Bizarre Albums
268 episodes - English - Latest episode: 2 months ago - ★★★★★ - 442 ratingsTony Thaxton explores the weirder side of music, celebrating and telling the story behind those strange albums that make you wonder how and why they exist. Doing deep dives on albums released by pro athletes, actors, fictional characters, and more. Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/bizarrealbums/support
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SINGLES: Kobe Bryant - K.O.B.E.
June 07, 2022 05:00 - 10 minutes - 7.52 MBThis is an episode of Bizarre Singles, originally posted on patreon.com/bizarrealbums Come out and see Tony on the road with Motion City Soundtrack, touring the US in June and July! Support the show: patreon.com/bizarrealbums Follow the show on Twitter & Instagram: @bizarrealbums Follow Tony on Twitter & Instagram: @tonythaxton
Little Joe Sure Can Sing!
May 31, 2022 07:00 - 20 minutes - 14.4 MBWay back before he was an Academy Award winning actor, Joe Pesci was a singer, under the name Joe Ritchie. This is the story of Little Joe Sure Can Sing!, from 1968. Support the show: patreon.com/bizarrealbums Follow the show on Twitter & Instagram: @bizarrealbums Follow Tony on Twitter & Instagram: @tonythaxton
Vicki Lawrence - The Night The Lights Went Out In Georgia
May 24, 2022 07:00 - 20 minutes - 14.2 MBShe was cast on the Carol Burnett Show when she was just 18 years old. A few years later, she'd have a #1 hit song. This is the story of Vicki Lawrence's The Night The Lights Went Out In Georgia , from 1973. Support the show: patreon.com/bizarrealbums Follow the show on Twitter & Instagram: @bizarrealbums Follow Tony on Twitter & Instagram: @tonythaxton
Lena Zavaroni - Ma! He's Making Eyes At Me
May 17, 2022 07:00 - 17 minutes - 9.95 MB10 year old Lena Zavaroni broke a record by winning British competition show Opportunity Knocks five weeks in a row. Soon after, she would become the youngest person to ever have an album in the top 10. This is the story of Lena Zavaroni’s Ma! He's Making Eyes At Me, from 1974. Special thanks to listener Rob Guernsey for suggesting this album! Support the show: patreon.com/bizarrealbums Follow the show on Twitter & Instagram: @bizarrealbums Follow Tony on Twitter & Instagram: @tonythaxton
Katey Sagal - Well...
May 10, 2022 07:00 - 22 minutes - 15.5 MBThe actress best known for her roles in Married…with Children, Sons of Anarchy and Futurama has a surprisingly full and interesting backstory with music. Then, several years into her role as Peg Bundy, she finally recorded a solo album. This is the story of Katey Sagal’s Well…from 1994. Support the show: patreon.com/bizarrealbums Follow the show on Twitter & Instagram: @bizarrealbums Follow Tony on Twitter & Instagram: @tonythaxton
Minnie Driver - Everything I’ve Got In My Pocket
May 03, 2022 07:00 - 18 minutes - 10.6 MBAcademy Award nominated actress Minnie Driver wasn’t happy with some of the acting roles she was taking, so she took some time off and went back to her other love, music. This is the story Minnie Driver’s Everything I’ve Got In My Pocket, from 2004. Support the show: patreon.com/bizarrealbums Follow the show on Twitter & Instagram: @bizarrealbums Follow Tony on Twitter & Instagram: @tonythaxton
Lafleur!
