1996 special episode of Hot Press Classics out now - feat. Nina Persson

Hot Press Classics today returns with a brand new episode, exploring a trio of classic albums from 1996 - George Michael’s Older, Fountains Of Wayne’s self-titled debut and The Cardigans’ First Band On The Moon.

In the new instalment, Nolan explores George Michael's output in the 90's, the superstar status of Older, and his status as an international pop icon.

He also discusses the brilliance of the singer's vocals, his magnificent live show and the heartache of 'Jesus to a Child'.

Elsewhere, he also examines The Cardigans’ First Band On The Moon, its huge international success, its pop and 60s influences, and the inclusion of the band's tracks on various film soundtracks.

He also chats about Fountains Of Wayne’s self-titled debut, the ear worm quality of their sound, the genius of their songwriting, and their  impressive amounts of hits.

Finally, Nolan wraps up the podcast with an interview with Nina Persson from 2009, where she discusses her solo project and her work with The Cardigans and their brilliant legacy.

He also discusses a 2023 interview with director Chris Smith, who directed the Netflix documentary Wham!, giving a great insight into the group and George Michael. You can check out the interview here.

Hear about this and more in the new episode of Hot Press Classics, out now.

This episode was produced by Paul Nolan and edited by Flo Laurent.

Check it out below or on Apple Podcasts: