058 - 'THE BLACK PARADE' WITH THE WARNING

Ale, Dany and Pau make up a trio of sisters who also happen to be one of the fastest rising bands in rock today! The Warning take time out to join Mike and celebrate their chosen classic album: My Chemical Romance’s ‘The Black Parade’.

An album influential on all three sisters, The Warning share the impact the story of The Patient’s journey to the afterlife has had. Together Mike and the band explore the album in full including how the influence of classic albums of the past is present for all to see on ‘The Black Parade’.

What impact did recording the album at the haunted Paramour Mansion have on the band?

Why did the breakout single ‘Welcome To The Black Parade’ nearly not make the album?

How did Liza Minnelli become involved with the song ‘Mama’?

 

PLUS: Enjoy ‘Animosity’ from The Warning’s latest EP ‘Mayday’.

Join the Black Parade on this epic edition of 'My Classic Album'.

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Music Credits: 'This Is Rock' by Silvia Marchese

'Animosity' by The Warning. Released on Republic Records a division of UMG Recordings inc & Lava Music LLC

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057 - 'JOE'S GARAGE' WITH TROY REDFERN

Mike returns with all new episodes of 'My Classic Album' as the podcast begins its 4th season! Season 4 kicks off with our most ambitious episode yet as Mike is joined by the King of Slide Guitar Troy Redfern to break down all three acts of Frank Zappa's rock opera 'Joe's Garage'.

Released in two parts by Zappa in 1979, Troy and Mike explore 'Joe's Garage' as a whole; often ambitious, constantly surreal yet ultimately packing an emotional punch as the story reaches its conclusion.

How does 'Joe's Garage' use xenochrony- a technique Zappa pioneered that is ever present throughout the album?

Is the beautiful 'Watermelon In Easter Hay' the apex of Frank Zappa's career?

What on Earth is plooking?

 

PLUS: Enjoy ''Westward the Sun'; the opening track from Troy's 2020 album 'Thunder Moon'.

AND: Mike shares his thoughts and pays tribute to Meat Loaf following his passing in January 2022.

 

Enjoy our opening episode of Season 4... and remember...

"THE WHITE ZONE IS FOR LOADING AND UNLOADING ONLY!"

 

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Music Credits: 'This Is Rock' by Silvia Marchese

'Westward the Sun' by Troy Redfern. An independent release played with permission from the artist. 

The album 'Thunder Moon' is available at https://troyredfern.bandcamp.com/album/thunder-moon

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