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EP808: The Rise & Fall of the Double Album
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The rise and fall of the double album in popular music is a fascinating journey that reflects changes in artistic ambition, technology, and the music industry itself. Here’s an outline of key developments:
Billy Joel Killed the Double Album???
History of the Double Album (wiki)
I. Introduction
- Definition of a double album: Typically a collection of two LPs or CDs, often featuring a cohesive concept or theme.
- Overview of its significance in popular music.
- Early Examples (1950s-1960s)
- Introduction in jazz and classical music as a way to showcase longer compositions.
- Examples: Miles Davis's Sketches of Spain (1960).
- First Double album of all time: Ella Fitzgerald Sings the Cole Porter Songbook
- The Concept Album Movement (Late 1960s)
- The Beatles’ The White Album (1968): A landmark in the double album format, showcasing diverse musical styles.
- Pink Floyd’s The Wall (1979) and other progressive rock bands embrace the format for storytelling.
- Double albums seen as a canvas for ambitious concepts and themes.
- Notable examples: The Rolling Stones' Exile on Main St. (1972) and Bob Dylan's Desire (1976).
- Major sales: Double albums often topped charts and received critical acclaim.
- Increased visibility of artists willing to take risks.
- Cultural Impact (1970s-1980s)
- The double album becomes a symbol of artistic integrity and ambition.
- Festivals and concerts: Artists using double albums to frame their live performances.
- More artists from various genres (rock, pop, R&B) begin to experiment with the format.
- Examples: Fleetwood Mac's Tusk (1979) and Prince's Sign o' the Times (1987).
- Changing Industry Dynamics (1990s)
- The rise of the CD as a dominant format: convenience led to a preference for shorter albums.
- Economic considerations: Record labels focused on singles rather than lengthy projects.
- The emergence of MTV and music videos: Visual media shifted focus from album artistry to hit singles.
- The rise of radio formats emphasizing shorter songs.
- Playlist culture: Listeners favor curated collections over lengthy albums.
- Shorter tracks dominate streaming platforms, leading to a decline in the production of double albums.
- Recent Trends (2010s-Present)
- Some artists, like Taylor Swift (The Double Album), explore the format, appealing to nostalgia and artistry.
- Conceptual storytelling continues in fragmented forms (e.g., extended play releases or singles).
- Influence on modern artists: Many still draw inspiration from the narrative and artistic ambitions of classic double albums.
- Critical appreciation: Recognition of double albums as significant artistic statements.
- Reflection on the evolution of the double album in the context of broader changes in popular music.
- Enduring legacy: While its prominence may have waned, the double album remains an important part of music history, embodying the struggle between commercial viability and artistic expression.
The greatest double albums of all time:
New & Notable:
Loudini: Flying Joes; Black Stone
Mr Pittsburgh: Tiny Warz; Walking On Clouds
The rise and fall of the double album in popular music is a fascinating journey that reflects changes in artistic ambition, technology, and the music industry itself. Here’s an outline of key developments:
Billy Joel Killed the Double Album???
History of the Double Album (wiki)
I. Introduction
- Definition of a double album: Typically a collection of two LPs or CDs, often featuring a cohesive concept or theme.
- Overview of its significance in popular music.
- Early Examples (1950s-1960s)
- Introduction in jazz and classical music as a way to showcase longer compositions.
- Examples: Miles Davis's Sketches of Spain (1960).
- First Double album of all time: Ella Fitzgerald Sings the Cole Porter Songbook
- The Concept Album Movement (Late 1960s)
- The Beatles’ The White Album (1968): A landmark in the double album format, showcasing diverse musical styles.
- Pink Floyd’s The Wall (1979) and other progressive rock bands embrace the format for storytelling.
- Double albums seen as a canvas for ambitious concepts and themes.
- Notable examples: The Rolling Stones' Exile on Main St. (1972) and Bob Dylan's Desire (1976).
- Major sales: Double albums often topped charts and received critical acclaim.
- Increased visibility of artists willing to take risks.
