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Marooned Tunes
by Vincent Friel
Four friends stranded on a deserted tropical island maintain their wits by examining little-known concept albums. Relax with influential music, or take a deep dive into the ocean of studio music production history.
Episodes
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JETHRO TULL - ROC FLOTE
The gang contemplates the world of Norse mythology and Ragnarök as NOT part of the MCU but as a part of Ian Anderson's heritage. Plus, Symone asks for equal billing. The Writer: Lindsay Harris-Friel The Classical Musician: Ruth Dubb The Rock Guitarist: Vincent Friel The Pun Addict: Ian Williams…
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MICHAEL FRANTI - STAY HUMAN
Is Michael Franti the natural, inevitable joining or merging of Marvin Gaye and Gil Scott-Heron? The gang discusses this modern-day musical troubadour as he mines social justice causes for our listening pleasure. The Writer: Lindsay Harris-Friel The Classical Musician: Ruth Dubb The Rock…
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HUSKER DU - ZEN ARCADE
Zen Arcade is the second studio album by American punk rock band Hüsker Dü, released in July 1984 on SST Records. The gang discusses how Hüsker Dü gained notice in the American music scene of the early 1980s as a fast, aggressive, hardcore punk band. And remember, there is no Husker Try. The...
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THE THE - HANKY PANKY
The English post-punk band re-imagined (not copied or covered) a slew of Hank Williams songs with their own modus operandi. The Writer: Lindsay Harris-Friel The Classical Musician: Ruth Dubb The Rock Guitarist: Vincent Friel The Pun Addict: Ian Williams And special guest star Symone the…
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ELECTRIC LIGHT ORCHESTRA - TIME
"Have you ever contemplated if ELO was essentially Jeff Lynne's backup band, or are they the sum of their parts? The gang put their heads together to knock around that very idea." The Writer: Lindsay Harris-Friel The Classical Musician: Ruth Dubb The Rock Guitarist: Vincent Friel The Pun Addict:...
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NINE INCH NAILS - THE DOWNWARD SPIRAL
The gang scrutinizes the 90s and whether or not NIN is a parody band (spoiler alert: they're not). The Writer: Lindsay Harris-Friel The Classical Musician: Ruth Dubb The Rock Guitarist: Vincent Friel The Pun Addict: Ian Williams And special guest star Symone the Wonderpup. Concept created by...
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THE MOUNTAIN GOATS - TALLAHASSEE
"Symone The Wonder Pup starts to assert herself more as the gang talks about the deconstruction of a couple's relationship while the unhappy duo are going through a messy relationship and their inevitable demise." The Writer: Lindsay Harris-Friel The Classical Musician: Ruth Dubb The Rock...
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ARCADE FIRE - THE SUBURBS
"The gang returns to the island after a break to discuss the banality of man, as long as it's a reasonable commute from a major city, and if Thomas Wolfe is a pretentious wanker or not." The Writer: Lindsay Harris-Friel The Classical Musician: Ruth Dubb The Rock Guitarist: Vincent Friel The Pun...
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TOM WAITS - NIGHTHAWKS AT THE DINER
Have you ever wondered about the magic behind Tom Waits' 1975 album Night Hawks at the Diner and the unique culture of late-night diners? Settle in with a cup of coffee as we take you on a captivating journey through Waits' iconic album, inspired by Edward Hopper's painting, and the fascinating...
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RANDY NEWMAN / GOOD OLD BOYS
Discover the untold stories behind legendary songwriter Randy Newman's incredible career and powerful songs. We take you on a journey through his early work with Metric Publishing Company, where renowned artists like Dusty Springfield, Gene Pitney, and Harper's Bazaar recorded his songs in the…
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MIKE NESMITH / THE PRISON
Imagine combining a book and an album in the 1970s to create a multimedia experiment. How would it turn out? This week, we reunited the gang to discuss Michael Nesmith's ambitious project that aimed to do just that! As the father of MTV and former member of the Monkees, Nesmith's groundbreaking...
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BRIAN WILSON PRESENTS SMILE
It's the 2000's, and Brian Wilson is having a bit of a renaissance. With so much attention to Pet Sounds and the lives shows surrounding them, he decided to revisit the nadir of his career. In 1966 "Smile" was to be to The Beach Boys what "Sgt. Pepper "was to the Beatles, an artistic statement…
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KASENETZ-KATZ SINGING ORCHESTRAL CIRCUS & THE TURTLES PRESENT THE BATTLE OF THE BANDS
We return to the late 60s to check out the bubblegum scene and those who participated and those who spoofed it. For a very special daylight savings time episode, we look at 2 albums. The first is the Kasenetz-Katz Singing Orchestral Circus and its parody The Turtles Present The Battle of The…
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Donald Fagen / The Nightfly
We take another trip into the 1980s and discuss Donald Fagen's first solo album, "The Nightfly." We discuss this ode to the post-war baby boomer dream and the influences that inspired the music. You could always read Fagen's book "Eminent Hipsters." published by Viking Press, for more, and it is...
