James Acaster's Perfect Sounds

BBC Sounds

For James Acaster 2016 is the greatest year for music of all time. Following a breakup James set out to rekindle his love for music by buying hundreds of new and niche releases from 2016. Now he's sharing his obsession with fellow comedians, exploring his favourite albums: from Beyoncé's internet-breaking Lemonade, to Colombian math rock fusion, and everything in between.

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117 episodes
Updated May 27, 2022

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May 27, 2022 · 26 min
Fatiha El-Ghorri is in Heavn
Heavn by Jamila Woods fuses R&B, Jazz and various other genres including classic indie.
May 20, 2022 · 28 min
Aparna Nancherla & Freetown Sound
Blood Orange's 2016 album means so much to James, he worries he might burst into tears.
May 13, 2022 · 26 min
Jen Ives & An Escape Into Space
James and Jen discuss Splendor & Misery. A sci-fi, concept album by Clipping.
May 6, 2022 · 29 min
Stuart Laws & ScHoolboy Q
James confesses to being in love with ScHoolboy Q's Blank Face LP.
Apr 29, 2022 · 28 min
Toussaint Douglass & The Life Of Pablo
James, Toussaint, Kanye West, 2016...where do we begin?
Apr 22, 2022 · 25 min
Fern Brady & The Punk Beyoncé
Black Terry Cat by Xenia Rubinos is a magical album drawing on many influences.
Apr 15, 2022 · 23 min
Sadia Azmat & Black Girl Blues
James and Sadia discuss Fetish Bones by Moor Mother.
Apr 8, 2022 · 29 min
Sara Barron & Emily's D+Evolution
James presents Sara Barron with Esperanza Spalding's Jazz-Rock-Funk fusion album.
Apr 1, 2022 · 28 min
Nathan Caton & an OST to Nothing
James and Nathan try to visualise Wes Borland's imaginary film, Crystal Machete.
Mar 25, 2022 · 28 min
Thanyia Moore, Illusion & Destruction
James and Thanyia discuss Mahoroboshiya by Japanese folk singer Ichiko Aoba.
Mar 18, 2022 · 29 min
Jayde Adams & Hard Pop Opera
Rien by Perrine en Morceaux has a big sound. But is it too big for Jayde Adams to handle?
Mar 11, 2022 · 26 min
Rhys Nicholson & That '70s Funk Thang
Awaken My Love by Childish Gambino gets Rhys Nicholson "Horny... but not for sex".
Mar 4, 2022 · 27 min
Charlie George, Vampires and Periods
Will Jenny Hval’s 2016 album, on the theme of blood, be to Charlie George’s taste?
Feb 25, 2022 · 27 min
Fatiha El-Ghorri & Cohen's Final Bow
Fatiha and James discuss Leonard Cohen's last album You Want It Darker.
Feb 18, 2022 · 28 min
Sikisa Bostwick-Barnes & Bollywave
Ami Dang's Uni Sun is an album inspired by ancient scriptures and modern dance.
Feb 11, 2022 · 27 min
Aaron Chen & ОЭЩ МАГЗИУ
An album inspired by the Russian avant-garde is forwarded to Aaron Chen.
Feb 4, 2022 · 29 min
Jen Ives & A Journey Into Darkness
Jen embarks on an emotional journey with The Caretaker's Everywhere At The End of Time.
Jan 28, 2022 · 27 min
Kiri Pritchard-McLean & Portuguese Fusion Pop Jazz
Bruno Pernadas's 2016 album brings some summer warmth to Kiri Pritchard-McLean.
Jan 21, 2022 · 27 min
Dai Henwood & Pop Royalty
Carly Rae Jepsen's Emotion: Side B is 110% pure pop. Too sweet for Dai Henwood maybe?
Jan 14, 2022 · 29 min
Isy Suttie & International Prog Folk
Will Isy Suttie be won over by Léonore Boulanger's atmospheric album Feigen Feigen?