Hosts and English majors Caitlin Cromley-Linn and Geoffrey Edelstein want to give you an edu-music-ation about the stories behind your favorite albums. We will treat them like texts and look through the lenses of literature and pop culture to go beyond the liner notes. Get ready to hit the books and drop the needle!
We’re baaaack! And now that we’re back, we’re going to take you to EMOTION (all the way)! I know we said in the last episode that we were going to talk about Born This Way, but we’re actually going to revisit it later. Apologies! Join us as we dive into Carly Rae Jepsen’s technicolor dream world, where the roads are endless, love rules, and vulnerability shines through the synth.
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Edited by Kate Devorak
Opening and Closing Tracks (sampled): Glitter Blast Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com), Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License, http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/
2 Sept 2021
Episode 8: brand new eyes by Paramore
It’s 2009. Emo is not dead, and Paramore is a household name. Their brand new eyes album pulls back the curtain on the merry band of friends and reveals strife within the band, as well as smart and sometimes cynical commentaries on faith and love. Caitlin and Geoffrey examine how their own lives at the time mirrored the themes discussed in the album, and how they came out the other side.
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Opening and Closing Tracks (sampled): Glitter Blast Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com), Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License, http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/
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Behind brand new eyes documentary
12 Aug 2021
Episode 7: Nevermind by Nirvana
Nirvana's spontaneity and rowdy energy came up from the underground scene and struck the world with the force of lightning. They were revolutionary in how they were unabashedly themselves, in all of their contradictions and their talent. Kurt Cobain, Krist Novoselic, and Dave Grohl just seemed like regular people who lived for the artform what it means to play music and share it with people. Geoffrey, Caitlin, and special guest Chris Bontempo go through the album that launched their career, Nevermind.
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Opening and Closing Tracks (sampled): Glitter Blast Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com), Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License, http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/
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Montage of Heck documentary
Serving the Servant by Danny Goldberg
Nevermind Classic Albums documentary
Rolling Stone magazine
Come As You Are: The Story of Nirvana by Michael Azerrad
3 Jul 2021
Episode 6: Back to Black by Amy Winehouse
Amy Winehouse is so easy to go back to, time and time again. Geoffrey and Caitlin examine this album full of grief, anger, sass, and Amy’s sense of humor (of course she would close a breakup album with a song about a friend’s boyfriend stealing her marijuana). A classic album that defined the mid-00s, Back to Black is Amy’s haunting signature that she leaves us with long after her early demise, each track an eerie insight into her mindset and her mourning.
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Opening and Closing Tracks (sampled): Glitter Blast Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com), Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License, http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/
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Amy documentary
25 Jun 2021
Episode 5: Tapestry by Carole King
Where Carole King leads, we will follow. Caitlin and Geoffrey examine one of the most classic albums of all time - Tapestry by Carole King. You probably know songs written by Carole King that are sung by others - You've Got a Friend, Will You Love Me Tomorrow, and (You Make Me Feel Like) A Natural Woman are a couple that appear on this album. Carole has shaped the success of so many other artists, and often shies away from the spotlight due to her humble nature. Well Carole, on Read Between the Tracks, you get the star treatment!
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Opening and Closing Tracks (sampled):
Glitter Blast Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com), Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License, http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/
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Carole King: Natural Woman documentary
A Natural Woman by Carole King
18 Jun 2021
Episode 4: The Stranger by Billy Joel
Why is Billy Joel considered "The Bard of Long Island?" His career-changing album The Stranger seems to easily answer this question. The album is examined in enthusiastic detail on this episode of Read Between the Tracks. Caitlin and Geoff meet the many characters on this album, such as Anthony, Mama Leone, BrendER and Eddie, and more! On this journey, you may even find the stranger within yourself, ominous whistling and all.
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Opening and Closing Tracks (sampled):
Glitter Blast Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com), Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License, http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/
Source Material:
Billy Joel by Fred Schur
The New York Times
10 Jun 2021
Episode 3: Rumours by Fleetwood Mac
"I'm tired of RUMOURS starting.." said no one ever, about this amazing album! Caitlin and Geoff delve into Fleetwood Mac' legendary tell-all, soap opera that launched them into superstardom. They delve into the numerous breakups that fueled the popular songs we all know and love today, and how the tension, anger, and angst has cemented this album's status in rock history.
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Opening and Closing Tracks (sampled):
Glitter Blast Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com), Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License, http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/
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Rumours (Classic Albums) Documentary
Fleetwood Mac: The Definitive History by Mike Evans
Woman's Own magazine
25 May 2021
Episode 2: Goodbye Yellow Brick Road by Elton John - Part 2
Thank you for continuing to read with us! In Episode 2, Geoffrey and Caitlin close the chapter on Elton John’s masterpiece, Goodbye Yellow Brick Road. The last two sides have a lot of ladies of the night, the Old West, gangsters, and closes out with some good old rock ’n roll and introspection.
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Opening and Closing Tracks (sampled):
Glitter Blast Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com), Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License, http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/
Source Material:
Me by Elton John
Rolling Stone Magazine
17 May 2021
Episode 1: Goodbye Yellow Brick Road by Elton John - Part 1
Welcome to the inaugural episode of Read Between the Tracks! Geoffrey and Caitlin, old friends and fellow English majors, will take you on a track by track journey of the album that started their friendship: Goodbye Yellow Brick Road, Elton John's hit-packed, introspective album. There's Benny and her Jets, Marilyn Monroe, a grey seal, a dramatic opus, and more fun reveals on their journey through the Yellow Brick Road.
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Opening and Closing Tracks (sampled):
Glitter Blast Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com), Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License, http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/
Source Material:
Me by Elton John
Rolling Stone Magazine
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