Episodes
Episode 0102 - Coda (The End)
12/10/2023
The final entry in for CRABA. Thanks to all the supporters of the show!
Duration:00:30:46
Episode 0101 - Van Morrison's Tupelo Honey (Part 2)
11/26/2023
Part 2 of Tupelo Honey.
Duration:01:58:53
Episode 0101 - Van Morrison's Tupelo Honey (Part 1)
11/5/2023
In episode number 101 of The Classic Rock Album-By-Album Podcast, host Chris Karson is joined by CRABA Sophomore guest host and self-professed millennial Devin Doyle! In Part 1 of the Tupelo Honey assignment, much time is spent on the actual history of Tupelo's honey industry (which as it turns out isn't very big). Still there is some music to talk about and it's near and dear to Chris' "Sound of '72" soft-rock era. But is it a classic? Find out this time on The Classic Rock Album-By-Album Podcast!
Duration:00:58:35
Episode 0100 - Pink Floyd's Dark Side of the Moon (Part 2)
9/17/2023
Part 2 of the Dark Side of the Moon Episode.
Sorry for the delay in getting this out.
Duration:01:51:00
Episode 0098 - Eric Johnson's Ah Via Musicom (Part 2)
6/7/2023
The second part of Eric Johnson's Ah Via Musicom
Duration:01:50:03
Episode 0098 - Eric Johnson's Ah Via Musicom (Part 1)
5/22/2023
In episode number 98 of The Classic Rock Album-By-Album Podcast, hosts Chris Karson and Organic Director Alexander Ryan try to figure out what the heck an Ah Via Musicom is. Not only that, wjhat language is this? Does the album feature the stylized Charvel guitar on the cover prominently? Well you'd think so, but then again this is Eric Johnson. And is that an English accent I hear? Ahh the Cliffs of Dover... so many mysteries to be solved. Check it out this time on The Classic Rock Album-By-Album Podcast!
Duration:00:55:11
Episode 0097 - T-Rex's Electric Warrior (Part 2)
4/30/2023
Part 2 of Electric Warrior
Duration:01:43:59
Episode 0097 - T-Rex's Electric Warrior (Part 1)
4/23/2023
In episode number 97 of The Classic Rock Album-By-Album Podcast, hosts Chris Karson and guest host Devin Doyle set out to go through early glam rock staple Electric Warrior by T-Rex. Has glam rock aged well to old ears and young? Does Marc Bolan somehow manage to see above the drum riser and record a classic album? And just how does the Willys Motor Corporation fit in to all of this? Check it out this time on The Classic Rock Album-By-Album Podcast!
Duration:00:58:46
Episode 0096 - The Yardbirds' Yardbirds (Part 2)
3/5/2023
The exciting track-by-track analysis for The Yardbirds album Yardbirds. Listen to part 1 first if you are interested in band and album history.
Duration:02:01:34
Episode 0096 - The Yardbirds' Yardbirds (Part 1)
2/26/2023
In episode number 0096 of The Classic Rock Album-By-Album Podcast, host Chris Karson is joined by Dave Marcone of Dave & Dave Unchained fame. This time they dig in to the guitar prep-school known as The Yardbirds and this time featuring a young hotshot guitar player named Geoffrey from South London. Do The Yardbirds recover after losing their star pupil Eric Clapton? Find out this time on The Classic Rock Album-By-Album Podcast!
Duration:01:16:59
Episode 0095 - Gov't Mule's Gov't Mule (Part 2)
2/5/2023
The thrilling conclusion of Gov't Mule's debut album. This part contains the entire track-by-track analysis.
Duration:02:03:54
Episode 0095 - Gov't Mule's Gov't Mule (Part 1)
1/29/2023
In episode number 0095 of The Classic Rock Album-By-Album Podcast, host Chris Karson is joined by frequent collaborator Frasman, as they try to figure out if Gov't Mule is a jam band or not. And is the band actually the Govt Mule Brothers Band? Now much time is spent on the name of the band and it's origin with the 40 acres and whatnot, but alas some of the conversation is in part 2. Yes This is a two-parter. Why? Find out this time on The Classic Rock Album-By-Album Podcast!
