http://www.wyep.org en-us Tue, 01 Nov 2011 00:00:00 -0400 Copyright 2006 Discumentary is an appreciation of the albums we think are essential to the artists in the WYEP music library produced by Brian Siewiorek. wyep.org Discumentary allows for you to discover music you may not know about, or even find out new facts about your favorite albums produced by Brian Siewiorek. Discumentary is an appreciation of the albums we think are essential to the artists in the WYEP music library produced by Brian Siewiorek. http://feeds.feedburner.com/wyep/discumentary 91.3fm wyep podcasts@wyep.org No http://www.wyep.org/images/podcasts/discumentary75.jpg http://wyep.org/music/ondemand/podcasts/ 91.3fm WYEP Although not commercially successful, this album is a Kinks classic. A "concept" album about Ray Davies' desire for the nostalgia of "Olde England" is played out with songs about Village Greens, Steam Trains and Photographs Although not commercially successful, this album is a Kinks classic. A "concept" album about Ray Davies' desire for the nostalgia of "Olde England" is played out with songs about Village Greens, Steam Trains and Photographs. 00:07:36 podcast, podcasting, podcaster, public radio, wyep, 91.3fm wyep, Pittsburgh, iscumentary, Brian Siewiorek, Pittsburgh http://podcasts.wyep.org/di-kinks.mp3 Wed, 31 May 2006 00:00:00 -0400 91.3fm WYEP This could be considered Robyn Hitchcock's break out album, but it's also the band's major label debut. Globe of Frogs demonstrates Hitchcock's quirky songwriting with members of the Soft Boys, R.E.M. and Squeeze along for the ride. This could be considered Robyn Hitchcock's break out album, but it's also the band's major label debut. Globe of Frogs demonstrates Hitchcock's quirky songwriting with members of the Soft Boys, R.E.M. and Squeeze along for the ride. 00:08:07 podcast, podcasting, podcaster, public radio, wyep, 91.3fm wyep, Pittsburgh, ock and the Egyptians, Discumentary, Brian Siewiorek, Pittsburgh http://podcasts.wyep.org/di-robynhitchcock.mp3 Thu, 01 Jun 2006 00:00:00 -0400 91.3fm WYEP Armed with more than two turntables and a microphone, Beck's sophomore effort mixes various genres of music together, resulting in an album that bridges the gap between country and hip hop. Produced by the Dust Brothers, this is Beck's most talked about a Armed with more than two turntables and a microphone, Beck's sophomore effort mixes various genres of music together, resulting in an album that bridges the gap between country and hip hop. Produced by the Dust Brothers, this is Beck's most talked about album. 00:07:44 podcast, podcasting, podcaster, public radio, wyep, 91.3fm wyep, Pittsburgh, entary, Brian Siewiorek, Pittsburgh http://podcasts.wyep.org/di-beck.mp3 Thu, 01 Jun 2006 00:00:00 -0400 91.3fm WYEP Many call this a groundbreaking album, as it experimented with rapid electronic beats long before the word "techno" was ever thought up as a music genre. It was also tremendously successful commercially, generating three hits that were eased into populari Many call this a groundbreaking album, as it experimented with rapid electronic beats long before the word "techno" was ever thought up as a music genre. It was also tremendously successful commercially, generating three hits that were eased into popularity thanks to the newly assembled MTV. 00:07:33 podcast, podcasting, podcaster, public radio, wyep, 91.3fm wyep, Pittsburgh, Discumentary, Brian Siewiorek, Pittsburgh http://podcasts.wyep.org/di-eurythmics.mp3 Thu, 01 Jun 2006 00:00:00 -0400 91.3fm WYEP James Brown and his 16-piece band did a weeklong stint at Harlem's Apollo Theater late in 1962. This live recording was financed completely by Brown, and he went against his record label's wishes to make it in the first place. The album has been called on James Brown and his 16-piece band did a weeklong stint at Harlem's Apollo Theater late in 1962. This live recording was financed completely by Brown, and he went against his record label's wishes to make it in the first place. The album has been called one of the greatest live albums ever recorded, and was on the album charts for close to a year and a half. 00:07:55 podcast, podcasting, podcaster, public radio, wyep, 91.3fm wyep, Pittsburgh, Discumentary, Brian Siewiorek, Pittsburgh http://podcasts.wyep.org/di-jamesbrown.mp3 Wed, 14 Jun 2006 00:00:00 -0400 91.3fm WYEP Nina Simone and her music were just being rediscovered in 2003, when she passed away at age 70. This album, a selection of blues originals and covers, is considered to be one of her most solid albums. Nina Simone and her music were just being rediscovered in 2003, when she passed away at age 70. This album, a selection of blues originals and covers, is considered to be one of her most solid albums. 00:07:10 podcast, podcasting, podcaster, public radio, wyep, 91.3fm wyep, Pittsburgh, Discumentary, Brian Siewiorek, Pittsburgh http://podcasts.wyep.org/di-ninasimone.mp3 Wed, 14 Jun 2006 00:00:00 -0400 91.3fm WYEP For Dar Williams' long time fans, hearing this album must have been rather shocking, like when Dylan went electric. Williams set aside her acoustic singer-songwriter side and released this more "plugged in" album that features drum machines and electric g For Dar Williams' long time fans, hearing this album must have been rather shocking, like when Dylan went electric. Williams set aside her acoustic singer-songwriter side and released this more "plugged in" album that features drum machines and electric guitars backing up her soprano voice and colorful songwriting skills. 00:07:09 podcast, podcasting, podcaster, public radio, wyep, 91.3fm wyep, Pittsburgh, , Discumentary, Brian Siewiorek, Pittsburgh http://podcasts.wyep.org/di-darwilliams.mp3 Wed, 14 Jun 2006 00:00:00 -0400 91.3fm WYEP Shortly after the American Folk revival that followed the frenzy around the "O, Brother Where Art Thou?" soundtrack, Gillian Welch and David Rawlings released this album filled with heartfelt folk songs. Shortly after the American Folk revival that followed the frenzy around the "O, Brother Where Art Thou?" soundtrack, Gillian Welch and David Rawlings released this album filled with heartfelt folk songs. 00:07:15 podcast, podcasting, podcaster, public radio, wyep, 91.3fm wyep, Pittsburgh, h, Discumentary, Brian Siewiorek, Pittsburgh http://podcasts.wyep.org/di-gillianwelch.mp3 Thu, 15 Jun 2006 00:00:00 -0400 91.3fm WYEP Oasis' second album came somewhere between the band having the fastest selling debut in British history, and their declaration that they were bigger than the Beatles. This album is often considered one of the greatest albums in British rock. Oasis' second album came somewhere between the band having the fastest selling debut in British history, and their declaration that they were bigger than the Beatles. This album is often considered one of the greatest albums in British rock. 00:07:35 podcast, podcasting, podcaster, public radio, wyep, 91.3fm wyep, Pittsburgh, mentary, Brian Siewiorek, Pittsburgh http://podcasts.wyep.org/di-oasis.mp3 Thu, 15 Jun 2006 00:00:00 -0400 91.3fm WYEP Before this album was released Warren Zevon was a singer/songwriter with a few albums out. His biggest claim to fame was that Linda Ronstadt had recorded some of his songs. "Excitable Boy" was the big breakout album for him, containing the big hit "Werewo Before this album was released Warren Zevon was a singer/songwriter with a few albums out. His biggest claim to fame was that Linda Ronstadt had recorded some of his songs. "Excitable Boy" was the big breakout album for him, containing the big hit "Werewolves of London", a song that takes days to get out of my head. 00:07:27 podcast, podcasting, podcaster, public radio, wyep, 91.3fm wyep, Pittsburgh, , Discumentary, Brian Siewiorek, Pittsburgh http://podcasts.wyep.org/di-warrenzevon.mp3 Tue, 20 Jun 2006 00:00:00 -0400 91.3fm WYEP Eddie Vedder and Company were coping with the new found fame from their debut album when they recorded this follow-up. This album sealed them a hardcore fan base with seven of its twelve songs becoming hits. Eddie Vedder and Company were coping with the new found fame from their debut album when they recorded this follow-up. This album sealed them a hardcore fan base with seven of its twelve songs becoming hits. 00:08:14 podcast, podcasting, podcaster, public radio, wyep, 91.3fm wyep, Pittsburgh, iscumentary, Brian Siewiorek, Pittsburgh http://podcasts.wyep.org/di-pearljam.mp3 Wed, 28 Jun 2006 00:00:00 -0400 91.3fm WYEP Belle and Sebastian grew out of a class project and became a sensation in the U.K. due to word of mouth. Their third album, which is steeped in a wide array of musical influences, grew their audience even more, and earned them a coveted Brit Award. Belle and Sebastian grew out of a class project and became a sensation in the U.K. due to word of mouth. Their third album, which is steeped in a wide array of musical influences, grew their audience even more, and earned them a coveted Brit Award. 00:07:25 podcast, podcasting, podcaster, public radio, wyep, 91.3fm wyep, Pittsburgh, bastian, Discumentary, Brian Siewiorek, Pittsburgh http://podcasts.wyep.org/di-belleandsebastian.mp3 Thu, 22 Jun 2006 00:00:00 -0400 91.3fm WYEP Norah Jones' debut album took the world by storm, a jazz-inspired disc that started out as a favorite of critics. The album went on to sell more than 18 million copies. It also earned Jones eight Grammy Awards. Norah Jones' debut album took the world by storm, a jazz-inspired disc that started out as a favorite of critics. The album went on to sell more than 18 million copies. It also earned Jones eight Grammy Awards. 00:07:25 podcast, podcasting, podcaster, public radio, wyep, 91.3fm wyep, Pittsburgh, Discumentary, Brian Siewiorek, Pittsburgh http://podcasts.wyep.org/di-norahjones.mp3 Thu, 06 Jul 2006 00:00:00 -0400 91.3fm WYEP Iris Dement's debut album became a success mostly due to the rave reviews it received, many critics called it an instant classic. The reviews led to Dement signing a contract with Warner Brothers who re-released the disc in 1993. The album features guest Iris Dement's debut album became a success mostly due to the rave reviews it received, many critics called it an instant classic. The reviews led to Dement signing a contract with Warner Brothers who re-released the disc in 1993. The album features guest appearances by Emmylou Harris and Iris' mother, Flora Mae. 00:06:22 podcast, podcasting, podcaster, public radio, wyep, 91.3fm wyep, Pittsburgh, Discumentary, Brian Siewiorek, Pittsburgh http://podcasts.wyep.org/di-irisdement.mp3 Tue, 11 Jul 2006 00:00:00 -0400 91.3fm WYEP This album began Blondie's rise to stardom, and rocketed them past many of their CBGB's contemporaries as far as commercial success goes. This album contains "Heart of Glass", their first (and definitely not their last) #1 single in the U.S. This album began Blondie's rise to stardom, and rocketed them past many of their CBGB's contemporaries as far as commercial success goes. This album contains "Heart of Glass", their first (and definitely not their last) #1 single in the U.S. 00:07:24 podcast, podcasting, podcaster, public radio, wyep, 91.3fm wyep, Pittsburgh, cumentary, Brian Siewiorek, Pittsburgh http://podcasts.wyep.org/di-blondie.mp3 Tue, 18 Jul 2006 00:00:00 -0400 91.3fm WYEP The band's sophomore effort is considered one of the greatest albums of the nineties. With elements of power pop, psychedelia, and rhythm and blues mixed in with their signature sound, Being There shows Wilco's evolution from being just a country-rock ban The band's sophomore effort is considered one of the greatest albums of the nineties. With elements of power pop, psychedelia, and rhythm and blues mixed in with their signature sound, Being There shows Wilco's evolution from being just a country-rock band. 00:08:00 podcast, podcasting, podcaster, public radio, wyep, 91.3fm wyep, Pittsburgh, mentary, Brian Siewiorek, Pittsburgh http://podcasts.wyep.org/di-wilco.mp3 Tue, 25 Jul 2006 00:00:00 -0400 91.3fm WYEP Some artists need to appear younger or hipper to appeal to a younger audience. Not Johnny Cash, he sat down with his guitar, and did the same thing that made him a legend many years ago. This album, produced by Rick Rubin, won Cash a whole new generation Some artists need to appear younger or hipper to appeal to a younger audience. Not Johnny Cash, he sat down with his guitar, and did the same thing that made him a legend many years ago. This album, produced by Rick Rubin, won Cash a whole new generation of fans. 00:09:12 podcast, podcasting, podcaster, public radio, wyep, 91.3fm wyep, Pittsburgh, Discumentary, Brian Siewiorek, Pittsburgh http://podcasts.wyep.org/di-johnnycash.mp3 Tue, 01 Aug 2006 00:00:00 -0400 91.3fm WYEP The Beach Boys came of age with this album, which represented a new direction for the group. Filled with the Boys' perfect harmonies and Brian Wilson's obsessive production, Pet Sounds is considered one of the greatest albums of all time. The Beach Boys came of age with this album, which represented a new direction for the group. Filled with the Boys' perfect harmonies and Brian Wilson's obsessive production, Pet Sounds is considered one of the greatest albums of all time. 00:07:49 podcast, podcasting, podcaster, public radio, wyep, 91.3fm wyep, Pittsburgh, Discumentary, Brian Siewiorek, Pittsburgh http://podcasts.wyep.org/di-beachboys.mp3 Tue, 08 Aug 2006 00:00:00 -0400 91.3fm WYEP Coldplay rose to stardom with their debut album. The British quartet redefined the Brit-rock sound. This album is not only appreciated by music fans, but by music critics as well. Coldplay rose to stardom with their debut album. The British quartet redefined the Brit-rock sound. This album is not only appreciated by music fans, but by music critics as well. 00:05:56 podcast, podcasting, podcaster, public radio, wyep, 91.3fm wyep, Pittsburgh, scumentary, Brian Siewiorek, Pittsburgh http://podcasts.wyep.org/di-coldplay.mp3 Tue, 15 Aug 2006 00:00:00 -0400 91.3fm WYEP Mick Ronson produces this album, which some critics have called the fifth Smiths album. It blends Morrissey's voice with rockabilly and glam rock influences to create Morrissey's most solid solo effort to date. Mick Ronson produces this album, which some critics have called the fifth Smiths album. It blends Morrissey's voice with rockabilly and glam rock influences to create Morrissey's most solid solo effort to date. 00:06:43 podcast, podcasting, podcaster, public radio, wyep, 91.3fm wyep, Pittsburgh, iscumentary, Brian Siewiorek, Pittsburgh http://podcasts.wyep.org/di-morrissey.mp3 Tue, 12 Sep 2006 00:00:00 -0400 91.3fm WYEP Cole's sophomore release; this album went Gold pretty quickly thanks to the singles "Where Have all the Cowboys Gone" and "I Don't Want to Wait." But there's more than hit singles to this album, including a duet between Cole and her mentor, Peter Gabriel. Cole's sophomore release; this album went Gold pretty quickly thanks to the singles "Where Have all the Cowboys Gone" and "I Don't Want to Wait." But there's more than hit singles to this album, including a duet between Cole and her mentor, Peter Gabriel. 