Classic Albums

April. 14,1997      TV-PG
Rating:
8.4
Trailer Synopsis

A documentary series about pop and rock albums that are considered the best or most distinctive of a well-known band or musician or that exemplify a stage in the history of music.

Seasons & Episode

10
9
8
7
6
5
4
3
2
1
Seasons 10 : 2011

|

14 Episode

|

MORE
Episode 1 - Primal Scream: Screamadelica
May. 06,2011

Primal Scream's seminal album Screamadelica was released in 1991, and synthesized the band's rock 'n' roll roots with the dance culture of that time; for many, the album's sound and imagery came to be regarded as quintessential symbols of the acid house era, perfectly catching the spirit and mood of the early 90s. Using rare archive footage and special performances, this film tells the story of Screamadelica and its hit singles and dance anthems Loaded, Movin' On Up, Come Together and Don't Fight It, Feel It. From the formation of the band in Glasgow to winning the first-ever Mercury prize, the band members explain the record's inception with insights from main producer Andrew Weatherall, Creation Records founder Alan McGee and many others involved with or inspired by this joyful record. Screamadelica both defines a generation and transcends its time, and is a true Classic Album.

Episode 2 - Peter Gabriel: So
March. 23,2012

So stands as one of the greatest records of the 1980s, helping define its time to become a true classic album. The film features interviews with Gabriel himself, co-producer Daniel Lanois, bass players Tony Levin and Larry Klein, performer Laurie Anderson, drummer Manu Katché and Rolling Stone editor David Fricke amongst others.

Episode 3 - The Who: Tommy
November. 09,2013

1968 was a time of soul-searching for the Who - with three badly performing singles behind them, they needed a big new idea to put them back at the top and, crucially, to hold them together as a band. Inspired by Indian spiritual master Meher Baba, Pete Townshend created the character of Tommy, the 'deaf, dumb and blind boy'. Broke and fragmenting when they started recording, the album went on to sell over 20 million copies. In this film, the Who speak for the first time about the making of the iconic album and how its success changed their lives.

Episode 4 - Carly Simon: No Secrets
May. 05,2017

Carly Simon reveals the challenges behind No Secrets - the classic album that made her a global star and included the enigmatic song You're So Vain.

Episode 5 - Don McLean: American Pie
December. 08,2017

Series focusing on the albums that have influenced the course of music. This edition looks at Don McLean's album American Pie, crowned by its titular overture and the song Vincent.

Episode 6 - Amy Winehouse: Back to Black
September. 14,2018

The true story of how Amy Winehouse’s best known and most celebrated body of work came into being. Featuring previously unseen footage of Amy, new interviews with producers Mark Ronson and Salaam Remi, and the musicians who worked with Amy on the album, offering fresh insights into Amy’s remarkable gifts as a singer, songwriter, musician and performer.

Episode 7 - The Crickets: The Chirping Crickets
July. 12,2019

The story of the first album by The Crickets, crowned by four of their best-loved songs: That’ll Be the Day, Not Fade Away, Maybe Baby and Oh, Boy!

Episode 8 - Tears for Fears: Songs from the Big Chair
February. 14,2020

Documentary that explores Songs from the Big Chair, Tears for Fears second, seminal album, which saw the band's music transform from synth-pop into arena-ready anthems.

Episode 9 - The Who Sell Out
April. 23,2021

Episode 10 - Soul II Soul: Club Classics Vol. 1
April. 30,2021

Episode 11 - Suede: Coming Up
May. 07,2021

Episode 12 - Gil Scott-Heron: Pieces Of A Man
September. 24,2021

Episode 13 - The Doors: Morrison Hotel
October. 01,2021

A look at the American rockers' fifth studio album. It saw them return to their blues-rock style and earned them their highest charting album in the UK.

Episode 14 - Freak Out!
October. 08,2021

The Mothers of Invention's 1966 cult classic debut "Freak Out!" is analyzed, with insights from Frank Zappa's band members, family and fans.

