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Classic Album SundaysClassic Album Sundays: Michael Jackson ‘Off The Wall’On this episode of the Classic Album Sundays podcast, Colleen focuses on Off the Wall, the fifth studio album from American pop royalty Michael Jackson. The record demonstrates the departure from the Motown period of Jackson’s career and the development of his pop, disco and funk melded sound, going on to define his career as a solo artist. Read more about your favourite albums here: classicalbumsundays.com2023-08-1724 minClassic Album SundaysClassic Album Sundays: Michael Jackson ‘Off The Wall’On this episode of the Classic Album Sundays podcast, Colleen focuses on Off the Wall, the fifth studio album from American pop royalty Michael Jackson. The record demonstrates the departure from the Motown period of Jackson’s career and the development of his pop, disco and funk melded sound, going on to define his career as a solo artist. Read more about your favourite albums here: classicalbumsundays.com2023-08-1724 min
Classic Album SundaysThe Rolling Stones 'Exile on Main St.' - Classic Album Sundays PodcastOn this edition of the Classic Album Sundays Podcast Colleen explores The Rolling Stones‘s Exile on Main Street, the tenth studio album from the English rock band which mixes unexpected various styles and genres. Despite receiving mixed reviews on release, the album is now celebrated as the band’s best album and is consistently cited as one of the greatest albums of all time. Read more: classicalbumsundays.com2023-01-2222 minClassic Album SundaysThe Rolling Stones 'Exile on Main St.' - Classic Album Sundays PodcastOn this edition of the Classic Album Sundays Podcast Colleen explores The Rolling Stones‘s Exile on Main Street, the tenth studio album from the English rock band which mixes unexpected various styles and genres. Despite receiving mixed reviews on release, the album is now celebrated as the band’s best album and is consistently cited as one of the greatest albums of all time. Read more: classicalbumsundays.com2023-01-2222 min
Classic Album SundaysClassic Album Sundays Podcast: Flora Purim on 'Butterfly Dreams'Colleen 'Cosmo' Murphy is joined by the 80-year-old Queen of Brazilian Jazz, Flora Purim, from her home in Brazil to discuss her iconic 1973 LP 'Butterfly Dreams'. Influenced by both traditional Brazilian singers and the improvisations of American jazz divas like Ella Fitzgerald and Sarah Vaughan, Flora Purim was one of the most adventurous singers of the 1970s. After meeting and marrying her husband, percussionist Airto Moreira, in their native Brazil, Purim moved with him to the U.S. in the late ’60s. Though she worked with Stan Getz and pianist Duke Pearson before the decade ended, it wasn’t unti...2022-11-2730 minClassic Album SundaysClassic Album Sundays Podcast: Flora Purim on 'Butterfly Dreams'Colleen 'Cosmo' Murphy is joined by the 80-year-old Queen of Brazilian Jazz, Flora Purim, from her home in Brazil to discuss her iconic 1973 LP 'Butterfly Dreams'. Influenced by both traditional Brazilian singers and the improvisations of American jazz divas like Ella Fitzgerald and Sarah Vaughan, Flora Purim was one of the most adventurous singers of the 1970s. After meeting and marrying her husband, percussionist Airto Moreira, in their native Brazil, Purim moved with him to the U.S. in the late ’60s. Though she worked with Stan Getz and pianist Duke Pearson before the decade ended, it wasn’t unti...2022-11-2730 min
Classic Album SundaysClassic Album Sundays Podcast: Brian Eno on 'Nerve Net'Colleen 'Cosmo' Murphy celebrates the incredible polymath, innovator and musical thinker Brian Eno for the 30th anniversary of his experimental album, 'Nerve Net'. In this never-before-broadcast interview with Brian recorded back in 1992, Colleen and Brian get into everything from Maoism and Chinese opera, to Shostakovich and organic instruments, to Jeff Koons and Shamanism in music. So sit back and enjoy an hour spanning the mind and music of Brian Eno. Read more about your favourite album here: www.classicalbumsundays.com.2022-11-2430 minClassic Album SundaysClassic Album Sundays Podcast: Brian Eno on 'Nerve Net'Colleen 'Cosmo' Murphy celebrates the incredible polymath, innovator and musical thinker Brian Eno for the 30th anniversary of his experimental album, 'Nerve Net'. In this never-before-broadcast interview with Brian recorded back in 1992, Colleen and Brian get into everything from Maoism and Chinese opera, to Shostakovich and organic instruments, to Jeff Koons and Shamanism in music. So sit back and enjoy an hour spanning the mind and music of Brian Eno. Read more about your favourite album here: www.classicalbumsundays.com.2022-11-2430 min
Classic Album SundaysClassic Album Sundays Podcast: Joe Boyd on Nick Drake ‘Five Leaves Left’On the latest Classic Album Sundays podcast, we step back to Camp Bestival from a few years ago when Nick Drake’s producer Joe Boyd joined us to discuss ‘Five Leaves Left’ in length with Colleen.
