Classic Albums. Hosted by Stevie Nix
Not all albums stand the test of time, but plenty do and Australian music critic Stevie Nix will bring one to you each week. He'll cover all eras and most genres and tell you why each record is so revered and, equally, why it deserves to be. And he only uses six songs to do it.
Classic Albums. Hosted by Stevie Nix
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Waking Hours by Del Amitri
What makes Waking Hours particularly notable is its emotional maturity. While many of their contemporaries were trading in either dance-floor escapism or political sloganeering, Del Amitri focused on the intimate struggles of everyday ...
Coming Home by Leon Bridges
It would be a mistake to view Coming Home purely through the lens of retrospection. What makes it a classic album rather than a skillful homage is how Bridges creates something new within established forms. His vocals — smooth yet subt...
Too-Rye-Ay by Dexys Midnight Runners
What makes Too-Rye-Ay a classic is how it stands at the intersection of multiple musical traditions while creating something entirely original. It respects the past – drawing from American soul, Irish folk, and British pop – while push...
Saint Dominic's Preview by Van Morrison
What makes Saint Dominic's Preview so compelling is not just its musical ambition but its position at the intersection of Morrison's various artistic impulses. The album balances radio-friendly cuts with extended spiritual explorations...
Traveling Wilburys Vol 1 by Traveling Wilburys
This album contains effortless songwriting, camaraderie and pure musical joy, but it’s not an artistic statement. It isn’t an album to take seriously, but that doesn’t mean it’s not infectiously enjoyable. What makes the Wilburys' d...
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