Best Lazarus Michaelides Podcasts (2024)

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85. 'Close To The Edge' - Yes (1972) 51:22

2h ago51:22

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Yes’ ‘Close To The Edge’ was a bold, innovative leap that transformed how rock albums could be constructed - both musically and thematically. Its long compositions, technical prowess and depth of concept pushed the boundaries of rock music and inspired a generation of musicians to explore the more progressive aspects of Rock music. To this day, the…

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84. 'Hair Of The Dog' - Nazareth (1975) 39:41

15m ago39:41

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Nazareth's iconic 1975 album ‘Hair Of The Dog’ cemented their legacy in the Rock annals. The album became a commercial breakthrough, propelled by the timeless hits singles ‘Hair of the Dog’ and ‘Love Hurts’. The album's impact on hard rock and heavy metal, influenced bands like Guns N' Roses and Twisted Sister as well as popularising the power ball…

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83. Jerry Lee Lewis 47:48

2d ago47:48

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Jerry Lee Lewis revolutionised Rock 'n' Roll. He made the piano a lead instrument, fused genres, delivered high-energy performances and defied social norms with his image. Having influenced future artists and genres to such an extent, we take a look at his iconic ‘Great Balls Of Fire’ and a handful of his other hits which undoubtedly helped shape, …

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82. 'The Great Escape' - Blur (1995) 54:36

9d ago54:36

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In 1995, Blur released 'The Great Escape', an album that not only marked the height of the Britpop movement but also reflected the cultural and musical shifts of Britain in the mid-90s. Coming at the peak of their rivalry with Oasis in the infamous Battle of Britpop, the album saw Blur pushing beyond traditional Britpop boundaries, incorporating lu…

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81. 'The Freewheelin' Bob Dylan' - Bob Dylan (1963) 37:59

24d ago37:59

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‘The Freewheelin' Bob Dylan’ marked a significant turning point in Dylan's career and folk music in general. Dylan's transition from traditional folk songs to original songwriting revolutionised folk music, introducing a new era of the singer-songwriter. The album's socially and politically charged lyrics addressed contemporary issues, influencing …

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80. 'The Colour And The Shape' - Foo Fighters (1997) 32:11

1M ago32:11

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Following the success of the eponymous, grunge inspired debut album, Dave Grohl recruited Pat Smear and Nate Mendel to join the Foo Fighters and help him write the next record. Also enlisting producer Gil Norton to infuse some pop sensibilities into the album, 1997’s ‘The Colour And The Shape’ would go on to be one of the definitive post-grunge alb…

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79. Fats Domino 34:47

2M ago34:47

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Fats Domino was born in Louisiana on 26th February 1928 to a musical family. He enjoyed and was heavily influenced by the vibrant Jazz and Blues scene of New Orleans in the 1940s. Credited as one of the pioneers of Rock ‘N’ Roll, his music incorporated elements of boogie-woogie, R&B and traditional New Orleans Jazz - creating a sound that was both …

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OASIS SPECIAL: 2025 Reunion Reaction + 'Morning Glory' Album Discussion 49:13

2M ago49:13

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Oasis are back! Having announced a multitude of dates in what promises to be the biggest live music occasion of the decade, Noel and Liam have put their differences aside to return and bring that 90s Britpop goodness back to UK audiences! We talk about the reunion and our thoughts on it! But first, 30 years prior to their 2025 tour… In 1995, Oasis …

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78. 'Face Value' - Phil Collins (1981( 39:59

2M ago39:59

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In the wake of a 1978 Genesis World Tour, Phil Collins found himself alone and without his family - having been left by his then-wife who took their two children to Canada. Amidst the heartache and the uncertainty, Collins wrote and executed one of the most honest and emotional pop albums of the 80s. ‘Face Value’ utilises great production, genre-bl…

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77. 'Word Gets Around' - Stereophonics (1997) 34:07

3M ago34:07

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As Britpop began to wane, certain British bands started to abandon the emphatic, polished sound that we were used to from Blur and Oasis in favour of a more gritty, energetic rock style. ‘Word Gets Around’ by Stereophonics is a very easy to listen to album that transcends both Rock and Pop individually and was one of those transitional albums that …

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76. Covers vs Originals - Part 4 28:19