Alongside Joe’s production the album features Richard Thompson (of Fairport Convention) and Danny Thompson (of Pentangle) as well as the beautiful string arrangements of Robert Kirby. Despite being championed by John Peel, the album initially sold less than 6,000 copies. Now, over four decades since Drake’s death, Five Leaves Left is seen as an iconic album in British Folk music and his song...2022-10-0533 minClassic Album SundaysClassic Album Sundays Podcast: Joe Boyd on Nick Drake ‘Five Leaves Left’On the latest Classic Album Sundays podcast, we step back to Camp Bestival from a few years ago when Nick Drake’s producer Joe Boyd joined us to discuss ‘Five Leaves Left’ in length with Colleen.
Alongside Joe’s production the album features Richard Thompson (of Fairport Convention) and Danny Thompson (of Pentangle) as well as the beautiful string arrangements of Robert Kirby. Despite being championed by John Peel, the album initially sold less than 6,000 copies. Now, over four decades since Drake’s death, Five Leaves Left is seen as an iconic album in British Folk music and his song...2022-10-0533 min
Classic Album SundaysClassic Album Sundays: Dennis Bovell 'The DuBMASTER'Dennis Bovell joins Colleen ‘Cosmo’ Murphy to look back at his incredible career and his new compilation The DuBMASTER: The Essential Anthology which charts Dennis’ career from the Seventies up to the present day.
Dennis Bovell remains a pioneering artist and popular mainstay in both music and culture. Widely regarded as Britain’s reggae maestro, with a 40 year career that spans a number of musical eras and genres, his new anthology will celebrate both his unique ear for music, which continues to incorporate a rich array of references, as well shining a light on his unique sound that is st...2022-09-051h 32Classic Album SundaysClassic Album Sundays: Dennis Bovell 'The DuBMASTER'Dennis Bovell joins Colleen ‘Cosmo’ Murphy to look back at his incredible career and his new compilation The DuBMASTER: The Essential Anthology which charts Dennis’ career from the Seventies up to the present day.
Dennis Bovell remains a pioneering artist and popular mainstay in both music and culture. Widely regarded as Britain’s reggae maestro, with a 40 year career that spans a number of musical eras and genres, his new anthology will celebrate both his unique ear for music, which continues to incorporate a rich array of references, as well shining a light on his unique sound that is st...2022-09-051h 32
Classic Album SundaysClassic Album Sundays Podcast: Brian Jackson on Gil Scott-Heron and Brian Jackson 'Bridges'Brian Jackson joins Classic Album Sundays founder Colleen ‘Cosmo’ Murphy for a deep dive into his 1977 collaboration with Gil Scott-Heron Bridges. Brian will share stories of recording the album and his personal memories of working with Gil Scot-Heron. Read more about your favourite albums here: classicalbumsundays.com2022-08-2948 minClassic Album SundaysClassic Album Sundays Podcast: Brian Jackson on Gil Scott-Heron and Brian Jackson 'Bridges'Brian Jackson joins Classic Album Sundays founder Colleen ‘Cosmo’ Murphy for a deep dive into his 1977 collaboration with Gil Scott-Heron Bridges. Brian will share stories of recording the album and his personal memories of working with Gil Scot-Heron. Read more about your favourite albums here: classicalbumsundays.com2022-08-2948 min
Classic Album SundaysClassic Album Sundays Podcast: OMD 'Architecture & Morality'Colleen 'Cosmo' Murphy is joined by Orchestral Manoeuvres in the Dark founder members Andy McCluskey Paul Humphreys for a deep dive into their seminal 1981 album Architecture & Morality. Recorded live at The British Library for a special Classic Album Sundays event, this is a a deep dive into the history, inspirations and legacy of OMD's third album. 'Architecture & Morality' took the electronic stylings of Kraftwerk and NEU! and combined them with a pop sensibility and punk ethos that still sounds fresh today. In this programme we hear how the band made their own synths and became a huge success despite...2022-08-1442 minClassic Album SundaysClassic Album Sundays Podcast: OMD 'Architecture & Morality'Colleen 'Cosmo' Murphy is joined by Orchestral Manoeuvres in the Dark founder members Andy McCluskey Paul Humphreys for a deep dive into their seminal 1981 album Architecture & Morality. Recorded live at The British Library for a special Classic Album Sundays event, this is a a deep dive into the history, inspirations and legacy of OMD's third album. 'Architecture & Morality' took the electronic stylings of Kraftwerk and NEU! and combined them with a pop sensibility and punk ethos that still sounds fresh today. In this programme we hear how the band made their own synths and became a huge success despite...2022-08-1442 min
