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Bizarre Albums

Bizarre Albums

Tony Thaxton explores the weirder side of music, celebrating and telling the story behind those strange albums that make you wonder how and why they exist. Doing deep dives on albums released by pro athletes, actors, fictional characters, and more. Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/bizarrealbums/support

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Coven - Destroys Minds & Reaps Souls

It?s Halloween. Let?s talk spooky music. This is the story of Coven?s Destroys Minds & Reaps Souls, from 1969.

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2022-10-18
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Wilford Brimley - I?m Old Fashioned

In the midst of his career playing older than he actually was and being a spokesperson for the American Diabetes Association, Wilford Brimley did something because he wanted to. This is the story of Wilford Brimley?s I?m Old Fashioned, from 1990.

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2022-10-11
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Doonesbury's Jimmy Thudpucker - Greatest Hits

Doonesbury is a comic strip that?s lasted over 50 years. After a tv special in the late 70?s, one of it?s characters, Jimmy Thudpucker, would release an album. This is the story of Doonesbury?s Jimmy Thudpucker - Greatest Hits, from 1977.

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2022-10-04
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Tony Randall and Jack Klugman - The Odd Couple Sings

An album from a tv show based on a movie that was based on a play. This is the story of Tony Randall and Jack Klugman?s The Odd Couple Sings, from 1973.

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2022-09-27
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Ron Carter - Empire Jazz

A legendary jazz bassist puts his own spin on the music of Star Wars. This is the story of Ron Carter's Empire Jazz, from 1980.

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2022-09-20
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REISSUE: Crispin Hellion Glover - The Big Problem ? The Solution. The Solution = Let It Be

This is a rebroadcast of an episode from June 2020.

Three years after graduating high school, Crispin Glover was cast in one of the biggest movies of all time, Back To The Future in 1985. He followed that with the critically successful River?s Edge. Then, he took a few years off of acting and pursued other creative projects. Writing and illustrating books...and making an album. This is the story of Crispin Hellion Glover?s The Big Problem ? The Solution. The Solution = Let It Be from 1989.

Special thanks to Matt Gourley and "Weird Al" Yankovic.

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2022-09-13
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REISSUE: Terry Bradshaw - I'm So Lonesome I Could Cry

This is a rebroadcast of an episode from 2019. 

After winning his second consecutive Super Bowl, Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Terry Bradshaw released an album of country and western covers. This is the story of Terry Bradshaw's I'm So Lonesome I Could Cry, from 1976. 

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2022-09-06
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The Amazing Spider-Man / From Beyond The Grave

Marvel Comics tries to branch out with more merchandising, including what they called ?Rockomics?. This is the story of The Amazing Spider-Man / From Beyond The Grave, from 1972.

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2022-08-30
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Juliette & The Licks - You're Speaking My Language

After seeing Blondie in concert, Oscar nominee Juliette Lewis decided she needed to start a a band. This is the story of Juliette & The Licks' You're Speaking My Language, from 2005.

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2022-08-23
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Music From The Television Show The Heights

Legendary tv producer Aaron Spelling was on a roll in the early 90?s. After the success of Beverly Hills 90210 and Melrose Place, he produced a series about a group of aspiring musicians who form a band. This is the story of Music From The Television Show The Heights, from 1992.

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2022-08-16
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Tim Curry - Fearless

After finding success on stage with The Rocky Horror Show, he would eventually find himself moving to the big screen with The Rocky Horror Picture Show in 1975. This would open doors for an album with A&M Records. This is the story of Tim Curry's Fearless, from 1979.

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2022-08-09
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Nichelle Nichols - Down To Earth

The late Star Trek actress passed away this past weekend, so it seemed like the right time to discuss her album. This is the story of Nichelle Nichols' Down To Earth, from 1967...or 1968.

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2022-08-02
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REISSUE: Jan and Dean Meet Batman

This is a reissue of Tony's favorite episode, Jan and Dean Meet Batman, from 1966. New episodes of Bizarre Albums return NEXT TUESDAY, August!

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2022-07-26
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REMASTERED: The Rock-afire Explosion - Gee, Our 1st Album!

Sometimes, after releasing episodes of Bizarre Albums, new information comes my way about some of these albums and I want to pass that on to you as well. But as usual, I?m not here to make fun of them, I?m here to celebrate them and tell their story. This is Bizarre Albums, REMASTERED.

This is the story of The Rock-afire Explosion's Gee, Our 1st Album!, from 1982...now with additional material.

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2022-07-19
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REMASTERED: Richard Simmons - Reach

Sometimes, after releasing episodes of Bizarre Albums, new information comes my way about some of these albums and I want to pass that on to you as well. But as usual, I?m not here to make fun of them, I?m here to celebrate them and tell their story. This is Bizarre Albums, REMASTERED.

This is the story of Richard Simmons' Reach, from 1982...now with additional material.

