My Favorite Album With Jeremy Dylan

After receiving some requests from you listeners out there, I'm reposting my two-part interview with legendary singer-songwriter, Crowded House frontman and Twitter star @NeilFinn, as one combined bonus episode. Regular programming resumes on Tuesday. The first Kiwi on the podcast waxes lyrical on four of the most influential albums in his record collection. Neil and host Jeremy Dylan delve into The Beatles’ “Beatles for Sale” and Neil Young’s “After the Goldrush” and along the way talk about their shared memories of a bizarre Crowded House gig in Hyde Park, covering the Beatles with Paul Kelly, the Finn family record collection circa 1964, Neil’s planned first name-based supergroup, singing in falsetto and why he’s a self-described “perverse bastard”. They delve in to David Bowie’s “Hunky Dory” and Radioheads “In Rainbows”, try to resolve the Bowie vs. Bowie debate, why Bowie is as important to Neil as the Beatles, what Radiohead’s favorite card game is, the time and place to be methodical in rock'n'roll and

Grace Farriss, frontwoman of Sydney’s heirs to 60s bay area rock’n’roll Burn Antares, joins host Jeremy Dylan for a chat about an iconic rock record - George Harrison’s mammoth 1970 solo album “All Things Must Pass”. Why was Harrison sued for one of his biggest hits? Which legendary asshole of rock history was involved? How did George’s spirituality inform the album? Which other rock legends played on it? How did Harrison’s vocal limitations help shape his singing style? How has the production style of the album influenced Burn Antares’ recordings? Subscribe to the podcast in iTunes here or in other podcasting apps by copying/pasting our RSS feed - http://myfavoritealbum.libsyn.com/rssMy Favorite Album is a podcast unpacking the great works of pop music. Each episode features a different songwriter or musician discussing their favorite album of all time - their history with it, the making of the album, individual songs and the album’s influence on their own music.Jeremy Dylan is a filmmaker, journalist and ph

To ARIA-award winning genre-bending singer-songwriter Katie Noonan, "Freedom is what Joni Mitchell means to me". She joins host Jeremy Dylan to discuss Joni's enduring classic "Blue". What was it like covering the songs from this album on record and in concert through the years? Is Joni underrated as a lyricist? Who's better - Joni or Bob Dylan? How did polio affect the sound of this album? Subscribe to the podcast in iTunes here or in other podcasting apps by copying/pasting our RSS feed -http://myfavoritealbum.libsyn.com/rssMy Favorite Album is a podcast unpacking the great works of pop music. Each episode features a different songwriter or musician discussing their favorite album of all time - their history with it, the making of the album, individual songs and the album’s influence on their own music.Jeremy Dylan is a filmmaker, journalist and photographer from Sydney, Australia who has worked in the music industry since 2007. He directed the the feature music documentary Jim Lauderdale: The King of Broke

Prodigious funk-rock singer/songwriter/guitar-slinger Harts joins host Jeremy Dylan on the eve of his new EP "Breakthrough", to talk about one his biggest influences - the legendary Jimi Hendrix. They delve riff-by-riff into Hendrix's last great album, 1970's "Band of Gypsys". Why did Hendrix change his band and approach for this album? How does the live setting change the way Hendrix plays? How does Harts feel about how often he's compared to Hendrix? Was one of the songs inspired by Sly and the Family Stone? Does the world need any more posthumus Hendrix albums? Plus, Harts talks about capturing the feel of a band like Band of Gypsys when he's playing all the parts on his own records himself. My Favorite Album is a podcast unpacking the great works of pop music. Each episode features a different songwriter or musician discussing their favorite album of all time - their history with it, the making of the album, individual songs and the album’s influence on their own music.Jeremy Dylan is a filmmaker, journal

The best nose in Aussie rock and frontman of legendary racket-makers You Am I, Tim Rogers, joins host Jeremy Dylan to reveal his surprising pick for his favorite album - John Hiatt's 1987 breakthrough "Bring the Family". Why did the album that made middle-age cool give Tim hope as a troubled teen? How did the all-star band that play on the ablum come together? Why did their follow up project Little Village fall apart? What are the boundaries when writing songs about your family members? Why is John Hiatt so damn sexy? Plus Tim addresses the story Jon Auer told back in episode 17 about Tim saving his life during the sessions for Tim's classic "Hi Fi Way" album and talks about why touring with Nick Lowe solidifed his love for the man and why he turned down the chance to write with Kinks legend Ray Davies. My Favorite Album is a podcast unpacking the great works of pop music. Each episode features a different songwriter or musician discussing their favorite album of all time - their history with it, the making o

