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We dive inside the album and tell you about all the stories surrounding your favorite albums. We go deep and dig up all the details on what made the album what it is and how it was made.

Don Seckler


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    The Cars by The Cars - Inside The Album Episode 36

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 6, 2025 53:40


    Join us as we go inside the debut album from The Cars. We talk all about the stories around the writing and recording of this legendary hit-packed album.

    George Thorogood and The Destroyers by George Thorogood and The Destroyers - Inside The Album Episode 35

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 16, 2025 74:28


    Join us as we discuss the writing and recording of this all time great party record, the debut album from George Thorogood and The Destroyers.

    Bad Company by Bad Company - Inside The Album Episode 34

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 15, 2024 54:02


    Join us as we discuss all the stories about the writing and recording of the songs on this legendary rock record, Bad Company, by the band Bad Company.

    The Stranger by Billy Joel - Inside The Album Episode 33

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 4, 2024 70:20


    Join us as we tell all the stories of the writing and recording of The Stranger by Billy Joel.

    Sgt Peppers Lonely Hearts Club Band by The Beatles - Inside The Album Episode 32

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 3, 2023 89:09


    We go Inside The Album Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band by The Beatles and discuss all of the stories about the writing and recording of this iconic album.

    Some Girls By The Rolling Stones - Inside The Album Episode 31

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 1, 2023 79:13


    Join us as we go inside the album Some Girls By The Rolling Stones. We discuss all the stories about the writing and recording of this legendary rock record.

    Dookie by Green Day - Inside The Album Episode 30

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 9, 2023 70:48


    Join us as we dive Inside The Album Dookie by Green Day. We talk about all of the stories surrounding the recording of this legendary pop-punk album.

    All Things Must Pass by George Harrison - Inside The Album Episode 29

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 24, 2023 80:03


    We go Inside The Album All Things Must Pass by George Harrison and discuss all the stories around the writing and recording of this legendary album.www.InsideTheAlbum.com

    Paranoid by Black Sabbath - Inside The Album Episode 28

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 6, 2023 59:35


    We go Inside the album Paranoid by Black Sabbath and tell all of the stories about the writing and recording of this legendary rock record.www.InsideTheAlbum.com

    Appetite For Destruction by Guns N' Roses - Inside The Album Episode 27

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 22, 2022 68:57


    We go Inside The Album Appetite For Destruction by Guns N' Roses. We talk about all the stories around the writing and recording of this legendary record.www.InsideTheAlbum.com

    Cosmo's Factory by Creedence Clearwater Revival - Inside The Album Episode 26

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 19, 2022 56:01


    In this episode, we tell the stories behind the writing and recording of Cosmo's Factory the legendary album from Creedence Clearwater Revival. Join us as we go Inside The Album.

    Hotel California by The Eagles - Inside The Album Episode 25

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 25, 2022 67:44


    We go Inside the album Hotel California by The Eagles. We discuss the stories surrounding the writing and recording of this legendary rock record from 1976. www.InsideTheAlbum.com

    Born To Run by Bruce Springsteen - Inside The Album Episode 24

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 27, 2022 76:05


    In this episode, we go Inside The Album Born To Run by Bruce Springsteen. Hear all the stories about the writing and recording of this legendary album. www.InsideTheAlbum.com

    Who's Next by The Who - Inside The Album Episode 23

    Play Episode Listen Later May 3, 2021 66:06


    This week we go inside the album Who's Next by The Who. Who's Next finds The Whocomming off the huge success of Tommy and delivering what many consider to be the band's masterpiece. Learn about the myths and stories about the recording of this all-time great album. Plus find out who Baba is. www.InsideTheAlbum.com

    A Night At The Opera by Queen - Inside The Album Episode 22

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 26, 2021 59:35


    This week we go inside the album A Night At The Opera by Queen. A Night At The Opera is Queen's fourth album finds the band broke despite having success with their first three albums. They changed management and produced this iconic classic rock album. www.InsideTheAlbum.com

    Rumours by Fleetwood Mac - Inside The Album Episode 21

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 18, 2021 67:50


    This week we tell the amazing stories behind one of the biggest selling albums of all time, Rumours by Fleetwood Mac. Fleetwood Mac had just begun with an overhauled lineup and produced what to this day remains one of the all-time biggest selling albums. Everyone's relationships were breaking up, but this legendary line up pulled through to create a legendary album www.InsideTheAlbum.com

    Nevermind by Nirvana - Inside The Album Episode 20

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 4, 2021 76:28


    Nevermind by Nirvana on this week's episode of Inside The Album. We dive in deep into this iconic record. Nevermind changed rock music by driving a stake through the heart of party rock and hair metal. This album really begins the "Grunge Era" and is the leader In the rock revolution that grew out of the Northwestern United States. We discuss the stories surrounding the recording of this iconic record plus we show you how the songs are really pop songs. Join us as we go Inside The Album Nevermind. www.InsideThe album.com SUBSCRIBE NOW

