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Leitmotif and Movement: A Father and Son Musical Journey PodcastAuthor: Mike Ficklin
A father and son listen to, review, and discuss music from the past and present. We will take a deep dive into our favorite records, talk our favorite artists, give our recommendations, and maybe someday do some interviews with the musicians that inspire us.If you like classic rock, hard rock, heavy metal, progressive rock/metal, movie scores, video game scores, or just music in general we invite you to join us on our journey!Shoot us a message at leitmovepod@gmail.com and we will read it on air! Please keep it clean.Subscribe to us on your favorite podcasting platform! Like and subscribe on YouTube!Leave us a review wherever you listen to your podcasts!Follow us on social media:FacebookInstagramThreadsBluesky Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Language: en Genres: Music, Music Commentary, Music History Contact email: Get it Feed URL: Get it iTunes ID: Get it Trailer: |
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Nine Inch Nails "Pretty Hate Machine" | Soft Cell | Ep 45
Episode 45
Monday, 13 April, 2026
Welcome to the rock history class you actually want to take!In this installment, Mike and Michael journey from the cutting edge of global technical metal to the cold, mechanical, and revolutionary streets of 1980s Cleveland.We kick things off with The Art of Discovery, our mission to find your next musical obsession. Here’s what we have for you this time:Let It Eat You For Fun (United Kingdom)OSSO (Portugal)Silent Vice (California)Next, we dive into our main topic: Nine Inch Nails’ 1989 masterpiece, Pretty Hate Machine. We explore the "Broken Machine" production of the early Emax samplers, the "Dirty Funk" grit inspired by Prince in tracks like "The Only Time," and the heart-wrenching storytelling behind "Something I Can Never Have." We trace Trent Reznor's movement from the defiance of "Head Like a Hole" into the cinematic, "closing-credits" vulnerability of the album’s final moments, showing how a one-man studio project defined the sound of industrial soul.Finally, we head into Michael's Journey to discuss Soft Cell’s 1981 powerhouse cover, "Tainted Love." We uncover the secret of the synthesized stinger, the "theatrical" inspiration behind Marc Almond’s desperate vocal performance, and how this minimalist synthwave classic provides a sleek, electronic answer to the raw emotional industrialism of Nine Inch Nails.Press play to join the journey from dark industrial soundscapes of to the neon-lit streets of the 80s synth era!⚠️ Content Warning & Support ResourcesThis episode features in-depth discussions of Pretty Hate Machine. Some segments address intense themes, including sexual content, emotional distress, and references to suicidal ideation. If you or someone you know is struggling, help is available 24/7:988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline: Call or Text 988Web Chat: 988lifeline.orgCrisis Text Line: Text HOME to 741741 (00:00:00) - Intro/What Have You Been Listening to this Week?(00:09:09) - The Art of Discovery(00:09:39) - Let It Eat You For Fun "There's Madness in this Method"(00:14:12) - OSSO "Voidborn"(00:20:16) - Silent Vice "Temptress"(00:25:03) - Main Topic: Breaking Down Nine Inch Nails' 1989 release, "Pretty Hate Machine"(01:04:13) - Question for the Audience(01:04:23) - Can't Wait(01:07:50) - Michael's Journey: Discussing Soft Cell's "Tainted Love"(01:14:12) - On the Next Episode(01:14:23) - Contact Info/Outro THE ART OF DISCOVERY:· Let It Eat You For Fun – “There’s Madness in this Method” (From the “I Want to Fly the Plane” EP)· OSSO – “Voidborn”· Silent Vice – “Temptress” (From the “Temptress” EP) OTHER BAND MENTIONS:· Black Label Society· 30 Seconds To Mars· Green Carnation· U2· Periphery· Plini CONNECT WITH & SUPPORT USConnect With Us & Follow the Show: [https://tinyurl.com/yt48wp3z]We are part of the SPDM Crew Network!Leave a 5-star review on Apple/Spotify!Want to be featured on The Art of Discovery? Send us a message! Recorded on 04/04/2026 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