Classic Album SundaysClassic Album Sundays Podcast: An Evening with Louie VegaLouie Vega, one half of the Masters at Work, the man behind Elements of Life and one of the greatest club DJs in the world joins Colleen ‘Cosmo’ Murphy in conversation at The British Library to discuss his trademark soulful house sound, the jazz and Latin influence of his Bronx upbringing and a playback of his favourite tracks on a world class audiophile soundsystem. Read more about your favourite albums here: classicalbumsundays.com2022-07-2437 minClassic Album SundaysClassic Album Sundays Podcast: An Evening with Louie VegaLouie Vega, one half of the Masters at Work, the man behind Elements of Life and one of the greatest club DJs in the world joins Colleen ‘Cosmo’ Murphy in conversation at The British Library to discuss his trademark soulful house sound, the jazz and Latin influence of his Bronx upbringing and a playback of his favourite tracks on a world class audiophile soundsystem. Read more about your favourite albums here: classicalbumsundays.com2022-07-2437 min
Classic Album SundaysClassic Album Sundays Podcast: James Lavelle on DJ Shadow 'Endtroducing'On the latest Classic Album Sundays podcast Colleen 'Cosmo' Murphy is focussing on DJ Shadow's classic 1996 album ‘Endtroducing’. Colleen is joined by Mo'Wax label boss James Lavelle for a deep dive into the history, production and legacy of the album. Read more about your favourite albums here: classicalbumsundays.com2022-07-1746 minClassic Album SundaysClassic Album Sundays Podcast: James Lavelle on DJ Shadow 'Endtroducing'On the latest Classic Album Sundays podcast Colleen 'Cosmo' Murphy is focussing on DJ Shadow's classic 1996 album ‘Endtroducing’. Colleen is joined by Mo'Wax label boss James Lavelle for a deep dive into the history, production and legacy of the album. Read more about your favourite albums here: classicalbumsundays.com2022-07-1746 min
Classic Album SundaysZiggy Stardust 50, with Producer Ken Scott - Classic Album Sundays PodcastMeet a man who was there at the birth of Ziggy Stardust, legendary record producer Ken Scott who joins Colleen ‘Cosmo’ Murphy to discuss the making of the album that shot Bowie into inter-galactic fame.
David Bowie was a musical and cultural phenomenon whose significance only seems to increase with every passing year. He rocketed to stardom 50 years ago, in the summer of 1972, with the release of the album 'The Rise and Fall of Ziggy Stardust and The Spiders from Mars'. His appearance on Top of the Pops a month later, dressed as an alien rock star and...2022-06-2646 minClassic Album SundaysZiggy Stardust 50, with Producer Ken Scott - Classic Album Sundays PodcastMeet a man who was there at the birth of Ziggy Stardust, legendary record producer Ken Scott who joins Colleen ‘Cosmo’ Murphy to discuss the making of the album that shot Bowie into inter-galactic fame.
David Bowie was a musical and cultural phenomenon whose significance only seems to increase with every passing year. He rocketed to stardom 50 years ago, in the summer of 1972, with the release of the album 'The Rise and Fall of Ziggy Stardust and The Spiders from Mars'. His appearance on Top of the Pops a month later, dressed as an alien rock star and...2022-06-2646 min
Classic Album SundaysClassic Album Sundays Podcast: Wendy Carlos ‘Clockwork Orange’ with Greg WilsonBritish DJ and journalist Greg Wilson joins Colleen to discuss Wendy Carlos’ score to the film ‘Clockwork Orange’. Wendy Carlos is what you might call a true genius in the world of twentieth century music. She has always been ahead of her time…expanding boundaries and challenging listeners and herself. Her dramatic score for the legendary Clockwork Orange motion picture is an interesting collection of solid, dark, electronic proto-new age music.
Greg began DJing in 1975 and is regarded as one of the most important figures on the UK dance scene. He enjoyed hugely popular residencies in the early ei...2022-05-0846 minClassic Album SundaysClassic Album Sundays Podcast: Wendy Carlos ‘Clockwork Orange’ with Greg WilsonBritish DJ and journalist Greg Wilson joins Colleen to discuss Wendy Carlos’ score to the film ‘Clockwork Orange’. Wendy Carlos is what you might call a true genius in the world of twentieth century music. She has always been ahead of her time…expanding boundaries and challenging listeners and herself. Her dramatic score for the legendary Clockwork Orange motion picture is an interesting collection of solid, dark, electronic proto-new age music.
