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Polyphonic Press: Classic Album Reviews
Polyphonic Press is the show for music fans. Anywhere from the casual listener to the nerdiest of audiophiles. Each week, we review a classic album from a curated list of over one thousand releases, spanning multiples genres. At the top of each show, we have no idea what album we’re going to listen to. So we fire up the Random Album Generator and it gives the album of the week. Join us every Tuesday morning for a new classic album to discover!
Episodes
96 episodes
Peace Sells... but Who's Buying? by Megadeth - Ep. 95
"Peace Sells... but Who's Buying?" is the second studio album by American thrash metal band Megadeth, released on September 19, 1986, through Capitol Records. Widely regarded as one of the most influential albums in ...
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Episode 95
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34:54
Close to You by The Carpenters - Ep. 94
Close to You is the breakthrough album by the American pop duo The Carpenters, consisting of siblings Karen and Richard Carpenter. Marking their second studio release, the album propelled them into the spotlight with its soft pop sound...
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Episode 94
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29:54
Safe as Milk by Captain Beefheart & His Magic Band - Ep. 93
"Safe as Milk" is the debut album by Captain Beefheart and His Magic Band, released in 1967. The record is a wild blend of blues, psychedelic rock, and experimental music, showcasing the unique and ofte...
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Episode 93
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28:43
Catch a Fire by Bob Marley & The Wailers - Ep. 91
Catch a Fire is the fifth studio album by Bob Marley and the Wailers, released on April 13, 1973. It is widely regarded as one of the greatest reggae albums of all time and a key record in bringing Jamaican music to an in...
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Episode 91
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34:56
Elvis Presley by Elvis Presley - Ep. 90
Elvis Presley's self-titled debut album, released on March 23, 1956, is a landmark in rock and roll history. As the first rock album to top the Billboard charts, it helped launch Presley into superstardom and solidified his status...
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Episode 90
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29:32
52nd Street by Billy Joel - Ep. 89
"52nd Street" is the sixth studio album by Billy Joel, released on October 13, 1978. Following the massive success of The Stranger (1977), this album solidified Joel’s status as one of the premier singer-songwriters of ...
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Episode 89
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23:49
My Aim is True by Elvis Costello - Ep. 88
My Aim Is True is the 1977 debut album by Elvis Costello, marking the arrival of one of rock’s sharpest songwriters. Blending elements of punk, new wave, and pub rock, the album delivers a raw yet sophisticated sound, filled with biting ...
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Episode 88
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30:35
The Dark Side of the Moon by Pink Floyd - Ep. 87
One of the most iconic and influential albums of all time, The Dark Side of the Moon by Pink Floyd is a progressive rock masterpiece that explores themes of time, mental illness, greed, death, and the human experience. Released in 1973...
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Episode 87
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36:31
Whitney Houston by Whitney Houston - Ep. 86
Whitney Houston’s self-titled debut album, released on February 14, 1985, introduced the world to one of the most powerful and iconic voices in music history. Blending pop, R&B, and soul, the album showcased Houston’s extraordinary vocal ta...
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Episode 86
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25:10
Elvis is Back! by Elvis Presley - Ep. 85
Elvis Is Back! is the tenth studio album by Elvis Presley, released on April 8, 1960. It marked his triumphant return to the recording studio after serving two years in the U.S. Army. The album showcased a more mature and v...
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Episode 85
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Sex Packets by Digital Underground - Ep. 84
Digital Underground’s debut album, Sex Packets, is a landmark in hip-hop, blending humor, funk, and creativity into a genre-defying masterpiece. Released in 1990, the album is heavily influenced by the P-Funk sound of Parliament-Funkad...
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Episode 84
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27:28
Actually by Pet Shop Boys - Ep. 83
Actually is the second studio album by the British synth-pop duo Pet Shop Boys, released on September 7, 1987. Building on the success of their debut album Please, Actually refined their signature blend ...
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Episode 83
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26:08
Wheels of Fire by Cream - Ep. 82
Wheels of Fire is the third studio album by the British rock band Cream, released in 1968. It is a double album, with one disc featuring studio recordings and the other containing live performances. The album blends blue...
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Episode 82
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37:30
C'est Chic by Chic - Ep. 81
C'est Chic is the second studio album by the iconic disco and funk band Chic, released on August 11, 1978. This album solidified Chic’s place as a defining force in late 1970s disco music and pop culture. It features some of the...
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Episode 81
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31:17
Either/Or by Elliott Smith - Ep. 80
Either/Or is Elliott Smith's third studio album, released on February 25, 1997. Widely considered a seminal work in his discography, it bridges the intimate lo-fi charm of his earlier albums with the more polished, orchestral sound of ...
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Episode 80
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26:16
Fisherman's Blues by The Waterboys - Ep. 79
Released in October 1988, Fisherman’s Blues marked a significant departure for The Waterboys, showcasing a rich blend of Celtic folk, country, and rock influences. The album is a soulful exploration of frontman Mike Scott's evolving mu...
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Episode 79
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30:08
Solid Air by John Martyn - Ep. 78
Unlock the secrets behind John Martyn's genre-defying masterpiece "Solid Air" as we uncover how Martyn, much like Bob Dylan, reshaped the boundaries of British folk with his bold fusion of jazz, blues, and rock. Ever wondered how an album recor...
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Episode 78
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27:35
Siembra Willie by Colón & Rubén Blades - Ep. 77
Siembra is a landmark salsa album by Willie Colón and Rubén Blades, released in 1978. It is widely regarded as one of the greatest Latin music albums of all time and a defining work in the salsa genre. The album blends traditional Afro...
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Episode 77
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32:02
Reasonable Doubt by Jay-Z - Ep. 76
Jay-Z’s Reasonable Doubt, released on June 25, 1996, is a landmark album in hip-hop, celebrated for its nuanced storytelling, lyrical sophistication, and vivid portrayal of street life and ambition. As Jay-Z's debut, it showcases his r...
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Episode 76
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34:29
Not Fragile by Bachman-Turner Overdrive - Ep. 75
Not Fragile by Bachman-Turner Overdrive, released in 1974, is a landmark hard rock album that solidified the band’s presence in the rock scene. Known for its raw, muscular sound, the album features heavy guitar riffs and the deep, dist...
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Episode 75
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28:48
Please Please Me by The Beatles - Ep. 74
Please Please Me, the debut studio album by The Beatles, burst onto the scene in 1963, marking the beginning of Beatlemania and showcasing the group's electrifying energy and raw talent. Recorded in a single day at Abbey Road Studios, ...
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Episode 74
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39:10
Dire Straits by Dire Straits - Ep. 73
Dire Straits' self-titled debut album, released in 1978, introduced the world to the band’s stripped-down sound and Mark Knopfler’s distinctive guitar work. Blending elements of rock, blues, and country, the album was a refreshing contrast to t...
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Episode 73
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29:40
Paul's Boutique by Beastie Boys - Ep. 72
Paul's Boutique by Beastie Boys, released in 1989, is a groundbreaking album that defied expectations with its dense, sample-heavy production. Moving away from the party-anthem style of their debut Licensed to Ill, the trio te...
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Episode 72
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32:19
Welcome to the Pleasuredome by Frankie Goes to Hollywood - Ep. 71
Welcome to the Pleasuredome by Frankie Goes to Hollywood, released in 1984, is an ambitious and theatrical debut album that blends new wave, synth-pop, and dance music with a bold, provocative aesthetic. Spanning over an hour, the doub...
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Episode 71
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