This week, I try to simply enjoy the music experience without too much judgement: whether it's marveling the beginning of the stadium-concert era on the 50th anniversary of The Beatles at Shea Stadium, mellowing out to the goofball prince of indie pop-rock Mac DeMarco, or falling prey to the giddy rhythms of dance rock pioneers New Order.

For comprehensive show notes and links, check out this episode's page at: http://www.kurtwritesthings.com/musicology-with-kurt/episode-7-the-beatles-mac-demarco-new-order

Episode 7 Segment Times:

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The Beatles - 0:40 to 10:02

Mac DeMarco - 10:03 to 14:07

New Order - 14:08 to 20:09

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For this week's show, I unpack the myth of 'lost' albums, in light of Dr Dre's announcement to scrap his long-awaited 'Detox' album. We also take a look at folk-punk troubadour Frank Turner's new album of raucous positivity, and shine a light on a long-lost posthumous album by Jimi Hendrix, 'First Rays Of The New Rising Sun'.

For comprehensive show notes and links, check out this episode's page at: http://www.kurtwritesthings.com/musicology-with-kurt/episode-6-dr-dre-frank-turner-jimi-hendrix

Episode 6 Segment Times:

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Dr Dre - 2:39 to 10:26

Frank Turner - 10:27 to 14:59

Jimi Hendrix - 15:00 to 20:43

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This week's episode sees me get introduced to the interesting music subculture of tribute bands, watch an indie rock guitarist become a momentary master, and be mystified by an enchanting indie pop priestess.

For comprehensive show notes and links, check out this episode's page at: http://www.kurtwritesthings.com/musicology-with-kurt/episode-5-u2-albert-hammond-jr-bat-for-lashes

Episode 5 Segment Times:

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U2 - 2:30 to 8:53

Albert Hammond, Jr. - 8:54 to 14:09

Bat For Lashes - 14:10 to 18:40

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This week's artists are all about change: in sound, image, and public perception. I unpack the legend of the night Bob Dylan went 'electric' on the week of its 50th anniversary, get lost in the meandering new single 'Honeymoon' by indie pop starlet Lana Del Rey, and steer my way through another acoustic-electric transformation with Black Rebel Motorcycle Club - although this time it's in reverse.

For comprehensive show notes and links, check out this episode's page at: http://www.kurtwritesthings.com/musicology-with-kurt/episode-4-bob-dylan-lana-del-rey-black-rebel-motorcycle-club

Episode 4 Segment Times:

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Bob Dylan - 2:27 to 9:45

Lana Del Rey - 9:46 to 13:41

Black Rebel Motorcycle Club - 13:42 to 18:07

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I focus this week on two new releases from vastly-different solo projects (Tame Impala and Fort Minor), and revisit a troubled, yet fun album from a legendary rock band (The Who).

For comprehensive show notes and links, check out this episode's page at: http://www.kurtwritesthings.com/musicology-with-kurt/episode-3-tame-impala-fort-minor-the-who

Episode 3 Segment Times:

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Tame Impala - 2:19 to 7:58

Fort Minor - 7:59 to 13:51

The Who - 13:52 to 17:57

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This week, I dive into the recent Amy Winehouse documentary, Muse's new album 'Drones', and The Roots' 2010 masterpiece 'How I Got Over'.

For comprehensive show notes and links, check out this episode's page at: http://www.kurtwritesthings.com/musicology-with-kurt/episode-2-amy-winehouse-muse-the-roots

Episode 2 Segment Times:

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Amy Winehouse - 3:15 to 9:24

Muse - 9:25 to 14:22

The Roots -14:23 to 19:01

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What do you get when you cross Dave Grohl, Fleet Foxes, and a duo named Beach House? The first episode of Musicology With Kurt! Join me on my debut as I discuss all three of those in a new weekly show.

For comprehensive show notes and links, check out this episode's page at: http://www.kurtwritesthings.com/musicology-with-kurt/episode-1-dave-grohl-beach-house-fleet-foxes

Episode 1 Segment Times:

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Dave Grohl - 2:40 to 8:28

Beach House - 8:29 to 12:27

Fleet Foxes - 12:28 to 17:33

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