April 26, 2022 07:00 - 14 minutes - 8.46 MBGuy Lafleur was a 5 time Stanley Cup winner during his time in the NHL with the Montreal Canadiens…and a disco artist? This is the story of Lafleur! from 1979. Support the show: patreon.com/bizarrealbums Follow the show on Twitter & Instagram: @bizarrealbums Follow Tony on Twitter & Instagram: @tonythaxton
Goldie Hawn - Goldie
April 19, 2022 07:00 - 18 minutes - 12.6 MBActress Goldie Hawn became an “It Girl” in the 1960’s as a cast member of Rowan and Martin’s Laugh-In. Then she quickly won an Oscar off of her first major film role. With her career rolling, Reprise Records signed her to make an an album. This is the story of Goldie Hawn’s Goldie, from 1972. Support the show: patreon.com/bizarrealbums Follow the show on Twitter & Instagram: @bizarrealbums Follow Tony on Twitter & Instagram: @tonythaxton
SINGLES: Brian Wilson - Smart Girls
April 12, 2022 07:00 - 11 minutes - 7.75 MBThis is an episode of Bizarre Singles, originally posted on patreon.com/bizarrealbums Support the show: patreon.com/bizarrealbums Follow the show on Twitter & Instagram: @bizarrealbums Follow Tony on Twitter & Instagram: @tonythaxton
Harry Dean Stanton with The Cheap Dates - October 1993
April 05, 2022 07:00 - 18 minutes - 10.4 MBBeloved character actor Harry Dean Stanton always loved singing. He played guitar and sang throughout his life. After his passing in 2017, some old bandmates resurrected some recordings. This is the story of Harry Dean Stanton With The Cheap Dates’ October 1993, from 2021. Support the show: patreon.com/bizarrealbums Follow the show on Twitter & Instagram: @bizarrealbums Follow Tony on Twitter & Instagram: @tonythaxton
Wrestling Federation Superstars - Wrestlemania - The Album
March 29, 2022 07:00 - 19 minutes - 13.6 MBWith their popularity waning in the United States, the World Wrestling Federation looked to the UK for bigger success. This is the story of World Wrestling Federation Superstars’ Wrestlemania - The Album, from 1993. Support the show: patreon.com/bizarrealbums Follow the show on Twitter & Instagram: @bizarrealbums Follow Tony on Twitter & Instagram: @tonythaxton
World Wrestling Federation Superstars - Wrestlemania - The Album
March 29, 2022 07:00 - 19 minutes - 13.6 MBWith their popularity waning in the United States, the World Wrestling Federation looked to the UK for bigger success. This is the story of World Wrestling Federation Superstars’ Wrestlemania - The Album, from 1993. Support the show: patreon.com/bizarrealbums Follow the show on Twitter & Instagram: @bizarrealbums Follow Tony on Twitter & Instagram: @tonythaxton
Milla - The Divine Comedy
March 22, 2022 07:00 - 18 minutes - 10.4 MBChild model and actor Milla Jovovich decided to take an acting hiatus when she was in her late teens. The result was making an album of songs she’d been working on since she was 12 years old. This is the story of Milla’s The Divine Comedy, from 1994. Support the show: patreon.com/bizarrealbums Follow the show on Twitter & Instagram: @bizarrealbums Follow Tony on Twitter & Instagram: @tonythaxton
Cheryl Ladd
March 15, 2022 07:00 - 18 minutes - 10.7 MBAfter joining the cast of Charlie’s Angels for season 2, Cheryl Ladd was reunited with her first love, singing. This is the story of Cheryl Ladd’s self titled debut album, from 1978. Support the show: patreon.com/bizarrealbums Follow the show on Twitter & Instagram: @bizarrealbums Follow Tony on Twitter & Instagram: @tonythaxton
Joey Lawrence
March 08, 2022 08:00 - 18 minutes - 10.6 MBWHOA! A teen heartthrob records an album. This is the story of Joey Lawrence's self titled debut album, from 1993. Support the show: patreon.com/bizarrealbums Follow the show on Twitter & Instagram: @bizarrealbums Follow Tony on Twitter & Instagram: @tonythaxton
William Hung - Inspiration
March 01, 2022 08:00 - 19 minutes - 11 MBAn infamous American Idol audition leads to a record deal. This is the story of William Hung's Inspiration, from 2004. Support the show: patreon.com/bizarrealbums Follow the show on Twitter & Instagram: @bizarrealbums Follow Tony on Twitter & Instagram: @tonythaxton
Hammer - The Funky Headhunter
February 22, 2022 08:00 - 21 minutes - 14.5 MBAfter a 3 year absence, (MC) Hammer returned with a new look and a new sound. This is the story of Hammer's The Funky Headhunter, from 1994. Support the show: patreon.com/bizarrealbums Follow the show on Twitter & Instagram: @bizarrealbums Follow Tony on Twitter & Instagram: @tonythaxton
SINGLES / REMASTERED: The L.A. Rammers – Let's Ram It!