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2022-07-12
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SINGLES: Patrick Swayze (featuring Wendy Fraser) - She's Like The Wind

This is an episode of Bizarre Singles originally posted on patreon.com/bizarrealbums

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2022-07-05
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REMASTERED: Macho Man Randy Savage - Be A Man

Sometimes, after releasing episodes, new information comes my way about some of these albums and I want to pass that on to you as well. But as usual, I?m not here to make fun of them, I?m here to celebrate them and tell their story. This is Bizarre Albums, REMASTERED.

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2022-06-28
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SINGLES: Dweezil - My Mother is a Space Cadet

This is an episode of Bizarre Singles, orginally posted on Patreon.com/bizarrealbums
2022-06-21
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REMASTERED: Van Morrison - The Authorized Bang Collection (Contractual Obligation Session)

Sometimes, after releasing episodes of Bizarre Albums, new information comes my way about some of these albums and I want to pass that on to you as well. But as usual, I?m not here to make fun of them, I?m here to celebrate them and tell their story. This is Bizarre Albums, REMASTERED.

This is the story of Van Morrison's The Authorized Bang Collection (Contractual Obligation Session)...now with additional material.

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2022-06-14
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SINGLES: Kobe Bryant - K.O.B.E.

This is an episode of Bizarre Singles, originally posted on patreon.com/bizarrealbums

Come out and see Tony on the road with Motion City Soundtrack, touring the US in June and July!

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2022-06-07
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Little Joe Sure Can Sing!

Way back before he was an Academy Award winning actor, Joe Pesci was a singer, under the name Joe Ritchie. This is the story of Little Joe Sure Can Sing!, from 1968.

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2022-05-31
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Vicki Lawrence - The Night The Lights Went Out In Georgia

She was cast on the Carol Burnett Show when she was just 18 years old. A few years later, she'd have a #1 hit song. This is the story of Vicki Lawrence's The Night The Lights Went Out In Georgia , from 1973.

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2022-05-24
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Lena Zavaroni - Ma! He's Making Eyes At Me

10 year old Lena Zavaroni broke a record by winning British competition show Opportunity Knocks five weeks in a row. Soon after, she would become the youngest person to ever have an album in the top 10. This is the story of Lena Zavaroni?s Ma! He's Making Eyes At Me, from 1974. Special thanks to listener Rob Guernsey for suggesting this album! Support the show: patreon.com/bizarrealbums Follow the show on Twitter & Instagram: @bizarrealbums Follow Tony on Twitter & Instagram: @tonythaxton
2022-05-17
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Katey Sagal - Well...

The actress best known for her roles in Married?with Children, Sons of Anarchy and Futurama has a surprisingly full and interesting backstory with music. Then, several years into her role as Peg Bundy, she finally recorded a solo album. This is the story of Katey Sagal?s Well?from 1994.

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2022-05-10
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Minnie Driver - Everything I?ve Got In My Pocket

Academy Award nominated actress Minnie Driver wasn?t happy with some of the acting roles she was taking, so she took some time off and went back to her other love, music. This is the story Minnie Driver?s Everything I?ve Got In My Pocket, from 2004.

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2022-05-03
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Lafleur!

Guy Lafleur was a 5 time Stanley Cup winner during his time in the NHL with the Montreal Canadiens?and a disco artist? This is the story of Lafleur! from 1979.

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2022-04-26
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Goldie Hawn - Goldie

Actress Goldie Hawn became an ?It Girl? in the 1960?s as a cast member of Rowan and Martin?s Laugh-In. Then she quickly won an Oscar off of her first major film role. With her career rolling, Reprise Records signed her to make an an album. This is the story of Goldie Hawn?s Goldie, from 1972.

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2022-04-19
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SINGLES: Brian Wilson - Smart Girls

This is an episode of Bizarre Singles, originally posted on patreon.com/bizarrealbums Support the show: patreon.com/bizarrealbums Follow the show on Twitter & Instagram: @bizarrealbums Follow Tony on Twitter & Instagram: @tonythaxton 
2022-04-12
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Harry Dean Stanton with The Cheap Dates - October 1993

Beloved character actor Harry Dean Stanton always loved singing. He played guitar and sang throughout his life. After his passing in 2017, some old bandmates resurrected some recordings. This is the story of Harry Dean Stanton With The Cheap Dates? October 1993, from 2021.

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2022-04-05
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World Wrestling Federation Superstars - Wrestlemania - The Album

With their popularity waning in the United States, the World Wrestling Federation looked to the UK for bigger success. This is the story of World Wrestling Federation Superstars? Wrestlemania - The Album, from 1993. Support the show: patreon.com/bizarrealbums Follow the show on Twitter & Instagram: @bizarrealbums Follow Tony on Twitter & Instagram: @tonythaxton
2022-03-29
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Milla - The Divine Comedy

Child model and actor Milla Jovovich decided to take an acting hiatus when she was in her late teens. The result was making an album of songs she?d been working on since she was 12 years old. This is the story of Milla?s The Divine Comedy, from 1994.

