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Bizarre Albums

Bizarre Albums

Tony Thaxton

Tony Thaxton explores the weirder side of music, celebrating and telling the story behind those strange albums that make you wonder how and why they exist. Doing deep dives on albums released by pro athletes, actors, fictional characters, and more. Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/bizarrealbums/support
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Bizarre Albums - Tim Curry - Fearless

Tim Curry - Fearless

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08/09/22 • 18 min

After finding success on stage with The Rocky Horror Show, he would eventually find himself moving to the big screen with The Rocky Horror Picture Show in 1975. This would open doors for an album with A&M Records. This is the story of Tim Curry's Fearless, from 1979.

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After winning the Grammy for Album of the Year on three consecutive albums, Stevie Wonder took a three year break from recording. When he returned with a new album, it was a movie soundtrack to a documentary... based on a book...about plants. This is the story of Stevie Wonder's Journey Through The Secret Life Of Plants, from 1979.

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This is a rebroadcast of a Bizarre Albums episode from 2020.

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Bizarre Albums - Hammer - The Funky Headhunter
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02/22/22 • 21 min

After a 3 year absence, (MC) Hammer returned with a new look and a new sound. This is the story of Hammer's The Funky Headhunter, from 1994.

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Part two of this week's episode, covering the second disc of Stevie Wonder's Journey Through The Secret Life Of Plants, from 1979.

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Bizarre Albums - The Simpsons Sing The Blues
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07/30/19 • 14 min

The story of The Simpsons Sing The Blues album(1990).

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Some legendary musicians take part in a new advertising campaign for Dr. Pepper. This is the story of Dr Pepper. The Most Original Soft Drink Ever - Original Cast Album, from 1974.

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Bizarre Albums - SINGLES: Pee Wee Herman - Surfin' Bird
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05/30/23 • 9 min

This is an episode of Bizarre Singles, originally posted on Patreon.com/bizarrealbums

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Bizarre Albums - Doonesbury's Jimmy Thudpucker - Greatest Hits
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10/04/22 • 16 min

Doonesbury is a comic strip that’s lasted over 50 years. After a tv special in the late 70’s, one of it’s characters, Jimmy Thudpucker, would release an album. This is the story of Doonesbury’s Jimmy Thudpucker - Greatest Hits, from 1977.

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Bizarre Albums - Neil Young - Trans

Neil Young - Trans

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11/24/20 • 19 min

In the early 80's, for the first time in his career, Neil Young signed with a new record label. Geffen Records gave him a sizable advance and creative control. But after David Geffen heard the record, he tried to sue Young for making "uncharacteristic music". Yes, it was different. But Young has his reasons. This is the story of Neil Young's Trans, from 1982.

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FAQ

How many episodes does Bizarre Albums have?

Bizarre Albums currently has 262 episodes available.

What topics does Bizarre Albums cover?

The podcast is about Music, Music History and Podcasts.

What is the most popular episode on Bizarre Albums?

The episode title 'Tim Curry - Fearless' is the most popular.

What is the average episode length on Bizarre Albums?

The average episode length on Bizarre Albums is 18 minutes.

How often are episodes of Bizarre Albums released?

Episodes of Bizarre Albums are typically released every 7 days.

When was the first episode of Bizarre Albums?

The first episode of Bizarre Albums was released on Jul 10, 2019.

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