February 15, 2022 08:00 - 13 minutes - 7.57 MBIn honor of the Los Angeles Rams Super Bowl win, this is an episode of Bizarre Singles, originally posted over at patreon.com/bizarrealbums. It's the LA Rams...or The L.A. Rammers, performing "Let's Ram It!", from 1986. Support the show: patreon.com/bizarrealbums Follow the show on Twitter & Instagram: @bizarrealbums Follow Tony on Twitter & Instagram: @tonythaxton
General Electric Presents Go Fly A Kite (Side 3 & 4)
February 10, 2022 08:00 - 15 minutes - 8.8 MBPart two of General Electric Presents Go Fly A Kite, from 1966. Support the show: patreon.com/bizarrealbums Follow the show on Twitter & Instagram: @bizarrealbums Follow Tony on Twitter & Instagram: @tonythaxton
General Electric Presents Go Fly A Kite (Side 1 & 2)
February 08, 2022 08:00 - 19 minutes - 11 MBOne year before their Tony Award winning show Cabaret hit Broadway, Kander and Ebb wrote a musical to take place at General Electric’s Utility Executives Conference. This is the story of General Electric Presents Go Fly A Kite, from 1966. Support the show: patreon.com/bizarrealbums Follow the show on Twitter & Instagram: @bizarrealbums Follow Tony on Twitter & Instagram: @tonythaxton
Carroll O'Connor - Remembering You
February 01, 2022 08:00 - 18 minutes - 10.8 MBThe multi-Emmy award winning actor from All In The Family releases a love letter to the 1930’s. This is the story of Carroll O’Connor’s Remembering You, from 1972. Support the show: patreon.com/bizarrealbums Follow the show on Twitter & Instagram: @bizarrealbums Follow Tony on Twitter & Instagram: @tonythaxton
Regis Philbin - It's Time For Regis!
January 25, 2022 08:00 - 16 minutes - 9.68 MBBefore becoming the Guiness World Record holder for “Most Hours on Camera”, Regis Philbin first saw the national spotlight as the co-host on The Joey Bishop Show. In the middle of that run, he released an album. This is the story of Regis Philbin’s It’s Time For Regis! from 1968. Special appearance by Jimmy Pardo! Listen to Jimmy Pardo’s podcast, Never Not Funny. Support the show: patreon.com/bizarrealbums Follow the show on Twitter & Instagram: @bizarrealbums Follow Tony on Twitter & I...
SINGLES: Rodney Dangerfield - Rappin' Rodney
January 18, 2022 07:00 - 11 minutes - 6.75 MBUnlocked! This is an episode of Bizarre Singles, originally posted on patreon.com/bizarrealbums. Support the show: patreon.com/bizarrealbums Follow the show on Twitter & Instagram: @bizarrealbums Follow Tony on Twitter & Instagram: @tonythaxton
REMASTERED: Mae West - Way Out West
January 11, 2022 05:00 - 21 minutes - 15.1 MBSometimes, after releasing episodes of Bizarre Albums, new information comes my way about some of these albums and I want to pass that on to you as well. But as usual, I’m not here to make fun of them, I’m here to celebrate them and tell their story. This is Bizarre Albums, REMASTERED. This is the story of Mae West's Way Out West, from 1966...now with additional material. Support the show: patreon.com/bizarrealbums Follow the show on Twitter & Instagram: @bizarrealbums Follow Tony on Twi...
REMASTERED: The Munsters
January 04, 2022 06:00 - 19 minutes - 13.6 MBSometimes, after releasing episodes of Bizarre Albums, new information comes my way about some of these albums and I want to pass that on to you as well. But as usual, I’m not here to make fun of them, I’m here to celebrate them and tell their story. This is Bizarre Albums: REMASTERED. This is the story of The Munsters, from 1964...now with additional material. Support the show: patreon.com/bizarrealbums Follow the show on Twitter & Instagram: @bizarrealbums Follow Tony on Twitter & Instagra...
