Discumentary
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Discumentary: Los Lobos "Kiko"Probably best known for their soundtrack work for the Ritchie Valens biopic "La Bamba", Los Lobos created some of their most acclaimed work after their #1 hit. For "Kiko" the group experiments with their sound on songs that range in topics from homelessness to hopefulness. |
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Discumentary: Randy Newman "Good Old Boys"Randy Newmans 1974 release Good Old Boys became his major commercial breakthrough. Originally conceived as a concept album about a southern man named Johnny Cutler the album morphed into a satirical examination of the Southern mystique. Newman incorporated historical events into his prism including Louisianas great 1927 flood and elements from Louisiana Governor Huey P. Longs life, and took on taboos ranging from slavery, racism and Northern hypocrisy. Find out more about Discumentary: Randy Newman "Good Old Boys" » |
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Discumentary: Wilco "Yankee Hotel Foxtrot"Almost two years in the making, Yankee Hotel Foxtrot had Wilco jumping record labels, losing band members and significantly changing their sound. The result was worth it for the band, resulting in one of the most beloved albums of 2002. Find out more about Discumentary: Wilco "Yankee Hotel Foxtrot" » |
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Discumentary: The Clash "London Calling"On their third release, British punk-rock legends The Clash made their political stances even more apparent. Criticizing the likes of Margaret Thatcher and American consumerism. This is considered by many to be one of the greatest albums ever recorded. Find out more about Discumentary: The Clash "London Calling" » |
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Discumentary: The Hold Steady "Boys and Girls in America"The Hold Steady's third release elevated them further in the eyes of critics and the hearts of fans. "Boys and Girls in America" many most "best of 2006" lists. This Discumentary features interview clips from The Hold Steady's visit to WYEP in 2007. Find out more about Discumentary: The Hold Steady "Boys and Girls in America" » |
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Discumentary: Ry Cooder "Buena Vista Social Club"American guitarist, Ry Cooder assembled some of the finest Cuban musicians of the time for this project. Upon it's release the album became a sensation and led to the 1999 Wim Wenders documentary of the same name. Find out more about Discumentary: Ry Cooder "Buena Vista Social Club" » |
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Discumentary: Morrissey "Your Arsenal"Mick Ronson produces this album, which some critics have called the fifth Smiths album. It blends Morrissey's voice with rockabilly and glam rock influences to create Morrissey's most solid solo effort to date. Find out more about Discumentary: Morrissey "Your Arsenal" » |
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Discumentary: Steve Earle "Guitar Town"Steve Earle's 1986 debut was hailed by critics as an instant classic. Earle's writing style incorporated elements of Townes Van Zandt's mournful ballads and Springsteen's depictions of small town life. Find out more about Discumentary: Steve Earle "Guitar Town" » |
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Discumentary: Lauryn Hill "The Mis-Education of Lauryn Hill"Following the huge success of the Fugees, Lauryn Hill went solo with this one. Creating a disc of very personal songs, she demonstrated just how versatile Hip Hop could be. It also showed that Hill could be a force on her own, by winning 5 Grammy Awards and earning a Gold Record. Find out more about Discumentary: Lauryn Hill "The Mis-Education of Lauryn Hill" » |
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Discumentary: Roxy Music "Avalon"English art-rock band, Roxy Music, released its 8th and last studio album in 1982. Avalon featured sophisticated production,complex melodies, and Bryan Ferrys soulful crooning. The album was the bands only platinum U.S. release and produced the hit single, More Than This. |
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Discumentary: Marcia Ball "Gatorhythms"Marcia Ball mixes the blues with country honky-tonk and a little boogie on this album. This is the first album to showcase Ball's songwriting skills and it also features her notorious piano playing, that at times would make Jerry Lee Lewis jealous. Find out more about Discumentary: Marcia Ball "Gatorhythms" » |
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Discumentary: They Might Be Giants "Flood"John Linnell and John Flansburgh had their breakout success with their major label debut. The biggest hit off the album, "Istanbul (Not Constantinople)," was actually a cover, but their take on it fits in with the rest of the album. Flood is their best selling album to date. Find out more about Discumentary: They Might Be Giants "Flood" » |
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Discumentary: Tom Petty "Wildflowers"Produced by Rick Rubin, Tom Petty's second solo album, "Wildflowers" was certified three times platinum in 1995. Critics praised the album, albeit being almost an hour long. Petty won his first Grammy for his performance of "You Don't Know How It Feels". |
