Discumentary is a look at an essential CD from the WYEP Music Library.

By 2007, The Dap Kings were rising stars in music, due to their appearance on Amy Winehouses Back in Black a year earlier. With Sharon Jones on vocals, the group released their 3rd album that year. Recorded on all analog equipment, the album sounds like an old classic, while still remaining fresh.

Discumentary: WYEP's Discumentary: Sharon Jones and the Dap Kings "100 Days, 100 Nights"

Cat Stevens reinvented himself with his 1970 album Mona Bone Jakon, and quickly followed it up with this classic release. Even returning with the same band and producer from his previous album, Stevens carried his reinvention further. This album features his smash hit Wild World.

Discumentary: WYEP's Discumentary: Cat Stevens "Tea for the Tillerman"

After the break up of alt-country pioneers Uncle Tupelo, Jay Farrar formed Son Volt. This is the bands debut which continues on a darker path somewhere between country and rock and roll. Well received by critics, it is considered by many to be one of the best albums of 1995.

Discumentary: WYEP's Discumentary: Son Volt "Trace"

Time Out of Mind is Dylans 29th studio record and first album since 1990. Produced by Daniel Lanois (U2, Brian Eno) the album featured dark lyrics and more blues and country style songs. It marked a comeback for Dylan in the 90s and spawned the hits Lovesick and Not Dark Yet.

Discumentary: WYEP's Discumentary: Bob Dylan "Time Out Of Mind"

Bob Dylans second album is a true classic. Whereas his debut album contained many covers, The Freewheelin Bob Dylan is when he unveiled his gift for songwriting. Containing funny, political and romantic songs, this is the album that introduced Bob Dylan to the world. 

Discumentary: WYEP's Discumentary: Bob Dylan "Freewheelin"

Discumentary is an appreciation of the albums we think are essential to the artists in the WYEP music library produced by Brian Siewiorek.

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