PolyphonicPress

PolyphonicPress

4: Joni Mitchell – Hejira (1976)

“Joni Mitchell's Hejira is the last in an astonishingly long run of top-notch studio albums dating back to her debut. Some vestiges of her old style remain here; “Song for Sharon” utilizes the static, pithy vocal harmonies from Ladies of…

3: Aretha Franklin – Lady Soul (1968)

“Appearing after a blockbuster debut and a sophomore set that was rather disappointing (in comparison), 1968's Lady Soul proved Aretha Franklin, the pop sensation, was no fluke. Her performances were more impassioned than on her debut, and the material just…

2: Grateful Dead – Anthem of the Sun (1968)

“As the second long-player by the Grateful Dead, Anthem of the Sun (1968) pushed the limits of both the music as well as the medium. General dissatisfaction with their self-titled debut necessitated the search for a methodology to seamlessly juxtapose…

1: U2 – The Joshua Tree (1987)

In this episode, we travel to 1987 and take a look at U2's breakthrough album The Joshua Tree. Listen to The Joshua Tree: Website: ⁠⁠ Contact: ⁠polyphonicpressmusic@gmail.com⁠ Support: ⁠ What did you think of this album? Send us a…

What is Polyphonic Press?

Polyphonic Press is the show for music fans. Anywhere from the casual listener to the nerdiest of audiophiles. Each week, we review a classic album from a curated list of over one thousand releases, spanning multiple genres. At the top…