#233 – Catch a Fire by The Wailers (1973)
The Album That Introduced Reggae to the World Let's tell the story of Catch a Fire. In 1973, reggae music existed largely outside the awareness of mainstream Western audiences — a sound rooted in Jama...
25 Sep 14min
#234 – Caribou by Elton John (1974)
Elton John at Full Speed During the Greatest Run in Pop History Let's tell the story of Caribou. By 1974, Elton John was operating at a pace that bordered on the impossible — releasing multiple albums...
21 Sep 15min
Joanne by Lady Gaga (2016) - Album Dedication 1
The Album Where Lady Gaga Took It All Off. Our first listener requested Album Dedication. Happy Birthday Marisa from your husband Mike. Let's tell the story of Joanne. In 2016, Lady Gaga had spent nea...
17 Sep 14min
#235 – Badmotorfinger by Soundgarden (1991)
The Album That Laid the Foundation for Grunge Let's tell the story of Badmotorfinger. In 1991, grunge was exploding — Nirvana's Nevermind and Pearl Jam's Ten were rewriting the rules of rock overnight...
14 Sep 12min
Bizarre Ride II the Pharcyde by The Pharcyde (1992) - Honorable Mention 12
The Album That Laughed Its Way Into Hip-Hop History Let's tell the story of Bizarre Ride II the Pharcyde. In 1992, while West Coast hip-hop was defined by the hard edges of gangsta rap and the East Co...
10 Sep 16min
#236 – Amazing Grace by Aretha Franklin (1972)
The Greatest Gospel Performance Ever Recorded Let's tell the story of Amazing Grace. In January 1972, Aretha Franklin walked into the New Temple Missionary Baptist Church in Los Angeles, surrounded by...
7 Sep 17min
#237 – Use Your Illusion I by Guns N' Roses (1991)
GNR's Grand Vision Before The Inevitable Happened. Let's tell the story of Use Your Illusion I. Released on the same day as its twin, Use Your Illusion II, this is the half of one of rock's most audac...
31 Aug 21min
#238 — The Moon and Antarctica by Modest Mouse (2000)
When Modest Mouse Unleashed Their Masterpiece. Let's tell the story of The Moon & Antarctica. In 2000, Modest Mouse were a scrappy indie band from the Pacific Northwest with a cult following and a rep...
24 Aug 18min
