Tony Thaxton explores the weirder side of music, celebrating and telling the story behind those strange albums that make you wonder how and why they exist. Doing deep dives on albums released by pro athletes, actors, fictional characters, and more. Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/bizarrealbums/support
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Tony Thaxton (formerly of the band, Motion City Soundtrack) and his co-host Todd Cooper, try make it feel like Christmas every day, but it constantly gets derailed. That won't stop them from singing.
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REISSUE: Leonard Nimoy Presents Mr. Spock's Music From Outer Space
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REISSUE: Wilford Brimley - I'm Old Fashioned
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REISSUE: Hulk Hogan and the Wrestling Boot Band - Hulk Rules
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REISSUE - Pat Boone - In a Metal Mood: No More Mr. Nice Guy
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REISSUE: Meco - Star Wars and Other Galactic Funk
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A record breaking American Olympic athlete makes history, but much of America isn't fond of the way he acts...so he takes his "talents" to Japan. This is the story of Carl Lewis & Electric Storm's Idaten, from 1985. Support the show: patreon.com/bizarrealbums Follow the show on Twitter & Instagram: @bizarrealbums Follow Tony on Twitter & Instagram:…
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Inspired by the Village People, a group is assembled of musicians who dress as athletes. This is the story of All Sports Band’s self titled album, from 1981. Support the show: patreon.com/bizarrealbums Follow the show on Instagram: @bizarrealbums Follow Tony on Instagram: @tonythaxton
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Due to unforeseen circumstances, a new episode could not be recorded this week. Please enjoy this episode of Bizarre Singles originally posted on Patreon.com/bizarrealbums in 2021.
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The Happy Days star records a follow up to his slightly successful first album. This is the story of Scott Baio’s The Boys Are Out Tonight, from 1983. Support the show: patreon.com/bizarrealbums Follow the show on Twitter & Instagram: @bizarrealbums Follow Tony on Twitter & Instagram: @tonythaxton
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This is a rebroadcast of a Bizarre Albums episode from 2021. New episodes return next week!
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This is a rebroadcast of a Bizarre Albums episode from 2022. The show will be back with new episodes on January 23!
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REISSUE: William Shatner - The Transformed Man
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REISSUE: Yoko Ono / John Lennon, Unfinished Music No. 1: Two Virgins
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Terry Bradshaw Sings Christmas Songs For The Whole Family
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NFL Hall of Fame quarterback Terry Bradshaw records a Christmas album…but is it a bootleg or not? This is the story of Terry Bradshaw Sings Christmas Songs For The Whole Family, from 1996. Support the show: patreon.com/bizarrealbums Follow the show on Twitter & Instagram: @bizarrealbums Follow Tony on Twitter & Instagram: @tonythaxton…
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The man with the Guiness World Record for Most Hours on Camera, Regis Philbin, releases a Christmas Album. This is the story of The Regis Philbin Christmas Album, from 2005. Support the show: patreon.com/bizarrealbums Follow the show on social media: @bizarrealbums Follow Tony on social media: @tonythaxton…
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A Coca-Cola industrial musical, for their 75th anniversary. This is the story of The Grip of Leadership, from 1961. Support the show: patreon.com/bizarrealbums Follow the show on social media: @bizarrealbums Follow Tony on social media: @tonythaxton
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Dr Pepper. The Most Original Soft Drink Ever - Original Cast Album
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Some legendary musicians take part in a new advertising campaign for Dr. Pepper. This is the story of Dr Pepper. The Most Original Soft Drink Ever - Original Cast Album, from 1974. Support the show: patreon.com/bizarrealbums Follow the show on social media: @bizarrealbums Follow Tony on social media: @tonythaxton…
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Happy Thanksgiving! The show is taking the week off for the holiday, so here's an episode of Bizarre Singles, originally posted in 2020 on patreon.com/bizarrealbums Support the show: patreon.com/bizarrealbums Follow Tony on social media: @tonythaxton Follow the show on social media: @bizarrealbums
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Pool-Pah - The Flasher / An Original Soundtrack Recording
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In the early 70’s, porn was (almost) going mainstream. An X-rated film initially called Forbidden Under Censorship of the King is retitled The Flasher and the soundtrack is written and recorded by a little known NY band called Pool-Pah, with some help from Rupert Holmes. This is the story of Pool-Pah’s The Flasher/An Original Soundtrack Recording, …
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Best known for his roles in The Shining, Chico and The Man, and various cartoon voices, Scatman Crothers releases an album on Motown. This is the story of Scatman Crothers’ Big Ben Sings, from 1973. Support the show: patreon.com/bizarrealbums Follow the show on Twitter & Instagram: @bizarrealbums Follow Tony on Twitter & Instagram: @tonythaxton…
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Bobby (Boris) Pickett - The Original Monster Mash
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Bobby Pickett grew up watching horror movies and doing impressions of those characters. His Boris Karloff impression would lead to a perennial Halloween favorite. This is the story of Bobby (Boris) Pickett’s The Original Monster Mash, from 1962. Support the show: patreon.com/bizarrealbums Follow the show on Twitter & Instagram: @bizarrealbums Follo…
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SINGLES: Bobby "Boris" Pickett - Climate Mash
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Due to scheduling conflicts, this is an episode of Bizarre Singles, originally posted on Patreon in 2020. Since it's Halloween-time, this is the story of Bobby "Boris" Pickett's reworking of the "Monster Mash" about climate change..."Climate Mash", from 2005. New episodes will return (again) next week! (I promise!) Happy Halloween! Support the show…
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Music From The Motion Picture Soundtrack “Howard The Duck”
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George Lucas helps make the first Marvel movie…and it features Lea Thompson, fresh off of Back to the Future, in a band. This is the story of Music From The Motion Picture Soundtrack “Howard The Duck”, from 1986. Support the show: patreon.com/bizarrealbums Follow the show on Twitter & Instagram: @bizarrealbums Follow Tony on Twitter & Instagram: @t…
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This is an encore presentation of a Bizarre Albums episode from 2019. New episodes return next week!
