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Classic Albums. Hosted by Stevie Nix

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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34:10

Elephant by The White Stripes

Classic Albums. Hosted by Stevie Nix ·

2025/10/02

Send us a text Elephant represents the perfect expression of the White Stripes' artistic philosophy. Their emphasis on authenticity, their embrace of limitations, and their respect for rock and blues traditions all came together perfectly on this album. Elephant is raw, it’s rebellious and it’s relentlessly innovative. From the iconic opening riff of Seven Nation Army to the bluesy swagger of Ball And Biscuit, this record is a masterclass in how to make maximum impact with minimal tools.

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33:55

Introducing The Hardline by Terence Trent D'Arby

Classic Albums. Hosted by Stevie Nix ·

2025/09/25

In the landscape of 1987 pop music, few debuts arrived with the impact and audacity of Introducing The Hardline According to Terence Trent D'Arby. The album represented a remarkable fusion of styles and influences, delivered by an artist whose supreme confidence was matched by his extraordinary talent. The album's sound has aged remarkably well, avoiding many of the production clichés that make other records from the period sound dated. Featured songs: If You All Get to Heaven Wishing Well Se...

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38:02

Lemonade by Beyonce

Classic Albums. Hosted by Stevie Nix ·

2025/09/18

At its core, Lemonade is a narrative through the stages of heartbreak, anger, forgiveness and triumph. Structured around traditional elements of a relationship drama, the album creates a cohesive experience where each track builds upon the last, culminating in a sense of closure and catharsis. It exists simultaneously as a deeply personal exploration of Beyoncé's own experiences and a collective reflection of shared human emotions. Featured songs: Pray You Catch Me Hold Up Daddy Lessons...

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34:53

Led Zeppelin IV by Led Zeppelin

Classic Albums. Hosted by Stevie Nix ·

2025/09/11

In the pantheon of rock music, few albums stand as tall as Led Zeppelin's untitled fourth album. Released in November 1971, it represents not just the peak of Led Zeppelin's creative powers, but a perfect convergence of hard rock, folk, blues, and mysticism. Through innovative recording techniques, peerless songwriting and unparalleled musicianship, Led Zeppelin created what many consider to be the definitive rock album of all time. Featured songs: Black Dog Misty Mountain Hop Rock And Roll G...

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40:05

Crime Of The Century by Supertramp

Classic Albums. Hosted by Stevie Nix ·

2025/09/08

Released in 1974, this was the album that transformed Supertramp from struggling British rockers into international stars. It was their third record, but in many ways, it felt like a debut – a complete reinvention that showcased the band's newfound confidence and artistic vision. What makes this album special isn't just its commercial success, but how it merged progressive rock complexity with irresistible pop melodies. The partnership between Roger Hodgson and Rick Davies reached its creativ...

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35:57

Little Earthquakes by Tori Amos

Classic Albums. Hosted by Stevie Nix ·

2025/09/04

Little Earthquakes was a seismic shift in the landscape of alternative rock and feminist expression. Tori Amos, with her virtuosic piano playing and raw, confessional lyrics, crafted a collection of songs that were both deeply personal and universally resonant. It speaks to anyone who has ever felt silenced, marginalised, or misunderstood. It’s a call to arms for self-empowerment, a cathartic release for those grappling with their own inner demons, and a beacon of hope for anyone searching fo...

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38:20

Carrie & Lowell by Sufjan Stevens

Classic Albums. Hosted by Stevie Nix ·

2025/08/28

Carrie & Lowell masterfully examines the multifaceted nature of grief. Grief, as portrayed in the album, is neither linear nor predictable; instead, it manifests in myriad forms — anger, denial, bargaining, depression, and acceptance — all coexisting and intertwining in complex ways. In crafting this album, Stevens not only bares his soul but also offers a cathartic experience for the rest of us, inviting us to reflect on our own journeys of healing and self-discovery. Featured song...

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40:14

The Velvet Underground & Nico by The Velvet...

Classic Albums. Hosted by Stevie Nix ·

2025/08/21

The Velvet Underground & Nico's 1967 debut fundamentally reshaped rock music's DNA. The album created blueprints for glam rock's sexual ambiguity, punk's raw energy, and the distorted landscapes of grunge and noise rock. Though initially unsuccessful commercially, the album demonstrated rock music's potential as a serious art form, effectively bridging high art and popular culture while creating a blueprint for underground music. Featured songs: Sunday Morning I'm Waiting For The Man Femm...

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33:43

Rattlesnakes by Lloyd Cole & The Commotions

Classic Albums. Hosted by Stevie Nix ·

2025/08/14

Released in 1984, Rattlesnakes is a literary journey wrapped in melody; a collection of songs that transformed pop music's intellectual landscape. Lloyd Cole’s lyrics are laced with cultural references, wry humor, and a deep sense of longing, offering vignettes of characters and moments that feel cinematic in their detail. The result is an album that becomes a meditation on intellectual and emotional experience, challenging our expectations of pop music. Featured songs: Perfect Skin Rattlesna...

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39:17

Blackstar by David Bowie

Classic Albums. Hosted by Stevie Nix ·

2025/08/07

Blackstar is simultaneously a personal farewell, a philosophical exploration, and a radical musical statement. Each track contains multiple layers of musical and conceptual meaning, rewarding repeated listening and deep analytical engagement. Released two days before his death, Bowie confronts mortality not as a source of fear, but as a fundamental human experience to be examined, challenged, and potentially transformed. He suggests that death is not an endpoint, but a form of metamorphosis. ...

