamp/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/flawlessamp Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/flawlessamp/
Tue, June 06, 2023
hey everyone, some medical issues have prevented us from getting together to record, so we've compiled another set of our bonus episodes. As always, you can get our bonus episodes as we (very irregularly) release them over on our patreon: www.patreon.com/flawlessamp . Hopefully we will be back in a couple of weeks. Stay awesome :)
Tue, May 23, 2023
With the second version of Twin Fantasy, Car Seat Headrest made the unusual choice to completely re-record a previous album. Can it still be a flawless record? Mt Nadir certainly think so. Join our Facebook Group! In Flawless Friends and Family , you can discuss our episodes, and the albums you think are flawless. All music samples used in this episode are copyright Matador Records. Flawless is hosted by Liam McGinniss and George Mannion, and produced by Liam McGinniss. Follow us on: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/flawlessamp/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/flawlessamp Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/flawlessamp/
Tue, April 25, 2023
Big Thief's debut album is a stunning piece of craft, filled with excellent instrumentation, and Adrianne Lenker's charming and haunting vocals. Jake and Connor from Mt Nadir think it's flawless - will Liam and George agree? Join our Facebook Group! In Flawless Friends and Family , you can discuss our episodes, and the albums you think are flawless. All music samples used in this episode are copyright Saddle Creek Records. Flawless is hosted by Liam McGinniss and George Mannion, and produced by Liam McGinniss. Follow us on: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/flawlessamp/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/flawlessamp Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/flawlessamp/
Wed, April 05, 2023
Hey everyone, we unfortunately have some bad news. After 5 years with Flawless, our treasured friend and co-host Grant Parkin has decided to step away from the podcast. We decided to spring a Farewell mini-episode on him, so if you've ever wondered what it would sound like to hear 3 grown adults barely keeping it together for 15 straight minutes, have we got an episode for you! Grant will always be a beloved part of the Flawless family and it won't be the same without him. We miss you already Grant!
Tue, March 28, 2023
Even if you've never heard Kick in full, chances are you've heard most of it on the radio, as it dominated the late 80s radio airwaves. Special guest Carly thinks it's a flawless record - will Liam, George and Grant agree? Join our Facebook Group! In Flawless Friends and Family, you can discuss our episodes, and the albums you think are flawless. All music samples used in this episode are copyright Warner Music Group. Flawless is hosted by Liam McGinniss, George Mannion and Grant Parkin, and produced by Liam McGinniss. Follow us on: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/flawlessamp/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/flawlessamp Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/flawlessamp/
Wed, March 15, 2023
We're joined by special guest Carly, who nominates an iconic Brisbane album - will it be found flawless? Join our Facebook Group! In Flawless Friends and Family, you can discuss our episodes, and the albums you think are flawless. All music samples used in this episode are copyright Eastwest Records. Flawless is hosted by Liam McGinniss, George Mannion and Grant Parkin, and produced by Liam McGinniss. Follow us on: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/flawlessamp/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/flawlessamp Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/flawlessamp/
Tue, February 28, 2023
Being an iconic Australian artist can mean a lot of different things, but to Liam, there's noone more iconically Australian than Darren Hanlon and his debut album Hello Stranger. Will George and Grant find it flawless? Join our Facebook Group! In Flawless Friends and Family , you can discuss our episodes, and the albums you think are flawless. All music samples used in this episode are copyright Candle Records. Flawless is hosted by Liam McGinniss, George Mannion and Grant Parkin, and produced by Liam McGinniss. Follow us on: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/flawlessamp/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/flawlessamp Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/flawlessamp/
Tue, February 14, 2023
In 2005, We Are Scientists' debut album came in at the end of the garage rock revival, but they'd been making their mark since 1999, supporting all the bands who were making garage rock the new big thing. George thinks With Love And Squalor is a flawless album - will Liam and Grant agree? Join our Facebook Group! In Flawless Friends and Family , you can discuss our episodes, and the albums you think are flawless. All music samples used in this episode are copyright Virgin Records. Flawless is hosted by Liam McGinniss, George Mannion and Grant Parkin, and produced by Liam McGinniss. Follow us on: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/flawlessamp/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/flawlessamp Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/flawlessamp/
Wed, February 01, 2023
The FLC combine rock, jazz, funk, soul and hip-hop, and do so with almost effortless swagger and cool. Liam thinks their debut album is flawless, will George and Grant agree? Join our Facebook Group! In Flawless Friends and Family , you can discuss our episodes, and the albums you think are flawless. All music samples used in this episode are copyright EMI Records. Flawless is hosted by Liam McGinniss, George Mannion and Grant Parkin, and produced by Liam McGinniss. Follow us on: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/flawlessamp/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/flawlessamp Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/flawlessamp/
Wed, January 18, 2023
Grant nominates the classic debut from heavy rock supergroup Velvet Revolver - will Liam and George find it flawless? Join our Facebook Group! In Flawless Friends and Family , you can discuss our episodes, and the albums you think are flawless. All music samples used in this episode are copyright RCA Records. Flawless is hosted by Liam McGinniss, George Mannion and Grant Parkin, and produced by Liam McGinniss. Follow us on: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/flawlessamp/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/flawlessamp Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/flawlessamp/
Tue, January 03, 2023
Special guest Sabrina Lawrie joins us again to nominate the grunge classic, Soundgarden's Superunknown. Join our Facebook Group! In Flawless Friends and Family , you can discuss our episodes, and the albums you think are flawless. All music samples used in this episode are copyright A&M Records. Flawless is hosted by Liam McGinniss, George Mannion and Grant Parkin, and produced by Liam McGinniss. Follow us on: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/flawlessamp/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/flawlessamp Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/flawlessamp/
Tue, December 20, 2022
And we're back! Special guest Sabrina Lawrie joins us to nominate our first ever world music album, Dead Can Dance's Spiritchaser. Join our Facebook Group! In Flawless Friends and Family , you can discuss our episodes, and the albums you think are flawless. All music samples used in this episode are copyright 4AD/Warner Brothers Records. Flawless is hosted by Liam McGinniss, George Mannion and Grant Parkin, and produced by Liam McGinniss. Follow us on: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/flawlessamp/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/flawlessamp Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/flawlessamp/
Tue, December 06, 2022
A variety of factors have conspired against us and we haven't been able to record recently. So we thought we'd share with you some of our favourite bonus episodes. This episode consists of 3 of our previous bonus episodes, where we look at our favourite first tracks from albums, some 1-hit-wonders, and Grant does a deep dive on a favourite Pearl Jam track. As always, for the full range of bonus episodes, you can subscribe to our patreon at www.patreon.com/flawlessamp . And we'll be back next fortnight with a new episode...hopefully. Lots of love, Liam, George and Grant.
Tue, November 22, 2022
Even for an enigma like Billy Corgan and Smashing Pumpkins, the stories behind the recording of their second album Siamese Dream paint a dark, haunting picture. Grant thinks the end result is a flawless album - will Liam and George agree? Join our Facebook Group! In Flawless Friends and Family , you can discuss our episodes, and the albums you think are flawless. All music samples used in this episode are copyright Virgin Records. Flawless is hosted by Liam McGinniss, George Mannion and Grant Parkin, and produced by Liam McGinniss. Follow us on: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/flawlessamp/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/flawlessamp Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/flawlessamp/
Tue, November 08, 2022
Our Backstage Series is back! We went backstage at the Princess Theatre on the night of their first birthday show. Peach Fur joined us to nominate the electro/disco/orchestral collage that is Parcels' Day/Night. Join our Facebook Group! In Flawless Friends and Family , you can discuss our episodes, and the albums you think are flawless. All music samples used in this episode are copyright Because Music. Flawless is hosted by Liam McGinniss, George Mannion and Grant Parkin, and produced by Liam McGinniss. Follow us on: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/flawlessamp/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/flawlessamp Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/flawlessamp/
Tue, October 25, 2022
Special guest Joe Woolley from Alien Lane Management returns and nominates Canadian supergroup New Pornographers' third album Twin Cinema. Join our Facebook Group! In Flawless Friends and Family , you can discuss our episodes, and the albums you think are flawless. All music samples used in this episode are copyright Mint/Matador Records. Flawless is hosted by Liam McGinniss, George Mannion and Grant Parkin, and produced by Liam McGinniss. Follow us on: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/flawlessamp/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/flawlessamp Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/flawlessamp/
Wed, October 12, 2022
We're joined by Joe Woolley from Brisbane's own Alien Lane Management , as he nominates the final album from The Wrens, an album with a complicated and occasionally dark story. Join our Facebook Group! In Flawless Friends and Family , you can discuss our episodes, and the albums you think are flawless. All music samples used in this episode are copyright Jagjaguwar Recordings. Flawless is hosted by Liam McGinniss, George Mannion and Grant Parkin, and produced by Liam McGinniss. Follow us on: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/flawlessamp/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/flawlessamp Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/flawlessamp/
Wed, September 28, 2022
It's not very often that we look at an album that is just one voice and one instrument, but that's exactly what Josie Spicer has nominated for us in our new episode. Moonface is just one of Spencer Krug's projects, as he combines emotionally open and forthright songwriting with haunting and stunning piano melodies. Join our Facebook Group! In Flawless Friends and Family , you can discuss our episodes, and the albums you think are flawless. All music samples used in this episode are copyright Jagjaguwar Recordings. Flawless is hosted by Liam McGinniss, George Mannion and Grant Parkin, and produced by Liam McGinniss. Follow us on: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/flawlessamp/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/flawlessamp Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/flawlessamp/
Tue, September 13, 2022