Patrick Gleeson's Star Wars
December 28, 2021 08:00 - 16 minutes - 11.5 MBA synthesizer pioneer hoped to be able to compose the music for Star Wars. When he didn't get the job, he reimagined the classic soundtrack. This is the story of Patrick Gleeson's Star Wars, from 1977. Support the show: patreon.com/bizarrealbums Follow the show on Twitter & Instagram: @bizarrealbums Follow Tony on Twitter & Instagram: @tonythaxton
SINGLES: Max Headroom - Merry Christmas Santa Claus (You're A Lovely Guy)
December 23, 2021 05:00 - 11 minutes - 6.41 MBUnlocked! A free Christmas bonus episode of Bizarre Singles, originally posted over at patreon.com/bizarrealbums
NBC Celebrity Christmas
December 21, 2021 05:00 - 15 minutes - 10.3 MBNBC gathers some of their top stars to raise money for the Children’s Miracle Network. This is the story of NBC Celebrity Christmas, from 2000. Support the show: patreon.com/bizarrealbums Follow the show on Twitter & Instagram: @bizarrealbums Follow Tony on Twitter & Instagram: @tonythaxton
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles - We Wish You A Turtle Christmas / Turtle Tunes
December 14, 2021 08:00 - 18 minutes - 12.8 MBAfter their live action movies started having diminishing returns, the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles looked to a couple of straight to video releases...that shared a soundtrack. This is the story of Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles' We Wish You A Turtle Christmas / Turtle Tunes, from 1994. Support the show: patreon.com/bizarrealbums Follow the show on Twitter & Instagram: @bizarrealbums Follow Tony on Twitter & Instagram: @tonythaxton
Spider-Man: Rock Reflections Of A Superhero
December 07, 2021 08:00 - 17 minutes - 11.8 MBA Marvel Comics licensing executive approaches a new record label about doing a series of Marvel character albums. This is the story of Spider-Man: Rock Reflections Of A Superhero, from 1976. Support the show: patreon.com/bizarrealbums Follow the show on Twitter & Instagram: @bizarrealbums Follow Tony on Twitter & Instagram: @tonythaxton
Cybill Shepherd - Cybill Does It...To Cole Porter
November 30, 2021 08:00 - 17 minutes - 11.8 MBModel. Actress. Singer. All before Moonlighting. This is the story of Cybill Shepherd's Cybill Does It...To Cole Porter, from 1974. Special appearance by Brandie Posey. Listen to Brandie Posey's podcast, Lady to Lady Listen to Brandie Posey's standup album, Opinion Cave Support the show: patreon.com/bizarrealbums Follow the show on Twitter & Instagram: @bizarrealbums Follow Tony on Twitter & Instagram: @tonythaxton
Strummin' With The Devil: The Southern Side Of Van Halen
November 23, 2021 08:00 - 20 minutes - 13.8 MBThe legendary hard rockers get a bluegrass tribute…with appearances from David Lee Roth. This is the story of Strummin' With The Devil: The Southern Side Of Van Halen, from 2006. Special guest guitar in the intro theme by Zach Comtois. Support the show: patreon.com/bizarrealbums Follow the show on Twitter & Instagram: @bizarrealbums Follow Tony on Twitter & Instagram: @tonythaxton
The Monkees - Head
November 16, 2021 08:00 - 23 minutes - 13.3 MBShortly after the cancellation of their popular tv show, The Monkees made a film…and it was…bizarre. This is the story of The Monkees’ Head, from 1968. Support the show: patreon.com/bizarrealbums Follow the show on Twitter & Instagram: @bizarrealbums Follow Tony on Twitter & Instagram: @tonythaxton
The Osmonds - Crazy Horses
November 09, 2021 08:00 - 19 minutes - 11.2 MBThey started as a pre-teen barbershop quartet, moved onto being a pop group, then in 1972, The Osmonds made a hard rock album. This is the story of Crazy Horses, by The Osmonds, from 1972. Special appearance by Dave Holmes! Listen to Dave's great new music podcast, Waiting For Impact: A Dave Holmes Passion Project! Support the show: patreon.com/bizarrealbums Follow the show on Twitter & Instagram: @bizarrealbums Follow Tony on Twitter & Instagram: @tonythaxton
Meet The Brady Bunch
November 02, 2021 07:00 - 17 minutes - 10.1 MBThough only a moderate hit on tv at the time, the kids from The Brady Bunch released an album. This is the story of Meet The Brady Bunch, from 1972. Support the show: patreon.com/bizarrealbums Follow the show on Twitter & Instagram: @bizarrealbums Follow Tony on Twitter & Instagram: @tonythaxton
SINGLES: Fat Boys - Are You Ready For Freddy?