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35:48

Back In Black by AC/DC

Classic Albums. Hosted by Stevie Nix ·

2025/07/31

Back In Black transformed personal tragedy into a universal artistic statement. It transcended traditional rock album expectations and represented a perfect fusion of technical musical expertise and raw emotional energy. The record's musical complexity is often overlooked in discussions of its raw power, but the Young brothers' ability to create complex musical landscapes using seemingly simple rock structures revolutionised guitar-based music - and Brian Johnson's vocal style, dramatically d...

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37:21

Harry's House by Harry Styles

Classic Albums. Hosted by Stevie Nix ·

2025/07/24

Harry's House is more than just a collection of songs; it's a cultural statement. Styles has consistently used his platform to challenge traditional notions of masculinity, fashion, and artistic expression and this album continues that legacy, presenting a vision of pop music that is inclusive, emotionally intelligent, and artistically adventurous. Styles seamlessly blends elements of pop, rock, funk, and electronic music, creating a sound that feels familiar yet groundbreaking. Featured song...

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40:44

Paranoid by Black Sabbath

Classic Albums. Hosted by Stevie Nix ·

2025/07/23

Paranoid is one of the most transformative albums in rock history. Released in 1970, Paranoid is a bridge between the blues-rock experimentation of the late 1960s and the full-blown heavy metal movement that would dominate the following decades. Each of its eight tracks can be traced as the genesis of entire metal subgenres. Featured songs: War Pigs Iron Man Planet Caravan Fairies Wear Boots Hand Of Doom Paranoid

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38:53

Songs In The Key Of Life by Stevie Wonder

Classic Albums. Hosted by Stevie Nix ·

2025/07/17

Released in 1976, this remarkable double album wasn't just a collection of songs - it was a stunning 21-track journey through soul, funk, jazz, and classical music that tackled everything from the joy of new parenthood to the complexities of racial injustice. The culmination of Wonder's "classic period" of the 1970s, Songs In The Key Of Life represents an artist at the absolute peak of his creative powers, delivering a work that seamlessly blends musical virtuosity with profound social consci...

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37:26

Definitely Maybe by Oasis

Classic Albums. Hosted by Stevie Nix ·

2025/07/10

Definitely Maybe was an immediate commercial success, becoming the fastest-selling debut album in British history at the time. And, today, 30 years later, it stands as a testament to the continuing power of rock 'n' roll to capture a moment in time while creating something that endures beyond its era. Featured songs: Rock ‘n’ Roll Star Shakermaker Supersonic Cigarettes & Alcohol Married With Children Live Forever

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39:43

Little Creatures by Talking Heads

Classic Albums. Hosted by Stevie Nix ·

2025/07/03

Little Creatures represents the band’s shift toward a more accessible sound while retaining their characteristic wit and introspection. It bridges the experimental art-rock ethos of their earlier work with a new focus on melody and Americana-inspired themes. With Little Creatures, Talking Heads embraced universal ideas — love, spirituality, and the mysteries of everyday life — through engaging lyrics, crisp production and a newfound sense of optimism. Featured songs: And She Was The Lady Don’...

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33:09

Cosmo's Factory by Credence Clearwater Revival

Classic Albums. Hosted by Stevie Nix ·

2025/06/26

Cosmo's Factory captured CCR at their commercial and artistic peak. The album topped charts worldwide and spawned multiple hit singles, but more importantly, it represented the fullest realisation of the band's artistic vision. It's the sound of a group operating with supreme confidence and ability, before internal tensions would begin to pull them apart. Featured songs: Up Around The Bend Lookin’ Out My Back Door Who’ll Stop The Rain Run Through The Jungle I Heard It Through The Grapev...

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40:01

Grace by Jeff Buckley

Classic Albums. Hosted by Stevie Nix ·

2025/06/19

In the pantheon of contemporary music, few albums have achieved the mythical status of Jeff Buckley's "Grace" — a record that transcends time, genre, and the tragic brevity of its creator's life. Released in 1994, the album stands as a testament to Buckley's extraordinary musical vision, a delicate yet powerful exploration of human emotion that continues to resonate more than two decades after its creation. Featured songs: Mojo Pin Grace Lilac Wine So Real Lover, You Should've Come Over Halle...

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37:06

Brian Wilson Presents Smile by Brian Wilson

Classic Albums. Hosted by Stevie Nix ·

2025/06/11

Back in 1966, Wilson set out to create what he called a "teenage symphony to God." Fresh off the artistic triumph of Pet Sounds and the revolutionary single Good Vibrations, Wilson collaborated with lyricist Van Dyke Parks to craft an ambitious song cycle about American history, spirituality, and the elements themselves. Smile became known as rock's most famous "lost" album before Wilson finally completed it decades later. Featured songs: Our Prayer/Gee Heroes And Villains Roll Plymouth Rock ...

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34:58

The Grey Album by Danger Mouse

Classic Albums. Hosted by Stevie Nix ·

2025/06/05

Released in 2004, The Grey Album is often regarded as one of the most groundbreaking and transformative albums in the world of hip hop, remix culture, and music production. A remarkable fusion of two iconic cultural artifacts — The Beatles' The White Album and Jay-Z's The Black Album — The Grey Album is a brilliant exploration of musical reinvention, genre fusion, and the creative potential of sampling. Featured songs: What More Can I Say 99 Problems Change Clothes Dirt Off Your Shoulde...

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