3M ago28:19

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In these episodes, we aim to determine which type of song rules supreme: The Cover or The Original! Does writing the music and lyrics grant you immortality in having come up with the initial work? Or is it how you take those lyrics/music and develop it into something special that matters more? In our next battle of the ‘Covers vs Originals’ war, we…

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75. 'By The Way' - Red Hot Chili Peppers (2002) 41:47

4M ago41:47

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Following the success of ‘Californication’ and its corresponding world tour, the Red Hot Chili Peppers were in a good space when they began writing ‘By The Way’. John Frusciante was said to be back to his normal self and brimming with confidence as he co-wrote and collaborated with Anthony Kiedis. ‘By The Way’ took a more accessible approach contai…

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74. 'Aja' - Steely Dan (1977) 50:19

4M ago50:19

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Delving into longer and more sophisticated music, Donald Fagen and Walter Becker experimented with various band lineups for each song on ‘Aja’ to craft and perfect their Jazz, Pop, Rock hybrid of an album. Mixing their own songwriting skills with the jazzy prowess of the likes of Wayne Shorter and Tom Scott legitimised Jazz in Rock and marked a sig…

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73. 'Use Your Illusion I' - Guns N' Roses (1991) 56:33

5M ago56:33

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In 1991, Guns N’ Roses brought in a new drummer and keyboard player and, in an ambitious and confident statement to the music world, released ‘Use Your Illusion I & II’ on the same day. Following immense anticipation from the Rock world, ‘Use Your Illusion’ impressively spans multiple styles and genres; including: Rock, Blues, Metal, Punk and Class…

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72. Iconic Solos - Part 1 45:46

5M ago45:46

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The Solo. A single performer showing off his/her musical talent and skill. Adding an interesting, alternative part to a song’s structure and, potentially, giving the audience a passage of music unlike what the rest of the song entailed. Whether it’s a short-but-sweet 8 bars or an extended showcase that takes the listener on a long journey, a lot ca…

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71. 'Powerslave' - Iron Maiden (1984) 1:08:41

6M ago1:08:41

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Following the introduction of Bruce Dickinson and his success on ‘Number Of The Beast’ and ‘Piece Of Mind’, Iron Maiden were the ones to watch in the early 80s. Progressing and developing Heavy Metal from its British roots in the 70s into the newly established New Wave Of British Heavy Metal that the likes of Maiden, Saxon and Angel Witch were pion…

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70. 'In The Court Of The Crimson King' - King Crimson (1969) 59:34

6M ago59:34

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'21st Century Progressive Band' In 1969, a new Progressive Rock band stormed onto the scene. King Crimson made several appearances throughout the year and exposed themselves to large, attentive and accepting audiences with big, impactful live shows. Following this success came an album that would pioneer, innovate and lay down the foundations for P…

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69. 'Band On The Run' - Paul McCartney & Wings (1973) 1:00:16

7M ago1:00:16

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‘Winging It’ Welcome to another episode of The Long Live Rock ‘N’ Roll Podcast - where we dive deep into the world of music and dissect iconic albums that have left an indelible mark on the industry. In this episode, we're turning our attention to one of the most celebrated albums of the 1970s: ‘Band on the Run’ by Wings. Having lost some of his mu…

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68. 'Here's Little Richard' - Little Richard (1957) 57:14

7M ago57:14

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‘True, Fine Rock ‘N’ Roll’ By the mid 1950s, Rock ‘N’ Roll had established itself and its sound, but there were still artists pushing the boundaries and exploring the avenues of the genre.‘Here's Little Richard’ is one of those albums that made such a significant contribution to the genre’s progression and development. In this episode, we dive deep…

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67. Covers vs Originals - Part 3 53:48

8M ago53:48

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In this show, we aim to determine which type of song rules supreme: The Cover or The Original! Does writing the music and lyrics grant you immortality in having come up with the initial work? Or is it how you take those lyrics/music and develop it into something special that matters more? In our next battle of the ‘Covers vs Originals’ war, we take…

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66. 'Who's Next' - The Who (1971) 54:35

8M ago54:35

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'Rock Ain't For Keeping' The Who cemented themselves as one of the most iconic and important Hard Rock bands with their 5th album, ‘Who’s Next’. We explore the groundbreaking sounds, innovative techniques, and timeless themes that make this album a cornerstone of rock music. Bringing a host of progressive and innovative features to the forefront - …

