150 Albums from 2024 - Public Service Broadcasting is an intriguing and eccentric London-based band. They take particular subjects, such as events, historical facts, people, or places, and build albums centered around them. For example, in "Every Valley" (2017), they delve into the coal industry. Likewise, "White Star Liner" (2018) narrates the story of the Titanic from its construction to its tragic sinking. In the wonderful "The Race For Space" (2015), they explore the history of humanity's efforts to conquer space. By the way, one of my favorite tracks from 2015 belongs to this album: it is the stimulating "Go," which describes the go/no-go steps of the controllers before Apollo 11's launch.

While it may seem like these "classroom lessons" in the form of music might not be interesting, believe me, it is very cool. They mix audio samples, voiceovers performed by actors and singers, and a sound that is a perfect blend of electronic music and progressive rock. In 2024, they released "The Last Flight," which narrates the story of Amelia Earhart, the famous female aviatrix. It is a beautiful and vibrant album.

They use her voice, or an actor portraying it, to convey how much Amelia loved her plane in "Electra," for example. "Towards the West" is a track about her decision to travel around the world by flying west instead of east to avoid the bright lights of the rising sun. In "A Different Kind of Love," she talks to her husband about their singular relationship, which withstands her long absences. This album is a beautiful and touching homage to this courageous woman. PopUP Score: 93.

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