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Discumentary: The The "Mind Bomb"The The is the concept of its leader, Matt Johnson, the bands line-up varies from album to album. This time around his band featured Johnny Marr of the Smiths. Controversial and political in nature, Mind Bomb features songs with titles like like The Beat(en) Generation and Armageddon Days are here (Again). |
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Discumentary: Stevie Wonder "Talking Book"This album was released in October of 1972 during what is considered Stevie Wonder's "classic period" and garnered the artist 3 Grammy Awards. Hailed as one of the greatest crossover albums of all time, it broke down the boundaries as it climbed to the top of both Billboard's rock and R&B charts. Find out more about Discumentary: Stevie Wonder "Talking Book" » |
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Discumentary: Joe Strummer and the Mescaleros "Streetcore"Strummer's last album, which was finished by his band after his death, included introspective lyrics and a heavy reggae influence. The album is considered one of Strummer's finest since the Clash. It is partially produced by Rick Rubin, and features a cover of Bob Marley's "Redemption Song". Find out more about Discumentary: Joe Strummer and the Mescaleros "Streetcore" » |
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Discumentary: R.L. Burnside "Wish I Was in Heaven Sitting Down"In the year 2000, RL Burnside set out to continue the blues tradition while adding more contemporary influences to it. These influences are almost more hip-hop in nature, with scratching and looping provided by DJ Swamp and Iki Levy. At the age of 73, Burnside's modern spin on traditional Delta Blues paid off, Wish I was in Heaven Sitting Down went to #8 on the Billboard Blues Album chart and was nominated for a Grammy Award that year. Find out more about Discumentary: R.L. Burnside "Wish I Was in Heaven Sitting Down" » |
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Discumentary: Greg Brown "Further In"Greg Brown is definitely a leader in today's modern folk movement, He is the founder of Red House Records and has released many albums in the genre. Further In is one of his best efforts, in which brown delivers a solid performance backed with his descriptive lyrics. |
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Discumentary: John Hammond "Wicked Grin"A remarkable album of songs written by Tom Waits, performed by John Hammond, produced by Tom Waits. The result leads to new interpretations of some of Waits' best known songs, and a feat rarely seen in the music industry. Find out more about Discumentary: John Hammond "Wicked Grin" » |
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Discumentary: The Band "The Band"The Band's second album is considered a masterpiece. Recorded in a pool house rented from Sammy Davis Jr., this album features songs like "The Night They Drove Old Dixie Down" (which was a hit for Joan Baez) and "Up On Cripple Creek." |
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Discumentary: Joan Baez "Diamonds & Rust"Folk artist and activist Joan Baez released her album "Diamonds and Rust" in 1975. Now considered one of her seminal works, the album went gold. Its title track, a ballad that explored her relationship with Bob Dylan, proved to be one of her biggest hits, and eventually hit number 35 on the pop charts. Find out more about Discumentary: Joan Baez "Diamonds & Rust" » |
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Discumentary: Van Morrison "Astral Weeks"The former lead singer of Them released his second solo album which became a favorite of critics. The album was recorded in two days in a New York City studio and was ranked as the 19th greatest album of all time, according to Rolling Stone Magazine. Find out more about Discumentary: Van Morrison "Astral Weeks" » |
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Discumentary: Son Volt "Trace"After the break up of alt-country pioneers Uncle Tupelo, Jay Farrar formed Son Volt. This is the band's debut which continues on a darker path somewhere between country and rock and roll. Well received by critics, it is considered by many to be one of the best albums of 1995. |
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Discumentary: Andrew Bird "The Mysterious Production of Eggs"Andrew Bird bought a farm in Illinois in the early 2000's in hopes to get away from Chicago to work on music. He completed this album in 2005. It is the first of his albums to feature him playing the guitar and not the violin. This Discumentary features excerpts from a 2004 WYEP interview with Andrew Bird, recorded before the release of this album. Find out more about Discumentary: Andrew Bird "The Mysterious Production of Eggs" » |
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Discumentary: The Modern Lovers "Modern Lovers"This album is a series of demos that The Modern Lovers recorded in 1973 with John Cale of the Velvet Underground producing. It was released three years later three years after the band had broken up. Jonathan Richman used the Modern Lovers name on other projects he worked on, but the original line up of Richman, Jerry Harrison, David Robinson and Ernie Brooks went on to makea classic album, that is still highly regarded by critics. Find out more about Discumentary: The Modern Lovers "Modern Lovers" » |