Connie Converse may be one of the most foundational musicians ever, a pioneer not just for women musicians, but for all musicians, and her relative anonymity is a shame and an outrage. Learn more about her story by checking out this episode with special guest Josie, and helping us spread the word about this amazing person. Join our Facebook Group! In Flawless Friends and Family , you can discuss our episodes, and the albums you think are flawless. All music samples used in this episode are copyright Squirrel Thing Recordings. Flawless is hosted by Liam McGinniss, George Mannion and Grant Parkin, and produced by Liam McGinniss. Follow us on: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/flawlessamp/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/flawlessamp Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/flawlessamp/
Tue, August 30, 2022
Jimmy Eat World's fourth album may start off brash and punky, but over the course of its 11 tracks it visits a range of styles and genres. George knew it was flawless from the very first listen - will Liam and Grant agree? Join our Facebook Group! In Flawless Friends and Family , you can discuss our episodes, and the albums you think are flawless. All music samples used in this episode are copyright Wonderlick Records/Sony Music. Flawless is hosted by Liam McGinniss, George Mannion and Grant Parkin, and produced by Liam McGinniss. Follow us on: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/flawlessamp/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/flawlessamp Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/flawlessamp/
Wed, August 17, 2022
The boys from Alta Falls join us again to nominate an album named after the time period it was written in, twelvefour by The Paper Kites. Join our Facebook Group! In Flawless Friends and Family , you can discuss our episodes, and the albums you think are flawless. All music samples used in this episode are copyright Wonderlick Records/Sony Music. Flawless is hosted by Liam McGinniss, George Mannion and Grant Parkin, and produced by Liam McGinniss. Follow us on: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/flawlessamp/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/flawlessamp Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/flawlessamp/
Tue, August 02, 2022
We're joined by Nathaniel and Matthew aka Brisbane electropop duo Alta Falls, who nominate Sam Fender, and his debut album Hypersonic Missiles. Join our Facebook Group! In Flawless Friends and Family , you can discuss our episodes, and the albums you think are flawless. All music samples used in this episode are copyright Polyphonic Records. Flawless is hosted by Liam McGinniss, George Mannion and Grant Parkin, and produced by Liam McGinniss. Follow us on: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/flawlessamp/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/flawlessamp Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/flawlessamp/
Tue, July 19, 2022
Popular was Nada Surf's sole mainstream hit, but since then they've crafted a vast catalogue of beautifully crafted pop rock. Liam thinks their third album Let Go is flawless, will George and Grant agree? Join our Facebook Group! In Flawless Friends and Family , you can discuss our episodes, and the albums you think are flawless. All music samples used in this episode are copyright Barsuk Records. Flawless is hosted by Liam McGinniss, George Mannion and Grant Parkin, and produced by Liam McGinniss. Follow us on: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/flawlessamp/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/flawlessamp Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/flawlessamp/
Tue, July 05, 2022
We're joined by the boys from We Set Sail once again, as Remy nominates the dark and twisted concept album from Pedro The Lion. Will Liam, George and Grant find it flawless? Join our Facebook Group! In Flawless Friends and Family , you can discuss our episodes, and the albums you think are flawless. All music samples used in this episode are copyright Jade Tree Records. Flawless is hosted by Liam McGinniss, George Mannion and Grant Parkin, and produced by Liam McGinniss. Follow us on: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/flawlessamp/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/flawlessamp Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/flawlessamp/
Tue, June 21, 2022
Ben and Remy from Brisbane's We Set Sail join us, as Ben nominates the college rock classic Third Eye Blind, which he somehow didn't hear until 2015! Will Liam, George and Grant find it flawless? Join our Facebook Group! In Flawless Friends and Family , you can discuss our episodes, and the albums you think are flawless. All music samples used in this episode are copyright Elektra Records. Flawless is hosted by Liam McGinniss, George Mannion and Grant Parkin, and produced by Liam McGinniss. Follow us on: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/flawlessamp/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/flawlessamp Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/flawlessamp/ You can also back us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/flawlessamp
Tue, June 07, 2022
Kate Bush's fifth album was a stunningly emotional piece, unfolding over two very different sides. Her voice, the arrangements, the delicate storytelling and fierce directness combined for a magnificent work of art. George nominates it as flawless - will Liam and Grant agree? Join our Facebook Group! In Flawless Friends and Family , you can discuss our episodes, and the albums you think are flawless. All music samples used in this episode are copyright EMI Records. Flawless is hosted by Liam McGinniss, George Mannion and Grant Parkin, and produced by Liam McGinniss. Follow us on: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/flawlessamp/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/flawlessamp Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/flawlessamp/ You can also back us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/flawlessamp
Tue, May 24, 2022
Grant takes us back to our angsty youth and nominates the UK's greatest grunge export, Bush and their debut album Sixteen Stone. Join our Facebook Group! In Flawless Friends and Family , you can discuss our episodes, and the albums you think are flawless. All music samples used in this episode are copyright Trauma/Interscope Records. Flawless is hosted by Liam McGinniss, George Mannion and Grant Parkin, and produced by Liam McGinniss. Follow us on: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/flawlessamp/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/flawlessamp Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/flawlessamp/ You can also back us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/flawlessamp
Tue, May 10, 2022
The Holy Bible might be one of the darkest albums we've ever covered, but when it comes to death and mortality, it's got nothing on Editors' second album, An End Has A Start. But far from being morbid or morose, Editors use their punchy dance-rock rhythms to shine a light, praising love and life and laughter as worth the trip along the way. Join our Facebook Group! In Flawless Friends and Family , you can discuss our episodes, and the albums you think are flawless. All music samples used in this episode are copyright Kitchenware Records. Flawless is hosted by Liam McGinniss, George Mannion and Grant Parkin, and produced by Liam McGinniss. Follow us on: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/flawlessamp/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/flawlessamp Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/flawlessamp/ You can also back us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/flawlessamp
Tue, April 26, 2022
George nominates an album chock full of ideas, lyrics and music, Manic Street Preachers' unrelenting The Holy Bible. Content warning: Much like the album, this episode contains references to topics such as self-harm, suicide, eating disorders and more. If you prefer not to hear about these topics, we recommend you check out one of our other episodes. Join our Facebook Group! In Flawless Friends and Family , you can discuss our episodes, and the albums you think are flawless. All music samples used in this episode are copyright Epic Records. Flawless is hosted by Liam McGinniss, George Mannion and Grant Parkin, and produced by Liam McGinniss. Follow us on: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/flawlessamp/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/flawlessamp Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/flawlessamp/ You can also back us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/flawlessamp
Tue, April 12, 2022
In 1988, Tracy Chapman released her debut solo album, covering political and social causes, as well as love and heartbreak. Grant nominates it as a flawless album, will Liam and George agree? Join our Facebook Group! In Flawless Friends and Family , you can discuss our episodes, and the albums you think are flawless. All music samples used in this episode are copyright Elektra Records. Flawless is hosted by Liam McGinniss, George Mannion and Grant Parkin, and produced by Liam McGinniss. Follow us on: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/flawlessamp/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/flawlessamp Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/flawlessamp/ You can also back us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/flawlessamp
Tue, March 29, 2022
It's the 30th anniversary of The Lemonheads' iconic It's A Shame About Ray, and special guest Graham Ashton nominates it as flawless. Join our Facebook Group! In Flawless Friends and Family , you can discuss our episodes, and the albums you think are flawless. All music samples used in this episode are copyright Atlantic Records. Flawless is hosted by Liam McGinniss, George Mannion and Grant Parkin, and produced by Liam McGinniss. Follow us on: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/flawlessamp/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/flawlessamp Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/flawlessamp/ You can also back us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/flawlessamp
Tue, March 15, 2022
We're joined once again by Emma Dean , who nominates Tori Amos' stunning debut solo album, Little Earthquakes. Will Liam, George and Grant find it flawless? Content warning: one of the songs on the album talks about Tori Amos' rape, and we discuss the song at length. If this kind of discussion is something you prefer not to hear, please check out one of our other episodes. Join our Facebook Group! In Flawless Friends and Family , you can discuss our episodes, and the albums you think are flawless. All music samples used in this episode are copyright Atlantic/East West Records. Flawless is hosted by Liam McGinniss, George Mannion and Grant Parkin, and produced by Liam McGinniss. Follow us on: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/flawlessamp/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/flawlessamp Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/flawlessamp/ You can also back us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/flawlessamp
Tue, March 01, 2022
Graham 'Asho' Ashton, Director of Footstomp Music , joins us to nominate Bright Eyes' beautiful I'm Wide Awake, It's Morning, one of two albums the band released on the same day back in 2005. Join our Facebook Group! In Flawless Friends and Family , you can discuss our episodes, and the albums you think are flawless. All music samples used in this episode are copyright Saddle Creek Records. Flawless is hosted by Liam McGinniss, George Mannion and Grant Parkin, and produced by Liam McGinniss. Follow us on: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/flawlessamp/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/flawlessamp Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/flawlessamp/ You can also back us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/flawlessamp
Tue, February 15, 2022
Special guest Emma Dean joins us to nominate Alanis Morissette's 1995 classic, Jagged Little Pill. Will Liam, George and Grant find it flawless? Join our Facebook Group! In Flawless Friends and Family , you can discuss our episodes, and the albums you think are flawless. All music samples used in this episode are copyright Maverick/Reprise Records. Flawless is hosted by Liam McGinniss, George Mannion and Grant Parkin, and produced by Liam McGinniss. Follow us on: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/flawlessamp/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/flawlessamp Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/flawlessamp/ You can also back us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/flawlessamp