00:07:14 podcast, podcasting, podcaster, public radio, wyep, 91.3fm wyep, Pittsburgh, Discumentary, Brian Siewiorek, Pittsburgh http://podcasts.wyep.org/di-paulacole.mp3 Thu, 21 Sep 2006 00:00:00 -0400 91.3fm WYEP Part glam rock, part progressive rock, Bowie$#39;s classic redefined himself in the UK and made him a hit for the first time in the US. Part glam rock, part progressive rock, Bowie$#39;s classic redefined himself in the UK and made him a hit for the first time in the US. 00:05:49 podcast, podcasting, podcaster, public radio, wyep, 91.3fm wyep, Pittsburgh, Discumentary, Brian Siewiorek, Pittsburgh http://podcasts.wyep.org/di-davidbowie.mp3 Wed, 04 Oct 2006 00:00:00 -0400 91.3fm WYEP Patti Smith's groundbreaking debut album, often called the first art punk album. Smith's fusion of poetry and music defines a unique style that she continues to develop to this day. Patti Smith's groundbreaking debut album, often called the first art punk album. Smith's fusion of poetry and music defines a unique style that she continues to develop to this day. 00:06:38 podcast, podcasting, podcaster, public radio, wyep, 91.3fm wyep, Pittsburgh, Discumentary, Brian Siewiorek, Pittsburgh http://podcasts.wyep.org/di-pattismith.mp3 Tue, 17 Oct 2006 00:00:00 -0400 91.3fm WYEP Marcia Ball mixes the blues with country honky-tonk and a little boogie on this album. This is the first album to showcase Ball's songwriting skills and it also features her notorious piano playing, that at times would make Jerry Lee Lewis jealous. Marcia Ball mixes the blues with country honky-tonk and a little boogie on this album. This is the first album to showcase Ball's songwriting skills and it also features her notorious piano playing, that at times would make Jerry Lee Lewis jealous. 00:07:20 podcast, podcasting, podcaster, public radio, wyep, 91.3fm wyep, Pittsburgh, Discumentary, Brian Siewiorek, Pittsburgh http://podcasts.wyep.org/di-marciaball.mp3 Fri, 20 Oct 2006 00:00:00 -0400 91.3fm WYEP This is the breakout album for Ziggy Marley and the Melody Makers, it includes the single "Tomorrow People". Produced by Talking Heads/Tom Tom Club members Tina Weymouth and Chris Franz, this album is one of the top-selling reggae albums ever. This is the breakout album for Ziggy Marley and the Melody Makers, it includes the single "Tomorrow People". Produced by Talking Heads/Tom Tom Club members Tina Weymouth and Chris Franz, this album is one of the top-selling reggae albums ever. 00:06:36 podcast, podcasting, podcaster, public radio, wyep, 91.3fm wyep, Pittsburgh, and the Melody Makers, Discumentary, Brian Siewiorek, Pittsburgh http://podcasts.wyep.org/di-ziggymarley.mp3 Tue, 05 Dec 2006 00:00:00 -0500 91.3fm WYEP The Cranberries formed in Limerick, Ireland in 1990, and three years later they had their first of many Top 10 hits. The band's sound is defined by the vocals of Dolores O'Riordan, who co-writes the songs with bass player Noel Hogan. The Cranberries formed in Limerick, Ireland in 1990, and three years later they had their first of many Top 10 hits. The band's sound is defined by the vocals of Dolores O'Riordan, who co-writes the songs with bass player Noel Hogan. 00:06:45 podcast, podcasting, podcaster, public radio, wyep, 91.3fm wyep, Pittsburgh, Discumentary, Brian Siewiorek, Pittsburgh http://podcasts.wyep.org/di-cranberries.mp3 Fri, 15 Dec 2006 00:00:00 -0500 91.3fm WYEP This album is a series of demos that the Modern Lovers recorded in 1973 with John Cale of the Velvet Underground producing. It was released three years later three years after the band had broken up. Jonathan Richman used the Modern Lovers name on other This album is a series of demos that the Modern Lovers recorded in 1973 with John Cale of the Velvet Underground producing. It was released three years later three years after the band had broken up. Jonathan Richman used the Modern Lovers name on other projects he worked on, but the original line up of Richman, Jerry Harrison, David Robinson and Ernie Brooks went on to make a classic album, that is still highly regarded by critics. 00:07:19 podcast, podcasting, podcaster, public radio, wyep, 91.3fm wyep, Pittsburgh, s, Discumentary, Brian Siewiorek, Pittsburgh http://podcasts.wyep.org/di-modernlovers.mp3 Tue, 02 Jan 2007 00:00:00 -0500 91.3fm WYEP The album that The Church is most renowned for, it features their smash single "Under the Milky Way". The U.S. breakthrough gave the Church a top forty hit and a Gold album, as well as sold out world tours. The album that The Church is most renowned for, it features their smash single "Under the Milky Way". The U.S. breakthrough gave the Church a top forty hit and a Gold album, as well as sold out world tours. 00:06:57 podcast, podcasting, podcaster, public radio, wyep, 91.3fm wyep, Pittsburgh, Discumentary, Brian Siewiorek, Pittsburgh http://podcasts.wyep.org/di-thechurch.mp3 Thu, 04 Jan 2007 00:00:00 -0500 91.3fm WYEP After the demise of Whiskeytown, Ryan Adams went solo with the album Heartbreaker, to much critical praise. But it was his Gold album that broke him out into the mainstream, earning him crossover success and new legions of fans. After the demise of Whiskeytown, Ryan Adams went solo with the album Heartbreaker, to much critical praise. But it was his Gold album that broke him out into the mainstream, earning him crossover success and new legions of fans. 00:07:05 podcast, podcasting, podcaster, public radio, wyep, 91.3fm wyep, Pittsburgh, Discumentary, Brian Siewiorek, Pittsburgh http://podcasts.wyep.org/di-ryanadams.mp3 Tue, 09 Jan 2007 00:00:00 -0500 91.3fm WYEP The The is the concept of its leader, Matt Johnson, the band's line-up varies from album to album. This time around his band featured Johnny Marr of the Smiths. Controversial and political in nature, Mind Bomb features songs with titles like like "The Bea The The is the concept of its leader, Matt Johnson, the band's line-up varies from album to album. This time around his band featured Johnny Marr of the Smiths. Controversial and political in nature, Mind Bomb features songs with titles like like "The Beat(en) Generation" and "Armageddon Days are here (Again)". 00:07:47 podcast, podcasting, podcaster, public radio, wyep, 91.3fm wyep, Pittsburgh, cumentary, Brian Siewiorek, Pittsburgh http://podcasts.wyep.org/di-thethe.mp3 Thu, 18 Jan 2007 00:00:00 -0500 91.3fm WYEP This is the album that made this sixty-something year old gospel group known to more than the "masses". With a little help from Robert Randolph and the Family Band and Ben Harper, It won them their second Grammy award and it features songs from Prince, St This is the album that made this sixty-something year old gospel group known to more than the "masses". With a little help from Robert Randolph and the Family Band and Ben Harper, It won them their second Grammy award and it features songs from Prince, Stevie Wonder, Aretha Franklin, Curtis Mayfieldand even Parliament Funkadelic. 00:09:04 podcast, podcasting, podcaster, public radio, wyep, 91.3fm wyep, Pittsburgh, f Alabama, Discumentary, Brian Siewiorek, Pittsburgh http://podcasts.wyep.org/di-blindboys.mp3 Fri, 26 Jan 2007 00:00:00 -0500 91.3fm WYEP This is the third, last and most experimental album that The Jimi Hendrix Experience released. It shows Hendrix's versatility; not only as a guitarist, but also as a singer and producer. Even with its experimental nature, it generated a couple of hits for This is the third, last and most experimental album that The Jimi Hendrix Experience released. It shows Hendrix's versatility; not only as a guitarist, but also as a singer and producer. Even with its experimental nature, it generated a couple of hits for Hendrix at the time, and remains a legendary album today. 00:07:00 podcast, podcasting, podcaster, public radio, wyep, 91.3fm wyep, Pittsburgh, Experience, Discumentary, Brian Siewiorek, Pittsburgh http://podcasts.wyep.org/di-jimihendrix.mp3 Fri, 02 Feb 2007 00:00:00 -0500 91.3fm WYEP Miriam Mekaba's life has been an interesting one. From her beginnings as a South African jazz singer to her thirty year exile from her homeland. Mekaba chronicles these experiences on this disc, and also updates her worldwide hit "Pata Pata". Miriam Mekaba's life has been an interesting one. From her beginnings as a South African jazz singer to her thirty year exile from her homeland. Mekaba chronicles these experiences on this disc, and also updates her worldwide hit "Pata Pata". 00:06:45 podcast, podcasting, podcaster, public radio, wyep, 91.3fm wyep, Pittsburgh, a, Discumentary, Brian Siewiorek, Pittsburgh http://podcasts.wyep.org/di-miriammekaba.mp3 Tue, 13 Feb 2007 00:00:00 -0500 91.3fm WYEP Armatrading's second non-acoustic album turned her into a pop star in Britian. For this album she ranges from folk rock, to new wave to reggae. She's joined by Thomas Dolby, Sly and Robbie, Steve Lillywhite and Andy Partridge from XTC. Armatrading's second non-acoustic album turned her into a pop star in Britian. For this album she ranges from folk rock, to new wave to reggae. She's joined by Thomas Dolby, Sly and Robbie, Steve Lillywhite and Andy Partridge from XTC. 00:06:03 podcast, podcasting, podcaster, public radio, wyep, 91.3fm wyep, Pittsburgh, ding, Discumentary, Brian Siewiorek, Pittsburgh http://podcasts.wyep.org/di-joanarmatrading.mp3 Fri, 16 Feb 2007 00:00:00 -0500 91.3fm WYEP John Lee Hooker was already a legend before the making of this album. Produced by Van Morrison and Los Lobos, it features new songs a few classic remakes, further cementing his legendary status. John Lee Hooker was already a legend before the making of this album. Produced by Van Morrison and Los Lobos, it features new songs a few classic remakes, further cementing his legendary status. 00:06:18 podcast, podcasting, podcaster, public radio, wyep, 91.3fm wyep, Pittsburgh, ker, Discumentary, Brian Siewiorek, Pittsburgh http://podcasts.wyep.org/di-johnleehooker.mp3 Tue, 27 Feb 2007 00:00:00 -0500 91.3fm WYEP Ronstadt's fifth album, which made her a star. She perfects her folk rock sound through covers of songs by Paul Anka, Hank Williams and Anna McGarrigle. This album had number one hits on the country and pop charts, went platinum, and even earned Ronstadt Ronstadt's fifth album, which made her a star. She perfects her folk rock sound through covers of songs by Paul Anka, Hank Williams and Anna McGarrigle. This album had number one hits on the country and pop charts, went platinum, and even earned Ronstadt a Grammy award. 00:07:20 podcast, podcasting, podcaster, public radio, wyep, 91.3fm wyep, Pittsburgh, dt, Discumentary, Brian Siewiorek, Pittsburgh http://podcasts.wyep.org/di-lindaronstadt.mp3 Fri, 02 Mar 2007 00:00:00 -0500 91.3fm WYEP Upon its release, Interview Magazine called Exile in Guyville "folk rock that could make you blush". This is Liz Phair's response to the Rolling Stones classic Exile on Main St. -- a pretty big undertaking for a debut album. Upon its release, Interview Magazine called Exile in Guyville "folk rock that could make you blush". This is Liz Phair's response to the Rolling Stones classic Exile on Main St. -- a pretty big undertaking for a debut album. 00:07:30 podcast, podcasting, podcaster, public radio, wyep, 91.3fm wyep, Pittsburgh, iscumentary, Brian Siewiorek, Pittsburgh http://podcasts.wyep.org/di-lizphair.mp3 Fri, 09 Mar 2007 00:00:00 -0500 91.3fm WYEP Although it was a commercial failure, Dusty in Memphis is regarded by many critics to be one of the greatest albums of all time. This album mixes the sultry soulful voice of the British Pop singer with the production team for Aretha Franklin and the songw Although it was a commercial failure, Dusty in Memphis is regarded by many critics to be one of the greatest albums of all time. This album mixes the sultry soulful voice of the British Pop singer with the production team for Aretha Franklin and the songwriting skills of Goffin and King, Bacharach and David, and Randy Newman. 00:07:26 podcast, podcasting, podcaster, public radio, wyep, 91.3fm wyep, Pittsburgh, field, Discumentary, Brian Siewiorek, Pittsburgh http://podcasts.wyep.org/di-dustyspringfield.mp3 Tue, 20 Mar 2007 00:00:00 -0400 91.3fm WYEP Uncle Tupelo's final effort is often hailed as their best, a perfect blend of the elements in their country-rock sound. This album was recorded completely live in an Austin studio. Less than a year after its release, both Son Volt and Wilco had been creat Uncle Tupelo's final effort is often hailed as their best, a perfect blend of the elements in their country-rock sound. This album was recorded completely live in an Austin studio. Less than a year after its release, both Son Volt and Wilco had been created from Uncle Tupelo's ashes. 00:06:50 podcast, podcasting, podcaster, public radio, wyep, 91.3fm wyep, Pittsburgh, , Discumentary, Brian Siewiorek, Pittsburgh http://podcasts.wyep.org/di-uncletupelo.mp3 Fri, 23 Mar 2007 00:00:00 -0400 91.3fm WYEP Taking close to three years off between his debut album and Poses, this album features Rufus Wainwright with a soaring full band, and in scaled down acoustic numbers. His theatrical-style is enhanced with elements of opera, rock and electronica. Taking close to three years off between his debut album and Poses, this album features Rufus Wainwright with a soaring full band, and in scaled down acoustic numbers. His theatrical-style is enhanced with elements of opera, rock and electronica. 