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Discumentary: Bob Marley and the Wailers "Catch A Fire""Catch a Fire", released in 1973, surprised many fans of Bob Marley and The Wailers with it's socially aware lyrics and militant tone. However, songwriters Bob Marley and Peter Tosh created a positive tone toward the future that emphasized the power of the individual. Find out more about Discumentary: Bob Marley and the Wailers "Catch A Fire" » |
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Discumentary: The Beatles "Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band"Sgt. Pepper's was released in June of 1967, solidifying the Beatles new style introduced in their 1966 album Revolver. The complex and arrangements along with Martin's innovative production style recreated rock music in an album that Rolling Stone considers to be the greatest of all time. Find out more about Discumentary: The Beatles "Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band" » |
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Discumentary: Rickie Lee Jones "Rickie Lee Jones"Rickie Lee Jones eponymous debut marked the assent of a mature artist and songwriter and won her the Grammy for best new artist of 1979. Jones songs are populated by street beatniks and her music spans cabaret to jazzy-pop. A stellar band assists her, including Randy Newman, Dr. John, and Michael McDonald. Find out more about Discumentary: Rickie Lee Jones "Rickie Lee Jones" » |
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Discumentary: Joan Armatrading "Walk Under Ladders"Armatrading's second non-acoustic album turned her into a pop star in Britian. For this album she ranges from folk rock, to new wave to reggae. She's joined by Thomas Dolby, Sly and Robbie, Steve Lillywhite and Andy Partridge from XTC. Find out more about Discumentary: Joan Armatrading "Walk Under Ladders" » |
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Discumentary: The Police "Synchronicity"The Police's fifth studio album is revered as their best. Its first single, "Every Breath You Take," earned two Grammys and pushed the album to the number-one position on the Billboard charts. Find out more about Discumentary: The Police "Synchronicity" » |
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Discumentary: Toots and the Maytals "Funky Kingston"Toots and the Maytals brought fourth Jamaican traditions in both sound and style. The album featured the song "Do the Reggay" which led to the term Reggae. The band also made reggae versions of "Louie Louie" and John Denver's Country Roads. Find out more about Discumentary: Toots and the Maytals "Funky Kingston" » |
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Discumentary: Uncle Tupelo "Anodyne"Uncle Tupelo's final effort is often hailed as their best, a perfect blend of the elements in their country-rock sound. This album was recorded completely live in an Austin studio. Less than a year after its release, both Son Volt and Wilco had been created from Uncle Tupelo's ashes. |
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Discumentary: Alison Krauss and Union Station "New Favorite"The 9th release from Alison Krauss and Union Station peaked in Billboard's top 50 albums in the fall of 2001 and won the Grammy for Best Bluegrass Album of the Year while the single The Lucky One nabbed a Grammy for Best Country Duo or Group Performance. Find out more about Discumentary: Alison Krauss and Union Station "New Favorite" » |
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Discumentary: Talking Heads "The Fear of Music"The Talking Heads grew out of the New York punk scene playing alongside Patti Smith and the Ramones. For their third album they teamed up with Brian Eno for a darker approach to their quirky post-punk music. Find out more about Discumentary: Talking Heads "The Fear of Music" » |
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Discumentary: Neil Young "Harvest"Neil Young's fourth solo album, Harvest, was the best selling album of 1972. For the recording of the album, he enlisted the help of several artists including Linda Ronstadt, James Taylor, and Crosby, Stills and Nash. The hit song "Heart of Gold" remains Young's only #1 song. |
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Discumentary: James Brown "Live at the Apollo Theater"James Brown and his 16-piece band did a week-long stint at Harlem's Apollo Theater late in 1962. This live recording was financed completely by Brown, and he went against his record label's wishes to make it in the first place. The album has been called one of the greatest live albums ever recorded, and was on the album charts for close to a year and a half. Find out more about Discumentary: James Brown "Live at the Apollo Theater" » |
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Discumentary: George Harrison "All Things Must Pass"Harrison's first non-Beatle album was actually a triple album. Now available on a double CD set, It proves to be one of the best of his solo career. Produced by Phil Spector, and featuring appearances by Eric Clapton, Ringo Starr and Peter Frampton to name a few. Find out more about Discumentary: George Harrison "All Things Must Pass" » |