    Pretenders by The Pretenders - Inside The Album Episode 19

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 28, 2021 48:40


    This week we go Inside The Album Pretenders by The Pretenders. This album is one of the all-time great debut albums in rock. We talk about why Nick Lowe started as the album's producer but only worked on one song. Plus, find out the influence The Clash had on this legendary album. www.InsideTheAlbum.com

    Boston by Boston - Inside The Album Episode 18

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 21, 2021 52:02


    We go Inside The Album Boston by the band Boston. Find out how this mega-hit rock classic changed the bar for music recording going forward despite being recorded in a basement. Find out all the stories about this al time great record including who Marriane, from the song More Than A Feeling, really is. www.InsideTheAlbum.com

    Ziggy Stardust by David Bowie - Inside the Album Episode 17

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 14, 2021 57:12


    This week we go Inside the Album Ziggy Stardust by David Bowie. We tell all the stories about the writing and recording of the songs on his legendary classic rock album. Ziggy Stardust has David Bowie finding his songwriting stride and creating one of the all-time legendary rock albums. Find out which song on this record he almost gave away and why David had to change his name. Ziggy Stardust is a groundbreaking album for many reasons and it cemented Bowie as the undisputed king of glam rock in the 70's. www.InsideTheAlbum.com

    London Calling by The Clash - Inside The Album Episode 16

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 7, 2021 55:15


    This week we go Inside The Album London Calling by The Clash. We check in with The Clash at their peak. You could never tell by this 19 song double album that they were experiencing writer's block. Find out what they did to help clear that block and create one of the greatest albums of all time. We also bust a myth about Train In Vain, The Clash's biggest hit song at this time. Join us as we go Inside The Album London Calling by The Clash. www.InsideTheAlbum.com

    Led Zeppelin IV by Led Zeppelin - Inside The Album Episode 15

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 28, 2021 69:55


    This week we go Inside The Album Led Zeppelin IV by Led Zeppelin. We tell all of the stories about the band, the songs, and the recording of this legendary rock album. Led Zeppelin IV is the fourth album by Led Zeppelin and the biggest selling record of their careers. We uncover such stories as which person who worked regularly with the Rolling Stones helped in more ways than one on this album? Which song is inspired by Fleetwood Mac? And what the heck do those symbols mean? Join us as we learn all about the seminal album from one of the greatest rock bands of all time, the mighty Led Zeppelin. www.InsideTheAlbum.com

    Rocket To Russia by The Ramones - Inside The Album Episode 14

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 14, 2021 64:54


    This week we go Inside The Album Rocket To Russia by The Ramones. We tell all of the stories about the band, the songs, and the recording of this legendary rock album. Rocket To Russia is the third album by The Ramones and the highest-charting record of their careers. It shows the band in transition as it is the final album that features all four original Ramones. Join us as we learn all about the seminal album from the fathers of punk rock, The Ramones. www.InsideTheAlbum.com

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    Back In Black by AC DC - Inside The Album Episode 13

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 7, 2021 47:42


    We go Inside The Album Back In Black by AC DC and tell you all the stories about the band, the songs, and the recording of this legendary rock record. Back In Black finds AC DC at the pinnacle of their career and just after the sudden death of lead singer, Bon Scott. Luckily the new singer, Brian Johnson, fit like a glove and the rest is history. Join us as we go Inside The Album Back In Black by AC DC. www.InsideTheAlbum.com

    Wish You Were Here by Pink Floyd - Inside The Album Episode 12

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 31, 2021 51:54


    We go Inside The Album Wish You Were Here by Pink Floyd. This legendary classic rock album only contains 4 songs but in classic Pink Floyd style they are all legendary songs. We tell the stories about the band, the songs, and the recording of this all-time great rock album. This album finds the band Pink Floyd coming off one of the most successful albums of all time. They were in a challenging position and the result is more greatness. Join us as we go Inside The Album Wish You Were Here by Pink Floyd.  www.InsideTheAlbum.com

    Deja Vu By Crosby, Stills, Nash and Young - Inside The Album Episode 11

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 24, 2021 64:09


    This week we go Inside the Album Deja Vu By Crosby, Stills, Nash, and Young. We talk about the songs, the band, and the recording process for this all-time classic rock album. One of the most successful supergroups of the '70s, Crosby, Stills, Nash, and Young recorded an album jam-packed with legendary songs. We tell you all the stories around the recording of this all-time great album. Join us as we go Inside The Album. www.InsideTheAlbum.com

    Goodbye Yellow Brick Road by Elton John - Inside The Album Episode 10

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 17, 2021 52:13


    This week we go inside the album Goodbye Yellow Brick Road by Elton John. We talk about all of the stories behind the recording of this legendary album. Learn about the band, the recording process, and all of the stories behind the songs on this legendary album. Join us as we go inside the album Goodbye Yellow Brick Road by Elton John. www.InsideTheAlbum.com