Greg began DJing in 1975 and is regarded as one of the most important figures on the UK dance scene. He enjoyed hugely popular residencies in the early ei...2022-05-0846 min
Classic Album SundaysClassic Album Sundays Podcast: Lisa Stansfield on ‘Affection’Lisa Stansfield joins Colleen ‘Cosmo’ Murphy to celebrate the 30th anniversary release of her debut solo album ‘Affection’ as part of the ‘Venus Unwrapped’ series at Kings Place in London. Read more about your favourite albums here: classicalbumsundays.com2022-01-0941 minClassic Album SundaysClassic Album Sundays Podcast: Lisa Stansfield on ‘Affection’Lisa Stansfield joins Colleen ‘Cosmo’ Murphy to celebrate the 30th anniversary release of her debut solo album ‘Affection’ as part of the ‘Venus Unwrapped’ series at Kings Place in London. Read more about your favourite albums here: classicalbumsundays.com2022-01-0941 min
Classic Album SundaysClassic Album Sundays Podcast: Vince Guaraldi ‘A Charlie Brown Christmas’ with Neil CowleyVince Guaraldi’s music brought the Peanuts to life. He scored 17 animated Peanuts television specials and the first was this Christmas classic, the evocative ‘A Charlie Brown Christmas’. Colleen ‘Cosmo’ Murphy and her special guest Guaraldi fan and pianist Neil Cowley tell Vince Guaraldi’s story and his relationship with Charles Schulz’s gang of children who see life through the world-weary eyes of adults in this edition of the Classic Album Sundays Podcast. And of course, there is amazing music to get you in the holiday spirit! Read more about your favourite albums here: classicalbumsundays.com2021-12-1237 minClassic Album SundaysClassic Album Sundays Podcast: Vince Guaraldi ‘A Charlie Brown Christmas’ with Neil CowleyVince Guaraldi’s music brought the Peanuts to life. He scored 17 animated Peanuts television specials and the first was this Christmas classic, the evocative ‘A Charlie Brown Christmas’. Colleen ‘Cosmo’ Murphy and her special guest Guaraldi fan and pianist Neil Cowley tell Vince Guaraldi’s story and his relationship with Charles Schulz’s gang of children who see life through the world-weary eyes of adults in this edition of the Classic Album Sundays Podcast. And of course, there is amazing music to get you in the holiday spirit! Read more about your favourite albums here: classicalbumsundays.com2021-12-1237 min
Classic Album SundaysClassic Album Sundays Podcast: Max Richter & André de Ridder on Max Richter Recomposed: Vivaldi ‘Four Seasons’The post-minimalist composer and the world renowned conductor discuss the blurring of boundaries between electronic and classical music in conversation with Colleen ‘Cosmo’ Murphy at Spitalfields Music Festival. Read more about your favourite albums here: classicalbumsundays.com/2021-11-2939 minClassic Album SundaysClassic Album Sundays Podcast: Max Richter & André de Ridder on Max Richter Recomposed: Vivaldi ‘Four Seasons’The post-minimalist composer and the world renowned conductor discuss the blurring of boundaries between electronic and classical music in conversation with Colleen ‘Cosmo’ Murphy at Spitalfields Music Festival. Read more about your favourite albums here: classicalbumsundays.com/2021-11-2939 min
Classic Album SundaysClassic Album Sundays Podcast: DJ Yoda on De La Soul ‘3 Feet High and Rising’Check out the full interview as Colleen ‘Cosmo’ Murphy and DJ Yoda dig deep into the most inventive, assured, and playful debut in hip-hop history De La Soul’s 3 Feet High and Rising which not only proved that rappers didn’t have to talk about the streets to succeed, but also expanded the palette of sampling material with a kaleidoscope of sounds and references culled from pop, soul, disco, and even country music. Read more about your favourite albums here: https://classicalbumsundays.com/2021-11-1433 minClassic Album SundaysClassic Album Sundays Podcast: DJ Yoda on De La Soul ‘3 Feet High and Rising’Check out the full interview as Colleen ‘Cosmo’ Murphy and DJ Yoda dig deep into the most inventive, assured, and playful debut in hip-hop history De La Soul’s 3 Feet High and Rising which not only proved that rappers didn’t have to talk about the streets to succeed, but also expanded the palette of sampling material with a kaleidoscope of sounds and references culled from pop, soul, disco, and even country music. Read more about your favourite albums here: https://classicalbumsundays.com/2021-11-1433 min