- Cultural Impact (1970s-1980s)
- The double album becomes a symbol of artistic integrity and ambition.
- Festivals and concerts: Artists using double albums to frame their live performances.
- More artists from various genres (rock, pop, R&B) begin to experiment with the format.
- Examples: Fleetwood Mac's Tusk (1979) and Prince's Sign o' the Times (1987).
- Changing Industry Dynamics (1990s)
- The rise of the CD as a dominant format: convenience led to a preference for shorter albums.
- Economic considerations: Record labels focused on singles rather than lengthy projects.
- The emergence of MTV and music videos: Visual media shifted focus from album artistry to hit singles.
- The rise of radio formats emphasizing shorter songs.
- Playlist culture: Listeners favor curated collections over lengthy albums.
- Shorter tracks dominate streaming platforms, leading to a decline in the production of double albums.
- Recent Trends (2010s-Present)
- Some artists, like Taylor Swift (The Double Album), explore the format, appealing to nostalgia and artistry.
- Conceptual storytelling continues in fragmented forms (e.g., extended play releases or singles).
- Influence on modern artists: Many still draw inspiration from the narrative and artistic ambitions of classic double albums.
- Critical appreciation: Recognition of double albums as significant artistic statements.
- Reflection on the evolution of the double album in the context of broader changes in popular music.
- Enduring legacy: While its prominence may have waned, the double album remains an important part of music history, embodying the struggle between commercial viability and artistic expression.
The greatest double albums of all time:
New & Notable:
Loudini: Flying Joes; Black Stone
Mr Pittsburgh: Tiny Warz; Walking On Clouds
106 episodes
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The rise and fall of the double album in popular music is a fascinating journey that reflects changes in artistic ambition, technology, and the music industry itself. Here’s an outline of key developments:
Billy Joel Killed the Double Album???
History of the Double Album (wiki)
I. Introduction
- Definition of a double album: Typically a collection of two LPs or CDs, often featuring a cohesive concept or theme.
- Overview of its significance in popular music.
- Early Examples (1950s-1960s)
- Introduction in jazz and classical music as a way to showcase longer compositions.
- Examples: Miles Davis's Sketches of Spain (1960).
- First Double album of all time: Ella Fitzgerald Sings the Cole Porter Songbook
- The Concept Album Movement (Late 1960s)
- The Beatles’ The White Album (1968): A landmark in the double album format, showcasing diverse musical styles.
- Pink Floyd’s The Wall (1979) and other progressive rock bands embrace the format for storytelling.
- Double albums seen as a canvas for ambitious concepts and themes.
- Notable examples: The Rolling Stones' Exile on Main St. (1972) and Bob Dylan's Desire (1976).
- Major sales: Double albums often topped charts and received critical acclaim.
- Increased visibility of artists willing to take risks.
- Cultural Impact (1970s-1980s)
- The double album becomes a symbol of artistic integrity and ambition.
- Festivals and concerts: Artists using double albums to frame their live performances.
- More artists from various genres (rock, pop, R&B) begin to experiment with the format.
- Examples: Fleetwood Mac's Tusk (1979) and Prince's Sign o' the Times (1987).
- Changing Industry Dynamics (1990s)
- The rise of the CD as a dominant format: convenience led to a preference for shorter albums.
- Economic considerations: Record labels focused on singles rather than lengthy projects.
- The emergence of MTV and music videos: Visual media shifted focus from album artistry to hit singles.
- The rise of radio formats emphasizing shorter songs.
- Playlist culture: Listeners favor curated collections over lengthy albums.
- Shorter tracks dominate streaming platforms, leading to a decline in the production of double albums.
- Recent Trends (2010s-Present)
- Some artists, like Taylor Swift (The Double Album), explore the format, appealing to nostalgia and artistry.
- Conceptual storytelling continues in fragmented forms (e.g., extended play releases or singles).
- Influence on modern artists: Many still draw inspiration from the narrative and artistic ambitions of classic double albums.
- Critical appreciation: Recognition of double albums as significant artistic statements.
