Classic Albums. Hosted by Stevie Nix

About Classic Albums. Hosted by Stevie Nix

Not all albums stand the test of time, but plenty do and Australian music critic Stevie Nix will bring one to you each week. He'll cover all eras and most genres and tell you why each record is so revered and, equally, why it deserves to be. And he only uses six songs to do it.

Publisher

Stevie Nix

Category

music

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

14 Oct 2024

Latest episode

15 Oct 2026

Latest episodes

109 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   15 Oct 2026

   Jagged Little Pill by Alanis Morissette

   Partnering with producer Glen Ballard, who she also co-wrote the album with, Morissette embarked on a journey of musical and emotional excavation. The resulting songs were raw, confessional, and unapologetically intense. Where her previous work had been polished and safe, Jagged Little Pill was jagged indeed — sharp edges of emotion cutting through layers of production to reveal something viscerally real. The album's sound married the power of alternative rock with pop sensibilities, creating...

2. 

   8 Oct 2026

   Elton John by Elton John

   In the pantheon of transformative second albums, few records demonstrate as dramatic a leap in artistic maturity and commercial viability as Elton John's self-titled 1970 release. While history often views breakthrough albums as sudden lightning strikes of inspiration, Elton John tells a more nuanced story — one of strategic collaboration, refined ambition, and the crucial moment when raw talent finally found the proper framework for expression. Featured songs: Sixty Years On The Greate...

3. 

   1 Oct 2026

   Blunderbuss by Jack White

   Named after an 18th-century short-barreled firearm known for its wide, scattered shot pattern, "Blunderbuss" proved aptly titled. White's lifelong obsessions — Delta blues, country ballads, garage rock, gospel, and vaudevillian oddities — coalesce into something familiar yet startlingly fresh. The album represented not just White's first solo effort, but a comprehensive statement on his musical DNA. Featured songs: Missing Pieces Sixteen Saltines Love Interruption Blunderbuss Hypocritical Kis...

Who has been a guest on Classic Albums. Hosted by Stevie Nix

Names identified in recent episode analyses. Showing up to five guests.

• Brian Wilson
• Lenny Kravitz
• Sting

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Apple Podcasts (US)

5.0 / 5

3 ratings

Spotify

5.0 / 5

10 ratings

Podcast Authority Score: 34 / 100

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Quality

54

Social presence

0

YouTube

0

Engagement

32

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