It's Christmas, and we celebrate by not listening to any Christmas albums. Instead we assess the return of Linkin Park with 'From Zero'; just how poppy, Poppy is on 'Negative Spaces'; if the Pixies have still got it on 'The Night to Zombies Came'; to whether ex-Pixie Kim Deal stole it for 'Nobody Loves you More' ; before finishing off with the debut solo album from Chvrches' Lauren Mayberry 'Vicious Creature'.

Join us for another eclectic musical journey as we dive deep into: The Cure's haunting "Songs of a Lost World"; Halsey's introspective "The Great Impersonator"; Cumgirl8's provocative "Eighth Cumming" and Orla Gartland's empowering "Everyone Needs a Hero" From post-punk legends to rising indie stars, we'll explore the sounds, lyrical themes, and any peeves about these four new album releases.

Join us for a deep dive into the latest releases from some of the most iconic and exciting artists in the music industry. In this episode, we'll be dissecting the new albums from David Gilmour, LL Cool J, Doechii, Nick Cave & the Bad Seeds, and Nilufer Yanya. So, whether you're a die-hard fan or just looking to discover new music, tune in to hear our opinions and analysis.

Welcome to the latest episode of "The CTTB Music Podcast," where we dive into the latest and most intriguing releases across the musical landscape. Today, we're exploring a diverse lineup that spans genres and pushes boundaries. We'll start with Eminem's much-anticipated return, "The Death of Slim Shady (Coup de Grâce)," followed by Speed's high-octane offering, "Only One Mode." Then, we'll shift gears to the introspective sounds of Cassandra Jenkins' "My Light, My Destroyer," before diving into the energetic indie rock of Los Campesinos!' "All Hell." Finally, we'll round out our reviews with John Grant's thought-provoking "Art of the Lie." From rap to rock, indie to alternative, we've got a sonic journey ahead that promises to challenge, inspire, and entertain. So sit back, turn up the volume, and let's explore these fresh musical landscapes together.

Another Podcast featuring two of the biggest artists on the planet Beyonce and Taylor Swift, the return of a much loved dance pop duo – yes, Justice are back, Annie Clark returns with her latest St Vincent incarnation, oh, yeah, and Pet Shop Boys are also back with another album too. Will they ever stop? Listen to us waffle on about all of the above in our usual manner. [Were some sound issues in this episode]

Another month, another five albums to waffle about:

Kacey Musgraves - A Deeper Well
Judas Priest - Invincible Shield
Yard Act - Where's My Utopia
The Dandy Warhols - Rockmaker
Master Peace - How to a Make a Master Peace

Join us for 30 minutes whilst we wax lyrical on the latest long-playing releases by:

MGMT - Loss of Life
Cherym - Take it or Leave it
Talk Show - Effigy
Chelsea Wolfe - She Reaches Out to She Reaches Out to She
Declan McKenna: What Happened to the Beach?