A Deep Dive Into NME's Greatest Albums List with David Renshaw in this episode of Know Your NME, we talk to David Renshaw, a key contributor to the 2013 NME top 500 albums list. Renshaw discusses his journey from NME to The Fader, his role in music journalism, and his reflections on the 2013 list. The conversation delves into his personal top album picks, the evolving criteria for judging great music, and the socio-cultural context behind the rankings. David shares insights into the modern music landscape and the nuances of influence across the Atlantic.
00:00 Introduction to 'Know Your NME'
00:33 David Renshaw's Career Journey
01:03 Role at The Fader
01:43 Podcasting and Interviews
03:10 Reflecting on NME's 2013 Top 500 Albums
03:54 NME's Transitional Period
05:48 Personal Top Albums and NME's Influence
10:27 The Strokes and Personal Music Tastes
12:19 Creating Personal Top 10 Lists
12:58 Music Journalism and List Culture
27:07 Modern Music and Future Lists
34:50 Metal and Genre Bias in Music Journalism
41:08 The Democratic Nature of Music Lists
43:13 Navigating the Top 500 Albums
45:10 Discovering New Music Through the Podcast
48:12 The Impact of Visual Media on Music Discovery
55:07 The Evolution of Music Trends
01:04:35 Personal Reflections on Favorite Albums
01:13:32 Concluding Thoughts and Future Plans
Find David Renshaw at
http://www.thefader.com
The Fader podcast
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