Music writer Debbie Kruger joins us to discuss what is arguably one of the best known albums of all time. As you'll hear, Debbie is pretty well qualified to speak about this album and The Eagles more broadly. Our guest: Debbie Kruger Album chosen: Hotel California by The Eagles (1976) ( Website -- Facebook -- Spotify -- iTunes) Links from the show discussion: 10 … [Read more...]
The Music Dissectors Episode 12 – Paul Bindig / Animals
Musician Paul Bindig joins us to discuss a seminal Pink Floyd album. It's one he knows intimately in a way that most don't. Our guest: Paul Bindig Album chosen: Animals by Pink Floyd (1977) ( Website -- Facebook -- Spotify -- iTunes) Links from the show discussion: Check out Echoes of Pink Floyd, who are touring soon An academic journal article on 'Dogs' … [Read more...]
The Music Dissectors Episode 11 – John Fulcher / Astral Weeks
John Fulcher joins us to discuss his passion for Van Morrison's Astral Weeks Our guest: John Fulcher Album chosen: Astral Weeks by Van Morrison (1968) ( Website -- Facebook -- Spotify -- iTunes) Links from the show discussion: John's essay on Astral Weeks Article in The New Yorker on the Astral Weeks sessions and the book written about it How to … [Read more...]
The Music Dissectors Episode 10 – Tim Pegler / Darkness on the Edge of Town
Tim Pegler is a Melbourne based author who has chosen the acclaimed Springsteen album, Darkness on the Edge of Town. We also discuss Springsteen's ongoing appeal, his live work and a lot more. Our guest: Tim Pegler - Journalist and Author Album chosen: Darkness of the Edge of Town by Bruce Springsteen (1978) ( Website -- Facebook -- Spotify -- iTunes) Links … [Read more...]
The Music Dissectors Episode 9 – Andrew P Street / loveBUZZ
It's an all-Australian affair this episode with writer Andrew P Street giving his thoughts on The Hummingbirds' album loveBUZZ. Our guest: Andrew P Street - Journalist and Broadcaster (links to Andrew's book, podcast and Patreon project all on this link) Album chosen: loveBUZZ by The Hummingbirds (1989) ( Facebook -- Spotify -- iTunes) Links from the show … [Read more...]
The Music Dissectors Episode 8 – Gyan / Way To Blue
Nick Drake is a musician whose regard has continued to increase in the more than forty years since his untimely death. Australian singer and songwriter, Gyan, gives her thoughts on the impact Nick Drake and his work has had on her own life. Our guest: Gyan - singer and songwriter Album chosen: Way To Blue* by Nick Drake (1994) (Website -- Facebook -- Spotify -- … [Read more...]
The Music Dissectors Episode 7 – Ken Lee / The Unforgettable Fire
U2 are one of the best known bands in the world, and love them or hate them, they've had a huge impact on rock music over the past 41 years. We talk with US photographer and musician Ken Lee on U2's 1984 release, The Unforgettable Fire. There also happens to be a great anecdote about meeting Jimmy Page! Our guest: Ken Lee - photographer and musician Album chosen: The … [Read more...]
The Music Dissectors Episode 6 – Glen Ward / A Hard Road
This episode we get into the blues thanks to guest Glen Ward, who has chosen A Hard Road from John Mayall and the Bluesbreakers for us to review. There's also some fun discussion on everything from Fleetwood Mac and Eric Clapton, through to The Wiggles and The Newcastle Song. Our guest: Glen Ward - musician Album chosen: A Hard Road by John Mayall and the Bluesbreakers … [Read more...]
The Music Dissectors Episode 5 – Jill Sobule / Court And Spark
This episode we catch up with Jill Sobule, a massively respected musician with a great catalogue of songs under her belt. Jill talks about Joni Mitchell's Court and Spark and we take the opportunity to talk a little about her own career and ongoing work. Our guest: Jill Sobule - musician (Jill on Facebook) Album chosen: Court And Spark by Joni Mitchell (1974) (Website … [Read more...]
The Music Dissectors Episode 4 – Dave Kettley / Raw Power
Dave Kettley is a Wollongong-based musician who is a guitarist with two great Australian bands, Radio Birdman and The New Christs. Dave's album choice is the 1973 release from The Stooges, Raw Power. Our guest: Dave Kettley - musician Album chosen: Raw Power by The Stooges (1973) (Website -- Facebook -- YouTube -- Spotify -- iTunes) Links from the show … [Read more...]