Tue, February 01, 2022
Nina Simone is one of the icons of blues, jazz and soul, releasing many albums over her lifetime. George believes one of her 1965 albums, Pastel Blues, is flawless - will Liam and Grant agree? Join our Facebook Group! In Flawless Friends and Family , you can discuss our episodes, and the albums you think are flawless. All music samples used in this episode are copyright Philip Records. Flawless is hosted by Liam McGinniss, George Mannion and Grant Parkin, and produced by Liam McGinniss. Follow us on: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/flawlessamp/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/flawlessamp Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/flawlessamp/ You can also back us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/flawlessamp
Tue, January 18, 2022
And we are back! We bring in 2022 with a look at everyone's favourite high school album, 1995's Presidents of the USA. Liam thinks the simplistic song subjects hide a much deeper music ability and song structures. Will George and Grant agree? Join our Facebook Group! In Flawless Friends and Family , you can discuss our episodes, and the albums you think are flawless. All music samples used in this episode are copyright Pop Lama and Columbia Records. Flawless is hosted by Liam McGinniss, George Mannion and Grant Parkin, and produced by Liam McGinniss. Follow us on: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/flawlessamp/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/flawlessamp Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/flawlessamp/ You can also back us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/flawlessamp
Tue, October 26, 2021
Happy 100 episodes to us! On this special bumper episode, we break down three very different albums from one of our favourite bands, Radiohead. How many flawless albums will we come out with on the other side? We are going to be taking a break for the rest of the year, with new episodes returning again in 2022. Thanks so much to all of you for listening along with us, telling us your favourite albums, flawless albums and favourite episodes. See you in 2022! Join our Facebook Group! In Flawless Friends and Family , you can discuss our episodes, and the albums you think are flawless. All music samples used in this episode are copyright EMI/Parlaphone/XL Records. Flawless is hosted by Liam McGinniss, George Mannion and Grant Parkin, and produced by Liam McGinniss. Follow us on: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/flawlessamp/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/flawlessamp Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/flawlessamp/ You can also back us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/flawlessamp
Tue, October 12, 2021
Bianca Valentino, author and publisher of Gimmie Gimmie Gimmie Zine , joins us again to nominate the album that caused so many young women, and a bunch of young men too, to pick up a guitar - Hole's seminal second album Live Through This. Will Liam, George and Grant find it flawless? Join our Facebook Group! In Flawless Friends and Family , you can discuss our episodes, and the albums you think are flawless. All music samples used in this episode are copyright DGC Records. Flawless is hosted by Liam McGinniss, George Mannion and Grant Parkin, and produced by Liam McGinniss. Follow us on: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/flawlessamp/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/flawlessamp Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/flawlessamp/ You can also back us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/flawlessamp
Tue, September 28, 2021
Bianca Valentino, author and publisher of Gimmie Gimmie Gimmie Zine , joins us to nominate Santogold, now known as Santigold, and her debut collection of cross-genre bangers. Will Liam, George and Grant find it flawless? Join our Facebook Group! In Flawless Friends and Family , you can discuss our episodes, and the albums you think are flawless. All music samples used in this episode are copyright Kidinakorner/Interscope Records. Flawless is hosted by Liam McGinniss, George Mannion and Grant Parkin, and produced by Liam McGinniss. Follow us on: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/flawlessamp/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/flawlessamp Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/flawlessamp/ You can also back us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/flawlessamp
Tue, September 14, 2021
We're joined by just our second overseas guest, as Molly Burman nominates the third album by 22-year old folk rocker Billie Marten, Flora Fauna. Will Liam and Grant find it flawless? Join our Facebook Group! In Flawless Friends and Family , you can discuss our episodes, and the albums you think are flawless. All music samples used in this episode are copyright Kidinakorner/Interscope Records. Flawless is hosted by Liam McGinniss, George Mannion and Grant Parkin, and produced by Liam McGinniss. Follow us on: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/flawlessamp/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/flawlessamp Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/flawlessamp/ You can also back us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/flawlessamp
Tue, August 31, 2021
Grant steps well outside his safety zone to nominate the smooth, well-crafted pop rock of X-Ambassadors. Will Liam and George find it flawless? Join our Facebook Group! In Flawless Friends and Family , you can discuss our episodes, and the albums you think are flawless. All music samples used in this episode are copyright Kidinakorner/Interscope Records. Flawless is hosted by Liam McGinniss, George Mannion and Grant Parkin, and produced by Liam McGinniss. Follow us on: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/flawlessamp/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/flawlessamp Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/flawlessamp/ You can also back us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/flawlessamp
Tue, August 17, 2021
It took 3 years, and 95 episodes, but Liam finally did it - he finally settled on which Something For Kate album to nominate. After they spend the episode plumbing the full depth of Liam's SFK obsession, will George and Grant get on board with Beautiful Sharks being flawless? Join our Facebook Group! In Flawless Friends and Family , you can discuss our episodes, and the albums you think are flawless. All music samples used in this episode are copyright Island Records. Flawless is hosted by Liam McGinniss, George Mannion and Grant Parkin, and produced by Liam McGinniss. Follow us on: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/flawlessamp/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/flawlessamp Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/flawlessamp/ You can also back us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/flawlessamp
Tue, August 03, 2021
White Ladder is the UK's 26th greatest all-time selling record, with over 7 million copies sold worldwide, but does that make it flawless? The boys from Shag Rock join us again to go to bat for the English crooner who mixed folk with electronica. Join our Facebook Group! In Flawless Friends and Family , you can discuss our episodes, and the albums you think are flawless. All music samples used in this episode are copyright Island Records. Flawless is hosted by Liam McGinniss, George Mannion and Grant Parkin, and produced by Liam McGinniss. Follow us on: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/flawlessamp/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/flawlessamp Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/flawlessamp/ You can also back us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/flawlessamp
Tue, July 20, 2021
We're joined by Alex and Jacob from Shag Rock , who nominate fellow Brisbaneites Jinja Safari and their debut self-titled album, filled with surf rock, wild percussion and tribal rhythms. Join our Facebook Group! In Flawless Friends and Family , you can discuss our episodes, and the albums you think are flawless. All music samples used in this episode are copyright Island Records. Flawless is hosted by Liam McGinniss, George Mannion and Grant Parkin, and produced by Liam McGinniss. Follow us on: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/flawlessamp/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/flawlessamp Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/flawlessamp/ You can also back us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/flawlessamp
Tue, July 06, 2021
We're joined again by Ruby Barnsley, who nominates the sixth solo album by Jenny Hval, Blood Bitch, a concept album about a vampire who travels through time and space. Join our Facebook Group! In Flawless Friends and Family , you can discuss our episodes, and the albums you think are flawless. All music samples used in this episode are copyright Sacred Bones Records. Flawless is hosted by Liam McGinniss, George Mannion and Grant Parkin, and produced by Liam McGinniss. Follow us on: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/flawlessamp/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/flawlessamp Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/flawlessamp/ You can also back us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/flawlessamp
Tue, June 22, 2021
Special guest Ian Johnson, our first ever guest joining us from overseas, nominates the third and final album from River City Extension - will Liam, George and Grant agree that it is flawless? Join our Facebook Group! In Flawless Friends and Family , you can discuss our episodes, and the albums you think are flawless. All music samples used in this episode are copyright Anchor and Hope Music. Flawless is hosted by Liam McGinniss, George Mannion and Grant Parkin, and produced by Liam McGinniss. Follow us on: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/flawlessamp/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/flawlessamp Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/flawlessamp/ You can also back us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/flawlessamp
Tue, June 08, 2021
Bjork's Post was not just a great audio album - the videos for its singles were iconic, unique visual experiences, bringing Bjork's stirring, evocative constructions to life on the screen. Special guest Ruby Barnsley thinks Post is flawless - will Liam, George and Grant agree? Join our Facebook Group! In Flawless Friends and Family , you can discuss our episodes, and the albums you think are flawless. All music samples used in this episode are copyright One Little Indian/Elektra Records. Flawless is hosted by Liam McGinniss, George Mannion and Grant Parkin, and produced by Liam McGinniss. Follow us on: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/flawlessamp/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/flawlessamp Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/flawlessamp/ You can also back us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/flawlessamp
Tue, May 25, 2021
Sure, The National might be sad, mopey bastards, but they're sad mopey bastards who make incredible music. Special guest Bianca Martin nominates their most accessible album High Violet as being flawless. Join our Facebook Group! In Flawless Friends and Family , you can discuss our episodes, and the albums you think are flawless. All music samples used in this episode are copyright 4AD Records. Flawless is hosted by Liam McGinniss, George Mannion and Grant Parkin, and produced by Liam McGinniss. Follow us on: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/flawlessamp/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/flawlessamp Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/flawlessamp/ You can also back us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/flawlessamp
Tue, May 11, 2021
Special guest Bianca Martin joins us to nominate Patti Smith's iconic debut album Horses. Will Liam, George and Grant find it flawless? Join our Facebook Group! In Flawless Friends and Family , you can discuss our episodes, and the albums you think are flawless. All music samples used in this episode are copyright Arista Records. Flawless is hosted by Liam McGinniss, George Mannion and Grant Parkin, and produced by Liam McGinniss. Follow us on: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/flawlessamp/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/flawlessamp Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/flawlessamp/ You can also back us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/flawlessamp