Seasons 9 : 2010

|

5 Episode

|

MORE
Seasons 8 : 2008

|

3 Episode

|

MORE
Seasons 7 : 2007

|

2 Episode

|

MORE
Seasons 6 : 2006

|

4 Episode

|

MORE
Seasons 5 : 2005

|

3 Episode

|

MORE
Seasons 4 : 2003

|

4 Episode

|

MORE
Seasons 3 : 2001

|

6 Episode

|

MORE
Seasons 2 : 1999

|

5 Episode

|

MORE
Seasons 1 : 1997

|

6 Episode

|

MORE

Similar titles

Nature's Greatest Dancers
Nature's Greatest Dancers
Steve Backshall, wildlife expert, explores the ways animals move.
Nature's Greatest Dancers 2015
The History of Rock 'n' Roll
The History of Rock 'n' Roll
Chronicles the history of rock 'n' roll music from its origins.
The History of Rock 'n' Roll 1995
History of the Eagles
History of the Eagles
Alison Ellwood’s intimate, meticulously crafted patchwork of rare archival material, concert footage, and unseen home movies explores the evolution and enduring popularity of one of America’s truly defining bands.
History of the Eagles 2013
Rolling Stone: Stories From the Edge
Rolling Stone: Stories From the Edge
A chronicle of the last 50 years of American music, politics and popular culture through the perspective of Rolling Stone magazine. An exhilarating visual and musical experience of the magazine’s history featuring performances by a dazzling array of artists and showcasing the groundbreaking work of its writers.
Rolling Stone: Stories From the Edge 2017
Song by Song
Song by Song
Go inside the lives of legendary music artists—through the lens of their own music.
Song by Song 2012
Gregory Porter's Popular Voices
Gregory Porter's Popular Voices
Soul and jazz singer Gregory Porter explores the transcendent power of the popular singing voice in this joyous new series, celebrating everyone from Prince to Whitney, Caruso to Freddie Mercury
Gregory Porter's Popular Voices 2017
The Story Of The Guitar
The Story Of The Guitar
How did the guitar become the world’s favorite instrument? Alan Yentob begins this personal journey, fascinated by both the sound of the Oud, an ancient middle-eastern ancestor of the lute, and the iconic guitar draped round the necks of Bill Hailey and Elvis Presley, which rocked the cosy world of popular music in the 50s.
The Story Of The Guitar 2008
The History of Norwegian Rock Music
The History of Norwegian Rock Music
«Norsk Rocks Historie» is a Norwegian documentary series about the history of rock'n'roll music in Norway.
The History of Norwegian Rock Music 2004
The Song
The Song
The multi-genre music, entertainment & lifestyle show reveals the incredible stories behind some of the biggest Rock, Pop, Country, Triple A, R&B and Hip Hop songs ever written and recorded while illuminating the power music has to influence our thoughts and feelings, impact society and inspire us all to live our dreams.
The Song 2020
Being... N-Dubz
Being... N-Dubz
Being... N-Dubz is a documentary series detailing the life and times of English hip-hop group N-Dubz. The series was sponsored by Adidas Originals, and broadcast on 4Music and Channel 4 from 21 June 2010 to 18 May 2011. Two seasons of the show were broadcast. The second series focuses on the group as they travel to America to meet with top American producers. The second series premiered on Channel 4 on 13 April 2011. The series was narrated by Loose Women panelist Lynda Bellingham. The first series of the show is set for release on DVD on 24 September 2012.
Being... N-Dubz 2010

You May Also Like

Moonbeam City
Moonbeam City
An absurdist, retro-futuristic 80s cop extravaganza. The series follows undercover detective Dazzle Novak, a handsome idiot who commits more crimes than most criminals. His tyrannical chief, Pizzaz Miller, won't get off his back, and hotshot rookie Rad Cunningham is dying to see him fail. With the world against him, Dazzle is thrust into a living nightmare: having to do actual police work.
Moonbeam City 2015
Zombie House Flipping
Zombie House Flipping
Exploring the recent trend of house flippers scooping up foreclosed and often abandoned "zombie houses" and renovating them to return neighborhoods to their former glory.
Zombie House Flipping 2016
Hey Mulligan
Hey Mulligan
An NBC page aspires to an acting career, amid various challenges (including his size). Also known as `Hey Mulligan.'
Hey Mulligan 1954
The Boys
Prime Video
The Boys
A group of vigilantes known informally as “The Boys” set out to take down corrupt superheroes with no more than blue-collar grit and a willingness to fight dirty.
The Boys 2019
The Last of Us
The Last of Us
Twenty years after modern civilization has been destroyed, Joel, a hardened survivor, is hired to smuggle Ellie, a 14-year-old girl, out of an oppressive quarantine zone. What starts as a small job soon becomes a brutal, heartbreaking journey, as they both must traverse the United States and depend on each other for survival.
The Last of Us 2023
Wednesday
Wednesday
Wednesday Addams is sent to Nevermore Academy, a bizarre boarding school where she attempts to master her psychic powers, stop a monstrous killing spree of the town citizens, and solve the supernatural mystery that affected her family 25 years ago — all while navigating her new relationships.
Wednesday 2022
The Book of Boba Fett
The Book of Boba Fett
Legendary bounty hunter Boba Fett and mercenary Fennec Shand must navigate the galaxy’s underworld when they return to the sands of Tatooine to stake their claim on the territory once ruled by Jabba the Hutt and his crime syndicate.
The Book of Boba Fett 2021
Chernobyl
Chernobyl
The true story of one of the worst man-made catastrophes in history: the catastrophic nuclear accident at Chernobyl. A tale of the brave men and women who sacrificed to save Europe from unimaginable disaster.
Chernobyl 2019
Loki
Loki
After stealing the Tesseract during the events of “Avengers: Endgame,” an alternate version of Loki is brought to the mysterious Time Variance Authority, a bureaucratic organization that exists outside of time and space and monitors the timeline. They give Loki a choice: face being erased from existence due to being a “time variant” or help fix the timeline and stop a greater threat.
Loki 2021
ONE PIECE
ONE PIECE
With his straw hat and ragtag crew, young pirate Monkey D. Luffy goes on an epic voyage for treasure.
ONE PIECE 2023