The ARIA Hall of Famer and frontman of legendary rock band Hunters and Collectors joins host Jeremy Dylan to discuss Bruce Springsteen's 1995 album "The Ghost of Tom Joad". Mark explains how Springsteen's lyrics made him reconsider his approach to songwriting, how the acoustic album influenced Mark's new electric album 'Mayday', writing about villainized groups in society, reinterpreting old songs anew and what Mark learned from watching and playing on the bill with Springsteen. Mark also explains the real inspiration for one of his most iconic songs, the football anthem 'Holy Grail'. Subscribe to the podcast in iTunes here or in other podcasting apps by copying/pasting our RSS feed - http://myfavoritealbum.libsyn.com/rssMy Favorite Album is a podcast unpacking the great works of pop music. Each episode features a different songwriter or musician discussing their favorite album of all time - their history with it, the making of the album, individual songs and the album’s influence on their own music.Jeremy Dy

Singer, songwriter, king of social media, all around legend and constant source of inspiration Jeremy Neale (one third of my supergroup The Jeremys) joins me to close out Graceland week on the podcast. We talk about why Paul Simon was the original Liam Neeson, how Graceland is like a chicken burrito, how Simon became relevant a second time in middle-age, how Jeremy recently changed his sound, the similarities between Paul Simon and Phil Collins' writing processes and Jeremy's lost Simon-inspired EP. My Favorite Album is a podcast unpacking the great works of pop music. Each episode features a different songwriter or musician discussing their favorite album of all time - their history with it, the making of the album, individual songs and the album’s influence on their own music. Jeremy Dylan is a filmmaker, journalist and photographer from Sydney, Australia who has worked in the music industry since 2007. He directed the the feature music documentary Jim Lauderdale: The King of Broken Hearts (out now!) and th

Melbourne-based TZU co-founder and hip-hop MC-songwriter Joelistics reveals his unexpected favorite album - Paul Simon's 1986 classic "Graceland". How did his father's near-death experience get Joel into the album? Why was Simon's songwriting process similar to a hip-hop record? Why did Simon have to fail commercially before he could make Graceland? What groundbreaking production techniques made this album quintessentially 80s? How does Paul Simon's self-deprecation shine through in his lyrics? and how does this album provide a model for Joel as he starts to get older? My Favorite Album is a podcast unpacking the great works of pop music. Each episode features a different songwriter or musician discussing their favorite album of all time - their history with it, the making of the album, individual songs and the album’s influence on their own music.Jeremy Dylan is a filmmaker, journalist and photographer from Sydney, Australia who has worked in the music industry since 2007. He directed the the feature music d

Co-creator and co-host of RocKwiz, comedian, writer and producer Brian Nankervis joins host Jeremy Dylan to explain his hair and go deep on Van Morrison's classic 1968 album "Astral Weeks". Why did Brian's mother love the song "Madam George"? What was the weird, lethal and sometimes violent backstory to the album's recording? How did Brian discover the album as a teenager? How does the jazz influence give the album a unique sound? Which track did Brian always skip? What did the recording process have in common with Bob Dylan's "Blonde on Blonde"? Plus, Brian gives a sneak preview of the upcoming guests on the new series of RocKwiz, which kicks off on SBS on Saturday 30 May at 8.30pm.  My Favorite Album is a podcast unpacking the great works of pop music. Each episode features a different songwriter or musician discussing their favorite album of all time - their history with it, the making of the album, individual songs and the album’s influence on their own music.Jeremy Dylan is a filmmaker, journalist and ph

Sydney's soul-folk star Iluka (aka Nikki Thornburn) joins host Jeremy Dylan to talk about the artist Elton John once called the most important of the 20th century, Nina Simone, and her seminal 1965 album "Pastel Blues". They talk about how the album blends jazz, blues, soul and classical influences, how Simone opened up Iluka's ideas of what singing could be, the "fuck-you" quality of the vocals, Simone's underrated piano playing and the historical mistreatment of black artists in 50s and 60s music industry. To close the show, Iluka straps on her beautiful Gretsch guitar and lays out a wild solo version of "Sinnerman". My Favorite Album is a podcast unpacking the great works of pop music. Each episode features a different songwriter or musician discussing their favorite album of all time - their history with it, the making of the album, individual songs and the album’s influence on their own music.Jeremy Dylan is a filmmaker, journalist and photographer from Sydney, Australia who has worked in the music indus