Tue, April 27, 2021
We're joined once again by Ruby Jean McCabe to discuss one of New Zealand's finest recent musical exports, The Beths, which is a misleading name, because there is only one Beth in the group. We promise not to hold it against them. Join our Facebook Group! In Flawless Friends and Family , you can discuss our episodes, and the albums you think are flawless. All music samples used in this episode are copyright Carpark Records. Flawless is hosted by Liam McGinniss, George Mannion and Grant Parkin, and produced by Liam McGinniss. Follow us on: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/flawlessamp/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/flawlessamp Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/flawlessamp/ You can also back us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/flawlessamp
Tue, April 13, 2021
Ruby-Jean McCabe, band manager extraordinaire and Big Sound booker, joins us to discuss one of her favourite albums. Join our Facebook Group! In Flawless Friends and Family , you can discuss our episodes, and the albums you think are flawless. All music samples used in this episode are copyright Run For Cover. Flawless is hosted by Liam McGinniss, George Mannion and Grant Parkin, and produced by Liam McGinniss. Follow us on: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/flawlessamp/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/flawlessamp Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/flawlessamp/ You can also back us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/flawlessamp
Tue, March 30, 2021
You could be forgiven for not having heard of Kid Sam - the cousin duo had just one album and were only together for a short while before breaking up. But Liam thinks that albums is flawless, and he goes to bat for it, shuddering, horrific stories and all. Join our Facebook Group! In Flawless Friends and Family , you can discuss our episodes, and the albums you think are flawless. All music samples used in this episode are copyright Two Bright Lakes. Flawless is hosted by Liam McGinniss, George Mannion and Grant Parkin, and produced by Liam McGinniss. Follow us on: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/flawlessamp/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/flawlessamp Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/flawlessamp/ You can also back us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/flawlessamp
Tue, March 16, 2021
Way back in 1992, The Offspring were still a relatively unknown skate punk band touring their arses off in southern Calfiornia. Their second album, Ignition, found a special place in Grant's heart, and he nominates it as flawless. Will Liam and George be *insert skate reference here*? Join our Facebook Group! In Flawless Friends and Family , you can discuss our episodes, and the albums you think are flawless. All music samples used in this episode are copyright Epitaph Records. Flawless is hosted by Liam McGinniss, George Mannion and Grant Parkin, and produced by Liam McGinniss. Follow us on: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/flawlessamp/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/flawlessamp Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/flawlessamp/ You can also back us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/flawlessamp
Tue, March 02, 2021
George draws once again upon her homeland, and nominates the debut album from Muse, who would go on to be stadium-filling world-beaters. Will Liam and Grant find it flawless? Join our Facebook Group! In Flawless Friends and Family , you can discuss our episodes, and the albums you think are flawless. All music samples used in this episode are copyright Mushroom Records/Taste Media. Flawless is hosted by Liam McGinniss, George Mannion and Grant Parkin, and produced by Liam McGinniss. Follow us on: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/flawlessamp/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/flawlessamp Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/flawlessamp/ You can also back us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/flawlessamp
Tue, February 16, 2021
We are joined once again by Kelly Wong of @WeAreBrisbane fame to discuss another of her seminal albums, the post-hardcore supergroup Rival Schools and their debut album United By Fate. Join our Facebook Group! In Flawless Friends and Family , you can discuss our episodes, and the albums you think are flawless. All music samples used in this episode are copyright Island Records. Flawless is hosted by Liam McGinniss, George Mannion and Grant Parkin, and produced by Liam McGinniss. Follow us on: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/flawlessamp/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/flawlessamp Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/flawlessamp/ You can also back us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/flawlessamp
Tue, February 02, 2021
Pascalle Burton ( The Stress Of Leisure ) joins us again and nominates The Slits' seminal yet underappreciated debut album Cut. Join our Facebook Group! In Flawless Friends and Family , you can discuss our episodes, and the albums you think are flawless. All music samples used in this episode are copyright Island Records. Flawless is hosted by Liam McGinniss, George Mannion and Grant Parkin, and produced by Liam McGinniss. Follow us on: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/flawlessamp/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/flawlessamp Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/flawlessamp/ You can also back us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/flawlessamp
Tue, January 19, 2021
Special guest Kelly Wong, creator and manager of the rotation curation Twitter account WeAreBrisbane, nominates the acclaimed album from nu-metal veterans Deftones, the superb White Pony. Join our Facebook Group! In Flawless Friends and Family , you can discuss our episodes, and the albums you think are flawless. All music samples used in this episode are copyright Maverick Records. Flawless is hosted by Liam McGinniss, George Mannion and Grant Parkin, and produced by Liam McGinniss. Follow us on: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/flawlessamp/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/flawlessamp Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/flawlessamp/ You can also back us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/flawlessamp
Tue, January 05, 2021
Happy 2021 everyone! For our first episode of the new year, we're joined by Pascalle Burton, keys/synths player for awesome Brisbane band The Stress Of Leisure . Pascalle nominates Smog's 10th album, the awesomely named Dongs Of Sevotion, as being flawless. Join our Facebook Group! In Flawless Friends and Family , you can discuss our episodes, and the albums you think are flawless. All music samples used in this episode are copyright Partisan Records. Flawless is hosted by Liam McGinniss, George Mannion and Grant Parkin, and produced by Liam McGinniss. Follow us on: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/flawlessamp/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/flawlessamp Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/flawlessamp/ You can also back us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/flawlessamp
Tue, December 22, 2020
Here's the second of our 'Best of 2020!' specials. It only took one listen for George to decide that IDLES' third album, Ultra Mono was flawless. Were Liam and Grant so easily convinced? Join our Facebook Group! In Flawless Friends and Family , you can discuss our episodes, and the albums you think are flawless. All music samples used in this episode are copyright Partisan Records. Flawless is hosted by Liam McGinniss, George Mannion and Grant Parkin, and produced by Liam McGinniss. Follow us on: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/flawlessamp/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/flawlessamp Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/flawlessamp/ You can also back us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/flawlessamp
Tue, December 08, 2020
It's time for the first of our 'Best of 2020!' specials. Cable Ties play punk songs stretch to breaking point, and Liam thinks their second album Far Enough is flawless, and his favourite album of the year. Join our Facebook Group! In Flawless Friends and Family , you can discuss our episodes, and the albums you think are flawless. All music samples used in this episode are copyright Poison City Records. Flawless is hosted by Liam McGinniss, George Mannion and Grant Parkin, and produced by Liam McGinniss. Follow us on: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/flawlessamp/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/flawlessamp Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/flawlessamp/ You can also back us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/flawlessamp
Tue, November 24, 2020
Grant nominates his first Australian album, going to bat for the debut solo record of Powderfinger frontman Bernard Fanning. Will Liam and George find it flawless? Join our Facebook Group! In Flawless Friends and Family , you can discuss our episodes, and the albums you think are flawless. All music samples used in this episode are copyright Tardus Music. Flawless is hosted by Liam McGinniss, George Mannion and Grant Parkin, and produced by Liam McGinniss. Follow us on: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/flawlessamp/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/flawlessamp Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/flawlessamp/ You can also back us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/flawlessamp
Tue, November 10, 2020
Special guest MJ O'Neill joins us again, and nominates an obscure piece of New Zealand dance pop, the third album from Minuit (pronounced Minwee). Will Liam, George and Grant find it flawless? Join our Facebook Group! In Flawless Friends and Family , you can discuss our episodes, and the albums you think are flawless. All music samples used in this episode are copyright Tardus Music. Flawless is hosted by Liam McGinniss, George Mannion and Grant Parkin, and produced by Liam McGinniss. Follow us on: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/flawlessamp/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/flawlessamp Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/flawlessamp/ You can also back us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/flawlessamp
Tue, October 27, 2020
We're joined by special guest MJ O'Neill, who discusses her love of all of Sleater-Kinney's albums, but The Hot Rock especially. Will Liam, George and Grant find it flawless? Join our Facebook Group! In Flawless Friends and Family , you can discuss our episodes, and the albums you think are flawless. All music samples used in this episode are copyright Columbia Records/Epic Records. Flawless is hosted by Liam McGinniss, George Mannion and Grant Parkin, and produced by Liam McGinniss. Follow us on: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/flawlessamp/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/flawlessamp Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/flawlessamp/ You can also back us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/flawlessamp
Tue, October 13, 2020
Tim Steward joins us again to discuss a debut album with possibly the greatest opening track of all time - The Hold Steady's Almost Killed Me. Will Liam, George and Grant find it flawless? Join our Facebook Group! In Flawless Friends and Family , you can discuss our episodes, and the albums you think are flawless. All music samples used in this episode are copyright Columbia Records/Epic Records. Flawless is hosted by Liam McGinniss, George Mannion and Grant Parkin, and produced by Liam McGinniss. Follow us on: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/flawlessamp/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/flawlessamp Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/flawlessamp/ You can also back us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/flawlessamp
Tue, September 29, 2020
