Gateway Albums: Two Lists
Wednesday, June 10, 2009 - 07:52 AM
Singer-songwriter Andrew Bird and music writer Michael Azerrad join us today to talk about "gateway albums," those curiosity-sparking releases that compel a listener to dig deeper into a particular genre or artist. Check out their personal lists of gateway albums below. Tell us: What's your gateway album? What did it help you discover?
Andrew Bird
Lester Young – The Jazz Giants '56
Ray Charles – What I'd Say
Henryk Górecki - Symphony No. 3
Various Artists, Southern Journey Volume 6: Sheep, Sheep Don'tcha Know The Road – Southern Music, Sacred And Sinful
The Staples Singers – Best of the Veejay Years
Michael Azerrad
The Rolling Stones – Get Yer Ya-Ya's Out
Emerson, Lake and Palmer – Ladies and Gentlemen: Welcome Back My Friends to the Show That Never Ends
The Replacements – "Hey, Good Lookin'" (b-side of "I Will Dare" single)
Olatunji – Drums of Passion
Steve Reich – Drumming
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