Album Epitaph

About Album Epitaph

A podcast that dives into the unheralded albums which represent an era in music history and explains why it matters. Great for big music fans or people with an interest in the album era and music history. https://albumepitaph.wordpress.com/ (https://albumepitaph.wordpress.com/) You can always find Zach at zmathews@shaw.ca (mailto:zmathews@shaw.ca) / Reach out anytime / I will get back to you Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy (https://acast.com/privacy) for more information.

Publisher

Noise Cancelling Group, ZM

Category

history · music · music

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

16 Oct 2020

Latest episode

15 May 2022

Latest episodes

7 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   15 May 2022

   Update on Album Epitaph

   Update on Album Epitaph Podcast Please email me to say hi! zmathews@shaw.ca (mailto:zmathews@shaw.ca) / Zach Mathews Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy (https://acast.com/privacy) for more information.

2. 

   2 Feb 2021

   1957 and Blossom Dearie (EP5)

   Album Epitaph - 1957 and Blossom Dearie (EP5) On this episode, 1957 and the merging of distinct American worlds, three years of Rock ‘n Roll, Cool Jazz and a profile of an unheralded hero in music. Also, chameleons and bridge builders in music. And it is all heard through the smooth vibes of her self-titled album, Blossom Dearie. Part 1 - Intro (0:00) Part 2 - The Context (08:11) Part 3 - The Album (45:44) Part 4 - The Profile (1:07:34) Part 5 - The Wrap (1:17:59) This podcast contains commentary and criticism of music from the album era. Email anytime with questions. Produced by Noise Cancelling Group https://albumepitaph.wordpress.com (https://albumepitaph.wordpress.com/) / zmathews@shaw.ca (mailto:zmathews@shaw.ca) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy (https://acast.com/privacy) for more information.

3. 

   27 Nov 2020

   1963 and A Christmas Gift For You (EP4)

   Album Epitaph - 1963 and A Christmas Gift For You (EP4) On this episode, 1963 and the sound of the teenage soul, choreographed finger snaps, gunshots in the recording studio, and a Christmas miracle, all heard through the sounds of Phil Spector's classic album, A Christmas Gift For You. Part 1 - Intro (0:00) Part 2 - The Context (07:38) Part 3 - The Album (46:20) Part 4 - The Big Idea (1:03:45) Part 5 - The Wrap (1:20:00) This podcast contains commentary and criticism of music from the album era. Email anytime with questions. Produced by Noise Cancelling Group https://albumepitaph.wordpress.com (https://albumepitaph.wordpress.com/) / zmathews@shaw.ca (mailto:zmathews@shaw.ca) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy (https://acast.com/privacy) for more information.

4. 

   1 Nov 2020

   1974 and Feats Don't Fail Me Now (EP3)

   Album Epitaph - 1974 and Feats Don't Fail Me Now (EP3) On this episode, 1974 and the height of the live rock show, Gumbo American music, a drummer with a black eye, an in-depth look at the economic forces behind the sound of music and a perfect little love song... Part 1 - Intro (0:00) Part 2 - The Context (10:02) Part 3 - The Album (41:05) Part 4 - The Big Idea (1:03:07) Part 5 - The Wrap (1:38:26) This podcast contains commentary and criticism of music from the album era. Email anytime with questions. Produced by Noise Cancelling Group https://albumepitaph.wordpress.com (https://albumepitaph.wordpress.com/) / zmathews@shaw.ca (mailto:zmathews@shaw.ca) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy (https://acast.com/privacy) for more information.

5. 

   16 Oct 2020

   1980 and McCartney II (EP2)

   Album Epitaph - 1980 and McCartney II (EP2) On this episode, 1980 and the retreat of the rock music establishment, funny sounds for children, the difference between a synth and a sequencer, do it yourself home recording, tender love and care, wearing sweatpants to the office, all heard through the strange sound of the future... Part 1 - Intro (0:00) Part 2 - The Context (13:03) Part 3 - The Album (37:23) Part 4 - The Big Idea (1:01:15) Part 5 - The Wrap (1:16:53) This podcast contains commentary and criticism of music from the album era. Email anytime with questions. Produced by Noise Cancelling Group https://albumepitaph.wordpress.com (https://albumepitaph.wordpress.com/) / zmathews@shaw.ca (mailto:zmathews@shaw.ca) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy (https://acast.com/privacy) for more information.

6. 

   16 Oct 2020

   1996 and Scenery & Fish (EP1)

   Album Epitaph - 1996 and Scenery & Fish (EP1) On this episode, 1996 and what it means to be a sell-out, the bassist becoming the coolest guy in the band and a funding model that allowed the Canadian music industry to punch above its weight class in the mid-90s. All in a world where it was okay to be a white drummer with dreadlocks... Part 1 - Intro (0.00) Part 2 - The Context (9:43) Part 3 - The Album (35:57) Part 4 - The Big Idea (1:03:00) Part 5 - The Wrap (1:09:21) This podcast contains commentary and criticism of music from the album era. Email anytime with questions. Produced by Noise Cancelling Group https://albumepitaph.wordpress.com (https://albumepitaph.wordpress.com/) / zmathews@shaw.ca (mailto:zmathews@shaw.ca) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy (https://acast.com/privacy) for more information.

7. 

   16 Oct 2020

   Trailer - Season One

   Season One - Trailer: A collection of clips from the first three episodes of Album Epitaph albumepitaph.wordpress.com (https://albumepitaph.wordpress.com/) / zmathews@shaw.ca (mailto:zmathews@shaw.ca) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy (https://acast.com/privacy) for more information.

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