We're joined by Brisbane music legend Tim Steward, who nominates one of the favourite albums from his childhood, The Clash's London Calling. Will Liam, George and Grant find it flawless? Join our Facebook Group! In Flawless Friends and Family , you can discuss our episodes, and the albums you think are flawless. All music samples used in this episode are copyright Columbia Records/Epic Records. Flawless is hosted by Liam McGinniss, George Mannion and Grant Parkin, and produced by Liam McGinniss. Follow us on: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/flawlessamp/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/flawlessamp Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/flawlessamp/ You can also back us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/flawlessamp
Tue, September 15, 2020
Special guest Katie Noonan joins us to talk about her love of the seminal debut album from Portishead. Katie is launching a new live-streamed concert series, 'Live From Zac Hurren's Rainbow Room' that will be launching in September 2020 and will take place on the last Friday of every month. Check out Katie's Patreon page for more details. Join our Facebook Group! In Flawless Friends and Family , you can discuss our episodes, and the albums you think are flawless. All music samples used in this episode are copyright Go! Beat Records. Flawless is hosted by Liam McGinniss, George Mannion and Grant Parkin, and produced by Liam McGinniss. Follow us on: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/flawlessamp/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/flawlessamp Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/flawlessamp/ You can also back us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/flawlessamp
Tue, September 01, 2020
Jai King Koi from A Beer With podcast joins us again, and nominates another dance classic - Daft Punk's Discovery. Will Liam, George and Grant find the French duo's second album flawless? Join our Facebook Group! In Flawless Friends and Family , you can discuss our episodes, and the albums you think are flawless. All music samples used in this episode are copyright Virgin Records. Flawless is hosted by Liam McGinniss, George Mannion and Grant Parkin, and produced by Liam McGinniss. Follow us on: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/flawlessamp/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/flawlessamp Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/flawlessamp/ You can also back us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/flawlessamp
Tue, August 18, 2020
Special guest Jai King Koi takes us out of our comfort zone by nominating the breakthrough album for world-beating Deadmau5. Will Liam, George and Grant find it flawless? Check out Jai's fantastic podcast A Beer With , where he chats (and has a beer with) a whole range of people, including those within the dance and music industry here in Brisbane. Join our Facebook Group! In Flawless Friends and Family , you can discuss our episodes, and the albums you think are flawless. All music samples used in this episode are copyright Mau5trap/Ultra/Ministry of Sound. Flawless is hosted by Liam McGinniss, George Mannion and Grant Parkin, and produced by Liam McGinniss. Follow us on: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/flawlessamp/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/flawlessamp Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/flawlessamp/ You can also back us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/flawlessamp
Tue, August 04, 2020
Special guest Trina Massey joins us again to nominate the queen of disco, and her crowning achievement Bad Girls. Will Liam and George agree that it's flawless? Join our Facebook Group! In Flawless Friends and Family , you can discuss our episodes, and the albums you think are flawless. All music samples used in this episode are copyright Casablanca Records. Flawless is hosted by Liam McGinniss, George Mannion and Grant Parkin, and produced by Liam McGinniss. Follow us on: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/flawlessamp/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/flawlessamp Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/flawlessamp/ You can also back us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/flawlessamp
Tue, July 21, 2020
In 2009, The xx changed indie rock forever, with their stunningly stripped back debut album. Special guest Trina Massey thinks xx is flawless, will Liam and George agree? Join our Facebook Group! In Flawless Friends and Family , you can discuss our episodes, and the albums you think are flawless. All music samples used in this episode are copyright Young Turks. Flawless is hosted by Liam McGinniss, George Mannion and Grant Parkin, and produced by Liam McGinniss. Follow us on: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/flawlessamp/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/flawlessamp Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/flawlessamp/ You can also back us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/flawlessamp
Tue, July 07, 2020
Jeff Buckley gives George "complicated feelings" which is among the many, many reasons she thinks his only studio album is flawless. Will Liam and Grant agree? Join our Facebook Group! In Flawless Friends and Family , you can discuss our episodes, and the albums you think are flawless. All music samples used in this episode are copyright Columbia Records. Flawless is hosted by Liam McGinniss, George Mannion and Grant Parkin, and produced by Liam McGinniss.Follow us on: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/flawlessamp/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/flawlessamp Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/flawlessamp/ You can also back us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/flawlessamp
Tue, June 23, 2020
EDIT: Due to an editing snafu, George is out of sync for the first twenty minutes of the episode, but she comes good, we promise :) Liam continues his run of Australian nominations with The Mess Hall's second studio album, the Australian-Music-Prize-winning Devil's Elbow. Will George and Grant find it flawless? Join our Facebook Group! In Flawless Friends and Family , you can discuss our episodes, and the albums you think are flawless. All music samples used in this episode are copyright Ivy League Records. Flawless is hosted by Liam McGinniss, George Mannion and Grant Parkin, and produced by Liam McGinniss.Follow us on: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/flawlessamp/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/flawlessamp Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/flawlessamp/ You can also back us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/flawlessamp
Trailer · Sun, June 14, 2020
64 episodes in is the right time for a trailer, right? Check out some of our highlights, and let us know your favourite Flawless album by visiting us on social. We also now have a YouTube channel ! Like, comment and subscribe to get new episodes! Flawless is hosted by Liam McGinniss, George Mannion and Grant Parkin, and produced by Liam McGinniss. Follow us on: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/flawlessamp/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/flawlessamp Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/flawlessamp/ You can also back us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/flawlessamp
Tue, June 09, 2020
Grant has a Whole Lotta Love for Led Zeppelin's second album of blues-ed up metal. Will Liam and George get on board? We now have a Facebook Group! Join Flawless Friends and Family to keep the conversation going, and tell us whether you agree with our flawless albums. All music samples used in this episode are copyright Atlantic Records. Flawless is hosted by Liam McGinniss, George Mannion and Grant Parkin, and produced by Liam McGinniss. Follow us on: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/flawlessamp/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/flawlessamp Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/flawlessamp/ You can also back us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/flawlessamp
Tue, May 26, 2020
In our new episode George nominates her ultimate 'getting ready to go out' album, the spectacular debut record from New York City's Yeah Yeah Yeahs. Will Liam and Grant love it like she loves it? All music samples used in this episode are copyright Interscope Records. Flawless is hosted by Liam McGinniss, George Mannion and Grant Parkin, and produced by Liam McGinniss. Follow us on: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/flawlessamp/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/flawlessamp Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/flawlessamp/ You can also back us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/flawlessamp
Tue, May 12, 2020
Liam realises it's been too long since he nominated an Australian album, so he goes back to his roots for this 1997 classic. Will George and Grant be on board? All music samples used in this episode are copyright Half A Cow Records. Flawless is hosted by Liam McGinniss, George Mannion and Grant Parkin, and produced by Liam McGinniss. Follow us on: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/flawlessamp/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/flawlessamp Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/flawlessamp/ You can also back us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/flawlessamp
Tue, April 28, 2020
Grant nominates the iconic debut album from one of psych-rock's fastest burning flames. Will Liam and George sail The Crystal Ship? All music samples used in this episode are copyright Elektra Records. Flawless is hosted by Liam McGinniss, George Mannion and Grant Parkin, and produced by Liam McGinniss. Follow us on: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/flawlessamp/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/flawlessamp Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/flawlessamp/ You can also back us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/flawlessamp
Tue, April 14, 2020
In our first ever episode recorded remotely (apologies for the lower audio quality), George goes to bat for English folk-punk Onsind. Will Liam and Grant find it flawless? All music samples used in this episode are copyright Specialist Subject/Salinas Records. Flawless is hosted by Liam McGinniss, George Mannion and Grant Parkin, and produced by Liam McGinniss. Follow us on: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/flawlessamp/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/flawlessamp Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/flawlessamp/ You can also back us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/flawlessamp
Tue, March 31, 2020
22 years ago, two shy French boys looked at the world of big hooky electronic music and decided it wasn't for them. Two decades later, Andrew Stafford thinks Moon Safari is a flawless record, and a unique achievement. Will Liam, George and Grant agree? All music samples used in this episode are copyright Source/Virgin Records. Flawless is hosted by Liam McGinniss, George Mannion and Grant Parkin, and produced by Liam McGinniss. Follow us on: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/flawlessamp/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/flawlessamp Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/flawlessamp/ You can also back us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/flawlessamp
Tue, March 17, 2020
Maz from Brisbane legends WAAX joins us for an out-of-the-blue nomination - Elliott Smith's 3rd record. How does his gentle plucking and delicate lyrics vibe with WAAX's balls-to-the-wall rock? You'll have to listen to find out. All music samples used in this episode are copyright Kill Rock Stars Records. Flawless is hosted by Liam McGinniss, George Mannion and Grant Parkin, and produced by Liam McGinniss. Follow us on: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/flawlessamp/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/flawlessamp Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/flawlessamp/ You can also back us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/flawlessamp
Tue, March 03, 2020
Brisbane music writer and journalist Andrew Stafford makes an impassioned, heartfelt case for Liz Phair's epic debut album being flawless. Will Liam, George and Grant agree? All music samples used in this episode are copyright Matador Records. Flawless is hosted by Liam McGinniss, George Mannion and Grant Parkin, and produced by Liam McGinniss. Follow us on: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/flawlessamp/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/flawlessamp Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/flawlessamp/ You can also back us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/flawlessamp