October 28, 2021 07:00 - 13 minutes - 9.23 MBHappy Halloween! Here is a free bonus episode of Bizarre Singles, originally posted in 2019 at patreon.com/bizarrealbums !
Andrew Gold’s Halloween Howls: Fun and Scary Music!
October 26, 2021 07:00 - 19 minutes - 11.3 MBSince the mid 1970’s, Andrew Gold had been a successful musician, songwriter and producer. After releasing his third solo album in 1980 (and being the man responsible for writing the theme song for The Golden Girls), he didn’t make another solo album for 16 years. When he finally made another album, it was a children’s Halloween album. This is the story of Andrew Gold’s Halloween Howls: Fun and Scary Music!, from 1996. Support the show: patreon.com/bizarrealbums Follow the show on Twitter ...
At Home With The Munsters
October 19, 2021 07:00 - 16 minutes - 11.3 MBIt's Halloween time! The Munsters debuted on CBS in 1964. The show was such a success that that same year, TWO different Munsters albums were released. One that featured the cast, and one that did not. This is the story of At Home With The Munsters, from 1964. Support the show: patreon.com/bizarrealbums Follow the show on Twitter & Instagram: @bizarrealbums Follow Tony on Twitter & Instagram: @tonythaxton
William Shatner - Has Been
October 12, 2021 07:00 - 20 minutes - 13.8 MB73 year old actor William Shatner went back into the recording studio with Ben Folds as his producer...and made an album no one expected. This is the story of William Shatner's Has Been, from 2004. Support the show: patreon.com/bizarrealbums Follow the show on Twitter & Instagram: @bizarrealbums Follow Tony on Twitter & Instagram: @tonythaxton
Tammy Faye - Enough Is Enough
October 05, 2021 07:00 - 18 minutes - 10.4 MBRight before their huge scandal broke,Tammy Faye Bakker, wife of the controversial televangelist Jim Bakker, released an album. This is the story of Tammy Faye’s Enough is Enough, from 1986. Thanks to Sara Benincasa! Check out her podcast, Well, This Isn't Normal. Support the show: patreon.com/bizarrealbums Follow the show on Twitter & Instagram: @bizarrealbums Follow Tony on Twitter & Instagram: @tonythaxton
Frank Sinatra - Trilogy: Past Present & Future
September 28, 2021 07:00 - 17 minutes - 9.81 MBFocusing on disc 3 of Sinatra’s triple album…he sings about the future and space travel. This is the story of Frank Sinatra’s Trilogy: Past Present & Future, from 1980. Support the show: patreon.com/bizarrealbums Follow the show on Twitter & Instagram: @bizarrealbums Follow Tony on Twitter & Instagram: @tonythaxton
SINGLES: Chuck Berry - My Ding-A-Ling
September 21, 2021 07:00 - 12 minutes - 8.88 MBThis is an episode of BIZARRE SINGLES from patreon.com/bizarrealbums I'll be back with a new episode of Bizarre Albums next week!
