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January 31, 2022 138 mins
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

All music rights reserved to their respective owners.

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