Classic Album SundaysClassic Album Sundays Podcast: Manuel Göttsching on ‘E2-E4’The former Ash Ra Tempel guitarist Manuel Göttsching joins Colleen ‘Cosmo’ Murphy to discuss the creation of an album that almost wasn’t an album, yet went on to inspire influential dance producers such as Sueno Latino, Carl Craig, Juan Atkins and Derrick May. Read more about your favourite albums here: classicalbumsundays.com2021-10-311h 01Classic Album SundaysClassic Album Sundays Podcast: Manuel Göttsching on ‘E2-E4’The former Ash Ra Tempel guitarist Manuel Göttsching joins Colleen ‘Cosmo’ Murphy to discuss the creation of an album that almost wasn’t an album, yet went on to inspire influential dance producers such as Sueno Latino, Carl Craig, Juan Atkins and Derrick May. Read more about your favourite albums here: classicalbumsundays.com2021-10-311h 01
Classic Album SundaysClassic Album Sundays Podcast: Jarvis Cocker on Pulp ‘Different Class’The John Peel Archive and Classic Album Sundays teamed up to present an immersive album experience that Pulp and Peel fans will forever remember. CAS founder Colleen ‘Cosmo’ Murphy spoke with special guest Jarvis Cocker about John Peel’s influence, Pulp’s Peel sessions and their classic album ‘Different Class’. Read more about your favourite albums here: classicalbumsundays.com2021-10-031h 01Classic Album SundaysClassic Album Sundays Podcast: Jarvis Cocker on Pulp ‘Different Class’The John Peel Archive and Classic Album Sundays teamed up to present an immersive album experience that Pulp and Peel fans will forever remember. CAS founder Colleen ‘Cosmo’ Murphy spoke with special guest Jarvis Cocker about John Peel’s influence, Pulp’s Peel sessions and their classic album ‘Different Class’. Read more about your favourite albums here: classicalbumsundays.com2021-10-031h 01
Classic Album SundaysClassic Album Sundays Podcast: Nubya Garcia on Wayne Shorter ‘The Soothsayer’Multi award winning saxophonist and compose Nubya Garcia joins Classic Album Sundays’ Colleen ‘Cosmo’ Murphy for a deep dive into Wayne Shorter ‘The Soothsayer’. Her debut album, ‘SOURCE’, released August 2020 under the iconic label Concord Jazz, has been received with wide critical acclaim. Following her album release, the London-based jazz player debuted on NPR’s Tiny Desk (Home) Concert, coming off the heels of a Pitchfork ‘Best New Music’ honour and a Rolling Stone ‘Album of the Month’ mention. The New York Times described ‘SOURCE’ as “a life’s worth of experiences into an hour-long listen.’ Read more about your favourite albums here: classi2021-09-2645 minClassic Album SundaysClassic Album Sundays Podcast: Nubya Garcia on Wayne Shorter ‘The Soothsayer’Multi award winning saxophonist and compose Nubya Garcia joins Classic Album Sundays’ Colleen ‘Cosmo’ Murphy for a deep dive into Wayne Shorter ‘The Soothsayer’. Her debut album, ‘SOURCE’, released August 2020 under the iconic label Concord Jazz, has been received with wide critical acclaim. Following her album release, the London-based jazz player debuted on NPR’s Tiny Desk (Home) Concert, coming off the heels of a Pitchfork ‘Best New Music’ honour and a Rolling Stone ‘Album of the Month’ mention. The New York Times described ‘SOURCE’ as “a life’s worth of experiences into an hour-long listen.’ Read more about your favourite albums here: classi2021-09-2645 min
Classic Album SundaysClassic Album Sundays Podcast: Nightmares On Wax ‘Smokers Delight’Celebrate 25 years of Smokers Delight with Colleen ‘Cosmo’ Murphy and special guest George Evelyn of Nightmares on Wax. They will discuss his musical roots and the evolution of Nightmares on Wax alongside playing some of the samples Evelyn excavated from some of his most cherished LPs.
Nightmares on Wax’ sophomore LP was a defining moment of ’90s trip hop and downtempo sound along with other heavy-hitters including Massive Attack’s Blue Lines, Portishead’s Dummy and Tricky’s Maxinquaye. The LP fused together a cornucopia of sound: “It was all the things that turned me on: reggae, soul, and through samp...2021-09-1252 minClassic Album SundaysClassic Album Sundays Podcast: Nightmares On Wax ‘Smokers Delight’Celebrate 25 years of Smokers Delight with Colleen ‘Cosmo’ Murphy and special guest George Evelyn of Nightmares on Wax. They will discuss his musical roots and the evolution of Nightmares on Wax alongside playing some of the samples Evelyn excavated from some of his most cherished LPs.