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65. 'Permanent Waves' - Rush (1980) 1:01:22

9M ago1:01:22

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‘The Freedom Of Music’ Rush’s 7th studio album, ‘Permanent Waves’, marked a departure from their earlier sound and embraced a more diverse musical palette. Incorporating synthesisers more heavily and refining songs into simpler structures with a more radio friendly accessibility, Rush changed their own trajectory and gained many new fans/plaudits f…

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64. 'Absolution' - Muse (2003) 55:37

9M ago55:37

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Episode 64 - ‘Praise For Absolution’ Muse’s third album, ‘Absolution’, presents us with everything that worked for ‘Origin Of Symmetry’, but elevated to the next level! The genius of Matt Bellamy, Dominic Howard and Chris Wolstenholme is on display as electronic soundscapes, symphonic elements and classically inspired passages are combined with Har…

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63. Must The Show Go On? 1:03:30

10M ago1:03:30

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Are Holograms and Avatars the future of live music? Last year, KISS announced that they would “live on eternally” through their brand new avatars who would take over the roles of KISS from their human counterparts and opened up a world of touring and viewing options for them. ABBA successfully executed the Voyage tour - using 160 cameras to capture…

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62. 'Tres Hombres' - ZZ Top (1973) 56:45

10M ago56:45

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‘You Can Hear The Hats & The Beards!’ ZZ Top’s US breakthrough came in 1973 - in the form of the short, but sweet ‘Tres Hombres’! Tastefully and seamlessly combining Rock, Blues, Soul and Boogie, ZZ Top carried the torch for the traditional Blues/Soul efforts, but fused it with the 70s Hard Rock of the time, whilst also paving the way for many futu…

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61. 'Hackney Diamonds' - The Rolling Stones (2023) 58:09

11M ago58:09

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‘Sweet Sounds Of Stones’ Dubbed as their best work in decades, The Rolling Stones are back with a brand new album! ‘Hackney Diamonds’ is their 24th (UK) studio album and is their first original work since 2005’s ‘A Bigger Bang’. Receiving great critical praise and enjoyed by the fans, Laz & Felipe ask: how did The Rolling Stones create another bril…

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60. 'Hysteria' - Def Leppard (1987) 55:37

11M ago55:37

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‘Rock’s Run Riot’ Following Rick Allen’s loss of his left arm after a car accident, Def Leppard’s follow up to their momentous ‘Pyromania’ was a long process. Beginning in 1984 and ending in 1987, ‘Hysteria’ took 3 years and several producers to complete! The band set out to make a Rock version of Michael Jackson’s ‘Thriller’ - hoping every song co…

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59. Understanding Eddie Van Halen - Interview with 'Tonechaser' author; Steve Rosen 1:10:18

11M ago1:10:18

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Episode 59: Understanding Eddie Van Halen - Interview with Steven Rosen In the newest episode we have the absolute pleasure of chatting with and interviewing Steven Rosen - a renowned rock journalist who has finally released his long-awaited book about the friendship he shared with the late great guitar player Edward Van Halen. Steve has previously…

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58. 'Now And Then' - The Beatles (2023) 53:01

12M ago53:01

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‘Now And Then, We Miss You’ 60 years after forming the most iconic band the world has ever seen, The Beatles are back (we still can’t believe we’ve typed this sentence!) with a brand new song and their last ever new single. Using John Lennon’s voice from a 70s demo, George Harrison’s guitar work from a 90s session and new Drum and Bass tracks recor…

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57. 'Frampton Comes Alive!' - Peter Frampton (1976) 48:55

1y ago48:55

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‘All I Want To Be (Is At Your Gig)’ In the mid-70s, when the novelty of your favourite rock band releasing a live album was still fresh and exciting, standing out from the rest was Peter Frampton’s ‘Frampton Comes Alive!’! Boasting a host of fantastic attributes - such as excellent production, fantastic performances and accessible music - this albu…

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56. 'Awake' - Dream Theater (1994) 1:07:04

1y ago1:07:04

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‘Progomania’ Dream Theater’s third studio album, ‘Awake’, cemented their status as one of the key pioneers of Prog Metal. With increased Progressive aspects in the form of intricate & technical music, complex songwriting and excellent musicianship, this highly influential album saw the transition from Prog Rock to Prog Metal established and saw Dre…

