91: Alexis Strum on pop justice for "Addicted" and "Cocoon" albums, plus Kylie and Rachel Stevens

91: Alexis Strum on pop justice for "Addicted" and "Cocoon" albums, plus Kylie and Rachel Stevens

Author: Right Back At Ya! February 15, 2024 Duration: 48:18
We love a bit of pop justice, don't we?! And today we're fist-pumping through a ton of it in our bubbly and inspiring catch up with Alexis Strum, one of Britain's best kept pop secrets of the 2000s.  Kylie and Rachel Stevens recorded Alexis's songs, which became everlasting fan favourites. She has written with Billy Steinberg (Madonna, Cyndi Lauper), Brian Higgins and Richard X and yet, tragically, neither of her two major label albums ever saw the light of day... until 2023 when Alexis managed to get them released officially, two decades later.  At last, fans can enjoy "Addicted" and "Cocoon" - the two contrasting and sumptuous sides of Alexis Strum's 2000s output. "Addicted" - a self-dubbed "sexy, electro bitch" body of work - almost was her official debut. The once-lost album features 'Nothing Good About This Goodbye' (done with Xenomania, later released by Rachel Stevens) and 'Still Standing' (recorded by Kylie on her "Body Language" album). The following album, "Cocoon", presented a more authentic, singer-songwriter artiste - featuring the single 'Bad Haircut', 'World Without Your Love' and 'Go My Own Way'.  Joel and David find out how Alexis has navigated the ups and downs of being a popstar in the 2000s, how she has harnessed the power of social media to tell her story and re-written her narrative. This is an episode unlike any other!  Buy "Cocoon" here: https://slinky.to/Cocoon Follow Right Back At Ya! https://www.instagram.com/rightbackpod/ https://twitter.com/rightbackpod https://www.facebook.com/rightbackpod Follow Alexis Strum https://www.tiktok.com/@alexisstrumofficial https://www.instagram.com/alexisstrum/  https://twitter.com/alexisstrum Follow Joel https://www.instagram.com/dr_joelb/ https://twitter.com/DR_JoelB Follow David https://www.instagram.com/lovelimmy/ https://twitter.com/lovelimmy Email us rightbackpod@gmail.com See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Remember the thrill of hearing a new pop single for the first time on a clunky MP3 player or waiting for TRL to premiere a video? Right Back At Ya!-The 2000s Pop Music Podcast is a deep, joyful dive into that exact era, hosted by David Lim and Joel Babbington. This isn't just a nostalgia trip; it's a thoughtful excavation of the songs, artists, and cultural moments that defined a decade. Each episode focuses on a specific track, album, or trend, unpacking its production, its chart journey, and its lasting legacy with a mix of genuine fondness and critical insight. You'll hear the stories behind the music, from one-hit wonders to era-defining superstars, all discussed with the kind of detail that only true enthusiasts can provide. Listening to this podcast feels like hanging out with friends who have an encyclopedic, yet never pretentious, knowledge of every catchy hook and iconic music video from those years. David and Joel's chemistry drives the conversation, balancing humor with sincere analysis, making each episode both entertaining and surprisingly informative. Whether you lived through the 2000s or are just curious about its sonic landscape, this show offers a fresh perspective on the pop that was everywhere, arguing why these songs still matter. It’s for anyone who ever argued about the best boy band, secretly loved a guilty pleasure, or believes pop music is worth taking seriously. Tune in for a smart, engaging look back at the sounds that shaped a generation.
Author: Language: English Episodes: 100

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Melanie C - Northern Star: Part One [Solo Spice Revisited] [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:04:23
Since we've had a prelude to a "Sweat"-y Summer courtesy of Our Melanie C; it would be crazy and utterly 'ga ga' to not celebrate the most successful Solo Spice Girl album of all time: "Northern Star". Spice, Sporty and…
The Pussycat Dolls - "PCD" [Revisited] [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:40:34
Pop fans, it's time to loosen up them buttons for a big fun nostalgic trip back to The Pussycat Dolls' world! We are revisiting the iconic 2005 debut album "PCD", which gave us a string of iconic hits, music videos and l…
Cheryl - "Messy Little Raindrops" [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:18:53
It may have rained every single day in the UK so far this year but we're not letting a few "Messy Little Raindrops" get us down! Attention, Soldiers. We are celebrating Cheryl's second solo album, featuring the hit singl…
Hilary Duff - Live in London: "Small Rooms, Big Nerves" Tour Reaction [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 38:38
Joel and David react to experiencing Hilary Duff's first live show in 18 years. Coming to you giddy with pockets full of butterfly confetti from London's opening night of the "Small Rooms, Big Nerves" tour, this show kic…
Spice Girls - 30 Years of "Spice" [Reissue] [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:38:22
This year marks 30 years of the pop culture phenomenon that is Spice Girls’ debut album, “Spice”. Your trusty 2000s pop explorers Joel and David are swingin’, shakin’, movin’ and makin’ their way to the time machine set…
Rachel Stevens - 20 Years of "Come And Get It" Part Three: The Album [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:28:58
This is the glittery grand finale of our three-part deep dive and oral history of Rachel Stevens' "Come And Get It" album, one of the greatest pop albums of the 2000s. This episode is packed with exclusives that no S Clu…
Mel B - 25 Years of "Hot" [Solo Spice Girls: Revisited] [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:41:01
Pop fans, this month marks 25 years of "Hot" - the Spicy debut solo album by the bold and beautifully brazen Mel B! Not only was Our Scary Spice the first Spice Girl to go solo - hello, No.1 smash 'I Want You Back' feat.…