67. Joelistics on Paul Simon "Graceland"
Melbourne-based TZU co-founder and hip-hop MC-songwriter Joelistics reveals his unexpected favorite album - Paul Simon's 1986 classic "Graceland". How did his father's near-death experience get Joel into the album? Why was Simon's songwriting process similar to a hip-hop record? Why did Simon have to fail commercially before he could make Graceland? What groundbreaking production techniques made this album quintessentially 80s? How does Paul Simon's self-deprecation shine through in his lyrics? and how does this album provide a model for Joel as he starts to get older? My Favorite Album is a podcast unpacking the great works of pop music. Each episode features a different songwriter or musician discussing their favorite album of all time - their history with it, the making of the album, individual songs and the album’s influence on their own music.Jeremy Dylan is a filmmaker, journalist and photographer from Sydney, Australia who has worked in the music industry since 2007. He directed the the feature music documentary Jim Lauderdale: The King of Broken Hearts (out now!) and the feature film Benjamin Sniddlegrass and the Cauldron of Penguins, in addition to many commercials and music videos. If you’ve got any feedback or suggestions, drop us a line at myfavoritealbumpodcast@gmail.com.
25 Maj 201537min
66. Brian Nankervis (RocKwiz) on Van Morrison "Astral Weeks"
Co-creator and co-host of RocKwiz, comedian, writer and producer Brian Nankervis joins host Jeremy Dylan to explain his hair and go deep on Van Morrison's classic 1968 album "Astral Weeks". Why did Brian's mother love the song "Madam George"? What was the weird, lethal and sometimes violent backstory to the album's recording? How did Brian discover the album as a teenager? How does the jazz influence give the album a unique sound? Which track did Brian always skip? What did the recording process have in common with Bob Dylan's "Blonde on Blonde"? Plus, Brian gives a sneak preview of the upcoming guests on the new series of RocKwiz, which kicks off on SBS on Saturday 30 May at 8.30pm. My Favorite Album is a podcast unpacking the great works of pop music. Each episode features a different songwriter or musician discussing their favorite album of all time - their history with it, the making of the album, individual songs and the album’s influence on their own music.Jeremy Dylan is a filmmaker, journalist and photographer from Sydney, Australia who has worked in the music industry since 2007. He directed the the feature music documentary Jim Lauderdale: The King of Broken Hearts (out now!) and the feature film Benjamin Sniddlegrass and the Cauldron of Penguins, in addition to many commercials and music videos. If you’ve got any feedback or suggestions, drop us a line at myfavoritealbumpodcast@gmail.com.
20 Maj 201532min
65. Iluka on Nina Simone "Pastel Blues"
Sydney's soul-folk star Iluka (aka Nikki Thornburn) joins host Jeremy Dylan to talk about the artist Elton John once called the most important of the 20th century, Nina Simone, and her seminal 1965 album "Pastel Blues". They talk about how the album blends jazz, blues, soul and classical influences, how Simone opened up Iluka's ideas of what singing could be, the "fuck-you" quality of the vocals, Simone's underrated piano playing and the historical mistreatment of black artists in 50s and 60s music industry. To close the show, Iluka straps on her beautiful Gretsch guitar and lays out a wild solo version of "Sinnerman". My Favorite Album is a podcast unpacking the great works of pop music. Each episode features a different songwriter or musician discussing their favorite album of all time - their history with it, the making of the album, individual songs and the album’s influence on their own music.Jeremy Dylan is a filmmaker, journalist and photographer from Sydney, Australia who has worked in the music industry since 2007. He directed the the feature music documentary Jim Lauderdale: The King of Broken Hearts (out now!) and the feature film Benjamin Sniddlegrass and the Cauldron of Penguins, in addition to many commercials and music videos. If you’ve got any feedback or suggestions, drop us a line at myfavoritealbumpodcast@gmail.com.
19 Maj 201540min
64. Rose Elinor Dougall on Broadcast "Tender Buttons"
English singer-songwriter Rose Elinor Dougall joins host Jeremy Dylan to explain her love for "Tender Buttons", the 2005 album from indie electronica Broadcast. Rose reveals how she discovered the record while still part of The Pippettes, how the superficial differences and deeper similarities influenced the path she's taken as a solo artist, the distinctive Englishness that ties her together with late Broadcast frontwoman Trish Keenan and the dynamic balance between her more organic solo work and her collaborations with Mark Ronson. Subscribe to the podcast in iTunes here or in other podcasting apps by copying/pasting our RSS feed - http://myfavoritealbum.libsyn.com/rss My Favorite Album is a podcast unpacking the great works of pop music. Each episode features a different songwriter or musician discussing their favorite album of all time - their history with it, the making of the album, individual songs and the album’s influence on their own music. Jeremy Dylan is a filmmaker and photographer from Sydney, Australia who has worked in the music industry since 2007. He directed the the feature music documentary Jim Lauderdale: The King of Broken Hearts (out now!) and the feature film Benjamin Sniddlegrass and the Cauldron of Penguins, in addition to many commercials and music videos. If you’ve got any feedback or suggestions, drop us a line at myfavoritealbumpodcast@gmail.com.