Tue, February 18, 2020
George thinks Cursive's fourth album, the darkly intense The Ugly Organ, is flawless. Will Liam and Grant agree? All music samples used in this episode are copyright Saddle Creek. Flawless is hosted by Liam McGinniss, George Mannion and Grant Parkin, and produced by Liam McGinniss. Follow us on: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/flawlessamp/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/flawlessamp Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/flawlessamp/ You can also back us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/flawlessamp
Tue, February 04, 2020
Gomez came blasting out of nowhere to win the Mercury Music Prize with their debut album, but Liam thinks it's their second effort, Liquid Skin, which is the superior album. Will George and Grant be on board with it being flawless? All music samples used in this episode are copyright Hut Records/Virgin Records. Flawless is hosted by Liam McGinniss, George Mannion and Grant Parkin, and produced by Liam McGinniss. Follow us on: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/flawlessamp/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/flawlessamp Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/flawlessamp/ You can also back us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/flawlessamp
Tue, January 21, 2020
We're joined once again by Seja Vogel who goes to bat for new-wave stylemakers Devo. Will Liam, George and Grant think it's flawless? As well as rocking the synths, Seja hosts an awesome music podcast, where she interviews musicians about their experiences recording and playing live. Check out the HearSej Facebook page to listen and subscribe. All music samples used in this episode are copyright Warner Brothers/Virgin Records. Flawless is hosted by Liam McGinniss, George Mannion and Grant Parkin, and produced by Liam McGinniss. Follow us on: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/flawlessamp/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/flawlessamp Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/flawlessamp/ You can also back us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/flawlessamp
Tue, January 07, 2020
George breaks her record for oldest nominated album, proposing that the heartfelt crooning of Chet Baker's debut vocal album is flawless. Will Liam and Grant agree? All music samples used in this episode are copyright Pacific Jazz Records. Flawless is hosted by Liam McGinniss, George Mannion and Grant Parkin, and produced by Liam McGinniss. Follow us on: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/flawlessamp/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/flawlessamp Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/flawlessamp/ You can also back us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/flawlessamp
Mon, December 23, 2019
In the time of chimpanzees, weren't we all monkeys? Seja Vogel joins us to discuss her love of Beck's genre-hopping, lyric bomb dropping breakthrough album Mellow Gold. As well as rocking the synths, Seja hosts an awesome music podcast, where she interviews musicians about their experiences recording and playing live. Check out the HearSej Facebook page to listen and subscribe. All music samples used in this episode are copyright DGC Records. Flawless is hosted by Liam McGinniss, George Mannion and Grant Parkin, and produced by Liam McGinniss. Follow us on: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/flawlessamp/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/flawlessamp Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/flawlessamp/ You can also back us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/flawlessamp
Tue, December 10, 2019
Connor from Brisbane's Bugs joins us just hours before their sold-out Zoo show to talk about his love of Cloud Nothings' lo-fi debut Turning On. This episode was recorded backstage at The Zoo , Brisbane. All music samples used in this episode are copyright Carpark Records. Flawless is hosted by Liam McGinniss, George Mannion and Grant Parkin, and produced by Liam McGinniss. Follow us on: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/flawlessamp/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/flawlessamp Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/flawlessamp/ You can also back us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/flawlessamp
Tue, November 26, 2019
Happy 50th episode! Jodie Lawlor reckons Queen's fourth studio album is more than just the home of Bohemian Rhapsody - it's flawless. Will Liam, George and Grant agree? All music samples used in this episode are copyright EMI/Elektra Records. Flawless is hosted by Liam McGinniss, George Mannion and Grant Parkin, and produced by Liam McGinniss. Follow us on: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/flawlessamp/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/flawlessamp Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/flawlessamp/ You can also back us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/flawlessamp
Tue, November 12, 2019
Jodie from Brisbane DIY punk icons Flangipanis joins us to discuss her love of A Wilhelm Scream's 2005 album Ruiner. Will Liam, George and Grant be on board with it being flawless? All music samples used in this episode are copyright Nitro Records. Flawless is hosted by Liam McGinniss, George Mannion and Grant Parkin, and produced by Liam McGinniss. Follow us on: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/flawlessamp/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/flawlessamp Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/flawlessamp/ You can also back us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/flawlessamp
Tue, October 29, 2019
Cara Westworth from the Cruisin' For A Reviewsin' podcast joins us again, and nominates our first ever non-English-language album. 13 made Die Arzte superstars in their native Germany - will Liam and Grant agree that it's flawless? All music samples used in this episode are copyright Hot Action Records. Flawless is hosted by Liam McGinniss, George Mannion and Grant Parkin, and produced by Liam McGinniss. Follow us on: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/flawlessamp/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/flawlessamp Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/flawlessamp/ You can also back us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/flawlessamp
Tue, October 15, 2019
Do you know where you are? You're in the jungle, baby! YOU'RE GONNA DIE! Grant thinks the Gunners' debut album is flawless, will Liam and George be on board? All music samples used in this episode are copyright Geffen Records. Flawless is hosted by Liam McGinniss, George Mannion and Grant Parkin, and produced by Liam McGinniss. Follow us on: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/flawlessamp/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/flawlessamp Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/flawlessamp/ You can also back us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/flawlessamp
Tue, October 01, 2019
Can a woman be crazy, AND sexy, AND cool?! TLC think they can, and so does Cara Westworth, host of Cruisin' for a Reviewsin' , the Tom Cruise movie podcast. Will Liam and Grant be on board with this iconic album being flawless? All music samples used in this episode are copyright LaFace Records/Arista Records. Flawless is hosted by Liam McGinniss, George Mannion and Grant Parkin, and produced by Liam McGinniss. Follow us on: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/flawlessamp/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/flawlessamp Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/flawlessamp/ You can also back us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/flawlessamp
Tue, September 17, 2019
With a new Tool album out, there's no better time to talk Puscifer. Special guest Kylie Challenor nominates the band's 2nd album - will Liam and George be on board? All music samples used in this episode are copyright Puscifer Entertainment. Flawless is hosted by Liam McGinniss, George Mannion and Grant Parkin, and produced by Liam McGinniss. Follow us on: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/flawlessamp/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/flawlessamp Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/flawlessamp/ You can also back us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/flawlessamp
Tue, September 03, 2019
Lust, jealousy, revenge and loss - these are the hazards of love, according to The Decemberists. Liam makes the case for this 2009 rock opera as being flawless - will George and Grant agree? All music samples used in this episode are copyright Capitol/Rough Trade Records. Flawless is hosted by Liam McGinniss, George Mannion and Grant Parkin, and produced by Liam McGinniss. Follow us on: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/flawlessamp/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/flawlessamp Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/flawlessamp/ You can also back us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/flawlessamp
Tue, August 20, 2019
What do you get when you mix double Dutch chants, Bollywood soundtracks, old school hip hop and electro? The Go! Team's debut album, that's what. Special guest Kylie Challenor joins us to discuss her love of an album that is just pure fun. All music samples used in this episode are copyright Memphis Industries. Flawless is hosted by Liam McGinniss, George Mannion and Grant Parkin, and produced by Liam McGinniss. Follow us on: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/flawlessamp/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/flawlessamp Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/flawlessamp/ You can also back us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/flawlessamp
Tue, August 06, 2019
Here's part 2 of our special, recorded backstage at Girls Rock! Fest: Buttercats love the smooth pop of Rhye's Woman Adele Pickvance nominates vintage Lou Reed Other Erin go back to punk's roots with The Clash Full Power Happy Hour get swept up in The Maes' gentle country and Some Jerks bring us Throwing Muses classic album. Follow us on: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/flawlessamp/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/flawlessamp Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/flawlessamp/ If you'd like to support Flawless - A Music Podcast, you can find our Patreon here: https://www.patreon.com/flawlessamp . All music samples used in this episode are copyright of the music rights' holders.
Fri, July 26, 2019
In this very special backstage episode, Eva and Sam from Charly Bliss join us to nominate two flawless albums - Lorde's Melodrama and Weezer's The Blue Album. They talk about why the lyrics, the songwriting and the musical craft mean so much to them, and how both artists have fundamentally influenced Charly Bliss's own music and songwriting. This episode of Flawless recorded at The Curtin, Melbourne. It was hosted by Liam McGinniss with special guests Charly Bliss. Follow us on: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/flawlessamp/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/flawlessamp Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/flawlessamp/ If you'd like to support Flawless - A Music Podcast, you can find our Patreon here: https://www.patreon.com/flawlessamp . All music samples used in this episode are copyright DGC (Weezer) and Universal Music (Lorde)
Tue, July 16, 2019
Last weekend we were honoured and excited to record live from Girls Rock! Fest. We chatted with the bands on the lineup about some of their flawless albums, and how they influenced their own sounds. BLUSSH nominated Hole's Celebrity Skin. Koko Uzi talked about The Scientists' Swampland. The Stress Of Leisure talked about all the scales in Television's Marquee Moon. The Cutaways rocked out to some Judas Priest with British Steel. And Guava Lava talked about how their love of Bikini Kill's Pussy Whipped brought them together as a band. Follow us on: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/flawlessamp/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/flawlessamp Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/flawlessamp/ If you'd like to support Flawless - A Music Podcast, you can find our Patreon here: https://www.patreon.com/flawlessamp . All music samples used in this episode are copyright of the music rights' holders.
