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.
Podcasting since 2024 • 78 episodes
Classic Albums. Hosted by Stevie Nix
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Transformer by Lou Reed
Transformer arrived when glam rock was ascendant and the rigid gender norms of the past were being questioned and the album didn't just ride this wave; it helped create it. The album's success brought Reed to a level of mainstream reco...
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Season 8
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Episode 8
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41:10
Lost In The Dream by The War On Drugs
The War On Drugs' third album is one of the most significant rock albums of the 21st century. What began as Adam Granduciel's deeply personal project evolved into a mini-masterpiece that bridged past and present, offering both comfort in famili...
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Season 8
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Episode 7
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38:26
Abbey Road by The Beatles
Released in 1969, Abbey Road is often spoken about as a farewell, though it wasn’t presented that way at the time. What it really represents is a final act of collective will: four musicians whose relationships were badly strained deci...
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Season 8
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Episode 6
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49:20
Gettin' Down To It by James Brown
Gettin’ Down to It is James Brown proving that he wasn’t just a powerhouse performer — he was a storyteller, a stylist and, above all, a man who could make any genre his own. This album sees James Brown not as the Godfather of So...
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Season 8
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Episode 5
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44:12
Automatic For The People by REM
What makes Automatic For The People exceptional is its ability to address the most profound human experiences without platitudes or melodrama. The album arrived at a pivotal cultural moment when AIDS was decimating communities and a ge...
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Season 8
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Episode 4
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39:42
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