00:09:04 podcast, podcasting, podcaster, public radio, wyep, 91.3fm wyep, Pittsburgh, ight, Discumentary, Brian Siewiorek, Pittsburgh http://podcasts.wyep.org/di-rufuswainwright.mp3 Mon, 02 Apr 2007 00:00:00 -0400 91.3fm WYEP From the ashes of college-radio faves Camper Van Beethoven, came Cracker. David Lowery formed Cracker which brings a mainstream rock sound to his quirky and cynical lyrics. Their debut album earned them success in the growing alternative radio scene of th From the ashes of college-radio faves Camper Van Beethoven, came Cracker. David Lowery formed Cracker which brings a mainstream rock sound to his quirky and cynical lyrics. Their debut album earned them success in the growing alternative radio scene of the time, as well as a mainstream hit. 00:06:59 podcast, podcasting, podcaster, public radio, wyep, 91.3fm wyep, Pittsburgh, cumentary, Brian Siewiorek, Pittsburgh http://podcasts.wyep.org/di-cracker.mp3 Fri, 06 Apr 2007 00:00:00 -0400 91.3fm WYEP Harrison's first non-Beatle album was actually a triple album. Now available on a double CD set, It proves to be one of the best of his solo career. Produced by Phil Spector, and featuring appearances by Eric Clapton, Ringo Starr and Peter Frampton to nam Harrison's first non-Beatle album was actually a triple album. Now available on a double CD set, It proves to be one of the best of his solo career. Produced by Phil Spector, and featuring appearances by Eric Clapton, Ringo Starr and Peter Frampton to name a few. 00:09:05 podcast, podcasting, podcaster, public radio, wyep, 91.3fm wyep, Pittsburgh, son, Discumentary, Brian Siewiorek, Pittsburgh http://podcasts.wyep.org/di-georgeharrison.mp3 Tue, 17 Apr 2007 00:00:00 -0400 91.3fm WYEP A remarkable album of songs written by Tom Waits, performed by John Hammond, produced by Tom Waits. The result leads to new interpretations of some of Waits' best known songs, and a feat rarely seen in the music industry. A remarkable album of songs written by Tom Waits, performed by John Hammond, produced by Tom Waits. The result leads to new interpretations of some of Waits' best known songs, and a feat rarely seen in the music industry. 00:06:45 podcast, podcasting, podcaster, public radio, wyep, 91.3fm wyep, Pittsburgh, , Discumentary, Brian Siewiorek, Pittsburgh http://podcasts.wyep.org/di-johnhammond.mp3 Tue, 24 Apr 2007 00:00:00 -0400 91.3fm WYEP Discumentary is a look at an essential CD from the WYEP Music Library. Bristol natives Geoff Barrow and Beth Gibbons joined forces to create Portishead, making a benchmark for the trip-hop genre. They relased their debut album, “Dummy” on Go Records in 1994, which reached the top 40. The group’s collaborative effort produced merit, winning them Britain’s Mercury Prize and play on MTV. 7:29 podcast, podcasting, podcaster, public radio, wyep, 91.3fm wyep, Pittsburgh, Discumentary, portishead, dummy, Brian Siewiorek http://podcasts.wyep.org/DI-DUMMY.MP3 Mon, 28 Jul 2008 00:00:00 -0400 91.3fm WYEP Discumentary is a look at an essential CD from the WYEP Music Library. Considered one of the greatest rock albums from the 80’s, “Let it Be” is The Replacements third release. A coming of age album in its own right, its fun and disjointed complete with a Kiss cover and songs about their bass player getting his tonsils out. 8:16 podcast, podcasting, podcaster, public radio, wyep, 91.3fm wyep, Pittsburgh, Discumentary, Brian Siewiorek, The Replacements, Let it Be, Paul Westerberg, Tommy Stinson, Brian Si http://podcasts.wyep.org/di-replacementsletitbe.mp3 Mon, 04 Aug 2008 00:00:00 -0400 91.3fm WYEP Known as Lennon's most important work, this album features its anthemic title track, Phil Spector's "wall of sound", scathing lyrics about Paul McCartney, and the guitar playing of George Harrison. Released in 1971, it was the first of only three of Lenno Known as Lennon's most important work, this album features its anthemic title track, Phil Spector's "wall of sound", scathing lyrics about Paul McCartney, and the guitar playing of George Harrison. Released in 1971, it was the first of only three of Lennon's solo albums to hit number one. 00:08:17 podcast, podcasting, podcaster, public radio, wyep, 91.3fm wyep, Pittsburgh, Discumentary, Brian Siewiorek, Pittsburgh http://podcasts.wyep.org/di-johnlennon.mp3 Fri, 01 Jun 2007 00:00:00 -0400 91.3fm WYEP Sly Stone and his group sounded different than the hippie bands coming out of San Francisco in the late Sixties. But the integrated group’s message was still one of peace, love and understanding. Their funky sound earned them a bunch of hits, includin Sly Stone and his group sounded different than the hippie bands coming out of San Francisco in the late Sixties. But the integrated group's message was still one of peace, love and understanding. Their funky sound earned them a bunch of hits, including the album’s title track. 00:08:02 podcast, podcasting, podcaster, public radio, wyep, 91.3fm wyep, Pittsburgh, iscumentary, Brian Siewiorek, Pittsburgh http://podcasts.wyep.org/di-sly.mp3 Fri, 01 Jun 2007 00:00:00 -0400 91.3fm WYEP Rediscovered and re-released by David Byrne in 2001, this album holds up more now than it did in 1974. Far ahead of his time, Shuggie Otis and this album are cited as influences by many electronic artists today. The son of bandleader Johnny Otis, Shuggi Rediscovered and re-released by David Byrne in 2001, this album holds up more now than it did in 1974. Far ahead of his time, Shuggie Otis and this album are cited as influences by many electronic artists today. The son of bandleader Johnny Otis, Shuggie only released two albums and performs live rarely. 00:07:18 podcast, podcasting, podcaster, public radio, wyep, 91.3fm wyep, Pittsburgh, , Discumentary, Brian Siewiorek, Pittsburgh http://podcasts.wyep.org/di-shuggieotis.mp3 Wed, 06 Jun 2007 00:00:00 -0400 91.3fm WYEP Greg Brown is definitely a leader in today's modern folk movement, He is the founder of Red House Records and has released many albums in the genre. Further In is one of his best efforts, in which brown delivers a solid performance backed with his descrip Greg Brown is definitely a leader in today's modern folk movement, He is the founder of Red House Records and has released many albums in the genre. Further In is one of his best efforts, in which brown delivers a solid performance backed with his descriptive lyrics. 00:07:27 podcast, podcasting, podcaster, public radio, wyep, 91.3fm wyep, Pittsburgh, Discumentary, Brian Siewiorek, Pittsburgh http://podcasts.wyep.org/di-gregbrown.mp3 Mon, 11 Jun 2007 00:00:00 -0400 91.3fm WYEP Following the huge success of the Fugees, Lauryn Hill went solo with this one. Creating a disc of very personal songs, she demonstrated just how versatile Hip Hop could be. It also showed that Hill could be a force on her own, by winning 5 Grammy Awards Following the huge success of the Fugees, Lauryn Hill went solo with this one. Creating a disc of very personal songs, she demonstrated just how versatile Hip Hop could be. It also showed that Hill could be a force on her own, by winning 5 Grammy Awards and earning a Gold Record. 00:08:31 podcast, podcasting, podcaster, public radio, wyep, 91.3fm wyep, Pittsburgh, Discumentary, Brian Siewiorek, Pittsburgh http://podcasts.wyep.org/di-laurynhill.mp3 Wed, 20 Jun 2007 00:00:00 -0400 91.3fm WYEP Creating what he calls "Conscious Music for the Masses," Micheal Franti tackles topics like AIDS, homelessness and police brutality but sets these themes to melodies you can groove to. "Everyone Deserves Music" is an extension of this method that include Creating what he calls "Conscious Music for the Masses," Micheal Franti tackles topics like AIDS, homelessness and police brutality but sets these themes to melodies you can groove to. "Everyone Deserves Music" is an extension of this method that includes elements of funk, folk, reggae and rock. 00:09:51 podcast, podcasting, podcaster, public radio, wyep, 91.3fm wyep, Pittsburgh, ti, Discumentary, Brian Siewiorek, Pittsburgh http://podcasts.wyep.org/di-michaelfranti.mp3 Wed, 27 Jun 2007 00:00:00 -0400 91.3fm WYEP The main theme of this album is based on a Japanese girl who is set to fight an army of robots that are pink. Less of a concept album and more of an album in which certain songs have a narrative thread, the Lips experimentation with music, makes this an The main theme of this album is based on a Japanese girl who is set to fight an army of robots that are pink. Less of a concept album and more of an album in which certain songs have a narrative thread, the Lips experimentation with music, makes this an album in which you hear something new every time. 00:08:12 podcast, podcasting, podcaster, public radio, wyep, 91.3fm wyep, Pittsburgh, , Discumentary, Brian Siewiorek, Pittsburgh http://podcasts.wyep.org/di-flaminglips.mp3 Mon, 02 Jul 2007 00:00:00 -0400 91.3fm WYEP In the Talking Heads' third album Fear of Music, the band releases for the first time, classics such as Heaven and Life During Wartime, as well as experimenting with songs like I Zimbra. This interesting title track combines African rythm sections with ly In the Talking Heads' third album Fear of Music, the band releases for the first time, classics such as Heaven and Life During Wartime, as well as experimenting with songs like I Zimbra. This interesting title track combines African rythm sections with lyrics by poet Hugo Ball, and is also partly credited to Brian Eno, who had a big role in the Talking Heads' previous album. 00:07:27 podcast, podcasting, podcaster, public radio, wyep, 91.3fm wyep, Pittsburgh, s, Discumentary, Brian Siewiorek, Pittsburgh http://podcasts.wyep.org/di-talkingheads.mp3 Mon, 09 Jul 2007 00:00:00 -0400 91.3fm WYEP Sgt. Pepper's was released in June of 1967, solidifying the Beatles new style introduced in their 1966 album Revolver. The complex and arrangements along with Martin's innovative production style recreated rock music in an album that Rolling Stone conside Sgt. Pepper's was released in June of 1967, solidifying the Beatles new style introduced in their 1966 album Revolver. The complex and arrangements along with Martin's innovative production style recreated rock music in an album that Rolling Stone considers to be the greatest of all time. 00:08:49 podcast, podcasting, podcaster, public radio, wyep, 91.3fm wyep, Pittsburgh, cumentary, Brian Siewiorek, Pittsburgh http://podcasts.wyep.org/di-beatles.mp3 Wed, 18 Jul 2007 00:00:00 -0400 91.3fm WYEP Tidal was Apple’s debut album, it came out in 1996 when she was 19 years old. Produced by Andrew Slater, he sought to bring out Apple’s voice, piano playing, and provocative lyrics through various song arrangements. The album reached number 18 on Bill Tidal was Apple’s debut album, it came out in 1996 when she was 19 years old. Produced by Andrew Slater, he sought to bring out Apple’s voice, piano playing, and provocative lyrics through various song arrangements. The album reached number 18 on Billboard’s Top 40 and has sold more than 2.7 million copies since its release. 00:06:33 podcast, podcasting, podcaster, public radio, wyep, 91.3fm wyep, Pittsburgh, Discumentary, Brian Siewiorek, Pittsburgh http://podcasts.wyep.org/di-fionaapple.mp3 Mon, 30 Jul 2007 00:00:00 -0400 91.3fm WYEP This album received rave reviews from blues fans who praised Tedeschi for continuing and advancing the blues tradition. It features 5 songs written by Tedeschi plus a few written by her band members Tom Hambridge and Adrienne Young. Just Won’t Burn went This album received rave reviews from blues fans who praised Tedeschi for continuing and advancing the blues tradition. It features 5 songs written by Tedeschi plus a few written by her band members Tom Hambridge and Adrienne Young. Just Won’t Burn went to number 2 on the mainstream blues charts, getting her opening gigs for the likes of BB King, Dr. John and Buddy Guy. 00:07:46 podcast, podcasting, podcaster, public radio, wyep, 91.3fm wyep, Pittsburgh, hi, Discumentary, Brian Siewiorek, Pittsburgh http://podcasts.wyep.org/di-susantedeschi.mp3 Mon, 30 Jul 2007 00:00:00 -0400 91.3fm WYEP Short, Sharp, Shocked has a folky sound with a bit of country-tinged production, its a collection of personal songs inspired by Shocked’s youth. The album received great reviews upon its release. It’s biggest hit was the song “Anchorage,” a letter Short, Sharp, Shocked has a folky sound with a bit of country-tinged production, its a collection of personal songs inspired by Shocked’s youth. The album received great reviews upon its release. It’s biggest hit was the song “Anchorage,” a letter from a friend in Alaska, set to music. 00:07:27 podcast, podcasting, podcaster, public radio, wyep, 91.3fm wyep, Pittsburgh, cked, Discumentary, Brian Siewiorek, Pittsburgh http://podcasts.wyep.org/di-michelleshocked.mp3 Wed, 08 Aug 2007 00:00:00 -0400 91.3fm WYEP In spirit of the singer-songwriter tradition that was beginning to resurface, Chapman’s debut album sits comfortably alongside such names as Natalie Merchant and Suzanne Vega. The album is largely political in nature, dealing with issues such as racism, In spirit of the singer-songwriter tradition that was beginning to resurface, Chapman’s debut album sits comfortably alongside such names as Natalie Merchant and Suzanne Vega. The album is largely political in nature, dealing with issues such as racism, violence against women and poverty. 00:07:56 podcast, podcasting, podcaster, public radio, wyep, 91.3fm wyep, Pittsburgh, n, Discumentary, Brian Siewiorek, Pittsburgh http://podcasts.wyep.org/di-tracychapman.mp3 Mon, 17 Sep 2007 00:00:00 -0400 91.3fm WYEP By the time XO had come out, Smith had disbanded his group Heatmiser and earned a good reputation as a solo artist. His contributions to the film “Good Will Hunting” earned him notoriety and made XO his major album debut. It featured lush vocal sounds By the time XO had come out, Smith had disbanded his group Heatmiser and earned a good reputation as a solo artist. His contributions to the film “Good Will Hunting” earned him notoriety and made XO his major album debut. It featured lush vocal sounds and was compared to the Beatles in style and arrangements. 00:07:26 podcast, podcasting, podcaster, public radio, wyep, 91.3fm wyep, Pittsburgh, h, Discumentary, Brian Siewiorek, Pittsburgh http://podcasts.wyep.org/di-elliottsmith.mp3 Mon, 05 Nov 2007 00:00:00 -0500 91.3fm WYEP The third release by the White Stripes showcases a more polished and refined sound than their previous efforts. The songs on the album show the range of the group’s influences, from Led Zeppelin to early Delta Blues. The music takes elements of these in The third release by the White Stripes showcases a more polished and refined sound than their previous efforts. The songs on the album show the range of the group’s influences, from Led Zeppelin to early Delta Blues. The music takes elements of these influences and fuses them with new trends. 