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The Album Years

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Aug 28, 2024 • 30min

#54 1972 Rock Classics: Deep Purple, Black Sabbath, Alice Cooper & more

In the fourth part of our deep dive into the legendary year of 1972, we focus on some of the biggest rock classics that defined the era! Featured on this episode: Deep Purple's Machine Head and their iconic live recording Made in Japan, Black Sabbath Vol.4, Alice Cooper's Schools Out and more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Aug 20, 2024 • 38min

#53 1972 Folk, Ambient & Krautrock: Nick Drake, Tangerine Dream, Neu! & more

We dive into the atmospheric worlds of ambient, krautrock, and folk music released in 1972, including the introspective sounds of Nick Drake, the experimental sonic landscapes of Tangerine Dream and Neu!, along with what might be the first ever folk concept album? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Aug 14, 2024 • 42min

#52 1972 Prog Rock Extravaganza! Yes, Genesis, Jethro Tull & more!

Dive into the vibrant world of progressive rock from 1972! Explore the innovative masterpieces of Yes and Genesis, celebrating their complex structures. Discover how Jethro Tull made waves with 'Thick as a Brick' and delve into the artistry of bands like Flash and Procol Harum. Uncover the emotional depth behind iconic albums and their evolution, while enjoying reflections on the genre's legacy. This journey captures the essence of a year that defined progressive rock!
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Aug 6, 2024 • 40min

#51 1972 Glam & Mainstream: The Rolling Stones, T.Rex, Stevie Wonder, Elton John & more

We're back in a brand new studio with another exciting dive into music history: 1972!In this episode, we explore genre-defining glam albums by David Bowie & T-Rex, chart-topping hits by Elton John, The Rolling Stones & more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Jul 16, 2024 • 19min

Prince, Yes, Mike Oldfield, Marvin Gaye, Nico & more! | The Album Years Podcast Live

In this week's episode we discuss our "Quintessential Album Years Albums", underrated records that we believe need to be critically re-evaluated and given a second chance! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Jul 9, 2024 • 25min

Pink Floyd, David Bowie, Talk Talk, Nick Drake, Van Morrison & more! | The Album Years Podcast Live

This week we have more from our live podcast debut in London last month, which is focused on our list of the artists we talk about the most on the podcast! Can you guess which ones? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Jul 3, 2024 • 34min

The Post Rock Era, Changing Listening Habits, Taylor Swift & more! | The Album Years Podcast Live

This episode is comprised of highlights from our recent live podcast debut, filmed at West Hampstead Arts Club in London on 7th June 2024. We discuss how the podcast started, the current 'post rock era' of music we are living in, our changing listening habits with streaming and how we both meet up occasionally and 'blind swap' records! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Jun 18, 2024 • 40min

#50 (1985 Part 5) Marillion, IQ, Supertramp, Neil Young & more!

Our epic journey into the music of 1985 comes to a close with this week's episode, which includes albums by Marillion, IQ, Neil Young, Supertramp and more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Jun 11, 2024 • 38min

#49 (1985 Part 4) The Smiths, Suzanne Vega, Killing Joke, Sting & more!

We are back again with more albums from 1985 as we explore iconic "goth" records by Dead Can Dance, Cocteau Twins and Sisters of Mercy, along with critically acclaimed gems by Suzanne Vega, The Smiths, Jesus and the Mary Chain & more. You can watch the video version of this podcast on our new YouTube channel! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Jun 4, 2024 • 53min

#48 (1985 Part 3) Kate Bush, Tears for Fears, A-ha, Grace Jones & more

This week's episode of The Album Years continues our journey into the groundbreaking year of 1985, where we discuss seminal art pop masterpieces by Kate Bush, Tears for Fears and Prefab Sprout, plus more experimental and under the radar releases from the year.Watch the video version of this podcast on our YouTube channel! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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