Album Epitaph

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Album Epitaph - 1957 and Blossom Dearie (EP5)

On this episode, 1957 and the merging of distinct American worlds, three years of Rock ‘n Roll, Cool Jazz and a profile of an unheralded hero in music. Also, chameleons and bridge builders in music. And it is all heard through the smooth vibes of her self-titled album, Blossom Dearie.

Part 1 - Intro (0:00)

Part 2 - The Context (08:11)

Part 3 - The Album (45:44)

Part 4 - The Profile (1:07:34)

Part 5 - The Wrap (1:17:59)

This podcast contains commentary and criticism of music from the album era. Email anytime with questions.

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Album Epitaph - 1963 and A Christmas Gift For You (EP4)

On this episode, 1963 and the sound of the teenage soul, choreographed finger snaps, gunshots in the recording studio, and a Christmas miracle, all heard through the sounds of Phil Spector's classic album, A Christmas Gift For You.

Part 1 - Intro (0:00)

Part 2 - The Context (07:38)

Part 3 - The Album (46:20)

Part 4 - The Big Idea (1:03:45)

Part 5 - The Wrap (1:20:00)

This podcast contains commentary and criticism of music from the album era. Email anytime with questions.

Produced by Noise Cancelling Group

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Album Epitaph - 1974 and Feats Don't Fail Me Now (EP3)

On this episode, 1974 and the height of the live rock show, Gumbo American music, a drummer with a black eye, an in-depth look at the economic forces behind the sound of music and a perfect little love song...

Part 1 - Intro (0:00)

Part 2 - The Context (10:02)

Part 3 - The Album (41:05)

Part 4 - The Big Idea (1:03:07)

Part 5 - The Wrap (1:38:26)

This podcast contains commentary and criticism of music from the album era. Email anytime with questions.

Produced by Noise Cancelling Group

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Album Epitaph - 1980 and McCartney II (EP2)

On this episode, 1980 and the retreat of the rock music establishment, funny sounds for children, the difference between a synth and a sequencer, do it yourself home recording, tender love and care, wearing sweatpants to the office, all heard through the strange sound of the future...

Part 1 - Intro (0:00)

Part 2 - The Context (13:03)

Part 3 - The Album (37:23)

Part 4 - The Big Idea (1:01:15)

Part 5 - The Wrap (1:16:53)

This podcast contains commentary and criticism of music from the album era. Email anytime with questions.

Produced by Noise Cancelling Group

https://albumepitaph.wordpress.com / [email protected]

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Album Epitaph - 1996 and Scenery & Fish (EP1)

On this episode, 1996 and what it means to be a sell-out, the bassist becoming the coolest guy in the band and a funding model that allowed the Canadian music industry to punch above its weight class in the mid-90s. All in a world where it was okay to be a white drummer with dreadlocks...

Part 1 - Intro (0.00)

Part 2 - The Context (9:43)

Part 3 - The Album (35:57)

Part 4 - The Big Idea (1:03:00)

Part 5 - The Wrap (1:09:21)

This podcast contains commentary and criticism of music from the album era. Email anytime with questions.

Produced by Noise Cancelling Group

https://albumepitaph.wordpress.com / [email protected]

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Season One - Trailer: A collection of clips from the first three episodes of Album Epitaph

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