    Never Mind The Bollocks Here's The Sex Pistols by the Sex Pistols - Inside The Album Episode 09

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 10, 2021 61:20


    This week we go Inside The Album Never Mind The Bollocks Here's The Sex Pistols by The Sex Pistols. We uncover all the stories about the band, the album, and the recording of the songs for this all-time great punk album. This album is one from one of the founding fathers of punk, the Sex Pistols. Join us for this deep dive into the legendary album Never Mind The Bollocks Here's The Sex Pistols. www.insidethealbum.com

    Van Halen By Van Halen - Inside The Album - Episode 08

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 3, 2021 52:20


    In this episode, we go Inside The Album Van Halen, the debut album from Van Halen. We tell the stories about the band, the album, and the recording of the songs. Van Halen's debut album is regarded as one of the best debut albums of all time. Eddie Van Halen's playing was jaw-droppingly different at this time and the album is jam-packed with amazing songs that are legendary. We uncover the myths and the truths about this legendary record. Join us as we go Inside The Album Van Halen.

    Slowhand by Eric Clapton - Inside The Album Episode 07

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 21, 2020 56:03


    We go Inside The Album Slowhand by Eric Clapton. We talk about the stories behind the recording of the album, the songs, the band and dive into what makes Slowhand such a great album. Find out which songs on this album are covers and why it's considered to be the album that revitalized Eric Clapton's solo career. Join us for Inside The Album Slowhand by Eric Clapton.

    Ten By Pearl Jam - Inside The Album - Episode 06

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 12, 2020 76:52


    We go Inside The Album Ten by Pearl Jam for episode 6. We tell the stories about the band, the recording of the #album, and the songs. Ten is the debut album by the #rock band #Pearl Jam. The band came together out of the ashes of Mother Love Bone and after a series of connections became the legendary band that we all know and love. Ten was an album that defined a generation for a lot of people and is jam-packed with legendary songs. Join us and hear the stories Inside The Album, Ten By Pearl Jam.

    Abbey Road by The Beatles - Inside The Album Episode 05

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 6, 2020 71:31


    We go inside the LEGENDARY #rock #album, Abbey Road by the Beatles in this episode of our #podcast.   We tell you all the stories about the album, the recording sessions, and the songs themselves. Find out which myths are true about this all-time great rock album. This, the Beatles final album recording, was an effort to try and create something great after their unhappiness with the White Album sessions and the sessions for Let It Be (Originally tilted Get Back).   It was the end of the Beatles, but many consider Abbey Road to be their best work. Join us as we go Inside The Album Abbey Road by The Beatles.

    Toys In The Attic by Aerosmith - Inside The Album - Episode 04

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 29, 2020 52:45


    In this episode we go Inside The Album Toys In The Attic by Aerosmith. Toys In The attic is the third album by Aerosmith and it finds the band writing new songs and having a lot of success in the studio. Aerosmith had spent the past few years on the road supporting their first two albums. This time on the road had them playing at their early peak and the result of that work pays off in the studio as we hear on this all-time great Classic Rock Album. Join us as we go Inside The Album and tell the stories of the band, the recording sessions and the songs. Plus we give you the real story on the myths surrounding Toys In The Attic.

    Damn The Torpedoes by Tom Petty & The Heartbreakers - Inside The Album - Episode 03

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 22, 2020 52:39


    This episode we go inside the album Damn The Torpedoes by Tom Petty and The Heartbreakers. We tell all the stories about the band, the recording of the album and the songs on this all-time great classic rock album. With Damn The Torpedoes, Tom Petty and The Heartbreakers really hit their stride. With success on their first two albums, the band had momentum and the result is a legendary album. Join us as we go inside the album Damn The Torpedoes by Tom Petty and The Heartbreakers.

    Sticky Fingers by The Rolling Stones - Inside The Album - Episode 02

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 16, 2020 57:01


    This episode we dive inside the album Sticky Fingers by The Rolling Stones. We tell all of the stories about the recording of the album, the songs and what was happening with the band at the time. Sticky Fingers was recorded from 1969 through 1971. The Rolling Stones were in a period of flux with the death of their founder Brian Jones. Mick Taylor came in to take over the open guitar spot and the results are magical. Join us and learn which of the myths are true as we go inside the album.

    Black Sabbath by Black Sabbath - Inside The Album - Episode 01

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 2, 2020 50:37


    We dive in deep with Black Sabbath's debut album Black Sabbath. We tell the stories behind the band, the recording of the album and the songs on this all time great classic rock album. Join us and learn the myths about Black Sabbath and find out how many are true or just musical legend. Black Sabbath broke so much ground with this classic album. It is considered by many to be the first heavy metal album. Take a listen and let us know your thoughts on this amazing album.

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