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Album Anniversary
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1994 was the greatest year for music releases ever. Maybe. The sheer volume of iconic albums turning 30 years old this year deserves a deep dive into what made them so special. Power 97’s Ed Garcia will explore 30 of the most important records celebrating the milestone anniversary with the help of a few friends.
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Sixteen Stone by Bush
Dec 6, 202400:17:47Tap to summarizeBush’s debut album propelled them to becoming one of the biggest bands of the 90s. It just took a while. Ed chats with Carmen Cruz of the World Famous CFOX about Sixteen Stone.
Transcribe →Vitalogy by Pearl Jam
Nov 22, 202400:29:23Tap to summarizeIn 1994, Pearl Jam was the biggest band in the world and it felt like they did everything in their power not to be. Ed chats with Jay Richardson of Power 97 about Vitalogy.
Transcribe →Monster by R.E.M.
Sep 27, 202400:19:03Tap to summarizeAfter releasing their two most popular albums of their career, R.E.M. reinvented their sound once again this time going in a more glam rock direction. Ed chats with Jeremy Baker about Monster.
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Day for Night by The Tragically Hip
Sep 24, 202400:16:11Tap to summarizeThe Tragically Hip departed from their sound to give us an album that was darker and much less blues-rock than their previous releases for something that was a glimpse into what their sound going forward would be like. Ed chats with the biggest Hip fan he knows Steve Ayres about Day for Night.
Transcribe →Definitely Maybe by Oasis
Aug 30, 202400:19:22Tap to summarizeIn 1994, Oasis immediately became the biggest band in the world with their debut album. They didn't, but this is a band that never lets the truth get in the way of a good story. Ed chats with the biggest Oasis fan he knows Shaun Tomko of CORUS about Definitely Maybe.
Transcribe →In the Trees by The Watchmen
Jul 13, 202400:14:48Tap to summarizeIn 1994, The Watchmen dropped their second and most commercially successful album with many songs still played across Canadian radio. Ed Chats with The Watchmen's Daniel Greaves about their landmark album.
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Purple by Stone Temple Pilots
Jun 7, 202400:31:54Tap to summarizeIn 1994, Stone Temple Pilots built off the commercial success of their debut album while changing the minds of critics but also picked up some bad habits along the way. Ed chats with Fearless Fred of Q107 in Toronto about Purple.
Transcribe →Ill Communication by The Beastie Boys
May 31, 202400:16:55Tap to summarizeIn 1994, The Beastie Boys returned to the top of the charts with a new sound and attitude. Ed chats with his co-host on Power 97 Nicole Welsh about Ill Communication.
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The Blue Album by Weezer
May 10, 202400:25:11Tap to summarizeWeezer debuted with what is still their best selling album and one of the defining records of the decade. Ed chats with Albert Padilla of the Cantina Cast and The Basement about The Blue Album.
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Smash by The Offspring
Apr 8, 202400:16:29Tap to summarizeThe Offspring hit the world stage with their breakthrough album that became the best selling independently released album ever. Ed chats with his co-host on Power 97 Nicole Welsh about Smash.
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