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Discumentary: "A Christmas Gift for you from Phil Spector"This album not only exemplifies Spector's "Wall of Sound", but features some of the early groups Spector produced in some fine performances. Together it becomes one of the greatest Christmas albums of all time. Find out more about Discumentary: "A Christmas Gift for you from Phil Spector" » |
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Discumentary: Marvin Gaye "What's Going On"Released in 1971 at the height of societal unrest, Marvin Gaye tackled issues ranging from drug abuse to poverty to the Vietnam War, and created one of the most influential albums of all time. "What's Going On?" was also the first album to credit Motown's great session band, The Funk Brothers. Find out more about Discumentary: Marvin Gaye "What's Going On" » |
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Discumentary: Susan Tedeschi "Just Won't Burn"This album received rave reviews from blues fans who praised Tedeschi for continuing and advancing the blues tradition. It features 5 songs written by Tedeschi plus a few written by her band members Tom Hambridge and Adrienne Young. Just Won't Burn went to number 2 on the mainstream blues charts, getting her opening gigs for the likes of BB King, Dr. John and Buddy Guy. Find out more about Discumentary: Susan Tedeschi "Just Won't Burn" » |
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Discumentary: Peter Gabriel "So"For his fifth album, Peter Gabriel teamed up with producer Daniel Lanois to produce his most upbeat and fun album, titled "So". Gabriel also recruited the help of musicians such as Kate Bush, African singer Youssou N'Dour and The Police's Stewart Copland. The album became Gabriel's breakout success, including many top 10 hits such as "Sledgehammer", "Red Rain", and "In Your Eyes". |
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Discumentary: Johnny Cash "American Recordings"Some artists need to appear younger or hipper to appeal to a younger audience. Not Johnny Cash, he sat down with his guitar, and did the same thing that made him a legend many years ago. This album, produced by Rick Rubin, won Cash a whole new generation of fans. Find out more about Discumentary: Johnny Cash "American Recordings" » |
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Discumentary: PJ Harvey "To Bring You My Love"This is Polly Jean Harveys third album, and her big breakout success. After dissolving the band she made her first two discs with, Harvey set forth to explore new directions in music. This is the result, and the album that earned her success on MTV, Grammy nominations and top billing in many critics best of lists that year. Find out more about Discumentary: PJ Harvey "To Bring You My Love" » |
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Discumentary: Luna "Penthouse"With "Penthouse", Luna expanded their sound adding cellos, vibraphones and keyboards in with their trademark fuzzy guitar sound. Included among _Rolling Stone_'s 150 essential albums of the 90's, this one also features the guitar work of Televison's Tom Verlaine. |
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Discumentary: Shuggie Otis "Inspiration Information"Rediscovered and re-released by David Byrne in 2001, this album holds up more now than it did in 1974. Far ahead of his time, Shuggie Otis and this album are cited as influences by many electronic artists today. The son of bandleader Johnny Otis, Shuggie only released two albums and performs live rarely. Find out more about Discumentary: Shuggie Otis "Inspiration Information" » |
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Discumentary: Indigo Girls "Indigo Girls"At a time when female singer-songwriters were in vogue Indigo Girls were signed to Epic Records in 1988. Their second studio album,released in 1989, won critical acclaim and a Grammy Award for Best Contemporary Folk Recording. Find out more about Discumentary: Indigo Girls "Indigo Girls" » |
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Discumentary: Matthew Sweet "Girlfriend"Amid a divorce, Matthew Sweet worked on songs for his third album. "Girlfriend" was released on Zoo Entertainment after Sweet was dropped by A&M. Released in the heyday of alternative music radio, the album became a hit in the era of Nirvana and grunge-rock. Find out more about Discumentary: Matthew Sweet "Girlfriend" » |
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Discumentary: Bob Dylan "The Freewheelin' Bob Dylan"Bob Dylan's second album is a true classic. Whereas his debut album contained many covers, "The Freewheelin' Bob Dylan" is when he unveiled his gift for songwriting. Containing funny, political and romantic songs, this is the album that introduced Bob Dylan to the world. Find out more about Discumentary: Bob Dylan "The Freewheelin' Bob Dylan" » |
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Discumentary: Curtis Mayfield "Super Fly"Curtis Mayfield's soundtrack to the 1972 blaxploitation film "Superfly" is considered to be a classic. It was also a huge commercial success and set a new standard for film soundtracks. Find out more about Discumentary: Curtis Mayfield "Super Fly" » |
