Album Epitaph

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 (0:00)Part 2 - The Context (08:11)Part 3 - The Album (45:44)Part 4 - The Profile (1:07:34)Part 5 - The Wrap (1:17:59)This podcast contains commentary and criticism of music from the album era. Email anytime with questions.Produced by Noise Cancelling Grouphttps://albumepitaph.wordpress.com / zmathews@shaw.ca

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 - The Album (46:20)Part 4 - The Big Idea (1:03:45)Part 5 - The Wrap (1:20:00)This podcast contains commentary and criticism of music from the album era. Email anytime with questions.Produced by Noise Cancelling Grouphttps://albumepitaph.wordpress.com / zmathews@shaw.ca

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 - The Big Idea (1:03:07)Part 5 - The Wrap (1:38:26)This podcast contains commentary and criticism of music from the album era. Email anytime with questions.Produced by Noise Cancelling Grouphttps://albumepitaph.wordpress.com / zmathews@shaw.ca

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)Part 2 - The Context (13:03)Part 3 - The Album (37:23)Part 4 - The Big Idea (1:01:15)Part 5 - The Wrap (1:16:53)This podcast contains commentary and criticism of music from the album era. Email anytime with questions.Produced by Noise Cancelling Grouphttps://albumepitaph.wordpress.com / zmathews@shaw.ca

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 (0.00)Part 2 - The Context (9:43)Part 3 - The Album (35:57)Part 4 - The Big Idea (1:03:00)Part 5 - The Wrap (1:09:21)This podcast contains commentary and criticism of music from the album era. Email anytime with questions.Produced by Noise Cancelling Grouphttps://albumepitaph.wordpress.com / zmathews@shaw.ca

Season One - Trailer: A collection of clips from the first three episodes of Album Epitaphalbumepitaph.wordpress.com / zmathews@shaw.ca