Classic Albums

Season 10

14 episodes · May 6, 2011

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  • Primal Scream: Screamadelica
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    Primal Scream: Screamadelica

    May 6, 201150m

    Primal Scream's seminal album Screamadelica was released in 1991, and synthesized the band's rock 'n' roll roots with the dance culture of that time; for many, the album's sound and imagery came to be regarded as quintessential symbols of the acid house era, perfectly catching the spirit and mood of the early 90s. Using rare archive footage and special performances, this film tells the story of Screamadelica and its hit singles and dance anthems Loaded, Movin' On Up, Come Together and Don't Fight It, Feel It. From the formation of the band in Glasgow to winning the first-ever Mercury prize, the band members explain the record's inception with insights from main producer Andrew Weatherall, Creation Records founder Alan McGee and many others involved with or inspired by this joyful record. Screamadelica both defines a generation and transcends its time, and is a true Classic Album.

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  • Peter Gabriel: So
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    Peter Gabriel: So

    Mar 23, 201250m

    So stands as one of the greatest records of the 1980s, helping define its time to become a true classic album. The film features interviews with Gabriel himself, co-producer Daniel Lanois, bass players Tony Levin and Larry Klein, performer Laurie Anderson, drummer Manu Katché and Rolling Stone editor David Fricke amongst others.

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  • The Who: Tommy
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    The Who: Tommy

    Nov 9, 201350m

    1968 was a time of soul-searching for the Who - with three badly performing singles behind them, they needed a big new idea to put them back at the top and, crucially, to hold them together as a band. Inspired by Indian spiritual master Meher Baba, Pete Townshend created the character of Tommy, the 'deaf, dumb and blind boy'. Broke and fragmenting when they started recording, the album went on to sell over 20 million copies. In this film, the Who speak for the first time about the making of the iconic album and how its success changed their lives.

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  • Carly Simon: No Secrets
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    Carly Simon: No Secrets

    May 5, 201750m

    Carly Simon reveals the challenges behind No Secrets - the classic album that made her a global star and included the enigmatic song You're So Vain.

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  • Don McLean: American Pie
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    Don McLean: American Pie

    Dec 8, 201750m

    Series focusing on the albums that have influenced the course of music. This edition looks at Don McLean's album American Pie, crowned by its titular overture and the song Vincent.

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  • Amy Winehouse: Back to Black
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    Amy Winehouse: Back to Black

    Sep 14, 201850m

    The true story of how Amy Winehouse’s best known and most celebrated body of work came into being. Featuring previously unseen footage of Amy, new interviews with producers Mark Ronson and Salaam Remi, and the musicians who worked with Amy on the album, offering fresh insights into Amy’s remarkable gifts as a singer, songwriter, musician and performer.

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  • The Crickets: The Chirping Crickets
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    The Crickets: The Chirping Crickets

    Jul 12, 201950m

    The story of the first album by The Crickets, crowned by four of their best-loved songs: That’ll Be the Day, Not Fade Away, Maybe Baby and Oh, Boy!

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  • Tears for Fears: Songs from the Big Chair
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    Tears for Fears: Songs from the Big Chair

    Feb 14, 202050m

    Documentary that explores Songs from the Big Chair, Tears for Fears second, seminal album, which saw the band's music transform from synth-pop into arena-ready anthems.

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  • The Who Sell Out
    S10E9

    The Who Sell Out

    Apr 23, 2021
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  • S10E10

    Soul II Soul: Club Classics Vol. 1

    Apr 30, 2021
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  • S10E11

    Suede: Coming Up

    May 7, 2021
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  • S10E12

    Gil Scott-Heron: Pieces Of A Man

    Sep 24, 2021
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  • The Doors: Morrison Hotel
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    The Doors: Morrison Hotel

    Oct 1, 202150m

    A look at the American rockers' fifth studio album. It saw them return to their blues-rock style and earned them their highest charting album in the UK.

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  • Freak Out!
    S10E14

    Freak Out!

    Oct 8, 202150m

    The Mothers of Invention's 1966 cult classic debut "Freak Out!" is analyzed, with insights from Frank Zappa's band members, family and fans.

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