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Classic Rock Album Olympics

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The CLASSIC ROCK ALBUM OLYMPICS is a podcast celebrating the most popular albums of the 1960s, 70s and 80s. In each episode music historians Gary Wenstrup and Robert Rodriguez will pull a classic rock album off the shelf and discuss which songs earn our gold, silver and bronze medals. It’s a fun, insightful and passionate journey through some of the greatest albums of all-time. Let the games begin!

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Hearts and Bones by Paul Simon...Episode #11

Classic Rock Album Olympics ·

2025/11/18

In this episode of Classic Rock Album Olympics music historians Gary Wenstrup and Robert Rodriguez dig into Paul Simon’s 1983 albumHearts and Bones. The album was written and recorded following Simon and Garfunkel’s Concert In The Park in 1981 and their world tour of 1982–1983. Some of the songs intended for Hearts and Bones were performed on the tour. Paul and Art began recording and intended that the finished product would be an all-new Simon & Garfunkel studio album. However, tensions

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Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band by The...

Classic Rock Album Olympics ·

2025/11/04

In this episode of Classic Rock Album Olympics music historians Gary Wenstrup and Robert Rodriguez discuss The Beatles’ Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band and award their gold, silver and bronze medals accordingly. Often considered the most important rock album ever made, it saw The Beatles abandon touring to focus on studio recordings. Adopting the alter-ego of a fictional Edwardian-style band, they experimented with new sounds, orchestration, and studio techniques, pushing rock into the

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Straight Up by Badfinger...Episode #9

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2025/10/21

In this episode of Classic Rock Album Olympics music historians Gary Wenstrup and Robert Rodriguez go deep on Badfinger’s Straight Up. Badfinger’s story is one of great songs and huge heartbreak. Formed in the mid-1960s in Wales, the group began as The Iveys, playing a mix of British rock and pop. In 1968 they became the first band signed to The Beatles’ Apple Records. Paul McCartney gave them “Come and Get It” to record which became a worldwide hit in 1969 and they changed their name to

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48:39

Who By Numbers by The Who...Episode #8

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2025/10/07

The Who by Numbers is the seventh studio album by The Who, released in October 1975. It follows an impressive run of deep, successful, and respected work by the band: Tommy, Who’s Next and Quadrophenia. Understandably, Pete Townsend and company might have felt spent. That said, the album contains great performances by Pete, Roger Daltrey, John Entwistle and Keith Moon with straight-forward production by Glynn Johns. On Who By Numbers principal songwriter Pete Townsend grapples with

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Highway 61 Revisited by Bob Dylan...Episode #7

Classic Rock Album Olympics ·

2025/09/23

Highway 61 Revisited is Bob Dylan’s sixth studio album and a defining moment in rock history. Released in 1965, it marked Dylan’s full embrace of electric instrumentation after his transitional album Bringing It All Back Home. With its biting lyrics, surreal imagery, and raw rock-and-roll energy, the album reshaped popular music’s sense of what a song could be. The album reached #3 on the U.S. Billboard 200 and #4 on the UK Albums Chart. Its lead single, “Like a Rolling Stone,” became Dylan’s

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Can't Buy A Thrill by Steely Dan...Episode #6

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2025/09/09

In this episode of CLASSIC ROCK ALBUM OLYMPICS, music historians Gary Wenstrup and Robert Rodriguez pull Steely Dan’s Can’t Buy A Thrill off the shelf and discuss which songs earn their gold, silver and bronze medals. Can’t Buy A Thrill was the band’s 1972 debut. It reached #17 on the album charts and placed two songs in the Top Twenty: Do It Again and Reelin’ in the Years. Songwriters Walter Becker and Donald Fagen delivered a gender-bending album with jazz and Latin rhythm tones,pop/rock

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51:44

Born In The U.S.A. by Bruce Springsteen...Episode #5

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2025/08/26

In this episode of Classic Rock Album Olympics music historians Gary Wenstrup and Robert Rodriguez tackle one of the most iconic albums of the 1980s—Bruce Springsteen’s Born in the U.S.A.. Packed with 7 (!) Top Ten hits and stadium-shaking anthems, this summer of 1984 release cemented “The Boss” as a global superstar. The album hit #1 and it stayed there for almost 2 months. Besides its popularity, the album had social commentary too as evidenced by the tension of the patriotic perception and

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Fulfillingness' First Finale by Stevie...

Classic Rock Album Olympics ·

2025/08/12

In this episode of Classic Rock Album Olympics music historians Gary Wenstrup and Robert Rodriguez return to the mic for a deep dive into Stevie Wonder’s 1974 classic Fulfillingness’ First Finale. As part of Stevie’s “classic period,” this 4x Grammy-winning album blends soulful introspection with social consciousness and studio innovation. Gary and Robert unpack the album’s cultural context and lasting influence—then award gold, silver, and bronze medals to its three greatest tracks. Released in

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44:07

After The Gold Rush by Neil Young...Episode #3

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2025/07/29

This week on Classic Rock Album Olympics we dust off a cornerstone of classic rock: Neil Young’s After the Gold Rush (1970). Blending folk, country, and a whisper of psychedelic surrealism, the album captures Young at his most introspective and influential. The album peaked at #8 on Billboard. Two singles were released from the album: “Only Love Can Break Your Heart” peaked at #33 and “When You Dance I Can Really Love” peaked at #93. Take a listen and see which songs music historians Gary

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Fleetwood Mac by Fleetwood Mac...Episode #2

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2025/07/15

In this episode, music historians Gary Wenstrup and RobertRodriguez dive deep into Fleetwood Mac’s self-titled 1975 album — the one that launched the band into a new era with Lindsey Buckingham and Stevie Nicks joining the lineup. It marked a major turning point for the band. Founding members Mick Fleetwood (drums) and John McVie (bass) remained the rhythmic heart of the group, while Christine McVie (keyboards and vocals) continued to shine as a songwriter. The addition of Lindsey Buckingham

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Sticky Fingers By The Rolling Stones_

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2025/05/01

In this episode of Classic Rock Album Olympics, music historians Gary Wenstrup and Robert Rodriguez dive deep into the legendary Rolling Stones' 1971 masterpiece, Sticky Fingers. With its raw energy, soulful ballads, and iconic riffs, this album is packed with timeless gems. But which three tracks will earn their gold, silver annd bronze medals? Join in as they debate, dissect, and ultimately crown the top songs that define this rock 'n' roll classic. From the swaggering groove of "Brown Sugar"

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Classic Rock Album Olympics

Classic Rock Album Olympics ·

2025/03/25

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