Episode 57: 'Joe's Garage' with Troy Redfern

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

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


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


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

What on Earth is plooking?


 


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


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


 


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

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


 


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Music Credits: 'This Is Rock' by Silvia Marchese


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


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


All music rights reserved to their respective owners.