Tue, July 02, 2019
Hands up anyone who's ever sung Bad Medicine at karaoke? Now that everyone's got their hands up, check out our new episode. Grant reckons Bon Jovi's 4th album is flawless - will George and Liam agree? All music samples used in this episode are copyright Mercury Records/Vertigo Records. Flawless is hosted by Liam McGinniss, George Mannion and Grant Parkin, and produced by Liam McGinniss. Follow us on: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/flawlessamp/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/flawlessamp Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/flawlessamp/ You can also back us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/flawlessamp
Tue, June 18, 2019
George takes us on a trip down memory lane to her protesting youth when she was introduced to Strike Anywhere's debut album. She thinks it's a Flawless album - will Liam and Grant agree? All music samples used in this episode are copyright Jade Tree. Flawless is hosted by Liam McGinniss, George Mannion and Grant Parkin, and produced by Liam McGinniss. Follow us on: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/flawlessamp/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/flawlessamp Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/flawlessamp/ You can also back us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/flawlessamp
Tue, June 04, 2019
What happens when some New Jersey punks who love Bruce Springsteen want to make a US Civil War concept album? You get Titus Andronicus' The Monitor. Liam reckons it's flawless - will George and Grant be on board? All music samples used in this episode are copyright XL Recordings. Flawless is hosted by Liam McGinniss, George Mannion and Grant Parkin, and produced by Liam McGinniss. Follow us on: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/flawlessamp/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/flawlessamp Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/flawlessamp/ You can also back us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/flawlessamp
Tue, May 21, 2019
Kendrick Lamar's 3rd album was generally recognised as the best album of 2015, a stunning opus that fuses jazz, funk, soul, R&B, hip-hop and more, sometimes in the one track. Jamilla joins us mid-tour to talk about what it means to her, and why she thinks it's flawless. All music samples used in this episode are copyright Aftermath, Interscope, Top Dawg. Flawless is hosted by Liam McGinniss, George Mannion and Grant Parkin, and produced by Liam McGinniss. Follow us on: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/flawlessamp/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/flawlessamp Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/flawlessamp/ You can also back us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/flawlessamp
Sun, May 05, 2019
In May 2018, Frightened Rabbit frontman Scott Hutchison took his life. One year on, we're joined by Tim Poitras to look at Frightened Rabbit's Midnight Organ Fight, generally considered one of the best break-up albums of all time. Content Warning: This episode contains discussion of suicide. If this is a topic which you prefer not to hear about, please avoid this episode. All music samples used in this episode are copyright Fat Cat Records. Flawless is hosted by Liam McGinniss, George Mannion and Grant Parkin, and produced by Liam McGinniss. Follow us on: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/flawlessamp/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/flawlessamp Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/flawlessamp/ You can also back us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/flawlessamp
Tue, April 23, 2019
On October 16, 2016, Leonard Cohen released his final studio album, before passing away just 19 days later. It's a sombre and thoughtful album, with Cohen delivering his final thoughts to the world. Izzy and Ruby from Catalano think it's Flawless - will Liam and Grant agree? All music samples used in this episode are copyright Columbia Records. Flawless is hosted by Liam McGinniss, George Mannion and Grant Parkin, and produced by Liam McGinniss. Follow us on: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/flawlessamp/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/flawlessamp Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/flawlessamp/ You can also back us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/flawlessamp
Tue, April 09, 2019
Special guest CJ Wallace returns to nominate the always controversial Kanye West, whose 5th album has been heralded as one of the greatest of all time. Will Liam and Grant be on board? All music samples used in this episode are copyright Def Jam/Roc-A-Fella Records. Flawless is hosted by Liam McGinniss, George Mannion and Grant Parkin, and produced by Liam McGinniss. Follow us on: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/flawlessamp/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/flawlessamp Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/flawlessamp/ You can also back us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/flawlessamp
Tue, March 26, 2019
Wait, how many? Izzy and Ruby from Catalano join us to talk The Magnetic Fields' epic 3-hour, 3-volume opus. Can a 69-song album be Flawless? All music samples used in this episode are copyright Feel Good All Over/Merge Records. Flawless is hosted by Liam McGinniss, George Mannion and Grant Parkin, and produced by Liam McGinniss. Follow us on: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/flawlessamp/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/flawlessamp Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/flawlessamp/ You can also back us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/flawlessamp
Sun, March 10, 2019
The godfathers of grunge. The architects of alt-rock. Whatever you want to call them, Pearl Jam's role in shaping 90s rock and more is undeniable. Grant thinks their debut album is flawless - will Liam and George agree? All music samples used in this episode are copyright Epic Records. Flawless is hosted by Liam McGinniss, George Mannion and Grant Parkin, and produced by Liam McGinniss. Follow us on: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/flawlessamp/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/flawlessamp Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/flawlessamp/ You can also back us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/flawlessamp
Sun, February 24, 2019
Special guest CJ Wallace joins us to discuss one of her favourite albums, the acclaimed, beloved debut solo album from Lauryn Hill. Will Liam and Grant think it's Flawless? Flawless is hosted by Liam McGinniss, George Mannion and Grant Parkin, and produced by Liam McGinniss. Follow us on: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/flawlessamp/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/flawlessamp Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/flawlessamp/ You can also back us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/flawlessamp All music samples used in this episode are copyright Ruffhouse Records/Columbia Records
Sun, February 10, 2019
George is going back to her English folk well to nominate Nick Drake's final album. Will Liam and Grant think that it's flawless? CONTENT WARNING: This episode contains discussion of suicide and depression. Please take care when listening. Flawless is hosted by Liam McGinniss, George Mannion and Grant Parkin, and produced by Liam McGinniss. Follow us on: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/flawlessamp/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/flawlessamp Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/flawlessamp/ You can also back us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/flawlessamp All music samples used in this episode are copyright Island Records
Sun, January 27, 2019
Can an album with 19 songs be flawless? Spencer Howson makes the case for the major label debut for They Might Be Giants - will the team be on board? Flawless is hosted by Liam McGinniss, George Mannion and Grant Parkin, and produced by Liam McGinniss. Follow us on: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/flawlessamp/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/flawlessamp Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/flawlessamp/ You can also back us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/flawlessamp All music samples used in this episode are copyright Elektra Records
Sun, January 20, 2019
Welcome to our Backstage Series! For our first Backstage episode, Liam sits down with Ted and Michael from The Vasco Era to talk Astral Weeks, which is not only an amazing musical composition, it also has one of the weirdest backstories ever. This episode of Flawless recorded at the Corner Hotel, Melbourne. It was hosted by Liam McGinniss with special guests The Vasco Era. Follow us on: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/flawlessamp/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/flawlessamp Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/flawlessamp/ If you'd like to support Flawless - A Music Podcast, you can find our Patreon here: https://www.patreon.com/flawlessamp . All music samples used in this episode are copyright Warner Brothers Music.
Sun, January 13, 2019
"It might get a bit heavy, this one." We all have stories about our favourite albums, but Grant's love of Matchbox 20's debut album is tied to a family tragedy, and how it connected to him in a moment of darkness, which he opens up to us about on this episode. Flawless is hosted by Liam McGinniss, George Mannion and Grant Parkin, and produced by Liam McGinniss. Follow us on: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/flawlessamp/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/flawlessamp Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/flawlessamp/ All music samples used in this episode are copyright Atlantic Recording Company.
Sun, December 30, 2018
Lâlka joins us again to discuss Lorde's stunning debut. Pure Heroine is an amazing album, and the fact that it was created by a 16-year old is even more mind-blowing. Will Liam and Grant think it's Flawless? Flawless is hosted by Liam McGinniss, George Mannion and Grant Parkin, and produced by Liam McGinniss. Follow us on: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/flawlessamp/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/flawlessamp Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/flawlessamp/ All music samples used in this episode are copyright Universal Music Group.
Sun, December 16, 2018
It was supposed to be so eeeeeasyyyyyy. We're joined by Brisbane radio legend Spencer Howson to discuss his love of Mike Skinner's epic rap opera. Will everyone get on board with it being flawless? Flawless is hosted by Liam McGinniss, George Mannion and Grant Parkin, and produced by Liam McGinniss. Follow us on: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/flawlessamp/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/flawlessamp Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/flawlessamp/ All music samples used in this episode are copyright Locked On Records/XL Recordings
Sun, December 02, 2018
Indie electronica artist Lâlka joins us to discuss her love of Grimes' self-produced, self-instrumentaled, self-artworked Art Angels. Will Liam and Grant think that it's flawless? Flawless is hosted by Liam McGinniss, George Mannion and Grant Parkin, recorded at The Edge studios at the State Library of Queensland, and produced by Liam McGinniss. Follow us on: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/flawlessamp/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/flawlessamp Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/flawlessamp/ All music samples used in this episode are copyright 4AD
Sun, November 18, 2018
PRAISE BE TO BOOGNISH AND HAIL TO THE ALMIGHTY WEEN! What is a flawless mollusk? Paul Travers reckons it's Ween's 1997 nautical opus, will Liam and Grant hail the Ween? Flawless is hosted by Liam McGinniss, George Mannion and Grant Parkin, recorded at The Edge studios at the State Library of Queensland, and produced by Liam McGinniss. Follow us on: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/flawlessamp/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/flawlessamp Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/flawlessamp/ All music samples used in this episode are copyright Elektra Records
Sun, November 04, 2018
It only took us a year, but we finally got around to covering a Brisbane band. Liam thinks The Grates' debut album is a flawless capturing of their magnificent live show - will George and Grant be on board? Flawless is hosted by Liam McGinniss, George Mannion and Grant Parkin, recorded at The Edge studios at the State Library of Queensland, and produced by Liam McGinniss. Follow us on: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/flawlessamp/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/flawlessamp Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/flawlessamp/ All music samples used in this episode are copyright Dew Process
Sun, October 21, 2018
It's time for a trip down memory lane, as Liam and Grant are joined by Liam's high school friend Paul Travers to discuss one of the formative albums of their 20+ year friendship. Will Grant find Fashion Nugget flawless? Flawless is hosted by Liam McGinniss, George Mannion and Grant Parkin, recorded at The Edge studios at the State Library of Queensland, and produced by Liam McGinniss. Follow us on: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/flawlessamp/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/flawlessamp Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/flawlessamp/ All music samples used in this episode are copyright Capricorn Records
Sun, October 07, 2018
Our new episode continues our look at a couple of modern classics, and features the return of Pete Kilroy (Hey Geronimo), Plus, it's got a twist that would put M. Night Shyamalan to shame. Flawless is hosted by Liam McGinniss, George Mannion and Grant Parkin, recorded at The Edge studios at the State Library of Queensland, and produced by Liam McGinniss. Follow us on: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/flawlessamp/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/flawlessamp Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/flawlessamp/ All music samples used in this episode are copyright RCA Records.