- Reflection on the evolution of the double album in the context of broader changes in popular music.
- Enduring legacy: While its prominence may have waned, the double album remains an important part of music history, embodying the struggle between commercial viability and artistic expression.
The greatest double albums of all time:
New & Notable:
Loudini: Flying Joes; Black Stone
Mr Pittsburgh: Tiny Warz; Walking On Clouds
The rise and fall of the double album in popular music is a fascinating journey that reflects changes in artistic ambition, technology, and the music industry itself. Here’s an outline of key developments:
Billy Joel Killed the Double Album???
History of the Double Album (wiki)
I. Introduction
- Definition of a double album: Typically a collection of two LPs or CDs, often featuring a cohesive concept or theme.
- Overview of its significance in popular music.
- Early Examples (1950s-1960s)
- Introduction in jazz and classical music as a way to showcase longer compositions.
- Examples: Miles Davis's Sketches of Spain (1960).
- First Double album of all time: Ella Fitzgerald Sings the Cole Porter Songbook
- The Concept Album Movement (Late 1960s)
- The Beatles’ The White Album (1968): A landmark in the double album format, showcasing diverse musical styles.
- Pink Floyd’s The Wall (1979) and other progressive rock bands embrace the format for storytelling.
- Double albums seen as a canvas for ambitious concepts and themes.
- Notable examples: The Rolling Stones' Exile on Main St. (1972) and Bob Dylan's Desire (1976).
- Major sales: Double albums often topped charts and received critical acclaim.
- Increased visibility of artists willing to take risks.
- Cultural Impact (1970s-1980s)
- The double album becomes a symbol of artistic integrity and ambition.
- Festivals and concerts: Artists using double albums to frame their live performances.
- More artists from various genres (rock, pop, R&B) begin to experiment with the format.
- Examples: Fleetwood Mac's Tusk (1979) and Prince's Sign o' the Times (1987).
- Changing Industry Dynamics (1990s)
- The rise of the CD as a dominant format: convenience led to a preference for shorter albums.
- Economic considerations: Record labels focused on singles rather than lengthy projects.
- The emergence of MTV and music videos: Visual media shifted focus from album artistry to hit singles.
- The rise of radio formats emphasizing shorter songs.
- Playlist culture: Listeners favor curated collections over lengthy albums.
- Shorter tracks dominate streaming platforms, leading to a decline in the production of double albums.
- Recent Trends (2010s-Present)
- Some artists, like Taylor Swift (The Double Album), explore the format, appealing to nostalgia and artistry.
- Conceptual storytelling continues in fragmented forms (e.g., extended play releases or singles).
- Influence on modern artists: Many still draw inspiration from the narrative and artistic ambitions of classic double albums.
- Critical appreciation: Recognition of double albums as significant artistic statements.
- Reflection on the evolution of the double album in the context of broader changes in popular music.
- Enduring legacy: While its prominence may have waned, the double album remains an important part of music history, embodying the struggle between commercial viability and artistic expression.
The greatest double albums of all time:
New & Notable:
Loudini: Flying Joes; Black Stone
Mr Pittsburgh: Tiny Warz; Walking On Clouds
106 episodes
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Barry first found music when he borrowed his sister's record collection when he was about eight and was hooked. When Caroline started it was a new beginning, and he listened to all the stations, but Caroline was his favourite by far. Later he became a singer in a band, then started doing discos when he was 18. He joined Caroline in 1977, touring the country with the Caroline Roadshow for 10 years, having great fun. Barry helped with tender trips and worked on the Ross Revenge in '84 and '85. ...
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Join musician Chris Fafalios (Punchline) and co-host Matt Kelly from the Geekscape network on One Hit Thunder, where each week they dive into the world of one-hit wonders with a new guest. Chris and Matt are joined by a revolving door of friends, including Chris's bandmates, musicians he’s toured with, and fellow artists, to listen to a one-hit wonder and explore the full catalog of the band or artist behind it. With a mix of humor and musical insight, Chris and Matt dive deep to decide if t ...
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