In this week’s Beat Motel, Andrew and his co-host Dr. Sam tackle the odd world of _Great Albums with Terrible Songs_. Ever wondered why a near-flawless record gets ruined by a random ear-sore? Same here. Andrew dives into the trenches with Metallica, Kyuss, Radiohead, and others, pondering why bands sabotage themselves with tracks that barely qualify as filler.

Dr. Sam treats us to a sociological study of the infamous “skullet” and rants about modern bands who go through music school rather than the gritty DIY route. This episode finds the two slipping into all the irreverent tangents you’d expect: a heated debate on the Doors, bizarre childhood habits, and the joys of listening to Busta Rhymes while teaching their kids about hip-hop. With witty jabs, a sprinkle of _The Office_ references, and some choice British slang, this week’s episode promises more laughs than it should.

### Riffs of the week

#### Dr Sam's Riff

- Ana Lua Caiano - Os Meus Sapatos Tocam Nos Teus (1.05)

#### Andrew's Riff

- Bizarrekult - Du Lovet Meg (1:40)

### Dr Sam's track choices

1. Metallica - The Thing That Should Not Be (0.52)

2. Guns N Roses - Anything Goes (0.14)

3. Rancid - Life Won't Wait (0.42)

4. A Tribe Called Quest - What? (opening)

### Andrew's track choices

1. Kyuss - Yeah (entire track!)

2. Radiohead - Fitter Happier (opening)

3. The Replacements - Hootenanny (0:29)

4. The Doors - Horse Lattitudes (0:18)

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