Nightmares on Wax’ sophomore LP was a defining moment of ’90s trip hop and downtempo sound along with other heavy-hitters including Massive Attack’s Blue Lines, Portishead’s Dummy and Tricky’s Maxinquaye. The LP fused together a cornucopia of sound: “It was all the things that turned me on: reggae, soul, and through samp...2021-09-1252 min
Classic Album SundaysClassic Album Sundays Podcast: Joe Boyd on Fairport Convention ‘Liege & Lief’This album was voted as the greatest folk album ever by the listeners of BBC Radio 2 back in 2006, press play and enjoy producer Joe Boyd reliving the making of the album with Colleen at Camp Bestival. Read more about your favourite albums here: classicalbumsundays.com.2021-09-0749 minClassic Album SundaysClassic Album Sundays Podcast: Joe Boyd on Fairport Convention ‘Liege & Lief’This album was voted as the greatest folk album ever by the listeners of BBC Radio 2 back in 2006, press play and enjoy producer Joe Boyd reliving the making of the album with Colleen at Camp Bestival. Read more about your favourite albums here: classicalbumsundays.com.2021-09-0749 min
Classic Album SundaysClassic Album Sundays Podcast: Steve Mason on PiL’s ‘Metal Box’Classic Album Sundays’ Colleen ‘Cosmo’ Murphy and Steve Mason discuss one of his favourite albums: Public Image Ltd’s second album ‘Metal Box’ at Camp Bestival. Steve even shared a great tip on how to use the ‘Metal Box’ as a tin for making shortbread! Read more about your favourite albums here: www.classicalbumsundays.com 2021-08-2216 minClassic Album SundaysClassic Album Sundays Podcast: Steve Mason on PiL’s ‘Metal Box’Classic Album Sundays’ Colleen ‘Cosmo’ Murphy and Steve Mason discuss one of his favourite albums: Public Image Ltd’s second album ‘Metal Box’ at Camp Bestival. Steve even shared a great tip on how to use the ‘Metal Box’ as a tin for making shortbread! Read more about your favourite albums here: www.classicalbumsundays.com 2021-08-2216 min
Classic Album SundaysClassic Album Sundays Podcast: KT Tunstall on ‘Eye to the Telescope’KT Tunstall’s debut album was the album that just kept on giving. It spawned five singles including her biggest hit ‘Suddenly I See’, and was nominated for several awards including a Mercury Prize and two Grammy awards and won her an Ivor Novello. Listen as KT takes a look back at the album that transformed her career and life with Colleen ‘Cosmo’ Murphy at our session at the Royal Albert Hall’s Elgar Room. Read more about your favourite albums here: https://classicalbumsundays.com/2021-08-0854 minClassic Album SundaysClassic Album Sundays Podcast: KT Tunstall on ‘Eye to the Telescope’KT Tunstall’s debut album was the album that just kept on giving. It spawned five singles including her biggest hit ‘Suddenly I See’, and was nominated for several awards including a Mercury Prize and two Grammy awards and won her an Ivor Novello. Listen as KT takes a look back at the album that transformed her career and life with Colleen ‘Cosmo’ Murphy at our session at the Royal Albert Hall’s Elgar Room. Read more about your favourite albums here: https://classicalbumsundays.com/2021-08-0854 min
Classic Album SundaysMy Classic Album: Ken Scott on David Bowie ‘Hunky Dory’Legendary Trident Studios and Abbey Road engineer and producer Kent Scott joins Colleen ‘Cosmo’ Murphy in the latest instalment of our ‘My Classic Album’ series to discuss David Bowie’s ‘Hunky Dory’ album that Ken co-produced with Bowie. Read more about your favourite albums here: https://classicalbumsundays.com/2021-07-0451 minClassic Album SundaysMy Classic Album: Ken Scott on David Bowie ‘Hunky Dory’Legendary Trident Studios and Abbey Road engineer and producer Kent Scott joins Colleen ‘Cosmo’ Murphy in the latest instalment of our ‘My Classic Album’ series to discuss David Bowie’s ‘Hunky Dory’ album that Ken co-produced with Bowie. Read more about your favourite albums here: https://classicalbumsundays.com/2021-07-0451 min
Classic Album SundaysSkin on Etta James & Nina Simone: The Montreux YearsRecent OBE nominee Skin joins Classic Album Sundays founder Colleen ‘Cosmo’ Murphy to discuss the inspirational Nina Simone and Etta James – their lives, legacies, music and their many Montreux Jazz Festival live performances. The podcast begins with a short chat with the CEO of Montreux Jazz Festival, Mathieu Jaton who tells us why these two legends are so important to the legacy of the festival. Read more about your favourite albums here: https://classicalbumsundays.com/2021-06-271h 01Classic Album SundaysSkin on Etta James & Nina Simone: The Montreux YearsRecent OBE nominee Skin joins Classic Album Sundays founder Colleen ‘Cosmo’ Murphy to discuss the inspirational Nina Simone and Etta James – their lives, legacies, music and their many Montreux Jazz Festival live performances. The podcast begins with a short chat with the CEO of Montreux Jazz Festival, Mathieu Jaton who tells us why these two legends are so important to the legacy of the festival. Read more about your favourite albums here: https://classicalbumsundays.com/2021-06-271h 01
Classic Album SundaysMy Classic Album: Sister Sledge on ‘We Are Family’Sister Sledge join Colleen ‘Cosmo’ Murphy at Kings Place as part of the ‘Venus Unwrapped’ series to discuss their iconic We Are Family album.
