In the first episode of 2025, Laz & Felipe take a casual look at one of the most impressive and renowned live albums of all time and a staple show of the 60s. James Brown and The Famous Flames place energy, funk and, most importantly, soul into their 1962 performance at the Apollo.

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At the height of Grunge's mainstream popularity, Stone Temple Pilots sought to transcend and expand on the perfected formula - adding in elements of psychedelia, blues and classic rock to bridge the gap from Grunge to Post-Grunge. Their second album, ‘Purple’, focussed on higher production value, a more melodic approach and a groove-oriented sound to elevate Grunge to the next level of mainstream appeal and widespread accessibility.

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In 1966, through a chance meeting in an LA traffic jam, Stephen Stills and Neil Young discovered they shared a similar musical ambition and formed Buffalo Springfield. Filled with differing personalities and varied musical characteristics, the 5 members of Buffalo Springfield headed to the studio to record an album that would play an integral part in bridging the gap between 60s Pop and 70s Folk-Rock.

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#BuffaloSpringfield #NeilYoung #StephenStills #Country #Folk #Rock #Psychedelic

In 1970, Free pushed the boundaries of Rock by incorporating vast amounts of Groove and Soul into their breakthrough album ‘Fire And Water’. Departing from the heavy use of modern technology in favour of a raw album and focussing on tight musicianship as opposed to virtuoso passages, ‘Fire And Water’ would become Free’s breakthrough album whilst boasting one of the most famous rock songs of all time: All Right Now.

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#Free #FireAndWater #Rock #RockNRoll #LongLiveRockNRoll #PaulRodgers

In 1966, Eric Clapton, Jack Bruce, and Ginger Baker left their previous projects to form Cream, rock’s first supergroup and a defining force in Britain’s ‘Electric Blues Rock’ movement. Their debut album, ‘Fresh Cream’, was the starting point for this power trio - revolutionising British Blues by elevating the electric guitar’s role, blending Hard Rock, Psychedelia, and Jazz and setting a high standard for Blues-inspired musicians seeking their own unique sound.

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#Cream #EricClapton #JackBruce #GingerBaker #FreshCream #1966 #Blues #Rock #Jazz #Psychedelic

In 1975, legally required to record 3 songs for borrowing lyrics, John Lennon set out on a cathartic project to put his own spin on a collection of rock ‘n’ roll classics from the 50s and 60s. In a chaotic studio environment, these 13 cover songs were produced by Phil Spector and represented a nostalgic trip down memory lane for Lennon in what would be his final solo studio album - recounting and recalling the music that inspired him before fame, fortune and beatlemania took over.

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#JohnLennon #RockNRoll #TheBeatles #LongLiveRockNRoll

From pioneering guitar effects like fuzz, distortion, and feedback to groundbreaking studio techniques, Jimi Hendrix’s ‘Purple Haze’ crafted sounds that redefined the guitar’s role in rock music. The song’s iconic opening chord and layered production pushed boundaries, while its sci-fi-inspired lyrics and spacey feel turned it into a psychedelic anthem. ‘Purple Haze’ pushed rock into experimental and heavier territory, inspiring a generation to explore bold, intense musical styles.

#JimiHendrix #PurpleHaze #Rock #Guitar

Yes’ ‘Close To The Edge’ was a bold, innovative leap that transformed how rock albums could be constructed - both musically and thematically. Its long compositions, technical prowess and depth of concept pushed the boundaries of rock music and inspired a generation of musicians to explore the more progressive aspects of Rock music. To this day, the album remains a pinnacle of what progressive rock could achieve and continues to be admired for its pioneering vision and legacy.

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#Prog #ProgRock #CloseToTheEdge #Yes #ProgressiveRock

Nazareth's iconic 1975 album ‘Hair Of The Dog’ cemented their legacy in the Rock annals. The album became a commercial breakthrough, propelled by the timeless hits singles ‘Hair of the Dog’ and ‘Love Hurts’. The album's impact on hard rock and heavy metal, influenced bands like Guns N' Roses and Twisted Sister as well as popularising the power ballad. The album’s no-nonsense production and gritty, raw energy secured its place as one of the 70s best Rock albums.

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#Nazareth #HairOfTheDog #Rock

Jerry Lee Lewis revolutionised Rock 'n' Roll. He made the piano a lead instrument, fused genres, delivered high-energy performances and defied social norms with his image. Having influenced future artists and genres to such an extent, we take a look at his iconic ‘Great Balls Of Fire’ and a handful of his other hits which undoubtedly helped shape, innovate and pioneer the rebellious spirit of Rock 'n' Roll.

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