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
Too-Rye-Ay by Dexys Midnight Runners
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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 pushing boldly into new territory. The album represents a uniquely British post-colonial experience: the children and grandchildren of immigrants reconciling their heritage with their present reality, finding beauty in the tension between different cultural identities.
Featured songs:
The Celtic Soul Brothers
All In All [This One Last Wild Waltz]
Jackie Wilson Said [I'm In Heaven When You Smile]
Plan B
Until I Believe In My Soul
Come On Eileen
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