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55. 'We're An American Band' - Grand Funk Railroad (1973) 58:38

1y ago58:38

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Episode 55 - ‘Hooray!’ Struggling to make inroads in the world of American Hard Rock, GFR omitted the ‘Railroad’ from their name and rebranded to ‘Grand Funk’. Combined with bringing in a new producer, sharing lead vocal duties between Don Brewer and Mark Farner and tidying up their playing, Grand Funk Railroad executed an album that celebrates all…

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54. Covers vs Originals - Part 2 50:08

1y ago50:08

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Following the success and popularity of the first Covers vs Originals episode and with the pair returning from a summer break, Laz and Felipe take a look at four more covers (including some chosen by our listeners!) and continue in their ultimate quest to find out what’s better… the cover or the original? This episode: “Hey Jude” - Wilson Pickett “…

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53. Covers vs Originals - Part 1 51:23

1y ago51:23

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In a new topical discussion episode, Laz and Felipe begin to look at and break down their favourite cover songs! And so commences a game for many of these Cover episodes to come… Which is better - the cover or the original? This episode: “Whiskey In The Jar” - Metallica “All Along The Watchtower” - Jimi Hendrix “Land Of Confusion” - Disturbed “I Sh…

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52. 'American Pie' (Album) - Don McLean (1971) 59:55

1y ago59:55

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‘American Pie’ (Album) - Don McLean (1971) ‘Everybody Loves Don, Baby’ In 1971, following the breakup of The Beatles, the rise of solo artists and singer/songwriters became apparent with the likes of Carole King, James Taylor and Neil Young in the US and Elton John and Cat Stevens in the UK, taking big steps in the music world and making names for …

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51. 'American Pie' (Song) - Don McLean (1971) 1:02:22

1+ y ago1:02:22

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Episode 51 - ‘American Pie’ (Song) - Don McLean (1971) ‘The Day The Music Thrived’ From the album of the same name, Don McLean released ‘American Pie’ - a song about the loss of culture, American values and innocence across a 10 year period throughout America. Concerning the death of a musician, the change in popular music style, the ever-changing …

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50. 'Eat 'Em And Smile' - David Lee Roth (1986) 1:00:15

1+ y ago1:00:15

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Episode 50: ‘Eat ‘Em And Smile’ by David Lee Roth (1986) ‘Shy Boys (Not!)’ Having parted ways with Van Halen in early 1985, David Lee Roth assembled a star studded supergroup consisting of Billy Sheehan on Bass, Steve Vai on Guitar and Greg Bissonette on Drums - to help him write and record his debut album, ‘Eat ‘Em And Smile’. With a wide range of…

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49. 'Hotel California' - Eagles (1976) 55:06

1+ y ago55:06

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Episode 49: ‘Hotel California’ - Eagles (1976) ‘Pretty Songs All In A Row’ In the spirit of the Bicentennial celebrations happening across America through the 70s - culminating in a 4th of July celebration in 1976 - the Eagles felt obliged to write an album that celebrated, criticised, embraced and challenged their American culture and heritage. Wi…

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48. 'London Calling' - The Clash (1979) 53:18

1+ y ago53:18

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Episode 48: ‘London Calling’ by The Clash (1979) ‘Revolution Punk’ At the end of the 70s, with the Punk era drawing to a close, bands like The Clash sought new directions to take their music in. Having toured in 1979 with unusual support artists such as Sam & Dave and Bo Diddley, they returned to the UK with a multitude of ideas and a bucketful of …

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47. 'Rising' - Rainbow (1976) 1:06:10

1+ y ago1:06:10

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Episode 47: ‘Rising’ - Rainbow (1976) ‘A Light In The Blackmore’ Rainbow’s second album saw Blackmore change the lineup, keeping only Ronnie James Dio, for the follow up to 1975’s ‘Ritchie Blackmore’s Rainbow’. ‘Rising’ was a fantastic Hard Rock album - but did so much more than it is ordinarily given credit for. Pioneering and innovating several s…

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46. 'Morrison Hotel' - The Doors (1970) 53:32

1+ y ago53:32

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Episode 46: ‘Morrison Hotel’ - The Doors (1970) ‘Morrison’s Hotel’ After the disappointment of their previous album, ‘The Soft Parade’, The Doors went back to their blues rock style and presented us with some of their finest work. Following a series of misdemeanours in Jim Morrison’s personal life coupled with a troublesome relationship with his gi…