English singer-songwriter Rose Elinor Dougall joins host Jeremy Dylan to explain her love for "Tender Buttons", the 2005 album from indie electronica Broadcast.   Rose reveals how she discovered the record while still part of The Pippettes, how the superficial differences and deeper similarities influenced the path she's taken as a solo artist, the distinctive Englishness that ties her together with late Broadcast frontwoman Trish Keenan and the dynamic balance between her more organic solo work and her collaborations with Mark Ronson.   Subscribe to the podcast in iTunes here or in other podcasting apps by copying/pasting our RSS feed - http://myfavoritealbum.libsyn.com/rss   My Favorite Album is a podcast unpacking the great works of pop music. Each episode features a different songwriter or musician discussing their favorite album of all time - their history with it, the making of the album, individual songs and the album’s influence on their own music.   Jeremy Dylan is a filmmaker and photographer from S

The first lady of Aussie rock Sarah McLeod, frontwoman of the legendary Superjesus, joins host Jeremy Dylan to discuss the album that inspired her band's sound - "Siamese Dream" by the Smashing Pumpkins. How did the Pumpkins drummer Jimmy Chamberlin's heroin addiction effect the sessions? What was the song that convinced record execs that Corgan was on the right track? Why was producer Butch Vig the best at handling Corgan's vocals? Why is it physically impossible for Sarah to fire the rest of the Superjesus? Why did the Pumpkins go $250,000 over budget? How has doing this podcast influenced the upcoming new Superjesus album?  My Favorite Album is a podcast unpacking the great works of pop music. Each episode features a different songwriter or musician discussing their favorite album of all time - their history with it, the making of the album, individual songs and the album’s influence on their own music. Jeremy Dylan is a filmmaker and photographer from Sydney, Australia who has worked in the music industry

Down the line from Mississippi, Keyone Starr (one of the stars of Mark Ronson's "Uptown Special" album) joins host Jeremy Dylan to talk about the seminal 1998 R&B album "The Miseducation of Lauryn Hill. Why did Keyone have to sneak around to listen to the album when it came out? How did a Lauryn Hill song help Mark Ronson and Jeff Bhasker discover Keyone? Why did both Lauryn and Keyone experience an artist awakening while pregnant? Why has Lauryn never made a follow up album? How has her new-found fame effected Keyone's life? and what can we expect from Keyone's upcoming debut album? My Favorite Album is a podcast unpacking the great works of pop music. Each episode features a different songwriter or musician discussing their favorite album of all time - their history with it, the making of the album, individual songs and the album’s influence on their own music.Jeremy Dylan is a filmmaker and photographer from Sydney, Australia who has worked in the music industry since 2007. He directed the the feature

Texan country hitmaker and fiercely talented guitarist Chase Bryant joins me to discuss his favorite album - Keith Urban's 2009 record "Defying Gravity". What inspiration did Chase take from this while working on his debut album? How does Keith's guitar genius lie as much in what he doesn't play? How does Keith use playing and production to sell the emotion of his lyrics? Why is drummer Chris McHugh such a genius? What do Chase and Keith talk about when they get together? My Favorite Album is a podcast unpacking the great works of pop music. Each episode features a different songwriter or musician discussing their favorite album of all time - their history with it, the making of the album, individual songs and the album’s influence on their own music. Jeremy Dylan is a filmmaker and music industry exec from Sydney, Australia. He directed the the feature music documentary Jim Lauderdale: The King of Broken Hearts (out now!) and the feature film Benjamin Sniddlegrass and the Cauldron of Penguins, in addition to

The acclaimed screenwriter of Ocean's Thirteen and Rounders, director of Solitary Man and creator of the upcoming Showtime drama Billions, Brian Koppelman has had the kind of career some people spend a lifetime failing to achieve. But he's also a former music industry executive, a sage advisor to aspiring creatives and the host of his own excellent podcast "The Moment". He joins host Jeremy Dylan to explain why Jason Isbell's incredible album "Southeastern" has effected him like no other record in twenty years. What insights did Brian glean from his own chats with Isbell? What is is like to discover one of your favorite albums in your late 40s? How does this album help dispel destructive myths about creativity? What emotions do these songs provoke live? And which Australian singer/songwriter is Brian currently blown away by?   Subscribe to the podcast in iTunes or in other podcasting apps by copying/pasting our RSS feed - http://myfavoritealbum.libsyn.com/rss   My Favorite Album is a podcast unpacking the gre