NFL Country
September 14, 2021 07:00 - 16 minutes - 9.16 MBCountry music artists + NFL players. That’s about all you need to know. This is the story of NFL Country, from 1996. Support the show: patreon.com/bizarrealbums Follow the show on Twitter & Instagram: @bizarrealbums Follow Tony on Twitter & Instagram: @tonythaxton
Jimmy Hart - Outrageous Conduct
September 07, 2021 07:00 - 18 minutes - 10.6 MB“The Mouth of the South” Jimmy Hart has had quite a life. He spent decades as a manager in professional wrestling, but in the years leading prior, he was a member of the rock band The Gentrys. Once he switched careers, he was able to use his music background in the world of wrestling. Today is the story of Jimmy Hart’s Outrageous Conduct, from 1985. Support the show: patreon.com/bizarrealbums Follow the show on Twitter & Instagram: @bizarrealbums Follow Tony on Twitter & Instagram: @tonyt...
The California Raisins
August 31, 2021 07:00 - 18 minutes - 12.6 MBHow did singing and dancing clay raisins from commercials end up with a platinum album? Today is the story of The California Raisins (aka The California Raisins Sing The Hit Songs), from 1987. Support the show: patreon.com/bizarrealbums Follow the show on Twitter & Instagram: @bizarrealbums Follow Tony on Twitter & Instagram: @tonythaxton
Snoop Lion - Reincarnated
August 24, 2021 07:00 - 21 minutes - 12.1 MBIt’s Alias August on Bizarre Albums! All month long, episodes will focus on albums that artists released under another name. Snoop Dogg has had quite the life. His debut album goes to #1 and becomes the fastest selling hip hop album of all time. He dabbles in acting, porn, and youth football. Then in 2013 he went to Jamaica, started going by Snoop Lion and made a reggae album. This is the story of Snoop Lion’s Reincarnated, from 2013. Support the show: patreon.com/bizarrealbums Follow the...
Foxboro Hot Tubs - Stop Drop and Roll!!!
August 17, 2021 07:00 - 17 minutes - 12.1 MBIt’s Alias August on Bizarre Albums! All month long, episodes will focus on albums that artists released under another name. After taking their career to new heights with their American Idiot album in 2004, Green Day made a garage rock album under the name Foxboro Hot Tubs. This is the story of Foxboro Hot Tubs' Stop Drop and Roll!!! from 2008. Support the show: patreon.com/bizarrealbums Follow the show on Twitter & Instagram: @bizarrealbums Follow Tony on Twitter & Instagram: @tonythaxt...
Passengers: Original Soundtracks 1
August 10, 2021 07:00 - 22 minutes - 12.6 MBIt’s Alias August on Bizarre Albums! All month long, episodes will focus on albums that artists released under another name. When nearing the completion of their Zooropa album, U2 felt like they hit a wall. That’s when producer Brian Eno had them improvise. This turned into a project with Eno where the band would write songs for non-existent movies. This is the story of Passengers: Original Soundtracks 1, from 1995. Support the show: patreon.com/bizarrealbums Follow the show on Twitter & ...
The Dukes of Stratosphear - Psonic Psunspot
August 05, 2021 07:00 - 19 minutes - 11.1 MBIt’s Alias August on Bizarre Albums! All month long, episodes will focus on albums that artists released under another name. XTC has been called anything from post-punk to power pop. In the mid-80’s, they would release a psychedelic album…under a fake name. And then did it again 2 years later. This is the story of The Dukes of Stratosphear’s Psonic Psunspot, from 1987. Support the show: patreon.com/bizarrealbums Follow the show on Twitter & Instagram: @bizarrealbums Follow Tony on Twitte...
The Dukes of Stratosphear - 25 O’Clock
August 03, 2021 13:50 - 19 minutes - 13.2 MBIt’s Alias August on Bizarre Albums! All month long, episodes will focus on albums that artists released under another name. XTC has been called anything from post-punk to power pop. In the mid-80’s, they would release a psychedelic album…under a fake name. This is the story of The Dukes of Stratosphear’s 25 O’Clock, from 1985. Special thanks to Paul Rust and Michael Cassady! Don’t forget to check out their podcast, SONG-A-WEEK by Don’t Stop or We’ll Die! Support the show: patreon.com/bizarre...