00:06:47 podcast, podcasting, podcaster, public radio, wyep, 91.3fm wyep, Pittsburgh, s, Discumentary, Brian Siewiorek, Pittsburgh http://podcasts.wyep.org/di-whitestripes.mp3 Mon, 12 Nov 2007 00:00:00 -0500 91.3fm WYEP I Do Not Want What I Haven't Got is O’Connor’s sophomore album and the follow up to 1987's The Lion and the Cobra. Her hit song "Nothing Compares 2U", was written by Prince and helped propel her to stardom. It was her no-nonsense approach of the albu I Do Not Want What I Haven't Got is O’Connor’s sophomore album and the follow up to 1987's The Lion and the Cobra. Her hit song "Nothing Compares 2U", was written by Prince and helped propel her to stardom. It was her no-nonsense approach of the album influenced several female singer-songwriters from the nineties. 00:08:16 podcast, podcasting, podcaster, public radio, wyep, 91.3fm wyep, Pittsburgh, nor, Discumentary, Brian Siewiorek, Pittsburgh http://podcasts.wyep.org/di-sineadoconnor.mp3 Mon, 19 Nov 2007 00:00:00 -0500 91.3fm WYEP Shortly after joining supergroup The Traveling Wilburys, Orbison made what was to be his final solo album. "Mystery Girl" featured the top ten hit "You Got it " and brought him popularity to a new generation. Shortly after joining supergroup The Traveling Wilburys, Orbison made what was to be his final solo album. "Mystery Girl" featured the top ten hit "You Got it " and brought him popularity to a new generation. 00:07:27 podcast, podcasting, podcaster, public radio, wyep, 91.3fm wyep, Pittsburgh, Discumentary, Brian Siewiorek, Pittsburgh http://podcasts.wyep.org/di-royorbison.mp3 Tue, 27 Nov 2007 00:00:00 -0500 91.3fm WYEP Playing off of Apocalyptic themes and experimenting with new sounds, Prince's double album had a bit of everything. The songs range from rock to funk to psychedelic blues to gospel and show his dynamic as a musician. Popular songs included the title track Playing off of Apocalyptic themes and experimenting with new sounds, Prince's double album had a bit of everything. The songs range from rock to funk to psychedelic blues to gospel and show his dynamic as a musician. Popular songs included the title track and "Strange Relationship". 00:08:07 podcast, podcasting, podcaster, public radio, wyep, 91.3fm wyep, Pittsburgh, umentary, Brian Siewiorek, Pittsburgh http://podcasts.wyep.org/di-prince.mp3 Wed, 05 Dec 2007 00:00:00 -0500 91.3fm WYEP On Spike, Costello displays his influences and tries his hand at many different styles of music. The album features song collaborations with Roger McGuinn and the song “Veronica”, co-written with Paul McCartney. The album's eclectic nature gave it mix On Spike, Costello displays his influences and tries his hand at many different styles of music. The album features song collaborations with Roger McGuinn and the song “Veronica”, co-written with Paul McCartney. The album's eclectic nature gave it mixed reactions among critics, but remains a fan favorite. 00:07:31 podcast, podcasting, podcaster, public radio, wyep, 91.3fm wyep, Pittsburgh, lo, Discumentary, Brian Siewiorek, Pittsburgh http://podcasts.wyep.org/di-elviscostello.mp3 Mon, 17 Dec 2007 00:00:00 -0500 91.3fm WYEP Comprised of Cuban and African musicians, Buena Vista Social Club, successfully mixed Cuban Rhythms and African style piano. Most of the band members were retired, and it’s oldest member was 89. The album topped Latin charts and went on to win a Grammy Comprised of Cuban and African musicians, Buena Vista Social Club, successfully mixed Cuban Rhythms and African style piano. Most of the band members were retired, and it’s oldest member was 89. The album topped Latin charts and went on to win a Grammy in 1997. 00:07:22 podcast, podcasting, podcaster, public radio, wyep, 91.3fm wyep, Pittsburgh, Discumentary, Brian Siewiorek, Pittsburgh http://podcasts.wyep.org/di-buenavistasc.mp3 Mon, 24 Dec 2007 00:00:00 -0500 91.3fm WYEP >"Songs for Drella" reunited former Velvet Underground members Lou Reed and John Cale for the first time since 1968. The two got together shortly after the death of Andy Warhol and decided to pay tribute to his life. The songs feature vocals from both Cal Songs for Drella reunited former Velvet Underground members Lou Reed and John Cale for the first time since 1968. The two got together shortly after the death of Andy Warhol and decided to pay tribute to his life. The songs feature vocals from both Cale and Reed, focusing on story rather than lavish musical arrangements. 00:08:26 podcast, podcasting, podcaster, public radio, wyep, 91.3fm wyep, Pittsburgh, hn Cale, Discumentary, Brian Siewiorek, Pittsburgh http://podcasts.wyep.org/di-loureednjohn.mp3 Wed, 02 Jan 2008 00:00:00 -0500 91.3fm WYEP Unlike most other pop groups in the 70’s, Big Star made songs with sensible harmonies as well as catchy hooks. Band mates Chris Bell and Alex Chilton shared guitar and vocals for most of the record. While Big star never received critical acclaim, they u Unlike most other pop groups in the 70’s, Big Star made songs with sensible harmonies as well as catchy hooks. Band mates Chris Bell and Alex Chilton shared guitar and vocals for most of the record. While Big star never received critical acclaim, they unofficially started the genre "power pop" 00:07:44 podcast, podcasting, podcaster, public radio, wyep, 91.3fm wyep, Pittsburgh, iscumentary, Brian Siewiorek, Pittsburgh http://podcasts.wyep.org/di-bigstarr.mp3 Mon, 07 Jan 2008 00:00:00 -0500 91.3fm WYEP Strummer's last album, which was finished by his band after his death, included introspective lyrics and a heavy reggae influence. The album is considered one of Strummer's finest since the Clash. It is partially produced by Rick Rubin, and features a cov Strummer's last album, which was finished by his band after his death, included introspective lyrics and a heavy reggae influence. The album is considered one of Strummer's finest since the Clash. It is partially produced by Rick Rubin, and features a cover of Bob Marley's "Redemption Song". 00:08:10 podcast, podcasting, podcaster, public radio, wyep, 91.3fm wyep, Pittsburgh, , Discumentary, Brian Siewiorek, Pittsburgh http://podcasts.wyep.org/di-joestrummer.mp3 Wed, 16 Jan 2008 00:00:00 -0500 91.3fm WYEP After the breakup of the Sugarcubes, Bjork released this album not only to tell the world that she had gone solo, but that she was taking things to a new level. From fun, upbeat dance numbers to sparse accapella songs, this album set the stage for Bjork's After the breakup of the Sugarcubes, Bjork released this album not only to tell the world that she had gone solo, but that she was taking things to a new level. From fun, upbeat dance numbers to sparse accapella songs, this album set the stage for Bjork's varied career. 00:07:33 podcast, podcasting, podcaster, public radio, wyep, 91.3fm wyep, Pittsburgh, mentary, Brian Siewiorek, Pittsburgh http://podcasts.wyep.org/di-bjork.mp3 Wed, 23 Jan 2008 00:00:00 -0500 91.3fm WYEP For this release Graham Parker combined his singer-songwriter pub rock with more conventional pop elements to make a rather unconventional album. Considered to be one of the great records of the post-punk era, and one of Parker’s most successful... sett For this release Graham Parker combined his singer-songwriter pub rock with more conventional pop elements to make a rather unconventional album. Considered to be one of the great records of the post-punk era, and one of Parker’s most successful... setting him up for mainstream success that never happened. 00:07:58 podcast, podcasting, podcaster, public radio, wyep, 91.3fm wyep, Pittsburgh, r, Discumentary, Brian Siewiorek, Pittsburgh http://podcasts.wyep.org/di-grahamparker.mp3 Mon, 28 Jan 2008 00:00:00 -0500 91.3fm WYEP WYEP's Discumentary: Toots and the Maytals "Funky Kingston" Toots and the Maytals brought fourth Jamaican traditions in both sound and style. The album featured the song “Do the Reggay” which led to the term Reggae. The band also" made reggae versions of “Louie Louie” and John Denver’s Country Roads". 10:22 podcast, podcasting, podcaster, public radio, wyep, 91.3fm wyep, Pittsburgh, Discumentary, Toots and the Maytals, Toots Hibbert, Funky Kingston, reggae http://podcasts.wyep.org/di-funkykingston.mp3 Sat, 01 Mar 2008 00:00:00 -0500 91.3fm WYEP WYEP's Discumentary: The Cure "The Head on the Door" The Cure’s sixth album merged their signature dark-goth and their pop sound which they achieved with later albums. The Head On The Door shows the band experimenting with different sylings and arrangements. This album gave them their first big success in America, reaching #59 on the Billboard album charts. 9:47 podcast, podcasting, podcaster, public radio, wyep, 91.3fm wyep, Pittsburgh, Discumentary, The Cure, cure, Robert Smith, Brian Siewiorek http://podcasts.wyep.org/di-headonthedoor.mp3 Thu, 27 Mar 2008 00:00:00 -0400 91.3fm WYEP WYEP's Discumentary: Sam Cooke "Night Beat" Sam Cooke recorded “Night Beat” in three nights in February of 1963. The album features keyboardist Billy Preston, then at the age of 16. Cooke was given the chance to return to his gospel roots while recording this album. 9:31 podcast, podcasting, podcaster, public radio, wyep, 91.3fm wyep, Pittsburgh, Discumentary, Sam Cooke, Night Beat, Billy Preston, Soul Music http://podcasts.wyep.org/di-nightbeat.mp3 Thu, 13 Mar 2008 00:00:00 -0400 91.3fm WYEP WYEP's Discumentary: Moby "Play" After becoming a popular DJ, and the success of his first few techno albums, Moby makes one of his most diverse albums. Here he strays from strictly eclectronica and blends elements of rock, blues, gospel and hip-hop, and even plays every instrument on the album. 9:04 podcast, podcasting, podcaster, public radio, wyep, 91.3fm wyep, Pittsburgh, Discmentary, Moby, Play, Alan Lomax, Brian Siewiorek http://podcasts.wyep.org/di-play.MP3 Thu, 20 Mar 2008 00:00:00 -0400 91.3fm WYEP WYEP's Discumentary: Feist "The Reminder" Headed by a commercially successful single, Feist’s third solo album is already being deemed as an instant classic. It was recorded in France with her longtime collaborator, Gonzales. 9:11 podcast, podcasting, podcaster, public radio, wyep, 91.3fm wyep, Pittsburgh, Discumentary, Feist, The Reminder, Leslie Feist, Brian Siewiorek http://podcasts.wyep.org/di-thereminder.mp3 Thu, 28 Feb 2008 00:00:00 -0500 91.3fm WYEP WYEP's Discumentary: The Who "The Who Sell Out" British rock legends The Who made their third album as an homage to Radio London. To give the album more of a “corporate” feel, they added in commercials here and there, with the album cover showing the band plugging product like Heinz Baked Beans. 8:33 podcast, podcasting, podcaster, public radio, wyep, 91.3fm wyep, Pittsburgh, Discumentary, The Who, The Who Sell Out, Sell Out, Pete Townshend, Roger Daltrey, Keith Moon, John E http://podcasts.wyep.org/di-thewhosellout.mp3 Wed, 20 Feb 2008 00:00:00 -0500 91.3fm WYEP WYEP's Discumentary: Tori Amos "Under the Pink" Mostly recorded in a hacienda in New Mexico, “Under the Pink” is Tori Amos second solo album. Even more piano-focused than her first, it features the singles “God” and “Cornflake Girl”. 7:58 podcast, podcasting, podcaster, public radio, wyep, 91.3fm wyep, Pittsburgh, Discumentary, Tori Amos, Under the Pink, Trent Reznor, Brian Siewiorek http://podcasts.wyep.org/di-underthepink.mp3 Fri, 15 Feb 2008 00:00:00 -0500 91.3fm WYEP WYEP's Discumentary: Loretta Lynn "Van Lear Rose" Lynn had been performing for more than 40 years before releasing “Van Lear Rose”. The album was produced by White Stripes guitarist Jack White, who was also the band leader in the recordings 9:25 podcast, podcasting, podcaster, public radio, wyep, 91.3fm wyep, Pittsburgh, Discumentary, Loretta Lynn, Jack White, Van Lear Rose, Brian Siewiorek http://podcasts.wyep.org/di-vanlearrose.mp3 Sun, 17 Feb 2008 00:00:00 -0500 91.3fm WYEP WYEP's Discumentary: Sam Phillips "Martinis and Bikinis" Getting her start in the Christian music community, Sam Phillips left after a dispute with her label at the time. She signed with Virgin Records in 1989. “Martinis and Bikinis”, her fourth solo album was produced by her future husband T-Bone Burnett. 8:54 podcast, podcasting, podcaster, public radio, wyep, 91.3fm wyep, Pittsburgh, discumentary, sam phillips, martinis and bikinis, t bone burnett http://podcasts.wyep.org/di-martinisandbikinis.mp3 Fri, 11 Apr 2008 00:00:00 -0400 91.3fm WYEP WYEP's Discumentary: The Verve "Urban Hymns" Considered by many to be one of the most influential albums of the nineties, Urban Hymns remains timeless in content. Despite internal struggles, drug addictions and a large lawsuit against the Rolling Stones, The Verve were able to create an album with grand atmosphere and true sense of purpose. 7:31 podcast, podcasting, podcaster, public radio, wyep, 91.3fm wyep, Pittsburgh, Discumentary, The Verve, urban hymns, richard ashcroft, brian siewiorek http://podcasts.wyep.org/di-urbanhymns.mp3 Fri, 18 Apr 2008 00:00:00 -0400 91.3fm WYEP WYEP's Discumentary: Tom Petty "Wildflowers" Produced by Rick Rubin, Tom Petty’s second solo album, “Wildflowers” was certified three times platinum in 1995. Critics praised the album, albeit being almost an hour long. Petty won his first Grammy for his performance of “You Don’t Know How It Feels”. 7:36 podcast, podcasting, podcaster, public radio, wyep, 91.3fm wyep, Pittsburgh, discumentary, tom petty, wildflowers, rick rubin http://podcasts.wyep.org/di-wildflowers.mp3 Thu, 01 May 2008 00:00:00 -0400 91.3fm WYEP WYEP's Discumentary: Kirsty MacColl "Tropical Brainstorm" Disappointed with the music industry and recovering from a divorce, Kirsty MacColl, took six years off before recording “Tropical Brainstorm”. During her break, she spent a lot of time in Cuba and Brazil, which inspired the albums many tropical influences. 7:43 podcast, podcasting, podcaster, public radio, wyep, 91.3fm wyep, Pittsburgh, Discumentary, Kirsty MacColl, Kirsty Mac Coll, Tropical Brainstorm http://podcasts.wyep.org/di-tropicalbrainstorm.mp3 Mon, 12 May 2008 00:00:00 -0400 91.3fm WYEP WYEP's Discumentary: Van Morrison "Astral Weeks" The former lead singer of Them released his second solo album which became a favorite of critics. The album was recorded in two days in a New York City studio and was ranked as the 19th greatest album of all time, according to Rolling Stone Magazine. 