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Album Epitaph

7 episodes - English - Latest episode: almost 2 years ago -

A podcast that dives into the unheralded albums which represent an era in music history and explains why it matters. Great for big music fans or people with an interest in the album era and music history.

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Episodes

Update on Album Epitaph

May 15, 2022 23:00 - 3 minutes - 3.48 MB

Update on Album Epitaph Podcast Please email me to say hi! [email protected] / Zach Mathews Twitter is still (somewhat) active - @albumepitaph

1957 and Blossom Dearie (EP5)

February 02, 2021 03:00 - 1 hour - 76.9 MB

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 contain...

1963 and A Christmas Gift For You (EP4)

November 27, 2020 03:00 - 1 hour - 80.7 MB

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 th...

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

November 01, 2020 17:00 - 1 hour - 97.4 MB

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 anyt...

1980 and McCartney II (EP2)

October 16, 2020 19:26 - 1 hour - 77.3 MB

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...

1996 and Scenery & Fish (EP1)

October 16, 2020 19:25 - 1 hour - 68.7 MB

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 con...

Trailer - Season One

October 16, 2020 18:08 - 4 minutes - 6.34 MB

Season One - Trailer: A collection of clips from the first three episodes of Album Epitaph. albumepitaph.wordpress.com / Twitter: @albumepitaph

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