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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:…

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 - Th…

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 …

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…

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…

Season One - Trailer: A collection of clips from the first three episodes of Album Epitaph. albumepitaph.wordpress.com / Twitter: @albumepitaph Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.بقلم Noise Cancelling Group