8:28 podcast, podcasting, podcaster, public radio, wyep, 91.3fm wyep, Pittsburgh, Discumentary, Van Morrison, Astral Weeks http://podcasts.wyep.org/di-astralweeks.mp3 Mon, 19 May 2008 00:00:00 -0400 91.3fm WYEP WYEP's Discumentary: Ben Folds Five "Ben Folds Five" Even though they were a trio, the Ben Folds Five formed in North Carolina and released this as their debut. It bridged the gap between piano rock and alternative rock, and paving the way for their breakout success. 7:34 podcast, podcasting, podcaster, public radio, wyep, 91.3fm wyep, Pittsburgh, Discumentary, Ben Folds, Ben Folds Five, Ben Folds 5 http://podcasts.wyep.org/di-benfoldsfive.mp3 Mon, 26 May 2008 00:00:00 -0400 91.3fm WYEP WYEP's Discumentary: They Might Be Giants "Flood" John Linnell and John Flansburgh had their breakout success with their major label debut. The biggest hit off the album, “Istanbul (Not Constantinople)”, was actually a cover, but their take on it fits in with the rest of the album. Flood is their best selling album to date. 7:21 podcast, podcasting, podcaster, public radio, wyep, 91.3fm wyep, Pittsburgh, Discumentary, They Might Be Giants, Flood, John Linnell, John Flansburgh, Brian Siewiorek http://podcasts.wyep.org/DI-FLOOD.MP3 Fri, 06 Jun 2008 00:00:00 -0400 91.3fm WYEP WYEP's Discumentary: Tom Waits "Swordfishtrombones" His record label considered this album much stranger than his previous albums so they dropped Tom Waits and he took his work elsewhere. Island Records signed him and released the album in 1983 to a warm reception from fans and critics. Known for the varieties of percussion and horn experimentation, “Swordfishtrombones” was the genesis of Waits’ signature sound. 8:35 podcast, podcasting, podcaster, public radio, wyep, 91.3fm wyep, Pittsburgh, Discumentary, Tom Waits, Swordfishtrobones http://podcasts.wyep.org/di-swordfishtrombones.mp3 Mon, 16 Jun 2008 00:00:00 -0400 91.3fm WYEP WYEP's Discumentary: Creedence Clearwater Revival "Cosmo's Factory" This was CCR’s fifth album, released around the two-year anniversary of their vinyl debut. Cosmo’s Factory was the groups peak of popularity featuring “Who’ll Stop the Rain” and an eleven-minute version of “I Heard it Through the Grapevine.” 8:00 podcast, podcasting, podcaster, public radio, wyep, 91.3fm wyep, Pittsburgh, Discumentary, Brian Siewiorek, Cosmo's Factory, CCR, Creedence, Creedence Clearwater Revival, John F http://podcasts.wyep.org/di-ccr.mp3 Mon, 30 Jun 2008 00:00:00 -0400 91.3fm WYEP WYEP's Discumentary: Aretha Franklin "Lady Soul" Aretha’s third album for Atlantic records, this one includes the hits “(You Make Me Feel Like) A Natural Woman” and Chain of Fools. It also reatures an impressive collection of musicians, including a young Eric Clapton. 8:26 podcast, podcasting, podcaster, public radio, wyep, 91.3fm wyep, Pittsburgh, Discumentary, Brian Siewiorek, Aretha Franklin, Lady Soul, Eric Clapton http://podcasts.wyep.org/di-ladysoul.mp3 Mon, 07 Jul 2008 00:00:00 -0400 91.3fm WYEP Discumentary is a look at an essential CD from the WYEP Music Library. Its been said that the Velvet Underground sold very few copies of their debut album, but everyone who bought one started a band. This album, which is considered to be one of the most influential in rock history, is ripe with experimentation and hardly sounds dated. This album launched the careers of Lou Reed and John Cale and features the art of its producer, Andy Warhol. 7:23 podcast, podcasting, podcaster, public radio, wyep, 91.3fm wyep, Pittsburgh, Discumentary, Brian Siewiorek, Velvet Underground, Nico, Lou Reed, John Cale, Sterling Morrison, Moe http://podcasts.wyep.org/di-velvetunderground.mp3 Mon, 14 Jul 2008 00:00:00 -0400 91.3fm WYEP Discumentary is a look at an essential CD from the WYEP Music Library. "Time Out of Mind" was Dylan’s 29th studio record and first album since 1990. Produced by Daniel Lanois (U2, Brian Eno) the album featured dark lyrics and more blues and country style songs. It marked a comeback for Dylan in the 90’s and spawned the hits “Lovesick” and “Not Dark Yet”. 9:47 podcast, podcasting, podcaster, public radio, wyep, 91.3fm wyep, Pittsburgh, Discumentary, Bob Dylan, Time Out Out of Mind, Daniel Lanois, Brian Siewiorek http://podcasts.wyep.org/di-timeoutofmind.mp3 Mon, 21 Jul 2008 00:00:00 -0400 91.3fm WYEP Discumentary is a look at an essential CD from the WYEP Music Library. “Little Plastic Castle” was Ani Difranco’s 8th studio album and her most commercially successful release. Tune in to hear the story behind the album and the unique artist who is considered one of the most powerful independent artists in the music world. 8:42 podcast, podcasting, podcaster, public radio, wyep, 91.3fm wyep, Pittsburgh, Discmentary, Brian Siewiorek, Ani Difranco, Little Plastic Castle http://podcasts.wyep.org/di-littleplasticcastle.mp3 Mon, 11 Aug 2008 00:00:00 -0400 91.3fm WYEP Discumentary is a look at an essential CD from the WYEP Music Library. When Ray Charles set out to record an album of country songs, his record label though he was crazy. Charles proved them all wrong when “Modern Sounds in Country & Western Music”, became a hit. It gave Charles the crossover success he needed, eventually making him a household name. 8:04 podcast, podcasting, podcaster, public radio, wyep, 91.3fm wyep, Pittsburgh, Discumentary, Brian Siewiorek, Ray Charles, Modern Sounds, country http://podcasts.wyep.org/di-modernsounds.mp3 Mon, 18 Aug 2008 00:00:00 -0400 91.3fm WYEP Discumentary is a look at an essential CD from the WYEP Music Library. Harry Nilsson was already a Grammy winning artist by the time he released “Nilsson Schmilsson” but this record is regarded as his crowning glory by critics and fans. Borrowing Barbra Streisand’s producer and using lilting Tin Pan Alley melodies Nilsson created a classic record that would influence a new generation of brainy, sardonic songwriters. 9:02 podcast, podcasting, podcaster, public radio, wyep, 91.3fm wyep, Pittsburgh, Discumentary, Harry Nilsson, Nilsson, Nilsson Schmilsson, Brian Siewiorek http://podcasts.wyep.org/di-schmilsson.mp3 Mon, 25 Aug 2008 00:00:00 -0400 91.3fm WYEP Discumentary is a look at an essential CD from the WYEP Music Library. On their third release, British punk-rock legends The Clash made it even more apparent of their political stances on various tracks. Criticizing the likes of Margaret Thatcher and American consumerism. This is consider by many to be one of the greatest albums ever recorded. 9:01 podcast, podcasting, podcaster, public radio, wyep, 91.3fm wyep, Pittsburgh, Discumentary, Brian Siewiorek, London Calling, The Clash, Clash, Joe Strummer, Mick Jones, Paul Simo http://podcasts.wyep.org/di-londoncalling.mp3 Tue, 02 Sep 2008 00:00:00 -0400 91.3fm WYEP Discumentary is a look at an essential CD from the WYEP Music Library. Amherst College English majors Jonatha Brooke and Jennifer Kimball performed in various Boston venues and coffeehouses during their school days. They went their separate ways after graduating in the 1980s, but reunited to record as The Story. The album was released on Green Linnet and produced by Brooke’s then-husband Alain Mallet. 10:52 podcast, podcasting, podcaster, public radio, wyep, 91.3fm wyep, Pittsburgh, Discumentary, Brian Siewiorek, The Story, Jonatha Brooke, Jennifer Kimball http://podcasts.wyep.org/di-angelinthehouse.mp3 Mon, 08 Sep 2008 00:00:00 -0400 91.3fm WYEP Discumentary is a look at an essential CD from the WYEP Music Library. With the release of “It Still Moves,” My Morning Jacket had arrived. The album featured epic tales laid out over an arrangement of sparse chords, echoing reverb and Jim Jones’ high lonesome vocals and lead some critics to call the band’s sound “Southern Psych.” 8:37 podcast, podcasting, podcaster, public radio, wyep, 91.3fm wyep, Pittsburgh, Discumentary, Brian Siewiorek, My Morning Jacket, MMJ, Jim James http://podcasts.wyep.org/di-itstillmoves.mp3 Mon, 22 Sep 2008 00:00:00 -0400 91.3fm WYEP Discumentary is a look at an essential CD from the WYEP Music Library. After a constant tour schedule, Neko Case recorded “Blacklisted” in Arizona, giving her a new view of her music. The album features John Convertino and Joey Burns of Calexico and covers of songs by Aretha Franklin and Sarah Vaughn. 8:49 podcast, podcasting, podcaster, public radio, wyep, 91.3fm wyep, Pittsburgh, Discumentary, Brian Siewiorek, Neko Case, Calexico, Blacklisted http://podcasts.wyep.org/di-blacklisted.mp3 Mon, 29 Sep 2008 00:00:00 -0400 91.3fm WYEP Discumentary is a look at an essential CD from the WYEP Music Library. Described as “Cosmic American Music” by Parsons himself, “Grievous Angel” was his second solo album. Parsons would never get to see the album’s release, due to his death from a drug overdose. Linda Ronstadt is featured on the song, “In My Hour of Darkness”. 7:05 podcast, podcasting, podcaster, public radio, wyep, 91.3fm wyep, Pittsburgh, Discumentary, Brian Siewiorek, Gram Parsons, Grievous Angel, Emmylou Harris http://podcasts.wyep.org/di-greviousangel.mp3 Mon, 06 Oct 2008 00:00:00 -0400 91.3fm WYEP Discumentary is a look at an essential CD from the WYEP Music Library. Following the success of "The Graduate", Simon and Garfunkel put together a well crafted folk album featuring Simon’s poignant lyrics and Garfunkel’s elusive vocals. The album featured a completed and re-arranged version of Mrs. Robinson, the hit song America, and a recording of old people simply called "Voices of Old People". 10:27 podcast, podcasting, podcaster, public radio, wyep, 91.3fm wyep, Pittsburgh, Discumentary, Brian Siewiorek, Paul Simon, Art garfunkel, Simon and Garfunkel, bookends http://podcasts.wyep.org/di-bookends.mp3 Mon, 13 Oct 2008 00:00:00 -0400 91.3fm WYEP Discumentary is a look at an essential CD from the WYEP Music Library. Lucinda Williams took 6 years to complete "Car Wheels On a Gravel Road" but the album won the Grammy Award for Best Contemporary Folk Album and has made many top 100 albums lists. Williams writes sparse, unsparingly honest and often painful stories of ordinary lives. 7:57 podcast, podcasting, podcaster, public radio, wyep, 91.3fm wyep, Pittsburgh, Discumentary, Brian Siewiorek, Lucinda Williams, Car Wheels, Car Wheels on a Gravel Road, Gurf Morli http://podcasts.wyep.org/di-carwheels.mp3 Mon, 20 Oct 2008 00:00:00 -0400 91.3fm WYEP Discumentary is a look at an essential CD from the WYEP Music Library. Although it was not his most popular album, Springsteen released this one just as he was winding down from the success of “Born to Run”. With more than 30 unused songs written, he picked these 10, each tell stories of life in working class America. 9:41 podcast, podcasting, podcaster, public radio, wyep, 91.3fm wyep, Pittsburgh, Discumentary, Brian Siewiorek, Darkness on the Edge of Town, darkness, bruce springsteen, boss http://podcasts.wyep.org/di-darknessontheedgeoftown.mp3 Mon, 27 Oct 2008 00:00:00 -0400 91.3fm WYEP WYEP's Discumentary: The Band "The Band" The Band’s second album is considered a masterpiece. Recorded in a pool house rented from Sammy Davis Jr., this album features songs like “The Night They Drove Old Dixie Down” (which was a hit for Joan Baez) and “Up On Cripple Creek”. 7:16 podcast, podcasting, podcaster, public radio, wyep, 91.3fm wyep, Pittsburgh, Discumentary, The Band, Rick Danko, Levon Helm, Robbie Robertson, Brian Siewiorek http://podcasts.wyep.org/di-theband.mp3 Mon, 03 Nov 2008 00:00:00 -0500 91.3fm WYEP Discumentary is a look at an essential CD from the WYEP Music Library. Probably best known for their soundtrack work for the Ritchie Valens biopic “La Bamba”, Los Lobos created some of their most acclaimed work after their #1 hit. For “Kiko” the group experiments with their sound on songs that range in topics from homelessness to hopefulness. 8:03 podcast, podcasting, podcaster, public radio, wyep, 91.3fm wyep, Pittsburgh, Discumentary, Brian Siewiorek, Los Lobos, Kiko http://podcasts.wyep.org/DI-KIKO.MP3 Mon, 10 Nov 2008 00:00:00 -0500 91.3fm WYEP Discumentary is a look at an essential CD from the WYEP Music Library. The Jayhawks returned to their country-rock roots with their seventh and final album, “Rainy Day Music”. It also features guest performances from Jakob Dylan, Chris Stills and Matthew Sweet. 8:11 podcast, podcasting, podcaster, public radio, wyep, 91.3fm wyep, Pittsburgh, Discumentary, Brian Siewiorek, Jayhawks, Gary Louris, Rainy Day Music http://podcasts.wyep.org/di-rainyday.mp3 Mon, 24 Nov 2008 00:00:00 -0500 91.3fm WYEP Discumentary is a look at an essential CD from the WYEP Music Library. For this release Graham Parker combined his singer-songwriter pub rock with more conventional pop elements to make a rather unconventional album. Considered to be one of the great records of the post-punk era, and one of Parker’s most successful. Setting him up for mainstream success that never happened. 8:01 podcast, podcasting, podcaster, public radio, wyep, 91.3fm wyep, Pittsburgh, Discumentary, Brian Siewiorek, Graham Parker, Squeezing Out Sparks http://podcasts.wyep.org/di-squeezingoutsparks.mp3 Mon, 01 Dec 2008 00:00:00 -0500 91.3fm WYEP Discumentary is a look at an essential CD from the WYEP Music Library. Throughout her career Angelique Kidjo has combined modern music styles with traditional African music. On “Black Ivory Soul”, Kidjo adds the sounds of Brazil. Some Brazilian artists perform on the album, including guitarist Vinicius Canturia. The album also features ?uestlove from the Roots and Dave Matthews. 10:41 podcast, podcasting, podcaster, public radio, wyep, 91.3fm wyep, Pittsburgh, Discumentary, Brian Siewiorek, Angelique Kidjo, Black Ivory Soul http://podcasts.wyep.org/di-blackivorysoul.mp3 Mon, 08 Dec 2008 00:00:00 -0500 91.3fm WYEP Discumentary is a look at an essential CD from the WYEP Music Library. This is the folk rock group’s breakthrough album. Moving them from college rock favorites to hitmakers, as this album remained on the Billboard album charts for close to a year and a half. It was the first of many hit albums, making the band and singer Natalie Merchant into stars. 