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XTC / SKYLARKING
We go back to 1986 to look at this classic (and possibly best) album by XTC. Recording under duress with Todd Rundgren producing, the band records an album full of clever pop hooks, string and horn arrangements, and great lyrics. The group discussed and realized that the '80s weren't all Madonna...
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THE WHO - SELL OUT
We travel back to 1967, and The Who pays tribute to the then-defunct pirate radio stations who brought excitement and rock and roll to a pre-BBC Radio One audience. This is also the closest the band got to psychedelia in the musical sense, but it was the first step to "Tommy" and the success…
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JOE MEEK - I HEAR A NEW WORLD
In this episode, we look at this artifact from late 50's England. Producer Joe Meek creates his own world on the moon and possibly started the ambient music genre decades before anyone else. For further reading check out the book."Joe Meek's Bold Techniques" by Barry Cleveland from Eleven Eleven...
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Edgar Winter / MISSION EARTH
There has been some changes since you were gone. One person vanishes and another appears. Of course that doesn't change anything, so its back to listening and discussing more albums. This one is a collaboration between Edgar (Frankenstein) Winter and L. Ron Hubbard. It was the 80's and cheesy...
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Marvin Gaye / Here My dear
Our fearless trio (Ian is still unwell) tackle an album that was basically a divorce settlement set to music. Marvin Gaye's "Here My Dear" . This is also the last episode for the season but we will be back.
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The Rascals / Freedom Suite
The Rascals are young no more and they want the world to know it. After the ambitious album "Once Upon A Dream" (soon to be a hit musical) the band releases the 2 lp set "Freedom Suite". The gang (minus Ian again) brave both discs and come out the other side with more questions than answers.
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Vanilla Fudge/The Beat Goes On
The gang reviews an album that even the band in question rejects outright. Yes, an album that Carmine Appice has stated "Spinal Tap wouldn't do". The gang hears the evidence of when producers run rampant and live to tell the tale. All except Ian who was injured by listening to this album
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Lou Reed / Berlin
The castaways take a look at Lou Reed's concept album about a prostitution, drug addiction, depression and suicide. Basically your typical Lou Reed fare from the 70's. But wait, there are strings and woodwinds, Jack Bruce, Stevie Windwood, Aynsley Dunbar, Tony Levin, and the Brecker Brothers.…
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Pearls Before Swine / Balaklava
Our heroes listen to an artifact from the 1960's. The anti-war themed Balaklava, the second album from Pearls Before Swine. How will the four interpret the meaning and how long will it be before someone mentions Tom Rapp's lisp? And will they learn to speak Eserpanto? And can they survive without...
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The Pretty Things / S.F. Sorrow
The gang have a wonderful time discussing this character study of psychedelia's happiest man on earth. Take a ride on the Windenburg, meet Baron Saturday, watch a balloon burn, and soak yourself in one man's self-pity. They also talk about drummers who mime. Not miming playing the drums but...
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The Everly Brothers / Roots
Our fearless foursome tackle another album from the swinging sixties. Today's subject is The Everly Brothers last studio album for Warner Brothers. It's a trip of the American musical landscape as well as a look at the life of the Everly Brothers. Will everyone be in agreement this time? Also…
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Jan and Dean / Save For A Rainy Day
Jan has been in a coma and Dean needs some work, and he's excited about this new song about a yellow balloon. The castaways are very split on this album, so come out of the rain and join us, won't you? The Journalist: Jennifer Carbin The Classical Musician: Ruth Dubb The Rock Guitarist: Vincent...
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Frank Sinatra / Watertown
Our castaways kick back and discuss a lesser known album by Ol' Blue Eyes himself. Yes, Frank Sinatra decided to step outside his comfort zone and work with those kids, Bob Gaudio and Jake Holmes: the result, Watertown. Fix yourself a cocktail and join us won't you? Enjoy the pie. The Journalist:...
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Reading The Genuine Imitation Life Gazette
Four friends stranded on a deserted tropical island maintain their wits by examining The Four Seasons' little-known concept album, The Genuine Imitation Life Gazette. Come learn about the significance of the musical brainchild of Frankie Valli, Bob Gaudio, Jake Holmes and Bob Crewe, that inspired...
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Marooned Tunes currently has 28 episodes available on PodParley. New episodes are automatically indexed when they're published to the podcast feed.
What is Marooned Tunes about?
Four friends stranded on a deserted tropical island maintain their wits by examining little-known concept albums. Relax with influential music, or take a deep dive into the ocean of studio music production history.
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Marooned Tunes has 28 episodes. Check the episode list to see recent publication dates and frequency.
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Marooned Tunes is created and hosted by Vincent Friel.
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