Dustbin Prophecies
Dustbin Prophecies Podcast unearths the forgotten corners of music history — the songs, artists, and stories that time tossed aside.
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"Fallin' Rain" by Link Wray (opens the original)
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Before distortion became the language of rock and roll Link Wray discovered its power. With “Rumble” he created one of the most influential guitar sounds in music history, inspiring generations of musicians who followed. But the story of Link Wray did not end with the birth of the power chord. In 1971, after stepping away from the spotlight and relocating to Denmark, Link created one of the most personal recordings of his career. His self-titled album revealed a different side of the rock pionee
"Duchess" by Scott Walker (opens the original)
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In 1969, Scott Walker released what many now consider his masterpiece. Almost nobody noticed. This week on Dustbin Prophecies , we trace the remarkable journey of Noel Scott Engel—from child actor in Southern California, to British teen idol, to one of the most visionary and uncompromising artists in popular music—and explore the haunting beauty of "Duchess," one of the emotional centerpieces of the legendary album Scott 4 . Along the way, we'll dive into the album's recording sessions, its baff
"Gonna Move" by Paul Pena (Part 2 of 2) (opens the original)
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For nearly three decades, one of the greatest albums you never heard sat trapped on a shelf. Meanwhile, the man who made it lost his sight, watched another artist turn his song into a hit, and quietly disappeared from the music industry. Or so it seemed. In Part Two of our story on Paul Pena, we follow the remarkable second act of a musician whose career refused to stay buried. From the long-delayed release of New Train to the astonishing journey that led him to become a respected master of Tuva
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