Obsessed By Music

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In another listener request episode, Rob checks out the Frank Ocean album 'Blonde'. After hearing it when it first came out and not being blown away, Rob returns…

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In this episode, Rob Esse suggests a new artist he believes is well worth checking out, she is a musician from Australia and her name is Tash Sultana. The choice…

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Rob Esse sits down to listen to the new Fleet Foxes record 'Crack-Up', 6 years since they last released an album. Was the wait worth it? 

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In this listener request episode, Rob Esse checks out the most recent album by Childish Gambino entitled 'Awaken, My Love'. This is a record that brings back tha…

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On an OBM Podcast first, Rob Esse talks about an album that one of our listeners wanted us to discuss - Nikka Costa's 2017 release 'Nikka & Strings - Underneath …

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Rob Esse misses a recent Fleet Foxes concert at the Sydney Opera House and then regrets it. Why do we go to some shows and not to others? Why did Rob decide not …

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Rob Esse is transfixed and emotionally impacted by a great U2 song called 'Kite'. This song has a quality that strikes at the core of childhood, adulthood, agein…

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In this episode Rob Esse talks about watching a concert recording of James Brown Live in 1988 and how even an average performance by James and his band can be a …

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Rob Esse shares his thoughts on the music and most importantly, the voice of Gregory Porter. He is a unique vocal stylist and songwriter whose last two albums ha…

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Rob Esse pays tribute to the music and sounds of ex-Jamiroquai keyboardist/songwriter Toby Smith, who sadly passed away recently. Toby's impact on funk and elect…

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To celebrate and commemorate the 10 year anniversary of Silverchair's incredible album 'Young Modern', check out the OBM Podcast's review of this seminal record.…

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Rob Esse shares his thoughts about musician Harts' second album entitled 'Smoke Fire Hope Desire'. Rob delves into a track by track assessment of the music and h…

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Rob Esse shares his thoughts about Spoon, a band whose music he's been enjoying over the last few years. He first fell in love with their work upon hearing their…

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Rob Esse talks about his discovery and re-discovery of the multi-faceted work and deep artistry of George Michael, an artist who you may not fully know. 

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Rob Esse shares his thoughts about choosing the best speakers, amps and 'transports' for your music listening. He also reveals his own home listening equipment a…

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Rob Esse shares his thoughts about choosing the best sources for your music listening. He outlines the importance of getting your favourite music in formats that…

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Rob Esse shares three rules for choosing equipment used for music listening. This is not a technical overview, but more a philosophy of what is important when co…

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Rob Esse talks about experiencing the music of Anna Calvi: a unique singer, stunning guitar player and emotive songwriter. Listening to her work is often an eeri…

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Rob Esse talks about the incredible transcendent experience of watching or attending a live concert by Bruce Springsteen & The E Street Band.

After spending many…

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After the Cat Stevens episode, Rob Esse got to thinking - 'is there another interesting example of an artist who came out with a small number of amazing albums v…