We wrap up our four-part look at the Beatles White Album by welcoming back producer, singer-songwriter, multi-instrumentalist and co-proprietor of Love Hz studios - Michael Carpenter. Why were the Beatles Michael's first memory? Which version of "Revolution" is better - electric or semi-acoustic? How did Lennon's songwriting change on the White Album? How did Lennon come through for McCartney on "Honey Pie"? How did "Savoy Truffle" change the way Michael records music? Why does Michael (and John Lennon) hate "Cry Baby Cry"? How the hell can Michael defend "Revolution 9"? All this and more for your listening pleasure. Subscribe to the podcast in iTunes here or in other podcasting apps by copying/pasting our RSS feed - http://myfavoritealbum.libsyn.com/rss My Favorite Album is a podcast unpacking the great works of pop music. Each episode features a different songwriter or musician discussing their favorite album of all time - their history with it, the making of the album, individual songs and the album’s

Our third Beatletastic spectacular, examining side 3 of the classic double White Album, features singer/songwriter and frontman of pulsating Brisbane rockers Hey Geronimo, Pete Kilroy. How was "Birthday" responsible for Pete forming Hey Geronimo? Was Lennon taking the piss on "Yer Blues"? Which underrated track does Pete champion as one of his favorite Beatles tunes? Which song by The Who inspired "Helter Skelter"? What were John Lennon's alternate lyrics for "Sexy Sadie" (WARNING EXPLICIT LANGUAGE)? Is "Long Long Long" about God or a girl? All this and more on the podcast that thinks if you've run out of things to say about the Beatles, start over again in a different language. Next week we wrap up our White Album specials with side 4 and Michael Carpenter. Subscribe to the podcast in iTunes here or in other podcasting apps by copying/pasting our RSS feed - http://myfavoritealbum.libsyn.com/rssMy Favorite Album is a podcast unpacking the great works of pop music. Each episode features a different songwriter

In the second of our four-part series "Better Know A White Album", Newcastle singer-songwriter Mark Wells returns to the podcast (he was our third ever guest) to delve into side 2 of the classic record. How does "Martha My Dear" presage McCartney's later solo work? Why does Mark hate "Don't Pass Me By"? Which classical composer inspired "Blackbird"? Was Paul taking the piss in "Rocky Raccoon"? Why don't we do it in the road? All this and more in a celebratory and occasionally contentions podcast. Subscribe to the podcast in iTunes here or in other podcasting apps by copying/pasting our RSS feed - http://myfavoritealbum.libsyn.com/rssMy Favorite Album is a podcast unpacking the great works of pop music. Each episode features a different songwriter or musician discussing their favorite album of all time - their history with it, the making of the album, individual songs and the album’s influence on their own music.Jeremy Dylan is a filmmaker from Sydney, Australia who has worked in the music industry since 2007.

Emmy winning writer and TV director Jeff Greenstein (Friends, Will & Grace, Desperate Housewives, Husbands) beams into the podbooth from LA to chat about a cult classic of post-punk, Young Marble Giants 1980 album "Colossal Youth". How did a Massachusetts teenager at university discover a Welsh indie band? What makes the album so sonically distinctive? How did it influence Nirvana and Kurt Cobain? Why did Jeff pitch a book about this album to the 33 1/3 series? Why did the band break up? and does knowing more about the behind the scenes of albums and art like this enhance or hinder the experience? Subscribe to the podcast in iTunes here or in other podcasting apps by copying/pasting our RSS feed - http://myfavoritealbum.libsyn.com/rssMy Favorite Album is a podcast unpacking the great works of pop music. Each episode features a different songwriter or musician discussing their favorite album of all time - their history with it, the making of the album, individual songs and the album’s influence on their ow

Tony-nominated Broadway star, country singer-songwriter and TV star Laura Bell Bundy drops by for an episode as diverse as her career - delving into Shania Twain's 1996 mega-hit "Come On Over", the soulful inspiration of Otis Redding's "Greatest Hits" and the introspective New York vibes of Bright Eyes 2005 record "I'm Wide Awake, It's Morning". How did Shania change the kind of songs Laura wrote for herself? What's the best kind of animal to have in your live set? How does the dichotomy of her album "Achin and Shakin" reflect her love for Shania and Otis? Who does Laura think she's the musical love child of? Does Laura have any plans to start making Bright Eyes style political music? Subscribe to the podcast in iTunes here or in other podcasting apps by copying/pasting our RSS feed - http://myfavoritealbum.libsyn.com/rssMy Favorite Album is a podcast unpacking the great works of pop music. Each episode features a different songwriter or musician discussing their favorite album of all time - their history wit