8:19 podcast, podcasting, podcaster, public radio, wyep, 91.3fm wyep, Pittsburgh, Discumentary, Brian Siewiorek, 10,000 Maniacs, Natalie Merchant, In My Tribe http://podcasts.wyep.org/di-inmytribe.mp3 Mon, 22 Dec 2008 00:00:00 -0500 91.3fm WYEP Discumentary is a look at an essential CD from the WYEP Music Library. A Very Special Christmas was created by Producer Jimmy Iovine to benefit the Special Olympics. Stand out songs include "Have yourself a Merry Little Christmas" by the Pretenders and "Merry Christmas Baby" performed by Bruce Springsteen and the E Street band. The CD also featured the likes of The Eurythmics, Run-DMC, U2 to name a few. 8:33 podcast, podcasting, podcaster, public radio, wyep, 91.3fm wyep, Pittsburgh, Discumentary, Brian Siewiorek, Jimmy Iovine, Very Special Christmas, Special Olympics, u2, Bruce Srp http://podcasts.wyep.org/di-veryspecialxmas.mp3 Mon, 22 Dec 2008 00:00:00 -0500 91.3fm WYEP Discumentary is a look at an essential CD from the WYEP Music Library. For this record, U2 created a dark, expressive and American influenced sound deriving from rock, blues and country. The Edge’s trademark echoing guitar work and Bono’s passionate lyrics on songs such as “I still haven’t found what I’m looking for” and “Where the streets have no name” helped the band achieve a Grammy for the year’s best album. 10:23 podcast, podcasting, podcaster, public radio, wyep, 91.3fm wyep, Pittsburgh, Discumentary, Brian Siewiorek, u2, U2, The Joshua Tree, Bono, Edge http://podcasts.wyep.org/di-joshuatree.mp3 Tue, 30 Dec 2008 00:00:00 -0500 91.3fm WYEP Discumentary is a look at an essential CD from the WYEP Music Library. The Allman Brothers 1972 release “Eat A Peach” features the last work of founder and slide guitarist Duane Allman who died in a motorcycle accident during the recording process. The album is consider the standard bearer for southern blues/rock and features the classic tracks “Melissa” and “Blue Sky.” 9:01 podcast, podcasting, podcaster, public radio, wyep, 91.3fm wyep, Pittsburgh, Discumentary, Brian Siewiorek, Allman Brothers, Allman Bros, Allman, Greg Allman, Duane Allman, Eat http://podcasts.wyep.org/di-eatapeach.mp3 Mon, 12 Jan 2009 00:00:00 -0500 91.3fm WYEP Discumentary is a look at an essential CD from the WYEP Music Library. “Unclassified” is the 2nd full release from New Jersey native and Sacred Steel genius Robert Randolph and his Family Band. Showing influences that range from The Allman Brothers to Bootsy Collins to Mahalia Jackson, Randolph fully realized his musical vision on this release, creating a unique blend of rock, R&B and gospel. 9:34 podcast, podcasting, podcaster, public radio, wyep, 91.3fm wyep, Pittsburgh, Discumentary, Brian Siewiorek, Robert Randolph, Unclassified http://podcasts.wyep.org/di-unclassified.mp3 Tue, 20 Jan 2009 00:00:00 -0500 91.3fm WYEP Discumentary is a look at an essential CD from the WYEP Music Library. With “Penthouse”, Luna expanded their sound adding cellos, vibraphones and keyboards in with their trademark fuzzy guitar sound. Included among Rolling Stone‘s 150 essential albums of the 90’s, this one also features the guitar work of Televison’s Tom Verlaine. 9:00 podcast, podcasting, podcaster, public radio, wyep, 91.3fm wyep, Pittsburgh, Discumentary, Brian Siewiorek, Luna, Dean Wareham, Penthouse http://podcasts.wyep.org/di-penthouse.mp3 Tue, 27 Jan 2009 00:00:00 -0500 91.3fm WYEP Discumentary is a look at an essential CD from the WYEP Music Library. Carole King spent the early part of her career co-writing hit songs with Gerry Goffin. In 1971 she released “Tapestry” and the album set the standard for singer/songwriter albums in the 70’s. It was the #1 album in the US for fifteen weeks, and stayed on the album charts for six years. 8:52 podcast, podcasting, podcaster, public radio, wyep, 91.3fm wyep, Pittsburgh, Discumentary, Carole King, Gerry Goffin, Tapestry, Brian Siewiorek http://podcasts.wyep.org/di-carolekingtap.mp3 Tue, 10 Feb 2009 00:00:00 -0500 91.3fm WYEP Discumentary is a look at an essential CD from the WYEP Music Library. University of Georgia dropouts Bill Berry, Mike Mills, Peter Buck and Michael Stipe recorded “Lifes Rich Pageant” in 1986, their fourth album on IRS Records. The album produced the single, “Cuyahoga” and solidified them in the college rock world. 7:55 podcast, podcasting, podcaster, public radio, wyep, 91.3fm wyep, Pittsburgh, Discumentary, Brian Siewiorek, R.E.M., REM, Bill Berry, Mike Mills, Peter Buck, Michael Stipe, Life' http://podcasts.wyep.org/di-lifesrichpageant.mp3 Mon, 16 Feb 2009 00:00:00 -0500 91.3fm WYEP Discumentary is a look at an essential CD from the WYEP Music Library. 1997’s OK Computer is Radiohead’s third release and marked the band’s move toward a more experimental sound. Produced by Nigel Godrich, the album’s themes included rampant consumerism, social alienation and political stagnation. 9:21 podcast, podcasting, podcaster, public radio, wyep, 91.3fm wyep, Pittsburgh, Discumentary, Brian Siewiorek, Radiohead, OK Computer http://podcasts.wyep.org/di-okcomputer.mp3 Mon, 23 Feb 2009 00:00:00 -0500 91.3fm WYEP Discumentary is a look at an essential CD from the WYEP Music Library. This album was released in October of 1972 during what is considered Stevie Wonder’s “classic period” and garnered the artist 3 Grammy Awards. Hailed as one of the greatest crossover albums of all time, it broke down the boundaries as it climbed to the top of both Billboard’s rock and R&B charts. 7:01 podcast, podcasting, podcaster, public radio, wyep, 91.3fm wyep, Pittsburgh, Discumentary, Brian Siewiorek, Stevie Wonder, Talking Book http://podcasts.wyep.org/di-talkingbook.mp3 Mon, 02 Mar 2009 00:00:00 -0500 91.3fm WYEP Discumentary is a look at an essential CD from the WYEP Music Library. David Bowie’s concept album was inspired by George Orwell’s novel “1984.” Bowie brings his own glam-rock vision of a post-apocalyptic world to the recording and works without his band The Spiders from Mars for the first time since 1969. 8:08 podcast, podcasting, podcaster, public radio, wyep, 91.3fm wyep, Pittsburgh, Discumentary, Brian Siewiorek, David Bowie, Diamond Dogs http://podcasts.wyep.org/di-diamonddogs.mp3 Mon, 02 Mar 2009 00:00:00 -0500 91.3fm WYEP Discumentary is a look at an essential CD from the WYEP Music Library. Released in 1971 at the height of societal unrest, Marvin Gaye tackled issues ranging from drug abuse to poverty to the Vietnam War, and created one of the most influential albums of all time. “What’s Going On?” was also the first album to credit Motown’s great session band, The Funk Brothers. 7:39 podcast, podcasting, podcaster, public radio, wyep, 91.3fm wyep, Pittsburgh, Discumentary, Brian Siewiorek, Marvin Gaye, What's Going On http://podcasts.wyep.org/di-what'sgoingon.mp3 Mon, 09 Mar 2009 00:00:00 -0400 91.3fm WYEP Discumentary is a look at an essential CD from the WYEP Music Library. The British trio’s debut album had them bringing something different to the world of Trip Hop. The group’s Soul influences added to their distinctive atmospheric sound, and got them noticed by many who added this “chill out” album to their collections. 9:21 podcast, podcasting, podcaster, public radio, wyep, 91.3fm wyep, Pittsburgh, Discumentary, Brian Siewiorek, Morcheeba, Who Can You Trust http://podcasts.wyep.org/di-morcheeba.mp3 Mon, 16 Mar 2009 00:00:00 -0400 91.3fm WYEP Discumentary is a look at an essential CD from the WYEP Music Library. The debut album of husband and wife musical team Richard and Linda Thompson, is considered a folk rock classic. The album features some of Richard’s former bandmates from Fairport Convention. 8:51:00 podcast, podcasting, podcaster, public radio, wyep, 91.3fm wyep, Pittsburgh, Discumentary, Brian Siewiorek, Richard and Linda Thompson, I Want To See the Bright Lights Tonight http://podcasts.wyep.org/di-brightlights.mp3 Mon, 23 Mar 2009 00:00:00 -0400 91.3fm WYEP Discumentary is a look at an essential CD from the WYEP Music Library. Joe Jackson’s 5th release, Night & Day, was released in 1982 and marked a departure from his earlier work. The title, taken from a Cole Porter song, reflected a new sophistication in songwriting and garnered Jackson two of his biggest hit songs – “Breaking Us In Two” and “Steppin’ Out.” 8:25:00 podcast, podcasting, podcaster, public radio, wyep, 91.3fm wyep, Pittsburgh, Discumentary, Brian Siewiorek, Joe Jackson, Night and Day http://podcasts.wyep.org/di-nightandday.mp3 Mon, 30 Mar 2009 00:00:00 -0400 91.3fm WYEP Discumentary is a look at an essential CD from the WYEP Music Library. After having great success in college radio, Hitchcock assembled The Egyptians which featured two members of his former band The Soft Boys and REM's Peter Buck. The album spawned the single Balloon Man, and eventually reached 111 on the Billboard top 200. It marked Hitchcock's major label debut. 8:37:00 podcast, podcasting, podcaster, public radio, wyep, 91.3fm wyep, Pittsburgh, Discumentary, Brian Siewiorek, Robyn Hitchcock, The Egyptians, Robyn Hitchcock & The Egyptians, Glob http://podcasts.wyep.org/di-globeoffrogs.mp3 Mon, 06 Apr 2009 00:00:00 -0400 91.3fm WYEP Discumentary is a look at an essential CD from the WYEP Music Library. Narrative songs and harmonies gave the punk band X an edge in the Los Angeles music scene. Produced by Doors keyboardist Ray Manzarek, Los Angeles includes a cover of Jim Morrison’s “Soul Kitchen”. 9:01:00 podcast, podcasting, podcaster, public radio, wyep, 91.3fm wyep, Pittsburgh, Discumentary, Brian Siewiorek, X, Los Angeles http://podcasts.wyep.org/di-losangeles.mp3 Mon, 13 Apr 2009 00:00:00 -0400 91.3fm WYEP Discumentary is a look at an essential CD from the WYEP Music Library. Taj Mahal released his second album in the fall of 1968. Building on his multi-cultural approach to the blues, these songs feature elements of Delta blues but also include an expanding range of influences including rock and country. 6:48:00 podcast, podcasting, podcaster, public radio, wyep, 91.3fm wyep, Pittsburgh, Discumentary, Brian Siewiorek, Taj Mahal, Natch'l Blues http://podcasts.wyep.org/di-natchlblues.mp3 Mon, 20 Apr 2009 00:00:00 -0400 91.3fm WYEP Discumentary is a look at an essential CD from the WYEP Music Library. Detroit soul singer Bettye Lavette spent 4 decade in the music industry and suffered many disappointments and missed opportunities. This 2005 release featured 10 covers of songs written by women including Lucinda Williams and Sinead O’Conor and helped revive her career. 6:39:00 podcast, podcasting, podcaster, public radio, wyep, 91.3fm wyep, Pittsburgh, Discumentary, Brian Siewiorek, Betty Lavette, I've Got My Own Hell to Raise http://podcasts.wyep.org/di-helltoraise.mp3 Mon, 27 Apr 2009 00:00:00 -0400 91.3fm WYEP Discumentary is a look at an essential CD from the WYEP Music Library. After going solo, Paul Simon went on to create a strong career for himself. The album created a lot of controversy due to the fact that Simon recorded six tracks in South Africa with native musicians in the era of apartheid. “Graceland” went on to win two Grammy Awards, one for Album of the Year and the title track won Record of the Year. 9:00:00 podcast, podcasting, podcaster, public radio, wyep, 91.3fm wyep, Pittsburgh, Discumentary, Brian Siewiorek, Paul Simon, Graceland http://podcasts.wyep.org/di-graceland.mp3 Mon, 04 May 2009 00:00:00 -0400 91.3fm WYEP Discumentary is a look at an essential CD from the WYEP Music Library. The Smith’s 3rd studio album featured songs by guitarist Johnny Marr and singer Morrissey. It was released in June of 1986 and helped to establish the band as one of the best British rock bands of the era. “There Is a Light That Never Goes Out” and “Big Mouth Strikes Again” highlight the album that is widely regarded to be The Smiths’best. 7:45 podcast, podcasting, podcaster, public radio, wyep, 91.3fm wyep, Pittsburgh, Discumentary, Brian Siewiorek, The Smiths, The Queen is Dead http://podcasts.wyep.org/di-queenisdead.mp3 Mon, 11 May 2009 00:00:00 -0400 91.3fm WYEP Discumentary is a look at an essential CD from the WYEP Music Library. Steve Earle’s 1986 debut was hailed by critics as an instant classic. Earle’s writing style incorporated elements of Townes Van Zandt’s mournful ballads and Springsteen’s depictions of small town life. 8:11:00 podcast, podcasting, podcaster, public radio, wyep, 91.3fm wyep, Pittsburgh, Discumentary, Brian Siewiorek, Steve Earle, Guitar Town http://podcasts.wyep.org/dipod-steveearle09.mp3 Mon, 18 May 2009 00:00:00 -0400 91.3fm WYEP Discumentary is a look at an essential CD from the WYEP Music Library. The 9th release from Alison Krauss and Union Station peaked in Billboards top 50 albums in the fall of 2001 and won the Grammy for Best Bluegrass Album of the Year, while the single “The Lucky One” nabbed a Grammy for Best Country Duo or Group Performance. 7:32:00 podcast, podcasting, podcaster, public radio, wyep, 91.3fm wyep, Pittsburgh, Discumentary, Brian Siewiorek, Alison Krauss & Union Station, Alison Krauss and Union Station, New http://podcasts.wyep.org/dipod-newfavorite.mp3 Tue, 26 May 2009 00:00:00 -0400 91.3fm WYEP Discumentary is a look at an essential CD from the WYEP Music Library. The Police’s fifth studio album is revered as their best. Its first single, “Every Breath You Take”, earned two Grammys and pushed the album to the number-one position on the Billboard charts. 9:10 podcast, podcasting, podcaster, public radio, wyep, 91.3fm wyep, Pittsburgh, Discumentary, Brian Siewiorek, The Police, Synchronicity http://podcasts.wyep.org/di-synchronicity.mp3 Mon, 01 Jun 2009 00:00:00 -0400 91.3fm WYEP Discumentary is a look at an essential CD from the WYEP Music Library. After Interscope rejected her album as not commercial enough Aimee Mann bought back the rights to her songs and in 2000 released it via the Internet. Its success led her to release it on her on SuperEgo label and helped inspire the film “Magnolia.” 7:55:00 podcast, podcasting, podcaster, public radio, wyep, 91.3fm wyep, Pittsburgh, Discumentary, Brian Siewiorek, Aimee Mann, Bachelor No.2, Bachelor #2, Bachelor No. 2 Or the Last Re http://podcasts.wyep.org/dipod-bachelorno2.mp3 Mon, 08 Jun 2009 00:00:00 -0400 91.3fm WYEP Discumentary is a look at an essential CD from the WYEP Music Library. Kathleen Edwards shot to the forefront of the alternative country scene with her 2003 debut release. Her blunt lyrics, character sketch approach to songwriting, and sexy prairie drawl drew raves from critics and comparisons to Lucinda Williams. 