14 Maj 201523min
63. Sarah McLeod (The Superjesus) on The Smashing Pumpkins "Siamese Dream"
The first lady of Aussie rock Sarah McLeod, frontwoman of the legendary Superjesus, joins host Jeremy Dylan to discuss the album that inspired her band's sound - "Siamese Dream" by the Smashing Pumpkins. How did the Pumpkins drummer Jimmy Chamberlin's heroin addiction effect the sessions? What was the song that convinced record execs that Corgan was on the right track? Why was producer Butch Vig the best at handling Corgan's vocals? Why is it physically impossible for Sarah to fire the rest of the Superjesus? Why did the Pumpkins go $250,000 over budget? How has doing this podcast influenced the upcoming new Superjesus album? My Favorite Album is a podcast unpacking the great works of pop music. Each episode features a different songwriter or musician discussing their favorite album of all time - their history with it, the making of the album, individual songs and the album’s influence on their own music. Jeremy Dylan is a filmmaker and photographer from Sydney, Australia who has worked in the music industry since 2007. He directed the the feature music documentary Jim Lauderdale: The King of Broken Hearts (out now!) and the feature film Benjamin Sniddlegrass and the Cauldron of Penguins, in addition to many commercials and music videos. If you’ve got any feedback or suggestions, drop us a line at myfavoritealbumpodcast@gmail.com
12 Maj 201532min
62. Keyone Starr on Lauryn Hill "The Miseducation of Lauryn Hill"
Down the line from Mississippi, Keyone Starr (one of the stars of Mark Ronson's "Uptown Special" album) joins host Jeremy Dylan to talk about the seminal 1998 R&B album "The Miseducation of Lauryn Hill. Why did Keyone have to sneak around to listen to the album when it came out? How did a Lauryn Hill song help Mark Ronson and Jeff Bhasker discover Keyone? Why did both Lauryn and Keyone experience an artist awakening while pregnant? Why has Lauryn never made a follow up album? How has her new-found fame effected Keyone's life? and what can we expect from Keyone's upcoming debut album? My Favorite Album is a podcast unpacking the great works of pop music. Each episode features a different songwriter or musician discussing their favorite album of all time - their history with it, the making of the album, individual songs and the album’s influence on their own music.Jeremy Dylan is a filmmaker and photographer from Sydney, Australia who has worked in the music industry since 2007. He directed the the feature music documentary Jim Lauderdale: The King of Broken Hearts (out now!) and the feature film Benjamin Sniddlegrass and the Cauldron of Penguins, in addition to many commercials and music videos. If you’ve got any feedback or suggestions, drop us a line at myfavoritealbumpodcast@gmail.com.
7 Maj 201514min
61. Chase Bryant on Keith Urban "Defying Gravity"
Texan country hitmaker and fiercely talented guitarist Chase Bryant joins me to discuss his favorite album - Keith Urban's 2009 record "Defying Gravity". What inspiration did Chase take from this while working on his debut album? How does Keith's guitar genius lie as much in what he doesn't play? How does Keith use playing and production to sell the emotion of his lyrics? Why is drummer Chris McHugh such a genius? What do Chase and Keith talk about when they get together? My Favorite Album is a podcast unpacking the great works of pop music. Each episode features a different songwriter or musician discussing their favorite album of all time - their history with it, the making of the album, individual songs and the album’s influence on their own music. Jeremy Dylan is a filmmaker and music industry exec from Sydney, Australia. He directed the the feature music documentary Jim Lauderdale: The King of Broken Hearts (out now!) and the feature film Benjamin Sniddlegrass and the Cauldron of Penguins, in addition to many commercials and music videos. If you’ve got any feedback or suggestions, drop us a line at myfavoritealbumpodcast@gmail.com
4 Maj 201518min
60. Brian Koppelman on Jason Isbell "Southeastern"
The acclaimed screenwriter of Ocean's Thirteen and Rounders, director of Solitary Man and creator of the upcoming Showtime drama Billions, Brian Koppelman has had the kind of career some people spend a lifetime failing to achieve. But he's also a former music industry executive, a sage advisor to aspiring creatives and the host of his own excellent podcast "The Moment". He joins host Jeremy Dylan to explain why Jason Isbell's incredible album "Southeastern" has effected him like no other record in twenty years. What insights did Brian glean from his own chats with Isbell? What is is like to discover one of your favorite albums in your late 40s? How does this album help dispel destructive myths about creativity? What emotions do these songs provoke live? And which Australian singer/songwriter is Brian currently blown away by? Subscribe to the podcast in iTunes or in other podcasting apps by copying/pasting our RSS feed - http://myfavoritealbum.libsyn.com/rss My Favorite Album is a podcast unpacking the great works of pop music. Each episode features a different songwriter or musician discussing their favorite album of all time - their history with it, the making of the album, individual songs and the album’s influence on their own music. Jeremy Dylan is a filmmaker and music industry exec from Sydney, Australia. He directed the the feature music documentary Jim Lauderdale: The King of Broken Hearts (out now!) and the feature film Benjamin Sniddlegrass and the Cauldron of Penguins, in addition to many commercials and music videos. If you’ve got any feedback or suggestions, drop us a line atmyfavoritealbumpodcast@gmail.com
29 Apr 201529min
