This first episode is all fascinating pre-history, looking at Colin, Larry & Andy's musical beginnings before working up to the recording of the monolith that is 'Ideas Above Our Station'. Also interviewed on their role in the history of the band are Fierce Panda Records owner, Simon Williams, and then MD of Columbia Records, Blair McDonald.
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1:20 - Lead singer, Colin Doran, talks about his early musical influences
6:15 - Guitarist, Larry Hibbitt, discusses the importance of a local youth club to his musical development, as well as his work with other bands prior to joining Hundred Reasons
13:29 - Bassist, Andy Gilmour, looks back on his own musical beginnings
25:53- Colin details the formation of Hundred Reasons, his stagecraft, and also reveals where the name of the band actually comes from
32:58 - Larry recounts his first impressions of the band and the mechanics of the writing process
37:26 - Andy talks about the early progression of the band up to the release of their first EP with Fierce Panda Records
42:05 - Fierce Panda Records owner, Simon Williams, discusses the history of the iconic label and his encounter with the band that lead to the release of 'EP 1'
56:03 - Colin charts the growth of the band in 2000, getting on the radio, being on the NME tour with Idlewild, and getting hammered at the Kerrang! Awards
01:14:24 - Ex-MD of Columbia, Blair McDonald, discusses his own origins in the music industry prior to discovering the band and signing them to to the label
01:26:53 - Larry talks about his first experiences with the band
01:31:41 - Colin wraps up episode talking about the final EPs released before 'Ideas Above Our Station'
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