7:26:00 podcast, podcasting, podcaster, public radio, wyep, 91.3fm wyep, Pittsburgh, Discumentary, Brian Siewiorek, Kathleen Edwards, Failer http://podcasts.wyep.org/dipod-failer.mp3 Mon, 15 Jun 2009 00:00:00 -0400 91.3fm WYEP Discumentary is a look at an essential CD from the WYEP Music Library. When Ray Charles set out to record an album of country songs, his record label thought he was crazy. Charles proved them all wrong when “Modern Sounds in Country & Western Music” became a hit. It gave Charles the crossover success he needed, eventually making him a household name. 8:00:00 podcast, podcasting, podcaster, public radio, wyep, 91.3fm wyep, Pittsburgh, Discumentary, Brian Siewiorek, Ray Charles, Modern Sounds in Country & Western Music http://podcasts.wyep.org/di-raycharles.mp3 Mon, 22 Jun 2009 00:00:00 -0400 91.3fm WYEP Discumentary is a look at an essential CD from the WYEP Music Library. This is Clapton’s first album after kicking heroin and his 2nd solo release following the breakup of Derek & The Dominos. Clapton turned to the blues, choosing to record songs written by Robert Johnson, Elmore James, Johnny Otis, and scored a hit with his take on Bob Marley’s “I Shot the Sheriff.” 9:02:00 podcast, podcasting, podcaster, public radio, wyep, 91.3fm wyep, Pittsburgh, Discumentary, Brian Siewiorek, Eric Clapton, 461 Ocean Boulevard http://podcasts.wyep.org/dipod-461oceanboulevard.mp3 Mon, 29 Jun 2009 00:00:00 -0400 91.3fm WYEP Discumentary is a look at an essential CD from the WYEP Music Library. “Catch a Fire”, released in 1973, surprised many fans of Bob Marley and The Wailers with its socially aware lyrics and militant tone. However, songwriters Bob Marley and Peter Tosh created a positive tone toward the future that emphasized the power of the individual. 8:33:00 podcast, podcasting, podcaster, public radio, wyep, 91.3fm wyep, Pittsburgh, Discumentary, Brian Siewiorek, Bob Marley, Catch A Fire http://podcasts.wyep.org/dipod-bobmarley09.mp3 Mon, 06 Jul 2009 00:00:00 -0400 91.3fm WYEP Discumentary is a look at an essential CD from the WYEP Music Library. Randy Newman’s 1974 release “Good Old Boys” became his major commercial breakthrough. Originally conceived as a concept album about a southern man named Johnny Cutler the album morphed into a satirical examination of the Southern mystique. Newman incorporated historical events into his prism including Louisiana’s great 1927 flood and elements from Louisiana Governor Huey P. Long’s life, and took on taboos ranging from slavery, racism and Northern hypocrisy. 7:58:00 podcast, podcasting, podcaster, public radio, wyep, 91.3fm wyep, Pittsburgh, Discumentary, Brian Siewiorek, Randy Newman, Good Old Boys http://podcasts.wyep.org/dipod-goodoldboys.mp3 Mon, 13 Jul 2009 00:00:00 -0400 91.3fm WYEP Discumentary is a look at an essential CD from the WYEP Music Library. After flirting with breakthrough success Al Green shot to super-stardom with his 1972 album “Let’s Stay Together.” By blending Memphis horns with traditional soul grooves Green created a sound that came to epitomize ’70’s soul. The title track became Green’s first #1 hit. 7:42:00 podcast, podcasting, podcaster, public radio, wyep, 91.3fm wyep, Pittsburgh, Discumentary, Brian Siewiorek, Al Green, Let's Stay Together http://podcasts.wyep.org/dipod-letsstaytogether.mp3 Mon, 20 Jul 2009 00:00:00 -0400 91.3fm WYEP Discumentary is a look at an essential CD from the WYEP Music Library. In 1974 Steely Dan was structured as a standard band consisting of Walter Becker, Donald Fagen, Denny Dias, Jeff “Skunk” Baxter, and Victor Feldman. Under the guidance of producer Gary Katz the band’s songs became more complex and featured a tribute to Charlie Parker and a cover of a Duke Ellington instrumental. “Pretzel Logic” was a critical and commercial success and won the band its first top 10 single with “Rikki Don’t Lose That Number.” 7:57:00 podcast, podcasting, podcaster, public radio, wyep, 91.3fm wyep, Pittsburgh, Discumentary, Brian Siewiorek, Steely Dan, Pretzel Logic http://podcasts.wyep.org/dipod-pretzellogic.mp3 Mon, 27 Jul 2009 00:00:00 -0400 91.3fm WYEP Discumentary is a look at an essential CD from the WYEP Music Library. Joni Mitchell introduced jazz inflections into her folk-rock style signaling a new direction for the Canadian singer/songwriter. “Help Me” became Mitchell’s only top-ten hit and the album hit double platinum. 8:24 podcast, podcasting, podcaster, public radio, wyep, 91.3fm wyep, Pittsburgh, Discumentary, Joni Mitchell, Court and Spark http://podcasts.wyep.org/dipod-courtandspark.mp3 Tue, 01 Sep 2009 00:00:00 -0400 91.3fm WYEP Discumentary is a look at an essential CD from the WYEP Music Library. Folk artist and activist Joan Baez released her album “Diamonds and Rust” in 1975. Now considered one of her seminal works, the album went gold. Its title track, a ballad that explored her relationship with Bob Dylan, proved to be one of her biggest hits, and eventually hit number 35 on the pop charts. 7:11 podcast, podcasting, podcaster, public radio, wyep, 91.3fm wyep, Pittsburgh, Discumentary, Joan Baez http://podcasts.wyep.org/dipod-diamondsandrust.mp3 Tue, 22 Sep 2009 00:00:00 -0400 91.3fm WYEP Discumentary is a look at an essential CD from the WYEP Music Library. Iggy Pop released two albums in 1977 during a very prolific time spent in Berlin with David Bowie. Bowie produced and played on both albums, as well as co-wrote some songs with Iggy Pop. “Lust for Life” is considered to be the best of Pop’s career, and contains some of his best known songs. 7:15 podcast, podcasting, podcaster, public radio, wyep, 91.3fm wyep, Pittsburgh, Discumentary, Iggy Pop, Lust For Life http://podcasts.wyep.org/dipod-lustforlife.mp3 Mon, 28 Sep 2009 00:00:00 -0400 91.3fm WYEP Discumentary is a look at an essential CD from the WYEP Music Library. The debut album from the French duo of Nicolas Godin and Jean Benoit Dunckel was quickly hailed as an instant classic. Air’s sound was unlike many others in the electronica movement of the time, trading in big beats for mellow grooves that equally evoke trip-hop and Burt Bacharach. 6:51 podcast, podcasting, podcaster, public radio, wyep, 91.3fm wyep, Pittsburgh, Discumentary, Air, Moon Safari, Brian Siewiorek http://podcasts.wyep.org/dipod-moonsafari.mp3 Wed, 14 Oct 2009 00:00:00 -0400 91.3fm WYEP Discumentary is a look at an essential CD from the WYEP Music Library. “Rumours” is the second album featuring Mick Fleetwood, John and Christine McVie, Lindsey Buckingham, and Stevie Nicks. The McVies were in the process of divorcing, as was Mick Fleetwood. Nicks and Buckingham were breaking up as a couple. As their relationships unraveled the band’s music poured out, producing their most commercially successful work. “Rumours” sold 40 million units and won the Grammy for album of the year. 7:27 podcast, podcasting, podcaster, public radio, wyep, 91.3fm wyep, Pittsburgh, discumentary, Fleetwood Mac http://podcasts.wyep.org/dipod-rumours.mp3 Wed, 18 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0500 91.3fm WYEP Discumentary is a look at an essential CD from the WYEP Music Library. Jeff Buckley’s only complete studio album featured a strong Led Zeppelin influence and, although critically acclaimed, was not initially a commercial success. Over the years it has gained legendary status thanks to Buckley’s stunning version of Leonard Cohen’s iconic song “Hallelujah” and for his soaring vocals and passionate delivery. 7:21 podcast, podcasting, podcaster, public radio, wyep, 91.3fm wyep, Pittsburgh, Discumentary, Jeff Buckley http://podcasts.wyep.org/dipod-grace.mp3 Tue, 01 Dec 2009 00:00:00 -0500 91.3fm WYEP Discumentary is a look at an essential CD from the WYEP Music Library. Tom Waits was in the process of creating his distinctive stage persona at the time of his second studio release. “The Heart of Saturday Night” finds Waits trading in his earlier folk-rock arrangements for a 1950’s West Coast style of jazz and Waits' newly evolving gruff vocal presentation. 7:05 podcast, podcasting, podcaster, public radio, wyep, 91.3fm wyep, Pittsburgh, discumentary, Tom Waits, Brian Siewiorek http://podcasts.wyep.org/dipod-heartofsaturdaynight.mp3 Thu, 17 Dec 2009 00:00:00 -0500 91.3fm WYEP Discumentary is a look at an essential CD from the WYEP Music Library. Almost two years in the making, Yankee Hotel Foxtrot had Wilco jumping record labels, losing band members and significantly changing their sound. The result was worth it for the band, resulting in one of the most beloved albums of 2002. 7:24 podcast, podcasting, podcaster, public radio, wyep, 91.3fm wyep, Pittsburgh, Discumentary, Wilco, Brian Siewiorek http://podcasts.wyep.org/dipod-yankeehotelfoxtrot.mp3 Thu, 31 Dec 2009 00:00:00 -0500 91.3fm WYEP Discumentary is a look at an essential CD from the WYEP Music Library. Iggy Pop released two albums in 1977 during a very prolific time spent in Berlin with David Bowie. Bowie produced and played on both albums, as well as co-wrote some songs with Iggy Pop. “Lust for Life” is considered to be the best of Pop’s career, and contains some of his best known songs. 7:16 podcast, podcasting, podcaster, public radio, wyep, 91.3fm wyep, Pittsburgh, discumentary, Brian Siewiorek, iggy pop http://podcasts.wyep.org/dipod-lustforlife.mp3 Thu, 14 Jan 2010 00:00:00 -0500 91.3fm WYEP Discumentary is a look at an essential CD from the WYEP Music Library. This 1965 release established Otis Redding as a major star, as he brought raw passion to the songs of Sam Cooke, B.B. King, and The Rolling Stones. It also contains the original version of Redding’s self-penned classic “Respect.” 7:45 podcast, podcasting, podcaster, public radio, wyep, 91.3fm wyep, Pittsburgh, discumentary, Brian Siewiorek, Otis Redding, Otis Blue http://podcasts.wyep.org/dipod-otisblue.mp3 Wed, 27 Jan 2010 00:00:00 -0500 91.3fm WYEP Discumentary is a look at an essential CD from the WYEP Music Library. Often referred to as Dylan’s divorce record, “Blood On the Tracks” marked Dylan’s return to Columbia Records after a 2 album stint with Asylum. It also took Dylan back to the top of the charts and won him the critical and commercial success that had eluded him for several years. 8:53 podcast, podcasting, podcaster, public radio, wyep, 91.3fm wyep, Pittsburgh, discumentary, Brian Siewiorek, Bob Dylan, Blood on the Tracks http://podcasts.wyep.org/dipod-bloodonthetracks.mp3 Wed, 10 Feb 2010 00:00:00 -0500 91.3fm WYEP Discumentary is a look at an essential CD from the WYEP Music Library. Rickie Lee Jones’ eponymous debut marked the assent of a mature artist and songwriter and won her the Grammy for best new artist of 1979. Jones’ songs are populated by street beatniks and her music spans cabaret to jazzy-pop. A stellar band assists her, including Randy Newman, Dr. John, and Michael McDonald. 7:22 podcast, podcasting, podcaster, public radio, wyep, 91.3fm wyep, Pittsburgh, discumentary, Brian Siewiorek, Rickie Lee Jones http://podcasts.wyep.org/dipod-rickieleejones.mp3 Wed, 17 Feb 2010 00:00:00 -0500 91.3fm WYEP Discumentary is a look at an essential CD from the WYEP Music Library. This 2003 release was the first time in 10 years that Ben Harper did not credit his band, Innocent Criminals, even though the band did back him, aided by new addition Marc Ford, formerly of the Black Crowes. The songs reveal a wide range of influences as Harper deftly mixes gospel, soul, rock, and reggae. 7:27 podcast, podcasting, podcaster, public radio, wyep, 91.3fm wyep, Pittsburgh, discumentary, Brian Siewiorek, Ben Harper http://podcasts.wyep.org/dipod-diamondsontheinside.mp3 Tue, 02 Mar 2010 00:00:00 -0500 91.3fm WYEP Discumentary is a look at an essential CD from the WYEP Music Library. The punk/mod-revival band The Jam released their 3rd full-length release in 1978. “All Mod Cons” produced one of their biggest hits, “Down In The Tube At Midnight” and received both commercial success and critical acclaim. 7:32 podcast, podcasting, podcaster, public radio, wyep, 91.3fm wyep, Pittsburgh, Discumentary, The Jam, All Mod Cons, Brian Siewiorek http://podcasts.wyep.org/di-allmodcons.mp3 Wed, 17 Mar 2010 00:00:00 -0400 91.3fm WYEP Discumentary is a look at an essential CD from the WYEP Music Library. Recovering from the deaths of two of their band members, Chrissie Hynde reinvented the Pretenders with “Learning to Crawl”. Her lyrics are more emotional here, but never depressing, as the Pretenders rock out in top form. 8:02 podcast, podcasting, podcaster, public radio, wyep, 91.3fm wyep, Pittsburgh, Discumentary, Brian Siewiorek, The Pretenders, Learning to Crawl, Chrissie Hynde http://podcasts.wyep.org/di-pretenders.mp3 Tue, 30 Mar 2010 00:00:00 -0400 91.3fm WYEP A weekly podcast featuring current favorites from WYEP's DJs and staff. Unlike most other pop groups in the 70s, Big Star made songs with sensible harmonies as well as catchy hooks. Band mates Chris Bell and Alex Chilton shared guitar and vocals for most of the record. While Big star never received critical acclaim, they unofficially started the genre “power pop. 7:48 podcast, podcasting, podcaster, public radio, wyep, 91.3fm wyep, Pittsburgh, discumentary, Brian Siewiorek, Big Star http://podcasts.wyep.org/dipod-bigstar-10.mp3 Thu, 08 Apr 2010 00:00:00 -0400 91.3fm WYEP Discumentary is a look at an essential CD from the WYEP Music Library. English art-rock band, Roxy Music, released it’s 8th and last studio album in 1982. “Avalon” featured sophisticated production,complex melodies, and Bryan Ferry’s soulful crooning. The album was the band’s only platinum U.S. release and produced the hit single, “More Than This.” 7:20 podcast, podcasting, podcaster, public radio, wyep, 91.3fm wyep, Pittsburgh, Discumentary, Brian Siewiorek, Roxy Music, Avalon http://podcasts.wyep.org/dipod-avalon.mp3 Tue, 20 Apr 2010 00:00:00 -0400 91.3fm WYEP Discumentary is a look at an essential CD from the WYEP Music Library. In 1995, Phish teamed up with producer Steve Lillywhite to create their seventh album. Many critics cite this album as the closest representation of the energy of Phish's live performances. It also gave them their highest charting single in the U.S. 6:57 podcast, podcasting, podcaster, public radio, wyep, 91.3fm wyep, Pittsburgh, Discumentary, Brian Siewiorek, Phish, Billy Breathes http://podcasts.wyep.org/dipod-phish-10.mp3 Wed, 28 Apr 2010 00:00:00 -0400 91.3fm WYEP Discumentary is a look at an essential CD from the WYEP Music Library. Beth Orton’s sophomore release took a step back from her earlier “folktronica” leanings and brought an album that was more organic in sound. This allowed for a focus on her excellent songwriting and performance, enhanced by guest artists like Dr. John, Terry Callier and Ben Harper. 