Duration:01:10:30
Episode 0093 - Rush's Caress of Steel
11/20/2022
In episode number 0093 of The Classic Rock Album-By-Album Podcast, host Chris Karson is joined once again by Nate Treese, prog-rock superfan and fellow podcaster. Can they get through not one but two multi-part epics on Rush's so-called "worst album". Find out this time on The Classic Rock Album-By-Album Podcast!
Duration:03:13:57
Episode 0092 - The Band's The Band
10/31/2022
In Episode 0092 of The Classic Rock Album-By-Album podcast Chris is joined by Professor Patrick for sophomore stint on the show. This time they take a little trip across America from one of the great American bands of the 20th century. Does this theme album hold up? Is it a theme album at all? And The Band only has one American member who for whatever reason calls himself Virgil Caine. Just who are these upstarts from The Great White North and see if brown is better than pink. Find out this time on The Classic Rock Album-By-Album Podcast.
Duration:03:23:11
Episode 0091 - Grand Funk Railroad's Grand Funk
10/2/2022
In Episode 0091 of The Classic Rock Album-By-Album podcast Chris is joined by Frasman for the second show in a row after a moment of weakness where he volunteered to check out an early GFR album. Can the bass guitar be heard over the din of the guitar and drums? Will the tone cut through? And what about the competent drums? And just where is Mark Flynn and how does he sit with the album? Find out this time on The Classic Rock Album-By-Album Podcast.
Duration:02:50:15
Episode 0089 - Robin Trower's Victims Of The Fury
7/18/2022
In Episode 0089 of The Classic Rock Album-By-Album podcast Chris is joined by longtime Organic Director Marshal Norman. Now there have been many requests for a Robin Trower album, specifically Bridge of Sighs. Trower's long career has many albums to choose from but Bridge is considered his classic recording. In true CRABA style the hosts go after a lesser know album by Trower, Victims of the Fury from 1980. Will the lush production from Beatles impresario get in the way of enjoying the album? Are fades cool again? Find out this time on The Classic Rock Album-By-Album Podcast.
Duration:02:31:25
Episode 0088 - Klaus Renft Combo's Klaus Renft Combo
6/19/2022
In Episode 0088 of The Classic Rock Album-By-Album podcast Chris is joined by longtime Organic Director Gunnar Ritzmann. They go deep behind the Iron Curtain to try and understand the Stazi's distaste for rock and roll. Can the fun-loving East Germans rock? Or is it just propaganda? Find out this time on The Classic Rock Album-By-Album Podcast.
Duration:03:08:21
Episode 0087 - Hank Williams' Memorial Album
5/15/2022
In Episode 0087 of The Classic Rock Album-By-Album podcast Chris is joined by CRABA veteran co-producer Fraser Moffatt. They go way back to 1953 to look at a 10" 33 1/3 rpm long player. But does Hank Williams have enough rock to be considered a rock and roll pioneer? Or is he just of many progenitors? Or is he the most imprtant one? Oh and there will be yodelling. Find out this time on The Classic Rock Album-By-Album Podcast.
Duration:03:07:58
Episode 0085 - Joe Cocker's With A Little Help From My Friends
3/6/2022
In Episode 0085 of The Classic Rock Album-By-Album podcast Chris is joined by keyboard guru (and pro audio engineer) Guido Guzzo. They walk back to the old days and talk about Joe Cocker's debut album. Does Joe Cocker's reputation precede him? Can Jimmy Page pull off some Zep style riffs? Steve Winwood stops in as do members of Cocker's previous bands. Will Cocker's debut find an audience, or is he just hanging out with his friends? Find out this time on The Classic Rock Album-By-Album Podcast.
Duration:02:53:17
Episode 0084 - Genesis' Trick Of The Tail
2/19/2022
In Episode 0084 of The Classic Rock Album-By-Album podcast Chris is joined by Organic Director and fellow podcaster Scott Gentry to pick through Trick Of The Tail by Genesis. Can Genesis survive the loss of their leader and front-man Peter Gabriel while he climbs on Solsbury Hill? And where is Steve Hackett? Find out this time on The Classic Roack Album-By-Album Podcast
Duration:03:15:45