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Emrys Maxwell
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Tom Maxwell
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SHELVED explores the history and drama behind albums that were deemed too controversial, too far from the beaten path, or too ahead of their time for public consumption. Through interviews with musicians, producers, record executives, and journalists, as well as archival audio, key music and personal storytelling, each episode examines the “shelved” album’s place in musical history, and the spectacles behind each missed or nearly missed release.
Listen to the inside stories surrounding albums from iconic artists such as:
Tupac & MC Hammer, Yoko Ono, Pink Floyd, Q-Tip, Negativland, Sibylle Baier, Velvet Underground, and Jeff Buckley.
©2024 Drawn & Recorded LLC (P)2024 Audible Originals LLC
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