Sun, September 23, 2018
For the next couple of episodes, we're looking at some very modern classics. First up, we're joined once again by Vlada Edirippulige (Major Leagues, Vladik) to discuss Solange's 2016 masterpiece A Seat At The Table. Will George and Liam find it Flawless? Flawless is hosted by Liam McGinniss, George Mannion and Grant Parkin, recorded at The Edge studios at the State Library of Queensland, and produced by Liam McGinniss. Follow us on: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/flawlessamp/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/flawlessamp Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/flawlessamp/ All music samples used in this episode are copyright Saint Records/Columbia.
Sun, September 09, 2018
Pete Kilroy from Hey Geronimo joins us to deconstruct Weezer's divisive second album, the Madama-Butterfly-inspired Pinkerton. Will Liam and George find it Flawless? Hey Geronimo's new album Content is out now - check it out on Spotify or whever you buy or listen to music. http://www.heygeronimo.com/ Flawless is hosted by Liam McGinniss, George Mannion and Grant Parkin, recorded at The Edge studios at the State Library of Queensland, and produced by Liam McGinniss. Follow us on: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/flawlessamp/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/flawlessamp Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/flawlessamp/ All music samples used in this episode are copyright DGC Records.
Sun, August 26, 2018
!edosipe weN. We're joined by Vlada Edirippulige (Major Leagues, Vladik) to talk all things Missy Elliott and her seminal 2002 album Under Construction. Flawless is hosted by Liam McGinniss, George Mannion and Grant Parkin, recorded at The Edge studios at the State Library of Queensland, and produced by Liam McGinniss. Follow us on: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/flawlessamp/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/flawlessamp Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/flawlessamp/ All music samples used are copyright Elektra Records/Atlantic Records
Sun, August 12, 2018
We wrap up our trio of 90's Aus rock classics - Liam wasn't able to get Spiderbait or You Am I across the line, but will The Living End save the day? Flawless is hosted by Liam McGinniss, George Mannion and Grant Parkin, recorded at The Edge studios at the State Library of Queensland, and produced by Liam McGinniss. Follow us on: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/flawlessamp/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/flawlessamp Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/flawlessamp/ All music samples used are copyright Modular/EMI.
Sun, July 29, 2018
When is a feminist album not a feminist album? According to Deap Vally, it's when it's actually an empowerment album, that happens to be performed by women. Special guest Carrie joins us to discuss why she thinks this very special debut is a Flawless album. Flawless is hosted by Liam McGinniss, George Mannion and Grant Parkin, recorded at The Edge studios at the State Library of Queensland, and produced by Liam McGinniss. Follow us on: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/flawlessamp/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/flawlessamp Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/flawlessamp/ All music samples used are copyright Island Records.
Sun, July 15, 2018
George does a deep dive on the Piano Man, having fallen in love with his soft love songs, and singing along to the rockier ones. But will Liam and Grant find it flawless? Flawless is hosted by Liam McGinniss, George Mannion and Grant Parkin, recorded at The Edge studios at the State Library of Queensland, and produced by Liam McGinniss. Follow us on: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/flawlessamp/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/flawlessamp Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/flawlessamp/ All music samples used are copyright Columbia Records.
Sun, July 01, 2018
There’s never been a better time than right here, right now to check out our new episode. Fatboy Slim has come a long way baby, but in 1998 he was releasing his second album, and special guest Carrie is absolutely certain its Flawless. Flawless is hosted by Liam McGinniss, George Mannion and Grant Parkin, recorded at The Edge studios at the State Library of Queensland, and produced by Liam McGinniss. Follow us on: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/flawlessamp/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/flawlessamp Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/flawlessamp/ All music samples used are copyright Skint/Astralwerks.
Sun, June 17, 2018
Sha la, la, la, la, la, la. Now that you've got Mr Jones in your head, why not have a listen to our new episode? Grant thinks Counting Crows' 1993 debut album is Flawless, will George and Liam be convinced? Flawless is hosted by Liam McGinniss, George Mannion and Grant Parkin, recorded at The Edge studios at the State Library of Queensland, and produced by Liam McGinniss. Follow us on: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/flawlessamp/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/flawlessamp Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/flawlessamp/ All music samples are copyright Geffen Records.
Sun, June 03, 2018
Everybody get your white pants and matching red and white tops ready, because for episode 10, we're tackling The White Stripes. Special guest Michelle Burton thinks their second album, De Stijl, is Flawless, but will Liam, George and Grant be on board? Flawless is hosted by Liam McGinniss, George Mannion and Grant Parkin, recorded at The Edge studios at the State Library of Queensland, and produced by Liam McGinniss. Follow us on: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/flawlessamp/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/flawlessamp Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/flawlessamp/ All music samples are copyright Sympathy for the Record Industry.
Sun, May 20, 2018
PJ Harvey's fifth album won her the Mercury Music Prize (the first solo woman act to do so) as well as nominations for Grammy and Brit Awards. But was it Flawless? George certainly thinks so, and she makes her case to Grant and Liam. Flawless is hosted by Liam McGinniss, George Mannion and Grant Parkin, recorded at The Edge studios at the State Library of Queensland, and produced by Liam McGinniss. All music samples in this episode are copyright Island Records / Universal Music. Follow us on: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/flawlessamp/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/flawlessamp Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/flawlessamp/ Contact us: flawlessamp@gmail.com
Sun, May 06, 2018
Liam is joined once again by Dom Miller, who makes the Flawless case for The Drones' fifth album, Havilah. The Drones are one of Australia's best bands - will Liam be convinced? Content Warning: This episode contains references to/discussion of suicide, although no specific acts, methods or individuals are discussed. Flawless is recorded at The Edge studios at the State Library Of Queensland. All music samples used are copyright ATP/MGM. Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/flawlessamp/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/flawlessamp/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/flawlessamp For all enquiries, please contact flawlessamp@gmail.com
Sun, April 22, 2018
You Am I's fourth record, aka You Am I's #4 Record, was their third album in a row to debut at #1 in the ARIA charts, and, according to Liam and special guest Michelle Burton, was their fourth Flawless album. Will George and Grant agree? Flawless is hosted by Liam McGinniss, George Mannion and Grant Parkin. It is recorded at The Edge studio at the State Library of Queensland. This episode was produced by Liam McGinniss All music samples are copyright RA Records and Warner Music. Find us on Facebook: facebook.com/flawlessamp and Twitter: twitter.com/flawlessamp
Sun, April 08, 2018
The Dandy Warhols' third album fuses country twang, indie pop and crunching guitars into a glorious whole. How much does special guest Dom Miller (ex-Rocketsmiths) love 13 Tales? Not only does he think it's Flawless, it changed the way he thinks about listening to and writing music. All music samples used are copyright Capitol Records. This episode of Flawless was hosted and produced by Liam McGinniss. It was recorded at the Edge Studios, State Library of Queensland. Find us on Facebook: facebook.com/flawlessamp and Twitter: twitter.com/flawlessamp For all enquiries, please email flawlessamp@gmail.co m
Sun, March 25, 2018
More than 20 years ago, Spiderbait were Liam's first ever concert, a show that set him down a path filled with sex (not really), drugs (nope) and rock and roll (fuck yeah). 2 decades later, Liam believes Spiderbait's 3rd album is flawless, but will George and Grant be willing to buy the pony? Flawless is hosted by Liam McGinniss, George Mannion and Grant Parkin. This episode was produced by Liam McGinniss Flawles is recorded at The Edge, State Library of Queensland All music samples are copyright Universal/Polydor. Find us on Facebook: facebook.com/flawlessamp and Twitter: twitter.com/flawlessamp.
Sun, March 11, 2018
Do you remember what you were doing when you were 19? Laura Marling was busy releasing the second Mercury Prize-nominated album of her burgeoning career, I Speak Because I Can. George makes a pretty good case for it being a flawless album - will Liam and Grant be convinced? Want to join the conversation? Find us on Facebook (facebook.com/flawlessamp) and Twitter (twitter.com/flawlessamp) Flawless is recorded at The Edge Studios, State Library of Queensland. Hosted by George Mannion, Liam McGinniss and Grant Parkin. All music samples in this episode are copyright Virgin Music Flawless artwork by Erik Veland.
Sun, February 25, 2018
Grant brings in his first Flawless album, and he's reaching back to his childhood for one of the first albums he liked growing up, Live's seminal Throwing Copper. Will George and Liam get on board? This episode was recorded in The Edge, State Library of Queensland. Hosted by George Mannion, Liam McGinniss and Grant Parkin. Produced by Liam McGinniss Find us on Facebook: www.facebook.com/FlawlessAMP Or Twitter: www.twitter.com/FlawlessAMP All music samples copyright Radioactive Records (1994).
Wed, February 21, 2018
In our second episode, George tries to convince Liam and Grant that Ben Folds Five's second album of piano-driven indie pop and rock is flawless. Will she succeed? Recorded at The Edge, State Library of Queensland. Hosted by George Mannion, Liam McGinniss and Grant Parkin. Produced by Liam McGinniss All music samples are copyright 550 Music, Caroline Records, Epic Records.
Tue, February 20, 2018
On the debut episode of Flawless, Liam goes to bat for The Thermals' third album, The Body, The Blood, The Machine (2006). Will he be able to convince George and Grant that it's a flawless album? Only one way to find out... (There are many ways to find out) This episode was produced by Liam McGinniss, and recorded by Aleisha McLaren. Artwork by Erik Veland. Samples used are copyright Sub Pop Records. Find us on Facebook: www.facebook.com/flawlessamp, Twitter: www.twitter.com/flawlessamp and Instagram: www.instagram.com/flawlessamp
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