We Are Family is one of the most iconic dance albums of all time and is celebrating its 40th anniversary this year. Its title track is an enduring classic that has resounded at key life moments with people from all backgrounds. Debbie Sledge and Kim Sledge join Classic Album Sundays founder/broadcaster Colleen ‘Cosmo’ Murphy to look back to the creation of the album that also includes hits He’s the ‘Greatest Dancer’, ‘Lost in Music’, and ‘Th...2021-06-131h 00Classic Album SundaysMy Classic Album: Sister Sledge on ‘We Are Family’Sister Sledge join Colleen ‘Cosmo’ Murphy at Kings Place as part of the ‘Venus Unwrapped’ series to discuss their iconic We Are Family album.
We Are Family is one of the most iconic dance albums of all time and is celebrating its 40th anniversary this year. Its title track is an enduring classic that has resounded at key life moments with people from all backgrounds. Debbie Sledge and Kim Sledge join Classic Album Sundays founder/broadcaster Colleen ‘Cosmo’ Murphy to look back to the creation of the album that also includes hits He’s the ‘Greatest Dancer’, ‘Lost in Music’, and ‘Th...2021-06-131h 00
Classic Album SundaysThis Woman’s Work: The Patti Smith Group 'Horses'From what is arguably one of the most arresting opening lines on a debut album, to the mournful romanticism of its final track, Patti Smith’s Horses is one of the most significant records in American music history. Just like the gritty downtown New York scene from which it sprang, Horses is marked by a sense of urgency and liberation. In this instalment of “This Woman’s Work,” Classic Album Sundays founder Colleen “Cosmo” Murphy is joined by Lenny Kaye and KT Tunstall to explain how the word freedom defines the album through and through: the social and sexual freedom of the e...2021-05-0924 minClassic Album SundaysThis Woman’s Work: The Patti Smith Group 'Horses'From what is arguably one of the most arresting opening lines on a debut album, to the mournful romanticism of its final track, Patti Smith’s Horses is one of the most significant records in American music history. Just like the gritty downtown New York scene from which it sprang, Horses is marked by a sense of urgency and liberation. In this instalment of “This Woman’s Work,” Classic Album Sundays founder Colleen “Cosmo” Murphy is joined by Lenny Kaye and KT Tunstall to explain how the word freedom defines the album through and through: the social and sexual freedom of the e...2021-05-0924 min
Classic Album SundaysAlbum Inspirations: Gilles Peterson on Sun RaGilles Peterson speaks with CAS founder Colleen ‘Cosmo’ Murphy about the influence of Sun Ra and why he believes “Sun Ra was the man, the ultimate artist for any vinyl collector”. Sun Ra was a one-off in the annals of jazz. As author Robert L. Campbell describes, “He claimed to be the last of the swing band leaders, yet dosed classic songs with LSD. He wrote poetry about the “coming space age” and claimed to be a citizen of Saturn. He dressed himself and his band in gold- lame and lectured on the Creator’s message to the cruel and deceitful Ea...2021-05-0237 minClassic Album SundaysAlbum Inspirations: Gilles Peterson on Sun RaGilles Peterson speaks with CAS founder Colleen ‘Cosmo’ Murphy about the influence of Sun Ra and why he believes “Sun Ra was the man, the ultimate artist for any vinyl collector”. Sun Ra was a one-off in the annals of jazz. As author Robert L. Campbell describes, “He claimed to be the last of the swing band leaders, yet dosed classic songs with LSD. He wrote poetry about the “coming space age” and claimed to be a citizen of Saturn. He dressed himself and his band in gold- lame and lectured on the Creator’s message to the cruel and deceitful Ea...2021-05-0237 min
Classic Album SundaysMy Classic Album: Orbital ‘In Sides’Electronic music pioneers Orbital joined us as part of our celebrations for National Album Day 2018 to look back their iconic fourth album In Sides. Orbital were interviewed by Classic Album Sundays founder and BBC 6music host Colleen ‘Cosmo’ Murphy on the making of the album and its lasting legacy. Read more about your favourite albums here: classicalbumsundays.com2021-04-1953 minClassic Album SundaysMy Classic Album: Orbital ‘In Sides’Electronic music pioneers Orbital joined us as part of our celebrations for National Album Day 2018 to look back their iconic fourth album In Sides. Orbital were interviewed by Classic Album Sundays founder and BBC 6music host Colleen ‘Cosmo’ Murphy on the making of the album and its lasting legacy. Read more about your favourite albums here: classicalbumsundays.com2021-04-1953 min
