Now That's What I Call Music 32
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In this episode of 'Dad Educates Daughter,' the father and daughter dive into Now That's What I Call Music 32, released in November 1995, exploring its 40 tracks across three CDs. They begin with a playful debate about which songs were number ones, with the daughter initially guessing five but only correctly identifying three: Coolio's 'Gangster's Paradise,' Shaggy's 'Boombastic,' and the original version of 'The Originals' 'I Gotta Feeling.' The discussion highlights standout tracks like Queen’s 'Heaven for Everyone,' Meatloaf’s 'I'd Lie for You,' and Oasis’s 'Roll With It,' while also critiquing lesser-known or 'filler' tracks like Sacred Spirit’s 'Yeha Noha' and Radiohead’s 'Lucky.' The duo reflects on the cultural context of 90s Britpop, particularly the media frenzy around Blur’s 'Country House' versus Oasis’s 'Roll With It,' and the significance of supergroup collaborations like the Smoking Mojo Filters. They also examine re-releases and remixes, such as The Human League’s 'Don’t You Want Me' and Everything But The Girl’s 'Missing,' celebrating their enduring appeal. The episode ends with a 7/10 rating, praising the compilation’s balance of nostalgia, quality tracks, and iconic moments despite some uneven selections.
Now That's What I Call Music 32 features four number one hits: Coolio’s 'Gangster’s Paradise,' Shaggy’s 'Boombastic,' The Originals’ 'I Gotta Feeling,' and Blur’s 'Country House.'
The 90s music scene was defined by Britpop rivalries, with Blur and Oasis dominating the charts and media, creating a cultural phenomenon.
Re-releases and remixes (e.g., The Human League, Everything But The Girl) proved powerful, showing how nostalgia and updated production could revive old hits.
Supergroup collaborations like the Smoking Mojo Filters—featuring Paul McCartney, Paul Weller, and Noel Gallagher—highlighted the era’s collaborative spirit.
Not all tracks were hits; many were 'fillers' or niche, like Sacred Spirit’s 'Yeha Noha' or Alex Party’s 'Wrap Me Up,' underscoring the compilation’s uneven quality.
Introducing Now 32: A 90s Music Journey
The episode opens with the father and daughter welcoming listeners to their exploration of Now That's What I Call Music 32, released in November 1995. They set the tone with playful banter and a preview of what to expect: a mix of iconic 90s hits, nostalgic 80s throwbacks, and some questionable inclusions.
The Number One Challenge: Guessing the Top Hits
“I would have gone Boombastic. You're going Boombastic. Well, I would, yeah, if I had to pick out of those two. But I don't know where they go 1-1. So, yeah, I don't know.”
Britpop Battle: Blur vs. Oasis
“Blur got, rightly so, number one. But long-term, Oasis, their album got number one. Their image obviously went... We all know they've just come back. They completely wiped the floor with Blur.”
Supergroups and Nostalgia: The Smoking Mojo Filters
“So those three, the Beatles, the Jam and Oasis. Okay. So they recorded a track in less than 24 hours for, wait for it, The Help. album in aid of war child which radio heads lucky was also taken for and the album as i said did get to number one but where did the song get this song didn't i say it got to number 19 so much better than um radio heads lucky yeah this one had a really good beat um and i just really enjoyed like the song all together went really well”
Re-releases and Remixes: The Power of Nostalgia
The duo discusses the resurgence of classic tracks like The Human League’s 'Don’t You Want Me' and Everything But The Girl’s 'Missing,' showing how re-releases and remixes kept 80s music relevant in the 90s. The daughter praises the emotional resonance of these tracks.
“So those three, the Beatles, the Jam and Oasis. Okay. So they recorded a track in less than 24 hours for, wait for it, The Help. album in aid of war child which radio heads lucky was also taken for and the album as i said did get to number one but where did the song get this song didn't i say it got to number 19 so much better than um radio heads lucky yeah this one had a really good beat um and i just really enjoyed like the song all together went really well”
“Blur got, rightly so, number one. But long-term, Oasis, their album got number one. Their image obviously went... We all know they've just come back. They completely wiped the floor with Blur.”
“I've just probably been remembered. I'm traumatised from this. There's other sounds in there that just sounds like they've got... I don't know what they use because obviously synthesizers don't exist where you can push buttons.”
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