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 genre...
The Final Cut marks a turning point in Pink Floyd's history and, for many, represents the final chapter of the band's "classic" era. Composed and written largely by Roger Waters, the album grapples with post-war trauma, societal decay, and personal reflection, deeply influenced by Waters' experiences and the memory of his father’s death in World War II. Featured songs:The Post War DreamYour Possible PastsThe Gunner’s DreamParanoid EyesThe Fletcher Memorial HomeNot Now John
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Ghosteen by Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds
Ghosteen is more than just an album; it’s an ethereal journey through loss and healing, reflecting on themes of mortality and the quest for redemption. With its minimalist instrumentation, layered vocal harmonies and cinematic soundscapes, this album invites you into an introspective realm where hope and despair coexist. Each track unfolds like a chapter in a dream, revealing Cave's poetic lyricism and his deeply personal reflections on life and death.Featured songs:Bright HorsesWaiting For YouSun ForestGalleon ShipHollywood
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Either/Or by Elliott Smith
Either/Or is an album that resonates deeply due to its exploration of universal themes — loneliness, existential questioning, and the search for meaning. Smith’s lyrical ability to express his innermost thoughts in relatable terms makes these songs not just personal confessions but shared experiences. Each track is a snapshot of human vulnerability, presented with such honesty that you feel a profound connection to his music.Featured songs:AlamedaThe Ballad Of Big NothingBetween The BarsAngelesPictures Of MeSay Yes
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Plastic Ono Band by John Lennon
John Lennon/Plastic Ono Band is often hailed as one of the greatest albums ever made for its revolutionary approach to songwriting, raw emotional honesty and the starkness of its sound. By exploring topics like disillusionment, abandonment, spirituality and identity, Lennon redefined what popular music could express and how it could connect with listeners on a profoundly human level.Featured songs:MotherWorking Class HeroIsolationLoveI Found OutGod
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The Freewheelin' Bob Dylan by Bob Dylan
The Freewheelin’ Bob Dylan is a landmark album that redefined the possibilities of modern music, blending artistic sophistication with social and personal commentary. Released in 1963, it captures a pivotal moment in history while addressing timeless themes, making it both a product of its time and a universal work of art. Through its poetic lyrics, innovative songwriting, and emotional depth, the album elevated popular music to a serious artistic medium.Featured songs:Blowin’ In The WindGirl From The North CountryMasters Of WarDon't Think Twice, It's All RightCorrina, CorrinaA Hard Rain’s A-Gonna Fall
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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.
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