Classic Album SundaysCAS Worldwide: David Bowie 'Heroes'Our latest CAS Worldwide sees Colleen ‘Cosmo’ Murphy digging deep into David Bowie Heroes. Although it was the second instalment of David Bowie’s Berlin Trilogy, “Heroes” was in fact the only album to be written and recorded entirely within the city. The multi-instrumentalist Bowie was joined by many of the same musicians who had worked on his previous album, Low, including guitarist Carlos Alomar, drummer Dennis Davis, and bassist George Murray, and a similar rhythmic-rock spark ignites the group once again. Brian Eno took a place behind the keyboard, setting up his unique brand of studio know-how and synth-scienc...2021-03-2825 minClassic Album SundaysCAS Worldwide: David Bowie 'Heroes'Our latest CAS Worldwide sees Colleen ‘Cosmo’ Murphy digging deep into David Bowie Heroes. Although it was the second instalment of David Bowie’s Berlin Trilogy, “Heroes” was in fact the only album to be written and recorded entirely within the city. The multi-instrumentalist Bowie was joined by many of the same musicians who had worked on his previous album, Low, including guitarist Carlos Alomar, drummer Dennis Davis, and bassist George Murray, and a similar rhythmic-rock spark ignites the group once again. Brian Eno took a place behind the keyboard, setting up his unique brand of studio know-how and synth-scienc...2021-03-2825 min
Classic Album SundaysMy Classic Album: Nitin Sawhney on ‘Beyond Skin’Multi-award-winning musician and composer Nitin Sawhney joins Classic Album Sundays’ founder Colleen ‘Cosmo’ Murphy to discuss his Mercury Music Prize nominated album Beyond Skin. Sawhney will discuss his inspirations and the stories behind the album and the impact it had on British Music. Beyond Skin portrays Sawhney’s reflections on British Asian identity and the pressing need for human beings to be recognised beyond religion, nationality, politics and skin colour. For more on your favourite records, visit classicalbumsundays.com.2021-03-211h 03Classic Album SundaysMy Classic Album: Nitin Sawhney on ‘Beyond Skin’Multi-award-winning musician and composer Nitin Sawhney joins Classic Album Sundays’ founder Colleen ‘Cosmo’ Murphy to discuss his Mercury Music Prize nominated album Beyond Skin. Sawhney will discuss his inspirations and the stories behind the album and the impact it had on British Music. Beyond Skin portrays Sawhney’s reflections on British Asian identity and the pressing need for human beings to be recognised beyond religion, nationality, politics and skin colour. For more on your favourite records, visit classicalbumsundays.com.2021-03-211h 03
Classic Album SundaysMy Classic Album: Sonic Youth's Thurston Moore on 'Daydream Nation'Taking inspiration from the more extreme ends of guitar music, namely early-hardcore, dissonant no-wave, and a performance ethic that saw nothing wrong with playing the same note of feedback for half an hour, Sonic Youth were the Velvet Underground for the materialistic 1980s.
Tune in as Colleen is joined by Sonic Youth founding member Thurston Moore to look back at 30 years of ‘Daydream Nation’. For more on your favourite records, visit classicalbumsundays.com.2021-02-211h 07Classic Album SundaysMy Classic Album: Sonic Youth's Thurston Moore on 'Daydream Nation'Taking inspiration from the more extreme ends of guitar music, namely early-hardcore, dissonant no-wave, and a performance ethic that saw nothing wrong with playing the same note of feedback for half an hour, Sonic Youth were the Velvet Underground for the materialistic 1980s.
Tune in as Colleen is joined by Sonic Youth founding member Thurston Moore to look back at 30 years of ‘Daydream Nation’. For more on your favourite records, visit classicalbumsundays.com.2021-02-211h 07
Rock's BackpagesE61: Colleen "Cosmo" Murphy on David Mancuso and Lydia LunchIn this week's episode, Mark and Barney are joined by the delightful Colleen "Cosmo" Murphy to mark the 50th anniversary of David Mancuso's legendary first Loft party in New York City. Colleen talks about her friendship with Mancuso and about her own musical journey as a revered DJ (not to mention host of Classic Album Sundays).Barney notes the week's featured writer Daryl Easlea — and specifically his pieces on Elvis Presley the movie star and (tying in with this week's reissue of his excellent book Everybody Dance) Chic protegée Norma Jean Wright. Colleen concurs that the lat...2020-02-071h 02
ThreadworkEpisode 17: Colleen ‘Cosmo’ MurphyFor the 17th instalment of the Threadwork podcast, host Ross Cale talks to DJ, broadcaster, journalist, Classic Album Sundays founder and music fanatic Colleen ‘Cosmo’ Murphy about her relationship with music and just what it is that she thinks links together the music that she loves.Tracklisting w/ links to purchase, if I can find them (these are directly related to the artists where possible but not always). Also, I take no responsibility for the links. Just trying to help…David Essex – Rock On taken from Rock On (1973) https://www.7digital.com/artist/david-essex/release/best-of...2018-11-151h 04