7:29 podcast, podcasting, podcaster, public radio, wyep, 91.3fm wyep, Pittsburgh, Discumentary, Brian Siewiorek, Beth Orton, Central Reservation http://podcasts.wyep.org/dipod-centralres.mp3 Thu, 20 May 2010 00:00:00 -0400 91.3fm WYEP Discumentary is a look at an essential CD from the WYEP Music Library. Already an established poet and novelist, Leonard Cohen released his debut album in 1967. Audiences were drawn to his literate songwriting on songs like "Suzanne" and "So Long Marianne". 7:34 podcast, podcasting, podcaster, public radio, wyep, 91.3fm wyep, Pittsburgh, Discumentary, Brian Siewiorek, Leonard Cohen, Songs of Leonard Cohen http://podcasts.wyep.org/dipod-leonardcohen.mp3 Tue, 08 Jun 2010 00:00:00 -0400 91.3fm WYEP Discumentary is a look at an essential CD from the WYEP Music Library. This is one of Glam-rock’s quintessential albums. Marc Bolan’s folk-influenced songs took on a new life when matched with the electric-blues-influenced rhythm section of drummer Bill Legend and bassist Steve Currie. Produced by Tony Visconti, the album hit the top of the British charts and the song “Bang a Gong (Get It On)” became the band’s biggest U.S. hit. 7:53 podcast, podcasting, podcaster, public radio, wyep, 91.3fm wyep, Pittsburgh, Discumentary, Brian Siewiorek, T-Rex, Electric Warrior http://podcasts.wyep.org/dipod-electricwarrior.mp3 Tue, 22 Jun 2010 00:00:00 -0400 91.3fm WYEP Discumentary is a look at an essential CD from the WYEP Music Library. At a time when female singer-songwriters were in vogue Indigo Girls were signed to Epic Records in 1988. Their second studio album,released in 1989, won critical acclaim and a Grammy Award for Best Contemporary Folk Recording. 7:33 podcast, podcasting, podcaster, public radio, wyep, 91.3fm wyep, Pittsburgh, Discumentary, Brian Siewiorek, Indigo Girls http://podcasts.wyep.org/dipod-indigogirls.mp3 Tue, 06 Jul 2010 00:00:00 -0400 91.3fm WYEP Discumentary is a look at an essential CD from the WYEP Music Library. McKeown's third album, features songs all written by her. She along with producer and musician David Chalfant and drummer Brian Jones, played all the music on this album. It not only explores various musical styles and shows off McKeown's talent, but also was somewhat inspired by the life of Judy Garland. 7:58 podcast, podcasting, podcaster, public radio, wyep, 91.3fm wyep, Pittsburgh, Discumentary, Brian Siewiorek, Erin McKeown, Grand http://podcasts.wyep.org/dipod-grand.mp3 Mon, 09 Aug 2010 00:00:00 -0400 91.3fm WYEP Discumentary is a look at an essential CD from the WYEP Music Library. Janis Joplin died during the recording of this album, leaving the project to be finished by her band and producer. It demonstrates Joplin’s amazing vocal ability, and is considered a classic. It includes Joplin’s only #1 song, “Me and Bobbie McGee”. 6:36 podcast, podcasting, podcaster, public radio, wyep, 91.3fm wyep, Pittsburgh, Discumentary, Brian Siewiorek, Janis Joplin, Pearl http://podcasts.wyep.org/dipod-janisjoplin.mp3 Tue, 17 Aug 2010 00:00:00 -0400 91.3fm WYEP Discumentary is a look at an essential CD from the WYEP Music Library. The youthful and curious album, "The Mysterious Production of Eggs" marks the first album in which Andrew Bird plays guitar and not just the violin. The album received rave reviews and is considered to be one of his best albums to date. 13:01 podcast, podcasting, podcaster, public radio, wyep, 91.3fm wyep, Pittsburgh, Discumentary, Brian Siewiorek, Andrew Bird, The Mysterious Production of Eggs http://podcasts.wyep.org/dipod-mysteriousprod.mp3 Wed, 25 Aug 2010 00:00:00 -0400 91.3fm WYEP Discumentary is a look at an essential CD from the WYEP Music Library. For Nick Drake's second album, Bryter Later, he re-teamed with producer Joe Boyd to produce a more upbeat and lush record. This CD also features musicians from Fairport Convention, The Velvet Underground, and The Beach Boys. Although not a big seller in it's time, Bryter Later (along with the other 2 albums Drake released in his lifetime), has gone on to be considered among the finest folk-rock albums of all time. 7:41 podcast, podcasting, podcaster, public radio, wyep, 91.3fm wyep, Pittsburgh, Discumentary, Brian Siewiorek, Nick Drake, Bryter Later http://podcasts.wyep.org/dipod-bryterlater.mp3 Wed, 22 Sep 2010 00:00:00 -0400 91.3fm WYEP Discumentary is a look at an essential CD from the WYEP Music Library. Neil Young’s fourth solo album, Harvest, was the best selling album of 1972. For the recording of the album, he enlisted the help of several artists including Linda Ronstadt, James Taylor, and Crosby, Stills and Nash. The hit song “Heart of Gold” remains Young’s only #1 song. 7:16 podcast, podcasting, podcaster, public radio, wyep, 91.3fm wyep, Pittsburgh, Discumentary, Brian Siewiorek, Neil Young, Harvest http://podcasts.wyep.org/dipod-harvest.mp3 Wed, 06 Oct 2010 00:00:00 -0400 91.3fm WYEP Discumentary is a look at an essential CD from the WYEP Music Library. This collaboration between Danger Mouse and Cee-Lo was many years in the making. Spiraling off the success of the single “Crazy”, the album was considered among the best of the year’s due to it’s hybrid of rock, soul and hip-hop. 8:10 podcast, podcasting, podcaster, public radio, wyep, 91.3fm wyep, Pittsburgh, Discumentary, Brian Siewiorek, Gnarls Barkley, Danger Mouse, CeeLo Green http://podcasts.wyep.org/dipod-stelswhere.mp3 Mon, 25 Oct 2010 00:00:00 -0400 91.3fm WYEP Discumentary is a look at an essential CD from the WYEP Music Library. For his fifth album, Peter Gabriel teamed up with producer Daniel Lanois to produce his most upbeat and fun album, titled “So”. Gabriel also recruited the help of musicians such as Kate Bush, African singer Youssou N’Dour and The Police’s Stewart Copland. The album became Gabriel’s breakout success, including many top 10 hits such as “Sledgehammer”, “Red Rain”, and “In Your Eyes”. 7:18 podcast, podcasting, podcaster, public radio, wyep, 91.3fm wyep, Pittsburgh, Peter Gabriel, So, Discumentary http://podcasts.wyep.org/dipod-petergabrielso.mp3 Wed, 03 Nov 2010 00:00:00 -0400 91.3fm WYEP Discumentary is a look at an essential CD from the WYEP Music Library. Billy Bragg’s 4th album highlights the two subjects for which he is best known, socialist politics and bittersweet love. Opening with “She’s Got a Brand New Spell” and ending with “Waiting For the Great Leap Forward” Bragg rails against capitalism and the vulgarities of love. 7:34 podcast, podcasting, podcaster, public radio, wyep, 91.3fm wyep, Pittsburgh, Discumentary, Billy Bragg, Worker's Playtime http://podcasts.wyep.org/dipod-workersplaytime.mp3 Wed, 24 Nov 2010 00:00:00 -0500 91.3fm WYEP Discumentary is a look at an essential CD from the WYEP Music Library. For his fifth album, Peter Gabriel teamed up with producer Daniel Lanois to produce his most upbeat and fun album, titled “So”. Gabriel also recruited the help of musicians such as Kate Bush, African singer Youssou N’Dour and The Police’s Stewart Copland. The album became Gabriel’s breakout success, including many top 10 hits such as “Sledgehammer”, “Red Rain”, and “In Your Eyes”. 7:18 podcast, podcasting, podcaster, public radio, wyep, 91.3fm wyep, Pittsburgh, Peter Gabriel, So, Discumentary http://podcasts.wyep.org/dipod-petergabrielso.mp3 Tue, 14 Dec 2010 00:00:00 -0500 91.3fm WYEP Discumentary is a look at an essential CD from the WYEP Music Library. The B-52's were unlike anything out there when they released their debut album, the band's unique approach made them a hit, and had songs like "Rock Lobster" and "Planet Claire" spinning at parties all over the world. 7:49 podcast, podcasting, podcaster, public radio, wyep, 91.3fm wyep, Pittsburgh, Discumentary, Brian Siewiorek, B-52's http://podcasts.wyep.org/dipod-B52s.mp3 Wed, 26 Jan 2011 00:00:00 -0500 91.3fm WYEP Discumentary is a look at an essential CD from the WYEP Music Library. “Raising Sand” features the unlikely duet of Led Zeppelin’s Robert Plant, and bluegrass queen Alison Krauss. It was the winner of 5 Grammy Awards, including Album of the Year. 7:40:00 podcast, podcasting, podcaster, public radio, wyep, 91.3fm wyep, Pittsburgh, Discumentary, Robert Plan, Alison Krauss http://podcasts.wyep.org/dipod-rasingsand.mp3 Wed, 09 Feb 2011 00:00:00 -0500 91.3fm WYEP Discumentary is a look at an essential CD from the WYEP Music Library. U2’s debut album is considered to be one of the finest first albums of any band in the 1980’s. It set the stage for the band’s future mega-stardom. 7:34:00 podcast, podcasting, podcaster, public radio, wyep, 91.3fm wyep, Pittsburgh, Discumentary, U2 "Boy" http://podcasts.wyep.org/dipod-u2boy.mp3 Wed, 23 Feb 2011 00:00:00 -0500 91.3fm WYEP Discumentary is a look at an essential CD from the WYEP Music Library. This is Richard Thompson’s 7th solo studio album. He teamed up with producer Mitchell Froom, and the result was a more “polished” effort than Thompson’s previous work. This album broadened Thompson’s appeal and earned him a Grammy nomination. It features “1952 Vincent Black Lightning”, one of Thompson’s most beloved songs. 7:18 podcast, podcasting, podcaster, public radio, wyep, 91.3fm wyep, Pittsburgh, Discumentary, Richard Thompson http://podcasts.wyep.org/dipod-rumorandsigh.mp3 Wed, 09 Mar 2011 00:00:00 -0500 91.3fm WYEP Discumentary is a look at an essential CD from the WYEP Music Library. The second of two albums released by the Grateful Dead in 1970, American Beauty is the first album to feature the band’s collaboration with mandolin player David Grisman. It is considered among the Dead’s greatest albums, and features the hit “Truckin”. 7:29 podcast, podcasting, podcaster, public radio, wyep, 91.3fm wyep, Pittsburgh, Discumentary, The Grateful Dead http://podcasts.wyep.org/dipod-americanbeauty.mp3 Wed, 30 Mar 2011 00:00:00 -0400 91.3fm WYEP Discumentary is a look at an essential CD from the WYEP Music Library. Janis Ian’s seventh album was released in 1975, when she was just 24 years old. It won her two Grammy Awards and contains her best known song, “At Seventeen”. Ian wrote all of the song for the album, and did most of the arrangements. 7:34 podcast, podcasting, podcaster, public radio, wyep, 91.3fm wyep, Pittsburgh, Discumentary, Janis Ian http://podcasts.wyep.org/dipod-betweenlines.mp3 Wed, 13 Apr 2011 00:00:00 -0400 91.3fm WYEP Discumentary is a look at an essential CD from the WYEP Music Library. With only a small cult following in the U.S., Sarah McLachlan released this album and watched her star rise. The album features one of her best-known songs, “Posession” about obsession from a stalker’s perspective. 6:53 podcast, podcasting, podcaster, public radio, wyep, 91.3fm wyep, Pittsburgh, Discumentary, Sarah McLachlan http://podcasts.wyep.org/dipod-fumblingtowards.mp3 Wed, 27 Apr 2011 00:00:00 -0400 91.3fm WYEP Discumentary is a look at an essential CD from the WYEP Music Library. Arcade Fire’s 2004 debut took many by surprise. Funeral shows the Canadian 5-piece band with their fascinating arrangements and a big sound for an indie-rock band. Funeral set the stage for Arcade Fire to grow bigger musically and become one of the most successful acts of recent years. 6:54 podcast, podcasting, podcaster, public radio, wyep, 91.3fm wyep, Pittsburgh, Discumentary, Arcade Fire http://podcasts.wyep.org/dipod-funeral.mp3 Wed, 11 May 2011 00:00:00 -0400 91.3fm WYEP Discumentary is a look at an essential CD from the WYEP Music Library. " In the early 90’s Emmylou Harris experienced diminishing success as a country music artist. With “Wrecking Ball” she re-invented herself musically, with help from U2 producer Daniel Lanois. Moody and atmospheric, the album also features guest performances from Steve Earle, Larry Mullen Jr., The McGarrigle Sisters and Neil Young." 7:49 podcast, podcasting, podcaster, public radio, wyep, 91.3fm wyep, Pittsburgh, Discumentary, Emmylou Harris http://podcasts.wyep.org/dipod-wrecking.mp3 Tue, 24 May 2011 00:00:00 -0400 91.3fm WYEP Discumentary is a look at an essential CD from the WYEP Music Library. Bob Dylan’s second album is a true classic. Whereas his debut album contained many covers, “The Freewheelin’ Bob Dylan” is when he unveiled his gift for songwriting. Containing funny, political and romantic songs, this is the album that introduced Bob Dylan to the world. 7:25 podcast, podcasting, podcaster, public radio, wyep, 91.3fm wyep, Pittsburgh, Discumentary, Bob Dylan http://podcasts.wyep.org/dipod-freewheelin.mp3 Tue, 21 Jun 2011 00:00:00 -0400 91.3fm WYEP Discumentary is a look at an essential CD from the WYEP Music Library. “Time Out of Mind” is Dylan’s 29th studio record and first album since 1990. Produced by Daniel Lanois (U2, Brian Eno) the album featured dark lyrics and more blues and country style songs. It marked a comeback for Dylan in the 90’s and spawned the hits “Lovesick” and “Not Dark Yet”. 7:22 podcast, podcasting, podcaster, public radio, wyep, 91.3fm wyep, Pittsburgh, Discumentary, Bob Dylan http://podcasts.wyep.org/dipod-timeoutofmind.mp3 Tue, 05 Jul 2011 00:00:00 -0400 91.3fm WYEP Discumentary is a look at an essential CD from the WYEP Music Library. After the break up of alt-country pioneers Uncle Tupelo, Jay Farrar formed Son Volt. This is the band’s debut which continues on a darker path somewhere between country and rock and roll. Well received by critics, it is considered by many to be one of the best albums of 1995. 7:46 podcast, podcasting, podcaster, public radio, wyep, 91.3fm wyep, Pittsburgh, Discumentary, Son Volt http://podcasts.wyep.org/dipod-trace.mp3 Tue, 19 Jul 2011 00:00:00 -0400 91.3fm WYEP Discumentary is a look at an essential CD from the WYEP Music Library. Cat Stevens’ reinvented himself with his 1970 album “Mona Bone Jakon”, and quickly followed it up with this classic release. Even returning with the same band and producer from his previous album, Stevens carried his reinvention further. This album features his smash hit “Wild World”. 7:58 podcast, podcasting, podcaster, public radio, wyep, 91.3fm wyep, Pittsburgh, Discumentary, Cat Stevens http://podcasts.wyep.org/dipod-tillerman.mp3 Tue, 02 Aug 2011 00:00:00 -0400 91.3fm WYEP Discumentary is a look at an essential CD from the WYEP Music Library. By 2007, The Dap Kings were rising stars in music, due to their appearance on Amy Winehouse’s “Back in Black” a year earlier. With Sharon Jones on vocals, the group released their 3rd album that year. Recorded on all analog equipment, the album sounds like an old classic, while still remaining fresh. 8:04 podcast, podcasting, podcaster, public radio, wyep, 91.3fm wyep, Pittsburgh, Discumentary, Sharon Jones and the Dap Kings, Sharon Jones, Dap Kings http://podcasts.wyep.org/dipod-100days.mp3 Tue, 01 Nov 2011 00:00:00 -0400