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2022-03-22
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Cheryl Ladd

After joining the cast of Charlie?s Angels for season 2, Cheryl Ladd was reunited with her first love, singing. This is the story of Cheryl Ladd?s self titled debut album, from 1978.

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2022-03-15
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Joey Lawrence

WHOA! A teen heartthrob records an album. This is the story of Joey Lawrence's self titled debut album, from 1993.

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2022-03-08
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William Hung - Inspiration

An infamous American Idol audition leads to a record deal. This is the story of William Hung's Inspiration, from 2004.

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2022-03-01
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Hammer - The Funky Headhunter

After a 3 year absence, (MC) Hammer returned with a new look and a new sound. This is the story of Hammer's The Funky Headhunter, from 1994.

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2022-02-22
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SINGLES / REMASTERED: The L.A. Rammers ? Let's Ram It!

In honor of the Los Angeles Rams Super Bowl win, this is an episode of Bizarre Singles, originally posted over at patreon.com/bizarrealbums. It's the LA Rams...or The L.A. Rammers, performing "Let's Ram It!", from 1986.

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2022-02-15
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General Electric Presents Go Fly A Kite (Side 3 & 4)

Part two of General Electric Presents Go Fly A Kite, from 1966.

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2022-02-10
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General Electric Presents Go Fly A Kite (Side 1 & 2)

One year before their Tony Award winning show Cabaret hit Broadway, Kander and Ebb wrote a musical to take place at General Electric?s Utility Executives Conference. This is the story of General Electric Presents Go Fly A Kite, from 1966.

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2022-02-08
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Carroll O'Connor - Remembering You

The multi-Emmy award winning actor from All In The Family releases a love letter to the 1930?s. This is the story of Carroll O?Connor?s Remembering You, from 1972.

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2022-02-01
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Regis Philbin - It's Time For Regis!

Before becoming the Guiness World Record holder for ?Most Hours on Camera?, Regis Philbin first saw the national spotlight as the co-host on The Joey Bishop Show. In the middle of that run, he released an album. This is the story of Regis Philbin?s It?s Time For Regis! from 1968.

Special appearance by Jimmy Pardo!

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2022-01-25
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SINGLES: Rodney Dangerfield - Rappin' Rodney

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2022-01-18
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REMASTERED: Mae West - Way Out West

Sometimes, after releasing episodes of Bizarre Albums, new information comes my way about some of these albums and I want to pass that on to you as well. But as usual, I?m not here to make fun of them, I?m here to celebrate them and tell their story. This is Bizarre Albums, REMASTERED.

This is the story of Mae West's Way Out West, from 1966...now with additional material.

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2022-01-11
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REMASTERED: The Munsters

Sometimes, after releasing episodes of Bizarre Albums, new information comes my way about some of these albums and I want to pass that on to you as well. But as usual, I?m not here to make fun of them, I?m here to celebrate them and tell their story. This is Bizarre Albums: REMASTERED. This is the story of The Munsters, from 1964...now with additional material. Support the show: patreon.com/bizarrealbums Follow the show on Twitter & Instagram: @bizarrealbums Follow Tony on Twitter & Instagram: @tonythaxton
2022-01-04
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Patrick Gleeson's Star Wars

A synthesizer pioneer hoped to be able to compose the music for Star Wars. When he didn't get the job, he reimagined the classic soundtrack. This is the story of Patrick Gleeson's Star Wars, from 1977.

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2021-12-28
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SINGLES: Max Headroom - Merry Christmas Santa Claus (You're A Lovely Guy)

Unlocked! A free Christmas bonus episode of Bizarre Singles, originally posted over at patreon.com/bizarrealbums 

2021-12-23
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NBC Celebrity Christmas

NBC gathers some of their top stars to raise money for the Children?s Miracle Network. This is the story of NBC Celebrity Christmas, from 2000. 

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2021-12-21
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Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles - We Wish You A Turtle Christmas / Turtle Tunes

After their live action movies started having diminishing returns, the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles looked to a couple of straight to video releases...that shared a soundtrack. This is the story of Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles' We Wish You A Turtle Christmas / Turtle Tunes, from 1994.

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2021-12-14
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Spider-Man: Rock Reflections Of A Superhero

A Marvel Comics licensing executive approaches a new record label about doing a series of Marvel character albums. This is the story of Spider-Man: Rock Reflections Of A Superhero, from 1976.

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2021-12-07
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Cybill Shepherd - Cybill Does It...To Cole Porter

Model. Actress. Singer. All before Moonlighting. This is the story of Cybill Shepherd's Cybill Does It...To Cole Porter, from 1974.

Special appearance by Brandie Posey. 

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2021-11-30
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Strummin' With The Devil: The Southern Side Of Van Halen

The legendary hard rockers get a bluegrass tribute?with appearances from David Lee Roth. This is the story of Strummin' With The Devil: The Southern Side Of Van Halen, from 2006.

Special guest guitar in the intro theme by Zach Comtois.

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2021-11-23
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