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This is an encore presentation of a Bizarre Albums episode originally aired in 2021. New episodes will return on 10.17.23 Support the show: patreon.com/bizarrealbums Follow Tony on social media: @tonythaxton Follow the show on social media: @bizarrealbums
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This is an encore presentation of a Bizarre Albums episode from 2020. Support the show: patreon.com/bizarrealbums
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The founder of Scientology creates the world’s first soundtrack to a book for Battlefield Earth. This is the story of L. Ron Hubbard’s Space Jazz, from 1982. Support the show: patreon.com/bizarrealbums Follow the show on Twitter & Instagram: @bizarrealbums Follow Tony on Twitter & Instagram: @tonythaxton…
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An impressive collection of songwriters contribute to an album for a cereal mascot. This is the story of Presenting The Sugar Bears, from 1971. Support the show: patreon.com/bizarrealbums Follow the show on Twitter & Instagram: @bizarrealbums Follow Tony on Twitter & Instagram: @tonythaxton
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SINGLES: Burt Ward - Boy Wonder, I Love You
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The late professional wrestling hall of famer and hardcore icon, Terry Funk records an album in Japan. This is the story of Terry Funk’s Great Texan, from 1984. Special appearance by Colt Cabana! Support the show: patreon.com/bizarrealbums Follow the show on Twitter & Instagram: @bizarrealbums Follow Tony on Twitter & Instagram: @tonythaxton…
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After their metal version of the theme from Star Wars went viral, a couple of producers decide to turn the idea into an actual band. This is the story of Galactic Empire, from 2017. Support the show: patreon.com/bizarrealbums Follow the show on Twitter & Instagram: @bizarrealbums Follow Tony on Twitter & Instagram: @tonythaxton…
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Steven Seagal - Songs from the Crystal Cave
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The martial artist, actor, and avid guitar collector records an album. This is the story of Steven Seagal’s Songs from the Crystal Cave, from 2004. Support the show: patreon.com/bizarrealbums Follow the show on Twitter & Instagram: @bizarrealbums Follow Tony on Twitter & Instagram: @tonythaxton
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This week, it’s a different kind of episode. This is a tribute and celebration of the musical recordings of Pee Wee Herman. RIP Paul Reubens 1952-2023
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The Barbie doll was created in 1959. In 1990, she released a rock and roll album. This is the story of Barbie’s The Look, from 1990. Support the show: patreon.com/bizarrealbums Follow the show on Twitter & Instagram: @bizarrealbums Follow Tony on Twitter & Instagram: @tonythaxton
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REISSUE: Brie Larson - Finally Out Of P.E.
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REISSUE: Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles - Coming Out Of Their Shells
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This is perhaps the most requested album on the show ever. This is the story of McGruff's Smart Kids Album, from 1987. Support the show: patreon.com/bizarrealbums Follow the show on Twitter & Instagram: @bizarrealbums Follow Tony on Twitter & Instagram: @tonythaxton
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REISSUE: Lenny and Squiggy Present - Lenny and the Squigtones
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Snoopy and His Friends The Royal Guardsmen
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A song written about Manfred von Richthofen, aka, The Red Baron from World War I…but it sits on the shelf for 3 years. Then Charles Schulz’s Peanuts comic strip presents a new life for the song. This is the story of Snoopy and His Friends The Royal Guardsmen, from 1967. Support the show: patreon.com/bizarrealbumsFollow the show on Twitter & Instagr…
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The One and Only More or Less Official Cubs Party Album and Rally Starter
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A few years after a heartbreaking season, WGN in Chicago releases a mail order Chicago Cubs rally album. This is the story of The One and Only More or Less Official Cubs Party Album and Rally Starter, from 1987.
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When the 1980’s rolled around and the disco backlash had begun, the Village People tried to pivot their look and sound. This is the story of Village People’s Renaissance, from 1981. Support the show: patreon.com/bizarrealbums Follow the show on Twitter & Instagram: @bizarrealbums Follow Tony on Twitter & Instagram: @tonythaxton…
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Barry Williams - The Return of Johnny Bravo
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26 years after the "Adios, Johnny Bravo" episode of the Brady Bunch, Barry Williams records his first solo album. This is the story of Barry Williams' The Return of Johnny Bravo, from 1999. Support the show: patreon.com/bizarrealbums Follow the show on Twitter & Instagram: @bizarrealbums Follow Tony on Twitter & Instagram: @tonythaxton…
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Clarissa And The Straightjackets - This Is What "Na Na" Means
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Clarissa Explains It All was a hit teen show that proved girls AND boys could like a show with a female lead. Just before the series ended, an album was released. This is the story of Clarissa and the Straightjackets, This Is What “Na Na” Means, from 1994. Support the show: patreon.com/bizarrealbums Follow the show on Twitter & Instagram: @bizarrea…
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The 80’s child actor grew up in a musical household and when his acting career slowed down a bit, he released his own album. This is the story of Corey Feldman’s Love Left, from 1994. Support the show: patreon.com/bizarrealbums Follow the show on Twitter & Instagram: @bizarrealbums Follow Tony on Twitter & Instagram: @tonythaxton…
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