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45. 'Pet Sounds' - The Beach Boys (1966) 1:03:45

1+ y ago1:03:45

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Episode 45: ‘Pet Sounds’ - The Beach Boys (1966) ‘We Still Believe In Brian’ A sure contender in every ‘Greatest Album Of All Time’ debate, The Beach Boys’ ‘Pet Sounds’ was a historic, compositional and technological masterpiece. Credited to the band, but (if we’re being honest!) a Brian Wilson solo album, Wilson was hugely inspired by The Beatles’…

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44. Studio vs Live: Studio 22:22

1+ y ago22:22

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Episode 44 - Studio vs Live: Studio In the second of 2 topical episodes, Laz & Felipe debate and discuss the advantages, disadvantages, pros and cons of Studio Albums compared Live Albums. LONG LIVE ROCK ‘N’ ROLL - Follow the Podcast on Social Media: https://linktr.ee/longlivernrpod - Get in touch and/or leave us a review: longliverocknrollpodcast@…

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43. Studio vs Live: Live 31:52

1+ y ago31:52

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Episode 43 - Studio vs Live: Live In the first of 2 topical episodes, Laz & Felipe debate and discuss the advantages, disadvantages, pros and cons of Live Albums compared Studio Albums. LONG LIVE ROCK ‘N’ ROLL - Follow the Podcast on Social Media: https://linktr.ee/longlivernrpod - Get in touch and/or leave us a review: longliverocknrollpodcast@gma…

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42. 'Reggatta De Blanc' - The Police (1979) 51:17

1+ y ago51:17

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Episode 42: ‘Reggatta De Blanc’ - The Police (1979) ‘White Reggae’ With their intense touring schedule fine tuning their cohesiveness and tightness, The Police presented us with a sharper, more polished album that would be a defining moment in their career and in the development of New Wave and Rock in the UK. Copeland’s percussive anti-backbeat gr…

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41. 'The Joshua Tree' - U2 (1987) 59:33

1+ y ago59:33

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Episode 41: ‘The Joshua Tree’ - U2 (1987) ‘U-Two Americas’ Fresh from multiple tours in support of ‘The Unforgettable Fire’, U2 wanted to continue their trajectory and momentum of their ambient, atmospheric music, but with a harder hitting end product - ‘The Joshua Tree’ certainly hit that mark becoming the fastest selling album in British history …

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40. 'Breakfast In America' - Supertramp (1979) 1:05:12

1+ y ago1:05:12

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Episode 40: ‘Breakfast In America’ - Supertramp (1979) ‘Songs Of Vision’ In 1979, Supertramp departed from their staple Progressive sound in favour of a more accessible sounding, Pop-ier album. ‘Breakfast In America’ was their most commercially successful album - selling over 19 million copies worldwide. It brought to them new listeners from the ra…

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39. 'Selling England By The Pound' - Genesis (1973) 1:01:48

1+ y ago1:01:48

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Episode 39: ‘Selling England By The Pound’ by Genesis (1973) ‘I Know What I Like (In My Prog)’ Concerned with the rise of Americanism in 70s Britain, Genesis would take a line from the Labour party’s manifesto and explore some serious folk and cultural elements in their fifth studio album. 1973’s ‘Selling England By The Pound’ was a very serious co…

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38. 'Between The Buttons' - The Rolling Stones (1967) 54:38

2y ago54:38

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Episode 38: ‘Between The Buttons’ - The Rolling Stones (1967) ‘Cool, Calm, Connection' Following the success of their first few albums, The Rolling Stones changed things up with their 5th (UK) installment in 1967. ‘Between The Buttons’ went under the radar due to its departure from their blues-based Rock to something more Psychedelic, but presented…

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37. 'Dookie' - Green Day (1994) 52:26

2y ago52:26

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Episode 37: ‘Dookie’ by Green Day ‘When Punk Comes Around’ Credited with the reinvigoration of Punk Rock in the mainstream, Green Day’s 3rd album, ‘Dookie’, was one of the landmark Rock albums of the 90s. Breathing new life into Punk and blending genres to innovate new styles, the album would be responsible for the rise of Pop Punk in America. Laz …

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